HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 10/27/2015 - CSU STADIUM IGA UPDATEDATE:
STAFF:
October 27, 2015
Mark Jackson, PDT Deputy Director
Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager
Laurie Kadrich, Director of PDT
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
CSU Stadium IGA Update.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to review key elements of the intergovernmental agreement with Colorado State
University, progress made on capital and operational planning, and formation of the Stadium Advisory Group.
The City entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Colorado State University on April 13, 2015,
delineating various elements of infrastructure commitments and operating agreements related to the new on
campus stadium. The IGA calls for an evaluation and progress report on projects requiring additional study but
not included in the original document within six months of IGA adoption. Staff will also present potential IGA
amendments for Council discussion.
STRATEGIC PLAN LINKAGES: Transportation, Community and Neighborhood Livability
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. Does Council have questions or feedback concerning CSU stadium-related construction projects?
2. Staff identifies several potential amendments to the IGA based on ongoing discussion with CSU. Does
Council have questions or feedback concerning the proposed amendments or process?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Since entering into an IGA with Colorado State University (CSU) regarding the on campus stadium, staff from
each agency have met regularly to discuss infrastructure improvements, construction impacts, and relative
timeline for projects. Conversations have also begun in terms of game day operational planning. Per terms of the
IGA, CSU and the City have also formed a Stadium Advisory Group.
Progress Updates: Neighborhood Relationships
Stadium Advisory Group
The IGA specified formation of a Stadium Advisory Group (SAG) to be comprised of community residents. The
role of the SAG is to examine actual impacts and community interactions as a new stadium is put to use for home
football games, commencement ceremonies, and other activities. The SAG will occasionally present
recommendations to the City and CSU regarding stadium issues that impact local residents, and will make
recommendations regarding the use of CSU’s Good Neighbor Fund. The group is anticipated to meet quarterly.
The following individuals accepted the invitation to serve on the SAG:
Amanda Johnson-King, Odell Brewing Company
Gary Buffington Larimer County Natural Resources Department Director
Bob Herrfeldt, Director-The Ranch (Larimer County)
Steve Taylor, Owner: Moot House, Austin’s and Enzio’s restaurants
Per Hogestad, retired CSU faculty, member City of Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Committee
Colin Gerety, Owner: Momo Lolo Coffee House
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Mitch Majeski, Pastor, Summit View Church
Ben Manvel, retired CSU professor, former City Councilmember
Carol Reed, Sheely Neighborhood resident; Cityworks 101 Alumnus
Good Neighbor Fund
CSU committed to conduct fundraising efforts to establish a Good Neighbor Fund, intended to lessen or mitigate
undesirable or unintended impacts to local neighborhoods. The Fund will be administered and maintained by CSU
or an associated foundation. The goal of this Fund is to create an endowment of $750,000. During the fundraising
process, CSU will commit $37,500 annually to proposals submitted in the spirit of the Fund. Staff is confirming
with CSU whether the funding contribution will begin in 2016 or in 2017, concurrent with opening of the stadium.
CSU Neighborhood Meetings
CSU hosted a series of neighborhood meetings for community members and business owners who would like to
learn more about construction projects on campus, ask questions or provide their feedback. City staff attended
these meetings as a resource and listened to feedback. Meetings were scheduled for October 12, 21, and 26.
Progress Update: Game Day Operational Planning
Game day operational planning and coordination with CSU involves numerous City departments, including
Parking Services, Police Services, Special Event Coordination, Traffic Operations, and Transfort. Conceptual
level planning meetings are occurring with CSU staff to discuss options and issues. CSU and the City have been
informally discussing options for event operations during various meeting. An initial kickoff meeting between CSU
and the City was held July 16th to discuss operations. This meeting began the effort to establish an outline for
game day operations, and focused on operations decisions that might impact infrastructure decisions being made
now. A half day planning workshop with CSU and City Staff is scheduled for November 3, 2015.
Operational plans/agreements to be developed in 2016 include:
Major Event Coordination Plan (CSU, City): To include traffic control, game-day communications, and
identification of operations costs incurred by the City of Fort Collins. To be developed no less than one
year in advance of a Major Event (defined as an event exceeding 12,000 persons).
Law Enforcement Special Event Mutual Assistance Agreement: CSU, the City, and other local agencies
currently operate under a Mutual Assistance Agreement allowing for inter-agency collaboration during
game day. A similar or modified agreement will be discussed and developed in 2016.
