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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY March 18, 2014
City Council
STAFF
Wanda Nelson, City Clerk
SUBJECT
Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the February 18, 2014 Regular Council Meeting and the
February 25, 2014 Adjourned Council Meeting.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the February 18, 2014 Regular Council meeting and
the February 25, 2014 Adjourned Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
1. February 18, 2014 (PDF)
2. February 25, 2014 (PDF)
February 18, 2014
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, February 18,
2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was
answered by the following Councilmembers: Campana, Cunniff, Horak, Overbeck, Poppaw,
Troxell and Weitkunat.
Staff Members Present: Atteberry, Nelson, Roy.
Agenda Review
City Manager Atteberry withdrew Item No. 2, Postponement of Items Relating to the Kechter
Farm Annexation and Zoning to March 4, 2014, for Council to consider postponing to March 18,
2014.
Councilmember Troxell withdrew Item No. 4, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 024, 2014,
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Keep Fort Collins Great Fund to Fund Further
Development of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan, from the Consent Calendar.
Citizen Participation
Mel Hilgenberg, 172 North College, reported on community music and theatre events, provided
kudos to the City and Rosemary Russo for participation in a panel at CSU, and opposed the
proposed on-campus stadium at CSU.
Rick Price, Fort Collins resident, commended two items: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 024,
2014, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Keep Fort Collins Great Fund to Fund Further
Development of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan and Resolution 2014-011 Supporting the
Grant Application for a Paths to Parks Trail Grant from the State Board of Great Outdoors
Colorado for the Fossil Creek Trail from College Avenue to Shields Street, as being important to
completing the City’s Bike Plan and Master Trails Plan. Additionally, he suggested that Council
direct the City Manager and staff to consider budgeting for the aforementioned two projects and
additional trail connectivity.
Jack Daniels, 172 North College, commended Council on its excellent work and stated Fort
Collins is an outstanding community.
Mike Pruznick, Fort Collins resident, supported the City going greener more quickly and
discouraged the use of the term “climate change denier.” He opposed City policies preventing
net positive solar installation.
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Linda Vrooman, 912 Cheyenne Drive, opposed the proposed on-campus stadium at CSU, citing
concerns regarding vehicle traffic, trains, and safety on campus and in surrounding
neighborhoods.
Bob Vangermersch, Fort Collins resident, opposed the proposed on-campus stadium at CSU
citing negative environmental impacts. He suggested a full environmental impact study should
be required.
Doug Brobst, 1625 Independence, requested a status update regarding Council’s potential site
visits to other communities with on-campus stadiums. He requested a study of the stadium’s
environmental, social, and economic impacts on the city.
Chris Marshall, 926 West Mountain, opposed the proposed on-campus stadium and stated the
average stadium built in the last twenty years has cost 140% over budget.
Ray Burgner, Fort Collins resident, opposed recreational marijuana legalization.
Charles David Ham, 3324 Hickock Drive, opposed the location of the proposed on-campus
stadium and suggested Council consider the implementation of impact fees.
Citizen Participation Follow-up
Councilmember Cunniff stated a review of the City’s strategic objectives will occur at the
upcoming Council retreat. He agreed with Mr. Pruznick’s comment regarding climate change
deniers.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak stated the trails will be further along in the future if the money from the
Conservation Trust Fund is restored and not used for park maintenance. He also noted trails are
dependent upon easements and other cooperative measures. Additionally, he stated the City
should not ignore the future growth of CSU, as well as the possibility of an on-campus stadium.
Councilmember Troxell requested an update regarding Council’s site visits to other communities
with on-campus stadiums. Deputy City Manager Jones replied she is in discussions with
representatives from Tulane and Southern Methodist University regarding possible visitation
dates.
Councilmember Troxell commended Mr. Burgner’s comments in support of the community’s
youth.
Councilmember Overbeck stated he is not interested in site visits but in conference calls. Deputy
City Manager Jones replied she will examine that possibility and noted the universities are aware
Council is interested in talking to affected community members as well as university
representatives.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the January 21, 2014 Regular Council
Meeting.
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the January 21, 2014 Regular
Council Meeting.
2. Postponement of Items Relating to the Kechter Farm Annexation and Zoning to March 4,
2014.
Staff requests that Second Reading of the Kechter Farm Annexation and Zoning Ordinances
(Ordinance Nos. 005 and 006, 2014) be postponed until March 4, 2014. The final plat
approval should be considered by the Board of County Commissioners by the end of
February. Under the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Larimer County, the City has
agreed to not annex lands within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan until after final plan
approval by the County. Postponing this item until the March 4 meeting will honor the
City’s commitment in the IGA.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 023, 2014 Vacating a Portion of the Fossil Boulevard
Right-of-Way as Dedicated on the Plat of Redtail.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 4, 2014 vacates a
portion of the Fossil Boulevard right-of-way that is no longer necessary or desirable to retain
for public street purposes. The property owner adjacent to this portion of right-of-way is
requesting the vacation. This location will be the future site of the Redtail Ponds Permanent
Supportive Housing project (Redtail Second Filing).
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 024, 2014, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Keep Fort Collins Great Fund to Fund Further Development of the West Central
Neighborhoods Plan.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $170,000 of KFCG Other Transportation Reserve
funds for consulting services associated with the Transportation Element of the West Central
Neighborhoods Plan. An update of the plan is scheduled for 2014. The requested funding
enhances the overall planning effort by including an analysis of the neighborhood
transportation network, consideration of growth on and around the Colorado State
University campus, recommendations and strategies, and detailed corridor vision and design
for Prospect Road between College Avenue and Shields Street.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 025, 2014, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Water Fund to Fund the Replacement of the College Avenue Waterline From Mulberry
Street to Buckeye Street.
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The purpose of this item is to fund the replacement of the College Avenue waterline from
Mulberry to Buckeye Streets, just south of Pitkin. Ordinance No. 134, 2013 appropriated
funds for the design of this project. Design and cost estimating have been completed. This
Ordinance appropriates $2.1 million from reserves for the construction of this project.
6. First Reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2014, Amending Subsection 2-31(a)(2) of the City
Code, Pertaining to Executive Sessions Held for the Purpose of Meeting with Attorneys for
the City.
The purpose of this item is to amend subsection 2-31(a) of the City Code, which pertains to
executive sessions held for the purpose of meeting with attorneys for the City. The purpose
of the amendment is to more closely conform to the language in Article II, Section 11 of the
City Charter.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 027, 2014, Approving Revisions to the Fort Collins
Utilities' Electric Construction Policies, Practices, and Procedures.
The purpose of this item is to adopt the revised Electric Construction Policies, Practices, and
Procedures (ECPPP). The ECPPP provides definition to developers and contractors related
to the construction of electrical facilities.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 028, 2014, Amending Chapter 26 of the City Code to
Clarify the Application of Wastewater Rates to Certain Residential Services.
The purpose of this item is to revise the City Code concerning the classification of
wastewater users and to revise rates for wastewater service charges during the period
of construction.
9. Resolution 2014-011 Supporting the Grant Application for a Paths to Parks Trail Grant from
the State Board of Great Outdoors Colorado for the Fossil Creek Trail from College Avenue
to Shields Street.
The City is applying for a Great Outdoors Colorado Path to Parks Trail Grant. Staff is
preparing an application for the Fossil Creek Trail from College Avenue to Shields Street
project for this grant cycle. Great Outdoors Colorado requires a City Resolution
acknowledging the application intent to be submitted as part of the grant package.
10. Resolution 2014-012 Approving Revised Costs and Fees for Fort Collins Municipal Court.
The purpose of this item is to revise certain costs and fees assessed by the Fort Collins
Municipal Court. Costs and fees are assessed in addition to fines or other penalties.
According to the City Charter, these costs and fees are enacted by Council, upon
recommendation of the Judge. Various costs and fees have been approved by resolution over
the years. At this time, Judge Lane recommends making some changes: increasing the Court
Cost from $25 to $35 to help cover increased Court security costs, revising the Appeal Fee
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amount to include a lesser amount for appeals from a Municipal Court Referee to the
Municipal Judge on a parking or civil infraction case, and deleting the Continuance Fee.
11. Resolution 2014-013 Adopting the Recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board
Regarding Fort Fund Grant Disbursements.
The purpose of this item is to adopt the recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board to
disburse Fort Fund grants to community events from the Cultural Development and
Programming and Tourism Programming Accounts.
12. Resolution 2014-014 Authorizing a License to Enter to the U.S. Department of Justice for
Use of City-Owned Property at 215 North Mason for Nine Months.
The purpose of this item is to authorize the U.S. Department of Justice to use the Municipal
Courtroom and Waiting Area at 215 North Mason Street for Bankruptcy Creditor Meetings.
There are 10 scheduled meetings during the remainder of 2014.
***END CONSENT***
(Secretary’s note: Councilmember Campana withdrew from the Consent Calendar vote due to a
conflict of interest.)
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poppaw, to adopt and
approve all items not withdrawn from the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Troxell, Horak, Weitkunat,
Cunniff, Overbeck and Poppaw. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Consent Calendar Follow-up
Mayor Weitkunat discussed Item No. 11, Resolution 2014-013 Adopting the Recommendations
of the Cultural Resources Board Regarding Fort Fund Grant Disbursements, noting these
dollars come from visitors to the city through a lodging tax.
Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Overbeck reported on a DDA facade grant approval for Wolverine Farm
Publishing on Willow Street.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak requested an update regarding the retreat with Council. City Manager
Atteberry replied staff has requested Council meet Saturday in a retreat setting to discuss
strategic objectives which are an important input to the Budgeting for Outcomes process. He
stated the Saturday date will not work from a scheduling standpoint and recommended Council
convene at 3:00 p.m. next Tuesday in order to complete this task.
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Mayor Pro Tem Horak discussed asphalt plants in and around Fort Collins and requested staff
research budgetary impacts and the ability to require monitoring. City Manager Atteberry
replied he will meet with Karen Cumbo, Planning, Development, and Transportation Services
Director, and Gerry Paul, Purchasing Director, to discuss a triple bottom line analysis of
purchasing decisions.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak reported on the regional Air Quality Commission meeting and the I-25
Coalition meeting.
Councilmember Cunniff reported on a meeting with the EPA Administrator, White House
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs representative, and Chair of the President’s
Environmental Board.
Mayor Weitkunat detailed the meeting mentioned by Councilmember Cunniff and stated Fort
Collins is a model for river restoration.
Items Relating to the Kechter Farm Annexation and Zoning, Postponed to March 18, 2014
Following is the staff memorandum for this item.
“EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff requests that Second Reading of the Kechter Farm Annexation and Zoning Ordinances
(Ordinance Nos. 005 and 006, 2014) be postponed until March 4, 2014. The final plat approval
should be considered by the Board of County Commissioners by the end of February. Under the
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Larimer County, the City has agreed to not annex
lands within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan until after final plan approval by the County.
Postponing this item until the March 4 meeting will honor the City’s commitment in the IGA.”
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Troxell, to postpone this
item to March 18, 2014. Yeas: Horak, Weitkunat, Campana, Overbeck, Poppaw and Troxell.
Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 024, 2014
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Keep Fort Collins Great Fund to Fund Further
Development of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan, Adopted on First Reading
Following is the staff memorandum for this item.
“EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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The purpose of this item is to appropriate $170,000 of KFCG Other Transportation Reserve
funds for consulting services associated with the Transportation Element of the West Central
Neighborhoods Plan. An update of the plan is scheduled for 2014. The requested funding
enhances the overall planning effort by including an analysis of the neighborhood transportation
network, consideration of growth on and around the Colorado State University campus,
recommendations and strategies, and detailed corridor vision and design for Prospect Road
between College Avenue and Shields Street.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The West Central Neighborhoods Plan (1999) generally encompasses the neighborhoods south
and west of the Colorado State University (CSU) main campus. The planning area includes
commercial and institutional uses as well as the highest residential density of any planning area
in the City. In the time since the plan’s adoption, the area has developed and evolved.
Additionally, CSU continues to grow its student population and expand on-campus facilities. In
order to address these changing dynamics, Planning Services is scheduled to complete an update
of the Plan in 2014.
Preliminary conversations with area residents indicate significant concerns about transportation
facilities and services, especially along the Prospect Road Corridor from College Avenue to
Shields Street. The 2014 update of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan presents an
opportunity to realize efficiencies by coordinating the neighborhood plan, circulation planning,
and the design of this crucial segment of Prospect Road. By enhancing the transportation
element of the plan and including preliminary design for this part of the Prospect Corridor, the
needs and concerns of the neighborhood can be better addressed. At the same time, this project
will inform a future corridor planning effort to address all seven miles of Prospect Road as
contemplated by the Transportation Master Plan. An enhanced transportation element will also
provide critical baseline data for assessing the impacts of a possible on-campus stadium.
