HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-10/05/1982-Regular' October 5, 1982
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, October 5, 1982, 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, Reeves and
Wilmarth.
Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Arnold, Krajicek, Huisjen, Denton, Lewis, Bob Lee,
Hays, Griep, Osborne, Curt Smith, Rupel, Ron Wood
Agenda Review: City Manager
City Manager John Arnold suggested items withdrawn from the Budget Consent
portion of this meeting be considered after the balance of the Budget
Consent was adopted.
Consent Calendar
This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and
energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends
approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this
calendar be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately
under Agenda Item #42, Pulled Consent Items, except items pulled by anyone
in the audience or items that any member of the audience is present to
discuss that were pulled by staff or Council. These items will be dis-
cussed immediately following the Consent Calendar.
4. Consider Approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of September
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 107, 1982, Amending the Code as it
Pertains to the Public Library.
This ordinance
was unanimously adopted on First
Reading
on September
'
21 and revises
Chapter 71, Article I of the Code
of the
City of Fort
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Collins as it pertains to the Public Library. The revisions were
requested by the Public Library Board to concur with the Charter
revision of Article XX approved by the voters in the election of April
5, 1977, and to conform with current practices.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 108, 1982, Transferring $35,000 from
inor treets Caoita to the Lemay and HorsetoothMedian Project.
This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on September
21 and authorizes the transfer of $Y',000 from Streets Minor Capital
to the Lemay and Horsetooth Median Project. The improvements for the
medians on Horsetooth will consist of a high level of landscaping and
installing a drip irrigation system. The improvements for the medians
on Lemay will consist of finishing the landscaping and placing a lower
level of maintenance median cover. A water tap is not available to
the Lemay medians, therefore, the landscaping will have to be designed
with plants requiring minimum watering. The total project has been
estimated to cost $35,000.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 109 1982, Appropriating Unanticipated
Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund.
On September 7 Council adopted a Resolution which authorized the '
filing of an amendment to the Section 3 Grant under the Urban Mass
Transportation Act of 1964, as amended. This amendment provides an
additional $200,000 in Federal monies for Transfort capital improve-
ments, with local matching funds of $50,000 required.
This Ordinance which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
September 21 appropriates the federal grant and matching monies needed
totalling $230,254 in the Capital Projects Fund.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 110, 1982, Appropriating Monies in the
General and Caoital Projects Funds.
Currently, the City and the County are. recommending that the project
proceed. The current project cost for the Block 31 parking lot
estimate is $690,800, with a proposed 50/50 sharing of these costs
between the City and the County. Of the total combined contributions
of $690,800, $409,560 has already been appropriated as part of the
City's 1982 Budget.
This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on September
21 and appropriates the following:
$85,840 in the General Fund to be transferred to the Capital Pro-
jectsI
Fund.
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• $281,240 in the Capital Projects Fund:
Transfer from General Fund $ 85,840
County contribution 195,400
TOTAL $281,240
9. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 112, 1982, Transferri
250.000 from the Mason Howes One Way Couplet Project and 100,0
from the Continnencv for the Pool to Capital Reserves in the l:apitai
Based on City Council direction regarding the 1983 Budget, funds
currently appropriated for the Mason/Howes One Way Couplet project in
the amount of $250,000 and the Contingency for the Pool in the amount
of $100,000 will be transferred to Capital Reserves in the Capital
Projects Fund in order to be used for 1983 Capital projects.
10: Resolution Authorizing the City to Enter into an Intergovernmental
Agreement with Larimer County for the Acquisition of Property in Block
31.
' This Resolution will permit the City to enter into an intergovern-
mental agreement with the County for the purpose of sharing the costs
associated with purchasing the six parcels purchased on Block 31. The
cost of these parcels is $690,800.
11. Resolution Accepting Improvements on Sidewalk Improvement District 8
and r ering Notice of Assessments to be Publishe .
This project constructed a sidewalk along the west side of Shields
Street from Bennett Road to Prospect Road. Construction included
placement of sidewalk, replacement of curb and gutter, minor street
widening and landscaping. Major construction on the sidewalk took
place in 1980. Some minor work was completed in 1981. The total cost
of the project was $61,346.27 with the City's share being $56,955.07
and the assessable portion being $4,391.20. The assessment rate is
$8.80 per front foot.
12. Resolution Accepting Improvements in District 74 and Ordering Notice
of Assessments to be Published.
This project widened West Mulberry Street from Crestmore Place to west
of Tyler Street into a four lane arterial with bike lanes. Construc-
tion included installation of curb, gutter, sidewalks, paving, street
lights, traffic lights, and replacement of an irrigation line serving
' City Park.
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13. Routine Easements.
The following are routine power line easements requiring Council
approval. These easements have been reviewed and approved by the
affected departments and legal staff.
a) Power line easement from La Petite Academy, Inc., located at 4525
Boardwalk Drive, needed to provide electric service to La Petite
Academy Day Care Center and surrounding areas. Consideration: $1.
b) Power line easement from Alden T. and Alden V. Hill, located at
160 West Mountain Avenue. This easement accommodates underground
electric service construction that will facilitate future removal
of overhead pole lines. Initially, electric service will be
provided to the remodeled Hill and Hill building as consideration
for the granting of a utility easement. The cost of underground
electric facilities will be recovered from future developments
taking service from the facilities.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 107, 1982, Amending the Code as
it Pertains to the Public Library.
Item #6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 108, 1982, Transferring $35,000
from Minor Streets Capital to the Lemav and Horsetooth Median
Item #7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 109, 1982
cipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fu
Item #8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 110, 1982
in the General and Capital Projects Funds.
iating Unanti-
riatina Monies
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #9. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 112, 1982, Trans-
ferring $2 ,0 from the Maso. Howes Or.e Way CouQlet Project and
from the ontingency Tor t e oo to apita eserves in
the Capital Projects Fund.
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, to
adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and
Wilmarth. Nays: None.
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Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Property
for the Jefferson Street Parking Lot
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"City Council originally appropriated $106,500 from the Capital Projects
Fund to buy land for the Jefferson Street Parking Lot on May 4, 1982.
Since then staff has been investigating different ways to finance the
development costs.
Staff pursued the possibility of borrowing part of the money necessary for
the project, but was not able to do so at a reasonable interest rate.
Staff is now recommending that the land be purchased with the money which
has already been appropriated from the Capital Projects Fund. The Parking
Fund would pay back the Capital Projects Fund over a period of five (5)
years. Development costs, estimated at $70,500 would be appropriated from
the Parking Fund in 1983.
The project is supported by the DDA, the Parking Commission and Fort Town.
' It was evaluated and recommended through the Capital Project Priority
Rating System."
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, to
adopt the Resolution.
Councilmember Wilmarth expressed his concerns about this purchase question-
ing the price per square foot and noting he felt it was too high. He asked
how the lot was going to be used and noted he felt the action was premature
when revenue sources are questionable, development monies are not fixed and
no comprehensive parking lot plan exists.
Public Works Director Roger Krempel replied that the cost per square foot
was $5.00 and the staff felt that was a reasonable price. He added the
development of the lot was planned for 1983; probably early summer. He
noted his staff was working with the Parking Commission, Downtown Develop-
ment Authority, and the Old Town merchants to draft an overall downtown
parking plan and a parking policy that outlines the responsibilities of the
Parking Commission and the Downtown Development Authority. A joint com-
mittee made up of 3 members of each organization has been formed for the
further development of this policy.
Councilmember Knezovich noted that by his calculations the City would be
spending 76% of the total resources of the Parking Fund for the next 5
years on this small lot. He felt it was an unwise use of money and there
were other parking projects to be considered.
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Councilmember Reeves supported the purchase noting she felt parking on a
smaller scale was needed. She added she felt the downtown parking problem
was not going to be solved by one large project but by several of these
incremental steps.
Councilmember Elliott noted he felt this lot was a step in .the right
direction and an opportunity that might not come up again.
Jim Woods of the Parking Commission noted he had spoken with two commercial
appraisers who agreed with the $5 per square foot price. He noted that
while the Parking Commission hopes some of the large projects will become
a reality, they feel it's prudent to plan for the near term.
Richard Olson, President of Fort Town, voiced his group's support for this
purchase, noting they felt the problem needed to be addressed on a smaller
scale.
Mel Soderquist, Old Town Woodworks, supported the purchase on behalf of the
Jefferson Street merchants.
The vote on Councilmember Reeves motion to adopt the Resolution was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, and
Reeves. Nays: Councilmembers Knezovich and Wilmarth.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Authorizing the Execution
of a Contract with Empire Laboratories, Inc.
for Laboratory Testing Services, Adopted
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"Professional laboratory services are needed during the Sludge Management
Facilities construction contract for the following purposes:
1) Sample and test soils including observation of methods.
2) Sample and test concrete including observation of methods.
3) Sample and test asphalt including observation of methods.
4) Provide professional engineering services for evaluation of
special soils, materials, aquifer and procedural problems.
The prescribed Professional Services Selection procedures were employed and I
resulted in selection of Empire Laboratories, Inc.
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Since this project is partially funded through the EPA Construction
Grants program, State and EPA approval is required. Further, our agree-
ments with Black & Veatch engineers and with Orville E. Madsen & Son,
Inc. require us to obtain their approval. Each of these parties has
approved of our selection of Empire Laboratories, Inc.
Funds are budgeted and available."
Councilmember Clarke 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.
Resolution Setting Forth the Intent
of the City to Issue IDRB's for
Roush -Mitchell Venture, Adopted
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
' "The City has received an IDRB application in the amount of $10 million for
the construction of a hotel -conference center from E.E. Mitchell & Company
and R.D. Roush Management Company. The application has been evaluated by
the Finance, Legal, and Planning and Development departments and as a
result of that evaluation, staff is recommending approval of the attached
inducement resolution.
The Application specifically addressed each applicable provision of the
Policies and Procedures for the issuance of IDRB's as adopted by City
Council in Resolution 82-25. The evaluation of the application was based
upon the content of the application and its consistency with Resolution
82-25.
Councilmembers Cassell and Knezovich
vote or participate in the discussion
chaired this portion of the meeting.
asked the record to show they did not
of this item. Councilmember Wilmarth
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, to
adopt the Resolution.
Finance Director Ron Wood gave a brief presentation and summarized the
evaluation process that was completed by staff. He noted representatives
of the applicant were present for questions.
Gene Mitchell of E. E. Mitchell and Company spoke on behalf of the applica-
tion noting he felt this project had a higher probability of being built
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than others Council has been acquainted with. He urged support of the
Resolution.
Roger Prenzlow, 1337 West Vine, realtor, spoke in opposition to the use of
IDRB' s for this purpose. He read his recent letter to the editor of the
Coloradoan and urged defeat of the Resolution.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion to adopt the Resolution was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Reeves, and Wil-
marth. Nays: None. (Cassell and Knezovich withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED. 1
Citizen Participation
A. Proclamation Naming October as Toastmistress Month, accepted by a
member of the Columbine Chapter of Toastmistress International.
Lisa Curtis, Graduate Director of Consumer Services as Colorado State
University, expressed a need for a Better Business Bureau in Fort Collins I
to handle complaint items.
Joe Stern, 1221 LaPorte Avenue, appeared to ask Council to reconsider the
nuclear freeze issue.
Mary Carnevale, Community Affairs Director, A.S.C.S.U., urged all to attend
a candidate forum on October 12 at 6:30 p.m.
John Payne, 1115 West Magnolia, asked that the nuclear freeze issue be
placed on a City ballot.
Appeal from the Planning and Zoning Board
Decision of August 23 Regarding the
Amendment to Fairview PUD Phase 2
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"On September 3, Restaurants West, Inc. owner and operator of the Wendy's
Restaurant on West Elizabeth submitted a notice of appeal from the action
of .the Planning and Zoning Board taken at its August 23 meeting, approving
:.the application of Taco Bell to amend the Fairview P.U.D., Phase Two.
.Their notice of appeal outlines the grounds for the appeal and is attached. '
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Nature of Review
Article V (Planning and Zoning Board Authority) of Chapter 2 of the Code
of the. City of Fort Collins authorizes the Board to take final action on
all planning items and, furthermore, sets forth the procedure for appealing
of decision of the Board to the Council. The appeal procedure requires
the appellant to submit written notice to the City Clerk and provides for
the City Clerk to send written notice of the appeal to the appellant,
the developer and all landowners within 500 feet of the location of the
planning item. Though the Board action is being appealed, Section 2-16.1
(Nature of Review) of the Code provides:
Section 2-16.1. Nature of Review.
a. An appeal from a final decision of the Planning and
Zoning Board shall be a new hearing which shall consist
of consideration of any relevant evidence or argument
based on the evidence.
In considering this appeal, the Council is, in essence, acting as the
' Board and should review the land use impact of the proposed development,
the evaluation of the proposed development under the Land Development
Guidance System for planned unit developments and any other relevant
evidence.
BACKGROUND
This is a request to amend Phase Two of The Fairview PUD to include a
fastfood restaurant with a drive -through facility. The Fairview PUD,
zoned B-P, is a 4-acre parcel located on the south side of West Elizabeth
Street between City Park and Bryan Avenues. The PUD, as first approved in
1977 and later revised in 1979, proposed four phases of development total-
ing 32,485 sf of commercial space:
Phase 1: Restaurant, 6,223 sf (existing Chesterfield, Bottomsley and
Pott's Restaurant);
Phase 2: a. Restaurant with drive -through, 2,400 sf (existing
Wendy's);
b. Commercial/retail, 4,800 sf (vacant);
Phase 3: Retail shops, 4,032 sf (vacant);
Phase 4: Retail shops, 15,000 sf (vacant);
Total Parking: 248 spaces (1:300 sf).
Specifically, Phase Two of, the PUD was approved as follows (1979 revi-
sions) :
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1. A 2,400 sf fastfood restaurant with a drive -through facility (presently
occupied by a 2,100 sf Wendy's restaurant).
2. A 4,800 sf commercial/retail building site within which a wide range of
uses are permitted without amending the PUD (for example, standard
restaurants, general retail shops, personal service shops, and commer-
cial recreational facilities).
3. Sixty-four (64) parking spaces to be shared by all uses in Phase Two.
Parking spaces are not assigned to any particular use on the site
plan.
4. Two driveway accesses onto West Elizabeth: one Exit Only on the
east side of Wendy's; and one In/Out on the west side of Wendy's.
This second access is presently signed "Enter" however it is 28-feet
wide and is approved for two-way traffic.
The amendment request proposes the following specific changes to the
approved site plan for Phase Two:
1. Elimination of the approved commercial/retail building site and
introduction of a Taco Bell Restaurant with a drive -through facility
(Planning Objectives for this project, as submitted by the applicant, '
are enclosed as Exhibit 1).
2. Reduction in the size of the building envelope from the approved 4,800
sf to 1,646 sf.
3. Corresponding reduction in parking spaces from the approved 64 spaces
to 53 spaces.
4. Utilization of the existing curb cut to the west of Wendy's for two-way
access into the site.
ISSUES
A PUD amendment request is considered by staff to be a new proposal and
thus, any change in land use and site design are evaluated against the
Land Development Guidance System. Impacts of the Taco Bell proposal were
reviewed by staff in terms of the existing situation on -site and what was
previously approved on -site. Specifically, staff review centered on two
main issues: traffic, its impact on West Elizabeth Street, and on internal
circulation; and on the adequacy of on -site parking.
'1. Traffic
Two traffic analyses, addressing the amendment proposal, have been sub- '
•mitted to the City. The first of these, conducted by Mr. Matthew Delich,
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Traffic Engineer, was submitted by Taco Bell in support of their amendment
request (Exhibit 2). The second report, conducted by Krubeck Engineering -
Surveying, Inc., was submitted in support of the opponent's request to
appeal the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board (Exhibit 3). A
memorandum from Mr. Rick Ensdorff, Traffic Supervisor, analyzing these two
reports is enclosed as Exhibit 4.
In summary, it is staff's conclusion that:
a. Traffic generated by the proposed Taco Bell can be adequately
integrated into the existing street system;
b. On -site circulation, as proposed on the amended site plan, is
adequate to accommodate both fastfood restaurants and drive -
through facilities.
2. Parking
Staff has examined a number of variables related to parking demand and have
reached the conclusion that the 53 parking spaces proposed on the amended
site plan are adequate for both users of the site.
a. City's Parking Guideline
The City's parking guideline recommends that a range of 12-17
parking spaces per 1,000 sf be provided at a fast-food restaurant.
Using the average within this range, the following number of
spaces should be provided for both uses:
2,100 sf (existing Wendy's) = 30 parking spaces
1,646 sf (proposed Taco Bell) 23 parking spaces
TOTAL 53 parking spaces
Staff is comfortable using the average figure since the parking
guideline is based on a standard fast-food restaurant without a
drive -through facility. Existence of a drive -through facility
will lessen the parking demand on -site.
b. Parking Ratio
The parking ratio (parking spaces/building square footage)
has increased on this site plan amendment:
70 parking spaces/7,200 sf = 1 parking space/103 sf original
' 64 parking spaces/6,900 sf = 1 parking space/108 sf revised
53 parking spaces/3,746 sf = 1 parking space/71 sf proposed.
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As. was previously stated, a wide range of uses -are permitted
on the presently approved 4,800 sf commercial/retail building
site. A number of these uses have a higher parking requirement
than the 23 parking spaces required by Taco Bell. Any of the
following uses, all of which are feasible given the site's loca-
tion, would be allowed on -site without any amendment to the
PUD:
1. Standard (sit-down) restaurant
10 parking spaces/1,000 sf (guideline) = 48 spaces
2. Bar (drinking and dancing)
10 parking spaces/1,000 sf (guideline) = 48 spaces
3. Commercial recreation (video, pool, etc.)
6 parking spaces/1,000 sf (guideline) = 29 spaces
4. General retail (clothing, sporting goods, etc.)
4 parking spaces/1,000 sf (guideline) = 19 spaces
5. Personal service shops (haircutters, laundry, etc.) ,
4 parking spaces/1,000 sf (guideline) = 19 spaces
d. Comparison to Other Wendy's Fort Collins Facility
Using a different method to determine parking requirements,
the ratio of indoor seating to parking spaces, the West Elizabeth
Wendy's compares favorably to the Wendy's facility on South
College Avenue.
West Elizabeth: 99 seats/42 parking spaces = 2.35 seats/
parking space
South College: 75 seats/30 parking spaces = 2.5 seats/
parking space
The West Elizabeth Wendy's experiences a number of pedestrians and
bicyclists which are not present at the South College restaurant.
In checking with the Wendy's corporate office in Dublin, Ohio,
Steve Harness, Director of Franchise Engineering, indicated that
their office would recommend that a minimum 30 parking spaces be
provided for a restaurant with 75 seats.
e. Differences in Peak Hours
The Wendy's management has indicated to staff that peak hours for ,
their restaurants occur during the noon hour (12-1) and dinner
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hour (5-6). Taco Bell, in comparison, submits that nationwide
their peak hours occur from 7-10 p.m. (refer to Exhibit 5). This
comparison of use of the two facilities indicates that peak hours
parking demands are significantly different for both.
f. Parkinq Lot Observations
From August 25, 1982 to the present, City staff has informally and
on a random basis, been out at the West Elizabeth site to observe
parking and traffic flow. Listed below are a number of observa-
tions:
1. At no time were there more than 40 cars parked on the site
during the noon hour;
2. Wendy's employees park in "prime" parking spaces adjacent to
the restaurant;
3. Cars block parking spaces while stacking behind the Wendy's
order board;
4. Customers for Chesterfields, Bottomsley, and Potts park on the
Wendy's site and walk to the restaurant;
5. The entire back row of parking along the north fence (17
parking spaces) is not utilized.
g. Parkin Counts and Analyses Conducted on
tem er 1982.
23 and
A parking survey was conducted by Mr. Matthew Delich, Traffic
Engineer, on September 23 and 24, 1982. His survey and conclu-
sions are enclosed as Exhibit 6.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the amendment to the Fairview PUB Phase
Two.
