HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-06/15/1999-RegularJune 15,1999
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, June 15, 1999,
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: Bertschy, Byrne, Kastein, Martinez, Mason and Weitkunat.
Councilmembers Absent: Wanner.
Staff Members Present: Jones, Krajicek, Roy.
Citizen Participation
Randy Fischer, 3007 Moore Lane, Natural Resources Advisory Board member, expressed concerns
regarding the allocation of Building Community Choices dollars for lighted ballfields near City -
owned natural areas. He also expressed concerns regarding the possibility of a move to streamline
boards and commissions.
Yolanda C. Nicely, 517 East Trilby Road #103, commented regarding the need for the NATO action
in Yugoslavia.
Kelly Ohlson, 2040 Bennington Circle, expressed concerns about rumors that certain boards and
commissions maybe eliminated or consolidated and opposed the concept of using public dollars for
a minor league ballfield near the Poudre River.
Citizen Participation Follow-up
Councilmember Bertschy requested an update on Building Community Choices funds for ballfields.
Deputy City Manager Jones spoke of the discussions of the Poudre Liaison Committee regarding this
matter and noted that the next step will be the preparation of information for the Council.
Councilmember Weitkunat spoke regarding the effort to look at the roles and responsibilities of
boards and commissions and noted that there has been no discussion or direction given regarding
elimination of any boards or commissions.
Councilmember Mason asked for clarification regarding the schedule for discussion of the boards
and commissions issue and suggested that any discussion be publicized. Deputy City Manager Jones
stated that the discussion has not yet been scheduled.
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Councilmember Mason stated that he has made several e-mail inquiries regarding the baseball
stadium proposal along the Poudre River. He also noted that questions will arise concerning the
proposed locations ofBuilding Community Choices ballfields, why lighted ballfields are needed and
who will use them.
Mayor Martinez stated that the intent is to evaluate the boards and commissions communication
process. He also asked for ideas about the use of Building Community Choices funds.
Agenda Review
Deputy City Manager Jones stated that the portion of item #23 Resolution 99-77 Making
Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions relating to appointments to the Cultural
Resources Board will be postponed to July 6, that item #28 Items Relating to Master Street Plan
Amendments includes a revised Resolution, and that item #29 Resolution 99-80Authorizing the City
to Participate in the Fundingand Development ofan Aviation Memorial at East Mulberry Street and
Timberline Road has been withdrawn from the agenda until a later date.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consideration and approval of the regular meeting minutes of May 4 and May 18 1999
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 91, 1999, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
General Fund for Police Seizure Activity.
State statutes specify that the proceeds from seizures be used for law enforcement purposes,
and require that the governing body (City Council) of the seizing agency (Police Services)
appropriate these proceeds to supplement the seizing agency's budget or forfeit the proceeds
to the general fund of the State of Colorado. Ordinance No. 91, 1999, was unanimously
adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 92, 1999 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Street
Oversizing Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Funds for the
PWpose of Constructing hnprovements at the Horsetooth Road and Mason Street
Intersection.
Ordinance No. 92, 1999, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999,
appropriates funds into the Minor Streets Capital Project fund to construct arterial roadway
improvements for the right turn lane project at Horsetooth Road and Mason Street.
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10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 93, 1999, Amending Section 20-25 of the City Code by
Exempting the City from Liability for any Noise Emanating From any Public Right -of -Way_
The City's noise ordinance does not presently exempt noise emanating from City streets.
Because it is impossible for the City to control that noise, and the City Code makes property
owners liable for noise coming from their premises. Ordinance No. 93, 1999, which was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999, amends the Code to exempt the City
from any liability for noise emanating from City streets.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 94, 1999, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Ouit Claim
Deed to Walter Edward Sperry and Leona Veronica Kelley to Clarify Ownership of a Tract
of Land (.246 Acres) at Overland Trail Park.
Ordinance No. 94, 1999, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999,
authorizes the City to convey a Quit Claim Deed to Walter Edward Sperry and Leona
Veronica Kelley.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 1999, Amending Sections 29-13 and 29-14 of the
Transitional Land Use Regulations Pertaining to Construction Maintenance and Repair
Guarantees and Security Requirements for Developers.
Ordinance No. 95, 1999, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999,
making amendments to Sections 29-13 and 29-14 of the Transitional Land Use Regulations
to match similar proposed changes in the "Spring 1999" revisions to the Land Use Code.
13. Items Relating to the City's Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 96, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Program Years in the
Community Development Block Grant Fund.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 97, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
and Authorizing the Transfer ofAppropriations Between Program Years in the Home
Investment Partnerships Fund.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment
Partnerships (HOME) Program provide Federal funds from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to the City of Fort Collins which can be allocated to housing and
community development related programs and projects, thereby, reducing the demand on the
City's General Fund Budget to address such needs. Ordinance No. 96, 1999 and Ordinance
No. 97, 1999, were both unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999.
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14. Items Related to Amending the Land Use Code.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 98, 1999, Amending the Harmony Corridor Plan
and the Design Standards and Guidelines.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 99, 1999, Making Various Amendments to the
City of Fort Collins Land Use Code.
Staff has identified 20 Code amendments for consideration at this time. In addition to the
LUC amendments, amendments to the Harmony Corridor Plan and Harmony Corridor
Design Standards and Guidelines are recommended to address the issue of convention and
conference centers in the Harmony Corridor. Ordinance No. 98, 1999, which was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999, amends the Harmony Corridor Plan
and the Design Standards and Guidelines. Ordinance No. 99, 1999, which was also
unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 1, 1999, amends the Land Use Code.
15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 100, 1999 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for Facade Restoration of 328 Remington Street the Historic 1904 First
BBg tist Church.
This request is for appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $324,205 for the
restoration of 328 Remington Street (the historic 1904 First Baptist Church) which will
become the "Old Town School for Film, Theatre and Dance."
The City of Fort Collins has been awarded a State Historical Fund grant in 1999 by the
Colorado Historical Society. The purpose of the grant is to restore 328 Remington Street in
Fort Collins.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 101 1999 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund and Authorizing the Transfer ofAppropriated Amounts Between Accounts and
Proiects for Rehabilitation of the Nelson Milk House.
This request is for appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $13,400 for the
rehabilitation of 1035 East Swallow, the Nelson Milk House in Spencer Park.
The City of Fort Collins has been awarded a State Historical Fund grant in 1999 by the
Colorado Historical Society. The purpose of the grant is to rehabilitate 1035 East Swallow,
the Nelson Milk House in Spencer Park.
