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May 4, 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, May 4, 1976 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers
in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by
Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Absent: Councilman Bloom.
Staff Members Present: Brunton, DiTullio, Kaplan, Bingman, Holmes,
Webber, Krempel, Harding and Lewis.
Also: City Attorney Arthur E. March Jr.
' Minutes of Regular Meeting of
April 20 1976 Approved as Published
Councilman Bowling made a.motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 1976 as
published. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,
Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Renumbering
Sections in Article XVII, Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances
Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell to
adopt Ordinance No. 30, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Council -
members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays:
None.
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ORDINANCE NO.i30, 1976
BEING AV OFDINANCE AM,NDING ORDINANCE
NO. 2, 197f,, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRA-
TIVE ORsAN]ZATION OF THE CITY
BE IT ORDAINED Bi THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
That Ordinance Nc. 2, 1976,Ibe, and the same hereby is,
amended by entitling the ordinance as originally passed
"Section 1" and by adcing to said ordinance an additional
"Section 2" as follows:
"Section 2. Article XVII of Chapter 2 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by
renumbering the sections within such Article as follows:
Original Section No. New Section No.
2-73 2-80
2-74 2-81
2-75 2-82
2-76 2-83
2-77 2-84"
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and
this 20th day of April, A.D. 1976, and to
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ordered published
be presented for final passage on the 4th day of May, A.D. 1976.
ATTEST: Ayor
ity Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 4th day of May,
A.D. 1976.
ATTEST: yor
ty Cleric'
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First Reading: April 20, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: May 4, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: April 2S, 1976 and Hay 9, 1976
Attest:
City Clerk
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading
Relating to the Licensing of Pawnbrokers
Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
to adopt Ordinance No. 31, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Council -
members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: Council-
man Russell.
ORDINANCE NO. 31 , 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII
OF CHAPTER 73 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
Section 1. That Section 73-72 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as
follows:
"§73-72. Required books and records --Inspections.
"Every pawnbroker shall keep books and records sufficient
to identify each pledge, together with the pledgor's
name, age, current address, sew or other pertinent
information such as make and license number of his
automobile and driver's license number, if any, as
may be deemed necessary by the Police Department to
properly identify such pledgor. All transactions shall
be entered in a book of numerical sequence in the order,
in which they occur, together with the date of each
transaction, the amount, length and terms of the loan,
the article or articles pledged, the serial number,
name, make and model, or other specific information
as may be deemed necessary by the Police Department
in order to distinguish and assist in the identification
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of the article or articles pledged. The books and
records of the licensee shall also reveal the date
on which each loan was terminated and whether it was
redeemed, renewed or forfeited and sold. Further,
all entries must be made in the English language in a
legible manner and shall be preserved and made accessible
for inspection for a period of two (2) years after the
redemption or forfeiture and sale of the pledge. Such
books and records shall be open to the inspection of
any law enforcement agent of the city during regular
business hours. Upon demand of any such agent, the
pawnbroker shall exhibit for inspection by such agent
any personal property or merchandise that may be in
his possession that has been purchased by him or pawned
to him. A copy of any pa-,,m record required under this
ordinance, together with a copy of the record of each
purchase of personal property or merchandise by a pawn-
broker, shall be made available to the Fort Collins
Police Department each day so that the Police Department
may maintain a complete record of all business trans-
actions of the pawnbroker. No charge shall be made to
the city for furnishing such records and it shall be
the responsibility of the city to pick up the copies
from the pawnbroker."
Section 2. That Section 73-73 of the Code of the City of I
Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by adding
thereto at the end thereof the following:
"The copy of each recorded pawn ticket or purchase
of personal property or merchandise shall correspond
with the original in every detail. If the same does
not so correspond, the article or articles referred
to or described in such conflicting entry shall there-
upon be surrendered by the pawnbroker to the Police
Department of the City of Fort Collins."
Section 3. That Article XIII of Chapter 73 of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by
adding thereto after Section 73-73 thereof a new section 73-73A,
as follows:
"§73-73A. Allied purchases of property.
"All property, notes, bonds or securities which are
purchased outright by a pawnbroker shall be so shown
on the records kept by the pawnbroker, with all informa-
tion concerning the transaction set forth in such records."
