ORDINANCE NO. 3421
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LOAN FROM THE
COLORADO WATER RESOURCES AND POWER
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE JOINT SEWER SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE FORM
AND EXECUTION OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND A
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY BOND TO EVIDENCE SUCH
LOAN; RATIFYING PRIOR DETERMINATIONS OF THE
COUNCIL; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER DETAILS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado (the "City"), is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing as a home-rule city pursuant to Article XX of the Constitution of the State of Colorado (the "State") and the Charter of the City; and
WHEREAS, the members of the City Council of the City (the "Council") have been duly elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, the County of Mesa, Colorado (the "County") is a county duly organized and existing under the laws of the State; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City have entered into a joint sewerage service agreement dated May 1, 1980 ("Service Agreement") relating to the scope and operation of the joint sewerage system of the City and County (the "Joint System"); and
WHEREAS, the County has previously issued its "Mesa County, Colorado, Sewer Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1992", payable from the revenues of the Joint System; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City have entered into an intergovernmental agreement dated as of Ocotber 13, 1998, as amended, relating to City growth and joint policy making for the Joint System; and
WHEREAS, the City and the County have determine that the Joint System is an enterprise within the meaning of Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the City and County have determined that the interest of the City and the County and the public interest and necessity demand and require the acquisition, construction, and completion of certain improvements to the Joint System, at an estimated cost of $15,500,000, including design, engineering, legal, financing and administrative costs relating
thereto, and any other costs incidental thereto (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City and the County have determined that in order to finance a portion of the cost of the Project, it is necessary and advisable and in the best interests of the City and the County to enter into a loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority ("CWRPDA"), a body corporate and political subdivision of the State, pursuant to which CWRPDA shall loan the County an amount of not to exceed $15,500,000 (the "Loan") for such purposes; and
WHEREAS, CWRPDA will obtain moneys to fund the Loan through the issuance of its bonds (the "CWRPDA Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the repayment obligations under the Loan Agreement shall be evidenced by a governmental agency bond (the "Bond") to be issued by the County (with the approval of the City) to CWRPDA; and
WHEREAS, Such Loan shall be a revenue obligation of the County, payable from the Pledged Property (as defined in the Loan Agreement); and
WHEREAS, there have been presented to the Council the forms of the Loan Agreement and the Bond (collectively, the "Financing Documents"); and
WHEREAS, The Council desires to approve the forms of the Financing Documents and authorize the execution thereof by the County and the appropriate City officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO:
Section 1. Approvals, Authorizations, and Amendments. The forms of the Financing Documents presented at this meeting are incorporated herein by reference and are hereby approved. The City and the County shall enter into and perform their respective obligations under the Financing Documents in the forms of such documents, with such changes as are not inconsistent herewith and as are hereafter approved by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of the County (the "Chairman") and the President of the Council (the "President"). The President is hereby authorized to execute the Loan Agreement and the Bond on behalf of the City. The Financing Documents shall be executed in substantially the forms approved at this meeting.
The execution of any instrument or certificate or other document in connection with the matters referred to herein by the President or by other appropriate officers of the City, shall be conclusive evidence of the approval by the City of such instrument.
Section 2. Election to Apply the Supplemental Act. Section 11-57-204 of the Supplemental Public Securities Act, constituting Title 11, Article 57, Part 2, C.R.S. (the "Supplemental Act") provides that a public entity, including the City and the County, may elect in an act of issuance to apply all or any of the provisions of the Supplemental Act. The City hereby elects to apply all of the Supplemental Act to this ordinance and the Financing Documents.
Section 3. Delegation.
(a) Pursuant to Section 11-57-205 of the Supplemental Act, the City hereby delegates to the President (upon the approval of the Chairman) the authority to make the following determinations relating to and contained in the Financing Documents, subject to the restrictions contained in paragraph (b) of this Section 3:
(i) The interest rate on the Loan;
(ii) The principal amount of the Loan;
(iii) The amount of principal of the Loan maturing in any given year and the final maturity of the Loan;
(iv) The dates on which the principal of and interest on the Loan are paid; and
(v) The existence and amount of reserve funds for the Loan, if any.
(b) The delegation in paragraph (a) of this Section 3 shall be subject to the following parameters and restrictions: (i) the interest rate on the Loan shall not exceed 4.75%; (ii) the principal amount of the Loan shall not exceed $15,500,000; and (iii) the final maturity of the Loan shall not be later than 2025.
Section 4. Conclusive Recital. Pursuant to Section 11-57-210 of the Supplemental Act, the Bond and the Loan Agreement shall contain a recital that the Bond is issued pursuant to certain provisions of the Supplemental Act. Such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity and the regularity of the issuance of the Bond after its delivery for value.
Section 5. Ratification and Approval of Prior Actions. All actions heretofore taken by the officers of the City and the County and members of the Council, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, relating to the Financing Documents, or actions to be taken in respect thereof, are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed.
Section 6. Pledge of Revenues. The creation, perfection, enforcement, and priority of the pledge of revenues to secure or pay the Bond and the Loan Agreement provided herein shall be governed by Section 11-57-208 of the Supplemental Act, this Ordinance and the resolution to be adopted by the Board approving the Financing Documents. The amounts pledged to the payment of the Bond and the Loan Agreement shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery, filing, or further act. The lien of such pledge shall have the priority described in the Loan Agreement. The lien of such pledge shall be valid, binding, and enforceable as against all persons having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the City and the County irrespective of whether such persons have notice of such liens.