Traffic and Parking Plan: CSU is developing a traffic management and campus parking plan for major
events at the stadium. CSU is working with City staff to identify issues and best practices to handle multi-
modal traffic (auto, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian) into and out of the stadium area before and after
events. The Plan will also identify heightened or special parking enforcement in areas around the campus
during major events.
City Public Transportation Services (Transfort): CSU and the City are discussing provision of additional
transit service to accommodate game day and major events.
Litter and Trash: CSU will establish and implement a litter abatement program for all events held at the
Stadium, including removal and recycling. CSU will work with the City and the SAG to identify and
address problems resulting from stadium-related events. This effort has not yet begun; anticipated in
2016.
Game Day Activities Working Group: CSU has established a Game Day Experience committee to
develop plans for game day events, including tailgating and on campus parking. City Staff will soon be
asked to join the working group and sub-committees to help plan game day operational activities and
address issues and concerns.
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Progress Update: Infrastructure and Related Improvements
Construction Coordination
CSU and City Transportation staff meet biweekly to discuss coordination and mitigation of stadium and other
campus construction impacts on nearby infrastructure, businesses, and residents. City staff from Engineering,
Traffic Operations, Transfort, and FC Moves departments meet with CSU staff and project managers to discuss
project timing, schedule coordination with City projects, and traffic impacts and routing for the Stadium as well as
other CSU construction projects underway. Smaller project-specific meetings between City and CSU staff are
occurring as needed. In addition to these ongoing regular coordination meetings, a full time City of Fort Collins
inspector is assigned to the CSU construction projects. The inspector attends weekly project meetings, and
monitors day to day construction activity.
Utilities Coordination
City Utilities entered into a separate IGA with CSU concerning main campus stormwater impacts. Utilities Staff is
working with CSU to review stadium-related plans dealing with wastewater capacity improvements.
Conversations are underway with CSU about Utilities managing some downstream mitigation projects. See
potential IGA amendments section. Utilities staff meets monthly with CSU to coordinate and discuss project
needs, progress, and impacts.
Transportation Improvements
CSU agreed to construct or fund several transportation infrastructure improvements prior to the first Major Event
held at the Stadium. The current statuses of these projects are as follows:
1. Improvements at Prospect Road and Centre Avenue
a. Addition of a second left turn lane on both the northbound and southbound intersection approaches;
b. Grade-separated crossing of Prospect Road for pedestrians and bicycles;
Status: Concept layouts, feasibility, and preliminary design are complete. The project is currently being bid for
final design and construction has been awarded. Project is under design. CSU assumes all costs for this
project. CSU has awarded the bid, and construction is scheduled to commence November of 2016.
2. Improvements at Elizabeth Street and Shields Street
a. Lane improvements;
Status: City and CSU are working to determine appropriate lane improvements; to be coordinated with the
Shields/Elizabeth grade separated crossing study. CSU will assume all costs for the lane improvements.
3. Improvements at College Avenue and Lake Street
a. Modification of left turn geometry on northbound College Avenue at Lake Street;
Status: Design is finished and completion is expected to occur in conjunction with CDOT US287 overlay project.
City assumes all costs for project.
4. Improvements at Washington Street and Laurel Street
a. Enhanced pedestrian crossing;
Status: Project currently under design, with construction in 2016. CSU assumes all costs for this project.
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5. Improvements at Sherwood Street and Laurel Street
a. Enhanced pedestrian crossing;
Status: Project currently under design, with construction in 2016. CSU assumes all costs for this project.
6. Improvements on Lake Street
a. Bike/pedestrian improvements;
Status: Discussions are underway, with City staff reviewing designs. The focus to date has been on
bike/pedestrian accommodations during construction. CSU and City staff meet regularly to discuss temporary
construction access, routing, and parking issues along Lake Street. CSU assumes all costs for interim pedestrian
and street improvements. Interim improvements will focus on ADA compliant sidewalks, complete sidewalk
connectivity for both sides of Lake from Shields and College, and improved bicycle infrastructure. The City and
CSU will share costs to repave Lake Street (mill and overlay). CSU will accommodate the ultimate footprint for
Lake Street as identified in the West Central Area Plan as redevelopment occurs.
