CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM

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1 City and County of Broomfield, Colorado CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM To: From: Prepared by: Mayor and City Council George Di Ciero, City & County Manager Tricia Kegerreis, Deputy City & County Clerk Meeting Date Agenda Category Agenda Item # December 9, 2008 Consent Agenda 5 (d) Agenda Title: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meetings of November 25, 2008 and December 9, 2008 Summary Attached for Council s approval are the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of November 25, 2008 and December 9, N/A Prior Council Action N/A Financial Considerations Revise the Minutes, as submitted. Alternatives Proposed Actions/Recommendations That the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of November 25, 2008 and December 9, 2008 be approved.

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3 MINUTES CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2008 ROLL CALL The Regular Meeting of the Broomfield City Council was called to order by Mayor Pat Quinn at 6:02 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the City and County Building. Those present were: Councilmembers Randy Ahrens Lori Cox Robert Gaiser Kevin Jacobs Brian Kenyon Dennis McCloskey Linda Reynolds Todd Schumacher Walt Spader Those absent were: Councilmember Bette Erickson Also present were: Assistant City & County Manager Kevin Standbridge Deputy City and County Attorney Tami Yellico Records & Licensing Administrator / Deputy Clerk Tricia Kegerreis Various Department Staff Members PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS There were no Petitions and Communications. CITIZENS COMMENTS Old Broomfield Master Plan Designations - Ron Randel Mr. Randel, a Greeley resident and Broomfield property owner, stated that he has not received a response to his request to change the green zoning designation for his property in Broomfield. He submitted a letter to Assistant Manager Standbridge. During Manager's Report, Assistant Manager Standbridge stated that Staff is working to get Mr. Randel a correct and thorough response to his request to change the property zoning. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda item was read by title. a. Ordinance No Vacating a Portion of the West 160th Avenue Right of Way - First Reading The recommendation was that Ordinance No be adopted on First Reading and ordered published in full; that a public hearing on said Ordinance be scheduled for 6:00 p.m., December 16, 2008, in the Council Chambers at the City and County Building; and that Second and Final Reading on said Ordinance be scheduled for December 16, 2008, following the public hearing. Councilmember Reynolds noted that the agenda title in the memorandum incorrectly identified the property as east of Lowell, but it is actually west of Lowell.

4 -2- BROOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2008 COUNCILMEMBER COX MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER GAISER SECONDED, THAT AGENDA ITEM 5(A) BE ADOPTED. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH COUNCILMEMBERS AHRENS, COX, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, SCHUMACHER, AND SPADER VOTING AYE. CONVENE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES There was no business for the Board of Social Services. CONVENE AS BOARD OF HEALTH There was no business for the Board of Health. CONVENE AS BROOMFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY There was no business for the Broomfield Housing Authority. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Public Hearing - Broomfield Urban Transit Village - Arista PUD Plan First Amendment and the Broomfield Urban Transit Village Arista Northeast PUD Plan First Amendment for Sign Standards and Setback Requirements Applicant: Barsocchi and Company, Inc. Location: East of SH 121 (Wadsworth) and West of US 36 Resolution No Approving Broomfield Urban Transit Village - Arista PUD Plan First Amendment and Broomfield Urban Transit Village - Arista Northeast PUD Plan First Amendment Mayor Quinn opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. regarding proposed Amendments to the Broomfield Urban Transit Village - Arista PUD and Broomfield Urban Transit Village - Arista Northeast PUD Plan regarding sign standards and setback requirements. Planning Director Dave Shinneman summarized the Staff report and reviewed the site location. He noted that the Developer was asking for a change to the setback requirements to allow more flexibility to change the setbacks along Arista Place, Uptown Avenue and adjacent streets. The Developer is also asking for a variance to Broomfield's Municipal Sign Code to allow for more signs and for a variety of signs that are of high quality. Edward Barsocchi, Jared Carlin, and Patrick Kennedy, Applicant representatives, reviewed the application, noting that the residential and office space are doing well, while the retail leasing has proved to be slow in this economic market. The requested setback variance would allow the flexibility to put the buildings closer to the street. Examples of the proposed signage were shown and described. Councilmember comments, questions and concerns included: 1) What were LURC concerns? 2) Would like to see more density on Parcel C; 3) Area is taking on a very unique and distinct character; 4) In support of the signs and setback changes; 5) Would like to see more density on Parcels A, B, & C; and 6) Setback change allows maximum flexibility to join Parcels B and M-1.

