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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
March 5, 2012
Call to Order
Mayor Carolyn Cutler called the March 5, 2012 regular City Council Meeting to order at
5:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1290 South Public Road, Lafayette, Colorado.
Those present and answering roll call were Mayor Carolyn Cutler, and Councilors Alexandra Lynch, Pete d’Oronzio, Staci Lupberger, Christine Berg and Brad Wiesley. A motion was made by Councilor Wiesley and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Steve Kracha. The motion passed unanimously.
Also present were City Administrator Gary Klaphake, Community Development Director Phillip Patterson, Recreation & Facilities Management Director Curt Cheesman, Human Resources Director Pam Spring, City Engineer Peter Johnson, Community Life Director Betsy Stroomer, Fire Chief Gerry Morrell, City Engineer Peter Johnson, Assistant City Engineer Brad Dallam, Finance Manager Wade Nickerson, Finance Director Robert Wright, Police Chief Rick Bashor, City Clerk Susan Koster, City Attorney Dave Williamson and Parks, Open Space & Golf Director Monte Stevenson.
Executive Session
At 5:32 p.m., a motion was made by Councilor Wiesley and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio 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 and C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) for determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations and instructing negotiators pertaining to a Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency claim. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Kracha arrived at 5:33 p.m.
Councilors returned to the Council Chambers at 6:14 p.m. Mayor Cutler announced that the executive session had been concluded. She listed the participants in the session as herself, Mayor Pro Tem Kracha, Councilors Wiesley, Lupberger, d’Oronzio, Lynch, and Berg; City Administrator Klaphake, City Attorney Williamson and CIRSA attorneys Dianna Hall and Andy Nathan. The mayor 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 Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor Lupberger to authorize CIRSA to initiate suit on behalf of the City against parties who may be liable for City indemnification, insurance coverage or otherwise in connection with the Travis Claim for the incident occurring on June 23, 2010. The motion passed unanimously.
Council Workshop
At 6:17 p.m., Mayor Cutler convened a workshop meeting of the Lafayette City Council. The minutes of this meeting are recorded separately. The workshop meeting concluded at 7:43 p.m.
Presentation – Lafayette Youth Advisory Committee
Lafayette Youth Advisory Committee Co-Chair Lauren Jones, and members Jessica Lawson and Jasjit Mangat reported on the Martin Luther King Jr. March which was held in January They presented plans for the 8th annual “Seeds of Justice” March & Rally, to be held in conjunction with the 2012 Cesar Chavez Celebration on Friday, April 6.
Council Minutes
A motion was made by Councilor Wiesley and seconded by Councilor Lynch to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 21, 2012 as written. The motion passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Cutler Read the Consent Agenda.
G. Second Reading / Ordinance No. 08, Series 2012 / Amending the Urban Renewal Plan – Lafayette Old Town and South Boulder Road Revitalization Area
H. Resolution No. 2012-16 / Authorizing a Change in Governance of the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority to a Citizen Board
I. Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement/ Cutwater Asset Management
J. Approval of Contract / Planning and Design Services for Library Renovation Project / Group3 Planners
K. Site Plan and Architectural Review Extension / New Dawn Assisted Living Facility
L. Resolution No. 2012-17 / 2012 Approval of IGA Urban Drainage and Flood Control District - Coal Creek at 120th Street Trail Project
M. Approval of Contract / Recreation Center Emergency Gas Line / Mike’s Backhoe Service
N. Approval of Contract / Maintenance of Recreation Center Driveway and Parking Lot Improvements / Raymond D. Casias Construction
O. Purchase Orders & Purchase Order Amendments
Items G and H were removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. A motion was made by Councilor Wiesley and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
Item G. Following questions, a motion was made by Councilor Lupberger and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to approve on second reading Ordinance No. 8, Series 2012 / Amending the Urban Renewal Plan – Lafayette Old Town and South Boulder Road Revitalization Area. The motion passed unanimously.
Item H. Mayor Cutler made a motion that was seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to approve Resolution No. 2012-16 / Authorizing a Change in Governance of the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority to a Citizen Board, amending the effective date to coincide with appointment of all seven appointees to the board, instead of the first four appointments. The motion passed unanimously.
Proclamation
Councilor Lynch read a proclamation designating March as Nutrition Month. A motion was made by Councilor Lynch and seconded by Councilor Lupberger to adopt the proclamation as read. The motion passed unanimously.
Senior Services Manager Mary Lester, Senior Services advocate Bob Hanes and John Happs from Meals on Wheels of East Boulder County talked about the partnering of Senior Services and Meals on Wheels during Nutrition Month. Ms. Lester encouraged Councilors to participate in the Mayor for Meals Lunch on March 21, 2012.
City Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Klaphake said the Town of Erie has asked Council to respond to a proposed annexation in the Rural Preservation Area at 3350 N. 107th Street. Mr. Klaphake recommended that the entire RPA corridor be re-evaluated before Lafayette offers an opinion. Mayor Cutler will report back to Council following meetings that are planned among the City, Erie and Boulder County on this topic.
Ordinance No. 09, Series 2012
Finance Director Wright said the ordinance provides for additional appropriation during fiscal year 2012 for unanticipated 2011 revenues and expenditures, and for the unappropriation of certain capital project items.
A motion was made by Councilor Wiesley and seconded by Councilor Lupberger to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 09, Series 2012 / Providing for Additional Appropriation During Fiscal Year 2012 for Unanticipated 2011 Revenues and Expenditures Required of the City of Lafayette, Colorado, and Unappropriation of Certain Capital Project Items. The motion passed unanimously.
City of Lafayette Employee Handbook
A motion was made by Mayor Cutler and seconded by Councilor Lupberger to adopt the Employee Handbook. The motion passed unanimously.
FasTracks Options
A motion was made by Councilor d’Oronzio and seconded by Councilor Berg to direct staff to prepare a position paper in support of FasTracks Rail Only Option for discussion at the next Council meeting. The motion passed six to one, with Mayor Cutler voting no.
Adjourn to Executive Session
At 8:41 p.m., Mayor Cutler adjourned the Council Meeting to Executive Session according to
C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a), for the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of any real, personal
or other property.
ATTEST:
Susan Koster, CMC
City Clerk
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