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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Read Before Packet - 8/16/2016 - Memorandum From Wanda Winkelmann Re: Leadership Planning Team Meeting Minutes - August 15, 2016City Clerk 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.221-6295 - fax fcgov.com/cityclerk MEMORANDUM DATE: August 15, 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, August 15, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:37 a.m. August 16 Regular Meeting On the Discussion Agenda Item #26, Council will consider a code amendment to implement a two-year Income- Qualified Rate (IQR) study. IQR is a discount rate structure for qualified low-income households for electric, water, and wastewater utility services. The agenda will be amended to include adjournment to August 23 for possible consideration of an Executive Session for legal advice pertaining to the TABOR issues/KFCG sales tax. Six Month Calendar The order of items for the August 23 Work Session will be: 1. Railroad Issues a. Grade Separated Railroad Crossing Prioritization b. Vine/Lemay/BNSF Project 2. Broadband Strategic Plan During the August 30 Work Session on Managing Traffic Congestion in Fort Collins, staff is asked to highlight the traffic management that is done in real time, such as adjusting traffic lights in the event of an accident and using Bluetooth capabilities. Other Discussion Items: Assistant City Manager Kelly DiMartino reported on the transition plan to re-brand the “Climate Action Plan” in a way that communicates the benefits and tangible outcomes of the City’s efforts to reduce emissions 20% below 2005 levels. In the interim, staff will use “Road to 2020: Forging our Efficient Future” to discuss these efforts and a new, permanent brand will be forthcoming in the next two-three months. Deputy City Manager Mihelich reported on: 1. Staff provided a copy of the draft recycling ordinance to the waste haulers. To address concerns raised by the haulers, staff will be making amendments to the ordinance in preparation for Council’s consideration of the ordinance at the September 6 Regular Meeting. Leadership Planning Team Meeting August 15, 2016 Page 2 of 3 2. Road work on College Avenue. While some areas of College Avenue are much improved, an article in today’s Coloradoan noted the frustration on the part of business owners and residents who work/live near College and Laurel. For a Thursday packet memo, staff is asked to describe the specific project in this construction zone and provide an update when the project is expected to be completed. 3. In the next several weeks, staff will provide an update on the College and Prospect intersection. City Attorney Daggett stated that both the Election Code Committee and the Ethics Review Board meet in several weeks to continue their discussions about possible code amendments. City Clerk Winkelmann reported that the Special Council Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 18 at 8:30 a.m. at Police Services. Staff is asked to ensure this information is available online. Mayor Pro Tem Horak commented on the following items from the Thursday, August 11 packet: 1. Water Conservation Report. Kudos to staff for a well-done report. 2. Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. How much tax would be collected if the ballot measure passed? What impact would this have on the City’s budget? Who is advocating for the tax? 3. Sportiello Letter re: Redistricting. Staff is asked to review Mr. Sportiello’s options and provide feedback. 4. Nature in the City. Staff used the term “Outreach” to describe their upcoming participation on a panel that will focus on natural resource protection and access to nature. Outreach is more about talking to our citizens or learning from others. 5. Update on Boxelder Basin Regional Stormwater Authority (BBRSA) Floodplain Mitigation. In the memo, staff notes the FEMA formal approval process of the map revision will occur in mid-2018 or early 2019, which impacts those who have projects in the area. In future updates, staff is asked to highlight the impacts caused by the FEMA approval process. 6. Elizabeth and Shields Underpass. Kudos to staff for the work on this project. For a future Thursday packet, staff is asked to describe the review process that is required for the underpass, and what CSU has agreed to if it exceeds what is required. 7. City Manager’s Update. The information provided on page 10 Colorado State Project Coordination needs to include the underpass at Elizabeth and the project at College and Prospect. Mayor Pro Tem Horak: 1. Attended an MPO finance subcommittee meeting for the funding of I-25. Staff is asked to ensure that contacts are made with representatives from CDOT, Larimer County, etc. to ensure discussions are being held regarding respective entities’ participation in funding and planning for I-25. It was requested that staff also attend these subcommittee meetings. 2. Was contacted by a citizen regarding the Lincoln Center, specifically about the lack of parking and the fees set for events and rentals. Deputy City Manager Mihelich stated that the new Cultural Resources Director will take a look at these issues. Recruitment for that position is currently underway. 3. Forwarded an email to the City Manager from a citizen concerned about the lack of local composting. This will be addressed in a SAR. Mayor Troxell: 1. Gave kudos for the sports tourism presentation given by Triple Crown Sports at the Futures Committee last week. It was suggested that the presentation be shared with staff members in Parks and Recreation and Visit Fort Collins. Leadership Planning Team Meeting August 15, 2016 Page 3 of 3 2. Had a conversation with a mobile food truck vendor this weekend. The vendors are exploring the logistics behind the development of a food pod. 3. Toured the football stadium at CSU. Over 500 people are working on the site. 4. Received emails from citizens regarding the program in Albuquerque that provides day labor jobs to individuals who are homeless. Staff is asked to explore if a similar approach could be a part of Fort Collins strategy to reduce homelessness. How effective is this program? How is effectiveness measured? What are the legal implications involved in this type of program? 5. Reported on a citizen concern about the debris in the medians along College Avenue and weeds in medians in other areas. 6. Discussed the Thursday packet memo regarding the Undeveloped Park in Northeast Fort Collins. He stated his original inquiry concerns an area off Douglas Road (near the pumps) that does not have any trees. 7. Gave kudos for the Thursday packet memo on the Net Metering Program. He plans to share this information with Congressman Polis (who attended a recent PRPA meeting). 8. Attended NewWest Fest on Saturday and thought it was a great event. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m.