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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 12, 2020
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk
RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting
Mayor Wade Troxell, City Manager Darin Atteberry, Deputy City Manager Kelly DiMartino, City Attorney Carrie
Daggett, and City Clerk Delynn Coldiron (all by video-conference call) met on Monday, October 12, and the
following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:32 a.m.
October 13 Work Session:
The October 13 agenda items were reviewed.
• This will be a remote meeting. Since this is a work session, no public comments will be accepted. The
public can provide comments to Councilmembers through email.
• Tom Gonzales, Director of the Larimer County Health Department, will be joining the meeting as the
second discussion item to provide an overview of current COVID trends and highlights of the updated
Mitigation Plan. He will be providing a similar update to the community from 6-7 p.m.
• 2021 Proposed Budget – This is the third and final work session scheduled for this item. Staff plans to
provide a summary of the public engagement that was done, key themes identified as part of that
engagement, and seek Council input on desired changes to offers resulting from public engagement and
Council conversation. Discussion on the use of Conservation Trust Funds and possible alternatives will
be included.
• Hughes Stadium Property – City Manager Atteberry will provide an update on this item as part of
Announcements.
October 20 Regular Meeting:
The proposed October 20 agenda items were reviewed.
• Proclamations are expected to be done in person with one individual joining the Mayor as the
proclamation is read. A proclamation on Aerospace Alley Day is expected. Proclamations will start at
5:30 p.m.
• Election Security – County Clerk and Recorder Angela Myers will be invited to provide an update to
Council and the community on the security measures that are in place for the upcoming election. As has
been done before, this report will be placed at the beginning of the agenda prior to public comment.
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• Ordinance 120, 2020 regarding dangerous and vicious animals, although on the Consent Calendar, will
include some minor changes. The changes will be identified in the agenda materials and the Ordinance
published as required by Code no later than Tuesday, October 13. Ordinance 119, 2020 regarding
animal disturbance of peace and quiet will be on the Discussion agenda due to the split vote. It was
noted that a staff presentation for this item would be helpful.
• Acceptance of a proposed donation of a sculpture for Sugar Beet Park – Council will consider a
resolution that accepts the donation of a bronze sculpture entitled, The Hand That Feeds, that will be
placed at Sugar Beet Park. This item was unanimously approved by the Art in Public Places Board. This
item is being proposed by former resident Betty Aragon. Approval of the item authorizes fundraising to
begin. CityGive will not be involved in fundraising; however, is expected to be involved as a
philanthropic partner and fiscal agent, processing the funds that come in.
On a separate note there was a question about the stone monuments/neighborhood signs that were
proposed to be installed within the Tres Colonias neighborhoods utilizing neighborhood grant funding.
Staff is asked to follow up.
• Request for remote meetings for the Building Review Board – this item will request a blanket approval
of certain types of appeals that come to the Building Review Board. It is expected that this item will also
provide an option for Council to approve individual items in lieu of a blanket approval.
• 613 S. Meldrum Appeal – Council will consider related findings of fact and conclusions of law. Next
steps in the process were discussed including the filing of a related development application where
additional review will occur.
• Executive Session – Council will consider a motion to enter an executive session related to Connexion. A
related work session item to discuss public aspects of the project is scheduled for November 24.
Starting in January, staff will plan to do a public report for the community, followed by a Council
executive session, followed by release of the quarterly report.
6-Month Calendar:
• October 19
o Joint City of Fort Collins/City of Loveland meeting is scheduled. The agenda is expected to
include:
Welcome and Introductions.
Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center Update.
Northern Colorado Regional Airport Projects and Event Update
• 2021 Airshow
• Remote Air Traffic Control Tower
• Airport Terminal Building Replacement
• Airport Master Plan Update
A copy of the proposed Agenda is attached.
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• November 24
o Connexion update was added to the calendar. This item will provide the community with an
update on the progress of Connexion.
• December 1
o Appeal for 724 & 726 S. College Avenue was added to the calendar. Council will consider an
appeal of the Landmark Preservation Commission’s determination of eligibility finding that the
properties meet the requirements for landmark status and are historically significant.
• January 12
o Visit Fort Collins Destination Master Plan and Tourism Improvement District was added to the
calendar (moved from November 24). This item is expected to focus primarily on funding
options that have been discovered.
Deputy City Manager DiMartino:
• Noted that Forestry crews are out doing clean up due to yesterday’s windstorm. The clean-up has
included mostly small branches, but the crews have found some larger limbs that are down and entire
trees that have been toppled. Grandview Cemetery lost a large spruce tree that was pulled out by the
roots.
• Noted that Transfort was scheduled to relaunch Routes 9 & 10 the week of October 19. This may be
delayed due to staffing shortages; two Transfort drivers have tested positive for COVID and others are
being tested. All public health protocols are being followed. Service will launch as soon as we are able in
this dynamic environment.
City Manager Atteberry:
• Noted Police responded to a welfare check requested by a lawncare company in Boulder who became
concerned about one of their customers who lives in Fort Collins. As part of their response, Police found
an individual who had fallen, was injured, and was having heart problems. Kudos to the lawn company
staff who reached out – their request saved his life! This demonstrates the importance of community.
• Noted he communicated with the Fraternal Order of Police regarding the feedback that has been
received related to pay raises for police officers. He reiterated that our response has been, and will
continue to be, that we will honor the contract, and asked whether there is anything they would like us
to share with Council on behalf of the FOP if questions come up about this again. He will pass along
their response if he receives one.
• Noted an email received from a resident regarding Connexion crews and whether they were using illegal
immigrants. He expressed his appreciation for how the Mayor responded to the email by objecting to
assumptions that because people were not speaking English that it meant they were here illegally. He
noted that Connexion contractors are required to have legally documented employees.
• Noted that franchise-like terms and conditions have been finalized for Connexion. Review of the
Customer Service Standards is underway in case changes or updates are needed.
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• Noted first round interviews are expected to start this week for the Deputy City Manager position and a
pool of finalists will be interviewed in November.
• Noted that the property at the northeast quadrant of Horsetooth and Ziegler, near the roundabout, is
under development. The batch plant is being deconstructed and the property readied for multi-family
and single-family construction. He added that our next community park will be in this location. An
important trail connection is planned here as well. Discussions have been ongoing with the property
owner related to this.
• Participated in a conversation with Federal Railroad Administration staff who were in Fort Collins last
week; things went well. Staff plans to research people level noise devices that project at intersections.
There are examples of these in Council Tree, Colorado, as well as in Southern California. These devices
may help mitigate some of the requirements needed to move towards more of a quiet zone downtown.
Staff will provide updates to Council as information becomes available.
Mayor Troxell:
• Noted he received a call from Senator Gardner who reported that the remote tower for the Northern
Colorado Regional Airport has been included in the Federal Contract Tower Program which will cover all
costs for the air traffic controllers once the system is certified. This is estimated to be between $650K-
$750K/year in funding.
• Noted he will be meeting with Frank Barry from Bloomberg News regarding Fort Collins’ involvement in
the Lincoln Highway. He explained that Mr. Barry will be making a trip from New York to San Francisco
on the Lincoln Highway and provided history as to how Fort Collins was involved with this.
• Noted the CSU Alumni Association lit up the “A” near Horsetooth as part of the Stay At Homecoming
activities. The A was lit electronically; duration of lighting is unknown.
• Noted properties along E. Prospect Road that have signs hanging on the outside of the fences. He is
hearing that neighbors are growing concerned about this and asked that an inspection be done to see if
enforcement can or should be done. He also mentioned that he is seeing a lot of signs in City rights-of-
way and wondered if an update to the emergency regulation regarding signs is needed. Staff is asked to
provide a memo in Thursday’s packet related to their approach regarding illegal signs.
• Noted he will be presenting as part of the ICLEI Daring Cities 2020 Global Virtual Forum. His
presentation will be part of the October 19 Resilient Urban Future with Nature session where he plans
to talk about the Nature in the City program.
• Attended a birthday celebration for Hal Worth who turned 99! The Mayor’s dad was the first person Hal
met when he came to Fort Collins. He and Mr. Troxell were forestry colleagues and served together in
the US Navy during WWII. Hal is a vibrant, energetic person who has touched many people in our
community!
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• Noted the Chamber of Commerce hosted a community discussion on the Platte River Power Authority’s
Integrated Resource Plan. The conversation was positive and supportive.
• Participated as part of a BizWest transportation roundtable. Much of the discussion focused on I-25.
The Mayor encouraged participants to zoom out and take a broader perspective of transportation by
looking at opportunities provided by the Northern Colorado Regional Airport and advanced air mobility.
• Participated in the unveiling of Colores de la Communidad, a mural in Tenney Alley. The mural
highlights the intersecting issues of climate change, immigration, resilience, and the diversity of Fort
Collins. It was commissioned by Trees Water & People (TWP) and was based on stories from students
and teachers in Poudre School District, Native community members, and from TWP partners in Central
America and Pine Ridge, South Dakota – places where Fort Collins’ goodwill has tangibly improved lives.
• Noted that Market Watch just listed Fort Collins as the #1 most desirable place to live in the U.S. Fort
Collins was also chosen as the 2020 #1 Best Place to Live by Livability.com.
Meeting adjourned at 10:16 a.m.
From:Darin Atteberry
To:Delynn Coldiron
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] FW: Joint City Council Meeting
Date:Monday, October 12, 2020 9:00:30 AM
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Darin Atteberry, ICMA-CM / AICP
City Manager
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
970-221-6505 office
datteberry@fcgov.com
From: Jason Licon <Jason.Licon@cityofloveland.org>
Date: Monday, October 12, 2020 at 8:33 AM
To: Darin Atteberry <DATTEBERRY@fcgov.com>, Steve Adams
<Steve.Adams@cityofloveland.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] FW: Joint City Council Meeting
Good morning Darin and Steve,
The following is a draft agenda for the Joint City Council meeting as we discussed. Please let me
know if you have anything you would like to add or modify.
October 19, 2020 Joint City Council Meeting
Host: City of Fort Collins
Focus: Northern Colorado Regional Airport
1. Welcome & Introductions – City of Fort Collins (5 minutes)
2. Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center Update (15 minutes)
a. Representatives from the Fort Collins and Loveland Police Departments will provide an
update on construction progress at the training center
3. Northern Colorado Regional Airport Projects and Events Update
a. 2021 Airshow (10 minutes)
i. Airport staff will provide preliminary information about the airshow to
include partnerships, planning, scheduled performers, and dates
b. Remote Air Traffic Control Tower (15 minutes)
i. Airport staff will share a brief background and current status of the
project
c. Airport Terminal Building Replacement (15 minutes)
i. Airport staff will provide an overview of the construction project to
include location, timelines, and funding
d. Airport Master Plan Update (70 minutes)
i. Airport staff and aviation planning consultants will provide information on
the updated Master Plan and answer questions
ii. The presentation will focus on the importance of the plan, outreach, key
findings, and recommendations
Respectfully,
JASON R. LICON
AIRPORT DIRECTOR
northern colorado
reGIonal aIrPort
4900 EARHART ROAD, LOVELAND, CO 80538
TEL 970.962.2852 • FAX 970.962.2855
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