PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1993
WORKSESSION WITH PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:30 a.m. for a worksession
with John Barnett, Director of Planning. Chairman Hotchkiss presided;
Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were: Russ
Legg, Development Processing Administrator; Jerry White, Zoning
Administrator; Al Kadera, Subdivision Administrator; Jill Bennett,
Comprehensive Planner; Dick Anderson, Chief Building Inspector; Mary
Clark, Administrative Staff Services Manager; Rex Smith, Director of
Public Works; Elaine Spencer, Director of General Engineering Services;
Jerry Blehm, Public Health; Jeannine Haag, Assistant County Attorney;
and Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
Mr. Barnett stated that the purpose of today's meeting is to provide
information for the Board regarding land use planning. Mr. Barnett
reviewed the background of procedures currently followed and stated that
the Planning Department's mission is to guide land use planning,
development decisions, and construction activity in Larimer County in
such a way that it conforms with sound planning principles, State
Statute, and local regulations. In addition, Planning Staff attempts to
respond to changing needs and concerns of Larimer County residents.
The following Staff persons provided a quick overview of the functions
of their respective segment in the planning process: John Barnett -
Planning; Dick Anderson - Building; Mary Clark - Administration; Jill
Bennett - Comprehensive Planning; and Russ Legg - Subdivision Process.
Mr. Legg also reviewed the relationship between the Larimer County
Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners; noting that
the Commission does the long-range planning and the Commissioners are
the final authority on land use matters.
Commissioner Duvall suggested a neighborhood meeting concept be adopted
in the early stages of planning and development in order to alleviate
some of the problems which arise later. Meetings on policy and
controversial issues could be held at night or late afternoon at the
place of interest.
Jerry White reviewed special projects which are under revision and noted
that this list has been reduced from 57 to 34 and has been prioritized:
1) sign code revision; 2) zoning map revision; 3) automated development
application processing and tracking; 4) application form revision, etc.
Mr. Barnett reviewed some emerging issues; such as, Regional
Transportation Planning, New Denver Airport Access Task Force, Loveland
Northeast Area Plan, Loveland West Side Plan, Emergence of an
Environmental Advisory Board, Etc.
Discussion followed regarding procedure to follow for scheduling night
meetings with the Board of County Commissioners. Chairman Hotchkiss
requested Mr. Barnett prepare a Staff Report showing increased costs for
attorneys, engineers, surveyors, staff people, etc., if night meetings
are held. Commissioner Duvall indicated a desire to accompany the
Planning Commission on their field trips. Other items for further study
by Planning Staff were suggested: Chairman Hotchkiss would like a study
of mountain development versus flatland development and if a different
set of rules should apply to each, and possibly the consideration of
amending Senate Bill 35. Mr. Smith indicated a desire to discuss
right-of-way reservation versus dedication of property, and the
possibility of the need to raise road maintenance costs. Mr. Smith
stated that as new subdivisions are created and roads are brought up to
County standards, the County assumes road maintenance and HUTF (Highway
User Transportation Funds) additional revenue for this expenditure is
almost non-existent. Mr. Barnett also noted that a Subdivision
Exemption Review Group is being formed.
Mr. Blehm reviewed his position as the Environmental Planner for the
Health Department which conducts environmental assessments on almost
every item considered by the Planning Department. Mr. Blehm and Ms.
Spencer are part of the development review team and attempt to minimize
the environmental impact. Ms. Duvall asked Mr. Blehm to look beyond
existing or non-existing regulations and base decisions on general
health considerations.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board table the Kotin Subdivision
item until February 1, 1993.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1993
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES QUARTERLY MEETING
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The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:30 a.m. in regular session
with Neil Gluckman, Director of ETS. Chairman Hotchkiss presided;
Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were:
Kathy Koithan, PIC Chairman, and Bill Gordon, County Administrator.
Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
Mr. Gluckman reviewed the Mission Statements for the Larimer County
Private Industry Council (PIC) and Employment and Training Services
(ETS), noting that both are committed to being a coordinated and
comprehensive employment and training and delivery system for residents
of Larimer County and reducing duplication of services while maximizing
resources. Mr. Gluckman stated there has been a 17% reduction in funds
for the summer youth program. Mr. Gluckman reviewed the Agreement
entered into between PIC and Larimer County in 1983 and submitted a list
of the present membership of PIC and the Sector they represent. Mr.
Gluckman outlined the 6-month goals for ETS, which include exceeding
last year's performance standards by five percent. Last year they
increased their service from 20% to 60% for public-assistance clients.
Ms. Koithan noted that PIC's philosophy is that it is more important to
serve the hard-to-place clients rather than the easy ones. Mr. Gluckman
showed the Board a plaque received from the National Association of
Counties for excellence in performance in working with public-assistance
clients.
Chairman Hotchkiss informed the new Commissioners that only $63,000 of
the ETS $2 million budget is County funded, and yet Larimer County
derives tremendous benefit from the services provided by ETS.
Ms. Koithan presented the Employer's Roundtable Schedule for 1992-1993
and noted that the seminars are presented free of charge on the third
Thursday of each month (Oct.-May) from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the
Columbine Room of the Lincoln Center and usually 100 to 150 people
attend. Ms. Koithan spoke of the Business Expo which is held each
September and noted that between 700 to 1,000 persons attend. Business
Expo will be September 17 this year. Ms. Koithan stated that there is a
tremendous sense of harmony between the Larimer County ETS and the
community and after participating in the JTPA (Job Training Partnership
Act) Conference in Denver, she realizes this does not exist in many
other Counties.
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1993
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:30 a.m. in regular session
with Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Chairman Hotchkiss presided;
Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were: Dana
Klausmeyer, Controller; John Barnett, Director of Planning; and Jill
Bennett, Comprehensive Planner. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
Mr. Gordon received a call from CCI inquiring as to Larimer County's
position on House Bill 1103 (Fireworks Bill). Mr. Barnett has drafted a
Memo detailing the County's opposition to the Bill; this Memo is being
forwarded to the Committee meeting this morning concerning this Bill.
Mr. Gordon noted that CCI also opposes this Bill.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH A NEW FUND TO ACCOUNT FOR HUD
CERTIFICATES ALLOCATED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY: Ms. Klausmeyer stated
that the Housing Authority has received a $250,000 grant to provide
housing subsidy to low income families who meet certain guidelines. It
has been recommended that a separate fund in accounting records be
established for the Housing Authority for the HUD Certificates. Ms.
Klausmeyer requested Board approval to establish this fund.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the establishment of a
new fund in accounting for HUD Certificates allocated to the Housing
Authority, as requested by Ms. Klausmeyer.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE ON A LETTER TO THE MAYOR OF FORT
COLLINS REGARDING ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION: Mr. Barnett stated that
one of the requirements of the application for designation as an
Enterprise Zone is that all of the local governments pass a resolution
for any areas within their jurisdiction which are included in the
Enterprise Zone. Resolutions have been received from Estes Park,
Berthoud, and Wellington; the only one missing is Fort Collins. Fort
Collins is requesting a letter of support from the County for the
Enterprise Zone and that Mr. Barnett attend the City Council Meeting
next Tuesday night. Mr. Barnett requested Board approval and the
Chairman's signature on a letter to the City of Fort Collins seeking
their support for the Enterprise Zone. Commissioner Disney emphasized
that he wants the message conveyed to the citizens that benefits from
the Enterprise Zone will also be realized by the average citizen and not
only by big business.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve and the Chairman sign a
letter to the Mayor of Fort Collins regarding the Enterprise Zone
Application, as submitted.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
3. REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE LARIMER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE AUTHORITY (LETA):
Mr. Gordon provided the background of E911 and noted that letters of
recommendation have been received from various agencies to reappoint
Loren R. Maxey, Bill Wegener, Steven Scheffel, and Richard E. Shockley
to the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority; all for two-year terms
ending December 31, 1994.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board reappoint Loren R. Maxey, Fort
Collins City Council Member; Bill Wegener, Chief Berthoud Police
Department; Steven Scheffel, Associate Administrator Poudre Valley
Hospital; and Richard E. Shockley, Larimer County Sheriff; all for
two-year terms ending December 31, 1994.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
4. WORKSESSION:
-- Loveland City Council Meeting: Mr. Gordon stated that the Loveland
City Council can meet with the Board of County Commissioners the last of
March. The Board requested Mr. Gordon also initiate meetings with Fort
Collins and Berthoud.
-- Impact Assistance Grants: Mr. Grewell, Director of Finance, has
requested the Board approve and sign applications for Impact Assistance
Grants for the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation for $3,474.96, and
the Division of Wildlife for $19,147.03.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve and all three
Commissioners sign the applications for Impact Assistance Grants for the
Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation and the Division of Wildlife.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
-- Foothills Gateway Rehabilitation Center Funding: In August 1991, the
Board sent a letter to Foothills Gateway stating the Board agreed to
provide funding for Foothills Gateway Rehabilitation Center in the
amount of $175,000 per year; funding to begin in 1992 and to continue as
long as this Board has authority and appropriates the funds to do so.
The Finance Department has requested that the current Board concur with
this agreement and that this funding should continue. The funds were to
be used solely to meet the required bond reduction payments and retire
the bonds which were issued to expand the physical plant.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the continuance of
funding in the amount of $175,000 per year to the Foothills Gateway
Rehabilitation Center; funding to continue as long as this Board has
authority and appropriates the funds to do so.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
Alfalfa Dehydrator Committee Chair: Commissioner Duvall has contacted
Maggie Carter, trained by Poudre R-1 and recommended by Mac McDonald, to
serve as Chairperson on a volunteer basis for the Alfalfa Dehydrator
Committee. She would serve under a partnership arrangement between
Poudre RI and Larimer County. Mr. Rick Zier, former Chair of the
Committee, is willing to continue to work with the Committee and do
whatever they desire. Mr. Zier will attend the next meeting to bring
some closure to his part of the task. It was noted that the Board of
County Commissioners will not be a part of this Committee. A meeting
will be scheduled with Ms. Carter in the near future to provide an
opportunity for the Board to explain what they expect from her as Chair
of this Committee.
-- Public Information Officer Update: Job descriptions from various
counties have been received and copies made available to the Board
members. After discussion, Commissioner Disney was requested to work
with Mr. Gordon and "cut and paste" the best from each of the job
descriptions received and arrive at a suitable job description for a
Public Information Officer Position for Larimer County.
-- Community Action Board Resolution: Commissioner Duvall reported that
the Larimer County Community Action Board adopted a Resolution on
January 21, 1993 issuing an invitation to Region VIII of NACAA (National
Association of Community Action Agencies) to hold their Annual Meeting
in Denver in June 1993, with a Theme of "Going Forward Together",
focusing on diversity, consensus, and Amendment 2. CONSENSUS OF THE
BOARD was to approve the CAB taking this position and adopting this
Resolution.
5. DOCUMENT REVIEW: The following documents, of a routine nature, were
considered by the Board:
MINUTES/AGENDA
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the Minutes for the
week of January 18, 1993, as amended, and the Agenda for the week of
February 1, 1993, as submitted.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the Moreng Minor
Residential Development Plat; and a Public Deposit Protection Act
Application.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
LIQUOR LICENSES: A License was issued to Hauf Brau - 6% - Fort Collins,
CO. County Approval was granted to Convenience Plus No. 7 - 3.2% - Fort
Collins, CO; and Total (formerly Vickers) - 3.2% - Loveland, CO -
REQUEST TO CHANGE CORPORATE OR TRADE NAME.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the following
documents:
A93-15 AGREEMENT CONCERNING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ON COUNTY ROAD 38E
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND BOOTS LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP (Horsetooth ROW - Project # 161)
C93-01 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND WESTERN
MOBILE NORTHERN, INC. (Reconstruction of CR 38E from Shoreline
Drive to Lakeview Drive - Project # 169)
D93-01 DEED OF DEDICATION BY SPRING CANYON WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
(Dedication of Property for Public Highway - Project #161)
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The meeting recessed at 10:40 a.m.
LEGAL MATTERS
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 10:45 a.m. in regular
session with George Hass, County Attorney. Chairman Hotchkiss presided;
Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were: Bill
Campton, Engineering Consultant, and Bill Gordon, County Administrator.
Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
Mr. Hass reported to the Board that the Uhland Case has been dismissed
by Federal Court and the time for appeal has expired.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board go into Executive Session to
discuss litigation.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The meeting recessed at 11:20 a.m.; no action taken.
MEETING TO DISCUSS REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 2:00 p.m. in regular
session with Representatives from the Colorado Department of
Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, North Front Range
Transportation and Air Quality Planning Council, the Fort Collins
Transportation Director, and the Estes Park Public Works Director.
Chairman Hotchkiss presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were
present. Also present were: Rex Smith, Director of Public Works; John
Barnett, Director of Planning; Elaine Spencer, Manager of Operations &
Planning Engineering; and Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Recording
Clerk, S. Graves.
Mr. Barnett stated that the purpose for today's meeting is to decide
whether or not Larimer County should enter into a governmental agreement
with Weld and Morgan Counties in forming a Regional Transportation
Planning Commission. The State is suggesting the formation of this
Commission to meet the options contained in the state-wide comprehensive
planning process, which would enable the State to develop a 20-year
transportation plan and include a transportation plan for this region.
The Chair of the Regional Transportation Commission would sit on the
State-wide Transportation Advisory Committee. The State will provide
some financial assistance available to this region if the commission is
formed.
Subsequent to a meeting held last week with Ms. Spencer, Mr. Smith, and
Mr. Barnett, their recommendation is that Larimer County notify Weld
County that Larimer County intends to enter into an agreement to form
the Upper Front Range Regional Transportation Planning Commission for
the purpose of meeting the requirements of the Colorado Department of
Transportation for the Statewide Initiatives for Transportation.
Participation would be conditioned upon obtaining financial assistance
from the State and being able to secure the assistance of qualified
assistants to assist the three counties in developing the plan for an
acceptable cost. To coordinate this effort internally, the Planning
division will take the lead on the regional transportation plan. County
Staff will form a "Transportation Planning Team" consisting of
appropriate staff from Planning, Public Works, Engineering, Road &
Bridge, Parks, Human Development, and others. To coordinate this effort
externally, Larimer County will work closely with the other Counties and
Municipalities in the Region, the North Front Range Transportation and
Air Quality Planning Council, CDOT, the Airport Access Task Force, and
the Public.
Discussion followed. Mr. Ron Seylhouwer, Coordinator for CDOT, stated
that approximately $22,000 will be available from the State to assist in
the formation of the Regional Transportation Commission, and also noted
that projects must be included in the State plan before application can
be made for Federal funds. If the Regional Transportation Commission is
formed, a Planning Commission will be formed from each of the three
Counties with a lead person from each County. A question arose whether
or not Berthoud could be included in the Metropolitan Planning
Organization; the answer was affirmative, noting that the lines would
need to be redrawn and approval must be obtained from the Governor.
Chairman Hotchkiss asked each person in attendance to give reasons why
Larimer County should not enter into this Regional Transportation
Commission. Reasons given were financial, large amounts of work and
Staff time required, but consensus of the group was that Larimer County
should proceed with forming the Regional Transportation Planning
Commission.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board accept the recommendation as
presented and form the Upper Front Range Regional Transportation
Planning Commission.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
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COURTLYN W. HOTCHKISS, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
( S E A L )
ATTEST:
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Sherry E. Graves, Deputy County Clerk
