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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSHIELDS AND VINE ENCLAVE - ANNEXATION & ZONING - INITIATING RESOLUTION - 05-08 - AGENDA - CORRESPONDENCE-HEARINGPAGE 3 conversion of City Park South to hardball because there are now enough softball fields to accommodate the demand. Estimates for the conversion are $245,706 and include a 20% contingency. CSU has agreed to pay these costs. The City's Parks Department will manage the project. Staff believes the conversion of the field for hardball is a benefit to the City and will bring an exciting, high level of baseball back into the park system. 8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 041, 2008, Amending Section 2-272 of the City Code Pertaining to the Duties and Functions of the Land Conservation and Stewardship Board. This Ordinance will modify the duties of the Land Conservation and Stewardship Board as contained in Section 2-272 of the City Code. The proposed modification will broaden the scope of the Board's functions to include review of City plans or policy changes or other activities that could have some impact on properties owned by the Natural Areas Program, or of interest to the Program, if such review was requested by either the City Manager or the City Council. 9. Resolution 2008-036 Stating the Intent of the City of Fort Collins to Annex Certain Property and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for Such Property to be Known as the Shields and Vine Enclave Annexation. The proposed annexation consists of two properties, totaling 4.84 acres in size, located at the northwest comer of the intersection of Shields Street and Vine Drive. This Resolution makes a finding that the proposed Shields Vine Enclave Annexation substantially complies with the Municipal Annexation Act, determines that a hearing on May 20, 2008 should be established regarding the annexation, and directs that notice be given of the hearing. The area to be annexed is an enclave that has been surrounded by the City of Fort Collins for more than three years; therefore, no annexation petition is required for this annexation. This annexation request is in conformance with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate to annexations, the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan, the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins Intergovernmental Agreements, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, and the Northwest Subarea Plan. There are no issues or known controversies associated with this annexation. 10. Resolution 2008-037 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the Fossil Creek Reservoir Open Space Annexation. Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space is located on the south side of Fossil Creek Reservoir and north of Carpenter Road (Highway 392). This Resolution makes a finding that the voluntary petition for annexation for the Fossil Creek Reservoir Open Space substantially complies with the Municipal Annexation Act, determines that a hearing on May 20, 2008 should be established regarding the annexation, and directs that notice be given of the hearing. The hearing will be held at the time of first reading of the annexation and zoning ordinances. Not less than thirty days of prior notice is required by State law. This annexation request is in conformance with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate to annexations, the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan, the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins Intergovernmental Agreements, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, PAGE 2 3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (limited to 30 minutes) Individuals who wish to make comments regarding items scheduled on the Consent, Calendar or wish to address the Council on items not specifically scheduled on the agenda must fast be recognized by the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem. Before speaking, please sign in at the table in the back of the room. The timer will buzz once when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. The timer will buzz again at the end of the speaker's time. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes. If there are more than 6 individuals who wish to speak, the Mayor may reduce the time allowed for each individual. • State your name and address for the record • Applause, outbursts or other demonstrations by the audience is not allowed • Keep comments brief; if available, provide a written copy of statement to City Clerk 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP: This is an opportunity for the Mayor or Councilmembers to follow-up on issues raised during Citizen Participation. 5. AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER The Consent Calendar consists of Items 6 through 11. This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval ofthe Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately under Item No. 16, Pulled Consent Items. The Consent Calendar consists of: • Ordinances on First Reading that are routine; • Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine; • Those of no perceived controversy; • Routine administrative actions. 6. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the March 18, 2008 Regular Meeting and the March 25, 2008 Adiourned Meeting, First Reading of Ordinance No. 040. 2008, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund - City Park South Ballfield Redevelopment Capital Project to Convert the Use of the Field from Softball to Baseball. Colorado State University, the Fort Collins Foxes Baseball Club (a semi-professional baseball team) and the Fort Collins Baseball Club have approached the City Parks Division with a proposal to redevelop City Park South Ballfield into a hardball field. City Park South was originally a hardball field until approximately 10 years ago, when it was converted to softball. New softball fields at Fossil Creek and Spring Canyon Parks allow for the REGULAR MEETING AGENDA iiA FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL Cityof Fort Collins April 15, 2008 Doug Hutchinson, Mayor Kelly Ohlson, District 5, Mayor Pro Tern Ben Manvel, District 1 Lisa Poppaw, District 2 Diggs Brown, District 3 Wade Troxell, District 4 David Roy, District 6 City Council Chambers City Hall West 300 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14 on the Comcast cable system The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (rDD 224-6001) for assistance. A. Proclamation Declaring May 1-5, 2008 as the Cinco de Mayo Celebration. B. Proclamation Declaring April 25, 2008, as Arbor Day. C. Proclamation Declaring May 1, 2008 as the National Day of Prayer. D. Proclamation Declaring April 2008 as World Geography Month. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL.