HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-06/01/1993-RegularJune 1, 1993
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday,
June 1, 1993, 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,
Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur.
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Roy.
Agenda Review
Councilmember Janett requested that Item #11, Hearing and First Reading of
Ordinance No. 51, 1993, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Unanticipated
Revenue for Police Seizure Activity, be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar.
***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 will be considered separately under Agenda Item #20, Pulled
Consent Items.
7.
June 15.
In August of 1986, the City issued $30,060,000 of Sales and Use Tax
Revenue Bonds. These bonds refunded prior City issues, including the
August 1981, October and December 1982, and November 1984 Sales and Use
Tax Bond issues, the SouthRidge Bond Anticipation notes, and the Block 31
Intergovernmental Agreement. The net effective interest rate on the 1986
Bonds was 7.36%.
After First Reading on March 16, the municipal bond market rates rose to
approximately 5.75% in the 2009 maturity. As the rates on the bonds rose,
the savings to City declined to less than 2% net present value.
Therefore, staff recommended that completion of the refunding wait until
the higher saving level is achievable and recommends the Second Reading of
the Ordinance be postponed to June 15. Adoption of the Consent Calendar
will postpone consideration of the Second Reading of the Ordinance to.June
15.
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Subdivision.
This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 20. On
March 22, 1993, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the ShopKo P.U.D.,
Preliminary. The ShopKo site is located on the east side of South College
Avenue between Boardwalk Drive and Bockman Drive. Included in this area
is the portion of the old Muddy Road right-of-way proposed for vacation
with this Ordinance. ShopKo was granted unanimous final approval at the
April 26 Planning and Zoning Board meeting. On May 11 property owner
Marjorie Pease, asked that the Second Reading of this Ordinance,
originally scheduled for May 18, be postponed to June 1. Mrs. Pease and
staff now recommend that this Ordinance be adopted on Second Reading.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April
20, requires the City to set up an escrow account for the payment of the
Refunded bonds into which most of the 1993 Refunding Bond proceeds will be
deposited. The Refunded Bonds will be called prior to their respective
maturity dates according to the redemption terms of the 1986 issue.
In August of 1986, the City issued $3,845,000 of General Obligation Park
Refunding Bonds. These bonds refunded the 1981 issue which was done to
construct improvements at the Rolland Moore Park. The net effective
interest rate on the 1986 bonds was 7.33%. In March of 1993, the rates on
municipal bonds dipped to a twenty year low. At the lowest level, the
City would have been able to refund the outstanding bonds at a rate less
than 5%. Staff is recommending that completion of the refunding wait
until a higher saving level is achievable and recommends the Second
Reading of the Ordinance be postponed to June 15. Adoption of the Consent
Calendar will postpone consideration of the Second Reading of the
Ordinance to June 15.
The Community Development Block Grant Program provides 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. 50, 1993, was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 18, 1993. '
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During calendar year 1992, Fort Collins Police Services has continued to
utilize existing state statutes to seize money and property used in
criminal activity. City Council receives annual reports on seizure
activity and expenditures of funds. By statute, monies allocated by the
court to the seizing agency shall not beconsidered a source of revenue to
meet normal operating needs. These monies are used, instead, to meet
expenses incurred by Police Services in performing duties and meeting
obligations which have not been funded through the routine budget process.
These monies have been deposited in the General Fund and set aside in a
restricted reserve for police expenditure following appropriation. This
appropriation of $90,193 includes $89,962 in prior year reserves and $231
from current year revenue. Awards made by the courts during 1993 will be
appropriated early in 1994.
12.
Rezoning.
This is a request to rezone 37.0 acres, known as Timberline Park, from T,
Transition, to R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential, with a PUD
condition. The site is located approximately one half mile south of
Harmony Road, on the west side of Timberline Road. The intended future
use is for single family residential.
The petitioners for this rezoning are Gerald and Elizabeth Dusbabek, the
owners of the property.
The property was annexed into the City with the South Harmony Annexation
in February of 1986 and placed in the T, Transition District. A rezoning
is necessary before any development can be reviewed on this property. The
existing zoning designation is an interim designation, or "holding zone",
which does not allow any uses "by -right".
13. Items Relating to the Burlington Northern Railroad and the Upgrade of the
Railroad Crossing Signals on West Prospect Road.
A. Resolution. 93-73 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Colorado Department of
Transportation and the Burlington Northern Railroad for the Upgrade
of the Railroad Crossing Signals on West Prospect Road.
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Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 53, 1993, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund for the Upgrade
of the Railroad Crossing Signals on West Prospect Road.
Engineering has received federal funds for Rail -Highway Crossing
Protection Devices to upgrade the railroad crossing signals on West
Prospect Road (just west of College Avenue on the Burlington Northern's
mainline). The City will have to pay 10 percent of the project costs plus
up to $2,000 to cover the State's administration costs.
This appropriation Ordinance appropriates the federal funds the City will
receive into the Minor Street Capital Fund. The City is required to pay
the railroad and all minor costs associated with the project and then bill
the State for the federal share.
14. Items Relating to Intermodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act.
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A. Resolution 93-74 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract With
the State of Colorado for the Receipt and Expenditure of Intermodal
Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act of 1991 Funds for the
Rehabilitation of the Trolley Building.
B. Hearing and First Reading Ordinance No. 54, 1993, Appropriating '
Intermodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act of 1991 Funds
for the Rehabilitation of the Trolley Building.
The City will receive ISTEA funds to repair and stabilize the City's
historic Trolley Car Building. This funding is administered by the
Colorado Department of Transportation.
Karl R. and Ruth S. Peterson have submitted a written petition requesting
annexation of 3.0259 acres located south of West Drake Road and
approximately 1/2 mile west of South Taft Hill Road. The property is
currently. used for residential purposes. There are several existing
structures on the property. The proposed zoning for this annexation is
RLP, Low Density Planned Residential with a Planned Unit Development
condition. The surrounding properties are zoned RP, RL, and RLP.
