HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-07/16/1985-RegularJuly 1b, 1985
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, July 16, 1985, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of
Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following
Councilmembers: Clarke, Estrada, Knezovich, Ohlson, Rutstein, and Stoner.
Councilmembers Absent: Horak
Staff Members Present: Arnold, Huisjen, Shannon, Krajicek, Lewis
Agenda Review: City Manager
City Manager Arnold noted staff was recommending tabling Item #19,
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Modification
Agreement to the Master Agreement with Anheuser-Busch, Inc., to August 6
and there was a request for an Executive Session to discuss personnel
matters.
' Councilmember 0hlson asked that Item 0, Resolution Accepting a Grant of
$79,200 from the Colorado Highway Department to Reconstruct the Bridge at
Oak Street Crossing the Larimer #2 Canal Entrance to City Park, be removed
from the Consent Calendar.
Consent Calendar
This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and
energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends
approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this
calendar be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately
under Agenda Item k23, Pulled Consent -Items, except items pulled by anyone
in the audience or items that any member of the audience is present to
discuss that were pulled be staff or,'Council. These items will be
discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 75, 1985, Authorizing the Issuance
and Sale of industrial Development Revenue Bonds, eries 1985, in the
Amount of $1,800,OUU for the Timberline Tech Center Project.
This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 18 and
authorizes the issuance and sale of Industrial Development Revenue
Bonds, Series 1985, in the amount of $1,800,000 for the Timberline
' Tech Center project.
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At the July 2 meeting, this ordinance was unanimously adopted on '
Second Reading. Due to an incomplete legal publication prior to the
final reading, it is bond counsel's opinion that this ordinance should
be reheard on Second Reading. The complete notice of this rehearing
was published to meet Charter requirements.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 77, 1985, Appropriating Unanticipated
evenue 1n the ommunication Fund to Purchase a Computer Software
Program.
The City of Fort Collins received a settlement from MiniSoft Corp. in
payment for material returned to them by the Integrated Office Systems
division.
This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 2 and
will appropriate those funds in the Communication Fund. The funds
will be used to purchase a different word processing software package.
6. Resolution Accepting a Grant of $79,200 from the Colorado Highway
Department to Reconstruct the Bridge at Oak Street crossing the
arimer H2 Canal entrance to City Park.
This Resolution authorizes the acceptance of a grant offer from the
State for $79,2OU to replace the Oak Street Bridge crossing the
Larimer N2 Canal, entrance to the City Park ballfields. The grant is
for 80% of the estimated cost of $99,000 for design and construction. ,
The grant must be accepted by August 5, 1985. Staff is examining what
source City matching funds of $19,800 should come from. An
appropriation ordinance will be presented to Council for approval of
the match before the project can begin.
7. Tabling of Motion to Discuss Librar,
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Videocassette Collection to
On June 4 Council brought up the matter of competition between video
dealers and the Library. Council also expressed concern about
availability of Library's videocassettes to those not able to afford
machine and cassette rental. These matters were tabled to the July 16
meeting to allow input from the Library Board.
The Library Board has met with video dealers and will work with them
and staff to develop a long-range policy for the development of a
videocassette collection that will meet the needs of both groups.
This will be ready for Council by September 17.
At that time Library staff will also have
in-house use of videocassettes by those not
and video rental.
developed a plan for free
able to afford equipment
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8. Routine Deeds and Easements.
' a. Easements for Northeast Loop Waterline.
1. Montgomery
2. Associates of Hickory Village
3. Martin
4. 1235 Partnership
5. Udy
6. United Bank Trustee
7. Mangum and Niewald
b. Resolution authorizing execution of an easement for the
Anheuser-Busch process waste line.