7. Main Campus Pedestrian Improvements
a. Sidewalk improvements on Whitcomb Street between Prospect Road and Lake Street;
Status: In addition to the sidewalk improvements noted in 7.a, turning radius improvements have been identified
at the intersection of Whitcomb and Prospect to accommodate transit movements and are currently under design.
8. Parking Improvements (Independent of the Stadium)
a. Continued operation of main campus Lake Street parking garage;
Status: Complete
b. Construction of additional main campus parking garage (approximately 400 net new parking spaces); and
Status: Design complete, project has gone through City process and construction begun. Project includes lane
improvements on eastbound Pitkin approach to College and re-routed trail connection to College underpass.
c. Construction of additional surface parking off of Research Boulevard (approximately 900 parking spaces)
Status: Surface lot construction is complete. 10 minute headway Around the Horn shuttle service is provided to
the main campus. Improvements include westbound right turn lane on Drake to Research Boulevard. Right turn
lane construction scheduled to start mid October 2015.
9. Signage Improvements
a. Wayfinding signage to new Stadium location;
b. Wayfinding signage to new event parking;
c. Signage in surrounding neighborhoods; and
d. New interstate signage to Stadium;
Status: Project not yet begun
10. Traffic Responsive Signal System to support operational capabilities for Stadium events
Status: Project not yet begun. CSU is working with City Traffic Operations to identify improvements.
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11. Alternative Transportation Support and Growth
a. Continued funding for Around the Horn and Main-to-Foothills Campus shuttles.
b. Employee and student access to MAX rapid transit service.
Status: Around the Horn and MAX service agreements are in place. CSU is discussing adding transit service from
its main campus to the Foothills Campus.
Projects Requiring Additional or Ongoing Study
CSU and the City recognized that several proposed projects were raised in early planning stages and were not
ready for inclusion into the formal IGA. CSU and the City agreed to meet in good faith to discuss any jointly
identified needs and solutions as the evaluation process moved forward, and report on the progress of that
evaluation no later than six months after the execution of the IGA. The Parties agreed that ongoing efforts to
evaluate and analyze the need for and feasibility of these improvements will continue to completion and that
periodic reports on this ongoing work will be provided to the City Manager and the University President. Project
responsibility will be based on specific technical analyses including generally accepted engineering standards
which shall be completed as part of this evaluation. The Parties are fully committed to implementing the following
projects as soon as practicable:
1. Shields Street grade-separated pedestrian and bike crossings or other improvements to address crossing
issues
Status: The preferred location for the grade-separated crossing is identified as Shields/Elizabeth. The feasibility
and conceptual cost estimates are complete. While CSU and the City believe the underpass at Shields and
Elizabeth is the best solution, this needs to be verified with a complete engineering study. The study and
preliminary design will determine the best path forward.
2. Prospect Corridor Improvements
a. Improvements are outlined in the West Central Area Plan, but most multi-modal improvements such as
the multi-use path are most beneficial for the stadium.
Status: No specific work has yet been done between CSU and the City. Planning and segmented implementation
are being discussed with adjacent development proposals.
3. Intersection Improvements
a. Improvements to Prospect and College Avenue intersection
Status: Two intersection projects are proposed for this location. Responsibility of costs for each project and
agency are assigned on the basis of forecast traffic impacts caused by CSU projects compared to existing
deficiencies and community background traffic increases that are the City’s responsibility.
CSU agreed to make improvements to western portions of the intersection in proportion to the predicted traffic
impacts related to multiple on-campus projects. CSU improvements include: modification of the northwest corner
of the intersection to accommodate dual left turn lanes from Prospect to College, raised median on Prospect
between the BNNR right-of-way and College Avenue, Transfort bus turn out, and bike and pedestrian
improvements per the West Central Neighborhood Plan. The City estimates conceptual cost estimates for the
CSU portion of the intersection total $2.2 to $2.5 million.
The City of Fort Collins, in order to take advantage of the timing of planned CSU improvements at this location,
submitted a mid-cycle budget proposal to complete improvements to the Prospect/College intersection. This
project would address existing problems and is in proportion to the community’s share of increased traffic at this
location. Cost estimates for the City project total $2.7 million, and include design, right-of-way acquisition, and
construction.
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Attachment 2 reflects planned improvements and respective responsibilities for the Prospect/College intersection
projects.
