The Board & Commission Advisor

The Board & Commission
Advisor
November 30, 2014
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VISION
Greeley promotes a healthy, diverse economy and high quality of life responsive to all
its residents and neighborhoods, thoughtfully managing its human and natural
resources in a manner that creates and sustains a safe, unique, vibrant and rewarding
community in which to live, work and play.
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Art
Commission
Next Scheduled Meeting: December 16, 2014
City Staff Contact: Andy McRoberts, 350-9425
Summary of Last Meeting: November 18, 2014
Ed introduced our two new members, Mike Kelley and Shirley Llafet. Mike and Shirley told
the committee a bit about themselves and their backgroundEd also introduced Kim Overholt,
our new Marketing Technician. Kim O. gave us a little bit of her background and her vision for
the GAC which includes updating our website to promote GAC projects, updating catalogs,
posters and art brochures with QR codes, branding of the Tointon Gallery, and including Social
Media and press releases to get more info to the public regarding the art projects in Greeley.
She looks forward to good communication and relationships with the DDA, the Tribune and the
Chamber. Her vision for the GAC logo is to make minimal changes. A simple and clean logo is
better for reproducing and makes it more familiar to the community. Ed suggested that a
committee visit the redesign options to the GAC logoEd also introduced Pam Bricker and
Bianca Fisher who attended the meeting as DDA reps to help select new 2015 Sculpture on
Loan piecesProject ReportsSculpture on Loan - 50 new art pieces were submitted for the
2015 Call to Artists that was posted nationally on an online artist registry. The Art Commission
will jury in new pieces for next spring at this November meeting1% for Art ProjectsUptown
Trees – the final four art trees were installed on Friday November 14 th. Thanks to Dan England
of the Greeley Tribune, a wonderful 2 page article ran in the paper celebrating the arrival of the
new trees along 8th Ave. The dedication was a big hit despite snow and freezing temperatures.
Over 60 people were in attendance including Mayor Tom Norton, Councilperson Sandi Elder,
City Manager Roy Otto and Assistant City Manager Becky Safarik. Special Thanks to artist
Colette Pitcher for the welcoming all to the Showcase Art Center for the event! The next
meeting will be December 10 thS. 8th Ave Entryway near 22nd St – The City is in the process of
contracting with Barbara Baer to fabricate and install the sculpture design for the amount of
$15,000. The artwork will be installed before July of 2015Art & Soul (Jil R Commemorative) –
The Greeley Creative District hosted an artist workshop on November 12 th featuring Madeline
Wiener and her stone carving process. About 30 people attended despite the frigid
temperatures. Madeline will install the sculptural setting on November 18 th & 19th on the east
side of the UCCC. Please join us for the November 20 th dedication from 6-7pm23rd Ave & 10th
St Triangle Median – Artist, Joshua Wiener has been contracted to create a design for the
amount of $3500. The GAC Selection Committee and the Design Committee met with Josh on
November 14th to get the design process started on. Josh will work with Jerod, BHA Rep, and
have a design to recommend to the committees by Dec 5 thPaint the Town Murals – Pam
Bricker offered the update that the ‘car’ mural being painted on a wooden panel has been
completed as is near ready to be installed. They are looking for a new sign company to assist
the install because the first sign company has bowed out of their commitmentManhole Cover
Design –The committee has met with Bob Neal, Water Dept. rep, to learn more about for the
Water Department’s regulations and processes. The committee would also like to meet with a
rep from the Storm water division on Dec. 3 rd to gather more information. Kim Snyder is
researching manhole cover companies for costs to create a mold and general information.
Community Outreach – Restaurants are being contacted and invited to participate in the Public
Art Coloring Sheet project by making them available in their restaurants during the Holidays.