A 150 foot long easement is needed by Anheuser-Busch to extend the
brewery process waste line onto the WWTPp2 site.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 75, 1985, Authorizing the Issuance
and Sale of ndustria Uevelopment Revenue Bonds, Series , ,in the
Amount of $1,8UU,000 for the limberline ech Center Project.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 77, 1985, Appropriating Unanticipated
' Revenue in the Communication Fund to urchase a Computer Software
royram.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Clarke, to
adopt and approve all .items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Councilmembers Clarke, Estrada, Knezovich, Ohlson, Rutstein, and Stoner.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Making an Appointment
to the Senior Citizens Board, Adopted
Following is the staff's memorandum on'this item: ,
"Due to the resignation of Virginia Mohr -Callahan, a vacancy exists on the
Senior Citizens Board. The board liaison has reviewed the ,applications.
that were previously submitted for the July 2 appointments. The
recommendation for the vacancy will be forwarded under separate' cover."
Councilmember Ohlson nominated Margaret Tremper for the vacancy on the
Senior Citizen Board.
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Councilmember Uhlson made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner, to
adopt Resolution 85-115 inserting the name of Margaret Tremper. Yeas: I
Councilmembers Clarke, Estrada, Knezovich, Ohlson, Rutstein, and Stoner.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopting Findings of the Appeal of
the Planning and Zoning Board Decision to Deny
a Proposed Amendment of Cunningham Corners and
Setting Forth the Conditions for Approval of the
Amendment of Cunningham Corners Master Plan, Adopted
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summar
On July 2, 1985, the Council heard an appeal of the April 29, 1985,
decision of the Planning and Zoning Board which denied the Amendment of
Cunningham Corners Master Plan. The Council voted to reverse the decision
of the Planning and Zoning Board by approving the amended Master Plan of
Cunningham Corners with conditions.
Background
The proposal is to amend the existing approved Master Plan for Cunningham
Corners. The proposed changes include the deletion of the Windmill Drive '
connection between Richmond Drive and Gunnison Drive and a reconfiguration
of Tracts A (Townhomes) and H (Open Space Detention). The subject property
is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Shields Street
and Horsetooth Road.
Un.April 29, 1985, the Planning and Zoning Board voted to deny (6-0) the
proposed amendment to the Master Plan. The reasons for the denial included
police and fire standards, good planning sense, and previous decisions made
on Windmill Drive.
At the July 2, 1985 meetiing of the City Council, traffic issues and
emergency response times were discussed. The City Council considered the
appeal based upon the detailed minutes of the Planning and Zoning Board and
new evidence presented by the Staff, developer and neighborhood; and, after
consideration, reversed the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board on a
5-2 vote with the following conditions:
a. That Windmill Drive be vacated and adjoining single family property
owners accept the ROW. The applicants will provide all the necessary
documentation for the vacation.
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b. The existing pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, etc. in Windmill
' Drive be removed and replaced with an acceptable ground cover treatment,
the cost of which will be borne by the applicants.
c. That the applicants bear the cost of any removal or relocation of
existing utilities, including shutting off at the main. The applicants
should provide the necessary vacation or dedication documents for any
unneeded easements.
d. A sidewalk be provided between Gunnison Drive and Richmond Drive. The
applicants should bear the cost of installation of the sidewalk and
dedicate the required public access easements.
e. The applicants should fulfill these requirements as part of the
approval of any future phases of the Cunningham Corners Master Plan.
The reversal of the Planning and Zoning Board's decision has the effect of
approving the Amended Master Plan of Cunningham Corners."
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada,
to adopt Resolution 85-116. Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, Estrada,
Knezovich, Ohlson, Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
' Resolution Authorizing the City Manager
to Approve a Change Order to Increase
the Amount of Repair Work in the
Street Rehabilitation Program, Adopted
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Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summary
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to approve a change order to
add more street work to the 1985 Street Rehabilitation Program. The change
order would be issued to Sterling Paving, this year's contractor, for up to
$13U,000 to rehabilitate Swallow Road between Remington and Lemay.
The bids for this year's rehabilitation project came in below the
Engineer's estimate. These savings combined with the contingency will
provide the funds to do the added street work. Swallow Road was programmed
for rehabilitation in 1986. Doing'it this year helps to gain an extra step
with the program.
The Capital Project Management Control System requires all change orders in
excess of $50,000 to be approved by City Council.
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Background
Bids for the 1985
The low bidder
Street Rehabilitation
Sterling
project were
received on
June 5th.
'
was
Paving with
their bid of
$418,233.5U.
This was
$4U,000 below the
Engineer's estimate.
Because it was not known
what the
bids would be, a
contingency was held back in case
the bids came
in high.
The total available
for more street work
is $130,000.
Since we have so
many streets in need of repair, it
has been our
practice
in past years to
add more street work
to spend as
much of the
budgeted
funds as possible.
The streets added were
generally
selected from
the next
year's program.
This year we propose to add Swallow Road from Remington to Lemay, which is
taken from next year's list. The work planned includes cross pan repair,
patching of failed sections, manhole and valve box adjustments, and a
2-inch asphaltic concrete overlay.
The Capital Project Management Control System requires that all change
orders exceeding $50,000 be approved by the City Council. The preliminary
estimate for Swallow indicates $130,000 is enough to pay for improving the
entire mile. After exact quantities are measured a change order will be
negotiated with Sterling Paving for an exact amount. We are requesting
approval for a change order up to the $130,000 so that the City Manager may
give the final go ahead. This will keep the project moving without delays
that would cost more money."
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ohlson, to '
adopt Resolution 85-117.
Councilmember Clarke asked why Swallow Road was chosen for this work.
Acting City Engineer Mike Herzig replied that Swallow Road was chosen
because it was the street in the worst condition from the 1986 program.
The vote on Councilmember Clarke's motion to adopt Resolution 85-117 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, Estrada, Knezovich, Ohlson,
Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Appropriating General Fund
Reserves for Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day, Adopted on First Reading
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
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"Executive Summary
' Potentially harmful household wastes represent a hazard waiting to become
an accident. Fort Collins residents can be expected to generate over
67,000 gallons of hazardous wastes on an annual basis.
Working with Larimer County and the City of Loveland it is planned to hold
a "Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day" on Saturday, September 28,
1985. A contract will be awarded by Larimer County to a licensed company
to receive and dispose of the hazardous material. The total cost including
the contract will be $25,000.
In order to help make this effort successful Fort Collins, Loveland and
Larimer County will share the cost. Fort Collins' share will be $11,250.
An ordinance has been prepared for Council consideration to appropriate
General Fund reserves for this purpose.
Background
Since this is a new City -County program and since this proposal is
sufficiently important we are attaching as background not only the
Executive Summary for the Proposed Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Day, but also the full text of the proposal including the budget, Appendix
A listing potentially hazardous wastes and other background material."
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada,
' to adopt Ordinance No. 78, 1985 on First Reading.
James Cole, 733 Country Club Road, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce
Industry Employment Subcommittee, noted his committee had been studying
hazardous waste for several years and that there has been illegal dumping
occurring, an activity that will probably grow as the population grows. He
spoke of the awareness campaign planned for the day and strongly supported
this effort.
Councilmember Knezovich questioned whether this day was geared towards
businesses as well as households.
Frank Lancaster, Larimer County Forestry and Solid Waste Management
Director, replied that the limit on the amount of waste one household could
turn in was five gallons. He explained how the materials would be packed
and stated there was not yet a program for small businesses to dispose of
their waste. He noted the cost of disposal and the volume of waste made
such a program prohibitive at this time.
Mayor Rutstein urged the Committee, the Chamber of Commerce, and the waste
generators to work together to find a way to dispose of their waste safely.
