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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Read Before Packet - 2/14/2017 - Memorandum From Wanda Winkelmann Re: Leadership Planning Team Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2017City Clerk 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.221-6295 - fax fcgov.com/cityclerk MEMORANDUM DATE: February 13, 2017 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, and City Clerk Wanda Winkelmann met on Monday, February 13, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:34 a.m. February 14 Work Session The first topic is Changes to the Utilities Raw Water Requirements. At the meeting, staff is asked to be prepared to answer how undervaluing past requirements impacts the rates future users pay? How is the difference recovered and who pays for it? Discussion ensued about the impact of fees on housing affordability. A recent article in the Denver Post – Business Section stated that demand drives the cost of housing, not local fees. In the Amplified Sound discussion (the third Work Session topic), staff is asked to address drag racing and traffic noise as violations. February 21 Regular Meeting The LPT reviewed the draft agenda for February 21. On the Consent Agenda is a Code amendment related to Community Solar Projects. The amendment will establish a net metering rate applicable to the Solar Affordability Program (SAP), a new program-managed community solar project. In the AIS, staff is asked to include the comments (if any) from the Energy Board on this amendment. On the Discussion Agenda is the Adoption of the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan and Old Town Design Guidelines. Members of the neighborhoods may attend this meeting to comment that these elements should be codified, rather than just voluntary guidelines (which make them difficult to enforce). Hundreds of emails have been sent to Councilmembers about the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP). An open house is being held this evening for community members to learn and provide input on the project. Staff is asked to include a Read-before memo (for tomorrow evening) that provides a summary of the comments and questions received at the open house. Six Month Calendar Public engagement is underway regarding Appropriate Use of Public Facilities. Discussion ensued about matching the amount of time an individual could sit on a bench with the amount of time for allowed in a parking Leadership Planning Team Meeting February 13, 2017 Page 2 of 3 space (two hours), and considering this a pilot for a year. The Ordinance would include a requirement that staff report back to Council at the end of 2017 to discuss the pilot program and recommended changes. Staff is asked to amend the calendar to indicate that 365 Transfort service is being discussed on April 25, not just Sunday and holiday service. A purpose statement is needed for this item. Introduction to Organized Electric Markets has been added to the June 13 Work Session. During the presentation, staff is asked to frame the discussion within the context of the multiple ways an organized market could benefits Fort Collins Utilities. The LPT requested that the Occupancy Study/U+2 be added to the Unscheduled Work Session Items list, with a discussion to be held at the Council Retreat in May about the next steps. Staff is asked to calendar the Running Deer Natural Area/Hageman land purchase request. Other Discussion Items Assistant City Manager DiMartino stated: 1. The website with the survey for disruptive behaviors in Downtown has had over 1000 hits. 2. Staff is working on the venue for the Council Retreat. It was stated that the Innosphere was an excellent location for the Retreat in past years. Deputy City Manager Mihelich discussed: 1. The next steps for CSU game day operations. Staff is meeting with the neighborhoods to discuss the Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3) and will prepare a report for Council’s review. After having time to review the report, staff will seek Council’s guidance to determine if a Work Session is desired. 2. The consultant who will review the City’s eminent domain process has submitted a fee proposal. Staff is reviewing the proposal and expects an agreement to be finalized shortly. City Manager Atteberry reviewed the following items: 1. He participated in a ride-along with Police Services on Saturday. Five party calls were received that involved alcohol and drug use by individuals under the age of 21. 2. He reviewed the process used to determine which fundraising events the City will purchase tickets for or buy a table. 3. A tour is being arranged for staff and Council to tour Catholic Charities’ affordable housing projects in Denver. 4. The agenda for the Joint Regional Session (with Larimer County and local municipalities) was discussed, with the topics of BBRSA, I-25, and waste shed being identified as priorities for all attendees. 5. Staff has prepared a graph that depicts the number of acres preserved per citizen (at the request of Councilmember Cunniff). 6. Staff is meeting with Xcel executives to build relationships and discuss franchises, future gas expansion, and CAP. It was suggested it would be beneficial to discuss thermal energy with Xcel. 7. At its February meeting, the LRC will discuss the concerns raised by local businesses about new federal tax legislation. 8. Staff is looking at budget demands that may come forward in mid-year budget requests. Some of those issues include costs for jail space, additional needs at the Gardens on Spring Creek, and 3D printing. Leadership Planning Team Meeting February 13, 2017 Page 3 of 3 9. Several months ago, a citizen suggestion came up about fundraising for parking structures (such as individuals or businesses being able to purchase a brick). This idea is one for a future conversation with the City Foundation. 10. Staff will be working on a date for a joint meeting with Loveland to discuss the police training facility. It is anticipated this meeting will occur mid-March. Mayor Pro Tem Horak discussed the following items from the February 9 Thursday packet: 1. City Manager’s Report. a. In future reports please include information about sidewalk improvements. It was noted that the City conducted a sidewalk assessment five years ago and $10M has been budgeted for this effort (through the ballot item). On a related note, it was suggested that staff meet with the Coloradoan as well as the Avery Park residents to discuss this issue. b. Appreciate the information about the sales tax collected. In future reports, please indicate if the amount collected was expected (did we collect more than projected?). 2. Prospect and Shields Construction/Prospect and College. Appreciated the information provided in the memos. 3. Shields/West Elizabeth Underpass Construction. Staff is asked to arrange a tour of the project for Councilmembers and ELT (optional). 4. Railroad Study Update. Kudos to staff for their excellent work. 5. BBRSA – Council Meeting Follow-up. Thanks to staff for providing the requested spreadsheet. Mayor Pro Tem Horak reported that Boxelder Sanitation is raising their rates. In the form of a SAR, staff will provide the boundaries of this service area, the number of Fort Collins residents they serve, and the notice that was provided to their customers. Mayor Troxell: 1. Attended the Friday Night to Shine event at Redeemer Lutheran Church. 2. Noted Fort Collins has been ranked #1 in the state for manufacturing, #9 (out of 150) for attractiveness for millennials (as a place to live), and #2 by Sunset Magazine as a place to live. 3. Attended Homelessness Prevention Soup Supper. Neighbor-to-Neighbor is exploring a “home share” concept that would allow home owners to age in place while providing another person or family a place to live. Staff is asked to meet with Neighbor-to-Neighbor to learn more about the program. 4. In the interest of improving attendees’ experience, it was requested that a more engaging program be followed at the next Tri City Water event rather than all presentations. 5. He and City Manager Atteberry will be meeting with Dave Carson of CBW Automation. 6. The Futures Committee meets this afternoon. The meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m.