HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-09/21/1976-RegularSeptember 21, 1976
COUNCIL OF THE 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, September 21, 1976, at 5:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll
call was answered by Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray,
Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. (Secretary's Note: Councilwoman
Reeves arrived later in the meeting.)
Staff Members Present: Brunton, Kaplan, Bingman, Deibel,
Lanspery, Thexton, Smith, Liley and Lewis.
Also: City Attorney Arthur March, Jr.
Minutes of Regular and Special Meeting of
September 7 and the Adjourned Meeting of
' September 8, 1976 Tabled to October 5, 1976
Mayor Wilkinson announced that since the minutes had not been
received from the printers, they would not be considered until
the October 5, 1976 meeting.
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Amending
the Zoning Ordinance Regulations Concerning
Veterinary Medicine Facilities
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Ordinance No. 66, 1976, was passed on first reading at the
September 8, 1976, adjourned meeting. In July 1976, the Planning
and Zoning Board by a 5 to 1 vote recommended to the City Council
the following changes in the Zoning Ordinance: (1) add definitions
of "veterinary hospital", "small animal veterinary hospital", and
"small animal veterinary clinic"; (2) amend the R-H Zone to allow
only small animal veterinary clinics; (3) amend the BH, BP, HB,
and BG Zones to allow both small animal clinics and hospitals,
and (4) add regulations of external effects of veterinary facilities
as suggested by staff. The Planning and Zoning Board further
recommended that this use not be added as a permissable accessory
use. At its August 3, 1976, meeting the City Council by__a 6_to 1
vote instructed the City Attorney to draw an ordinance in which changes
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be made in a residential area; that clinics or hospitals be
permitted —in the Planned Business_ or Highway Business Zones,
and clinics only in Limited and General Business Zones; and that
regulations of -external effects of the veterinary facilities
be included as well as the definitions recommended by staff."
Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
to adopt Ordinance No. 66, 1976 on second reading. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO% 66, 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 118-11,
118-60, 118-61, 118-62, 118-63 AND 118-82 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, BEING
PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND RELATING
TO VETERINARY FACILITIES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS:
Section 1. That Section 118-11 of the Code of the City ,
of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by
adding thereto (in appropriate alphabetical order) the
following additional definitions:
"VETERINARY FACILITIES, HOSPITAL --Any facility which is
maintained by or for the use of a licensed veterinarian
in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of animal
diseases.
"VETERINARY FACILITIES, SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC --Any facility
maintained by or for the use of a licensed veterinarian
in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of animal
diseases wherein the patients are limited to dogs, cats
and other comparable household pets and wherein the
overnight care of said patients is prohibited.
"VETERINARY FACILITIES, SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL --Any
facility which is maintained by or for the use of a
licensed veterinarian in the diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of animal diseases wherein the patients are
limited to dogs, cats and other comparable household
pets."
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Section 2. That Section 118-60A(2) of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by
deleting therefrom subpart (v) and by adding thereto additional
subparts (v), (w) and (x) as follows:
"(v) Small animal veterinary clinic.
"(w) Small animal veterinary hospital..
"(x) Shopping centers consisting of the above
or similar uses."
Section 3. That Section 118-61A,of the Code of the
City of Fort'Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by
deleting therefrom subparts (8), (9), (10) and (11) and by
adding additional subparts (8), (9), (10),.(11) and (12) as
follows:
"(8) Laundry and dry-cleaning outlets whose
business consists primarily of serving retail
customers.
"(9) Limited indoor recreational uses, provided
that all such activities are conducted entirely
within an enclosed structures.
"(10) Small animal veterinary clinic.
"(11) Public utility installations, excluding
repair and storage facilities.
"(12) Accessory buildings and uses."
Section 4. That Section 118-62A of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended to
read as follows:
"A. Uses Permitted. The following uses shall be
permitted in the H-B Highway Business District, provided
that uses (4) through (11) inclusive are a part of a
unit development plan as defined, processed and approved
according to S 118-83 of this chapter, and provided
further that any use permitted in this district shall
be separated from abutting residential zoning districts
by a fence or hedge at least six (6) feet in height
which effectively screens the view on a year-round
basis, and all uses shall provide adequate fencing to
control blowing debris:
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1,(1) Any use permitted in the R-M.Medium Density
Residential District, provided any such use complies
with all of the use requirements of such district,
except that the miminum area of lot provision of
this district shall be applicable.
11(2) Public utility installations, excluding
repair and storage facilities.
"(3) Any use permitted in.the B-L Limited Business
Zone not located in a shopping center, subject to
the following requirements:
"(a) The yard and parking requirements of
the B-L Limited Business District shall be
applicable.
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"(b) A plot plan showing proposed landscaping
and screening shall be presented to the
Planning and Zoning Board and approved by the
Planning and Zoning Board. In the event the
Planning and Zoning Board fails to approve
such plan,,the matter may be appealed to the
City Council.
"(4) Any use permitted in the B-G General Business
District, except public utility installations.
"(5) Automobile and mobile home sales.
1.(6) Drive-in or drive -through facilities as a
principal use (restaurants,, theateasylecar-washes,
banks, etc.) 1.:, :-a; ..ry c:;, cr.ov_..:.e ,.-
" M Gas Stations.
11(8) Motels and motor hotels.
"(9) Shopping centers.
"(10) Other business uses which have environmental
influences similar to uses (4) through (9) inclusive.
"(11) Small animal veterinary hospitals.
"(12) Accessory.buildings and uses.,"
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Section 5. That Section 118-63A of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by
deleting therefrom subpart (22) and by adding thereto additional
subparts (22) and (23) as follows:
"(22) Small animal veterinary clinic.
"(23) Accessory buildings and uses."
Section 6. That Section 118-82 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by
adding thereto an additional subpart F as follows:
"F.. Small Animal Veterinary Clinic and Hospital Regulations.
"(1) All facilities of'a small animal veterinary
- - -_- clinic or a small animal veterinary hospital,
including all treatment rooms, cages, pens, kennels
and exercise runs, shall be maintained within a
completely enclosed, soundproof building.
"(2) All such veterinary clinics and hospitals
shall be designed and constructed in a manner that
shall eliminate'any emission of odor offensive to
persons in the area of such clinics or hospitals.
"(3) All such veterinary clinics and hospitals
' shall be designed and constructed in a manner that
shall reduce the sound coming from any such clinic
or hospital to the level of sixty-five (65) decibels
at any given adjacent property line.
"(4) No such veterinary clinic or hospital shall
board any animal for any length of ti:nexcept
where such boarding is necessary to provide surgical
or other medical care to the animals."
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this �tL day of , A.D.
1976, and to be presented for final passAge on the aio.K_ day
of A.D. 1976.
ATTEST: Mayor
V
y Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading this aLj-day of
- A.D. 1976.
ATTEST RalTort,
ity Clerk `
First Reading: September 8, 1976
Second Reading: September 21, 1976
Dates Published: September 12, 1976
Attest:
City Cler
(Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
(Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
and September 26, 1976
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading
Annexing the Hanna Second Addition
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"At its September 8, 1976, adjourned meeting the Fort Collins
City Council adopted Ordinance No. 70, 1976, on first reading.
The Hanna Second Addition is an 8.5 acre site located on the
southwest corner of West Vine Drive and North Shields Street.
The requested zoning is for R-L, Low Density Residential District
use. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended for approval of
this annexation with R-L Zoning."
