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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-07/17/1969-Regular414 July 11, 1969 i I!INUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT i COLLINS, Held.Thursday, July 17, 1969, at,l 3Q o1clock P.M. Present: Councilmen Carson,.TroxeDl, Kissock and Kruchten. City Manager Coffey, City Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liquin. Absent: Councilman.Lopez, excused. Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held July 10, 1969, be dispensed with. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, q excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. 'The following ordinance was presented on second reading: lib ORDINANCE NO. 33, 1969 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-43 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CHARGES FOR WATER The City Attorney advised the Council that an amendment be passed prior to continuance of the hearing on the ordinance providing for new rates. Ordinarily an ordinance goes into effect 10 days after final passage, but because of additional paper work involved, he requested additional time. Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, to amend this ordi- nande to read: "Section 2. This ordinance shall_be effective September 1, 1969". Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilmen Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Gene E. Fischer, Attorney, was present and a letter which was theore- sults of a study by Meline and Irelan, an engi.needng firm', protesting the new water rates aspresented in Ordinance'No. 33, 1969. and read at length: July 16, 1969 City Council City of Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado Members of the "Vater Board Municipal Buildin' Fort Collins; Colorado Gentlemen: This letter was presentee. This letter is v!rLttc'n :n opposi_tion to proposed ordinance lncrea_.nR the Water rat- 1 aDjoca-ee. bccfo_'E ta= City Conric21 an' have also ._n fO1'Lr•a - r- - rs h cater So-rc. This 1 _ 11 .._.�. e•:C_cl n_c'._lb'__ Gi the water � 1 h: •' - i itt � 7 - as e�2. s ..._ d._ t0 subsian'`.iatc' ail c7 staiC ill%nts i n?a... .. at iR ai LL.^.?c.. 415 Jul y 17� 1969 During my presentation, there were intimations made that I had no engineering data to back up the statements that I was making. I did have engineering information at that time. Since I wanted no question concerning this, I retained, at my expense, the engineering firm of Meline & Irelan, to do a study of this water rate increase. Two apartment houses were used as comparables. These are the Foothills f Apartments (105 units), 1805 South Shields Street, and Kensington Apart- i _ ments (24 units), 200 East Laurel. The figures used by Meline & Irelan for comparison were based on water usage through metered users in the water districts around Fort Collins. Also it is based upon metered water users in i the City of Greeley and the Town of Windsor. It has been conceded by all members of the City Council and also members of the water board that metered users do not use as much water as do flat rate users. We have also found that the 105 units at Foothills have an average of 250 occupants, or 2.40 average persons per household. Kensington Apartments has an average occupancy of 1. Z5. We also found that in the 1960 census the average home in Fort Collins had 2. 92 residents and the average in' Larimer County was 3.02. The city records revealed that the average consumption per unit at Foothills Apartments during the year July, 1968, through June, 1969, was 5, 120 gallons per unit per month. The average metered user in the study used in excess of 16, 000 gallons per unit per month. The study also revealed that Foothills Apartments at all times paid over the minimum cost, which the City claims to be 20 cents per thousand gallons. Under the old rate we paid 24.9 cents per thousand gallons, plus $1.21 per month for sewer. Under.the new proposed minimum rate, based upon the same usage, the occupants at Foothills will now be paying 58 cents per thousand gallons and $1.95 for sewer. The average flat rate user, based upon metered water figures, will be paying only 23. 6 cents per one thousand gallons of water and $2. 50 per month for sewer. In other words, the occupants at Foothills Apartments will be paying over twice as much for their water per thousand gallons as compared to the resi- dential flat rate users, based upon metered water usage. Of course, we all know that the flat rate user is using considerably more water than we are using in these' figures and so undoubtedly the actual rate charged to flat rate users is pretty much what the city maintains is their cost and so the occu- pants at Foothills are paying nearly three times as much as are the flat rate users. When these rates .are compared with the users at Kensington Apartments, the disparity is even more alarming. Under the old rates and based upon the same calendar period, the average consumption per unit per month at Kensington Apartments was 2, 600 gallons. The users were paying, under the old rate at 23. 