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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 20, 2016
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Wanda Winkelmann, City Clerk
RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting
Mayor Wade Troxell, Mayor Pro Tem Gerry Horak, Deputy City Manager Jeff Mihelich, Assistant City Manager
Kelly DiMartino, City Attorney Carrie Daggett, and City Clerk Wanda Winkelmann met on Monday, June 20, and
the following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:34 a.m.
June 21 Regular Meeting
The first Discussion Item is related to Outdoor Vendor Requirements (Agenda Item #9). In a Read-before memo,
staff is asked to address:
1. Please describe the similarities/differences between the recommendations/feedback provided by the
P&Z Board and staff’s recommendation.
2. How does the Health Department monitor outdoor vendors? How often are outdoor vendors inspected,
and where are the reports published?
Deputy City Manager Mihelich reported information will be provided in the staff presentation for the Climate
Action Plan (CAP) appropriation (Agenda Item #10) on the cost for a partial allocation for energy efficient
initiatives for 60 – 90 days.
Per his email to City Leaders, Mayor Pro Tem Horak plans to make a motion (under Other Business) requesting
the City Manager to include $2.25M in the 2017-2018 Budget for funding I-25 improvements.
Six Month Calendar
The order of items for the June 28 Work Session will be:
1. Community Recycling Ordinance;
2. Southeast Community Park;
3. Resourcing Police Services in a Growing Community.
In the agenda materials for the July 12 Work Session Homeless Programs Update, staff is asked to include data
from Police Services on violations of the camping ordinance.
The Natural Areas Proposed Hageman Land Sale will be discussed at the July 19 Regular Meeting. The Land
Conservation and Stewardship Board, in its June 16 memo to Council, stated its opposition to the sale. In the
AIS, staff is asked to include background information on the property, when/why the City purchased it, and how
it has been used over the years. Additionally, include any information about what has changed that leads to the
staff recommendation for why the land should be sold now rather than continue the lease.
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June 20, 2016
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Staff is asked to determine when the Unscheduled Item Downtown Hotel Parking Structure will be added to the
Calendar.
A City Council Initiative Dashboard has been included with the Six Month Calendar that provides a summary of
each initiative identified at the retreat, the purpose and outcome of the item, and the action plan associated
with the effort. Staff is asked to update the Dashboard with the following:
1. Under Environmental Health, please add ozone to Air Quality Enforcement.
2. Under Safe Community, please add specific efforts that arise as a result of the upcoming Work Session
on Police Resources.
3. For each item listed on the Dashboard, please ensure there is a corresponding action plan.
4. Under Neighborhood Livability and Social Health (NLSH), it was suggested that other communities such
as Wellington, Windsor, and Loveland should be engaged in the discussion of community separators.
5. Under Transportation, the correct amount for lobbying efforts for improving I-25 should be $30,000.
6. To assist in navigating the document, please include page numbers.
Other Discussion Items:
City Clerk Winkelmann reported on the Human Relation’s Commission request at their meeting last week to
meet with the other “social” boards, such as the Commission on Disability, the Women’s Commission, the Senior
Advisory Board, and the Youth Advisory Board. Staff will work with the HRC Chair to explore this further, discuss
the purpose of the meeting, and discuss possible attendees.
Deputy City Manager Mihelich:
1. Discussed the email send by Lamar regarding its proposal to reduce and realign outdoor advertising.
The LPT supported a meeting with Lamar to explore this opportunity.
2. Stated that at the June 7 Council meeting, a motion was adopted to waive the attorney-client privilege
and release the results of an investigation concerning the Greeley Judge presiding over a Fort Collins
court case. The investigation report can be found online.
3. Reported no additional Council action will be required for the Gardens on Spring Creek project.
4. Reported that currently no additional public outreach is conducted regarding APP projects other than
the initial discussion that occurs regarding possibilities for the site. The LPT requested that staff return
with options to expand the public outreach process for APP projects and possible criteria for when and
how public input will be incorporated.
5. Discussed last week’s visit from the FRA Administrator. The LPT requested that the City Manager send a
letter to the Administrator, or even consider a visit to her in Washington, to reinforce Fort Collins’
position regarding the train horn noise waiver. It was suggested that the FRA should focus on train
intersection safety, of which a train horn is one element of promoting a safe intersection.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak commented on the following items from the June 16 Thursday packet:
1. Affordable Housing Strategic Plan. It was suggested that graphics would help further describe the
information included in the memo and the metrics listed on page 2.
2. Air Quality Report. Staff was commended for the information included in the report, especially the
graphics and charts that highlighted the information.
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Mayor Troxell discussed the following:
1. What is the latest update on Outreach Fort Collins? Deputy City Manager Mihelich stated that the
Outreach team is fully staffed and an update on the program will be provided at the July 12 Work
Session. During the update, staff is asked to report in what ways the efforts to address homelessness
are making a difference. Does staff have any insights into other ways to break the cycle of homelessness
or what factors might be unique to Fort Collins?
2. He attended the Northern Colorado Airport Commission meeting last week. A presentation was given
on the virtual air tower and what it means for the region. In 2018, the tower will be transferred over to
the airport, which will result in ongoing costs. Senator Gardner is suggesting an amendment that would
allow virtual air towers to be eligible to receive federal subsidies, similar to the subsidies allowed by
physical air towers. There will be more to come on this issue.
3. Gave kudos for Fort Collins’ selection as a Creative District. Deputy City Manager Mihelich reported that
Assistant City Manager Wendy Williams will serve as Acting Creative Services Director until the position
is filled.
4. He thanked Mayor Pro Tem Horak for reading a proclamation at Rio Grande Restaurant’s 30th Year
Celebration.
5. He participated in the Brewer’s Olympics this weekend.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.