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February 17, 1976
COUNCIL OF CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council - Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 5:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, February 17, 1976, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in the
City of Fort Collins City Hall. Mayor Russell called the meeting to order
noting the following Councilmembers present: Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves,
Russell and Wilkinson.
Absent: Councilman Suinn.
Staff Members Present: Brunton, DiTullio, Case, Cain, Krempel and Lewis.
Also: City Attorney Arthur E. March, Jr.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 3, 1976
Approved
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves to approve
the minutes of February 3, 1976 as published. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom,
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Relating
to the Reorganization of the City Administration
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves to adopt
Ordinance No. 2, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray,
Reeves and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilmembers Bloom and Russell.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2 , 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVI,
CHAPTER 2, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE
ORGANIZATION OF THE CITY
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
That Article XVI of Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as
follows:
"Article XVI. City Administration.
"§2-70. Department of General Administrative Services.
"A. There is hereby created a Department of General
Administrative Services, which Department shall
have the responsibilities and functions herein-
after indicated for the divisions of the Department
and such other responsibilities and functions as
may be provided by law or ordinance or assigned
by the City Manager.
"B. There is hereby established the office of Director
of General Administrative Services who shall be
appointed by the City Manager. The Director of
General Administrative Services shall have control
and supervision over all employees assigned to
this Department, subject to the supervision of
the City Manager.
"C. The General Administrative Services Department
shall consist of the following divisions:
"(1) Personnel Division. This division shall
be headed by a Personnel Officer who shall
be appointed by the Director of General
Administrative Services. The Personnel
Division shall:
"(a) Be responsible for recruiting, testing,
selecting and retaining qualified
employees for municipal employment.
"(b) Administer, maintain and update per-
sonnel policies, including employee
grievance procedures, classification
and compensation plans, and other
personnel practices and procedures.
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"(2) Purchasing Department. This department
shall act as a division of the General
Administrative Services Department and
shall be headed by the Purchasing Director
who shall be known as the Purchasing Agent
and who shall be appointed by the Director
of General Administrative Services. The
Purchasing Department shall be responsible
for all city purchasing as provided in the
Charter and ordinances of the city.
"(3). Stock Control Division. This division shall
be headed by a Stock Control Manager who
shall be appointed by the Director of General
Administrative Services. The.Stock Control
Division shall.operate the city warehouse
and maintain all stocks and supplies assigned
to the warehouse.
"(4) Equipment Division. This division shall be
headed by an Equipment Superintendent who
shall be appointed by the Director of General.
Administrative Services. The Equipment
Division shall:
"(a) Be responsible for the maintenance
of all equipment of the city assigned
to it for maintenance..
"(b) Operate the City vehicle and equipment
repair facilities.
"(c) Assign to user departments and divisions
all equipment under the jurisdiction
of the Equipment Division.
"(S) Division of Transportation. This division
shall be headed by a Transportation Officer
who shall be appointed by the Director of
General Administrative Services. This
division shall be responsible for the opera-
tion of the City. Transit System and all
other matters involving transportation in
the City.
"(6) Division of Building Repair and Maintenance.
This division shall be headed by a Building
Maintenance Superintendent who shall be
appointed by the Director of General Administra-
tive Services. This division shall be
responsible for the general maintenance and
upkeep of all municipal buildings.
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"(7) Division of Employee Health and Safety. This
division shall be,headed by a safety officer
who shall be appointed by the Director of
General Administrative Services. This divi-
sion shall be responsible for implementing
and enforcing all safety programs involving
city personnel.
"(8) Division of Management Information Systems.
This division shall be headed by an MIS Manager
who shall be appointed by the Director of
General Administrative Services. This division
shall be responsible for the formation of City
computer programs and for the administration
of all such computer programs.
"D. In addition to the functions and duties prescribed
above, the divisions of the Department of General
Administrative Services shall perform such other
duties or functions as may be provided by law,
ordinance or charter or as may be assigned by
the Director of General Administrative Services.
"§2-71. Department of Engineering Services.
"A. There is hereby created a Department of Engineering
Services, which.department shall have the responsi-
bilities and functions hereinafter indicated for
the divisions of the department and such other
responsibilities and functions as may be provided
by law or ordinance or assigned by the City Manager.
The Department of Engineering Services shall act
as the Department of Public Works and shall perform
all functions and duties set forth in the Charter
of the City of Fort Collins for the Department of
Public Works.
"B. There is hereby established the office of Director
of Engineering Services who shall be appointed by
the City Manager. The Director of Engineering
Services shall have control and supervision over
all employees assigned to this department, subject
to the supervision of the City Manager. The Director
of Engineering Services shall be the Director of
Public Works and shall perform the duties of the
Director of Public Works set forth in the Charter
and ordinances of the City.
"C. The Department of Engineering Services shall con-
sist of the following divisions:
10(1) Engineering Division. This division shall
be headed by the City Engineer who shall be
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appointed by the Director of Engineering _
Services. The Engineering Division shall:
"(a) Keep and maintain accurate maps,
plats and records of all public works,
lands or property owned by the city.
"(b) Advise city officials on all engineering
matters referred to it.
"(c) From time to time as required by the
Council or City Manager make reports
regarding public improvements or such
other work as may be requested.
