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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF .THE COUNCIL OF '1HE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held
Thursday, April 23, 1970, at 1:30 o'clock P.M.
Present.: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. City Manager
Coffey, City Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liquin.
Motion was made Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the reading
of the minutes of.the last regular meeting held April 16, 1970, be dispensed with. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Mayor Carson welcomed the Outdoor Recreation Class of C.S.U., Dwayne Miller,
instructor, and thanked them for coming and for the help they gave the City in cleaning .
up after the heavy snow storm last Fall.
The following proclamation was presented and read: ,
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on March 22, 1889 there was established by statute a day devoted to the
planting of trees and the adornment of nature which crystallized a beautiful and useful
custom.
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WHEREAS,, its annual approach is always joyfully anticipated and..its requirements
cheerfully observed; and
WHEREAS, its ,practical result are already with us; for our children, the citizen
who plants the tree and watches the constant growth that protects it, and the government
that is over all, the benefits are beyond calculation.
NOW, THEREFORE, in compliance with the provisions of the statute, I do hereby
direct public attention to the act of the Genral Assembly. designating
Fiday, the 24th day of April, A. D. -1970, as ARBOR DAY and recommend and enjoin the
due observance thereof in the planting of trees for the be and adornment of public and
private grounds, places, and ways, and in such other efforts and undertakings as shall be
in harmony with the general character and purpose of the day.
Thus, we may reap our own re*card and our descendants may abundantly profit by our
effort to preserve the forests and those other accessories of forest and yield life which
tend to please the eye and help us grow a better life.
IN WITNESS WEREEO, I have herunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of FortCollins to be affixed this 23rd day of April, 1970.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
The following ordinance was presented as an emergency ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 27,.1970
BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SALE, POSSESSION, USE,.DISTRIBUTION AND MANUFACTURE OF
FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND DECLARING AN EMERGEN;Y _
Mr. Keith Mathews, President of the Galaxy Distributing ofDenver, was present,
stating the State of California had a similar problem and their decision to control fire-
works was tried and found impossible. Suggesting that the City Adopt the safe and sane type
of explosives, which is'a chemical compound and non-explobive and that many cities have
adopted this type of fire works, that Utah and Wyoming have approved it. He stated that
Doctors report nunerous cases each year ad that home made firer.*orks are very dangerous an•d jl
create a serious problem. He stated that Clyde Miller from the Secretary of State office, it
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Lad recommended a more restricted type of ordinance. He presented slides of suggested
types ofinsurance and on various safe and sane fireworks. Councilman Troxell asked if
he had discussed this program with the Fire Dept. Mr. Mathews stated that he had discussed
this with Fire Inspector CairNewm:n when he was employed in the City and also with Mr.
Coffey.
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Chief Yonkers stated that he felt that they would still have problems in control-
ing the sale of fireworks. That it was hard to determine what was legal and what was
illegal, that in the Class C fireworks, they cannot tell by shapes, types, etc.,.what amount
of explosive is within
Mr. Mathews stated they control the sale by ex'"Libiting signs and submitting samples
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and caps/percusdbn type with 25/100th of a gram of explosive. Chief Yonkers asked to be "
sent a sample to determine whether or not they are safe.
Councilman Kissock stated the"Council is in a corner, that consideration of this"
fetter should have been brought before the Council earlier in the year. Mayor Carson
recommended that since the 4th of July is so near, that this emergency ordinance be adopted
and proceedings be instigated immediately after the 4th of July to correct this problem for
the future. Motion was made by Cou_zlilman Lopez, secondedbyCouncilman Kruchten, that this
emergency ordinance be°adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Council-
men Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the
motion adopted.
Councilman Kruchten thanked Mr. Mathews and suggested that he work with Fire
Chief Yonkers for the future. Mr. Mathews stated there was plenty of time, that Longmont
and Loveland were adopting this safe and sane type of fireworks.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION U - "
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GIVING NOTICE CONCERNING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE
MENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES.OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958y
AS AMENDED, BEING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A_ZONING DISTRICT
'M 9E KNOWN AS THE H-B, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT,.AND DELETING CERTAIN PERMITTED USES FROM
IM B-L, LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND THE B-G, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND ADDING
CIRTM PERMITTED USES TO THE B-G, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, THE R-H, HIGH DENSITY RESIDEN
3TAL DISTRICT, THE C, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND THE BeP, PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has made a study and has recommended that
the Zoning Ordinance be amended by creating a zoning district to be known as the H-B,
Righway Business District, and by changing the uses permitted in certain other zones; and
HIEREAS, the City Council desires to hold a public hearing upon an ordinance so
amending the Zoning Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY.THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that
IbY 14, 1970, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may come on for hearing,
In the Council Chambers in the City Hall of the City of Fort Collins, is hereby set as the
tme and place for a public hearing on said proposed ordinance; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to publish a
notice of said hearing as provided in Section 19-46 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
qwf Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended, in the form attached hereto.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 23rd day
.ct April, A. D. 1970.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
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f` Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that
this resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilor
Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten.4 Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the
motion adopted.
