HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-10/19/2010-RegularOctober 19, 2010
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 19, 2010,
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: Hutchinson, Kottwitz, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Roy, and
Troxell.
Staff Members Present: Atteberry, Krajicek, Roy.
Citizen Participation
David May, Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, discussed the Chamber's position on the subject
of economic development.
Eric Sutherland, 3520 Golden Currant, discussed a public records request he submitted regarding
the Smart Gird project.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, asked about funding sources for the "Yes on 2B"
campaign.
Ross Cunniff, 2267 Clydesdale, supported Ballot measure 2B.
Heather Wolhart, 2520 Constitution Avenue, asked about various tax increase proposals and
opposed potential changes to floodplain regulations.
Mary Atchison, 2024 Linden Lake Road, thanked Council and staff for continued investment in City
amenities and supported Ballot measure 2B.
Citizen Participation Follow-up
Mayor Hutchinson asked for a response regarding Mr. Sutherland's open records request. City
Attorney Roy replied the request was for documentation of claims regarding savings from water
meter replacement and regarding the 11-year payback period for meter replacement and other Smart
Grid enhancements. Staff provided documents produced by staff in which the savings had been
calculated and the payback period had been determined. A claim of confidentiality exists with
regard to the methodology by which the determinations were made. The consultant considers that
methodology to be proprietary information; the disclosure of which would put the consultant at a
competitive disadvantage. The support for keeping that information confidential comes from the
Colorado Open Records Act.
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Councilmember Ohlson stated Council should err on the side of openness and providing public
information. City Manager Atteberry stated the City organization has only a minimal set of
circumstances under which it would not act in a fully open manner. City Attorney Roy stated, not
only as a matter of policy, but as a matter of law, the vast majority of records in the City's
possession must be made available.
Councilmember Roy asked if the City had signed a non -disclosure agreement with the consultant.
City Attorney Roy replied in the negative and stated a professional services agreement with the
consultant did not reference confidentiality. The question of proprietary information came about
when the consultant responded to the open records request.
Mayor Hutchinson stated the proposed sales tax increase would assist in balancing budget shortfalls.
Agenda Review
City Manager Atteberry stated there were no changes to the published agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the September 21 and October 5, 2010
Regular Meetings.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 2010, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue
in the General Fund for the East Building Roof Rehabilitation of the Paramount Cottage
Camp, 1544 West Oak Street.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 5, 2010, appropriates
unanticipated revenue in the amount of $67,100 for the east building roof rehabilitation of
the Paramount Cottage Camp, 1544 West Oak Street. A grant in the amount of $33,550 is
provided by the Colorado Historical Society's State Historical Fund. The building's owners,
Maureen Plotnicki and Stephen Weber are providing matching funds. The State Historical
Fund grant is in addition to the previous grant the City received in early 2010 for this
property. The City will not be responsible for any monetary contributioh, but will only be
responsible for administering the grant and the cash match funds.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 2010, Amending Ordinance No. 100, 2009, for the
Purpose of Removing the Requirement to Rezone the PMpe= Known as the Riverwalk
Annexation Within One Year.
When the Riverwalk property was annexed and zoned T, Transition on October 27, 2009,
the zoning ordinance included a requirement that the property be rezoned within one year.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 5, 2010, removes the
deadline for rezoning the property, allowing the property to remain in the Transition "T"
zone district.
***END CONSENT***
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Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Krajicek.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 2010, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue
in the General Fund for the East Building Roof Rehabilitation of the Paramount Cottage
Camp, 1544 West Oak Street.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 2010, Amending Ordinance No. 100, 2009, for the
Purpose of Removing the Requirement to Rezone the Property Known as the Riverwalk
Annexation Within One Year.
Councilmember Troxell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Manvel, to adopt and approve
all items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Hutchinson, Kottwitz, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Roy and
Troxell. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Staff Reports
City Manager Atteberry stated the City recently earned a Certificate of Excellence for Performance
Management from the International City and County Management Association. The City was
recognized for its Budgeting for Outcomes process, its "open book" process, the biannual citizen
survey, and community scorecard. Channel 14 received an award from the National Association of
Telecommunications Officers for a program entitled "Driven by Data PDT." The City has been
selected to host the 2011 Big Ideas Conference for the Alliance for Innovation.
Public Hearing on the 2011-2012 Recommended
Biennial Budget for the City of Fort Collins, Hearing was Held
The following is staffs memorandum for this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUM3L4RY
This is the second official public hearing on the City Manager's 2011-2012 Recommended Biennial
Budget for the City of Fort Collins. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public input on
the 2011-2012 Budget. Public input will also be taken during the budget adoption meetings on
Tuesday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers..
The City Manager's 2011-2012 Recommended Budget can be reviewed at the Main Library, the
Harmony Branch Library, Council Tree Library, or the City Clerk's Office. The recommended
budget can also be viewed on the internet at www.fcgov.com/budeet. "
City Manager Atteberry provided an overview of the proposed budget, noting this discussion will
primarily be related to General Fund items, and the schedule of items as the budget process moves
forward.
Sarah Allmon, 1200 East Stuart, opposed cuts to Transfort and Dial -a -Ride services.
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Tomas Gonzales, 710 Sherry Drive, opposed cuts to the Northside Atzlan Center and Dial -a -Ride,
and the potential closure of the Mulberry Pool. He read a letter from a Boston College student who
grew up in Fort Collins and spent time at the Atzlan Center.
Michael Devereaux, 2150 Maid Marian Court, Commission on Disabilities vice-chairman, opposed
cuts to Dial -a -Ride service on behalf of the Commission on Disabilities.
Irene Vernon, Northside Atzlan Center Advisory Board, expressed concern about potential cuts to
low-income programs.
Frank Martinez, 3815 Celtic Lane, Northside Atzlan Center Advisory Board, opposed cuts to
programs and positions at the Center. He expressed support for Ballot measure 2B.
Maricela DeMir ya, Northside Atzlan Center Advisory Board, expressed concern about potential
cuts to youth programs.
Annette Geiselman, 3000 Milner Court, opposed proposed budget cuts to the Discovery Science
Center Museum. She discussed potential revenue from the new museum.
Patricia Vigil, 5815 Auburn, Northside Atzlan Center Advisory Board, opposed cuts to senior and
youth programs at the Atzlan Center.
Steve Van der Meer, 1712 Westview, opposed proposed budget cuts to the Discovery Science
Center Museum.
Doug Garcia, 1320 St. John Place, , opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry Pool, suggesting
increased fees or reduced hours as alternatives.
MacKenzie Caylor, 7133 Egyptian Drive, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry Pool. .
Amy Fromme, 4900 Langdale Court, Team Vortex, opposed the proposed closure ofMulberry Pool.
James Heaton, 416 North Roosevelt, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry Pool.
Diane Fromme, 4900 Langdale Court, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry Pool.
Ruth Bruce, Fort Collins resident, physical therapist, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry
Pool.
Jackie Charlesworth, 1036 Tierra Lane, Team Vortex, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry
Pool and suggested raising fees as an alternative to closure.
Wilfredo Galarza, Colorado State University student and Northside Atzlan Center employee, read
a letter from Jose Guadeola, opposing budget cuts at Northside Atzlan Center and praising employee
Debra Bueno.
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Pauline Nol, 927 Pioneer Avenue, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry Pool and supported
ballot measure 2B.
Jose Olivo, Colorado State University student, opposed budget cuts at Northside Atzlan Center.
Walter Daukshor, 6106 Ashton submitted a letter signed by 300 residents opposing the proposed
closure of Mulberry Pool.
Ernesto Jamison, Colorado State University student, opposed budget cuts at Northside Atzlan
Center.
Krista Nero, 4907 Country Farms Drive, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry Pool and
suggested raising fees or closing the pool during summer months as alternatives. She asked if the
passage of Ballot measure 2B would guarantee the continuation of these services.
Blaine Saipaia, 1603 Holly Way, opposed budget cuts to Northside Atzlan Center programs, stating
cuts would particularly affect low-income residents.
Charlie Hicks, 3008 Shore Road, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry Pool.
Lisa Hill, 1405 Rollingwood Lane, FAST Swim Team parent, opposed the proposed closure of
Mulberry Pool.
Sandy Hicks, 3008 Shore Road, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry Pool.
Brandon Kramer, 1113 West Myrtle Street, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry Pool.
Lance Wright, 4909 Overhill Drive, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry Pool and budget cuts
to Northside Atzlan Center and Dial -a -Ride. He suggested cutting enforcement of the 3-Unrelated
Ordinance as an alternative.
Virginia Serrano, 129 North Sunset Street, opposed budget cuts to Northside Atzlan Center.
Rich Salas, 319 Bluebird Court, opposed budget cuts to Northside Atzlan Center programs and
positions.
Sierra (no last name given), read a letter from Miguela Luna opposing budget cuts to the Northside
Atzlan Center.
Julie Pando, 2521 Romeldale Court, opposed the proposed closure of Mulberry Pool and read a
letter from Nicoletta Mays opposing budget cuts to the Northside Atzlan Center.
Syvie Martinez, 3 815 Celtic Lane, read a letter from Kevin Keller opposing budget cuts to Northside
Atzlan Center programs and positions.
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Jennifer LaPierre, 4887 Basswood Drive, read a letter opposing budget cuts to Northside Atzlan
Center.
Cheryl Distaso, Center for Justice, Peace, and Environment, opposed cuts to Dial -a -Ride night
service and suggested eliminating subsidies for City employee parking as an alternative.
Jose Sandoval, 9074 Spirit Street, Wellington, opposed budget cuts to Northside Atzlan Center.
Teresa Garcia, 3603 Kunz Court, opposed budget cuts to Northside Atzlan Center.
Eric Sutherland, 3520 Golden Currant, asked why a copy of the proposed budget was not available
for citizen inspection at the hearing. He expressed concern about a lack of detail in the proposed
budget..
Bruce Lockhart, 2500. East Harmony, suggested selling surplus City -owned property and
repurposing funds from the open space tax as alternatives to increasing sales tax.
Joseph Fresques, Fort Collins resident, opposed budget cuts to Northside Atzlan Center.
Mayor Hutchinson thanked the citizens who spoke and noted there will be at least four additional
meetings for public input regarding the budget. Should Ballot measure 2B pass, Council will be able
to make decisions about which of the potential cuts or reductions could be funded.
Councilmember Roy stated a special work session may be held on November 9th, depending upon
the outcome of the November 2nd election.
Councilmember Ohlson expressed pride in the new Northside Atzlan Center building and stated the
Center has been a priority. He noted road maintenance, police and fire services, and neighborhood
parks would also face budget cuts without the passage of Ballot measure 2B.
Councilmember Troxell thanked the citizens who spoke.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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