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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 19, 2016
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Wanda Winkelmann, City Clerk
RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting
Mayor Wade Troxell, Mayor Pro Tem Gerry Horak, City Manager Darin Atteberry, Deputy City Manager
Jeff Mihelich, Assistant City Manager Kelly DiMartino, City Attorney Carrie Daggett, Council Agenda
Coordinator Sara Gonzales, and City Clerk Wanda Winkelmann met on Tuesday, January 19, and the
following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:33 a.m.
January 19 Regular Meeting
Discussion Item #15 concerns the appeal of the Coy-Hoffman silos. As has been done in past appeals,
the appellants and those opposed to the appeal will be given 20 minutes each for presentation and 10
minutes each for rebuttal (unless Council elects to change these time frames).
For Discussion Item #16 regarding Landmark Preservation Code amendments, staff is asked to address
the following in the presentation:
1. What is the rationale for making the code changes retroactive? Provide examples of past
ordinances (if any) that were adopted with this or a similar provision.
2. Are there other non-consensual processes the City has that could be compared to this process?
3. When was the non-consensual process adopted? Please provide the agenda materials from that
Council meeting.
An email was received on January 16 from citizen Eric Sutherland, protesting Discussion Item #17
regarding redistricting. The deadline for filing a protest with the City Clerk was seven days prior to first
reading (January 12); therefore, Mr. Sutherland is not entitled to a formal protest hearing regarding the
proposed redistricting ordinance because he missed the deadline by four days.
Council will consider motion to adjourn to January 26 to discuss the Fort Collins Housing Authority
Proposal for Horsetooth Land Bank Parcel.
Six Month Planning Calendar
Items added or clarified in the Calendar include:
1. Election Procedural Amendments – February 2 Regular Meeting.
2. Lost, Abandoned, and Unclaimed Property and Camping Ordinance – March 15 Regular Meeting.
3. Mobile Food Vendors – April 19 Regular Meeting.
4. Parking Structure Financing – May 3 Regular Meeting.
5. Wildlife Management Guidelines Review – May 10 Work Session.
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Other Discussion Items:
City Clerk Winkelmann reported that staff was asked to explore a process for inviting former elected
officials to City-initiated events. An email “alumni” group would be created and information about
upcoming events would be sent to the group. The LPT expressed support of this idea.
Deputy City Manager Mihelich noted:
1. Staff is meeting with the group in favor of relocating the prairie dogs.
2. At the direction of the Planning and Zoning Board, staff will be meeting with the neighbors to
discuss their feedback/concerns on the Gardens.
3. A staff team is working on requirements for mobile food vendors (such as distance requirements
to brick-and mortar restaurants) and is creating a detailed survey that will provide additional
feedback. It was suggested that staff also proactively communicate the desire for mobile food
vendors to be in our community.
City Attorney Daggett stated that an email has been received from citizen Dick Thomas about ex parte
communications and a response will be forthcoming.
City Manager Atteberry reported:
1. He attended the MLK Walk and noted it was a great event.
2. He continues in discussions with Larimer County Manager Linda Hoffman about regional
meetings with other municipalities. It was suggested that perhaps a meeting of the Mayors
could be convened to outline topics of interest to all (such as mitigation efforts floods and fires).
3. Larimer County is forming a group to become engaged in regional wasteshed efforts (Thursday
packet letter from Commissioner Lew Gaiter). It was requested that Fort Collins appoint two
Councilmembers to participate in this group. A resolution making the appointments will be
scheduled for February 2.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak:
1. Attended a North Poudre Irrigation Company meeting.
2. Noted that lodging and registration is open for the CML Annual Conference.
3. Received information on the WaterNow Alliance Summit in March and suggested that staff
attend.
4. Requested an addition to the LRC’s agenda to discuss funding $30,000 for lobbying efforts
related to I-25 improvements. This recommendation will also be discussed next week by the
Finance Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak commented on the following items from the Thursday packet:
1. Staff was commended for the memo on construction defects. In the State of the State Address,
Governor Hickenlooper mentioned the topic and it remains to be seen if the legislature
addresses construction defects.
2. The memo regarding the update on Residential Parking was very helpful, especially the FAQs.
3. In future discussions and memos, staff is asked to address how the activities noted in the
Climate Action Plan (CAP) updates further the City’s goals to reduce GHG.
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4. Related to the Flat Hat Coffee signage, it was suggested that staff explore if there is a problem
with temporary signs/banners being left up longer than the Code permits. Would it be helpful
for businesses to self-report when they plan to post their signs?
5. Regarding the Electric Vehicle (EV) memo, staff is asked to state the expected outcomes as a
result of the listed activities.
Mayor Troxell noted:
1. He attended the State of the State Address.
2. Commented on the email he sent to Council on January 17 regarding Uber and mass transit. It
was suggested that smaller cities making this connection be contacted.
3. A good news item for Fort Collins was reported in the Thursday packet memo on Coming Home
Colorado Action Lab. Fort Collins is one of six communities that will participate in a summit that
addresses veteran homelessness.
The meeting adjourned at 9:03 a.m.