HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-10/02/2001-RegularOctober 2, 2001
• 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, October 2, 2001,
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, Hamrick, Kastein, Martinez, Tharp, Warmer and
Weitkunat.
Staff Members Present: Fischbach, Krajicek, Roy.
Citizen Participation
Al Baccili, 520 Galaxy Court, spoke against the Imagine Fort Collins ballot proposal and expressed
concerns regarding the sales tax vendor fee and the level of police enforcement.
Citizen Participation Follow-up
Councilmember Hamrick asked for further information regarding whether Mr. Baccili's concerns
• about police relate to traffic or other specific areas. City Manager Fischbach stated that he would
call Mr. Baccili to identify his specific areas of concern.
Councilmember Bertschy asked if food is exempt from the Imagine Fort Collins sales tax. City
Manager Fischbach replied that food is exempt from the sales tax.
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Mayor Martinez noted that the Council has received a packet of information regarding the sales tax
vendor fee.
Councilmember Bertschy stated that information about the level of police staffing is part of the
budget document and asked for further information regarding the police increases over the last three
years.
Agenda Review
City Manager Fischbach stated that the agenda would stand as printed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consideration and approval of the Council Meeting minutes of August 21 2001 and
September 4. 2001 and the adjourned meeting minutes of August 28 2001
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8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 140 2001 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and
Prior Year Reserves in the Transportation Services Fund to be Used to Complete
Construction of a Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Over the Poudre River. Completing the
Bicycle/Pedestrian Connection from Riverside to Lemay Alone State Highway 14
The City has received a funding letter from Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
allowing for additional funding to be added to the State Highway 14 and Lemay Avenue
Intersection project. The bridge will be constructed over the Poudre River on the south side
of the Mulberry Street (SH14) vehicular bridge and the sidewalk will be extended from
Lemay to Riverside.
Design work has been completed and these funds would be added to the construction budget
for this project. In addition to the bridge, the City is also constructing sidewalk along the
south side of Mulberry Street in order to provide a safe and direct bicycle/pedestrian
connection from Riverside Avenue to Lemay Avenue. Ordinance No. 140, 2001, which was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 18, 2001, appropriates unanticipated
revenue and prior year reserve funds to complete the project.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 146, 2001 Authorizing a Declaration of Covenants
Conditions and Restrictions for a 478.5 Acre Portion of Long View Farm Open Space
"Ute Farm" and "One Putt" are part of the Long View Farm Open Space between Loveland
and Fort Collins. The properties were purchased in 1997 by Larimer County, the City of
Loveland, and the City of Fort Collins. The property is managed by Larimer County,
pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement between the owning entities that was signed in
1997. Larimer County has applied for, and Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO)
has awarded, a grant to assist in the purchase of the property. The proceeds of the grant will
be shared by the owning entities. GOCO requires that certain restrictions be agreed to by
landowners in order to protect the conservation values of the property for which a grant has
been awarded.
Ordinance No. 146, 2001, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on September
18, 2001, authorizes the execution of a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions on the Ute Farm/One Putt property.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No 147, 2001 Authorizing the Acquisition by Eminent
Domain Proceedings of Certain Lands for the Glenmoor Detention Pond in the Canal
Importation Basin.
The proposed Glenmoor Detention Pond is a component of the Canal Importation Basin
Master Drainage Plan, recently adopted by City Council (Ordinance No. 121, 2001). The
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• property lies along the Plum Channel north of West Elizabeth and just to the east of Taft Hill
Road and is approximately 4.92 acres in size. This detention pond will provide needed
volume to slow flood flows and protect downstream properties from flooding. Although
construction of the pond is not the highest priority in the basin, the property was already in
the City's land development process for approval of 40 residential units. In order to ensure
the property would be available to construct the pond, the City entered into negotiations with
the property owner to purchase the land. The property owner does not object to selling the
property to the City, however, the City and the property owner have been unable to reach
agreement on the fair market value of the property. Appraisals by both the City and the
owner have been completed. Both the City and the property owner have agreed eminent
domain proceedings are the next logical step to allow the court to determine fair market
value.
Ordinance No. 147, 2001, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 18,
2001.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No 150 2001 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into
an Extension of the Golf Professional Services Agreement at Collindale Golf Course for u
to Five Additional Years.