The Planning and Zoning Board first reviewed the amendment to Fairview
PUD Phase Two at their regular meeting on July 26, 1982. At that time the
Board voted to table the item for one month to allow the applicant to
redesign the drive -through facility. The Board then reviewed the re-
designed site plan at their August 23, 1982 meeting and voted 5-2 to
recommend approval of the item. A transcript of this second meeting is
enclosed as Exhibit 7."
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Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves, to
uphold the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board.
Development Center Director Mauri Rupel gave a brief presentation showing
the location and various aspects of the project. He noted that after
careful review staff was recommending approval of the project.
David Wood, attorney representing the owners and operators of the Wendy's
Restaurant, the appellants, asked Council to reverse the decision of the
Planning and Zoning Board. He reiterated the 3 allegations of error cited.
in his notice of appeal and clarified the reporter's transcript with regard
to his statements about traffic flow. He reviewed the parking requirements
for the site and reviewed the staff parking comparisons and conclusions
that were submitted. He noted Wendy's position was not in opposition to
competition but in opposition to the density that would be imposed. He
again urged reversal of the Planning and Zoning Board's decision.
Bill Brenner, Robb and Brenner, representing Taco Bell, commented on the
measures they had taken to comply with the City's requirements and sugges-
tions.
Councilmember Clarke asked about the signage that would help to direct
traffic on the sites.
Development Center Director Mauri Rupel replied there would be signing and
traffic painting on both the Wendy's and Taco Bell sites to try to direct
traffic around the area on the inside. Additionally, a right turn only
sign would be placed at the east exit.
Director of Planning and Development Curt Smith spoke about how the site
might have developed if both proposals had been submitted simultaneously.
Councilmember Wilmarth noted he felt the burden of proof was on those who
seek to amend the PUD and that Taco Bell had not met that burden of proof.
He added he would support the Wendy's position.
Councilmember Clarke stated he felt the overall parking impact was miti-
gated by the different hours of operation and noted he would support the
motion.
The vote on Councilmember Clarke's motion to uphold the decision of the
Planning and Zoning Board was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell,
Clarke, Elliott, and Reeves. Nays: Councilmembers Horak, Knezovich, and
Wilmarth.
THE MOTION CARRIED. ,
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Ordinance Providing for the Imposition of
an Additional Seventy-five Hundredths percent
(.75%) Retail Sales and Use Tax to be effective
December 1, 1982, Adopted on First Reading
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"As part of the 1983 Budget process, the City Manager recommended a mill
levy increase of .7 mills to fund parks operation and maintenance costs,
and an additional 3/4 ¢ sales and use tax to fund streets capital projects.
Based upon preliminary City Council direction, the .7 mill levy increase
has been deleted and the additional 3144 sales and use tax will be used for
parks operation and maintenance costs and general City capital improvements
including streets capital projects.
This ordinance implements the addition of the 3/4� sales and use taz to our
existing tax, making a total of 3%, effective December 1, 1982. Implemen-
tation of this ordinance in December will provide twelve (12) months of
sales and use tax receipts at the 3% rate."
Budget Director Phyllis Griep spoke about the budget process and reviewed
the recommended changes that were incorporated in the budget related items
as a result of recent work sessions.
City Manager Arnold stated he hoped the agenda was reflective of the
direction staff heard at the last work session.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves, to
adopt Ordinance No. 113, 1982, on First Reading.
Warren Scott, 2216 Loyola, spoke in opposition to the proposed 3144 sales
tax increase.
Elizabeth Cline, 2813 Sumac, also opposed the proposed sales tax increase.
Councilmember Wilmarth questioned why the proposed sales tax increase
carried an effective date of December 1, 1982 rather that January 1,
1983.
City Manager Arnold replied that it was to make the tax effective for the
full period of time needed to raise the $3.7 million budgeted.
Councilmember Horak offered a revised budget that would have deleted the
3/44 tax increase; deleted the Old City Hall renovation; cut streets from
$3.4 million to $1.2 million with at least $700,000 earmarked for street
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rehabilitation; and reduced the General Fund by 4% with the already in
place cost control budget. These reductions would offset the $3.7 million
revenue anticipated by the proposed 3/44 sales tax increase.
Councilmember Wilmarth noted he had serious questions about the 3/44
increase but that he could not identify a single project on the list that
was not necessary. He felt he could support the tax with the deletion of
the proposed .7 of a mill property tax increase.
Councilmember Elliott noted he felt the 3/44 increase was made slightly
more acceptable with the addition of the sales tax rebate on food that will
be implemented.
Councilmember Reeves stated she felt the Old City Hall had reached a point
that if it was not maintained, more money would be spent in the long run.
She added she feld the City has a responsibility for the Prospect/Timber-
line intersection and South Lemay. She added that those were real costs
that Council was facing and needed to find money to take care of and noted
she would support the tax.
The vote on Councilmember Knezovich's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 113,
1982 on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell,
Clarke, Elliott, Knezovich, Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays: Councilmember
Horak.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopting the Financial and Management
Policies Relatinq to the 1983 Budqet, Adopted
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"The 1982 Budget included 23 financial and management policies used in
developing the 1982 Budget. These policies were also used in developing
the 1983 Budget. Minor adjustments have been made, with major revisions
and additions highlighted below.
0 Sales Tax Distribution Policy - revised to reflect
the addition of of a It Sales Tax.
6 Enterprise Fund Policy - revised to reflect the ac-
counting of the Transfort and Lincoln Center operations
as part of Special Revenue Funds.
® Payment - in -Lieu -of Taxes - revised to reflect the
Light & Power Fund paying for streetlighting and reducing I
the Light & Power PILOT accordingly.
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0 Cultural Services and Facilities - this is a new policy
added to reflect recovery rates for this Fund.
0 Pay Plan - added to the budget policies to reflect
how the pay plan will be addressed for 1983.
0 Rebate Programs - adjusted to reflect the addition of a
SalesTax--ebate Program for food in 1983.
This Resolution formally adopts these policies."
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves, to
adopt the Resolution.
Councilmember Elliott asked for clarification on the policy pertaining to
the sales tax rebate on food.
Deputy City Manager Meitl replied that this rebate program would follow the
same guidelines set up by the Senior Citizens Board for the property tax
and utility charge rebate program.
' Councilmember Knezovich noted he had serious reservations about the policy
dealing with the Pay Plan and the City of Fort Collins continuing the upper
third pay philosophy. He hoped Council would be able to come up with a
more equitable solution in the future.
The vote on Councilmember Knezovich's motion to adopt the Resolution was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich,
Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Budget Consent Items
Items 25-39 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 and will be considered after the
balance of the Budget Consent is adopted.
25. Hearing anri
d First Reading of Ordinance No. 114, 1982, Relating to
as ec Rettc Rates tor Service.
