PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1993
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. as the Board of
Equalization to hear appeals of property valuations and to review
recommendations from the Board of Referees. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present
was Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the findings and
recommendations of the Board of Referees for the property valuation
appeals heard on July 29, 1993.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The hearings adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1993
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. as the Board of
Equalization to hear appeals of property valuations and to review
recommendations from the Board of Referees. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present
was Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the recommendations
made by the Board of Referees on July 30, 1993.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The hearings adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1993
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
(#293 & #294)
The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:00 a.m. in regular session
with Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Chairman Hotchkiss presided;
Commissioners Duvall was present. Also present were: Patty Arnett,
Health Department Business Office Director; John Barnett, Director of
Planning; Bob Grewell, Director of Finance; Rex Burns, Special
Improvement District Administrator; and Diane Martell, Staff Services
Manager. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TWO APPLICATIONS FOR CHLAMYDIA TESTING AND
UNITING FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES: Ms. Arnett requested Board approval
of an application for supplemental funding of chlamydia testing for all
STD (sexually-transmitted disease) clients, and an application for
$7,395 in Preventive Health Block Grant funds to support community-based
planning processes for improving access to primary health care and
developing community priorities and goals as part of a County health
plan.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the application for
supplemental funding of chlamydia testing for all STD clients, as
requested by Ms. Arnett.
Motion carried 2 - 0.
At this time, Commissioner Duvall joined the meeting.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the submittal of a
grant proposal application, Uniting for Healthier Communities, for
$7,395 in Preventive Health Block Grant funds
Motion carried 3 - 0.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ENTERPRISE ZONE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM: Mr.
Barnett requested Board approval to establish a special fund for
Enterprise Zone Accounting. A brief discussion ensued regarding setting
fees for contributions to the Enterprise Zone Administrator. Mr.
Barnett recommended a 5% fee, with a minimum of $50 and a maximum of
$500; and noted that the State will probably contribute a small amount
of money, which will be matched 50%, for marketing the Enterprise Zone.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the establishment of a
new fund, to be funded by fees, for Enterprise Zone Accounting.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST: Mr.
Barnett requested Board approval of a Personnel Authorization Request to
change a current authorized position of an Accounting Technician II from
half time to full time to assist with the additional work of taking in
and issuing building permits and other administrative duties. Mr.
Barnett stated that the additional salary expense will be offset by the
increased revenue.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the Personnel
Authorization Request to increase an Accounting Technician II position
in the Planning Department from half-time to a full-time position, as
requested by Mr. Barnett.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE ON A LETTER TO CRAIG HARRISON
REGARDING SUPPORT OF THE CONCEPT FOR PRESERVING THE UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT
OF THE HARRISON RANCH PERPETUAL OPEN SPACE:
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board support the concept for
preserving the unique environment of the Harrison Ranch perpetual open
space in a letter to Craig Harrison, and authorized the Board to sign
same.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR
CONSOLIDATION OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 1993-1: Mr. Burns and Ms.
Martell requested Board approval and the Chairman's signature on a
Resolution to initiate proceedings to form a consolidated Local
Improvement District for the Crossroads Business Center and Fort Collins
Business Center for street rehabilitation. If approved, a Public
Hearing concerning the formation of this district will be advertised for
and held on September 7, 1993 and be placed on the ballot for voter
approval in November.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board adopt the Resolution initiating
proceedings to form a consolidated Local Improvement District for
Crossroads Business Center and Fort Collins Business Center and
authorizing advertisement of a Public Hearing concerning this matter to
be held on September 7, 1993.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
R93-103d RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO FORM CONSOLIDATED
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1993-1 FOR CROSSROADS BUSINESS
CENTER AND FORT COLLINS BUSINESS CENTER
Mr. Burns briefed the Board regarding the procedure to be followed at
the Public Hearing to be held this afternoon in Estes Park to consider
the formation of a public improvement district for the Little Valley
Road Area, located south and east of Estes Park.
6. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS:
Mr. Gordon informed the Board that in the future, Commissioner's Reports
regarding administrative matters will be given during Administrative
Matters on Wednesday mornings, and reports regarding policy matters will
be given during the Policy Worksession on Thursday mornings.
-- Commissioner Duvall requested a meeting be scheduled to clarify the
Board's position regarding County participation and financial assistance
in road reconstruction.
-- Commissioner Disney reported he will be not be available for meetings
on August 9 and 10 and will also be gone the week of August 16, 1993.
7. WORKSESSION:
-- Mr. Gordon requested Board approval of the Quarterly Report from the
Larimer County Public Trustee for Second Quarter 1993.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board accept and approve the
Quarterly Report from the Larimer County Public Trustee for the Second
Quarter of 1993.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
-- Mr. Gordon stated that Mr. Lawler has received a request from the
City Council for County approval for use of Block 31 for the New West
Fest Carnival. It was noted for the record that the Public Works
Director has voiced his objection to this use. CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD
was to approve the request for use of Block 31 for the New West Fest
Carnival, August 14-24, 1993.
-- Mr. Gordon informed the Board that the TORP Seminar, sponsored by the
County, will be held on September 29, 1993 in the Columbine Room at the
Lincoln Center from 2 p.m. until 6 p. m. A letter of invitation will be
sent to all municipalities in the County, and include a request for
financial assistance, if they so desire.
At this time, Jeannine Haag, Assistant County Attorney, John Barnett,
Director of Planning, and Jerry White, Zoning Administrator, entered the
room for Legal Matters.
Discussion was held regarding what the County can do to stop ridgeline
development in Larimer County. Ms. Haag stated that if the zoning in
place allows the construction of single family residences, there is
nothing the County can do. Options discussed were: changing the zoning
to prohibit development, requiring certain design standards for
buildings to minimize visual impact, adopting a new design review
overlay zone, granting conservation easements, purchasing the land,
offering tax incentives to land owners if they agree not to develop
their land, etc. The possibility of putting this question on the ballot
in November, to determine the exact sentiment of the people in the
County, was considered. Ms. Haag and Mr. Barnett will meet to discuss
this matter further and return with alternatives for the Board's
consideration.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board go into Executive Session at
10:30 a.m. to discuss pending litigation.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The Executive Session ended at 10:45 a.m., no action taken.
8. DOCUMENT REVIEW: The following documents, of a routine nature, were
considered by the Board:
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the Minutes for the
week of July 26, 1993, and the Agenda for the week of August 9, 1993, as
submitted.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the following: Koellner
Minor Residential Development Plat; and the Deer Trail Plat for Allen
MRD.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
LIQUOR LICENSES: County approval was granted to The Jammer Lounge - 6% -
Loveland, CO. Licenses were issued to Ramada Inn - 6% WITH EXTENDED
HOURS - Fort Collins, CO; Ptarmigan Club - 6% WITH EXTENDED HOURS - Fort
Collins, CO; Conoco #06358 - 3.2% - Loveland, CO; and Conoco #06354 -
3.2% - Fort Collins, CO.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the following
documents:
A93-130 PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LARIMER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND WELD COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (Weatherization Program - Outreach)
A93-131 PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LARIMER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND WELD COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS (Weatherization Program - Administration)
A93-132 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AND THE STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS,
(Loveland Office Space for Colo. Local Affairs & CSU)
A93-133 TRAIL RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AND WINDSOR INVESTMENTS, LTD., (Larimer
County Parks & Recreation)
A93-134 AGREEMENT CONCERNING FURNACE REPAIRS BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND POUDRE VALLEY AIR INC.
(Weatherization Program)
A93-135 AGREEMENT CONCERNING ELECTRICAL REPAIRS BETWEEN THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND GREGORY ELECTRIC, INC.
A93-136 AGREEMENT CONCERNING PLUMBING REPAIRS BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CANYON PLUMBING AND HEATING
A93-137 AGREEMENT CONCERNING MOBILE HOME ROOF REPAIRS BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CANYON CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY (Weatherization - Same as four agreements above)
C93-41 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND
DON KEHN CONSTRUCTION, INC. (Project #161 - Paving of
County Road 32 from County Road 11 to I-25)
R93-105s RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RELEASE OF RESTRICTION ON SALE
OF LOTS FOR WOODY CREEK MRS - #S-132-91
R93-106s FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE MASTER PLAN AND
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ALPINE MEADOWS P.U.D.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The meeting recessed at 10:50 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING IN ESTES PARK
REGARDING LITTLE VALLEY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
(#295 & #296)
The Board of County Commissioners met at 1:30 p.m. in Estes Park,
Colorado for a Public Hearing regarding the Little Valley Public
Improvement District. Chairman Hotchkiss presided; Commissioners Disney
and Duvall were present. Also present were: Rex Burns, Special
Improvement District Administrator; Diane Martell, SID Staff Services
Manager; and Marla Hehn, Assistant County Attorney. Recording Clerk, S.
Graves.
Mr. Burns stated that the purpose of today's hearing to consider the
formation of a public improvement district for the Little Valley area
which is located south and east of Estes Park and accesses from the Fish
Creek Road. The hearing is being held in response to petitions signed
by a majority of electors requesting formation of a public improvement
district. The district will levy not-to-exceed 10 mills to raise
approximately $18,000 per year for maintenance of certain public roads
within the district.
Mr. Burns described the conditions under which the Board shall decide
whether or not the district should be formed: 1) The petitions were
properly executed by the required number of electors; 2) The
improvements would confer a general benefit on the district; and 3) The
cost of the improvement would not be excessive as compared to the value
of the property in the district. Mr. Burns noted that if the Board
approves the resolution for organizing this district, it will still be
on the ballot in November for the electors to approve.
Ms. Hehn described the qualifications of those eligible to sign the
petition: 1) 18 years of age or older; 2) Citizen of the United States;
3) Resided in the State of Colorado for twenty-five days immediately
preceding the signing of the petition; and 4) Owns taxable real or
personal property in the area to be included in the District. Ms. Hehn
also described the rules for determining residence.
Chairman Hotchkiss requested a show of hands of those in attendance at
today's hearing--there were approximately 35 persons in favor of the
district and four opposed. Nine persons addressed the Board citing
their reasons for wanting the district formed. James Martell, attorney
representing the opposition, questioned the cost in relation to the
value of the property and whether or not there is benefit derived by
formation of the district. Mr. Martell stated that the formation of
this district would not be of general benefit to everyone in the area,
but substantial benefit to the property owners in Little Valley.
Therefore, he recommended the Board consider the formation of two
districts--one for each of the two residential sections in the area.
Discussion followed.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the Resolution
Organizing and Establishing the Larimer County Little Valley Road
General Improvement District No. 14, and authorized the Chairman to sign
same.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
R93-102d RESOLUTION ORGANIZING AND ESTABLISHING LARIMER COUNTY
LITTLE VALLEY ROAD GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 14
The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1993
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. as the Board of
Equalization to hear appeals of property valuations and review
recommendations from the Board of Referees. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present
was Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the recommendations
made by the Board of Referees for August 3 and August 4, 1993.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The hearings adjourned at 4:40 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
