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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-11/11/1971-Regular85 November_1.1.;_19.7.1 MINUTES OF MEETING November 11, 1971 The City Council of the City of Fort Collins met in regular session at 1:30 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on Thursday, November 11, 1971. Present: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Councilwoman Preble, and Councilman Peterson. Absent: Councilman Fead. Also present: Tom Coffey, City Manager Arthur E. March, City Attorney Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works Mayor Carson presided. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the reading of the minutes of the regular Council held November 4, 1971, be dispensed with. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. PROCLAMATION HONEY SUNDAY November 14, 1971 WHEREAS, the problem of the mentally retarded is one of grave concern throughout this nation; and WHEREAS, there have been developed educational, research, employment, and recreational programs which help the mentally retarded to more fully develop and use the capacities they have; and WHEREAS, additional funds and efforts are needed to advance the pro- ductive effort so far advanced; and WHEREAS, the Honey Sunday program sponsored by the Fort Collins Jaycees and the Colorado Jaycees and the Colorado Association for Retarded Children raises needed funds to help carry out the programs.for Colorado's retarded; and WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Colorado has proclaimed the day of November 14, 1971, as Honey Sunday in Colorado. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karl E. Carson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim the day of Sunday, November 14, 1971, as HONEY SUNDAY in Fort Collins, Colorado, and I encourage the citizens of this city to commemorate the day with city observances and programs. GIVEN under my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this day of November, A.D., 1971. / � -- -- Ma'y r A representative of the Jaycees was present and commented on the worthwhile cause of this proclamation. PROCLAMATION ii,=.1.'.A.S: The militH`.ry order Of Pllrole uCai"i: is all iiiaCie U.i of men an"' :Iomeil who !lave OCen coiill);': wouli CiCd in 'the Sel'vicc Of their countl J. The PUI'17jle Ilea.i't 171ieda]., its e].f, iS t'i ie O].dCSt military decoration in the United States, havIaL; been given first by General George idaohington, during the 11evolutionaxy War; And, No_v_e_mber 11, 1971 lh"''LZAS: On Saturday, Dlover:Yocr 13, members o:" the !;�itur Bus.inesr., Ln�flers of Mir, i° vri7.]- be selling pu:alc violas cis a sciV-ice proof^ct. The club members may be identified by an :icicnti.fi-ca :i.on ca. d and a container marked with the Purple Heart 3;mlbol. They In'.1-1 be soliciting donations in the down'tol•ni area and Century Mall; laid, V?<L IZAS: The Proceeds from ti L1.s service pro ec$ � j spore^,o-�'cd by Mlle aiture 3usi.ness Leaders of Ivaerica,.Will ;;o to veteran, in Fitzsijnons Army IIospii:al and in Veteran's AcLninistration hospital, in Denier, Colorado. Any donations will provide gifts, boot:.^,, and toilet articles for all hounded men and women who serve our country; Aild, I: r S: Iie believe that our efforts in behalf of the veterans of our country are a wor-ti,-vljilc under Lak:inG. It will help our chapter of Puture Duainess Leaders of uncrica 'to unders-tand the sacrifices whici, these men and women have made in behalf of all of us. And at the same time, it will provide us with just one more illustration of the social responsibility of business and industry. iiow, T1li,twr0REI Karl E. Carson. Iia n�• ;. , , r of tine city of Fort Collin.^, Color..,, DO Fi tiI3Y P1,Ct LA-U•1 SATURDAY, i•;Ov0ilih:l 13, 1971, AS "PITIPL:E :iiAFT DAY" TTi FOFiT COLLLiS, M31D DO H11UE73Y URGr THE CITIZ•r�G OF T-CIIS CITY TO 03' s1 1VE NO' Is't 131 AS PU:,PLL' Y-auT D.Pf, 3Y GIVITIG GE:�TROUSLY TO TiII: P.IRTICIPAT.uvG FBLA bi ,71 L-IS IrlTii PROPi:n ID=11FICfu^IG:d. .ud i=SS M-i1211LOl' I LAVL 117D-ILiiTO STL I•il IIA1I1) AND CAUSED TIII; SZAL OF Till CITY OF FORT COLLIlv'S TO Fits IKayo?the City of Fort Collins Three girls from Fort Collins High and Poudre Hi Rh, were present representing this proclamation. Mayor Carson presented six students seated at the Council table, stating that this is part of their "Students in Government" program, and were from Fort Collins High and Poudre High. He introduced the students as John Alexander, Susan Coker, Vicki McFadden, Linda Smoke, Steve Hites and Beth Hughes. These students represented student leadership and were present to learnthe procedure of the City Council. He explained the City Charter and its purpose to the students. Mayor Carson declared the Council adjourned to act as a Liquor Licensing Authority. AGENDA ITEM 3A APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF HOTEL -RESTAURANT LICENSE FOR THE GOLDEN RAM, 214 LINDEN STREET REPORT OF RALPH M. SMITH, CHIEF OF POLICE R. W. Springston dba Golden Ram. A check of the records of the Fort Collins Police Department indicates that there has been no problem with the above captioned place of business. I have also checked with our Juvenile Division, and they advise that they havereceived no complaints regarding this establishment selling liquor to minors. Therefore, I know of no reason why this license should not be renewed Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ralph M. Smith Chief of Police Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this license be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. 