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn
to adopt Ordinance No. 70, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Council -
members Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None,
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ORDINANCE NO. ' 70, 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
HANNA SECOND ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
WHEREAS, heretofore,.a written petition, together with
four prints of an annexation map was filed with the City
Clerk of the City of Fort Collins requesting the annexation
of certain territory more particularly described below to
the City, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined and
does hereby find and determine that said petition is in
substantial compliance with the provisions of Colorado
Revised Statutes, 1973, Section 31-8-107 as amended, and
WHEREAS, the owners of 100% of the property to be
annexed have petitioned for said annexation, and
WHEREAS; not less than one -sixth (1/6th) of the perim-
eter of the area to be annexed is contiguous with the City
of Fort Collins and a community of interest exists between
the territory to be annexed and the City of Fort Collins and
the territory to be annexed is urban or will be urbanized in
the near future and such territory is integrated or is
capable of being integrated with the City of Fort Collins,
and
WHEREAS, none of the provisions of Colorado Revised
Statutes, 1973, Section 31-8-105 as amended, are violated by
the annexation of this territory to the City, and
WHEREAS, no election is required under the provisions
of Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973, Section 31-8-107(2) as
amended, and no additional terms and conditions are to be
imposed in connection with this annexation, and
WHEREAS, the territory is eligible for annexation and
the City Council desires to annex the same to the City of
Fort Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT'ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
Section 1. That all of the territory more particularly
described as situate in the County of Larimer, State of
Colorado, to -wit:
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A tract of land situate in the Northeast one -quarter
(1/4) of Section 10, Township 7 North, Range 69 West of
the 6th P.M., which considering the North line of said
Section 10 as bearing South 89028' East and with all
bearings contained herein relative thereto is contained
within boundary lines more particularly described as
follows: Commence at the Northeast corner of said
Section 10, and run thence North 89028' West 804.0
feet; thence South 461.88 feet; thence East 804.0 feet,
thence North 454.40 feet, more or less, to the point of
beginning; subject to right of way for West Vine Drive
across the North 50.0 feet thereof and right of way for
Shields Street along the East boundary as previously
dedicated to Larimer County.
be, and it hereby is, annexed to the City of Fort Collins
_ and made a part of said City to be known as the Hanna Second
Annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
Section 2. That in annexing said territory to the City
of Fort Collins, the City does not assume any obligation
respecting the construction of water mains, sewer lines, gas
mains, electric service lines, streets or any other services
or utilities in connection with the territory hereby annexed
except as may be provided by the ordinances of the City of
Fort Collins.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this 7th day of September, A.D. 1976, and
to be presented for final passage on the 21st day of September,
A.D. 1976.
ATTEST•
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 21st day of
September, A.D. 1976.
Mayo
ATTE'S/ .
City Clerk
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First Reading:
Second Reading:
Dates Published:
Attest:
September 8, 1976
September 21, 1976
September 12, 1976
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City Clerk
(Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
(Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
and September 26, 1976
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Zoning
the Hanna Second Addition
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item
"Ordinance No. 74, 1976, is the companion ordinance to Ordinance
No. 70, 1976, annexing this property into the City. It was
passed on first reading at the September 8, 1976, adjourned
meeting. The requested zoning for this project is R-L, Low
Density Residential Zoning."
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom
to adopt Ordinance No. 71, 1976 on second reading. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Russell, Suinn and WiYkinson
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO.�71, 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 118 OF THE CODE -OF
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE G,r
PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE HANNA SECOND ANNEXATION TO THE
CITY OF FORT.COLLINS, COLORADO
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS:
Section 1. That the Zoning District Map adopted by
Chapter 118 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins, be and
the same hereby is changed and amended by including the
property known as the Hanna Second Annexation to the City of
Fort Collins, Colorado, in the RL, Low Density Residential
District.
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Section 2. The City Engineer is hereby authorized and
directed to amend said Zoning District Map in accordance
with this ordinance.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this 7th day of September, A.D. 1976, and
to be presented for final passage on the 21st day of September,
A.D. 1976.
Mayor
A� E S ,
City Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading this 21st day of
September, A.D. 1976.
AA
ayor
ATTEST -
City Clerk
First Reading: September 8, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 5, Nays: 1)
Second Reading: September 21, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: September 12, 1976 and September 26, 1976
Attest:
City Clerk
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Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading, As Amended,
Amending the Building Code to Provide
Handicapped Provisions
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"At its September 8,,1976, adjourned meeting the Fort Collins -
City Council adopted Ordinance No.'72, 1976 on first reading.
By.a 4 to 3 vote the Council amended the proposed ordinance
by deleting the established minimum -maximum height for a
water closet. The deletion of this provision necessitates
other technical changes to the ordinance which were not made
.on first reading. Attached is the original ordinance indicating
the amendment;: made by the Council in Section 17-11-b and a
revised ordinance which makes the additional changes required
for consistency."
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
to amend the ordinance to correspond with the printed revised
copy in the agenda packet. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilmembers Gray, Reeves and
Suinn.
City Clerk Verna Lewis read the ordinance by title.
Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
' to adopt Ordinance No, 72, 1976 as amended on second reading.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,
Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO..72 , 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMHTDING CHAPTER 38 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING
AM NDMEN'PS TO THE BUILDING CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
That the Building Code adopted by Section 38-1 of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended and
changed in the following particulars:
A. Section 1711(b) of the Uniform Building Code (as previously.
amended by Section 38-2G (2) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins)
is amended to read as follows:
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"Sec. 1711(b) Toilet Facilities. Toilet facilities and water
closet compartments on the first floor and on floors served
by a ramp or elevator shall have a clear and unobstructed
access of not less than 32 inches. A clear space, unobstructed
by door swing, grab bars and similar items, of not less than 32
inches, shall be provided in front of the toilet stool. Grab
bars shall be provided on two sides, or one side and the back
of each toilet compartment. Toilet facilities shall be
identified by the universal symbol for the orthopedically impaired.
"EXCEPTIONS:
"1. In Group I and 7 occupancies and within individual
units in apartments, the clear width of water closet compartments
may be 30 inches; the clear space in front of the toilet stool
may be 24 inches; grab bars shall not be required; and the
facility need not be identified for the handicapped.
"2. Where more than one water closet compartment is
provided, only one such compartment within each toilet room
for each sex need comply with the requirements of this subsection.
For all other compartments, grab bars shall not be required; the
access may be 30 inches; and clearances shall be as set forth in
Exception No. 1 above.
"3. Where more than one (1) one-half bath compartment
(stool and wash basin) is provided on a floor served by a ramp
or elevator, only one such compartment for each sex need comply
with the requirements of this subsection,
N . In hotels and motels of H occupancies, only four
percent (4%) (but no less than one) of the total number of
units shall be required to comply with the Toilet Facilities
requirement of this subsection.
"5. When only one water closet per building is required
for each sex, grab bars shall not be required in the toilet
facilities.
B. Table 33-A is amended by adding a footnote No. 8
referring to hotels and apartments as follows:
"8 Except for apartments, in all H occupancies where
access is not at grade level, a ramp or elevator shall
be provided for the floor closest to grade."
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C. Section 3303 (i) is amended by adding the following
sentence:
"Where doors lead to potentially hazardous areas, a touch
warning symbol shall be provided on doorknobs to warn the
blind of such potentially hazardous area."
D. Section 3306 (d) is amended to read as follows:
"(d) Landings, Ramps having slopes greater than one
vertical to 15 horizontal shall 'nave landings at the
top and bottom and at least one intermediate landing
shall be provided for each 5 feet of rise. Top landings
and intermediate landings shall have a dimension measured
in the direction of ramp run of not less than 5 feet,
and the top landings shall extend one foot on each side
of the doorway. Landings at the bottom of ramps shall
have a dimension in the direction of ramp run of not less
than 6 feet.
Doors in any position shall not reduce the minimum
dimensions of the landing to less than 42 inches and shall
not reduce the required -width by more than 3-11 inches
when fully open."
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered --°
published this Eth day of Se^te..-:Ser , A,D. 1976, and
to be presented for final passage on the 21st day of Sentenbp,
A.D. 1976.
AT FES
Mayor
Crty Clerk
Passed and adopted .on final reading this 21st day of Seoter:.ber ,
ATTEST:
Mayor
Ci y Clerk
First Reading: September..8, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: September 21, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 7, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: September 12, 1976 and September 26, 1976
Attest:
City Clerk
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Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading
Amending the Code of the City of Fort Collins
Relating to the Human Relations Commission -
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Ordinance No. 73., 1976, was adopted on first reading at the
September 8, 1976, adjourned meeting. It primarily deals with
the functions and duties of the Human Relations Commission.
It had been referred back to the Human Relations Commission on
one occasion for clarifications and change in the section regarding
the Commission's involvement in recommending the expenditure of
funds."
Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
to adopt Ordinance No. 73, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Council -
members Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 73, 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING'ARTICLE VI (Sections 2-17
through 2-19 inclusive) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS RELATING TO THE HUMAN!RELATIONS COMMISSION
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
Section 1. That Section 2-17 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins
be, and the same hereby -is, amended by adding to such section at the end thereof
the following:
The commission membership shall consist of as broad a repre-
sentation of the community as possible. Although residence
in the City shall be considered desirable for commission
members, it shall not be an absolute ..requirement.
Section 2. That Section 2-19 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins
be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
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2-19. Functions of Commission.
The Human Relations Commission shall have the following functions:
A. To develop and promulgate an educational program to
acquaint Fort Collins residents with all local,
state and federal civil rights ordinances, statutes,
and laws.
B. To recommend to the City Council such action as may be
necessary or advisable to achieve the following:
l.-I Equal employment opportunity for all persons.
2. Equal housing opportunities for all persons.
3. Equal public accommodation opportunities for all
persons.
4. The best possible Fort Collins government -community
relations in all fields of governmental endeavor.
C. To supplement the foregoing purposes by the following means:
1. Formation of special subcommittees, including non -
Human Relation Commission member specialists;
2. To make a continuing study of ways to support the
laws concerned.
3. To solicit aid from other social agencies: in educating
the public.
4. To communicate with other similar commissions in order
to share experiences and become more sensitive to
potential problems. _
D. To make periodic reports to the City Council concerning
the activities and recommendations of the Commission.
E. To perform such functions ,as are committed to it by
other ordinances or' resolutions of the City.
F. To recommend to the City Council the expenditure of
funds in the area of human resources through, membership
on the Larimer Human Resources Board.
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published
this 7th day of September, A.D. 1976, and to be presented for final passage on
the 21st day of September, A.D. 1976.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Z�� eve,
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 21st day of September A.D.
1976.
Mayor
ATTEST:
7z 'r Z'4' j J."�
City Clerk
First Reading: September 8, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: September 21, 1976 (Vote: Yeas: 7, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: September 12, 1976 and September 26, 1976
Attest:
City Clerk
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Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Prohibiting
Loitering in the Center Parking Area
for the Downtown Business District
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Ordinance No. 74, 1976, was adopted on first reading at the
September 7, 1976, meeting. The City Council has been receiving
complaints and observing public nuisances in connection with the
center parking area in the downtown business district. At the
present time, we do not have an ordinance allowing our Police
Department to enforce against this public nuisance. The proposed
ordinance stipulates that no one shall park a vehicle in center
parking, emerge from such parked vehicle and remain other than
momentarily in the center parking area."
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to adopt Ordinance No. 74, 1976 on second reading. Yeas: Council -
members Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 74 , 1976
BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF CENTER
PARKT':,, ON COLLEGE AVENUE AND MOUNTAIN AVENUE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS:
Those portions of College Avenue (between Olive Street
and Maple Street) and Mountain Avenue (between Howes Street
and Peterson Street) designated for parking in the center of
the street shall be used only for parking purposes. Any
person not remaining inside a vehicle in such center parking
area shall immediately leave the center parking area by the
safest direct route And no person shall remain outside of a
vehicle in such center parking area.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading and
ordered published this 7th day of September, A.D. 1976, and
to be presented for final passage on the 21st day of September,
A.D. 1976.
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ATTEST
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final passage this 21st day of
September, A.D. 1976.
ATTEST:
Ci y Clerk
1R.; INI-nmewnw M
First Reading: September 7, 1976
Second Reading: September 21, 1976
Dates Published: September 12, 1976
Attest:
City Clerk
(Vote: Yeas: 7, Nays: 0)
(Vote: Yeas: 7, Nays: 0)
and September 26, 1976
Ordinance Adopted As Amended on First Reading
Establishing the Mill Levy for the City
-Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The various budget dates are set out in the City Charter. The
City Manager is required to submit a proposed budget prior to
the first Monday in October. Within ten days after the City Manager
submits the budget, the City Council is required to set the time and
place for a public hearing or hearings. Prior to October-31, 1976,
the budget must be approved by resolution. The major complication
is that state statutes require the tax levy to be adopted and
certified by the County Commissioners no later than October 16th.
This means that we have to pass the tax levy ordinance prior to the
adoption of the budget. This is not difficult because the ,City
has maintained the ten mill levy since 1967. Prior to that=time
the City mill levy was 15. The proposed budget for 1977 calls for
the same ten mill levy." .
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City Attorney March stated Section 39-5-128 of the 1973, C.R.S.
changed the date of October 16 for certifying the mill levy to
the County Commissioners, to November 1.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
to amend Ordinance No. 75, 1976 by substituting the words "1st
day of November" for "16th day of October" in the first paragraph
and in Section 2. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray,
Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilman Bloom inquired how many City employees the City had?
City Manager Brunton responded there were approximately 530
employees.
Councilman Bloom made a motion that the Council direct the
Administration to reduce the number of City employees from the
current level of 530 by no less than 10 percent by December 31, 1977.
Mayor Wilkinson stated "we are discussing establishing the mill
levy for the City,Arvid --- I believe --wouldn't that come after that?"
Councilman Bloom responded, "This, in my opinion, will directly affect
the mill levy, because it affects the budget." Mayor Wilkinson
countered, "but it doesn't affect the mill levy."
Councilman Bloom stated "Okay, I'll withdraw that motion and
' substitute another motion. My motion is that we increase the
mill levy by any necessary amount to produce a balanced budget."
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to adopt Ordinance No. 75, 1976 as amended on first reading.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and,
Wilkinson. Nays: Councilman Bloom.
At this time Councilman Bloom handed Mayor Wilkinson an envelope
and left the meeting.
Resolution Adopted Approving an Application
Report and Authorizing the Filing of an
lication for a Loan From the Bureau of Reclamation
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"At its January 20, 1976, meeting the Fort Collins City Council
adopted Resolution 76-2 requesting a Federal appropriation
requirement of $7,027,000 from the Bureau of Reclamation. We
were recently advised by the Bureau that there has been a change
in their recommendation as to the dollar amount that the Council
should be authorizing by resolution. We have to add an estimated
bureau loan -processing expense of.$30,000 and interest during
construction of $198,OOO.making the loan obligation amount total
$7,355,000."
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RESOLOTION 76-61
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING AN APPLICATION REPORT AND AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR LOAN UNDER
PUBLIC LAW 84-984, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Collins
desires to secure a federal loan under the Small Reclamation
Projects Act, P.L. 84-894, as amended, and has authorized its
consulting engineers, McCall -Ellingson & Morrill, Inc., to
prepare a feasibility report in support of an application for
said loan to finance construction of an enlarged Joe Wright
Reservoir, together with an outlet works and an emergency
spillway; and
[WHEREAS, said consulting engineers have prepared a
supporting loan application report as required under the
Small Reclamation Projects Act entitled "Joe Wright Reservoir.
Enlargement"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Collins
concurs in and approves said application report which proposes
a project having a total estimated cost of $7,794,000.00, of
which $7,355,000.00 would be obtained by a loan from the '
federal government under provisions of P.L. 84-894, as amended,
to be repaid within a twenty-year period, and $439,000.00
would be a contribution by the City of Fort Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS that the City Manager be, and he hereby is,
authorized and directed to make application to the U.S. Depart-
ment of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, for said loan and
to pay to the Bureau of Reclamation the $1,000.00 filing fee
required with such application and that he and the engineering
consultants are further authorized and directed to perform
any other acts necessary in connection with the filing of such
application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this.resolution be
transmitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Reclamation, with the application report.
Passed and adopted at'a regular meeting of the City Council
held this 21st day of September, A.D., 1976.
ATTEST: Mayor
City Clerk
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Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray,
Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Mayor Wilkinson declared a five minute recess.
Bids for Street Improvement District No. 71
Following is a portion of the City Manager's memorandum on
this item:
"At the Adjourned Meeting on September 8, 1976, the Council
reviewed the bids in connection -with Street Improvement District
No. 71. At that time the Council authorized Concrete Construction
and Placing, Inc., to do the concrete work for an amount of
$84,794.85. The Council also authorized the City staff to install
the storm sewer in connection with this project."
A memorandum from Roy A. Bingman, Director of Engineering Services,
is also made part hereof:
The City Council has previously awarded a contract to Concrete Construction
and Placing Inc. for the concrete portion of the construction of the Taft Hill
Road street improvements.
The following bids were received:
Concrete Construction & Placing Inc. $93,869.85
C. G. & S. Co. $95,045.25
F & F Concrete Construction $96,607.00
Kiefer Concrete $97,974.75
The amount of the award was $84,794.85, deleting items 6, 16 and 17 from
the contract.
The bids received for the asphalt and storm sewer portion of the work
were as follows:
Sterling Paving Co. - Street Work
Storm Sewer
TOTAL
Flatiron Paving Co. - Street Work
Storm Sewer
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$142,841
118,587
$261,428
$145,153
121,122
$266,275
The estimate of cost for this portion of the work based upon the preliminary
design (at the time of the public hearings) was $142,081.
We have discussed at some length with Bill Lauer of Sterling Paving the
possible reasons for the high bids.
Our understanding of the situation is the following:
1. Storm Sewer
A. The same subcontractor quoted the work to both Sterling and Flatiron.
This, of course, is not a competitive situation and will not give
the lowest possible price.
B. Sterling Paving indicated that they attempted to obtain quotations
from three other subcontractors, but were unsuccessful.
C. The subcontractor that did bid was concerned about ground water,
the depth of the line and conflicts with other utilities. our
information indicates no ground water on the soils logs. Most of
the storm sewer is installed at a depth of 5 - 6 feet; there is a
section of several hundred feet that is as deep as 10 feet, but
that is all. There will be conflicts with utilities and service
lines but we do not foresee serious problems.
D. We have estimated the cost of the storm sewer installation at about
$47,000 by the'Street Department. on the basis of the bids, we
recommend that the City proceed with the storm sewer installation
in conjunction with the concrete work previously awarded.
2. Street Work
A. Bill Lauer, in our discussions expressed concern about the conflict
with traffic while working on the project. They had apparently
included a significant amount of money for flag -persons for control
of traffic. Sterling offered to reduce the bid by $5,000 if traffic
could be detoured.
B. The asphalt prices bid are based upon anticipated 1977 prices. We
discussed the possibility of a reduced price for all asphalt actually
installed during the remainder of 1976, but they did not feel they
could do this.
C. We discussed other items, such as the comparatively high price bid
for gravel base (nearly twice the cost of other projects in the
past several years) but the contractor indicated that the close
working conditions and relatively narrow strip dictated this price.
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D. Our feeling is that the bids are higher than they should be for this
project. We also indicated to the property owners that we would do
all we could to keep the project costs to an absolute minimum. On
this basis I recommend that we reject the bids received for the
street work and rebid the project in January in order to obtain
the most favorable bids.
If the bids come in high again we still have the option of using
street department personnel for all of the street construction work,
except the asphalt mat.
3. Cost Summary
A. The cost estimate for the construction of concrete work, storm sewer,
and street work on the basis of the preliminary design was $234,123.
B. Award for Concrete Work $84,794.85
Estimate of Storm Sewer Cost 47,000.00
$131,794.85
Estimated Cost $234,123.00
less concrete & storm sewer 131,794.85
$102,328.15
We anticipate that the final bids will cone in lower than the present bids.
'However, the City cost --for the project may still be $20,000 higher than originally
estimated. This is one of the difficulties which we pointed out at the time
of the hearings, when the contingency on the estimate was reduced from 15% to
5%.
We recoTrend that -the bids for the asphalt and storm sewer work be rejected
and the street department authorized to construct the storm sewer facilities
and excavation for curb and gutter installation; we also recamexO that the
project be rebid in January.
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
to reject the bids for the asphalt and storm sewer work for
Improvement District No, 71. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray,
Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
to authorize the street department to construct the storm sewer
facilities and excavation for curb and gutter installation.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
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Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
to authorize the City staff to rebid the street work in
January, 1977. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves,
Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Platte River Power Authority P.U.D.:
Final Plat and Site/Landscape Plans Approved
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item
"The PRPA PUD is located on the northwest corner of Horsetooth
Road and Timberline Road, and consists of a 12-acre site zoned
I-G, General Industrial District, and I-P, Industrial Park District.
The initial construction will include the easterly two-thirds of
the 12-acre site.
At the September 8, 1976, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board
unanimously recommended for approval subject to minor revisions.
We have not as yet received all utility plans."
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn
to approve the Platte River Power Authority P.U.D. Final Plat and
Site Landscape Plans subject to receiving all utility plans to
be approved by the City Engineer. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling,
Gray, Reeves and Suinn. Nays: None. (Councilmembers Russell '
and Wilkinson out of room.)
Denney -Seaman Subdivision Rezoning and Everitt Enterprises
Southmoor Village Subdivision Rezonings Referred to
the Citv Attornev for Ordinance Preparation
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
to refer the above two items to the City Attorney for ordinance
preparation. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,
Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Edora Acres Second Filing P.U.D.
Preliminary Plan Approved
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This PUD is located on the southwest corner of East Prospect Street
and Riverside Drive, and is a mixed Commercial and Multi -Family
Residential District.
At its September 8, 1976, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board
recommended that the preliminary plan of this PUD be approved subject
to meeting certain conditions. These conditions' require emergency
access, the landscape buffer, and slopes in active recreation areas.
The developer indicates that all of these conditions can be met."
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Planner II, Paul Deibel, spoke to the Planning and Zoning
Board recommendations.
"Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation: Conditional Approval
At its September 8 meeting, the Board voted unanimously to
recommend approval of the preliminary plan subject to staff
comments concerning fire emergency access, the landscape buffer,
and slopes in the active recreational area. The developer has
indicated that these conditions can be met."
Mr. Morrie Deines, developer, spoke to the stipulation above.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
to approve the Edora Acres Second Filing PUD and Preliminary Plan
with the Planning and Zoning Board recommend6d.condi.t•ions.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Requests for Formal Appeals from Decisions
of Zoning Board of Appeals - Hearing Dates Set
Following is a portion of the City Manager's memorandum on this=
item:
"We have received formal appeals from two petitioners -in regard
to decisions of the Zoning Board of Appeals at their September 14,
1976, meeting. Enclosed are copies of the original Appeal for
Modification of Zoning Ordinance from Margaret M. Wiedeman and
Carl W. Mabry concerning property at 1300 West Mountain and from
Steve Smith of Recycle Something concerning property at 700 West
Mountain."
Mr. Carl Meline, real estate agent for Mrs. Wiedeman, requested
Council set the hearing date as October 5, 1976
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
that the two appeals be heard at the October 5, 1976 Council meeting.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Hearing on Platte River
Power Authoritv Generatine Plant Set
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item
"On Thursday, September 23, 1976, the Larimer-Weld Regional Land
Use and Transportation Planning Committee will hold a meeting in
the Nunn Town Hall. The change of date and location was made so
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that the Land Use Transportation Committee could become involved
in the public hearing concerning the Platte River Power Authority's
coal -firing generating plant location. Councilman Suinn has
suggested that we consider requesting the Larimer-Weld COG or the
Platte River Power Authority to have a public hearing on this .
proposed generating plant in Fort Collins which is the nearest
population center."
Councilman Bowling announced that the COG has set hearing dates
for this item on October 14, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. in the Poudre R-1
Administration Building, Fort Collins. This will satisfy Councilman
Suinn's request.
No further action was taken on this item.
Ordinance Adopted as Amended Making
Amendments to Human Rights Ordinance
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"At its July 20, 1976, meeting the Fort Collins City Council
reviewed a recommendation from the Human Relations Commission
to amend the Human Rights Ordinance. This amendment concerned
discrimination against qualified handicapped individuals in
connection with employment, housing and public accommodation.
The Council made a motion to refer the ordinance back to the
Human Relations Commission for additional study and to work with
the City's legal staff on a draft of a revised ordinance. The
Human Relations Commission held a meeting on this matter September
9, 1976'. Several guests were present including the chairman of
the State Advisory Committee for the Handicapped. Enclosed is
A copy of the recommended revised ordinance which was approved
by unanimous vote."
