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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 6, 2020
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Rita Knoll, Chief Deputy City Clerk
RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting
Mayor Wade Troxell (by video‐conference call), Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens (by video‐conference call),
Deputy City Manager Kelly DiMartino (by video‐conference call), City Attorney Carrie Daggett (by video‐
conference call) and Chief Deputy City Clerk Rita Knoll (by video‐conference call) met on Monday, July 6, and the
following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:38 a.m.
July 7 Regular Meeting:
The July 7 regular meeting has been cancelled.
July 14 Special Meeting and Work Session:
The July 14 work session items relating to Reimagining Community Engagement and Reimagine Boards and
Commissions will be moved to a later date to allow adequate time for a Council executive session on the
following topics:
Legal advice pertaining to the Northern Integrated Supply Project.
Legal advice on the County composting facility.
Legal advice on environmental issues at the County landfill.
Legal advice relating to manufactured housing zoning matters.
Legal advice relating to impacts of SB20‐217 (law enforcement integrity).
6‐Month Calendar:
July 7
o Meeting is canceled due to the July 4 holiday.
July 14
o Special meeting for the purpose of discussing five executive session topics.
o Reimagining Community Engagement and Reimagining Boards and Commissions were
tentatively moved to August 11.
July 21
o Council consideration of a motion to allow certain quasi‐judicial items to move forward has
been added.
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August 4
o Preapplication Hearing on development of Hughes Stadium property was added to the calendar.
o Potential Charter amendments relating to elections was removed from the calendar.
August 11
o Wastewater Utility Overview was tentatively moved to August 25.
o Reimagining Community Engagement and Reimagine Boards and Commissions were tentatively
moved to this date.
August 25
o Wastewater Utility Overview was tentatively moved to this date.
o Parks and Recreation Master Plan will be rescheduled.
Deputy City Manager DiMartino:
Mentioned that parking enforcement in the Old Town area would restart on August 3, with an
educational campaign about the change starting next week. Increases to free parking time in the
garages and incentives for parking garage passes are being implemented at the same time.
Announced that Laura Valdez, the non‐profit partner co‐executive director at the Museum of Discovery
has been appointed to the Colorado Tourism Board.
Noted that the Ad Hoc Community Impact Committee met last week. Councilmember Gorgol was
selected as the Chair. The Committee discussed its scope of work and the need to determine how to
engage community members, and Police Services, in the conversation.
City Attorney Daggett:
Noted an Ethics Review Board meeting has been scheduled on July 31 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of
considering complaints filed by Mike Pruznick.
Noted the court ruled in the City’s favor in the Stacy Lynne open records case. The ruling will be
forwarded under separate cover to the Council.
Indicated the City Attorney’s Office is working with Police Services on compliance with SB20‐217.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens:
Mentioned the continuing community input on the face covering requirements.
Mayor Troxell:
Mentioned the Fourth of July events and complimented staff on the innovative ideas that were
implemented. Community response seemed to be very positive.
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Noted the number of fireworks being set up in his neighborhood and asked about complaints citywide.
Staff will prepare a post event report as has been done in past years.
Noted backyard firepit complaints seem to be increasing and suggested more community education
about the 10 p.m. deadline is needed.
Asked if there has been any evidence of West Nile Virus yet. There has not. Trapping has begun, and no
positive mosquitoes have been identified.
Noted that Chief Judge Jill Hueser took her oath of office this morning.
Suggested that the Lincoln Center be considered as a venue for large meeting rooms that could
accommodate social distancing. It was noted that CARES funding is being considered for equipping large
facility meeting rooms with video technology to accommodate these changed business practices
resulting from COVID‐19 response.
Noted the Airport Commission will be meeting next week to discuss CARES funding allocation. The
Commission is also planning an upcoming joint meeting with the Loveland and Fort Collins Councils.
Meeting adjourned at 9:19 a.m.