City Council Study Session Summary 2008 02 12

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City Council Study Session Summary February 12, 2008 Page 3 of 5 in passenger trains making a major impact on the freight trains. Mr. Quinn also indicated that there has been talk about BNSF relocating its tracks to the east. City Manager Fleming said that there have been inquiries about placing the tracks in trenches and asked Mr. Quinn if that was feasible. Mr. Quinn stated that because the tracks were being shared with freight trains and the grades for freight are different than for passenger trains it may be more difficult and cost prohibitive. Counselor Dalton asked if he could work up the numbers and Mr. Quinn stated that he would prepare a rough cost estimate to put the tracks in below grade trenches. A resident asked what the construction easements would be and Mr. Quinn said that he did not know. A resident asked how the Flood Zone by the tracks would impact the project. Mr. Quinn said the RTD would be addressing those issues. A resident asked if it was reasonable for passengers to walk 3 blocks from parking to the station. Mr. Quinn replied that it was and cited a current example where passengers must walk further than that and the available parking is still filled to capacity. Chris Lichty, Parks and Recreation explained that OSAB was making plans for a trail underpass and asked if this is something that should be put into the plan. Mr. Quinn said that the City should start the discussion with RTD. 3. Presentation/Discussion -Horticulture & Forestry Advisory Board Theresa Rounds, HFAB Chair presented the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Resolution along with other materials pertaining to the IPM. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella asked what is the IPM Plan. Ms Rounds said that the resolution was to establish approval to develop an IPM Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella asked if the Plan would only apply to city owned properties and Open Space Land. Ms Rounds said yes that was the intent with the hope of expanding to all City properties eventually. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella asked about the IPM Coordinator mentioned in the resolution. She asked if this position would be part of a current staff's responsibility or if HFAB is proposing that it be a new position. She pointed out that this position is not part of this year's budget. Ms Rounds said that the intent is for it to be a new position. Mr. Lichty said that current staff is already stretched and that he could not foresee this being added to current staff. He did say that it could begin as a contract position during the growing season and would be considered more of the lead person for other staff and city contractors to address questions to and that somebody from outside of the City may be received better in implementing changes.