"(2) Traffic Engineering Division. This division
shall be headed by the Traffic Engineer who
shall be appointed by the Director of Engineering
Services. The Traffic Engineering Division
shall:
"(a) Be responsible for signalization,.
signing and marking for all streets
in the city.
"(b) Make such studies of traffic conditions
as may be necessary or directed.
"(c) Make suggestions and recommendations
to the Director of Engineering Services
regarding traffic on city streets.
"(3) Building Inspection Division. This division
shall be headed by the Building Inspector
who shall be appointed by the Director of
Engineering Services. The Building Inspection
Division shall:
"(a), Inspect all construction in the city
to insure compliance with applicable
codes and ordinances of the city.
"(b) License building contractors in the
city and maintain necessary testing
and examination procedures in connection
with the licensing of contractors.
"(c) Review 'all plans for construction in
the city and issue building permits
in connection with all buildings.
"(d) Maintain liaison with all boards and
agencies concerned with building and
construction in the city.
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"(4) Division of Streets. This division shall
be headed by a Street Supervisor who shall
be appointed by the Director of Engineering
Services. The Division of Streets shall be
responsible for the maintenance of all city
streets and alleys, such maintenance to include
cleaning, repairs, grading, overlaying and
the like.
"(5) Division of Construction. This division
shall be headed by a Construction Superintendent
who shall be appointed by the Director of
Engineering Services. The Division of Con-
struction shall be responsible for overseeing
all city construction projects unless a con-
struction project is assigned to another
department.
"§2-72. Department of Planning and Zoning.
"A. There is hereby created a Department of Planning
and Zoning.
"B. There is hereby established the office of Director
of Planning and Zoning who shall be appointed by
the City Manager. The Director of Planning and
Zoning shall have control and supervision over all
employees assigned to this department, subject to
the supervision of the City Manager.
"C. The Department of Planning and Zoning shall be
responsible for the following functions and duties:
"(1) The performance of all staff functions
regarding comprehensive city planning.
"(2) The performance of all staff .functions
regarding city zoning.
"(3) Performing all staff functions relating
to planning for -city capital improvements
not delegated to another department.
"§2-73.. Department of Water and Sewer.
"A. There is hereby created a Department of Water and
Sewer.
"B. There is hereby established the office of Director
of Water and Sewer Utilities who shall be appointed
by the City Manager. The Director of Water and
Sewer Utilities shall have control and supervision
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over all employees assigned to the Department of
Water and Sewer, subject to the supervision of
the City Manager.
"C. The Department of Water and Sewer shall have
responsibilities for performance of all functions .
set forth in Article IX of the Charter of the City
of Fort Collins relating to the water utility and
the sanitary sewer utility, and shall be composed
of the following divisions:
"(1) Water Treatment Division. This division
shall be headed by a Water Treatment Super-
intendent who shall be appointed by the
Director of Water and Sewer Utilities. The
Water Treatment Division shall be responsible
for maintaining and treating raw water supplies
of the city and for operation of all water
treatment facilities.
"(2) Water Distribution Division. This division
shall be headed by a Water Distribution Super-
intendent who shall be appointed by the Director
of Water and Sewer Utilities. The Water
Distribution Division shall be responsible
for installation, maintenance and servicing
of all distribution lines of the water utility.
"(3) Sewer Collection Division. This division
shall be headed -by a Sewer Collection Super-
intendent who shall be appointed by the
Director of Water and Sewer Utilities. This
division shall have responsibility for the
installation, servicing and maintenance of
all sanitary sewer collection lines of the
sewer utility.
"(4) Sewer Treatment Division. This division
shall be headed by a Sewer Treatment Super-
intendent who shall be appointed by the
Director of Water and Sewer Utilities. This
division shall have responsibility for all
matters pertaining to sanitary sewer treat-
ment and for the operation of the sanitary
sewer treatment plants of the city.
"D. In addition to the functions herein prescribed,
the Department of Water and Sewer shall perform
such other duties or functions as may be provided
by law or ordinance or assigned by the City Manager.
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"§2-74. Department of Community Projects and Open Space.
"A. There is hereby created a Department of Community
Projects and Open Space.
"B. There is hereby created the office of Director
of Community Projects who.shall be appointed by
the City Manager. The Director of Community Projects
shall have control and supervision over all employees
assigned to this department, subject to the super-
vision of the City Manager.
"C. The Department of Community Projects and Open Space
shall be responsible for the following functions
and duties:
"(1) The performance of all staff functions regarding
open space programs.
"(2) The performance of all land acquisition.
"(3) The performance of staff functions relating
to any special project, program or activity
designated by the City Manager. ^^
"D. In addition to the functions and duties prescribed
herein, the Department of Community Projects and
Open Space shall perform such other duties or
functions as may be provided by law or ordinance
or assigned by the City Manager.
§2-75. Department of Cultural Affairs.
"A. There is herebycreated the Department of Cultural
Affairs.
"B. There is hereby created the office of Director of
Cultural Affairs who shall be appointed by the
City Manager. The Director of Cultural Affairs
shall have control and supervision over all employees
assigned to this department, subject to the super-
vision of the City Manager.
"C. The Department of Cultural Affairs shall be respon-
sible for the following functions and duties:
"(1) The performance of all staff functions
regarding the museum.
"(2) The performance of all staff functions
regarding the auditorium.
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"(3) The performance of all staff functions
regarding the historical landmarks and
preservation.
"(4) The performance of all staff functions
regarding the art museum.
"(5) The performance of staff functions con-
cerning all other cultural facilities and
programs as designated by the City Manager.
"12-76. Department of Human Resources.
"A. There is hereby created a Department of Human
Resources.
"B. There is hereby established the office of Director
of Human Resources who shall be appointed by the
City Manager. The Director of Human Resources
shall have control and supervision over all employees
assigned to this department, subject to the super-
vision of the City Manager.
"C. The Department of Human Resources shall be respon-.
sible for the following functions and duties:_:;,,_„
"(1) The performance of all staff functions
regarding the City's Human Resources
Program.
"(2) The performance of all administrative and
staff functions regarding the City's
Affirmative Action Program.
"(3) The performance of all staff functions
regarding the administration of the.Human
Rights Ordinance.
"D. In addition to the functions and duties prescribed
herein, the Department of Human Resources shall
perform such other duties or functions as may be
provided by law or ordinance or assigned by the
City Manager.
"§2-77. Assistant to City Manager.
"There is hereby created the staff position of Assistant
to the City Manager who shall be appointed by.the City
Manager and shall perform such duties and functions as
may be assigned by the City Manager.
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"§2-78. Public Information Officer.
"There is hereby created the staff position of Public
Information Officer. The Public Information Officer
shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall perform
such duties and functions as assigned by the City Manager,
which shall include the responsibility for public
information.
"§2-79. Effect on Other Departments.
"Except as duties may be assigned by the express provi-
sions of this Article, this Article shall not change
any of the functions or duties of any other established
departments of the city as set forth in the Charter or
ordinances of the city.
Introduced, cons iderecl, favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this day of A.D. 1976,
and to be presented for linal passage on tie /-1 day of
A:D. 1976. /--
ATTEST:
ity er
Passed.and adopted on final reading this 17 day of
A.D. 1976.
.ATTEST:Mayor'
ity C er
First Reading: February 3, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 4, Nays: 1)
Second Reading: February 17, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 4, Nays: 2)
Dates Published: February 8, 1976 and February 22, 1976
Attest:
City Clerk
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Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Relating
to Drainage Easements and Bicycle Path in
the Brown Farm Subdivision
City Attorney March gave the following oral report to the Council. The Brown
Farm started out as a concept where there would be a homeowners' association
and they would maintain the club house area and various open areas mainly for
drainage purposes. As the lots sold, the homeowners' association did not turn
out to be a viable organization. Upon negotiations with the developers, the
Engineering Department and the Administrative Staff, an agreement had been
reached in order to satisfy City needs for drainage, for access, for utilities,
etc. The developer has conveyed the fee title or easement to the City for
the various areas. In the conveyance it had been stipulated that the City
would maintain the conveyed area as the City sees fit and it is anticipated
that it will be low level maintenance. The bicycle path has been relocated
and installed. Therefore, there are two things asked; (1) that Council accept
the conveyances of the easements and fees and (2) that Council adopt the
ordinances that will vacate the old bicycle path easements since it is not
needed.
Councilmembers expressed concern that there is still open area that will not
be maintained. City Manager Brunton and City Attorney March responded that
these areas have been added to lots or something that the City has agreed to
take over. Also, they again stated that it had been explained that this,area
would receive low maintenance.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves that Council
accept the conveyances from the developer Wheeler Realty and adopt Ordinance
No. 3, 1976 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray,
Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Relating
to the Repeal of Fingerprint Provisions
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves to adopt
Ordinance No. 7, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 7 , 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE REPEK NG SECTIONS 2-48
AND 2-49 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
That Sections 2-48 and 2-49 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins be, and the same hereby are, repealed..
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this day ooil the ,,� _ A.D. 1976, nd
to be presented for fina passage o e day of
A.D. 1976.
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ATTEST: mayor
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City Clerk
assed and adopted on final reading this �_ day of
A.D. 1976.
ATTEST: a ��ivs�G
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iCity Clerk
First Reading: February 3, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: S, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: February 17, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: February 8, 1976 and February 22, 1976
Attest:
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Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Relating
to the Repeal of Certain Blue Law Statutes
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to adopt
Ordinance No. 8, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell, and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 8 , 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE REPETL'ING SECTIONS 84-20
AND 84-21 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
That Sections 84-20 and 84-21 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, repealed.
Introduced, considere favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this day of A.D. 1976,
an to be presented for anal passag on the day of
A.D. 1976.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
assed and
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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adopted on final reading this /%ay of
A.D. 1976.
Mayor
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First Reading: February 3, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 5, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: February 17, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: February 8, 1976 and February 22, 1976
Attest:
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City Clerk
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Repealing
Certain Animal Provisions
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray to adopt
Ordinance No. 9, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 9 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE REPEAL NG SECTIONS 35-4,
35-5, 35-6, 35-7, 35-8 and 35-11 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
That Sections 35-4, 35-5, 35-6', 35-7, 35-8 and 35-11 of the
Code of the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby are,
repealed. -
Introduced, considered avoraJ-4e
on first reading, and
ordered published this day oA.D. 1976, and
to be presented for fina passage day of
A.D. 1976.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading this day of
A.D. 1976.
