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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-12/07/1972-Regular261 December 7_._19.72 December 7, 1972 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Regular Meeting A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, was held on Thursday, December 7, 1972, at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Staff Members present: Brunton, Liquin, Reynolds, March and Lewis. Minutes of regular meeting of November 22, 1972 - Reading dispensed. On motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble, the reading of the minutes of the November 22, 1972 meeting was dispensed with. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Report and recommendation from Designing Tomorrow Today Committee-(DT2) regarding proposed Capital Improvements Program. 7.YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVM IT PROGRAM Fort'Collins, Colo. 'OR LAND USE . COISMErITY ACTIVITIES AND rACILITIFS 1. Avery House and Historic Preservation - To purchase and restore Avery House to its original state for public exhibition. Estimated Cost C50,000 $100,000 December 7, 1972 Approximate Time.Schedule 1973 1973 2. Downtown redevelopment - Planning and seed money for 250,000 1973 redevelopment and beautification of core area in- cluding improvement of parking facilities. 3. Community Resource and Cultural Center - Library, 2;600,000 1974 Art Center and Museum to serve the total community. 75,000 sq. ft- at w30.00 sq. ft. 4. Outdoor swimming pool - To accommodate the expanding 200t000 1975 population of Fort Collins. 5. Fire Station >'r'4 with training facilities. 155,000 1975 6. Community Auditorium - To accommodate small to 750,000 1975 medium-sized theatrical and dance productions, large meetings, assemblies, conferences, lectures, etc. 200 to 1000 capacity. Built in conjunction with other taxing body. 7. Municipal Services Building Annex - Additional build- 1,400,000 1976 ing space including public safety facilities and public meeting rooms. 50,000 sq. ft. Q ;28.00 sq. ft. 8. Lincoln Junior High Recreation Center - Would include 520,000 1976 additional land, perking, remodeling and site im- provements. 9. Indoor Ice Skating Rink - Regulation size for recre- 550,000 1980 ational :nd educational programs. .0. Fire Station ;11`5 - To include land site ane site 200,000 1980 developments. .1. Department of Recreation Complex - To include offices, 200,000 1978 meeting rooms and storage space. 661925,GG0 :r t,;t December 7, 1972 Estimated Approximate 2 OPEN SPACE Cost Time Schedule 1. Open space land :.acquisition - The acquisition of ;,330,000 1973 - 1980 open space areas for public use in the City of per year Fort Collins and its environs. Primary emphasis (2,350,000) on the Poudre River and Foothills. 2. Park Program - The acquisition, development,.and 193,571 1973 - 1980 improvement of city parks. (1,355,0001 Total $3,705,000 Six neighborhood parks & develop Lee Martinez Park Southwest Community Park City Park improvements Edora Park improvements Warren Park improvements UTILITIES 1. Sewer to Andersonville and Alta Vista $1009000 1973 2. Storm Drainage program - Development of Spring 275,900 1973-1980 Creek Channel from Taft Hill Road to East of per year Poudre River including two retention ponds. 2 000 000) Chazmelization will consist of a 200 foot wide 2,100,000 Total right -of -gray which will be utilized as open space, bike and bridle paths, and parkways which will ultimately connect the city park system from Taft Hill to Timberline Road. TRANSPORTATION 1. Comprehensive transportation planning study. $25,000 1973 2. Transportation system - Public transportation system, 720,000 1973 ,storage and operation subsidy. 3. Street Improvement - Includes improvemert of arter- 200,000 1973-1980 ials, transportation feeder systems and traffic per year .control measures. (1,600,000) Total 2,345r000 7 Year Capitol Funds Program Fort Collins, Colorado Summary of Proposed Expenditures Community Activities & Facilities $ 6, C;,:3, 000.00 46% Open Space 3, 705, 000. 00 25% Utilities 2, 100, 000. 00 14% Transportation 2,345,000.00 15% $15, 075, 000.00 Comprehensive Planning 50, 000.00 Financial Reserve (interest & inflation) 1, 000, 000.00 $16, 125, 000, 00 Anticipated Revenue -------------- Sales Tax (esculated at 15%/yaai) 1973 $ 1,340,000.00 1974 1, 547., 000.00 1975 1, 772, 100. 00 1976 2, 020, 100.00 1977 2,282,700.00 1978 2, 625, 105. 