The
proposed
Ordinance
is presented to implement rates in conjunction
'
with
the 1983
Light and
Power Utility Budget.
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The rate tariffs incorporated in this Ordinance are designed to
increase revenues from all rate classes by 4.0% across the board,
producing additional electric sales revenue of $983,864.
IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED JANUARY 1, 1983
RATE ADJUSTMENT ON THE AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
Present Proposed Difference
Gas Heat $29.88 $31.10 $1.22
(450 kwh)
Electric Heat $63.60 $66.13 $2.53
(1,200 kwh and
11.2 kw demand)
The proposed Ordinance will become effective on all billings rendered
on or after. February 11, 1983, relating to services provided during
the month of January, 1983, and thereafter.
26. Hearin and First Reading of Ordinance No. 115, 1982, Amending Chapter '
2 of the Code Relating to service Charges for Water and Sewer
Service.
The 1983 Water Fund and Sewer Fund Budget, as presented to City
Council, will require that the existing water service fees be in-
creased 11-112 percent and the existing sewer service fees be in-
creased 14 percent.
During 1983, for an average single family residence, the proposed
service fee charges will result in an increase in the monthly service
charges of $1.58 for water and $1.23 for sewer. The total monthly
service charge, for the same average single family residence, would be
$13.80 for water and $10.01 for sewer.
27. Adoption of Drainage Master Plans and Establishment of Storm Drainage
ees for 19 .
A. Hearing and First Reading
of Ordinance
No.
116, 1982, Adopting
Final Master Drainage Plans for the Dry Creek, Evergreen Park,
Greenbriar, West Vine, Canal
Importation,
and
Spring Creek Basins.
B. Hearing and First Reading
of Ordinance
No.
117, 1982, Amending
Chapter 93 of the Code of
the City of
Fort
Collins Relating to
Storm Drainage Fees
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These ordinances take the following actions: October 5, 1982
(1) adopt drainage basin master plans in the Dry Creek, Evergreen
Park, Greenbriar, West Vine, Canal Importation, and Spring Creek
basins;
(2) establish new monthly capital and basin (plant investment) fees
for these six basins;
(3) set the 1983 rates for the monthly capital utility fees in the
three basins which already have capital fees; and
(4) set the 1983 rate for the monthly, city-wide operations and
maintenance utility fee.
28. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinances Relating to Licensed Occupa-
tions.
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 118, 1982, Amending the
Code Relating to Trash Haulers Licenses.
.B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 119, 1982, Amending the
' Code Relating to Miscellaneous and Amusement Licenses.
The ordinances amend the fees for these licenses as follows:
1982 1983
FEE FEE
Bowling Alley $ 50/Year $ 55/Year
Dance Hall $ 75/Year $ 80/Year
Motion Picture Theatre $100/Year $110/Year
Drive -In Theatre $ 75/Year $ 80/Year
Game Machine (per machine
every 6 months)
Foosball, Air & Electric $ 35 $ 37.50
Pinball $ 50 $ 53
Pool Tables $ 7.50 $ 8
Pawn Broker $ 50/Year $ 55/Year
Carnival $ 75/Day $ 80/Day
Trash Hauler II $ -- $ 30/Year/1st Truck
$ 10/year/Additional Truck
29. Ordinances Relating to Repeal of Contractor Occupation Taxes and
iustment of RelatedLicense/Registration Fees.
' A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 120, 1982, Repealing
Occupational Taxes Levied Upon Electrical Contractors, Plumbing or
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Mechanical Contractors and Heating and Air Conditioning Contrac-
tors.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 121, 1982, Increasing
Annual Registration Fee for Electrical Contractors.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 122, 1982, Increasing
Annual License Fee of Master Sheet Metal Workers and Repealing
Annual License Fees for Journeymen Sheet Metal Workers and Ap-
prentice Sheet Metal Workers.
D. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 123, 1982, Increasing
the Annual Registration Fee of Master Plumbers and Repealing
Annual Registration Fees of Journeymen Plumbers and Apprentice
Plumbers.
30. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 124, 1982, Amending Sectn
105-1 of the City Code Providing for a Tax on Telephone Utiliio
ties of
Der AcFount Der Month.
This Ordinance increases the telephone utility tax from $.65 to $.70 I
in conjunction with the 1983 budget. Increased revenue of $18,036 is
projected based upon this adjustment.
31. Ordinances Establishing New Funds for the Implementation of the 1983
Annual City Budget.
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 125, 1982, Creating a
Communications Fund.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 126, 1982, Creating a
Cultural Services and Facilities Fund.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 127, 1982, Creating a
Recreation Fund.
D. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 128, 1982, Creating a
Transportation Fund.
32. Hearing and First Reading Ordinance No. 129, 1982, and Resolution
Relating to 1983 Budget for the Downtown Development Authority.
A. Resolution Adopting 1983 Downtown Development Authority Budget.
The proposed 1983 Downtown Development Authority Budget has been '
approved by the Downtown Development Authority Board 'of Directors.
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The budget as proposed would maintain the present staffing levels
and offices of the DDA as well as provide an initial payback on the
outstanding loan to the City. This budget will allow the DDA to
continue on its program of encouraging economic development of the
downtown.
B. Nearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 129, 1982, Setting the
Mill Levy for the Downtown Development Authority for 1983.
The Ordinance sets the 1983 mill levy for the Downtown Development
Authority at 5 mills. This remains the same as the levy deter-
mined for 1982.
33. Resolution Adopting 1983 Recreation Division Fees and Charges.
The 1983 Recreation Division Fees and Charges schedule remains con-
sistent with the Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Policy adopted
by City Council in 1980, wherein the Recreation Division is required
to recover a minimum of 50% of its total cost in revenue generated
through fees and charges. It is projected that the Recreation Divi-
sion will recover approximately 53% of its total cost in 1983.
34. Resolution Adopting 1983 Fees and Charges for Municipal Cemeteries.
The 1983 Cemetery Fees and Charges Schedule fulfills the budgetary
needs. Generally speaking, grave space costs will be increased 10% in
1983, and miscellaneous fees will also increase 10%.
35. Resolution Adopting 1983 Fees and Charges Schedule for all Municipally
ourses.
The 1983 Budget for the Golf Fund proposes receiving $420,000 in total
operating Revenues, which is 10.5% more than the revised 1982 pro-
jection of $380,213. In order to achieve this large amount, 1983 Fees
and Charges will have to increase accordingly. The main reasons for
this 10.5% increase in 1983, and another 9.5% increase in Projected
Operating Revenues in 1984, is the loss of the $28,000 annual average
subsidy from Revenue Sharing, and a realistic Capital Outlay Program.
Since Golf is now required to be 100% self-supporting, as per City
Council direction, some large increases are necessary.
36. Resolution Adopting a Rate Schedule for Use of. Lincoln Center Facil-
ities and Setting Criteria for Performing Arts Programs.
The proposed rate increase for rentals at Lincoln Center reflects an
increase of 10% for all areas with the exception of private receptions
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in the Ludlow Room which reflect a 25% increase. The 10% increase is
based on inflation and higher utility rates. The increase for private
receptions in the Ludlow room is proposed following the complete
remodeling, making the room into a much more attractive space. The
rate increases still keep the Center competitive with similar rooms
and facilities throughout the city., To offset spiraling costs in
touring arts entertainment, the Lincoln Center Arts Series season
tickets were increased by 6%. In addition, the number of shows were
reduced from nine to eight.
37. Resolution Establishing a Library User Fee for Non -City Residents and
ee.
The Fort Collins City Library serves city and county residents and the
County makes a contribution towards expenses. Currently, 26% of all
registered borrowers are non -city residents. Based on 1983 budget
figures, an equitable city/county funding breakdown is:
1983 Library Budget $734,112
% Non -City Borrowers X .26 '
County's Fair Share $190,869
Projected 1983 County Contribution-64,727
Additional Funding Needed
from County $126,142
38. Resolution Adopting the 1983 Fort Collins -Loveland Airport Budget.
This is the budget as developed by the Airport Committee during the
past 5 months. Both the cities of Fort Collins and Loveland need to
approve the budget for enactment.
There are essentially two reasons for the various changes in the
budgeted and proposed 1982 budget and the proposed 1983 budget:
(1) the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) agreement with Airwest Aviation;
and,
(2) the $2M bond issue approved in 1980 by the two City Councils for
capital improvements.
39. Resolution Adopting 1983 Poudre Fire Authority Budget.
The proposed 1983 Poudre Fire Authority Budget has been approved by I
the Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors.
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The budget as proposed would retain the three firefighter positions
and the affirmative action program (cadet) which were initially
targeted for elimination during the 1982 budget reduction schedule.
It would eliminate the position of the administrative aide to the Fire
Chief, but otherwise will maintain 1982 staffing levels. Training and
education programs will be continued at reduced levels, and a minimum
equipment maintenance and replacement program will be sustained. An
adjustment for the 1983 Pay Plan has not been included at this time.
The proposed budget includes $5,000 for contingency.
Councilmember Clarke asked that Item #28, Hearing and First Reading of
Ordinances Relating to Licensed Occupations, and Item #35, Resolution
Adopting 1983 Fees and Charges Schedule for all Municipally Owned and
Operated Golf Courses, be withdrawn from the Budget Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Knezovich, to
adopt and approve all items not removed from the Budget Consent Calendar.
Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves,
and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinances Relating to Licensed Occupations
Adopted on First Reading
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 118, 1982, Amending the
Code Relating to Trash Haulers Licenses.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 119, 1982, Amending the
Code Relating to Miscellaneous and Amusement Licenses.
The attached ordinances amend the fees for these licenses as follows:
1982
1983
FEE
FEE
Bowling Alley
$
50/Year
$
55/Year
Dance Hall
$
75/Year
$
80/Year
Motion Picture Theatre
$100/Year
$110/Year
Drive -In Theatre
$
75/Year
$
80/Year
Game Machine (per machine
every 6 months)
Foosball, Air & Electric
$
35
$
37.50
Pinball $ 50
Pool Tables $ 7.50
Pawn Broker $ 50/Year
Carnival $ 15/Day
Trash Hauler II $ --
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$ 53
$ 8
$ 55/Year
$ 80/Day
$ 30/Year/1st Truck
$ 10/year/Additional Truck
These fee adjustments, as recommended, are consistent with the policy
related to General Fund Fees and Taxes."
Councilmember Clarke stated there was one particular type of entertainment
and amusement not on the list - adult book stores. He suggested an amend-
ment to Ordinance No. 119, 1982, to add adult book stores with an annual
fee of $1,500.
Mayor Cassell noted Ordinance No. 118, 1982, should be dealt with first.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilmarth, to
adopt Ordinance No. 118, 1982 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Wilmarth asked the record to show he did not vote or partici-
pate in the discussion of Ordinance No. 119, 1982 because of his interest
in a local bowling alley.
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
adopt Ordinance No. 119, 1982 on First Reading.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion,
amend the Ordinance to include adult
year.
seconded by Councilmember Elliott, to
book stores with a fee of $1,500 per
Councilmember Knezovich asked the City Attorney if this proposed amendment
was appropriate.
City Attorney John Huisjen replied that adult activities and amusements
have been defined in terms of zoning and not in terms of permitting them as
licensed or supervised activities. He noted he would need more time to
address the issue appropriately.
Councilmember Knezovich urged defeat of the amendment because of his
concern over the legality of the amendment. He asked staff to do some
research to determine the financial and legal implications of such an
action.
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Councilmember Horak agreed with Councilmember Knezovich in that legal staff
should be given an opportunity to review Councilmember Clarke's suggestion.
He suggested a public hearing be held on the issue.
Councilmember Reeves noted the $1,500 fee seemed out of line and also
suggested staff research the question.
Councilmembers Clarke and Elliott withdrew their motion to amend the
Ordinance.
The vote on Councilmember Reeves' motion to adopt Ordinance No. 119, 1982
on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke,
Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, and Reeves. Nays: None. (Wilmarth withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopting 1983 Fees and
Charges Schedule for all Municipally
Owned and Operated Golf Courses, Adopted
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"Golf Advisory Board Recommendation
The Golf Advisory Board, at its regular meeting held on September 15, 1982,
reviewed, approved, and unanimously recommends to City Council adoption of
this Resolution, adopting the 1983 Fees and Charges Schedule for City owned
and operated Golf Courses.
1983 Fees and Charges
The 1983 Budget for the Golf Fund proposes receiving $420,000 in total
operating Revenues, which is 10.5% more than the revised 1982 projection of
$380,213. In order to achieve this large amount, 1983 Fees and Charges
will have to increase accordingly.. The main reasons for this 10.5% in-
crease in 1983, and another 9.5% increase in Projected Operating Revenues
in 1984, is the loss of the $28,000 annual average subsidy from Revenue
Sharing, and a realistic Capital Outlay Program. Since Golf is now re-
quired to be 100% self-supporting, as per City Council direction, some
large increases are necessary. Utilizing the policies approved by the Golf
Board regarding the Structure of Fees and Charges, the Fees and Charges
Schedule for 1983 is recommended in the attached Resolution.
' Comparing existing 1982 rates with the recommended 1983 rates is as
foll ows:
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Daily Green Fees
Green Fee revenues necessary for 1983 will be $198,500.
This amount was projected using the average number of
green fee rounds played for the past five years.
Existing Proposed
1982 1983
9-hole green fees $4.75 $5.00
18-hole green fees $7.00 $8.00
Annual Passes
Annual Pass revenues for 1983 need to be $160,000 to
meet our expenditures. This is up from the 1982 revised
projected amount of $129,000. The two most significant
changes in structure from 1982 are, 1.) The elimination of
single course passes (one pass will be good at either
course), and 2.) the large increase in some specific fee
categories in order to meet the goals of the fees re-
structuring.
Existing 1982
Single Pass/
Comb. Pass
Proposed 1983
One Pass
(Both Courses)
Adult
$200/$250
$250
Junior
$100/$125
$125
Student
$150/$190
$190
Senior Citizen
$100/$125
$190
Family Rates
1st Adult/Husband
$200/$250
$250
2nd Adult/Wife
$100/$125
$190
1st Child
$ 50/$ 65
$125
2nd Child, or more
$ 50/$165
$ 65
3rd Child, or more
$ 50/$ 65
N/A
Maximum Family Charge
$450/$570
$630
Some Senior Citizens have already complained to us that fees going from
$100 or $125 in 1982, to $190 in 1983, is not fair and right. But, it is
important to note that even with this apparent large increase, senior
golfers will be paying only $3.03 per round in 1983 (up from $1.60 in
1982), compared to the 1983 cost of $5.39 for adults. The average cost of
a green fee round in 1983 will be $5.68 (up from $5.26 in 1982), so Senior
Citizens will still be saving a large amount of money.
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A comparison of Senior Citizen fees from 1976 to 1983 is as follows:
1976 1977 to 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983
$50/$75 $60/$95 $90/$125 $100/$135 $100/$125 $190
However, we have added a note to 1983 Annual Pass Fees, wherein Admini-
strative Golf staff is authorized to reduce the cost of any Annual Pass up
to 50% if special circumstances (such as proven low income) warrants such
action. We hope that this will eliminate those complaints that we are
'pricing out' low/fixed income golfers.
However, we are asking that Clubhouse Rental goes up from $25 to $30 to
help us recover increased energy costs; and we are also recommending that
usage of the Surcharge account be less restrictive. Heretofore, all funds
collected from Surcharge fees were reserved for future golf expansion only.
But the Board and staff would still like to collect the money, and hold it
in reserve for any purpose to be determined, and allocated by Council
action. Assistant City Attorney Pete Ruggiero has issued us a written
opinion stating thatthereare no legal problems in making this change.
Summary
The Golf Advisory Board and staff are again this year making some rather
significant changes to the Golf Division Fees and Charges structure, and we
ask that City Council support these recommendations. All of the rates
presented in the 1983 Fees and Charges Schedule Resolution are compatible
with the 1983 Budget for Golf. If any changes are made to any specific fee
rate, then upward or downward adjustments to other fee rates will have to
be made. It is our hope that these fees will be adopted, as recommended,
and that rates in 1984 and beyond will only have to go up because of
inflationary reasons or specific expenditure needs."
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to
adopt the Resolution.
Councilmember Clarke noted fie found a discrepancy in the way golf fees were
going to be handled as opposed to Library fees. He noted the golf sur-
charge was being levied to any person not having a Fort Collins address
while Library fees would be charged to anyone not a legal resident of the
City of Fort Collins. He felt the need for consistency and suggested
amending the golf fees Resolution to redefine non-resident as someone not
living within the corporate City limits of the City of Fort Collins.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Knezovich, to
amend the Resolution to define non-resident as a person not living within
the corporate City limts of the City of Fort Collins.
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Councilmember Horak spoke against the amendment noting he agreed with the
logic but since the fee is collected each time a person plays golf, an
administrative cost would be incurred in trying to determine a person's
status. The Library fee would be a one time determination.
Councilmember Wilmarth noted he was totally opposed to having an outside
user's fee at the Library and was opposed to the golf fee schedule for
Senior Citizens. He stated he would vote against the motion and the
Resolution.
Councilmember Knezovich suggested Councilmember Clarke's amendment be
expanded to include annual passes as well as individual golf rounds.
Councilmember Clarke stated he had intended his amendment to redefine
non-resident in terms of both the annual pass and the individual golf
round.
The vote on Councilmember Clarke's amendment to change the definition of
non-resident fee to read "a fee of $1 for each 9 holes for those not living
within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Collins is added to daily
Green Fees;" and in note 4, redefine non-resident as anyone living outside
the corporate City limits of the City of Fort Collins was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, Knezovich, and Reeves. Nays: Councilmembers
,
Cassell, Elliott, Horak, and Wilmarth.
THE MOTION FAILED.
The vote on Councilmember Clarke's original motion to adopt the Resolution
was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak,
Knezovich, and Reeves. Nays: Councilmember Wilmarth.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopting the 1983 Budget
for the City of Fort Collins
and Fixing the Mill Levy, Adopted
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"This Resolution adopts the 1983 Budget for the City of Fort Collins. The
total budget is $106,303,658. Changes from the financial statements
included in the 1983 Recommended Budget are as follows:
GENERAL FUND
An additional .7 mill of property tax has been deleted as a revenue source '
in the General Fund and replaced by an equivalent transfer from Sales and
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Use Tax Fund. Police dispatch services have been moved to the Communica-
tions Fund with related revenue and a transfer from the General Fund to
cover the dispatch budget for accounting purposes. Sales and Use Tax
revenue for the Capital Projects Fund and the Airport Fund is no longer
passing through the General Fund but being transferred directly into those
funds from the Sales and Use Tax Fund. An increased County contribution to
the Library has been replaced by a Library user's fee for non -city resi-
dents. Changes from the financial statements included in the 1983 Recom-
mended Budget include:
Transfer to Capital Projects $(1,183,909)
Transfer to Airport (139,937)
Transfer to Communications Fund 291,015
Reduction of Police Dispatch Expenditures (307,140)
Planning Department Budget Correction (136,759)
Available for January Pay Plan Implementation 51,617
$(1,425,113)
COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND
The City's contribution to Social Service agencies has been increased by
a $10,932 to a total of $125,000.
COMMUNICATIONS FUND
Expenditures are increased by $307,140 to reflect moving police dispatch
services into this fund. Emergency services communications are financed by
$16,125 from the Ambulance Service and a transfer from the General Fund of
$291,015.
DEBT SERVICE FUND
Deletion of bond issue for 1983 Streets projects reduces expenditures
to $2,044,469.
SALES AND USE TAX FUND
Expenditures are increased to $15,333,241 to reflect the change in policy
of depositing all sales tax revenue in this fund rather than the new 3/44
going directly to the Transportation Services Fund.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FUND
Expenditures are reduced by $2,862,000 to reflect the deletion of the sales
and use tax and capital projects program in this fund. A direct transfer
' from the Sales and Use Fund to the Capital Projects Fund will be made for
Streets capital projects.
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
The Capital Projects Fund has been broken down into the following cate-
gories to clarify revenue sources within the associated projects:
General City capital improvements
Parks G.O. Bond Issue
Sewer
Storm Drainage
Water
Expenditures increased $449,416. Bond proceeds of $330,000 for Lee Martinez
Park available in 1982 but not needed. until 1983 are reflected in this
total. The remainder is a result of changes made at Council direction:
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Facilities
Southside Service Center Site Improvements $ 233,275
Service Center Building "B" (10,000)
Lincoln Center -Canyon West Room Remodel (40,000)
Block 31 100,000
TOTAL FACILITIES $ 283,275 '
Parks
Trails Completion $(100,000)
TOTAL PARKS $(100,000)
Sewer
WWTP #2 Expansion (correction) $ 110,000
TOTAL SEWER $ 110,000
Streets
Minor Capital $ (4,000)
Advanced Planning (10,000)
Horsetooth Rd. -College to East of Landings (21,000)
Drake & Taft Hill Intersection (140,000)
Lincoln & Mountain Realignment @ Riverside (23,000)
Shields and Mulberry Intersection (39,000)
Timberline -Prospect to Summitview 141
S. College Medians-S. of Horsetooth to
Creger Road (66,000) '
TOTAL STREETS $(302,859)
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Traffic
Bikeways $ (66,000)
TOTAL TRAFFIC $ (66,000)
Water
WTP $2 Improvements (correction) $ 195,000
TOTAL WATER $ 195,000
TOTAL $ 119,416
STREET OVERSIZING
Expenditures have been increased by $103,528 to reflect the additional
Street Oversizing costs for the Southside Service Center street improve-
ments.
GRANTS
' Grants are not included in the annual appropriations ordinance as they are
appropriated at the time they are received."
Councilmember Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, to
adopt the Resolution.
Councilmember Clarke asked if the $100,000 for trails completion could be
put back in the budget and thereby reducing the capital reserve from
$703,000 to $603,000.
Budget Director Phyllis Griep replied that based on the money currently
available for the trails system, the additional $100,000 would allow staff
to proceed with land acquisition on the trail along the foothills.
City Manager Arnold noted it was difficult to project whether the extra
$100,000 could be used to acquire more land as there have been problems
with some of the land needed. The development costs along the foothills
will be minor because most of the trail will be unpaved; However, it would
move the City closer to the total $582,000 goal. He stated a trails update
report would be forwarded to Council or discussed at a work session.
Councilmember Wilmarth noted he had concerns with the Pay Plan policy and
that he felt strongly that the employees be given something in the way of
an increase on January 1, 1983. He stated he wanted the public to be aware
the
storm
drainage
fees were
again increasing and growing in scope. He
'
then
spoke
against
the Library
borrowers non-resident fee.
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Councilmember Horak asked if the fee was a Library user fee or a Library
borrower' s fee.
City Manager Arnold replied, a borrower's fee that would only restrict the
acutal checking out of materials not access to the Library.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Clarke, to
reconsider Item #37, Resolution Establishing a Library User Fee for Non -
City Residents and Adopting the Rates for the 1983 Fee. Yeas: Council -
members Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and Wilmarth.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, to
amend the Resolution establishing a Library user's fee for non -city resi-
dents and adopting the rates for the 1983 fee to substitute the word
"borrower's" for the word "user's" in the appropriate places. Yeas:
Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, and Reeves.
Nays: Councilmember Wilmarth.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, to '
adopt the Resolution as amended. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke,
Elliott, Horak, and Knezovich. Nays: Councilmember Reeves and Wilmarth.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The vote on Councilmember Reeves' original motion to adopt the Resolution
adopting the 1983 Budget and fixing the mill levy was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and
Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Appropriating the Annual Expenditures
for the City of Fort Collins in 1983 and Setting the Mill
Levy for Said Fiscal Year, Adopted on First Reading
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"This Ordinance appropriates the 1983 Annual 'Budget of $106,303,658 and
sets the mill levy at 10.7 mills.
Changes .from the financial statements included in the 1983 Recommended '
Budget are outlined in the previous agenda item."
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Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves, to
adopt Ordinance No. 130, 1982, on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Cassell, Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED
Councilmembers' Reports
Councilmember Reeves noted the airport ad -hoc committee and met to deal
with ultra -light aircraft. In light of safety concerns and FAA recommen-
dations, a policy was set that ultra -light air parks would not be allowed
at the airport. There was also general discussion on policy direction for
"through the fence" operations and the new alignment for the roadway that
will allow access to the 15 lots being developed.
Councilmember Elliott reported on the September 28th Poudre Fire Authority
meeting that dealt with the study on high rise buildings and their hazards
in relation to sprinkling and secondly with the preliminary discussion of
revised methods of contribution to the Authority from both the City and the
District.
Councilmember Knezovich noted he had chaired the CML Finance Committee
where the issues of the police and fire pension plans and municipality's
ability to issue bearer bonds were discussed.
Councilmember Clarke spoke about. his meeting with the CSU Senate concerning
the Transfort contract and proposing the increase from $2 to $3. He stated
the Senate had approved the election to be held in mid -October. He sug-
gested, as a gesture of cooperation, the City agree to pay for half of the
cost of that election. He presented a Resolution drafted by the City
Attorney that stated the City would agree to participate in the cost of the
election not to exceed $750.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilmarth to
adopt the Resolution as he described. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell,
Clarke, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
' Councilmember Clarke stated he had another Resolution to propose to the
Council. He noted that if the County's proposed 14 sales tax measure is
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passed on November 2nd, the City's share in the revenues would be approxi-
mately $1.1 million. He suggested that share be earmarked for a pool and
ice rink to be constructed in Edora Park.
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves, to
adopt the Resolution which would designate $1.1 million in each of the six
years of the existance of the County's 14 tax for the construction of a
pool and ice rink in Edora Park. Revenues exceeding $1.1 million would be
allocated to any other project of the City of Fort Collins.
Councilmember Knezovich disagreed that. the facility was desired by a
majority of the citizens of Fort Collins and suggested the fifth Whereas
clause stating this be deleted.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reeves, to
delete the fifth Whereas clause from Councilmember Clarke's proposed
Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Horak, Knezovich, Reeves, and.
Wilmarth. Nays: Councilmembers Clarke and Elliott.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Elliott asked if the adoption of the Resolution made the
location of the facility site specific to Edora Park.
Mayor Cassell replied that his reading of the Resolution would tie the '
construction to Edora Park.
The vote on Councilmember Clarke's original motion to adopt the Resolution
as amended by Councilmember Knezovich was as follows: Yeas: Council -
members Clarke, Reeves, and Knezovich. Nays: Councilmembers Cassell,
Elliott, Horak, and Wilmarth.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Adjournment
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Elliott,
to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Clarke, Elliott,
Horak, Knezovich, Reeves and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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