• The existing Agreement with Collindale Golf Course contractual Golf Professional James
H. Greer, PGA, expires on December 31, 2001. This five-year Agreement was entered into
on December 10, 1996. As stated in the Agreement, "...This Agreement may be extended
beyond the original five (5) year term if performance is satisfactory and subject to City
Council approval and negotiation of a mutually acceptable extension Agreement". The
performance of Mr. Greer has been very satisfactory during the term, and staff has
negotiated a mutually acceptable extension to the Agreement. A new section has been added
to the Agreement regarding "Behavior/Standards of Personal Conduct", which gives the City
additional authority to discipline and/or terminate the Agreement due to personal behavior
and standards ofpersonal conduct requirements for individuals working for or as contractors,
as defined.
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The Golf Board took public input/comments on the proposed extension at its August 15,
2001 meeting, receiving no public opposition and only positive and supportive comments
to extend the Agreement. The Golf Board then voted unanimously to recommend that City
Council extend the Agreement with James H. Greer for up to five additional one-year
renewal periods through December 31, 2006. The City Code requires contracts over five
years in length to be approved by Council.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 151 2001 Amending Chanter 2 of the City Code Relating
to the Functions of the Human Relations Commission
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During the City Council's periodic review of the Human Relations Commission ("HRC")
at its July 24 study session, the HRC noted that its functions relating to human service needs
recommendations and its role in relation to the Citizen Review Board have changed. The
HRC requested that the City Code be changed to reflect these changes.
Because the procedures for the allocation of funds to meet basic human needs in the City
have changed and the HRC is no longer involved in that process, that function has been
removed. The wording of the function concerning the facilitation of the review of citizen
complaints concerning the actions ofpolice officers or community services officers has been
modified to clarify that the members of the HRC can assist citizens who wish to file
complaints.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 152, 2001, Authorizine the Conveyance to Legacy
Trust of an Undivided Interest in the Sauer Open Space Conservation Easement Authorizing
a Grant Agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado. and Authorizing the Amendment of the
Intergovernmental Agreement with Latimer County and Loveland for the Sauer Open Space
Sauer Open Space is located between Loveland and Fort Collins west of Taft Hill Road,
abutting the southern portion of Coyote Ridge Natural Area. The property was purchased
in 2000 by the City of Loveland, Latimer County, and the City of Fort Collins. The property
is managed by the City of Loveland.
Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO) awarded a $500,000 grant to assist in
purchase of the property. GOCO places certain requirements on landowners in order to
protect the conservation values of the property. These restrictions are reflected in Ordinance
No. 42, 2000, adopted on Second Reading on May 2, 2000, authorizing the conveyance of
a conservation easement to Latimer County. After that Council action was taken, GOCO
determined that the proposed arrangement was not acceptable, and instead required that an
outside party have the power to enforce the easement. Since the conveyance of an interest
in the conservation easement to that party, the Legacy Land Trust, was not included in
Ordinance No. 42, 2000, this Ordinance authorizes that Legacy Land Trust be provided an
interest in the conservation easement.
14. Resolution 2001-122 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for Funding the Design of
Crosswalk Improvements at the Intersections of U.S. Highway 287 and LaPorte Avenue
Mountain Avenue, Oak Street and Olive Street.
The City of Fort Collins applied for and received $21,000 of Federal Hazard Elimination
Funds and State matching funds to pay for 100% of the costs to design crosswalk
improvements at the intersections of U.S. Highway 287 and LaPorte Avenue, Mountain
Avenue, Oak Street and Olive Street in Fort Collins. The crossings will be constructed of
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iseither asphalt or concrete, with stamped and colored enhancement features to improve safety
by increasing visibility of the crossings. Adoption of this Resolution allows the City
Manager to execute a contract with the State for the receipt of funds for completing the
design of crosswalk improvements at the above -mentioned intersections.
15. Resolution 2001-123 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings
for the Pineridge Fifth Annexation
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 4.76 acres of
publicly owned property located southeast of Hughes Stadium including a portion of the
South Overland Trail and County Road 42C rights of way, and small piece of the Pineridge
Natural Area. The recommended zoning is Public Open Lands (POL).
16. Resolution 2001-124 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings
for the Fossil Creek Wetlands Natural Area Second Annexation.
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 24.74 acres of
publicly owned property located south of Trilby Road, east of Timberline Road, north of
Carpenter Road, and west of I-25. The recommended zoning is Public Open Lands (POL).
• 17. Resolution 2001-125 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings
for the Cathy Fromme Natural Area First Annexation
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 81 acres of
publicly -owned property located south of Harmony Road, east of Taft Hill Road, north of
Trilby Road, and west of Shields Street. The recommended zoning is Public Open Lands
(POL), and it is adjacent to a larger piece of Public Open Lands.