Maintenance & RepairOasis – Chuck Turner, a local photographer, has assessed the
damage to the five informative plaques that were originally installed on edge of the sandstone
basin surrounding the fountain. Chuck is recommending that they be re-created. His attempt to
clean the pieces was not successful. Discussion will ensue to determine if the plaques should
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be replaced and if so, if they should be installed in a different location near the fountainNew
Dancing Moon II – Reven Swanson has repaired the ‘foot’ of the sculpture by sanding the
weathered metal and applying a sealer. The maintenance has been completedOld
Business2015 Sculpture on Loan jury votingOf the 50 submitted artist applications, 23
pieces met the requirements for the project and were presented to the jury. 10 new pieces will
be placed downtown and 1 in Glenmere Park. Early next year, one UNC sculpture student will
be appointed by UNC professor Tom Stephens to fill the pedestal on 16 th St near 10th Ave. After
extensive discussion that all pieces need to be sturdy, weather resistant and fit the pedestals we
have, the following pieces were selected to be installed in 2015, in order of popularity: When I
Grow Up, The Golden Years, Red Monolith, Steel Monolith, Prickly Pear II, Wise One, Trojan
Beefalo, On Earth as in Heaven, Unwinding Being from a Folded State, Amazon with Devine
Geometry, Of These We Are MadeOasis plaque repair – Artist Chuck Turner is
recommending that the informative plaques be re-created at a cost of $145 per plaque ($725 +
shipping). His attempt to clean them was not successful. It was agreed that the Master Plan
committee should discuss options to replace the plaques and where they might be re-installed.
Dik also suggested discussion include adding QR codes near the fountain. The options will be
discussed and recommendations will be brought back to the Art CommissionOtherMaster
Planners meeting update – Ed Rogers reported that the Master Planners have met to begin
discussion on if we are following the existing Public Art Ordinance, Rules of Procedures and
Guidelines and to discuss if any changes are needed to update the documents. All
Commissioners are encouraged to give their input by attending future Master Planners meetings
as discussion is continued. Please take the time to read the documents that are included in your
Art Commission notebooks so we can discuss at the next meeting. Updating and following
these guidelines should make everything run smoother.
Citizen Budget Advisory Committee
Next Scheduled Meeting: December 3, 2014
City Staff Contact: Victoria Runkle, 350-9730, Robert Miller, Budget Officer, 350-9735, Mary
Lenhart, 350-9731
Summary of Last Meeting: November 5, 2014
The meeting was held, but there was not a quorum to conduct businessA brief overview of
the budget was given to the committee.
Civil Service Commission
Next Scheduled Meeting: None scheduled
City Staff Contact: Sharon McCabe, 350-9714
Summary of Last Meeting:
No meetings scheduled.
Commission on Disabilities
Next Scheduled Meeting: December 4, 2014
City Staff Contact: Sharon McCabe, 350-9714
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Summary of Last Meeting: November 6, 2014
Membership is the biggest issue with moving the Commission on Disabilities forwardLeticia
Arguello advised that as Chair of the Commission she sent a letter to Robert Sotello stating that
he had not been in attendance at a meeting since June and that if he did not respond within a
certain timeframe that would be accepted as his resignation. Since Mr. Sotello did not respond,
the City Clerk’s Office will be asked to advertise for this vacancyCharlotte Morgan advised
she will be moving to Denver so this will be her last meetingLeticia Arguello sent an email and
information to three agencies requesting that they refer individuals interested in serving on the
Commission to her
Construction Trades Advisory and Appeals Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: TBD
City Staff Contact: Tim Swanson, 350-9835
Summary of Last Meeting: July 31, 2014
A meeting was held July 31, 2014. Board members in attendance were, Joseph Bain, Brad
Shade, Don Hobart, Pee Feit, Larry Pickrell and Jim Morris. A quorum was present. The agenda
for this meeting was to review the significant changes and proposed amendments to the 2014
National Electrical Code. The Board reviewed the changes, and endorsed the proposed
amendments. The Board voted 6-0 to recommend the adoption of the 2014 National Electrical
Code as proposed. The Board made the recommendation that the City of Greeley should delay
the enforcement of the code until June 30, 2015, to allow industry to catch up with the
manufacturing of products that will be required once the code is enforced. This is allowed as the
the Colorado State Electrical Board rules allow for a one year delay from the date of the States
adoption, for jurisdictions to adopt and enforce the State adopted code. The State adopted the
