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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-04/23/2019-SpecialApril 23, 2019 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Special Meeting — 6:00 PM • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak, Pignataro, Gorgol Staff Present: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron • OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Martinez thanked his fellow Councilmembers and commended their service on Council. He stated it has been an honor to serve the community and he commended City leadership and staff. Mayor Pro Tem Horak thanked his constituents and stated it is an honor to serve on Council. He expressed appreciation for fellow and former Councilmembers. He congratulated the newly - elected members. OATHS OF OFFICE - Newly Elected Mayor and Councilmembers City CIerk Coldiron administered the Oaths of Office to Councilmembers Gutowsky, Pignataro, Stephens, Gorgol and Mayor Troxell. • NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS WERE SEATED • DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Consideration of a Motion to Elect a Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Troxell outlined the duties of the Mayor Pro Tem and proposed a process for electing a Mayor Pro Tem. Anne Cleary supported Councilmember Cunniff for the Mayor Pro Tem position. Kevin Harper supported Councilmember Cunniff for the Mayor Pro Tem position. Jennifer Williams supported Councilmember Stephens for the Mayor Pro Tem position. Ron Lautzenhizer supported Councilmember Stephens for the Mayor Pro Tem position. Mel Hilgenberg thanked Mayor Pro Tem Horak and Councilmember Martinez for their service and supported Councilmember Gorgol for the Mayor Pro Tem position. Ray Martinez supported Councilmember Stephens for the Mayor Pro Tem position. Councilmembers Cunniff and Stephens expressed interest in the Mayor Pro Tem position. Councilmember Gorgol made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to nominate Councilmember Stephens for Mayor Pro Tem. City of Fort Collins Page 131 April 23, 2019 Councilmember Pignataro stated Councilmembers Stephens and Cunniff have very different strengths but stated she would not support the motion. Councilmember Gutowsky made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to amend the motion to replace Councilmember Stephens with Councilmember Cunniff. Councilmember Cunniff discussed his experience, including 14 years in elected office. Councilmember Stephens thanked those who spoke in support of her nomination and stated having women in leadership positions is important. She stated she always attempts to make independent decisions and prides herself on listening to constituents and fellow Councilmembers. Councilmember Gutowsky thanked Councilmember Stephens for her support to this point and stated she would be happy to have her as Mayor Pro Tem. She discussed Councilmember Cunniffs service on the School Board and expressed support for his nomination. Mayor Troxell expressed support for Councilmember Stephens' nomination. The vote on the motion to amend was as follows: Yeas: Pignataro, Gutowsky, Cunniff. Nays: Gorgol, Troxell, Stephens and Summers. THE MOTION FAILED. Councilmember Cunniff stated he would support Councilmember Stephens for Mayor Pro Tem and stated she is very qualified. Councilmember Gutowsky stated she is looking forward to working with Councilmember Stephens as Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor TroxelI thanked Councilmembers Cunniff and Stephens and stated he is looking forward to working with Councilmember Stephens. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Emily Gorgol, District 6 SECONDER: Ken Summers, District 3 AYES: Gutowsky, Pignataro, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Gorgol 2. Resolution 2019-052 Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation to Ray Martinez for his contributions to the Community as a Councilmember. (Adopted) Noah Hutchison thanked Mr. Martinez for his support and love of the community. He congratulated Councilmember Pignataro and the other newly -elected Councilmembers. Mayor Troxell read the Resolution of appreciation for Ray Martinez. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to adopt Resolution 2019-052. Councilmember Summers thanked Mr. Martinez for his service and commitment to the city of Fort Collins. City of Fort Collins Page 132 April23, 2019 Councilmember Stephens commended Mr. Martinez for his compassion and desire to care for those in the community who are struggling. Mayor Troxell thanked Mr. Martinez for his service to Fort Collins. RESULT: RESOLUTION 2019-052 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Ken Summers, District 3 AYES: Gutowsky, Pignataro, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Gorgol 3. Resolution 2019-053 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation to Gerry Horak for his contributions to the Community as Mayor Pro Tem. (Adopted) Mayor Troxell read the Resolution of appreciation for Gerry Horak. Adam Eggleston commended Mr. Horak on his communication, sense of humor, and service. Colin Garfield thanked Mr. Horak for his support of the City's broadband efforts. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Resolution 2019-053. Councilmember Cunniff commended Mr. Horak on his ability to challenge assumptions and serve the community. Councilmember Summers expressed appreciation for Mr. Horak's perspectives and contributions to local government. Councilmember Gorgol commended Mr. Horak on his knowledge, service to the community, and mentorship. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens commended Mr. Horak on his knowledge and ability to listen to all the voices in the community. Mayor Troxell commended Mr. Horak's service as Mayor Pro Tem and commitment to citizens RESULT: RESOLUTION 2019-053 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5 AYES: Gutowsky, Pignataro, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Gorgol 4. Resolution 2019-054 Making Appointments to the Platte River Power Authority Board and the Boxelder Basin Regional Stormwater Authority Board., (Adopted) The purpose of this item is for Council to consider making assignments to the Platte River Power Authority Board and the Boxelder Basin Regional Stormwater Authority Board. City of Fort Collins Page 133 April23, 2019 Mayor Troxell stated these appointments are being made on an interim basis due to meeting schedules. Councilmember Cunniff expressed interest in the Platte River Power Authority. Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, to adopt Resolution 2019-054, appointing Ross Cunniff to the Platte River Power Authority Board and Gerry Horak to the Boxelder Basin Regional Stormwater Authority. RESULT: RESOLUTION 2019-054 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5 SECONDER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 AYES: Gutowsky, Pgnataro, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Gorgol • ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:19 PM. or ATTEST: nI.A 1cyC� City of Fort Collins Page 134