ATTEST: Mayor
Mty C I er
First Reading: February 3, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: S, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: February 17, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: February 8, 1976 and February 22, 1976
Attest:
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Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Repealing
Regulations on Vehicles for Hire
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to adopt
Ordinance No. 10, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. '10 , 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 108-8 THROUGH
108-16, INCLUSIVE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS RELATING TO VEHICLES FOR HIRE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS:
That Article II of Chapter 108 (Sections 108-8 through
108-16, inclusive) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins
be and the same hereby is repealed.
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Introduced, considere favorably rst reading, and
ordered published this day of o , A._9�.
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197 nld.-tIo'Ib,e presen ed for final p ssage on he 1_ day
of %� A.D. 1976.
ATTEST• Mayor
C: y C erk
Passed and adopted on final reading this % day of
A.D. 1976.
ATTEST Mayor
Ci y Clerk -
First Reading: February 3, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: S, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: February 17, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: February 8, 1976 and February 22, 1976
Attest:
City Cler
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Repealing
Regulations Pertaining to Employment Agencies
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom to adopt
Ordinance No. 11, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom,
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11 , 1976
BEINq AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 73-62 THROUGH
73-64 INCLUSIVE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS:
That Article IX of Chapter 73 (Sections 73-62 through
73-64, inclusive) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins be
and the same hereby is repealed.
Introduced, considers favorably on irst reading, and
ordered published this day of , A.P.
197 , and to be present d for final passage on the �� day
of ....,.,,n , A.D. 1976.
ATTEST Mayor
City Clerk-
Passed and adopted on final reading this day of
A.D. 1976.
ATTEST � ayor
City Clerk
First Reading: February 3, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 5, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: February 17, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: February 8, 1976 and February 22, 1976
Attest:
City Clerk
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Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Relating
to the Repeal of Vagrancy Provisions
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to
adopt Ordinance No. 13, 1976 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Relating
to the Repeal of Spitting Prohibition Provisions
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to adopt
Ordinance No. 14, 1976 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom,
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Relating
to Licenses for Public Dance Halls
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to
adopt Ordinance No. 17, 1976 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading as Amended
Relating to Permits for Moving of Building on
Public Streets
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
In January, 1976, the City Council reviewed the status of various surety
bond requirements. At that time it was recommended that various surety
bond requirements be eliminated and in other cases be clarified. This
ordinance clarifies and strengthens the requirements for moving buildings
on public streets, and it changes the authorizing party from the nonexisting
Director of Public Works to the Director of Engineering Services. The
ordinance also requires a $25 license fee and the supplying of a $2,000
corporate surety bond.
City Attorney March recommended an amendment to the ordinance as follows:
"that Part "B" of the proposed ordinance, in the next to the last line,
where it states "licensing fee," be amended to read "permit fee" and also
in Part "C", "application for a license", be amended to read, "application
for a permit."
The reason for the requested amendment is that the Director of Finance is
responsible for issuances of licenses.
Councilman Bowling made a nation, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to amend
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the ordinance as recommended above by the City Attorney. Yeas: Council -
members Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom to adopt
Ordinance No. 18, 1976 as amended on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinsmi. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Relating
to Licenses for Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and
Gutter Contractors
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
In January, 1976, the City Council discussed the status of various surety
bond requirements. At that time it was decided that various surety bond
requirements be eliminated and that in other cases we should increase and
standardize the requirements. At the present time there is a $2,000 bond
requirement in connection with sidewalk, driveway, and curb and gutter
construction. It is recommended that this amount be increased to $10,000.
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to adopt
Ordinance No. 19, 1976 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom,
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Relating
to Blue Law Statutes
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this,item;. On February 3, 1976, the City Council adopted on first reading Ordinance
No. 8, 1976, repealing the Sunday prohibition requirements for amusement
devices and the sale of motor vehicles. After further review, it was
discovered that two sections of the present Code has to be repealed in
connection with the amusement devices' regulations. This ordinance repeals
a portion of the licensing ordinance which also has a Sunday closing
provision.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves to adopt
Ordinance No. 20, 1976 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom,
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted as Amended on First Reading
Relating to Executive Sessions of the City Council
City Attorney March stated he has had discussion with Attorney Ben Napheys III
who is the Attorney for the Coloradoan, regarding some possible changes in
the word "employment" in Part A, to "hiring." The concern was that employ-
ment may have to do with how one employs, rather than if one employs. Also,
"and review of performance of the City Manager, City Attorney, or other
direct Council employees."
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Then in Part (ii), in the third line, he recommended striking the words
"regarding controversies."
Then in Part (iii) the City Attorney recommended line one read, "considera-
tion of water and real property acquisitions."
Attorney Ben Napheys, representing the Coloradoan presented a position
statement by Mr. Robert Lee, publisher, regarding the attempt to tighten
the provisions of the Ordinance. He also addressed the editorial of
February 15, 1976 regarding closed meetings.
Mr. Robert Lee spoke to the question stating "if this ordinance is declared
invalid, for what ever reason ---would the Council revert to the original
ordinance?"
City Attorney March stated that this is not the intent.
Mr. Dan Lattimore, Assistant Professor of Journalism at CSU, spoke in support
of the Coloradoan's position. Mr. Andy Anderson, 1421 Skyline Drive requested
clarification of the City Manager's memorandum on this item and further
requested if Council would place this item on the ballot at a future election.