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17. First Readine of Ordinance No. 102, 1999, Appropriatin¢ Prior Year Reserves for
Equipment Replacement.
In 1992, it became apparent that not all future equipment replacement needs were being
planned for by the departments and that future revenue to replenish the Equipment Reserve
would not meet the demands for replacement. An Equipment Replacement Task Team
was formed to analyze these issues and to make a recommendation for replacement of
equipment. After considerable input from all the affected interests, a policy for equipment
replacement and the purchase of future equipment was recommended and approved by the
Executive Lead Team.
In 1993 existing lease purchase funding totaling $1.2 million was identified as funding for
this policy. As each existing lease obligation expires, those funds are redistributed to
departments until the final amount is distributed in 2002. The distribution was based on
the percentage of the operating departments average usage from actual 1987 though their
projected 1997 replacement needs. Unspent equipment monies become a part of each
department's reserve for equipment replacement. Departments can also designate any
savings they may have from operations for equipment replacement.
18. Items Ratifying the Actions of the Water. Wastewater. and Stormwater Utility Entprprise
Boards.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 1999, Ratifying Appropriations of Bond
Proceeds in the Water Fund.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 1999, Ratifying Appropriations of Bond
Proceeds in the Wastewater Fund.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 1999, Ratifying Appropriations of Bond
Proceeds in the Storm Drainage Fund.
The passage of Amendment 1 (the TABOR Amendment) by the Colorado voters in 1992,
required the City to form enterprises in order for its utilities to be able to issue municipal
bonds without an election. Since that time, all utility bonds have been issued by the
appropriate utility enterprise.
Prior to 1999, the appropriation of all amounts relating to each bond issue was included in
each bond ordinance. However, the City Charter grants only the Council the power to
appropriate funds. Therefore, this action by the Council is recommended in order to ensure
that bond proceeds for the utilities have been properly appropriated. The accompanying
ordinances ratify the previous actions of the Utility Enterprise Boards with regard to
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appropriations relating to all water, wastewater, and stormwater utilitybonds issued between
1993 and 1998.
19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 106, 1999, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Deed
Granting a Public Access Easement to Fetco II, LLC.
This Ordinance authorizes the Mayor to sign a deed granting to Fetco H, LLC an easement
on Tract E, Shenandoah P.U.D., First Filing. The public access easement will allow the
Fossil Creek Nursery PUD to have vehicular access off of Strasburg Drive. This access is
desirable as the access point for this property is currently off of U.S. Highway 287 (College
Avenue) and the access point is subject to being modified to limit turning movements or
closure by the State Highway Department. At the time of approval of Fossil Creek Nursery
P.U.D. by the Planning and Zoning Board, it was intended that the development would
provide vehicular access to the internal street system within Shenandoah P.U.D. once that
system was built. An emergency access easement was provided by that development, but a
public access easement is desired to clarify the use of the access point.
20. Items Relating to the Construction of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of County Road 32
and Timberline Road Utilizing Federal STU Funds.
A. Resolution 99-72 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado
Department of Transportation Providing for the Construction of Traffic Signals and
Improvements at the Intersection of County Road 32 and Timberline Road.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 107, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in
the Transportation Services Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations
from the Street Oversizing Fund to the Transportation Services Fund for the
Construction of Traffic Signals and Improvements at the Intersection of County Road
32 and Timberline Road.
The City of Fort Collins successfully applied for Federal Highway STU funds for the
construction of a needed traffic signal at the intersection of County Road 32 and Timberline
Road. The project also entails adding left turn lanes at the intersection to improve the
efficiency of the intersection. Construction of the traffic signal is scheduled for the Fall of
1999.
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21. Items Relating to the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan and the Master Street Plan.
A. Resolution 99-73 Adopting Revisions to the Master Street Plan.
B. Resolution 99-74 Amending the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan.
The Master Street Plan is a map -based plan identifying the major transportation network
within the Urban Growth Area. The Plan was developed using the City Structure Plan as the
basic urban form projected to the year 2015. The Structure Plan projects density, transit
service, activity centers, and mixed -use corridors. This information is used to predict travel
behavior and the demand for transportation infrastructure. The Master Street Plan is the map
of that infrastructure.
A recent staff assessment determined that certain changes should be made to the street
network within the southeast area of the City. In reviewing several new development
projects and corresponding traffic impacts, and responding to more specific conditions, the
proposed changes will improve circulation, safety, and avoid impacts on existing natural
resources. The revisions include changes to the street classification between collector and
connector streets, and alignment. No changes are recommended to arterial streets.
22. Resolution 99-75 Authorizin thg e Mayor to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with
Larimer County for the Provision of Social and Human Services for the Second Half of 1999.
This Resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with
Larimer County for the purpose of providing social and human services to the City of Fort
Collins for the second half of 1999. The Resolution also allocates approximately one-half
of the funds from the 1999 budget for these purposes. Since 1981, the City has contracted
with Larimer County to allocate and to administer the distribution of human services funds
via the Human Resource Grant Program administered by the County. Due to changes in the
process of administering these grants, the funding allocations will be made each six months,
rather than on an annual basis, as in the past. The provisions of this Agreement are outlined
in the contract.
The recommended allocation of the funds among the human service agencies participating
in the Human Resource Grant Program is developed by Larimer County's Human Resource
Committee. With the passage of this Resolution, City Council will approve these allocations
to the various service providers.
23. Resolution 99-77 Making Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions.
Vacancies currently exist on various boards and commissions due to resignations of board
members and the expiration of terms of members of boards and commissions. Applications
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were solicited during March and April. Council received copies of the applications and
Council teams interviewed applicants during May and June.
This Resolution makes 54 appointments to 20 boards and commissions. Names of those
individuals recommended for appointment by each Council interview team have been
inserted in the Resolution.
Interviews are being held for several boards during late June. Appointments are tentatively
scheduled for the July 6 meeting for the following boards and commissions:
Air Quality Advisory Board
Art in Public Places Board
Golf Board
Planning and Zoning Board
Transportation Board
Readvertising will be taking place for one vacancy to be filled on the Zoning Board of
Appeals. This recommendation will be scheduled for later this summer.
24. Routine Deeds and Easements.
A. Easement from Lary L. and Beth Ann Howell to install a pad mount transformer to
underground existing overhead electric services, located at 814-816 South College.
Monetary consideration: $504.
B. Easement from LPJ Limited Partnership Association, to install a pad mount
transformer, located at 345 East Mountain. Monetary consideration: $10.
C. Easement from Philippe and Vesna Lindheimer, to underground existing overhead
electric services, located at 1320 West Magnolia. Monetary consideration: $10.
D. Storm Drainage Easement from Hewlett-Packard Company, located south of
Harmony Road and east of County Road 9. Monetary consideration: $10.
E. Right -of -Way dedication from Hewlett-Packard Company, located south ofHarmony
Toad and east of County Road 9. Monetary consideration: $0.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 91, 1999, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
General Fund for Police Seizure Activity.
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9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 92, 1999, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Street
Oversizing Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Funds for the
Purpose of Constructing Improvements at the Horsetooth Road and Mason Street
Intersection.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 93, 1999, Amending Section 20-25 of the City Code by
Exemptingthe he Cityfrom Liability for any Noise Emanating From any Public Right -of -Way.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 94, 1999, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Quit Claim
Deed to Walter Edward Sperry and Leona Veronica Kelley to Clarify Ownership of a Tract
of Land (.246 Acres) at Overland Trail Park.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 1999, Amending Sections 29-13 and 29-14 of the
Transitional Land Use Regulations Pertaining to Construction. Maintenance and Repair
Guarantees and Security Requirements for Developers.
13. Items Relating to the City's Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 96, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Program Years in the
Community Development Block Grant Fund.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 97, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Program Years in the Home
Investment Partnerships Fund.
14. Items Related to Amending the Land Use Code.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 98, 1999, Amending the Harmony Corridor Plan
and the Design Standards and Guidelines.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 99, 1999, Making Various Amendments to the
City of Fort Collins Land Use Code.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
15. First Reading of Ordinance No 100 1999 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for Facade Restoration of 328 Remington Street, the Historic 1904 First
Baptist Church.
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16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 101, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund and Authorizing the Transfer ofAppropriated Amounts Between Accounts and
Projects for Rehabilitation of the Nelson Milk House.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 102, 1999, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves for
Equipment Replacement.
18. Items Ratifying the Actions of the Water. Wastewater. and Stormwater Utility Enterprise
Boards.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 1999, Ratifying Appropriations of Bond
Proceeds in the Water Fund.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 1999, Ratifying Appropriations of Bond
Proceeds in the Wastewater Fund.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 1999, Ratifying Appropriations of Bond
Proceeds in the Storm Drainage Fund.
19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 106, 1999, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Deed
Granting a Public Access Easement to Fetco II, LLC.
20. First Reading of Ordinance No 107 1999 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Transportation Services Fund and Authorizing the Transfer ofAppropriations from the Street
Oversizing Fund to the Transportation Services Fund for the Construction of Traffic Signals
and Improvements at the Intersection of County Road 32 and Timberline Road.
Councilmember Weitkunat made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Bertschy, to adopt and
approve all items on the Consent Calendar. The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Bertschy, Byrne, Kastein, Martinez, Mason and Weitkunat. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Mason reported on the Growth Management Committee's discussions regarding the
conservation development regulations in the County Land Use Code, the City Plan monitoring
report, and the indicator for vehicle miles traveled.
Mayor Martinez reported on the Legislative Review Committee's discussions regarding an EPA
vehicle emissions proposal. He also reported on discussions of the Poudre School District Liaison
Committee's discussions regarding allocation of Building Community Choices funds for ballfields.
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Items Relating to Master Street
Plan Amendments, Failed to Pass
The following is staff s memorandum on this item.
"Financial Impact
The cost of the improvements required to build an arterial street on the Modified Vine alignment is
projected to be $45.4 million. Of that amount, the City can reasonably expect to receive $19.8
million in Street Oversizing fees and $5.1 million in Local Street Portion contributions by
development on the north side of the street ($24.9 million total). The remainder, or $20.5 million,
would be the responsibility ofthe City. The cost ofthe improvements required to build an enhanced
major arterial street for the purpose of relocating Colorado Highway 14 on the Modified Vine
alignment is projected to be $51.3 million. Asa highway the project has the potential of receiving
up to 80% from federal and state sources or $41 million. Both Street Oversizing fees and Local
Street Portion contributions would still apply and could be applied to the City's local share of the
cost of the highway. For a more detailed analysis of costs see Attachments Page 38-60.
Executive Summary
A. Resolution 99-77Amending the Master Street Plan So as to Establish a New Designation of
"Enhanced MajorArterial Street "for the Possible Relocation of Colorado Highway 14 and
Identifying a Future Major Thoroughfare along a Portion of East Vine Drive.
This action establishes a category of streets known as "enhanced major arterial streets, " with a
right-of-way width requirement up to two hundred fifty one (251) feet as described in Exhibit B.
It will also amend the Master Street plan to show the proposed Modified Vine Alternative as a future
enhanced major arterial street in order to accommodate the possible relocation of Colorado
Highway 14.
In addition, the classification of the old alignment of Vine Drive from Lemay Avenue to Redwood
Street would be changed to a local street and the classification ofthe old Vine Drive from Redwood
to College Avenue would be changed to a minor arterial. These changes are included in Exhibit A.
This action also directs the City Manager to negotiate with Lorimer County a proposed
intergovernmental agreement between the County and the City which would require that all new
development in the County accommodate the streets and transportation facilities shown on the City's
Master Street Plan.
Finally, the resolution directs the City Manager to continue planning, design, right-of-way
acquisition and other work to allow the construction of an alternative truck route and/or the
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relocation of Colorado Highway 14 along the Modified Vine Alternative route, to the extent that
funding for such activities is appropriated by the City Council.
This action does not relocate Colorado Highway 14.
B. Resolution 99-78 Amending the Structure Plan Map and the Mountain Vista Area Sub Area
Plan Regarding the Establishment of an Enhanced Major Arterial Street along the Portion
of East Vine Drive.
This action updates these documents to reflect the changes made in the previous resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The relocation of Colorado Highway 14 out of the downtown historic district has been studied for
over forty years. Proposals to build a new alignment for the highway have also been made during
that time yet no decision has been made to precipitate the move.
As Fort Collins has grown and the volume of traffic through the historic downtown has increased,
the problems with leaving Colorado Highway 14 in the downtown area have intensified. In 1997,
City voters approved Building Community Choices that included financial resources for developing
an alternative travel route in the northeast quadrant of the city.
Projections for future growth in northeast Fort Collins are substantial. If realized, future
opportunities to move Highway 14, including the truck traffic, would be severely limited.
This project was approved on April 8, 1997, by the Building Community Choices (Ordinance 31)
vote. The official language used to describe the Highway 14 Relocation — NE Fort Collins Truck
Route Project was "This project will provide for the planning, design, right-of-way acquisition,
and/or other project costs associated with road improvements for an alternative truck route in the
northeast quadrant of the City ".
The Highway 14 Relocation — NE Fort Collins Truck Route Project was initiated in February 1998.
The project team included Transportation Planning staff and consultants from the firm Balloffet &
Associates. A Citizens Advisory Committee and a Technical Advisory Committee were established
to guide the process and provide input into the research and development of alternatives and staff
recommendations.
The Citizen Advisory Committee included representatives ofthe affected neighborhoods as well as
members from the city at large. The Technical Advisory Committee included representatives from
various City departments including Traffic, Transportation Planning, Storm Water, and Advance
Planning. In addition, the Technical Advisory Committee also included representatives from
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Larimer County Public Works, the Federal Highway Administration, the Colorado Department of
Transportation, and the Colorado Department of Revenue.
The Highway 14 Relocation — NE Fort Collins Truck Route Project was coordinated with the
Mountain Vista Sub Area Plan, a plan City Council adopted earlier this year. The joint planning
between these two efforts ensured that land use and transportation were considered essential
elements of both proposed plans as they were developed.
The Highway 14 Relocation — NE Fort Collins Truck Route Project was conducted as a "deductive"
planning process. It began with a broad view of the possibilities available to the City to move
Highway 14 and narrowed those alternatives as information and analysis became available through
the sixteen month planning process.
Staff, consultants, and committees examined nineteen route alternatives with two additional
alternatives suggested by City Council for a total of twenty-one that were analyzed. The final six
alternatives include the following routes:
1. Modified Vine
2. Mulberry/Lemay/Vine
3. Mulberry/Timberline/Vine
4. Vine
5. County Road 58
6. A Downtown Couplet (Jefferson Street and Willow Street)
The following problems and disadvantages associated with four of the six alternatives make them
undesirable, unworkable, and/or too costly.
The Mulberry/Lemay Alternative
♦ Traffic engineering design difficulties at Mulberry and Lemay
♦ Very high level offuture traffic demand predicted in both the Mulberry and Lemay
corridors
♦ Very high intensity of commercial development at Mulberry and Lemay
♦ Proximity to residential development
♦ Limited mitigation opportunities in the Lemay corridor
2. The Vine Alternative
♦ Was the least expensive of the alternatives examined, but separated the Alta Vista
neighborhood from Buckingham and Andersonville
♦ Displaced eight additional homes beyond other alternatives
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♦ Limited mitigation opportunities through the Alta Vista and Andersonville neighborhoods
3. The County Road 58 Alternative
♦ Cost estimate is $50 million greater than the Master Street Plan
♦ Would not provide a connection to existing Highway 14/Mulberry for 85,000 lb. gross
vehicle weight trucks. The additional cost for improving the frontage road would bean
additional $18 million
♦ Is 3 miles longer than the current route from I-25 to the potential future intersection of
US 287 and extended CR 58 (Existing route = 11.5 miles versus 14.5 miles) Adding
additional miles to the highway system is unacceptable to CDOT.
♦ Based on traffic model projections, the County Road 58 route would attract only 1,500
total vehicles. Less than 500 vehicles would divert from Mulberry and Vine
♦ Is located in Lorimer County, not Fort Collins. Approvals for this alternative would be
necessary from the County.
♦ Is located in the Upper Front Range instead of the North Front Range. Therefore, any
CDOT funding would need to be obtained from the Upper Front Range to address a
North Front Range concern.
♦ The CR 58 alternative would require CDOT 1601 and FHWA approval for a new
interchange. Key to this approval is justification that there are no alternatives available
to the recommended new interchange.
♦ Could result in growth inducement.
4. The Downtown Couplet Alternative
♦ Would require crossing four additional sets of railroad tracks, in addition to the current
two sets of tracks on Mulberry at Riverside and College north of Willow
♦ The City would likely be required to grade separate roads at railroad crossings
♦ Cost estimate is nearly $11 million greater than the Master Street Plan
♦ There would be major capacity and safety problems with the merge of eastbound
Mountain/Lincoln through traffic with northwest bound Riverside to Lincoln traffic
♦ Homes and businesses would need to be purchased along Riverside and College to
accommodate the additional traffic lanes
♦ Parking would need to be removed along College to accommodate a second southbound
left turn lane
♦ Truck deliveries to uses along Willow, such as Ranchway Feed would be impacted
♦ Limited mitigation opportunities exist
♦ Trucks and Highway 14 would remain in historic downtown Fort Collins
The fifth alternative, MulberryfTimberline/Vine, is primarily viewed as a phasing or interim step to
implementing the Modified Vine recommendation. It contains the same alignment west of
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Timberline as the Modified Vine alternative and could likely function for a number of years as an
interim solution until an interchange could be built at I-25 and Vine Drive.
The Modified Vine Alternative is preferred as an arterial street because it:
♦ Requires fewer purchases of homes than the current Master Street Plan
♦ Allows the City to reclassify the existing Vine Drive and LemayAvenue adjacent to the Alta Vista
and Andersonville neighborhoods as local residential streets. As such, the neighborhoods can
regain a residential atmosphere. Allows the City to replace the traffic light at Vine/Lemay with
stop signs. Allows the City the opportunity to build sidewalks on those streets. Reduces traffic
from greater than 10, 000 vehicles a day to a few hundred.