5 -3- BROOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2008 Staff and Applicant responses to Councilmember comments, questions and concerns included: 1) LURC's concern was the proposed setback along Wadsworth (Highway 121) was too close to the street which may cause landscape and buffer problems and would restrict views; and 2) Parcel M-2 is the Moreland property and has an existing PUD zoning. The public hearing was closed at 6:35 p.m. Resolution No was read by title. COUNCILMEMBER MCCLOSKEY MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER SCHUMACHER SECONDED, THAT RESOLUTION NO BE ADOPTED. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH COUNCILMEMBERS AHRENS, COX, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, SCHUMACHER, AND SPADER VOTING AYE. Mayor Quinn returned to Citizens' Comments at this time. b. Public Hearing - Text Amendment to the Broadlands Filing No. 20 (Tract 29) Site Development Plan Applicant: Remington Homes Location: NW Corner of West 136th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard Resolution No Approving Broadlands Filing No. 20 Site Development Plan Text Amendment - First Amendment Mayor Quinn opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. regarding a request from Remington Homes for a Text Amendment to the Site Development Plan for Filing 20 of the Broadlands Subdivision. Planning Director Shinneman summarized the Staff report and reviewed the site location, noting that this property is zoned PUD. The Applicant proposed to delete the west-to-east phasing requirement to allow market demand to determine the final construction since the buildings already completed provide an adequate buffer to the homes in Sunnyslope Estates. LURC recommended approval, and it was noted that the Applicant had responded to citizen concerns. Matt Cavanaugh, Applicant representative, reviewed the Plan and asked that Remington Homes be able to address all buyers' needs and allow clients to purchase any of the remaining lots. Remington Homes has had to turn away buyers who wanted lots along the golf course because of the west-to-east phasing requirement. Councilmember comments, questions and concerns included: 1) Lots haven't sold as fast as they would have liked; 2) Have investors bought the majority of units sold? 3) Homeowners want to buy along the golf course; 4) Will the Applicant be responding to the request for a horse arena? and 5) In favor of this change, because it is not up to Council to micro-manage the project. Staff and Applicant responses to Councilmember comments, questions and concerns included: 1) Some of the units were sold to investors; 2) It will take longer to sell the units if this provision is not deleted; 3) No lots along the golf course have been released because of the west-to-east phasing requirement; and 4) The Applicant has not committed to building a horse arena. The public hearing was closed at 6:49 p.m. Resolution No was read by title.

6 -4- BROOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2008 COUNCILMEMBER MCCLOSKEY MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER COX SECONDED, THAT RESOLUTION NO BE ADOPTED. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH COUNCILMEMBERS AHRENS, COX, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, SCHUMACHER, AND SPADER VOTING AYE. c. Public Hearing - Palisade Park Filing No. 2 PUD Plan Text Amendment and Temporary Use Site Development Plan Applicant: Urban Frontier Location: 675 West 169th Avenue Resolution No Approving Palisade Park Planned Unit Development Plan - First Amendment and Site Development Plan for Sundrop Fuels (Temporary Use) Mayor Quinn opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. regarding a proposed Text Amendment and Temporary Use Site Development Plan to allow for permanent and temporary research and development uses in the Palisade Park PUD Plan. In addition, the Applicant requested approval of a Temporary Use Urban Renewal Site Plan for a temporary research and development facility proposed to be located on a four-acre site at 675 West 169th Avenue. This request requires a public hearing of the Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority. For the purposes of coordination and in the interest of time considerations for the Applicant and Broomfield citizens, the Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority public hearing was held concurrently with Council s public hearing. Planning Director Shinneman summarized the Staff report and reviewed the site location, noting that this property has a mixed-use designation. He reviewed the proposed changes to the property and noted the changes are temporary. Bill Branyan and Mark Kline, Applicant representatives, reviewed the Plan and noted that Sundrop Fuels had been looking for a solar research and development location in Broomfield and would like to begin research as soon as possible. This area could become a renewable energy projects hub which would be unique to Broomfield. This is proposed to be a four-acre site with an eightfoot high security fence. A 60-foot tower will be used for experiments as well as security. The requested Text Amendment will amend the PUD to allow for research and development facility uses. Councilmember comments, questions and concerns included: 1) Will there be other research and development companies coming to the area? 2) Will there be around-the-clock security? 3) Do not like the use of razor wire atop the eight-foot security fence; 4) Where is the corporate office located? 5) Are combustible fuels used and will any odors be emitted? and 6) How is research funded? Staff and Applicant responses to Councilmember comments, questions and concerns included: 1) There could be other research and development groups, but that is not the intention of this Amendment; 2) Security cameras and lights will be operating 24 hours a day; 3) Sundrop is a Colorado company and now has a short three-year lease, but would like to be based out of Broomfield; 4) The aim is to make clean fuels which should be carbon neutral. No liquid fuels will be made at this facility. The goal is to turn carbon-based feed stocks into a synthesis gas; 5) Applicant responded that the razor wire could be changed to barbed wire; and 6) This research project is fully funded by venture capital.

