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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-03/23/1972-Regular225 — - - -- -- -- -- - --- _ ---------- March_23>_19.7.2--- MINUTES OF MEETING March 23, 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 Munipipal Building on Thursday, March 23, 1972. Present: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Councilwoman Preble, Council- men Peterson and Feed. Also present: Mike DiTillio, Assistant City Manager Arthur March, Jr., Assistant City Attorney Charles Liqui.n, Director of Public Works Mayor Carson presided. DISPENSING OF MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting held March 16, 1972, be dispensed with. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2 PROCLAMATION W0FiEAS2 the estimated auaoor of naw cases of cancer in Colorado this year will exceed 5,3CO cases, and VT�iEREAS, there are rare taaa 10,230 Colo::adoans alive today and cured of cancer; and W�Fic"AS, despite encouraging progress, it is estimated that 2,800 Coloradoans will die of this disease in 1972, and PTiMEAS, half of those who develop cancer today could be saved through early diagnosis and prompt twat: crt-; and WHEREAS, the American Car.cor Society during April will carry on a IITell Your Neighbor" Crusade critic, volu::tears supplying neighbors with life-saving facts about: cancer; and i i,HKO,S, expanded resear cis offers the prospect ff now ca e3 and possible new preveativa reasures; and hrdEMIS, increazed volunta:j s ippo:.Y of tuaorivan Cancer Society programs is needed to help save ;acre lives today and increase the prospoct of eventually saving all lives from car -car; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Xarl E. Carson, Mayor of Fort Collies, Colorado, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 1972, as CANCER CORN ROL XONTH in Colorado, and urge every residvnt of the State to e.;o---ve and partici— pate i-1 this campaign th-r�ugh support of the American Cancer Society Crusade and by following the message from your noighbor-volulteor. IN VIITi sSS k ERE0, I have horeu nto sat 7v- • ♦`�—a an" -, LLB P i uN.v p1.0 V<aUVGu V,14 VU6L Vi V110 V1 Yam/ Vl Port Collins to be affixed this twenty-third i dayof a.-'ch, 1972. i Carson .. .'ill^ .. (• r�r l'. C�,l'. 26 March-235 1-972— Members of the 1972 Cancer Crusade who were present for the signing of this proclamation were: Malcolm Thrasher - General Crusade Chairman Fred Schureman - General Co -Chairman Dorothy Brack - Fort Collins Residential Chairman Julie Brack - Fort Collins Residential Chairman David Beard = Fort Collins BusinessChairman Colonel Wendell Gunn - Colorado State University Chairman Nancy Isaacson - Cancer Patient who has had Hodgkins Disease SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM 2 Application for a SpecialEvents Permit for Fermented Malt Beverage License by Fo^t Collins Latin American Golf Club, John XXIII, at 1229 University, was presented. Assistant City Attorney March stated that this application was incomplete and needel more information on it. The action on this application was delayed until later in the meeting. AGENDA ITEM 3 Apppication for renewal of Fermented Malt Beverage Li,-ense, by C.S.U. Student Center, was'. presented. The Assistant City Attorney said that this application just came in and since there is no Council meeting the 30th of March', this license expires before that time.. That there had not been a report by the Police Department on this application. Dan Eychner, Assistant Chief of Police, appeared and stated that the Police had not found anything derogatory, and recommended renewal of this license be approved. Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded b, Councilman Peterson, that this be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2A Planned Unit Development Plan and Subdivision Plat of Harvard Subdivision. Several petitioners. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this plat be approved subject to the right-of-way agreement. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2B Revised Unit Development Plan and Subdivision Plat of Foothills 3A Phase III, Inc. Don Reynolds, Planning Director, explained that the multi family units are being replaceii with single family plan, that there was some concern for reducing the density and that it met FHA requirements. After discussion, motion was made by Coun;ilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this plan be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2C Westgate Subdivision Plat Second Filing - West side of Overland Trail, Alvin Miller, Pres. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded b-v Councilman Fead, that t:,is plat be approved. Upon a roil call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2D RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT FOR UNDERGROUND SEWER LINE - Earl and Oma Harris (horsetooth Sewer Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this right of way agreement be approved. Upon a roil call, all members of the Council voted in the affirma- tive. AGENDA ITEM 2E BiDl -/500 LOAilBREAK ELBuwS - LIGHT & POWER DEPT. Loadbreak Elbows are used on most all of the underground installations where energized operation is required. An underground vault will often require three to four of these elbows. With today's expansion it is anticipated that the 500 quantity will be about a five months supply. The City will be 22 a -------—-------- — -- —----- — --------March_23,-1-972— drawing against this commitment in quantities of 250 each time. If purchased through individual purchases of 250 each, the cost of each unit would be $20.90 for a two-time.purchase cost to the City of $10,450.00. By bidding 11 reasonable use quantities the cost to the City has been reduced to $18.48 each for a total cost of $9,240.00. Net savings for the City $1,210.00. f The difference between the Engineering estimate and -the award as recommended i is accounted for by adding additional vendor sources, using the bid mcthcd of purchasing and by+purchasing in a larger quantity. Mr. Tim Sagen, Electrical Engineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by thejlow bidder. A copy of his letter of recommendation is 'I attached. 'The recommendation is that Loos Electric Company be awarded the contract in the amount of $9,240.00. Respectfully submitted, I E. M. Kuppi ger / Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2F BIDS - SPRINKLER EQUIPMENT Summary: 0( Mr. H. R. Phillips, Director of Parks & Recreation, has evaluated the bids and all specifi- cations have been met by the bidders as indicated. The recommendation is that the awards be made in the following manner: Denver Brass & Copper $ 1,483.00 Colorado Pump & Supply 2,243.61 Southwestern Supply 2,468.09 Total $ 6,194.70 Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the recommenda- tion of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2G FURNISHING & INSTALTING 8" CONCRETE PIPE AT SERVICE CENTER f Summary: j Gurwell Construction Company $ 1,066.00 Morrison Ditching 1,544.00 Sam Weitzel Backhoe Service 1,877.00 Mr. Roy A. Bingman, City Engineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation.is that Gurwell Construction Company be awarded the contract in the amount of $1,066.00. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing agent Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble,seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Mayor Carson stated that the Council would consider the matter of the Assistant City Attorney's opinion regarding the petitions presented by Andv Anderson at this time. Mayor Carson said he believed it a healthy circumstance when people disagree, argue their disagreements, reach a majority opinion, then proceed to the other'problems and issues at hand. The issue presently before us was raised. intially and clearly stated as a philoso- phical issue. One of the principals involved stated that the City Manager had made a great contribution and the comments he was going to make were nothing against t.`_. City Manager. Another of the principals involved stated "there is nothing personal in his request that the City Manager retire" stating further at a later date "I and other citizens of our community appear here today, not as a personal vendetta and above all, with malice toward none" He said frankly am becoming.weary., of the double talk on this issue, that under our representative form of government, the electorate choose their representatives, charge them with the responsibility of developing and adopting policies within the framework of the constitution and charter and doing this for the benefit and interests of all citizens, not a select few and _ not a displeased few. Our present charter places great responsibilities in the hands of the elected representatives and places certain obli- gations upon them - one very important one being the firing and hiriAg or retiring the City Manager. I am a firm believer in and supporter of the Council -Manager form of government and believe it the most modern and efficient system.of local government. I would in fact, encourage our counties to adopt a professional management system. In referring to the proposal to place the managers performance in the political arena and vote on this _performance very 4 years, as has been suggested, asking where do we end this kind of public decision making. The Charter also wisely provides for recall of elected officials if their performance is obviously contrary to the laws under which we operate. In this complicated and.highly technical age, we need professionally trained and experienced administration and they should be responsible to the elected representatives and free of the political s ystem. I f'JXt'ner believe there is an ethical, if not legal committment to a person hired under one set of rules and these rules should not be changed in the last quarter of the game. Since the issue has been raised, let the voters decide this philisophical question of 65 as an age at which the public does or does not believe a man is no longer capable of per- forming his duties; as manager. Let the candidates for council have some real