♦ Allows the City to build an arterial that facilitates the construction of the Dry Creek channel to
its south thereby creating a natural area buffer to the Alta Vista and Andersonville
neighborhoods
♦ Allows the City to design and build an arterial capable of handling traffic demand in the Vine
corridor through the year 2050
♦ Allows the City to build an arterial that improves the traffic situation in northeast Fort Collins
into the foreseeable future
♦ Has minimal other environmental impacts
♦ Avoids existing neighborhoods in northeast Fort Collins
The Modified Vine Alternative is preferred should it become the alignment for Colorado Highway
14 because it:
♦ Has a cost estimate is only $5.9 million greater than the Modified VineAlternative as an arterial
street in Master Street Plan
♦ Allows private development to occur adjacent to the new highway in a way that make the new
land uses compatible with the highway
♦ Significantly reduces truck traffic in downtown Fort Collins
♦ Allows the City/State to design and build a highway capable of handling traffic demand in the
Vine corridor through the year 2050
♦ Allows the City/State to build a highway that improves the traffic situation in northeast Fort
Collins and in historic downtown into the foreseeable future
♦ Allows the City/State to build a highway that facilitates the construction of the Dry Creek
channel to its south thereby creating a natural area buffer to the Alta Vista and Andersonville
neighborhoods
♦ Adds no additional miles to the state highway system
♦ Eliminates rail/vehicle traffic conflicts
♦ Lowers basin wide air emissions
♦ Allows the City to regain control over Jefferson Street and Riverside Avenue, thereby allowing
a redevelopment of the historic district from Jefferson Street to the Poudre River
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♦ Relieves the neighborhoods adjacent to the current State Highway 14 (Riverside Avenue) where
noise mitigation cannot be built or achieved in any way, from the impacts of the highway
♦ Provides noise and visual mitigation from the impacts of the highway for the surrounding land
uses
♦ Allows for the construction ofa northeast arterial (Vine Drive) with financial help from the State
and Federal governments
♦ Is located in Fort Collins
♦ Avoids existing neighborhoods in northeast Fort Collins
♦ Was incorporated into the planning for the Mountain Vista Sub Area
The Modified VineAlternative Route was recommended for Council 's consideration by the Technical
Advisory Committee, the Citizen Advisory Committee, the Transportation Board, the Planning and
Zoning Board, City staff, and the consulting team. It is the only alternative route examined to
achieve that level ofsupport.
The proposed resolution would reserve sufficient right-of-way for the relocation of Highway 14
along the Modified Vine Alternative Route and the establishment of that right-of-way as an
alternative travel route, subject to the appropriation offunds by the Council and the availability of
additional state and/or federal funding. "
Deputy City Manager Jones introduced the agenda item and noted that options are being presented
for Council's consideration.
Gary Diede, Transportation Operations and Projects Group Leader, stated that staff believes that the
proposal is a workable solution, that there is agreement among all groups that the current routing of
Highway 14 through the downtown area is unacceptable, and that the issue is the location of a new
route. He stated that 21 options have been reviewed and that the conclusion is that a modified Vine
Drive is the most appropriate location for the roadway at this time.
John Daggett, Transportation Planner, presented an overview of the two options of Resolution 99-77
and stated that Option A would direct the City Manager to continue the planning, design, right-of-
way acquisition and other work to allow the construction of an alternative truck route and/or the
relocation of Colorado 14 along the modified Vine Drive alternative route, while Option B would
direct that the City Manager hold in abeyance such work with certain exceptions. He stated that the
proposed Option B would not relocate Highway 14.
Ray Moe, Balloffet and Associates, project consultant, stated that the goals of the project were to
develop recommendations regarding improvements to the Master Street Plan to accommodate
projected growth in northeast Fort Collins and recommendations concerning a preferred alternative
for relocation of Highway 14. He described the routing and improvements that would be constructed
for the Vine Drive and County Road 58 alternatives. He addressed three issues raised at a meeting
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with the Council for a True Bypass group: noise projections, cost estimates for the County Road 58
alternative, and truck traffic estimates. He stated that the recommendation for the modified Vine
Drive alternative was based on 20 evaluation criteria and that this route would remove the existing
separation of the Alta Vista and Andersonville neighborhoods and would provide for one remaining
route that offers a buffer between the existing neighborhoods and the highway. He spoke regarding
the impacts, projected minimum use, and funding difficulties for the more costly County Road 58
alternative. He stated that if the Vine Drive option is not approved at this time that development
pressures and obstacles to achieving federal, state and County approvals would preclude any future
decision regarding the modified Vine Drive route, resulting in truck traffic remaining in the
downtown area forever.
Swede Anderson, 1608 Linden Lake Road, spoke regarding the report done by Dr. Albertson based
on CDOT figures.
Maury Albertson, 731 West Olive, Professor Emeritus Civil Engineering Department CSU, spoke
regarding his report, including cost estimates for the County Road 58 option.
Joe Dumas, 1712 Westview Road, spoke regarding noise mitigation and peak noise levels for the
proposed route.
Judy Dunn,1405 Lindenwood Drive, spoke regarding the basic necessity of clean air and the impact
of a truck route in the City within the Poudre River corridor.
Dick Dunn, 1405 Lindenwood Drive, spoke regarding the truck survey included in Dr. Albertson's
report.
Dave Gallup, 1409 Yount Street, spoke regarding the Air Quality Advisory Board's discussions
regarding the truck route, the lack of quantitative data, and the impact of diesel particulate emissions
along the proposed route.
Lou Stitzel, 521 East Laurel, spoke regarding the real cost of relocating housing when state and
federal funds are needed and the potential impact of the proposed route on northeast neighborhoods.
Betty Aragon, 140 Second Street, spoke regarding discrepancies in costs for a northern route, air
quality, noise, affordable housing, and misleading wording of the ballot language for Building
Community Choices and urged Council to oppose the Vine alternative.
David Walberg, 148 South Lincoln, a downtown employee, expressed concerns regarding delays in
deciding the bypass route.
Rick Walberg, 2519 Baxter Place, supported moving the bypass out of town as far north as possible.
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Dorothy Jiron, 729 Lindemneier Road, opposed the proposed truck route.
Carl Glazer, architect, 215 Jefferson, presented a scale model depicting the distance differences
between the proposed and current truck routes and adjacent neighborhoods, and noted proposed
noise mitigation for the Vine option. He spoke regarding safety issues and the impact of the current
route on the Poudre River.
Craig Parro, 631 Spurge Court, spoke of the impact of the proposed route on his family and the
Redwood neighborhood.
Scott McDonald, 2524 Rollingwood Drive, encouraged Council's support of the recommendation
to enable the downtown to grow to its potential.
Tom Haynes, Jr.,1301 Laplatta, spoke regarding safety issues and deterioration of historic buildings
along the current route and the mitigation efforts proposed for the Vine route.
Joel Boney, 4529 Eagle Lake, spoke regarding environmental issues relating to the lakes and wildlife
habitat in the County Road 58 area.
Gordon Madsen, 1300 Lindenwood Drive, spoke regarding the interstate highway program and
encouraged the Council to follow the interstate format by implementing a bypass and noted the noise
and pollution aspect of the bypass route.