The proposed Resolution makes a finding that the petition substantially
complies with the Municipal Annexation Act, determines that a hearing
should be established regarding the annexation, and directs that notice be
given of the hearing. The hearing will be held at the time of First
Reading of the annexation and zoning ordinances on July 6. Not less than
thirty days of prior notice is required by State law. �I
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The property being considered for annexation has, for a period of not less
than three (3) years, been completely surrounded by property contained
within the boundaries of the City of Fort Collins. The property being
considered for annexation is approximately 1.7424 acres in size and is
located at the southwest corner of South Taft Hill Road and West Drake
Road. The property is currently used for residential purposes. There are
several structures on the property. The proposed zoning for this
annexation is RP, Planned Residential with a Planned Unit Development
condition. The surrounding properties are zoned RP, RL, and BP.
The proposed Resolution makes a finding that the property has been an
enclave within the City of Fort Collins for a period of not less than
three years, determines that a hearing should be established regarding the
annexation and directs that notice be given of the hearing. The hearing
will be held at the time of First Reading of the annexation and zoning
ordinances on July 6. Not less than thirty days of prior notice is
required by State law.
The Environmental Protection Agency enacted the Lead and Copper Rule ("the
Rule") which requires water providers to perform a variety of activities
to prevent the occurrence of excessive lead and copper in drinking water.
The Rule applies to, water providers such as the City of Fort Collins as
well as to "consecutive systems" such as the West Fort Collins Water
District which receives and distributes water supplied to them by a water
provider.
The Colorado Department of Health Water Quality Control Division has
developed guidelines which direct water providers and consecutive systems
to develop a "consolidation agreement." The agreement is intended to
eliminate unnecessary overlap of activities between water providers and
consecutive systems in complying with the Rule and ensures that
responsibilities for both parties under the Rule are clearly defined.
Resolution 93-78 Establishing a Consolidated Water Planning Committee.
At its April 20, 1993 meeting, during discussion relating to boards and
commissions liaison appointments and committee assignments, Council
determined that the functions of the previously established Water Demand
Management Committee and Water Quality/Water Treatment Master Plan
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Committee should be consolidated into one committee responsible for
addressing water -related issues. Councilmembers Apt, Janett,' and
McCloskey volunteered to serve on that committee.
This Resolution formally abolishes the Water Demand Management Committee
and Water Quality/Water Treatment Master Plan Committee and creates a
Water Planning Committee. The functions of the Water Planning Committee
are to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding water
demand management, water quality, water treatment, and other water related
issues.
Routine Deeds and Easements.
a. Powerline Easement from
George D.
& Dorothy A. Mosher,
417 Lilac,
needed to underground existing
overhead electric services.
Monetary
consideration: $10.
b. Powerline Easement from Melanie
Keech, 404 Lilac,
needed to
underground existing
overhead
electric services.
Monetary
consideration: $10.
C. Powerline Easement from
George & Lillian
Edel, 409 Lilac,
needed to
underground existing
overhead
electric services.
Monetary
consideration: $10.
Items on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek
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Items Related to STP Funding for a Bicycle Striping/Signage Proiect
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 49, 1993, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Transportation Division of the
Transportation Fund.
Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
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June 1, 1993
Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 53, 1993, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund for the Upgrade
of the Railroad Crossing Signals on West Prospect Road.
14. Items Relating to Intermodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act.
Hearing and First Reading Ordinance No. 54, 1993, Appropriating
Intermodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act of 1991 Funds
for the Rehabilitation of the Trolley Building.
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Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Apt, to adopt and
' approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCloskey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
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THE MOTION CARRIED
Ordinance No. 51, 1993
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Unanticipated Revenue for Police Seizure Activity, Adopted.
The following is staffs memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During calendar year 1992, Fort Collins Police Services has continued to utilize
existing state statutes to seize money and property used in criminal activity.
City Council receives annual reports on seizure activity and expenditures of
funds. By statute, monies allocated by the court to the seizing agency shall not
be considered a source of revenue to meet normal operating needs. These monies
are used, instead, to meet expenses incurred by Police Services in performing
duties and meeting obligations which have not been funded through the routine
budget process.
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These monies have been deposited in the General Fund and set aside in a
restricted reserve for police expenditure following appropriation. This
appropriation of $90,193 includes $89,962 in prior year reserves and $231 from
current year revenue. Awards made by the courts during 1993 wi11 be appropriated
early in 1994."
Councilmember Janett requested more information on the method of determining how
the money is spent.
Police Chief Fred Rainguet stated the State statutory requirements limit the way
seizure money is obtained and spent. He stated the seizure money goes through
a staff review process in Police Services and is then brought before a County
wide committee. He stated the Committee consists of the District Attorney, the
Mayor, and a Police Official. He stated the seizure money can not be used for
normal operating needs. He stated all of the training and equipment for the
Bicycle Program was funded by seizure funds. He explained the usage of gym
equipment for the officers and that there is a Physical Fitness Policy for Police
Officers.
Councilmember Janett asked if the Police program is coordinated with the Poudre
Fire Authority Fitness Program.
City Manager Burkett stated the Poudre Fire Authority has exercise equipment in I
almost all of the fire stations. Other City departments participate in the
City's Wellness Programs.
Councilmember Horak asked what type of coordination takes place between the
Police and Fire Fitness Programs.
City Manager Burkett stated the exercise equipment located within the fire
stations is limited. He stated the small exercise room located across from the
police station is convenient to the officers.
Councilmember Horak how these expenditures were prioritized to benefit the best
use of the seizure money.
Rainguet stated the expenditures were prioritized to provide the best services
the Police Department could offer the community.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember McCluskey, to
adopt Ordinance No. 51, 1993 on First Reading.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, questioned the constitutionality of the
seizures and the abuse of power in these situations.
Councilmember Horak requested that when the seizure funds come before Council in
the future, the Police Department requests be prioritized and the outcomes be
identified. ,
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The vote on Councilmember -Kneeland's motion was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Janett stated she attended the Larimer County Overall Economic
Development Committee and stated the business expo is scheduled for September
17th. The purpose of the expo is to provide technical assistance to small
businesses.
Mayor Azari expressed the condolences of the Council on the loss of Officer Ron
Richardson.
Items Relating to the Amendment of the
Eastside and Westside Neighborhood Plans to Include
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
' °EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution 93-79 Approving an Amendment of the Eastside Neighborhood Plan
to Accommodate Bicycle Lanes on Remington Street and Incorporating Said
Amendment into the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
B. Resolution 93-80 Approving an Amendment of the Westside Neighborhood Plan
to Accommodate Bicycle Lanes on Mountain Avenue and Incorporating Said
Amendment into the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
The City of Fort Collins Transportation and Planning Departments propose to amend
the Eastside and Westside Neighborhood Plans to incorporate the Remington Street
and Mountain Avenue bicycle project, which will de-emphasize neighborhood
automobile traffic by re -prioritizing automobile travel lanes to bicycle lanes.