Section 7. Limitation of Actions. Pursuant to Section 11-57-212 of the Supplemental Act, no legal or equitable action brought with respect to any legislative acts or proceedings in connection with the Financing Documents shall be commenced more than thirty days after the issuance of the Bond.
Section 8. Disposition and Investment of Loan Proceeds. The proceeds of the Loan shall be applied only to pay the costs and expenses of acquiring, constructing and equipping the Project, including costs related thereto and, to the extent permitted under federal tax laws, reimbursement to the City and the County for capital expenditures heretofore incurred and paid from City or County funds in anticipation of the incurrence of long-term financing therefor, and all other costs and expenses incident thereto, including without limitation the costs of obtaining the Loan. Neither CWRPDA nor any subsequent owner(s) of the Loan Agreement shall be responsible for the application or disposal by the City or the County or any of its officers of the funds derived from the Loan. In the event that all of the proceeds of the Loan are not required to pay such costs and expenses, any remaining amount shall be used for the purpose of paying the principal amount of the Loan and the interest thereon.
Section 9. City Representative. Pursuant to Exhibit B of the Loan Agreement, Ron Lappi is hereby designated as the Authorized Officer (as defined in the Loan Agreement) for the purpose of performing any act or executing any document relating to the Loan, the City, the County, the Bond or the Loan Agreement. A copy of this Ordinance shall be furnished to CWRPDA as evidence of such designation.
Section 10. Estimated Life of Improvements. It is hereby determined that the estimated life of the Project to be financed with the proceeds of the Loan is not less than the maximum maturity of the Loan set forth in Section 3 hereof.
Section 11. Direction to Take Authorizing Action. The appropriate officers of the City and members of the Council are hereby authorized and directed to take all other actions necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Ordinance, including but not limited to such certificates and affidavits as may reasonably be required by CWRPDA.
Section 12. Ratification and Approval of Prior Actions. All actions heretofore taken by the officers of the City, members of the Council and officers of the County, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, relating to the Financing Documents, or actions to be taken in respect thereof, are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed.
Section 13. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, the intent being that the same are severable.
Section 14. Repealer. All orders, resolutions, bylaws, ordinances or regulations of the City, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency.
Section 15. Ordinance Irrepealable. After the Bond is issued, this Ordinance shall constitute an irrevocable contract between the City and CWRPDA, and shall be and remain irrepealable until the Bond and the interest thereon shall have been fully paid, satisfied, and discharged. No provisions of any constitution, statute, charter, ordinance, resolution or other measure enacted after the issuance of the Bond shall in any manner be construed as impairing the obligations of the City to keep and perform the covenants contained in this Ordinance.
Section 16. Effective Date, Recording and Authentication. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after publication following final passage. This ordinance, as adopted by the Council, shall be numbered and recorded by the City Clerk in the official records of the City. The adoption and publication shall be authenticated by the signatures of the President of the Council and City Clerk, and by the certificate of publication.
INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, APPROVED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM, WITH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, this 3rd day of April, 2002.
CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
/s/ Cindy Enos-Martinez_______
President of the Council
Attest:
_/s/ Stephanie Tuin________
City Clerk
INTRODUCED, PASSED ON SECOND READING, APPROVED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM this 17th day of April, 2002
CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
/s/ Cindy Enos-Martinez
President of the Council
Attest:
/s/ Stephanie Tuin
City Clerk
(SEAL)
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF MESA ) SS.
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CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION )
I, the duly elected, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Grand Junction, Colorado (the "City") do hereby certify:
1. The foregoing pages are a true, correct and complete copy of an ordinance (the "Ordinance") which was introduced, passed on first reading and ordered published in full by the Council at a regular meeting thereof held on April 3, 2002, and was duly adopted and ordered published in pamphlet form full by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on April 17, 2002, which Ordinance has not been revoked, rescinded or repealed and is in full force and effect on the date hereof.
2. The Ordinance was duly moved and seconded and the Ordinance was passed on first reading at the meeting of April 3, 2002, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Council as follows:
Those Voting Aye: Dennis Kirtland
Bill McCurry
Jim Spehar
Reford Theobold
Harry Butler
Janet Terry
Cindy Enos-Martinez
Those Voting Nay: -0-
Those Absent: -0-
3. The Ordinance was duly moved and seconded and the Ordinance was finally passed, after a public hearing, at the meeting of April 17, 2002, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Council as follows:
Those Voting Aye: Harry Butler
Dennis Kirtland
Bill McCurry
Jim Spehar
Reford Theobold
Cindy Enos-Martinez
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Those Voting Nay: -0-
Those Absent: Janet Terry
4. The members of the Council were present at such meetings and voted on the passage of such Ordinance as set forth above.
5. The Ordinance was approved and authenticated by the signature of the President of the Council, sealed with the City seal, attested by the City Clerk and recorded in the minutes of the Council.
6. There are no bylaws, rules or regulations of the Council which might prohibit the adoption of said Ordinance.
7. Notices of the meetings of April 3,2002, and April 17, 2002, in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit A were posted at City Hall in accordance with law.
8. The Ordinance was published in pamphlet form in The Daily Sentinel, a daily newspaper of general circulation in the City, on April 5, 2002 and on April 19, 2002 as required by the City Charter. Notice of a public hearing was published once in The Daily Sentinel, a daily newspaper of general circulation in the City, on April 5, 2002. True and correct copies of the affidavits of publication are attached hereto as Exhibit B.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said City this 17th day of April, 2002.
