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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-05/24/1983-AdjournedI ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO May 24, 1983 5:30 p.m. An adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, May 24, 1983, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Council members: Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Ohlson, and Rutstein. Staff Members Present: Arnold, Huisjen, Davis, C. Smith, Waido, and Hopkins. Resolution Approving Revisions to the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area Following is the staff's memorandum on this item: ' "Since mid -January 1983, the staffs of Larimer County, the City of Fort Collins, and the City of Loveland have been meeting to review all com- ponents of the Intergovernmental Agreements which set up the Fort Collins and Loveland Urban Growth Areas. At the May 17th meeting, Council received a detailed summary highlighting the staffs' findings and recommended changes concerning the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins UGA, and a revised version of all components of the Intergovernmental Agreement. The Resolution was tabled from May 17th to this adjourned meeting, to follow additional discussion of the issue at the afternoon worksession." City Manager Arnold presented an overview of the issues brought up at the afternoon work session. Mayor Knezovich stated that public comments would be received at this meeting. Homer Bollinger, 1920 Mohawk Street, expressed concerns about alcoholism and air pollution and supported finding out what the community wants through public forums. Councilmember Clarke stated he would like to see more understanding in the ' community about the true impacts of the Anheuser-Busch proposal before voting on this Resolution. -228- May 24, 1983 ' Wayne Klassen, 3713 Shelter Cove, spoke about the quality of life issue, stating that an Anheuser-Busch brewery would not have some of the risks and hazards inherent in some other types of businesses. Tom Clark, 1218 Leawood Drive, read a prepared statement from Earl Wilkin- son concerning the City's policy on encouraging growth to the north and flexibility of the Urban Growth Area. Mr. Clark supported including Anheuser-Busch in the community, stating that the issue has already had a 50 week review period. He also commented that the Urban Growth Area was not intended to be a static boundary and was intended to be modified with changed circumstances. He stated this is an opportunity to achieve the City's adopted policies and goals by utilizing City services to encourage growth to the north. Mr. Clark also stated this development will stimu- late other development such as hotel -convention centers. Justus 'Wilkinson, P.O. Box 140, opposed Anheuser-Busch's proposal, stating the brewery would use too much water and would attract more population, contributing to traffic congestion and other growth problems. He opposed the Urban Growth Area boundary amendment. John Borman, 3013 Shore Road, stated he had contacted small businesses in ' Fairfield, California to obtain opinions and reactions concerning the Anheuser-Busch brewery that was located there, and the reactions were positive. He supported allowing this Urban Growth Area boundary amendment. Dennis Sinnett, 813 Commodore Place, supported the UGA change, and stated that the Anheuser-Busch proposal has support from the construction industry because it will be good for the community. Jim Woodward, 430 Garfield, supported delaying a decision on the issue to allow time for more public forums. Clay Montgomery, 824 East Trilby Road, representing the local carpenter's union, supported the Anheuser-Busch proposal. Virginia McCambridge, 1905 Richards Lake Road, expressed the neighborhood's concerns about industrial development in the area, and asked if neighbor- hood meetings could be held on the Anheuser-Busch proposal. Councilmember Uhlson made a motion to table Resolution 83-91 to June 21, 1983. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Councilmember Elliott made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Clarke, to adopt Resolution 83-91. (Secretary's Note: No action was taken on this I motion.) NOTE: Action was taken to adopt this motion at the June 21, 1983 Council meeting. -229- May 24, 1983 Councilmember Clarke stated he believed this to be a good site for Anheu- ser-Busch, but he would like to see further discussion of the air and water issues and, therefore, would support tabling the Resolution. Councilmember Rutstein supported allowing more opportunity for discussion. She pointed out that this site is in the County rather than north Fort Collins. She stated the UGA boundary is intended to be changed only under certain circumstances. She requested more discussion about costs to the community. Councilmember Cassell spoke against delaying a decision on the issue. Councilmember Horak stated there is not yet enough understanding of the issue and supported allowing more time for discussion. Councilmember Elliott spoke in support of adoption of the Resolution. Councilmember Ohlson made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Clarke, to table Resolution 83-91 to the June 21, 1983 City Council meeting. ' Councilmember Elliott supported taking positive steps to gain more input. Councilmember Cassell spoke in opposition to tabling the Resolution. Councilmember Clarke suggested the timing is not yet right for adoption of the Resolution. The Mayor put the vote on the motion to table Resolution 83-91, with the following results: Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Ohlson, and Rutstein. Nays: Councilmember Cassell and Knezovich. THE MOTION CARRIED. Other Business 1) Mayor Knezovich asked whether the nuclear disaster signs posted over the week -end are poss'bly in violation of City Ordinance. City Attorney Huisjen stated that no individuals have as yet been identified as being responsible for posting the signs. 2) Councilmember Rutstein commented on national Peace and Justice Week and ' on the proposal to locate MX missiles in Wyoming. -230- 1 May 24, 1983 Adjournment Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ohlson, to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Ohlson, and Rutstein. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. ATTEST:: B Deput C1 erk -231-