HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-10/03/1995-Regular' October 3,1995
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
An regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, October 3, 1995,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call was answered
by the following Councilmembers: Apt, Azari, Janett, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner.
Councilmember Absent: Councilmember Kneeland.
Staff Members Present: Fischbach, Krajicek, Roy.
Citizen Participation
Yolanda C. Nicely-Dagle, 300 E. Harmony Road, expressed concerns regarding the lack of
affordable housing and the amount of time it takes to approve affordable housing developments. She
felt Council was more concerned with issues of less importance, i.e., natural area purchases and
preservation, and tree branch removal, than assisting the citizens residing in Pioneer Mobile Home
Park in their efforts to relocate.
' Bob Cluster, representing Parents Research Organization for Safe and Effective Drug Education
("PROSEDE"), gave a brief slide presentation and stated the DARE program may be taking place
of other beneficial drug use informational programs.
Gary Peterson, PROSEDE representative, briefly outlined the PROSEDE organizations philosophy
and requested Council representation.
Linda Marr, DARE supporter, spoke of the important impact the DARE program has on students and
believed the program should be offered all the way through Junior High.
Citizen Participation Follow-up
Councilmember McCluskey responded to Mr. Peterson's comments and stated he welcomed a
change in direction and stated Council was open to looking at various options and thanked him
expressing his concerns.
Councilmember Smith recommended that the members of PROSEDE address the Health and Safety
Committee and stated he would like to see different, innovative programs.
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Councilmember Apt concurred with comments by Councilmember Smith regarding PROSEDE and '
stated it would be worthwhile to contact Larimer County for its input. He responded to comments
made by Ms. Nicely-Dagle stating Council and staff have attempted to assist the mobile home park
in its relocation efforts. He reminded the audience that retail development was the cause of the
park's displacement, not environmental issues as Ms. Nicely-Dagle had suggested.
Agenda Review
City Manager John Fischbach stated there were no changes to the Agenda as published.
Mitch Busteed, a Fort Collins resident, requested that Item #12, Resolution 95-140 Approving the
Fort Collins Truck Issues Final Report, be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Wanner requested that Item #13, Resolution 95-141 Authorizing the Purchasing
Agent to Issue a Request for Proposal for the Sale of the Provincetowne Property, be pulled from
the Consent Agenda.
***CONSENT CALENDAR***
This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important
items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may '
request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar by the Public will be considered separately under
Agenda Item 4t16, Public Pulled Consent Items.
8. Second Readinz of Ordinance . 1, 1995, of 1e Council of of Fort
Amending Chapter 15- Article V of the Code of the City Re�'Tgy Contractor Licens
Requirements,
The most significant change is a new "Class D-2" general contractor license category. This
license is designed exclusively to permit extensive structural alterations of and major
additions to existing homes. Currently, the ordinance has one home-building license -- a
"Class D", which authorizes constructing a single or two-family home, including constructing
additions and alterations to existing homes. Increasing demand to renovate and expand
existing homes in Fort Collins has created a niche for contractors who specialize in
residential remodels/additions.
In addition to some editorial housekeeping, other noteworthy changes include broader
Building Review Board purview in granting variances to the prescriptive qualification
criteria, a dollar limit on minor alterations that can be personally performed by a commercial '
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' building owner, a fee of $25 to renew a Construction Supervisor Certificate annually instead
of $10 every 3 years, and increased liability insurance limits. This Ordinance was
unanimously adopted as amended on First Reading on September 19, 1995.
9. First Reading of Ordinance No 121, 1995, Vacating a Portion of Street Right -of -Way for
Centre Avenue the Centre for Advanced Technology P.U.D.
When the Centre for Advanced Technology was originally planned, right-of-way was
dedicated for a future local street intersection at Centre Avenue. The owner of the property
on the south side of Centre Avenue and east of Worthington Circle has requested that the
City vacate the small portion of right-of-way dedicated for the future street intersection. The
Owner received final Planning and Zoning Board approval of a Planned Unit Development
(P.U.D.) and replat of the property on May 22, 1995. The P.U.D. takes access from a
network of private access drives. Therefore, it is not necessary for a public street to serve
the property internally nor is it necessary or desirable to retain the right-of-way for the old
street intersection.
