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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-08/26/1971-Regular12 August 26_,_1971 J MINUTES OF MEETING August 26, 1971 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, August 26, 1971. Present: Absent: Also Present: Mayor Carson presided, DISPENSING OF MINUTES Councilman Carson, Councilwoman Preble, Councilmen Peterson and Fead. Councilman Lopez. Tom Coffey, City Manager Arthur E. March, City Attorney Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the reading of the minutes of August 19, 1971, be dispensed with. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. ,AGENDA ITEM 2A PROCLAMATION MEDICAL ASSISTANTS WEEK September 6 - 12, 1971 WHEREAS, the Colorado Society of Medical Assistants, Latimer Chapter, is a non-profit and non -union organization incorporated by the.State of Colorado, and is the only organization which is recognized and backed by the American Medical Association, the State Medical Society, and its component societies; and WHEREAS, the Colorado Society of Medical Assistants, Larimer Chapter, promotes understanding and cooperation between the physician and his assistant; and WHEREAS, this Society assists the Colorado State Medical Society and its component societies in its program for the advancement of medicine and public health; and WHEREAS, this Society also strives to institute the standards and qualifications of medical assistants and to inspire its members to render honest, loyal and more efficient services to the profession and the public which they serve; and WHEREAS, the Colorado Society of Medical Assistants, Larimer Chapter, renders educational and informative services to its membership and seeks to promote, protect and maintain the quality of membership and distinction to the arts of science and medicine, and to promote and maintain, without resort to strikes or coercive measures to the advancement and dignity to the society; NOW, THERFORE, I, Karl Carson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim the week of September 6-12, 1971, as MEDICAL ASSISTANTS WEEK in Fort Collins, Colorado, and urge the citizens to make proper observance of this week. GIVEN under my hand and the Executive Seal of the City of Fort Collins, State of Colorado, this twenty-sixth day of August, A.D., 1971. arl Carson Mayor 18 Us AGENDA ITEM 2B Mr. Robert Malkin, Land Scape Designer and Consultant, was present and informed the Council that a car dealer had approached him wanting to put the operation on his program. He showed a sketch of the concept applying to a new car dealership. He explained that the new cars are shown in different elevations and shows five cars, that this is an example of business development in Fort Collins and type of business that we should see along South College Avenue. He explained that the lighting would be flood lighting from below and tree, with a moon light effect which is very attractive and much more of a visual impact than garrish signs. He,said there would b e garden paths, etc. in a natural setting, and has a lot of econRR is value to the dealer and aesthetic value to the City. He said the grand opening would% eptember 30, 1971, and would have year round use. AGENDA ITEM 3A ORDINANCE NO. 40, 1971 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 CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE GUARD SECOND ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this ordinance;' be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 3B ORDINANCE NO. 42, 1971 BEING AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Fead, that Ordinance No. 42, 1971, be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 3C ORDINANCE NO. 43, 1971 BEING AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that Ordinance No. 43, 1971, be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 3:.D ORDINANCE NO. 44, 1971 BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 51 IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that Ordinance No. 44, 1971, be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 4A RESOLUTION 71-79 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS REGARDING THE NORTH COLLEGE MOBILE PLAZA ANNEXATION WHEREAS, annexation proceedings were heretofore initiated for lands to be known as the North College Mobile Plaza Annexation; and NIHEREAS, 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 between the territory proposed to be annexed and the 19 August 26.,_197-1 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 violatedby 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 S. That the City Council concludes that the territory embraced in the. North College Mobile Plaza 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 26th day of August, A. D. 19 ATTEST: City Ole - Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 4B ORDINANCE NO. 50, 1971 BEING AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that Ordinance No. 50, 1971, be considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this 26th day of August, 1971, and to be presented for final passage on the 16th day of September, 1971. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 4C RESOLUTION 71-80 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GIVING NOTICE CONCERNING A PROPOSED 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, IN ORDER TO CLASSIFY FOR ZONING PURPOSES CERTAIN PROPERTY BEING ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS WHEREAS, heretofore the City Council of the City of Fort Collins initiated annexation procedures for certain property known as the North College Mobile Plaza Annexation to the City of Fort Collins more particularly described in the "Notice of Public Hearing" attached hereto, and WHEREAS, the owners of said property have petitioned that said property be included in the M-M, Medium Density Mobile Home District; and — - — -- - August_26„�1971 - -- - WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has made a study of said zoning request and has held a hearing and has made a report and recommendation thereon, all in accordance with Section 19-46 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to hold a hearing on said zoning request as required by said Section 19-46. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that September 16, 1971, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may come on for heating, in the Council Chambers in the City Hall of the City of Fort Collins, is Aereby set as the time and place for a public hearing on said zoning request; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to'publish a notice of said hearing as provided in Section 19-46 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended, in the form attached hereto. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 26th day of August, A. D. 1971. s/ Karl E. Carson yor ATTEST: /s/ John Bartel City Clerk Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 4D ORDINANCE NO. 51, 1971. BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES- THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE SPE NCER FIFTH ANNEXATION TO THE.CITY OF FORT COLLINS, -- COLORADO Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that Ordinance No. 51, 1971, be considered favorably on first reading and be presented for final passage on the 16th day of September, 1971. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 4E ORDINANCE NO. 52, 1971 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 CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THESIRACHAN SECOND ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT C011 INS Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Ordinance No. 52, 1971, be considered favorably on first reading and be presented for final passage on the 16th day of September, 1971. AGENDA ITEM 5A BIDS - MATERIALS FOR PHASE II, EDORA PARK SPRINKLER SYSTEM. Mr. H. R. Phillips, Director of Parks & Recreation,has evaluated the bids and the recom- mendation is that the awards be made in the following manner: August 26, 1971 Proposal No. 1� ' To Southwestern Supply Proposal No. II To Thompson Pipe & Steel Proposal No. III To Denver Brass & Copper Proposal No. IV To Denver Brass & Copper Proposal No. V To Colorado Pump & Supply $2,593.36 182.94 129.90 2,220.99 2,060.65 Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent The City Manager stated he did not recommend the low bid on items 4 & 5 as they did not meet specifications and recommended acceptance of next to the low on #5 and high on #4. H. R. Phllips, Director of Parks & Recreation, was present and commented on the bids, stating that due to trouble with valves, he also recommended the above bids, that the savings in maintenance and time and water is well worth it, that there is only $416.00 difference in price. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommendation of all concerned be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5 B BIDS - INSTALLATION OF PHASE III Edora PARK Sprinkler System Summary of Bids: Bath Landscaping & Equipment $ 3,180.00 Thunderbird Sprinkler Co. - Did not respond to Bid Invitation Sprinkler Systems, Inc. - Did not respond to Bid Invitation/ No. Colorado Pipelines, Inc. 1 4,360.00 Mr. H. R. Phillips, Director of Parks & Recreation, has evaluated the bids and all spec- ifications have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that Bath Landscaping & Equipment be awarded the contract in the amount of $3,180.00. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5C REPORT ON RATES, REVENUE AND FINANCE OF LIGHT AND POWER Stan Case, Director of Utilities, was present and explained to the Council that if the Light and Power Department's rate structure is not changed, that the reserves would be depleted by 1976. A report completed by Hoper and Associates, recommended increasesin.industrial, commercial and residential rates. If the increases are adopted, they would be the first in the 35 year history of the Light and Power Department. Mr. Case stated that his study shows. that the present rates for industrial, commercial and residential service do not cover the cost of providing the service, and that the present rate structure does not provide enough annually to finance capital investment without dipping into the cash reserves. He stated that the cost of furnishing a customer a kilowatt hour of electricity has almost doubled; the cost of maintaining with the Bureau of Reclamation a peak capability of electric power which can be furnished by the bureau on demand has increased 50 cents in the last few years; the construction estimates for electrical power