2014 National Electrical Code July 1, 2014.
Golf Course Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: November 13, 2014
City Staff Contact: Andy McRoberts, Director of Culture, Parks, and Recreation 350-9425
Summary of Last Meeting: September 11, 2014
Staff Reports: Wayne LeightonWayne proposed a survey to the board that the City of
Greeley Marketing division created for both golf courses. The board approved the survey to be
sent out to the publicTim MillerTim reported different tasks that his maintenance staffs are
currently working on at the both golf coursesAndy McRobertsAndy informed the board of a
project that an oil/gas company will be making changes at Boomerang golf course of the
location of the courses well-heads and tanks
Historic Preservation Commission
Next Scheduled Meetings: December 8th and 22nd, 2014
City Staff Contact: Betsy Kellums, 350-9222
Summary of Last Meeting: November 10th and 24th, 2014
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The Historic Preservation Commission met twice in November 2014 on the 10 th and 24thAt
the meeting on November 10 thCommission approved a Certificate of Approval (COA) for
cornice replacement at 615-31 8th AvenueA COA for reconstruction of the third story porch at
the Mayher House, 811 12 th StreetThe Commission also discussed event planning for 2015
and training opportunitiesAt the meeting on November 24 thCommission approved a COA for
signs at 615-31 8th AvenueCommissioner Scott reported on several live-stream webinars from
the National Trust for Historic Preservation conference that she had viewedThe Commission
also discussed the 2015 Dust to Dazzle: Historic Building Resource Fair.
Human Relations Commission
Next Scheduled Meeting: December 11, 2014
City Staff Contact: Sharon McCabe 350-9714
Summary of Last Meeting: November 13, 2014
Val Smythe presented the Newcomer student-focused video produced by School District 6
staff. The student responded to several questions identified by the Commission as the focus of
the project: How did you get here/why are you here? What do you want to give back to the
community? What is your hope for the future?Next steps in the video project: District 6
technical staff will make modifications to the video based on Commission member feedback;
Aims Community College students will be identified to work on this as a class project in the JanMay Spring semester with a focus on the disabled community; Montez Butts will coordinate with
UNC to determine if they can provide technical staff to video portions of the Martin Luther King
Day march and to interview march participants.At the January meeting Commission members
will discuss plans for presenting the videos to service clubs and other community groups.
Island Grove Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: February 5, 2015
City Staff Contact: Andy McRoberts, 350-9425
Summary of Last Meeting: December 4, 2014
Meeting was cancelled.
Judicial Review Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: Scheduled as needed
City Staff Contact: Betsy Holder, 350-9742
Summary of Last Meeting: February 5, 2014
The Judicial Review Board met on February 5, 2014 to wrap up the 2013 judicial performance
review process. Board members reviewed the draft report to City Council and offered
suggestions for changes and improvements. The Clerk will modify the report and send to the
Board for any final suggestions. The completed report will be transmitted to City Council in
preparation of the performance meeting with Judge Nieto scheduled for March 11, 2014. The
next meeting will be scheduled as needed, and work on the 2014 review will begin in the Fall.
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Museum Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: December 18, 2014
City Staff Contact: Dan Perry, 350-9218
Summary of Last Meeting: November 20, 2014
Committee ReportsFunding Team – Curator of Development Peggy Ford Waldo reported
that they have only had one meeting, so far.
A grant was submitted for funding of Aven’s
Village to GOCO but we did not receive the funding. GOCO received 44 applications from all
around Colorado and only 8 organizations received funding. The Museum came in # 13 with a
score of 85.33%. The organizations that received funding scored over 90%. Kathy Sutten with
Consider it There, the Evans and Greeley Chamber along with Journey Christian Church, are
working on an “appeal” for donations to the community. A new Visitor Services/Welcome
Center Service Desk project is in the works for the downtown Museum. A very preliminary
estimate has come in for $80,000.00. This may be partially funded through donations. Other
options are also being considered. This Desk will be a hi-tech, secure station that will help the
efficiency of the whole Museum.
