HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-04/09/1991-OrganizationalApril 9, 1991
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, April 9, 1991, 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:
Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey and Winokur.
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek and Roy
Also Present: Newly -elected Councilmember Cathy Fromme.
Swearing In of New Councilmembers
City Clerk Wanda Krajicek administered the oath of office to District 2
Councilmember Bob Winokur, District 4 Councilmember Cathy Fromme, and to Mayor
Susan Kirkpatrick.
Councilmember Cathy Fromme took her seat at the Council desk.
Councilmember Winokur thanked members of Council and staff for their support and
stated he was looking forward to working together to implement the newly elected
form of government.
Councilmember Fromme stated she was pleased to be serving the City of Fort
Collins and was ready to begin her Council term.
Mayor Kirkpatrick expressed her appreciation to her family and friends for their
support during the campaign. She addressed members of the Council stating she
admired their leadership qualities and their commitment to community service.
Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Kirkpatrick outlined the procedure for electing the Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Fromme nominated Councilmember Horak for the office of Mayor Pro
Tem.
Councilmember Winokur nominated Councilmember Azari for the office of Mayor Pro
Tem.
Councilmember Edwards nominated himself for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
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Councilmember Fromme stated Councilmember Horak's past and present experience
as Mayor, Assistant Mayor and Councilmember clearly provide the experience and
knowledge to assume the position of Mayor Pro Tem.
Straw Poll
The results of the first straw poll were as follows:
Councilmember
Azari -
Azari
Councilmember
Edwards -
Edwards
Councilmember
Fromme -
Horak
Councilmember
Horak -
Horak
Mayor Kirkpatrick -
Horak
Councilmember
Maxey -
Edwards
Councilmember
Winokur -
Azari
Since Councilmembers Azari and Edwards each received 2 votes, an elimination
round was held as follows:
Councilmember Azari -
Azari
Councilmember Edwards -
Edwards
Councilmember Fromme -
Edwards
Councilmember Horak -
Edwards
Mayor Kirkpatrick -
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Azari
Councilmember Maxey -
Edwards
Councilmember Winokur -
Azari
The third straw poll was held between Councilmembers Edwards ,,and Horak as
follows:
Councilmember
Azari -
Abstained
Councilmember
Edwards -
Edwards
Councilmember
Fromme -
Horak
Councilmember
Horak -
Horak
Mayor Kirkpatrick -
Horak
Councilmember
Maxey -
Edwards
Councilmember
Winokur -
Abstained
No Councilmember receive a majority vote in the straw poll.
Councilmember Winokur spoke on behalf of Councilmember Azari stating her election
would provide continuity on the Leadership Team.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion to nominate Councilmember Azari for the
office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Azari asked that her nomination be withdrawn.
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THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fromme, to nominate
Councilmember Horak for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Fromme, Horak and Kirkpatrick. Nays: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Maxey and
Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to nominate
Councilmember Edwards for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Edwards, Kirkpatrick and Maxey. Nays: Councilmembers Azari, Fromme, Horak and
Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
nominate Councilmember Azari for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Kirkpatrick, Maxey and Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers Fromme
and Horak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
City Clerk Wanda Krajicek administered the oath of office to Councilmember Azari
as Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Pro Tem Azari stated she was eager to begin her position with the new form
of leadership and thanked members of the Council for electing her as Mayor Pro
Tem.
City Manager Steve Burkett congratulated the newly -elected members of Council
and stated he was looking forward to working with the Council.
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The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
ATTEST:
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Adjourned
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