18. Resolution 2001-126 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedinlzs
for the Cathy Fromme Natural Area Second Annexation
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 156 acres of
publicly -owned property located south of Harmony Road, east of Taft Hill Road, north of
Trilby Road, and west of Shields Street. The recommended zoning is Public Open Lands
(POL), and it is adjacent to the Cathy Fromme Natural Area First Annexation which is also
proposed to be Public Open Lands.
19. Resolution 2001-127 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings
for the Westchase Annexation No 1
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This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 4.279 acres of
property located within and just west of the Timberline Road right-of-way, just north of the
intersection of Timberline and Trilby. The property is in the Fossil Creek Reservoir
Planning Area. The recommended zoning is Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood
(LMN).
20. Resolution 2001-128 Findina Substantial Corm)liance and Initiating Annexation Proceedinas
for the Westchase Annexation No. 2.
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 157.93 acres
of privately owned property located north of the current Trilby Road alignment and east of
Timberline Road. The recommended zoning is a combination of LMN — Low -Density
Mixed Use Neighborhood zone district, and UE — Urban Estate Zone District. The property
is located within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan.
21. Resolution 2001-129 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings
for the Coyote Ridge First Annexation.
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 2.5 acres of
publicly- owned property located south of Harmony Road, north of Trilby Road, within the
South Taft Hill Road right-of-way. The recommended zoning is Public Open Lands (POL),
and it is adjacent to the Cathy Fromme Natural Area Second Annexation which is also
proposed to be Public Open Lands.
22. Resolution 2001-130 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings
for the Coyote Ridge Second Annexation.
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 181 acres of
publicly -owned property located south of Harmony Road, north of the Carpenter Road
(County Road 32) alignment, west of and within the South Taft Hill Road right-of-way. The
recommended zoning is Public Open Lands (POL), and it is adjacent to the Cathy Fromme
Natural Area Second Annexation which is also proposed to be Public Open Lands.
23. Resolution 2001-131 Findin2 Substantial Compliance andInitiating Annexation Proceedings
for the Coyote Ridge Third Annexation.
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 161 acres of
publicly -owned property located south of Trilby Road, north of the Carpenter Road (County
Road 32) alignment, west of and within the South Taft Hill Road right-of-way. The
recommended zoning is Public Open Lands (POL), and it is adjacent to the Coyote Ridge
Second Annexation which is also proposed to be Public Open Lands.
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24. Resolution 2001-132 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings
for the Coyote Ridge Fourth Annexation
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 192 acres of
publicly -owned property located south of Trilby Road, north of the Carpenter Road (County
Road 32) alignment, and west of the South Taft Hill Road right-of-way. The recommended
zoning is Public Open Lands (POL), and it is adjacent to the Coyote Ridge Third Annexation
which is also proposed to be Public Open Lands.
25. Resolution 2001-133 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings
for the Coyote Ridge Fifth Annexation
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 325 acres of
publicly -owned property located south of the Trilby Road alignment, north and south of the
Carpenter Road (County Road 32) alignment, and west of South Taft Hill Road. The
recommended zoning is Public Open Lands (POL), and it is adjacent to the Coyote Ridge
Fourth Annexation which is also proposed to be Public Open Lands.
26. Resolution 2001-134 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings
• for the Coyote Ridge Sixth Annexation
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 235 acres of
publicly -owned property located south of Trilby Road, north of the Carpenter Road (County
Road 32) alignment, east of South Taft Hill Road, and west of Shields Street. The
recommended zoning is Public Open Lands (POL), and it is adjacent to the Coyote Ridge
Second and Third Annexations which are also proposed to be Public Open Lands.
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27. Routine Deeds and Easements
A. Deed of dedication for easement for permanent right-of-way for public street
purposes, from Everwest, located north of East Foothills Parkway and east of South
College Avenue. Monetary consideration: $10. Staff: Sheri Wamhoff.
B. Deed of dedication for easement from Everwest, for permanent right-of-way for
public street purposes, located north of East Foothills Parkway and east of South
College Avenue. Monetary consideration: $10. Staff: Sheri Wamhoff.
C. Deed of dedication for easement from K & M Company, for a permanent utility
easement, located east of North Timberline and north of East Vine Drive. Monetary
consideration: $10. Staff: Sheri Wamhoff.
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D. Deed of dedication for right-of-way from K & M Company, for permanent public
street right-of-way easement dedication, located east of North Timberline and north
of East Vine Drive. Monetary consideration: $10. Staff: Sheri Wamhoff.