10. First Reading of Ordinance No 122, 1995, Vacating Portions of Street Right -of -Way for
Finch Court and Hawkeye Street in the Paragon Point P.U.D.
The Paragon Point P.U.D. Phase Five was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on
July 24, 1995. The P.U.D. replats a portion of street right-of-way for Finch Court. In
addition, in order for the street to align properly at the intersection with Hawkeye Street, it
is necessary to vacate portions of excess right-of-way for both Finch Court and Hawkeye
Street. In return for the right -of way being vacated adjacent to Lot 44, Paragon Point P.U.D.
Phase Four, the owner of Lot 44 is dedicating a piece of additional right-of-way at the corner
to provide a consistent right-of-way width and smooth transition of the street to the
intersection.
At the time Finch Court was originally platted, the developer had not determined the ultimate
alignment of the street to the south. With Paragon Point P.U.D. Phase Five and the
associated replat of Finch Court, the developer and Owner of the P.U.D. is requesting the
vacation of the excess right-of-way. The vacation of the right-of-way as requested will result
in a consistent right-of-way width and proper intersection alignment for Finch Court at the
intersection with Hawkeye Street.
Reading11. First of Ordinance
Designating 145 N. Loomis. the H.C. Howard House as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to
Chapter 14 of ••
The owners of the property, John F. and Betty H. Morley, are initiating this request for Local
' Landmark designation for 145 North Loomis Street, known as the Howard House. A public
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hearing was held by the Commission on September 26, 1995, at which time the Commission '
voted to recommend designation of this property.
The Landmark Preservation Commission and City Staff are pleased to recommend the
Howard House at 145 North Loomis Street as a local landmark, for its historical and
architectural importance.
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Three truck related Roundtable meetings were held in 1994 and 1995 to discuss truck traffic
issues in the region, particularly in regard to heavy truck traffic through downtown Fort
Collins. Participants in the Roundtable included elected officials, public agency staff
members, trucking industry representatives and citizens interested in trucking issues. The
result of these meetings was an agreement by the Roundtable participants to support the
Action Plan contained in the Final Report. The City would take a leadership position in
completing these action steps. The particular steps are detailed in the Report, but a few
should be highlighted. In October, a steering committee to oversee this Final Report will be
convened. The diverse membership will work to define timetables and scopes of work. Also
the creation of a Marketing Subcommittee to develop and implement marketing strategies
and help to introduce legislation to assist in solving the trucking issues will be one of the
Steering Committee's first acts. '
Resolution 95-141 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Issue a Request for Proposal for the
Sale of the Provincetowne Property.
Staff has been exploring options for the sale of the Provincetowne property. Three options
have been developed and reviewed with the Finance Committee as well as with the
Affordable Housing and Planning & Zoning Boards. All have recommended issuing a non-
traditional Request for Proposal where the City's desire for an affordable housing component
would be enumerated.
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The North Front Range Transportation and Air Quality Council is supporting Nancy Brigden
as a member of the Transportation Commission, and the Front Range Council is requesting
each Commission/Council also support this recommendation. This position will be
appointed by the Governor this fall, and the MPO believes Nancy Brigden has the
qualifications, commitment, and abilities to perform as Transportation Commissioner.
Bill Neal and probably three others will be leaving the Colorado Transportation Commission,
and the Governor will need to fill these vacancies. Bill Neal has done an excellent job for I
northern Colorado, and the Front Range Council wants to have someone replace him with
a good understanding of northern Colorado's needs.
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15. Postponement of Items Relating to Dry Creek Annexation and Zoning until November 7
This item has been postponed at the request of the applicant due to recent unresolved issues.
