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R E C O R D O F P R O C E E D I N G S
CITY OF LAFAYETTE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 7, 2012
Call to Order
Mayor Carolyn Cutler called the February 7, 2012 regular City Council Meeting to order at
7:50 p.m. in the meeting room of the Lafayette Library at 775 W. Baseline Road,, Lafayette, Colorado.
Those answering roll call were Mayor Carolyn Cutler, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Kracha and Councilors Pete d’Oronzio, Alexandra Lynch, Staci Lupberger, Christine Berg and Brad Wiesley.
Also present were City Administrator Gary Klaphake, Community Development Director Phillip Patterson, Police Chief Rick Bashor, Fire Chief Gerry Morrell, City Attorney Dave Williamson, City Clerk Susan Koster, Recreation and Facilities Management Director Curt Cheesman, Finance Director Robert Wright, Community Life Director Betsy Stroomer, Cultural Resources Coordinator Susan Booker, Downtown Coordinator Jenn Ooton, Public Works Director Doug Short and Parks, Open Space & Golf Director Monte Stevenson.
Items From the Public
Sally Keller, 711 Flamingo Drive, talked about the raccoon infestation in her neighborhood. City Administrator Klaphake said Staff would meet with neighbors to discuss solutions.
Sarah Jensen, 4265 N. 26th Street, talked about the Circles Campaign to end poverty.
Janice Moore, 1425 Centaur Village Court, spoke in favor of the open space acquisition of the Walker Property.
Fire Station No. 2
Community Development Director Patterson presented the first reading of Ordinance No. 03, Series 2012. He said the ordinance amends the City’s Comp Plan, changing Lot 1, Lafayette Corporate Campus, Replat F from Industrial to Public Facility to permit the location of Fire Station No. 2.
Director Patterson introduced Ordinance No. 04, Series 2012. He said the ordinance rezones the property proposed for development of Fire Station #2, from M1/PUD (Industrial/Planned Unit Development) to P (Public Facility).
Director Patterson presented the first reading of Ordinance No. 05, Series 2012. He said the ordinance vacates a utility easement on the Fire station property to accommodate the placement of the Fire Station building.
Director Patterson requested Council approval of Resolution No. 2012-10, accepting a new utility easement for the Fire Station #2 property.
Mr. Patterson presented the Site Plan and Architectural Review for the Fire Station Project. He said the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to 11 conditions.
Mayor Cutler opened a Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m. and invited interested parties to speak. Seeing no one, she closed the hearing.
A motion was made by Councilor Lupberger and seconded by Councilor Kracha to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 03, Series 2012 / Amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map for
Lot 1, Lafayette Corporate Campus Replat F from Industrial to Public Facility. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Councilor Lupberger and seconded by Councilor Lynch to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 04, Series 2012 / Rezoning Lot 1, Lafayette Corporate Campus Replat F. From M1/PUD (Industrial/Planned Unit Development) to P (Public) Zone District. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Councilor Lupberger and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to approve on first reading Ordinance 05, Series 2012 / Vacating a Utility Easement on Lot 1, Lafayette Corporate Campus Replat F. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Councilor Lupberger and seconded by Councilor Wiesley to approve Resolution No. 2012-10 / Accepting a Utility Easement from Exempla Northwest Medical Center LLC Across Lot 1, Lafayette Corporate Campus Replat F. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Councilor Lupberger and seconded by Councilor Berg to approve the Site Plan and Architectural Review for Lot 1, Lafayette Corporate Campus Replat F. The motion passed unanimously.
2012 Public Works Spring Clean-Up Program
Public Works Director Short described the City’s plan for 2012 Spring clean-up, including the requirement that compostable materials be placed in compostable or Kraft paper bags for pick up.
Council Minutes
A motion was made by Councilor Wiesley and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to approve the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of January 17, 2012 as written. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor Berg to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 17, 2012 as written. The motion passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Cutler read the Consent Agenda:
F. Acceptance of Easement / Across Tract 1, Coal Creek Village Filing 1/ Provide Sewer Service to Jaredo Development
G. Approval of Contract / Stormwater and Channel Design for Rock Creek through Vista Business Park / McLaughlin Water Engineers
H. Approval of Contract / Lafayette Youth Corp Team / Boulder County
I. Award of Contract / UV Water Filtration System for the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Lazy River Pool / Aquatic Chemical Solutions
J. Right-of-Way License Agreement / 301 E. Simpson StreetK. Approval of Boulder County Open Space Acquisition within Lafayette’s Influence Area / Super IGA
L. Approval of Amendments / Community Housing Guidelines
M. Resolution No. 2012-11 / Amending Fee Schedule for Affordable Housing Units
N. Resolution No. 2012-12 / Surplus Property
O. Resolution No. 2012-13 / Approving an Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation / Solar Powered Pedestrian Crosswalks at Alicia Sanchez, Ryan and Lafayette Elementary Schools
P. Resolution No.2012-14 / Supporting a GOCO Planning Grant Application / Parks and Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan Updates
Q. Site Plan and Architectural Review / Lot 4, 287 Commercial Center Subdivision
R. Reschedule June 19, 2012 City Council Meeting to June 18, 2012 / CML Conference
S. Approval of IGA Use Agreement / Firing Range & Training Center
T. Amendment to Administrative Services Agreement / ICMA-Retirement Corporation
U. Art Night Out Plan / Funding
V. Staff Memo/ Approval of Termination of 1987 Pension Plan
W. Approval of Contract / Financial Advisory Services / 2012 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds/ BLX Group
X. Purchase Orders & Purchase Order Amendments
Item U was removed from the consent agenda for further discussion.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor Lupberger to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
Item U Art Night Out Plan / Funding. A motion was made by Councilor d’Oronzio and seconded by Councilor Kracha to amend the Community Events guidelines and the City budget to fund Art Night Out and create a separate line item for Art Night Out in the future. The motion passed unanimously.
Black History Month
Councilor Berg read a proclamation designating February as Black History Month in the City of Lafayette. A motion was made by Councilor Berg and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha to adopt the proclamation as read. The motion passed unanimously.
Council Appointments
Councilor Wiesley said the Senior Advisory Board requests Council acceptance of the resignation of Bob Hanes and approval of the appointment of Jay Ruggeri for a 3-year term. A motion was made by Councilor Wiesley and seconded by Councilor Lupberger to accept the resignation and approve the appointment as described. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilor Lynch said the Energy Conservation Advisory Committee requests Council approval of the re-appointment of Ann Huggins to a 3-year term. A motion was made by Councilor Lynch and
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha to approve the appointment as described. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinances
Permanently Affordable Housing Units
Community Development Director Patterson said an ordinance is necessary to amend Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code by deleting references to Permanently Affordable housing units in conjunction with Councils previous approval of amended Community Housing Guidelines and the resolution amending the fee for community housing dwelling units.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 06, Series 2012 / Amending Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Permanently affordable Housing Units. The motion passed unanimously.
South Lafayette Fire Station Special Improvement District
City Administrator Klaphake said a public hearing was held on January 24, 2012 for the purpose of considering the formation of a Special Improvement District and constructing certain improvements therein, pertaining to the construction of the South Lafayette Fire Station. He reported his findings and recommendation that the City Council approve the ordinance establishing the district and authorizing construction of public improvements. Mr. Klaphake said a public hearing before Council will be held on February 21, 2012.
A motion was made by Councilor d’Oronzio and seconded by Councilor Wiesley to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 06, Series 2012 / Creating the South Lafayette Fire Station Special Improvement District and Authorizing the Construction of Certain Public Improvements Therein. The motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment
Mayor Cutler adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
ATTEST:
Susan Koster, CMC
City Clerk
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