HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-09/16/1980-RegularSeptember 16, 1980
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, September 16, 1980, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the
City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call was answered by the following
Councilmembers: Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth.
Absent: Councilmembers Bowling and Kross.
Staff Members Present: Arnold, Liley, Lewis, Lanspery, Krajicek, C. Smith,
R. Wood, Griep, and Phillips.
Agenda Review: City Manager
City Manager John Arnold noted that there was one item of Other Business to
' be considered relating to PRPA.
Councilman Wilmarth asked that Item #13, Hearing and First Readin of
Ordinance No. 126, 1980, Relatingto Excavation Permits, Item 17,.Resolu-
tion InitiatiFc e uqua Annexation, an—d—Ttem
Renewal of Lease with Bishopp Farms/Fort o lins-Love an Airport, be
withdrawn from the Consent alendar.
Councilwoman Reeves requested the removal of Item #9, Hearing and First
Reading of Ordinance No. 122,. 1980, Annexing Property Known as Kroepel
Annexation, and Item Ii,--Flearing _and First Reading of Urd1nance No. r2T,
9 OI—� xing Property Known as el hm�C{nnexation.
City Manager John Arnold noted that the administration was requesting Item
#109 Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 123, 1980, Zoning Property
Known as Kroepel Annexation, Item #I2, Hearing and First Reading of Ordi-
nance No. , 98 oning Property Known as B ehm Annexation, and Item
earing and_ _first Mding of Ordinance No. 128,, 1986, Relating to
Alarm Systems, be pulled.
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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4. Consider approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meetin2 of September
5. Second Read ing of Ordinance No. 114, 1980, Appropriating Unanticipated
o �a� ,n t—hP ,anaraMinnnr eUdi Zxpenses.
This Ordinance was adopted on First Reading on September 2 and would
provide funds to cover costs associated with the hiring of additional
personnel in the City Attorney's Department.
6. Second Re ad in of Ordinance No. 119, 1980, AppropriatingUnanticipated
e ues in t e Energy rant un .
This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 2
and would appropriate a $5,000 mini -grant for a S.A.V.E. Energy
Program, a community energy conservation project which will provide
for energy conservation centers at public schools in Fort Collins and
at the Northside Community Center.
7. Second Read in of Ordinance No. 120, 1980, Relatin to Blanket Ease- '
ments in Pardo ast, econd Ling.
This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 2
and is a request for vacation of four portions of the blanket easement
in Parkwood East, Second Filing, Tract A.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 121, 1980 Authorizing the City
Mang er to Enter into a Long -Term Lease A reement with Sperry Univac
or omouter Equipment.
This Ordinance was
unanimously adopted on First Reading
on September 2
and would
authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract for a
computer
terminal
and related hardware, to augment the current ter-
minal in
the Police
dispatch area.
9. Hearing
and First
Reading of Ordinance No. 122, 1980 Annexing Proper-
ty Known
as Kroepel
Annexation.
This is
a request
to annex 143 acres located north of
Co. Rd. 34 and
east of
Co. Rd. 13
(Lemay Avenue extended).
10. Hearing
and First
Reading of Ordinance No. 123, 1980,
Zoning Property
Known as
Kroepel Annexation.
This is
a request
to zone the property known as the
Kroepel Annexa-
,
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tion. Applicants are requesting zoning the 143 acres RLP, Low Density
Planned Residential.
11. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 124, 1980, Annexing
Property Known as Blehm Annexation.
This is a request to annex 143 acres located south of Co. Rd. 34 and
east of Co. Rd. 13 (Lemay Ave. extended).
12. Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 125, 1980, Zoning Property
Known as B ehm Annexation.
This is a request to zone the property known as the Blehm Annexation.
Applicants are requesting zoning the 143 acres, RLP, Low Density
Planned Residential.
13. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 126, 1980, Relating to
Excavation Permits.
This Ordinance abolishes blanket excavation permits and requires that
the location, size, width, and schedule. of planned excavations be
submitted at the time the permit is obtained.
14, Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 127, 1
Unanticipated Revenues in the Communications Gran
iatin
This Ordinance appropriates $24,317 in the Communications Grant Fund
and will be used for the purchase of:
1. A third communications console to facilitate the telephone/com-
plaint taker position and to provide a backup to the ,two existing
consoles.
2. A 20 channel tape/logging recorder to replace the two +corn -out
machines currently in limited use.
15. HH a�r�i_n v nnd�First Reading of Ordinance No. 128, 1980, Relati
Alrl tems.
This Ordinance makes some changes to the existing alarm ordinance to
eliminate areas which have caused confusion.
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16. Resolution Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the Fairway Estates
Business Annexation.
This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution setting a
date for public hearing to consider the Fairway Estates Business
Annexation, a request to annex 30 + acres extending for 3/4 mile along
Harmony Road and one mile along U.7. 287.
17. Resolution Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the Fuqua Annexation.
This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution setting a
date for public hearing to consider the Fuqua Annexation, a request to
annex 129 acres located north of Co. Rd. 34 and west of Co. Rd. 13
(Lemay Avenue extended).
18. Resolution Approving Lease Agreement for Space in Avery House.
This Resolution would approve the lease agreement with owners of the
"Fort. Coll ins Magazine" for space in the Avery House.
19. Resolution Changing the City's Land Use Policies Plan Definitions of
Neig bor ood hopping enter and Regions ommunity Shopping Center.
This Resolution would change definitions of the terms "neighborhood
shopping center" and "regional/community shopping center" as used in
the City's Land Use Policies Plan.
20. Park West P.U.D., Preliminary
The proposed Park West P.U.D. is located on a narrow 10 acre tract,
east of South Shields St., on West Horsetooth Road. The parcel was
recently annexed to the city, as Cunningham Corners 3rd, and was zoned
R-P, Planned Residential.
21. Prospect-Lemay Revised Preliminary P.U.D.
This is a request to revise a preliminary P.U.D. located at the
northeast corner of Prospect Road and Lemay Avenue. The revision
consists of increasing the gross floor area by 12,950 square feet.
22. Rockwillow P.U.D.. Prelimin
Rockwillow is a proposal for a 52 unit residential and 2200 sq. ft. '
office building P.U.D., on a 4.33 acre in -fill parcel located between
Santana Apts. and the Stonehenge P.U.D. (northeast corner of Lemay
Avenue and Stuart St.).
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23. Changes to Storm Drainage Board By -Laws.
The City Council approved By -Laws for the Storm Drainage Board in
1979. The By -Laws call for a regular meeting of the Board in May of
each year to elect officers. Since new members are usually appointed
in July, it would seem more appropriate to hold the annual meeting in
August. The By -Laws should be amended in Article III, Section 3 and
Article V, Section 3 to change the annual meeting from May to August.
24. Renewal of Lease with Bishopp Farms/Fort Collins -Loveland Airport.
Bishopp Farms has contracted with the cities of Fort Collins and
Loveland to grow wheat on the unused land at the Fort Collins -Loveland
Airport for the last six years. The contract, or lease agreement, is
now due for a three-year renewal.
25. Routine Deeds and Easements.
' Agreement has been reached with Jess and Dorothy Johnson for the City
to acquire the next to last parcel needed to close out the Mulberry
Street Improvement District No. 74 acquisition phase. The City will
pay $450.00 for the property and $100.00 for a temporary construction
easement.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk, Wanda
Krajicek.
Item #5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 114, 1980, Appropriating Unanti-
cipate evenues in t e enera and for Legal Expenses.
Item #6. Second Readinq of Ordinance No.-119, 1980, Appropriating Unanti-
Item V . Second Reading of Ordinance No. 120, 1980, Relating to Blank_
Easements in Parkwood East, Second Filing.
Item #8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 121, 1980, Authorizithe Ci
anager to nter into a Long-term ease greement witfing per
Univac for Computer Equipment.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk, Wanda Kra-
' jicek.
