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The proposed Resolution states that it is the City's intent to annex this property and directs that the
published notice required by State law be given of the Council's hearing to consider the needed
annexation ordinance. The hearing will be held at the time of First Reading ofthe annexation and
zoning ordinances on June 6, 2000. Not less than thirty days prior published notice is required by
State law.
A vacancy currently exists on the Affordable Housing Board due to the removal of Chris Shearer
because of the location of his residence. Councilmembers Bertschy and Wanner reviewed the
applications on file and are recommending Richard Clark to fill the vacancy with a term to begin
immediately and set to expire on June 30, 2003.
A vacancy currently exists on the Commission of Status of Women due to the resignation of Susan
Crowe. Applications were solicited and Councilmembers Weitkunat and Kastein conducted
interviews. The Council interview team is recommending Sharon Bringleson to fill the vacancy
with a term to begin immediately and set to expire on June 30, 2001.
Three vacancies also exist on the Community Development Block Grant Commission due to the
resignations of David Gordon and Tim Ostic. Applications were solicited and Councilmembers
Bertschy and Wanner conducted interviews. The Council interview team is recommending
Dennis Vanderheiden and Terri Bryant to fill the vacancies with terms to begin immediately and set
to expire on June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2003 respectively.
Two vacancies currently exist on the Human Relations Commission due to the resignation of
Viviane Abt and the removal of Rhonda Richardson due to attendance and residency concerns.
Applications were solicited and Councilmembers Bertschy and Byrne conducted interviews. The
Council interview team is recommending Steve Ross and Debbie Love to fill the vacancies with
terms to begin immediately and set to expire on June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2004 respectively.
A vacancy also exists on the Library Board due to the resignation of Kris Folsom. Mayor
Martinez reviewed the applications on file and is recommending Lisa Helme to fill the vacancy with
a term to begin immediately and set to expire on June 30, 2003.
Two vacancies currently exist on the Retirement Committee due to the resignations of Kevin
Westhuis and Jim Hume. Applications were solicited and Councilmembers Martinez and Byrne
conducted interviews. The Council interview team is recommending Bill Switzer to fill one vacancy
with a term to begin immediately and set forth to expire on June 30, 2004 and Michelle Hays -
Johnson with a term to begin June 1, 2000 and set forth to expires on June 30, 2003.
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18. First Reading of Ordinance No. 41, 2000, Authorizing the City of Fort Collins to Enter into an
Option Agreement to Sell Forty Acres of the Meadow Springs Ranch Property to the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service for its Black Footed Ferret Breeding Facility.
In the spring of 1998, the City was approached by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
about possibly relocating the Black Footed Ferret Breeding facility from Wyoming to Colorado
and siting it on the City's Meadow Springs Ranch. In July of 1998, Council adopted Resolution
98-112 supporting this move and authorizing staff to proceed with negotiations for not more than
thirty-five acres. After further site review, the Department of Interior has now asked for an option
to purchase forty acres.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has chosen a forty -acre site on the east side of I-25 one mile north
of the Buckeye exit. The Service has offered to pay the City $1 for a four -month option to
purchase the site as set forth in the attached "Agreement for the Purchase of Lands" between the
City and the Service. In the event that the option is exercised, the City will receive the appraised
value of $32,000 for the forty -acre tract including easements for utilities, phone and an access
road.
19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 42, 2000. Authorizing the Conveyance of a Conservation
Easement on the "Sauer" Open Land Property to Larimer County.
On March 21, 2000 Council adopted Resolution 2000-5 0 whichauthorizedan intergovernmental
agreement withLarimer County and the City of Loveland regarding the purchase and management
of 785 acres of land (the "Sauer" property) in the Fort Collins — Loveland Corridor. The
intergovemmentalagreement states that Loveland and Fort Collins will jointly own the propertyand
that a conservation easement will be conveyed to Larimer County. The conveyance of a
conservation easement to a third party (in this case Larimer County) is a requirement of the grant
from GO Colorado which will be used, in part, to fund the acquisition. This Ordinance authorizes
the easement to be conveyed to Larimer County when the property is acquired from the seller,
currently scheduled for May 15, 2000.
20. Resolution 2000-5 8 Finding Substantial Complianceand Initiating Annexation Proceedings forthe
Kendall -Harmony Annexation
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The property being considered for annexation
is approximately 2.00 acres in size and is located south of East Harmony Road and east of
Cambridge Avenue. The existing uses of the properties are agricultural in Larimer County. The
proposed zoning for this annexation is Harmony Corridor District (HQ.
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The Consent Calendar consists of Item Numbers 7 through 23. This Calendar is
intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important items
on a lengthy agenda. Staffrecommends 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 #28, 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.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No 30 2000 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Storm
Drainage Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Existing Appropriations in the Storm Drainage
Fund.
In 1998, the City received $150,000 of funds from FEMA to institute a Floodproofing Program.
The purpose of the Program is to mitigate repetitive losses from shallow flooding. The Program
utilizes grants to encourage construction of cost-effective floodproofrng measures. Through the
Unmet Needs Floodproofing Grant, the City will continue the Program in 2000. Ordinance No.
30, 2000 was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 4, 2000.
8. Second ReadingofOrdinance No. 31, 2000 Designating the Fort Collins National Guard Armory,
314 East Mountain Avenue Fort Collins Colorado as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Chapter
14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
The owner ofthe property, Terry Hamilton, is initiating this request for Local Landmark designation
for the Fort Collins National Guard Armory. The building is significant for its architectural
importance to Fort Collins, as a good example ofvemacular masonry civic architecture and as an
example of the work of noted Fort Collins architect Arthur M. Garbutt. The building also has
historical significance to the City, as the oldest, and only remaining National Guard Armory .in Fort
Collins. Ordinance No. 31, 2000, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 4, 2000.
AGENDA
OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
April 18, 2000
Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 p.m.
A. ProclamationProclaimingthe Week ofApril 23-29, 2000 as "Administrative Professionals Week".
B. Proclamation Proclaiming April 22, 2000 as "Earth Day 2000".
C. Proclamation Proclaiming April 26, 2000 as "Read -Aloud Day".
D. Proclamation Proclaiming April 28, 2000 as "Arbor Day".
E. Proclamation Proclaiming May 1, 2000 as "Local Business Day".
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. 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