Pete Wilson, 717 Lindenmeier Road, spoke concerning health and safety issues relating to noise and
diesel emissions and the negative impacts of the Vine alternative.
Yolanda Nicely, 517 East Trilby Road #103, spoke in favor of the truckers and the need to preserve
jobs. She encouraged the Council to vote in favor of the Vine Drive option.
Elaine Spencer, 3605 Bayshore Road, urged the Council to make a decision and not delay.
Dolores Williams, 1520 Hillside Drive, spoke regarding an ineffective berm that has been built on
Vine Drive and the impact of the truck route on the residential area. She favored placing the truck
route outside of the Poudre basin.
Norm Sager, 629 Mathews Street, spoke concerning the impact of trucks on Old Town.
Pat Busteed, 1936 Constitution, stated that the truck traffic must be moved from the existing route.
Marilyn Roberts, 231 Jefferson, spoke regarding the process that has been followed to look at the
alternatives with professional expertise in an objective manner.
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Mitch Busteed, 229 Jefferson, spoke concerning delays in moving the truck traffic out of Old Town
and noted the vote in favor of a bypass. He spoke regarding the impact of the current route on
historic buildings, safety issues, and potential gridlock at failing intersections.
Joe Solomon, 1721 Lindenwood Drive, spoke regarding past efforts to deal with the truck traffic
issue and economic versus transportation issues.
Lon Alexander, 601 Gregory Road, spoke regarding conflict on the issue and opposed moving the
truck route to another location in the City.
Howard Coopersmith,1205 Steeplechase Court, stated that there are unresolved questions about the
project and noted the continuing opposition to moving the truck route into a residential area. He
urged making it more difficult for the trucks to go through downtown.
Barbara Trevarton , 4412 East Mulberry #115, spoke about the impact of the frontage road changes
of the proposed route on neighborhoods beyond the I-25/Highway 14 interchange.
Bev Weiss,1924 East Vine Drive, favored using the money to move the schoolhouse to get the truck
traffic out of town along Douglas Road and spoke regarding the impact of the Vine route on property
values and businesses.
Paul Bujak, 415 Cherry, stated that some people may need to be inconvenienced to make way for
the future and asked Council to follow the staff recommendations.
John Kefales, 604 Sycamore Street, spoke regarding the importance of the decision to the residents
of the BAVA neighborhoods and asked that Council vote in favor of the modified Vine option and
to vote against the relocation of Highway 14 onto Vine.
Pam Morris, 816 East Ridgecrest, President ofDellwood Heights Homeowners' Association, stated
that 82 residents of the neighborhood have signed a petition asking Council to vote against the
proposed Vine bypass.
Kathy Dwyer, 1725 Linden Lake Road, presented a statement signed by owners of 20 properties
adjacent to Riverside and Jefferson asking for the removal of the truck route from the Riverside and
Jefferson corridor, opposing the alternative Vine route, and asking that the City pursue a viable
bypass outside of the urban growth area. She also submitted a letter from John Amolfo, owner of
the Silver Grill and other downtown properties.
Tim Johnson, 1337 Stonehenge Drive, Transportation Board Chairman, summarized the position of
the Board regarding the recommended modified Vine alignment and relocation oftruck traffic to this
route.
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Grant Hall, 113 Peterson, suggested improving the existing route to meet standards, building the
Vine route with federal funds, or moving the port of entry closer to the state line to encourage trucks
to stay on the interstate. He noted that regardless of what is done trucks would have the option to
take any route.
Jay Hardy, 1237 Solstice Lane, spoke regarding the impact of the current truck route on the
downtown and encouraged Council to follow the staff recommendation.
Lawrence Olivas, 745 Alta Vista, spoke regarding his family's history and asked that Council
consider the history and roots of the BAVA neighborhood in making a decision.
Keith Calhan, owner of Hickory Village Mobile Home Park, expressed concerns regarding the
impact of the proposed truck route on the family -oriented mobile home park.
Tom Johnson, resident of northeast Fort Collins, spoke regarding reasons that the wording of the
1997 ballot issue does not tie Council's hands on the bypass decision.
Jim Wittstock, 5919 North County Road 19, stated that the residents in his area have not been
contacted regarding the County Road 58 option, which would have a negative impact on the
properties, lakes, wildlife, open space, and intersections of the area.
Paul Forrester, 400 Hickory #129, spoke on behalf of the Hickory Village neighborhood, which he
stated is threatened by the proposed truck route.
Dawn Hill, Redwood Meadows subdivision resident, asked why funds for streets in the northeast
must be generated in a different way than funds for streets in other areas.
Don Bunn,1116 South Bryan, asked Council to move the traffic off of Jefferson Street to ensure the
future success of the river corridor project, and he spoke about safety issues along the current truck
route.
Dorothy Fitzgerald, northeast Fort Collins resident, spoke regarding cost estimates in Dr. Albertson's
report.
Bob Phillips, 2 Windjammer Cove, spoke in favor of placing the truck route outside of the City.
Matt Parker, Foxtail Street resident, stated that the alternate Vine Drive may be the best solution but
may not be an acceptable solution.
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Councilmember Weitkunat stated that the proposal for an extension across College Avenue into the
Hickory Village area is not part of this issue but is part of a Highway 287 environmental study being
conducted by the State in relation to widening of the bypass from Laporte to the intersection of
Highway 287 and Colorado 1.
Mayor Martinez asked about the Hickory Village situation. Diede stated that the route being
discussed by the State could go west at Hickory Village but that the proposed alignment would not
take any residences from Hickory Village.
Councilmember Bertschy asked about the impact ofthe proposed frontage road from Mulberry north
to the proposed interchange in relation to the Cloverleaf Mobile Home Park. Ray Moe, project
consultant, stated that any of the alternatives and continued growth on that corridor would have an
impact. He noted that CDOT and Larimer County are doing design studies regarding interchange
ramp modifications.
Councilmember Bertschy asked about the proposed frontage road layout and proposed mitigation
of the impacts. Ray Moe stated that a two-way frontage road has been discussed and that the
frontage road segment between Mulberry and Vine would need to meet collector street standards.
Councilmember Byrne asked about air pollution and noise standards and average versus peak
measurements. Armando Balloffet, Balloffet and Associates, spoke regarding particulate standards
and downtown air quality data gathered by the City from a monitoring station at the Courthouse.
Councilmember Byrne asked if, based on the available data, whether the modified Vine route would
be safely below established EPA standards for air quality. Armando Balloffet replied in the
affirmative.
Councilmember Byrne asked about noise measurements and data. Armando Balloffet spoke
regarding noise standards, design criteria, and mitigation. He noted that peak noise levels may
exceed the standards at times, and that there are no standards for peak noise except for the control
of noise from individual vehicles.
Councilmember Byrne asked about the accuracy of the scale model presented by Carl Glazer. Ron
Phillips, Transportation Services Director, stated that there would be approximately 400 feet from
the modified Vine route to the closest properties in Alta Vista and Redwood.
Councilmember Byrne noted sections of the proposed Resolution which indicate that from a process
standpoint there is uncertainty regarding the proposed route but which make an initial commitment
for modified Vine as an arterial and perhaps as the realigned Highway 14. He asked when the
"pending subsequent decisions" mentioned in the Resolution could be expected. Diede stated that
an environmental assessment would have to be done to determine impacts and mitigation. Ray Moe
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stated that the City would need to work closely with CDOT throughout a 1601 process, phasing
determinations, and the environmental assessment.
Councilmember Bertschy asked about the proximity of properties in new subdivisions to the
proposed route. Daggett stated that some lots in the Waterfield development would be within
approximately 100 to 150 feet of the route.
Councilmember Bertschy asked how many homes would need to be taken for the modified Vine
route, how those properties would be acquired, and if all acquisition costs are included in cost
projections. Daggett stated that nine homes would need to be purchased and the typical process is
to acquire the property through negotiation and that the City has condemnation rights for public
works. City Attorney Roy spoke regarding the condemnation process and costs. Daggett stated that
all acquisition costs are included in cost projections. Phillips stated that eminent domain would not
begin until the project is imminent but that negotiations could begin as soon as a decision is made
regarding the route.
Mayor Martinez asked about the location of the nine residences that would be taken and how many
residences would be removed from the Cloverleaf Mobile Home Park. Daggett showed the general
area where these homes are located and stated that no homes will be taken from the Cloverleaf
Mobile Home Park. Phillips spoke regarding the three different analyses that are currently in
progress: (1) the City's work on the alternate Vine route; (2) CDOT's project relating to the
widening of Highway 287 from the "Y" to the Laporte bypass; and (3) an interchange improvement
project for the I-25/Highway 14 interchange.
Mayor Martinez asked if there is an increased risk of cancer due to proximity to a truck route.
Armando Balloffet stated that research indicates that the risk would be higher for one in 10,000 and
that this figure is controversial.
Mayor Martinez asked if placing the truck bypass on Vine will meet the City's goal to reduce diesel
emissions. Ray Moe stated that there would be a reduction in emissions if there is a reduction in
congestion and vehicle miles traveled. Armando Balloffet stated that smoother traffic flow will
reduce vehicle emissions and that there would be a slight reduction in diesel emissions and carbon
monoxide pollutants with the modified Vine route.
Mayor Martinez asked why there is a difference between the City's cost projections and the estimates
put together by the Council for a True Bypass. Ray Moe spoke regarding the City's cost estimates,
which are based on costs for recent projects.
Councilmember Kastein asked about noise projections. Daggett stated that the City's noise analysis
was based on a model of 1,750 trucks.
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Councilmember Kastein asked about CDOT's position regarding adding miles to the highway
system. Ray Moe stated that the CDOT policy is not to add additional lane miles because of
maintenance costs and continuity issues.
Councilmember Kastein asked about the value of looking at the County Road 58 option in more
detail. Ray Moe stated that the analysis has used many different perspectives to look at all
alternatives, including the County Road 58 option, and that a determination was made that the
modified Vine alternative was the only option that would serve all the needs. Diede spoke regarding
the difficulties relating to the County Road 58 option.
Councilmember Mason asked about the inclusion of an environmental impact statement in cost
estimates. Ray Moe stated that such studies would come out of the monies set aside for
contingencies.
Councilmember Mason asked about City regulation of speeds on a business route if a bypass is
implemented, noting that speed regulations might make it more difficult for trucks to stay on the
Jefferson business route, even if the bypass has a longer route. Ray Moe stated that the City would
need to work with the County and CDOT regarding speed limits along a business route and that
traffic makes choices based on time and miles. He stated that reducing speeds along a segment of
a few blocks would likely have a minimal effect in diverting truck traffic to the County Road 58
route.
Councilmember Mason noted that truckers save approximately $65 by cutting through Fort Collins
and that the taxpayers are therefore subsidizing each truck trip at the expense of the City's quality
of life. Ray Moe stated that there is universal agreement to do everything possible to keep interstate
trucks on the interstates.
Councilmember Mason asked for clarification that development fees could not be collected for about
half of the Vine project because the railroad tracks run along one side. Diede stated that the local
street portion could not be collected because there is no development to pay for the improvements
on the side of the roadway next to the tracks, and that there is a possibility for obtaining partial state
and federal funding for the Vine alternative.
Councilmember Mason asked about funding alternatives forthe different roadway options, including
a sales tax. Phillips stated that the County Road 58 and Owl Canyon alternatives are in the Upper
Front Range Transportation Planning Region, and that the planning priority for that region for the
next 20 years is $350 million for reconstruction of I-76 to the northeast.
Mayor Martinez asked about the discussions of members of the Council for a True Bypass with
CDOT regarding the availability of funding. Dick Dunn stated that he has talked with CDOT and
received an indication that no funding is available. Dr. Albertson spoke regarding statements made
by a representative of CDOT at the Council study session.
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Councilmember Mason spoke regarding the necessity of looking at the costs of the different options
and the political realities of securing funding. Phillips spoke regarding CDOT comments at the study
session regarding the funding cycle and a March 31 letter that states: "We would not support the use
of State and/or federal funds for a request for addition to our system of a northern bypass."
Councilmember Mason asked about the possibility of a toll road. Phillips spoke regarding the costs
for toll road maintenance, collections and operations.
Councilmember Bertschy asked about air quality and a grade separation at modified Vine and Lemay
and level of services at the intersection. Ray Moe stated that the intersection would be designed at
a level to accommodate projected growth, and the signal progression would be designed to regulate
speed and traffic flow at the desired level.
Councilmember Weitkunat spoke regarding efforts to work with the trucking industry to mitigate
impacts on the community and the economics that affect the trucking industry.
Mayor Martinez asked for clarification regarding the 37 homes that would be impacted by the
County Road 58 alternative. Ray Moe described the impacts on homes along the alternative route.
