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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-09/28/1972-Regular-} 53 September 28;, 1972 MINUTES OF MEETING September 28, 1972 The City Council of.the City of Fort Collins met in regular session at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on Thursday, September 28, 1972. Present: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Absent: Councilman Lopez. Also present: Michael DiTullio, Acting City Manager Arthur March, Jr., Assistant City Attorney Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works Don Reynolds, Planning Director Charlie Cain, Director of Finance Verna Lewis, City Clerk DISPENSING OF MINUTES Motion was made .by Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held September 21, 1972, be dispensed with. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. Michael DiTullio, Acting City Manager, presented Mayor Carson the proposed budget, stating that the approximate amount was $14,000,000. Mayor Carson expressed appreciation for all the effort the staff has put into this budget. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that October 5, 1972, be set as the date for the public hearing on the proposed budget and the City Clerk instructed to publish this notice in the Fort Collins Coloradoan newspaper. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. AGENDA ITEM 3A RENEWAL APPLICATION OF SPEEDY FOODS FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE, 421 Cowan. Report: On September 12, 1972, Speedy Foods, Inc. made application for renewal of their 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License at 421 Cowan Street, Fort Collins. On September 13, 1972, this officer received the application for review. In checking the records of fie Fort Collins Police Department, this officer can find no violations involving Speedy Foods East. This officer can find no reason to recommend denial at this time. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jerrold J. Haals, Detective /s/ Ralph M. Smith Chief of Police. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Preble, that this renewal be approved. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. AGENDA ITEM 3B FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE DURRELL CENTER, CSU Mr. John Bush, Attorney representing Durrell Center, was present . stating he had no objections to the 2000 feet boundaries or the hearing on this application being on the 19th day of October. �154. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded iby Councilman Preble, that the boundaries be set as 2000 feet and October 19th, 1972, as the hearing date of this application. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. AGENDA ITEM 4A HANNA SECOND ANNEXATION ORDINANCE NO. S9, 1972 Tabled from September 21, 1972 Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Preble, that this be removed from the table. Attorney Ray Greer was present stating that apparently Mr. Rhoades and other interested persons are interested in compromising on this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Preble, that this be tabled until some future date. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. Mr. Greer asked that the zoning of this area be set aside and be tabled until a future date and requested that the Council keep him informed concerning this matter. AGENDA ITEM SA ORDINANCE NO. 65, 1972 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND CREATING A NEW ZONE TO BE KNOWN AS THE R-L-P, LOW DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Mayor Carson asked for comments on this matter. Don Reynolds, Planning Director explained the reason for this zoning ordinance, stating he had discussed this with the contractors and that they are in agreement on this matter. He said that it applies only to planned unit development, that anything in excess of four units comes under planned development. He stated it creates a new zone, is available though out the City, the use is low density, which means that not very many people are allowed, that it is confined to 6 units per acre. He explained that in this zone, density can be shifted around to concentrate housing in one area, i.e. on a three acre plot, an 18-unit apartment building could be constructed with the rest of the land being open space. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Ordinance No. 65, 1972, be considered favorably on first reading and presented for final passage on the 19th day of October, 1972. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. AGENDA ITEM SB ORDINANCE NO. 66, 1972 BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING A TRACT OF LAND ACQUIRED BY THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS FOR STREET PURPOSES Motion was made b y Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Preble, that Ordinance No. 66, 1972, be considered favorably on first reading and to be presented for final passage on the 19th day of October, 1972. Ayes: Councilman Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Mayor Carson stated that he had been asked to proclaim the month of October as Fort Collins Symphony Society Month. Bill Brenner representing this Society, stated that there were 2QO people involved in this program, sellin'U tickets, etc., and that he pledged to Fort Collins the best symphony concerts this season. AGENDA ITEM SC ORDINANCE NO. 67, 1972 BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE PLAT OF PARKWOOD MEADOWS AND THE REPLAT OF PARKWOOD MEADOWS -155 September=28,,_19.72---- ------ — =il -- Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that Ordinance No. 67, 1972, be considered favorably on first reading, to be presented for final passage on the 19th day of October, 1972. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. AGENDA ITEM 6A RESOLUTION 72-96 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING ELECTRIC SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE 0:iPARIAIENT OF MUNICIPAL PUBLIC UTILITIES .AND ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL PUBLIC UTILI- TIES WHEREAS, the Ordinances of the City of Port Collins provide for the adoption of Rules and Regulations applicable to electric service by the Depart- ment of Municipal Utilities upon approval by the Council of the City of Fort Collins; and .RhAS, the Department of Municipal Utilities has adopted certain Rules and Regulations for Electric Service and certain Electric Construction Policies, Practices and Procedures, and said Department has requested that the City Council approve the same by Resolution; and WHEREAS, tho City Council has roviewed the proposed Electric Service Rules and Rogulations and the proposed Electric Construction Policies, Practices and Procedures, and in the opinion of the City Council, it is in the best interest in the City of Fort Collins that the same be adopted. NO"', THLREPORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF 1'11E CITY OF FORT COL- LINS that the proposed Electric Service Rules and Regulations and the proposed Electric Construction,Policies, Practices and Procedures adopted by the Depart - went of ;•iunicipal Utilities be, and the same hereby are, approved, and the same shall, from.; this date,.be in :ull force and affect. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 23ti. day of Soptembcr, A.D. 1972; ATTEST: / Vern Lewis ty Clerk /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor Bob Kost, Engineer, was present stating that the fee for setting meters had been raised from $2.50 to $5.00, that this}a service they furnished at cost, stating there were no changes in the construction policy. Councilman Preble inquired about the 10 days delinquency notice, stating that someone she knew had received a notice while they were gone. Mr. Kost advised her that the lights are. not turned off at that time, that it is just a time lag and are not turned off before noti- fication, approximately 45 days, that this is on a computer system. After discussion, motion was made by Counciltgan Fead, seconded by Councilman Preble, to adoptthe resolution. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None Lq.56 September 282 1972 Assistant City Attorney Arthur March, Jr., presented a contract agreement for the new City Manager, Robert L. Brunton. He said the actual cost for his expenses are $1,800.00, that it spells out the terms ofemployment, hours, moving, dues, etc. This will be recorded in the Central Files. Motion was made by Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement, and adopted. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. Assistant City Attorney March, Jr., stated that the Council has the power to suspend any license for cause. The Council instructed Mr. March, Jr. to notify Zapata's of a violation of their Fermented Malt Beverage license and it be scheduled for October 5, 1972. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this be approved. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. Gordon Clyde, Chief Building Inspector, appeared and Mayor Carson announced that he had been appointed as a member of the International Conference of Building Code officials and complemmented him for this honor. Mr. Erwin Neubauer appeared and spoke at length regarding a sewer line from his property to City service, stating that the nearest comes out of Roberts to Elizabeth which would be 250 feet with an approximate cost of $2,000. He argued that this area was forced into the City and felt that the City should pay part of it. He said they were on a septic tank now and were having to have it pumped out which was considerable cost. Mayor Carson said that that even if they had not been forced into the City, that the County had rules and regulations and would not allow this. He said that everyone has to pay to -get a line to City services16ie Assistant City Attorney advised Mr.Neibauer. that he could do two things, (1) a district could be formed, with a contractor doing the work, and (2) pay for the line and charge the people for hooking into your line. Mayor Carson advised Mr. Neubauer that the only solution was for him to get together with his neighbor and work together with the City Engineer for this sewer line, that the Council has to work under the ordinance, he said the improvement district would take 1 1/2 to 2 months to be formed , and he would have to pay for keeping his sewer pumped out in the meantime. A class of Jr. High students from Lesher were present with their teacher, and they asked questions concerning Mr.Neubauer's problems and the meaning of the new zoning ordinance. Mr. March explained the new zoning and what was allowed. Councilman Preble expressed a desire to go back to their Wednesday night talk sessions with the public. This was agreed to. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Preble, that the Council adjourn and approved. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. ATTEST: _.J yor f