Margaret Batson, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission
introduced Les Berkowitz, Chairman of the State Advisory Committee
for the Handicapped, and Steve Zimmerman, President, Center for
Legal Advocacy for the Disabled to speak in support of the
ordinance.
Dr. Larry Bloom, Clinical Psychologist, CSU, stated he had
reservations about the inclusion of the term "mentally handicapped"
in the proposed ordinance as a broad term.
Human Rights Officer, Rosita Bachmann, 'spoke to other states
which have similar legislation and definitions from the legislation
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Ernest Chavez, Clinical Psychologist, CSU, supported
Dr. Bloom's concern.
Rev. Edward Ostertag, member of the Human Relations Commission,
requested Council take positive action on the proposed amendment
to the ordinance.
Council considered word changes to the proposed amendment
regarding the mentally handicapped suggested by the Human Relations
Commission.
Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
to amend Ordinance No. 54, 1976 in the following particulars:
Section 2. A. by deleting the words "mental or medical" after
the word "physical"; by inserting the words "or is developmentally
disabled, as defined herein," between the word "impairment" and
the word "from" in the second line, by deleting the words "mental
or" after the word "normal" and the word "physical" in the third
line, and by adding a new paragraph "C" to read "Developmental
disability means a disability attributable to mental retardation,
cerebral palsy or epilepsy."
Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
' Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn to
adopt Ordinance No. 54, 1976 as amended on first reading. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
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Hearing on Proposed Downtown General
Improvement District Formation Created by Ordinance No. 77, 1976
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This is the scheduled date for hearing on the proposed General
Improvement District providing parking improvements in the down-
town project. In previous action the Council indicated they would
defer this hearing to October 5. The combined committee of the
DRC and the merchants' group will be made and it appears very
likely that a recommendation from this group will be made at this
meeting.
In order to preserve the continuity and meet the legal requirements
for formation of the district, the ordinance which would create
this district has been prepared and is included in the agenda.
The Administration does -not anticipate that this ordinance will be
passed."
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Moderator,O.K. Sherwood, read the progress report into the record
as follows:
MODERATOR'S REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Mayor and members of the city council, the downtown coalition group is pleased
to submit the following report regarding downtown redevelopment.
The primary concerns as distilled from public meetings with approximately 75 citizens
opposed to the project and representing 471 petition signers were:
1. By -Pass -
We recommend to the city council that they address themselves to the entire
city traffic problem, and not to a four block area, with an eye toward removing
much of the heavy traffic from College Avenue, but not necessarily the Highway
287 designation.
2. Beautification -
We feel that before any real statements can be made on the subject of beautification
an analysis of the costs of construction must be made. We feel that the stated
z cost for beautification is too high and well might be reduced by the removal of
certain items, or by finding ways of reducing the costs of what is proposed.
At no time would we propose to lose the basic integrity of the program through
deletions.
3. Parking -
We feel that some parking must be acquired for the use of both customer and
owner/employees. It is our feeling that parking lots should basically serve
employees so that the street parking on College Avenue can be used for customers.
To achieve this, a strict enforcement of parking laws.and possibly some revision
of these -laws must be made by the city since self discipline on the part of the
merchant seems to fail.
We feel that parking lots of adequate size can be acquired on an "available"
basis without putting existing merchants out of business. (This can be very
damaging to the tenant). We feel that satisfactory parking can be acquired by
this method at a considerably lower cost.
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4. Financing -
We feel that there are many inequities in the existing plan: We would suggest
that some form of rebate be granted to owner occupied residences within the
district. We also feel that the square footage method of spreading cost is
inequitable and in many cases penalizes the people who have done the most to
help themselves.
We also think that some attention should be given to developing some type of
program which would encourage the improvement of undeveloped properties;
In summary, we feel that the present costs of the proposed downtown redevelop-
ment are too high and can be reduced, and that many of the inequities in the
financing plan can be resolved.
In subsequent joint sessions a coalition of the Downtown Redevelopment Commission
members and the merchants group met to address these specific issues. The concensus
from these several meetings is reflected in the following resolutions as adopted
by that group.
1. By -Pass -
The coalition reiterates strongly the DRC position that downtown redevelopment
be accomplished through three phases to include an alternative traffic flow;
and that during the, first two phases all imaginable solutions to the alternative
traffic flow be experimented with and tried during those first two phases ins,
order to come up with a solution.
' 2. Beautification -
To establish a premise of a one million dollar limit for the taxing district
for beautification, without the 20% added cost, and that $3S0,000.00 additional
be requested from the city for a beautification project of $1,350,000.00.
3. Pazking
Establish $800,000.00 as top budget figure for acquisition and construction of
parking; and that such parking be acquired as suitably and adequately as
possible, and to serve as close in as possible.
4. Financing -
The group endorse to the city council the "10-4-1 Plan" of financing the downtown
project, which calls for a combined beautification and parking project of
$1.8 million. The Special Improvement District would involve only Zones 1, 2,
and 3 of the original district, paying for a $700,000.00 beautification plan,
financed at 6 1/4 o interest for 15 years resulting in a charge of 10¢ per square
foot in Zone 1, 44 per square foot in Zone 2, and 1¢ a square foot in Zone 3. The
General Improvement District would encompass the original district boundary and
would involve $1.1 million in parking and beautification, financed at 6% interest
for a period of 20 years, involve a 15 mill assessment and use of parking credits
and single family residence rebates.
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From your vantage point, these may be imperfect solutions to some of the problems
of downtown redevelopment. I would, however, ask you to be as positive in ,your
deliberations as were those who have given their time in this effort. The road
will always be blocked in some way or another. The challenge then is to remove
the obstacles and proceed toward implementation.
The message seems clear.. Do downtown businessmen want a program? Yes. Are they
willing to pay for it? Yes. Can the program be scaled to the budget indicated
without loss of integrity of design? Yes, by statement of your downtown redevelop-
ment project manager. Yes, by concensus of the coalition group. Yes, by the
architect responsible for the design. Do downtown businessmen desire help from
the city? Yes. Do they want to proceed? Yes, as soon as possible.
Additionally, the coalition makes the following observations and recommendations:
1. The maintence of beautification is properly a city function as in other areas
where center islands are maintained.
2. The city should consider appointing a special task force on implementing the
_ redevelopment program with strong emphasis on cost analysis.
3. The city should continue and expand efforts to encourage a program for store
front rejuvination, i.e., code requirements.
4. The city should explore a means to include the old post office as a part of the '
Oak Street Plaza.
I am satisfied in the commitment of downtown businessmen toward completion of this
project.
I am optimistic in regard to your ability to react to that impetus. I apprecaite
the confidence placed in me by the city council and I share the view of all concerned
when I say if this effort results in a forward step the time was well spent.
0. K. Sherwood
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City Attorney March stated that if Council desired to proceed
as this report indicates, then the initiation of the Special '
Improvement District is still all right and Council could act on
that now or at a future time. He recommended Council act on
that at a future time because of another factor. The General
Improvement District as advertised was a district only to provide
parking and therefore, it cannot be considered as a district
to provide beautification, that requires that Council start
that district over again and advertise as a district for both
purposes. The+:City Attorney stated further he had talked to
bond counsel on that subject and there is -just no way around
that. Another reason is that there is still a need to come up
with a plan, in some form, that gets down to the dollar amounts
that are being talked about.
The City Attorney recommended that Council table the hearing
on the formation of the Special Improvement District until
October 19, 1976 at 5:30 P.M. and that Council in addition pass
a resolution reinstating the General Improvement District for
both purposes, scheduling a hearing on October 19, 1976 as well.
In order to arrive at a new plan, Moderator Sherwood recommended
members to make up a new task force to arrive at':a plan. Council '
considered possible areas of relief for residents and single
family homes.
Attornev March recommended Council now get back to the formal
hearing; that through. In connection
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with Ordinance No. 77, 1976 and for the record, there have been
some remonstrances filed which should be made a matter of record;
they are as follows:
1. Red Dot Vending Co., Inc., 220 North Howes, as the owners
of lots 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 in block 32.