Mayor Martinez asked about the southward development of Wellington and the northward
development of Fort Collins. Diede explained the Urban Growth Area boundaries for the two
communities.
Mayor Martinez asked about the language of the 1997 ballot measure relating to a northeast truck
route. City Attorney Roy recommended that any exploration of this issue be done in Executive
Session.
Councilmember Mason made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Bertschy, to adjourn into
Executive Session to discuss legal matters regarding annexation and the County Road 58 alternative.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Bertschy, Byme, Kastein, Martinez,
Mason and Weitkunat. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
("Secretary's Note: The meeting adjourned into Executive Session at 10:25 p.m. and reconvened
following the Executive Session at 10:40 p.m.)
Councilmember Kastein asked about the Air Quality Board's feedback relating to the modified Vine
option. Daggett stated that the Natural Resources Advisory Board had no issue with the proposed
route because there are no substantial natural resource issues in the corridor. He noted that the Air
Quality Board requested an analysis regarding the route and the staff could provide only a basin wide
air quality analysis. Armando Balloffet spoke regarding carbon monoxide pollutants and air quality
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"hot spots" and stated that the level of service designed for this roadway is to prevent the type of
congestion that would create "hot spots."
Councilmember Mason stated that the issue is particulates rather than carbon monoxide and a "hot
spot" study is not needed. Daggett stated that an environmental assessment, which would include
an air quality analysis, would be done for the modified Vine route subsequent to a decision regarding
the route.
Councilmember Mason spoke in favor of a study of particulates and the air quality plume along the
proposed corridor.
Mayor Martinez asked Mr. Anderson about CDOT's procedures. Swede Anderson stated that he
spoke with Dr. Ray Chamberlain, former head of CDOT, who indicated that the key issue is the
choice of the municipality and that improvements to mobility and safety could result in a decision
to increase mileage of the State system where necessary. He stated that the CDOT letter from Ms.
Harding is based on flawed truck traffic projections.
Councilmember Byrne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Weitkunat, to adopt Resolution
99-77 Option A.
CouncilmemberBertschy made amotion, seconded by Councilmember Mason, to amendthemotion
to consider Resolution 99-77 Option B and changing the date "December 4, 2001" to read "within
120 days of the date of the Resolution."
Councilmember Mason stated that his intent is to obtain additional information and to ask that the
Transportation Board review the Highway 58 alternative and the Jefferson Street couplet.
Councilmember Byrne stated that there has been a lot of time to consider the issue and that the
consulting team and staff have established that some of the alternatives are not feasible. He favored
moving on the issue and continuing the planning process for a specific route that is critically
important for CityPlan and the future of the City.
Councilmember Kastein asked about the risk of delaying 120 days in terms of cost. Deputy City
Manager Jones stated that because there are immediate development pressures that, under either
option, the City would need to proceed with right-of-way acquisition.
Councilmember Weitkunat spoke in favor of making a decision on the issue and noted that the
proposed Resolution is general enough that the City can move forward on resolving any remaining
problems.
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Councilmember Bertschy stated that postponement for 120 days will allow time to obtain a
recommendation from the Air Quality Board and for the Transportation Board to review some of the
other alternatives. He also noted that there are three separate studies in progress that would affect
this route and the study results may conflict with any decision made by the Council at this time
regarding the route. He also noted that there are discrepancies in the information presented by staff
and the Citizens for a True Bypass, and the delay will provide an opportunity to resolve these
discrepancies.
The vote on Councilmember Bertschy's motion to amend the motion to consider Resolution 99-77
Option B and changing the date "December 4, 2001" to read "within 120 days of the date of the
Resolution" was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Bertschy and Mason. Nays: Councilmembers
Byrne, Kastein, Martinez, and Weitkunat.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Councilmember Weitkunat emphasized the direction given in Section 4 of Resolution 99-77 Option
A.
Councilmember Bertschy commended staff for its work on this effort, especially relating to
mitigation and thanked the citizen's group for its work on the issue. He stated that he would not be
supporting the motion because of quality of life issues.
Councilmember Byrne spoke regarding the difficulty of the decision and commented that the role
of the Council is long term stewardship for the community. He stated that it his belief that the staff
recommendation looks toward a long term solution.
Councilmember Kastein stated that the goal of the 1997 ballot language was to move trucks out of
Old Town in a way that preserves quality of life. He spoke regarding the process that has been
followed to arrive at the recommendation and the mitigation efforts and additional studies that would
be done. He stated that he would support the motion.
Councilmember Weitkunat spoke regarding the history on the issue and stated that it is time to make
a decision. She stated that the modified Vine route will join the neighborhoods to the community
and will offer transportation alternatives and economic links that are important to the development
of the northeast quadrant. She stated that this is an opportunity to meet the community goal of
getting trucks out of the downtown area and that the project will also have some benefit in relation
to Dry Creek floodplain issues. She spoke regarding the process that was followed to arrive at the
recommendation for the modified Vine option and noted that the neighborhoods were part of the
process.
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Councilmember Mason commended staff for the work on the project and spoke regarding the
difficulty of the decision. He encouraged the citizens to stay engaged in the process. He noted
improvements to arterial street design.
Mayor Martinez spoke regarding the difficulty of the issue and the impact the project would have
on the northeast neighborhoods. He commented that there have been missed opportunities for
regional cooperation and that people must come first. He noted the impact the project would have
on affordable housing. He supported continuing to look as a unified community at possible solutions
to the truck traffic problem.
The vote on the original motion to adopt Resolution 99-77 Option A was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Byrne, Kastein and Weitkunat. Nays: Councilmembers Bertschy, Martinez and
Mason.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Other Business
Councilmember Mason spoke regarding Consent Calendar item # 17 First Reading of Ordinance No.
102,1999, Appropriating Prior YearReserves forEquipment Replacement and expressed a concern
regarding the use of Neighborhood Parkland Fund and Conservation Trust Fund monies for the
partial purchase of a truck, when these funds have been used in the past for the purchase of trails.
He requested additional information prior to Second Reading of the Ordinance regarding other
purchases using these funds.
Councilmember Kastein spoke regarding the staffinemo regarding the summary of the study session
on global warming and questioned the sentence that indicates that there "generally speaking" was
expressed support for setting a realistic target that was backed by City funding. Councilmember
Mason suggested that staff review the tape of the meeting to determine the accuracy of the staff
summary. Deputy City Manager Jones noted that additional staff work will be done on the issue
before it is brought back to Council.
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The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Adiournment
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