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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 26, 2016
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Wanda Winkelmann, City Clerk
RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting
Mayor Wade Troxell, City Manager Darin Atteberry, Assistant City Manager Kelly DiMartino, City Attorney Carrie
Daggett, and City Clerk Wanda Winkelmann met on Sunday, September 25, and the following summarizes the
discussions that began at 5:02 p.m.
September 27 Adjourned Meeting/Work Session
At the Adjourned Meeting, Council will consider two metro districts. During the staff presentation, an overview
will be provided (“Metro Districts 101”) that describes the purpose of metro districts. The applicants will speak
to their respective metro district when the Mayor calls for citizen comment on the agenda item.
A review of the following areas will be conducted during the Work Session budget discussion:
1. Safe Community;
2. Transportation;
3. Culture and Recreation.
During the September 20 Budget Hearing, many residents expressed their support to have the BFO offer funded
for Sunday Transfort (bus) service. Staff is asked to be prepared to talk about the factors that weighed into this
offer falling below the line and, for a future memo, outline the offers that could be cut if Council elected to fund
Sunday bus service.
October 4 Regular Meeting
The LPT reviewed the draft agenda for October 4.
The second public hearing for the budget will be held. Also on the Discussion Agenda is a resolution supporting
the City’s ballot question regarding KFCG Sales and Use Tax.
Staff is asked to consider if there are any Staff Reports that could be added to the October 4 agenda (presently
there are only two discussion items scheduled).
Six Month Planning Calendar
City Manager Atteberry reported the Economic Health Office (EHO) has been working with a Japanese based
venture firm, Future Venture Capital (FVC) regarding a statement of collaboration between the City and FVC.
During a recent meeting with FVC, it was mentioned that Council, represented by the Mayor, might like to
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recognize this statement of collaboration in some way. For the October 4 meeting, the LPT requested staff
prepare a resolution acknowledging the statement of collaboration.
City Attorney Daggett reported that the Legislative Review Committee (LRC) has requested Council address the
issues with taxing requirements for water rebates (no such requirement exists for electric rebates). Staff will
add this discussion to the October 18 Regular Meeting.
The LRC is watching the progress of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement and may request that staff
add it to the Calendar for future discussion.
Other Discussion Items:
Assistant City Manager DiMartino reported:
1. Staff will be providing an updated matrix to Council that captures the latest budget recommendations
from boards and commissions.
2. A memo was included in the Thursday packet about Short Term Rentals. The LPT commended staff for
the graphics included with the memo and requested that this topic be added to the December 20
Regular Meeting.
City Manager Atteberry noted:
1. He had a conversation with Kelly Giddens, who is leading the effort for the Scientific and Cultural District
tax effort, to explore the financial ramifications to the City if the tax passes. Ms. Giddens reported that
the City would not be eligible to receive any of the tax. The City Attorney’s Office will review the issue
further and provide an analysis to Council.
2. Baldrige examiners will be onsite Monday - Thursday. A kick-off meeting is being held with a
presentation in the morning, followed by team meetings. The examiners hope to meet with half the
workforce.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak commented on the following items from the Thursday, September 22 packet:
1. Council Initiatives Dashboard. Staff was commended for the information included.
2. Board and Commission Work Plans. In a memo for the Thursday packet, staff is asked to outline the
next steps when a Work Plan is received (what action is required of Council?).
3. Ozone Update. The update was appreciated.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak discussed:
1. As a future process improvement, when a board or commission provides a budget recommendation, it
would be helpful for them to prioritize their recommendations. When the recommendation is for an
offer that is not included in the City Manager’s recommended budget, what offer(s) should be cut so
that their recommendation could be funded?
2. In an emergency, such as when the SWAT Team is deployed, it was requested that staff proactively
monitor social media sites and respond to neighbor inquiries, particularly on Next Door.
Mayor Troxell attended:
1. CML’s Mayor’s Summit last week and gave a presentation on Council relationships. John Suthers from
Colorado Springs presented information on his community’s efforts to address transient-related and
homelessness issues.
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2. The rededication of the Joseph Antoine Janis and Chief Friday bronze statues. He thanked staff for the
proclamation that he presented September 20.
3. Chamber of Commerce Thought Leader Speaker Event with author Charles Duhigg being the featured
speaker. Mr. Duhigg is the author of, “The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better.”
4. Rodella Vanilla Day 5K run.
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.