2. Marguerite Hugane, 4612 Terry Lake Road, as co-owner of
317 East Olive.
3. Catherine S. Kob, 201 South Meldrum.
Mayor Wilkinson inquired if there were other objections to this
district. None were voiced.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
to kill this (General Improvement District) district. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
City Clerk Verna Lewis read the resolution at length.
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Councilwoman Reevesmade a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray,
Reeves, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. (Councilman Russell
out of room.)
RESOLUTION 76-63
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CItY OF FORT COLLINS
SETTING FORTH THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TO CREATE A GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
.PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 45, 1976
WHEREAS, heretofore the City of Fort Collins caused a
study to be made by Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., of the
downtown area of the City; and
WHEREAS, such study was completed and received by the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, after public hearings on the report of Barton-
Aschman Associates, Inc., the City Council determined to
implement the recommendations contained in such report; and
WHEREAS, thereafter the City Council created the Downtown
Redevelopment Commission for the purpose of developing a
program to implement the recommendations of the Barton-
Aschman study and also employed The Joint Venture of EDAW,
Inc. and Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc., landscape architects,
to develop plans to implement such recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the architects have completed the design
development stage for the project and the Downtown Redevelop-
ment Commission has considered the plans developed by the
architects and has held public hearings and made its report
to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, concurrently and in conjunction with the other
studies, the City Administration has also conducted studies
and has made a further report and recommendation on this
subject to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on August 17, 1976, by resolu-
tions, initiated a general improvement district and a special
improvement district for the purpose of continuing the
project of renovating and developing the downtown area of
the City; and
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WHEREAS, notices were given to interested parties of
the intent to form such districts which resulted in additional
recommendations and reports made to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to pursue the recommenda-
tions made for the improvement of the downtown area of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the most recent recommendations made include
the recommendation for the formation of a general improvement
district as hereinafter described.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
1. Pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 45,
1976, the City Council hereby declares its intent to form a
local improvement district for the purpose of improving the
visual ao_oearance of streets and other public ways and to
make such streets and other public ways better accommodate
pedestrians and vehicular traffic within the district, such
improvements to include generally construction.and reconstruc-
tion of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and streets, installation
of planters and landscaping, installation of street furniture,
installation of plazas, installation of light signalization
for traffic and other allied improvements, and for the
purpose of acquiring property and constructing parking
facilities thereon to serve the area encompassed within the '
district.
2. The estimated cost of the proposed improvements to
be acquired and constructed in the district is One Million
One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000.00).
3. The name of the proposed district shall be City of
Fort Collins General Improvement District No. 1.
4. The boundaries of the proposed district are as
follows:
Beginning at the intersection of Maple and:'Meldrum, go
easterly on Maple to the intersection of Maple and
College; turn south-easterly onto Jefferson Street; and
proceed to the intersection of Whedbee and Jefferson;
turn southerly onto Whedbee and continue to the4inter-
section of Oak and Whedbee; turn westerly on Oak Street
to the intersection of Oak and the north -south alley in
Block 152 bounded by Oak, Whedbee, Olive and Peterson;
turn southerly down said alley to the intersection of
the alley and Olive; turn west on Olive and continue to
the intersection of Olive and Peterson; turn south on
Peterson to the intersection of Peterson and the east- '
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west alley of Block 144 bounded by Magnolia, Peterson,
Mulberry and Mathews; turn west into said alley and
' continue to the intersection with Mathews; turn south
on Mathews and continue to the intersection of Mathews
and Mulberry; turn west on Mulberry and continue to the
intersection of Mulberry and the north -south alley in
Bloc): 94 bounded by Magnolid, Howes, Mulberry, and
Meld -um; turn north into said alley and continue to the
intersection with Magnolia; turn west on Magnolia and
continue to the intersection of Magnolia and Sherwood;
turn north on Sherwood and continue to the intersection
of Sherwood and Olive; turn east on Olive and continue
to the intersection of Olive and the north -south alley
of Block 82 bounded by Oak, Meldrum, Olive and Sherwood;
turn north on said alley and continue across Oak to the
southeast corner of the property owned by Ray and St.
Croix (the East 35 feet of Lots 9 and 10, Block 81 in
the City); turn west and continue along southern
property line of said property to the southwest corner,
turn north and continue along western property line of
said property and continue in a straight line to Mountain
Avenue; turn east on Mountain to the intersection of
Meldrum and Mountain; turn north on Meldrum to the
point of beginning;
' and consists of.the following described property:
Blocks 83, 42, 41, 91, 92, 93, 32, 31, 101, 102, 103,
104, 22, 21, 111, 112, 113, 114, 121, 122, 123, 124,
131, 132, 133, 134, 141, 142, 143, 151, 11, 12, 13, 14, ,
18 and 19; ALSO the East 1/2 of Block 82, the East 1/2
of Block 81, the East 1/2 of Block 94, the West 1/2 of
Block 152 and the North 1/2 of Block 144; ALSO the East
35 feet of Lots 9 and 10, Block 81; all in the City of
Fort Collins, Colorado, according to Town Plat dated
January 16, 1873, and recorded January 18, 1873, in the
office of the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder.
5. October 19, 1976, at 5:30 P.M., or as soon there-
after a�; the matter may come on for hearing before the City
Council in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 360 LaPorte
Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, is hereby established as the
date, time and place for a hearing on the creation of the
proposed district. The"City Clerk is hereby directed to
give notice of such hearing by publication of the notice
attached hereto and mailing of the same to each registered
elector of the district in the manner required by C.R.S.
1973, Section 31-25-606., .
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Passed and adopted at a
Council held this day
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of — 1976.
Mayor
Hearing on Proposed Special Improvement District
Formation Created by Ordinance No. 76, 1976
Mayor Wilkinson announced that this is the public hearing on the
formation of the Downtown Improvement District, that the notice
was properly made and notices mailed. Council then considered
the following remonstrances which were read at length and made
a part of the record:
1. Red Dot Vending Co. -.Inc., 220 North Howes, objecting
to their inclusion in the district as owners of lots
29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 in block 32.
2. The Colorado and Southern Railway Company, 500 Security
Bank Building, Billings, Montana, protesting against
the assessment of any of its right of way track and
property for any part of "improvements."
3. Marguerite Hugane, 4612 Terry Lake Road, objecting as
co-owner of 317 East Olive to the inclusion in the
district.
4. Catherine S. Kob, 201 South Meldrum, protesting the
inclusion in the district.
5. Janet G. Sheppard, 318 South Sherwood, objecting to
inclusion of her property in the district.
Mayor Wilkinson then inquired if there were further objections
or remonstrances. Hearing none, Council then had extended
discussion on reducing the improvements to be installed, the
area which would encompass the district and the possible reduction
of the total cost of the district at the conclusion of the hearing.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
to continue the hearing on the formation of the district to 5:30
p.m. on October 19, 1976 and to instruct the Administration to
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Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn
and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
1977 Budget Received; Dates Set
for Public Hearings
Following is the City Manager's memorandum and recommendation
on this item:
"On Tuesday evening September 21st, we will present a memo
indicating the changes being recommended in the 1977 Preliminary
Budget. We do not..propose to change the.body_.of the budget until.._.__
after Council has submitted its official input. The major change
will be in the capital improvement program and will accommodate
decisions made by the City Council at its September 7, 1976,
meeting. The only other adjustments recommended are relatively
minor. The City Council will still have to vote on a number of
items introduced by the Administration or discussed at one of
our official work -sessions. We will prepare..a-list of these
items for Council. Also, we will present the list of items
that the City Council requested be reported on and a list of
long-range studies the administration will undertake in the near
future. The Council should feel free to add or delete items
on their lists.. Some of these reports will be available by
Tuesday evening, September 21st. All items with regard to the
1977 Budget which require Council action will be available prior
to the official public hearings.
The two or more --public hearings will be official meetings and
the Council may take official action at these times. We anticipate
receiving the recommended allocation of the $85,000 for various
social services that was previously approved by the City Council.
The Council can vote on the individual recommendations at these
official public hearings.