/s/ Stephanie Tuin___________
(SEAL) City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
GRAND JUNCTION CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 250 NORTH 5TH STREET AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002, 7:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation - Rev. Michael Torphy
Grand Junction Church of Religious Science
PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 18, 2002 AS “ARBOR DAY” IN THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION
PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2002 AS “NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH” IN THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION
PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 7-13, 2002 AS “WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD” IN THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION
PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 11, 2002 AS “ALTRUSA AWARENESS DAY” IN THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT
TO COMMISSION ON ARTS AND CULTURE MEMBERS
CITIZEN COMMENTS
* * * CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
1. Minutes of Previous Meetings Attach 1
Action: Approve the Summary of the March 18, 2002 Workshop and the Minutes of the March 20, 2002 Regular Meeting
2. Setting a Hearing on Approving a Loan from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority to Finance Sewer Improvements
Attach 2
City Council and County Commissioners have determined that in the best interest of the Joint Sewer Fund and it's customers, the sewer system requires line replacement for the combined sewer elimination project. The cost estimate of approximately $9,500,000, includes design, engineering, legal, financing and administrative costs. The second project funded through this borrowing and totaling $4,600,000 is the Septic System Elimination Project. Approval of this ordinance would allow the joint system to obtain funding for these improvements through a loan agreement with the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority (CWRPDA).
Proposed Ordinance Authorizing a Loan From the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority to Finance Improvements to the Joint Sewer System; Authorizing the Form and Execution of the Loan Agreement and a Governmental Agency Bond to Evidence Such Loan; Ratifying Prior Determinations of the Council; and Prescribing Other Details in Connection Therewith
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Set a Hearing for April 17, 2002
Staff presentation: Ron Lappi, Administrative Services Director
Mark Relph, Public Works and Utilities Director
3. Amending the 2002 Meeting Schedule Attach 3
In January, the Council adopted a resolution setting the meeting schedule for 2002 as required by the City’s Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2-26. This resolution amends that action by canceling the June 19th and July 3rd formal meetings and sets a meeting for June 26th. The accompanying workshops will also be rescheduled accordingly.
Resolution No. 22-02 - A Resolution of the City of Grand Junction Amending the City Council 2002 Meeting Schedule
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 22-02.
Staff presentation: Kelly Arnold, City Manager
4. Ethical Standards for Members of City Boards and Commissions Attach 4
The various City boards, committees, commissions and other groups are similar in that the members are typically appointed by the City Council. The power and legal responsibilities of several of such groups rise to the level that their decisions are in some cases legally equivalent to City Council decisions in many arenas. Other City entities and City Council appointed groups will also benefit from having guidance and conflict of interest rules.
Resolution No. 23-02 – A Resolution Clarifying the Ethical Standards for Members of the City’s Boards, Commissions and Other Groups
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-02
Staff presentation: Dan Wilson, City Attorney
5. Reappointment of Care’ McInnis-Raaum as Associate Municipal Court Judge
Attach 5
Judge Care’ McInnis-Raaum was first appointed as an Associate Municipal Court Judge in 1995. She has been on the bench since that time. Because there is not a current resolution confirming her appointment, it is requested that that City Council adopt the resolution re-appointing Judge McInnis-Raaum and affirming her past service.
Resolution No. 24-02 – A Resolution Reappointing Care McInnis-Raaum as Associate Municipal Court Judge
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-02
Staff presentation: John Shaver, Assistant City Attorney
6. Setting a Hearing for Zoning the Rinderle Annexation Located at the SE Corner of 28 Road and B ½ Road [File #ANX-2002-027 ] Attach 6
The applicant proposes a zone of annexation of RSF-4 for the 11.575 acre Rinderle Annexation. A preliminary plan to subdivide the parcel into 39 single-family lots was approved by the Planning Commission at its March 26, 2002 hearing. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the zone of annexation.
Proposed Ordinance Zoning the Rinderle Annexation Residential Single Family-4 (RSF-4) Located at the Southeast Corner of 28 Road and B ½ Road
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Set a Hearing for April 17, 2002
Staff presentation: Bill Nebeker, Senior Planner
7. Vacation of Easement – Independence Ranch Filing 9 Located at the Northeast Corner of 20 ½ Road and F ¾ Road [File # VE-2002-008] Attach 7
The applicant proposes to vacate a temporary stormwater retention easement in conjunction with a request to develop Independence Ranch Filing 9. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
Resolution No. 25-02 – A Resolution Vacating a Temporary Stormwater Retention Easement in Conjunction with Independence Ranch Subdivision Filing 9
Located at 20 ½ and F ¾ Roads
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-02
Staff presentation: Bill Nebeker, Senior Planner
8. Setting a Hearing on the Vacation of Right-of-Way, Fountainhead Blvd. Located in the Fountain Greens Subdivision between 24 ¾ Road and 25 Road North of G Road [File # FPP-2002-029] Attach 8
The applicant requests to vacate a portion of Fountainhead Blvd. right-of-way that was dedicated to provide curb returns to future public streets in Filing 3. These streets are now proposed to be private and the public right-of-way is no longer necessary. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
Proposed Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Fountainhead Blvd. in Conjunction with Fountain Greens Filing 3 Subdivision Located Between 24 ¾ and 25 Roads, North of G Road
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Set a Hearing for April 17, 2002
Staff presentation: Bill Nebeker, Senior Planner
9. Setting a Hearing on Vacating a Portion of 25 Road Right-of-Way, Located Adjacent to Fountain Greens Filing 3 Subdivision at the North Side of Fountainhead Blvd. [File # FPP-2002-029] Attach 9
The applicant requests to vacate a 17-foot wide strip of 25 Road right-of-way adjacent to Fountain Greens Filing 3. The previous developer of this site (Fountainhead Subdivision) had tried to vacate this right-of-way by replat. Adoption of an ordinance is required to vacate the right-of-way correctly. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
Proposed Ordinance Vacating a Portion of 25 Road Adjacent to Fountain Greens
Filing 3 Subdivision Located between 24 ¾ and 25 Roads, North of G Road
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Set a Hearing for April 17, 2002
Staff presentation: Bill Nebeker, Senior Planner
10. Setting a Hearing on the Zambrano Annexation Located at 657 20 ½ Road [File #ANX-2002-053] Attach 10
Resolution for Referral of Petition to Annex/First reading of the annexation ordinance/Exercising land use jurisdiction immediately for the Zambrano Annexation located at the 657 20 ½ Road. The 11.282-acre Zambrano Annexation consists of one parcel of land.
