RE: Heads-Up Regarding Wellington MPO Interest
Elizabeth Relford
Good morning, Patti,
It is always great to hear from you. 😊
I am grateful for the heads up and was in the mix the last time this conversation happened, and the determination was to wait for the 2020 Census results. I think many of us were surprised the decennial census data didn’t attach Wellington to Fort Collins’ urbanized area. I recall Suzette and Commissioner Donnelly I believe at the time came to Wellington (May 2019) to provide a presentation to the Town Board. I would be happy to offer the same presentation to the current Board and bring Commissioner Stephens with me. I have included her and Brenda on this email, so you can attempt to coordinate calendars directly with Brenda. I am out of the office the week of June 8 but am available otherwise.
Thanks,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Relford
Executive Director
419 Canyon Ave, Suite 300 | Fort Collins, CO 80521
Office | (970) 986-4197
Mobile | (970) 381-2017
Email | erel...@nfrmpo.org
From: Patti Garcia <garc...@wellingtoncolorado.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 8:17 AM
To: Elizabeth Relford <ERel...@nfrmpo.org>
Subject: Heads-Up Regarding Wellington MPO Interest
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Good morning, Elizabeth –
I hope you are enjoying your role at the NFRMPO! I was so happy to see your appointment as Executive Director—it seems like a perfect fit for you.
As you may be aware, I am now in Wellington, which is included in the TPR. One of my board members, Ed Cannon, is the former Town Administrator for Wellington (yes, it makes for a slightly awkward dynamic at times!). During his tenure, he worked on efforts to have Wellington join the MPO. Based on what he has shared with me, that effort appeared to be progressing favorably until opposition from the Weld County Commissioner appointee caused it to stall.
Mayor Rebekka Dailey has appointed Ed to represent Wellington at I-25 Coalition and TPR meetings moving forward, and he has renewed interest in exploring Wellington’s inclusion in the MPO. As a result, he may attend MPO meetings in the future to introduce himself to board members and begin networking on the topic.
I also know that my Board would appreciate the opportunity to have you present at a future meeting to provide an overview of the MPO and TPR, if your schedule allows.
I mainly wanted to give you a quick heads-up that Ed may be attending upcoming MPO meetings and to see if we might coordinate a date for you to present to the Wellington Board of Trustees.
Have a great day –
Patti
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Patti Garcia, ICMA-CM Town Administrator Phone: (970) 473-6033 (cell) Email: garc...@wellingtoncolorado.gov Web: www.wellingtoncolorado.gov 8225 Third Street, Wellington, CO 80549
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Patti Garcia
Hi Elizabeth –
Thank you for the quick response.
I will work with Brenda to determine a couple of available dates for Commissioner Stephens and will check in to see what works for you.
We have a plan!
Brenda Gimeson
 | Brenda Gimeson Business Operations Manager |
Commissioners' Office 200 W Oak St | 2nd Floor PO Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190 |
Patti Garcia
Hi Brenda – We have regular meetings at 6:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month and work sessions on the 3rd Tuesday.
The Board is at the CML conference on June 23 and July is pretty packed. What about August 11 or August 18?
Patti
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Patti Garcia, ICMA-CM Town Administrator Phone: (970) 473-6033 (cell) Email: garc...@wellingtoncolorado.gov Web: www.wellingtoncolorado.gov 8225 Third Street, Wellington, CO 80549
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From: Brenda Gimeson <gime...@co.larimer.co.us>
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 12:57 PM
To: Patti Garcia <garc...@wellingtoncolorado.gov>
Cc: Elizabeth Relford <ERel...@nfrmpo.org>; Larimer County, Kristin Stephens, Commisioner <kste...@larimer.org>
Subject: Re: Heads-Up Regarding Wellington MPO Interest
Patti: Are your board meetings still on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month? What dates are you looking for? The earliest date would be June 23. Please advise so we can narrow down the dates. Thanks!
Sincerely,
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Elizabeth Relford
I can make either August 11th or 18th work, so I will defer to Commissioner Stephens calendar.
Brenda Gimeson
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Brenda Gimeson Business Operations Manager |
Commissioners' Office 200 W Oak St | 2nd Floor PO Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190 |
Patti Garcia
Let’s go with August 18 @ 6:30 pm. It is a work session so appropriate for this type of presentation.
Thank you everyone!
Patti
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Patti Garcia, ICMA-CM Town Administrator Phone: (970) 473-6033 (cell) Email: garc...@wellingtoncolorado.gov Web: www.wellingtoncolorado.gov 8225 Third Street, Wellington, CO 80549
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From: Brenda Gimeson <gime...@co.larimer.co.us>
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 3:08 PM
To: Patti Garcia <garc...@wellingtoncolorado.gov>
Cc: Elizabeth Relford <ERel...@nfrmpo.org>; Larimer County, Kristin Stephens, Commisioner <kste...@larimer.org>
Subject: Re: Heads-Up Regarding Wellington MPO Interest
Either one would work for Commissioner Stephens too. Patti, which one would you prefer?
