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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 2, 2014
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting
Mayor Karen Weitkunat, Mayor Pro Tem Gerry Horak, City Manager Darin Atteberry, Deputy City Manager
Jeff Mihelich, Assistant City Managers Wendy Williams and Kelly DiMartino, Interim City Attorney Carrie
Daggett, and Deputy City Clerk Aimee Jensen met on Tuesday, September 2, and the following summarizes
the discussions that began at 7:35 a.m.
September 2
Mayor Pro Tem Horak noted that staff had done a good job with the attachments for Items Relating to
Larimer County’s Request for Right of Way and Temporary Construction Easements.
Second reading for the Timnath Intergovernmental Agreement will be delayed to September 23, 2014.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak reminded to change the date for second reading on this ordinance to reflect the
correct second reading date.
Discussion briefly ensued regarding the costs associated with annexing developed properties.
City Manager Atteberry stated they anticipate a good deal of citizen input. Deputy City Manager Mihelich
stated that the Streets Department will be prepared to answer questions on whether or not the City’s
contract with Martin Marietta Materials can include any monitoring stipulations. Monitoring stipulations
will lay a foundation for future regulation with respect to schools, etc.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak requested that Staff emphasize the fact that Greeley can proceed with the
construction of the pipeline with or without the City granting the proposed easements. If we move forward
with these easements, requested conditions will be maintained.
Before Other Business, Council will adjourn to hold a brief Skyview GID Meeting. Under Other Business,
Council will adjourn into Executive Session. Council will also adjourn to September 9, 2014 for a possible
Executive Session.
Six Month Calendar
City Manager Atteberry stated that the Larimer County Humane Society Item has been removed from the
six month calendar.
Leadership Planning Team Meeting
September 2, 2014
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As noted earlier, the Timnath Intergovernmental Agreement Second Reading has been postponed to
September 23.
Other Discussion Items:
City Manager Atteberry reported on:
1. Items related to the Woodward Governor development.
2. Climate Action Plan will hopefully be ready for adoption in February.
3. Discussion relating to Councilmember Overbeck’s request for an intern.
4. Meeting with Councilmember Cunniff.
City Manager Atteberry requested a written Staff Report regarding follow-up to the most recent West Nile
season. Assistant City Manager DiMartino stated she will have this completed prior to the 2015 West Nile
season.
Assistant City Manager Williams stated she is seeking clarifying information regarding plaques on City
facilities. Assistant City Manager DiMartino stated she will instruct City Manager Intern Machalek to draft
an internal policy for consideration.
Assistant City Manager DiMartino stated that Cable 14 has a portable microphone system available for
neighborhood services meetings.
Interim City Attorney Daggett stated the new water attorney’s first day is today and will make sure he is
introduced to Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak requested a waste stream analysis update; i.e. what is Staff doing on other fronts
with respect to the City’s waste stream as well as the community’s waste stream.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak stated he will bring up the topic of wood fire pits to Council to gauge if there is
support. His suggestion was to have Air Quality Board take a look at this topic.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak requested Deputy City Clerk Jensen to provide him with a Conflict of Interest form as
he will be applying for a variance for construction to his home.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak requested that way finding signs in the Tres Colonias neighborhood be put up as
quickly as possible.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak inquired as to how Council and Staff go forward with outreach with respect to plastic
bags and suggested that City Manager Atteberry be given the authority to adjust the costs administratively.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak briefly discussed a letter that was received from the owners of Meanwhile Back at
the Ranch; how Old Town events and the proposed remodel of Old Town Square will affect their business.
Mayor Weitkunat reported on a meeting she will have with the Mayor and the Chief of Staff from the City
of Colorado Springs.
Leadership Planning Team Meeting
September 2, 2014
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City Manager Atteberry stated he will notify Mayor Weitkunat about who will be attending the Black-
Footed Ferret event this Wednesday being held at Soapstone Ranch.
The discussion ended at 9:16 a.m.