E. Deed of Dedication for right-of-way from Warren K. and David M. Kraxberger, for
public street purposes, located at 909 North College. Monetary consideration: $10.
Staff: Katie Moore.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Krajicek.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 140 2001 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and
Prior Year Reserves in the Transportation Services Fund to be Used to Complete
Construction of a Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Over the Poudre River. Completing the
Bicycle/Pedestrian Connection from Riverside to Lemay Along State Highwgy 14
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 146, 2001, Authorizing a Declaration of Covenants
Conditions and Restrictions for a 478.5 Acre Portion of Lone View Farm Open Space
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 147, 2001, Authorizing the Acquisition by Eminent
Domain Proceedings of Certain Lands for the Glenmoor Detention Pond in the Canal
Importation Basin.
32. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 149, 2001. Authorizing the Conveyance ofNon-exclusive
Easement Interests for the Construction of a Thirty-six Inch Water Line by the Fort Collins -
Loveland Water District on a Portion of the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Krajicek.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 150, 2001, Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into
an Extension of the Golf Professional Services Agreement at Collindale Golf Course for up
to Five Additional Years.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 151, 2001, Amending Chanter 2 of the City Code Relating
to the Functions of the Human Relations Commission.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 152, 2001, Authorizing the Conveyance to Legacy Land
Trust of an Undivided Interest in the Sauer Open Space Conservation Easement, Authorizing
a Grant Agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado, and Authorizing the Amendment of the
Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County and Loveland for the Sauer Open Space
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• Councilmember Wanner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Tharp, to adopt and approve
all items on the Consent Calendar. The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Bertschy, Hamrick, Kastein, Martinez, Tharp, Wanner and Weitkunat. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED
Consent Calendar Follow-up
Councilmember Bertschy requested more information regarding item #15 Resolution 2001-123
Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the Pineridge Fifth
Annexation.
Councilmember Hamrick stated that costs related to the Cathy Fromme and Coyote Ridge
annexations were reviewed in a study session and that there was no information presented regarding
the Pineridge, Westchase, and Fossil Creek annexations. He requested further information regarding
the costs and impacts of those annexation. City Manager Fischbach stated that information would
be presented at the time the annexations are considered and that these Resolutions simply initiate
the annexation process and set the public hearing date.
Councilmember Hamrick asked if any information is available regarding whether the City has
• approached the enclave that would be created by these annexations about voluntary annexation of
the enclave. City Manager Fischbach stated that the enclave would be very large and would not be
eligible for annexation until three years after the creation of the enclave.
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Councilmember Hamrick stated for the record that although he voted in favor of initiating the
annexations, he does not necessarily agree with some of the annexations.
Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Bertschy reported on Governance Committee discussions of a draft ordinance
relating to various local election campaign provisions and stated that the purpose of the ordinance
would be to simplify the process and ensure that the local provisions are consistent with State law.
Councilmember Wanner reported on Finance Committee discussions relating to transit services, the
land bank, the sales and use tax report and the status of Building Community Choices funding.
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Ordinance No. 149, 2001
Authorizing the Conveyance of Non-exclusive Easement
Interests for the Construction of a Thirty-six Inch Water Line
by the Fort Collins- Loveland Water District on a Portion of the
Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area. Adopted on Second Reading.
The following is staffs memorandum on this item.
"Executive Summary
OnAugust2l, 2001, Council denied Fort Collins -Loveland WaterDistrict's (the "District') request
for easements to construct a 36" waterline. The District proposed to construct the waterline across
Cathy Fromme Prairie, east of Taft Hill Road, between Harmony Road and Trilby Road. Since then
staff has worked with the District to move the waterline closer to Taft Hill Road into an area that
will be disturbed in the future when the road is widened. The original proposal had the waterline
located 175' east of the centerline of Taft Hill Road for the entire 2-mile length. The revised
proposal locates the waterline 160' east of centerline for the first 1 114 miles and then 80' east of
centerline for the last 314 mile. The proposed alignment will lessen the impact to Cathy Fromme
Prairie, meet the needs ofthe District and allow for the future reconstruction of Taft Hill Road. This
easement has been placed in a location that basically will be disturbed when the roadway is
reconstructed, thus minimizing the impact on the natural area.