a. Referral of Petition, Setting a Hearing and Exercising Land Use Control and Jurisdiction
Resolution No. 26–02 – A Resolution Referring Petition to the City Council for the Annexation of Lands to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado, Setting a Hearing on Such Annexation, and Exercising Land Use Control Zambrano Annexation Located at 657 20 ½ Road
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-02
b. Set a Hearing on Proposed Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado Zambrano Annexation Approximately 11.282-acres Located at 657 20 ½ Road
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Set a Hearing for May 15, 2002
Staff presentation: Bill Nebeker, Senior Planner
11. Setting a Hearing on the Larson Annexation Located at 2919 B ½ Road [File #ANX-2002-054] Attach 11
Resolution for Referral of Petition to Annex/First reading of the annexation ordinance/Exercising land use jurisdiction immediately for the Larson Annexation located at the 2919 B ½ Road and including portions of the 29 Road, B Road and B ½ Road Rights-of-Way. The 13.562-acre annexation consists of three parcels of land.
a. Referral of Petition, Setting a Hearing and Exercising Land Use Control and Jurisdiction
Resolution No. 27–02 – A Resolution Referring Petition to the City Council for the Annexation of Lands to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado, Setting a Hearing on Such Annexation, and Exercising Land Use Control Larson Annexation – A Serial Annexation Comprising of Larson Annexation No.’s 1, 2, and 3
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 27-02
b. Set a Hearing on Proposed Ordinances
Proposed Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado Larson Annexation No. 1 Approximately 0.015-acres Located in the B Road and 29 Road Rights-of-Way
Proposed Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado Larson Annexation No. 2 Approximately 1.921-acres, a Portion of the 29 Road Right-of-Way
Proposed Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado Larson Annexation No. 3 Approximately 11.626-acres Located at 2919 B ½ Road and Including a Portion of the B ½ Road Right-of-Way
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinances on First Reading and Set a Hearing for May 15, 2002
Staff presentation: Pat Cecil, Development Services Supervisor
12. Setting a Hearing for Zoning the Traver Annexation No. 3 Located at Grand Valley Canal, Northeast of 30 and D Roads [File # ANX-2001-011] Attach 12
This annexation area consists of 0.2407 acres (10,484.9 square feet) of land along the northeastern boundary of the Westland Subdivision. State law requires the City to zone newly annexed areas within 90 days of annexation.
An Ordinance Zoning the Traver Annexation No. 3 to Residential Single Family with the Maximum Density of 4 units per acre (RSF-4) located at the Grand Valley Canal, Northeast of 30 and D Roads
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Set a Hearing for April 17, 2002
Staff presentation: Kristen Ashbeck, Senior Planner
13. Setting a Hearing for Zoning the Dettmer Annexation Located at 2916 D ½ Road [File # ANX-2002-013] Attach 13
This annexation area consists of annexing 0.861 acres (37,506.2 square feet) and is located at 2916 D ½ Road. The property owner has requested annexation into the City as the result of proposing to rezone the property so that the existing single family residence conforms to the zoning. Under the 1998 Persigo Agreement all such types of development require annexation and processing in the City.
State law requires the City to zone newly annexed areas within 90 days of the annexation. The proposed City zoning conforms to the Growth Plan’s Future Land Use Map and recommendation for Residential Medium Low, with residential land uses between 2 and 4 units per acre for this area.
An Ordinance Zoning the Dettmer Annexation to Residential Single Family with a Maximum Density of 4 units per acre (RSF-4) Located at 2916 D ½ Road
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Set a Hearing for April 17, 2002
Staff presentation: Kristen Ashbeck, Senior Planner
14. Setting a Hearing on the ISRE Annexation Located at 2990 D ½ Road [File #ANX-2002-049] Attach 14
Resolution for Referral of Petition to Annex/First Reading of the annexation ordinance/Exercising land use jurisdiction immediately for the ISRE Annexation, a parcel of land located at 2990 D-1/2 Road. This 14.149-acre annexation consists of a single parcel of land.
a. Referral of Petition, Setting a Hearing and Exercising Land Use Control and Jurisdiction
Resolution No. 28–02 – A Resolution Referring Petition to the City Council for the Annexation of Lands to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado, Setting a Hearing on Such Annexation, and Exercising Land Use Control ISRE Annexation Located at 2990 D ½ Road
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 28-02
b. Set a Hearing on Proposed Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado ISRE Annexation Approximately 14.149 Acres Located at 2990 D ½ Road
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Set a Hearing for May 15, 2002
Staff presentation: Kristen Ashbeck, Senior Planner
15. Setting a Hearing for Zoning the Staton Annexation Located at 2673 ½ B ½ Road [File # ANX-2002-028] Attach 15
The 17.329-acre Staton Annexation area located at 2673 ½ B ½ Road consists of one parcel of land. Owners of the property have signed a petition for annexation as part of proposed development for construction of a telecommunications tower. State law requires the City to zone newly annexed areas within 90 days of the annexation. The proposed City zoning of (RSF-2) conforms to the Growth Plan Future Land Use map and is a lesser density than the existing Mesa County zoning of RSF-4. The Petitioner and Staff find that the land configuration would not support higher density.
Proposed Ordinance Zoning the Staton Annexation to Residential Single Family with a Density not to Exceed Two Units per Acre (RSF-2) Located at 2673 ½ B ½ Road
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Set a Hearing for April 17, 2002
Staff presentation: Ronnie Edwards, Associate Planner
16. Purchase of Bucket Truck for the Traffic Division Attach 16
This request is to replace one Aerial Bucket Truck per City of Grand Junction minimum specifications. The current unit will be surplus and will be sold by the City through a competitive bid disposal process. The City Equipment Manager and the City Purchasing Manager agree that the City will receive more value for the old unit than the trade-in price offered by the bidders.
Teague Equip. Phoenix, AZ | 2003 Ford F-750 w/Versalift | $101,225.00 |
Altec Equip. St. Joseph, MO | 2003 International w/Altec | $99,451.00 |
The International chassis and all warranty/service work will be provided through Hanson Equipment, Grand Junction, Colorado.
Action: Authorize the City Purchasing Manager to Procure one International Chassis with Altec TA37M Aerial Lift Bucket for the Amount of $99,451.00 from Altec Equipment, St. Joseph, Missouri
Staff presentation: Ron Watkins, Purchasing Manager
Chuck Leyden, Fleet & Facilities Manager
17. Purchase of 3 Service Trucks for Parks Department Attach 17
This request is to replace 3 one-ton service trucks per City of Grand Junction minimum specifications. The current units will be surplus and will be sold by the City through a competitive bid disposal process. The City Equipment Manager and the City Purchasing Manager agree that the City will receive more value for the old units than the trade-in price offered by the bidders.
Hellman Motor Co., Delta, CO Ford F-350 w/utility body $97,920.00
Western Slope Auto Co. Grand Junct. Ford F-350 w/utility body $67,722.00
Fuoco Motor Co., Grand Junction Non-responsive – Does not meet specifications
Action: Authorize the City Purchasing Manager to Procure Three 2002 Ford F-350 Trucks with T-6080 Rawson-Koenig Service Bodies for the Amount of $67,722.00 from Western Slope Auto Co., Grand Junction, Colorado
Staff presentation: Ron Watkins, Purchasing Manager
Chuck Leyden, Fleet & Facilities Manager
18. Sole Source Purchase of a Paging Terminal for Fire Department Attach 18
The Fire Department is seeking approval for the single source purchase of a Zetron Paging Terminal. The paging terminal will be used for numeric, alphanumeric and voice paging.
The single source procurement is required for compatibility issues with the Printrak CAD system. All paging systems in the Communications Center are Zetron brand. Legacy Communications is the local Zetron Distributor and is our local service center.
Action: Authorize the City Purchasing Manager to Purchase the Zetron Paging Terminal from Legacy Communications for $37,639
Staff presentation: Michael Kelley, Fire Unit Supervisor
19. FEMA Grant for Purchase of Thermal Imaging Cameras Attach 19
The Fire Department has four older helmet mounted thermal imaging cameras. The technology of the cameras is dated. The vendor of the existing helmets no longer produces the helmet model and repair of current units is difficult and expensive. Current units are requiring an increasing amount of maintenance and repair with unit(s) out-of-service for prolonged periods of time. This technology provides fire fighters with the upper hand in low visibility conditions, which allows personnel to locate fire victims and identify hot spots.
Action: Approve the Grant Submittal for the Purchase of New Thermal Imaging Cameras, City‘s Amount is $14,400
Staff presentation: James Bright, Operations Officer
20. Award of Maintenance Contract with Colorado (CDOT) for Traffic Signals, Striping Department of Transportation and Markings within the City Limits
Attach 20
The current maintenance contract with CDOT has been in effect since 1991. This contract updates the costs and adds signal locations and responsibilities to the existing contract.
Resolution No. 29-02 – A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement between the City of Grand Junction and the Colorado Department of Transportation for the City to Perform Maintenance Services on State Highways
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 29-02
Staff presentation: Tim Moore, Public Works Manager
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21. Public Hearing – Rezoning the Heinbaugh Property Located at 513 28 ¼ Road [File # RZ-2002-024] Attach 21
Petitioner is requesting to rezone a 12,500 square foot lot from PD (Planned Development) to RMF-8 (Residential Multi-Family not to exceed 8 units/acre).
Ordinance No. 3409 – An Ordinance Rezoning the Heinbaugh Property Located at 513 28 ¼ Road to RMF-8 (Residential Multi-Family)
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3409 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Senta Costello, Associate Planner
22. Public Hearing – Emergency Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3403; Prescribing Other Details in Connection Therewith; and Declaring a Special Emergency Attach 23
Previously adopted Ordinance 3403, approved by the City Council on March 6, 2002 needs to be amended to increase the principal amount of the Loan Agreement. The prior Ordinance provided that the maximum principal amount of the Loan would not exceed $3,500,000. The City has been told that the City's share of the costs of issuance of the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority's bonds, issued in part to finance the Loan, needs to be rolled into the Loan Agreement. The amended amount of the Loan Agreement would be $3,566,521.69.
Proposed Emergency Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3403; Prescribing Other Details In Connection An Therewith; And Declaring A Special Emergency
Action: Adopt Proposed Emergency Ordinance on First Reading
*Action: Adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 3410 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Ron Lappi, Administrative Services Director
23. NON-SCHEDULED CITIZENS & VISITORS
24. OTHER BUSINESS
25. EXECUTIVE SESSION – PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Attach 22
To discuss the Purchase, Acquisition, Lease, Transfer, or Sale of Real, Personal or other Property Interest under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a) on two separate properties.
a. Click Property Conservation Easement
b. Oil and Gas Leases on City Property on the Grand Mesa
26. ADJOURNMENT
GRAND JUNCTION CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 250 NORTH 5TH STREET AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2002, 7:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation - Miriam Greenwald, Lay Leader
Jewish Community Congregation Ohr Shalom
APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SCHEDULED CITIZEN COMMENTS
* * * CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
1. Minutes of Previous Meetings Attach 1
Action: Approve the Summary of the April 3, 2002 Workshop and the Minutes of the April 3, 2002 Regular Meeting
2. Supplemental Budget Appropriations for 2002 Attach 3
The request is to appropriate specific amounts for several of the City’s accounting funds as specified in the ordinance.
Proposed Ordinance Making Supplemental Appropriations to the 2002 Budget of the City Of Grand Junction
Action; Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Setting a Hearing for May 1, 2002
Staff presentation: Ron Lappi, Administrative Services Director
3. Downtown Sidewalk Permits Attach 4
These changes to the ordinance will allow the issuance of sidewalk permits or those restaurants and cafes fronting on Main Street, between 1st and 7th streets. The 1981 ordinance has been updated, and the new provisions have been included.
Proposed Ordinance Amending Part of Chapter 32 of the City Of Grand Junction Code of Ordinances Relating to Downtown Sidewalk Permits
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Set a Hearing for
May 1, 2002
Staff presentation: Bruce Hill, Downtown Development Authority
Dan Wilson, City Attorney
4. 2002 New Sidewalk Construction Contract Attach 6
Bids were received and opened on April 2, 2002 for the 2002 New Sidewalk Construction.
The following bids were received for this project:
Contractor From Bid Amount
BPS Concrete Grand Junction $182,551.28
Precision Paving Grand Junction $178,093.00
G and G Paving Grand Junction $149,437.00
Vista Paving Corporation Grand Junction $136,383.10
Reyes Construction Grand Junction $129,565.70
Engineer's Estimate $141,657.57
Action: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the 2002 New Sidewalk Construction with Reyes Construction Inc. in the Amount of $129,565.70
Staff presentation: Tim Moore, Public Works Manager
5. Seasons Outfall Sewer Construction Contract Attach 7
Bids were received and opened on April 2, 2002 for Seasons Outfall Sewer. The low bid was submitted by M.A. Concrete Construction, Inc. in the amount of $76,748.00.
The following bids were received for this project:
Contractor | From | Bid Amount | |
M.A. Concrete Construction | Grand Jct | $76,748.00 | |
Skyline Construction | Grand Jct | $84,452.80 | |
Taylor Constructors | Grand Jct | $96,266.00 | |
Oldcastle SW Group (dba United Companies) | Grand Jct | $131,254.00 | |
Engineer’s Estimate | $77,688.00 |
Action: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the Seasons Outfall Sewer to M.A. Concrete Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $76,748.00
Staff presentation: Mark Relph, Public Works and Utilities Director
6. Growth Plan Amendment for the Lewis Property Located at 2258 S. Broadway [File #GPA-2001-178] Attach 8
At its January 16, 2002 meeting City Council considered a request to redesignate .93 acres of the Lewis property located at 2258 South Broadway from Residential Low, ½-2 acres per dwelling unit to Commercial. The resolution affirms Council’s action.
Resolution No. 30-02 – A Resolution Amending the City of Grand Junction Growth Plan Future Land Use Map to Redesignate .93 acres of the Lewis Property Located at 2258 South Broadway from Residential Low, ½ -2 Acres Per Dwelling Unit, to Commercial
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 30-02
Staff presentation: Lisa Gerstenberger, Senior Planner
7. Vacation of Easement for the Kinderhaus Subdivision [File #VE-2002-012] Attach 9
The applicant proposes to vacate a utility and irrigation easement in conjunction with a request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow an expansion of an existing day care facility in an RMF-8 zone district. At its hearing of March 26, 2002 the Planning Commission recommended approval.
Resolution No. 31-02 – A Resolution Vacating a Utility/Irrigation Easement Located on the West Side of the Parcel Known as 2880 Elm Avenue
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 31-02
Staff presentation: Ronnie Edwards, Associate Planner
8. Setting a Hearing for Rezoning Valley Meadows North Located at the North End of Kapota Street [File #RZP-2002-019] Attach 10
First reading of the rezoning ordinance to rezone the Valley Meadows North property located at the north end of Kapota Street from Residential Single Family Rural (RSF-R) to Residential Single Family-4 (RSF-4).
Proposed Ordinance Rezoning the Valley Meadows North Property Located at the North End of Kapota Street from Residential Single Family Rural (RSF-R) to Residential Single Family-4 (RSF-4)
Action: Adopt Proposed Ordinance on First Reading and Set a Hearing for May 1, 2002
Staff presentation: Lisa Gerstenberger, Senior Planner
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
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* * * ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION * * *
9. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Attach 11
In 1999, the City, along with the City of Fruita, Town of Palisade and Mesa County were awarded the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant. The total grant amount is $83,350, with $33,032 allocated to the City and $50,318 allocated to Mesa County, the City of Fruita, and the Town of Palisade. These three entities have waived their award to the City, who then passes the award on to the Partners program. Since this grant consists of federal dollars, this money will not be calculated as part of TABOR.
Resolution No. 32-02 - A Resolution Accepting the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 32-02
Staff presentation: Stephanie Rubinstein, Staff City Attorney
10. Public Hearing - Approving a Loan from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority to Finance Sewer Improvements Attach 22
City Council and County Commissioners have determined that in the best interest of the Joint Sewer Fund and it's customers, the sewer system requires line replacement for the combined sewer elimination project. The cost estimate of approximately $9,500,000, includes design, engineering, legal, financing and administrative costs. The second project funded through this borrowing and totaling $4,600,000 is the Septic System Elimination Project. Approval of this ordinance would allow the joint system to obtain funding for these improvements through a loan agreement with the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority (CWRPDA).
Ordinance No. 3421 - An Ordinance Authorizing a Loan from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority to Finance Improvements to the Joint Sewer System; Authorizing the Form and Execution of the Loan Agreement and a Governmental Agency Bond to Evidence Such Loan; Ratifying Prior Determinations of the Council; and Prescribing Other Details in Connection Therewith.
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3421 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Ron Lappi, Administrative Services Director
Mark Relph, Public Works and Utilities Director
11. Design Contract for Phase II of Canyon View Park Attach 5
These design services will complete the schematic design of Canyon View Park, including the approximately 36 acres east of Phase I and the area around the baseball field. The current conceptual master plan for this area includes the addition of trails, open turf sport fields, tennis complex, playgrounds, shelters, vehicle circulation and parking and needed infrastructure. Currently, funds are not available to complete the entire project. Current funding should allow for the development of construction/bidding documents and installation of infrastructure and utilities, as well as some limited surface improvements. The exact extent of the improvements possible with current funding will be determined following the completion of the schematic design.
Action: Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate Fees and Enter into Contract for Schematic Design Services for Phase II Master Plan of Canyon View Park
Staff presentation: Joe Stevens, Director of Parks and Recreation
Shawn Cooper, Parks Planner
12. Public Hearing – Rinderle Annexation Located at the SE Corner of 28 Road and B ½ Road [File #ANX-2002-027] Attach 12
Resolution for Acceptance of Petition to Annex/Second reading of the annexation ordinance for the Rinderle Annexation located at the southeast corner of 28 Road and B ½ Road. The 11.575-acre Rinderle Annexation consists of one parcel of land.
a. Accepting Petition
Resolution No. 33-02 - A Resolution Accepting Petitions for Annexation, Making Certain Findings, Determining that Property Known as Rinderle Annexation is Eligible for Annexation Located at the Southeast Corner of 28 Road and B ½ Road
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 33-02
b. Annexation Ordinance
Ordinance No. 3411 - An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado Rinderle Annexation Approximately 11.575 Acres Located at the Southeast Corner of 28 Road and B ½ Road
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3411 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Bill Nebeker, Senior Planner
13. Public Hearing – Zoning Rinderle Annexation Located at the SE Corner of
28 Road and B ½ Road [File #ANX-2002-027] Attach 13
Annexation. A preliminary plan to subdivide the parcel into 39 single-family lots was approved by the Planning Commission at its March 26, 2002 hearing. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the zone of annexation.
Ordinance No. 3412 – An Ordinance Zoning the Rinderle Annexation Residential Single Family-Four (RSF-4), Located at the Southeast Corner of 28 Road and B ½ Road
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3412 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Bill Nebeker, Senior Planner
14. Public Hearing – Vacation of Right-of-Way and Multi-Purpose Easements, Fountainhead Blvd, Located in the Fountain Greens Subdivision between
24 ¾ Road and 25 Road North of G Road [File #FPP-2002-029] Attach 14
The applicant requests to vacate a portion of Fountainhead Blvd. right-of-way and multi-purpose easements paralleling this right-of-way that was dedicated to provide curb returns to future public streets in Filing 3. These streets are now proposed to be private and the public right-of-way is no longer necessary. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
a. Vacating Ordinance
Ordinance No. 3413 - An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Fountainhead Blvd. in Conjunction with Fountain Greens Filing 3 Subdivision Located Between 24 ¾ and 25 Roads, North of G Road
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3413 on Second Reading
b. Vacating Resolution
Resolution No. 34-02 – Vacating a portion of a Multi-Purpose Easement Paralleling Fountainhead Blvd, in Conjunction with Fountain Greens Filing 3 Subdivision located between 24 ¾ and 25 Roads, North of G Road
Action: Adopt Resolution No. 34-02
Staff presentation: Bill Nebeker, Senior Planner
15. Public Hearing – Vacating a Portion of 25 Road Right-of-Way, Located Adjacent to Fountain Greens Filing 3 Subdivision at the North Side of Fountainhead Blvd. [File #FPP-2002-029] Attach 15
The applicant requests to vacate a 17-foot wide strip of 25 Road right-of-way adjacent to Fountain Greens Filing 3. The previous developer of this site (Fountainhead Subdivision) had tried to vacate this right-of-way by replat. Adoption of an ordinance is required to vacate the right-of-way correctly. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
Ordinance No. 3414 - An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of 25 Road Adjacent to Fountain Greens Filing 3 Subdivision Located between 24 ¾ and 25 Roads, North of G Road
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3414 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Bill Nebeker, Senior Planner
16. Public Hearing – Staton Annexation Located at 2673 ½ B ½ Road
[File #ANX-2002-028] Attach 16
Resolution for Acceptance of Petition to Annex and Second reading of the annexation ordinance for the Staton Annexation located at 2673 ½ B ½ Road. The 17.329-acre Staton Annexation consists of one parcel of land.
a. Accepting Petition
Resolution No. 35-02 – A Resolution Accepting Petitions for Annexation, Making Certain Findings, Determining that Property Known as Staton Annexation is Eligible for Annexation Located at 2673 ½ B ½ Road and Including a Portion of the Linden Avenue Right-of-Way
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 35-02
b. Annexation Ordinance
Ordinance No. 3415 - An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado Staton Annexation Approximately 17.329 Acres Located at 2673 ½ B ½ Road and Including a Portion of the Linden Avenue Right-of-Way
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3415 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Ronnie Edwards, Associate Planner
17. Public Hearing – Zoning the Staton Annexation Located at 2673 ½ B ½ Road [File #ANX-2002-028] Attach 17
The 17.329-acre Staton Annexation area located at 2673 ½ B ½ Road consists of one parcel of land. State law requires the City to zone newly annexed areas within 90 days of the annexation. The proposed City zoning of conforms to the Growth Plan Future Land Use map and is a lesser density than the existing Mesa County zoning of RSF-4. The Petitioner and Staff find that the land configuration would not support higher density.
Ordinance No. 3416 – An Ordinance Zoning the Staton Annexation to Residential Single Family with a Density Not to Exceed Two Units per Acre (RSF-2) Located at 2673 ½ B ½ Road
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3416 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Ronnie Edwards, Associate Planner
18. Public Hearing – Dettmer Annexation Located at 2916 D ½ Road
[File #ANX-2002-013] Attach 18
Resolution for Acceptance of Petition to Annex and Second Reading of the annexation ordinance for the Dettmer Annexation located at 2916 D-1/2 Road. This 0.861-acre (37,506.2 square feet) annexation consists of a single parcel of land.
a. Accepting Petition
Resolution No. 36-02 - A Resolution Accepting a Petition to Annex, Making Certain Findings, Determining that Property Known as Dettmer Annexation Located at 2916 D-1/2 Road Is Eligible for Annexation
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 36-02
b. Annexation Ordinance
Ordinance No. 3417 – An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado Dettmer Annexation Approximately 0.861 Acres Located at 2916 D-1/2 Road
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3417 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Kristen Ashbeck, Senior Planner
19. Public Hearing – Zoning the Dettmer Annexation Located at 2916 D ½ Road
[File #ANX-2002-013] Attach 19
State law requires the City to zone newly annexed areas within 90 days of the annexation. The proposed City zoning conforms to the Growth Plan’s Future Land Use Map and recommendation for Residential Medium Low, with residential land uses between 2 and 4 units per acre for this area.
Ordinance No. 3418 – An Ordinance Zoning the Dettmer Annexation to Residential Single Family with a Maximum Density of 4 Units per Acre (RSF-4) Located at 2916 D ½ Road
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3418 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Kristen Ashbeck, Senior Planner
20. Public Hearing – Traver Annexation No. 3 Located Along the Grand Valley Irrigation Canal, NE of 30 and D Roads [File #ANX-2001-011] Attach 20
Resolution for Acceptance of Petition to Annex and Second Reading of the annexation ordinance for the Traver Annexation No. 3, a parcel of land lying along the Grand Valley Irrigation Company canal situated north of the Traver Annexation No. 2 and east of D and 30 Roads. This 0.2407-acre (10,484.9 square feet) annexation consists of a single parcel of land.
a. Accepting Petition
Resolution No. 23-02 – A Resolution Accepting a Petition for Annexation, Making Certain Findings, Determining that Property Known as Traver Annexation No. 3 Located at the Grand Valley Irrigation Canal, Northeast of D And 30 Roads is Eligible for Annexation
*Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-02
b. Annexation Ordinance
Ordinance No. 3419 - An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado, Traver Annexation No. 3 Approximately 0.2407 Acres, Located at the Grand Valley Irrigation Canal, NE of D and 30 Roads
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3419 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Kristen Ashbeck, Senior Planner
21. Public Hearing – Zoning the Traver Annexation No. 3 Located Along the Grand Valley Irrigation Canal, NE of 30 and D Roads [File #ANX-2001-011]
Attach 21
State law requires the City to zone newly annexed areas within 90 days of the
Annexation. The proposed City zoning conforms to the Growth Plan’s Future Land Use Map and recommendation for Residential Medium with residential land uses between 4 and 8 units per acre for this area. The remainder of the Westland Estates subdivision was zoned RSF-4 when it was annexed in 2001.
Ordinance No. 3420 - Zoning the Traver Annexation No. 3 to Residential Single Family with a Maximum Density of 4 units per acre (RSF-4) Located at the Grand Valley Canal, Northeast of 30 and D Roads
*Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 3420 on Second Reading
Staff presentation: Kristen Ashbeck, Senior Planner
22. NON-SCHEDULED CITIZENS & VISITORS
23. OTHER BUSINESS
24. ADJOURNMENT
EXHIBIT B
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