5 cents per one thousand gallons. Under the new rate, with the same usage, and with the minimum proposed, the occupants at Kensington Apartments will be charged $1. 11 per one thousand gallons, or an increase of 400 per cent. They will be paying five and one-half times as much for their water as will the flat rate residential units. This figure is even more alarming as to the proposed sewage rate, when we ---.realize that the number of residents per unit at Kensington rarely- exceeds 1.25 persons per apartment. This means that the charge for sewage based upon a $3.00 minimum for water, or $1.95 a month, is particularly dis- tressing. The sewer figure should be based upon the strength of the sewage to be treated. Obviously, i£ there are more people, then the treatment facility is ta:•:ed to a greater extent. The persons living in apartment houses are then doubly taxed, or the wrong is compounded, however you want to say it. 416 July Accordingly, I request the City of Fort Collins at this time to not adopt the ordinance as proposed. I believe that a minimum rate should be in effect for all units in Fort Collins. Certainly, there ds an intrinsic value in being able to turn on your faucet and have good water available. The $1. 5Q per month minimum recommended by the Director of Public Works would be very fair. However, this is just as valuable to the homeowner as it is to the person living in an apartment house. There can be.no justifiable reason for occu- pants in -apartments to pay three to four to five times as much for their' , water as individuals in a home. I do not think that such a position can�be legally 'sustained. I do not think that it is morally correct. It certainly does not mean for an equitable distribution of the costs of water to the City of -,Fort Collins. The municipal government should be for all the people. - B In finality, the most distressing disparity is involved with the thought that the water board has been selling water to CSU at 15 cents a thousand gallons for several ears, while they now tell us that the apartment house dwellers have not been paying their fair share. This, in the words of the water board, is their principal reason for fixing the minimum at $3. 00, because these people have been getting the bargain for so many years. The bargain will continue at CSU. They are automatically on the-22 cent bulk rate. Accordingly, persons living in an apartment house on ground owned by CSU, with a low government subsidy type of interest rate, without paying real property taxes are now furnished their water at 22 cents per thousand gallons. The people .living at Foothills pay on the basis of 58 cents per thousand gallons. The people at Kensington Apartments. are paying at $1. 11. Can you, as elected public officials, feel in your conscience that this is fair? May I at least request a continuance of the adoption of this ordinance until an equitable distribution of the cost of water in the City of Fort Collins,. based upon some scientific facts can be deved. ' ve Mr. Fischer states, t`:at 'there was inequity in the water rate c""Mange which affects multiple family housing units. He stated tht he financed the survey conducted by the local engineers which showed some apartments would be paying twice as much for water per gallons used compared to residential flat rate users. Mr. Fischer protested on the basis of consumption of water, whereas the administration and Water Board were thinking the worth of water as a service. Mr. Bill Bartran, of Bartran Homes, Inc., also spoke in opposition to this ordinance. He is a contractor and owner of Matador Apartments. He also stated tiat apartments And mobile homes use far less water than homes and yet pay more accordingly. Stating that he thought the rate should be reduced $1.50 to $2.00 per living unit. The Director of Public Asked him if he recom- mended that the single family- be dropped too. a He stated he did not.He asked shy the City has to have such a large' reservoir reserve and stated that if we did not irrigate we could cut, our reservoir reserve one-fourth to one-half. The Director of Public Works advised Mr. Bartran that we use six to seven million wallons during the .:inter rionths and seventeen million gallons a day in the summer snd the re-er',;' is require"° for fire prOtection. ^_e Cit Of Mr. Fisc''^s sn4 stated hst t�.._ ::as Pd��na�er s^�:= in re_ard t� t.^is letter .�-e- - 0 417 _ 17 , 1969 a rate study and that the previous rate was too low. We came up With this recommendation and felt that should be the minimum. Mr. Fischer asked if the City needed the extra money on water and sewer and was informed it was necessary to continue our present service. The Myor explained that the increase of $21,000.00 annudl to C.S.U., a total of $65,000.00, and said that this was the recommendation of the Water Board and was approved by the Council after considerable study. Mr. Ward Fischer, Chairman of the Water Board, was present and spoke _ i stating that he felt that the objectors were losing the point in their arguments that the water rates should be,based on water used and not on it's worth, that we must have s'minimum. The City of Fort Collins has excesswater which is used as a cushion. It is desirable that this excess be used for irrigation and other uses. Councilman Kruchten stated tYa t the apartment dwellers enjoy the lawns, trees, parks, etc., of Fort Collins that the homes pay for. Mr. Dean Olson, Attorney, representing Mr. John Smith of the North College Mobile Home Plaza, spoke agreeing to the opposition and protested the passage of this ordinance. Councilman Kruchten stated that everyone uses more water in the summer months 'Ghana., in the winter months. The apartments use more because of swimming pools, showers, etc. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak, stating that it is clear and vitally necessary that some adjustments must be made. Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, tYat Ordinance No% 33, 1969, be passed as amended. Councilman Kruchten seconded the motion, stating that he realized that there are inequities and must be studied. Roll was called re- sulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Councilman Kissodk suggested along with his vote for this ordinance, that :the Council be advised in six months on the rate increase, and stated that the administration take a long look at the ordinance if the rate change should prove inequitable. 3 The follow`_ng Rider on rent increase was presented and read at length: RENT INCREASE RIDER This memorandum is to bae attached to that certain lease dated August 1, 2047, between THE C011,03;DO AND SOUTHERN; R^.ILWAY COMPANY AND CITY OF FO_T COLL -1- ose eadress is'La?orte A;enue o^r, Collins. Colora a 13., kC.-T..-! 32 t, Ii1::3; "":_ 3'`. .. �.... ral .".l,:d1 lir 5 3775 C,�Ve _n= �ni:'1': _'fea 418 July 17, 1969 L. premises used for storage ofmunicipal.properties. Beginning as of Augdst 1, 1969, the rental therein specified shall be Four Hundred Ninety-eight and no/100 Dollars ($498.00) per annum payable quarterly. - oz; All of the other terms and provisions of said lease or contract shall remain in full force and effect. Approved as to Rental: /s/ Kathleen Simmons Land and Tax Ageht Dept. Approved: District Sales •Manager Approved as to Form /s/ J. Street General Attorney THE COLORADO AND SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPAi-.- By. Its Vice President CITY OF FORT COLLINS By Lessee Approved: /s/ E. A. Graham Chief Engineer Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that this Rider.be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. Napes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. The matter ofthe Parkwood Apartment Unit Development Plan, which was tabled April 3, 1969, was again presented. Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that this be removed from the table. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilmen Lopez, excused. Neyes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. YFi The City -Manager explained thatthis was tabled because the utility plans were not complete. Don Reynolds, the Planning Director, stated that utility plans are now complete, and showed the Council this plat. It was the Council's opinion that since there two different zones in this plat, it should be an amended version of the Fifth and Sixth Filing. Mayor Carson suggested ttat this be tabled again. until this question is resolved. Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, second- ed by Councilman Troxell, that this matter be tabled again until a later date. Roll was called resulting as follows:. Ayes:, Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilmen Lopez, excused. Neyes None.. ' The Mayor declared the motion adopted. The following petition was presented and read at length: STATE ur COLORADO) ) 33. PETIT11011 A`ID APPLICA.TIOIi ^JP °E O_NETiG 419 July 17, 1969 ,101-TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Gentlemen: \, We, the undersigned, being the owners of 50% of the following des- crobed property, situate in the City of For t Collins, County of Latimer, State of Colorado, to -wit: The S�* of the West 102 feet of Lot 6, Block 64, all of Lot 7, Block 64; all of Lot 8, Block 64; and all of Lots 1 and 2, Block 274, Subdivision