The month of September was devoted to preparation of the
Administration's budget recommendation. The month of October
will be devoted to the Council's response and action on the
budget. Hopefully our joint goal is to prepare and adopt the
best possible balanced budget for the citizens of Fort Collins
at the most reasonable, economical price for services. After
Council completes its final recommendation concerning the 1977
Budget, we can incorporate these changes into a final budget
document and officially adopt the 1977 Budget on October 19, 1976.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the City Council
receive the City Manager's recommended 1977 Budget and establish
official public hearings for the evenings of October 11 and 12, 1176,
' at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers."'
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Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to receive the 1977 Budget and to set the public hearing dates. I
Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Recommended Name. Change for Auditorium/Art
Complex Approved
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item
"At its September 7, 1976, meeting the City Council discussed
the Seven Year Capital Improvements Program. Included in the
material sent to Council was a recommendation from the Cultural
Resources Board that the name of the Auditorium/Art Complex be
changed to Lincoln Community Center. The group feels this
change would more clearly define the multi -use complex."
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to designate as the Lincoln Community Center as the name for the
Auditorium/Art Complex. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray,
Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Approval of Name Change for Pioneer Museum
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"At the September 7, 1976, meeting, the Council discussed the
Capital Improvements Program. Part of the material sent to
Council included the recommendation of the Cultural Resources
Board to change the name of the Pioneer Museum to the Fort Collins
Museum. The Board feels the name change will significantly change
the philosophy in the overall use of the museum. They feel the
museum should have a broader definition than just a pioneer
designation. We concur with their recommendation."
Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to officially name the new museum the Fort Collins Museum.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Approval of Statement of Purpose and Statement
of Collecting Policy for New Museum
Following is the City Manager's memorandum and recommendation on
this item:
"At the September 7, 1976, City Council meeting there was a
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discussion of the Seven -Year Capital Improvements Program.
Included in the material sent to Council was recommendations
from our Cultural Resources Board concerning Statement.of
Purpose and Statement of Collecting Policy for the Fort Collins
Museum. The City recently authorized Stinett Builders to be
the construction manager for the museum complex. We hope to
complete this work by March, 1977. We also are working on the
cataloging and advance planning for new museum facilities.
Therefore, it is important to acknowledge the Statement of
Purpose and Statement of Collecting Policy. Both of these
Statements are well prepared and thought out, and will help
to give us guidance in our deliberations. However, I am
sure there will be changes made from time to time.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the Council
initially adopt the Statement of Purpose and Statement of Co11_ecting.
Policy for the Fort Collins Museum."
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to adopt the recommendation on this item. Yeas: Councilmembers
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None
Acquisition of Properties in City Hall Block
' Following is a' portion of the City Manager's memorandum and the
memorandum from the Special Projects Director, Eldon F. Holmes.
"The Land Acquisition office has been negotiating for the acquisition
of the remaining privately -owned properties in the City Hall block.
We currently have condemnation pending for the acquisition of the
Christensen property at 320 Laporte Avenue. We also have author-
ization to bring condemnation proceedings for acquisition of the
Quintana property at 321 Maple Street. There are three remaining
properties which we have been negotatingto purchase which are the
following:
Property of Mrs. Charlotte White at 210 North Meldrum
Property of Mike Ambriz at 214 North Meldrum
Property of Donald L. Horak at 222 North Meldrum"
210 North Meldrum -- Mrs. Charlotte White
This property was appraised by Don Shannon on March 12, 1975, at
$31,400. In light of the date of this appraisal, we had Shannon
reappraise this property. His reappraisal is $36,000. We have
' offered $36,000 for the property and that offer has been accepted.
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214 North Meldrum -- Mike Ambriz
This property was appraised Ty —Shannon, March 12, 1975, at '
$25,000 and was reappraised by him at $28,000. We have offered
$27,500 for same. The owner has signed a sales agreement at
that amount.
222 North Meldrum
This property is owned by Donald L. Horak. Shannon appraised
the property Match 12, 1975, at $20,000. The then owner sold
the property to the present owners on or about December 31, 1975,
for $21,200. The property is under lease at $291 per month,
plus utilities, to college students. It is pretty good rental
property. At our request, this property has been reappraised by
Shannon; his reappraisal was $23,000. It looks like this price
may be acceptable to the owner. We will know officially on
Friday afternoon, September 17, 1976.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
to authorize the administration to purchase all three pieces of
property as listed in Mr. Holmes's memorandum; (210 North Meldrum,
$36,000; 214 North Meldrum, $27,500 and 222 North Meldrum, $23,000)
Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Camille Subdivision Second Filine '
Approved
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The Camille Subdivision consists of four, single-family residential
lots located on the east side of Fuqua Drive at West Lake Street.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of this final
plat subject to meeting several recommendations for revisions
concerning utility easements at their August 9, 1976, meeting.
All of these revisions have now been made."
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to approve the Camille Subdivision, Final Plat. Yeas: Council -
members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
Gallegos Annexation Referred to City Attorney
for Ordinance Preparation
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item
"This annexation consists of one acre located:at 720 Wood Street.
This property has been surrounded on three sides by the city limits
for over three years. It was decided between the City and the
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County that the City should take steps to annex into the City
rather than have it zoned in the County. The owner has asked
' the staff to initiate voluntary annexation of his property.
At the September 8,1976, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board
recommended that -this property be annexed into the City with
C, Commercial Zoning."
Councilman Suinn requested that the administration write a
letter of appreciation to the County Commissioners regarding
having this property zoned in the City rather than in the County.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
to refer this item to the City Attorney for necessary ordinances
annexing and zoning the property. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Consider Various Easements
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
1. Easement from Wayne K_ Schrader for the installation and
continued operation, maintenance, repair, alteration, inspection
and replacement of the underground and/or overhead electric
transmission and distribution lines of the City at 201 West
' Stuart (Schrader's Car Wash), for the purpose of installing
electric service to that address.
Consideration: $1.00
2. Easement from Lyle D. and Jerri H. Marcy for the installation
and continued operation, maintenance, repair, alteration, inspection,
and replacement of the underground electric transmission and
distribution lines of the City at 1913 West Plum, for the purpose
of a streetlight fee.
Consideration: $1.00"
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to accept the above easements. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling,
Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Approval of Roof and Miscellaneous
Repair Work at Avery House
Following is the City Manager's memorandum and recommendation on
this item:
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"Since the City acquired the Avery House several years ago, very
little has been done to start work on the restoration. We all ,
recognize the fact that initially we need to repair and/or
replace the roof along with other outside work. The next level
of work is in relation to the heating, electrical, and plumbing
systems.
Our major problem is the lack of funds for this project. The
City Council has indicated to the Administration on several
occasions that the City's contribution excluding any grants or
outside revenue should not exceed $100,000. At the present time
we have a tentative 88,000 grant for restoration work that can be
used on a match basis for the roof repair work. June Bennett and
the Poudre Landmark Commission have also been instrumental in
obtaining a grant for $10,000 for restoration work including the
plumbing, heating, and electrical systems. We may not have
enough money to match both of these grants, but we will examine
them carefully before authorizing any work above the $100,000
commitment.
Initially, we talked about having authentic restoration. Some
of this restoration seemed unreasonable, such as requiring lead
gutter that had to be purchased from England. Since the work is
fairly difficult, nobody will give us a firm bid, but only do it
on a time and material basis. We are still trying to confirm
that we can do this under the grant procedure. However, if we '
have to go to a firm bid, the prices will be considerably higher.
On Wednesday, September 15, 1976, the committee working on this
project consisting of June Bennett, Jack Curfman, and Bill Holmes,
met with Ray Dixon, Chairman of the Cultural Resources Board,
Ellen Thexton, Cultural Affairs Director, Chuck Burchfield from
the Poudre Landmark Foundation, and me. We unanimously agreed
to recommend awarding the contract to Al Hockett. Since this
proposal is based on an estimated cost and not a bid, the Council's
approval is required.
Recommendation: The Administration recommended that the proposal
to do the work on the Avery House roof and other outside work be
awarded to Al Hockett for an estimated sum of $24,000, subject to
receiving approval on this method of bidding from the State Historical
Society. The contract should be drawn to protect against any
major cost overruns, and the project should be closely monitored."