The transportation element will promote the development of a corridor and network that are
functional, safe, and identifiable for pedestrians, bicycles, buses, and cars. The project will
include a review of existing conditions, identifying and addressing data needs, establishing a
transportation vision, coordinating with CSU regarding campus development and stadium
impacts, recommending updates to existing network plans and policies, developing design
alternatives for Prospect Road, evaluating alternatives, and producing a preliminary design
(30% complete) for the preferred alternative corridor plan.
FINANCIAL / ECONOMIC IMPACT
This Ordinance appropriates $170,000 of KFCG Other Transportation Reserves for consulting
services associated with the development of the Transportation Element. These funds will
supplement the $135,000 previously approved by City Council for consulting services to update
the land use, housing, and urban design elements of updating the Plan.
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By combining the transportation and corridor planning aspects of this project with the scheduled
Plan update, a single consulting team may be used to serve both the land use and transportation
needs. Considerable efficiencies will be realized by conducting a single program of public
outreach and engagement, and by sharing data and design concepts between the land use and
transportation modeling phases of the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The current transportation infrastructure in the planning area is subject to numerous
deficiencies, including narrow or absent sidewalks and bike lanes, constrained segments, and
lack of parking facilities. The Transportation Element will identify opportunities to improve the
availability of modal choices and to manage automobile congestion. Both modal shift and
congestion management are factors that contribute to improvements in greenhouse gas
emissions and reductions in fossil fuel consumption.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
The recommendation to include transportation and corridor planning in the West Central
Neighborhoods Plan update is a result of preliminary public feedback received by Planning
Services. Once initiated, the project will include an extensive program of public engagement
and opportunities for residents to participate in the planning and design process.”
Councilmember Troxell expressed concern about the scope being too broad for the intended
scope of the West Central Neighborhood Plan and asked about the cost of the Plan.
Doug Brobst, 1625 Independence, stated this Plan does not extend far enough in analyzing
impacts. He stated a citywide environmental, social, and economic impact study needs to occur.
Mark Jackson, Planning, Development, and Transportation Services Deputy Director, stated this
proposal is focused on addressing some of the pressures on sub-standard infrastructure in these
neighborhoods and is not intended to be a citywide or overall analysis of the impacts of the
proposed stadium.
Councilmember Troxell asked what type of analysis would be completed to understand the
transportation infrastructure needs. Jackson replied the West Central Neighborhoods
transportation element is a feeder of information to a larger study.
Councilmember Troxell asked about timing. Jackson replied the goal is to address all issues
proactively and this study will address the more immediate impacts first, but does not preclude a
more systemic evaluation with the CSU team and other affected parties.
City Manager Atteberry noted there are three different topics: a stadium proposal, a campus
growth plan, and the aforementioned Subarea Plan. He noted Council needs to be certain what
this package entails and what it may not entail.
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Karen Cumbo, Planning, Development, and Transportation Services Director, stated this item is
the transportation element of the Subarea Plan and noted the proposal for this project is not going
to address the bigger picture issues of the CSU Master Plan or potential stadium impacts, except
as it relates to the planning and preliminary design for Prospect.
Councilmember Troxell expressed concern regarding ill effects of transportation issues should
the stadium be built and stated expectations should be solidified with CSU prior to the arrival of
said issues and their after effects.
Mayor Weitkunat clarified this item was never intended to weigh the addition of the stadium.
Cumbo stated it will provide a useful baseline for the conversations regarding possible necessary
improvements, either because of the stadium or the growth of the south campus.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak asked if the appropriation will be adequate to fund work on the land use,
housing, and urban design elements of the Plan. Cameron Gloss, Planning Manager, replied the
land use and urban design analyses will largely be completed by the City Planning staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak asked how a stadium traffic analysis would interact with this planning
element. Jackson replied that is one of the reasons staff wanted to accelerate the transportation
element of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan.
Mayor Weitkunat asked about the timeframe for the project. Gloss replied the draft will be
completed in approximately one year and the land use scenarios and transportation modeling will
be complete in approximately six months.