The City and CSU will closely coordinate these two projects, and may seek a common bidder to better organize
construction activities. Construction for both projects is estimated to occur March through July of 2017.
b. Improvements to the Lake Street/Centre Avenue Intersection
Status: This project is under design. CSU and the City are working to identify optimal intersection improvements.
CSU assumes all costs for the project.
Potential IGA Amendments
More details and direction have emerged on some projects as a result of ongoing discussions between CSU and
the City. Funding partnerships for design work and project management likely require amending the IGA to
establish a mechanism to transfer funds between agencies. Potential amendments to be discussed with CSU
include:
1. Shields/Elizabeth Grade Separated Crossing Agreement to share design costs
CSU and the City agree to share engineering and design costs for the grade-separated bicycle/pedestrian
crossing to be located on Shields Street. The preferred location is at or near Elizabeth Street. The City will
perform surveying for the project.
2. Waste Water Construction Project agreement
One impact identified in the development process for the CSU stadium is an overcapacity issue in the City’s
sanitary sewer interceptor main along Spring Creek where it crosses under College Avenue. The stadium project
has the responsibility to replace this main with a larger size pipe prior to the stadium being put into use in 2017.
CSU requested that the Utility Capital Projects team perform this construction work and be reimbursed by the
University. If the Utility agrees to take this on, it will have an impact on the Utility's ability to deliver projects due to
limited staff resources. Next steps include creation of an agreement for the preliminary design and cost estimation
work, total project construction and project management costs, and development of a reimbursement agreement.
3. Prospect/College intersection intent to collaborate
CSU and the City intend to collaborate on the Prospect/College intersection projects in order to coordinate
scheduling and work activities. This may include seeking a common bidder to better coordinate activities.
IGA Amendment Process: Section 8 of the IGA notes that “although the Parties agree to meet to discuss any
proposed amendments to the Agreement as part of any periodic review, neither Party is obligated to agree to any
subsequent amendment to the Agreement and its provisions.” Subsections 8.A and 8.B allow for the Parties to
negotiate and discuss addenda to the IGA to document updated requirements for infrastructure improvements.
Following Council feedback, Staff will prepare draft amendments for discussion with CSU.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City of Foft Collins/CSU signed Stadium IGA (PDF)
2. College/Prospect Conceptual Improvements (PDF)
3. Powerpoint presentation (PDF)
ATTACHMENT 1
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FOR REVIEW
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CONCEPTUAL TURN LANE AND MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS
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COLLEGE AND PROSPECT CONCEPTUAL IMPROVEMENTS
City of
Engineering
fcgov.com/engineering
LEGEND:
COLORADO STATE OBLIGATIONS
CITY OF FORT COLLINS IMPROVEMENTS
GENERAL NOTES:
1. THIS IS A GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF PROPOSED TURN LANE AND MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS
2. TURN LANE LENGTHS AND GEOMETRY WILL BE FINALIZED WITH THE ENGINEERING DESIGN
3. RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT
4. UNDERGROUND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND IMPACTS HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME
5. THE EXTENT OF WORK ON COLLEGE AVENUE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME
6. CONSTRUCTION PHASING HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME
7. THE CITY WILL PERFORM THE ASPHALT OVERLAY ON PROSPECT (STREET MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES)
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ATTACHMENT 2
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Jeff Mihelich
Deputy City Manager
October 27, 2014
CSU Stadium
Intergovernmental
Agreement:
Six Month Update
Transportation;
Community and
Neighborhood Livability
ATTACHMENT 3
CSU-City Agreement:
IGA signed with CSU April, 2015:
• Neighborhood Relationships
• Environmental Considerations
• Operational Planning
• Infrastructure Improvements
• Projects Needing More Study
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Six Month Update:
Progress made:
• Stadium Advisory Group
• Event Operational Planning
• Transportation Improvements Made
• New Transportation Improvements
Underway
• Proposed Amendments
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Questions for Council:
1. Does Council have questions or feedback concerning
CSU stadium-related construction projects?
2. Staff identifies several potential amendments to the IGA
based on ongoing discussion with CSU. Does Council
have questions or feedback concerning the proposed
amendments or process?