issues on which to ca,npaign in April of 1973. He said he could not justify spending $5,000 of the citizens money to settle this question at a special election. Based upon the number of valid signatures presented, the findings of the Council and the report of the City Attorneys office, I would suggest that the Council find that the required number of signatures are on the petitions to have this issue placed on the ballot at the next general City Election in April 1973, and felt that this act,,)n would represent the vast majority of the citizens of our city. Councilman Lopez presented the following memorandum: The City Attorney's Opinion that once a petition asking for a charter election is i1P wi'C, the City Council, the same cannot be withdrawn, alter(-.., fanged or augmer.ced, appears to be a correct interpretation of t; intent of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. However, it is merely an opinion andtithere is no binding law, either under the City Charter, the State Constitu- tii.n or the State Statutes, which prevents augmentation or changes in petitions. Whether or not changes in the petitions are allowed is entirely within the discretion of the City Council. In this particular case City Council should allow an addendum to the petition because of the misinformation which was initially provided to the petition passers and the public concern- ing the number of "qualified electors" required on the petitions. It is not known -,who provided the information to the public that the i number of qualified electors required for a special charter elec- tion was 449. But since this informiation reflected ten percent of 229 March 23, 1972 the vote in the last municipal election, it can be reasonably pre- sumed that the information came from records in the City Clerk's office since that would be the only place where such information would be �N?a.ilable- That information was-rtblished in ].Deal' news - .papers and was public knowledcle for the entire period of time that a petition drive was under way to call for a special city charter election. .-ois figure of 449 was published and broadcast on all local news media on numerous occassions during,the petition drive and at no time did anyone from the City make any effort to correct that number or to disseminate information setting forth the cor- rect number of signatures required if the figure of 449 was incor- rect. The citizens involved in the petition drive submitted the signatures they had obtained to the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder for verification of the signatures as to "registered electors," not merely "qualified electors," and only after the Larimer Countv Clerh 'Intl I: certified ,,;:,,:, Lhan the published number o4- 495, w=,:e ,,: A,vlitioi;s jttect to City Council. If the correct number of signatures had been disseminated, the petition passers could have continued to bass their petitions until the required number of signatures was obtai-ned and verified by the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder as being "-registered electors," or until it became obvious to them that they would not be a`.le to obtain the necessary signatures. if the necessary number of signatures could not be obtained the petitions would never have been submit- ted to City Council and the issue would have diet, or the petition passers would have been able to be sure, in advance, that the proper required number was obtained. It was only after the citizens who had passed petitions had submitted them to City Council with more than the previously published required number of "registered electors," 449, that the 449 was not the re g City announced that required number Df signatures but that 1,062 was the number of signatures required. dhether the misinformation was crone with malicious in- tent as an attempt by someone in the City government to circumvent the ..iti......c' rig: .,_ petition, _ whc merely negligence on the part of someone in the City Clerk''s office is immaterial because no effort was made on the part of the City to correct the information which was widely disseminated during the entire petition campaign. 20 As soon as the correct number of signatures required was announced by the City the petitioners did submit additional signa- tures in excess of the required number at the next following City Council meeting. The question then arose as to the interpretation of the term "qualified electors" as used in the State Constitution and whether that term meant that a signer must be registered to vote, or whether it meant that a signer must merely be qualified to register to vote, then arose. Aqain, this is an interpretatinn of language and the City Council is free to accept whichever :cer- pretation it chooses to accept. -,n the City Attorney's letter to City Council of March 15, 1972 concerning this question, it was admitted that there are many different interpretations and many different jurisdictions of this particular issue. The City Attorney set forth many cases in other jurisdictions which inter- D preted the term "qualified elector" as