Sincerely,
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Elizabeth Relford
Sounds great, Patti. What is your deadline for sending you a copy of the presentation?
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Relford
Executive Director
419 Canyon Ave, Suite 300 | Fort Collins, CO 80521
Office | (970) 986-4197
Mobile | (970) 381-2017
Email | erel...@nfrmpo.org
From: Patti Garcia <garc...@wellingtoncolorado.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 3:13 PM
To: Brenda Gimeson <gime...@co.larimer.co.us>
Patti Garcia
Packet deadline is August 10.
Thank you for asking -
Elizabeth Relford
I’ll be sure to get it on my calendar, so I don’t forget.
Thank you all for helping coordinate this meeting.
Brenda Gimeson
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Brenda Gimeson Business Operations Manager |
Commissioners' Office 200 W Oak St | 2nd Floor PO Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190 |
Patti Garcia
Hi Brenda –
The work session will be at 6:30 pm at the Leeper Center, 3800 Wilson Avenue. This item will be first on the agenda.
We generally set up the tables in a U-shape for work sessions which seems to provide for better discussions among the board. If the Commissioner would prefer to have the Trustees at the dias and have the presentation from a podium, please let me know and we will make the appropriate accommodations.
Patti
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Patti Garcia, ICMA-CM Town Administrator Phone: (970) 473-6033 (cell) Email: garc...@wellingtoncolorado.gov Web: www.wellingtoncolorado.gov 8225 Third Street, Wellington, CO 80549
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From: Brenda Gimeson <gime...@co.larimer.co.us>
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 3:19 PM
To: Patti Garcia <garc...@wellingtoncolorado.gov>
Cc: Elizabeth Relford <ERel...@nfrmpo.org>; Larimer County, Kristin Stephens, Commisioner <kste...@larimer.org>
Subject: Re: Heads-Up Regarding Wellington MPO Interest
Is the meeting to be held at Town Hall? Is the start time 6:30 p.m.? And will they be 1st on the agenda? Any info is appreciated. Thanks!
Sincerely,
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Brenda Gimeson
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Brenda Gimeson Business Operations Manager |
Commissioners' Office 200 W Oak St | 2nd Floor PO Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190 |
Patti Garcia
Hi all –
We need to postpone this presentation to a later date. The Larimer County Sheriff is scheduled to present on Flock cameras as part of the 2027 budget discussion at the same meeting. Since the Fort Collins vote regarding the use of Flock cameras, the topic has received significant public attention, and we expect a large number of residents to attend the August 18 work session.
The Mayor has indicated that she will allow public comment that evening, so it is likely to be a lengthy meeting.
I want to make sure the Board is fully engaged and able to give the MPO/TPR presentation the attention it deserves. Below are a few alternative dates, depending on your availability:
- September 8 – Board of Trustees Regular Meeting (presentation at the beginning of the meeting)
- September 15 – Board of Trustees Work Session
- September 22 – Board of Trustees Regular Meeting (presentation at the beginning of the meeting)
- October 13 – Board of Trustees Regular Meeting (presentation at the beginning of the meeting)
Please let me know which of these dates would work best for your team.
I apologize for the postponement and appreciate your flexibility.
Thank you -
Elizabeth Relford
Hi Patti,
No worries, I can make either 9/15 or 9/22 work.
Brenda Gimeson
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Brenda Gimeson Business Operations Manager |
Commissioners' Office 200 W Oak St | 2nd Floor PO Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190 |
Patti Garcia
Hi all –
Let’s reschedule to September 15 at 6:30 pm at the Leeper.
Thanks everyone! Again, I apologize for the postponement.
Patti
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Patti Garcia, ICMA-CM Town Administrator Phone: (970) 473-6033 (cell) Email: garc...@wellingtoncolorado.gov Web: www.wellingtoncolorado.gov 8225 Third Street, Wellington, CO 80549
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From: Brenda Gimeson <gime...@co.larimer.co.us>
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2026 1:56 PM
To: Patti Garcia <garc...@wellingtoncolorado.gov>
Cc: Elizabeth Relford <ERel...@nfrmpo.org>; Larimer County, Kristin Stephens, Commisioner <kste...@larimer.org>; Hannah Hill <hil...@wellingtoncolorado.gov>
Subject: Re: Heads-Up Regarding Wellington MPO Interest - postpone presentation
Hello Patti. Thank you for reaching out. Commissioner Stephens is unavailable on 9/22 but can meet on 9/15. Please confirm if the 9/15 date works. Is the time still 6:30 at the Lepper Center?
Sincerely,
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