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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 6, 1997
TAPE #97-01
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular
session in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular
place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado,
January 6, 1997, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
ELECTION
OF CHAIR:
ELECTION OF
CHAIR PRO-TEM:
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, Acting
Chair, and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a
quorum of the members thereof:
Commissioner George E. Baxter
Commissioner Dale K. Hall - EXCUSED
Commissioner Constance L. Harbert
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
Commissioner W. H. Webster
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding
Comptroller, Claud Hanes
Commissioner Harbert moved to elect Commissioner Baxter as Chair of the
Board for 1997. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried
unanimously, and Commissioner Baxter took over as Chair of the meeting.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to elect Commissioner Harbert as Chair
Pro-Tem for 1997. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
ASSIGNMENTS: ASSIGN COMMISSIONERS TO COORDINATE DEPARTMENTS FOR 1997:
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve Commissioner Coordinator
assignments as listed. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried
unanimously.
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MINUTES:
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of December 30, 1996, as printed. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER
COORDINATOR
REPORTS: Commissioner Harbert commended Commissioner Kirkmeyer for the great job
she did as Chair for 1996.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered.
WARRANTS: Claud Hanes, Comptroller, presented the following warrants for approval by the
Board:
All Funds
Electronic Transfer:
Payroll Fund
$ 820,635.07
$ 77,938.37
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Hanes. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: SCHEDULING OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF
THE BOARD FOR 1997: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
resolution. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Harbert, carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF
PROCEEDINGS FOR 1997: Commissioner Webster moved to authorize
publication of proceedings for 1997. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE,
WITH EXTENDED HOURS, FOR RAFFERTY'S, INC., DBA RAFFERTY'S,
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated
Deputy Bruce Martin of the Sheriffs Office does not have any concerns
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regarding this renewal. No incidents have been reported in the past year.
Commissioner Webster moved to renew the license and authorize the Chair to
sign. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT WELD
COUNTY ROADS 53 AND 70: Drew Scheltinga, County Engineer, explained
this is in response to a request from Jim and Karen Ambrose for stop signs at
the intersection of Weld County Road 53 and Weld County Road 70. Mr.
Scheltinga said traffic counts revealed there are over 100 cars per day on Weld
County Road 53, whereas, Weld County Road 70 has less traffic. The
department's recommendation, therefore, is to place "Stop" and "Stop Ahead"
signs on Weld County Road 70 at Weld County Road 53, as shown on the
diagram. Speed controls are not recommended. Commissioner Harbert moved
to approve said installation of signs. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER QUIT CLAIM DEED WITH DOROTHY BOLIN - WELD COUNTY
ROAD 392: Mr. Barker explained this Quit Claim Deed is necessary to transfer
a triangular piece of property in conjunction with the vacation of Weld County
Road 392. Commissioner Harbert moved to accept said Quit Claim Deed. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER WEBSTER TO NORTH
FRONT RANGE WATER QUALITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION:
Commissioner Harbert moved to reappoint Commissioner Webster to the North
Front Range Water Quality Planning Association. Seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER HARBERT TO LOCAL
ENERGY IMPACT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM:
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to reappoint Commissioner Harbert to the
Local Energy Impact and Community Development Review Team. Seconded
by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER HALL TO LOCAL
EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE: Commissioner Webster moved to
reappoint Commissioner Hall to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER HARBERT TO ISLAND
GROVE PARK ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Webster moved to appoint
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Commissioner Harbert to the Island Grove Park Advisory Board. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER BAXTER TO FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: Commissioner Harbert moved to
appoint Commissioner Baxter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER KIRKMEYER TO
GREELEY/WELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD: Commissioner
Harbert moved to reappoint Commissioner Kirkmeyer to the Greeley/Weld
Chamber of Commerce Board. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER HARBERT TO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PARTNERSHIP BOARD:
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to reappoint Commissioner Harbert to the
Economic Development Action Partnership Board. Seconded by Commissioner
Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER HARBERT TO
GREELEY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD:
Commissioner Webster moved to reappoint Commissioner Harbert to the
Greeley Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER WEBSTER TO BUILDING
TRADES ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to
appoint Commissioner Webster to the Building Trades Advisory Committee.
Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER KIRKMEYER TO
CENTENNIAL DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, INC., BOARD: Commissioner
Webster moved to appoint Commissioner Kirkmeyer to the Centennial
Developmental Services, Inc., Board. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER KIRKMEYER TO
JUVENILE PLANNING SERVICES COMMITTEE: Commissioner Webster
moved to appoint Commissioner Kirkmeyer to the Juvenile Planning Services
Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER HALL TO PRIVATE
INDUSTRY COUNCIL: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to appoint
Commissioner Hall to the Private Industry Council. Seconded by Commissioner
Harbert, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER KIRKMEYER TO
PLACEMENT ALTERNATIVES COMMISSION: Commissioner Webster moved
to appoint Commissioner Kirkmeyer to the Placement Alternatives Commission.
Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER HALL TO BOARD OF
TRUSTEES FOR NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER: Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to appoint Commissioner Hall to the Board of Trustees for
North Colorado Medical Center. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER HALL TO WELD MENTAL
HEALTH CENTER BOARD: Commissioner Harbert moved to appoint
Commissioner Hall to the Weld Mental Health Center Board. Seconded by
Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER BAXTER TO WELD
COUNTY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD:
Commissioner Webster moved to appoint Commissioner Baxter to the Weld
County Regional Communications Advisory Board. Seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER BAXTER TO WELD 911
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD: Commissioner
Webster moved to appoint Commissioner Baxter to the Weld 911 Emergency
Telephone Service Authority Board. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF
TRUSTEES FOR NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER: Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to appoint Dr. Susan Carter to replace Dr. Paul Hiratzka and
to reappoint Don Cummins to the Board of Trustees for North Colorado Medical
Center, with both terms to expire January 11, 2000. Seconded by
Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO PLACEMENT
ALTERNATIVES COMMISSION: Commissioner Harbert moved to appoint
Jennifer Rudner to replace Joe Murphy as the Probation -Public representative,
and to reappoint Mika Hoover, John Rocha, Sue Ruth, and Michael Escobar to
the Placement Alternatives Commission, with all terms to expire December 31,
1999. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 191, IN MATTER OF ADOPTING
THE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved
to read by Title Only. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Harbert, carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title of Ordinance 191 into
the record. Kerni Keithley, Department of Planning Services, reviewed technical
changes to Ordinance 191, as listed on page one of her memo to the Board
dated January 2, 1997. Monica Daniels -Mika, Director of Planning Services,
stated that, following the Board's direction at the first reading, staff held a public
meeting on December 12, 1996, to receive input from the citizens in the subject
area. She included the six basic changes requested by the citizens in her
written recommendation to the Board dated January 6, 1997. She also
presented a Structural Land Use Map (Citizen Proposed), which may be used
to compare staffs recommendation with that proposed by citizens in the
December meeting. Ms. Daniels -Mika stated the first citizen recommendation
was to change the land use classification from Employment Center to
Residential/Agricultural as depicted on the map; however, today she found out
the majority land owner in the area requested this remain as currently
recommended with the land use designation of Employment Center. Ms.
Daniels -Mika recommends another public meeting to endeavor to reach some
compromise. The second request was that the Rinn Church be listed as a
community/historical site. Staff concurs and has included this change on the
Structural Land Use Map. The third request was for the County to actively
pursue a specific MUD Planning Commission; however, after consultation with
Assistant County Attorney Lee Morrison, Ms. Daniels -Mika determined this may
not be a feasible alternative without further investigation. The fourth request
was to change road classifications and placement of several roadways
throughout the MUD area. Ms. Daniels -Mika stated Mr. Scheltinga will
incorporate the land use changes into a recommendation for presentation at the
final reading. The fifth concern was regarding the time window for changes to
the MUD Plan. As proposed, it may be amended twice per year; however, the
group represented at the December meeting felt it should only be amended
once per year. Ms. Daniels -Mika feels the proposed twice per year is a fair
compromise between this group and other individuals who have expressed a
desire to allow amendments with no associated time perimeters. The last
concern expressed was over minimal design standards associated with the
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MUD. The majority of those at the December meeting requested the highest
possible land -use standards associated with the MUD. Ms. Daniels -Mika
responded to questions from the Board concerning those areas of citizen
concern. Todd Hodges, Department of Planning Services, discussed
Section 2.3, Common Open Space, and stated the Planning Commission, at the
hearing on November 5, 1996, recommended Common Open Space in the
MUD area, with the exception of those containing Limiting Site Factors, equal
20 percent of the site instead of the 25 percent recommended by staff. Using
overheads of Longview and Meadow Vale Farm Subdivisions, he showed the
open space as initially proposed, versus the citizens 20 percent. At the first
reading, the Board remained at the 20 percent level, as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Mr. Hodges responded to questions from the Board,
explaining that the 20 percent of Common Open Space would remain flexible
enough to allow developers creative proposals for use of open space. He also
discussed the need for 30 percent of Common Open Space where there are
Limiting Site Factors, the majority of which is designated Flood Plain. Michael
Brand expressed his concern of having the percentage of Common Open Space
too high on lots which already have easements complicating the placement of
buildings. Responding to a question from Commissioner Harbert, Ms. Keithley
stated easements would be included as part of the open space if the
development plan reflected their inclusion. Mr. Hodges added the Common
Open Space concerns the design and overall layout of lots, therefore, it is not
included on each individual lot. Chair Baxter reiterated 30 percent is necessary
in the Flood Plain. Virginia Shaw, property owner, referred to a letter she
submitted to the Board and stated the MUD area is too large not to leave plenty
of open space and agriculture use. She feels this entire area will eventually be
solid housing all the way to Longmont, and the distinction between communities
will be lost without plenty of open space being required. Marvin Dyer, who
represents a number of individuals owning approximately 400 acres of land,
stated the Longview Estates Subdivision had a drainage problem which was
solved by means of open space, therefore, it is not a good comparison as a
normal subdivision in Weld County. He said his major concern is to have 20 or
25 percent required for open space, without allowing enough leeway for
consideration of landscaping and creative uses of open space. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer verified with Mr. Hodges that the flexibility is there for staff to allow
for creative planning. Mr. Dyer reiterated he is concerned with a limitation
determined by a flat percentage. Chair Baxter stated the Board would
encourage staff to be flexible, thereby allowing developers to submit creative
ideas. Reverend Warren Napier, Rinn United Methodist Church, encouraged
the Board to give more regard to citizens who live in the area than the absentee
landowners. There being no other comments, public testimony was closed.
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve Ordinance 191 on Second Reading,
with the six concerns addressed as recommended by Ms. Daniels -Mika.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, indicating the technical
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corrections delineated by Ms. Keithley should also be included. Commissioner
Harbert agreed to amend her motion. Commissioner Kirkmeyer reiterated this
includes requirement for 30 percent where Limiting Site Factors exist, and noted
she would like to see definitions for the Rinn Church and the change to
Residential/Agricultural at the hearing for the Third Reading. The motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
Ordinance 191 was approved, with changes, on Second Reading.
Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to
and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
Deputy Clerk to
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD OUNTY, COLORADO
George Baxter, Chair
Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem
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