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Karen Weitkunat, Mayor City Council Chambers
Gerry Horak, District 6, Mayor Pro Tem City Hall West
Bob Overbeck, District 1 300 LaPorte Avenue
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Regular Meeting
December 17, 2013
(REVISED AGENDA 12-17-13)
Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 p.m.
None.
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
o STAFF REPORTS - Presentation of the CASTA Transit Award to Transfort.
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City Manager Review of Agenda.
Consent Calendar Review
This Review provides an opportunity for Council and citizens to pull items from the
Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this calendar be “pulled” off the
Consent Calendar and considered separately.
o Council-pulled Consent Calendar items will be considered before Discussion
Items.
o Citizen-pulled Consent Calendar items will be considered after Discussion
Items.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Individuals who wish to make comments regarding items scheduled on the Consent Calendar or wish
to address the Council on items not specifically scheduled on the agenda must first be recognized by
the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem. Before speaking, please sign in at the table in the back of the
room. The timer will buzz once when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. The timer
will buzz again at the end of the speaker’s time. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes. If there are more
than 6 individuals who wish to speak, the Mayor may reduce the time allowed for each individual.
● State your name and address for the record
● Applause, outbursts or other demonstrations by the audience is not allowed
● Keep comments brief; if available, provide a written copy of statement to City Clerk
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP
Consent Calendar
The Consent Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the
important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone
may request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered
separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately under
Pulled Consent Items. The Consent Calendar consists of:
● Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
● Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
● Those of no perceived controversy;
● Routine administrative actions.
1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the November 5 and December 3, 2013 Regular
Council Meetings and the November 12 and November 26, 2013 Adjourned Meetings.
The purpose of this item is to approve tine minutes from the November 19 and December 3, 2013
Regular Council meetings and the November 12 and November 26, 2013 Adjourned meetings.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 167, 2013, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Conservation Trust Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations to the Capital Projects
Fund.
Only funds received from the State of Colorado lottery proceeds can be deposited in and expensed
from the Conservation Trust Fund. Grants, contributions and interest earnings tied to these
revenues cannot be commingled with the lottery proceeds. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on
First Reading on December 3, 2013, transfers the interest earnings, grants, and contributions from
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existing projects in the Conservation Trust Fund into projects in the Capital Projects Fund. $13,808
of prior year reserves in the Conservation Trust Fund will be appropriated for transfer to the Capital
Projects Fund, and $1,084,261 of existing appropriations will be transferred from Conservation Trust
Fund projects to projects in the Capital Projects Fund.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 168, 2013, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Emergency Recovery Fund to be Used for the "Larimer County Flood of 2013" Costs and Repair
Projects.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 3, 2013, appropriates
$1,118,000 for the costs associated with the flood that occurred in September 2013. Of that total,
$1,012,000 is for the incremental costs that are eligible under the Federal Emergency Management
Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance Program. In general, FEMA reimburses about 75% of eligible
costs. The State of Colorado has agreed to cover half of the portion not paid by FEMA. The other
$106,000 is for City assistance provided to Estes Park. They will reimburse the City 100% and seek
reimbursement from FEMA for up to 75%.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 169, 2013, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the General
Employees Retirement Plan.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 3, 2013, approves additional
spending in the General Employee Retirement Trust Fund. At the time of retirement, qualified
persons have the option to elect monthly payments or one-time cash out. Using historical data, the
actuary estimates that 30% of future retirees will elect a single-sum payout. The 2013 budget made
the same assumption. Retirees electing cash outs this year have exceeded the assumed election
rate.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 170, 2013, Amending Chapter 25, Article III of the City Code
Concerning Sales and Use Tax.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 3, 2013, amends the City
Code to limit the option for vendors to file consolidated sales and use tax returns for multiple
locations.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 171, 2013, Amending Article III of Chapter 26 of the City Code to
Eliminate Water Rights Banking by the City's Water Utility.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 3, 2013, amends City Code to
discontinue the practice of water right banking. In order to meet the water needs of new
development or redevelopment within the Water Utility service area, developers are assessed a Raw
Water Requirement (RWR). Current City Code allows water rights to be submitted to the Water Utility
even when no water service permit is needed, in exchange for credit that can be used for later
satisfaction of the RWR. Although this banking practice was helpful in the past, it is less helpful now
and makes managing these water rights difficult. The proposed City Code changes discontinue the
practice of banking water right credits, but continue to allow the practice of conveying acceptable
water rights for developments at the time a RWR is assessed.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 172, 2013, Amending Various Provisions of the Fort Collins
Traffic Code.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 3, 2013, ensures that the Fort
Collins Traffic Code (the “Traffic Code”) is consistent with state traffic laws. The Ordinance
implements amendments identified by staff that would make the Traffic Code more consistent and
provide more effective and efficient local enforcement. Changes were made between First and
Second Reading to Section 508(1)(d). These changes were made to conform the Traffic Code
language to the 2013 Colorado Legislature’s amendments.