Enhancing the entrance to the Museum is highly
recommended and needed by March of 2015Acquisitions Committee – Curator of
Collections Caroline Blackburn reported on a new donation of a trunk and images from a
Hispanic family. More items with ethnic heritage are needed. Local attorney Mel Dinner
donated numerous early abstracts and title info from numerous local properties—some dating
back as far as the Union Colony. Registrar Joanna Luth Stull received tickets and info from a
carnival held at the Elks Club in 1917. The Grand Prize was a 1917 Buick and reported that she
is still in the process of compiling notes and information from the visit and possible donation
from Mr. Lister and Lister Farms. The museum has also received historical information from
Joe Tennessen and Lori Rasmussen regarding the pros and cons of building the Union Colony
Civic CenterExperiences Team– Curator of Education Bill Armstrong, Jr. reported that major
restorations need to be done to the Stevens House. Supports added to the foundation have
already corrected a few problems. Curator of Exhibits Nancy Lynch reported that the Lego
“Build” exhibition was delivered to the museum and is currently housed in storage. New panels
for the Union Colony letters are nearing completion. Visitation numbers for Centennial Village
this year are the highest in 7 years! The Latham Station display in the main museum gallery
has been updatedGreeley Museums Heritage Foundation Report— Foundation President
Odie Roberts indicated that the fund raiser held during Ken Kafka Day on November 1st was
successful. Several volunteers donated and cooked food. There were approximately 500
people that attended and they made a profit of $825.00. The Foundation is sponsoring a Lego
tree for the Festival of Trees. It will be on the second floor at the UCCCMuseums Report—
Museums Manager Dan Perry Dan suggested that the Research Center is a better fit for holding
future Board meetings, so we will continue to gather here. He announced that Lynette Jacobson
will be our new Admin Assistant, working 19.9 hours a week. A revised Organizational Chart
was distributed. A farewell party for longtime Curator of Exhibitions Nancy Lynch will take place
on Tuesday, December 9th from 11:00-1:30. More info to follow. The annual Holiday
Open
House will be Saturday, November 29th from 10:00am-5:00pm at the GHM. Admission is free
and a few more volunteers are needed to work this eventCulture Division Report— Culture
Manager Jason Evenson reported that all 10 of the Uptown Trees have been installed along 8th
Avenue. Each tree was at a cost of $10,000.00. The dedication was held on Saturday,
November 15th and despite the weather, it was well attended. The Art & Soul Dedication, in
honor of Jill Rosentrater, was held on November 20 at 6:00pm at the UCCC. There were 64
donors to this sculpture project that totaled over $46,000.00. The 2015/16 Budget passed as
submittedOld Business—NoneNew Business—Collections Curator Caroline Blackburn
presented the list of collection items recommended for deaccession or a change in status. All
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were approved unanimously.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: December 5, 2014
City Staff Contact: Andy McRoberts, 350-9425 and Joel Hemesath 350-9795
Summary of Last Meeting: November 7, 2014
Senior Center Advisory Committee: This year the Senior Health Fair had 350 participants and
there were less seniors looking for jobs. The Soup and Sandwich Lunch made about $800. The
Senior Center received a grant for $750 that was used to purchase sanitization centers, coffee
makers, utility carts and various kitchen utensils. The Senior Advisory Committee approved and
donated $1,000 to the Aven’s Village Playground ProjectThere were about 50 riders for the
inaugural ride on the Sheep Draw Trail. It was a family ride from the FunPlex and to the Poudre
Trail. There were also 52 people who signed in to take a look at the Bicycle Master
PlanMiddle School Boys Basketball Program has 252 participants and fall programs are
wrapping up with feedback fairly positive from coaches and through surveys. The new
Recreation Connection is out now and with a slight increase in some program feesRyan Rose
stated he was approached by a parent about the hours for Middle School Basketball practice.
Dale replied that they get two hours per week. There is a blending of two levels of athletes in the
program, those who have never played before and those who are committed to sports. It has
been a challenge to combine both the levelsThanks to the Senior Center Committee and
other private donors, we are well on our way to meeting our fundraising goal for Aven’s Village.