of the West Side Addition, all in Fort Collins, Colora(b, known -as 412 North Whitcomb Street., 418 North Whitcomb Street, 518 Cherry Street, 530 Cherry Street. Containing 12/3 acres, more or less, do respectfully petition and request that the City Council amend the zoning ordinance of the City of Fort Collins by changing said above described land from R-Mzone to B-L zone. STATE 0F.'COLORl�DO) as. COUNTY OF LARIMER) F-- /s/ John H. Rulon The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this llth day of July -By Carolyn L. Rethmeierfor the purposes therein set forth. My commission expires 11-1-72 /s/ Carolyn L. Rethmeier Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that this petition be referred to the Planning and Zonag Board for their recom- mendation. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. Neyes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: July 15; 1969 TO: Tom Coffey, City Manager THRU: Charles Liquon, Director of Public Works , FROM: Pat Liebert, City Traffic Engineer RE: Report from Colorado Department of Highways on speed zoning study from south of Drake Road to south city limits on College Avenue.' Mr. Coffey, Mr. T. C. Resigh, Planning and Research Engineer, has forwarded a report on the traffic stidy, which we requested. As you recall, the legal speed limit through the area was 60 miles per hour, even though it is posted at 40 miles per hour. In order to legally make this 40 miles per hour, the study was initiated. The report indicates that as a result of the speed study, the 85 percen- tile, which establishes the recommended speed limit, was found to be 40 miles per hour. The speed limits as found by the speed study will be entered into our traffic control schedule and submitted to the state for confirmation. Upon completion of this memo and the submission of the schedule, the legal speed limit through this area will be, or is, legally 40 miles per hour. In addition to the preparation of the schedule and the entering in the log, it will also be necessary to move two signs in order to receive the*State's confirmation. Brit as of nor, we can legally enforce the speed limit at 4C miles per hour. As soon as I can work it into my work schedule, we will place the signs as recommended by the Department of Highways at the locations shown on their official. strip mar. Attached, please find the revised schedule sheet and letter to the Deoartmer,t of Highways. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ps-t Liebert City Traffic Engineer Motion ..,as made by Councilman Tr,,xe 22 enpare4 by Councilman Ki o'�03k. thst this be a ~e,. Roll :-rs-- called razultinE ss f llo:•:s. Ayes. Cc n_ 420 July 17,1969 i Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion. -adopted.• The following report was presented'a'nd read at length:. July 8, 1969 TO: Tom Coffey, City Manager THRU: Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works FROM: Roy A. Bingman, City Engineer RE: . Costs for Street Improvement District No. 61. The construction of curb, gutter and street surfacing has been com- pleted for Street Improvement District No. 61. The total construction cost was $40,118.93; the estimated construction cost was $51,630.00. The City cost for arterial street paving is $2622.81. Also included in the total construction cost is a cost A r street paving vd ch abuts two properties outside the City; the two owners have agreed to pay the City $262951 for this paving. There were three propertie's on Prospect Street which had parking areas constructed at a cost of $377.00, which will be billed separately. The remaining construction cost is then $34,489.61, which, with the 23 percent required for legal, engineer- ing, publication, etc., results in $42,422.22 to be assessed to the properties in the improvement district. The assessment rates (including 23 percent for Engineering, Legal, etc,) for the streets within the district are as follows: Project Location Actual Paving Estimated Paving Assessment for Assessment per Abutting Foot Abutting Foot Cowan Street - Mulberry Street to Riverside Drive $ 8,80281 $ 9.26 Hawkins Street - Cherry Street to Sycamore Street ..5.75410 6.62 Mason Street - Mountain Avenue to.one-half block north. 