Mr. Ron Heard, 620 Colorado Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the
closed provision.for review of the City Manager's performance, further the
news media, either inclusion or exclusion at a closed meeting.
Mayor Russell read the following letter from KCOL into the record.
Mayor Jack Russell -
City of Fort Collins
Municiple Building
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Dear Mr. Mayor:
KCOL Radio wishes to respond for the record to City Manager Robert
B:-unton's request that all local media advise the Council of their
reaction to proposed ordinance #21 amending section 2-2B of the
code of the City of Fort Collins relating to Executive Meetings of
the City Council.
KCOL Radio is sympathetic to the limited but done -the -less real.
need for executive sessions. We do not agree with some of our col-
leagues that executive sessions per se are contrary to the public
interest or unduly thwart its "right to knows." When properly
restricted as to subject matter, executive sessions serve to iisure
the delicate balance between the rights of .individuals and the
rights of the general public.
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upon review of ordinance #21 we find no basis for challenge. Paren—
thetically let me reaffirm our long standing qualification of the
above: that is in the event our news representative present at -
executive sessions concludes that the Council is departing from
areas covered by executive session privilege or in any way attempts
to abridge its intent we will not hesitate to ask for a point of
order and failing that will discharge our foremost responsibility
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Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to amend
in Section 1, Part B, subsection (i), sub -subsection (a) by changing the
word "employment" to "hiring", and by adding at the end, "and review of
the performance of City Manager, the City Attorney, or other direct Council
employees." In the same Part B, subsection (ii),be amended in the third
line by deleting the words "regarding controversies." Also in the same
Part B subsection (iii) be amended by adding after the words "consideration
of the following "water and real." Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves to adopt
Ordinance No. 21, 1976 as amended. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
It was the direction of the Mayor to the City Attorney to report back on
the next Council Work Session on the Council Consensus, putting this item
on the ballot in 1977.
Citizen Participation
Petition for Crossing Guard at Bauder School
Mr. Donald Batchelder, 1501 S. Briarwood Road of the Bauder School P.A.B.
presented petitions which would authorize a crossing guard for crossing at
the corner of Prospect and Fuqua.
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City Manager Brunton advised the Council that Mr. and Mrs. Batchelder had
met with the traffic committee regarding this problem and there had not
been sufficient time to report back on this item. Therefore, he suggested
Council consider this request at the Work Session of February 24, 1976.
Mr. Dan McGrew, 2404 Evergreen Drive, spoke to the excess speed at that
crossing. Also, Principal William Bruss spoke to the problem of the push
button light. Mrs. Janet Eddy spoke to the safety consideration of the
parents who attempt to act as crossing guards.
Assistant Police Chief Jerry Wallace stated for the remainder of the budget
year it would require $1,300 or a total year of $1,600.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray to provide
a crossing guard for the remainder of this school year as soon as one can
be recruited. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray and Reeves.
Nays: Councilmembers Russell and Wilkinson.
Proclamations
City Clerk Verna Lewis read the proclamation in which Mayor Russell
proclaimed February 18, 1976 as U.S.S.R. Acrobatic Team Day in recognition
of the appearance of the U.S.S.R. Acrobatic Team in the City.
Public Hearing on Land Use Bi11'1041
City Attorney March stated the purpose of the hearing being duly advertised
at the time and place specified in the notice, is to determine whether there
is need to designate within the confines of H.B. 21 in the areas of being
of state concern so they can be regulated by different means than normal. :-
The areas which H.B..1041 allows the Council to so designate are as follows;
The areas capable of being designated under 1041 are
the following:
1. Mineral resource areas;
2. Natural hazard areas;
3. Areas containing or having a significant
impact upon historical, natural or archeological
resources of state-wide importance; and
4. Areas around key facilities in which development
may have a material effect upon the facility or
the surrounding community.
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The activities which may be designated are the following:
1. Site selection and construction of major new
domestic water and sewage treatment systems
and major extension of existing, domestic water
and sewage treatment systems;
2. Site selection and development of solid waste
.disposal sites;
3. Site selection of airports;
4. Site selection of rapid or mass transit terminals,
stations, and fixed guideways;
5. Site selection of arterial highways and inter-
changes of collector highways;
6. Site selection and construction of major facilities
of a public utility;
7. Site selection and development of new communities;
8. Efficient utilization of municipal and industrial
water projects; and
9. Conduct of nuclear detonations.
City Attorney March also advised the Council that the Planning and Zoning
Board has held a hearing on many of the areas and activities the Water Board
has held a hearing on of those areas within their expertise.' Both Boards
have made reports on their hearings to the effect that they do not feel
there should be any designation in those areas. The recommendation from
the City Attorney is that Council not designate because the areas and
activities can be regulated and controlled so that they do not pose a
particular problem -to either the community or the state through traditional
means. City Attorney March expressed the three areas of concern as follm%,s:
A. In many areas the bill seems to actually restrict
the power of local government to deal with growth and land use
problems. This is particularly apparent in the provision which
prevents application,of the law to a development which was
already zoned for the contemplated activity at the time of
the effective date of the bill (C.R.S. 1973, Sec. 24-65.1-107).
