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October 6, 1981
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Presentation of Colors was by Boy Scout Troop # 83.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held
on Tuesday, October 6, 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, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and
Wilmarth.
Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Arnold, Liley, Lanspery, Krajicek, Lewis, Wood.
Agenda Review: City Manager
City Manager Arnold called Council's attention to the two Consent Calendars
appearing in the agenda and asked that the meeting be adjourned to 1:00
p.m. on October 13 to discuss land acquisition.
Councilmember Knezovich requested Item # 19, Hearing and First Reading of.
Ordinance No. 137 1981 Authorizing the Appointment of Alternate Members
to the Storm Drainage Board, and Item # 20, Resolution Adopting the Amended
vlaws of the Storm Drainaqe Board, be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Horak asked that Item # 12, Second Reading of Ordinance No.
129 1981 Changing the Regular Council Meeting Time to 5:30 P.M., Item #
17, Hearing and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 135, 1961, Creating a
Self -Insurance Fund, and Item # 18, Hearing an
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tuna, oe removed Tor discussion.
surance
Councilmember Clarke asked that Item # 26B, Warranty Deed Easement from
Susan T. Walton for a portion of the Spring Creek Trails system, be with-
drawn.
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
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approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this
calendar be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
4. Consider approval of the minutes of ar the regulmeeting of SE
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5. Second Reading Orduienance No. 118, 1981, Authorizingtho Isst
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This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First Reading on September
15.
At the August 4th Council Meeting, Council authorized the staff to
proceed with the purchase of a neighborhood park and to finance the
purchase over five years with Parkland Fee Revenue Bonds.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 119, 1981, Appropriating the Proceeds
of the 198 Par land Fee Revenue Bonds in the Parkland Fund.
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First Reading on September
15. 'Ordinance No. 118, authorized the issuance of Parkland Fee Revenue
Bonds for the purpose of property acquisition for a neighborhood
park.
Of the total $215,000 bond issue, this ordinance appropriates $165,000
for property acquisition and bond issue expenses. The remaining
$50,000 will be deposited in the Parkland Fund for a reserve for debt
service.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 120, 1981, Appropriating Prior Year
Reservesin a evenue Sharing Fund.
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First Reading on September
15 and appropriates prior year reserves of $65,890 in the Revenue
Sharing Fund for Phase I - Round Two of the Methane Fuel Project.
These funds will be transferred to the Capital Projects Fund for
conversion of an additional 41 vehicles.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 121, 1981, Authorizing the Transfer o
Appropriated Amounts -from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the Capita
Projects Fund.
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First Reading on September I
15.
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We are ready to begin Phase I - Round Two of the Methane Fuel Conver-
sion Project. In order to complete the project as originally planned,
a transfer from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the Capital Projects Fund
needs to be completed so that the project is budgeted in one place.
This Ordinance authorizes the transfer of $65,890 from the Revenue
Sharing Fund for completion of Round Two of the project.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 122, 1981, Vacating_a_Portion of
Easements an Rig two-JTadicate on the at o ar ace, to be
Amended by the Rep at of Park Place.
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First Reading on September
15 and is a request for vacation of a portion of easements and right-
of-way dedicated on the Plat of Park Place at The Landings PUD. The
applicant had previously requested a replat of this portion of Park
Place to correct the alignment of Troutman Parkway and Boardwalk
Drive.
' 10. Second leading of Ordinance No. 111, 1111, Vacating Easements Pertain-
ing to t e First Rep at of Boardwalk.
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First Reading on September
15 and is a request for vacation of existing easements shown on the
previously approved plat of The Boardwalk at The Landings PUD, relat-
ing to the Replat of the Boardwalk at The Landings PUD.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 124, 1981, Adjusting the Street
Oversizing Fees.
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously on First Reading on September
15 and raises the fees to the following:
Residential: $290 per dwelling unit
Industrial: $2750 per acre
Commercial: $3500 per acre
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 129,_1981,_Changing the Re ug lar
Council Meeting Time to 5:30 P.M.
This Ordinance was adopted by a 4-3 vote on First Reading on September
15.
At the meeting of September 8th on a 4-3 vote, Council directed staff
' to prepare the Ordinance, which changes the Council's regular meeting
time to 5:30 p.m, from 6:30 p.m.
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If adopted on Second Reading on October 6th, the Ordinance would take
effect for the regular meeting of October 20th.
13. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 130, 1981, Authorizing the City to
n er into an greemen or Independent AnnualAudits.
On September 15, Council unanimously adopted this ordinance on First
Reading inserting the name of Erickson, Hunt & Spillman, P.C. as the
firm selected to perform the 1981 audit at a sum not to exceed
$36,000.
14. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 132, 1981, Assessing Storm
At the September 1, 1981 Council meeting, City Council adopted the
resolution accepting the improvements in Storm Sewer Improvement
District #17 and ordered the notice of the assessments. The notice
has been mailed out and in that notice it specified October 6, 1981 as
the first hearing for the assessment of the district costs.
15. Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 133, 1981, Amending Certain '
ections o apter o e Code of the City of Fort Collins Zoning
Ordinance.
This is a staff initiated request to amend certain portions of the
Zoning Code. While most of these changes clarify provisions of the
Ordinance, several would update the Ordinance to correspond. with
current City policies and plans.
16. Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 134, 1981, Appropriatin
UnanticYpate Revenue in t e Community Deve opment oc Grant Fun
This Ordinance appropriates the $26,000 additional program income and
a $2,500 contribution from the Volunteers Clearing House in the
Community Development Block Grant Fund.
11. Hearing and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 135, 1981, Creating
Se f- nsii— urance�un .
This Ordinance creates a Self -Insurance Fund for the purpose of
providing for financial control, accounting and reporting of the
self-insurance activities of the City. In order for this Ordinance to
take effect immediately, it has been prepared as an Emergency Ordi-
nance and would require five affirmative votes for approval. ,
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18. Hearing and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 136, 1981, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Self -Insurance Fund.
This Ordinance appropriates $241,930 to cover expenses of the Self -
Insurance Fund for 1981. It has been prepared as an Emergency Ordi-
nance and would require five affirmative votes for passage.
19. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 137, 1981, Authorizing the_
�000intment of Alternate Members to the Storm Drainaue Board.
The Storm Drainage Board wishes City Council to appoint two (2)
alternate members to the Board. Currently the Board is comprised of
seven members, basically representing the engineering and irrigation
interest in the community. The.Board would like to include a repre-
sentative(s) of the development community. This would broaden the
scope of the board, as well as streamline communications with the
private sector. Alternate members would also be available to replace
regular members in their absence. This would avoid having an absence
of a quorum for meetings.
' A Resolution will follow on October 20 making the appointment of the
two alternate menbers.
20. Resolution Adopting the Amended Bylaws of the Storm Drainage Board.
The Storm Drainage Board at their regular meeting on September 9,
formally adopted the amended bylaws.
The substantive revisions to the bylaws include the appointment of
two alternate members to the board and the designation of the July
meeting as the official annual meeting.
21. Resolution Approving the 1982 Budget
Authority.
This resolution adopts the budget passed by the Downtown Development
Authority Board on September 21, 1981.
22. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No.138, 1981, Setting the Mill
Levy for the Downtown Development Authority.
This ordinance sets the mill levy at five (5) mills.
23. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 1978 Mack Truck.
' Staff recommends purchasing the 1978 Mack truck at a cost of $40,000.
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24. Resolution Authorizing the City Council to Approve an Inter overn-
menta Agreement with the State Department of High ays
i hways for the Main-
tenance ot irattic Signs and Signals Within the Ulty.
The State of Colorado reimburses the City of Fort Collins for the
maintenance of traffic signs and signals on the state highways within
the city limits at a rate of $100 per month per traffic signal and
$840 a mile a year for traffic signing.
The contract is written for a maximum amount of $47,016 and covers
signals not covered in the old contract and will allow the future
addition of two signals at the current reimbursement rate without a
new contract.
25. Appeal from the Building Board of Appeals - 1100 E. Elizabeth.
This item was tabled to this date on September 15 at the request of
the appellant, Dr. Gary Luckasen. Dr. Luckasen, through his attorney,
David Osborn, is now requesting the appeal be tabled to October 20 to
determine if, the problem can be resolved by then and because the
general contractor, Carl Nelson, is unable to attend the October 6
meeting. '
26. Routine Deeds and Easements.
A. Public Service Company of Colorado has requested a natural gas
utility easement from the ity o Fort Collins, located on the
north 19 feet of the electric substation site at the southwest
corner of Willox Lane and Redwood Street. The consideration paid
to the City for granting this easement is $1.00. The easement
has been reviewed and approved by affected staff and the legal
department.
B. Warranty Deed Easement from Susan T. Walton for a portion of the
Spring Creek Trails system, located north of Stuart between Lemay
and Stover. The easement contains 0.1754 acre and is the tenth
parcel acquired of the 14 needed in this section of the trail
project. The determined value of this property is $6,139. The
City will pay $1,500 and the remaining $4,639 is being donated by
the property owner.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #,5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 118, 1981, Authorizin the
Issuance of Park and Fee Revenue Bonds in the Principa Amount of
2 ,00 . '
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Item # 6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 119, 1981, Appropriating the
Proceeds of the 1981 Parkland Fee Revenue Bonds in the Parkland
Fund.
Item # 7. Second Read in of Ordinance No. 120, 1981, AppropriatingPrior
Year Reserves in the Revenue Sharing und.
Item # 8. Second Read�in�_ofO_rdinance No. 121, 1981, Authorizing the
Transfer o Ap iated Amounts from the Revenue aring Fund
to the Capital Pro.iects Fund.
Item # 9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 122, 1981, Vacating a Portion of
Easements and Right -of -Way Dedicated on the Plat of Park Place,
to be Amenndedo y the Rep at of�ar ace.
Item #10. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 123, 1981, Vacating Easements
Pertaining to the First Rep at of Boardwalk.
Item #11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 124, 1981, Adjusting the Street
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Item #12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 129, 1981, Changing the Regular
Counci iMeeting Time to 5:30 P.M.
Item #13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 130, 1981, Authorizing the City
to nter into an greement or n epen ent nnua u its.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #14. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 132, 1981, Assessing
Storm fewer Improvement District 9 1 .
Item #15. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 133, 1981, Amendin
Certain ections ot Chapter 118 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins Zoning Ordinance.
Item #16. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 134, 1981, Appro-
priating Unanticipated Revenue in the Community Development
Bloc Grant Fund.
Item #17. Hearing and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 135, 1981, Creating a
- -ear
- nsurance un .
Item #18. Hearing
and Final Reading of Ordinance
No. 136, 1981,
Appro-
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priating
Unanticipated Revenue in the
Self -Insurance
Fund.
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Item #19. Hearinq and First Readinq of Ordinance No. 137, 1981, Autho
izing the Appointment of Alternate Members to the Storm Draina
oard.
Item #22. Hearin and First Reading of Ordinance No. 138, 1981, Setti
the MI
Levy for t e Downtown Deve opment Authority.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell,
to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar.
Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves
and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading
Changing the Regular Council Meeting
Time to 5:30 P.M.
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This Ordinance was adopted by a 4-3 vote on First Reading on September
15.
At the meeting of September 8th on a 4-3 vote, Council directed staff
to prepare the Ordinance, which changes the Council's regular meeting
time to 5:30 p.m. from 6:30 p.m.
If adopted on Second Reading on October 6th, the Ordinance would take
effect for the regular meeting of October 20th."
Councilmember Horak stated that he felt it was not appropriate to have an
item that passed on a 4-3 vote on the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Knezovich asked why he should vote affirmative on this
item.
Councilmember Cassell replied there were several reasons. Among them, the
length of the meetings and the need for Councilmembers to have an oppor-
tunity in an informal setting to discuss procedural matters and to get to
know one another better.
Councilmember Knezovich asked if the press would be invited to the informal
gathering from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Mayor Wilmarth explained that typically in the past, Council has adjourned
for a dinner break and that press or public were welcome to be present at
their own expense.
Councilmember Reeves stated she did not support the Ordinance because of
the inconvenience it caused the public.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell,
to adopt Ordinance No. 129, 1981, on Second Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Cassell, Clarke, Elliott and Wilmarth. Nays: Councilmembers Horak, Knezo-
vich and Reeves.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Creating a Self -Insurance Fund,
Adopted as an Emergency Ordinance
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This Ordinance creates a Self -Insurance Fund for the purpose of providing
' for financial control, accounting and reporting of the self-insurance
activities of the City. In order for this Ordinance to take effect im-
mediately, it has been prepared as an Emergency Ordinance and would require
five affirmative votes for approval.
The Self -Insurance Fund would be established as an Internal Service Fund
due to the full accrual nature of this type of Fund, the need in self-
insurance activities to recognize liabilities for unfiled claims, and to
provide funding for adequate reserves.
In the 1982 proposed budget the Fund is referred to as the Medical Insur-
ance Fund. We wish to establish the fund in a less restrictive manner
thereby allowing for a full range of self-insurance activities. It is with
this in mind that we have prepared the attached ordinance creating a
'self-insurance fund'."
Councilmember Horak asked why Ordinance Nos. 135 and 136 were being passed
as Emergency Ordinances.
City Manager Arnold replied that the self-insurance concept had been
presented at work sessions and that establishing the Self -Insurance Fund
was an accounting mechanism to account for all self-insurance activities.
Since the insurance switched on October 1, the City would like to begin
accounting immediately and the only way to do that is by Emergency Ordi-
nance that takes effect immediately instead of the normal two readings and
10 day effective date.
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City Attorney Liley noted that claims could not legally be paid until this
fund was created and established since the old insurance coverage lapsed on
September 30.