It has been scheduled for the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on October 23 and has
been rescheduled for Council consideration on November 7.
Items on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No 120 1995, of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
Amending Chapter 15 Article V of the Code of the City Regarding Contractor License
Requirements.
Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
9. First Reading of Ordinance No 121 1995 Vacating a Portion of Street Right -of -Way for
Centre Avenue the Centre for Advanced Technology P.U.D.
10. First Reading of Ordinance No 122, 1995. Vacating Portions of Street Right -of -Way for
Finch Court and Hawkeye Street in the Paragon Point P.U.D.
' 11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 123, 1995, of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
Designating 145 N. Loomis the H C Howard House as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to
Chapter 14 of the Code of the Cif of Fort Collins.
Councilmember McCluskey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt and
approve all items not removed from the Consent Agenda. Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Janett,
McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 95-140
Approving the Fort Collins Truck Issues Final Report Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Financial Impact
The financial impact on the City of Fort Collins will be determined as various portions of the Action
Plan contained in the Final Report are completed. The initial expenses will be for staff participation
in planning sessions.
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Executive Summary
Three truck related Roundtable meetings were held in 1994 and 1995 to discuss truck traffic issues
in the region, particularly in regard to heavy truck traffic through downtown Fort Collins.
Participants in the Roundtable included elected officials, public agency staff members, trucking
industry representatives and citizens interested in trucking issues. The result of these meetings was
an agreement by the Roundtable participants to support the Action Plan contained in the Final
Report. The City would take a leadership position in completing these action steps. The particular
steps are detailed in the Report, but a few should be highlighted. In October, a steering committee
to oversee this Final Report will be convened. The diverse membership will work to define
timetables and scopes of work. Also the creation of a Marketing Subcommittee to develop and
implement marketing strategies and help to introduce legislation to assist in solving the trucking
issues will be one of the Steering Committee's first acts. "
Multi -Modal Transportation Group Leader Tom Frazier gave a brief staff report regarding this item
outlining the context in which the discussion occurred. He spoke of the need for the evaluations and
of the formation of a steering committee, and stated the Plan needs to be submitted to the County
Commissioners for their approval.
Councilmember Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wanner, to adopt Resolution
95-140. '
TSA Director Administration Ron Phillips responded to Council questions regarding the requested
funding as well as Smartports funding.
Transportation Operations and Project Group Leader Gary Diede responded to questions regarding
the cost per mile for road construction.
Mitch Busteed, representing M&M Investments, spoke of the various studies completed since the
80's supporting a bypass. He stated the last truck traffic count taken in the downtown area was
approximately 1300 trucks per day. He stated at one time the City had the funds to build the bypass
but neglected to follow through, he urged Council to support a bypass.
Yolanda C. Nicely-Dagle, 300 East Harmony Road, spoke in favor of truckers, stating truck drivers
add a lot of money to the economy.
Paul Beyok, 231 Jefferson Street, urged Council to take action on truck traffic and railroad crossings.
He stressed that truck traffic is ruining the foundation of historic structures in the downtown area.
Ron Lonaman, a Fort Collins resident and owner of a truck dealership, spoke of the need for a
bypass.
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Sandy Lemberg, a Poudre Canyon resident and member of the previous corridor committee, spoke
of possible options accessing Douglas Road and urged Council to amend the Resolution adding
language putting the need for a bypass before other recommendations.
Dawn Gable, 2351/2 Overland Trail, concurred with comments by Mr. Lemburg regarding priority.
Doug Kindsfater, 2706 Jaerger Court, stated he felt the Smartport was the only alternative.
Steve Anderson, Owl Canyon Resident, expressed his concerns regarding the issue and urged that
the option of using Owl Canyon Road be removed from consideration.
Karen Weitkunat, 1513 North College Avenue, former truck corridor committee member, urged
adoption of the triangle project as presented.
Councilmember Janett spoke in support of the Resolution abd of the need to move ahead with the
project, noting right-of-way should have been preserved and the project completed a long time ago.