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8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 173, 2013, Vacating a Portion of College Avenue Right-of-Way
Between Foothills Parkway and Monroe Drive.
Ordinance No. 173, 2013, unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 3, 2013, vacates a
portion of College Avenue right-of-way, correcting an error in Ordinance No. 098, 1973. This
Ordinance vacates the remaining right-of-way that was intended to be vacated, and reserves an
easement for utilities as originally intended in the 1973 Ordinance, whose legal description did not
properly describe the intended area of right-of-way vacation for College Avenue.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 176, 2013, Amending Section 2-606 of the City Code and Setting
the Salary of the Municipal Judge.
City Council met in Executive Session on November 12, 2013 to conduct the performance review of
Municipal Judge Kathleen Lane. This Ordinance establishes the 2014 salary of the Municipal Judge
at $105,159.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 177, 2013, Amending Section 2-581 of the City Code and Setting
the Salary of the City Attorney.
City Council met in Executive Session on November 12, 2013 to conduct the performance review of City
Attorney Steve Roy. This Ordinance establishes the 2014 salary of the City Attorney at $179,093.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 179, 2013, Amending the City Code to Increase the Amounts of the
Capital Improvement Expansion Fees Contained in Chapter 7.5 of the Code so as to Reflect Inflation
in Associated Costs of Services.
The purpose of this item is to update the City Code, which requires an annual adjustment to certain
building permit related fees. Capital Improvement Expansion fees and Neighborhood Parkland fees
are to reflect the changes in the Denver-Boulder-Greeley Consumer Price Index (CPI). Street
Oversizing fees are adjusted by the changes posted in the Engineering News Record (ENR). The
CPI has increased 2.8% since its last adjustment and the ENR has not increased.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 180, 2013, Amending Section 2-30 of the City Code Pertaining to the
City Council Meeting Agenda.
The purpose of this item is to delete a City Code provision requiring that the title of any ordinance
placed on the consent calendar be read prior to action by the Council on the consent calendar.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 181, 2013, Declaring Certain City-Owned Property as Road Right of
Way.
The purpose of this item is to declare a strip of property owned by the City as road right-of-way that
is currently used and planned to be used in the future as Timberline Road.
The City owns parcels of property located at the southwest corner of Timberline Road and Prospect
Road. In 2005, the City constructed interim intersection improvements which widened Timberline
Road across a portion of the City’s property. Staff anticipates constructing the ultimate
improvements for Timberline Road in 2015, which will further widen Timberline Road on the City’s
property. This Ordinance officially establishes this portion needed for Timberline Road on the City’s
property as public road right of way.
14. First Reading of Ordinance No. 182, 2013, Authorizing the Acquisition by Eminent Domain
Proceedings of Certain Land Necessary to Construct Public Improvements Related to the Mason
Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project.
The purpose of this item is to obtain City Council authorization to utilize eminent domain, if
necessary, to acquire an additional utility easement which is needed for the MAX Bus Rapid Transit
Project (MAX).
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This acquisition interest was identified more than a year ago, but was placed on hold to combine with
any other newly identified acquisition interests. No further interests were identified and this will be
the final acquisition necessary for the MAX Project. As a federally funded transportation project,
acquisitions will conform to the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970, as amended (Public Law 91-646). In accordance with this act,
property owners must be informed about the possible use of eminent domain and their rights
pursuant to the act though an official Notice of Interest Letter. Authorization from City Council is
needed prior to sending this information to property owners. Staff requests authorization to utilize
eminent domain for the MAX Project, if necessary, and only if good faith negotiations break down.