This project would change the Westside Neighborhood Plan (WSP) by prioritizing
Mountain Avenue instead of Oak Street as a bikelane.' The Eastside Neighborhood
Plan (ESP) currently defines Remington Street as a bikeway (an all encompassing
bike facility term). This amendment would designate Remington Street as a
bikelane.
As part of this project, Mountain Avenue would be converted to two travel lanes,
bikelanes and on -street parallel parking from Bryan to Howes Streets. Remington
Street would be restriped from Mountain Avenue to Spring Park Drive to
accommodate two travel lanes, bikelanes, parking, a center left turn lane and a
' right turn lane at high volume intersections.
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A technical level of service analysis done for both roadways indicates that the
proposed project can be accomplished while continuing to provide an acceptable
level of automobile traffic flow. Both roadways are currently classified as
collector streets. This type of lane designation (travel lanes, bikelanes and
parking) is consistent with other collector street pavement markings throughout
the city.
The process used to review this project and gather public input has been varied.
The proposed bicycle project was first reviewed by staff and the Transportation
Board in the context of the existing Fort Collins Area Transportation Plan, and
it was determined the project met the intent of the plan's mission. statement,
policies and objectives. The proposed project was also reviewed by City staff
in the context of the ESP and WSP and was determined to be compatible with these
plans as it provides alternative transportation options and protects the eastside
neighborhood from future excessive traffic. It also complements the WSP as it
de-emphasizes neighborhood auto traffic, and, although it changes the existing
bicycle designation on Oak Street, it provides a bicycle system in keeping with
the overall transportation policy. The project was then reviewed with members
of the cycling community as well as the City's Transportation Board to gather a
community perspective and see if the project was viewed as a positive
contribution. It received overwhelming support.
Letters were sent to all the owners and residents on Mountain Avenue and ,
Remington Street who would be directly affected by the proposed project,
describing the project and inviting them to attend an Open House held on April
15. A second letter was sent notifying residents that additional public comments
were being gathered and that the item had been postponed for City Council
consideration until a later date. A meeting was also held with the City Park
Neighborhood Association on May 3 to discuss the project. Their viewpoints and
comments were mixed, and consequently they decided not to take a formal position
on the project. The project has also been reviewed by the Choice City Cycling
Coalition. A public hearing was held by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 24,
1993, at which time the Board voted 5 to I to approve the amendment of both the
ESP and WSP with a condition that an evaluation process be built into the project
and analyzed two years after its implementation. To date, only positive comments
have been received on the Remington Street portion. Responses to the Mountain
Avenue portion of the project have been somewhat mixed with substantially more
positive comments than negative comments received.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommends City Council approve these amendments
for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
This item is related to the City Council agenda item #24 (STP Funding for a
Bicycle Striping/Signage Project). City Council's decision on this item may
affect the outcome of item #24. The options available to City Council for
consideration of item #24 are outlined in the agenda item summary."
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Rick Ensdorff, Director of Transportation, stated that since Council .last
reviewed this proposal, the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the East Side/West
Side Neighborhood Plans and recommended Council approve the changes (with the
evaluation condition) to the Plans to accommodate the bikelanes on Remington and
Mountain.
Councilmember McCluskey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Janett,, to adopt
Resolution 93-79.
Councilmember Winokur asked if there were any alternatives to the sand blasting
on Mountain Avenue.
Ensdorff replied that other alternatives have been explored, but sand blasting
has been found to be the best solution for removing striping and it completely
complies with EPA standards.
Councilmember Janett asked about the provisions for removing snow and gravel from
the bikelanes.
Ensdorff stated that Remington and Mountain are collector streets, which are
currently `priorities in the City's snow removal plan.
' Carolyn Cuany, 1523 Remington Street, stated that backing out onto Remington
creates a very dangerous situation to the motorists and the bicyclists. She
suggested that parking be removed from the west side of Remington or to postpone
the implementation of the bikelanes until Fort Collins High School is closed.
Regina Lauffer asked how the bikelane will effect the parking on Remington.
Ensdorff stated the bikelane would not impact the parking on Remington.
Barbara Rutstein encouraged the placement of bikelanes on Remington.
Mike Meyer, Warren Lake resident, stated he supported the bikelane proposal.
Councilmember Winokur asked how parking and the exiting from driveways onto
Remington Street would be handled for the safety of the motorists and the
bicyclists. He asked if the driveways were marked for the legal parking space
required between a driveway and front end of the motor vehicle.
Ensdorff stated the striping of the bikelanes would be placed further away from
the point of parked cars. He stated a person exiting a driveway would still need
to use caution.
Councilmember Janett asked how wide the bikelane would be when completed.
Ensdorff responded that the bikelane would be six feet wide.
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Councilmember Kneeland stated she supported the Resolution and believed that this
proposal was well suited for this area.
Councilmember Apt stated he would support the Resolution and that this proposal
indicates the City is serious about providing bike routes throughout the City.
Councilmember Horak believed the Resolution makes a step towards citizens using
bicycles more frequently; however, it is not part of any Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Azari stated she supports the Resolution and believes the citizens should
be continually involved in the process.
The vote on Councilmember McCluskey's motion was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Apt, to adopt
Resolution 93-80.
Councilmember Winokur asked how staff proposes to continue working with the
neighborhood once the plan is implemented.
Ensdorff stated that residents on Mountain and Remington would be notified of the
proposed plan and would be able to provide input on the project. He stated staff
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met with the City Park Neighborhood Association and answered any questions that
the organization had pertaining to the project.
Councilmember Winokur asked what Planning and Zoning Board's concerns were with
the displacement of traffic onto Oak Street.
Ensdorff stated Member Cottier, of the Planning and Zoning Board, believed the
Mountain segment of the project warranted more public input. He stated the issue
of displacing traffic from Mountain to Oak or LaPorte was discussed at various
meetings. He stated there is no specific traffic count, but that there will be
some citizens who will decide to use alternate routes to move from downtown to
the west side of the City. He did not believe that Oak would attract a large
amount of displ-aced traffic.
Councilmember McCluskey asked what splitting phases meant in regard to the
intersection of Mountain and Shields.
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Ensdorff replied there will be a
right turn
lane and a through lane. He stated
Mountain could not accommodate
three lanes
of traffic and still incorporate
bikelanes. He provided an overview
of how the traffic signals would function at
that intersection. He stated
the phases
are split in order to avoid the
construction of a left turn bay.
He stated
parking would be eliminated at the
corner to provide for a curbside
right turn
bay.
Councilmember McCluskey asked if there has been any monitoring on LaPorte Avenue
to provide figures for traffic increases.
Ensdorff stated that Mountain currently has 7,500 vehicles a day on the east end
near Howes. He stated the intersection of Shields and Mountain has approximately
4,000 vehicle trips. He stated on LaPorte Avenue there is currently around
10,500 vehicles trips a day which would possibly increase by 1,000 vehicles. He
stated staff believed the increase in traffic on LaPorte is acceptable.
Councilmember Apt asked if the striping would continue on past Howes.
Ensdorff stated there are various options when the bicycles reach the downtown
area. If the bicycles have destinations to the north, south or east of Howes
there are various other alternate bikeways that can be connected to from Howes.
He stated the downtown area is very complex and once a bicycle reaches the
' downtown area the bicyclists must become pedestrians. He stated the downtown
area will be reviewed in the future for bikeway plans. Staff is researching the
possibility of bringing an Overall Bicycle Plan to Council for review within the
next 9 12 months.
Councilmember Kneeland asked what the current bicycle counts are on Mountain.
Ensdorff stated there are around 50-75 bikes on Mountain; however, there is not
an average daily bicycle trip count for any street in the City.
Councilmember Janett asked if there could be suggested alternate routes to follow
when one comes to the end of a bikeway.
Ensdorff stated the signing project is being reviewed to provide better direction
to the bicyclists. He stated there is a bike map that could be used at the
present time until the signs are placed on the routes.
Councilmember Horak asked if the Beaver's Market parking would be maintained as
diagonal parking. He asked if the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning
Board on the evaluation of the project would be included in the Resolutions.
Ensdorff stated the parking in front of Beaver's Market would remain as it is
currently. He stated the timeline that the Planning and Zoning Board established
for the evaluation of the project is two years. He stated there is not a
specific whereas clause in the Resolution that defines the evaluation of the
project.
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Councilmember Horak offered an amendment in the "Now Therefore" to include the
evaluation process for the project. Councilmember Kneeland accepted the
amendment as a friendly amendment to the original motion.
Mayor Azari asked if an amended Downtown Plan would be needed to include the
Overall Bicycle Plan.
Ensdorff stated the Downtown Plan would need to be amended to accommodate the
Overall Bicycle Plan.
Brian Parsonnet, 147 N. Washington, stated he was not against a bikeway; however,
he is opposed to using Mountain. He believed alternative routes have not been
adequately analyzed. He believed staff has placed limited value on neighborhood
input and proceeded to plan this project without adequately consulting the
residents. He believed the traffic data provided to Council and the public is
inaccurate.
Faith Swain, 829 LaPorte Avenue, stated she was not opposed to bikelanes, but
believed the proposed project for Mountain Avenue is inadequate. She stated the
traffic counts provided are not current and do not reflect the increase in
population in the City. She believed safety was a factor for school children as
well as bicyclists. She believed the Police Department should have been given
the opportunity to review the project, since the Police Department is the '
enforcer of the rules and regulations the bicyclists and motorists adhere to.
Jim Stitzel, 521 East Laurel, stated he was opposed to the Westside Proposal
because of the safety factor. He stated that Mountain Avenue is already heavily
travelled with commercial/personal vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists and
believed the project provides the potential for the increase of accidents.
Laurie Bayless, 116 N. Grant, stated she believed bikeways are a positive
addition to the City. She believed the bikeway would cut down on local traffic
and promotes clean. bicycle transportation. She believed the project sets a
positive example for other communities to get involved with bicycle programs.
She stated the noise and safety concerns would be dramatically reduced.
Nell VanDriel, 1212 West Mountain, stated she opposed the project. She believed
most bicyclists do not confine themselves within the boundaries of bikelanes and
that the safety would decrease with the increase of bicyclists. She believed the
traffic counts are inaccurate. She stated the resident's concerns were not
addressed sufficiently by staff. She believed that public transportation in the
City should be made more attractive, usable, convenient and economically
appealing so the residents would utilize that service more.
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Michelle Faris, 924 W. Mountain, stated she believed the project would reduce the
speed of the vehicles and therefore, reduce the noise level of the area. She
stated there are several children who reside on Mountain Avenue and providing a
bikelane would reduce the amount of accidents or near accidents involving
children.
Will Smith, Choice City Cycling Coalition, believed the addition of the bikelane
would reduce the amount of traffic and increase the quality of life in the City.
He stated the community believes the City should spend more time and money
improving the bikelanes and routes to improve the quality of life. He stated the
project allows recreational cyclists to learn how to integrate themselves into
a traffic flow. He stated the project supports the Goals and Objectives of the
Transportation Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Jeff Swain, 829 LaPorte Avenue, stated he opposed the project. He was concerned
that there was not sufficient information provided to the surrounding
neighborhood. He stated there should have been more citizen involvement in the
process for this project. He believed the bicycle issue in the downtown area
should be resolved before this project is put into effect.
Mary Kay Pixley, 519 W. Mountain, stated she was opposed to the project. She
believed the bicycle traffic would not increase, but that it would only present
more of a safety hazard to the area. She believed there are several questions
and concerns left unanswered by the Transportation Department that should be
addressed before the process goes any further.. She stated the Police Department
should have taken a more active role in the process.
Frank Vertucci, 424 W. Mountain, believed that Mountain Avenue is a unique street
which provides the City the opportunity to address various issues. He believed
the proposed plan is great and provides for safety for both the bicycle and
vehicle usage.
Gabe Goddard, Mountain Avenue resident, stated he supported the proposed plan and
appreciated the process of involving the citizens. He believed the plan sets a
goal for the City to increase the quality of life for its residents. He stated
providing the bicyclists with a lane on the street increases safety for the
pedestrians and the children.
Mike Meyers stated the Police Department should have been more involved with the
process. He believed the structure of the plan is well suited for Mountain
Avenue and provides the bicyclist with the same rights as a motor vehicle.
Mayor Azari asked for clarification on the friendly amendment to the Resolution.
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City Clerk Krajicek stated that Section 1 of the Resolution would remain the
same; however, Section 2 would be added which states: "City staff is hereby
directed to prepare and present to the Planning and Zoning Board on or before May
31, 1995, an evaluation of the positive and negative impacts of implementing the
changes to the Westside Neighborhood Plan approved by this Resolution including
the establishment of bicycle lanes on Mountain Avenue as provided herein."
Councilmember Janett stated she would support the motion because it promotes
alternative modes of transportation. She believed this project provides the
opportunity to increase the quality of life for the residents in this community.
She stated that every adult riding a bicycle creates one less vehicle on the
road.
Council member McCluskey stated he would support the Resolution, but was concerned
with the traffic situation at the Mountain and Shields intersection. He believed
this plan is the first step in promoting alternative modes of transportation in
the City. He stated the proposed project promotes the Air Quality Plan and
increases the environmental status of the City.
Councilmember Kneeland stated she would support the Resolution. She believed the
proposed project supports many of the City's policies that are in place to
improve the quality of life of its residents. She believed the concerns raised
by the citizens are valid and supported the evaluation component to the
Resolution.
Councilmember Apt stated he would support the Resolution. He stated he
appreciated the amount of citizen participation in the process and believed
evaluating the project in two years provides a foundation for future projects of
this caliber.
Councilmember Horak believed there should have been more current data provided
on the traffic statistics. He stated the evaluation of the project sets a
precedence for future plans. He stated he would support the Resolution, but
believed the plan needs to be reviewed further and address the concerns of the
citizens.
Mayor Azari stated the citizen participation in this process was not done well.
She believed there are many questions and concerns that have not been adequately
addressed. She stated she supports the Resolution because it is a step in the
right direction towards improving the quality of life for the community.
The vote on Councilmember Kneeland's motion was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
reconsider Resolution 93-79.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to include
the same amendment that was made in Resolution 93-80 pertaining to the
evaluation.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The vote on Resolution 93-79 as amended was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Items Related to STP Funding for a
Bicycle Striping/Signage Project
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
This action appropriates $106,675 in unanticipated revenues (STP funds) for
bicycle projects. The city's matching share is estimated to be $2,092 and is
appropriated in the 1993 Transportation Division Budget.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution 93-68 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement- between the State Department of Transportation Allocating
$106,675 of the City of Fort Collins Surface Transportation (STP) Funds
for a Bicycle Striping/Signage Project.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 49, 1993, Appropriating Unanticipated
Revenue in the Transportation Division of the Transportation Fund.
At the May 18, 1993 meeting, City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 49,
1993, on First Reading appropriating unanticipated revenues in the Transportation
Fund for a bicycle striping and signage project. The proposed project consists
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1. System Signage and Markings. This of the project wi11 standardize
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portion
and significantly improve bikeway signage and pavement markings throughout
Fort Collins to aid both cyclists and motorists.
2. Remington and Mountain Conversion Project: The proposed Mountain Avenue
and Remington Street bikeway project involves the re -prioritization of the
use of existing automobile travel lanes to accommodate bike lanes. As
part of this project, Mountain Avenue would be converted to two travel
lanes, bikelanes and on -street parallel parking from Bryan to Howes
Streets. Remington Street would be restriped from Mountain Avenue to
Spring Park Drive to accommodate two travel lanes, bikelanes, parking, a
center left turn lane and a right turn lanes at high volume intersections.
At that meeting, City Council also postponed action on the proposed Resolution
93-68, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the
State Department of Transportation for the above mentioned project, until the
Planning and Zoning Board had an opportunity to review the amendments to both the
Eastside and Westside Neighborhood Plans for the proposed Remington Street and
Mountain Avenue Conversion project and to make a recommendation to City Council.
A public hearing was held by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 24, 1993, at
which time the Board voted 5 to 1 to approve the amendments of both the Eastside
Neighborhood Plan and the Westside Neighborhood Plan for the inclusion of the
Remington Street and Mountain Avenue bicycle project with a condition that an
evaluation process be built into the project and analyzed two years after its ,
implementation. This evaluation process would allow us to critique the project's
effectiveness for providing enhanced bicycling opportunities as well as to
monitor the impacts this project may have on the surrounding street systems.
There are two options available to City Council concerning the Bicycle Project
and how it relates to the previous agenda item #23 (Amendments to the Eastside
and Westside Neighborhood Plans).
Option I - Approve the Ordinance and Resolution without modification.
Option 2 - Eliminate the Mountain Avenue element and approve the Remington
Street Conversion and the Bicycle Striping/Signage portion of the
project. This option would enable the other elements of the project
to proceed while additional consideration of Mountain Avenue's
participation could continue. The $11,000 (the cost of the Mountain
Avenue portion of the project) could be applied to the signing and
striping portion of the project for additional expansion signing
and markings. If at a later date the Mountain Avenue portion of the
project is approved, approximately $11,000 would be needed to fund
the project.
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Other options that were considered include:
• Defeat the Ordinance and Resolution. This option would conclude the
project.
• Approve the signage portion of the project only.
• Eliminate the Remington Street element and approve the Mountain Avenue
Street Conversion and Bicycle Striping/Signage portion of the project.
This option would enable the other elements of the project to proceed.
Staff recommends the project be adopted as originally presented (Option 1).
However, should that not occur, we encourage consideration of Option 2."
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to adopt
Resolution 93-68 (Version 1).
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett,_ Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to adopt
Ordinance No. 49, 1993 on Second Reading.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 93-81
Replacing the City's Appointed Director on the
Platte River Power Authority Board of Directors. Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Platte River Board of Directors is comprised of two representatives from each
of the four member cities. Historically, the Mayor (or Mayor's designate) has
filled one slot and each city's utility staff person has filled the second slot.
The City Council is interested in reviewing this method of representation for the
City of Fort Collins on the Platte River Board. The City Council is considering
appointing a City Council Member to fill the second position and removing the
Utilities Director from that role.
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BACKGROUND•
In 1975, the cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, and Longmont and the town of Estes
Park entered into the Organic Contract establishing Platte River Power Authority
(PRPA) as a separate governmental entity. Initially, the governing board of each
municipality appointed one representative to serve on the four member board of
directors. The City's representative was the Light and Power Director. In 1976,
the Organic Contract was amended to specify that the Mayor or the Mayor's
designate from the Council of each municipality will serve on the PRPA Board of
Directors and an additional representative will be appointed by the Council of
each municipality based on "judgement, experience, and expertise which makes them
particularly qualified to serve as the director of an electric utility." In the
current amended and restated Organic Contract approved by the four municipalities
in 1980, the Board of Directors has the same composition as set out in the
earlier contract. Mr. Case was Fort Collins' Light and Power Director from
September 1964 to October 1981. He was also the initiating force in the creation
of Platte River Power Authority.
The history of appointments to the Platte River Board from Fort Collins is
indicated below:
Mayor (M) or Appointed
Designee (D) Director
Jack Russell (D) Stanley R. Case ,
(12121176 - 2127179) (9115164 - 1011181
Earl Wilkinson (D)
(2127179 - 4114181)
Burt Kross (D)
(4114181 - 717181)
Gary Cassell (0)
Hill D.
Carnahan
(717181 - 812183)
(10/1/81
- 815186)
John Knezovich (M)
(812183 - 413184)
John Knezovich (D)
(413184 - 3113185)
Barbara Rutstein (M)
(3113185 - 3118186)
Barbara Rutstein (D)
Richard
H. Shannon
(3118186 - 4121187)
(815186
- Present)
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Chuck Mabry (D)
(4121187 - 3114189)
Bob Winokur (M)
(3114189 - 413190)
Susan Kirkpatrick (M)
(413190 - 419193)
Ann Azari (M)
(419193 - Present)
The three other member cities have always had their electric utility department
head filling the appointed slot. There is one current exception to that history.
Estes Park's Electric Utility Director retired in 1991. At that time, Estes Park
appointed its Assistant City Manager who supervises the electric utility to fill
that slot rather than its newly appointed Electric Utility Director.
Options:
The arguments in favor of each of the two options are presented below. The City
Council was asked to provide input to this section of the memo to better provide
an objective view of both options.
Option 1. Mayor and Utilities Director
♦ The current arrangement continues the traditional representation
and will meet the intent of the PRPA Organic Contract.
♦ The current arrangement provides a good balance between the
political perspective of the elected official and the
administrative, technical, and operational perspective of the staff
representative.
♦ Continuity on the Board is considered important for many of the
issues being addressed by Platte River. Platte River's strength
comes from good, long range planning. This includes management of
issues that develop over several years. An understanding of how
regional and national issues affect Platte River is important to
many of the decisions that are made. Similarly, a variety of local
and regional agencies directly impact the decisions being made by
Platte River. Knowledge of those agencies and their key employees
can be critical. A few examples of topics where continuity is
important are: transmission strategies, power supply options,
planning for new generation versus demand side management options,
partnerships at Trapper Coal Mine and Yampa Power Plant, development
of long range financial planning strategies and demonstrated
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commitment to stick to those strategies, and effective working
relationships with Western Area Power Administration, Public Service
Company, and member utilities.
♦ The working relationship between Platte River Power Authority and
Fort Collins Light and Power requires a very high level of
coordination and cooperation between the staff members of each
agency. The current board representation promotes effective
communication.
♦ The Utility Director's industry perspective and knowledge is
important in raising and evaluating electric issues. Fact based
decisions are encouraged.
♦ The balanced composition of the Board has been viewed as one of
Platte River's strengths. A contrast to this is the recent
bankruptcy of the Colorado Ute Rural Electric Association. Colorado
Ute was a generation and transmission agency serving numerous rural
electric associations in the same way Platte River serves the member
cities. During bankruptcy proceedings, the Public Utilities
Commission conducted a financial audit and management review of
Colorado Ute REA. A section of that report entitled Board
Composition states in part: '
"Because of the increasing complexity of
power supply affairs, there should be the
maximum practical technical advice and
counsel to the borrower's [Colorado Ute]
board and management from management
personnel of member's systems" and "This
advice and counsel often can be best
achieved by member system management
membership on the borrowers' board of
directors."
♦ Some of the past elected representatives who have served on the PRPA
Board have commented that the time commitment required to gain a
thorough understanding of the issues was much more than they
expected. The time commitment can be demanding for elected
officials who have other employment.
♦ The current arrangement has helped produce a sound and effective
agency. The service is reliable, the price is reasonable, and the
organization takes a leadership role in promoting progressive public
policy.
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Option 2. Mayor/Council Member
♦ Platte River is involved in some major policy issues that are
challenging and interesting. They are the kind of issues that
motivate people to run for public office. Elected officials would
have an increased opportunity to serve on the PRPA Board and to
participate in these discussions.
♦ The technical aspects of the job are similar to other boards. The
board member is not expected to be an expert in order to provide
policy direction. Staff is available to provide technical support.
♦ The emphasis for technical expertise on the Board was important when
PRPA was getting formed. Now that it is fully staffed, that
requirement is less necessary.
♦ Platte River staff could spend less time preparing and presenting
technical issues, saving resources. Political issues would receive
increased attention.
♦ Stronger public representation and fiscal accountability might
result.
♦ Philosophically, it makes more sense for the elected officials to
represent the City on independent boards or commissions.
Electric Board Review:
The Electric Board reviewed this subject at its May 19, 1993 meeting and voted
5-0 (John Allum declared a conflict of interest) to recommend to Council that the
current system be retained."
City Manager Burkett urged Council to retain the current governance model for
PRPA. He stated PRPA's one purpose is to provide reliable, low-cost power to its
partners. He believed the current representation on the PRPA Board is consistent
with the intent of the contract among the partners. He stated there is an
extreme need for continuity on a Board such as this. He stated the balance
between the elected official and the appointed official provides valuable
insight.
Barbara Rutstein, Electric Board Chairperson, stated the PRPA Board is a
governing board and not an advisory board. She stated there are several
technical issues that arise and believed it was important to have both a
political representative and an expert in the technical areas. She believed the
continuity of the Board is of extreme importance to the City. She stated the
continuity allows the City to present issues that are of importance to the
community. She stated the current representation on the PRPA Board should remain
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the same. She believed the City would be at a great disadvantage if the
representation was different from the other three cities.
Councilmember Janett made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Apt, to adopt
Resolution 93-81.
Councilmember McCluskey asked if the chairperson of the Board has always been a
utility director.
Rich Shannon, Utilities Director, stated for the last fifteen years the PRPA
Board has always had a utility director from one of the cities as the
chairperson.
Councilmember Horak asked about the difference between a technical issue and a
political issue.
Rutstein responded the technical issues are very complex and need experience in
regards to the various issues. She stated the political representative seem to
only serve on the Board for a short period of time; therefore, not being able to
gain the technical expertise to deal with the various long term issues that
evolve. She stated the political issues involve salary discussions or any kind
of public sensitive issues. She stated technical issues refer to bond related
topics or regional transmission issues that require years of technical expertise
and involvement in the discussion process.
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Councilmember Kneeland asked about the process for discussing this type of issue.
Shannon replied that the issue was raised before Council two years ago and was
discussed in a very similar fashion as it is being discussed now.
Councilmember Apt asked if a Councilmember was appointed to the PRPA Board could
that person still rely on staff's expertise on certain issues.
City Manager Burkett stated that staff's knowledge. of any issue is always
available to any member of Council or the public.
Councilmember Janett asked if a staff member from the electric area of the
Utilities Department has ever been considered to serve.
City Manager Burkett stated it was considered in the initial recommendation. He
stated there were several options reviewed and Mr. Shannon was recommended to
Council to serve on the PRPA Board.
Tim Johnson, 2939 Brookwood Place, stated he supported the Resolution. He
believed the representative should possess qualities in the areas of financial
expertise, technical expertise, and be a good politician.
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Pete Salg, Chamber of Commerce representative, urged Council to retain the
existing Board structure. He stated the balance of technical expertise with
public policy is shifted too far by incorporating both representatives as elected
officials. He stated Council has the capability of turning over every two years
which could cause serious inconsistencies with representation from the City. He
stated the inconsistencies would weaken the City's input on the PRPA Board.
Susan Kirkpatrick, 2312 Tanglewood Drive, stated she is opposed the change in the
representation. She urged Council to consider the question of the
representatives' accountability to the PRPA and the community. She stated issues
such as transmission access, generation needs and ownership involve both
technical and political consideration. She stated Mr. Shannon provides the
technical data that is needed on several issues relating to this community. She
believed that Council should retain Mr. Shannon on the Board.
Kelly Ohlson, 2040 Bennington Circle, stated he supported the proposal. He
believed the proposal is not against or about Mr. Shannon's ability, but about
the process. He stated those charged with implementing public policy should be
elected by the public.
Councilmember Kneeland suggested delaying a vote on this issue. She stated if
the vote was delayed it would provide more time to gather additional information
that could be discussed at a worksession. She believed there needs to be more
' time to weigh the pros and cons of this issue.
Councilmember McCluskey. stated he is opposed to the Resolution. He believed the
technical knowledge on the Board is important. He stated the continuity of
length of time served is extremely important to the community. He believed that
retaining the current makeup of the PRPA Board is valuable to the City.
Councilmember Janett stated the technical expertise is not going away. She
stated that staff will be available to interact with the representative to
provide information and recommendations to the PRPA Board. She believed that
placing a Councilmember on the Board provides for more public interaction with
the Platte River Power Authority. She stated she is in support of the
Resolution.
Councilmember Apt stated he supports the Resolution. He believed that an elected
representative would open up, more channels of communication and could provide
more public input. He stated staff would be available to the serving
Councilmember and believed the technical support would .remain available as a
resource.
Councilmember Horak stated he would support the Resolution. He believed that
elected officials should serve the citizens and being a representative of this
Board is a great example of serving the community. He stated the Council
representative appointed to the Board could rely on staff knowledge for the
' technical issues.
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Councilmember Janett made a motion to insert Councilmember Winokur's name in the
Resolution.
Councilmember Winokur stated the PRPA Board is strictly a policy making board
which serves the community. He believed it was not appropriate for City staff
members to be dictating policy decisions to elected officials who make the policy
for the City. He stated technical expertise is based upon an individuals
knowledge. He stated if a technical issue arose that the representative could
not respond to, staff could be relied upon to address that issue.
Councilmember Kneeland stated she is opposed to the Resolution. She believed
that retaining the current model would provide the strongest team to represent
the City. She stated that people are pleased with the current representation and
to change the model now would diminish the strength the City currently has. She
stated that combining technical expertise with political expertise provides for
the best team. She believed that two political representatives is not a balanced
representation.
Councilmember Apt stated he supported the Resolution. He stated that an elected
official makes policy decisions frequently and believed the representative on the
Board not only serves the City personnel but the public entity as well.
Mayor Azari read her position statement which supported retaining the current
configuration with a firm agreement stating the expectations and accountability
of the representative.
The vote on Councilmember Janett's motion was,as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Horak, Janett, and Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers Azari, Kneeland, and
McCluskey.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 93-82
Authorizing the Mayor to Amend an
Existing Agreement with the State Board of
Agriculture to Increase the Water and
Sewer Service Fees for Colorado State University, Failed.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 1974, the City entered into an agreement with the State Board of Agriculture
concerning the furnishing of water and sewer service by the City to Colorado
State University. Since that time, the agreement has been amended numerous times
to adjust service fees as the City rates change. Percentage rate adjustments for
CSU correspond to rate adjustments for all other customers serviced by the City.
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The proposed amendment will increase CSU's water rate from $1.11 to $1.17 per
1000 gallons and the sewer rate from $1.24 to $1.31 per 1000 gallons based on the
rate changes that were adopted by Council effective January 1, 1993. Rate
adjustments for CSU are made effective July 1st of each year to accommodate its
budgeting cycle. The proposed amendment to the agreement has been approved by
CSU."
City Manager Burkett gave a brief summary on the purpose of the Resolution.
Councilmember Apt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to adopt
Resolution 93-82.
Councilmember Horak asked what determines the amount charged to CSU.
Mike Smith, Water and Wastewater Utilities Director, stated the amount charged
is based upon the cost of service.
Councilmember Horak stated he was opposed to the Resolution. He believed CSU
still needs, to be more responsive to the needs of the community. He stated all
of the agreements made with CSU should be connected in some common document.
The vote on Councilmember Apt's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
' Azari; Kneeland, and McCluskey. Nays: Councilmembers Apt, Horak, Janett, and
Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Ordinance No. 55, 1993
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves
in the General Fund, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
°FINANCIAL IMPACT
This Ordinance appropriates the final 1992 Lodging tax receipts as well as prior
year reserves in the total amount of $24,560.
Cultural Development & Programming Account Prior Year Reserves S 6,872
Lodging tax Receipts above Original estimate 17,688
$24,560
Lodging tax receipts are dedicated in accordance with Ordinance No. 127, 1989;
therefore, the appropriation of lodging tax receipts will have no financial
impact on the General Fund.
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"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Cultural Development and Programming Account had carry-over funds in the
amount of $6,872 which were appropriated, but not used during 1992. These funds
are in the General Fund reserves and must be appropriated into the Cultural
Development and Programming Account so they can be used to promote cultural
development and programming activities.
Lodging tax receipts for 1992 were estimated to be $263,974 while the actual
receipts totalled $281,662. The 1992 budget appropriation was calculated from
the estimated figure while the disbursement is based on actual prior year Lodging
tax receipts. This Ordinance, if adopted, will appropriate the additional 1992
Lodging tax receipts in the amount of $17,688 which will be disbursed in a 25175
percent split between the Cultural Development and Programming Account, and the
Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau.
$ 4,425 Cultural Development and Programming (25%)
13,263 Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau (75%)
$17,688
Based on the 1992 Lodging tax receipts of $281,662, the Cultural Development and
Programming Account will receive $70,419 (259) and the Fort Collins Convention
and Visitor's Bureau will receive $211,243 (75%) for the 1993 budget." '
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Apt, to adopt
Ordinance No. 55, 1993 on First Reading.
Frank Bruno, Director of Economic Affairs, provided background information
regarding the lodging tax. He stated the Convention and Visitors Bureau has done
an outstanding job in promoting Fort Collins as a destination for conferences,
conventions; trade shows, and general tourism. He stated during the two year
renewal, staff will work with Council, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and
the citizens to examine the current strategies and explore various other options.
Councilmember Winokur asked what are some quantifiable measures that the Fort
Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau provides.
Karla Neidan, Executive Director of the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors
Bureau, replied the quantifiable measures that are easily provided are room
nights and group bookings.
Councilmember Winokur asked if specific data regarding the achievements of the
Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau could be brought fourth at the time
of the two year renewal.
City Manager Burkett stated information could be provided at any stage in the
project.
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Councilmember Janett asked what the Cultural Development and Programming funds
are used for.
Dave Siever, Director of Cultural Services, stated the funds are recommended to
be used for various cultural/tourism type events.
Councilmember Horak stated he would support the Ordinance; however, the policy
and the contract should be reviewed before the next renewal date. He believed
that more funds should be provided to the Cultural Development and Programming
part of the policy.
Councilmember Kneeland stated she would support the Ordinance. She believed the
policy should be reviewed before the next renewal date.
Mayor Azari stated she would support the Ordinance. She believed the split of
the funds is unbalanced and needs to be reviewed. She stated the Cultural
Development and Programming area attracts people to Fort Collins and perhaps more
funding should be provided to that area of the proposal.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmember
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
' THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 93-83
Establishing and Appointing a
Council Governance Committee. Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As a part of the preliminary discussions on the development of Council's 93-95
Policy Agenda, several Councilmembers expressed interest in creating a standing
Council Charter Review Committee to review the Charter on an on -going basis. The
Committee would make recommendations to the full Council on any proposed Charter
amendments to be placed on upcoming election ballots.
Unlike other Council committees (Legislative Review Committee, Finance
Committee), it is not anticipated that this new Committee would meet on a regular
basis, but would instead meet as needed (as the Health and Safety Committee does)
in the months prior to an election.
SB 98 was a product of the last legislative session. It specifies the matters
which may be placed on the ballot at state and local elections and has been sent
to Governor Romer for signature. It limits state-wide issues that can be
' submitted to the ballot in November of odd numbered years to those issues
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relating to taxes, spending or debt. However, no such limitation applies to
local jurisdictions. One tax related state-wide issue has already been
identified (continuation of state tourism tax) so a state-wide coordinated
election will be held on November 2, 1993.
If Council wishes to call a special election to be held in conjunction with the
November 2 election, an ordinance calling the special election and certifying the
ballot content to the Larimer County Clerk must be considered in August to meet
the new HB 1255 requirement that such certification take place 55 days prior to
the election or before September 8.
Based on discussions at the May 25 worksession, staff recommends that Council
create a Council Governance Committee and appoint its members so that the
Committee can begin its discussions to identify any Charter amendments to be
placed on the November 2 ballot. .
Council directed that the Committee be established as a standing committee of
three Councilmembers. The purpose of the Committee is to provide a structured
approach to review and make recommendations to Council on an ongoing basis
regarding Charter issues and other related matters, such as ordinances dealing
with the governance process. The Committee may use the Governance Committee
model for community outreach on substantive issues. Primary staff for the
Governance Committee will be the City Clerk's Office and the City Attorney's '
Office."
Councilmember Apt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Janett, to adopt
Resolution 93-83.
Councilmember McCluskey stated several members of the community feel the
structure should be changed to include citizens to serve on the committee.
Councilmember Horak stated the Governance Committee could appoint a citizen
advisory board; however, it would be very rushed due to the November election.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to insert
the names of Councilmembers Azari, McCluskey, and Winokur into Resolution 93-83
Section 2.
Councilmembers Apt and Janett accepted Councilmember Horak's motion as a friendly
amendment to their previous motion.
The vote on Councilmember Apt's motion to adopt Resolution 93-83 as amended was
as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland,
McCluskey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Resolution 93-84
Reappointing Gordon F. Esplin and
John J. Tobin as Temporary Judges and Authorizing the
Execution of Employment Agreements, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 11, 1991, Council appointed Gordon F. Esplin and John J. Tobin as
Temporary Judges for terms beginning July 1, 1991, to June 30, 1993."
Councilmember Horak withdrew from discussion and vote on this item because of a
potential conflict of interest.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Apt, to adopt.
Resolution 93-84.
Councilmember Winokur acknowledged the two Temporary Judges for their willingness
to help in the community.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Councilmember Apt asked for more information on the CFC Ordinance and how is it
being enforced. He asked what the status of the Solar Orientation Ordinance was
and if it was being enforced.
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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