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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES-03/14/1989-Special' March 14, 1989 CQUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Special Meeting - 9:45 a.m. A special meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, March 14, 1989, at 9:45 a.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Councilmembers: Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Eckman Items Relating to the Appointment of Kathleen M. Allin as Municipal Judge Following is staff's memorandum on this item: "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Resolution 89-55 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Employment ' Agreement with Kathleen M. Allin as Municipal Judge. B. Hearing and first Reading of Ordinance No. 33, 1989, Setting the Compensation of the Municipal Judge. John Tobin has resigned as Municipal Judge, effective June 30, 1989. Under the City Charter, the City Council appoints the Judge of the Municipal Court for a term of two years and sets the Judge's compensation. The Charter requires the Municipal Judge to be an attorney admitted to practice law in Colorado and a resident of the city. Councilmembers. Horak, Kirkpatrick and Maxey served as the Municipal Judge Selection Subcommittee to screen and interview applicants for the Municipal Judge position. The subcommittee has recommended that Assistant City Attorney Kathleen M. Allin be appointed as Municipal Judge. The Resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into an Employment Agreement with Kathleen Allin for a two-year term as Municipal Judge beginning July 1, 1989, and the Ordinance sets the Judge's compensation." Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, to adopt Resolution 89-55. Jim Creeden, P.O. Box 1022, Fort Collins, commented on the conflict of ' interest potential that could arise between Municipal Judge Allin and her husband who is an attorney. -155- March 14, 1989 Mayor Stoner noted that the conflict of interest potential had been ' discussed with =Ms. Allin and commented on the only claim that had been filed against the City. The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Resolution 89-55 was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by by Councilmember Kirkpatrick, to adopt Ordinance No. 33, 1989 on First Reading and inserting the figure of $48,000 as an annual salary. Councilmember Kirkpatrick commented on Kathy Allin's ability to serve the City as the Municipal Judge. Mayor Stoner commented on the interview process for the selection of the Municipal Judge. The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 33, 1989 on First Reading and inserting the figure of $48,000 as an annual salary was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Other Business Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick, for Council consider withdrawing from the Rails to Trails application (conversion portion) at the March 21 Council Meeting. Councilmember Horak suggested April 4 as an alternative date for the Rails to Trails application consideration. Councilmember Maxey agreed with Councilmember Horak that April 4 would be a better date for discussion of the issue. The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion for Council to consider withdrawing from the Rails to Trails application (conversion portion) was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -156- March 14, 1989 ' Adjournment Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m. March 14, 1989 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Organizational Meeting - 10:00 a.m. A organizational meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, March 14, 1989, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Councilmembers: Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Eckman Also Present: Newly -elected Councilmembers Ann Azari and Dave Edwards. Swearing In of New Councilmembers City Clerk Wanda Krajicek administered the oath of office to newly -elected Councilmembers Ann Azari and Dave Edwards, and re-elected Councilmembers Gerry Horak and Loren Maxey. The new Councilmembers took their seats at the Council desk. Assistant Mayor Winokur welcomed the newly -elected Councilmembers and Councilmembers Horak and Maxey. Election of Mavor Councilmember Mabry nominated Councilmember Winokur for the office of Mayor and stated his reasons for the nomination. Councilmember Azari seconded the nomination and made comments regarding the nomination. ' Jim Creeden, Councilmember P.O. Winokur Box as 1022, Fort Collins, stated his support for Mayor. -157- March 14, 1989 Councilmember Kirkpatrick noted the responsibility of being the Mayor. ' Councilmember Horak commented on the importance of team work between the Councilmembers and the Mayor. Councilmember Edwards stated he would support the motion based on the goals and aspirations of Council. Councilmember Winokur commented on the opportunities for service that come with the position of Mayor. The vote on Councilmember Mabry's nomination of Councilmember Winokur for the position of Mayor was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Election of Assistant Mayor Councilmember Kirkpatrick nominated Councilmember Mabry for the office of Assistance Mayor and stated her support for Councilmember Mabry. Councilmember Edwards seconded the nomination and commented on Councilmember Mabry's capabilities for the position of Assistant Mayor. ' Jim Creeden, P.O. Box 1022, Fort Collins, noted his support for Councilmember Mabry as Assistant Mayor. Councilmember Horak noted the closeness and loyalty in the relationship between the Mayor and Assistant Mayor. Councilmember Azari commented on the teamwork and collective efforts of Council to lead the citizens of Fort Collins. Mayor Winokur supported Councilmember Mabry for Assistant Mayor and commented on the expertise he would be bringing to the position. The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's nomination of Councilmember Mabry for the office of Assistant Mayor was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Assistant Mayor Mabry thanked Councilfor its support and noted his appreciation for being part of the leadership team. Mayor Winokur thanked Councilmembers for their display of confidence in his ability to fulfil the duties of the office of Mayor. He also thanked his ' family for its support and encouragement. He noted his appreciation to -158- March 14, 1989 t Larry Estrada and Ed Stoner for their service and leadership contributions. He briefly summarized the accomplishments of the previous City Council. �I Other Business Councilmember Horak encouraged open discussion of the dates for the Retreat and indicated his support for quarterly review of the work session focus. AdJournment Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.._ \ Mayor -159-