HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-04/09/2013-SpecialApril 9, 2013
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
A special meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call was answered
by the following Councilmembers: Horak, Kottwitz, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Troxell, and
Weitkunat.
Staff Members Present: Williams, Nelson, Roy.
Mayor Weitkunat asked outgoing Councilmembers for comments.
Councilmember Manvel commented on his wonderful experience and thanked the citizens of his
district and the City as a whole. He thanked City staff and his fellow Councilmembers.
Councilmember Kottwitz thanked the citizens of Fort Collins, City staff, and her fellow
Councilmembers. She thanked her family and friends who have supported her during her term.
Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson thanked the citizens of Fort Collins, the City management and staff, and the
fellow Councilmembers with whom he has worked over the years. He commented on the pride he
has in local government.
City Clerk Nelson, administered the oaths of office for newly elected Councilmembers Overbeck,
Campana, and Cunniff, and re-elected Mayor Weitkunat.
The outgoing Councilmember stepped down and the newly constituted Council was seated.
Resolution 2013-029
Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation to Ben Manvel
for His Contributions to the Community as a Councilmember, Adopted
Councilmember Poppaw read Resolution 2013-029 in full, commending outgoing Councilmember
Manvel.
Linda Stanley, 2040 Bennington Circle, commended Mr. Manvel on his service to the City.
Glen Colton, 625 Hinsdale Drive, commended Mr. Manvel on his thoughtfulness and thoroughness
throughout his tenure.
Rick Price, 1925 Wallenberg Drive, commended Mr. Manvel on his work supporting bicycling in
Fort Collins.
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Tim Johnson, 1337 Stonehenge Drive, commended Mr. Manvel on his work regarding transportation
within the city.
Scott Mason, Fort Collins resident, commended Mr. Manvel for his service to the city.
Gina Janett, 730 West Oak, commended Mr. Manvel for his service, mathematical skills, and work
to protect Old Town homes.
Gary Wockner, 516 North Grant, commended Mr. Manvel for his consideration, respect, and
graciousness.
Doug Brobst,` 1625 Independence Road, commended Mr. Manvel for being a supporter of
neighborhoods and wished him luck.
Lloyd Walker, 1756 Concord Drive, commended Mr. Manvel on his work toward increasing quality
of life in Fort Collins.
Ray Martinez, 4121 Stoneridge Court, commended Mr. Manvel on his graciousness and respect.
Don Butler, Fort Collins resident, commended Mr. Manvel on his support of North Fort Collins and
commended the work of Ms. Kottwitz.
Councilmember Poppaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to adopt Resolution
2013-029.
Mayor Weitkunat noted Council had previously met to express thoughts and commendations but
invited Council to make additional comments.
Councilmember Poppaw thanked Ann Manvel for her support of her husband and thanked Mr.
Manvel for being a mentor and for his contributions to the community.
Councilmember Horak commended Mr. Manvel's representation of the Council and City.
Councilmember Conniff commended Mr. Manvel's service to the City.
Councilmember Troxell commended Mr. Manvel's work on the City-CSU liaison committee.
Councilmember Overbeck commended Mr. Manvel on his service.
Mayor Weitkunat commended Mr. Manvel on his service.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Weitkunat, Poppaw, Horak, Troxell, Overbeck,
Conniff, and Campana. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Resolution 2013-030
Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation to Aislinn Kottwitz
for Her Contributions to the Community as a Councilmember. Adopted
Councilmember Troxell read Resolution 2013-030 in full, commending outgoing Councilmember
Kottwitz.
Eric Kronwell, 1613 Bamwood Drive, commended Ms. Kottwitz on her service and authenticity.
Rudy Zitti, 1626 Fantail, commended Ms. Kottwitz on her service.
Ray Martinez, 4121 Stoneridge Court, commended Ms. Kottwitz on her service and character.
Gary Thomas, Fort Collins resident, commended Ms. Kottwitz on her compassion and service.
Councilmember Troxell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poppaw, to adopt Resolution
2013-030.
Councilmember Poppaw commended Ms. Kottwitz on her unwavering values and service to the
City.
Councilmember Troxell commended Ms..Kottwitz on her service and perseverance.
Councilmember Horak commended Ms. Kottwitz on her service.
Councilmember Campana commended Ms. Kottwitz on her service and representation of District
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Mayor Weitkunat commended Ms. Kottwitz on her strength, passion, and commitment.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Weitkunat, Poppaw, Horak, Troxell, Overbeck,
Cunniff, and Campana. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED..
Resolution 2013-031
Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation to Kelly Ohlson
for His Contributions to the Community as Mayor Pro Tern and Councilmember, Adopted
Mayor Weitkunat read Resolution 2013-031 in full, commending outgoing Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson.
John Michala, Fort Collins resident, commended Mr. Ohlson on his impact on the City's open
spaces and natural areas.
Glen Colton, 625 Hinsdale Drive, commended Mr. Ohlson on his hard work and selflessness.
Me] Hilgenberg, 172 North College, commended Mr. Ohlson, Mr. Manvel, and Ms. Kottwitz on
their service, and wished Mayor Weitkunat luck in her future term.
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Tim Johnson, 1337 Stonehenge Drive, commended Mr. Ohlson on his work regarding natural areas
and open spaces, as well as City Plan.
Rick Price, 1925 Wallenberg Drive, commended Mr. Ohlson on his service to the bicycle
community and to the City.
Cordelia Stone, Fort Collins resident, commended Mr. Ohlson on his service to the City.
Scott Mason, Fort Collins resident, commended Mr. Ohlson on his service to the City and
recognized his work regarding the city's'neighborhoods, natural areas, and open spaces..
John Gascoyne, 718 West Mountain, commended Mr. Ohlson regarding his work on the City's open
spaces.
Gary Wockner, 516 North Grant, commended Mr. Ohlson on his knowledge of the community and
City government.
Gina Janett, 730 West Oak, commended Mr. Ohlson for his work regarding the environment and
recycling, as well as his service to the community.
Don Butler, Fort Collins resident, commended Mr. Ohlson on his work regarding North Fort Collins.
Dan Binn, Fort Collins resident, commended Mr. Ohlson on his service to the community.
Lloyd Walker, 1756 Concord Drive, commended Mr. Ohlson on his work regarding the city's
neighborhoods.
Doug Brobst, 1625.Independence Road, commended Mr. Ohlson on his service.
Linda Stanley, 2040 Bennington Circle, commended Mr.' Ohlson on his public policy and local
solutions.
David Roy, Fort Collins resident, commended Mr. Ohlson on his service to the community.
Ray Martinez, 4121 Stoneridge Court, commended Mr. Ohlson on his honesty and genuineness.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Resolution
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Councilmember Poppaw commended Mr. Ohlson on his tireless work for the City.
Councilmember Troxell commended Mr. Ohlson on his service to the City.
Councilmember Horak commended Mr. Ohlson on his passion and tenacity.
Councilmember Overbeck commended Mr. Ohlson on his service.
Councilmember Cunniff commended Mr. Ohlson on his contribution and service.
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Councilmember Campana commended Mr. Ohlson on his service to the City.
Mayor Weitkunat commended Mr. Ohlson on his service to the City.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Weitkunat, Poppaw, Horak,,Troxell, Overbeck,
Cunniff, and Campana. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Weitkunat stated the Council would.elect a Mayor Pro Tem to act as Mayor in the absence
or disability of the Mayor.
Gary Wockner, 516 North Grant, supported Councilmember Poppaw for the position of Mayor Pro
Tem..
Mel Hilgenberg, 172 North College, opposed the proposed on -campus stadium and thanked City
staff and management.
Gina Janett, 730 West Oak, supported Councilmember Poppaw for the position of Mayor Pro Tem.
John Michala, Fort Collins resident, supported Councilmember Poppaw for the position of Mayor
Pro Tem.
Lloyd Walker, 1756 Concord Drive, supported Councilmember Poppaw for the position of Mayor
Pro Tem.
Doug Brobst, 1625 Independence Road, supported Councilmember Poppaw for the position of
Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Cunniff stated he would not seek the position of Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Poppaw discussed her strengths as a Councilmember and stated she would be
honored to hold the position of Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Horak discussed his strengths as a Councilmember and stated he would be
privileged to hold the position of Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Troxell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Campana, to nominate
Councilmember Horak as Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Cunniff opposed the process of election and stated he would not support the motion.
Councilmember Troxell commended Councilmember Horak's community engagement and stated
he would support the motion.
Councilmember Campana stated he feels fortunate to have the choice and commended both
Councilmembers.
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Councilmember Overbeck stated he would support Councilmember Poppaw for the position.
Mayor Weitkunat discussed the need for the Mayor Pro Tern to bring the Council agenda work
forward. She stated she would support the motion.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Weitkunat, Horak, Campana and Troxell. Nays:
Poppaw, Cunniff, and Overbeck.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment
At the conclusion of the executive session, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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