A presentation was done for the Stampede Committee this week, and we are still awaiting
response from NCMC and Noble EnergyAndy had a discussion earlier this week with Rick
Reeser about the bird sanctuary at Glenmere Park. There was a question about what the City is
doing to rehabilitate the area. Ken Musil reported that in 2013 there were about 6 trees planted
there, and because some of the previous plantings were not doing well, irrigation was also
installed. Environmentally you don’t want a well-manicured area if you want the area to be a
wildlife habitatNaming of the Park around the Rodarte Center: The land was donated by the
Hoshiko Family and the baseball field was named Paul Hoshiko Field. This came up because of
the park signage program and research shows that there was no formal naming of the park. The
Rodarte Board made and passed a motion to call the park “Rodarte Park” as it has come to be
known. Doris Gilreath knew the Hoshikos and she felt the park should be named Hoshiko Park.
Andy will talk with the Hoshiko Family and see how they feel about the park name. This item will
be brought back to the BoardParks and Recreation Board Goals: The item will be kept open
and Members can give it some thoughtAndy McRoberts reported a consultant has been hired
to work with the CPRD staff on rankings and prioritizing ADA projects and programs within the
Department.
Planning Commission
Next Scheduled Meetings: December 9th, and December 23, 2014
City Staff Contact: Valerie Scheffer, 350-9802
Summary of Last Meeting: November 11th, November 18th, and November 25, 2014
November 11, 2014
No regular meeting due to office closure for Veteran’s Day
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November 18, 2014
(Special Meeting) Z 7:12 – Continuation of a public hearing to consider a request to amend
an existing Zoning/Development Concept Master Plan (DCMP) in the I-M (Industrial Medium
Intensity) zone district for property located at 3600 “O” Street. A motion to approve the
amendment to the DCMP with conditions carried 5-0. (Commissioners Fitzsimmons and
Mayeda were absent.) D 1:13 – Continuation of a public hearing to consider a request for
right-of-way dedication for the “O” Street roadway alignment for property located at 3600 “O”
Street. A motion to approve the request carried 5-0. (Commissioners Fitzsimmons and Mayeda
were absent.)
November 25, 2014
A 6:13 - A public hearing to consider annexation of property known as the “Bliss Annexation”
located south of E. 8 th Street and west of Fern Avenue. A motion to approve the annexation
carried 5-0. (Chair Hall and Commissioner Weaver were absent.) Z 11:13 – A public hearing
to consider establishment of I-M (Industrial Medium Intensity) and C-D (Conservation District)
zoning on property known as the “Bliss Annexation Establishment of Zoning” for property
located south of E. 8th Street and west of Fern Avenue. A motion to approve the establishment
of zoning carried 5-0. (Chair Hall and Commissioner Weaver were absent.)
Rodarte Cultural Center Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: December 17, 2014
City Staff Contact: CJ Archibeque, 350-9431
Summary of Last Meeting: November 19, 2014
No meeting was held due to the lack of a quorum.
Stormwater Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: January 7, 2015
City Staff Contact: Joel Hemesath, 350-9795
Summary of Last Meeting: August 6, 2014
2015-2016 Stormwater Rate Evaluation: The Board was given a copy of the 2015-2016
Rate Evaluation report for their review. Joel pointed out that in 2010 staff worked to begin rating
the stormwater system and creating a more proactive list of maintenance needs for the
underground pipe system. This effort to date has found over $1 million in maintenance in just a
portion of the downtown area after 10.5% of the lines were cleaned, cameraed and evaluated;
for 2014, there is approximately $500,000 budgeted for storm line capital replacement to work
on a portion of the areas identified in the downtown area. Stormwater has identified 1,828 linear
feet of stormwater lines in the old parts of the city that need replacement, and at this point, only
10.5% of the stormwater system has been videoed. We expect more repairs to be identified as
the program progresses through the rest of the city. This work is above and beyond the other
day-to-day maintenance that is needed for detention ponds, channels, and other existing
stormwater pipes. Additionally, as additional funding is directed to street repaving, additional
stormwater lines below these roads must be evaluated and in many instances repaired before
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paving can begin. This has placed more strain on our crew to stay ahead of the repaving
activities and also to get the necessary day-to-day work done as wellRate increases were
maintained at a steady price increase of 7% annually with the exception of 2011-2012 in
response to the economic downturn. With the development of the 2015-2016 Stormwater 5year CIP plan, many options for rate increases have been reviewed. 1.75%-2.0% population
growth is assumed which will generate $73-$113k compounded annually between the years
2015-2019. At the same time, an additional $70-76k compounded annually is needed each year
to keep up with a 3% inflation rate for operating expendituresThe Board weighed the
differences between increasing the stormwater fee by 7%, 20% and 33%. They also discussed
applying for a bond so projects could be completed quicker. Jon Osterlund would like us to be
on a pay as you go basis, i.e. no bonding. The Board will meet again in September to further
discuss this issue
Citizen Transportation Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: December 22, 2014
City Staff Contact: Joel Hemesath, 350-9795
Summary of Last Meeting: November 24, 2014
Road Maintenance & Project Update: Eric BrackeThe season for finishing up road projects
is nearing a close. 2014 has been a very active and successful year for paving projects. In the
following weeks, 10th Street patch/paving projects will continue weather permitting. Landscaping
projects will resume in 2015 due to late Fall plant qualityMaster Bike Plan 2014: Eric
BrackeEric shared with members detail regarding the Bronze Level of recognition for the
City’s efforts to encourage more bikes on the road. A grant received from Kaiser Permanente
was key point in facilitating great bike planning results. Only three cities in the US have the
Platinum recognition: Ft. Collins, Boulder, Colorado and Davis, California. Eric also described
existing conditions data gathering and analysis. The vision: “Our vison for the future is that
Greeley will be a Gold Level Bike Friendly Community where biking is a safe, accessible, and
normal form of transportation and recreation”. Goals and Objectives: 1) Increase bicycle
ridership in Greeley, 2) Incorporate considerations for cyclists (facilities, route designation,
wayfinding, signage, access, parking, and storage), 3) Develop design, construction, and
maintenance standards for bike facilities, 4) Build a safe and efficient bicycling network and
support facilities that serves the needs of all types of bicyclists, connecting residential Greeley
to the University, recreational trails, downtown, retail centers, and local services, 5) Promote
bicycling as a healthy and inexpensive transportation alternative, vital to economic development
and affordable living choices for Greeley residents, and 6) Establish a city division under public
works to maintain and expand the city bicycle program. In the future the City of Greeley will
support a full time Bicycle Coordinator position [avid bicyclist]. The public has been very
supportive; received 367 online survey responses. Eric added a change to the agenda to
include a letter of support from the Culture, Parks, and Recreation department regarding
“Transportation Alternatives” for applying for Federal funding through MAP21. Unanimously
board members approved a letter of support from CTABRoute Change Input, GET On-Board
Surveys: Will JonesCitizen input surveys are ongoing to encourage feedback. Will shared with
the group a large scale map of the current bus system depicting stops and ridership
density/frequency by location. An Open House for GET is scheduled for November 21 at the
Lincoln Park Library, 10:00AM to 5:00PM. Currently the routes have ‘loops in service’ and are
not efficient. Will encourages input from organizations such as the ‘Citizen Bus Improvement
Committee’, senior housing groups, and WAND, Weld Advocacy Network for Disabilities. In the
future GET will be purchasing “low floor buses” which will not only reduce slip/fall safety issues,
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but increase efficiencies for boarding citizens with mobility devices. The focus will be; ‘How do
we make transit appeal to more people’? GET routes will address: riders dependent upon public
transportation, hours of service, frequency of routes, and making connections for students. Will
sees a great opportunity for new route design tapping into the UNC student population attending
classes, participating in community activities, and coordinating work schedules.