B. A major concern over the fact that the threshold
step in acting under the bill is to designate the matter as
one of state interest. I have some fear that future laws may
not leave the regulation and administration to local agencies
but may place this in the hands of state agencies. Since I
am firmly convinced that local government can better deal with
the areas of concern„ I have great hesitancy in voluntarily
designating any of such areas as being of state interest.
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C. Traditional means of regulation, such as zoning,
subdivision laws, btpilding codes, and the like, coupled with
the powers granted by House Bill 1034 in the same legislative
session, provide better means of regulating and controlling the
areas and activities, of concern. These controls do not contain
the restrictions contained in House Bill 1041 nor do they require
that the area be designated as one of state interest. Finally,
the inconsistencies and other problems of interpretation which
one meets in working under House Bill 1041 are not present
using the more traditional tools. •\
Councilwoman Gray inquired if the Cultural Resources Roard would be
interested and would they be requested to hold a hearing on the "areas
containing or impacting upon historic, natural, or archaeological resources,
(historic sites, shorelands of publicly owned reservoirs, and wildlife
habitats), which the Landmark Preservation Commission had not elected to
hold hearings heretofore.
Councilwoman Reeves inquired into the designation of the Joe Wright Reservoir
City Attorney March stated that when the County has its hearing, Council
could make determination as to its desires in the area.
Councilman Bowling expressed his concern for the soil conditions as relates
to the foothills.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom that the
Council not designate any area or activities in the City Limits to be of
state-wide concern. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Reeves and Wilkinson.
Nays: Councilman Bowling. (Russell out of room.)
Council then discussed the 1041 measures in the County. Director of Planning -
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that Council present its input regarding various areas in the County at the
County's Public Hearings. Some of the areas of concern in the County would
be:
Foothills area
Utility Extension Policy within the County
Airports
Mass Transit
Acting Chairman Bowling referred the above items to the administration for
further reports.
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Peverley's Riverside Subdivision Conditionally
Approved -
City Attorney March stated the Planning and Zoning Board had approved a
one lot subdivision in formerly the Riverside Subdivision, 7th Filing.
Riverside Subdivision, 7th Filing was approved by Council except that the
power of the developer to sign for all of the owners blew up and the City
does not have a viable agreement. The owner of this lot has been advised
that Council would probably not approve a single lot subdivision, unless
the City is assured that there is an answer to the overall drainage and
traffic problem in the area. The administration has discussed these
problems with the developer and recommends that Council approve the one
lot subdivision with the understanding that a utility agreement will be
reached with this owner, that they will pay their share of the drainage,
street improvement, etc., for public improvements in the area and that
they will retain their own drainage, on site, until the improvements are
in, with a further understanding that, the City will do this frontage as
a City expense to pick up the costs before any improvements are allowed
on any of the individual lots, or until the entire thing is approved as
a subdivison with correct signatures on it.
City Manager Brunton spoke to the difficulties which have been encountered
in Street Improvement 69 and Water Main Improvement- District ..16 in this '
area.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom to approve
the one lot subdivision (Peverley's Riverside Subdivision) -conditioned
upon a satisfactory utility agreement and that there be only one curb cut.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
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Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Relating
to Licenses to Operate Amusement Devices
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
In January,1976 the Fort Collins City Council discussed the status of various
surety bond requirements. At that time it was recommended that in some areas
the surety bond requirement should be eliminated entirely and in other cases
there should be greater standardization. Ordinance No. 22, 1976, provides
for the elimination of the $500 bond requirement to operate amusement devices.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to adopt
Ordinance No. 22, 1976 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
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Request to Change Name of Spring Creek Village
Subdivision to Stonehenge, 1st Filing Approved
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
All of the owners and security interest owners of property in Spring Creek
Village have requested that we change the name of this subdivision to
Stonehenge, First Filing. Our City Attorney feels that it is not necessary
to change any of the platted subdivision papers. It will, however, be the
responsibility of the owners to see that this matter is recorded in the
County Court House.
Spring Creek Village is the single-family subdivision between Parkwood Sub-
division and Stuart Street. This change is requested to clarify different
ownerships.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the City Council approve
the request to change the name of this subdivision from Spring Creek Village
to Stonehenge, First Filing.
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to change
the name of the subdivision from Spring Creek Village to Stonehenge, First
Filing. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Resolution Adopted Changing Name of Springwood
Drive to Stonehenge Drive
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
In connection with the change of name of subdivision from Spring Creek Village
to Stonehenge, First Filing, the property owners would also like to change
the street name. They have requested that the street be changed from Spring -
wood Drive to Stonehenge Drive. This can be accomplished very easily since
there are no homes built on this street at the present time. There is also
another Springwood Drive and changing the name of this street will eliminate
any confusion.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the City Council adopt
the aforementioned resolution changing the street name of Springwood Drive
to Stonehenge Drive.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves to adopt
the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell
and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
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RESOLUTION 76-14
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
CHANGING THE NAME OF THE STREET FORMERLY
KNOWN AS SPRINGWOOD DRIVE IN THE SPRING CREEK
VILLAGE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the name of that certain street designated on
the plat of Spring Creek Village Subdivision in the City of
Fort Collins as Springwood Drive be, and the same hereby is,
changed to Stonehenge Drive.
Passed and ado ted
Council held this 27 day
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Resolution Adopted Creating a Temporary
Storm Drainage Commission
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom to adopt
the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell
and Wilkinson. Nays: None..
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RESOLUTION76-15
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY COMMISSION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF STUDYING AND RECOMMENDING PROPOSED
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY RELATING
TO STORM DRAINAGE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
Section 1. That there is hereby established a Storm
Drainage Advisory Commission, which commission shall make
a study and submit recommendations to the City Council con-
cerning storm drainage policies and procedures, including
means of constructing and paying for storm drainage facilities.
Section 2. The following individuals are hereby appointed
as members of such commission: J. W. N. Fead, William D.
Bartran, Sanford Thayer, Charles F. Muenzberg, and Victor R.
Meline, Jr.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council held this 17th day of February, A.D. 1976.
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Resolutions Adopted Approving Agreement with
Union Pacific Railroad Company for Power Line
Easement
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to adopt
the resolution and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement
on behalf of the City. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom;Bowling, Gray, Reeves,
Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
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RESOLUTION 76-16
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING A NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT AND
AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD COMPANY AND UNION PACIFIC LAND
RESOURCES CORPORATION
WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad Company has tendered to
the City of Fort Collins a Notice of Assignment and Amendment
to Agreement, effective as of April 1, 1971, whereby the
Railroad Company, the City and Union Pacific Land Resources
Corporation adopted agreement dated November 20, 1947, .covering
power line on and across the right of way and over the tracks
of the Railroad Company at Fort Collins, Colorado; such Notice
of Assignment and Amendment to Agreement being identified as
Union Pacific Railroad Company's C.D. No. 32739-G; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins has said
proposed agreement before it and.has given it careful review
and consideration; and
WHEREAS, it is considered that the best interests of said
City of Fort Collins will be subserved by the acceptance of
said agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS that the terms of the agreement submitted by
Union Pacific Railroad Company as aforesaid be, and the same
are hereby, accepted in behalf of said City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of said City is
hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute said
agreement on behalf of said City, and that the City Clerk of
said City is hereby authorized and directed to attest said
agreement and to attach to each duplicate original of said
agreement a certified copy of this resolution.
Passed anoadopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
held this /�Fay of , A.D. 1976.
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Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to
adopt the resolution and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the agreement on behalf of the City. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 76-17
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING AN EXTENSION RIDER FOR AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad Company has tendered to
the City of Fort Collins, State of Colorado, a rider (herein-
after called "agreement") renewing for a period of ten years
commencing September 19, 1972, contract dated November 20,
1947, between Union Pacific Railroad Company (Union Pacific
Land Resources Corporation, assignee) and the City of Fort
Collins, covering power line on and across the right of way
and over the tracks of the Railroad Company at Fort Collins,
Colorado; such agreement being identified as Union Pacific
Railroad Company's C.D. No. 32739-H; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins has said
proposed agreement before it and has given it careful review
and consideration; and
WHEREAS, it is considered that the best interests of said
City of Fort Collins, Colorado, will be subserved by the
acceptance of said agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS that the terms of the agreement submitted by
Union Pacific Railroad Company as aforesaid be, and the same
are hereby, accepted in behalf of said City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of said City is
hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute said
agreement on behalf of said City, and that the City Clerk of
said City is hereby authorized and directed to attest said
agreement and to attach to each duplicate original of said
agreement a certified copy of this resolution.
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Passed a1J adopted t a regular meeting of the City Council
held this ��_ day of A.D. 1976.
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Grant Deed From Pizza Hut, Inc. Accepted
The grant deed dedicates a part of a 100 foot right-of-way from the corner
of Lemay and Riverside to Highway 14 for roadway, pedestrian sidewalk, and
the installation,. reinstallation, servicing and maintenance of utilities.
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom to accept
the grant deed from Pizza Hut, Inc. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Petition for Street Improvement District
Accented and Referred to Administration
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on tHiK tem' cne.
C_...
On February 9, 1976,,we received a petition from various property owners
requesting a special assessment street improvement district to provide for
the construction of proposed Mason Street from Drake Road south to Horsetooth
Road. The petition called for certain criteria.
At the present time our staff is busy working on various projects including
several special assessment districts. It will take some time, unless we
drop this other work, for us to review this proposed project. There is also
the major question of the City's financial participation in this project.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the City Council receive
the aforementioned petition with the understanding that the City staff will
report on the feasibility of this project at the March 23, 1976, Council
Work Session.
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to approve
the recommendation of the administration. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom,
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Revised Preliminary Site Plan to Town Square
P.U.D. Approved
Senior Planner Paul Deibel stated the P.U.D. was a proposal for a shopping
and office complex with a McDonalds Restaurant. The preliminary site plan
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covers the whole site and if it's approved it will require that final land-
scape plans and a final site plan be submitted for each phase. Following
are the staff recommendations on the preliminary plan.
1. Pedestrian circulation would be improved by providing an east -west
walkway across the main parking area from the McDonalds to the retail
stores in the middle and east end of the project. The landscaped
islands for this pedestrian link would also break up the only large
expanse of asphalt in the project.
2. Interior vehicular circulation should be clarified at several points
of conflict.
