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Home My WebLink AboutFOSSIL LAKE ANNEXATION NO. 4 - 33-01C - AGENDA - FIRST READINGPAGE 6 C. First Reading ofOrdinance No. 073, 2002, Amending the Zoning Map ofthe City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Fossil Lake Annexation No. 4. The annexation application complies with the applicable Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS), the Intergovernmental Agreement between Fort Collins and Larimer County, and the applicable criterion in the Fort Collins Land Use Code. 20. Resolution 2002-042 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer Coun1y for the Joint Ownership and Enforcement ofan Agricultural Conservation Easement on Property Between Fort Collins and Wellington. This agricultural property, owned by Colorado State University(formerly owned by Earl and Mary Kerbel), is east of Interstate 25 between Fort Collins and Wellington. The purpose of the conservation easement that has been acquired by Larimer County is to enable the property to remain in agricultural use in perpetuity by preserving and protecting its agricultural soils and agricultural viability and productivity. No activity that would significantly impair or interfere with the agricultural uses of the property will be permitted, realizing, however, that use of the land for research (a permitted activity) may impact agricultural productivity. The property's open space and scenic values will be protected to the extent its protection is consistent with agricultural, and agricultural research, uses of the property. The City has proposed to purchase a 50% interest in the conservation easement. This Resolution authorizes the City to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Larimer County regarding the assignment of an interest in the conservation easement to the City and the responsibilities for monitoring and enforcement of the easement. 21. Resolution 2002-043 Authorizin2 an Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County for the Joint Ownership and Management of Rimrock Open Space. Rimrock Open Space, currently owned by Larimer County, abuts the southwestern portion ofthe City -managed Coyote Ridge Natural Area, extends west approximately one mile, and then north almost to Horsetooth Mountain Park. The City will purchase an undivided 9.78% interest in this property overall (10% in Parcel I and 9.66% in Parcel II). The IGA will enable the City to work with Larimer County to cooperatively manage the property to protect its resources and aesthetic values, and to plan for appropriate recreational activities that will continue onto the City -managed Coyote Ridge Natural Area. Rimrock Open Space will be managed by Larimer County as the Managing Entity under the IGA. PAGE 5 This Ordinance appropriates a total of $9,823 received in the General Fund in late 2001 from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment into the Natural Resources Department budget for use for a radon outreach program. 17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 070, 2002, Approving the Terms of the Agreement to Amend Lease Agreement for 101 Remington.Street. Suite P. Adoption of this Ordinance authorizes the terms of the Agreement to Amend Lease Agreement for 101 Remington Street, Suite P and will pen -nit the Larimer County Assessor's Office to remove Suite P from the tax rolls in accordance with Section 31-15-(801 and 802) C.R.S. This will result in lower lease costs for the City. In order to have this leased space become tax exempt, it is necessary to have the Council approve the terms ofthe lease by Ordinance. The Library has been leasing Suites F, M, O and Q of 101 Remington for its Technical Services (processing) function since January 1999. Leasing Suite P will increase the space for these services by 645 square feet. The gross rental for this facility is $385 per month, including taxes and utilities. This amount will be reduced after approval ofthe Ordinance. The amount oftax abatement (and the rent reduction amount) will be determined by the Larimer County Assessor's Office. The City will be responsible for routine janitorial and maintenance and personal property insurance. 18. First Reading_ of Ordinance No. 071. 2002, Authorizing the Sale ofCity-Owned Property at 2519 Dorset Court. After the 1997 flood, the property owner of2519 Dorset Court filed a lawsuit against the City of Fort Collins. As part of a mediated settlement agreement, the City obtained title to the property. During the initial marketing attempt to sell the property, staff contacted the Fort Collins Housing Authority to see if the Housing Authority was interested in buying it. The Authority was not interested in purchasing the single-family residence, because the Authority is primarily interested in multi -family housing stock since its funding is based on a per bedroom basis formula. As a result, staff began seriously marketing the property in December of2001 using the City's bid process and the assistance ofthe Fort Collins Board of Realtors. In addition, a "For Sale" sign was placed on the property to attract prospective buyers. 19. Items Relating to the Fossil Lake Annexation No. 4. A. Public Hearing and Resolution 2002-041 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Fossil Lake Annexation No. 4. B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 072, 2002, Annexing Property Known as the Fossil Lake Annexation No. 4. PAGE 2 The Consent Calendar consists of Item Numbers 7 through 26. 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 of the 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 Agenda Item #33, Pulled Consent Items. The Consent Calendar consists of: 1) Ordinances on First Reading that are routine; 2) Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine; 3) Those of no perceived controversy; 4) Routine Administrative actions. CONSENT CALENDAR 7. Consideration and approval ofthe Council Meeting minutes March 19, April 2. April 16, and the Adloutned Meeting of March 26, 2002. 8. Postponement of Second Reading of Ordinance No. 045, 2002, Authorizing Grant Agreement with Colorado State Parks and Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Conservation Trust Fund Trail Acquisition and Development Project to May 21, 2002. The Parks and Recreation Policy Plan (adopted by City Council in 1996) identifies trails that link Fort Collins to surrounding communities, including Laporte. The Laporte Area Planning Commission supports the trail connection. Residents of the Laporte area have expressed support for the trail as a needed recreation facility and as a pedestrian/bike friendly route to access Fort Collins. Existing roads in the area have very limited shoulders and create safety concerns for pedestrian or bicycle use. The Poudre Trail presently ends at Taft Hill Road. The Laporte Trail connection will start on the west side of Taft Hill Road where the trail will follow the abandoned rail line north and west for about 3/4 of mile. At this point, the trail will enter the Hyde Natural Area. The trail right-of-way along the rail line will be nearly 100-feet in width and will allow for the trail to meander and provides room for landscaping. The Natural Resource Advisory Board will discuss possible trail alignments at its May 1, 2002 meeting. Ordinance No. 045, 2002, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2002, is being postponed to May 21, 2002, allowing time for the Natural Resources Board to make a formal recommendation to Council. Staff may be directed to contact the landowner AGENDA OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO May 7, 2002 Proclamations and Presentations 5:30 p.m A. Presentation of an Exemplary Citizen Award to Mr. Bob Powell. B. Presentation of Annual "Friends of Preservation' Awards. C. Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May as "Preservation Month". D. Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May as "Foster Care Month". E. Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May as "Colorado ALS Awareness Month". F. Proclamation Proclaiming May 11, 2002 as "Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Awareness Day". G. Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of May 12-18, 2002 as "National Nursing Home Week". Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I . CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (limited to 30 minutes) 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