7 -5- BROOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2008 The public hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m. Resolution No was read by title. COUNCILMEMBER JACOBS MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER MCCLOSKEY SECONDED, THAT RESOLUTION NO BE ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, TO REPLACE RAZOR WIRE WITH BARBED WIRE FOR THE EIGHT-FOOT SECURITY FENCE. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH COUNCILMEMBERS AHRENS, COX, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, SCHUMACHER, AND SPADER VOTING AYE. d. Calendar for City Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Quinn introduced review of the proposed calendar concerning next year s appointment process to fill vacancies and expiring terms for Broomfield s various boards and commissions. The appointment process includes publication of vacant positions and positions expiring next March, a period for submitting applications, interviews with the applicants, and finally, the appointment. Staff proposed that vacant and expiring positions be published during the month of January, with January 30 set as the deadline for applications to be submitted to the Clerk s office. Staff would schedule interviews with the Council on Thursday, February 19 and Monday, February 23, with an additional interview session on Monday, March 2, if needed, depending on the number of applicants. Staff also included a Study Session on March 16 in the proposed calendar for Council to discuss possible appointments. The actual appointments would then be made at the March 24 Council meeting. Councilmember comments, questions and concerns included: 1) Would like a Study Session regarding the interview process; and 2) Would like the advertisements to include a note that the Applicant can apply for as many Boards as they have an interest in serving. Assistant Manager Standbridge stated that advertising would include a notice that Applicants should apply for multiple Boards if they wish and that a Study Session to discuss the interview process will be set for January 20. COUNCILMEMBER REYNOLDS MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER AHRENS SECONDED, THAT STAFF BE DIRECTED TO PROCEED WITH THE SUGGESTED TIMETABLE FOR THE 2009 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT PROCESS, REMOVING THE MARCH 16TH STUDY SESSION FROM THE PROPOSED CALENDAR. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH COUNCILMEMBERS AHRENS, COX, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, SCHUMACHER AND SPADER VOTING AYE. e. Update on the Draft Metzger Farm Master Plan Mayor Quinn introduced the Draft Master Plan for the Metzger Farm for Council s review and direction to Staff. Broomfield purchased the 152-acre Metzger Farm in a joint venture with the City of Westminster on May 1, 2006, and formed the Broomfield-Westminster Open Space Foundation to provide for funding and ongoing management of the Farm. In September 2007, the Council supported a Revised Master Plan and directed Staff to discuss the plan with Westminster representatives. Westminster requested that the Plan allow for a detached sidewalk located along the western edge of the Farm, connecting to the existing sidewalk along Lowell. This suggested sidewalk was shown in red on the map attached to the Staff report. Westminster agreed to pay for the design and construction of the proposed sidewalk and associated costs. Additionally, Westminster would like the option of reviewing the idea of a community meeting area in the future,

8 -6- BROOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2008 once the Farm has been opened to the public. Staff proposed to schedule an open house to allow for public comment on the proposed Plan if Council was agreeable to Westminster s suggestions. Staff responses to Councilmember comments, questions and concerns included: 1) Westminster would like to have discussions regarding the idea of adding a community meeting area; and 2) Staff will let Council know once the open house dates have been set. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Jefferson County Parkway - DRCOG Support / Change in DRCOG Policy Voting Requirements - McCloskey Councilmember McCloskey advised that the Jefferson County Parkway has been placed on the State's transition map and that the proposed Jefferson County Parkway is getting broad support from DRCOG. Procedures for voting on policy changes to DRCOG were changed to require a 2/3 affirmative vote of the membership rather than a 2/3 affirmative vote of the members present. National League of Cities (NLC) Conference Report / NLC Energy & Environmental Advocacy Committee Report / Colorado Municipal League (CML) Board of Directors Meeting Report - Gaiser Councilmember Gaiser distributed materials from the events. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report was given. MANAGER'S REPORT a. City and County Manager s Report - November 25, 2008 b. Progress Report - Council s 2008 Priorities c. Transfer of Colorado-Big Thompson Units from Platte Valley Irrigation Company to Broomfield CONVENE AS BROOMFIELD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY The meeting of the Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority was convened by Chairperson Quinn at 6:51 p.m., concurrently with Agenda Item 9(c). Those present were: Members Randy Ahrens Lori Cox Robert Gaiser Kevin Jacobs Brian Kenyon Dennis McCloskey Linda Reynolds Todd Schumacher Walt Spader Those absent were: Member Bette Erickson

9 -7- BROOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2008 Also present were: Assistant City and County Manager Kevin Standbridge Deputy City and County Attorney Tami Yellico Records & Licensing Administrator / Deputy Clerk Tricia Kegerreis Various Department Staff Members a. Public Hearing - Palisade Park Filing No. 2 Temporary Use Urban Renewal Site Plan Applicant: Urban Frontier Location: 675 West 169th Avenue Resolution No UR Approving the Palisade Park Filing No. 2 Sundrop Fuels Temporary Use Urban Renewal Site Plan Chairperson Quinn opened the public hearing at 6:51 p.m., concurrently with Agenda Item 9(c), regarding a proposed Temporary Use Urban Renewal Site Development Plan for Filing No. 2 of the Palisade Park Development. Discussion for this Agenda item was held concurrently with Agenda Item 9(c). The public hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m. Resolution No UR was read by title. MEMBER COX MOVED AND MEMBER MCCLOSKEY SECONDED, THAT RESOLUTION NO UR BE ADOPTED, AS AMENDED TO REPLACE RAZOR WIRE WITH BARBED WIRE FOR THE EIGHT-FOOT SECURITY FENCE. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH AHRENS, COX, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, SCHUMACHER, AND SPADER VOTING AYE. CONVENE AS ARISTA LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS There was no business for the Arista Local Improvement District Board of Directors. SPECIAL REPORTS a. Report Regarding Current Expenses for Elected Officials - Training and Travel and Community Relations Events COUNCILMEMBER AND MAYOR REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ACTION There were no requests for future action. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. APPROVED: Deputy City & County Clerk Mayor

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11 MINUTES CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2008 ROLL CALL The Regular Meeting of the Broomfield City Council was called to order by Mayor Pat Quinn at 6:02 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the City and County Building. Those present were: Councilmembers Randy Ahrens Lori Cox Bette Erickson Robert Gaiser Kevin Jacobs Brian Kenyon Dennis McCloskey Linda Reynolds Todd Schumacher Walt Spader Those absent were: Also present were: None City and County Manager George Di Ciero Deputy City and County Manager Charles Ozaki City and County Attorney William Tuthill Administrative Analyst / Deputy Clerk Judy Keiser Various Department Staff Members PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS There were no Petitions and Communications. CITIZENS COMMENTS There were no Citizens Comments. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda item was read by title. a. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of November 18, 2008 The recommendation was that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 2008 be approved. COUNCILMEMBER ERICKSON MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER MCCLOSKEY SECONDED, THAT AGENDA ITEM 5(A) BE ADOPTED. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH COUNCILMEMBERS AHRENS, COX, ERICKSON, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, SCHUMACHER, AND SPADER VOTING AYE.

