HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-02/02/1988-RegularFebruary 2, 1988
' 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, February 2, 1988, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City
of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following
Councilmembers: Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and
Winokur.
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Huisjen, Krajicek
Citizen Participation
A. Presentation of Engineering Excellence Award recognizing the energy
conservation measures designed into EPIC.
B. Presentation of Facility of Merit Award for EPIC.
Recreation Superintendent Jean Helburg introduced Jeff King, Ice
Arena/Pool Manager, and Jack Gianola, Project Engineer for EPIC, who
presented the awards to Council.
C. Proclamation Naming February as American History Month was accepted by
Shirley Grovert, representing the Cache La Poudre Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
Betty Richardson, 2912 Eagle Drive, Chairperson of the Larimer County
Citizens for Tax Reform, indicated several people were present to speak
regarding the relocation and renovation projects.
Mayor Estrada stated comments would be heard on that item later in the
agenda, as Item #21.
Agenda Review: City Manager
Councilmember Burkett requested an Executive Session as the end of meeting
to discuss legal matters.
Councilmember Horak requested Item #1 , Hearing and First Reading of
Ordinance No. 13, 1988, Amending Sectionr2-293 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins Relating to the Functions of the Library Board, be removed
from the Consent Calendar.
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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 be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately
under Agenda Items rill and #23, Pulled Consent Items, except items pulled
by anyone in the audience or items that any member of the audience is
present to discuss that were pulled by staff or Council. These items will
be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar.
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This Ordinance was adopted 6-1 on First Reading on January 19. Since
the first reading of this Ordinance, several issues have been raised
which make it appropriate to amend the Ordinance on second reading in
order to clarify the application of this exemption from the City sales
tax for occasional sales by charitable organizations.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 10 1988 Appropriating Unanticipated
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This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19.
The City of Fort Collins has been granted Federal Railroad Crossing
Safety Funds to help pay for the crossing signals and gates on
Prospect Road at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing and the
Burlington Northern Railroad crossing. The signals at the BNRR
crossing have already been constructed and the signals at the UPRR
crossing are under construction. The federal funds will pay 90% of
the signal construction costs.
This action is being taken to allow the City to pay the railroad as
required by agreements'; with the railroads. The City will then bill
the State for the Federal share. The Colorado Department of Highways
administers the Federal Railroad Crossing Safety Funds for the State
of Colorado.
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On January 19, Council adopted Resolution 88-7 which authorized the
Mayor to enter into an agreement for the City to continue to provide '
Larimer County residents with general library services and library
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' outreach: services to serve the handicapped, elderly and other isolated
persons. In exchange for providing these services during 1988, the
County will pay the City $106,448. This Ordinance, which was
unanimously adopted on January 19, appropriates the Outreach funds.
General library service funds in the amount of $96,940 were projected
and appropriated with the 1988 Budget.
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During preparation of the 1988 Budget, staff presented City Council
with several options for the use of prior year funds from the
Maintenance/Mitigation/Improvement account. A consensus was reached
on the proposed funding of street signage improvements. At that time
Council directed staff to further analyze potential uses for these
funds. On January 19 Council adopted on First Reading this ordinance
as amended by a vote of 6-1. The Ordinance appropriates $54,330 as
follows:
Street Signage Improvements - $35,000
Unidentified Special Events Projects - $19,330
10.
' Functions of the Library Board.
This Ordinance would empower the Library Board to accept, maintain,
administer and use the gift of money paid to the Library Board as
beneficiary of the Henry Trust.
12.
The Code currently authorizes the City Council to adopt rules and
regulations relating to the operation and maintenance of municipal
cemeteries but does not provide a mechanism for enforcing violations
of such rules and regulations. This Ordinance would provide such a
mechanism.
The owner of Lots 7 and 8 in Collindale First Tee P.U.D. has
requested that the thirty (30) foot wide utility easement be vacated.
Water and sewer lines have been relocated to another easement,
therefore the utility easement in Lots 7 and 8 is no longer required.
' All City agencies and utility companies have been contacted and have
no problems with the proposed vacation.
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A. Resolution 88-18 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a
Professional Services Agreement with RBD, Inc. for Design of the
West Prospect Bridge over the Larimer County Canal No. 2.
B. Resolution 88-19 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a
Professional Services Agreement with RBD, Inc. for Design of the
LaPorte Avenue Bridge over the Larimer County Canal No. 2.
These resolutions authorize the City Manager to enter into two
professional services agreements with RBD, Inc., for the engineering
services required for the design of the replacement bridges over the
Larimer County Canal No. 2 on West Prospect Road and on Laporte
Avenue.
Council approval is required for sole source purchases exceeding
$20,000. Staff is requesting a sole source purchase from Power
Equipment Specialists, Joslyn's Colorado authorized representative, to
purchase proprietary power switches and fuses not available from any
other source. These switches will replace the oil -insulated switch
currently used and found to be inadequate in several installations.
The total cost of this purchase will be $22,150.
Consider 1987 Annual Report for the Liquor/Massage Licensing
Authority.
As required by the City Code, the Liquor/Massage Licensing Authority
has prepared its Annual Report for 1987. This report shows the
various types of applications acted upon, the number of licenses
granted or: denied, and all other actions the Board has taken during
the year.
Routine Deeds and Easements
Ditch crossing easements from the Boxelder Ditch Company and the
North Poudre Irrigation Company for the Poudre Trail. These
crossings are located near the Poudre River just north of
Wastewater Treatment Plant M2.
Funding for the Poudre Trail extension to Strauss Cabin has been
previously approved. The City will pay a fee for the processing
of the applications and the granting of the easement. These costs
will be less than $2,000 per crossing.
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t b. Water main easement located along West Elizabeth from Evelyn
Minatta needed for the foothills pressure zone. Consideration:
$1711 (land) + $70 (pasture damages)=$1781.
c. Easement from Center Ventures, Inc., owner of Horsetooth Commons
Tract "A", to provide on -site detention for a proposed
development. The detention area will be maintained by the
property owner. Consideration: $0.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #6.
Item #7.
Item #8.
Item #9.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #10.
Item #11.
Item #12.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Ordinance No. 13, 1988, Amending '
Section 2-293 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Relating to
the Functions of the Library
Board. Adopted on First Reading
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summary
This Ordinance would empower the Library Board to accept, maintain,
administer and use the gift of money paid to the Library Board as
beneficiary of the Henry Trust.
Background
The Library Board (the "Board") has recently been notified that the Board
is a beneficiary of the Henry Trust, a trust set up by Lois Hopkirk Henry,
who died on December 14, 1987. The trust agreement provides that twenty
percent of the balance of the trust (approximately $50,800) is to go to
"the Board of Directors or, as it is sometimes designated, the Board of
Trustees, of the Fort Collins Public Library." With regard to the
management and use of such funds, the trust agreement goes on to read as
Follows:
Said Board shall use, maintain and administer such funds, which '
shall not be mixed with any other fund whatsoever and shall be
free of the jurisdiction and control of the City of Fort Collins.
Nor shall the Board be required to report or account for said
funds to any City officer; provided, however, that the fund shall
not continue for a period of longer than twenty-one (21) years
after my death, and any residue remaining at that time shall be
paid over to any legally tax-exempt educational entity or trust
of the Board's choice. A duly executed receipt by the governing
body of such recipient or by its order shall be conclusive and
shall close the fund and fully discharge and exonerate the Board
of Directors."
Since the Board is currently set. up as an advisor to the City Council and
has not been given the power to -accept and handle money or property which
is given to the Board, as opposed to the City, the Board needs to be
empowered to accept these funds and use them in accordance with the terms
of the trust agreement. Consequently, the attached Ordinance amends
Section 2-293 of the City Code with regard to the functions of the Board to
specifically authorize the Board to accept, maintain, administer and use
the gift of money in accordance with the terms of the trust agreement. In
this manner, the Board will have the power to accept the gift from the
Henry Trust.
In order to comply with the State audit law, an agency fund will be set up
by the City to receive the funds from the Henry Trust, which funds will be '
invested and expended at the direction and request of the Board. In this
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way, the fund will be included
subject to the jurisdiction or
terms of the trust agreement."
in the annual City audit but will not be
control of the City, as required by the
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner,
to adopt Ordinance No. 13, 1988 on First Reading.
Library Director Jane Davis and City Attorney Huisjen responded to
questions from Council.
Councilmember Horak stated he believed the Trust should be accepted and
administered by Council. He stated the Library Board was not established
to administer funds. He expressed concern about legal problems that may
occur.
Councilmember Stoner stated he understood the concerns expressed by
Councilmember Horak, but noted Mrs. Henry did not leave the money to the
City Council. He stated he would prefer to abide by the wishes of Mrs.
Henry.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she believed, based on the provisions of
Mrs. Henry will, that the Library Board should be empowered to fulfill the
provisions of the Trust.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 13,
' 1188 on .first Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada,
,Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers Horak and
Mabry.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Relating to the OakRidge
Special Improvement District No. 91
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Financial Impact
The Bond Ordinance provides for the issuance of $2,320,000 of special
assessment bonds to cover the costs of the District. Disclosure documents
are being finalized and the preliminary official statement will be printed
February 3, 1988. The bonds have not yet been marketed, thus the interest
rates will not be available until the Second Reading of the Bond Ordinance.
Of the bond proceeds, $1,857,000 will be placed in the Capital Projects
Fund, SID #91 account, $405,000 will be placed in the SID #91 Bond Fund,
and the remaining $58,000 is the underwriting fee.
The Appropriations Ordinance provides for $153,008 from the Street
Oversizing Fund and $15,504 from the Water. Oversizing Fund to cover the
' City's costs associated with the District.
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Executive Summary '
A. Resolution 88-21 Amending Exhibit "A" of Resolution 87-101.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 16, 1988 Authorizing the
Issuance of OakRidge Special Improvement District No. 91 Special
Assessment Bonds.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 17, 1988 Authorizing the
Transfer of Appropriated Amounts from the Street Oversizing Fund to the
Capital Projects Fund.
The Creation Ordinance for the OakRidge Special Improvement District No. 91
("the District") was adopted by the Council on First Reading at the regular
meeting of July 21, 1987 and was finally adopted on August 4, 1987. The
District consists of approximately 169 acres of land located in the
southeast portion of the City adjacent to and southeast of the intersection
of Lemay Avenue and Harmony Road. Property within the District is a part
of the 285-acre OakRidge Planned Unit Development and is zoned for mixed
use development. The property owners anticipate that the land in the
District will be used primarily for retail, office, light industry, light
manufacturing, high technology and residential development.
The improvements to be completed in the district include street pavement,
curb, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, landscaping, landscaped median
islands, water mains, sanitary sewer lines, and storm drainage
improvements. Land in the District is zoned for mixed uses and is
presently owned by Everitt Enterprises Limited Partnership No. 1, a
Colorado limited partnership and Hercules Industries, Inc.
Background
The project consists of the following utility and roadway improvements:
1. Keenland Drive - to be constructed from Wheaton Avenue to the
Union Pacific Railroad, improvements include water, sewer, stormwater and
electrical utilities, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, road base and asphalt
pavement, and landscaping.
2. McMurray Avenue - to' be constructed from Harmony Road to Keenland
Drive, improvements includei water, sewer, stormwater and electrical
utilities, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, road base and asphalt pavement and
landscaping.
3. OakRidge Drive - to be constructed from Wheaton to McMurray,
improvements include water, sewer, stormwater, and electrical utilities,
curbs, gutters and sidewalks,• road base and asphalt pavement, and
landscaping.
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4. OakRYdge Master Detention System - includes the excavation of a
large detention area north of Keenland Drive and east of McMurray Avenue,
the installation of a 72" bore beneath the Union Pacific Railroad, and
channel widening excavations and drainage structures along the drainageway
between the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and County Road #36.
5. Sewer Main Extension - approximately 2000 linear feet of 8"
diameter sewer main will be installed northward from Keenland Drive along
the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way to service the properties near the
tracks east of McMurray Avenue.
Approximately 169 acres of OakRidge P.U.D. lie within the boundaries of the
District. Two individual projects presently being developed within the
District are OakRidge Business Park, Seventh Filing and OakRidge Business
Park, Ninth Filing. The Seventh Filing consists of a 17,000 s.f. building
a portion of which has been leased by Engineering Data Management, Inc., a
wood engineering firm and the remainder by Hewlett Packard Company. The
Ninth Filing is a .8502 acre site which was sold to Hercules Industries. A
7,000 s.f. warehouse has been constructed on the site for the storage and
distribution of sheet metal products.
The remaining District properties are being marketed nationally and will be
platted and developed as potential purchasers and lessees are identified.
It is contemplated that a 20-acre site will be reserved for a large
industrial/business user.
Funding:
Special Improvement District No. 91 includes project costs to be paid from
bond proceeds and oversizing costs to be paid by the Street Oversizing,
Water and Sewer Funds. A11 estimated costs of the district are itemized
below:
Summary of Costs:
Project Engineering and Construction Costs
District Construction Costs
District Engineering and Administration
District 5% Contingency
Subtotal Construction
Oversizing Costs
Street
Water
Total Oversizing Costs
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$1,550,270
271,644
69,088
$ 153,008
15,504
$1,891,002
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Interim Financing and Interest Costs '
Capitalized Interest $ 400,000
First Interstate Fee 5,000
Subtotal Interim Financing f 405,000
Bond Issuance Costs
City Paying Agent/Registrar
$ 15,975
City Administration
15,373
Appraisal
5,000
Title Guarantee
5,000
Legal
District Creation
15,000
Bond Counsel
18,000
Underwriter's Counsel
25,000
Developer's Counsel
5,000
Close -Out
5,000
Notice, Publication, Misc.
Printing of Bonds & Official Statement
10,000
Misc. Contingency
15,162
Underwriter's Discount
58,000
Total Issuance Costs
$ 192,510
Total Bond Costs $2,320,000"
Councilmember Mabry excused himself from the discussion and vote on these
items due to a perceived conflict of interest.
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adopt Resolution 88-21.
Finance Director Alan Krcmarik briefly reviewed the items relating to
OakRidge Special Improvement District No. 91 and answered questions from
Council.
Councilmember Winokur expressed appreciation for the attention given to
detail in preparation of this item.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick also commented on the quality of the
documentation.
Mayor Estrada stated this SID exhibits a good relationship between the
private and public sector.
The vote on Councilmember Stoner's motion to adopt, Resolution 88-21 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner,
and Winokur. Nays: None. (Councilmember Mabry withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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' Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
adopt Ordinance No. 16, 1988 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
(Councilmember Mabry withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner,
to adopt Ordinance No. 17, 1988 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
(Councilmember Mabry withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Relating to
Relocation and Renovation Projects
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Financial Impact
These actions appropriate $192,000 from the General Fund Prior Year
Reserves to the General Fund Facilities Budget for the renovation of the
' Downtown Community Center, City Hall East/West, and Tolivers ($62,000 from
City/County Block 31 account; $130,000 from the reserve for Buildings and
Improvements). This reduces the projected balance in the City/County Block
31 account to $242,839 and the projected balance in the reserve for the
Buildings and Improvements to $930,000. (See attachment 1).
In addition, there will be a $130,000 expenditure from the General Fund's
Facilities budget for telephone, design fees, signage, and contingency
expenses. All operation and maintenance expenses are provided in the
Facilities budget.
Executive Summary
A. Resolution 88-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Lease
Agreement with Topeka Savings for Office Space.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 18, 1988, Appropriating
Prior Year Reserves in the General Fund for the Renovation of the
Downtown Community Center, City Hall East, and City Hall West.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 19, 1988, Appropriating
Prior Year Reserves in the General Fund for the Renovation of the
Tolivers Building.
Following the repeal of Ordinance No. 181, 1987, Council directed staff to
' seek other solutions and to meet with individuals who were concerned with
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the previous recommendation (see attachment 2). The scope of the project I
has been modified as follows:
o Capital expenses have been reduced by $90,670
o Funds that need to be appropriated have been reduced from $412,670
to $192,000 --- the remaining money needed for moving expenses
($130,000) will be provided from the budget.
o All costs (capital, lease, operations) are projected for 5 years.
o The railroad depot parking lot is not a part of this project - it
will be considered with the Opera House development.
With the above noted exceptions, the project is the same as previously
recommended and allocates space as follows:
Tolivers Renovation - Building Maintenance, general storage, Museum
storage and the Larimer County Building
Maintenance;
281 North College - Parks and Recreation and Development Services;
Downtown Community Center - Senior services;
City Hall East/City Hall West - City Manager, City Clerk, City
Attorney, Employee Development, ICS,
Finance Administration, Budget and
Research, Accounting, and Police.
Background
Space planning and the use of Block 31 has been an active topic since 1981.
During the past 12 months, staff has investigated the space use and needs
of City departments. Staff objectives were to evaluate the most economic
space solutions (leased, new construction, renovation), identify the best
candidates to move, solve the space shortage, provide for a 10-year space
solution, and follow guidelines incorporated in our City/County Block 31
Agreement. This investigation has indicated an additional 127,565 square
feet will be needed between now and 1993 as follows:
Administrative Space: 24,629 square feet
Shop Space: 34,397 square feet
Material/Vehicle Storage: 68.539 square feet
127,565 total square feet
As possible solutions, staff researched the options of renovating,
remodeling, and new construction. Each option was compared to the cost of
leasing. Specific sites researched included Block 31, County Jail Site,
Wood Street Service Center and numerous rental spaces.
In August, 1987 the scope was narrowed to Tolivers, but a subsequent offer
was received to lease space at 281 North College which then became the ,
focus of the space needs analysis. Staff looked at .leasing (1) just the
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' first floor tror Development Services, and (2) leasing the entire building
for Development Services and Parks and Recreation. The building fulfills.
the requirements of both departments and provides the best solution to the
space needs problem throughout the City.
On November 17, 1987, Ordinance No. 181, 1987 was adopted on second reading
by a 7-0 vote. The purpose of the Ordinance was to appropriate $412,670 of
General Fund Prior Year Reserves to the Capital Project Fund for the
relocation of some staff to 281 North College and the renovation/remodeling
of the Downtown Community Center, City Hall East, City Hall West and the
old Toliver's building on Block 31. On January 5, 1988, the City Clerk
verified that a referendum petition filed on December 15, 1987 had the
required number of signatures to require Council to either repeal Ordinance
No. 181, 1987 or place it on a ballot. On January 19, Council adopted
Ordinance No. 9, 1988, on second reading repealing Ordinance No. 181, 1987.
Following the repeal of Ordinance No. 181, 1987, staff investigated other
options and met with individuals who were concerned with the previous
recommendation.
Staff recommends this restructured proposal because
• The relocations/renovations are consistent with the Council's goals
of:
1. Improving the City's image and service attitude.
2. Maintaining and enhancing the City's fiscal health.
3. Improving the delivery of basic services.
4. Enhancing working relations/agreements with other governments.
• The relocations/renovations will:
1. Improve the working environment for many City employees.
2. Provide sufficient space for the affected departments for 5
years.
3. Create a "development center" for the processing of development
requests.
4. Provide more programming space for the Downtown Community
Center and RSVP.
5. Provide an area to meet the critical space needs of
Administrative Services and Police.
6. Provide space for the proper storage of Museum displays.
7. Save $25,000 per year by reducing current lease payments for
space used by the Building Repairs and Maintenance division.
Staff believes that the leasing of 281 North College provides the best
solution to the City's space needs for the short run because:
1. It is the least -cost option on a square foot basis. The total
annual cost (0&M, lease and capital amortization) over a 5 year
period would be $7.00 per square foot.
2. It takes advantage of existing
office space at
a very
competitive
rate. The space at 281 North
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College would
cost an
average of
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$727-000 per year for over 25,000 square feet, or $2.87 per square '
foot. Topeka Savings has agreed to provide a tenant finish
allowance of $310,000, charge no rent in 1988, and accept a
year-to-year lease."
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Resolution 88-22.
General Services Director Tom Frazier reviewed this issue, highlighting the
changes made in the original proposal considered by Council, and answered
questions from Council.
Betty Richardson, 2912 Eagle Drive, Chairperson of Larimer County Citizens
for Tax Reform, pointed out that Larry Scott resigned as a member of their
group in December. She read a letter reaffirming the group's disapproval
of any expenditure for the expansion of City Hall.
Robert Tueting, 916 Cheyenne Drive, expressed opposition to this project
and indicated that Council approval would force the citizens to circulate
petitions calling for repeal of this proposal.
Barbara Allison, 1212 Lynnwood Drive, objected to funds being spent on this
project and requested the issue be decided by a vote of the citizens.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, thanked staff for providing as much
information as possible. He expressed opposition to the project for
several reasons, noting he believed the project should be subjected to the
budget process or submitted to the voters. He requested more information
about several aspects of the project, including parking needs, projections
for additional staff, and cost savings.
Director of Administrative Services Pete Dallow responded to comments made
by individuals who spoke in opposition to the project.
Steve Ault, 3324 South Lemay, questioned when it was determined the City
needed more office space and who would occupy the space in City Hall West
when employees are moved to 281 North College. He stated CHOICES 95 should
review the City's space needs. He suggested work schedules be shifted to
allow double usage of space.
Doug Wree, 312 East Myrtle, stated he thought the project should be built
into the Budget.
Mary Margaret Glenny, 1317 Lakewood Drive, spoke against the expansion of
City government and encouraged privatization of City services.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick spoke of specific overcrowded conditions in many
departments and the effect those conditions have on productivity and work
relationships. She stated she would support the items relating to the
relocation and renovation project.
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' Councilmember Mabry pointed out the proposal for more office space is not
to accommodate additional staff, but rather to provide a work environment
that allows existing employees to be efficient and effective. He stated
the proposal is a very cost effective way to provide employees with a
desirable working environment. He expressed concern about taking action on
a proposal that was very similar to an earlier proposal which prompted the
successful circulation of a petition calling for the item to be repealed.
He stated he would not support the proposal.
Councilmember Horak stated because the proposal was not significantly
different than the original proposal, the likelihood that petitions would
be circulated was high. He stated that if petitions were presented to
Council, he expected Council would take action to repeal the items relating
to this proposal. He stated the proposal should be submitted to CHOICES
95.
Councilmember Winokur stated he was convinced there was a need for more
space. He expressed'his appreciation for staff's attempt to work with the
individuals who have expressed their concerns about this issue. He pointed
out that the majority of the population has not expressed their views on
the issue. He stated he also thought the project should be reviewed by
CHOICES 95.
Councilmember Stoner stated he believed that economic growth is dependent
upon providing good services to the community. He spoke of his observance
' of crowded conditions in City departments. He stated he would like to have
the citizens vote on this issue. He stated the differences between this
proposal and the original proposal were not significant enough for him to
support this proposal.
Councilmember Maxey stated he was not comfortable with many elements of the
proposal, and would not support Item A of the proposal.
Mayor Estrada stated he believed the question at hand was whether the
expenditures for this project were beneficial to the citizens of Fort
Collins. He stated staff did a good job of trying reach a compromise with
the individuals opposing the project. He pointed out the referral process
was used on the original proposal and he expected it would be used for this
proposal. He stated he would also like to see this issue go before the
citizens through the CHOICES 95 process.
The vote on Councilmember Stoner's motion to adopt Resolution 88-22 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmember Kirkpatrick. Nays: Councilmembers Estrada,
Horak, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
City Attorney Huisjen stated it was not necessary to consider Items B and C
at this point.
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Resolution 88-23 Adopting the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan. Adopted as Amended
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summary
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will act as a guideline for staff,
Council and the community to utilize in planning future Parks and
Recreation facilities and services.
approval of the plan recommendations
any funds to carry out the objective
Background
s
$75,000 was approved as part of the 1986 Parkland budget to fund the
preparation of a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Staff
developed a Scope of Work and, following an RFP process, Council approved
EDAW, Inc. as the City's consultant for the project. Development of the
Master Plan included an inventory of existing facilities, an economic and
demographic profile of Fort Collins, researching recreation user trends, a
special interest group survey and a random sample survey of 300 households
to determine user preferences. In addition, several public meetings were
held with the Parks and Recreation Board.
The information collected was utilized to formulate a policy plan. The
Master Plan recommendations are based on the existing policies, goals and
objectives that relate to Parks and Recreation. Some revisions are
proposed for these policies, one being to reduce the standard of ten acres
of parkland per thousand people to six acres per thousand. The survey
indicated citizen satisfaction with a six -acre standard. Furthermore, the
financial impact is greatly reduced.
The related policies and proposed revisions are outlined in Table 4.1 of
the Master Plan. The park system recommendations are listed in Section'F
of Chapter Four of the Plan. Proposed costs and implementation strategies
are included in the Master Plan; however, Council is not approving any
expenditure or funding mechanism at this time. Further Council action
would be necessary to appropriate funds for a project.
At its July 22, 1987 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Board recommended
approval of the Master Plan to Council. A copy of the Board's letter to
Council is attached.
Following Council approval of the Master Plan, copies will be printed for
distribution. In addition, an executive summary highlighting the major
points of the Master Plan will be prepared for general public information."
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Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Resolution 88-23.
City Manager Burkett introduced this item and responded to questions from
Council.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner, to
amend Resolution 88-23 by deleting references in the Master Plan to
suggested sources of funding for implementation of the Plan.
Councilmember Winokur pointed out that the wording in the Plan is "options
to be considered include". He stated that does indicate those options will
definitely be used, or that other options are precluded.
Councilmember Stoner stated eliminating the options from the Plan will
prevent staff from operating under the assumption that some or all of those
options will be utilized. He stated omitting the options from the Plan
will leave the decisions up to the current Council at any particular time.
Councilmember Horak stated he would support the amendment, noting he did
not believe it necessary to focus on certain options.
Mayor Estrada agreed with the comments made by Councilmember Stoner, and
stated he would support the amendment.
' The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to amend Resolution 88-23 was as
follows: Yeas: Council -ambers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey,
Stoner, and Winokur. Na+:: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Horak pointed out this item deals primarily with parks
planning policies. He stated he was pleased with the direction in which
the Plan was moving.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she was impressed with the quality of the
work on the Master Plan.
Mayor Estrada applauded staff for their work on the Plan and expressed
support for the major parts of the Plan.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion to adopt Resolution 88-23 as
amended was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Other Business
City Attorney's Resignation
City Attorney Huisjen submitted his letter of resignation effective June 1,
1988.
Mayor Estrada stated Council and staff would miss Mr. Huisjen and spoke of
his contributions during his employment.
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
accept the City Attorney's resignation effective June 1, 1988. Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Space Needs
Councilmember Kirkpatrick requested a vote be taken on whether to refer the
space needs issue to CHOICES 95.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
refer the space needs issue to the CHOICES 95 process. Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Reauest for Executive Session
City Manager Burkett requested an Executive Session to discuss legal
matters.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner, to
adjourn into Executive Session. Yeas: Councilmembers Mabry, Maxey, and
Stoner. Nays: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, and Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Adjournment
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
adjourn the meeting to 8:00 p.m. on February 9. Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays:
None.
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The meeting ddjourned at 9:25 p.
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