meaning that the person must be registered to vote in order to be a "qualified elector." However, there was no specific Colorado ruling in which our Supreme Court has made any such finding. The only Colorado ruling mentioned by the City Attorney in his .letter to the City Council was an 1886 Colorado case in which the Supreme Court held that the term "qualified elector" meant a person qualified to vote generally. The City Attorney did not state that the Colorado Supreme Court had held in that case that a person must be registered to be a "qualified elector,"" but relied on an Iowa case for that interpre- tation. The City Atto_.c.Y`s entire report shows that it is within the discretion of City Council to make an interpretation which City Council feels to be a fair and just interpretation of the phrase "qualified elector," since there is no binding Colorado law inter- preting how that phrase is applied in Colorado. The City Attorney's opinion that the court decisions holding that a citizen must be registered to vote in order to be a "qualified elector" is certainly a valid opinion, but it is not binding upon the City Council in determining whether or not the petitions in this case are sufficient and whether or not the question of a charter amendment as called for in the petitions should, or should not, be submitted to a vote of the people in a special charter election. The City Attorney did not state in his March 15, 1972 report to City Council on these questions that there was any binding law in Colorado requiring the City Council to allow or not to allow such a charter election under the circum- 231 March 23, 1972 ------- -- in fairness to the citizens of i"^*t Collins, Cali for the charter election requested In the petitl.On!� because of the initial misin- formation on the number of signatures required which was not cor- rected by the City prior to submission of the petitions and because the total number of signatures, which on their face, appear to be those of electors qualified to register to vote in the City of Fort Collins, and no other inforinatio. has been submitted to the City Ccuncil.to indicate otherwise, and City Council having dis- cretion to find that they are "qualified electors" as required by the Constitution, the City should make such a finding and call for the charter election in order to allow all of the citizens of Fort Collins to vote on this particular issue and if the citizens of Fort Collins do not agree with the proposed charter amendment, they can vote it ��wn. This action should be taken not only because of the fun- damental fairness involved under all of the circumstances, but also because it does appear from the number of signatures obtained by the petition passers that it will only be a short period of time before new petitions can be obtained with more than the required number of 1,062 of "registered' electors" and the City Council will be put in the position of having been forced to do what should have been done if the City Council had proceeded with fundamental fairness to begin with. It has also been mentioned in published reports in local news media that an additi:;nal charter amendment petition may be passed calling for a charter election requiring the City Manager to run against his own record in apolitical campaign every four years. Oome opposition has been voiced in City Council to this type of political activity required on the part of City Managers and it would appear tnz4t if the City Council would call for the special charter election as requested in the petition now before City Council that such an additicnal charter amendment requiring the City Manager to become involved in politics could be.forestalled. Since the City Council does appear to have discretion on whether f-0 hnlrl the cpenial election caile- for '_'fie _____.. _ re -i considered by the City Council, it would appear to be in the inter- est of anyone who opposes the involvement of the City Manager in a political campaign to have Cil-y Council call the special election requested in the petitions now before it rather than having addi- tional petitions circulated on the question of requiring 'tile City 2 13 March 23, 1972 Manager to pun against himself every four years. It should be made absolutely clear that by ruling that a charter election can be had in this instance, the City Council is making such a ruling only because of the unique circumstances involved iu this .:ase and Lhat this ruliny is not to be construed as a precedent in any other case where the circumstances may differ. Councilman Fead presa! �;i the following report: The right of petition is an important integral part of our democratic process. While I recognize th(: confusion that may have been generated by the recent transfer of responsi- bility for election records from the City Clerk to the County Clerk, I am greatly embarrassed by the failure of our system to provide Mr. Anderson and the Colorado Student League with the correct information. It is imperative that ALL citizens be able to obtain prompt and correct assistance from city offices, and I