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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-07/28/2005-SpecialJuly 28, 2005 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m. A special meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Thursday, July 28, 2005, 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: Brown, Hutchinson, Kastein, Manvel, Ohlson, Roy, and Weitkunat. Staff Members Present: Atteberry, Krajicek, Roy. Other Business Councilmember Kastein spoke regarding the MPO Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). He stated it is a taxing district for transportation which member entities vote to form. He added any tax monies raised also need to be approved by voters in that district. He stated he believed the City should be part of that discussion as the largest city in northern Colorado and asked to take part in the discussions as Fort Collins' representative. He stated he would work to give the RTA a separate funding stream from the State's regional transportation dollars which are slated to be eliminated in 2006. He stated he would advocate for road projects, a transit element, and possibly a tax for rail transportation. He asked for a consensus opinion from Council to allow him to start taking place in the discussions. Councilmember Brown stated his support. Councilmember Weitkunat stated the City always needs to be at the table for these kinds of discussions. Councilmember Roy stated concern about applying local tax dollars to regional needs when we have local funding deficiencies. Councilmember Ohlson asked Councilmember Kastein how much he balances his personal viewpoints with those of the majority of Council. Councilmember Kastein replied he does balance his opinions and noted the last RTA discussions ended because the Council at the time was not in favor of an RTA although his personal opinion was different. Councilmember Ohlson stated he does not have a problem with Councilmember Kastein participating in the discussions but he does not want that construed as support because he would likely not support an RTA. 227 July 28, 2005 Councilmember Manvel stated the City does need to have representation and added he agreed with Councilmember Ohlson's thoughts. Mayor Hutchinson stated he witnessed Councilmember Kastein represent the Council at a meeting on the issue and he is certain that will continue. He added Fort Collins needs to be a regional player in these discussions. City Manager Atteberry reminded Council that the City Managers of Loveland and Fort Collins, the two Transportation Directors in the County, and the Public Works Director, are working together on a west side (of I-25) RTA. He asked if Council would like those discussions to proceed on a parallel track or if they should be put on hold. Councilmember Kastein suggested putting those discussions on hold at least until the MPO has one meeting. City Manager Atteberry asked to be informed of the results of those discussions. Mayor Hutchinson stated the Leadership Team met to look at the retreat agenda and, as was previously determined, the main focus will be the Policy Agenda. He stated the time of the retreat will be noon to 7:00 p.m. on August 5. He asked Council if there were other agenda items. Councilmember Ohlson replied he would like to have a historical briefing on how the City arrived at its current financial situation as well as discussions about previous years' budgets, the status thus far of 2005, and 2006-2007 projections. City Manager Atteberry replied he would make certain Council had that information prior to the retreat. Appropriate staff will be available for discussions at the retreat. Councilmember Weitkunat clarified Councilmember Ohlson was looking for financial documents related to the budget. Councilmember Ohlson replied it is actually information based on audit numbers and financial documents but placed in a format from which trends can be determined. Councilmember Weitkunat asked if 2005 numbers are available. City Manager Atteberry replied he will get the best information possible but the numbers will not be audited. Councilmember Kastein asked what the progress of the Finance Committee has been. City Manager Atteberry replied there is a meeting scheduled in August to hear the presentation of the 2004 audit and added he would appreciate some time with the Finance Committee members to go over the budget information in detail. 228 July 28, 2005 Executive Session Authorized Mayor Pro Tern Weitkunat made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Manvel, to adjourn into executive session under Sections 2-3 1 (a)(1)(a), 2-3 1 (a)(1)(d), and 2-31(2) of the City Code to discuss personnel matters, including review of the performance and proposed compensation and benefits of the City Manager, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge, and to consult with the City Attorney regarding potential litigation. The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Brown, Hutchinson, Kastein, Manvel, Ohlson, Roy, and Weitkunat. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED (Secretary's Note: The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. and reconvened following the Executive Session at 10:06 p.m.) Adjournment At the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m. ATTEST: 229 Mayor