3. The preliminary plan does not adequately indicate where mature existing
trees are located and how they would be preserved and incorporated
into the site layout. The preliminary plan should be revised to indi-
cate this.
4. Conceptual perspectives of the site indicating architectural intent
should be submitted.
5. A ten foot (101) easement should be indicated for existing utilities
on the site.
Councilwoman Gray expressed concern about the traffic light at West Elizabeth
and City Park Avenue. Councilman Bloom expressed concern about the adequacy
of parking. Councilman Bowling stated he liked the plan as revised and
approved of the preservation of trees and landscaping.
Councilwoman Reeves expressed concern for the traffic circulation pattern
and perhaps that McDonalds be a sit down restaurant rather than a drive
through. Councilman Wilkinson stated the parking requirements are based
on zones and not a specific business.
Mr. Bruce Keenan and Mr. Dick Powers spoke to the proposal.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to approve
the revised preliminary site plan of the Town Square P.U.D. Yeas: Council -
members Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Preliminary Plan of Oakbrook Apartments
P.U.D. Approved
Senior Planner Paul Deibel stated this is a:proposal to provide Section 8
housing for the elderly, located on a six acre site, south of Swallow between
Stanford Road and Stover Street. The site plan calls for a single building,
three stories with a total of 107 units. The staff has expressed concern
for parking; the plan provides for one parking space per unit and the P.U.D.
Ordinance requires one and one-half spaces, making a deficiency of 55 spaces.
At its February 2 meeting the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval
with the following conditions suggested by staff:
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1. Concerning parking:
a) The developer should document the reduced demand for parking
in housing for the elderly.
b) If this reduced demand can be satisfactorily documented, the
site plan should nevertheless indicate how 55 additional parking
spaces could be added to the site.
c) With the final plan, a legal agreement should be drawn between
the project owner and the City requiring those extra spaces be
installed if and when units in the building ever convert to
conventional use.
2. The walkway around the north side of the building should be designed
to allow emergency fire access to the north side of the building and
from the west parking lot to the east parking lot.
The revised plan included the above recommendation, but the reduced parking
had not been solved. The recommendation of the staff and Planning and Zoning
Board was for approval with the documentation for the extra parking and with
the condition that the final plan have the legal agreement submitted with it.
Mr. Mike Wiley, of American Development Corporation, stated the documentation
was difficult to obtain._
Councilmembers inquired into what segment of the community would be eligible
for housing in this -.project. Mr. Wiley stated their criteria was that all -
of the residents must be 62 years and older.
Councilman Bowling inquired who would "pick up the tab" if the units were
not filled by the 62 years or older. Mr. Wiley stated that if in fact,
there is no demand, the project would be turned back to F.H.A. The architect
spoke to the recreational facilities.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom to approve
the preliminary plan of Oakbrook Apartments with full parking. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays:
None.
Resolution Adopted Approving Amendments to the
Electrical Service Rules and Regulations and Proposed
Amendments to the Electrical Construction Policies,
Practices, and Procedures
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
The aforementioned recommended amendments are listed in a memo from Robert A.
Kest to Arthur E. March, Jr.
Most of the proposed changes are editorial or teflect clarification of present
procedures and rules. The most significant change is for the Department to
discontinue the issuance of meter sockets. In the future, the electrical
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contractors will obtain their sockets 'from the various supply houses directly.
Another change proposed is to permit the use of sample meter test procedures.
Personnel from our Electric Utility Department will be at the City Council
meeting to explain these changes in more detail.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the City Council adopt
the aforementioned resolution approving Amendments to the Electrical Service
Rules and Regulations and Amendments to the Electrical Construction Policies,
Practices, and Procedures.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to adopt
the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell
and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 76-18
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE ELECTRIC SERVICE
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE
ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION POLICIES, PRACTICES
AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
MUNICIPAL PUBLIC UTILITIES
WHEREAS, the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins provide
for the adoption of rules and regulations applicable to electric
service by the Department of Municipal Utilities upon approval
by the Council of the City of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, heretofore the Department of Municipal Utilities
submitted to the City Council certain rules and regulations
for electric service and certain construction policies, practices
and procedures, and the Council by resolution approved the same;
and
WHEREAS, the Department of Municipal Utilities has adopted
certain amendments and changes in the Electric Service Rules
and Regulations and Electric Construction Policies, Practices
and Procedures and has submitted the same to the City Council
for its approval, and in the opinion of the City Council it is
in the best interests of the City of Fort Collins that such
amendments be approved and adopted.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS that the proposed amendments to the Electric
Service Rules and Regulations and the proposed amendments to
the Electric Construction Policies, Practices and Procedures
adopted by the Department of Municipal Utilities be, and the
same hereby are, approved and adopted, and said amendments
shall from this date be in full force and effect.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
held this 17th day of February, A.D. 1976.
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Other Business
Councilwoman Gray stated she did not feel the City had a position on whether
or not the proposed location of Hewlett-Packard in the community is "desirable.
Therefore she inquired if the entire Council would have an opportunity for
making an official position and official recommendation before the County
Commissioners meet._
City Attorney Marc}i"stated normally they would not as the matter is routinely
referred by the County to the Planning and Zoning Board.
City Manager Brunton and City Attorney March stated this item would be reported
at the February 24, 1976 Rork Session.
Adjournment
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray,to adjourn.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
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