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Neighborhood Relationships
Stadium Advisory Group:
• Committee appointed by CSU President and City Manager
• Representatives from CSU, citizens, and business interests
• Will meet quarterly
Good Neighbor Fund:
• CSU to establish fundraising for mitigating impacts to
neighborhoods (goal: $750,000)
• CSU to seed with $37,500 per year until goals reached
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Neighborhood Relationships
Stadium Advisory Group:
• Amanda Johnson-King: Odell Brewing Company
• Gary Buffington: Larimer County Natural Resources Department Director
• Bob Herrfeldt: Director – The Ranch (Larimer County)
• Steve Taylor: Owner, Moot House, Austin’s, Enzio’s restaurants
• Per Hogestad: Retired CSU faculty, member City of Fort Collins Landmark
Preservation Committee
• Colin Gerety: Owner, Momo Lolo Coffee House
• Mitch Majeski: Pastor, Summit View Church
• Ben Manvel: Retired CSU Professor, former City Council member
• Carol Reed: Sheely Neighborhood resident; Cityworks 101 Alumnus
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Event Operational Planning
City and CSU Staff Coordination:
• Traffic
• Transit
• Parking
• Police and Emergency Services
• November Planning Workshop
CSU Game Day Experience Committee:
• Tailgating, On-Campus Parking
• City Staff to participate
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Context Map
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Prospect Rd.
Lake St.
Pitkin St.
College Ave.
Shields St.
Meridian Ave.
Intersection and Ped Improvements
Prospect/Centre Avenue
• Turn lanes & grade-separated
crossing
• 100% CSU
• Fall 2016 construction
Shields/Elizabeth Intersection
• Lane improvements
• CSU and City working to identify
proper improvements
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Laurel
Shields
Prospect
College
Laurel
Shields
Prospect
College
Lake
Intersection and Ped Improvements
College/Lake Improvements
• Modification of LT geometry
• 100% City
• Improved with 2016 CDOT overlay
project
Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings
• Laurel St., Washington & Sherwood
• 100% CSU
• 2016 construction
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Laurel
Shields
Prospect
College
Lake
Bike/Ped Improvements
Lake St. Improvements (interim)
• 100% CSU
• ADA sidewalks
• Sidewalk connectivity
• Improved bicycle infrastructure
• CSU and City to share repaving
costs of Lake St.
• Ultimate Lake St. improvements to
occur with development
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Interim Lake Street Improvements
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Ultimate Lake Street Improvements
West Central Area Plan
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Laurel
Shields
Prospect
College
Lake
Pedestrian Improvements
Main Campus Pedestrian
Improvements on Whitcomb
• Sidewalk improvements
• Bus turning radius improvements
• 100% CSU
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Laurel
Shields
Prospect
College
Lake
Parking Improvements
Surface and Garage Parking
• 100% CSU
• Lake St. Parking Garage (ongoing)
• Construct additional 400 space
parking (underway)
• Construct new 900 space surface
lot (complete)
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Laurel
Shields
Prospect
College
Lake
New Improvements Underway
Shields St. Grade-Separated
Crossing
• Preferred location at Elizabeth St.
• Engineering study to determine
costs and design
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New Improvements Underway
Prospect/College Intersection
• Two improvement projects:
1. CSU (west portion) ~$2.5M
• NW corner improvements
• Raised median
• Bus turn out
• Bike/Ped improvements
2. City (east portion and RT lanes)
• ~$2.7M
• Addresses existing
problems
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Proposed IGAAmendments
1. Shields /Elizabeth Grade Separated Crossing
• City to perform surveying
• Construction cost share TBD
2. Waste Water Construction Project
• CSU asked City to manage construction
• Preliminary design, construction estimates
• Total project construction and management costs
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Proposed IGAAmendments
3. Prospect/College Intersection intent to collaborate
• Coordinate project scheduling and work activities
• Explore common bidder approach
• Formalize cost share commitments
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Outstanding IGA Items
Yet to be resolved or completed:
• Responsibility for Shields St. grade-separated crossing
• Game day operations
• Traffic responsive signal system
• Prospect Corridor improvements (with development)
• Ultimate Lake Street improvements
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Next Steps
Process:
• Council feedback
• Attorney’s Office to draft suggested language
• Discussion with CSU
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Questions for Council:
1. Does Council have questions or feedback concerning
CSU stadium-related construction projects?
2. Staff identifies several potential amendments to the IGA
based on ongoing discussion with CSU. Does Council
have questions or feedback concerning the proposed
amendments or process?
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