Ordinance No. 149, 2001, which was adopted by a vote of 6-1 on First Reading on September 18,
2001, authorizes the conveyance of a non-exclusive easement and related temporary easement on
a portion of the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area. At the time of the First Reading, the
compensation for the easements had not been determined. The negotiated compensation for the
easements over City property is S25,298. The District has requested changes to the form of
easement agreements on file on First Reading, and negotiation of those changes is still underway
at the time ofprinting of these agenda materials. The form of easement agreements to be approved
on Second Reading will be on f le in the Office of the City Clerk as of Friday, September 28th."
City Manager Fischbach introduced the agenda item. He stated that the item appears on the
discussion agenda because of the split vote on First Reading.
Councilmember Warmer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Weitkunat, to adopt
Ordinance No. 149, 2001 on Second Reading.
Councilmember Hamrick stated that he voted no on First Reading and would also vote no on Second
Reading because there are other alternatives for the pipeline route.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Bertschy, Kastein, Martinez, Tharp,
Wanner and Weitkunat. Nays: Councilmember Hamrick.
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• THE MOTION CARRIED
Public Hearing on the 2002 and 2003
Recommended Biennial Budget.
The following is staffs memorandum on this item.
"Executive Summary
This is the second official Public Hearing on the City Manager's 2002 and 2003 Recommendea
Biennial Budget for the City of Fort Collins. The first Public Hearing was held on September 18,
2001. First Reading of the Ordinance adopting the 2002-2003 biennial budget is scheduled for
November 6, 2001, with Second Reading of the Ordinance on November 20, 2001. "
Mayor Martinez stated that this is the second public hearing on the proposed budget.
Eric Lode, 3006 Conestoga Court, expressed concerns regarding funding cuts for the Southside
Shuttle.
Brian Sippe, 1031 Ogden Court, spoke regarding the Southside Shuttle and stated that the shuttle
• has more ridership than Route 5, which is being retained. He stated that Transfort should be
designated as a primary service.
Sarah Allman, a Fort Collins resident, asked that her prepared statement regarding bus funding
concerns be read by Samantha Balone.
Samantha Balona, a Fort Collins resident, spoke regarding the need for adequate bus service to get
to activities.
Randy Gorby, 5000 Boardwalk Drive, spoke regarding the need for bus funding and the southside
shuttle. He summarized the responses he received to a survey of Southside Shuttle riders.
Elaine Freeman, 1021 Rolland Moore Drive, spoke regarding bus funding and the importance of bus
service for independence.
Kevin Utter, 908 East Swallow Road, spoke against removing routes and cutting bus service.
Valerie Utter, 908 East Swallow Road, spoke in opposition to removal of bus routes and asked that
the routes be left as they are and added to instead.
Dave Mills, 1210 North Overland Trail, spoke regarding the need for the Southside Shuttle on
Harmony.
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Dianna Ligas, 1025 Oxford Lane, urged the Council to pay a fair share for the Humane Society's
services and stated that the City will have to provide some of the services currently provided by the
Humane Society if adequate funding is not received.
Daryl Allred, 2602 Wakonda Drive, encouraged the continuation of bus service along the Harmony
corridor.
Georgia Way, a Fort Collins resident, expressed concerns regarding cuts to Humane Society
funding.
Brenda Dennis, 300 Remington Street, spoke in support of funding for continuing bus service and
evening service.
David Delano, 3701 Royal Drive, spoke in support of continuing funding for the southside shuttle.
Kris Wilson, a Fort Collins resident, spoke regarding her need for Routes 9 and 10 to get to the
hospital and doctors offices.
Ralph Olson, Library Board member, spoke in favor of retaining the current budget and giving
adequate consideration to the two requests for additions to the Library staff.
Joanna Lambert, President of the Friends of the Library, asked that funding be allocated for the
Library outreach position and a children's librarian at the Harmony branch library. She also urged
support for the Imagine Fort Collins proposals.
Rudy Maes, Vice -Chairman of the Library Board, spoke in favor of funding for the requested
staffing positions at the Library.
Councilmember Hamrick requested further information regarding the proposed southside shuttle
route. He also requested information regarding the cost for a full Southside Shuttle or Harmony
Corridor route option.
Mayor Martinez asked if there is a bus stop at 2500 East Harmony. City Manager Fischbach stated
that he would get some information to the Council.
Mayor Martinez asked for more information comparing the southside shuttle and Route 5 riderships
and asked for information regarding the San Diego study mentioned by one citizen speaker. He
noted that the Humane Society's budget is not being cut and that the budget proposal is actually to
increase the Humane Society's budget. He stated that the Humane Society is requesting a larger
increase than is set out in the proposed budget.