15. Items Relating to the Mail Creek Crossing Annexation and Zoning
A. Resolution 2013- 103 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Mail
Creek Crossing Annexation.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 183, 2013, Annexing Property Known as the Mail
Creek Crossing Annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 184, 2013, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of
Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Mail Creek Crossing
Annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
This is a request to annex and zone 39.608 acres located on the north side of Zephyr Road,
approximately 1,450 feet east of South Timberline Road (just east of Bacon Elementary). The
property is located within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. In accordance with the
Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County, adopted in 1999, properties within the Fossil
Creek Reservoir Area receive their land use approvals in the County and are annexed into the City
prior to construction.
Mail Creek is a residential development containing 137 single family homes; the requested zoning for
this annexation is LMN - Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood. Mail Creek Crossing does not
create an enclave.
Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A
map amendment will be necessary as this property is not already in the District.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 185, 2013, Authorizing the Release of Restrictive Covenants on
Property at 405 Linden Street Owned by the Fort Collins Housing Authority.
The purpose of this item is to obtain authorization from City Council to release the Agreement of
Restrictive Covenants Affecting Real Property for the property located at 405 Linden Street, currently
owned by the Fort Collins Housing Authority.
17. Resolution 2013-104 Amending the Master Street Plan Relating to the Intersection of Conifer Street
and College Avenue and Relating to Sunchase Drive and Carriage Parkway.
The purpose of this item is to present two proposed amendments to the Master Street Plan. The first
involves a change to the configuration of the intersection of College Avenue and Conifer Street. The
second amendment is a mapping clarification to correctly identify Carriage Parkway as the
north/south collector street between Mulberry and Prospect.
18. Resolution 2013-105 Adopting the 2013 Update to the Three-Mile Plan for the City of Fort Collins.
The purpose of this item is to update the Three-Mile Plan for the City of Fort Collins, Colorado (Plan).
The Plan is a policy document for coordinating future annexation and provision of services, required
to be updated annually per Colorado Revised Statutes. Section 31-12-105 of the State Statutes
requires that cities complete a plan within three miles in any direction from any point of its municipal
boundary. The Plan describes the general location, character, utilities, and infrastructure for areas of
potential annexation.
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This State required annual update is routine and recurring and highlights the 2013 changes to
approved plans and other documents applicable to those areas defined in the State Statutes. There
are very few changes in this year’s annual update from 2012’s update.
19. Resolution 2013-106 Approving Change Orders to the Contract For the Senior Center with the
Neenan Company as an Exception to the Competitive Purchase Process and to Incorporate the
Additional Funds Appropriated to the Project.
The purpose for this item is to sole source the additional scope of work to be added as part of the
Senior Center Expansion project. The initial contract price for the “design-build” contract awarded to
The Neenan Company for the Senior Center Expansion project was $4,383,702. Since the contract
award, it has become necessary to incorporate additional work into the contract.
The Purchasing Agent has determined it would be more efficient and cost-effective to award the
additional work to the Neenan Company through change orders to the existing contract, the total of
which exceeds $200,000. Pursuant to Section 8-161(c)(1) of the City Code, if the total cost for
change orders to an existing contract exceeds fifteen percent (15%) of the contract price-- $657,555,
in this instance -- the Purchasing Agent must use the competitive purchasing process to award the
additional work.
Section 8-161 (d)(3) of the City Code allows an exception to the competitive purchasing process
upon specific findings by the Purchasing Agent, submission of a request to the City Manager, and
approval by City Council for any procurement which exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
($200,000.00). City Council previously appropriated additional funds for the Senior Center project in
Ordinance No. 145, 2013 on November 5, 2013.
This Resolution seeks City Council’s approval of an exception to the competitive purchasing process
in this instance in order to incorporate change orders into the Senior Center project, and to apply
appropriated funds to the cost of those change orders.
20. Resolution 2013-100 Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of
Police.
The purpose of this item is to approve a bargaining agreement between the City and the Northern
Colorado Lodge #3, Colorado Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The City and the FOP, using an
Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) approach, engaged in negotiations regarding the terms and
conditions of a possible bargaining agreement for 2014 and 2015. City staff and the FOP have
tentatively reached an agreement. On November 11, 2013, bargaining unit members voted to ratify
the proposed agreement.
21. Resolution 2013-107 Making Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Authorities of the
City of Fort Collins.