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott,
to adopt Ordinance No. 135, 1981, as an Emergency Ordinance. Yeas: Coun-
cilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Appropriating Unanticipated
Revenue in the Self -Insurance Fund,
Adopted as an .Emergency Ordinance
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Effective October 1, 1981, the City is adopting a self-insurance plan for
the employee insurance benefit. The Self -Insurance Fund (Fund 206) has been
established for administration of employee insurance. '
Revenue in the fund includes:
$125,000 Reserve funds from Pacific Mutual Insurance Co.
275,880 Funds budgeted by the City of $84/employee/
month for Oct. - Dec., 1981
$400,880 TOTAL
Expenses of the Fund for the remainder of 1981 are anticipated to total
$241,930:
$ 16,565 Claims administration
206,910 Medical claims
18,455 Insurance premium
$241,930 TOTAL
The remaining $158,950 will constitute reserve funds not needed in 1981.
This ordinance appropriates $241,930 to cover expenses of the Self -
Insurance Fund for 1981. It has been prepared as an Emergency Ordinance
and would require five affirmative votes for passage." '
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Councilmember Horak stated his concerns about this Ordinance had been
answered during the discussion of the previous item.
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves,
to adopt Ordinance No. 136, 1981, as an Emergency Ordinance. Yeas: Coun-
cilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Authorizing the
Appointment of Alternate Members to the Storm Drainage Board
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The Storm Drainage Board wishes City Council to appoint two (2) alternate
members to the Board. Currently the Board is comprised of seven members,
basically representing the engineering and irrigation interest in the
community.• The Board would like to include a represent ative(s) of the
development community. This would broaden the scope of the board, as well
' as streamline communications with the private sector. Alternate members
would also be available to replace regular members in their absence. This
would avoid having an absence of a quorum for meetings.
A Resolution will follow on October 20 making the appointment of the two
alternate members."
Councilmember Knezovich noted that he felt it was important to appoint
active regular members that would participate on the Boards and questioned
the appointment of alternates.
City Attorney Liley replied that the alternate concept originated as a
request from the Board and generally the reasons were to be able to act in
the absence of a quorum.
Councilmember Reeves stated she felt the alternate positions provide an
opportunity for people to gain some experience on the Boards so that they
are able to move into full-time slots as experienced members.
Councilmember Knezovich stated he felt that appointing alternate members as
a fail-safe backup was too cumbersome and noted he hoped .Council would not
continue to appoint alternates to Boards.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott,
' to adopt Ordinance No. 137, 1981, on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: Knezovich.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopting the Amended Bylaws
of the Storm Drainage Board, Adopted
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The Storm Drainage Board at their regular meeting on September 9, formally
adopted amended bylaws.
The substantive revisions to the bylaws include the appointment of two
alternate members to the board and the designation of the July meeting as
the official annual meeting."
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves,
to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott,
Horak, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: Knezovich.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Warranty Deed Easement From
Susan T. Walton, Adopted
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"S. Warranty Deed Easement from Susan T. Walton for a portion of the
Spring Creek Trails system, located north of Stuart between Lemay and
Stover (V on attached map). The easement contains 0.1754 acre and is
the tenth parcel acquired of the 14 needed in this section of the
trail project. The determined value of this property is $6,139. The
City will pay $1,500 and the remaining $4,639 is being donated by the
property owner."
Councilmember Clarke noted that the price paid for this piece of property
was approximately 1/6 of the price paid for a similar piece in this same
area. He expressed concern that the City had paid too much for the first
acquisition. Additionally, he asked that Susan T. Walton receive a thank
you for her donation.
Right -of -Way Agent, Ron Mills, replied that 4-5 appraisers have come up
with the $.80 to $1.00 per square foot figure for property in that area.
He further noted that Susan Walton had been offered the appraised value but
had chosen to give the partial donation. I
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City Manager Arnold stated Susan Walton would be sent a letter of appre-
ciation.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell,
to accept the warranty deed easement from Susan T. Walton for a portion of
Spring Creek Trails system. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, El-
liott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Second Reading of Ordinances Annexing and Zoning
Trilby Heiqhts Third Annexation
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"A. Ordinance No. 115, 1981, Annexing Property Known as Trilby Heights
Third Annexation.
B. Ordinance No. 125, 1981, Zoning Property Known as Trilby Heights
Third Annexation.
Ordinance No. 115, 1981, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
September 8 and Ordinance No. 125, 1981, was unanimously adopted on First
Reading on September 15.
The Trilby Heights Third Annexation has a new legal description which
excludes the ownership interest of Poudre Valley R.E.A. This piece is not
necessary for contiguity of the Fourth and Fifth Annexations and has
therefore been excluded. The Second Readings of the Trilby Fourth and
Fifth Annexations will be presented on October 20 and November 3, respec-
tively."
Councilmember Clarke asked that the record show he did not participate in
the discussion or vote on this item.
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves,
to adopt Ordinance No. 115, 1981, on Second Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
(Clarke withdrawn).
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott,
to adopt Ordinance No. 125, 1981, on Second Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
(Clarke withdrawn).
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Second Reading of Ordinance Amending the Code
of the City of Fort Collins to Establish
Limitations Regarding Campaign Contributions
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This Ordinance was adopted on First Reading on September 15.
At that meeting Council consensus (4-3) was to delete any reference to an
aggregate amount and to set the campaign contribution limit amount at
$100. Because of questions raised at the September 15th meeting, a copy of
the petition requesting this item be placed on the April ballot is included
for your information. Also attached is a memo from the City Attorney
outlining matters previously discussed relative to the campaign contri-
bution issue."
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Knezovich,
to adopt Ordinance No. 131, 1981, incorporating the amendments recommended
by staff.
Councilmember Clarke expressed his concern that the Ordinance as proposed
would allow an organized group to carry-over funds and spend as much as
they would like provided the funds were on hand before an issue came up.
The Ordinance would only limit the amount they could raise from that point
on. It would allow the building of a "war chest". He added that he felt
the Ordinance was too complicated and would discourage participation in
City government. He noted he did not believe the intent of the Charter
amendment could be accomplished in a constitutional manner and stated he
would like to see the Ordinance defeated and go to something simpler and
less cumbersome that would impose the limits necessary under the Charter
amendment.
Councilmember Knezovich replied that he did not feel groups would accumu-
late sums of money to defeat mundane City issues and not get IRS deductions
for doing it. He recommended passage of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Reeves noted that she felt the reporting requirements were
not that cumbersome and that most people keep track of their contributions
and expenditures anyway.
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Councilmember Elliott expressed opposition to the Ordinance and the di-
rection it takes, noting that he too felt it was cumbersome, lengthy and
unenforceable. He suggested defeat of the Ordinance and that a simple
ordinance be adopted setting the dollar limit on contributions.
Councilmember Cassell spoke in opposition to the Ordinance, noting he felt
the public did not ask that a campaign reform act be created. He favored
an abbreviated ordinance using exact ballot language.
Councilmember Horak stated he felt that an ordinance with no enforcement
provisions was no law at all. He noted the Ordinance could be changed at
any time if any part of it were found to be unconstitutional.
The vote on Councilmember Reeves' motion was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Horak, Knezovich and Reeves.
Nays: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott and Wilmarth.
THE MOTION FAILED.
' Councilmember Clarke asked if the Ordinance referred to in the City At-
torney's memo that recites the language of the petition was available.
City Attorney Liley read the language of the new ordinance which was
numbered Ordinance No. 154, 1981.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell,
to adopt Ordinance No. 154, 1981, as read by the City Attorney with the
$100 limit to be included.
Councilmember Elliott made a motion to amend the ordinance to read $1,000.
The motion died for lack of a second.
The vote on Councilmember Clarke's original motion was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Wilmarth, Horak and Knezovich.
Nays: Councilmembers Elliott and Reeves.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Making Appointments to Various
' Boards and Commissions
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
October 6, 1981 '
"Vacancies exist on three boards and commissions because of resignations.
Karen Mosser has resigned from the Golf Board as a regular member, and
Carolyn Haase has resigned as a regular member of the Planning and Zoning
Board. Phil Friedman has also resigned as an alternate member of the
Landmark Preservation Commission.
Applications for these boards and commissions appointments are included
in this agenda packet. Council needs to select replacements to fill the
unexpired terms on each board or commission."
Golf Board
Councilmember Reeves stated that the committee recommendation was Kathleen
Bohmont as the regular member and William Basow as the alternate.
Councilmember Knezovich nominated John Dresher for the alternate position.
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell,
to appoint Kathleen Bohmont as a full-time member of the Golf Board.
Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and
Wilmarth. Nays: None. '
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell,
to appoint William Basow as an alternate member of the Golf Board.
Mayor Wilmarth asked each Councilmember to state the name of the person
they supported for the alternate position. The vote was as follows:
Cassell - Basow
Clarke - Basow
Elliott - Basow
Wilmarth - Basow
Horak - "Neither"
Knezovich - Dresher
Reeves - Basow
The name of Kathleen Bohmont and William Basow as regular member and
alternate to the Golf Board are to be inserted into the Resolution making
the appointments.
Planning and Zoning Board
Councilmember Cassell stated that the committee recommendation was as I
follows:
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Name Term Expires
Tim Dow July 1, 1983
Don Crews July 1, 1984
Ingrid Simpson, alternate July 1, 1982
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to
appoint the members as outlined above.
Councilmember Knezovich asked that the name of Tony Giacopelli be placed in
nomination for the alternate position.
The vote on Councilmember Cassell's motion was as follows:
Cassell - Dow, Crews, Simpson
Clarke - Dow, Crews, Simpson
Elliott - Dow, Crews, Simpson
Wilmarth - Dow, Crews, Simpson
Horak - Dow, Crews, Simpson
Knezovich - Dow,Crews, Giacopelli
Reeves - Dow, Crews, Simpson
The names of Tim Dow and Don Crews as regular members and Ingrid Simpson as
an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Board are to be inserted in
the Resolution making the appointments.
Landmark Commission
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell to
table the appointment to this Board to October 20 to allow the applicants
to be interviewed. Councilmembers Clarke and Elliott will conduct the
interviews with the applicants. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke,
Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves,
to adopt the Resolution making the appointments as described above. Yeas:
Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and
Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Citizen Participation
A. Proclamation Naming October 11-17 as Domestic Violence Awareness
Week to be delivered to appropriate persons.
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B. Presentation of Plaque to Thomas E. McMillen for his Years of
Service on the Fort Collins Police Reserves.
Chief Ralph Smith asked Mayor Wilmarth to present a plaque for
appreciation to Light and Power employee, Thomas E. McMillen.
C. Presentation of Plaque to Chuck Mabry for his Service as Director
of Planning and Development.
Mayor Wilmarth presented the plaque to former Director of Planning
and Development, Chuck Mabry.
D. Proclamation Naming the Month of October as Toastmistress Month
was accepted by Judy Arnold, 737 Cherokee Drive, on behalf of the
Columbine Toastmistress Club.
Final Public Hearing for the Recommended 1982 Budget
City Manager Arnold gave a slide presentation to update the audience on the
1982 Budget process. '
The following presons spoke in opposition to the implementation of a 10%
seat tax at the Lincoln Center:
1. Jim Weitz, 1115 W. Oak, Chairman of the Cultural Resources Board.
2. Bob Lee, 708 Cheyenne Drive, representing Lincoln Center League.
3. Clint Prust, 320 W. Olive, representing Fort Collins Symphony
Society.
4. Greg Taylor, 816 W. Mountain, representing Quantum Arts.
5. Chuck Mullen, 1101 W. Oak, representing Foothills Civic Theatre.
6. Martha Trimble, 1909 Stover.
7. Rosalyn Spencer, 813 Warren Landing, representing High Plains Art
Center.
8. Patty Bell, 809 Buckeye, representing Fort Collins Childrens
Theatre.
9. Patty Shannon, 2901 Swing Station Way, representing Larimer
Chorale.
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10. Tom Short, 300 Spinnaker Lane, representing Noontime Kiwanis.
11. Carol Torgerson, 20B Stover, representing Canyon Concert Ballet.
Others who spoke were:
1. Bruce Lockhart, 615 Mathews, supported the seat tax.
2. Jim Evenson, 1308 Teakwood, spoke about Transfort user fees.
Budget Consent Items
Items 32-42 are being presented together in the Consent Calendar format.
These items have been reviewed and discussed at budget work sessions and
are being presented in this manner to expedite their adoption. As with the
regular Consent Calendar, any item may be withdrawn for discussion by any
member of the Council, staff or public.
32. Resolution Adopting the Financial and Management Policies Relatin
The Recommended 1982 Budget included twenty-one (21) financial and
management policies used in the development of the 1982 Budget. This
resolution formally adopts these policies with the following changes.
0 Sales Tax Distribution Policy - revised to reflect the addition of
.25 of a 14 Sales Tax.
0 Debt Policy - Tables of current debt have been updated as of June
30, 1981, and revisions to proposed debt incorporated.
0 Revenue Policy - revised to delete the Real Estate Transfer
Tax and work towards diversification in the next two (2) years.
0 Enterprise Fund Policy - revised to reflect the continuance
of Transfort user fees and the addition of a Seat Tax at Lincoln
Center.
0 Transfort Policy - revised based upon financing changes and revised
schedule for implementation of the Quality Transfort System,
0 Revenue Sharing Policy - added to formalize the policy as pre-
viously approved by City Council.
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34.
Hearin and First Readin
Energy onservation Fund.
of Ordinance No. 139
October 6, 1981
1981 Creating an
This Ordinance creates an Energy Conservation Fund for the purpose of
segregating energy costs and providing for centralized monitoring and
measuring of the City's energy usage.
Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 140, 1981, Amending Chapter
33 of the Code of the City of Fort Co dins Relating to A coholic
In conjunction with the 1982 Budget, General Fund revenue items that have
not been adjusted for at least three years were reviewed for possible fee
increases. Beer and Liquor Occupation Taxes have not been adjusted since
1976 and the following increases were recommended in the 1982 Budget:
1981
1982
FEE
FEE
Wine & Beer
$400
$500
Club
$500
$625
Retail Liquor
$500
$625-
Hotel-Restaurant
$1,500
$1,875
Beer
$400
$500
11. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 141, 1981, Amendin Section
0 - of the sty ode Providing or a Tax on Telephone Uti sties of
This Ordinance increases the telephone utility account tax from $.50
to $.65 in conjunction with the 1982 Budget. Mountain Bell has been
contacted regarding this increase and they have agreed to implement
the change effective January 1, 1982. Increased revenue of $51,523 is
projected based on this adjustment.
36. Ordinances Relating to Licensed Occupations.
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 151, 1981, Amending
the Code Relating to Alarm Business Permits and Licenses.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 152, 1981, Amending
the Code Relating to Licenses Issued by the City Forester.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1.53, 1981, Amending
the Code Relating to Miscellaneous and Amusement Licenses.
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The 1982 budget changes the classifications of miscellaneous and
amusement licenses to Business License - Class I and Business License
- Class II, respectively, to provide equity in our fee structure.
37. Resolution Adopting 1982 Recreation Division Fees and Charges.
The 1982 Recreation Division Fees and Charges Schedule is consistent
with the Fees and Charges Policy adopted by City Council in Resolution
80-131 on October 21, 1980. It is anticipated that the Recreation
Division will recover approximately 55% of its total cost in 1982 in
revenues generated through fees and charges.
38. Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 143, 1981, Relatin to
ar and ees and ncreasing t e mount o ai Fees to or
n o
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, at their regular meeting of
September 22, 1981, reviewed the staff recommendation to increase the
1982 Parkland Fee to $550 per dwelling unit, and voted 5:1 to recom-
mend same to Council. The Board feels it is necessary to raise the
fee because of inflationary impacts.
The 1982 Parkland Budget was prepared based upon the collection of a
$550 per dwelling unit fee.
39. Resolution Adopting 1982 Transfort Fares.
This Resolution increases Transfort Fares for 1982 as follows:
1981 Fee 1982 Fee
Regular Fare
$ .35
$ .50
Sr. Citizen Off -Peak Fare $ .15
$ .25
10-Ride Pass
$ 3.00
$ 4.00
Monthly Pass
$10.00
$15.00
Sr. Citizen Annual Pass
$ 8.00
$10.00
Handicapped Annual Pass
$ 8.00
$10.00
40. Hearing and First Reading of
Ordinance No.144,
1981, Amending
Section
4-75 A of the City Code
Relating to Traffic and Parking
Meter
Rates.
In order to implement rate
increases for on -street parking
meters
recommended in the 1982 budget, the Code of the
City of Fort
Collins
is being amended to reflect these
rate changes.
The rate changes
will
'
provide increased revenue for
the Parking Fund.
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41. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 145, 1981, Relating to
ETV ctric Rat�or ervice.
The proposed ordinance is presented pursuant to Council direction at
the June 30, 1981 work session for the 1982 Budget and reaffirmed
during the September 29, 1981 work session on future rate adjustments.
Increases necessary to track the cost of providing service to each
customer class are as follows:
RESIDENTIAL 12.6%
GENERAL SERVICE 18.7%
GENERAL SERVICE 50 22.1%
GENERAL SERVICE 500 18.5%
SPEC. AREA FLOODLIGHTING 22.1%
MUNICIPAL STREETLIGHTING 22.1%
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SERVICE 14.8%
The 16.6% overall increase in retail electric revenue is to partially
off -set the 37-39% increase in purchased power cost projected for '
January 1, 1982 and will be effective on all billings rendered on or
after January 1, 1982.
42. Water and Sewer Rate Increases.
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 146, 1981, Amending
Section 112 of the Code Relating to Rates for Water and Sewer
Utility.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 147, 1981, Amending
Section 112 of the Code Relating to Sewer Plant Investment
Fees.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 148, 1981, Amending
Section 112 of the Code Relating to Water Plant Investment
Fees.
The 1982 Water Fund and Sewer Fund Budget, as presented to City
Council, will require that the existing water rates be increased 11
percent and the existing sewer rates be increased 27 percent.
Present projections indicate the Water Plant Investment Fee should be
increased to $1680 for an average single-family unit and the Sewer
Plant Investment Fee should be increased to $1350 for an average
single-family unit. '
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Councilmember Knezovich asked that Item No. 34, Hearing and First Reading
of Ordinance No. 140, 1981, Amending Chapter 33 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins Relating to co o,ic Beverages, an Item Ordinances'
idle —acing to Ticensed �upations, and Item # 39, Resolution Adopting
ransfort Fares, be withdrawn from the Budget Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Horak requested that Item # 37, Resolution Adopting 1982
Recreation Division Fees and Charges, be removed.
Mayor Wilmarth asked that Item # 32, Resolution Adopti
Management Policies Relating to the 1982 Budget, be wit
the Financial and
awn.
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Clarke,
to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Budget Consent Calen-
dar. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich,
Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
Resolution Adopting the Financial and
Management Policies Relating to the 1982 Budget
Tabled to October 20
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The Recommended 1982 Budget included twenty-one (21) financial and manage-
ment policies used in the development of the 1982 Budget. This resolution
formally adopts these policies with the following changes.
0 Sales Tax Distribution Policy - revised to reflect the addition of
.25 of a ld Sales Tax.
0 Debt Policy - Tables of current debt have been updated as of June
30, 1981, and revisions to proposed debt incorporated.
0 Revenue Policy - revised to delete the Real Estate Transfer
Tax and work towards diversification in the next two (2) years.
0 Enterprise Fund Policy - revised to reflect the continuance
of Transfort user fees and the addition of a Seat Tax at Lincoln
Center.
0 Transfort Policy - revised based upon financing changes and revised
schedule for implementation of the Quality Transfort System.
0 Revenue Sharing Policy - added to formalize the policy as pre-
viously approved by City Council."
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Mayor Wilmarth expressed his concern about some of the policies contained
in the Resolution. He noted that this Council had not discussed some of
them even though previous Councils may have considered them. He suggested
the Resolution be tabled until October 20 and scheduled for the October 13
work session for further discussion and review.
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Knezovich ,
to table this Resolution to October 20 and to schedule the item for the
October 13 work session for review. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke,
Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading
Amending Chapter 33 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins Relating to Alcoholic Beverages
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"In conjunction with the 1982 Budget, General Fund revenue items that have '
not been adjusted for at least three years were reviewed for possible fee
increases. Beer and Liquor Occupation Taxes have not been adjusted since
1976 and the following increases were recommended in the 1982 Budget:
1981
1982
FEE
FEE
Wine & Beer
$400
$500
Club
$500
$625
Retail Liquor
$500
$625
Hotel -Restaurant
$1,500
$1,875
Beer
$400
$500
The Liquor ,Licensing Board has been notified of these fee adjustments.
The attached Ordinance amends these fees to the 1982 recommended amount
effective January 1, 1982."
Mayor Wilmarth asked the record show he did not participate or vote on this
item.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the increases in the occu-
pation tax: '
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1. Harry Nix, 704 Oxford Lane, representing Foothills Discount
Liquors.
2. John Dowd, 2019 Constitution, representing Wine Cellar Restaurant.
Councilmember Knezovich asked staff to prepare an estimate of the adminis-
trative and enforcement expenses included in this area prior to Second
Reading.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott,
to adopt Ordinance No. 140, 1981, on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich and Reeves. Nays: None.
(Wilmarth withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinances Relating to Licensed Occupations
Adopted on First Readings
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
" A. Hearing and First Reading of. Ordinance No. 151, 1981, Amending
the Code Relating to Alarm Business Permits and Licenses.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 152, 1981, Amending
the Code Relating to Licenses Issued by the City Forester.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 153, 1981, Amending
the Code Relating to Miscellaneous and Amusement Licenses.
The following fees have not been changed for at least three years. The
attached Ordinances amend the fees for these licenses as follows:
1981
PROPOSED
REVENUE ITEM
FEE
FEE
Business License - Class I
Arborist
$100/initially --
$25
$25 renewal
Auctioneer
$100
25
Seasonal Vendor
--
25
Second Hand Dealer
1
25
1
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1981
PROPOSED
REVENUE ITEM
FEE
FEE
Business License -Class II
Alarm Business
25
50
Bowling Alley
15
50
Dance Hall
50
75
Motion Picture Theatre
75
100
Drive -In
50
75
Game Machine (per machine
every 6 months)
Foosball, Air & Electric
25
35
Pinball
37.50
50
Pool Tables
5
7.50 .
Carnival
$50/day
$75/day"
Mayor Wilmarth asked the record show he did not vote
or participate in the
discussion on Item # 36 c, Hearing
and First Readin
of Ordinance No. 153,
1981, Amending the Code Relating
to Misce aneous and Amusement Licenses.
Councilmember Knezovich asked if these ordinances should carry an effective
'
date of January 1, 1982.
City Attorney Liley replied that an effective clause
indicating January 1,
1982, could be added.
Councilmember Knezovich proposed a
per lane and per
screen tax instead of
the flat fee for bowling alleys and
theatres.
Councilmember Elliott made a motion,
seconded by
Councilmember Reeves,
to adopt Ordinance No. 151, 1981, on First Reading,
amending it to include
an effective date of January 1,
1982. Yeas: Councilmembers
Cassell,
Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich
and Reeves. Nays: None. (Wilmarth
withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Elliott made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Clarke,
to adopt Ordinance No. 152, 1981, on First Reading, amending it to include
an effective date of January 1, 1982. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell,
Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich and Reeves. Nays: None. (Wilmarth
withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED. '
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Councilmember Elliott made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves,
to adopt Ordinance No. 153, 1981, on First Reading, amending it to include
an effective date of January 1, 1982.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion
1981, to tax theatres $100 per screen
The motion died for lack of a second.
to further amend Ordinance No. 153,
and drive-in theatres $75 per screen.
The vote on Councilmember Elliott's motion was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Eliott, Horak, Knezovich and Reeves.
Nays: Councilmember Clarke. (Wilmarth withdrawn).
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopting 1982 Recreation
Division Fees and Charges, Adopted
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The 1982 Recreation Division Fees and Charges Schedule is consistent with
the Fees and Charges Policy adopted by City Council in Resolution 80-131 on
October 21, 1980. It is anticipated that the Recreation Division will
recover approximately 55% of its total cost in 1982 in revenues generated
through fees and charges.
The recommended fees and charges increases in 1982 range from none to 10%+,
depending on the program itself, the percentage of recovery necessary to
meet the requirements of the Fees and Charges Policy, and/or what staff
believes the market will bear. The net across-the-board increase is
approximately 6%.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, at their regular meeting of
September 22, 1981, reviewed the fees and charges schedule for 1982, and
unanimously voted to recommend adoption of said schedule to Council."
Councilmember Horak noted the Lincoln Center currently pays back 35% of
their costs whereas the recreation program is proposed at 55% because of
the Council policy to pay back 50%. He noted the recreation fees were
doubled two years ago and another 10% is proposed this year. He stated he
felt this policy should be used for other programs that serve certain
segments of the community.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves,
to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott,
Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopting 1982 Transfort
Fares , Adopted
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This Resolution increases Transfort Fares for 1982 as follows:
Regular Fare
Sr. Citizen Off -Peak Fare
10-Ride Pass
Monthly Pass
Sr. Citizen Annual Pass
Handicapped Annual Pass
Annual Farebox Revenue
CSU Contract *
Total Operating Revenue
% of Operating Costs
1981 Fee 1982 Fee
$
.35
$ .50
$
.15'
$ .25
$
3.00
$ 4.00
$10.00
$15.00
$
8.00
$10.00
$
8.00
$10.00
Projected
1981
1982
64,000
70,500
42,000
60,710
26%
27%
*Based on fee of $2.00/full-time-student/semester in 1981 and $2.50/
full-time-student/semester beginning Fall Semester, 1982."
Councilmember Knezovich asked about the figures relating to the C.S.U.
contract.
Budget Director, Phylis Griep, replied that the numbers had been reversed
in the memo.
Councilmember Cassell noted that he felt the students were not paying what
they should be and further that the fee should be negotiated even further
upward.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves,
to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott,
Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Providing for
the Imposition of an Additional Twenty-five Hundredths
Percent (.25%) Retail Sales and Use Tax to be Effective
January 1. 1982
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"As part of the 1982 Budget process, the City Manager recommended a Real
Estate Transfer Tax and a mill levy .increase of two (2) mills to fund
various City operations. Based on input from the public hearings regarding
the 1982 Budget, these two revenue sources were deleted and an additional
.25 of a 1¢ sales tax has been recommended as an alternative revenue
source.
This ordinance implements the addition of the .25 of a id sales tax to
our existing tax, making a total of 2.25%, effective January 1, 1982."
Councilmember Horak pointed out that not all Councilmembers had directed
' staff to implement the .25 of 1¢ sales tax as an alternative revenue
source. He added that he was amazed that there was no opposition to this
measure.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cassell,
to adopt Ordinance No. 149, 1981, on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: Council -
member Horak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopting the 1982 Budget
for the City of Fort Collins and
Fixing the Mill Levy
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This Resolution adopts the 1982 Budget for the City of Fort Collins. The
total budget is $105,151,352. Changes from the financial statements
included in the 1982 Recommended Budget are as follows:
General Fund
The Real Estate Transfer Tax and an additional two mills of property tax
have been deleted as revenue sources in the General Fund. A quarter of one
cent of sales tax has been added. Changes to proposed expenditures include:
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Deferral of
Indoor Pool
Renovation
$ (604,356)
Addition of
School Crossing
Guards
27,684
Reduction of
Transfort
Subsidy
(200,000)
Reduction of
Operating
Expenditures
(100,000)
Addition of
Mason -Howes
One -Way Couplet
250,000
TOTAL
Storm Drainage Fund
$ (626,672)
October 6, 1981
The Storm Drainage Fund budget has been reduced by $8,862 due to pension,
surcharge, and insurance adjustments.
Transfort Fund
The Transfort fare is being retained and raised to $.50/ride. The General
Fund subsidy for Transfort has been reduced by $200,000. Transfort's
operating budget will be reduced by $38,400 due to deferral of the downtown
shuttle. The budget for 1982 will maintain the current service level.
Sales & Use Tax Fund
The additional revenue derived from one quarter of a cent of sales tax is
deposited in the Sales and Use Tax Fund and shown as a transfer to the
General Fund.
Parkland Fund
The transfer to the Debt Service Fund is increased by $62,790 to reflect
principal and interest payments for the 1981 Parkland Revenue Bond Issue
approved by City Council on September 15, 1981.
Debt Service Fund
Expenditures increase by $62,790 to reflect principal and interest payments
for the 1981 Parkland Revenue Bond issue.
Lincoln Center Fund
Also attached for your information is a revised Lincoln Center Financial
statement which builds in revenue from a seat tax (10% of ticket price)
beginning in 1982. Revenue from this tax is projected to increase 3% each
year through 1986.
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This statement shows rate increases of 15%/year for building rental and
miscellaneous for 1983 through 1986. Operating expenses are projected to
increase 8%/year for 1983 through 1986. Using these rates, the percentage
of cost recovery would increase as follows:
YEAR COST RECOVERY
1981
35%
1982
44%
1983
47%
1984
49%
1985
52%
1986
54%
Actual use of these percentage increases is dependent on the future
rate of inflation and the point at which rate increases decrease facility
usage, thereby actually decreasing revenue.
Capital Projects Fund
In accordance with Article V, Section 10, of'the City Charter (as amended
' in April, 1980) capital project appropriations do not lapse until project
completion. Consistent with this amendment and with the Capital Project
Management Control System, the capital project appropriations are based on
the following guidelines.
1. Projects funded by Bond Proceeds:
a) Design and ROW Appropriated
b) Construction Costs to be appropriated at the time of bond
issuance.
2. Projects funded by projected 1982 Revenue
a) Appropriate the next phase if prior year reserves available for
completion.
b) Appropriate entire project if construction is to begin in
1982.
Changes due to appropriation guideline:
Sewer Projects $ (843,000)
Storm Drainage Projects (168,499)
Water Projects (105,000)
Parks (3,810,000)
Streets (910,000)
' TOTAL $(5,836,499)
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Other changes to proposed expenditures are:
- deferral of indoor pool renovation
- addition of Mason -Howes One -Way Couplet
- addition of cost to issue 1982 street
rehabilitation bonds
- adjust Water projects for revised cost
estimates
- adjust parks to reflect the portion of
bond issue expenses paid in 1981
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$ (604,356)
250,000
10,000
(250,000)
(35,000)
- adjust Block 31 project to reflect the portion
of the expenses paid in 1981 (300,000)
TOTAL
$ (929,356)
Grants
Grants are not included in the annual appropriations ordinance as they are
appropriated at the time they are received."
Councilmember Horak asked if the City was tied to the completion of the
projects listed in the Resolution.
City Manager Arnold replied that it was variable as some projects are in
the design phase while others have the design phase completed.
Councilmember Clarke expressed his concern about Transfort reserves, noting
that he hoped to increase the Transfort service by keeping the 4 buses
scheduled to be sold when the 4 new buses arrive. If the buses are kept,
more money will be required to operate them. He noted he would rather
place a $200,000 reserve into the Transfort system than to build the
Mason -Howes couplet.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Clarke,
to adopt the Resolution as amended by Councilmember Clarke's suggestion.
Councilmember Reeves noted she did not support the amendment but noted more
information on air pollution and traffic problems was needed.
Councilmember Cassell suggested the dollars earmarked for the Mason -Howes
couplet be placed into capital projects without designation.
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott,
to amend the Resolution by deleting the line referring to the Mason -Howes
couplet and placing the $250,000 in the line titled Streets Contingency
making that total $408,830.
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Councilnember Horak spoke against the motion, noting he was against pouring
more money into streets.
Councilmember Clarke noted he still felt the money should be put into
Transfort.
The vote on Councilmember Cassell's motion was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Wilmarth, Knezovich.
Nays: Councilmembers Clarke, Horak and Reeves.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's original motion as amended by Council -
member Cassell was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Wilmarth, Horak, Knezovich and
Reeves.
Nays: Councilmember Clarke.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Adopted On First Reading As Amended Appropriating
the Annual Expenditures for the City of Fort Collins
in 1982 and Settina the Mill Levv for Said Fiscal Year
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This Ordinance appropriates the 1982 Annual Budget of $105,346,352 and
sets the mill levy at 10.7 mills.
Changes from the financial statements included in the 1982 Recommended
Budget are outlined in the previous agenda item."
City Manager Arnold noted that the figure on the first page of the ordi-
nance should be $105,151,352 and that the same amendment relative to the
Mason -Howes couplet on page four would have to be made, i.e., delete
Mason -Howes one way couplet and move the $250,000 to Streets Contingency,
making the total $408,830.
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott,
to adopt Ordinance No. 150, 1981, on First Reading, amended as described by
City Manager Arnold. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott,
Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Final Master
Drainage Plans for the McClellands and Mail Creek,
Foothills and Fox Meadows Drainage Basins _
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This is the formal public hearing on the Ordinance adopting Final Master
Drainage Plans for the McClellands and Mail Creek, Foothills, and Fox
Meadows Basins.
The Ordinance was adopted by a 5-2 vote on First Reading on September 15.
In the storm drainage ordinance of 1976 the City Council determined
"that the owners of property within drainage basins in the City should
provide the drainage facilities necessary for the drainage and control of
flood and surface waters. Therefore, the cost of installing drainage ,
facilities in a drainage basin should be assessed, in whole or in part,
against the lands in the drainage basin. The City Council further finds,
determines and declares that all real property within a drainage basin
will be benefited by the installation of drainage facilities -within the
basin to the extent possible, the charges assessed against lands in a
drainage basin for construction of drainage facilities should take into
account the amount of stormwater which will run off such lands after they
have been developed."
This ordinance also created the Storm Drainage Board, charging it to divide
the city into separate drainage basins, develop drainage basin master plans
recommending the necessary improvement for each basin, and propose a method
of financing these improvements. The Storm Drainage Board has developed
basin master plans for nine (9) major drainage basins in the city, and now
recommends that the City Council officially adopt the three final basin
master plans and six interim basin master plans.
STORM DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN
"The Storm Drainage Board shall also review and make recommen-
dations to the City Council on a master storm drainage plan to be
developed for city-wide facilities by the city administration,
such recommendations to include proposed methods of funding any
master drainage plan as finally adopted."
Storm Drainage Ordinance, Section 93-5 C. '
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A storm drainage master plan has been completed for each of the nine major
drainage basins. The master plans describe the system of storm drainage
improvements required to provide safe and effective drainage within the
basins. The plans were prepared by qualified consulting engineers working
closely with the city staff. The improvements recommended are based on the
results of cost -benefit analyses, where such analyses were appropriate, and
on the adopted storm drainage design criteria. The master plans have
been reviewed and accepted by the Storm Drainage Board.
Each master plan consists of a report in three volumes; an executive
summary, a main report, and a technical addendum. In addition to a plan of
the proposed drainage improvements, the master plans include hydrologic and
hydraulic data, floodplain plan and profiles, cost estimates, economic
analyses, and improvement phasing schedules.
The Storm Drainage Board recommends the City Council adopt the Storm
Drainage Master Plan as follows:
' (1) The Foothills Basin, the Fox Meadows Basin, and the McClellands-
Mail Creek Basin should be adopted as final master plans, including
the full engineering reports; and
(2) The remaining basins should be adopted as interim master plans,
with final adoption of the engineering reports to be in the near
future.
The storm drainage ordinance clearly indicates that final adoption of
master plans should be accompanied by proposals for funding the im-
provements. At this time the Storm Drainage Board has proposed, in con-
junction with the 1982 budget, plans to finance the Foothills, Fox Meadows,
and McClellands-Mail Creek Basins. Final adoption of the remaining basins
will be recommended when financing plans for these basins have been
completed."
The following persons spoke at this hearing:
Phil Weathers, 3324 Pine Ridge Place, urged prompt adoption
of the storm drainage plan.
2. Scott Albertson, representing Medema. Homes, questioned method
of repayment to Medema Homes relating to the Fox Meadows
Subdivision.
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3. Don Hale, 2636 Auscet Road, representing Meadowlark neighbor-
hood and noted neighborhood storm drainage problems.
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Councilmember Reeves asked for additional information about how many
cases of reimbursement there are.
Storm Drainage Engineer, Marc Engemoen, replied the City has only a speci=
fic commitment to the Fox Meadows Subdivision but there are a number of
subdivisions (approximately 4-5) that are in preliminary design phase.
Councilmember Horak asked what was being done in the way of non-structural
alternatives, i.e., flood proofing, making sure people don't build in flood
plains versus building concrete channels.
Mr. Engemoen replied the City was actively pursuing flood plain management
which includes non-structural approaches.
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves,
to adopt Ordinance No. 128, 1981, on Second Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich and Reeves. Nays: Councilmember
Wilmarth.
Resolution Approving the Execution of an Agreement '
with Pineview, Inc. in the Anticipation of the
Acquisition of Certain Storm Drainage Facilities
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Recently the City of Fort Collins has adopted a number of drainage basin
master plans that provide for the efficient, proper and safe passage of
storm and surface ,rater through the City. Drainage facilities proposed in
these master plans include regional detention ponds, open channels and
storm sewers. Provided in the master plans are cost estimates for the
facilities which include engineering design, land acquisition and con-
struction costs.
The overall financing plan for the facilities proposed in the master plans
is before Council for approval. The basic concept behind the financing plan
is that each property contributes to the cost of drainage improvements to
the same extent that it contributes to the total amount of stormwater
runoff. As a property develops, it will be required to install certain
improvements; at the same time, the property's total financial responsi-
bility to basin -wide drainage improvements can be calculated. If the cost
of the facilities the property must construct exceeds the property's total
financial responsibility, the developer is entitled to reimbursement for
the excess amount. '
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This item was tabled to this date from August 18 to allow Council to
consider the storm drainage master plans and the overall financing plan.
If the master plans and financing plan are adopted, the City should enter
into this agreement with Pineview, Inc.
Pineview Inc. intends to develop a portion of land in the McClellands-
Mail Creek drainage basin. On this parcel, the master plan proposes
a large, regional detention pond to serve both this property and a number
of properties upstream. The proposed facility is quite large and has a
significant impact on the subject parcel. The owner has therefore re-
quested an agreement with the City regarding reimbursement inasmuch as the
financing plan which would address this question will not be implemented
until January 1, 1982.
The attached agreement provides a mechanism whereby Pineview, Inc., the
owner of the property, would be reimbursed for the cost of the detention
facility when the property is developed. The amount of the reimbursement
will be determined by an appraisal for the right-of-way and by the cost
estimates for the final engineering design. The initial estimate of the
right-of-way cost is $105,000; the construction cost is estimated to be
' $134,150. Under the proposed storm drainage financing plan, these costs
will be covered as this property and other properties in the basin develop
and pay basin fees.
The Storm Drainage Board has reviewed the attached agreement and recommends
its adoption. Monies for the reimbursement would become available with the
adoption and collection of basin fees after January 1, 1982.
Also attached is correspondence from Mr. Lester M. Kaplan stating the
owner's position on the matter."
Councilmember Cassell asked the record show he did not vote or participate
on this item.
Councilmember Elliott made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Clarke,
to adopt the Resolution and approve the agreement with Pineview, Inc.
Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wil-
marth. Nays: None.(Cassell withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Arnold reported there would be a meeting on October 12 between
the Poudre Fire Authority and residents of Parklane Towers to discuss the
Fire Master Plan and retrofitting their building with sprinklers.
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Additionally, work has started on improvements to the intersection of
Horsetooth and Timberline and that there would be a luncheon meeting with
the Poudre R-1 School Board on October 27.
Councilmembers' Reports
Councilmember Knezovich reported on the Airport Ad -Hoc Committee relative
to the status of the F.B.O., noting the new F.B.O. would be operating
soon. He reported on the CML Finance Committee meeting and the status of
the Downtown Development Authority's search for a director.
Councilmember Elliott reported on the Poudre Fire Authority meeting and
called Council's attention to a television program relating to high-rise
fires to be broadcast on Saturday.
Councilmember Clarke reported on the progress of the Transfort/Care-A-Van
consolidation of services discussions.
Councilmember Cassell reported on the CML Energy Impact Committee and the
training for security personnel at Platte River Power Authority's Rawhide
site..
Mayor Wilmarth reported on the timetable for purchase of property in Block
31, known at the City/County Complex Block.
Executive Session Authorized.
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves, to
adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing legal matters.
Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves
and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment
Councilmember Cassell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to
adjourn the meeting to 1:00 p.m. on October 13. Yeas: Councilmember
Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: Council -
member Horak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Mayor
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