Councilmember Cunniff requested a map of the area prior to Second Reading.
Councilmember Campana suggested staff provide a summary of previous Subarea Plans, noting
this Plan is not occurring simply because of the stadium.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Troxell, to adopt Ordinance
No. 024, 2014, on First Reading.
City Attorney Roy read language amending the appropriate boundaries of the Plan area.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak requested information regarding how the City interacts with CSU or other
entities regarding infrastructure and utility improvements for large projects.
The vote on the motion to adopt the Ordinance as amended was as follows: Yeas: Weitkunat,
Campana, Cunniff, Overbeck, Troxell, Poppaw and Horak. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 2014-015
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Making Findings of Fact and Conclusions Regarding the Appeal of the December 17, 2013,
Administrative Hearing Officer’s Decision Regarding the Stoner Subdivision, Adopted
“EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On December 31, 2013 an appeal was filed concerning the Administrative Hearing Officer's
decision regarding a proposed Major Amendment for Lot 2 of the Stoner Subdivision at 1017
West Magnolia Street.
On February 4, 2014, City Council voted 5 - 1 on the motion to overturn the decision of the
Hearing Officer concluding that the Hearing Officer failed to property interpret and apply Land
Use Code Sections 3.5.1 and 4.7(A) in approving the Major Amendment because the proposed
amendment was not compatible with the established architectural character of the adjacent
neighborhood, particularly with regard to building bulk, mass, scale and rooflines.
BACKGROUND
The Major Amendment proposes amended building footprint and building elevations for the
approved single-family detached dwelling on Lot 2 of the Stoner Subdivision.
The Appellant’s Notice of Appeal was based on allegations that the Hearing Officer failed to
properly interpret and apply relevant provisions of the Land use Code, specifically:
1. Article 3, Section 3.5.1 - Building and Project Compatibility
2. Article 4, Neighborhood Conservation, Low Density District (N-C-L), Section 4.7(A) -
Purpose
At the February 4, 2014 hearing on the matter, Council considered said appeal, reviewed the
record on appeal, heard presentations from the Appellant and other parties-in-interest and, after
discussion overturned the Decision.”
(Secretary’s note: Councilmember Campana withdrew from the discussion of this item as he did
not participate in the hearing due to a conflict of interest.)
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poppaw, to adopt
Resolution 2014-015.
Councilmember Troxell discussed the diversity of the Old Town area and stated he would
not support the motion.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Cunniff, Overbeck, Poppaw, Horak and
Weitkunat. Nays: Troxell.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 2014-017
Appointing a City Councilmember to the Colorado State University
Stadium Community Design Development Advisory Committee, Adopted
The following is the staff memorandum for this item.
“EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to appoint a member from Council to serve as the City’s
representative on the Community Design Development Advisory Committee.
BACKGROUND
In 2012, Colorado State University (CSU) convened a Stadium Advisory Committee to examine
the feasibility of building an on-campus stadium. A 15-person panel - the Stadium Advisory
Committee - worked for seven months, including an extensive public input process, and delivered
a report to President Tony Frank in August 2012 that identified a potential site, highlighted
funding options, examined potential impacts, and captured public sentiment.
While the Stadium Advisory Committee determined it was feasible to build a stadium on campus,
President Frank ultimately decided CSU should move ahead with the project. In October 2012,
the CSU System Board of Governors voted to affirm Dr. Frank’s recommendation to begin an
effort to raise private support for at least half the cost of the stadium, as well as to begin detailed
planning for the project.
At present, CSU has begun detailed planning for the design of an on-campus stadium. As part of
this process, the University is convening a Community Design Development Advisory Committee
(CDDAC). This Committee is to review a range of development elements and impact -- such as
parking, traffic, noise, lighting - and provide feedback as to how to address these issues and
provide a high quality stadium for the University and the community.
The CDDAC will include members representing a broad range of stakeholder interests,
including:
Faculty
Staff
Students
Alumni
Athletic Department
Season ticket holders
Neighbors/property owners south of Prospect
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Neighbors/property owners north of Prospect
SOS Hughes
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins Police Department
Chamber of Commerce
Community/Civic Leaders
Be Bold CSU.
The Committee will be chaired by Bob McCluskey, a business owner and former member of the
Colorado House of Representatives and the Fort Collins’ City Council.
The action before City Council is to appoint a member from Council to serve as the City’s
representative on the Community Design Development Advisory Committee.”
City Manager Atteberry discussed CSU’s proposed stakeholder process which would
attempt to mirror or go above and beyond the City’s development review process for this
project. He stated CSU would prefer the City to have two representatives involved, one
from Police Services, and one other appointed by Council.
Chris Marshall, 926 West Mountain, stated the debate and committee need to be more
transparent and open.
Linda Vrooman, 912 Cheyenne Drive, opposed the on-campus stadium and suggested a
Councilmember be appointed to the committee.
Jean Yule, 1109 Williams, supported two Councilmembers’ participation on the
committee and opposed the on-campus stadium process.
Bob Vangermersch, Fort Collins resident, supported the appointment of the Councilmember
whose District is most negatively impacted by the proposed stadium.
Doug Brobst, 1625 Independence, supported the appointment of two Councilmembers on
the committee.
Mel Hilgenberg, 172 North College, opposed the function of CSURF.
Chester McQueary, 613 Princeton Road, supported the appointment of two
representatives to the committee.
Councilmember Campana made a motion to appoint Deputy City Manager Jones to the
Colorado State University Stadium Community Design Development Advisory Committee. He
stated this would enable the opinions of all Councilmembers to be heard.
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The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Poppaw made a motion to adopt Resolution 2014-017, appointing
Councilmember Cunniff to the Colorado State University Stadium Community Design
Development Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Cunniff stated he would accept the appointment but suggested other interested
Councilmembers state interest.
Councilmember Poppaw withdrew her motion.
Councilmember Cunniff supported the appointment of a Councilmember.
Councilmember Campana stated the appointment of Deputy City Manager Jones would keep
Councilmembers from attempting to influence the stadium decision.
Councilmember Troxell supported the appointment of either Mayor Weitkunat or Mayor Pro
Tem Horak.
Councilmember Overbeck expressed interest in serving on the committee and provided a
presentation regarding his concerns about the proposed stadium.
Mayor Weitkunat expressed interest in serving on the committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak suggested appointing Mayor Weitkunat as the representative with
Councilmember Cunniff as an alternate, both of which could attend meetings.
Councilmembers Cunniff and Troxell supported Mayor Pro Tem Horak’s suggestion.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Troxell, to adopt
Resolution 2014-017, appointing Mayor Weitkunat to the Colorado State University Stadium
Community Design Development Advisory Committee and Councilmember Cunniff as an
alternative representative.
City Attorney Roy asked whether the Resolution needed to be clarified regarding voting versus
non-voting representative. Councilmember Horak responded that it did not need further
clarification and that it is a similar role to the DDA or the North Front Range.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak stated the only power the Council holds lies in the power to influence and
its only true power is related to utilities.
Councilmember Troxell discussed the public-private partnership of the stadium issue.
Mayor Weitkunat noted Council will continue to be robustly involved in the issue.
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Councilmember Campana asked if the committee meetings will be open to other
Councilmembers as well as those appointed. Deputy City Manager Jones replied she has not
received information regarding the meeting structure, but noted the meetings will be scheduled
the first Monday of each month from 6-8 p.m.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Cunniff, Overbeck, Poppaw, Troxell, Horak,
Weitkunat and Campana. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Campana, to adjourn to
February 25, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. so that the Council may consider any additional business that
may come before the Council, including a possible Executive Session. Yeas: Cunniff, Overbeck,
Poppaw, Troxell, Horak, Weitkunat and Campana. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Mayor
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February 25, 2014
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Adjourned Meeting - 3:00 p.m.
An adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, February
25, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call
was answered by the following Councilmembers: Campana, Cunniff, Horak, Overbeck, and
Weitkunat.
Councilmembers Absent: Poppaw, Troxell
Staff Members Present: Atteberry, Nelson, Roy.
Executive Session Authorized
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Campana, to go into
executive session for the purpose of meeting with the attorneys for the City, the City Manager
and other affected members of City staff to discuss litigation involving the City and related legal
issues as permitted under Section 2-31(a)(2) of the City Code. Yeas: Campana, Cunniff, Horak,
Overbeck, and Weitkunat. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment
At the conclusion of the executive session, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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Mayor
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City Clerk