Union Colony Civic Center Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: January 13, 2015
City Staff Contact: Andy McRoberts, 350-9425, Jason Evenson, 350-9482
Summary of Last Meeting: November 4, 2014
Staff ReportsThe Art and Soul Dedication will be Thursday, November 20 th in the Monfort
Concert Hall Lobby, from 6:00-7:00 pm. There is a separate sculpting lecture and tool
demonstration by Madeline Wiener sponsored by the Creative District event on Wednesday the
12th from 6:00-8:00 pmTicket Sales ReportJason provided a hand out with total ticket sales
to date. It was indicated that Blue Man Group and Bill Engvall did very well. As did the Mariachi
Vargas show. Jason discussed ways staff is using ticket sales data to possibly change
advertising tactics to boost sales on future events. There was discussion regarding shows that
the Board feels would do well in future Amy Grant & Vince Gill, Weird Al Yankovic, and the
Souza Band! What about Potted Potter? Joe Tennessen has tendered his resignation. If you
know of anyone that is interested, please have them contact City HallOtherThe City Council
was scheduled to vote on November 4 on the 2015-2016 budget which included a capital
project to replace the wood floor in Monfort Concert Hall, Jason will provide additional
information on those results at the next meetingFacilities has refurbished the mechanics of
the orchestra pit lift in Monfort Concert Hall, these changes have stabilized the mechanics of
that system and it’s now returned to the state that it was installed in 26 years ago. Control
systems have changed substantially in the past 25 years and a redesigned control system
would extend the life of the lift by about 30 more years cost and implementation are being
evaluated nextThere will not be a December meeting. The next meeting will be January 13,
2015 at 3:30 PM in the Recreation Center Room 201
Urban Renewal Authority
Next Scheduled Meeting: December 10, 2014
City Staff Contact: Rebecca Safarik, 350-9785
Summary of Last Meeting: November 12, 2014
Staff ReportPublic Hearing to Consider 2015 State Budget & Consideration of Approval
A motion to approve Resolutions 3 & 4 appropriating sums of money to various funds for the
State Budget was approved.
Water & Sewer Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: December 17, 2014
City Staff Contact: Burt Knight, 336-4095
Summary of Last Meeting: November 19, 2014
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The Board received an update of water service plans from the Town of Milliken. Milliken
receives water from Greeley which has high peaking demands. The peak flows, per the existing
agreement result in Milliken’s rate to increase by 25% in 2015. Milliken also asked for
consideration of extending the current water service contract which expires in 2019. The Board
requested a brief review of outside service contracts at a future meetingThe Board approved
a resolution for refunding 2004 Water Revenue BondsThe Board approved a resolution
modifying the Cash-in-Lieu policy to allow the Water & Sewer Director to approve up to 8 acrefeet instead of the current 6 acre-feetThe Board approved a First Amendment to the Purchase
and Sale Agreement and Promissory Note to authorize Martin Marietta to install a pond liner on
the Warson AgreementAs part of a review of existing City fee policies, the Board was
informed that the cash-in-lieu procedure would be reviewed with an outside rate consultant and
brought back to the Board. There was a discussion regarding how Plant Investment Fees are
currently calculated and the suggestion of the Impact Fee Consultant. The denominator in the
calculation was recommended to be modified. The board voted 4 to 3 to continue calculating
with the current methodA 3rd Quarter Financial update was provided to the Board. Water
revenues were lower than expected due to customers using less water this summer. Hydrant
sales are up and the Plant Investment Fees have exceeded this year’s budget. The
department’s overall budget is on trackA 3rd Quarter CIP update was provided to the Board,
including performance measures and allocation of staff time. The Bellvue Pipeline Northern
Segment will begin in early December. The western half is expected to be complete by May
2015; while the overall project is scheduled to be complete by June 2016The Water Supply
Update demonstrated that 24,000 acre-feet of water for agricultural use has been rented thus
far in 2014. Storage is at 29,422 acre-feeLegal Report: The Board was updated on the
Bellvue Pipeline Northern Segment Right-of-Way and the final decree for the Water Supply and
Storage Company has been filedDirector’s Report:
Board was provided with a
memorandum outlining the current contracts and leases, as previously requestedAn
Executive Session was held to give instructions to negotiators and receive legal advice.
For information only
Youth Commission
Next Scheduled Meeting: January 26, 2015
City Staff Contact: CJ Archibeque, 350-9771
Summary of Last Meeting: November 24, 2014
This month the Youth Commission discussed the progress of the proposed skate park and
Universally Accessible playground at Island Grove ParkThe commission also discussed the
upcoming Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday, November 25 th from 5:30-6:30 pmThey also
discussed the upcoming Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 13 th from 10 am-2
pm as well as the dates for volunteer wrappingThe commission also went into depth of the
Youth Needs Assessment.
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