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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 1, 2022
TO: Mayor Arndt and Councilmembers
FROM: Kendall Minor, Utilities Executive Director
Jason Graham, Director of Water Utilities
Matt Fater, Engineering Director, Utilities
THROUGH: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
RE: August 23, 2022, Work Session Summary Potential Stormwater Property
Partnership on North Mason
On August 23, 2022, staff presented Council with a potential land partnership between the
Stormwater Utility and Bohemian Foundation. Mayor Arndt attended virtually while all other
Councilmembers were in attendance. Staff present were Matt Fater, Kendall Minor and Ingrid
Decker. The presentation included background on the North Mason Stormwater Project and the
Hickory St. Detention Pond as well as opportunities associated with a land partnership.
Council feedback was supportive of a land partnership between the City and Bohemian
Foundation for the Hickory St. Stormwater Detention Pond. Council also supported achieving
the land partnership through a land exchange. The Council discussion included:
Ensuring the land exchange will be financially equitable given the potential difference in
property values.
The importance of the North Mason Stormwater Project coordinating with the other
Stormwater, Natural Areas and Parks priorities along the Poudre River.
Ensuring that the existing tree grove be preserved to the extent the trees are still healthy.
Clarification that the detention pond area would still meet the stormwater objectives if the
land was exchanged and the 24/7 shelter did not move forward.
Clarification that orienting the 24/7 shelter along North Mason is considered more
efficient use for the property because fewer access roads would be needed than the
scenario without partnership.
Clarification that the design of the detention pond would include a public engagement
process so the project is designed to be an amenity for the neighborhood.
Verification that new developments that benefit from the stormwater project would be
required to contribute to the overall cost of the project.
Staff appreciates the direction, feedback and questions.