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
to adopt the recommendation of the administration. Yeas: Council -
members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
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Change in Avery House Restoration Committee
Approved
Following is a memorandum from Ray Dixon, Chairman of the
Cultural Resources Board on this item:
As Chairman of the Cultural Resources Board, I would like to direct the follow-
ing proposal to the City Manager and the City Council of the City of Fort
Collins..
From the Minutes of the Cultural Resources Board meeting of August 25, 1976:
MOTION by Mr. Hagemeister
In view of the fact that Mr. Holmes stated during the June 23rd Cultural
Resources Board meeting, that he no longer would be connected with
Cultural Resources activities as staff representative and as Ellen
Thexton is now in office as Cultural Resources Director, and is charged
with the responsibility for Avery House, according to the job description,
it is moved that Ellen Thexton be appointed as of this date, as City
Staff Representative to the 3-member Avery House sub -committee.
Mr. Loomis seconded the motion.
' Yeas: Unanimous. Nayes: none
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
to appoint Ellen Thexton, Cultural Resources Director, as the
City's representative on the Avery House subcommittee. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Cemetery Fees Approved
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"In August the City Council held a work session on the cemetery
fee schedule. The Administration had recommended that these fees
be raised due to increased costs. At that work session, Councilman
Russell brought up some questions about the operation procedures
and expenditures at other cemeteries. Attached is a cemetery
maintenance expense study comparing the costs at the various
cemeteries that were mentioned.
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Also, at that time, City Council requested that we meet with
the Fort Collins funeral directors. On Wednesday, September 15, '
1976, we met with the three directors. There was some disagree-
ment as to the need for an increase and discussion on whether
or not we had to continue the same maintenance level. The
attached rate study indicates that we are in a relatively favorable
position. However, we feel this operation, along with others,
should be evaluated more carefully to determine the level of
services the public and City Council want and are willing to pay
for.
Basically, the majority approved the revision to the pay plan and
cemetery fee schedule. They did feel the increase at Roselawn
was too high, and therefore, should be revised downward somewhat.
They also feel perpetual care should be increased. As a result
of our discussions, it was the consensus of the entire group
that the following changes should be made in the adult grave
space section:
Original 1977
Fees Revised 1977 Fees
1976 Fees Recommended
Recommended
Grandview
$180 $190
$190
Perpetual Care
40 40
50
Total
20 30
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Roselawn
$140 $180
$150
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Perpetual Care
40 40
50
Total
U-9 20
200
The group also
feels we should charge Veterans
for the border and
foundation and
keep the indigent grave space
the same in the future
since nobody makes
any money on this type of
program."
Councilman Russell
stated he would like to go
on record as opposing
the increases
in the cemetery fees. He then
asked permission to
leave the room
while this item is discussed.
Councilwoman Gray
made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Suinn to
approve the revised
recommended fee schedule
for 1977. Yeas:
Councilmembers
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Suinn and
Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
(Councilman Russell out of room.)
Resolution Adopted Opposing the Initiated
Constitution Amendment No. 10 Requiring
Elector Approval of Taxation
The Colorado Municipal League, the Colorado Association of Counties
and other groups are opposing Proposition No. 10 which reads as
follows:
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AMENDMENT NO. 10 -- INITIATED PROPOSAL
Any other provision of this constitution, or of any statute,
home rule charter, territorial charter, resolution or ordinance
to the contrary notwithstanding, no tax may be instituted, im-
plemented, imposed, restored or increased, by any method, by the
state or any political subdivision thereof, without the prior
affirmative vote thereon of a majority of the registered electors
residing within the jurisdictional boundaries of the taxing authority
imposing the tax in question, at a general or special election.
.For the purposes of this section the term "tax" shall include
any and all devices by which wealth in any form is transferred
from persons, natural or artificial , to any level of government
of the state or any political subdivision thereof.
Any tax legally authorized prior to the effective date of
this section shall be valid only to the extent and rates at which
it is actually being imposed on the effective date hereof.
The intent of this section is to require elector approval of
governmental acts which result in new or increased taxes. This
section is in all respects self-executing.
' Councilman Bowlingmade a motion seconded b Councilwoman Gray
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to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray,
Reeves, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. (Councilman Russell
out of room.)
RESOLUTION 76-64
OF.THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
OPPOSING THE INITIATED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
NO. 10 REQUIRING ELECTOR APPROVAL OF TAXATION
WHEREAS, there is an intiated constitutional amendment which, if
passed, would require elections on all new or increased taxes of state and local
government; and
WHEREAS, representative government is a fundamental part of the American
system of self-government and elected officials are responsive to the needs and
desires of concerned citizens; and
WHEREAS, oassage of this amendment may freeze existing inequities in
our system of state and local taxation even where tax adjustments are accompanied
by off -setting tax reductions; and
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WHEREAS, placing additional burdens on the power to tax would hamper
the ability of municipalities to provide necessary services and improvements for
their citizens and to fulfill the expanding obligations imposed on municipalities
by federal and state governments; and
WHEREAS, this amendment would require an election on every.tax adjust-
ment necessary to meet increased revenue needs, thus imposing significant finan-
cial and administrative burdens; and
WHEREAS, this amendment defines tax so broadly as to possibly include
non -tax items such as user fees and charges necessary to offset operating expenses
for various government services.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
that the City of Fort Collins opposes and urges defeat of theinitiated constitu-
tional amendment requiring elector approval of taxation.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
21st day of September , A.D. 1976.
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Citizen Participation
Herb Brauer, 421 South Howes, spoke in opposition to Council
funding DT for the 1977 budget.
Report From City Manager
City Manager Brunton made the following report and announcements:
(a) The City Manager and City Attorney have met with the trash
haulers; the trash haulers are planning to go to the Public
Utilities Commission to seek a ruling and cost figures.
(b) The Administration has been, informed that_the._Courts have
ruled in favor of the City of Loveland,versus the Public
Utilities Commission regarding the Electric Utility.
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(c) The Airport Manager has informed the Administration that
it will probably be Tuesday, September 28th before the
Airport Board can get the bids on the apron construction
and reconstruction at the airport.
(d) The City Manager also announced the following personnel
changes:
(1) Barbara Oglesby of the Planning Office has resigned
to accept a position in Greeley.
(2) Terril Knight of the Planning Office has resigned to
accept a position in Eagle County.
(3) The City has just hired James David McClure as
Equipment Superintendent.
(e) The City Administration Staff went to Computer School on
September 16, 1976.
(f) The City will again give flu shots to the City employees
wishing them on October 1 and October 8.
(g) Mr. Abel Amaya has resigned from the Recreation Board.
(h) The Police Department_ has monitored the speeding at Prospect
' and on Drake and have issued a total of 22 tickets in a week
and a half.
(i) The traffic signals are being installed eft Horsetooth and
College and should be completed by the end of the first
week in October.
(j) Councilwoman Gray requested a report on traffic at City Park
and Elizabeth.
(k) The starling situation on Loomis Street is now under control.
(1) The Airport Board has interviewed five different firms to
do the overlay work at the airport. The committee has
recommended to the Board that Gregg Isbill and Associates do
the work.
Report From Council Members on Committees
1. Councilman Bowling stated the COG has made their selection
for Director.
2. Councilman Bowling also addressed an article from the Steamboat
News.
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3. Councilman Russell reported on the recent Tour of Bond
Dealers arranged by the Platte River Power Authority.
4. Copies of the Mayor's Statement before the Land Use
Commission were distributed to the Council_
5. Mayor Wilkinson stated he would like to acknowledge receipt
of a letter from Arvid R. Bloom which is dated September 21,
1976 stating as follows:
"My resignation is effective immediately," signed Arvid R. Bloom.
6. City Manager Brunton distributed written sheets with
recommended items to go into the time capsule at the Library
Corner Stone.
Adjournment
Mayor Wilkinson declared the meeting adjourned to 1:30 P.M. on
Tuesday, September 28, 1976 for the purpose of appointing a
Task Force Committee on the Downtown Redevelopment and reviewing
and approving bids for apron expansion at the airport.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
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