HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 2/21/2023 - 06 - Memorandum From Davina Lau Re: February 6 Super Issues Meeting
DATE: February 9, 2023
MEMORANDUM
City Clerk’s Office
300 LaPorte Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6515
970.221.6295 - fax
Boardsandcommissions@fcgov.com
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Davina Lau, Public Engagement Specialist
THRU: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Rupa Venkatesh, Assistant City Manager
Anissa Hollingshead, City Clerk
RE: February 6 Super Issues Meeting
Purpose:
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and City Councilmembers with a
brief overview of the February 6th Super Issues Meeting which took place at The Lincoln
Center (Columbine Room) at 5:30pm.
Boards and Commissions that had at least one member present:
• Art in Public Places Board
• Air Quality Advisory Board
• Economic Advisory Board
• Energy Board
• Land Use Review Commission
• Natural Resources Advisory Board
• Parks and Recreation Board
• Planning and Zoning Commission
• Transportation Board
• Water Commission
Total Members Present:
16
Staff Members Present:
Megan Keith (Senior Planner), Rebecca Everette (Senior Manager), and Sylvia Tatman-Burruss
(Senior Project Manager), Davina Lau (Public Engagement Specialist).
Summary:
Staff presented on the East Mulberry Plan. They provided examples of thresholds for annexation
and outlined character areas. They also informed attendees of impending outreach plans in order to
obtain more public input. Staff then divided the room into breakout groups and had them answer
the following questions:
1. From the perspective of your board/area of expertise, what other thresholds would you
identify, and which ones do you think need to be advanced first?
2. What issues or community priorities within the East Mulberry Enclave do you think
deserve the most focus?
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3. Many portions of the East Mulberry area do not meet current City standards for services
and infrastructure. What types of improvements should be the highest priority as this area
is annexed into the city?
During a question-and-answer period, attendees asked questions and shared thoughts on some
of the following key topic areas:
• Ensuring that the updated East Mulberry Plan is aligned with and coordinated with other
subarea plans in place in northeastern Fort Collins. Particularly as it relates to achieving
connectivity and continuity of key roadway and trail connections.
• Thorough outreach to residents and businesses about what to expect if and when they
are to be annexed is critical.
• Maintaining affordability and the viability of small businesses is essential and should be
part of the strategies within this plan.
• Conduct ongoing outreach to boards and commissions throughout the plan update
process.
Staff appreciated the participation of the Super Issues Meeting attendees and have identified
these key takeaways from the breakout groups to guide their work moving forward:
• Aesthetic improvements along Mulberry should be prioritized, particularly as it relates
to creating a gateway into Fort Collins. Landscaping, screening, and establishing tree
canopy were also mentioned.
• Create safe streets for all road users, not just vehicles. Increase and prioritize
connectivity for all active modes.
• Existing areas of business and industrial uses should be preserved through appropriate
zoning designations to ensure their longevity into the future.
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