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The vote on Councilmember Knezovich's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 78,
1985 on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, '
Estrada, Knezovich, Uhlson, Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of a
Sales & Use Tax Revenue Security to First
Interstate Bank of Fort Collins, N.A. in an
Amount not to Exceed $2,000,00O for Construction
of South Lemay Avenue Between Horsetooth
Road and Harmony, Adopted on First Reading
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summary
Included in the 1985 annual budget was an appropriation to construct Lemay
Avenue between Horsetooth Road and Harmony. The funds for this
construction were to be provided by bond anticipation notes. This
borrowing will serve the same purpose as those bond anticipation notes and
provide the funds for the construction of the road.
Background
Staff was anticipating borrowing the money for the construction of South '
Lemay at the same time we borrowed funds for the construction of the pool
and rink. South Iemay Avenue is now ready for award of a construction
contract and for the work to begin so that it may be completed before
winter sets in. As we are not currently ready to do the financing for the
pool and rink, we recommend that this borrowing occur for South Lemay. We
will not include these funds in the future borrowing for the pool and rink.
The terms of the revenue security are that it be a draw down note. It will
bear interest on funds drawn at a rate equal to 8U% of the prime interest
rate. The interest will have the ability to float daily as the prime rate
changes. The security will mature in one and one half years.
Today the prime rate is at 9.5%,.,therefore the rate of interest the City
would be paying is 7.6%. The 1985 budget included an estimated interest
rate of 9% for this borrowing."
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner, to
adopt Urdinance No. 79, 1985 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Clarke, Estrada, Knezovich, Uhlson, Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIEU.
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Resolution Accepting a Grant of $79,200
' from the Colorado Highway Department
to Reconstruct the Bridge at Oak
Street Crossing the Larimer q2
Canal Entrance to City Park, Adopted
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summa
This Resolution authorizes the acceptance of a grant offer from the State
for $79,2UO to replace the Oak Street Bridge crossing the Larimer q2 Canal,
entrance to the City Park ballfields. The grant is for 80% of the
estimated cost of $99,000 for design and construction.
The grant must be accepted by August 5, 1985. Staff is examining what
source City matching funds of $19,800 should come from. An appropriation
ordinance will be presented to Council for approval of the match before the
project can begin.
Background
The Oak Street Bridge is a less than two lane bridge with no walks for
pedestrians. Because of this, it has always been a traffic hazard.
Further, the bridge was rated as "deficient" in a bridge inspection program
that was completed in 1981. The Parks and Recreation Department has wanted
to replace the bridge for many years but has not had the funds. This is
the best opportunity to accomplish the replacement and for the least
possible cost to the City.
A number of sources are being reviewed now on what funds should be used for
the $19,800 City match. It is not a question of whether funds are
available or not. It is only a question of what source is most
appropriate.
Our plan is to design the bridge late this fall, start construction in
February or March, and complete construction in April prior to water being
turned on in the ditch and before the softball season starts."
Councilmember Ohlson made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner, to
adopt Resolution 85-113.
Councilmember Uhlson felt this was an opportunity to call the public's
attention to this project since a dangerous situation has existed there for
some time.
The vote on Councilmember Ohlson's motion to adopt Resolution 85-113 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, Estrada, Knezovich, Ohlson,
Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Citizen Participation '
A. Proclamation Naming August 4 - 10 as The Dog Days of August, was
accepted by Gladys Russell of the Humane Society Hoard of Directors.
B. Proclamation Naming April 4 - 19, 1966, as Native American Heritage
Week, was forwarded to the appropriate persons.
Appeal of Planning and Zoning Board
Decision to Deny the Proposed Lake
Street Village PUD, Referred Back
to the Planning and Zoning Board
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summary
On June "6, 1965, the Planning and Zoning Board denied the request of Bruce
Miller for a planned unit development consisting of 32 multi -family units
in four eight-plex buildings on 3.26 acres on West Lake Street, northeast
of the Prospect -Shields intersection. Staff recommended approval of the
project to the Planning and Zoning Board, the Board denied the request by a
3-3 vote. Junge, Reich, Heinz & Magee AIA Architecture and Planning
Professional Corporation of Boulder has requested on behalf of their
clients, Bruce Miller and Chris Moritz, that the item be appealed to the ■
City Council.
Background
The proposal is for four eight-plex buildings (32 units), enclosed garages,
center swimming pool, and active open space area on a 3.26 acre site on
West Lake Street.
Staff recommended approval of the project with the following concerns:
1. The neighborhood compatibility criterion of the Land Development
Guidance System was met, but differences remain between the applicant and
the surrounding residents.
2. The traffic generated by the project is considered by staff to be minor
but will add to a future undesirable situation. The conclusion of the
traffic study, with which staff agrees, is that the addition of this
project will not affect the levels of service at the nearby intersections.
The future traffic volumes with or without this project will exceed
capacity.
On June 26, 1965, the Planning and Zoniny Board voted to deny the project
by a tie vote of 3 to 3. Reasons for the denial were:
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' 1. Building bulk was considered greater than what is compatible with the
neighborhood, and setbacks inadequate.
2. Other site design issues which included the pool and picnic facilities;
landscaping, setback and treatment of the garages; and the fireplaces (air
quality).
3. Traffic generation of the project adding to an existing and future
undesirable situation.
Junge, Reich, Heinz & Magee AIA Architecture and Planning Professional
Corporation, on behalf of their clients, Bruce Miller and Chris Moritz,
have appealed the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board. They are
appealing the project based on misrepresentations in the presentation of
the neighborhood committee opposed to the project that may have negatively
influenced the Board members.
City Council should consider the appeal based upon the detailed minutes of
the Planning and Zoning Board and new evidence; and, after consideration,
either sustain, modify or reverse the decision, or send the matter back for
further hearing and review by the Planning and Zoning Board."
Acting Community Development Director Linda Hopkins gave a brief review of
the project and the Planning and Zoning Board action on June 26.
' James Junge, architect and planner for the project, noted his firm was
available to answer questions.
Lloyd_ Walker, President of the Prospect/Shields Neighborhood Association,
summarized the neighborhood's position and noted their involvement with
this site over the past seven years.
Patricia Prenter, 801 West Lake, spoke of her concerns about the project.
Councilmember Clarke noted he was in favor of sending the matter back to
the Planning and Zoning Board for further review.
Councilmember Ohlson agreed with Councilmember Clarke and stated that this
was a quality project. He suggested staff and the Planning and Zoning
Board work out a compromise to make it work.
Councilmember Estrada expressed concern about the traffic in this highly
dense area.
Councilmember Ohlson stated he needed an overall picture of the cummulative
effect of development in the area.
Mayor Rutstein stated she felt the issue should go back to the Planning and
Zoning Board and the neighborhood criteria should be taken into
consideration.
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Councilmember Stoner expressed concern Council was sending a message to
forget the LUGS as it pertains to infill development. '
Councilmember Clarke made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, to
send the matter back to the Planning and Zoning Board for further review
and consideration. Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, Estrada, Ohlson,
Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays: Councilmember Knezovich.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Amending the Code of the City of
Fort Collins Relating to the Prohibition of
Unreasonable Noise, Adopted on First Readinq
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summa
Due to the problems involved with enforcing the City's noise ordinance,
staff recommends repealing Section 78-1 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins and readopting a new Section 78-1 which prohibits unreasonable
noise.
Background
Chapter 78 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins was adopted in 1981. ,
The chapter contains a general prohibition against any noise disturbance,
excessive or unusually loud noise or a noise which is unreasonable and
objectionable because it is impulsive, continuous, rhythmic, periodic or
shrill within the limits of the City of Fort Collins in Section 78-1. The
remainder of the chapter sets out maximum permissible noise levels (set out
in decibels) depending upon land uses and exceptions to the same, provides
for the manner of classification and measurement of noise, includes a
variance procedure, procedure for designation of quiet zones, maximum sound
levels for motor vehicles, violations and penalties and definitions.