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• Councilmember Tharp stated that she supports bus service funding and that there appears to be
agreement to add some bus funding back into the budget. She stated that there needs to be an
expanded bus service that serves the entire City. She stated that she supports the long term strategy
of constructing a grid system that works more efficiently. She stated that she will continue to push
for the kind of expanded and improved transit service that is needed for a growing, vibrant
community. She stated that she is supportive of the Library's request for additional staff and
recognized the contribution of Library volunteers and the Friends of the Library.
Councilmember Kastein stated that a Transfort strategic operating long range plan is in place and
that it includes a goal to make the bus system as efficient as possible while moving toward a grid
system and expansion of the bus system over many years. He stated that the Council is struggling
with the question of when it makes sense to discontinue a bus route. He asked for further
information regarding why eliminating three east -west routes helps the City get toward the grid
system, changes in estimated Southside Shuttle costs, and initial partial funding of the Harmony
Corridor bus service by businesses. City Manager Fischbach stated that four or five businesses were
involved in the initial funding and that staff would get more information to the Council. He stated
that all of the businesses have withdrawn from participation.
Councilmember Bertschy stated that he would like to receive the same information regarding transit
as requested by other Councilmembers. He asked for more information regarding ridership on
• Routes 5 and 7 and statistics regarding the Southside Shuttle. He asked for more information about
how Greeley handles its disabled bus pass. He requested statistics regarding the children's librarian.
He stated that the proposal is to increase the Humane Society's budget and that the County has not
increased its contribution while the City has done so. He requested a short presentation at the next
Study Session on the history of funding for the Humane Society.
Councilmember Wanner requested a breakdown regarding the one stop shopping allocation for
CPES and more information regarding the proposed use of 281 North College over the next few
years. He stated that he would like to see some additional discussion at the Study Session of the
children's librarian at the Harmony Library. He requested information regarding the number of
disabled bus passes and the price of those passes. He stated that the Council discussed expanding
the Dial -a -Ride service to evenings year round and that funding may be found to do that. He stated
that the Council has come to some agreement to continue discussion regarding reinstituting high
traffic hours for Routes 9 and 14.
Councilmember Tharp asked about funding for the transportation master plan update and stated that
she would like to see discussion regarding this funding. She stated that she wanted to also explore
increasing the cost for Transfort passes and charging for youth passes which are now free.
Councilmember Kastein stated that stated that the transportation master plan update is important and
he would support taking another look at funding for that.
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Councilmember Bertschy agreed that he would like to see more discussion of funding for the
transportation master plan update. He suggested looking at plan updates as a budget package. He
asked about remodeling costs for 281 North College Avenue if the building will not be used in the
future.
Councilmember Hamrick thanked those who appeared to speak at the budget hearing. He stated that
he would like to see more discussion about the library positions and the transportation master plan
update. He noted differences on Council regarding whether transit is a primary service.
Councilmember Tharp asked for information regarding why energy efficiency items were not
recommended for budget approval.
Mayor Martinez stated that Imagine Fort Collins is not part of the City budget and that it is a
people's initiative that will be going to the voters.
Councilmember Hamrick commented regarding the development review center funding and stated
that is not one of his priorities. He stated that he would suggest delaying that funding and using the
money for other things.
Councilmember Kastein asked how much of this money is for capital improvements. City Manager
Fischbach stated that very little of the proposed funding is for capital improvements. He stated that
any remodeling work that is needed would come out of the facilities budget.
Councilmember Kastein stated that streamlining the development review process has been discussed
for a long time and that this is an important budget item.
Councilmember Bertschy stated that staff materials indicate that remodeling is part of the
development review center funding. City Manager Fischbach stated that remodeling is a small part
of the funding and that more detail would be provided.
Other Business
Councilmember Hamrick stated that there has been discussion regarding having the committee as
a whole take a look at items going before the various committees, and that he would like the Council
as a whole to take a look at the teen night ordinance that is going to the Health and Safety
Committee and the air quality redesignation that is going to the Growth Management Committee.
City Manager Fischbach stated that the Health and Safety Committee has already discussed the teen
night ordinance.
Councilmember Bertschy stated that he had suggested discussion by the whole Council of the nexus
and affordable housing questions because they had to go to both the Finance and Growth
Management Committees.
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City Manager Fischbach stated that a study session has been scheduled for the air quality
redesignation.
Councilmember Hamrick asked if there is a timeline on the issue of more space for the Mayor. City
Manager Fischbach stated that this issue is part of the budget.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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