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Section 4. That Section 73-84 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by adding thereto
at the end thereof the following:
"In the event any law enforcement officer of the city
determines that any article of personal property held
by a pawnbroker is stolen or illegally obtained property,
such officer shall take such article
into his custody after giving the pawnbroker a receipt
for the same which sets forth the reason for the confisca-
tion . "
Section 5. That Article XIII of Chapter 73 of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by
adding thereto after Section 73-85 an additional section 73-85A,
as follows:
"§73-85A. Only one place of business.
"A pawnbroker shall conduct his pawn shop business from
only one business location which shall be the location
listed on the pawnbroker's license. This provision
shall not prohibit a pawnbroker from using warehouses
or other storage locations away from the licensed place
' of business but such other location shall be used only
if the pawnbroker submits notice to the City Clerk in
writing of such offsite locations and in such event
such offsite locations shall be open to any law enforce-
ment officer of the city for inspection during regular
business hours."
Introduced, considered
published this 20th day of
presented for final passage
1976.
ATTEST:
City C er
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favorably on first reading,
April 1976, and
t is 4th day of May
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and ordered
to be
Passed and adopted on final reading this 4th day of
May 1976.
ATTEST: Mayor
Cit�rk
First Reading: April 20, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 5, Nays: 1)
Second Reading: May 4, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: S. Nays: 1)
Dates Published: April 25, 1976 and May 9, 1976
Attest:
i.tv crier
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Amending
Section 112-66 of the Code Relating to the Water Utility '
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
to adopt Ordinance No. 32, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Council -
members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 32 , 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE AI1EN)IFIG SECTION 112-6r,
OF THE �ODf, OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
RELATING TO THE CITY WATER UTILITY
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BE IT ORDAINED B5 rut COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
That Section 112-66A of thejCode of the City of Fort Collins
be, and the same herely is, amended by deleting therefrom the
words and figures "three hundredififty dollars ($350.)" as the
same appear in the last sentence!of said subsection A and by
substituting therefor'the words and figures, "five hundred
dollars ($500.)".
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this 20th day of April, A.D. 1976, and to be
presented for final passage on the 4th day of May, A.D. 1976.
ATTEST•
sty c er
Passed and adopted on final reading this 4th day of May,
A.D. 1976. _
ATTEST:
y erk
First Reading: April 20, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0).
Second Reading: May 4, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)-
Dates Published: April 2S, 1976 and May 9, 1976
Attest:
y uler
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Relating to
Plant Investment Fees for the Water Utility
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to
adopt Ordinance No. 33, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Council -
members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays:
None.
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ORDINANCE NO. 33, 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 112-64
OF THE 'CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
RELATING -0 PLANT INVESTMENT FEES FOR THE
WATER JTILITY
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BE IT ORDAINED BY "HE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
That Section 112-JI6n of the Code' of the City of Fort Collins be, and
the same hereby is, amended by deleting therefrom the schedule contained
in Subsection A of said section and by substituting therefor the following
schedule, to -wit:
"Size of Tap
at Main
Exclusive of Metered Users Flat Rate Users
Demand for Plant Plant
Fire Protection Investment Fee Investment Fee Tap Charge
(inches)
3/4
$ 849.00 $ 734.00
$145.00
1
1,410.00 1,227.00
180.00
1-1/2
2,696.00
320.00
2
4,297.00
450.00
3
8,067.00
475.00
4
13,496.00
475.00
6
29,286.00
650.00
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading and ordered published
this 20th day of April, A.D. 1976, and to be presented for final passage on
the 4th day of May , A.D. 1976.
MR. O.-M).. Y 55WM4
ATTEST:
& L.
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 4th day of May ,
A.D. 1976.