The purpose of this item is to appoint individuals to fill vacancies that currently exist on various
boards, commissions, and authorities due to resignations of boardmembers and the expiration of
terms of current members. Applications were solicited during September and Council teams
interviewed applicants during November and December. This Resolution appoints individuals to fill
current vacancies and expiring terms.
This Resolution does not fill all vacancies. Interviews are continuing, and vacancies will be
readvertised as needed.
END CONSENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
STAFF REPORTS
a. Presentation of the CASTA Transit Award to Transfort.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
Discussion Items
The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:
● Mayor introduces the item number, and subject; asks if formal presentation will be
made by staff
● Staff presentation (optional)
● Mayor requests citizen comment on the item (five minute limit for each citizen)
● Council questions of staff on the item
● Council motion on the item
● Council discussion
● Final Council comments
● Council vote on the item
Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Mayor, to ensure
all citizens have an opportunity to speak. Please sign in at the table in the back of the room.
The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. It will buzz again
at the end of the speaker’s time.
22. First Reading of Ordinance No. 186, 2013, Amending Ordinance No. 158, 2013, to Phase In the
Effective Date of the Regulations Adopted by Ordinance No. 158, 2013, for Outdoor Service Areas
That Are Not Located Within or Adjacent to Public Sidewalks or Other Public Rights-of-Way. (staff:
Beth Sowder; 5 minute staff presentation; 30 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to amend the effective date of the new City Code provisions that
expanded the application of the smoking ordinance to outdoor serving areas. The Ordinance would
establish a “phase-in” or delayed implementation date for outdoor service areas that are not within or
adjacent to sidewalks or other public rights-of-way, in an effort to limit the negative impact of
Ordinance No. 158, 2013, on affected businesses.
23. Resolution 2013-108 Accepting Advisory Opinion and Recommendation No. 2013-04 of the Ethics
Review Board. (staff: Steve Roy; 2 minute staff presentation; 10 minute discussion)
ITEM WITHDRAWN FROM CONSIDERATION
The purpose of this item is to afford Council an opportunity to consider an upcoming opinion of the
Ethics Review Board. The Board will meet on December 13, 2013, and its opinion will be
forthcoming. The question that has been presented to the Board is whether Mayor Karen Weitkunat
has a conflict of interest in participating in decisions of the Council or the URA Board related to the
proposed redevelopment of the Mall. In October of 2012, a previous Board rendered an opinion that
the Mayor does have a conflict with regard to the Mall redevelopment. However, the Mayor has
asked that the current Board reconsider that opinion.
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24. Resolution 2013-109 Approving an Updated Redevelopment and Reimbursement Agreement with
the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority, Walton Foothills Holdings VI, L.L.C. and the Foothills
Metropolitan District Regarding the Redevelopment of Foothills Mall. (staff: Josh Birks, Bruce
Hendee, Mike Beckstead; 15 minute staff presentation; 90 minute discussion)
POSTPONED TO January 14, 2014
The purpose of this item is to authorize and approve the execution of a Reimbursement and
Redevelopment Agreement to support the redevelopment of Foothills Mall.
On May 8, 2013, the Fort Collins City Council authorized and approved the execution of a
Redevelopment and Reimbursement Agreement by the City Manager, in connection with the
redevelopment of the Foothills Mall. Since May, Alberta Development on behalf of Walton Foothills
Holdings VI, L.L.C. has continued to refine the site plan and program for the redevelopment of
Foothills Mall. This Resolution authorizes and approves the execution of a revised Redevelopment
and Reimbursement Agreement by the City Manager. In addition, the Resolution authorizes and
approves the execution of related documents necessary to effectively implement the Redevelopment
and Reimbursement Agreement, including a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Fort Collins
and Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority regarding the use, accounting, and remittance of Pledge
Sales Tax Increment.
25. Resolution 2013-110 Updating Prior Action Regarding the Redevelopment of Foothills Mall and
Regarding Cooperation and Partnership with Larimer County on Economic Revitalization Efforts and
the Use of Tax Increment Financing. (staff: Mike Beckstead; 2 minute staff presentation; 10 minute
discussion)
THIS ITEM POSTPONED TO JANUARY 14, 2014
The purpose of this item is to approve a time extension for developing a financial model with Larimer
County. In connection with the Foothills Mall redevelopment, the City committed to work with the
County to develop such agreements as may be necessary to develop a model for evaluating fiscal
impacts associated with the formation of tax increment financing districts. Work was to be completed
by December 15, 2013. The work has not been completed because the County wants to involve
multiple municipalities and when the September flood hit, the County put this work on hold. The
County has confirmed its desire to complete this work in 2014. An extension of one year is
requested. In light of the modification to the schedule for the Mall project, language regarding
property tax increment to be shared with the County has been updated.