12 -2- BROOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2008 CONVENE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES There was no business for the Board of Social Services. CONVENE AS BOARD OF HEALTH There was no business for the Board of Health. CONVENE AS BROOMFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY There was no business for the Broomfield Housing Authority. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Public Hearing - Great Western Park Planned Unit Development Plan Amendment, Site Development Plan Amendment, Final Plat, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, and Second Amendment to Master Development and Reimbursement Agreement for Great Western Park / McData Corporate Campus - Motion to Vacate Mayor Quinn opened the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. regarding a proposed Amendment to the Planned Unit Development Plan, Site Development Plan, Final Plat, and Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map for the proposed Great Western Park development, as well as the vacation of a portion of the Great Western Parkway right-of-way. Staff requested that Council vacate the public hearing for the road vacation to allow additional time to resolve technical issues with the Planned Unit Development Plan. Additionally, Staff requests that the public hearing for proposed Amendments to the PUD Plan, Site Development Plan, Final Plat, and Comprehensive Plan be vacated. Staff anticipates rescheduling the public hearings to January 27, COUNCILMEMBER COX MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER MCCLOSKEY SECONDED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED GREAT WESTERN PARK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT, SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT, FINAL PLAT, SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP, AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO MASTER DEVELOPMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR GREAT WESTERN PARK / MCDATA CORPORATE CAMPUS BE VACATED. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH COUNCILMEMBERS AHRENS, COX, ERICKSON, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, SCHUMACHER, AND SPADER VOTING AYE. COUNCILMEMBER COX MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER MCCLOSKEY SECONDED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ORDINANCE NO VACATING A PORTION OF THE GREAT WESTERN PARKWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SOUTH OF WEST 112TH AVENUE, BE VACATED. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH COUNCILMEMBERS AHRENS, COX, ERICKSON, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, SCHUMACHER, AND SPADER VOTING AYE.

13 -3- BROOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2008 b. Resolution No Approving and Authorizing an Agreement by and between the City and County of Broomfield and the Broomfield Economic Development Corporation for Economic Development Services in FY 2009 Mayor Quinn introduced consideration of an Agreement with the Broomfield Economic Development Corporation to provide economic development services for Council has approved funding for the Broomfield Economic Development Corporation each year, since its establishment in The current Agreement expires on December 31st. Resolution No was read by title. COUNCILMEMBER JACOBS MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER MCCLOSKEY SECONDED, THAT RESOLUTION NO BE ADOPTED. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH COUNCILMEMBERS AHRENS, COX, ERICKSON, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, SCHUMACHER, AND SPADER VOTING AYE. c. Resolution No Authorizing and Approving the Fire Station Amendment to the Southeast Boulder County, South 96th Street, Dillon Road, and U.S. 287 Area Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Agreement Mayor Quinn introduced consideration of an Amendment to the Southeast Boulder County, South 96th Street, Dillon Road, and U.S. 287 Area Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Agreement to allow for the construction of a fire station on a parcel of land to be deeded from the Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority for the provision of fire and rescue services to the Parkway. City and County Manager Di Ciero summarized the Staff report. He noted that Louisville has approved the Amendment and thanked them for their cooperation and support. Assistant City and County Manager Kevin Standbridge reviewed the site location. City and County Attorney Tuthill advised that there are still a few loose ends to tie up, such as conveyance of the conservation easement by the Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority and a $70,000 deposit from the Fire District for open space funds. Lafayette will be considering the Amendment at their December 9th Council meeting and Boulder will consider on December 16th. North Metro Fire Chief John O Hayre thanked Staff and Council for their assistance in attaining this property for the fire station. Responding to Councilmember inquiry and comments, Staff clarified the proposed location of the fire station and the subdivision of the parcels. Attorney Tuthill advised that an entryway sign could possibly be considered at some future date. Resolution No was read by title. COUNCILMEMBER SPADER MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER MCCLOSKEY SECONDED, THAT RESOLUTION NO BE ADOPTED. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH COUNCILMEMBERS AHRENS, COX, ERICKSON, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, SCHUMACHER, AND SPADER VOTING AYE.