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Item #14. Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 127, 1980, Appro-
i it atinq Unantjcipatea evenues In the CommunicJlons rant Fund
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilmarth,
to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar.
Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson and Wilmarth.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Annexing
Property Known as Kroepel Annexation
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This is a request to annex 143 acres known as the Kroepel Annexation. The
property is located north of Co. Rd. 34 and east of Co. Rd. 13 (Lemay '
Avenue extended).
Surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: Site of Fox Ridge Annexation; zoned RLP and BP
S: FA-1, vacant
W: FA-1, vacant
E: Union Pacific Railroad
The site is generally vacant.
The Kroepel Annexation is in conformance with annexation criteria as, 1)
1/6 of its boundary is contiguous to city limits as proposed in the Fox
Ridge Annexation and 2) the annexation is 100% voluntary. -The property
would currently not be eligible for development in the county.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Kroepel Annexation.
Planning
and
Zoning Board recommended approval of the Kroepel Annexation
(#74-80)
on a
5-1 vote."
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Councilwoman Reeves stated that she had this item removed from the Consent
Calendar because she felt it was premature to annex this property so
far in advance of development.
Councilman St. Croix made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson, to
adopt Ordinance No. 122, 1980 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Gray, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: Councilwoman Reeves.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Adopted as Amended on First
Reading Zoning Property Known as
Kroepel Annexation
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Background
This is a request to zone the property known as the Kroepel Annexation.
Applicants are requesting zoning the 143 acres RLP, Low Density Planned
Residential.
'
It should be noted that the Kroepel property meets the locational criteria
for R-L-P only when the proposed plans for recent annexations are con-
sidered, i.e., planned park, shopping, employment, and schoo➢ sites.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Kroepel zoning, RLP, subject to the
property being developed as a unified P.U.D.
Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval: of the Kroepel Zoning
(#74-80) to R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential, subject to -.the property
being developed under a unified P.U.D., on a 5-0 vote with one abstention."
City Attorney Liley noted that this item had been removed from the Consent
Calendar to allow Council to place a. condition on the zoning. The condi-
tion being that the entire property be developed as a unified Planned Unit
Development. She recommended that the ordinance included in the packet be
amended to include that condition.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to
adopt Ordinance No. 123, 1980, on First Reading including the condition
that the entire property be developed as a unified P.U.D. Yeas: Council -
members Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays:, None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Annexing
Property Known as Blehm Annexation
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Background
This is a request to annex 143 acres known as the Blehm Annexation. The
property is located south of Co. Rd. 34 and east of Co. Rd. 13 (Lemay Ave.
extended). At present the property is not contiguous to existing city
limits, but will gain its necessary contiguity from the proposed Kroepel
Annexation directly to the north.
Surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: site of proposed Kroepel Annexation, proposed zoning, RLP
S: FA1, vacant
E: Union Pacific Railroad
W: FA1, vacant
The Blehm Annexation is in conformance with annexation criteria as, 1) 1/6 '
of its boundary is contiguous to city limits as proposed in the Kroepel
Annexation and 2) the annexation is 100% voluntary. The property would
currently not be eligible for development in the county.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Blehm Annexation.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the Blehm Annexation
(#98-80) on a 5-1 vote."
Councilwoman Reeves stated that she had the same concerns about this
annexation that she had expressed regarding the Kroepel annexation, i.e.,
that it was premature.
City Manager John Arnold commented that this annexation is within the
Loveland school district and it will be up to the school districts to
resolve that problem.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to
adopt Ordinance No. 124, 1980, on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Gray, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: Councilwoman Reeves. I
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Ordinance Adopted as Amended on First
ReadingZoning oning Property Known as Blehm Annexation
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Background
This is a request to zone the property known as the Blehm Annexation.
Applicants are requesting zoning the 143 acres, RLP, Low Density Planned
Residential.
