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A council member moved that the council convene in executive session to consider “matters pertaining to issues of competition and providing telecommunication facilities and services including matters subject to negotiations, strategic plan, price sales and marketing development phasing and any other related matters allowed under Colorado law,” citing Article 12, Section 7(d) of the City Charter and section 2-31(a)(5) of the City Code. The motion was seconded (record shows Councilmember Gutowski as second). The clerk called the roll and the motion passed by a 7-0 vote. The mayor stated no further business would be conducted after the executive session and the public broadcast ended.

Why it matters: The motion authorizes council members and designated staff to discuss competitive and negotiation-sensitive telecommunications issues in a closed session under the cited local legal authorities. The specific negotiation topics were not discussed in public and are subject to executive-session confidentiality.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fort Collins City Council Regular Meeting 5/7/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Fort Collins City Council voted unanimously to go into executive session to consider competitive and negotiation matters pertaining to telecommunication facilities and services under city charter and code; the public broadcast ended for the closed session.","taxTitle","Fort Collins City, Larimer County, Colorado","taxId",5777,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051489,"Councilmember questions nature-based stormwater plan and Bird City outreach; city manager to send memo",316,2955000,3271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3443912-b0ffe20f80579a378904627d966e67e7&start=2955&end=3271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3443912-b0ffe20f80579a378904627d966e67e7/thumbnail_2955000.jpg","/articles/6051489/Fort-Collins-City/Larimer-County/Colorado/Councilmember-questions-nature-based-stormwater-plan-and-Bird-City-outreach-city-manager-to-send-memo","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051489-7a124c0ed5a84dc5a853c08d87656cde/orig.mp4?Expires=1771036390&Signature=IyevNxC0yiF8q3IxxZB0AfQG~8ID3YGNOXHy-HQBaEsp62H7TxhGnTVzmD~7AwNqcBq3PKRgqbBPf1~qLLXj0Nkf9qUcrb4GmmtLaVBf7TafToKHmC43MeRffJOuHBDDh8u~f7Vj-3u39M4lwDbMtQiycTfzhef~AnzF-0JuorI-mkTCHIhb4BLUNxRVyQCj9DkQUr0FyTu3AB13Vy-9WBiMkfBCu~cV12fjLSW3qU0xpO02SA0AqYqc0Gr7nHWBjc1smAD8FG9r9LBKokCmvlNLt4X2lS2VP16RcAxZhrUfkYiZNf9qQxLsV4w0kmhlw2cyUJWee77ZlMHq2GLJZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Olson said she is skeptical of the city’s proposed nature-based solutions plan for a stormwater park concept and voiced broader concern that the city’s Bird City renewal is largely symbolic if it does not include concrete education and programs to protect bird populations.

Olson warned that expanding development into small habitat corridors risks further harm to nonhuman wildlife and singled out domestic cat predation as a major driver of songbird declines. “The number one reason for the deterioration of songbird species is domestic cat predation,” she said, urging an education program and partnership with humane organizations.

The city manager acknowledged limited organized communications to date and said staff would “regroup with that team” and provide a memo to council in the next few weeks outlining resourcing and options for a more organized campaign. No formal policy or funding change was approved at the meeting.

Why it matters: Councilmember Olsen framed the issue as both habitat protection and species conservation, asking the city to move beyond symbolic certification toward targeted outreach and programs; staff committed to follow up with a memo describing possible next steps.","Councilmember Olson expressed skepticism about a nature-based solutions stormwater park concept and criticized the city's progress on bird-protection education, especially domestic cat predation; the city manager said staff would regroup and send a memo with options in the coming weeks.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051494,"HOA board member asks Fort Collins to review trash-hauling contract for privately maintained roads",181,1850000,2031000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3443912-b0ffe20f80579a378904627d966e67e7&start=1850&end=2031","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3443912-b0ffe20f80579a378904627d966e67e7/thumbnail_1850000.jpg","/articles/6051494/Fort-Collins-City/Larimer-County/Colorado/HOA-board-member-asks-Fort-Collins-to-review-trash-hauling-contract-for-privately-maintained-roads","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051494-bae1d5a16532772f44ef7fdac248c52f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771036390&Signature=NpAf4ZSBuq5wvqjOnmXbWogzs23nXR7gagk9FTIg1k8TDDdhYY10EjodefD7-fvvtph23GkgI4MwOBLhFGAKY7128eSuKyvli5HCGKfCwuL5uul0HTKNYmYQpAp2vE-h1HAdWnww3NtBw1AIlbYkHqsfo6a0lMKNpu-C0Zp6YD~PNrH3M8xXHNa17ecBKq0heqY8VA6H43cy2bOUvrLzNEt1SKorXXh7REl9sKnquXXhCVNXGpVxZstgIge1sD691ooEzGzPdV2ACXXT-knB8IDq6SrVkv9IHTCmZUASyIKXw1Wme-93w~105RwYzcildGYc0uUqFmOSh6VIMauTcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jeff Taylor, an HOA board member who lives near Harmony and Lemay, asked the council to formally review the city’s trash-hauling contract, saying the contract treats privately maintained HOA roads the same as public streets and that change has increased truck traffic on his community’s private roads.

Taylor told council he reviewed seven traffic-impact documents and said his HOA’s private streets have seen truck visits rise from six per month to 12 per month under the current contract. He requested a formal review of how the contract affects privately maintained roads, amendments to return control of trash-hauling policy to HOAs that maintain their own roads, and a public roundtable in July with a follow-up in August to consider policy amendments.

Council did not take formal action during the meeting; no staff commitment or motion to change the contract was recorded.

Why it matters: Taylor said the policy change increases wear on privately maintained roads and infringes on HOA rights; he requested a review and public meetings to explore exemptions for private roads.","A homeowner association board member told council the city trash-hauling contract doubled heavy truck traffic on privately maintained streets and asked for a policy review and amendments to exempt HOA roads from the Republic contract.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051499,"Oak 140 resident tells council she faced bullying and retaliation by property management",743,2063000,2806000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3443912-b0ffe20f80579a378904627d966e67e7&start=2063&end=2806","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3443912-b0ffe20f80579a378904627d966e67e7/thumbnail_2063000.jpg","/articles/6051499/Fort-Collins-City/Larimer-County/Colorado/Oak-140-resident-tells-council-she-faced-bullying-and-retaliation-by-property-management","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051499-24a9c329d7355aad89a34c85dbda2491/orig.mp4?Expires=1771036390&Signature=Dchk7P1ArbZn4YRNylrW3Pyue37ziNYhSgDyIrVucjbJ7k9U1m9DdAprYLcTIucTRLDYBUXBX3kLrl4~a6kMc4V4Ru-sDIdCeG~~LJL3m~exnSzD~hL3QxIyiHk0kzA7HUr5OgqgA7FhsCPzN0qWS1TrGf24coCGQuyTc2DUrZiVAhwT2D2s1S9C1CRruwM3Yzmj3dqlIC4UgPyVFzf97TZgK5o1DBip956TLyNLAWmhsA-~7ULhCi5OqW3E-2oCKWAv4xOhCG5asWFdh~5eKxsJ4fvywk8MrKR2EyL2T27o~ZCsUdZXq37jlqmHuyrGXpypcDz3mmLB1MoV21Lhxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chloe Elizabeth Williams, a resident of the Oak 140 building owned by Housing Catalyst, told the Fort Collins City Council she has experienced bullying and retaliation from property management and maintenance staff and said she faces an attempted eviction despite being current on rent.

Williams described a series of incidents over several years, saying maintenance workers made derogatory comments after a visit to her apartment and that she had repeatedly requested an apology letter from management. “They told Devin, and I quote, that she deserves to be great because of the way she dresses,” Williams said, recounting the exchange she reported to managers. She asked the council simply to be heard and to be allowed to remain in her home.

Resident Julie Rowensock later urged council to do what it can to help Williams stay in her apartment. Councilmember Pangyan said someone was checking in with Williams and confirmed the city was connecting her to resources.

Why it matters: Williams told council her complaints include alleged staff misconduct and retaliation and that she is disabled and on limited income. Council did not take formal action, but council members indicated staff follow-up would occur.","A long-term resident of the Oak 140 Housing Catalyst property told the council she has been bullied, intimidated, and is facing retaliation and possible eviction by management; council members said staff are checking in with the resident.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051503,"Residents, advocacy groups press Fort Collins council to study large methane user fee",2350,1396000,3746000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3443912-b0ffe20f80579a378904627d966e67e7&start=1396&end=3746","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3443912-b0ffe20f80579a378904627d966e67e7/thumbnail_1396000.jpg","/articles/6051503/Fort-Collins-City/Larimer-County/Colorado/Residents-advocacy-groups-press-Fort-Collins-council-to-study-large-methane-user-fee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051503-07f929b78716615103d0d7d8163c6cee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771036390&Signature=Gs0Lhi5wlkpZAuT-KAPGw6B8~NTg-UIWgUgK1CraX4wJovb7BhZMtJFEpBc5RCYsIKseZ0pSe2BwySBOx0Iq~OmXWzUo7gyKW2s1Vo2MbIh1yiq10DHzPB90jxLA5Y-8qJ9FVrXMLz39rVMQQZSrITCDGV4XIAKbFysD2crQRRX4pxlWFiO2ddkVVawuvqH~sz7XYCgiWkESl4uVnvZ~ZUYwGeZD7qOkgKXyOHdXqqU1ckJ2OACfWENm--srqZxsxhDQv7TxVEQb2qFVACXRXHZx9F7Qx1BMHtzVqbUlWDkUO8wHLaECp4weqQlkkwquzSmzNuXgS-xFppWolznNLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Fort Collins City Council meeting, environmental groups and residents called on the council to initiate a formal study of a large methane user fee that would assess commercial and institutional buildings that burn natural gas.

Speakers including Kevin Cross of the Fort Collins Sustainability Group and Ed Beam of the Larimer Alliance for Health, Safety, and the Environment asked the council to direct staff to analyze an LMUF as a complement to the city’s building performance standards. Kevin Cross said the fee “would apply to about 730 facilities” and would help cover building categories not included under current BPS proposals.

Advocates framed the fee as an incentive-based complement to existing policies rather than a direct tax on residents. Peggy Lapointe of the League of Women Voters of Larimer County said that if fees were returned as incentive grants “large users would reduce their energy consumption” and that a threshold of 10,000 therms per year would limit impact on small businesses. A separate speaker estimated a 15% fee could generate roughly $3.8 million annually; speakers urged the council to earmark revenue for air-quality and climate programs.

Councilmember Olson said she would raise the request to study the LMUF under other business and that the idea should be vetted. City management said a high-level discussion of the concept is scheduled for an upcoming council work session; staff cautioned a full study would require additional resources and possible outside support. No council motion to adopt or study the fee was made and no formal vote on implementing a study occurred.

Why it matters: Advocates told council that a narrowly targeted LMUF could push large buildings to electrify and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions that are not covered by current building performance standards. Council members signaled interest in learning more, and staff will include the topic in the next work session for prioritization and potential resource planning.","Multiple residents and civic groups urged the Fort Collins City Council to direct staff to study a proposed large methane user fee (LMUF) that would apply to large gas-using buildings; council agreed to discuss the concept at an upcoming work session but took no formal vote.","actionData","errors"]

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