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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 23, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Sylvia Tatman-Burruss, Project Manager
Ginny Sawyer, Project and Policy Manager
Thru: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Tyler Marr, Deputy City Manager
RE: Work Session Summary – March 14, 2023 - Former Hughes Stadium Property
Mayor Arndt, Mayor Pro Tem Francis and Councilmembers Peel, Ohlson were present with
Councilmember Canonico participating remotely.
At the March 14 Work Session, staff provided an overview of activity on the Hughes property to
date and shared findings from recent outreach focused on future land use. Staff reviewed the
engagement activities to date including on-line participation and focus group activity. Clarity on
City definitions of Natural Areas, Public Open Lands, and Parks, Recreation and open lands
was provided.
City is currently under contract with Colorado State University and anticipates closing on the
property in the next few months.
Summary of Feedback
Discussion included:
A desire to continue to work with the community and organized interest groups going
forward.
o There was recognition of multiple community passions.
o Some expressed a desire to pursue a bike park elsewhere in the community.
Clarity of timelines:
o Staff reiterated that nothing has been determined or decided.
o This initial outreach is a first step in a much longer, iterative process.
o Confirmed that 2025 would be the first budget opportunity to dedicate funds to
planning or improvements.
Question of consultant bias.
o Staff assured that both consultants and staff are dedicated to the process and
not the outcome.
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Excitement and encouragement to work with the community to create something of
value to all.
o Council encouraged avoiding win/lose scenarios.
Next Steps
Council confirmed a deliberative timeline is appropriate for this process and Council
supports staff returning with an update later in 2023.
Council desires more engagement before stating activities that should be considered or
removed (with the exception of those that do not want a bike park on the property.)
Staff will develop an engagement plan and share with Council through a memo in late
April.
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