ATTEST:
C ty Clerk
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First Reading: April 20, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: May 4, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: April 25, 1976 and May 9, 1976
Attest:
City Clerk
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Relating
to Plant Investment Fees for Sewer Utility
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
to adopt Ordinance No. 34, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Council -
members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 34, 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 112-115
OF 7HEICODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
RELATING Po PLANT INVESTMENT FEES FOR THE
'SEWER UTILITY
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
20UNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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FORT COLLINS:-,
That Section;112-115
of
the Code of the City
of Fort Collins be, and
the same hereby is, amend
d
Ly deleting,therefrom
the schedule contained .:
in Subsection A thereof a�d
by substituting
therefor the following schedule,
to -wit:
ly
"Type of Use
Plant Invelent
Fee
Tap Charge
Residential:
Single dwelling
unit or first
unit of multi-
family dwelling
or mobile home
court
Each additional
dwelling unit
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$ 797.00
580.00
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$190.00
None
Nonresidential
Water Meter Size
(inches)
3/4 797.00 190.00
1 1,333.00 190.00
1-1/2 2,651.00 190.00
2 4,252.00 215.00
3 7,976.00 215.00
4 13,308.00 215.00
6 26,477.00 225.00"
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published
this 20th day of April, A.D. 1976, and to be presented for final passage on
the 4th day of May A.D. 1976.
ATTEST: 1 2t /
Mayorat
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K ty Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 4th day of May
A.D. 1976. '
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk`= -�
First Reading: April 20, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: May 4, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: April 25, 1976 and May 9, 1976
Attest: _
City Clerk
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Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Vacating
a Walkway Easement in Miller Brothers South Foothills, Fourth Fili
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn to
adopt Ordinance No. 3S, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Council -
members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 35 , 1976
RFING AN ORIINANCE VACATING A PEDESTRIAN
WALKWAf IF THE MILLER BROTHERS SOUTH
FOOTHILLS SUBDIVISION, FOURTH FILING
WHEREAS, the plat Df the Miller Brothers South Foothills
Subdivision, Fourth Filing, dedicated for public use a walkway
easement ten foot in oidth connecting West Lake Street and
Springfield Drive between Lots 44 and 45 and between Lots 59
and 60 in said subdivision; and 1
WHEREAS, the owners of the property adjoining such walkway
have requested that tle City Council vacate the same; and
' WHEREAS, such walkway has never been open to the public,
no public improvements are installed therein, and in the opinion
of the City Council no walkway is needed or will be needed in
the future and -the vacation of such easement would therefore
not prejudice the interests or rights of the citizens of the
City of Fort Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS that that certain walkway easement shown on the
plat of Miller Brothers South Foothills Subdivision, Fourth
Filing, connecting Springfield, Drive and West Lake Street between
Lots 44 and 45 and Lots 59 and, 60 in said subdivision be, and
the same hereby is, vacated, abated and abolished.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading and
ordered published this 20th day of April, A.D. 1976, and to
be presented for final passage; on the 4th day of May, A.D. 1976.
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Mayor I�—
C ty Clerk 47
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Passed and adopted on final reading this 4th day of May,
A.D. 1976.
ATTES .
or
C ty Clerk
First Reading: April 20, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: May 4, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: April 2S, 1976 and May 9, 1976
Attest:
City Clerk
Ordinance Adopted As Amended on First Reading Vacating
an Alley in Block S2, of the City of Fort Collins
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Our City Attorney recently received a request from Alan R. Porter ,
of the firm of Riffenburgh, Nelson and Porter to vacate an alley
in Block 52 of the City of Fort Collins. Block 52 is bordered by
Sherwood, Maple, LaPorte and Meldrum. This request was investi-
gated and reviewed by our Engineering Department. According to
Mr. Bingman, he can see no problems in the vacation except that
there is an overhead electrical line necessitating a utility
easement at this location."
Councilwoman Reeves inquired into the undergrounding of utilities
in the proposed alley to be vacated.
City Attorney March responded that it could be included.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn
to insert the word "under" after the word "over" in the last
paragraph of the ordinance. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to adopt Ordinance No. 36, 1976 as amended on first reading.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn
and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
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Resolution Adopted Approving the
Federal Aid Urban Systems Map
Following is a portion of the City Manager's memorandum on this
item:
"On December 9, 1974, the City Council adopted by resolution a
Federal Aid Urban Systems Map. This map and other legal require-
ments were necessary in order to receive funds from the Federal
Government through the State of Colorado. The Federal Aid High-
way Act requires a re -alignment of all Federal Aid Highway Systems
after June 30, 1976. The Colorado Division of Highways and the
City Administration have functionally classified the various
City streets."