After reviewing recent case law and the approaches taken by other
municipalities in handling the problem of unreasonable noise, it is evident
that Section 78-1 may be too broad in its scope and, therefore,
unreasonable and unenforceable. Consequently, it is staff's recommendation
that Section 78-1 be repealed and the problem addressed by the readoption
of a new Section 78-1 which prohibits unreasonable noise. The
determination of whether a noise is unreasonable would be made in light of
the circumstances. such as time of day and location. The new section
specifically states -that members of the Police Department are empowered to
make a prima facie determination as to whether a noise is unreasonable.
Thus, a citizen's complaint would not be required in order to pursue such a
violation (as it is with a "disturbing the peace" charge). The Police
Department might still rely on complaints in certain instances; however.
Another advantage of the new section is that it could be enforced in '
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appropriate situations without the necessity of an expert witness, such as
a trained sound -measuring equipment operator which is required in
connection with the sections containing maximum decibel level requirements.
As to the wording of the new section, the Colorado Supreme Court has
considered and upheld the constitutionality of a state statute proscribing
"unreasonable noise"."
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Olilson, to
adopt Ordinance No. 70, 1985 on First Reading.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, questioned whether the noise at a
recent Lincoln Center event was above acceptable levels and expressed
concern about City employees working at the concert.
The vote on Councilmember Knezovich's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 70,
1985 on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Counci]members Clarke,
Estrada, Knezovich, Ohlson, Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Amending the City's Massage
Parlor Code, Adopted as Amended on First Reading
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
1 "Executive Summary
The present Massage Parlor Code of the City contains provisions making
enforcement difficult.. It is recommended that the City Code be changed to
conform to the present State Massage Parlor Code and to establish a
licensing fee.
Background
The Massage Parlor Code of the City, was adopted in 1981. The City has
never licensed a massage parlor, perhaps in part because legitimate massage
therapists object to the provisions of the Code as being demeaning to their
profession. Probably the most offensive provision in the Code is the
requirement that each massage therapist be examined by medical doctors
quarterly to determine whether or not they are free of any contagious or
communicable disease. For whatever reason, it has been difficult for the
City to enforce the Massage Parlor Code because of resistance from the
regulated community.
It would seem appropriate that' the City Council examine any law which
appears to be honored primarily in the breach thereof. Upon examination of
this law, it appears to this office, and to the Police Department that it
ought to be, in large part, repealed. The Liquor Licensing Authority has
inquired as to whether or not the present law ought to be enforced against
health clubs. To alleviate the confusion, it is recommended that the City
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Massage Parlor Code be repealed with the exception of those sections which
are necessary in order to effectuate the requirements of the State Massage
Parlor Code; and to include educational requirements to the extent that the
Council determines such requirements necessary in the interest of the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens."
Assistant City Attorney Paul Eckman reviewed the reasons for the ordinance
change and noted the word "licensed" should be changed to "certified" in
Section 3, page 3 of the ordinance.
Councilmember Stoner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Clarke, to
adopt Ordinance No. 71, 1985 on First Reading amending Section 3 on page 3
to read "certified" instead of "licensed".
Michelle Yokum, 327 Garfield, spoke in favor of the changes.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion to delete Section 5 relating to
educational requirements.
THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
The vote on Councilmembers Stoner's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 71, 1985
on First Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, Estrada,
Ohlson, Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays: Councilmember Knezovich.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and
Sale of Industrial Development Revenue
Bonds, Series 1985, in the Amount of
$460,000 for the Engineering Professionals,
Inc. Project, Adopted on First Reading
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summary
This Ordinance authorizes the issuance and sale of Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds, Series 1985, in the amount of $460,000.
Background
On April 16, 1985, Council adopted Resolution 85-67, setting forth the
intention of the City of Fort Collins to issue Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds for the Engineering Professionals, Inc. Project. Bond
proceeds are to be used for the development of land and the construction
and equipping of a two story office building with 5,800 square feet in the
first phase, for which IDRB financing is sought. The building will be
constructed by the applicant, John P. Cavano, and leased with an option to
buy, by the Engineering Professional, Inc., a local engineering firm. The
building will be located in Lot 3 of the Timberline Plaza POD development.