87 November 11, 1971 AGENDA ITEM 3B TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF THE TOP The Transfer of ownership of the Top, Inc., from Lynn Kelly to Mike Misel, 1504 Castlerock Dr., was presented. Since it is necessary for a date to be set for hearing on this matter, Councilman Lopez asked about the occupational tax, and if it had been paid. The City Attorney advised him tliot under the State Liquor Law, the Council cannot make the occupational tax a prerequisite for refusing a license. That this is pending in court now. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that December 16, 1971, be set as the hearing date and the boundaries set as the City limits. Upon a roll call all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The Mayor declared the members acting again as a Council. AGENDA ITEM 4A HEARING ON FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE, CLASS B, BY NATIONAL TEA CO., dba K-MART, 2445 S. COLLEGE The Court recorder swore in all :the witnesses for this license. Mr. Gerald Quiat, Attorney representing the National Tea Co., was present and questioned Kathy Taro, the first witness, who employee of the Company. She stated that shecirculated a petition within the City to those people in favor of granting this license, that she had seen every person sign this . petition, except one man,and his wife signed for him. This petition contained 182 signatures and marked as Exhibit A. This was received by the Council. Mr. Keith W. Bail of 217 W. Magnolia, an employee of K-Mart, was called to the stand. He stated he circulated petitions, which were certified. This petition contained 180 signatures. He said that 70 to 80% of the people contacted were in favor of this license. This petition was marked as exhibit B, and received by the Council. Mr. Kenneth Debbon, of Greeley, was called to the stand, and stated he was an employee and circu.leted a petition containing 152 signatures, that 80% were in favor of this license. This was marked as exhibit C, and received by the Council. John Hiney, of Aurora, was called to the stand. He stated he was District Sales Manager of District No. 4, which covered the territory from Cheyenne to Golden, had been with the Company approximately 24 y,mrs, that the customers make the requests for this license, that there approximately 40 stores in the state of Colorado and all have a license. Councilman Lopez asked if -employees under 18 years of age was allowed to handle the beer. Mr. Hiney said they would not touch the beer in any way, that they had employed all their crew and some were under 18 years of age, stating they were not allowed to even put the beer in the baskets, that the store considered this license, if approved, a privilege and would not certainly disabey the law. Gary Crites was called to the stand. Ile stated he was the manager of this store, had been with the company for three years and had never had any trouble as a result of having a beer license. Several people from the audience spoke in favor of this license, stating they were all patrons of this store and that it was a convenience to buy beer while there shopping. Eric Bush was present and asked if there was any provision for recycling because of pollution. It was stated that so far there w.� no provision for this. Attorney Quiat, in his summation, stated that there va.s a definite trend towards the selling of beer in supermarkets and in a few years this item would be considered as an item of food. Mayor Carson said this license will be considered and taken under advisement. AGENDA ITEM 4B RENEWAL OF FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE Report: FROM: Ralph M. Smith, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Renewal of 3.2 Percent Beer Retail License for: Terry L. Bock dba T J's Tavern 142 Linden, Fort Collins, Colorado A check of the records of the Fort Collins Police Department indicates_ that there have been no serious problems with the above captioned place of bush.-ess. It appears to this office that they are making every effort to run a good place of business. I have also checked with our Juvenile Division, and they advise that they have received no complaints regarding this establishment selling liquor to .minors. Therefore, I know of no reason why this license should not be renewed. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ralph M. Smith Chief of Police November 11, 1971 Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this renewal be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM SA ORDINANCE NO. 62, 1971 BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A STREET IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Ordinance No. 62, 1971, be considered favorably on first reading this llth day of November, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd day of December, 1971. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. 11 RESOLUTION 71-94 RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TlE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO RE- LATING TO HOUSING CODE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO: At the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority of October 14, 1971 a discussion ensued concerning the need for a housing code for Fort Collins, Colorado. Following the discussion it was deter- mined that the housing authority should make known its desires to the City Council for the adoption of a housing code and recommending Volume III of the Uniform Building Code and further to recommend that the City Council carefully consider which department of the City Government would be charged with enforcing that code. After discussion of the resolution Commissioner Alvin J. Kruchten moved that said resolution be finally adopted as introduced and read. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wilson. The question being put upon the final adoption of said resolution , the roll was called with the following result: AYES: Mrs. Nancy McComb, Pete Sanchez, Provine Wilson, Harry E. Troxell and Alvin Kruchten. NAYES: None. The Chairman thereup%declared the motion carried and said resolution finally adopted. Mr. Harry Troxell, Chairman of the Housing Authority and a former Council member, was present and spoke at length on the Housing Code. Ile stated he felt that the adoption of the housing code to set a standard for housing in Fort Collins was necessary. He said the Authority has been very active for the past few months and hope in the future can come to the Council with some of the sub -standard housing in Fort Collins. He said there is a need for ninimum stand- ards, to ascertain what the housing code .;is and control it through the Building Department Fire Department and Sanitation Department, and through a combination of effort, he thought a very good projram could be initiated. He said these would provide for the health and safety of the occupants, such as proper lighting, heating and factors relating to safety. He said it does not look like a burdensome undertaking for the City to see how many sub -standard houses there are and also to look into new income property for the elderly. Linda Smoke said it seems as most of the sub -standard houses are out of the City limits, and asked how they planned to go about this, as it might not be feasible for the owner to make repairs because of finance, etc. Mr. Troxell stated that if the owner feels this is not a workable plan, he could appear before the Appeals Board, perhaps a lone from..- Federal housing and loan could be worked out. Councilman Lopez said this code would give the Council some guide- lines to participate in some low income housing. Councilman Peterson asked about urban renewal and minimum sub -standards, that this would make it a lot easier to work under the Federal Housing Code. Mayor Carson asked if there was any way to destroy buildings that were abandoned because of being substandard. Mr. Troxell said the law allows the Council to enter condemnation proceedings to destroy these houses, that this can be built right into our present rules and regulations, stating it is his desire to update all the houses that are sub -standard over a period of time. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, to receive this report and instruct the City Attorney and City Administration to draft this ordinance. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR VANGUARD GARDENS AND VANGUARD UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND VANGUARD SECOND FILING Rick Cisar, Acting Planning Director, explained this plat, stating that the size of lots, width of streets and traffic pattern were all sufficient. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this plat be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7B SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WOOD WEST FIRST FILING Rick Cisar explained this plat, stating that through streets would be later. Mayor Carson asked if this could be connected to Center Street at the University, making a smoother traffic pattern. The planning said they would watch for this. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this plat be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7C BIDS - 63 Street Light Poles P, 43 Mast Arms for Light P, Power Department Summary of bids: Mr. John St. John. Associate Electrical Engineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that Valmont, c/o Electrical Equipment Agency be awarded the contract in the amount of $5,967.54. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the recommendation of t],e Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7 D BIDS - Construction $ Construction Material for L. $ P. Department Summary: FLATIRON MATERIAL COMPANY Item Description Extension 1 4 - Sack Concrete $ 7,344.00 4 1" Roadbase Gravel 680.00 5 Asphalt 4,005.00 Total Award $ 12,029.00 KIEFER CONCRETE 2 Cut Concrete $ 528.00 3 Replace Sidewalk 1,200.00 Total Award $ 1,728.00 A complete tally of all bids is attached. The Engineering estimate for this project was $13,398.00. The total awards will amount to $13,757.00. Mr. John St. John, Associate Electrical Engineer has evaluated the bids. The recommendation is that a bid award be made to Flatiron Materials Company in the amount of $12,029.00 and in addition that a bid award in the amount of $1,728.00 be made to Kiefer Concrete Company. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative: ll I BIDS - One Primary Junction Vault for the Light and Power Department. Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of: A contract for construction and contract charges for one 10' x 10' x 8' concrete vault. Summary of bids: Concrete Contractors Entered a "No Bid". Kiefer Concrete Did not respond to "Invitation to Bid" F F, F Concrete Construction Co. $ 2,330.00 Mr. John St. John, Aseeciate Electrical Engineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifica- tions have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that F 0 F Concrete Con- sturction Company be awarded the contract in the amount of $2,330.00. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Mayor Carson asked if the number of vaults could be anticipated so that bids on just one vault would not be necessary, as it was more expensive. The City Manager said they were going to try to anticipate their needs for a years supply, as they could get a better bid on a group but had run into problems with unstable ground. After discussion, motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommendation of the Pur- chasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7F The City Manager stated that the Airport Board took bids on 10 nested T Hangers and recom- mended the bid of Meline 4 Ireland for $44,590.00. He stated that the Airport does not have the money, that the City loan them the money to build these hangers and apply the rental to the two cities on a pay back basis. He said that Loveland will loan v10,000 and Fort Collins $20,000, and will be over a 10 year period, that the insurance will be first then the interest at the rate of 6% as recorded in the ninutes of the Airport Board meeting of November 10, 1971, and then the principle, and that the buildings will belong to the cities. He said that in order for the airport to survive, the Council must consider building, that the Valley Air Park and the Fort Collins -Loveland airport are about at their capacity, and that in two years will be back to needing more hangers. He said that this is the only airport that is not completely owned by the City, that if owned by the cities, there would be no taxes, and that as it is now, it is a burden on the manager of the airport. He said that he believed, that in time, the Cities will have to purchase all the buildings, that they have 12 requests to rent the hangers now. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this be approved. Upon a roll call,all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7G JOE WRIGHT RESERVOIR The City Manager stated that the City agreed to pay Woodward -Clevenger $25,000 for an engineering study on the Joe Wright reservoir, and for making explorations and recommendations, but it was agreed that if the work amounted to more than this amount, they would come back for an increase. Ii said that it had run more, that several holes had to be redrilled and would cost from $27,500 to $i0,000,•the.Water Board recommended that the City increase it to $30,000, stating that the work is being processed and study is being done. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, to amend the Woodward -Clevenger report to increase the amount to $30,000. This was seconded by Councilwoman Preble. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7G LAPORT WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT DEED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM The City Manager stated that the Water Distribution system was below City requirements but was improving. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this deed be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7I UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLA14 OF EASEMENT BANK CENTER SQUARE The Planning Director explained this plan, stating that it fits in the overall planfrom Prospect to Drake and will alleviate traffic problems there now. lie said street lights will be consumated in approximately a week, and will be paid on a cooperative basis by the businesses in that area, that Mason Street on through was planned perhaps by 1973. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the Bank Center Square First Subdivision, be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The City Attorney advised the Council that he was involved in a law suit with the United States District Court in the Northern District of Alabama, concerning American Pipe Co., and other manufacturer of pipe, and in order to be excluded from this suit, (the Council would have to request exclusion, stating this is concerned with the over charging of pipe. The City Manager and Director of Public Works both agreed that the City had received a fair price from the pipe companies and the City Attorney stated that he did not believe in these suits and recommended a request for exclusion of the City from this suit. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoaman Preble, that the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. • r MEMO November 10, 1971 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Tom Coffey, City Manager SUBJECT: Lincoln Junior High Evaluation 1. Structural Engineer's Estimate 2. Feasibility Proposal 3. Soils Test ATTACHMENT: Memo from H. R. Phillips and Dr. Robert Pike to Tom Coffey dated November 9, 1971, Same subject as above It is my recommendation that we accept the proposal of Jim Stewart and Associates for the structural engineering proposal; and when this is completed, we then accept the proposal of Ferguson-Schlupp Associates. When this was completed, we could then make soils tests in the proposed location for the swimming pool. My reasons are as follows: The decisions made by Jim Stewart and Associates will materially affect the scope of the Ferguson-Schlupp Proposal and could possibly affect the actual need for this study. Of course, the soil tests should be made on the actual proposed site of the swimming pool. I think it is safe to assume that the soils test would be okay until we actually get to the planning stage of the swimming pool. j Tom Coffey TO: Mr. Tom Coffey City Manager FROM: H. R. Phillips Director of Parks and Recreation and Dr. Robert Pike Lincoln Jr. High Evaluation Committee SUBJECT: Lincoln Jr. High Evaluation. 1. Structural Engineer's Test (Soils test, if needed) 2. Feasibility Proposal The committee appointed to study the Lincoln Junior High School proposal for future community use, is recommending the acceptance of the two firms listed below — Proposals attached. i QC_ Novemberl l.,_l9.7.1 1. Jim Stewart Associates Structural Engineers Proposal - - - - $1,170.00 Secretarial services - - - - - - - - - 75.00 $1,245.00 2. Ferguson-Schlupp Associates Feasibility Proposal - - - - - - - - $1,500.00 If we cannot secure a soils test from another source, it was estimated at $500.00 for soils test. The City Manager recommended that Jim Stewart Associates be considered first and if the report rejects or finds faults, then proceed , that the soil study may not be needed., that it all depends on the structural part. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION 71-95 UNANIMOUS CONSENT IN WRITING OF ALL THE MEMBERS OF PLATT RIVER MUNICIPAL POWER ASSOCIATION, INC. We, the undersigned, being all the members of Platte River Municipal Power Association, Inc., a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado, DO HEREBY CONSENT, pursuant to Section 31-24-103 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, 1963 (1967 Permanent Cumulative Supplement), Platte River Municipal Power Association, Inc. hereby elects to accept Article 24, Chapter 31, of the Colorado Revised Statutes, 1963 (1967 Perma- nent Cumulative Supplement." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have subscribed our names on the respective dates set forth opposite our signatures. TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO 31 CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO By Karl E. Cason CITY OF FORT MORGAN, COLORADO By CITY OF LONGMONGT COLORADO By CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO 1971 Nov. 11 1971 1971 1971 = 1971 Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this resolution be adopted and the Mayor be authorized to execute his signature to this document. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. COMMUNICATION Mayor Karl E. Carson P. 0. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado Dear Sir: I wish to tender my resignation as a member of the Fort Collins Zoning Board of Appeals effective December 1, 1971. My reasons for submitting my resignation are that I feel I am unfair to my employer and the stockholders of Security Title Company in utilizing their time to serve on this Board when we are so overburdened with work in our office. Really, it is also unfair to our customers as they are being neglected by my absence from the office. I express my appreciation to you in appointing me to the Board and I am indeed sorry to ' submit this resignation. Sincerely, /s/ Daryl Glasser 93 Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble to accept this resignation with regret. Upon a roll call, all members of the Councii voted in the affirmative. The Flighschool students all expressed pleasure in attending Council, and that they had learned a lot concerning the problems of the City and the responsibility of the Council in solving these problems. Mayor Carson commended on the inteligent students, that the process of Government is com- plicated and cannot be taken lightly, that they should have a strong feelin g for local Government, and a feeling for the citizens of the City as it is their money that makes many things possible, that City Government is the responsibility of the citizens and they should be concerned and advised the students to continue their interest and state their views. Mr. Friehoff, representing all Optimist Clubs, was present and thanked the City Manager and Council for helping the students. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez., seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the Council adjourn. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative and the Council adjourned. ATTEST: ty Clerk / /