HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-03/13/1990-SpecialMarch 13, 1990
' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Special Meeting
6:30 p.m.
A special meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, March 13, 1990, 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: Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and
Winokur.
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Roy
Citizen Participation
A. Proclamation Naming March as 1990 Census Awareness Month was accepted
by Ken Waido, Lou Brown, David Ramsey, and Alfred Flores.
B. Proclamation Naming March as Homelessness Awareness Month was forwarded
to the appropriate persons.
C. Proclamation Naming March as Women's History Month was accepted by
Kathleen Faller, member Commission on the Status of Women.
D. Presentation to Teledyne Water Pik for donation of 40 Shower Massage
shower heads at EPIC was presented to David Ramsey, Teledyne Water Pik
by Steve Budner, EPIC.
E. Proclamation Naming March 5-8 as Handicapped Awareness Days was
forwarded to the appropriate persons.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, spoke in opposition to questions
posed on the 1990 Census forms.
Wayne Sundberg, 1108 Lynnwood, asked Council to request Everitt Companies
to delay the demolition of the Rhodes -Trimble House and asked that staff
look into a location for the house. He suggested a private/public
partnership to move and restore the house.
Doris Greenacre, Fort Collins resident, spoke in support of "recycling" the
Rhodes Trimble House.
Cynthia Leibrock, Fort Collins business owner, volunteered to redesign the
Rhodes House as a demonstration house for wheelchair accessibility.
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City Manager Burkett outlined staff's progress on the project and commented '
on the City's request to Everitt's to delay the decision. He suggested
staff continue to work with the involved parties to identify sites and
requested the Parks and Recreation Board give a location recommendation.
He suggested Council ask for a recommendation from the Landmark
Preservation Commission and expressed the need to identify the involved
costs. He added that staff would bring a recommendation to Council
regarding appropriate City financial involvement.
Agenda Review: City Manager
City Manager Burkett stated that Item #27, Resolution 90-35 Determining
Fundamental Elements of the Curbside Recycling Program, and Item #28,
Resolution 90-14 Adopting the Recommendations of the Council's Health and
Safety Committee on the Program Details for the Fourth of July Celebration,
had been rescheduled for March 20. He added that there was an alternate
resolution for Item #26, Resolution 90-34 Adopting a Transit Development
Program (TDP) for Transfort 1991-1995.
Councilmember Azari requested that Item #9, Hearing and First Reading of
Ordinance No. 17, 1990 Approving a Transfer of $40,000 from the Lincoln
Center Budget to Facilities Major Maintenance/Capital Fund Budget for a
Performing Arts Complex Feasibility Study, be withdrawn from the Consent
Agenda.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick asked that Item #11, Hearing and First Reading of
Ordinance No. 24, 1990, Amending Chapter 2 of the Code Relating to the
Membership of the Commission on the Status of Women, be removed from the
Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Maxey withdrew Item #17, Resolution 90-30 Expressing Intent
Regarding Trail System Completion Within Five Years, from the Consent
Agenda.
Consent Calendar
This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and
energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends
approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this
calendar be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately
under Agenda Item #21, Pulled Consent Items.
Consider aooroval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February
20, 1990.
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6. Items Relating to Rohrbacker Annexation.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 137, 1989 Annexing Approximately
3.6 acres Known as Rohrbacker Annexation.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 138, 1989 Zoning Approximately 3.6
acres Known as Rohrbacker Annexation, into the C, Commercial
District, with a planned unit development condition.
On October 17, 1989, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 89-176
Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the
Rohrbacker Annexation.
On October 17, 1989, Council also unanimously adopted on First Reading
Ordinance No. 137, 1989 and Ordinance No. 138, 1989, annexing and
zoning approximately 3.6 acres, located on East Magnolia Court, west
of Link Lane and north of East Mulberry. The requested zoning is the
C, Commercial District.
On December 5, 1989, at the request of the applicant, this item was
postponed indefinitely.
The applicant has now requested that second reading of the annexation
and zoning process be completed.
APPLICANT: Rosalie Rohrbacker OWNER: Same
' 430 West Myrtle
Fort Collins, CO 80524
7. Items Pertaining to the Colorado Nature Center Fourth Annexation and
Zoning.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 18, 1990, Annexing Approximately
9.4 Acres, Known as the Colorado Nature Center Fourth Annexation.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 19, 1990, Zoning Approximately 9.4
Acres, Known as the Colorado Nature Center Fourth Annexation, Into
the T-Transition District.
On February 20, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 90-17 Setting
Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Colorado
Nature Center Fourth Annexation.
On February 20, Council also unanimously adopted on First Reading
Ordinance No. 18, 1990 and Ordinance No. 19, 1990, annexing and zoning
approximately 9.4 acres located east of County Road 9 and south of
East Drake Road (extended). The requested zoning is the T-Transition
District. The property is presently undeveloped. The property is
currently zoned FA-1, Farming District in the County. This is a
voluntary annexation.
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APPLICANTS: State Board of Agriculture
Room 202 Administration Building
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
OWNERS: Same
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted as revised on First
Reading on February 20, revises the provisions of the City Code
pertaining to open meetings. As a home rule municipality, the City is
authorized by the State Constitution and relevant case law to
establish its own rules regarding procedures at meetings. At present,
the Code provides that all regular and special meetings of the City
Council must be open to the public. There is no requirement that
meetings of Council committees be open to the public. The ordinance
would:
(1) Require that Council committee meetings be open to the public,
subject to:
(a) the same executive session provisions as apply to regular
and special Council meetings, and
(b) the same notice and minutes requirements as apply to City
boards and commissions.
(2) Exempt meetings of the Ethics Review Board from the open meetings
requirement for Council committees; and
(3) Maintain the existing open meetings requirement for City boards
and commissions.
During the 1990 budget session, funds were approved to conduct a
feasibility study for a new performing arts facility. In 1988,
citizen committees looked at future City capital facilities needs.
One such facility need was a complex to house a 500 seat mini -theatre,
a 2,500 seat performing arts theatre and a 3,500 seat outdoor
amphitheatre. This was not included in the approved Choices '95
budget because further study was deemed necessary before possible
funding was recommended.
The funds for the study, $40,000, were placed in the Lincoln Center's
budget. The study is considered to be a capital project and should
have been placed in the Capital Projects Fund. This transfer will
allow for proper accounting, project management,,and project tracking.
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The schedule for the feasibility study shows the project being
complete in November 1990.
10.
During the course of recent appeals to City Council, certain questions
have arisen with regard to the appeals procedure. The proposed
revisions would have the following effects:
(1) Councilmembers would be authorized to review the decisions of
boards and commissions on their own initiative without having to
allege error or refrain from participating in Council deliberations
regarding the appeal;
(2) Council could remand a matter for a rehearing whenever it finds
that the appellant did not initially receive a fair hearing before the
board or commission;
(3) The record on appeal would be expanded to include the videotape
of the proceedings before the board or commission, if available;
(4) The cost of filing an appeal would be increased from $75 to $100;
(5) The date of Council's "final action" on the appeal would become
' the date that Council adopts formal findings in support of its
decision; and
(6) The date upon which notice of any defect in the appeal must be
mailed by the City Clerk would be clarified.
11.
Status of Women.
In 1987, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 27, 1987, which
increased the membership of the Commission on the Status of Women from
7 members plus 2 alternates to 11 members plus 2 alternates and
provided that the Commission would return to its original composition
of 7 members plus 2 alternates on July 1, 1990. Ordinance No. 27,
1987 also provided that the Council may consider a request by the
Commission that the increased size be extended beyond July 1, 1990.
On January 22, 1990, the Commission submitted a formal request that
the increased membership continue. Councilmember Kirkpatrick, as
liaison to the Commission, supports the Commission's request and is
recommending that the Council permanently increase the size of the
Commission to 13 regular members with no alternates.
Adoption
of
this
Ordinance will
increase the membership
of
the
'
Commission
on
the
Status of Women to
13 regular members. The
terms
of
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office for the Commission will be adjusted during the annual I
appointment process in order to achieve overlapping tenure.
The proposed ordinance will increase the cash rate charged developers
for satisfaction of raw water requirements from $900 to $1,100 per
acre foot. The cash rate is adjusted periodically to reflect the
current price of raw water.
13. Resolution 90-25 Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the Lease of
the Rockwell Ranch.
This resolution will authorize the City Manager to approve an
extension of the lease of the Rockwell Ranch property to Jesse C.
Greer and Virlon G. Parker.
The cities of Greeley and Fort Collins jointly own the Rockwell Ranch
property in the South Fork Basin of the Cache la Poudre River. These
lands are presently held in trust for the two cities by Charles
Bishopp, Trustee. For the last eighteen years, 960 acres of this land
has been leased to Mr. Greer and Mr. Parker for ranching purposes.
There are six separate parcels, all of which are surrounded by U.S.
Forest Service lands. Mr. Greer and Mr. Parker desire to lease the
land for another year with an automatic extension for two additional '
years subject to termination by the cities or the lessees.
14. Resolution 90-26 Approving Rental Rates for Surplus Water for the 1990
Season.
15.
This resolution will approve rates for the rental of the City's
surplus raw water. Each year after the irrigation companies have
established the annual water assessment rates, the Water Board makes a
recommendation to the Council on the rental rates to be charged for
the City's surplus water. The rental rates for 1990 were discussed at
the February 16, 1990 meeting of the Water Board. The proposed rental
rates are based on several factors including assessment rates, past
rental rates, and anticipated supply and demand conditions.
The primary purpose of this long term'program is to provide the City
with river flow and water quality information for present and future
operations and planning needs. This program provides necessary
baseline information for cost-effective water quality and quantity
management. Through this contract, the USGS provides necessary flow
and quality data at seven sites on the Poudre from near Cameron Pass '
through Fort Collins to just above Timnath.
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16. Items Regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan As It Relates to
the City's Comprehensive Plan.
A. Resolution 90-28 Amending the Land Use Policies Plan and the Goals
and Objectives Document of the City's Comprehensive Plan with
Regard to Parks and Recreation Facilities and Services.
B. Resolution 90-29 Adopting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as
an Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
In 1988, Council adopted Resolution 88-23 adopting the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan. Within the Plan are proposed revisions to the
Land Use Policies Plan and Goals and Objectives of the City of Fort
Collins. According to Section 9 of the Land Use Policies Plan, any
amendments must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Board as well
as Council. State statutes, to the extent that they are applicable to
home rule cities, also require any master plan of the City to be
adopted by the Planning and Zoning Board and certified to City Council
for approval. In 1988, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan did not
go through the entire Planning and Zoning Board approval process.
On February 26 of this year, the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously
adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as an element of the
City's Comprehensive Plan, adopted certain amendments to the Land Use
Policies Plan and Goals and Objectives, and recommended Council
approval of the Master Plan and amendments.
17. Resolution 90-30 Expressing Intent Regarding Trail System Completion
Within Five Years.
In the summer of 1989, Council directed staff to accelerate efforts to
complete the trail loop system as defined in the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan. A five-year completion target was set. The Parks and
Recreation Board verified its interest in the project and took a
unanimous position that a three-year completion be recommended.
However, within the existing resources, the completion of the trail
loop in less than four to five years would be very difficult. This
Resolution expresses Council's intent to complete the trails system
within five years, utilizing existing/projected revenues.
18. Resolution 90-31 Approving the Purchase of Submersible Oil Insulated
Vacuum Switches.
Council approval is required for acquisitions negotiated without using
a competitive bidding process when the acquisition exceeds $20,000.
Staff is requesting a purchase of four (4) submersible oil insulated
vacuum switches from Lewis and Associates. This switch was custom
designed for Fort Collins Light and Power Utility by Trayer
Engineering and is not available from any other manufacturer. Lewis
' and Associates is the exclusive sales agent for Trayer Engineering in
Colorado.
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Vacancies currently exist on the Human Relations Commission due to the
resignations of Rosemary Sheridan, Fred Edmonds, and Marcella Rose.
Applications were solicited and Councilmembers Kirkpatrick and Mabry
conducted interviews on February 26. The recommended appointees are
as follows:
Gary Wells
Harriet (Rickie) Calkins
Harold Wallace
Routine Deeds and Easements.
a. Powerline easement from
needed to install an
consideration: $64.
Expiration of Term
July 1, 1992
July 1, 1992
July 1, 1992
Scheetz Enterprises, 1804 South Whitcomb,
underground electric vault. Monetary
b. Powerline easement from Dale W. Grant and M. Virginia Grant, 608
Birky Place, needed to install an underground electric vault.
Monetary consideration: $32.
c. Powerline easement from Joseph Stern, 1800 South Whitcomb, needed
to install an underground electric system. Monetary
consideration: $10.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #6. A
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Item #7. A.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 137, 1989 Annexing Approxi-
mately 3.6 acres Known as Rohrbacker Annexation.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 19, 1990, Zoning Approximately
9.4 Acres, Known as the Colorado Nature Center Fourth Annex-
ation, Into the T-Transition District.
Item #8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 22, 1990, Amending Chapter 2 of
the Code Relating to Open Meetings.
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Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #9.
Item #10.
Item #11.
Item #12.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 17, 1990 Approving a
Transfer of $40,000 from the Lincoln
Center Budget to Facilities Major
Maintenance/Capital Fund Budget
for a Performing Arts Complex
Feasibility Study. Adopted on First Reading
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
There will be no financial impact on the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During the 1990 budget session, funds were approved to conduct a
feasibility study for a new performing arts facility. In 1988, citizen
committees looked at future City capital facilities needs. One such
facility need was a complex to house a 500 seat mini -theatre, a 2,500 seat
performing arts theatre and a 3,500 seat outdoor amphitheatre. This was
not included in the approved Choices '95 budget because further study was
deemed necessary before possible funding was recommended.
' The funds for the study, $40,000, were placed in the Lincoln Center's
budget. The study is considered to be a capital project and should have
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been placed in the Capital Projects Fund. This transfer will allow for I
proper accounting, project management, and project tracking.
The schedule for the feasibility study shows the project being complete in
November 1990."
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards,
to adopt Ordinance No. 17, 1990 on First Reading.
Councilmember Azari stated that during the National League of Cities
conference it was suggested that Fort Collins undertake the development of
a culture in the arts policy and requested the issue be presented to the
Cultural Resources Board for consideration.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick commented on the opportunity for a grant through
the National Endowment for the Arts as a mechanism for the City to develop
a cultural policy and spoke in favor of bringing the idea to the Cultural
Resources Board. She spoke in support of a comprehensive plan for the
City.
Mayor Winokur commented on the exchange of information regarding funding
and direction for a cultural arts policy.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 17,
1990 on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari,
Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED. I
Ordinance No. 24, 1990, Amending
Chapter 2 of the Code Relating to the
Membership of the Commission on the
Status of Women. Adopted on First Reading
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 1987, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 27, 1987, which increased
the membership of the Commission on the Status of Women from 7 members plus
2 alternates to 11 members plus 2 alternates and provided that the
Commission would return to its original composition of 7 members plus 2
alternates on July 1, 1990. Ordinance No. 27, 1987 also provided that the
Council may consider a request by the Commission that the increased size be
extended beyond July 1, 1990.
On January 22, 1990, the Commission submitted a formal request that the
increased membership continue. Councilmember Kirkpatrick, as liaison to
the Commission, supports the Commission's request and is recommending that
the Council permanently increase the size of the Commission to 13 regular I
members with no alternates.
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' Adoption of this Ordinance will increase the membership of the Commission
on the Status of Women to 13 regular members. The terms of office for the
Commission will be adjusted during the annual appointment process in order
to achieve overlapping tenure."
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari,
to Ordinance No. 24, 1990 on First Reading.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick commented regarding the addition of liaison
representatives to the Commission on the Status of Women in order to
establish network links in the community. She noted the formal liaisons
with Colorado State University and Larimer County and noted the
Commission's interest in adding liaisons to Poudre R-I and ASCSU. She
stated her guidance to the Commission discouraged additional liaisons.
Councilmember Azari inquired about the appointments of the liaisons.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick noted the Larimer County liaison was associated
with the original resolution which created the Commission on the Status of
Women and explained the liaison with Colorado State University was
developed through a contact with the President of the University.
Councilmember Maxey commented on Council's on -going appointment process to
the Commission on the Status of Women and spoke in support of the
Resolution's direction with respect to the additional appointments and
instruction.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 24,
1990 on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari,
Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 90-30 Expressing Intent
Regarding Trail System Completion
Within Five Years. Adopted as Revised
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In the summer of 1989, Council directed staff to accelerate efforts to
complete the trail loop system as defined in the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan. A five-year completion target was set. ' The Parks and
Recreation Board verified its interest in the project and took a unanimous
position that a three-year completion be recommended. However, within the
existing resources, the completion of the trail loop in less than four to
five years would be very difficult. This Resolution expresses Council's
' intent to complete the trails system within five years, utilizing
existing/projected revenues.
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BACKGROUND I
Ordinance Nos. 13 and 14, 1990, adopted on February 20, reappropriated
remaining balances from projects that have been completed or reprioritized,
and appropriated prior year reserves in the Conservation Trust Fund. These
project balances were transferred to Trail Acquisition and Development
accounts to meet estimated costs for completing the trail loop system.
With the adoption of these ordinances and the inclusion of projected future
lottery revenues, it is estimated that sufficient funds will be available
to complete the original trails system.
The Park Planning and Development staff examined available budgets and
estimated additional funds necessary to move trail completion from five
years to three years. The existing resources of money, legal staff,
right-of-way staff, project managers, construction inspectors, and
surveyors are not adequate to accomplish a three-year schedule. Cost
estimates to provide these services on a contractual basis are estimated at
nearly $63,000 per project and are beyond the capability of existing funds.
Staff has proposed a five-year trail completion schedule using existing
resources.
This Resolution emphasizes Council's commitment to the completion of the
trail system."
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to
adopt Resolution 90-30 substituting four years for five years as a trail I
completion date.
A.L. Grant, new Fort Collins resident, spoke in support of early trail
completion.
Councilmember Horak recalled that the Parks and Recreation Board
recommended three years for trail completion and noted support for a four
year completion date.
Councilmember Edwards stated that early trail completion was a self-imposed
goal and guideline and noted the difficult decisions that would eventually
face Council and staff.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Resolution 90-30
substituting four years for five years as a trail completion date was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry,
Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
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' Staff Reports
City Manager Burkett reported that the snow storm of March 6 cost the City
$85,000 and expressed appreciation to the employees who worked during the
storm.
Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Azari noted the March 16 invitation to Council to attend the
Rural Electrical Association meeting to discuss stategies to reduce
substance abuse in the community. She reported on the Airport Authority
negotiations with Continental Express.
Councilmember Horak commented on the Energy, Environment and Natural
Resources Steering Committee and expressed appreciation to Council for its
support of his involvement on the Committee.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick commented on the discussions of Council -Manager
and Mayor -Council forms of government and noted the lack of information
regarding other options in the video.
Councilmember Azari stated the video was developed to discuss the current
form of government and was not designed to discuss various options. She
added the focus of the Governance Committee is to look at leadership and
the difference between Council -chosen leadership and leadership chosen by
' the voters. She noted that the primary objective of the committee is to
listen to the citizen comments regarding governance.
Councilmember Maxey commented on the different forms of government within
the state.
Councilmember Horak stated he attempted to remain objective regarding the
governance issues.
Councilmember Azari stated that the Governance Committee members had been
careful not to include personal opinions in the agenda and to focus on
listening and encourage citizen participation. She commented on the
upcoming panel discussion to be moderated by former Councilmember John
Clarke.
Councilmember Mabry stated the minutes from the Governance Committee
meetings were helpful and informative.
Councilmember Azari expressed appreciation to the City Clerk's office for
its support at the Governance Committee meetings:
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Ordinance No. 20, 1990, Appropriating '
$27,500 from Undesignated Reserves for
the Purpose of Funding a Strategic
Plan for the Fort Collins -Loveland
Municipal Airport together with the
City of Loveland. Adopted on Second Reading
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance, which was adopted 6-0 on First Reading on February 20,
appropriates funds to cover the City of Fort Collins obligation for funding
a Strategic Plan for the Fort Collins -Loveland Municipal Airport. Through
a prior intergovernmental agreement, the cities of Fort Collins and
Loveland share equally in expenses related to the Fort Collins -Loveland
Municipal Airport. The City of Loveland wi11 pay an equal portion."
Councilmember Maxey withdrew from discussion and vote on this item due to a
perceived conflict of interest.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to
adopt Ordinance No. 20, 1990 on Second Reading.
Councilmember Horak inquired on the possible outcome of the negotiations
with Continental Express. '
Councilmember Azari stated the Airport Authority will provide Council with
information in advance regarding funding of the Strategic Plan.
Councilmember Mabry pointed out the risk of three different opinions on the
funding issue and noted the importance of Council being informed of the
negotiations in a timely manner.
Councilmember Azari stated the Airport Authority's intent was to provide
Council information on the potential commitment and added that the Airport
Authority was working with the FAA regarding additional funding.
City Manager Burkett noted the final recommendation from staff to Council
would include costs and benefits.
Councilmember Horak stated he did not believe it was a good idea to mix a
profit -making company with a company that provides service and stated he
was not comfortable with the City subsidizing a profit -making entity.
City Manager Burkett clarified the City's monies would be invested in
constructing improvements at the airport and stated the City was not
subsidizing Continental Express
Councilmember Azari stated Continental's proposed airport improvements I
included a terminal and parking.
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Mayor Winokur commented on the plan for informing Council and the parties
involved as the negotiations with Continental progress.
The vote on Councilmember Mabry's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 20, 1990 on
Second Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards,
Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, and Winokur. Nays: None. (Councilmember Maxey
withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 90-33 Adopting an Updated
Transit Development Program
(TDP) for Calendar Year 1990, Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
This action adopts the required annual update to the current TDP
(1986-1990). Failure to adopt an annual update precludes receipt of Urban
Mass Transportation funds for operating and capital projects in 1990
projected at $723,713.
This has no impact on the 1990 adopted budget.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each year the city is required to update its five-year plan (TDP) for
transit services in Fort Collins. As a part of the federal grant (1990)
requirement, staff is requesting adoption of the amended 1986-1990 TDP.
Adoption of this update does not affect or mitigate the need to adopt the
new 1991-1995 TDP.
BACKGROUND
UMTA annually requires an update of
applications. The 1990 UMTA grant
before March 30, 1990. A copy of the
been supplied to Council. Amendments
local TDP's prior to approval of grant
application will be submitted on or
complete 1986-1990 TDP has previously
to that plan are attached for review.
Every five years, the City prepares a major update to the TDP. This
year's major update (1991-1995), also affects the annual federal grant
process for 1990. Due to the transitional nature of the process of leaving
one five-year plan (1986-1990) and entering another (1991-1995), certain
conditions must be met. Specifically; capital equipment needed for
implementing the first transitional phase of the 1991-1995 plan needs to be
a part of the 1990 federal grant process and ordered during the 1990
calendar year. Approval of both the annual (1990) and -major (1991-1995)
updates to the TDP are required for federal grant purposes."
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General Services Director Tom Frazier gave a brief presentation on the work '
done by the Transportation Ad Hoc Committee and noted the flexibility of
the TDP. He stated there were no changes to the operation and pointed out
the addition of capital items. He noted one additional replacement vehicle
will be used in the 1991-1995 program and stated the reason it was in the
1990 program was because it takes eight to nine months to receive a bus.
He added the grant approval would occur in June and pointed out the bus
could not be ordered till after June.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Resolution 90-33. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 90-34 Adopting a Transit
Development Program (TDP)
for Transfort 1991-1995, Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action adopts the required major update to the current TDP
(1991-1995). Failure to adopt a major update precludes receipt of needed
Urban Mass Transportation funds for capital projects in 1990. '
Every five years, the City prepares a major update to its Transit
Development Program (TDP). The current TOP (1986-1990) expires in 1990 and
staff is requesting adoption of the 1991-1995 TDP. This plan stresses
"transit dependent service" as opposed to "community coverage," as directed
in the Transfort Strategic Plan. It also affords maximum flexibility for
implementation by providing distinct service priorities within the
recommended plan as well as providing the opportunity for annual updates.
BACKGROUND
This plan is a product of a process which began in mid-1988. At that time,
City Council directed staff to pursue a Strategic Plan for public transit
services in Fort Collins.
Through the development of the Strategic Plan, the basic emphasis of
Transfort's services shifted from one of "community coverage" to focusing
services on the "transit dependent" population in the community and
Colorado State University.
By mid-1989, the research and development process for the new TDP
(1991-1995) had begun. The consulting firm of TDA Colorado, Inc. and City
staff collected information on all aspects of the, current system, the
city, the target populations, and system alternatives. An extensive '
community involvement program mirrored the technical research process
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' affording many citizens and community organizations the opportunity to stay
abreast of and be involved in the development of this new transit plan.
The AdHoc Transportation Committee then requested and received six service
components developed and based on the transit need of the transit dependent
population. These components as refined became the essential parts of the
1991-1995 TDP. Each component was examined and prioritized into the
following sequence:
Priority 1
Fixed Route - Monday through Saturday
Increased service to transportation dependent and student housing areas,
but with reduced geographic coverage. Frequency decreased to a maximum of
40 minutes (4 routes), 30 minutes (3 routes), and 15 minutes and 30
minutes (2 routes), and 20 minutes (1 route), for a total of 10 routes as
compared to existing 60 minutes on most routes with bus stops spaced closer
to one another. Seven routes will have a transportation dependent emphasis
and three of the routes will emphasize Colorado State. Geographic coverage
was reduced from 18 square miles to 16.5 square miles.
Priority 2
Demand Responsive - Monday through Saturday (in developed areas not served
by the fixed route system).
' Provides transit service to areas within Fort Collins that currently are
not being served by Transfort and restores service to areas previously
served by Transfort.
Such service could be provided by Transfort or could be contracted to
Care -A -Van, local taxi companies, or other transportation providers.
Priority 3
Evening Service - Fixed route Monday through Saturday.
Service until 10:00 p.m. will be provided on all day routes that terminate
at the Foothills Fashion Ma11/Square.
Priority 4
Evening Service - Demand Responsive - Monday through Saturday.
Priority 5
Sunday and Holiday Service - Fixed Route.
Service will be provided hourly between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the same
' routes described in priority # 3.
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Priority 6 '
Sunday and Holiday Service
Demand Responsive services will be provided between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m.
Priorities #1 and #2 were recommended by the Ad Hoc Transportation
Committee as a baseline of service. These priorities are subject to change
in order of preference but not in relative scope.
Estimates suggest that current service meets approximately 48Y of the
transportation dependent transit demand/need in Fort Collins.
Implementation of all six priorities will meet approximately 84%.
Planners recognized early in the research process that many changes had
taken place in the Fort Collins community since the last TDP was developed
in 1985. Extensive population growth, new development, and changes in
the mission of the bus system all affected the development of the new TDP.
The focus on markets, e.g., the "transit dependent" and Colorado State
University, has produced a plan which specifically addresses the needs of
these two markets. The development of a transit plan which is market
focused is new to both Fort Collins and the transit industry. The plan
should provide the City with an excellent yet flexible approach to '
providing transit services over the next five years.
Adoption of the 1991-1995 TDP (major update) and the 1990 annual update of
the current TDP now will ensure a smooth transition between two
distinctively different approaches to the provision of public transit
services in Fort Collins and allow the City to receive needed federal
capital and operating revenues in a timely and effective manner."
General Services Director Tom Frazier gave a brief presentation on the
1991-1995 TDP and read material from the American Public Transit
Association 2000 Task Force regarding the decline of mobility. He stated
the City's TDP focuses on those issues and described population and traffic
projections for 2010. He outlined the Ad Hoc Committee's strategic plan
which included a market driven system assisted with available resources and
explained the main focus groups of the strategic plan were the transit
dependent and CSU. He described the development of the strategic plan and
associated financial impacts and mentioned the public forums, staff
discussions, and surveys. He explained, the development of a transit demand
model, the estimate of demand for transit service and the comparison of the
level of existing service along with the estimated demand. He noted the
alternatives consisted of the current system, modifications to the current
system, and focus on the transit dependent and CSU groups. He added that
the survey showed that the City is meeting 48% of the need of the transit
dependent with the current system and commented on restructuring the routes ,
and associated impacts. He described the potential increase of ridership
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' by including the transit dependent and CSU and commented on the financial
impacts. He noted the Transportation Ad Hoc Committee's decision was to
focus on service needs and noted in order to meet the needs of the
community, the transit dependent and CSU groups would need to be included.
He explained the breakdown into six priority groups afforded staff and
Council the opportunity to provide a flexible system. He noted the
priority groups contained an increased level of service, a demand response
service, and added evening and Sunday service. He noted the benefits
included reduced route time, connections to medical, shopping, and school
areas, and three transit centers. He stated the survey showed that the
majority of transit dependent and CSU was highly concentrated and noted the
decrease in service area distance. He pointed out the increase in the
number of routes, service hours, and number of miles traveled and noted the
initial negative impact to certain areas of the city that would no longer
receive service. He stated service would be restored to those specific
areas in 1993 when the demand response service begins. He noted that the
majority of the costs are capital costs and stressed the importance of
potential revenues to offset the City's portion of the cost. He summarized
the changes as a transit dependent-CSU market, increasing from 48% service
to 84% over a five year period and noted the new system was designed to
meet the needs identified through the qualitative analysis. He noted the
established priorities would meet the identified needs with available
funding and added that Council would review the plan on an annual basis.
He stated that during. the budget presentations, Council would receive
alternate revenues sources to mitigate the increased costs.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey,
to adopt Resolution 90-34 (original version).
Councilmember Kirkpatrick asked about the percentage of the community that
is transit dependent.
Tom Frazier stated there were 14,000 in the community that were currently
transit dependent.
Councilmember Maxey inquired about the increased amount of routes for CSU
riders and the money to cover the associated increases.
Tom Frazier noted the strategy for 1991 was a two-step process with route
changes on the west side of Fort Collins and in 1992, the remaining routes
would be changed. He stated that by changing the routes on the west side
of town, service would be increased to CSU and added that when that service
is increased, CSU will discuss fee increases. He stated that a referendum
of the students would bring about a fee increase and stated the City's
intent was to increase service and then ask for higher fees. He stated the
front end costs would be approximately $100,000.
Councilmember Edwards inquired about the operational -cost numbers and the
increase in the City's level of funding commitment from $451,000 to $1.9
million.
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Tom Frazier stated that the City was not
funding levels and added that by passing th
the concept of changes to the new system
maximum cost levels on the spread sheets
cost levels, the charges to the City woul
participation. He explained that the min
less due to increased federal assistance.
committed to meet the projected
e TDP, Council was committing to
He described the minimum and
and noted that under the maximum
i be higher due to less federal
imum levels would cost the City
Councilmember Azari asked about the decrease in service to the west side of
Fort Collins.
Tom Frazier confirmed that a portion of the west side of Fort Collins would
lose bus service and added that in 1993 service would resume on the west
side of town. He added the TDP was market driven and should the demand for
service arise, Council would have the opportunity to consider modifications
to the TDP.
Councilmember Mabry asked about the practicality and flexibility of the
TDP.
Tom Frazier stated that finances had placed limitations on the flexibility
of the TDP and stated that if additional revenue sources could be
identified, the level of service could be enhanced. He stated the main
focus of the TDP was serving the transit dependent and CSU and commented on
the increased flexibility under Priority 1 to increase the level of service
within the fixed route system.
Councilmember Mabry asked about the Transfort facility and existing rolling
stock and asked how future Councils would be able to realistically cut back
the program.
Tom Frazier stated that there are no plans to increase the size of the
Transfort facility until 1995 and added that only three vehicles would be
added to the rolling stock. He stated that if the existing system were
kept, replacement of the bus fleet would begin in 1992 and pointed out if
three buses were added within the two years, Council would have the
flexibility to discontinue the plan. He added that buses could be taken
out of service and become replacement buses and stated that new buses could
be used to replace existing buses.
Councilmember Mabry asked if a five year .analysis plan included the
possibility that ASCSU would discontinue funding.
Tom Frazier stated that if three buses were bought by 1992, Priority 1
could be sufficiently implemented including one million annual riders
(including CSU and 60% of the transit dependent needs) and stated at the
end of 1992 if CSU discontinued in the plan, the City would eliminate four
routes. He stated the buses and routes could be auctioned to other transit
agencies and clarified that a five year analysis plan was not conducted.
He stated the City met with CSU and ASCSU administration and positive
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' meetings and negotiations were conducted regarding the impacts on the
University.
Councilmember Maxey asked about bus service to CSU during the summer months
and asked about Priority 2 service with respect to demand.
Tom Frazier stated that during spring break and the summer months service
to CSU is lowered to one bus and clarified that it is not demand that sets
up a new route, rather it's demand that is responded to on an individual
basis.
Lois Douthit, 2424 West Stuart, expressed concern about route changes and
urged Council consider the issue of mass transit versus transit dependent
bus service. She asked if the new buses are handicapped lift equipped.
Pamela Loft, coordinator, Comprehensive Homeless Assistance Team, read a
letter regarding transportation for the homeless and spoke in favor of a
training system using volunteers to teach citizens how to access the bus.
She spoke in favor of a free ride system or low income passes and asked
about increased cost for demand response bus service. She expressed
disappointment that the plan would not be implemented until 1993 and
inquired about the number of CSU riders.
City Manager Burkett stated the Ad Hoc Committee was involved in the issues
regarding fixed route transportation for the homeless and stated the
Committee was trying to focus on the areas with the greatest need.
' Tom Frazier spoke about the 504 policy stating that all new vehicles will
be handicapped accessible. He described the proposed planning study for
the Highway 14 corridor and added funding was not available to provide
service to the area. He stated that low income passes were available and
noted the increased service to the northeast part of Fort Collins in order
to service low income areas. He stated the demand response option proposes
$2.00 per ride and noted approximately 7% of CSU students are Transfort
riders.
David Delano, Fort Collins resident, commented on the displacement of
current Transfort riders and asked about the displacement percentage due to
decreased service. He recommended leaving the Transfort system "as is" and
encouraged Council to select Priority 1 and 2 concurrently.
Tom Frazier stated that approximately 40 citizens, three days a week would
be displaced by the service changes and added that a portion of the group
consisted of Blevins Jr. High students.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick suggested the vanpool/carpool' program could be
used as a means of getting to the employment` areas of the city.
Councilmember Maxey commented on past and future service route changes and
expressed concern regarding fare rates. He encouraged additional
adjustment of the fares and expressed disappointment that some of the areas
removed from service were areas that generate dollars.
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Councilmember Azari commented on a demand response system in Palos Verdes,
California and stated that in that system, the majority of the fixed routes
had been removed. She added that the system was nearly 100% demand
response and was cost effective and noted her support of the "frame"
beginning the new TOP.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick urged that future rolling stock include changes
to the buses' air conditioning systems to address CFC concerns and
expressed concern regarding not being able to use the buses acquired
through UMTA for school buses. She stated the Ad Hoc Committee's new
mission statement was realistic and was clear to the intended service
users. She stated the language that was used during the discussion of the
TOP program caused difficulty in envisioning the plan.
Councilmember Mabry expressed appreciation for the product and the mission
of the TOP and stated the strategy allowed for changes and and visible
results. He commented on allocating resources to implement the strategy
and expressed appreciation for the plan and strategy in which resources can
be allocated.
Councilmember Horak stated he believed the plan was beneficial but was
hypothetical regarding service expectations and noted that the budget
funding for the plan had not yet been passed. He stated the plan showed
contribution increases of 90% in five years and stated he was unclear about
the funding for the plan. He expressed concern about the federal
government no longer funding mass transit service and encouraged
resolutions be drafted dealing with the funding of the service. He stated
he believed the plan created unreasonable expectations.
Councilmember Edwards expressed concern regarding the expectations
presented by the plan.
Mayor Winokur asked if the budget projections on the spread sheets were an
UMTA requirement.
Tom Frazier stated that only the TDP required passage and added that the
financial plan was shown to outline what the plan hoped to accomplish.
Mayor Winokur commented on the need to satisfy federal budget requirements
versus realistic figures.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to adopt Resolution 90-34
was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Edwards, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey,
and Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers Azari and Horak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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' Other Business
Councilmember Maxey encouraged recognition of the Colorado State University
basketball team's accomplishments.
Councilmember Azari requested staff to continue working with the Heritage
Roundtable group regarding the Rhodes House and encouraged the Parks and
Recreation Board and Landmark Preservation Commission to become involved in
the Rhodes House direction. She mentioned the 120 delay to encourage
community input.
Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
request Everitt Companies to delay the Rhodes House demolition for 120
days.
Councilmember Horak stated he did not believe the Rhodes House was a Parks
facility and spoke in support of compensation for the use of park land.
Mayor Winokur noted the importance of the City have a more effective way of
dealing with similar issues.
Councilmember Azari stated that the Downtown Development Authority's
funding resolution did not stipulate a level of assistance.
Councilmember Edwards spoke in support of the planning negotiations with
' City involvement.
The vote on Councilmember Azari's motion to request the Everitt Companies
to delay the Rhodes House demolition for 120 days was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick commented on the City's snow removal priorities
and policies and asked Council look at the cost in terms of loss of
productivity.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari,
requesting staff report on the March 1990 storm with an assessment of City
policy versus the impact of the storm on the community.
Councilmember Horak commented on the practicality issue with respect to
snow removal equipment needed for a particular storm and asked if changes
could be made to assist with the community's productivity. He requested
information showing how much equipment would be needed to simultaneously
clear the streets.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion requesting staff report on
' the March 1990 storm with an assessment of City policy versus the impact of
the storm on the community.
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Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and I
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Mayor
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