HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-08/04/1981-RegularAugust 4, 1981
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop # 82 presented the colors and led the audience in the
Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Wilmarth presented the troop with a proc-
lamation expressing the City's appreciation for their community service.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held
on Tuesday, August 4, 1981, 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: Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and Wilmarth,
Absent: None.
Staff Members Present: Arnold, Liley, Lanspery, Krajicek, and Lewis.
Agenda Review: City Manager
City Manager, John Arnold, noted there would be an Other Business item to
authorize an agreement with the Prospect Land Company and also that Bronco
Coach, Dan Reeves, would be arriving at 6:45 p.m, instead of 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Cassell asked that Item # 13, Hearin c nand First Reading of
Ordinance No. 99, 1981, Adjusting the Street Overstztn ees, e removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Knezovich
liminary Desiqn Services
Mayor Wilmarth asked that
No. 98, 1981, Decreasin
removed from the onsent
requested Item # 14, Resolution Approvin a Pre -
Contract with En ineering Professtona s Inc for
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Item # 12, Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance
g the In -lieu -of Water Rights Requements
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4. Resolution Appointing Replacement to Fill the Unexpired Term of Burton
. Kross on tty ounct .
Council conducted interviews with 15 applicants for the Council
Position at last Tuesday's Work Session. The final appointment has
been scheduled for this regular meeting, to fall within the 30 day
deadline set by the Charter. The new Councilmember will be sworn in at
a brief adjourned meeting to be held before the Work Session on August
1 llth.
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Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves, to
nominate John Clarke to fill the unexpired term of Burt Kross on City.
Council and to adopt the Resolution making the appointment. Yeas: Coun-
cilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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.
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Consider approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 21,
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Second Reading of Ordinance No. 57, 1981, Annexing -Property Known
as Trilby Hei hts Fifth Annexation.
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First Reading on .May 19.
The five part Trilby Annexations have been considered in total so that
the Council can look at the entire area. The five annexation requests
were presented as one item on First Reading because of the relation-
ships of the requests and because the entire area is under one owner-
ship. The Second Readings have been scheduled for staggered meetings
to allow each annexation to go into effect before the annexations
dependent on it for contiguity. The total request is to annex 803.5
acres, located west of U.S. 287, south of Trilby Road.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 58 1981 Zoning Property Known as
riTby neigni tis rTL Annexation.
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First Reading on May 19.
This Ordinance -zones the Trilby Heights Fifth Annexation. The Trilby
Annexations contain 803.5 acres located west of U.S. 287, south of
Trilby Road, known as Trilby Heights First -Fifth Annexations. The
applicant is requesting conditional R-L-P, Low Density"Planned Resi-
dential with the self-imposed condition that the area:be developed as
PUD's. The area is presently zoned FA-1, Farming in the County.
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8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 94, 1981, Annexin .Property'Known as,
Tr 1an a arms Annexation.
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously .on First Reading on July
21 and is being amended on Second Reading to reflect that 100% of the
property owners petitioned for annexation.
This is a request to annex 33.7-acres located south of Trilby Road and
the Hermitage Inn, west of Highway 287, Present zoning is FA -Farming.
The site contains a residence and horse farm and riding area.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 1981, Zoning Property Known as
Triangle Farms nnexation.
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First -Reading on July
21.
This is a request to zone 33.7-acres located south of Trilby Road and
the Hermitage Inn, east of Highway 287, known as the Triangle Farms.
Annexation. The applicant is requesting R-P, Planned Residential on
' 19.7-acres and R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential on 14-acres.
The site is presently zoned FA -Farming in the County.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 96, 1981, Appropriating Unanticipated
Revenue in the Intergovernmental Personnelct-(IPA) Grant Fund.
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First Reading on July
21.