00 1979 3, 018, 870.00 $14, 599, 875.00 Existing Balance - Parkland Fund 218,000.00 Parkland Fee $195/unit ea 800 units/year 1,092,000.00 Existing Balance - Youth Center 65, 000.00 Estimated Income from grant money 150, 125.00 TOTAL $16, 125, 000.00 263 Dr. Robert Dils presented the report stating the total package amounted to $16.1 million to be mainly financed by a one -cent sales tax increase effective from April 1, 1973, to March 31, 1980. Dr. Dils spoke briefly on the recommendations, then presented Richard Siever, Executive Director of DT2 who spoke to the recommendations. Mr. Siever described the package as a "realistic one", adding they had been con- servative on federal funds. Mr. Siever reported about $330,000 a year is planned for acquisition of open space, $25,000 planned for a transportation study, and $720,000 for development of a public transportation system; especially to be used by the elderly and Low Income. In several projects, a joint venture by the City and other governmental agencies was recommended. The Sewer to Andersonville and Alta Vista "has been and still is the number one overall priority of DT2." Mr. Siever stated Mr. Siever stated a $1. million reserve for interest rates on hard issues and in- flation in construction costs was also added in. Since no exemptions were suggested in conjunction with the sales tax increase, it was suggested the elderly and low income use the food stamp program more extensively. In closing Mr. Siever thanked the many citizens who had worked so long on the project and introduced five Task Force Chairmen present. Former Mayor Tom Bennett, spoke in favor of the recommendations and as a citizen, also thanked those people serving on the DT2 Committee's. Motion by Councilman Lnpez,-seco ded. by Councilman Preble, to endorse the recommendations presented and instruct the City Attorney to draft the necessary items to put the item on the ballot for the February 20, 1973 Special Election. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Renewal application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for National Tea Company dba K-Mart Foods - Approved. The report of the Police Department indicates no problems with the establishment in the past year and no legal basis to recommend denial of the renewal application. Motion to approve by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Preble. Yeas: Coun cilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Renewal application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Veverage Liuense for Prynthia Jones dba Sportsman Bar - Approved The report of the Police Department indicates no problems with the establishment in the past year and no legal basis to recommend denial of the renewal application. Motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble, to appvove this renewal. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Peterson, Preble and Fead. Nays: None. Renewal application for a Hotel -Restaurant Extended Hours Liquor License for Out of Bounds Restaurant License. Approved The report of the Police Department indicates no problems with the establishment in the past year and no legal basis to recommend denial of the renewal. Motion to approve by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Preble. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Renewal application for Hotel -Restaurant Extended Hours Liquor License for Sagebrush Inc. - Approved. The report of the Police Department indicates no problems with the establishment in the past year, and no legal basis to recommend denial of the renewal application. Motion to approve loy Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lopez, Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Hearing dates set on application for a Club License by Rocky Mountain Post #1781 of Veterans of Foreign Wars City Attorney March advised the application was in proper form and the Council should set a preliminary hearing date with the final hearing date three weeks after. Quarter Master, Max McDowell, representing the applicants, requested all possible speed. Motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble, to set December 21; 1972, as the preliminary hearing date with January 11, 1973'as the final hearing date. ad Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fe. Nays: None. x 264 Ordinance No. 84, 1972 - Being an Ordinance assessing the costs of improvements in Sidewalk Improvement District No: 3 and providing for the payment and collection thereof - Adopted on first reading No protest filed. Motion by Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson to adopt Ordinance No. 84, 1972, on first reading. Yeas. Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Resolution setting forth findings of facts and conclusions regarding the Village Square Annexation - Adopted. RESOLUTION 72-123 OF THE COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS REGARDING THE: VILLAGE SQUARE ANNEXATION WHEREAS, annexation proceedings were heretofore initiated for lands to be known as the Village Square Annexation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution after notice given as required by law, the City Council has held a hearing on said Annexation NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS: Section 1. That the City Council hereby finds that not less than one -sixth of the perimeter of the area proposed to be annexed is contiguous with the City of Fort Collins. Section 2. That the City Council further finds that a community of interest exists betiaeen the territory proposed to be annexed and the City of Fort Collins, and the territory proposed to be annexed is urban or will be urbanized in the near future, and said territory is integrated or is capable of being integrated with the City of Fort Collins. Section 3. That the City Council further finds that none of the provisions of Section 139-21-4, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1963, as amended, are violated by the annexation. Section 4. That the City Council further finds that no election is required under the provisions of Section 139-21-6(2), and no additional terms and conditions are to be imposed in connection with this annexation. Section 5. That the City Council concludes that the territory embraced in the Village Square Annexation is eligible for annexation to the City of Fort Collins and should be so annexed. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 7th day of December, A.D. 1972. Q ATTEST: 6 yor Citv Clerk 265 Director of Planning, Donald Reynolds, stated for the record that more than 50 percent of the owners of the property to be annexed had signed the annexation petition and that not less than one -sixth of the perimeter of the area proposed to be annexed is contiguous with the City of Fort Collins. Motion by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Preble to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. Ordinance 85, 1972 - Being an Ordinance annexing the Village Square Annexation to the City of Fort Collins - Adopted on First Reading Mrs. Patricia Moore, 3806 Royal Drive, spoke to the question of a need for the housing and whether roads and schools could handle the increased traffic congestion and school children. Mayor Carson responded that the City cannot control growth outside the City limits and it seems more desirable to allow development in the City where control measures can be enforged. Councilman Fead Stated "it amazes me that the school district never shows up at zoning and annexation meetings to point out any problems that we are causing. It seems to me that they should tell us if we are creatin g any problems that are unmanageable". City Manager Robert Brunton stated perhaps the solution to the problem would be to have a member of the Poudre R-1 School Administration appointed to the City's Planning and Zoning Commission, in order to get the feelings of school officials on annexations, zonings and how they affect educational facilities. Councilman Fead endorsed the Manager's recommendation, terming it as "excellent" Mr. Joseph Daly, 2705 Redwing Road, stated lie was not voicing opposition to devel- opment or the annexation, but felt they should be done in a planned orderly fashion. Mayor Carson stated he personally favored an assessment per square foot for all annexations to cover all costs of services, including sewer, water, street, street lights, sidewalks and school facilities, with money being put into a special fund to cover costs incurred by the City when development occurs. City Attorney March, Jr., stated a tax by the City to benefit the School District would be highly improper. Councilman Peterson endorsed the suggestion of the City Manager regarding the planning commission. Motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, to adopt Ordinance No. 85, 1972, on first reading. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 86, 1972 - Zoning Village Square Annexation - Adopted on First Reading Director of Planning Don Reynolds reviewed the two zoning requested in the annexa- tion. Motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, to adopt Ordinance No. 86, 1972, on first reading. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Purchase of Snow Plow and Sander - Approved City Manager Brunton advised Council the money for this plow and sander was budgeted for 1973, however, he was requesting $2,600 to purchase the combination snow plow and sander, under state contract in 1972, adding the crews do an excellent job with the equipment available; that the City is highly economical and highly inefficient. He also added the more efficient the City becomes the less economical the program will be, and he would have a report next summer on "what level of service" is desired. Motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble, to authorize purchase of the snow plow as presented by the City Manager. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. Bid for Modifications to Poudre Canyon Water Treatment Plant - Awarded. City Manager Robert Brunton advised Council of the possible problem with water restriction.,. if this modification was not accomplished. Six bids were received; Faith Contracting Corporation was the low bidder. Upon review of the bids, Director of Public works Charles Liquin, at the direction of Mr. Brunton, authorized by letter Faith Contracting Coropration to purchase equipment and material, stating if Council shoult fail to award the contract to the firm, the City would purchase the equipment and material upon delivery, not to exceed the quoted prices. The critical delivery time which might jeopardize the completior..of the project were stressed 266 December 7, 1972 by the Administration. Motion by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract and award the bid as recommended. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. City Manager Robert Brunton advised Council that under the terms of the contract between the City and Black and Veatch, there is a provision for the hiring of a resident engineer, to conduct inspection while the construction is under way. He further stated that ordinarily a City engineer could inspect "but in this case, we want Black and Veatch, who designed the improvements to be entirely responsible for the project, both in design and performance". The added cost would be $6,000. Councilman Fead stated this was a sound'.recommendation and moved to approve the recommendation of the City Manager in dealing with the resident Engineer. Motionproperly seconded by Councilman Peterson and adopted. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 87, 1972 - Appropriating Funds for expenditures in 1972, from reserved in the equipment fund, the Water Capital Improvement Fund, the Water Operating Fund and Light and Power Capital Improvement Fund - Adopted on First Reading. 1972 Budget Overruns GENERAL FUND City Manager $ 2,400 Increase in salaries of City Manager and Assistant Manager Planning & Zoning $ 2,600 Senior Planner added to staff Information & Research $ 11,000 Weldon Dennis Salary supported by Grant and not budgeted Police $ 209000 Grants accepted but expense not budgeted - $ 17,C00 School guards - $ 4,000 Building & Grounds $ 9,500 Dispatch room constructed - $ 5,200 Sidewalk repair - $ 2,500 Furnace repair at 202 Meldrum - $ 1,000 Furnace repair at City Hall - $ 500 Recreation $ 13,000 Trooper program - $ 10,000 Self-supporting programs - $ 4,000 Youth Center $ 3,500 Food service cost not budgeted - $ 3,500 Added expense for Senior Age Group Grandview $ 2,000 Added maintenance Roselawn $ 500 Added maintenance Capital $ 20,000 Storm sewer project on Mulberry not budgeted TOTAL -GENERAL FUND $ 83,900 E UIP14ENT FUND Repair Fire Engine $ 10,000 Jeep - Water Department $ 3,300 Excess Gas Use $ 7,000 Snow Plow $ 2,500 Excess Maintenance $ 1,700 TOTAL -EQUIPMENT FUND $ 24,500* Reserves are available for this aTnunt. * Please note: the snow plow is in this amount. WATER FUND Water Capital $307,615 Source of Supply $ 5,000 Treatment $ 5,000 Remodel Plant ill Michigan Ditch Maintenance of Plant ill 267 TOTAL-41ATER FUND $317,615 Reserves arc available for this amount. LIGHT AND POWER Light Capital $ 97,000 This figure results primarily from three different items: (1) Service Center additions were budgeted partially in 1971 with the remainder of the project in 1972. Delay of the program placed this item entirely in the 1972 budget. Also bids were higher than the estimate for the project. (2) Estimates of Substation 300 were far below the bids for the project. (3) Deliveries of distribution transformers have continued to lengthen causing Light and Power to not only increase stock levels but to continue to have more orders outstanding to keep the supply pipeline full. 1972 Budget Underrun GENERAL FUND Personnel $ 1,000. Finance 10,000.* Insurance and Retirement 20,000. Fire 9,000. Engineering 3,000. Building Inspection 2,500. Traffic 2,500. Library 1,000. TOTAL -GENERAL FUND $ 49,000. Received Estimated Source Budd To Date* 1972 Property Tax $ 720,212. $ 681,639. $ 718,000. General Sales Tax 1,090,000. 1,074,151. 1,300,000. Se.,. tive Sales -Use Tax 125,200. 122,306. 130,000. Franchise Tax 481,571. 422,758. 480,000. Penalties on Delinquent Tax 2,000. -0- 1,000. Business License -Permit 26,550. 33,519. 35,000. Non -Business License -Permit 46,900. 113,528. 120,000. Intergovernmental Revenue 560,169. 395,497. 560,000. General Government Fees -0- 8,665. 10,000. Highways and Streets 5,000. 18,861. 22,000. Cemeteries 25,800. 23,002. 26,000. Culture -Recreation 45,000. 60,349. 65,000. Fines and Forfeits 114,000. 102,611. 