It should be noted that the Blehm property meets the locational criteria
for R-L-P only when the proposed plans for pending annexations are con-
sidered, i.e., planned park, shopping, employment, and school sites.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Blehm Zoning, RLP, subject to the property
being developed as a unified P.U.D.
Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the Blehm Zoning (#98-80)
to R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential, subject to the property being
developed under a unified P.U.D., on a 5-0 vote with one abstention."
City Attorney Liley noted that this zoning ordinance needed the same
amendment as the Kroepel zoning ordinance, i.e., that the entire property
be developed as a unified P.U.D.
Councilman St. Croix made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson, to
adopt Ordinance No. 125, 1980, including the condition that the entire
property be developed as a unified P.U.D. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray,
Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading
Relatino to Excavation Permits
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This Ordinance amends Chapter 95, Article I of the City Code relating to
blanket permits. Under the existing code, a blanket permit may be obtained
for all minor excavations undertaken during a calendar year. The Code
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provides that the Department of Public Works be notified within five (5)
days after work has begun. This delay or after -the -fact notification has
resulted in several problems. First, because we do not know when or where
the excavation will occur, we are unable to insure that proper traffic
regulation and signing is in force at the site. This can lead to safety
problems.
Secondly, there is a problem of accountability in that we are not always
notified of the excavation within five (5) days and have difficulty identi-
fying the responsible party when the cut is improperly restored.
This Ordinance abolishes blanket permits and requires that the location,
size, width, and schedule of planned excavations be submitted at the time
the permit is obtained. In short, it improves our control of the situation
and will help insure that our streets are properly restored. Provisions
for emergency excavations remain intact.
This revision has been reviewed by Public Service Company, Mountain Bell,
Columbine Cablevision, Light and Power Department, and Water and Sever
Department. Their comments and concerns have been incorporated. We
recommend approval."
Councilman Wilmarth asked whether this proposed change would create a "red
tape" situation for minor excavations and an undue cost for permits for
those minor excavations.
City Attorney Liley responded that these changes had been submitted to
developers and that Public Service was concerned that every time a minor
excavation was needed, they would have to submit plans and would experience
delays. She added that the language was changed to read that the Director
of Engineering could require a plan under certain circumstances but not
always especially in the case of minor excavations. Those could be handled
on an application payment basis without submission of plans or any parti-
cular review process.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to
adopt Ordinance No. 126, 1980, on First Reading. Yeas: COUncilmembers
Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Withdrawn from Consideration
Relating to Alarm Systems
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City Manager John Arnold asked that this item be held and brought back at a
later date.
Resolution Adopted Initiating Annexation
Proceedings for the Fuqua Annexation
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution setting a date for
public hearing to consider the Fuqua Annexation (#99-80).
This is a request to annex 129 acres known as the Fuqua Annexation.
The property is located north of Co. Rd. 34 and west of Co. Rd. 13 (Lemay
Avenue extended). At present, the property is not contiguous to the
existing city limits, but will gain its necessary contiguity from the
Kroepel Annexation.
Surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: proposed Huntington Mews Annexation; proposed zoning, RLP
S: FA1, vacant
W: FA, Lyn Acres Subdivision, vacant land
E: proposed Kroepel Annexation
Included with this proposed annexation parcel is a 10.9 acre tract of land
owned by the South Fort Collins Sanitation District. This tract was the
site of a lagoon and is presently vacant. The District has not signed the
annexation petition and thus, is not a voluntary participant. The remain-
ing 118 acres is under one ownership and represents the voluntary portion
of the annexation petition.
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution."
Councilman Wilmarth asked if the South Fort Collins Sanitation District had
been approached to join in on this annexation and what their objection was
to participating.
Planning Director Curt Smith replied that the South Fort Collins Sanitation
District in this annexation and the Fairway Estates Business annexation,
have indicated that they are not opposed to the annexations but will not
sign the petition for fear of jeopardizing the pending litigation action
between the City and themselves.