26. First Reading of Ordinance No. 174, 2013, Vacating Foothills Parkway Right-of-Way Between
College Avenue and Mathews Street, and Vacating a Portion of Mathews Street. (Marc Virata; 2
minute staff presentation; 5 minute discussion)
THIS ITEM POSTPONED TO JANUARY 14, 2014
The proposed Ordinance vacates the right-of-way for the remaining public street portion of Foothills
Parkway from College Avenue to Mathews Street, along with a portion of the west side of Mathews
Street intersecting Foothills Parkway. This would make Foothills Parkway a private drive from
College Avenue to Stanford Road (as the portion of Foothills Parkway from Mathews Street to
Stanford Road was previously vacated in 1988). Easements for access, emergency access,
drainage, utilities, and transit will be retained in order to allow these uses within the vacated right-of-
way in conjunction with the redevelopment of the Foothills Mall.
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27. First Reading of Ordinance No. 175, 2013, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Permanent Irrigation
Ditch Easement and Right-of-Way to the Larimer County Canal No. 2 Irrigating Company Within the
South College Avenue Frontage Road. (staff: Tom Leeson, Rick Richter; 5 minute staff
presentation; 5 minute discussion)
THIS ITEM POSTPONED TO JANUARY 14, 2014
The purpose of this item is to accommodate the realignment of the Larimer No. 2 Ditch, which allows
the ditch to be relocated off the Mall property. The planned re-alignment will locate the ditch beneath
the frontage road, across College Avenue opposite the mall and will require the conveyance of a
permanent drainage easement to the Larimer Canal No. 2 Irrigating Company (the “Ditch
Company”).
28. Resolution 2013-111 Establishing a Waste Diversion Policy. (staff: Susie Gordon; 10 minute staff
presentation; 30 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is for Council to consider passing new waste reduction goals:
1. Zero Waste by 2030, achieving interim levels of 75% by 2020 and 90% by 2025
2. Per capita waste generation levels of 2.8 pounds/day by 2025.
Now that the Fort Collins community has reached a 50% waste diversion level (based on 2012 data),
“next steps” to be taken must systematically and deliberately aim at new ways to manage the
community’s discards. Six months of extensive community involvement produced a significant
amount of public input and evidenced strong support for a goal of Zero Waste. A “The Road to Zero
Waste Plan” was prepared that calls for a departure from traditional thinking and landfill technology.
29. Resolution 2013-112 Making an Appointment to the Economic Advisory Commission. (staff: Wanda
Nelson; no staff presentation; 10 minute discussion)
Four vacancies currently exist on the Economic Advisory Commission due to the expiration of terms
of members. By adopting Resolution 2013-112, Council has filled three of those vacancies. Mayor
Weitkunat and Councilmember Cunniff were unable to reach an agreement on a recommendation to
fill one vacancy on the Economic Advisory Commission. The Council interview team wishes to
submit two names for Council's consideration for that position.
30. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 178, 2013, Amending Section 2-596 of the City Code and Setting
the Salary of the City Manager. (staff: Janet Miller, Tamara Vega; no staff presentation; 5 minute
discussion)
City Council met in executive session on November 12, 2013 to conduct the performance review of
City Manager Darin Atteberry. Ordinance No. 178, 2013, adopted on First Reading on December 3,
2013 by a vote of 5-2 (Nays: Cunniff, Overbeck) establishes the 2014 salary of the City Manager at
$237,708.
CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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Every Council meeting will end no later than 10:30 p.m., except that: (1) any item of business
commenced before 10:30 p.m. may be concluded before the meeting is adjourned and (2) the City
Council may, by majority vote, extend a meeting until no later than 12:00 a.m. for the purpose of
considering additional items of business. Any matter which has been commenced and is still pending
at the conclusion of the Council meeting, and all matters scheduled for consideration at the meeting
which have not yet been considered by the Council, will be continued to the next regular Council
meeting and will be placed first on the discussion agenda for such meeting.