14 -4- BROOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2008 d. Consideration of Annual City Council Focus Study Session Mayor Quinn introduced consideration of a date for the 2009 Focus Study Session. This is an annual Study Session where Council discusses and identifies priorities for the coming year. Recent Focus Sessions have been held on a Saturday and this year s session was held on Saturday, February 8th. Council could schedule next year s Session on a Saturday or another date to fit Council s various schedules. Following discussion, Council consensus was to schedule the Focus Study Session for 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, e. Request from Mayor Patrick Quinn to Travel to Washington, D.C. in February 2009 with U.S. 36 Mayors and County Commissioners Group Mayor Quinn introduced his request for Council s approval to travel to Washington, D.C. next February, with the U.S. 36 Mayors and County Commissioners group to advocate for funding for the U.S. 36 Corridor. This group travels to Washington on an annual basis to meet with members of Colorado s congressional delegation and other representatives serving on committees key to funding Broomfield s transportation projects along the U.S. 36 Corridor. Staff estimates that expenses for the trip would be similar to last year, totaling approximately $1,230. COUNCILMEMBER ERICKSON MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER MCCLOSKEY SECONDED, THAT MAYOR QUINN S REQUEST TO ATTEND THE U.S. 36 MAYORS AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN WASHINGTON, D.C. BE APPROVED. ROLL CALL ON MOTION: THOSE VOTING AYE WERE: THOSE VOTING NO WERE: COUNCILMEMBERS AHRENS, ERICKSON, GAISER, JACOBS, KENYON, MCCLOSKEY, REYNOLDS, AND SPADER COUNCILMEMBERS COX AND SCHUMACHER THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 8 TO 2. f. Broomfield s Membership in the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Mayor Quinn introduced information, requested by Council, regarding membership in the Denver Regional Council of Governments. DRCOG s Articles of Association provide that each municipality, county, and city and county in the region shall be eligible to be a member of DRCOG provided that the entity adopts DRCOG s Articles of Association and pays its annual membership dues assessment. When Broomfield became a City and County in 2001, the leadership at that time decided to join DRCOG as a County member, only. The question before Council was whether or not to pursue a City membership to DRCOG in addition to Broomfield s County membership. The addition of a City membership would provide Broomfield with another representative on the Board and an additional vote. An additional membership would increase Broomfield s annual dues by $16,000 for a total of $32,000 for next year, and would require the approval of DRCOG s Board.

15 -5- BROOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2008 Councilmember comments, questions and concerns included: 1) The Jefferson County Parkway and other transportation issues are primary reasons for considering dual membership in DRCOG; 2) Might be able to pick up a critical vote, but weighted vote option has been exercised only twice since 1950; 3) Additional representative and alternate would need to be appointed; 4) This is low-cost insurance considering how much money is at stake; 5) Leverage Broomfield s position - the County is needed at the table for transportation concerns; 6) Stay with one membership - no compelling reason to change; 7) Believe DRCOG would support Broomfield s additional membership; 8) Small investment for potentially significant gains; and 9) Need to do more homework. Council consensus was that Denver should be contacted regarding the benefits of additional membership in DRCOG. Also, Councilmember McCloskey will talk with DRCOG representatives at an upcoming meeting to ascertain support for dual membership for Broomfield. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Food Drive at Rage Hockey Game on December 21 - Cox Winter Frostacular on December 27 - Cox North Area Transportation Alliance Meeting on December 11 - Erickson Mayor Quinn and Councilmember McCloskey advised that they plan to attend the meeting. Boulder Consortium of Cities Meeting - Report - Erickson Discussed at end of meeting: Schedule Quarterly Report to Council from Broomfield Event Center - Ahrens ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report was given. MANAGER'S REPORT No report was given. CONVENE AS BROOMFIELD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY There was no business for the Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority. CONVENE AS ARISTA LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS There was no business for the Arista Local Improvement District Board of Directors. SPECIAL REPORTS There were no Special Reports.

16 -6- BROOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2008 COUNCILMEMBER AND MAYOR REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ACTION There were no Requests for Future Action. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m. APPROVED: Deputy City & County Clerk Mayor