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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 16, 2019
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk
RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting
Mayor Wade Troxell, Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens, City Manager Darin Atteberry, Deputy City Manager Jeff
Mihelich, Deputy City Manager Kelly DiMartino, City Attorney Carrie Daggett, and City Clerk Delynn Coldiron met
on Monday, December 16, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:43 a.m.
December 17 Regular Meeting:
The December 17 agenda was reviewed.
• Boards and Commissions Appointments – There was discussion about the best way to move forward
with appointments. Staff plans to do the following:
o Bring forward an ordinance for Council consideration on December 17 that will allow interim
one-year appointments.
o Move forward with approximately 30 4-year terms as originally planned and communicated to
board members. The resolution will move forward for Council consideration on January 7.
These appointments will be comprised of:
Eligible board members whose terms are expiring, who are not term limited, and who
expressed an interest in being reappointed; and
Recommendations from the Council interviews for these vacancies.
o Move forward with filling remaining vacancies with interim 1-year terms. These appointments
will be comprised of:
Back up individuals based on Council interviews that have been conducted previously;
and
Individuals identified as part of a new round of recruitment/interviews.
Resolutions will move forward for Council consideration as potential members are identified.
Two additional resolutions are expected (January 21 and February 4 or 18).
• Timberline-International Annexations – There was brief discussion about the location of these
annexations.
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• Larimer County Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board – Staff is asked to provide a one-page
memo on the activities of this Board. The information should describe the kinds of funds they receive
and any overlap between this board and the City’s.
• Executive Session to Continue Annual Reviews – It was noted that this might not be necessary. If it is, it
is not expected to take long. There was a question on whether there would be a staff presentation for
each salary ordinance; yes (a short one). There was a question on whether Council would just need to
add a recommended percentage; yes.
• Other Business – There are no known items expected to be brought up under Other Business other than
the proposed executive session regarding Connexion. There was brief discussion about expectations for
the coming Connexion update.
6-Month Planning Calendar:
• December 21
o Council Retreat – There was discussion about a visual facilitator attending the first part of this
meeting. The visual facilitator is working in partnership with the consultant who has been
confirmed for this meeting. Staff will follow up.
• December 23
o Leadership Planning Team meeting has been canceled.
• January 7
o Items related to Montava were added to the calendar (moved from December 17 due to public
notice issues). There was brief discussion on how best to review the information provided
given the volume. Outreach on the move of the meeting was also discussed. Efforts are
underway and include:
Mailed notice to the full mailing list.
Published notice in the Coloradoan.
Online updates.
Nextdoor updates.
Email updates to those subscribed to the email list.
Printed notice.
In person guidance at the December 17 Council meeting.
• January 14
o Larimer County Collaborative Plan Regarding Vaping/Nicotine Access was added to the
calendar. Tom Gonzales from the Larimer County Health Department will be attending and
seeking Council feedback on this issue.
o Fort Collins Mobility and Transportation – There was discussion about future planning and
concerns with development in NE Fort Collins. It was noted that development will be
incremental and planned, including the related infrastructure. Connections to major arterials
are expected to help solve congestion issues.
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o Metro Districts – The memo provided on this item was good. There was discussion about the
way the City uses metro districts and the added benefits that are required to enhance the
community.
• January 21
o Appeal Code Updates item was added to the calendar (moved from January 7 to accommodate
Montava).
o Hughes Rezoning – There was brief discussion on whether Council will want to move this item
since second reading related to Montava will be scheduled on the same night. Since this is
second reading and a hearing has been noticed, in order to move the item Council will need to
make a motion to continue this item if it won’t be considered on January 21.
• February 4
o Staff report on water reclamation and biosolids platinum certification was added to the
calendar.
• February 11
o Plastics Pollution – There was a question about whether this item included micro plastics and
whether waste energy solutions were being considered. The item will take into account micro
plastics, as well as other things.
o West Nile – It was noted that staff will be reviewing year end season information together with
any update on research being done by the Technical Advisory Committee. Staff will also be
exploring whether Council desires to make policy changes related to this topic for the upcoming
season.
• March 17
o Electrical assisted bicycles on paved trails regulations was added to the calendar.
o Possible executive session related to broadband was added to the calendar (moved from April
7).
• April 28
o Electric residential time of use review after 1 year was added to the calendar. It was noted that
there is not as much concern being expressed as anticipated. Council is looking forward to this
conversation. Staff is asked to provide a packet memo once related data becomes available.
• May 12
o Local farm concept on a community separator natural area was added to the calendar. This
item will review the concept of working with a local farming cooperative to develop and
integrate sustainable and restorative farm practices with natural area features and habitat
restoration.
• June 9
o Reimagine Boards and Commissions was added to the calendar (moved from May 12).
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Deputy City Manager Mihelich:
• Noted that a meeting will be scheduled with City leadership and Boxelder Sanitation leadership to help
further discussions. A work session is expected to follow.
• Noted that snow removal efforts from the last storm cost approximately $700K.
Deputy City Manager DiMartino:
• Noted that staff is working on a refreshed application for What Works Cities. It is due this month.
• Noted that representatives from Colorado Springs will be visiting the City on May 27 and 28, 2020. Staff
is working to coordinate efforts.
• Noted the results from the latest Community Survey are available. Staff plans to send a memo outlining
the results versus scheduling a work session. Traffic and affordable housing continue to be the top
issues for community members.
• Noted that staff provided information regarding open meetings legislation to Kathy Kipp. This item was
not included in time for the CML policy process so they will be unable to provide staff support. As a
result, it is unknown whether this proposed legislation will move forward. Staff plans to bring forward
local code changes related to this.
City Manager Atteberry:
• Noted a restraining order that was issued against an individual who trespassed on Platte River Power
Authority (PRPA) property and behaved disruptively at a PRPA community listening session. City staff is
aware of this issue and will provide information to Council under separate cover.
• Noted that AT&T sent a note to Council thanking the staff team for the work they are doing around
wireless facilities. Council will see this in Thursday’s packets.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens:
• Noted she continues to hear a lot about school safety issues and wondered what was occurring in this
space. Work continues between City staff and the Poudre School District. There is a team coming that
will be doing an assessment of City streets around schools, as well as the school’s internal parking areas.
A proposal is expected following this assessment. There was a question about whether short term fixes
are being explored such as utilizing volunteer parents as crossing guards. Staff is asked to follow up.
Meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m.