Director of Engineering Services Roy A. Bingman, stated that
included on the functional classifications is Lemay Avenue across
the river, Timberline Road from Highway 14 South to the city limits,
and the Central Fort Collins Expressway.
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray,
Reeves, Russell, Suinn and tVilkinson. Nays: None.
' RESOLUTION 76-29
! OF THE COUNCIL OF THE C'CTY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING A FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEMS MAP
WHEREAS, the Cit) of Fort Collins has previously adopted
and approved a Federa] Aid Urban, Systems Map; and
WHEREAS, Section 148 of thelFederal Aid Highway Act of
1973 requires a realignment of all Federal Aid Highway Systems
after June 30, 1976; end
WHEREAS, the Colorado Division of Highways, in cooperation
with the City Administration, has functionally classified the
City's street system as depicted on the attached map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS that the City Council hereby approve the desig-
nation of all streets functionally classified as a collector
or higher, except those streets which are designated as Federal
Aid Primary Extensions within the urban boundary, as shown on
the attached map as the Federal Aid Urban System for the City
of Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
held this 4th day of May A.D. 1976.
ATTEST: Myorl`
City Clerk
Rental Rates for Golf Facilities Approved
Following is the memorandum from the Parks and Recreation Director
on this item:
TO: Robert L. Brunton
City Manager
FROM: H. R. Phillips
Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Rental Rates for Golf Facilities '
The Golf Board recommended a rental charge for use of
the City Park Nine Clubhouse kitchen and lounge area.
The recommended charges are -
Up to 20 people - - - - $10.00
21 to 30 people - - - - 15.00
31 to 40 people - - - - 20.00
41 and over - - - - - - 25.00
All fees are to be paid to the Pro shop and recorded on
the daily log sheet and deposited with the daily green
fees.
There was no recommended rental fee for use of the Collindale
lounge. However, I feel there should be at least a minimum
charge of $10.00 for small groups and a maximum charge of
$20.00 for large groups. There are no kitchen facilities
available at Collindale. I have been charging $10.00 for
use of the Collindale lounge area for private commercial
type of use. I believe we have only rented the Collindale
facility three (3) times since 1971.
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Councilman Suinn inquired into the charge recommended for
large and small groups. City ,tanager Brunton stated that
from one to fifty should be considered small. Councilmembers
stated they felt the fees were too low.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Gray to approve the fee schedule and direct the City Administra-
tion to come back with the report on the true costs. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Appointment to Larimer-Weld Regional Council
of Governments "Council of the Whole"
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Recently, Mayor Wilkinson received a letter from Glenn K. Billings,
Chairman of the Larimer-Weld Council of Governments requesting
the City to designate a voting member to COG's "Council of the
Whole." This council will be holding its meeting on Wednesday,
May 5 in Greeley, Colorado.
Just a short time ago, Councilman Chuck Bowling was elected as
our official representative to the Larimer-Weld Regional Council
'of Governments. It would seem logical that he would also be
designated as the City's representative on the "Council of the
Whole." Many other things that they will be acting on have been
discussed at previous meetings of the COG."
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn
that Councilman Bowling be appointed as the representative to
the "Council of the Whole." Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray,
Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Larimer-Weld Council of Governments Goals and
Objectives on Matters of Regional Concern Approved
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"At the May S, 1976, meeting of the Larimer-Weld Regional Council
of Governments "Council of the Whole," the Goals and Objectives
on Matters of Regional Concern will be up for discussion and
final action. The COG people have been spending considerable
time on these goals. Councilman Bowling, our representative,
and Councilwoman Reeves, our alternate representative, have
attended several meetings on this subject. I think it is important
that we as the administrative staff and especially the City
Council review and pass on matters that could have many long-
range effects on the City of Fort Collins."
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Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn
that Council instruct the Counselor of the Whole to go to the
"Council of the Whole" meeting and approve the Goals and
Objectives of the Larimer-Weld Council of Governments. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Lemay Avenue Street Improvements Dartmouth to Drake
Approved
Following is the City Manger's memorandum and recommendation on
this item:
"As part of the overall plan to improve the north -south arterial
streets on a first -priority basis, we have previously discussed
with the Council the improvement of Lemay Avenue from Dartmouth
to Drake. The City has concluded agreements with both Woodward
Governor Company and Parkwood, Inc. to pay their share of the
cost of the improvements. This project has also been included
in the Urban System program for Federal participation in the
City's share of the project cost.
There is an additional property which fronts on this section of
Lemay Avenue which is presently undeveloped. We have discussed
the improvement of the street with the property owners. They ,
do not plan to develop the property at present. They are willing
to dedicate the right of way for the improvements, but they would
prefer to pay the cost of the street improvements at the time of
development.
This situation is similar in other parts of the City. As the
City grows, the need for the widening of arterial streets is
present before all of the property has been developed.
The owners' share of the paving and sidewalk costs is estimated
at about $17,000.
Recommendation: In order to proceed with the construction of the
street widening and sidewalk improvements on Lemay, the Administra-
tion recommends that the City initially pay the owners' share of the
cost of improvements, and that an agreement be concluded to recover
this cost at the time of development of the property."
Councilman Bowling expressed concern for the problem of bicycle
traffic on this section of Lemay. Director of Engineering Services,
Roy A. Bingman stated the bike lanes have been discussed and there
is enough room on the 60' wide street section to accommodate four
lanes of traffic and a bike lane on each side.
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Councilwoman Reeves suggested that staff provide a map which
depicts the bike lanes that are in effect within the area and
the schools that are in the area. Councilman Bowling again
stated he would like for the staff to restudy the staff recom-
mendation. City Manager Brunton stated the staff would report
at the May 11, 1976 work session.
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
to approve the recommendation of the administration. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Administration Authorized to Proceed in Establishing
a Street Liehtine District on Prospect Street
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"We recently received a petition from property owners on Prospect
between Lemay and Robertson requesting a street lighting district.
Previously, we have installed additional street lights on Prospect
between College and Shields as part of another street lighting
district. Also, additional street lights were placed on Prospect
between Timber Lane and Lemay as part of the Street Improvement
District No. 69. This requested street lighting district would
be fairly consistent. The intensity of the street lighting should
increase as you get closer into the core of the city and conse-
quently are developing higher traffic densities.
As a word of caution, we have to continually review our street
lighting program. In some cases people feel that increased
street lighting is needed, and in others, the people are against
it. A higher intensity of street lighting should be predicated
on increased pedestrian -vehicle traffic, crime problems, etc.
Although with our new street lighting program we get more street
lighting for our dollar, we are spending more dollars. This is
one of the many areas where our General Fund budget is increasing
at a rapid rate."
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to refer this item back to the administration for the establish-
ment of the district. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves,
Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Dedication Deed from Parkwood, Inc. Accepted
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The enclosed dedication deed is for a right-of-way and easement
for a public street and for the installation and maintenance of
utilities and utility lines over and across property in the
Parkwood Subdivision.
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Consideration: None"
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn
to accept the dedication deed from Parkwood Inc. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Request from Larimer-Weld Regional Council
of Governments Concerning Various Human
Resource Agencies Referred to the Committee
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Several weeks ago Alice Mack, Larimer-Weld Council of Govern-
ments Human Resources Director, appeared before the City Council
concerning the coordination of distributing funds to various
human resource agencies. The Larimer-Weld COG adopted a resolu-
tion on this on November 5, 1975. The request is for various
government entities to adopt this resolution consitituting
participation in the cooperative effort.
In general, the purpose and intent of this resolution is good.
Certainly additional coordination is needed in this area. Also,
if the Larimer-Weld COG would do the investigation and evaluation
work, it would save us some staff time. This in no way replaces
the necessary authority on the City Council to make the final
decisions. The only point of contention appears to be the area
that would make it mandatory for all agencies to funnel their
requests through the COG. We could possibly agree in principle
with the program and also not make it mandatory in unusual cases
to have this type of funnelling procedure. In any case, the same
type of forms and evaluations should be used.
We are getting close to the time when we should make decisions on
our 1977 funding to various social agencies. The Larimer County
Resources Committee has been an excellent group to coordinate
this effort. However, to be fully effective, there should be
some level of agreement by the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland
and Larimer County, although each governmental body should and
must retain the ultimate decision making over allocations. It
is important that we coordinate and try to approve the joint
decisions of this group. The first step in the procedure would
be for the Citv of Fort Collins and other governmental jurisdic-
tions to tentatively decide on the amount of allocations for human
resources in 1977. Larimer County has already appointed representa-
tives to the Human Resources Committee. The City of Loveland will
be having a discussion on this matter on May llth. It is also
important that we consider our representatives on this year's
Board."
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Councilmen Suinn and Russell stated their opposition to
approving the Resolution that has been adopted by COG, although
they were in favor of supporting a common format for making
applications.
Councilwoman Reeves stated the Resolution could be amended in
the definition section (Section 3, page 3) --"all human service
programs or agencies not directly administered by a local
government but requesting funds from a local government shall
be referred for review and comment by the Larimer-Weld Regional
Council of Governments before local governments decisions are
made" could be changed to "mom be" referred.
Councilwoman Gray inquired if the Council could amend the Resolution.
City Attorney March responded that they could not, but Council
can make recommendations.
Councilman Suinn reiterated his objections stating "I am not
supportive of the notion of supporting or creating another body
on another review and comment process."
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
to recommend that the Council send back to the Technical Committee
the request that the word "may" be put in instead of "shall."
Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson.
Nays: Councilman-Suinn.
Citizen Participation
1. Mr. Buford Plemmons, Chairman of the Local Sister City
Committee expressed his appreciation to the City Council
for receiving five citizens from Limeria this past weekend.
Mr. Plemmons expressed concern for communication with the
Limerians, and reported that September 11, 1976, will be
Sister City Day in Fort Collins.
2. Ms. Opal Sondburg, 120 South Grant, spoke to problems of
fences in front yards at the following addresses:
(a) Shields and Magnolia (506 Shields)
(b) Loomis and Mulberry
(c) 1804 LaPorte Avenue
(d) Mathews and Mulberry
(e) Frey Street
(f) Also, a request for a stop sign at Loomis
and West Oak.
City Manager Robert L. Brunton, stated the administration would
report at the May 11, 1976 work session.
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3. Andy Anderson, 1421 Skyline Drive, requested enforcement
of the ordinance which prohibits vehicles parking within
50 feet of the railroad tracks on Mason Street.
Mayor Wilkinson requested that City Attorney March report
back to the Council on this item.
Proclamations
Mayor Wilkinson proclaimed May 9th through May ISth, 1976,as
HEALTHY BABY WEEK and the week of May 10 through May 14th, 1976,
as MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK.
Commendations to Police Officer
Mayor Wilkinson presented a commendation to Officer Jeff McConkey
in recognition of 50,000 accident free miles driven in a Police
Patrol Unit.
Presentation to City Clerk as Certified Municipal Clerk
Mayor Wilkinson presented a plaque to Verna Lewis, City Clerk,
which reads:
THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS I
has conferred the title of
CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL CLERK
upon
Verna Lewis
Who Has Completed The Requirements Prescribed By The
International Institute of Municipal Clerks for Certification.
Report From City Manager
City Manager Brunton made the following reports and announcements:
(a) City Manager Brunton stated there was a plaque certificate
for former Director of Finance Charlie Cain for 20 years of
distinguished service to our community, 1956-1976. This will
be forwarded to Mr. Cain. The City Manager complimented and
introduced Jim Harding who has been appointed Acting Finance
Director.
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(b) The City Employee Christmas Party will be held Friday,
December 10, 1976, at the Holiday Inn.
(c) The Planning and Zoning Board will be having a work
session on May 13, to discuss the Larimer County Policy
Plan.
(d) The City has been advised by the State Highway Department
that there will be no overlay on College Avenue.
(e) Drainage Improvements at Drake and College will be installed.
(f) The street striping will be started on May 1S and take six
weeks to complete.
(g) At the COG meeting on May S, the City will be having A-9S
review on these items:
(1) The Communication Upgrading.
(2) The Urban Systems for traffic signals at Horsetooth
and College.
(3) The North East Area Rehabilitation Program.
(h) The administration has received notification that the City
has received $3,700 from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
'for the park in Alta Vista.
(i) Human Resources Director John McGraw has received word that
the State Housing Authority has granted the City $20,000.
(j) The Water and Sewer Department is changing its hours from
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(k) Council had requested a report on the Airport Master Plan
on February 3, 1976, to be made in 90 days. Little progress
has been made.
(1) A Public Hearing will be held June 1, 1976 on Sidewalk
Improvement District No. 6.
July 1S, 1976, has been designated as the completion date
for persons wishing to install the sidewalk on their own.
(m) The National League of Cities is having a Strategy Meeting
on May 24, 1976.
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Town Square P.U.D. Site Plan Approved
The Town Square P.U.D. consists of 4.3 acres zoned B-L, Limited
Business and R-H, High Density Residential located on the north
side of West Elizabeth Street, east of City Park Avenue.
Following is the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning
Board:
"At its April 5 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board considered
the final plans for this project and recommended that they be
approved subject to a number of detailed revisions and technical
clarifications of the plan as discussed by the staff. These
revisions and clarifications have been made."
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
to approve the Town Square P.U.D. Site Plan subject to the filing
of a landscape bond. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves,
Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Consideration of Auditorium -Art Complex
Mr. Doyle Snyder, of Stearns -Roger Architects introduce principals ,
of the company and presented a revised concept of the original fan
shaped auditorium with a reduced number of seats from 1,200 to
1,000 and planning the art gallery in the old auditorium.
Mr. Snyder stated there were no funds under this proposal for
remodeling the old library, also no funds for parking.
Those speaking to the proposal were the following:
1. Louise Thorton who inquired into the theater capabilities.
2. Dr. Harry Unfug, President of the Fort Collins Symphony Society
spoke in opposition to the reduced seating and change in design.
3. Dr. Karl Carson representing a group of unorganized citizens
interested in the Cultural Center stated they have support
from the community, a portion of the over run on this project,
but insist that it be a 1,200 seat auditorium with a multiple
use which the fan shaped auditorium has, and reported additionally
that there are approximately 80 citizens and organizations
which have made a commitment to this facility of over $70,000
and are prepared to pursue this further to reach their original
goal of $100,000.
4. Dr. J.W.N. Fead, 2204 South College Avenue, requested that
Council "look at the the first cost and to consider the
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maintenance and to consider the income from which you
(Council) are going to have to build and operate this
facility. I think you need realistic figures on the
yearly cost of operation, and unlike Dr. Carson, I
believe that the delays that you face so far have
probably not encountered any more inflation than you
would have lost in operation and maintenance costs
which were not made up. I believe that you need to
be very aware of this and I believe, in particular,
that you need to take a good long look at the income
as it has been brought in by sales tax and decide
where it is you are going to raise the rest of the
income because the sales tax isn't doing it now.
When they repeal the food sales tax you know what it's
going to do to your income in the City? You'd better
be aware of what costs you are encountering, of what
monies are coming from outside sources and make sure
they are pledged in there before you count on them
or I think you are going to bankrupt the City."
S. Preston Davis expressed appreciation for the pledges
mentioned and encouraged Council to get out of the habit
of tabling this particular project.
6. Mr. Maurice Nelson spoke in support of the auditorium -
art complex with 1,200 seats.
7. Frank Johnson requested clarification of costs quoted
by the architects.
S. Herb Brauer, 421 South Howes, supported the views
expressed by Dr. Fead and requested Council adopt the
City Manager's recommendation on Option "C".
Councilman Bowling inquired of the City Manager how could
the City pinpoint the costs. City Manager stated he had
recommended that the administration be authorized to engage
a cost estimator to more definitely pinpoint the costs.
Councilwoman Gray stated that Option "C" is unappealing.
Councilman Suinn inquired again how the costs could be pin-
pointed based on the schematic presented this evening.
Councilwoman Reeves stated she favored the more compact design.
Councilman Russell spoke to all of the operating costs for the
library, the swimming pool, et cetera, with an operating cost of
$400,000 to $500,000 per year out of the general fund.
