City Council

CITY OF BRUSH! MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 27, 2018 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council of the City of Brush, Colorado met in regular session on August 13, 2018. Mayor Charles R. Bain called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held at Brush City Hall. The pledge of allegiance was given. Present on roll call were: Mayor Charles R. Bain Councilor Jeanine Anderson Councilor Marlene Baker Councilor Vicky Quinlin Councilor Daniel R. Scalise Councilor Dana Sherman Absent: Councilor Heath Becker Also present were City Administrator Monty Torres, City Attorney Bo Chapin, Assistant City Administrator Karen Schminke, Public Works Director Dale Colerick, Marketing Specialist Tyler Purvis, and City Clerk Andrea Strand. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of the August 13, 2018, were approved as submitted. VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS The Mayor stated that citizens are invited to speak to the Council on items that are not on the agenda. There is a 3 minute time limit per person, unless otherwise noted by the Mayor. Please note that no formal action will be taken on these items during this time due to the open meeting law provision; however, they may be placed on a future posted agenda if action is required. No one from the public spoke. MANAGEMENT PUBLIC HEARING Subdivision Preliminary Plat from City of Brush for Agripark Subdivision No. 1 located northeast of Hwy 71 & County Road T; current address is 19188 Hwy 71, Brush, CO The Mayor opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. Karen Schminke provided the staff report stating that the City of Brush had made application for a preliminary subdivision plat for Agripark Subdivision No. 1. The proposal is to subdivide a Council Proceedings – August 27, 2018 1 previously un-platted 61.32+ acre parcel into two lots. The subject property, which is zoned Industrial (I) is located northeast of the intersection of Hwy 71 and County Road T and has a current address of 19188 Hwy 71, Brush CO. She added that the purpose of the preliminary Plat is to provide the City with an overall master plan for the proposed subdivision. It is more detailed than a sketch plan and should incorporate the comments and guidance provided during the sketch plan process. If the preliminary plat is approved, the developer would submit a new application for final plat approval which is the last step in the subdivision process. Once the final plat is approved and all conditions are satisfied, a copy of the plat and the signed subdivision improvement agreement can be recorded at the Morgan county clerk and Recorder’s office. After the documents are recorded, any lots created by this subdivision can then be sold and transferred to a new land owner. She then conveyed the background of the application and sketch plan process, subdivision review, which included water and wastewater adequacy, soils, hazard areas, Right of way information, traffic study, erosion control and drainage plan, Xcel Energy review, fire protection plan, dedications and performance guarantees. She then addressed the Comprehensive Plan goals. She conveyed that the public hearing had been properly noticed by publication in the paper, property posted and notice send to land owners. No comments had been received by the public. She informed Council that the Planning Commission had held a public hearing on August 20, 2018, and recommended City Council approved the proposed preliminary plat for Agripark Subdivision No. 1 with the following conditions and requirements: 1. Preliminary plat approval will expire after 24 months of City Council’s decision (code standard is 12 months). 2. Clarify and amend the wording on the plat currently labeled as “Future Right-of-Way’. 3. Add an easement for the common storm water pond that is to be located on the west side of Lot 1. 4. An approved CDOT access permit must be submitted with the final plat application. 5. All comments from the City development engineer’s (RG & Associates) June 8, 2018 review are fully addressed and resolved. 6. 100% complete civil engineering drawings are required to be submitted with the Final Plat application. 7. A full drainage report is required to be submitted with the Final Plat application. 8. A turning radius analysis for semi-trucks must be submitted with the final plat application demonstrating the proposed road is sufficient to accommodate this type of traffic. Council Proceedings – August 27, 2018 2  9. Road section specifications that clearly identify the type and depth of materials must be included in the final engineering. 10. A temporary cul-de-sac with an all-weather surface sufficient to support emergency vehicles is required to be constructed where the interior road terminates at the south property line of Lot 1. 11. Documentation that Xcel Energy has approved the design details for this project must be submitted with the final plat application. 12. A proposed development agreement (including all attachments & exhibits) is required with the final plat application. 13. Add an easement for City utility lines to be located within the future Agripark Road in Lot 2. Applicant - Administrator Monty Torres spoke on behalf of the City of Brush stating that the intent of the Brush Agripark property, when purchased by the City, was to clean it up, use a portion for bio-solid application site and market it as an Agrippark. A master plan had been approved by Council. He added that part of the property is being used for the City’s solid waste parking and for storage for the City and Museum. Currently the property is zoned Industrial but can be changed as needed for future business growth. Public Comment – No one from the public spoke. Council Comments – No Council comments received The Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:25 p.m. Motion by Councilor Quinlin , second by Councilor Scalise to approve the Subdivision Preliminary Plat from the City of Brush for Agripark Subdivision No. 1 located northeast of Hwy 71 and County Road T, currently known as 19188 Hwy 71, Brush with the thirteen (13) conditions recommended by Staff. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote. Resolution to Accept Cotton Street Public Works Director Colerick stated that the Cotton Street addition south of the Love’s newly constructed store was accepted as complying with the requirements. Motion by Councilor Scalise second by Councilor Anderson to approve Resolution No. 2018-14 to Accept Cotton Street was approved unanimously by roll call vote. Council Proceedings – August 27, 2018 3 Adopt Council Priorities for 2019 Motion by Councilor Scalise second by Councilor Quinlin to Adopt Council Priorities for 2019 as presented. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote. City Staff and Administrator City Council Priorities for 2019 PRIMARY PRIORITIES 1. Brush Agri Park development to include city complex 2. Recreation Master Plan (to include, trails, ballfields, swimming pool, pocket park, wayfinding signage, golf course, community garden and community buildings) 3. Technology Upgrades in various departments 4. Development of an ADA Plan for public improvements 5. Community and downtown aesthetics - Beautify Brush Campaign partner with the Brush Chamber of Commerce SECONDARY PRIORITIES 1. Golf Course Development - review lease options, plan for sprinkler system 2. Quiet Zone – Determine options ADMINISTRATIVE PRIORITIES 1. Comprehensive Plan (2019-2020) 2. Staff analysis/succession planning 3. Municipal Code Regulations (blow sand, sidewalks, storage containers, bike paths, property maintenance) 4. Ballot Issue (police department – recreation- broadband) 5. Broadband (Information gathering/research) 6. Emergency Management Preparedness 7. Development Standards Guide (Planning) Ongoing Additional Projects  Water resources development (continue with water advisory board)  Housing and tiny home village  Economic development and coordinate Economic Development Stakeholders meetings  Central School - continue to support Brush Chamber of Commerce  Review of city fees  Community garden efforts City Disbursements Council Quinlin stated that there was an additional expense presented at the finance committee Council Proceedings – August 27, 2018 4 meeting for Denver Industrial Pumps, the amount would be amended for this expense. Councilor Quinlin moved, second by Councilor Sherman to approve City bills from August 13-27 2018 with the addition identified. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote. General Fund $ 68,665.95 Water Fund $ 12,742.48 Trash and Garbage Fund $ 335.61 Waste Water Fund $ 45,890.55 Storm Water Fund $ 8,385.38 Golf Course Fund $ 8,385.38 Community Enhancement Fund $ 710.00 Joslin Needham Fund $ 247.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund $ 28,813.00 Payroll $ 88,49.74 Payroll Liability and Cafeteria $ 32,265.03 Disbursements Total $ 286,640.90 STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Colerick  Reported that the City contracted with two tree services to assist with the tornado tree clean up. Marketing Specialist Purvis  Reported that at the Stake Holders meeting today, Mary Gross, Executive Director of the Family Center located in Fort Morgan, presented that her agency is working on child care needs in Morgan County. City Clerk Strand  Announced upcoming meetings and other announcements. City Administrator Torres  Reported that the fire department building is progressing and projected to be completed mid October. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Bain announced that the Emergency Sirens Discussion will be removed from the work session agenda and be heard at a later meeting. ADJOURNMENT The August 27, 2018, meeting adjourned at approximately at 6:35 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk Andrea Strand /s/ Mayor Charles R. Bain Council Proceedings – August 27, 2018 5