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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Read Before Packet - 2/24/2015 - Updated Power Point Presentation: Csu On Campus Stadium Intergovernmental Agreement: Process And Schedule Update (Agenda Item #1)1 CSU On Campus Stadium Intergovernmental Agreement Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager Karen Cumbo, PDT Director February 24, 2015 Process and Schedule Update 2 CSU Stadium IGA - Update • Background • IGA Development Process To Date • Areas of Agreement: – Infrastructure – Stadium Advisory Group – Transit – Signage – Funding – Periodic Review • Next Steps 3 CSU On Campus Stadium: Background • CSU Board of Governors approval to proceed • Council adopted Resolution 2014-109 on December 2, 2014 – Directed Staff to enter into an IGA with CSU – Mitigation related to the Stadium’s impacts Update • CSU and City Staff working to develop an IGA 4 Process: • Staff teams from CSU and City meeting weekly • Iterative process • City of Fort Collins: – Jeff Mihelich, Karen Cumbo – Staff support from Transportation, CDNS, City Attorney’s Office, Utilities • CSU: – Amy Parsons, Steve Hultin – Staff support from CSU Facilities and Transportation Staff 5 Area Map: N 6 Parking: • New surface lot on Centre Avenue (1,107 spaces) • Construct new parking structure at Pitkin & College (minimum 400 spaces) • Continued operation of Lake Street parking structure on the main campus 7 Parking: Laurel Prospect Shields College 8 Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossings: • Enhanced Pedestrian / Bicycle Crossings – Laurel/Washington – Laurel/Sherwood – Shields/Pitkin (Grant funded) – College/Pitkin (Grant funded) • Grade Separated Crossings: – Prospect/Centre – Shields/Elizabeth Area • (Specific Location Needs Study/Input) 9 Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossings: Laurel Prospect Shields College 10 On Campus Bike/Pedestrian Improvements: CSU Traffic Study: Laurel Prospect Shields College Ped Bike 11 Turn Lanes/Intersection Improvements: • Shields / Elizabeth - Lane Improvements • Prospect / Centre – Additional lanes • Prospect / College – Additional lanes • College / Lake – Reconfigure NB left turn lane 12 Intersection and Turn Lane Improvements: Laurel Prospect Shields College 13 Utilities • CSU has agreed to make water, waste water, storm water, electric feed and natural gas improvements 14 Infrastructure – Areas Needing More Study • Prospect/College Intersection – likely dual left turn lanes both east and west bound and pedestrian improvements – Intersection impacts beyond stadium • Prospect Corridor – significant project, medians, landscaping, sidewalks, bike path – Corridor improvements beyond stadium impact – Right of way acquisition – Need significant neighborhood input 15 Infrastructure – Areas Needing More Study • Lake/Centre Intersection – need intersection control solution – Corridor improvements beyond stadium impact – Need to find balance between significant pedestrian (mainly students) and motor vehicle movement – Likely combination of infrastructure and operational solutions 16 Areas of Agreement • Stadium Advisory Group – Discuss impacts of Stadium on community – Meeting at least twice annually • Good Neighbor Fund – Purpose to support efforts to lessen undesirable of unanticipated impacts of stadium on neighborhood – Goal $750,000 endowment via fundraising – CSU to commit $37,000 annually during fundraising period 17 Area of Agreement • Litter abatement and removal practices – Provision of recycling and trash receptacles – Canvassing public rights of way after major stadium events 18 Areas Of Agreement - Traffic management plan - Campus parking plan - Enhanced Transfort Bus and MAX service - Follow City Special Event Permit process for major events - Enhanced law enforcement 19 Items Still Being Discussed • Environmental construction standard for stadium • South end of stadium • Lighting standards – fixtures, shielding etc. • Noise standards – directed amplification, etc. • Will discuss with Planning and Zoning Board seek their guidance 20 Funding • CSU responsible for funding all utility, pedestrian, turn lane, transit, intersection control, signalization, enhanced law enforcement, litter abatement and signage improvements • Preliminary estimates $4.83 - $8.35 million • Estimate does not include parking enhancements to be constructed and funded by CSU • Cannot commit yet on areas needing more study 21 Periodic Review • IGA calls for mandatory review by both parties, collectively within 6 months after its adoption • Another mandatory review 6 months after completion of full football season 22 Next Steps • Finalize Recommended IGA Language • Planning and Zoning Board Work Session - Draft IGA Review - Friday, March 6th, 2:30 p.m. at city hall. No public testimony. Meeting will be televised and re-broadcast. • Draft IGA Public Input Open House - Wednesday, March 11th, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Drake Center. Goal is to provide residents with a summary of the mitigation plan and to accept comments and suggestions from stakeholders. • City Council Meeting - Council review of final IGA - Tuesday, March 17th, 6 p.m. at city hall. Public testimony will be accepted. 23 Questions?