20.77000 20.77 Prospect Street - Stove?.Street to Lemay Avenue 7.29502 10.12 West Strew - Sycamore Street to one-half block north 7.05658 7,70 Wood Street - Elm Street to Vine Drive 8,23176 8.43 The first alley west of Shields Street off of Columbine Court from Comumbine Court north 170 feet 2,56/804 3.44 The alley in Block 124 of the City of Fort Collins 3.16558 4.16 The alley in Block 125 of the City of Fort Collins 2:49077 3.26 The allen in Block 146 of the City of Fort Collins 3,31854 4.70 The alley in Block 31 (only portion not now paved) in the City of Fort Collins 2.40820, 4.12 On mason Street. the Instruction cost including Per foot in p o 23 percent � _f or E..jineer- ing, etc. exceeded 'he estimated assessment rate of 20. As t' S— 77. a result, the City will Day for the cost in ef.ceee os $20.77. Der foot; this cit�i cost i3 $331.1.0 which is -included in the arterial Street. DaVinc cost. The constructioi] cost Der foot exceed r:e eStim�ted cOnStructien cost Der. _ f unstabie bla C'v cr• t sl„�„17i* r_ _ ,.d t U.? O_ Sn _ .._c _ rial, rG:lroad and other -?br_s sl of _i.c:__ had be 421 August 17, 1969 It is recommended that the improvements constructed under Street Improvement Listrict No. 61 be accepted by the City. Counoilr'-The assessment roll fot the district is enclosed indicating the cost to.`66,ch property. The finance department will furnish the amount to be added for interest to certifi- cation. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roy A. Bingman City Engineer The following resolution was presented and read at length: RESOLUT ION °% OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENTS IN CON- SOLIDATED STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 61, ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER' RESPECTING THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND ORDERING NOTjCE TO BE PUBLISHED BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE ASSESSMENTS TO BE MADE IN SAID CON OLIDATED STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 61, ALL IN ACCORD- ANCE WITH CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the City Eng ineer has reported to the City Council that the improvements in Consolidated Street Improvement District No. 61 have been completed and has recommended that said improvements be accepted; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared a statement in accordance with the provisions of Section 15767 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended, showing the whole cost of the Improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has further, in accordance with waid Section, prepared an assessment roll ; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the reports of the City Engineer and desires to acccpt the same and advertise and give notice of proposed assessments in accordance with the provisions of Section 15-68 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958,.as amend- ed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the report of the City Engineer regarding the completion of the improvements in Consolidated Street Improvement District No. 61 be and the same hereby is accepted and the improvements in said District are hereby accept- ed by the City Council. BE IT FURTER RESOLVED that the report of the City Engineer regarding the wholee cost of the improvements and the assessment roll prepared by the City Engineer be and the same hereby is accepted and the City Clerk is hereby directed to notify the owners of property to be assessed and all persons interested generally that such improvements have been completed and accepted. Such notice shall be made by publication once each week for two successive weeks in the Star an.official newspaper published in the City of Fort Collins, and by mailing entice postage prepaid, as first class mail, to the last knordn aidress of each last known owner of property to be assessed, such addresses and owners being those appearing in the real property assessment rolls for general taxes in La,rimer County and such notice to be in accordance with the provisions of Section 15-68 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended. ' Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 17th day of July, A. D. 1969. /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor ATTEST: . /s/ John Bartel City Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that this resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows:. Ayes: Councilman "_...on, Troxe:1. Kissock.and Fruchten. 'bsent: CiouncilC! n Loce-, exCuZeQ.. ate,=: :1�ne. T'ne Mayor de cis ref t^e 422 ---- ---- July 17, 1969 / The City Manager advised the Council that he had received a request to authorize the operation of a..scave pz_r at\the landfill and it was his recommendation to deny this request. Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilmn Kruchten, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and Councilman Kissock moved that the motion be amended to refuse, until further notice, any future requests for a scavenger at the Sanitary Landfi= Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. `Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. i b The City Manager stated that some time ago bids were received for a dragline and requested authority to refuse these bids. He stated that there had been only one bid and that it did not 'meet specifications. Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the City Manager be authorized to reject this bid and rebid for a dragline. Roll was called resultinges follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Section 13, Rule 10 of the Personnel Rules gives the City Manager the authority to allow one work week with pay as emergency leave. Permission was requested to grant Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works, an additional seven days, due to the illness of his wife. Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxel1, to grant the request. Roll was called resulting as follows; Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten Absent: Council- man Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Kissocjt, that the Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting -as follows: Ayes: e. Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten., Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. The Mayor declared the meeting recbnvened as a Liquor Licensing Auth- ority. The application of Wayne C. and Pryntha J. Jones dba The Jub, 214 Walnut :Street, for a package Liquor License, was presented for hearing. Mr. Loren Schall, Attorney representing Wayne C. Jones and Prynthe J. Jones, was present and called Wayne C.- Jones to the witness stand, who was sworn in by the Court -Recorder. Mr: Jones lives at 517.South Ove^land Trail, is a citizen --.of the United States .and has had no convictions. He was asked there was any other liquor outlet, and he stated that there was not. He was asked the type of building he c•:culd operate.from. He stated that ''-:e :culd 423 July 17,__1969 have his business at the store room at 214 Walnut and said he would have e.walk in cooler, metal shelves and other cooler, also glass countertops and show chases. Mr. Schall asked him if -he had suffibient.fund,s for, -this operation. He'replied that the funds would come from his savings and had enough to get started. Has no -fixtures now and wil take him two weeks to get.the building out- fitted. He works at the Sportsman Bar, owned by his wife. . Asked if he thought he could adequately serve the needs ofthe neighborhood and he stated he could Exhibit A were petitions containing 65 signatures of people who would like to have him get this license. Were circulated by himself. Asked if the people read and hi ave an understanding of what was in the petitions, he stated they did. This was received by the City Attorney and Authority with no objec- tions. .2 Exhibit B were also petitions circulated himself and asked if the signs= tures were of people over 21 years of age and had sufficient understanding of what they were signing. He replied yes_to both questions. This was also received by the City Attorrey and Authority. There were no further questions asked of the applicant. Councilman Kissock asked where this is located. He stated it was on the north sideof the Northern Hotel and westof Fire Station. He stated that his wife owns and operates the place on 210 Walnut Street and has a 3.2% beer license. Her name also appears on this application for a package license. Councilman Troxell asked if the electrical code had been compled with. Mr. Jones stated that it had. Mayor Carson asked if there any.other questions. Councilman Troxell asked if he had read the liquor laws -and if he had a copy of the rules of Fort Collins but did have a copy of the rules. He stated that he had not read the laws Mayor Carson asked if the petitions shown in the drawing were in the building. He stated that were. Mr. Schall called Pryntha J. Jones to the stand and she was sworn in. She lives at 517 South Overland Trail and is a citizen of the United States, has no convictions. She stated that she had made application for a liquor license; with her husband, stating she has a 3.2% beer license at 210 Walnut Street, known as the Sportsman Bar. Asked if this location, is leased or owned. She stated, she has a lease but did not know hcw much time remared on it. Asked if she would show this lease to the Authority. She stated that she would. Asked if she was familiar with the Colorado Liquor Code, she stated she was not. Councilman i'.ruc^tFin asked if t_ey Would both wor'f_ in the store or confine t-_ense fe_ t0 the 3.2 Stater .;.ey intend to .i _n t 424 July 17, 1969 unless they found it necessary to hire someone. The Mayor asked if there any other questions and asked if Mr. Schall wished to make his summary. Mr. Schall stated there are no other liquor outlets and signatures on petitions showed that the requirements of the neighborhood need this license. The Mayor declared the hearing completed and advised Mr. and Mrs. Jones that this application will be taken under advisement. The decision to be made within 30 days. i M,76r ATTEST: a R City Clerk