The Board & Commission Advisor

The Board &
Commission Advisor
June 30, 2015
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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: July 21, 2015
City Staff Contact: Andy McRoberts, 350-9425
Summary of Last Meeting: June 16, 2015
Project ReportsSculpture on LoanAll 2015 sculptures have been installed. The 2015
Brochure will be ready for distribution by the end of June in time for the Arts Picnic1% for
Art ProjectsUptown Trees – The final five recommendations were selected by the
committee on Monday June 15th. They are on today’s agenda for GAC final approvalS. 8th
Ave Entryway near 22nd St – An alternate location or idea for an art dedication was discussed
since project is located in a median surrounded by high traffic flow. . Options were discussed
that included combining a ‘celebration’ with the 23rd Ave project completion, which is also
located in a median that will not accommodate a traditional dedication. Several ideas were
suggested such as purchasing banners, flyers and/or postcards to distribute at the Arts Picnic
booth and possibly at Friday Fest, the Chalk a Lot event, or even adding the sculptures to a G
Town tour. Manholes covers might be best celebrated in this manner also23rd Ave & 10th
St Triangle Median – Artist Josh Wiener is not able to complete the sculpture installation
ahead of time as he hoped. He is on schedule with his contractual agreement of on or before
September 30th. Committee members will review final color swatches before butterflies are
sent to the powder coating company. We will need a sub-committee meeting to decide on
colorsManhole Cover Design – The winner of the manhole cover design, Julie Dillon, has
been announced. EJ Inc. is creating a CAD drawing for our final approval before creating a
mold. They have agreed to pay $2900 in tooling costs which includes any retooling
improvements to the mold as it wears out. After the final approval is given, there will be a
lead time of 4-6 weeks for castingCommunity Outreach – Sign up today to help in the
GAC booth at the 2015 Arts Picnic scheduled for Saturday and Sunday July 25th & 26th.
Please sign up for two 2 hour shift. Also please let Kim know if you need a new T shirt.
Sandy will meet with volunteers on Friday (7/24) to assemble the voting
boxesMaintenance and RepairOasis-The start-up and basin cleaning is now complete; the
fountain is up and runningLuminaries- A bid is being reviewed from Moffat to begin repair
of the worn and broken weather stripping on the glass panels. City electrician Jimmy Trujillo
is waiting on a fixture for us to previewPromise of the Prairie – Jim McCoy has added buff
sandstone to all four sides of the base. The top edge material is on order and will be installed
as soon as possible. It looks greatArt & Soul – The Tech crew has ordered the lights for the
sculpture and Eckstine Electric has offered to install them at no cost to us. The landscaping is
now doneNew BusinessUptown Trees – Laurel moved to approve the final 5 sculptures as
recommended by the selection committee. Shirley seconded and the motion to install all 5
trees passedThe old Chase Bank has been purchased by the County. They have requested
that we move all sculptures from the plaza while they renovate their building. The bronze ram
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titled ‘Desert Prince’ has been temporarily relocated to the 9th St Plaza. The bronze
businessman titled ‘Welcome to my Office’ also will be moved. The Loan agreement for this
piece between the City of Greeley and DIA has expired; Mandy Renaud, DIA, is having the
paperwork drawn up to renew a loan agreement with Greeley. There has also been discussion
of DIA donating the sculpture to Greeley. We have an offer to install the bronze on west the
steps of the front of the Greeley Building which the Review Committee is in favor of; this
location is being looked intoDancing Moon II located outside of the UCCC ticket office
will be removed tomorrow for repair and put in storage until a new installation location is
determined. All suggestions are welcome and will be taken to the Art Review committee in
July. The artist, Reven Swanson, will create two glass pieces. One will be a back-up pieceOld
Business2015 Trail-athalon – may be rescheduled again due to flooding in the area – the
committee is looking at possible dates in mid-SeptemberMaster Planners meeting- the
committees’ recommended changes have been documented and sent out via email to all
Commissioners for another review. Please look over the email you received and make
changes then send back to Kim or JasonOtherTointon Gallery/Lobby
Exhibits‘Photographic Documentation, Manipulation and Illusion’, a display of
photography by Russ Anson will be exhibited from June 12 through July 11. Artist reception
will be held on Friday June 19th from 5-7pmThe Downtown Rec Center will be closed for
maintenance from June 22nd through June 28th. Access to the Tointon Gallery may be
limited at that time. Access to offices will be made availableAndy announced that we have
won the $25,000.00 grant from State Farm for Aven’s VillageAndy is also waiting on a
grant from Great Outdoors Colorado. This is a $327,000.00 grant for Aven’s Village. We
should hear the results this Thursday
Citizen Budget Advisory Committee
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 8, 2015
City Staff Contact: Victoria Runkle, 350-9730, Robert Miller, Budget Officer, 350-9735, Mary
Lenhart, 350-9731
Summary of Last Meeting: June 10, 2015
Cancelled meeting due to members unable to attend; no quorum.
Civil Service Commission
Next Scheduled Meeting: None scheduled
City Staff Contact: Sharon McCabe, 350-9714
Summary of Last Meeting:
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No meetings scheduled.
Commission on Disabilities
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 2, 2015
City Staff Contact: Sharon McCabe, 350-9714
Summary of Last Meeting: June 4, 2015
No report was received.
Construction Trades Advisory and Appeals Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: TBD
City Staff Contact: Tim Swanson, 350-9835
Summary of Last Meeting: June 1, 2015
The Construction Trades Advisory & Appeals Board did not meet in June. No meetings are
planned at this time.
Golf Course Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 9, 2015
City Staff Contact: Andy McRoberts, Director of Culture, Parks, and Recreation 350-9425
Summary of Last Meeting: March 12, 2015
 Wayne informed the board Frontier Academy Charter School may have a Boy’s Golf team.
This addition would put (4) high school Boy’s Golf teams practicing on the golf courses in the
fallMr. Leighton stated that at the next meeting the board will have an election to either re
elect or elect new members to be chair and vice chair of the golf board for 2015The golf
board discussed the rounds of golf and compared to rounds in previous yearsMr. Leighton
explained to the board that revenue for 2014 was higher than expectedMr. Leighton
notified the board an appropriation was done for $14,500 to install a solar aerifier in the lake
on Hole 8 at Boomerang LinksHe also mentioned that the golf courses will be receiving
new score cards to accommodate the changes made to the courses in 2014
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Historic Preservation Commission
Next Scheduled Meetings: July 13, 2015
City Staff Contact: Betsy Kellums, 350-9222
Summary of Last Meeting: June 22, 2015
The Historic Preservation Commission held one meeting in June, on Monday, June
22ndThey approved a Certificate of Approval (COA) application of St. Peter Catholic
Church for demolition of the parish office and storage buildings at 915 12th StreetThe
Commission and staff reported on Dust to Dazzle and Staff gave a presentation about the 10th
anniversary of the Greeley History Museum and the 20th anniversary of Historic Preservation
in Greeley
Human Relations Commission
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 13, 2015
City Staff Contact: Sharon McCabe 350-9714
Summary of Last Meeting: June 8, 2015
No report was received.
Island Grove Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: August 6, 2015
City Staff Contact: Andy McRoberts, 350-9425
Summary of Last Meeting: June 4, 2015
Ad Hoc committee representatives presented their reportsStaff Reports:Andy
McRoberts – NoneTom Welch - Tom updated the board on upcoming events. IG is
looking at raising rates for the large Pavilion, increased rental with large events make for
increased maintenance. The County will be upgrading the electric in the Livestock Barn.
Project to begin September 7 and completed October 21. Also beginning September 7 the
County will be trenching to complete the sewer for the wash racks and should complete
September 30.Old Business – The City is funding the Master Plans for Island Grove and
Parks Design Works will be putting the design together. IG’s old Master Plan is 98%
completed. There will be several meeting to collect data and information so the needs of the
facility and users can be met. The round restrooms in the center oval of the park are
budgeted for replacement in 2016. The amount allocated is $350,000. The Stampede is
proposing partnership with the City to construct the Stampede Bar Barn originally proposed
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in 2008. Cost of construction is estimated to be $850,000. The Stampede would raise
$500,000 in cash and donations to complete the project if approved by the Mayor and City
Council. Meetings are scheduled in June with the Mayor and Council to explain the
conceptNew Business – Mosquito Spraying – Abatement spraying is scheduled Friday night
after 10 p.m. The Stampede and County Fair will spray for the mosquito’s during their events
utilizing the company Hired Gun.
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.
Museum Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 16, 2015
City Staff Contact: Dan Perry, 350-9218
Summary of Last Meeting: June 18, 2015
No report was received.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 2, 2015
City Staff Contact: Andy McRoberts, 350-9425 and Joel Hemesath 350-9795
Summary of Last Meeting: June 4, 2014
No report was received.
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Planning Commission
Next Scheduled Meetings: July 14, 2015 and July 28, 2015
City Staff Contact: Valerie Scheffer, 350-9802
Summary of Last Meeting: June 9, 2015 and June 23, 2015
June 9, 2015
PUD 2:15 - A public hearing to consider a request for a Final Planned Unit Development
(PUD) Amendment for a 6,500 square foot building addition for 1309 N. 17th Ave (Florida
Cirtech Building). Motion carried 5-0 (Commissioner Rarick and Mirick were absent).
June 23, 2015
USR 3:15 - A public hearing to consider a request for a Use by Special Review (USR) for an
automotive use (car wash) in the C-H (Commercial High Intensity) Zone District on
approximately 1.552 acres of undeveloped land. Motion carried 5-0 (Commissioner Rarick
and Weaver were absent).
Rodarte Cultural Center Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 15, 2015
City Staff Contact: CJ Archibeque, 350-9431
Summary of Last Meeting: June 17, 2015
The June 17, 2015 meeting was cancelled.
Stormwater Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 1, 2015
City Staff Contact: Joel Hemesath, 350-9795
Summary of Last Meeting: May 6, 2015
Introduce new Stormwater Engineer: Eric Weis introduced our new Stormwater Engineer,
Heather Seitz. Heather’s first day with the City was May 7, 2015Draft State NPDES MS4
Permit: Terri Kohls gave an update on the Stormwater permit renewal processBond Update
/ Stormwater Rate Structure: Bond to Council - early June; Bond on Market - late June;
Supplemental Appropriation will be mid July; 2015 Rate Proposal to Council - August 2015;
Rate Structure Study is on hold until further noticeBudget Update: 2015 Budget: 27th
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Avenue Project; Downtown Master Plan; Poudre River Master Plan; Capital Replacement
Projects: 65th Avenue, 5th Street Drainage and Westmoor West DrainageFive Year Budget
Introduction: Eric introduced the proposed projects for the next five years.
Citizen Transportation Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 27, 2015
City Staff Contact: Joel Hemesath, 350-9795
Summary of Last Meeting: June 22, 2015
No report was received.
Union Colony Civic Center Advisory Board
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 8, 2015
City Staff Contact: Andy McRoberts, 350-9425, Jason Evenson, 350-9482
Summary of Last Meeting: June 10, 2015
No report was receiveed.
Urban Renewal Authority
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 8, 2015
City Staff Contact: Rebecca Safarik, 350-9785
Summary of Last Meeting: June 10, 2015
Consideration of support for Habitat for Humanity’s HOME application
A motion to approve the Greeley Area Habitat for Humanity request for $145,000
HOME grants funds to be used for water and sewer tap fees and building permits on five
new-construction houses and up to $2,500 in direct homebuyer subsidy to be used for
closing cost contingent on receipt of the 2015 HOME grant award from HUD and staff’s
receipt of firm financial commitment on a property-by-property bases was approved
Water & Sewer Board
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Next Scheduled Meeting: July 15, 2015
City Staff Contact: Burt Knight, 336-4095
Summary of Last Meeting: June 17, 2015
The Board approved the 2016 Water and Sewer budget and recommended it to the City
Manager. The overall water will see a rate increase of 3%. Inside city residential water rates will
increase 2.5% which equates to about $1.26 for a single family home per month. The sewer
system will not have a rate change; however, individual customer classes may see rate
adjustments. Single family residential sewer customers will not experience a rate change.
Total rate impact to an inside the City residential customer will be an increase of 1.6% or about
$1.26/month. Water Plant Investment Fees will decrease by $200 to $10,800 and sewer will
increase $350 to $5,450The Board received an update on the 2014 Water Budget Pilot
Program and the recommendation to implement a Water Rate Structure. The water budget
rate structure would have tiers of use, where the first tier is within water budget, the second
tier is inefficient use (could be considered 101-130% of water budget), the third tier is
excessive use (could be considered 131-150% of water budget), and the fourth tier is
unsustainable use (could be considered greater than 150% of water budget). Excess revenue
generated above the cost-of-service/water budget could go back to the customer through the
Conservation Program to help get their use within their water budget. A poll indicated that
the majority of Board members feel this should be implemented. Staff recommended, and
the Board agreed, that more analysis should be conducted on the rate structure and a more
detailed roll out schedule should be developed. Roll out schedule will allow time for
additional education and program adjustments. Staff will bring the revised program back to
seek Board approval in August and recommendation by board for approval by City
councilThe Board approved a resolution to file an application concerning the Appropriative
Rights of Exchange and Quantification of Reusable Return Flows Accruing at the Leprino
Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will quantify the amount, timing, and location of reusable
return flows discharged from the Leprino WWTP attributable to Greeley’s fully reusable and
consumable water supplies and the Dairy Byproduct Water produced from the Leprino
manufacturing processes; and will confirm the right to use, reuse, successive use and dispose
of such waters and rights of exchange from the Leprino WWTP outfall to upstream points of
diversion and storage on the Cache la Poudre RiverThere was no Executive Session this
monthLegal Report: The Board approved a motion to file one statement of opposition
(City of Loveland Parks and Recreation Department and Water and Power Department)
Director’s Report: The Board was reminded of the upcoming Northern Water support rally
for the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) on July 2nd keynoted by Senator Cory
Gardner. The Board provided staff with direction for this year’s summer Board and Citizen
toursFor information only
Youth Commission
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Next Scheduled Meeting: July 27, 2015
City Staff Contact: CJ Archibeque, 350-9771
Summary of Last Meeting: June 22, 2015
This month the Youth Commission introduced the new commissioners to the groupThe
commission discussed the upcoming Youth Commission Retreat by giving ideas of what to do
with the group and what will be expected at the orientationThe Staff Liaison, Andy
McRoberts, talked about Aven’s Village and the two scholarships they were awarded for the
project. The project will be getting monies from State Farm Neighborhood Assist and the
Colorado Lottery. The project is now fully fundedMaribel Talamantes introduced herself to
the commission and hopes to be working alongside with different events the city will be
having.
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