She clarified the State of Colorado reported that no new roads were going to be built in the State and
stated the County is not capable of funding the project.
The vote on Councilmember Smith's motion was as follows: .Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Azari,
' Janett, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Staff Reports
City Manager John Fischbach reported Transfort had been nominated to the American Public Transit
Association Honor Role, commenting that it was the only Colorado system named to the Honor
Role.
Gary Diede, gave a brief update on the progress of the tree branch removal and responded to Council
comments stating the City has always provided these type of resources in the past.
Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Smith pointed out that Item # Resolution 95-142 Supporting the Appointment of
Nancy Brigden as a Member of the Colorado Transportation Commission, was adopted on the
Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Smith stated the Governance Committee recently met and discussed issues
regarding Charter Review and the creation of a Charter Review Committee. He spoke of language
' changes to the campaign contribution limitation ordinance.
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Councilmember McCluskey stated the Finance Committee met and discussed a one year extension '
of the auditing contract with Bondi & Co. He spoke of negotiations with the Convention and
Visitors Bureau regarding structuring of a contract, and thanked the media for its assistance in
informing citizens of the tree branch pick up.
Councilmember Apt stated the Growth Management Subcommittee met and discussed the language
in the LDGS. He stated it is important that citizens understand the language when going through the
appeals process, and commented on discussion of the Foothills Policy.
Councilmember Janett stated the Community Develpment Corporation has been meeting to discuss
public private partnerships between financial institutions and builders to assist in affordable housing
efforts. She stated that the City of Loveland is undergoing a similar task and noted that the two
groups were going to meet in an attempt to create a larger entity.
Mayor Azari commended the employees involved in the tree branch pick up effort. She also
congratulated the Budget staff and the Transfort staff for their recent awards.
Public Hearing on the
Proposed 1996 Budget, Held.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item. I
'Executive Summazy
This is the second official Public Hearing on the proposed 1996 Budget for the City of Fort Collins.
The first official Public Hearing was held on September 19. "
Budget Director Doug Smith gave a brief presentation on this item.
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Carl Cicero, 805 Langdale Drive and President of the Claredon Hills Homeowner's Association,
requested funding consideration for the construction of Ridgeview Park.
Sherry Van Ackron, member of the Board of Trustee's for the Discovery Center Science Museum,
requested support for outreach programs and youth internship programs.
Marcella Wells, 1901 Southdown Court and Cultural Resources Boardmember, requested Council
reconsider funding for the Exhibits Curator position at the Fort Collins Museum.
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' Dr. Ross Loomis, 908 Lochview Court and former Cultural Resources Boardmember residing at
1112 Morgan Street, concurred with comments regarding Council reconsideration of the Museum
Exhibit Curator position.
William Schneider, a Fort Collins resident, supported funding for the proposed Museum Exhibit
Curator position.
David Roy, 1039 W. Mountain Avenue and representing the Friends of the Poudre, requested
funding for Gateway Park.
Karen Weitkunat, 1513 N. College representing the North College Citizens Advisory Committee,
requested funds for capital improvements to North College. She spoke of the need to keep the
northern part of the City alive and involved in the City's overall plan. She spoke of the possibility
of developing a public private partnership.
Al Bacilli, 520 Galaxy Court, urged funding for additional police officers and more money for
affordable housing. He spoke in opposition to raising utility fees.
Jack O'Neill, a Fort Collins resident, spoke of the need for additional police officers
' Bob Teuting, 916 Cheyenne Drive, spoke in support of reducing the mill levy.
Councilmember Janett requested information regarding the 6 capital improvement projects in the
North College area and information regarding planning of park development in 1996.
Councilmember Wanner concurred with comments from Councilmember Janett, stating the issues
relating to North College need to be reviewed.
Councilmember McCluskey requested information regarding police districts, questioning if those
districts have changed within the last 5 years and if the districts are equal in population.
Councilmember Smith requested clarification regarding the increase and/or decrease of police
officers.