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urban renewal authority
Karen Weitkunat, Chairperson City Council Chambers
Gerry Horak, Vice-Chairperson City Hall West
Bob Overbeck 300 LaPorte Avenue
Lisa Poppaw Fort Collins, Colorado
Gino Campana
Wade Troxell
Ross Cunniff Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14
on the Comcast cable system
Darin Atteberry, Executive Director
Steve Roy, City Attorney
Wanda Nelson, Secretary
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities
and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224-
6001) for assistance.
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD
December 17, 2013
After the Regular Council Meeting
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED TO
JANUARY 14, 2014
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AGENDA REVIEW
Executive Director’s Review of Agenda.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
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Individuals who wish to make comments regarding items remaining on the Consent Calendar or wish
to address the Board on items not specifically scheduled on the agenda must first be recognized by the
Chairperson or Vice Chair. Before speaking, please sign in at the table in the back of the room.
The timer will buzz once when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. The timer will
buzz again at the end of the speaker’s time. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes. If there are more
than 6 individuals who wish to speak, the Chairperson may reduce the time allowed for each individual.
State your name and address for the record.
Applause, outbursts or other demonstrations by the audience are not allowed
Keep comments brief; if available, provide a written copy of statement to Secretary
Address your comments to Council, not the audience
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP
Consent Calendar
This Calendar is intended to allow the Urban Renewal Authority Board to spend its time and energy on
the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. The
Consent Calendar consists of resolutions of no perceived controversy and routine administrative
actions.
STAFF REPORTS
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
CONSIDERATION OF BOARD-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
Discussion Items
The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:
● Chairperson introduces the item number and subject; asks if formal presentation will be
made by staff
● Staff and/or Applicant presentation (optional)
● Chairperson requests citizen comment on the item (five-minute limit for each citizen)
● Board questions of staff on the item
● Board motion on the item
● Board discussion
● Final Board comments
● Board vote on the item
Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Chairperson, to
ensure all citizens have an opportunity to speak. Please sign in at the table in the back of the
room. The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. It will
buzz again at the end of the speaker’s time.
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1. Consideration and Approval of the November 5, 2013 Urban Renewal Authority Board Minutes.
The purpose of this item is to approve the November 5, 2013 minutes of the Urban Renewal Authority
Board meeting.
2. Resolution No. 067 Updating the Terms of Resolution No. 056 Regarding Cooperation and
Partnership with Larimer County on Economic Revitalization Efforts and the Use of Tax Increment
Financing. (staff: Mike Beckstead; 2 minute staff presentation; 5 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to update the URA’s commitment to share a specific portion of tax increment
revenues to be received as a result of the Foothills Mall redevelopment project. This Resolution updates
the terms of Resolution No. 056, adopted on May 8, 2013, so that the URA’s commitment is clear in light
of the project schedule changes. This Resolution will conform the description of the URA’s commitment
to proposed Resolution 2013-110, scheduled for consideration by the City Council on the same evening.
3. Resolution No. 068 Approving an Updated Redevelopment and Reimbursement Agreement with the
City of Fort Collins, Walton Foothills Holdings VI, L.L.C., and the Foothills Metropolitan District
Regarding the Redevelopment of Foothills Mall. (staff: Josh Birks, Tom Leeson, Bruce Hendee; 2
minute staff presentation; 20 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to authorize and approve the execution of a Reimbursement and
Redevelopment Agreement to support the redevelopment of Foothills Mall.
On May 8, 2013, Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority Board authorized and approved the execution
of a Redevelopment and Reimbursement Agreement, by the Executive Director of the Fort Collins
Urban Renewal Authority, in connection with the redevelopment of the Foothills Mall. Since May,
Alberta Development on behalf of Walton Foothills Holdings VI, L.L.C. has continued to refine the site
plan and program for the redevelopment of Foothills Mall. This resolution authorizes and approves
the execution of a revised Redevelopment and Reimbursement Agreement, by the Executive Director
of the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority. In addition, the resolution authorizes and approves the
execution of related documents necessary to effectively implement the Redevelopment and
Reimbursement Agreement, including a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Fort Collins and
Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority regarding the use, accounting, and remittance of Pledge Sales
Tax Increment.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT