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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 20, 2020
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk
RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting
Mayor Wade Troxell (by video-conference call), City Manager Darin Atteberry (by video-conference call), Deputy
City Manager Kelly DiMartino (by video-conference call), City Attorney Carrie Daggett (by video-conference call)
and City Clerk Delynn Coldiron (by video-conference call) met on Monday, July 20, and the following summarizes
the discussions that began at 7:45 a.m.
July 21 Regular Meeting:
The July 21 agenda items were reviewed.
• There was brief discussion about meeting logistics. Public participation will be available in four ways:
in-person, by phone, online through Zoom, and by email. Staff will continue to provide reports, present,
and answer questions remotely. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens has indicated she plans to participate
remotely. Staff plans to poll Councilmembers today to verify others who may want to participate this
way. Having additional masks available for Councilmembers is requested.
There was some discussion about how to handle situations where there are groups of individuals who
want to speak at a given location and they start passing the microphone. There was a question about
how best to facilitate this to ensure fairness for all speakers. No changes were suggested at this point
but staff is asked to think about this for the July 28 and August 4 meetings where the Northern
Integrated Supply Project (NISP) and the Pre-Application hearing of a development concept for the
Hughes Stadium site will be discussed.
• Contextual Report on the Work of Architect William Robb – This funding will result in the preparation of
a historic context on the life and work of local architect William Robb. It will identify historic resources
that warrant future intensive-level surveys to determine their relative importance to Fort Colins history
and will form the basis of tours and other educational opportunities.
• Landmark Designations – These items are coming forward at the request of the property owners.
• Staff Report - COVID 19 Update: Educational Institutions and the Pandemic – It was proposed to move
this item ahead of general public participation. The Mayor will verify with Council that this change is
okay as part of the meeting. Joyce McConnell, President of Colorado State University (CSU) and Andy
Dorsey, President of Front Range Community College, will provide 10-minute presentations on current
trends they are seeing in the academic setting and how they are preparing to have students come back
on campus. The City’s CSU Liaison and Utilities staff were requested to be available to answer questions
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related to preparations being made for community outreach/programs such as Community Welcome
and possible effluent testing that may be requested as part of CSU’s efforts. Questions are expected
about how the City is leveraging resources and coordinating efforts related to students on campus and
as they move back into the community.
• Motion to Approve Remote Hearings for Various Zoning, Development and Historic Preservation Items –
The Agenda Item Summary provides a motion that includes all items listed. Council will then have the
opportunity to modify the motion if individuals want certain items removed.
On a separate note, there was discussion about vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Board. There is
currently one vacancy. Recruitment efforts will start today to get this vacancy filled. It was noted that
this appointment should be for a regular term versus through the end of the year. There was also
discussion about Boardmember concerns on possible conflicts of interest that exist. It was noted that a
Councilmember can request an opinion from the Ethics Review Board related to this and any
Boardmember can also ask a Councilmember to request one.
• Executive Session on Broadband – It was noted that staff will be providing a quarterly report to Council
on competitive considerations and status, including financial status (costs/spending). A public quarterly
update will be finalized and released after the executive session.
6-Month Calendar:
• July 28
o Proposed Fort Collins CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund Appropriation was added to the
calendar.
o Northern Integrated Supply Project was added to the calendar.
Council is expected to have multiple options for this item.
o Possible executive session related to manufactured housing zoning matters was added to the
calendar.
o Natural Areas and Local Agriculture was added to the calendar.
This item explores the possibility of a local agricultural and restoration partnership on
two natural area properties in the Loveland community separator. The Land
Conservation Stewardship Board (LCSB) provided a letter that expressed two primary
concerns. First, while supportive of expanded local food production, the LCSB does not
believe the Department’s mission and ballot language are well aligned with such efforts.
Second, the LCSB expressed concern that conservation agriculture could become a
major land management practice for the Department. There was a question about
whether this included grazing leases. Staff is asked to follow up.
Due to the length of the July 28 agenda, and timing concerns with some of the items, it was noted that
another meeting might need to be added to accommodate everything.
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• August 4
o Pre-application hearing for Hughes Stadium site:
Tony Frank and the president from the Colorado Lennar group will be presenting in
person at this meeting. This will be an opportunity for Council to understand the overall
objectives and impacts of the potential project and ask questions related to it. Public
comment will be taken as part of this item. Staff is preparing for overflow capacity and
will have a process to manage flow for both those in the Council Chambers and those
queuing outside. The process should be structured so that there is coordination that
minimizes movement, people passing in front of one another, etc.
A potential ethics complaint has been filed by Jake Knebgl asking Mayor Troxell to
recuse himself from this discussion. This item may be brought before the Ethics Review
Board for screening prior to August 4 although the timing will be tight for that.
Several public records requests have been received related to this item. Staff will be
working with Council and others to fulfill the requests.
Staff has been working with an attorney representing the opponents asking about steps
required for an initiative petition. Although we do not have any specifics for what will
be proposed, it likely relates to zoning for the Hughes Stadium site. Staff will provide
Council with the Notice of Intent to circulate a petition once it is received.
o Manufactured Housing Rezone Moratorium Extension was added to the calendar.
o Manufactured Housing Zone District Land Use Code Amendments was added to the calendar
(moved from July 21).
• August 11
o Potential Election Code Amendments was added to the calendar (moved from July 28).
• August 18
o Election Code updates ordinance was added to the calendar.
It was noted that this item should move forward as a consent item, with potential new
changes included in a separate ordinance for consideration on discussion.
o GID No. 1 meeting was added to the calendar.
• September 8
o Ad Hoc Community Impact Committee Updates was added to the calendar.
• November 24
o Regulatory Options for Siting New Oil and Gas Development was added to the calendar.
o Our Climate Future Planning Update was added to the calendar.
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• December 8
o Possible Charter Amendments Relating to Elections was added to the calendar.
o Update on Equality Indicator and Principles of Community Work was added to the calendar.
City Clerk Coldiron:
• Noted that the current document management system (SIRE) is being migrated to Laserfiche. At the
time this occurs, this may cause some broken links for documents until fixes can be made. It was
suggested that the Council agenda and related pages wait until after the August 4th meeting due to a
couple of high-profile items that are scheduled (NISP and Hughes). It was also suggested that staff be
proactive in providing notification of this on the website to alert individuals to the fact that a migration
is underway and providing information on additional ways to obtain documents they may be looking for.
Deputy City Manager DiMartino:
• Noted staff received a request from Tom Gonzales to help ensure the County does not lose the
variances that have been approved from the state. He asked for assistance from the City in responding
and documenting complaints about face covering compliance and providing related education. Further
discussion is expected about enforcement expectations and the need for consistency between the City
and the County in this regard. There was also discussion about using Larimer County Health Department
licenses and other business licenses as a mechanism for enforcement. Staff will continue to work
internally and with the County on these efforts.
• Pastor Ramer from the Mennonite Fellowship has declined mediation with Library Park neighbors. He
would be willing to talk with City leadership about addressing the broader homelessness issue. Staff
continues to communicate with neighbors and explore ways to address their concerns.
City Attorney Daggett:
• Noted there is not yet a decision from the Ethics Review Board on Councilmember Gorgol’s request for
an advisory ethics opinion related to her involvement in manufactured housing and related rezoning
items. The Board plans to meet again this week to reach resolution. Council consideration of an ethics
opinion will be moved to July 28.
City Manager Atteberry:
• Provided some updates related to the County and the Behavioral Health Facility:
o There was an open house/forum related to this item on Wednesday last week.
o There was a joint meeting between the City of Loveland and the County on Thursday last week.
A related article from the Reporter Herald is attached. In a follow up to these discussions, a
letter from the City Manager and the Mayor will be sent to the City of Loveland, its Mayor and
Councilmembers to help provide context and build understanding.
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• Noted that the City has been selected by Code for America as a recipient of a 2020 Community
Fellowship for the development of an online application for the City’s Digital Equity Program. A draft
press release is attached.
• Noted the Airport Commission is ready to move forward with a terminal and we need to resolve the
issues of LEED certification and LEED-level design and sustainability. A joint meeting between the City of
Fort Collins and the City of Loveland will be scheduled to discuss this and general planning and
coordination issues.
• Noted County Commissioner Johnson responded immediately and negatively to the City’s letter
requesting that the County Commissioners reconsider their vote to approve the variances for the
billboard at I-25 and Harmony. Staff will follow up with the State Land Board to provide them with
additional information and context.
• Noted that efforts to update the Stadium IGA continue. Staff will provide an update to Council later this
month.
• Scott Glasscock, CEO of Mawson Lumber, has shared concerns with the City about the benches in front
of his business. He believes that removing them is needed to help protect the public and his employees
from COVID and other communicable diseases. Staff is asked to follow up.
Mayor Troxell:
• Noted he and the City Manager have a call with Governor Polis today.
• Participated in a call with the Conference of Mayors related to the HEROES Act. Action on this item is
expected as Congress reconvenes this week.
• Asked for follow up at the intersections of Prospect/College and Harmony/College. There are items that
need to be repaired/replaced.
• Noted he has been in conversations with Dr. Sue VandeWoude, Health Director at CSU, regarding
outreach efforts she is engaged in related to community health. He asked how we might engage in and
get more involved in these efforts. Staff will follow up.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Contacts: Nina Bodenhamer, Director, City Give, City of Fort Collins
NBodenhamer@fcgov.com
970-481-4884
Hashim Mteuzi, Associate Director, Network, Code for America
hashim@codeforamerica.org
925-386-6202
Date: 7-XX-2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS AWARDED A CODE FOR AMERICA 2020 COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP
FORT COLLINS,CO – The City of Fort Collins has been selected by Code for America as a recipient
of a 2020 Community Fellowship for the development of an online application for the City’s Digital
Equity program.
The online application for the City’s soon-to-be launched Digital Equity program, an income-qualified
reduced rate for internet services, will serve as a footprint for the future development of a single
point of entry to all of the City’s income qualified programs.
Code for America’s Community Fellowship program will recruit and manage three local
technologists to work in close collaboration with the City for nine months to develop the online
application which will be available in English and Spanish.
“This partnership is another great example of how City government can foster innovation and
transform the way we serve the public,” said Darin Atteberry, City of Fort Collins City Manager.
“Code for America fellows will work with City staff and community partners to build this open data
platform in a commitment to increase community equity.”
Fort Collins, CO is one of four cities nationwide selected for a Code for America Community
Fellowship. Projects in Oakland, CA and Adams County, CO will address supportive services for
people experiencing homelessness. A fourth Community Fellowship awarded to Santa Barbara, CA
will seek to reduce recidivism and improve the quality of lives of justice-impacted residents.
Code for America has worked with more than 100 government agencies on projects to better serve
communities & transform how they use technology. The primary purpose of the Community
Fellowship program is to resource and train community members with project-related lived
experience and partner them with their local government to more effectively address inequities in
service delivery.
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