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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 1/24/2023 - 5 - Memorandum From Josh Birks And Clay Frickey Re: January 10, 2023 Work Session Summary – North College Projects Economic Health Office 222 Laporte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6505 970.224.6107 - fax fcgov.com MEMORANDUM DATE: January 18, 2023 TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers THROUGH: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager Tyler Marr, Deputy City Manager FROM: Josh Birks, Deputy Director - Sustainability Services Clay Frickey, Redevelopment Program Manager RE: January 10, 2023 Work Session Summary – North College Projects Clay Frickey presented a history of planning in the North College corridor, an overview of current projects underway, and future trends and projects for the corridor. Mayor Arndt, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and Councilmembers Gutowsky, Pignataro, Canonico and Ohlson were in attendance. Staff asked Council four questions: 1. Are we focused on the right priorities with the next phase of North College’s life? 2. How should staff navigate the tensions identified? 3. What more do you need to know as Council about North College? 4. Where else in the community would Council like to see a more focused, place-based implementation approach? Council agreed that the current vision for the corridor as presented is still valid. Council confirmed that priorities centered on affordability, retaining a distinct character, having a neutral impact on the environment, or enhance/preserve it, and improving connectivity are still important priorities. Council suggested a similar place-based approach to implementation for other areas in the community experiencing gentrification and displacement. One of the key discussion points was around gentrification and displacement. Council requested staff follow-up with policy recommendations to combat gentrification and displacement in the corridor. Council also stated that it is important to continue making investments in the corridor to improve the quality of life of residents in the face of gentrification and displacement. Council also requested follow- up on two Stormwater projects: the Northeast College Corridor Outfall (NECCO) and Dry Creek Drainage Improvement Project. Council wanted to know the cost of these two projects and their impact on the environment. Next Steps Staff will provide a memo outlining policy options to reduce gentrification and displacement in the North College Corridor. Staff will also provide a memo outlining the costs of NECCO and Dry Creek Drainage Improvement Project. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5B412A13-EC53-4360-9522-77D8970FAB19