Councilmember Apt spoke in support of the Discovery Center funding request and spoke of the
possibility for future partnerships to help with funding issues.
Councilmember Smith requested the Discovery Center provide Council with current operating
statements before the next scheduled Study Session.
Councilmember Apt responded to Mr. Teuting stating that staff did discuss refunding of taxes and
spoke in support of the creation of the Gateway Park.
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Councilmember Janett thanked citizens for participating. She spoke of the changes the museum has I
undergone in recent years, and expressed her opinions regarding parks and the Gateway Park Project.
Councilmember McCluskey request staff provide Council with a written proposal, regarding
Smartports before the next scheduled Study Session.
Mayor Azari thanked everyone who participated in the process. She stated Council's intent is to
provide staff with an outline of what Council wants to see at the first reading of the budget.
Resolution 95-141
Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to
Issue a Request for Proposal for the Sale
of the Provincetowne Property. Adopted,
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Executive Summary
Staff has been exploring options for the sale of the Provincetowne property. Three options have
been developed and reviewed with the Finance Committee as well as with the Affordable Housing
and Planning & Zoning Boards. All have recommended issuing a non-traditional Request for
Proposal where the City's desire for an affordable housing component would be enumerated. '
BACKGROUND:
The Provincetowne property is a 339 acre parcel of land located between College Avenue and
Lemay Avenue south of Trilby Road. It was acquired by the City when the Special Improvement
District Bonds were not paid. This parcel has about $1.8 million of assessment debt on it and over
the years the City has incurred costs of about $2 million.
The objectives of the sale of the Provincetowne property are:
1. To satisfy the City's fiduciary responsibilities to the SID bondholders and recover as
much of the City's costs as possible.
2. To retain or acquire ownership of those lands needed for public purposes such as
natural areas and park sites.
3. To create an affordable housing demonstration project without the City being the
developer.
The affordable housing demonstration project objectives/outcomes are:
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1. To demonstrate acceptability of dispersed, mixed housing in a design that can be
replicated in other privately developed projects.
2. To gather data, test and evaluate impact of changes to development standards that
have been identified by the Affordable Housing board, City staff and others.
3. To demonstrate how Community Development Corporation can play a part in
financing affordable housing.
4. To develop a package of regulatory, administrative and financial incentives to offer
developers of affordable housing.
5. To determine affordable housing development and location criteria that are
acceptable to all neighbors.
Staff has met with the Affordable Housing Board, the Planning & Zoning Board and the Finance
Committee to review the various options to meet these objectives.
The consensus was that a non-traditional Request for Proposal (RFP) should be issued. The RFP
would require proposers to identify cost reductions, regulatory relief and incentives that would be
needed for the affordable housing component. The RFP would also express a desire to create a
demonstration project. In addition, lands needed for public purposes would be identified in the RFP
as lands the City proposes to retain in the sale of the Property. These lands will include space for
a park and for natural areas and open space.
' Council is now being requested by this Resolution to authorize the issuance of such an RFP. "
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Finance Director Alan Krcmarik gave a brief presentation on this item and recommended Council
provide staff with responses to creative uses of the property.
Councilmember Wanner spoke of the need for new implementation ideas.
Greg Byrne clarified staff would not be presenting specific proposals at this time, and spoke of
various measures to reduce costs. He stated staff would present Council with periodic information
to keep them informed.
Krcmarik responded to Council questions regarding bond ratings and stated he was pleased with the
manner the issue was presented. He spoke of the affordability level standard.
Councilmember Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wanner, to adopt Resolution
95-141. Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Janett, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None.
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OTHER BUSINESS I
Councilmember Smith reminded the audience that the Regional Transportation Planning Group
would be meeting with the 3 candidates being considered for the Regional Planner position. He
spoke of a recent event sponsored by the Employee Transportation Coordinator Network.
Councilmember McCluskey stated the Poudre Fire Authority would be holding an opening hearing
on its new strategic plan.
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The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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