facilites has risen from $100 per kilowatt hour of electricity to about $240. The study also recommended elimination of a special rate for multiple family residences and to be included in the normal residential class, that this would be actually a reduction in rates for this class as they were paying too much based on` the cost of service. The study also recommended a change in the )ayments by the Light and Power into the City's general fund. The Department pays annually $85,000 plus 4.5 per cent of its revenue, and the recommended amount is a flat 7.5% of revenue, stating that he. will have a specific plan to present to Council in about a month. Mr. Case told the Council that if the other rates were raised, that residential rates would have to be raised approx- imately 10% to cover the cost of service and maintain cash reserves at two million, which would be an average of about 90Q per month. Mayor expressed some concern for the lower income residents and asked if there could be an exception made in the rates. Mr. Case said that the rates would be have to be uniform. After hearing Mr. Case's summary of the Hoper report, Mayor Carson stated it was obvious that thought should be given to an immediate increase in the rates. Councilman Fead agreed and stated that the cost of fuel had increased and the source d' it is not unlimited. Councilwoman Preble said it would be better to have a small increase now than a large one later. Councilman Fead said a last minute -- --- -- _- -- -- -- _-- August 26, _1971 increase in rates like the water rate hike in 1965, that almost doubled some residential rates, should be avoided. Mr. Case also reported on the underground lines which require the developer to pay part of the cost of these lines, stating he could see a problem in the future, and asked the Council to look at an undergound sur charge for 10 years or possible for 8 years. He stated they have not been involved yet but surely will be and a underground rate should be established. That the surcharge would offset the costs of the City, and people will know before annexation. Stating that this rate would be cheaper than Public Service or REA rates. Mayor Carson asked Mr. Case to pursue this further and stated he hoped that we can get a proper reserve and a rate that will be equitable to everyone. Guy Palmes was present and spoke briefly on the Public Works and funds, stating that industries are threatening to leave the City's Electricity and build own plants. REPORTS The City Manager informed the Council that he had a request from Don Reynolds, Director of Planning,.to approve a change of unit development plans for K-Mart. The Director of Public Works said a 6" sewer serves McDonalds Drive -In, that it is not open to us, but that K-Mart could hook on, that we do not have a utility agreement. Mr. Reynolds, stated they now have the construction plans to go ahead with the building, that the front building would house a finance company and Building and Loan office and that the signs are according to the proposed sign ordinance. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that these plans -be gproved„ subject to the final utili plans. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. ty Mayor Carson stated that he had received a communication from Boulder County, requesting a statement on the proposed front range expressway, for all interested cities. He stated that this should be answered as soon as possible. Harold Miller, developer of the Lake Sherwood Duplex area, presented August 19 and tabled to this date, because of lack of sufficient parking, was present and offered a solution of a 32 foot paving, and instead of a cul de sac, to -extend it on through to Drake. He stated there would be driveway parking and 4 off-street parking per unit, also would allow more green area. It was the consensus of opinion of the Council that this matter be left on the table and Mr. Miller bring this matter back again next week. Chief of Police, Ralph Smith, was present and requested center parking on College Avenue between Olive and Maple Streets be eliminated between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. He said the loitering ordinance was difficult to enforce, and they were having problems with drinking, fighting and this was causing a traffic hazard, as these people were getting out in the street and daring the cars to hit them . Tha Director of Public Works said the street department had had trouble using the flusher also. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble , that this be approved and the Traffic Engineer instructed to post this area. Upon a roll call, all members voted in the affirmative. The Director of Public Works stated they had postponed the matterof parking on South College until the merchants had worked out something, stating they had done nothing yet. He said he would like to eliminate parking from Laurel south to Prospect, as it would make for better clearance, that the streets were being restriped. Mayor Carson suggested contacting these people and let them know what we are planning to do. There was no action on this matter. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the Council adjourn. Upon a roll call, all members of the Counc'1 voted in the affirmative and the Council adjourned. May r