Councilman Suinn stated he would like the cost, estimates to
be broken out by prices i.e. air conditioning for various parts
of the previous design, the amount allocated to landscaping, the
alternative of 1,200 seat auditorium in the new design and how
much less it would cost if the air conditioning were left out
of the banquet or lecture multipurpose facility. Further,
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Councilman Suinn stated "I would like to see from the architects
some alternatives based upon this compact design, broken out
with cost estimates in each part of it, I would like to see on
the previous design some cost estimates if you feel, Bob, that
in fact the cost estimates were different."
Councilwoman Reeves inquired if the Manager was planning to
give projected operating and maintenance costs for a facility
of this size. Mayor Wilkinson stated that a contractor and
estimator who have had previous experience in this type of
construction would be able to come up with a reasonable estimate
of what it would cost.
Councilman Bowling stated that he wished an estimator be retained
by the City to ascertain the price and cost of the buildings we
are talking about, specifically the 1,000 and 1,200 for theater
using this concept you see right here (new concept) the old
building as we perceived it originally, this auditorium and or
the 1,200 seat auditorium (in other words, I am taking out some
of those alternatives, I would say let's go for a 1,000, let's
see what the fan 1,200 would cost.)
Councilman Suinn inquired if the architects would be willing
to work with the estimator on this project. Mr. Snyder stated
they would be willing to do this.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves '
that the City retain an estimator to ascertain the costs using
the concept previously presented for the remodeling of the
existing space and constructing either a 1,000 seat auditorium
concert hall as proposed at this meeting or as an alternative
a 1,200 seat auditorium concert hall (fan shaped) previously
proposed to the existing structure. Yeas: Councilmembers
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Mason Street Polic
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"One of the most controversial subjects in Fort Collins is the
status of Mason Street. We have had several work sessions on
this subject. By general consensus it does not appear that
Mason has any overall arterial -street through -traffic capabilities;
however, there are certain portions of Mason Street that serve
valuable functions. Enclosed is a summary from Les Kaplan, our
Planning Director, on this subject.
We are planning in the latter part of May or month of June to
present our overall street program to the Council for review,
discussion and policy direction. With the limited amount of
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money available, it is important that we establish our priorities.
At that time, the request to have a special assessment district
to develop Mason Street between Drake and Horsetooth Road will be
discussed. In the meantime, we should finalize some of these
recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Board and staff.
The correct action would be that the Transportation Plan be
adopted to conform with the aforementioned recommendations or
the recommendations as finally decided on by the City Council."
Planning Director Lester Kaplan addressed the following recom-
mendations from the Planning and Zoning Board:
"The Planning and Zoning Board recommendation is as follows:
1. Mason Street should no longer be considered as a potential
major through street serving as an alternative to College
Avenue.
2. City policy for the improvement of Mason Street'should princi-
pally address the two mile stretch between Prospect Street
to Drake Road and Drake Road to Horsetooth Road.
3. Prospect Street to Drake Road should not be a through road.
4. Drake Road to Horsetooth Road should be encouraged as a
' through road, having a 40-foot width on SO -foot dedication
right-of-way."
Attorney Don Mourning spoke in favor of City Council acquiring
the SO foot right-of-way and a 40 foot street.
City Attorney March recommended that Council take item number four,
above, and delete any reference to the width of the developed
street. Council could have a program they could adopt and the
problem of the paved street will solve itself by what will be
put together as a special assessment district.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn to
adopt the Planning and Zoning recommendation with the deletion of
the 40 foot width in item number four. Yeas: Councilmembers
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Other Business
1. Councilwoman Reeves stated she had received a request from a
person who wanted to know if it would be possible for the
City to look into paying the cost of water that the City
charges the Lions Park on Overland Trail. City Manager Brunton
stated the administration will report back on the request.
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2. She also had received calls regarding the Police Department
citations for people placing trash cans at the curb. City
Manager Brunton stated he would report back on this item.
3. Councilwoman Gray stated there is a vacancy in the Planning
and Zoning Board and most other Boards will have some appoint-
ments due by July 1. She suggested that this information be
published. City Manager Brunton stated this would be adver-
tised.
Councilwoman Gray
that the meeting
Reeves, Russell,
ATTEST:
City ler
Adjournment
made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
adjourn. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray,
Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
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