am certainly displeased with our failure in this matter. I wish to offer my apologies to all those citizens who relied upon the wrong information. Unfortunately, the whole matter before us has been greatly confused by many factors. However., the fact remains that the only result to be accomplished by this special election would be to decide whether the current City Manager will leave the service of the city this June or the following March. I do not believe that this is worth the spending of approximately five thousand dollars of the city's money. For reasons which I shall outline later, I believe that it will take a lot longer than most people realize to obtain a new City Manager. Even to achieve this by October or Novem'>er might be quite difficult. Thus, a June termination would simply require that we function with an acting City Manager and that we would be unable to achieve a transition overlap between the incoming and outgoing managers. 1 feel that the overlap period is definitely in the best interests of the city. Should we fail to abide by the City Attorney's ruling, I believe that the costs incurred for the spcuidl elect - might, under our charter, have to be borne by the Council as. individuals. Frankly, I do not feel that I can afford it. Nor would I consider it a good investment. It thus appears to me that we must accept the City i 23r3 -- ----- - - — — - -- - - --- Mar_ch_23_,_1972_ - Attorney's ruling. This would include the obligation to place the matter of the -retirement age for City Managers on the ballot in 1973. Councilwoman Preble stated that this was a philosophical issue, as stated over and over, in this issue of mandatory retirement at 65 of the Citv Manager. Since there were enough signatures to be put on the next regular election ballot, the philosophical issue can be appropriately decided then. A special election at the considerable expense of $5,000 are not meant for this issue, but for immediate need situations, such as gross mismanagement. This was stated to not be the current status, so there is no need for a special.election . Mr. Coffey has set a retirement date and it would be inappropriate to apply a new policy in a retroactive manner anyway. Th.-i,I,lic can vote on this before we have a new manager. We can use the time we have to good advantage in selecting a new city manager,and won't find it any too long. Cannot get quality, experienced manager to take job under that situation. We want con- tifiuity, a man who wants to stay here, not a man on his way up, who will be herb 4 years. Any kind of voter that I see is progress; housing, green belt, new development paying its way. The satisfied citizens often don't vote, the voters apathy widespread, but the ones who were opposed to the changes will surely vote. Councilman Peterson stated he was elected by the people to uphold the City Charter and that the Council should do this. Mayor Carson stated that this is not a philosophical issue but a personal one and recognize it practical to put this on the ballot in the next general election, saying that the City Manager has some short comings. but no-onei.s perfect., Andy Anderson again appeared stating he would like to thank John Gagnon for all the coverage on this matter and the unbiased report. He �ajfle Council, excluding Councilman Lopez, objected to the $5,000 cost of a special election, yet not a thoug:t was given to $45,000 for a fire station or the golf course which is for the benefit of the City Council and asked if giving the people a special election was too much to ask. Russell Kern was present and stated that he admired Councilman Lopez for recognizing the issue. He said he was sure the Hawaiian trip was more than $5,000. That there were many people living on a very meager income, that he was sorry it seems to be animosity sincethe Council claims to be representatives of the people, that they would really think about this issue and hoped the expense of this election does not come from the Council members pockets, but. think they can better afford this than the small income people. One of the expenses he brought up was the expense of the nuclear power. Mayor Carson stated there had been no money spent on the nuclear power supply. Stan Case, Utility Director, was present and stated that it should :,a made clear that there has been no money sent until research has been done, and if not done, will have a:.surcharge on our utility billing, that this will be charged to Light and Power Department and not tax money. Councilman Fead stated it was important that so much money be put ineo research, stating that he did not feel any animosity toward Mr. Anderson and respected his rights. Mayor Carson stated that three years ago, the City lowered the mill levy 5 mills and that the added revenue comes from the 1% city sales tax. He said that he commended the City Man::ger and the Council unanimously voted for the last raise of salary for him. Councilman Lopez stated that he also voted for this raiseand felt that the City Manager needs the retire^^_nt, saying that we need a younger man with young ideas to serve as a public relations manager for the people, BerniceHoover was present, stating thatshg came to see how the voice of the Government works. she said that the City has many water problems coming up and felt strongly that we cannot work and operate under the conditions of a City Manager every four years and urged that this be brought before the next City election i„ 1973. Motion was made by councilman Lopez, that the petitions be received and call for a special election. The motion died for lack, of a second. Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, that this matter go on the next City election. This was seconded by Councilman Fead, who stated he felt the Council had no other choice. Roil was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilman Carson, Councilwoman Preble, Councilmen Peterson and Fead. Nayes: Councilman Lopez. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, that the Council accept the letter of resignation of the City Manager, effective March 31, 1973. This was seconded by Councilwoman Preble. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. 234 Andy Anderson was present and asked what they had to do to have a special election. He said the second petition contained enough signatures which was 10% of the vote cast in the last gubnatorial election. Councilman Lopez asked if the people signing these petitions have to be registered voters. The Assistant City Attorney stated that Section 1, Article 11, of the State (constitution, stated that they have to be registered voters. Councilman Lopez asked about age, that it has been changed to age 18, that Mr. Anderson be advised about this, and not wait until the next meeting of the Council as it does not meet for two weeks. Mr. March, Jr. stated he would let him know for sure about this. COMMUNICATION Dear Mr. Case: Transmitted herewith at your request, is my opinion of the value of the unimproved land consisting of approximately 3.76 acres, contiguous to the southerly boundary of the existing Fort Collins Service Center, designated on a drawing prepared by the Engineering Division, City of Fort Collins, presently owned by Robert L. and Joan A. Willford. The purpose of this letter is to transmit my opinion of the "value -in -use" to the City of Fort Collins as a site extention of the existing Fort Collins Service Center as opposed to and distinguished from "value -in -exchange" or market value. The term 'value -in -use" as used herein, is defined as the present worth of future benefits arising out of ownership by a specific user as opposed to a typical user or investor. I have inspected the land and have made investigations of matters pertinent to the estimate of 'value -in -use.'' As a result of my investigation and analysis, it is my opinion that the value -in -use to the City of Fort Collins as a site for extended Service Center facilities, as of Marcie 17, 1972 is SIX THOUS:JND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($6,500.00) Respectfully submittfd, Harold A. Jungbluth ✓// S.R.E.A. Mr. Stan Case stated that Mr. and Mrs. Willford had signed the agreement and asked that the Council approve the agreement and authorize the signature of the City Clerk and Mayor, that this would be part of the Capital Investment account, a memo was attached. That this be subject to surveying, that west of fence, north of our property line and railroad track, that this area is free and clear, that it is pasture land. He said that the E part of 276 is owned by a man with a trailer with hookup, that it is desirable to take ali of the Smith property because of bypass, that they might pick up the property on the East but felt could not condemn it. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this agreement be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Councilman Fead commended the Public Works Department in attending instructor school on April 5th and 6th, 1972. Councilman Fead made the following statement: I do not believe that we can continue to delay action on Y_)l!. City Ata n:w nr nncit-ion until Lhe mP_r has been put to rest. As an Equal Opportunity Employer it is imperative that we proceed in full accord with the requirements of Affirmative Action programs as outlined by the Federal Govern- ment. Indeed, as a recipient of Federal funds for support of many of our programs, we are probably legally bound to do this. 235 ---------- -- ---- ---- -- ----- -- -- - --- -- - — -March-23-,-197:2 ---- -- --- At any rate, I am sure that none of us would want anything other than a procedure which would provide full equal opportunity. This will require a thorough and definitive job description. A few weeks ago Councilman Lopez expressed some thoughts which should certainly be incorporated into the description. We will also need to establish a whole l,st of education and experience criteria in at least the two categories of "necessary" and "desirable". When this is completed, there will be extensive advertisin, screening, and interviewing phases to be accom-. plished. My experience with faculty recruitment leads me to believe