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Councilman Wilmarth suggested an agreement be offered to them stating that
signing the annexation petition would not affect the pending litigation and
the City would not use that as an admission against whatever interest they
might have.
City Attorney Liley replied that the City would approach them in that
manner.
Ann McSay, 6422 Kyle Avenue, property owner adjoining the Fuqua annexation,
asked about notification of the Planning and Zoning Board hearing, noting
that several property owners had not received notices. She asked about
services to be provided to the annexed area and also what effect the
increased density will have on the Humane Society. In addition, she ques-
tioned if there still would be a hearing in 30 days if South Fort Collins
Sanitation District signed the annexation petition.
City Attorney Liley explained that if some agreement was reached with the
South Fort Collins Sanitation District, the annexation ordinance could come
back at the next meeting but it would still be a public hearing and the
ordinance would require two readings thus two opportunities for property '
owners to come and make comments. Notice would be published between the
first and second readings.
Councilman St. Croix made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson, to
adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, St. Croix, Wilkinson,
and Wilmarth. Nays: Councilwoman Reeves.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Renewal of Lease with Bishopp Farms/
Fort Collins -Loveland Airport Withdrawn
City Manager John Arnold asked that this item be withdrawn based on what
the City Attorney found in the lease agreement and how it may affect the
plans of Mountain Air and Air West. He noted that a meeting is to be held
next Tuesday with the proposed F.B.O. and Mountain Air; and that he would
like to hold this until after that meeting.
Discussion of Park West P.U.D., Preliminar
Eric Fellers asked to speak on this item.
Mayor Gray informed Mr. Fellers that this item had already been approved on I
the Consent Calendar but that Council would hear his remarks.
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Mr. Fellers, resident of Woodwest, brought up two items of concern:
1. density of Park West P.U.D.
2. reliability of the developer
Mayor Gray suggested that Mr. Fellers bring these items up during the
Citizen Participation portion of the meeting as they were not appropriate
at this time.
Resolution Adopted Authorizing R-H
Conversion at 402 West Mountain Avenue
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"A request for a conversion from a residential land use to a non-residen-
tial land use (professional office) located at 402 W. Mountain Ave. (north-
west corner of Mountain Ave. and Meldrum). Applicant has submitted an
accurate description of the property and area accompanied by his justifi-
cation for the request (attached).
Area Description
N: residential on Meldrum
S: commercial across Mountain Ave., a limited service garage and an
office
E: Avery House (across Meldrum)
W: a residence with office
Major Issues
1. This request appears to conform to the adopted goals and policies. No
area plan has been done for this area.
2. Impact upon neighborod. The request, if approved, will oean the
oss o ono er howe In unit in the CBD. However, the request is
located in the transitional area between the CBD and the residential
area on West Mountain Ave. with commercial on two of the corners of
the intersection. The only impact will be additional pressure on the
existing residential in the area for further conversion requests.
This request will be used for justification of additional conversions.
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3. Compatibility with nei hborhood. Given the existing land use pattern
in this area, t e request can be viewed as compatible with the area.
If the structure is maintained at present historical condition, the
City's investment in the Avery House will not be endangered.
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Staff recommends approval of the R-H conversion at 402 West Mountain from a
residential use to a non-residential use.
Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the R-H conversion
request at 402 West Mountain (#87-80) on a 6-0 vote."
Curt Smith called Council's attention to a letter from three property
owners of 420, 424, and 430 W. Mountain stating their intent to petition
for office conversion and in support of the conversion request of 402 W.
Mountain. Mr. Smith wanted to go on record as stating that each conversion
request would be considered on its own merit at the time of petition.
Mayor Gray stated it would be appropriate to send a letter to those
'
property owners stating that each petition for conversion would be con-
sidered separately on its own merit.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilmarth,
to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, Reeves, St. Croix,
Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
No Action Taken on Resolution Setting Forth Findings
of Facts and Conclusions Regarding the
Vine -LaPorte -Taft Annexation, Annexation Proceedings Terminated
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The Vine -LaPorte -Taft Annexation is the annexation that many residents in
the area are opposing. Included is a memorandum from the City Attorney
advising the Council on this matter. Also included is a Resolution that
Council should approve if Council decides -..to proceed with the annexation.
Consistent with the advice of the City Attorney, staff recommends that
Council. take no action on the Resolution, but rather move to terminate the I
annexation proceedings."
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Councilman Wilmarth made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves,
to terminate the annexation proceedings. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray,
Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
`THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopted Authorizing City Contributions
for the Purpose of Opposing the
Poundstone Annexation Amendment (Amendment No. 3)
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The Colorado Campaign Reform Act requires that the governing body of any
political subdivision may make contributions to campaigns involving issues
of official concern provided that they first give specific approval of such
contributions."
' Councilman Wilmarth stated that he and Councilwoman Reeves had attended a
briefing on this amendment and had heard several comments that indicated to
him that the amendment is probably unconstitutional. He asked the City
Attorney what the relationship between Article V Section 16 of the Charter,
"Section 16. Appropriations forbidden. No appropriation shall be made for
any charitable, industrial, educational, or benevolent purposes to any
person, corporation or organization not under the absolute control of the
City, nor to any denominational or sectarian institution or associati'on,"
and this Resolution suggesting the Council take some action in opposing the
Poundstone amendment.
City Attorney Liley deferred her response to later in the meeting.
Other. Business
City Manager John Arnold noted that PRPA would like to buy approximately
1/4 of an acre of land on which to build a pumping station. Outfall from
Horsetooth has a capacity of about 470 cubic feet per second, the City owns
314 cubic feet per second and PRPA needs, 3-cubic feet per second for its
capacity. Their request would have no impact upon the City and there is no
problem with a commitment to PRPA to use.raw water from Horsetooth for
their Rawhide facility.
Councilman
Wilkinson
made a motion,
seconded
by
Councilman
Wilmarth,
that
the Council
approve
the concept of
land sale
and
raw water
delivery
capa-
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city to PRPA subject to staff review. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, Reeves,
St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
City Manager's Report
City Manager John Arnold announced a public forum to be held September 24
in the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. to receive comments on the Land
Development Guidance System (permit point system).
He pointed out that on October 21 there would be a public hearing and joint
meeting of the Fort Collins and Loveland City Councils at 4:00 p.m. to
discuss the proposed new F.B.O. and the related details.
City Attorney Liley pointed out that the Personnel Board hearing for Clyde
Jewert has been scheduled for September 22 and 23. '
Councilmembers' Reports
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilmarth, to
appoint Ralph Martinson to the Senior Citizens' Board to replace Robert
LaRocque and to bring the Resolution back at the October 7 meeting. Yeas:
Councilmembers Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Wilkinson asked for a report from staff to address the parking
concerns raised by the Senior Citizens' Board.
Mayor Gray replied that a meeting had been held regarding the parking
matter and the matter was referred to the Senior Citizens' Board to work
with the Parking Commission. In addition, Bob Lee has been working with
Nancy Luttropp and they have devised a questionnaire and expect results in
approximately 6 weeks. In the meantime, H.R. Phillips, Mrs. Luttropp and
the two Boards are working together on the problem.
Councilman Wilmarth
reported that he
had been elected vice-president of the
Colorado Municipal
League, Division
II.
Secretary's note:
Council recessed
for dinner at this point and Mayor Gray
'
left the meeting.
Assistant Mayor
Wilmarth chaired the remaining portion
of the meeting.
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Citizen Participation
A. Proclamation Naming September 28 - October 5 as Bicycle Awareness
Week.
Proclamation Reco nizin October 4 as the 75th Anniversary of the
Founding o t e Forest ervice, U. .D. A.
C. Proclamation Naming October 5-11 as National Family Sex Education
Week.
All three proclamations were delivered to the appropriate persons.
Bob Trout, 416 E. 50th, Loveland, appeared to request City staff assistance
in obtaining evidence in support of toll free calling between Loveland and
Fort Collins.
Council requested Mr. Trout to prepare a list of information he feels staff
might provide and directed staff to provide Mr. Trout with any material
related to growth and ties between the two communities that does not
involve an inordinate amount of preparation time.
Discussion and Public Hearing
for the Recommended 1981 Budqet
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"On September 9, the Recommended Budget was delivered to City Council and
sent to the Library for public information. A "Budget - in -Brief" was
published on Wednesday, September 10, notifying the public of hearings to
be held September 16 and October 7.
On September 16, staff will review the significant changes in the Recom-
mended 1981 budget and address City Council questions. Following this
discussion, an opportunity for public comments and input on the budget will
occur.
At the October 7 City Council meeting, we will have the second public
hearing on the Recommended 1981 budget and the public hearing for General
Improvement District #1. Adoption of both budgets and setting the mil levy
is scheduled for October 21. (In accordance with City Charter, the mil
' levy must be set and the budget adopted before the last day in October.)"
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City Manager John Arnold summarized the budget process noting that Council
had been heavily involved in the procedure this year. He noted that the
total budget was approximately 80 million dollars with the major increases
coming in the street program. In addition, basic services are funded
better and emphasis has been placed on energy conservation. He pointed
out that the Capital improvement budget gives detailed information regard-
ing project construction costs as well as operation and maintenance costs.
He further noted that electric rates were increasing 26%, water rates 23°%,
and sewer 28%. He announced that a second public hearing would be held on
October 7 and adoption of the budget would tentatively be scheduled for
October 21.
The following persons gave comments on the Recommended 1981 Budget:
1. Dana Bornheim, 1204 Hillcrest, spoke on the Parks and Recreation
budget, specifically softball fees.
2. Nancy York, 130 South Whitcomb, who questioned whether money would be
better spent by expanding Transfort rather than on costly street '
programs.
3. Tom Smith, 512 Sycamore, speaking on softball fees.
4. Chuck Mayhugh, president of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,
who spoke on behalf of the Board noting that they were recommending
the following supplemental requests in priority order:
(1) 3/4 time recreation leader in sports.
(2) replace seasonal funds for the cemetery and replace funds for
sand and gravel and improvements in the cemetery.
(3) seasonal ranger for the trail .system and equipment for the
ranger.
(4) one utility worker for parks commodities and contractual services
for new areas and also irrigation technician.
(5) two park maintenance utility workers.
He noted that there were a total of 22 items on their list but the
Parks and Recreation Board felt these five were the most important and
cost effective. I
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5. Mark Thomas, 1919 Southdown Court, who supported the other
speakers relative to softball concerns.
6. Marge Walsh, 3124 Swallow Place, who requested additional funds
for Caravan.
7. Vince Lasso, 1306 Ash Drive, speaking on softball fees.
8. Deborah Prescott, 807 E. Prospect, who requested Council approval
of revenue sharing monies for United Day Care Center.
9. Gerald Horak, 2548 W. Orchard Place, who commented on recreation
fees for 1980 and 1981.
Assistant Mayor Wilmarth declared the first public hearing on the '1981
recommended budget closed and reminded those present that a second hearing
would be held on October 7.
' Resolution Adopted Authorizing City Contributions
for the Purpose of Opposing the Poundstone
Annexation Amendment (Amendment No. 3)
City Attorney responded to Councilman Wilmarth's earlier question regarding
the Charter provision prohibiting City donations to persons or groups for
charitable purposes. She stated that when this Resolution was drafted,
this particular Charter provision was not considered because the intent was
that the City would never give money to a political committee, only the use
of xeroxing, City supplies or staff time to talk about the pros and cons of
the Poundstone amendment.
She suggested that if Council decided to take a position in opposition to
the amendment, the Resolution be adopted with the intent stated above.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves, to
adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson,
and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment
Councilman St. Croix made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to
' adjourn.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
September 16, 1980
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