The City of Fort Collins Employee Development, Department has been
awarded an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA).' grant from the State
of Colorado totalling $8,700 to implement productivity analysis and
improvement projects. There are no matching funds required from the
City. Existing staff and materials will be'used to conduct the
activities sponsored by the grant.;,
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 97, 1981, Appropriating Prior. Year
Reserves in the Conservation rust un ,
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First Reading on July
21.
Due to the popularity of the Fitness Trail in City Park, the City
would like to improve this existing trail and construct a new Fitness
Trail in Edora Park. Each project will cost approximately $5,000.
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This Ordinance appropriates the $10,000 of prior year reserves in the
Conservation Trust Fund for these projects.
12. Hearing and First of Ordinance No 98 1981 Decreasingthe
In lieu of Water Rights Requirements.
This Ordinance decreases the in -lieu -of water rights cash payment
rate from $2200 to $1900 per acre-foot of water required for develop-
ment. Staff and the Water Board are recommending this change.
13. Hearing and First Readin of Ordinance No 99 1981 Adjustingthe
Street Oversi 1ng Fees.
The attached Ordinance raises the residential street oversizing fee to
$290/Dwelling Unit; the industrial fee to $2,750%gross acre, and the
commercial fee to $3,500/gross acre. The commercial classification is
being separated from industrial. In the event of a joint use, the
higher cost use would be applicable.
These adjustments were presented to the Homebuilders-Public Works 71
joint meetings in June and July. There was no adverse comment from
the homebuilders.
14. Resolution Approving a Preliminary De n Services Contract with
Engineering Pro essiona s Inc for Improvements to City Park.
The award of a professional services contract in excess of $20,000
requires approval by Council under the CPM/CS guidelines. This
contract is required to initiate the preliminary design services of
the "Improvements to City Park".project. Staff is recommending that
the contract be awarded to Engineering Professionals in the amount of
$21,300.
15. Resolution Changing Contribution Rate for Deferred Compensation
Participants.
This Resolution sets the annual contribution rate from the City to
ICMA's deferred compensation plan at 10% of salary for John Arnold,
Lucia Liley, and Paul Lanspery.
16. Resolution Approving Self -Insurance Plan.
The attached Resolution approves a change in the City's medical
insurance program. Staff is proposing that the City join the Colorado
Municipalities Trust, replace our current medical insurance with a
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partially self -funded insurance plan and change life insurance car-
riers.
The first year savings under this plan will range from $125,000 to
$240,000.
17. Resolution Approvin a Lease Agreement with Poudre Valley Hospital
District for pace at ire tat ton
In 1977, the City of Fort Collins entered into a lease agreement with
the Poudre Valley Hospital District for dormitory and bay space at
Fire Station # 2, from which the Hospital District operates an ambu-
lance service. The attached Resolution extends the lease from August
1, 1981 until July 31, 1982.
18. Authorization to Proceed with Purchase of Property for Neighborhood
Park Located Eastof Imperialstates.
At the July 28th Work Session, Council discussed the proposed purchase
' of about 14 acres from Les Kaplan for a neighborhood park. This land
is located south of Horsetooth Road and east of Imperial Estates.
Council's consensus was to direct the staff to proceed with this
purchase. Staff recommends that Council authorize the staff to
proceed with the purchase of this property at a price of $11,500 per
acre.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item # 6. Second Readin of Ordinance No
Known as rt Y Heights Fifth Ann
Item # 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 58
as Trilby Heig is Fifth AnnexaF—ion.
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atton.
1, Zoning Pro
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Known
Item # 8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 94 1981 Annexing Property
Known as rtang e Farms Annexation.
Item # 9 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 95 1981 Zoning Property Known
as Triangle armF�exatton.
Item #16
Second Readin of Ordinance No. 96, 1981, Appropriatin Un-
anticipated Revenue to the ntergovernmenta PersonnelAct IPA
Grant Fund.
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Item #11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 97, 1981, Appropriatin Prior
ear eserves in the onserva ion rus un .
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #12. Hearin and First Reading of Ordinance No. 98 1981 Decreasi
one in-iieu-or waterRights—equirements.
Item #13. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No 99 1981 Adjusting
the Street bversizing Fees.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell,
to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar.
Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and
Wilmarth. Nays: None,
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Decreasing the In -lieu -of Water Rights
Requirements, Adopted on First Reading
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The Water Board and staff recommends that the City's in -lieu -of stock cash
rate be changed from $2,200 to $1,900. It has been the policy of the City
to lag the market by keeping the cash rate below the market so as not to
set the free trade price. This is shown on the attached chart. Further
explanation may be helpful in understanding the reasons for a decrease in
the in -lieu -of rate at the present time.
City Code No. 112-66 spells out the requirement for developers to turn in
water stock or cash prior to obtaining water service from the City. The
Water Board is charged with determining what water rights are acceptable to
the City and with determining the annual yield of these rights. Closely
connected with this is the determination of an in -lieu -of cash rate that is
consistent with meeting the overall objective of acquiring an adequate
water supply.
In the past there has been an attempt to keep the in -lieu -of cash price
below but close to the prevailing market price of Colorado Big Thompson
(CBT) water. There are several reasons this has been done. The rate needs
to be set at a level which will be fair to those developers not owning or
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not wishing to purchase water. Also, it is desirable for the City to
receive a portion of the water rights requirement in cash. Since many
units of CBT water change hands each year, it is fairly easy to establish
an in -lieu -of rate based on CBT prices. Prices of other local stock tend
to follow the price of CBT water, but at a somewhat lower level.
Most developers either own or acquire water which previously irrigated the
lands being irrigated. They can turn this water over to the City in
satisfaction of their water rights requirement. If a developer does not
have any water associated with a parcel he is developing, then he is forced
to either purchase water or pay cash to satisfy the requirement. If the
cash rate is kept below the prevailing market price, then he will likely
pay cash to the City rather than buying water from another party.
It is ,desirable at the present time to encourage a portion of the water
rights requirement to be satisfied with cash. This is because of the need
to build facilities which will enable the City to utilize the water that is
being turned in to the City. Also, cash can be used to pay for the devel-
opment of projects such as Joe Wright Reservoir and the Michigan Ditch.
For 1980.only about 5% of the water rights requirement was satisfied with
' cash. This is in contrast to an average of about 20% being satisfied with
cash during the previous five years. The lowering of the in -lieu -of rate
so that it is more in line with current prices should encourage developers
to turn in more cash. Over the last six years the water rights requirement
has averaged about 1,000 acre feet per year. If 20% of this amount was
satisfied with cash at $1,900 per acre foot, an average of $380,000 per
year would result. In contrast, 5% of 1,000 acre feet at $2,200 per acre
foot results in only $110,000 per year. Other factors, of course, also
affect how much cash is actually turned in. It is difficult to predict
accurately how the in -lieu -of rate will affect the cash received. However,
if the in -lieu -of rate is too low, little water stock will be received.
The in -lieu -of rate needs to be reviewed frequently (at least once every
six months) to see if it should be adjusted. At the present time it is
clear that the in -lieu -of rate needs to be adjusted downward from $2,200
per acre foot to $1,900 per acre foot."
Mayor Wilmarth expressed his concern about reducing the water rate amount
in an era of rising costs of development of water reserves. He added that
he felt this action was somewhat premature and asked Council to consider
his concerns as to how the reduction might affect Windy Gap, the Poudre
River, the cost of development and the possibility of potential new users
in the northern Colorado area.
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Knezovich, to
' adopt Ordinance No. 98, 1981, on First Reading and to request that staff
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come back in 3 months with a Water Board report detailing the impacts on
the cost of development, Poudre River, Windy Gap and businesses coming into
the community and also the current water rates on the open market. Yeas:
Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, and Reeves. Nays:
Wilmarth.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Adjusting the Street Oversizing Fees,
Denied on First Readina
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Council voted that a street oversizing fund be established in September,
1979. The fees were established as follows:
Residential - $221.00 Per Dwelling Unit
Commercial/Industrial - $2,000.00 Per Gross Acre
Council instructed staff to review the fee structure quarterly and adjust '
accordingly. One increase was authorized in August, 1980 to the following:
Residential - $254.00 Per Dwelling Unit
Commercial/Industrial - $2,296.00 Per Gross Acre
This reflected approximately a 15% increase in construction.costs.
Staff has projected some sizable deficiencies in the commercial portion of
the fee. For example, at the Arena project staff projects a deficit of
approximately $30,000 and on sites such as the Brown Farm Commercial, a
deficit of approximately $66,000 is projected. The industrial fee,
like the residential fee, appears to be within the correct range with
periodic construction cost adjustments. Therefore, staff recommends 14%
construction cost increases in the residential and industrial fees but we
see the need to break-out the commercial fee to a higher base, namely
$3,500 per acre at this time. The attached Ordinance raises the residen-
tial fee to $290/D.U.; the industrial fee to $2,750/gross acre, and the
commercial fee to $3,500/gross acre. In the event of a joint use, the
higher cost use would be applicable.
These adjustments were presented to the Homebuilders-Public Works joint
meetings in June and July. There was no adverse comment from the I
home -
builders."
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Councilmember Cassell questioned the 52% increase in the commercial fee,
noting the industrial fee had only increased 19%.
City Manager Arnold replied that when the fee was implemented a year ago,
careful calculations were done to determine reasonable fees in all 3
categories. Council, at that time, thought the commercial fee was too high
and changed it to the $2,000/gross acre. Since then, staff has been
convinced that the original fee plus inflation was the right figure. In
addition, the homebuilders feel they are subsidizing commercial develop-
ment.
Mauri Rupel, Development Engineer, explained that surveys had been done of
areas that were basically commercial and those surveys indicate a deficit
would occur in both areas surveyed.
Councilmember Elliott expressed concern about passing fee increases from
15% to 52% and recommended the item be held for additional information.
City Manager Arnold suggested the item be brought back at the August 25th
work session with supplemental information.
Councilmember Elliott made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves,
' to adopt Ordinance No. 99, 1981, on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Horak and Reeves. Nays: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Wilmarth, and
Knezovich.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Resolution Adopted Approving a Preliminary Design Services
Contract with Engineering Professionals, Inc. for
Improvements to City Park
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The award of a professional services contract in excess of $20,000 re-
quires approval by Council under the CPM/CS guidelines. This contract is
required to initiate the preliminary design services of the 'Improvements
to City Park' project.
All the necessary procedures of the CPM/CS for the selection of profes-
sional design services have been completed. Engineering Professionals,
Inc. submitted the most favorable proposal.
On April 7, 1981, the citizens of Fort Collins approved a bond issue for
improvements to several parks within the City of Fort Collins. Included as
' one of these projects was the Improvements to City Park.
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These design services include: the design of a combination mens/womens
toilet room and storage building adjacent to the ballfields; improvements
of the dugouts, bleachers, and pressbox for the south ballfield; the design
of a toilet room on the east side of City Park; the evaluation of possible
improvements to the bathhouse, concession stand, ticket area at the Outdoor
Pool; the civil engineering design of all the traffic flow improvements as
recommended in the "Transplan Study" dated February, 1981; and estimated
costs of all the associated improvements in order for the City to select
what improvements will be done at this time.
Also, included with these improvements, but not associated with this
contract, is the design and construction of an irrigation system around the
playground area.
Following is the schedule:
Complete preliminary design: October, 1981
Complete final design: January, 1982
Receive construction bids: February, 1982
Complete construction: Fall, 1982"
Councilmember Knezovich asked how many civil engineers were on the City '
staff.
City Manager Arnold replied that there were approximately 15 in all areas.
Councilmember Knezovich then asked if staff had considered doing this work
"in-house" before putting it out to bid.
City Manager Arnold stated that it had been considered, but in this case
there is only one civil engineer in the Parks Department who works almost
full-time on the open space and trails project. An engineer would have to
be taken from Water and Sewer or Engineering, which isn't the specialty for
park design.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott,
to adopt this Resolution approving the contract with Engineering Profes-
sionals, Inc. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich,
Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Presentation of Mayor for the Day Certificate to Coach Dan Reeves
Coach Dan Reeves of the Denver Broncos was present at 6:45 p.m, to receive '
a Mayor for the Day certificate from the City Council. Coach Reeves com-
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mented on the Bronco training facilities at C.S.U. and spoke favorably
about their experiences in Fort Collins.
Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of
Fort Collins General Obligation Park Bonds dated
September 1, 1981, in the Aggregate Principal
Amount of $3,000,000, Adopted as Amended
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"In April, the voters of Fort Collins authorized the issuance of $5,065,000
General Obligation Bonds to finance community park projects.
This ordinance authorizes issuance of $3,000,000 to finance construction
through 1982."
City Attorney Liley noted there were blanks in the Ordinance that needed
filling in. She noted on page 3 of the Ordinance, the name of the pur-
chaser, First National of Chicago, should be inserted. On page 4, the
coupon interest rates need to be inserted and on page 6, the net effective
interest rate of 11.065% should be included.
City Manager Arnold stated the interest rate was high but the projects need
to be done. The interest rates are not expected to go down in the next 6
months and he recommended going ahead.
Dunn Krahl, Boettcher and Company, spoke to the interest rate situation,
noting it was his opinion the Federal Reserve policy would not change in
the next few months, thus the tight money policy would continue and in-
terest rates will not come down until the first quarter of 1982.
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
amend the Ordinance as indicated by the City Attorney. Yeas: Council -
members Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves,
to adopt Ordinance No. 100, 1981, as amended, on First Reading. Yeas:
Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and Wilmarth.
Nays: None.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Citizen Participation
A. Proclamation for, Home Health Care Week (August 23-28, 1981)
will be delivered to the appropriate persons.
B. Councilmember Reeves presented a Plaque of Appreciation to
former Councilmember Burton C. Kross, who will be moving.to
Sudbury, Massachusetts this week.
C. Lisa Curtis, C.S.U. Consumer Protection Office, spoke about the
function of her office, noting that they were applying for funds
through the Human Resources Board. She -noted their particular
financial problems and asked that Council recognize the service
they provide when allocating the funds.
No Action Taken on
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter
into Contract with Transplan Associates and
Mr. Dennis Swain for Professional Services '
Regarding the Extension of Lemay Avenue,
Revised Study Authorized
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The attached Resolution would authorize the City Manager to enter into
contract with Transplan Associates, Inc. and Mr. Dennis Swain to perform
preliminary engineering design and a socioeconomic analysis of the Lemay
extension alternatives. These are two separate contracts.
Transplan will develop the preliminary engineering design material for the
future alignment of Lemay between Highway 14 and Willox Lane. The four
alternatives to be examined include:
Alternate I
- Existing
alignment
Alternate II
- 1000 feet
+ east of
existing
alignment
Tsouth of
Lincoln
Ave. to Willox
Lane)
Alternate III
- 1000 feet
+ east of
existing
alignment
Tnorth of
Lincoln Ave.
to Willox
Lane)
Alternate IV
- Westerly
alignment -
Lemay Ave./
Buckingham
St./Redwood
St./Conifer St.
Each alternative will be examined from an implementation schedule perspec-
tive. I
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Transplan will also be responsible for identifying the alignment of
the interim Fort Collins Parkway between Timberline Road extended and
Highway 287. They will also develop the center line alignment of the Fort
Collins Parkway east of Highway 287. The contract with Transplan will be
set at $18,500. The Transportation Unit of Public Works will manage this
contract.
Mr. Dennis Swain will perform under separate contract the socioeconomic
analysis of the four Lemay Ave. extension alternates. Mr. Swain is a local
planning consultant. He was responsible for developing the LaPorte Area
Plan for Larimer County which, among other factors, looked at the socio-
economic impacts of the Bypass alternatives in this area.
The scope of work to be performed includes:
Documentation of existing conditions and neighborhood character-
istics including future plans for ultimate use of undeveloped
property.
2. Analysis of both the direct and indirect impacts of the four
' route alternatives. Direct impacts would include, but not be
limited to, residential relocation, changes in accessability and
changes in property values. Indirect impacts would include, but
not be limited to, changes in neighborhood cohesiveness, inter-
action and expected land uses. The positive and negative effects
of all alternatives will be identified, analyzed and documented.
3. Mitigation measures will be proposed that would reduce or elimi-
nate the negative effects of the various route alternatives.
The contract with Mr. Swain will be set at $4,500. The Planning Division
will manage this contract.
Both contracts include specific citizen participation meetings. Coordina-
tion with the County and Highway Department are also included. The con-
tracts call for an immediate start on the project with a completion date
set for no later than December 1, 1981. Both firms are aware of our desire
to complete the study as soon as possible.
The.contracts will incorporate a coordination work requirement. The
technical material developed by Transplan will be made available to Mr.
Swain upon its earliest completion to insure compliance with the contract
deadlines.
We will cover the cost of these two contracts through the savings on the
' Prospect St. Underpass Project."
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Councilmember Horak asked how this study differs from the earlier Centen-
nial study.
City Manager Arnold replied the purpose of this study was to firm up the
east -west parkway alignment from College to the Lemay extension as well as
to look at the four options for the Lemay extension.
The following persons spoke in favor of a route that would not follow the
existing Lemay Avenue but would be to the east of the current roadbed and
also for the necessity of making a decision so that area homeowners would
know where they stand:
1. Edward Paul Gavaldon, 612 9th Street, attorney.
2. James Alarid, 608 9th Street
3. Margaret Mitchell, 809 E. Elizabeth
4. Jessie Garcia -Hernandez, 227 S. Whitcomb
5. Ernesto Leon, 5605 Gabriel Dr., Loveland
Councilmember Cassell stated that after reading the original Centennial
study, he felt the information it contained is still basically correct and
that he could make a decision based on that study. He added that he '
favored an eastern alignment and objected to spending the money for an
additional study when there are no immediate plans to construct the e.
tension.
Councilmember Elliott made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell, to
adopt this Resolution.
Councilmember Reeves noted that she did not feel another socioeconomic
study was necessary when Council was basically in agreement that the route
should take an easterly alignment. She added that she would like to see
the other portion of the study address how the proposed parkway and the
Lemay extension would intersect.
Councilmember Knezovich agreed with Councilmember Cassell that Council's
time and resources would be better spent looking at the options and ne-
gotiating with the railroad for a new crossing rather than entering into a
new study.
The vote on the previous motion to adopt the Resolution was as follows:
Yeas: None.
Nays: Councilmembers
Wilmarth.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and
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Secretary's note: Councilmember Horak left the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion to enter into a contract,with Trans -
plan to study the two easterly alignments and excluding the socioeconomic
portion to be done by Dennis Swain.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Cassell again stated he felt no study should be done at this
time because of the undecided priority of the project. .
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Knezovich, to
direct staff to enter into an engineering contract with Transplan for a
revised and reduced scope of design study concentrating on the two easterly
routes for Lemay Avenue extended.
Mayor
Wilmarth stated that he felt it was critical to determine the rail-
road's
position on this matter before undertaking
another study.
City
that
Manager Arnold replied that the railroad's
they would trade therefore,
position has always been
crossings; if
an .eastern crossing is
opened, the one at 9th and Vine would probably be
closed.
Mr. James Alarid stated the residents are aware the railroad crossing would
be closed but would rather have that than the widened road on its existing
route.
The vote on Councilmember Reeves' previous motion was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Elliott, Knezovich, and Reeves.
Nays: Councilmembers Cassell, Wilmarth.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopted Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Urban Mass Transportation Grant Agreement
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The City of Fort Collins has been awarded a Capital Improvement Assistance
Grant under the Urban Mass Transit Act of 1964, as amended. This grant has
' been awarded pursuant to the application filed by the City and authorized
by Council Resolution 81-37 passed on March 17, 1981.
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The Urban Mass Transportation Administration requires, as a condition of
the grant, that the City Council authorize, by Resolution, the execution of
the grant agreement documents by the City Manager. The Administration
further requires that the execution be witnessed. Accordingly, the at-
tached Resolution is for the purpose of authorizing the City Manager
to execute, on behalf of the City of Fort Collins, the Urban Mass Trans-
portation Administration Grant Agreement and the witnessing thereof by the
City Clerk.
The following agenda item is an Ordinance appropriating $4,538,700 for
four replacement buses and the construction of a Transfort facility."
Sue Beck, 1712 B Heritage Circle, # 45, presented a petition containing 105
signatures supporting the expansion and continuation of Transfort.
Councilmember Knezovich asked if one of the ingredients of an Enterprise
Fund is user charges for services.
City Manager Arnold replied that was the way it is now although Council had
discussed free service. '
Mayor Wilmarth indicated that the concept of free service would involve
charging through some other mechanism than the fare box such as utility
billing or some other avenue.
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Knezovich,
to adopt this Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Knezovich,
Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Appropriating Unanticipated
Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund,
Adopted on First Reading
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The City has been awarded a Capital Improvement Assistance Grant under the
Urban Mass Transit Act of 1964, as amended. This is consistent with
Council Resolution 81-37 passed on March 17, 1981, authorizing the City
Manager to apply for the Grant. The Capital Grant Project will be used to
provide additional capacity on Transfort routes and construct an adminis-
trative, maintenance, and storage facility. Specifically, this project I
entails:
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The acquisition of four 30 foot transit coaches to replace four
18-passenger Mercedes-Benz buses.
- The design, engineering, construction and equipping of a 35,100 sq.
ft. administrative, maintenance and storage facility.
The total cost of this project is estimated to be $4,538,700 with local
participation to be $907,740. Expenditures would begin in 1982 and con-
tinue through 1984. The matching funds necessary for 1982 have been
included in Transfort's Proposed 1982 Budget, and will be transferred to
the Capital Projects Fund to be expensed. It is estimated that our local
share for 1982 will not exceed $100,000. .The bulk of funds will be spent
during 1983.
This Ordinance appropriates $4,538,700 for this. project.
UMTA Grant (80%) $3,630,960
City Match (20%) $ 907,740
Total Project $4,538,700
' It is important that we appropriate these funds so that we can immediately
begin the bid procedure to acquire the four replacement buses. The time
required to place an order and actually receive the buses will range from
9-18-months, depending on vendor delivery schedules."
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell,
to adopt Ordinance No. 101, 1981, on First Reading. Yeas:. Councilmembers
Cassell, Elliott, Knezovich, Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopted Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute and Submit an Application for a
Federal Operating Assistance Grant Pursuant
to Section 18 for 1982
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Staff has prepared an application for Federal operating assistance for the
year 1982 pursuant to Section 18 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of
1964, as amended. Approximately $60,000 is potentially available to Fort
Collins on a non -discretionary (non-competitive) basis. There is also
approximately $386,000 available on a statewide discretionary basis.
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Transfort has requested $308;582 through this grant with $86,500 designated
for Care -A -Van. In 1981 the City received $339,229 in federal operating
assistance funds. A public notice of intent to apply for these funds was
issued and no requests for a public hearing were received. Applications
are due August 7, 1981. The availability and distribution procedure
for these funds should be determined by the end of 1981.
Approval of this grant would require City Council to formally commit a
matching share of $137,467. The 1982 Transfort budget, when approved by
City Council, would provide the matching funds for this grant. If this
grant is federally approved, our funding requirements for Transfort opera-
ting costs will be reduced and, accordingly, staff recommends adoption of
the Resolution."
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell,
to adopt this Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Knezo-
vich, Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolutions Adopted Appointing Representatives to the '
Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board
and the Care-A-Van/City Consolidation
of Services Committee
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The first. Resolution attached appoints a Council representative to the
Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board. Council had expressed
interest in appointing a representative to this Board to involve the
Council in the policy making activities of the MPO. The term of this
appointment is indefinite.
The second attached Resolution appoints a City representative to the
Care-A-Van/City Consolidation of Services Committee. This committee is
studying the feasibility of consolidation of services. The term of ap-
pointment to this committee is also being left open.
Council needs to select representatives for each committee and adopt the
Resolutions."
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell,
to adopt the Resolution appointing Gerry Horak to the Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Knezo- ,
vich, Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves, to
adopt the Resolution appointing E. John Clarke to the Care -A -Van Consoli-
dation of Services Committee. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott,
Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmembers' Reports
Councilmember Cassell reported on the Platte River Power Authority Board
meeting held on July 30. He noted that Rawhide was on its time schedule
and approximately 15% completed.
Councilmember Knezovich stated that the Downtown Development Authority Plan
of Development would be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board on
August 5th. Council asked that the Downtown Development Authority bylaws
be presented at the August llth work session.
' Mayor Wilmarth reported on his briefing trip to Washington, D.C. on the
President's Recovery Program. He noted that approximately 250 western
states' representatives were in attendance.
Other Business
Resolution Adopted Authorizing the City Manager
to Execute an Agreement with Prospect Land Co.
for the Exchange of Certain Lands and Easements
Adjacent to Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The City has applied for a grant from the United States Environmental
Protection Agency for the City's Sludge Management Plan. As a part of this
plan, it is necessary to acquire an easement in the vicinity of Wastewater
Treatment Plant No. 2 for the transmission of sludge to the City's sludge
farm. This easement is to be located across lands presently owned by the
Prospect Land Company and, prior to obligation of grant funds by the
E.P.A., the City must complete the acquisition of this easement for the
sludge transmission line.
In addition,
there are
certain lands
adjacent to the
Wastewater
Treatment
'
plant which
are owned
by the City but
are marginally
usable for
municipal
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purposes. Other lands in the vicinity are owned by Prospect Land Company
and would be usable by the City for sludge drying beds and other purposes.
Accordingly, the staff has prepared an agreement which would provide that
the City exchange to Prospect Land Company certain lands presently owned by
the City but marginally usable for municipal purposes in exchange for the
conveyance of the aforementioned sludge transmission easement and other
lands to the City. This exchange would be accomplished without the pay-
ment, by the City or Prospect Land Company, of additional funds but would
require the City to fence the bordering property within one year and would
require Prospect Land Company to deliver to the City and compact 2500 cubic
yards of fill dirt within six months.
In view of the necessity of acquiring this easement prior to the E.P.A.
obligating grant funds, staff recommends approval, by motion, of this
agreement."
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to
adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Knezovich,
Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED. '
Landmark P.U.D. Appeal
Freeman Smith, 1000 W. Prospect, appeared to inquire about the procedure
the appeal would take. Mr. Smith was instructed to consult with the City
Attorney's office for guidance.
Adjournment
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, to
adjourn the meeting to 1:00 p.m. on August 11th for the swearing in cere-
mony for new Councilmember E. John Clarke. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell,
Elliott, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
ATTEST: Mayor
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