Windsor Town Board Regular Meeting 10/28/24

Highlights

• Mayor Cline proclaimed October 28, 2024 as National First Responder Day, the week of November 4, 2024 as Colorado Law Enforcement Records Personnel Week, and November, 11, 2024 as Veterans Day. 
• The Board approved the designation of two properties (411 Main Street and 513 Main Street) as Local Historic Landmarks, recognizing their historical and architectural significance to Windsor.
• A major incentive package worth up to $6 million was approved for a new King Soopers Marketplace expansion project, expected to create 375 new jobs and provide a $22 million net fiscal benefit to the town over 10 years.
• The Board consented to the dissolution of East Fossil Creek Ranch Metropolitan District No. 1, with District No. 2 agreeing to take over its services and public improvements.

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Board Action

Mr. L. Lesoing, the Water Resource Administrator, represented the Resolution No. 2024-59: A Resolution Approving The 2024 New Cache Catlin Agreement Between And Among The Town Of Windsor, Kern Reservoir And Ditch Company, The New Cache La Poudre Irrigating Company And The Cache La Poudre Reservoir Company. He stated that Windsor already owns these shares and the agreement simply changes the use from irrigation to all uses. The Board unanimously approved the Resolution. 

Kimberly Lambrecht (Senior Planner) presented information on the history of 411 and 513 Main Street. Town Board Member Jones noted he is on the Historic Preservation Commission and that would not impact his decision. 

• Ms. Lambrect stated the Municipal Code outlines thirteen criteria for historic designation and a landmark only needs to achieve one of the criteria. Ms. Lambrect said 411 Main meets six of the criteria and 513 Main meets seven of the criteria. 
• Maya Barboa-Ojinaga (Town of Windsor Museum Education Specialist) recommended 411 Main Street for historic designation, citing that it was home to the first barbershop in town and its builder, George Osterhout, was an important figure in the Windsor community and in the field of science and botany. 
• Sam Sedoryk (Town of Windsor Museum Education Specialist) recommended 513 Main Street for historic designation, citing its historic exterior, architectural design, and the building’s builder and designer, Charles Yancey and Allie Felmlee respectively, as some of the town’s biggest contributors to infrastructural growth.

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance 2024-1705 - Designation of 411 Main Street as a Local Historic Landmark and Ordinance No. 2024-1706 - An Ordinance Designating the Yancy Block Building, located at 513 Main Street, Windsor, Colorado, as a Local Historic Landmark Pursuant to the Requirements of Article XVI of Chapter Fifteen of the Windsor Municipal Code.

D. Moyer, Director of Finance, shared an update on the sales tax code changes. He noted there are no changes from the first reading and reminded the Board that the suggested modifications to the code are not to change what is taxable, but rather, to add a fee for people filing paper sales tax returns. The Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2024-1703 - An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Article III of Chapter 4 Sales and Use Tax, Amending Article VI Chapter 4, and Amending Article III of Chapter 6

Business Regulations of the Windsor Municipal Code.

Ms. Frawley stated that there have been no changes to the ordinance since the first reading and the Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2024-1704 - An Ordinance Amending Section 6-1-50 and 6-5-40 of the Windsor Municipal Code Concerning Recent Legislative Changes Converting The Lodging and Entertainment Facility License Into Separate Licenses for Lodging Facilities and Entertainment Facilities.

Glory Schmidt of CEGR Law presented a recommendation to dissolve East Fossil Creek Ranch Metropolitan District No. 1. She stated that the District No. 1 and 2 Boards have already approved dissolution, they meet all statutory criteria to dissolve, and approval from the Town for dissolution would allow them to avoid an election and save $10,000-$20,000, according to Ms. Schmidt. She added that District No. 2 has agreed to provide all services and acquire all properties and public improvements in District No. 1, per the conveyance agreement. The Mayor said the Board had been educated on Districts in a previous meeting and the Board unanimously approved Resolution 2024-61 - A Resolution of The Town Of Windsor, Colorado, Consenting To The Dissolution Of East Fossil Creek Ranch Metropolitan District No. 1.

Terry Schwindler, Business Development Manager, requested approval for incentives for the King Soopers expansion project. The project is located at the NE corner of Highway 392 and Hollister Lake Road. Ms. Schwindler stated the project has an investment value of $43M, it will create 375 new jobs each with a salary of $50,000, and 10-year net fiscal benefit to the Town of $22M. She said their request is for waivers and reimbursements (e.g., fees, use tax and sales tax) not to exceed $6M for up to 10 years and $529K from the 2026 Economic Development Fund. The Mayor expressed concerns about the potential of the current store closing if this new, larger King Soopers Marketplace opens. A King Soopers real estate representative said they are working on a 15-year lease extension at the current store and this would be a commitment to a new store. Ms. Schwindler added that there is a revenue share with the Town of Severance at that location, so they get 10% of the taxes and they are paying 10% of the incentives. The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 2024-62 - A Resolution Approving An Agreement For Development Incentives Between the Town of Windsor, Colorado and King Soopers.

The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.

Next Meeting: Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 7 p.m. -- Town Hall Chambers (3rd floor), 301 Walnut St., Windsor, CO 80550 or live on WindsorTV 

Questions to Consider

• How might the historic landmark designations of 411 and 513 Main Street impact future development and preservation efforts in Windsor's downtown area?
• What potential economic and community impacts could the new King Soopers Marketplace have on Windsor, and how might it affect the existing King Soopers location?

Documenter: Shannon Murphy

Links

• 10/28/24 Agenda & Agenda Packet
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Board Members

• Present: Ron Steinbach (District 1 / Mayor Pro Tem), Brian Jones (District 2), Lainie Peltz (District 3), Mayor Julie Cline, Ken Symsack (District 4), Rick Klimek (District 5), Jason Hallett (District 6)

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