115,000. Miscellaneous Revenues 38,568. 15,250. 39,000. $ 3,280,970. $ 3,072,143. $ 3,621,000. Mr. Brunton enumerated the above overruns and underruns. and added the City is expected to end 1972 with a cash reserve of about $306,000 in the general fund; reserves from taxes and fees, etc., are estimated to be $3.62 million, $341,000 more than anticipated when the 1972 budget was prepared in 1971; that figure is reduced to $306,000 because of over expenditures. 6M City Attorney March advised Council that under Article V, Section 1S, the City Manager must recommend that Council appropriate excess revenues to a specific purpose. Motion by Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to adopt Ordinance No. 87, 1972, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 88, 1972, being an Ordinance appropriating revenues received in 1972, in excess of budget estimates for expenditures in the year 1972. Adopted on first reading Motion by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to adopt Ordinance No. 88, 1972, on first reading. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Right -of -Way Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Line by Frank A. Scarpella et ux at Ash and Lake Streets - Approved. City Attorney March, Jr., advised Council that this right-of-way easement should be approved prior to the consideration of an ordinance vacating a previous right-of-way, approved by Council on November 9, 1972. City Engineer, Roy Bingman, provided the City Clerk with the following statement to clarify the matter: RE: Easement for Bockman-Scarpella Sewer Line The City received a sewer easement for a proposed sewer extension in the vicinity of West Lake Street and Ash Drive. As the contractor began work, it was learned that the original alignment would not be satisfactory and the sewer was relocated to provide a satisfactory grade. The enclosed easement is the revised location for the sewer line. nc Roy A. Bingman City Engineer Motion by Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to anprnve the Right -of -Way easement. Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None.' Ordinance No. 89, 1972 - Vacating a Right -of -Way ,Easement - Approved. Motion by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to approve Ordinance No. 89, 1972, on first reading. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 76, 1972 - Zoning Kennedy's West LaPorte Avenue Annexation - Adopted on Second Reading Motion by Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Fead, to approve Ordinance No. 76, 1972, on second reading. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 77, 1972, Zoning Cunningham Corner - Adopted on Second Reading Motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble, to adopt Ordinance No. 77, 1972. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Resolution appointing Louis Brown Jr., David Osborn, Mrs. David Moore and Dr. Wilbur Scarborough to Human Relations Commission - Approved RESOLU'PIO! 72-124 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE Cliff OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING 'ViBERS OF TIME FORT COLLINS HUMAN RELATIONS CON"'IISSION WHLREAS, JOHN R. MOORE, JONN BUSTUS, MRS. JESSIE GODINEZ and RALPH NIE"AN, who were formerly membors of the Fort Collins Human Relations Commis- sion, have all resigned as members of such conmiission; and ,'HEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint successors to their Positions. PG9 December 7, 1972 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF iGtT COLLINS that L;io followln na:ncd ,;:iivi.d.;als bc, and tilev hereby are, appointed as members of the Fo.t Collins Hunan Relations Conunission For terms to expire Or, the dates indicated following their na;acs• Name D.te of FxnA ration of Term Louis 8 ow;i, ,Jr• i:0:znu6er 22, 1976 David Osborn Novrtr1ber 22, 1973 idrs. Pavid Moore Novembo, 2' 1973 Ur. iitlbur S, '4arbo:ou�h o1 r �Aovembcr 22, 2, 1974 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council hold this 7tii day of Deconbor, A.U: 1972. �"44 ATTEST: Motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble, to approve this resol- ution. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Resolution approving an agreement to and including October 8, 1977, the term of contract.. dated November 14, 19S2, whereby Union Pacific Railroad Company grants to the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company and City of Fort Collins, Colorado, the right to construct, maintain and operate a power line and a telephone wire line on the right of .:ay and under the scale track of the Railroad Company's Fort Collins Branch - Approved. RESOLUTION 72-12S WHEREAS, UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY and THE MOUNTAIN STATES TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY have tendered to the CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, an agreement extending to and including October 8, 1977, the term of contract dated November 14, 1952, whereby UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY grants to THE MOUNTAIN STATES TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPA..NY and CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, the right to construct, maintain and operate a power line and a telephone wire line on the right of way and under the scale track of the Railroad Company's Fort Collins Branch, Fort Collins, Colorado; said agreement being identified as Railroad Company's C.D. No. 38879—D; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins has said propo-ed agreement before it and has given it careful review and consideration; and WHEREAS, iv ds cor;,ide.:ed that the best interests of said City of Fort Collins Colorado, will be subserved by the acceptance of said agreement;. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO: That the terms of the agreement submitted by Union Pacific Railroad Company as aforesaid be, and the same are hereby, accepted in behalf of said City; That the Mayor of said City is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute said agreement on behalf of said City, and that the City Clerk of said City is hereby authorized and directed to attest said agreement and to attach to each duplicate original of said agreement a certified copy ✓ of this resolution. 270 December 7, 1972 Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble, that this resolution be adopted. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Utility Extension Policy Scheduled for Ordinance Preparation City Manager Robert Brunton stated he had again met with the Public Service Company and if they could add one more sentence to the proposal, mainly, to provide an orderly transition of electric servicedvsing the interim, he felt the matter would be ready for hearing and first reading on December 14, 1972. Three Right-of-way Agreements for a Sanitary Sewer line - Approved The Right -of -Way agreements between i57iittaker Corporation in the Lake Sherwood area; Tri City Development Company on South Shields Street and Gladys R. Worhington on South Shields Street and the City of Fort Collins, were considered jointly. Motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble to approve. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. Bid awarded for 100-Walt 115/230 Volt Street lights for the Light 6 Power Department Two bids were received and evaluated by Light and Power Engineering. The recommendation is to award the bid to the low bidder, Westinghouse % Ryall Electric in the amount of $3,233.00. Motion by Councilman Fead, seconded by Coun cilman Peterson to award the bid as recommended. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Bid awarded for 4 Sack Slurry Mix Concrete for East Drake Road for Light and Power Department Three bids were received, and the low bidder Cowan Concrete Products meets specifications. The recommendation of the Engineering Department was to award the bid to Cowan Concrete Products in the amount of $1,606.00. Motion by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, to approve the recom- mendation and award the bid. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Naye. None. Approval to Underwrite 50% of expense of Leasing Christmas Lights reauested by DMA City Manager Robert Brunton reported on the sister cities who participated in such a program as follows: Loveland: Light and Power Contributions only in Central Business area. Estes Park: Light and Power contribution Fort Morgan: Light and Power contribution. Boulder: Nothing Greeley: Lights only. H^ also stated that while he had no official recommendation he did lean to amm, kind „a assistance. Councilmen Carson and Lopez expressed reservations about setting a precedent for other business areas of the City to request the same kind of assistance. City A;torney March, Jr., stated this was the City's Right -of -Way and Council members felt they had a vested interest in improving the downtown area, as it represented the image of the City. ;otion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble, to underwrite 50% of the expense for leasing Christmas Lights as reauested for one year to be paid by the Light and Power Utility. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. Air Conditioning units for Police Squad Cars - Approved City Manager Robert Brunton advised the Council the City is now drawing specifi- cations for squad cars to be purchased in 1973, and he recommended they be air conditioned. lie spoke to the question of a Police study as related comfort factor. The purchase of 1973 will be for 5 new cars and one replacement, with the entire fleet being air conditioned gradually. Motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble, to authorize the Administration to draw specifications, report back on benefits of air conditioning and let bids. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. December 7,_1972 Resignation of Jack lVasshichek from Golf Board - Accepted Mayor Carson read from a letter submitted by H. R. Phillips of the Parks and Recreation Department stating Mr. Washichek had resigned and suggesting a replacement. Suggested replacement: Mrs. James (Darlene) Goodman, 1313 Skyline Drive. Mr. Goodman would represent the ladies golf groups of both courses. Motion by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, to accept the resigna- tion of Jack Washichek and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution appointing Mr. Goodman as his replacement. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Resignation of Alvin Kruchten from Retirement Committee - Accepted Mr. Kruchten stated in his letter of resignation expansion of his ;)rofessionsl prac- tice has dictated a decrease in his outside activities and therefore he regretfully sub- mitted his resignation. Motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble, to accept the resignation with regret. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nays: None. Mayor Carson stated no replacement had been suggested. Report of Wednesday "Night watch" Session by Councilman Lopez each: Councilman Lopez submitted the attached list of items discussed and spoke briefly on Five citizens attended. I. What do we have that we can call a fire code? 2. Why should we agree to a 40% raise in fees to the trash haulers? Has the Council required a thorough report of receipts and expenses from the haulers? 3. The City Council should see the books at the Cemetery which state the rights of citizens. Need a brochure similiar to Loveland. More print- ing of information to the public. 4. Need a person for supervision of the Parks and Cemeteries separate from the Recreation Department. 5. What will happen regarding the problem of city employees that crash a car while on duty? 6. Police are picking on juveniles and placing them in jail for having beer on their breath and are then insensative with Mexican -American Parents. Police (some) hassle and harrass juveniles with an open effort to provoke them into a rash act. One youth was punched by a policeman in the stomach with a night stick. Paul Holderman gone from office too much. (Probation officer). City Department should have a person responsible for the city's juvenile delinquents. 7. Who gets to use the Community Building at Oak Street near the city .. park? 8. When the city (Police Department) refers a child to Larico Village they should pay the costs. (Need budgeted item for this kind of expense) 9. Are all councilmen consulted and asked to provide refered names for the City Commissions that serve the council. Are they consulted for every appointment. Persons asked for a report of the water bills on high rise apartments. Rate per living unit as is there a bulk rate provided. Schools crossings and school grounds speed zones of 20 miles per hour should be enforced throughout the city and flashing lights provided at all schools. A citizen wants to know why a lady should be driving the Fire Chief's car. Councilman Lopez also read from a prepared news release in regard to the National League of Cities meeting in Indianapolis: r 2'72 Deceipber 7, 1972 A Caucus of Spanish-speaking local elected officials has resulted in the formation of the National Association of Spanish -Speaking Municipal Officials. The new officers are: President: Alex P. Hurtado, Councilman Ogden, Utah Vice -President: William Lopez, Councilman i Fort Collins, Colorado Secretary: Mrs. Anita Martinez, Councilwoman Dallas, Texas Purpose: 1. To give Spanish-speaking people of America greater repre- sentation in the affairs of the National League of Cities. 2. To maximize the impact of Spanish-speaking delegates in NLC. 3. To provide a channel of communication between all the local elected Spanish surnamed officials and government of these United States. 4. To focus our government's attention on the needs of our Spanish-speaking people. 5. To encourage greater membership and participation of Spanish-speaking officials in NLC and its activities. Mayor Carson also gave a brief report on the meeting terming it very worthwhile and Councilman Preble also added this year there had been a woman caucus at the meeting. Adjournment Motion by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Preble to adjourn. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble, Peterson and Fead. Nayes: None. r ATTEST: z City Cler