that the tine involved may easily extend to six moat's or more. 1 would suggest, therefore, that we begin work now and that we all begin preparing our input for the job description. Perhaps by next week we should be prepared to discuss the establishment of a target date for completion of the job description phase. Mr. DiTillio was asked if his office=had oomo.job descriptions. He stated that the International City Manager publication tells how to select the City Manager. Councilman Fead said that one of the problems is on those that are not qualified, should he able to tell them that they are not .qualified. Councilman Lopez stated that the Cities should be informed that Fort Collins is interested in reviewing applicants for City Manager and that the position is open. COMMUNICATION FORT COLLINS PARES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FORT COLLINS TROOPER FORCE PROGRAM The Fort Collins Trooper Force program is open to any boy or girl who will be 14 years of age by June 1, 1972 and not over 17 years of age by September 1, 1972. Trooper Force participants will work half days for an eight week period, beginning June 19th and continuing through August 11, 1972. The work/recreation program will include 30 boys, to be known as "Troopers", and 30 girls to be called "Trooperettes". The majority of work with which the Troopers' prog-am will be concerned, will be the improvement of municipal park and recreation areas, both aesthetically and ecolc-.1cally. The Trooper Force will go through a planned employment procedure that starts when they fill out their employment form. They will apply for a social security card and fill out a federal and state income tra deduction form. The youth involved in this program will talk periodically with people in the community, who will inform them of employment opportunities in the Fort Collins area. Tours of sever<1 industrial and business institutions will be scheduled. .In addition to learning work skills and employment procedures, there will be recreational and social activities planned for the Trooper Force. Fach Trooper and Trooperette will be provided with a summer pass to City Park Pool and to the municipal golf courses. There will be a swim party or.a dance every other Friday night for the Trooper Force and their dates. Special programs, such as hiking, horseback riding, camping, pirni.cing and other functions will be planned. As an employee of the City of Fort Collins, each Trooper or Trooperette will also have an obligation as a public employee. Their attitude, their appearance and their conduct will be constantly observed by the public. The Fort Collins Trooper Force is designed for the youth and, as in all endeavors in life, they can only get out of the program what they pat nto it. The rate of pay will be.50G per hour. Two shifts will be established to create j VU$ iU tuc w.. u. ..g and a Application forms will be available in all junior high schools and senior high schools and at the Parks and Recreation Department, 202 Nor�h Meldrum, as of April 10, 1972. Applications must be returned to the Parks and Recreation Department no later than April 28th. Participants must be able to get to the job sites to begin each day. Supervision will be by 3 Trooper Leaders for the boys and 5 Trooperette Leaders for the girls. All supervisors will be at least 18 years old. 236 only boys and girls who live in the City of Fort Collins will be considered for the Trooper Force. Trooper Force participants can only work in the program for one year as a Trooper or Trooperette. For additional information contact Wes Sargent or Jean Helburg at the Parks and Recreation Department - 484-1673. Mike DiTullio, Assistant City Manager, stated there were some funds available in a budgeted item and would reduce that amount in 1973. The Assistant Attorney said there would be a supplement appropriation in September. Mr. DiTullio said there would be funds available this year. The Assistant City Attorney stated this should be investigated to see if there is some funds. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, that this program be approved in the amoung of $10,032.42. This was seconded by Counc"n;>n Peterson. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. It was stated that these young people should not be troubled with haircuts, etc., as long as they do their job in proper Eonduct, Mayor Carson said there should be rules and regula- tions, but the emphasis should be on making the young people proud of doing a good job, that this program would be implemented this summer. The application for a special events permit, tabled from the beginning of the meeting, was again brought up. The Assistant City Attorney stated that this application can be approved subject to their meeting the legal requirements. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this license be approved, subject to the City Attorney's approval. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the Council adjourn. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in thefaffirmative and the Council adjourned. ATTEST: