HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - SUMMARY AGENDA - 10/08/2013 - SUMMARY AGENDA (WORK SESSION)Karen Weitkunat, Mayor Council Information Center
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WORK SESSION
October 8, 2013
6 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Dr. Tony Frank, President of Colorado State University. (1 hour discussion)
3. Poudre River Plans and Projects. (staff: John Stokes; 1 hour discussion)
The purpose of this work session is to review and discuss Poudre River projects and
planning efforts.
Over the last few years the City has increased its efforts to improve the Poudre River in
the 13-mile urban reach. There has been a particular focus on environmental health,
recreation opportunities and stormwater management. This work session will be devoted
to an overview of ongoing projects, planning efforts, and proposed future endeavors.
Please note that the Triple Bottom Line Assessment (TBLAM) for this agenda item was
not able to be completed due to the floods; the staff meeting(s) scheduled for developing
the TBLAM were cancelled and not able to be rescheduled in advance of October 8.
Important topics to be covered include:
October 8, 2013
1. A description of various habitat and physical improvements that are planned or
under construction, including Sterling Pond and McMurry Pond Natural Area,
and the Woodward Technology Center site;
2. Various programmatic efforts to improve River health, such as participation in
regional dialogues, development of instream flow concepts, and the creation of an
ecosystem response model;
3. The downtown planning project, which includes an overview of a potential
whitewater park.
3. Other Business.
4. Adjournment.