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' The amount of this issue comes from our initial allocation of the statewide
Industrial Development Revenue Bond issuing authority."
Finance Director Jim Harmon read the dollar amounts to be inserted on pages
4 and 5 of the ordinance.
Councilmember Estrada made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Clarke, to
adopt Ordinance No. 80, 1985 on First Reading including the dollar amounts
as read by Finance Director Harmon. Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, Estrada,
Knezovich, Ohlson, Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager
to Execute a Second Modification
Agreement to the Master Agreement with
Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Tabled to Auqust 6
Following is the staff's memorandum on this item:
"Executive Summar
The proposed Second Modification Agreement to the Master Agreement with
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. provides for changes in the Agreement in regard to the
' construction of wastewater treatment facilities to be constructed to treat
the Anheuser-Busch wastewater. Portions of the facilities would be
available for use generally by the Waste Water Utility. Additionally, the
Modification Agreement provides for a clarification to the Master Agreement
concerning supplemental user fee credits for sales and use taxes which have
been ear -marked for other specific projects. The Agreement also provides
for supplemental user fee credits on the investment earnings obtained by
the City on monies borrowed at Anheuser-Busch's cost for construction of
public facilities to serve the Anheuser-Busch project.
Background
I. As discussed in previous meetings and at the May 14th City
Council Worksession, the staff is recommending that the A-B wastewater
treatment design concept be modified. The original design concept
included in the Master Agreement involves utilizing the North Complex at
WWTP #2, whereas the new concept which the staff is recommending involves
utilizing the South Complex at WWTP #2.
The proposed modifications to the Master Agreement consist of deleting all
references to the original (North Complex) concept and including
appropriate discussion and description' of the South complex concept. The
following is a summary of both concepts:
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Original Concept (North Complex)
The original concept involves treating 1.4 to 2.8 million gallons per '
day (mgd) of brewery wastes at A-B's pretreatment facility. The
pretreated wastes would then be discharged to the City's WWTP#2- North
Complex. Treatment of the pretreated wastes at the City's facility
will require the construction of facilities for:
1. Sludge thickening.
2. Sludge digestion.
3. Sludge dewatering.
4. Sludge disposal (land application).
5. Additional clarifier capacity (may be required).
In addition to these improvements at WWTP #2, the installation of
covers on the trickling filter and clarifiers at WWTP#1 may also be
required.
New Concept (South Complex)
The new concept involves treating 1.2 to 1.8 million gallons per
day (myd) of brewery wastes at the City's WWTP #2 - South Complex
and treating the remainder of the brewery wastes at AB's proposed
land application facility. Treatment of the 1.2 to 1.8 mgd of
brewery wastes at the City's facility will require the following:
1. Upgrading the aeration system and increasing the depth of the I
primary clarifier, secondary clarifier, and the aeration
basin at the South Complex.
2. Construction of sludge thickening, digestion, and dewatering
facilities.
3. Construction of sludge composting facilities.
The estimated cost of these facilities is $15 to $16 million
which will be paid for by A-B via supplemental user fees and base
formula calculations.
The City intends to oversize, on an incremental basis, the sludge
thickening, digestion, and dewatering facilities for future City
needs. The City's cost to oversize these facilities is estimated
at $1.66 million.
The staff believes there is sufficient benefit to the City to pursue the
new concept and the corresponding modifications to the Master Agreement.
These benefits consist of: (1) approximately $2.7 million worth of
treatment capacity; (2) approximately $3.7 in savings by oversizing, on an
incremental cost basis, the sludge thickening, digestion, and dewatering
facilities; (3) greater operation flexibility; and (4) a commitment from
A-B to build composting facilities.
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The Fort Collins Water Board has reviewed and recommended approval of the
' new concept.
II. The oriyinal Master Agreement provided that Anheuser-Busch would
pay a Supplemental User Fee for the debt service incurred by the City for
certain public improvements to the Anheuser-Busch plant site. In the
calculation of the Supplemental User Fee Anheuser-Busch received a credit
for "100% of the total of all City use, sales and property taxes which
shall have been received by the City during the period of
construction ... and to have ended one year after the first production from
the plant is shipped for commercial sale." Since the execution of the
Master Agreement there have been two sales and use tax increases wherein
the revenues were specifically pledged to certain public improvements. It
is readily apparent that the Anheuser-Busch sales and use taxes
specifically pledged to other public improvements cannot be used for public
improvements at the Anheuser-Busch plant site. As a separate matter,
Anheuser-Busch is to pay for the City's debt service to provide the public
improvements to the plant site. However, Anheuser-Busch does not receive a
credit from the investment earnings on the monies received by the City from
A-B, identified for later payment of the debt for A-B improvements. A
solution has been negotiated which provides equity to the City and to
Anheuser-Busch as follows:
1. Anheuser-Busch will not receive any credit for sales and use taxes
which become effective after December 31, 1982, wherein the proceeds of
such sales and use taxes are allocated and legally restricted to a
' specific purpose pursuant to an ordinance establishing such taxes.
2. Anheuser-Busch will receive a credit toward th,2 supplemental user
fee for all interest earned on monies received by the City from A-B,
identified for later repayment of the debt for A-B public improvements.
Currently the restricted sales and use tax revenues and the investment
earnings are about equal. The City gains in terms of the sales and use
taxes and does not lose on the investment earnings since we would not have
had the amounts to invest without the capitalized interest being included
in the bond issues.
Both the City staff and the Anheuser-Busch representatives agree with the
proposed modifications to the Master Agreement. These modifications
reflect the current expectations in regard to the Anheuser-Busch project.
The changes in the agreement concerning Wastewater Service provide
opportunities to the City which were not available in the original design
for wastewater treatment facilities. The changes in the Master Agreement
to the section regarding Finance represent clarifications"to that portion
of the agreement, providing further definition where needed to deal with
matters which were not present at the time of the execution of the
agreement, that of increases in sales tax for specific project and
investment earnings on monies received for later bond payments.
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Upon approval of the proposed Resolution, the City Manager would be ,
authorized to execute the Modification Agreement. The most immediate
result would be the redesign of the wastewater treatment facilities."
Councilmember Clarke asked the record to show he did not participate in the
discussion or vote on this item.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner, to
adopt Resolution 85-118.
City Manager Arnold noted staff was suggesting this item be tabled to
August 6 based on discussions with Council and the fact the documents for
the modification agreement did not arrive in time to be included in the
agenda.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stoner, to
table Resolution 85-118 to August 6. Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada,
Knezovich, Uhl son, Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays: None. (Councilmember
Clarke withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Arnold called Council's attention to the dedication of Lee I
Martinez Park scheduled for Saturday morning.
Councilmembers' Reports
Councilmember Clarke noted he would be travelling to Colorado Springs to
speak in support of a proposed ordinance that would prohibit smoking in
public places except in designated areas.
Mayor Rutstein reported she had received a $250 donation from the sponsors
of the recently held Human Race.
Other Business
Councilmember Estrada noted he was interested in reviving the Poudre R-1
liaison position that was abolished earlier this year.
Councilmember Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Clarke to
appoint Councilmember Estrada to serve as Council liaison with the Poudre
R-1 School District. Yeas: Councilmembers Clarke, Estrada, Knezovich,
Ohlson, Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Ohlson made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, to
r1 adjourn into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Knezovich, Ohlson, Rutstein, and Stoner. Nays:
Councilmember Clarke.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment
At the conclusion of the Executive Session, Councilmember Ohlson made a
motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, to adjourn the meeting. Yeas:
Councilmembers Clarke, Estrada, Knezovich, Ohlson, Rutstein, and Stoner.
Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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