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separate natural areas totaling approximately 7 acres: 1) The northern wetlands which is basically left in
its current state; maintenance should be minimal and covered by the URA2) The southern wetland which
will be reworked via the mitigation plan and will act as the storm detention for the site, plus has
approximately 4 acre feet of excess storage capacity potentially giving the pond a regional detention
designation; maintenance can be billed to the tenants in the development. King Soopers is planning to
own their store (the only large tenant in the development) but is uncomfortable owning either wetland. We
have been pushing them to own the storm detention (southern wetland) but they are not willing to own it
and have asked us to find another solution. If we were King Soopers landlord we could own these areas -
but with a limited long term ownership position it is difficult to justify the ownership, and particularly difficult
to oversee the maintenance. The City is the best long term steward of the wetlands areas and the cost
can be covered by the URA and a perpetual cost sharing agreement by King Soopers and ancillary
tenants. I am asking the City to accept a donation of these parcels. I appreciate your consideration. Eric
Dr. Eric J. Holsapple, Partnerl-oveland Commercial, LLC1043 Eagle Drivel-oveland, CO 80537970-667-
7000 Office970-635-2514 Fax970-443-5153 Cell eholsapple(a)lovelandcommercial.com
CC: Chuck Seest; Darin Atteberry; Jeff Scheick; Joe Frank; Steve Olt
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From: Christina Vincent
To: Diane Jones
Date: 8/19/2008 12:50:36 PM
Subject: Re: Natural Areas on North College
Diane -
We had a meeting with Eric yesterday and expressed what we thought are our options. We suggested a
public conservation easement on the wetlands and the ownership would remain in control of the property
owner. He wasn't excited about that answer and needless to say is looking for alternatives within the City.
It was expressed that the URA is interested in wetland mitigation for possible TIF assistance but we do not
want to be in the business of maintaining wetlands, either. Kraig Ecton was researching the use of URA
funds for wetlands and seemed to think the public conservation easement was a good way to do this.
To my understanding that is our current position unless directed otherwise.
Christina
Christina Vincent, MCP
City Planner
Urban Renewal Authority
City of Fort Collins
(970)416-2294
cvincent@fcgov.com
>>> Diane Jones 8/15/2008 5:17:52 PM >>>
Joe:
Given John Stokes response (NA is trying to be very strategic about acquisitions and this doesn't mesh
with their long-range plans, staffing, budget or conservation objectives) and your response (URA might
cover the mitigation costs and this is being clarified w/the City Attorney and you are sorting out who is
responsible for long-term maintenance), who and when will this issue be determined?
Need a response that Darin or I can get back to Eric.
Thanks
Diane
P.S. Our email exchange re North College Wetlands is attached.
>>> Darin Atteberry 8/15/2008 4:55:45 PM >>>
Eric,
I've received your email and will discuss your proposal with our City team. I'll be back shortly with a
response.
Darin
>>> "Eric Holsapple" < eholsapple(a)lovelandcommercial.com > 8/13/2008 6:01 PM >>>
Darin, We have had ongoing discussions with staff regarding long term ownership of the wetlands and
storm detention area on North College and were encouraged to contact outside agencies for assistance.
Please see the attached list of agencies we have contacted to take ownership of the wetlands - nobody
will participate. We propose to donate these areas to Fort Collins; the URA can fund the operating for the
next 20 years; plus the shopping center could participate in storm drainage maintenance cost. There are 2