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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Read Before Packet - 10/2/2018 - Memorandum From Delynn Coldiron Re: Leadershipplanning Team Minutes October 1, 2018City Clerk 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.221-6295 - fax fcgov.com/cityclerk MEMORANDUM DATE: October 1, 2018 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Delynn Coldiron, 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, City Attorney Carrie Daggett, Senior Assistant City Manager Kelly DiMartino and City Clerk Delynn Coldiron met on Monday, October 1, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:01 a.m. October 1 Work Session The October 1 agenda was reviewed. • Review of 2019/20 Recommended Budget – There were no follow up items requested for tonight. There was discussion about the Surround Sound Labs event sponsored by the Bohemian Foundation that focused on night life economy and the music ecosystem. It was suggested that further conversation on this item be held as part of the FoCo Creates Arts & Culture Master Plan discussion scheduled for October 23. There was also discussion about the potential of splitting some existing funding streams as a way to cover higher level needs such as social sustainability items. The lodging tax and Art in Public Places appropriations were listed as possible sources. October 2 Regular Meeting The October 2 agenda was reviewed. • Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) – There was a question about whether the City could seek monetary damages for negative impacts created by this project for things such as additional treatment for polluted waters, etc. City legal staff will follow up. • 100% Renewable Resolution – It was noted that the new format for boards and commission feedback was useful; summaries were good. • Resolution outlining the yearly evaluation process for the City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Municipal Judge was moved to October 16. Leadership Planning Team Meeting October 1, 2018 Page 2 of 4 Six Month Calendar October 16 • Consideration of state ballot issues added to the calendar. December 11 • Brinkman/Lamar Signs appeal added to the calendar. December 18 • Staff Report for City Vendor Payment Automation added to the calendar. Urban Renewal Authority: The October 12 agenda was reviewed. • Staff is asked to update the agenda to include the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Coldiron: • Asked about the request to have the Pledge of Allegiance done for all Council meetings. It was decided that the Pledge of Allegiance would be done for any regular or adjourned meetings held in Council Chambers. Senior Assistant City Manager DiMartino: • Noted that general community KFCG meetings start this Saturday. Deputy City Manager Mihelich: • Asked whether LPT wanted to move forward with consideration of state ballot initiatives. It was decided to schedule this item for the October 16 meeting. Initiatives 109, 110, 112 and Amendment 74 will be included. City Manager Atteberry: • Noted work to get a strategic operations planning process for broadband, as well as some focused discussion around the updated City Plan scenarios continues. Something should be scheduled prior to the Holidays. • Noted the Elevations Harvest Fest coming up this weekend supporting Big Green (gardens at schools) and that the City is considering sponsoring a table. There was discussion about the process used to determine what events the City will sponsor. Leadership Planning Team Meeting October 1, 2018 Page 3 of 4 • Noted that he and several City staff had been subpoenaed to a hearing today by Stacy Lynne on a CORA issue. The hearing is scheduled from 10 am to 11 am. • Noted that the metro fire chiefs are in town. Mayor Pro Tem Horak: • Noted the memo on transient issues; things are not getting any better. • Noted the memo on CSU annexations and the related map; interesting information. • Noted the memo on the Fortitude race; the information on community contributions was helpful. • Noted the memo on the West Mulberry project. Staff is asked to provide more clarity around what the graphs are showing, and on next steps related to reducing or removing pylons. There was also discussion about the curb being used as a separator and the number of curb cuts that have occurred or are being considered. Staff is asked to look at whether the curb should be removed. • Noted the memo on downtown maintenance. Staff is asked to be ready to speak to the scalability of this offer. • Noted the memo on the Utilities Affordability Portfolio. Staff is asked to provide information on the overall goals of these items and how we measure their success. • Noted the memo regarding combined laboratories and asked about related follow up. • Provided two handouts from Platte River Power Authority to be included in tomorrow’s read before packet. One is on rate trends and the other on the 2019 wholesale rate at a glance. Mayor Troxell: • Asked about the POW flag and whether this will fly indefinitely. Staff is asked to continue researching this item to see if there are any Council resolutions or other items that give additional information. • Noted the memo on roof shingles; good information. He mentioned Council action that occurred in the late 1990s that changed roofing materials from shakes to asphalt. • Thanked staff for the information provided on services for veterans. He noted an upcoming session at the National League of Cities conference that will be focused on this. • Noted the route change for the upcoming CSU Homecoming Parade; the move to Laurel is good. Leadership Planning Team Meeting October 1, 2018 Page 4 of 4 • Noted a Rodelle Vanilla Day 5K event he attended. He also mentioned some potential investment/expansion opportunities being discussed. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 am.