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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 21, 2012
Call to Order
Mayor Carolyn Cutler called the February 21, 2012 regular City Council Meeting to order at
5:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1290 South Public Road, Lafayette, Colorado.
Those present and answering roll call were Mayor Carolyn Cutler, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Kracha and Councilors Alexandra Lynch, Christine Berg and Brad Wiesley. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor Wiesley to excuse Councilors Pete d’Oronzio and Staci Lupberger. The motion passed unanimously.
Also present were City Administrator Gary Klaphake, Community Development Director Phillip Patterson, Fire Chief Gerry Morrell, Public Works Director Doug Short, Finance Director Robert Wright, Police Chief Rick Bashor, City Clerk Susan Koster and City Attorney Dave Williamson.
Executive Session
At 5:35 p.m. motion was made by Councilor Lynch and seconded by Councilor Wiesley to
adjourn to Executive Session according to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b), to confer with an attorney for
the City for the purposes of receiving legal advice pertaining to the Xcel Franchise. The motion
passed unanimously.
Councilors returned to the Council Chambers at 6:35 p.m. Mayor Cutler announced that the executive session has been concluded. She listed the participants in the session as herself, Mayor Pro Tem Kracha, Councilors Wiesley, Lynch, and Berg, City Administrator Klaphake, Public Works Director Doug Short, City Attorney Williamson and Attorney Ken Fellman. She asked anyone who participated in the executive session to voice their concerns if they believed that any substantial discussion of any matters not included in the motion to go into the executive session occurred during the executive session, or that any improper action occurred during the executive session in violation of the Open Meetings Law. No concerns were voiced.
A motion was made by Councilor Wiesley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha to make the tape of the executive session available to Councilors d’Oronzio and Lupberger. The motion passed unanimously.
Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority
At 6:42 p.m., Mayor Cutler convened a meeting of the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority. She noted that Councilor d’Oronzio had arrived. The minutes of this meeting are recorded separately. The LURA meeting concluded at 7:23 p.m. and Councilors recessed until 7:36 p.m.
Items From the Public
Larry Miloshevich, 1650 Bedivere Circle spoke to Council about forming a municipal electric utility. He suggested a Council Workshop to discuss the topic and asked Councilors to prioritize this issue at their goal setting session. He referred interested persons to his website at www.Lafenergy.org.
Public Hearing
Community Development Director Phillip Patterson said a public hearing was noticed upon second reading of Ordinance No. 7, Series 2012 / Creating the South Lafayette Fire Station Special Improvement District and Authorizing the Construction of Certain Public Improvements Therein. Mr. Patterson said the ordinance passed on first reading at the February 7, 2012 Council meeting.
Mayor Cutler opened a public hearing at 7:56 p.m. and invited interested persons to come forward. Seeing no one, she closed the hearing.
A motion was made by Councilor d’Oronzio and seconded by Councilor Wiesley to approve on second reading Ordinance No. 07, Series 2012 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Presentations
Special Transit
Special Transit Executive Director Lenna Kottke reported on upcoming program changes including a new name for their transportation service.
Open Space Advisory Committee / Annual Report and 2012 Goals
Open Space Advisory Committee Chair Dave Belin and Vice Chair Erin Frazier presented the committee’s 2011 Annual Progress report including accomplishments made in the areas of trails, planning, education and outreach, and forestry and vegetation management. They presented 2012 Goals for the committee including continuation of the Master Plan Update, outreach to other City committees and neighboring open space entities and investment in native trees.
Council Minutes
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to approve the minutes of the Council Workshop of February 7, 2012 as written. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Councilor d’Oronzio and seconded by Councilor Wiesley to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 7, 2012 as written. The motion passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Cutler Read the Consent Agenda.
N. Second Reading / Ordinance No. 03, Series 2012 / Changing the Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Designation for Lot 1, Lafayette Corporate Campus, Replat F from ‘Industrial’ to
‘Public Facility’
O. Second Reading / Ordinance No. 04, Series 2012 / Rezoning Lot 1, Lafayette Corporate
Campus, Replat F from M1/PUD (Industrial/Planned Unit Development) to P (Public)
P. Second Reading / Ordinance No. 05, Series 2012 / Vacation of a Utility Easement / Lot 1,
Lafayette Corporate Campus, Replat F
Q. Second Reading / Ordinance No. 06, Series 2012 / Amending Chapter 30 of the Municipal
Code Pertaining to Permanently Affordable Housing Units
R. Resolution No. 2012-15 / Authorizing a 99 Year Lease for the South Lafayette Fire Station
S. Approval of Contract / Slow the Flow Program / Center for ReSource Conservation
T. Award of Contract / North Side Baseline Water Treatment Decommissioning Project /
Jennison Construction Company
U. Purchase Orders & Purchase Order Amendments
A motion was made by Councilor d’Oronzio and seconded by Councilor Berg to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
Council Appointments
Open Space Advisory Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Kracha said the Open Space Advisory Committee recommends that Council appoint Lynn Riedel to a 4-year term as Alternate Member #1 and Allison Hamm to a 4-year term as Alternate Member #2. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to make the appointments as recommended. The motion passed unanimously.
Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission
Mayor Pro Tem Kracha said the Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission recommends
Council appointment of the following: Mimi McDavid (full member, term 2/21/12 – 2/20/15;
Lyn Wooton (full member, term 2/21/12 – 1/20/15); Kate Simpson (Alternate 1) and
Meridith Grundei (Alternate 2). A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to make the appointments as recommended. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 08, Series 2012
Community Development Director Patterson said that, earlier in the evening, the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority members recommended City Council passage of an ordinance amending the Urban Renewal Plan. He said the ordinance addresses details related to the administration of the Plan, clarifies and modifies land uses and land use categories that have evolved since the plan was adopted.
A motion was made by Councilor Lynch and seconded by Councilor Wiesley to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 08, Series 2012 / Amending the “Urban Renewal Plan – Lafayette Old Town & South Boulder Road Revitalization Area”. The motion passed unanimously.
Council Reports
Councilor Lynch asked to schedule a presentation from the Latino Advisory board in conjunction with the Cesar Chavez observation at the March 20 Council Meeting.
A motion was made by Councilor Cutler and seconded by Councilor Berg to reschedule the March 6 meeting to March 5 so Councilors, who wish, may attend Democratic caucuses. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilors asked the Administrative Staff to make sure that they are informed when a citizen’s email or letter is answered. They also asked that staff apprise them of who, from the Council, will be attending the various events that they are invited to attend.
Adjournment
Mayor Cutler adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
ATTEST:
Susan Koster, CMC
City Clerk
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