The following resolution was presented and r9ad at length:
RESOLUTION 70-45
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS SUPPORTING THE PRCGRA14 OF THE FORT COLLINS
COMMITTEE ON DRUG EDUCATION
WHEREAS, the problem of misuse of drugs is a cause of major concern to the citizens
of the State of Colorado and this commuiity, and
WHEREAS, the governor of the State of Colorado has proclaimed the month of
April, 1970, as Drug Education Month and has recognized by such proclamation the need to
inform the public concernig the identification, use and effects of drugs, and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Committee on Drug Education has been formed in this com
munity in order to donduct a concentrated campaign of dissemination of facts concerning
drugs and drug abuse, and
WHEREAS, such committee represents a'commulty effprt to conduct - an on -going
campaign concerning drug abuse, and
WHEREAS, such committee represents a creative approach to the drug problem in
this community, and was formed to accomplish the following purpose:
To make information on drug abuse a-%a.ilable to any interested individual
or group within the community,
To mare information on the seriousness of the problem in Fort Collins avail-
able to any interested individual or goup in the community,
To make information on how to combat drug abuse available to any interested
individual or group within the community, and '
To actively participate in encouraging dialogue on the problem between.
individuals or`groups,
WHEREAS, the committee will conduct an educational program concerning drugs and
drub abuse on April 30; 1970, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the Community Meeting Room
of the Poudre R-1 Administration Office at 2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS'
That the City Council hereby endorses the efforts of the Fort Collins Committee
on Drug Education, and encourages the citizens of the City of Fort Collins to support the
program and purposes of such committee.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of'th= City Council held this 23rd day of
April, A. D. 1970.
/sl Karl E. Carson
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ John Bartel
City Clerk
Mrs. Lawrence Hegland was present and invited all to attend the seminar on drug
education. That in February an attempted study of the drug problem was made and had broad
support in the program. That this is more seriour than most people will admit. Council-
man Lopez, urged the group to.make this an on going project in this community. Motion
was made by Counlc ilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kissock,. that,this resolution be
adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez,
Kissock and Kruchten. Nayes: None.. ..The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION 70-46
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
GOLF BOARD
WDUMS, the City Council has heretofore passed on first reading an ordinance
creating the City of Fort Collins Golf Board, and
MUMMS, the City Council desires to appoint members to serve on said board
effective the effective date of said ordinance,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS-that Wilbur
Garfield, Marvin Garfield, Stewart Case, Jack Washichek, Doug Phillips and Gary Garwood
be and they herebb are appointed as members of the City of Fort Collins Golf Board effect-
ive upon the effective date of the ordinance creating said board, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said persons shall serve- terms on said board as
follows: Wilbur Garfield, four years; Marvin Garfield, three years; Stewart Case, 'two
years; Jack Washichek, four years; Doug Phillips, three years; and Gary Garwood, two years.
Passed -and adopted at a regular meetingof the City Council held this 23rd day
of April, 1970.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
AtTEST :
�sf John Bartel
City Clerk
Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that this
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resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Troxell, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared themotion adopted.
The following cormmun cation was presented and read at length:
TO:. Hnnorable Mayor and Councilmen
THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM; Mr. E. M. Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Concrete for Islands
Bids, have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of: Approx.
3,216. "Lineal Feet of Concrete for narrow portion of center islands on South College between
Prospect and Drake Road.
Four Invitations to Bid were sent; three were returned.
A summary of the bids are as follows:
Fort Collins Ready -Mix $ 3,376.80
Kiefer Concrete 3,506.00
Flatiron Materials 3,605.00
Mr. Chuck Liquin, Director of Public Works, has evaluated the bids and all specifications
have been met by the low bidder.
The recommendationisthat Fort Collins Heady -Mix be awarded the contract in the amount of
$3,376.80.
Respectfully submitted,
/sl E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
The Director of Public Works stated that the narrow portion of the islands are
too narrow to sprinkle properly. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Coun-
cilman Kissock, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and the Director of Public
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ibrks be accepted and the'bid`be awarded to the low bidder. Roll was called resulting as
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as follows: Ayes:. Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Nayes: None.
The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmen
THROUGH: Mr. Tan Coffey, City Manager
FROM: Mr. E. M. Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: 3/4 Ton Pickup
Bids have been received and evaluated coven ng consideration for purchase of: One 3/4-Ton
Pickup.
Four invitations to bid were sent; Three were returned. I
A summary of the bids are as follows:
Ghent Motor Company $ 2,973.07**
Markley Motors 3,076 ---Award
Poudre Valley Motors 3,117.90
Northern Colorado Equipment No Bid
Mr. Floyd Wiegers, has evaluated the bids.
The recommendation is that Marley Motors be awarded the contract in the amount of
$4,076.75.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
The following report was presented and read at length:
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilman
THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM: Mr. Ed Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Justification£ Bid Award to Markley Motors.
Mr. Floyd Wiegers has evaluated the bids and specifications are mose nea:3y met
by Markley Motors for a bid amout of $A,076.75. Marry Motors is furnishing a 4.70 heavy-
duty frame, whereas Ghent Motor Company, for a bid amount of $2,974.07, is furnishing a 3.89
frame.
According to Mr. Wiegers, previous experience has shown that the 3.89 frame pro-
posed by Ghent is not suited for City application, and that the costs involved in bringing
the frame up to minimum requirement are more than the difference ($103.00), between'the High
bid .-
I concur_ with Mr. Wiegerst evaluation and recommend the purchase of the 3/4 ton
pickup from Markley Motors at a bid price of $3,076.75.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Ed Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
Councilman Kissock asked if any of the bidders met specifications. The City
Attorney said they were allowed to approve small variations. The Director of Public Works
Works said he thought the bidder should meet the specifications as submitted, stating that they
asked for a heavier frame due to the type work done in the Parks and Recreation Department.
Councilman Kruchten stated there were deficiencies in all bids. After discussion, motion
was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this matter be tabled until
clarified. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell,
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Lopez, 'Kissock and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
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The following coaminication was presented and read at 'Length:
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmen
THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM: Mr. E. M. Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent
SUBJEOT: Bids on House for Golf Course
Bids have been received and evaluated cover:.ug consideration for purchase of: One 3-Bedroom
House for new 18-hole Golf Course
Eight Invitations to•Bid were sent; two were returned
A summary of the bids are as follows:
Frank Terrell $19,997.72
Bartling'Construction 22,591.00.
Mr. H. R. Phillips, Director of Parks & Recreation, has evaluated the bids and all speci-
fications have been met by the low bidder.
The recommendation is that Frank Terrell -be awarded the contract in the amount of $19,997.72.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
The City Manager stated that the bid was higher than he expected, but that he
had talked with a contractor edio did not bid, and was advised that this was not an unreason-
able bid figure. Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by.Councilmkan Lopez,
that_the recommendatign of the Purchasing Agent and Director of Parks and Recreation be
accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell,
Lopez, Kisso^k and Kruchten. Nayes: Hone. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmen
THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM: Mr. Ed Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent
Bids have been received and eiD luated covering consideratinn for purchase of 45,000 ft. of
1/0 Cable and 15,000 ft. of 350 Cable.
A summary of the bids is as follows: '
45,000' 1/0 Total 15,000' 350MCM Total Total Bid
Kaiser $ 538.00 $ 24,210.00 $ 811.00 $ 12,165.00 $ 36,375.00
Anaconda 588.00
26,460.00
892.00
13080.00
39,840.00
Essex 395.00
17,775.00
650.00
9,750.00
27,525.0
Okonite 600.00
27,000.00
955.00
14,325.00
41,325.00
A detailed sheet covering each cable is attached.
Mr. Tim Sagen, Electrical Engineer, has evaluated the bids and specifications have been met
by Kaiser Aluminum. The recommendationis that Kaiser Aluminum be awarded the contract in
the amount of $36,375.00
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman
Kruchten, that the recommendaton of the Purchasing Agent and Electrical hgineer be AGopted
and the bid.of Kaiser Aluminum be approved. Roll was.called resulting as follows: Ayes:
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Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Iissock ,/ Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor 'declared
the motion adopted.
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The Director of Public Works stated that approxinately five weeks ago, the City
Mager, City Attorney and himself, discussed with the Council a new storm study, that it
would cost $360,000- more than necessary to improve the present storm system. A firm was
contracted and it his and the City Engineer's recommendation that the proposed contract of
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Black & Veatch be accepted. He stated that this firm had been given the other studies that
were made and find the best drainage possible. They will have a guide line to follow, that
there will be no problems and drainage channels will be marked out.
The City Manager stated the other studies were obsolute and the new one is much
more practical, since it considers the three major developers in the southern portion of the
City. On the new criteria, the water will be released only as much as the creek will allow.
The Director of Public Works stated that a design was made in our own office and
the new firm Vill confer with their department from time to time and will give the department
a complete layout on the entire cost and annual financial need. After discussion, motion`
was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, to accept the proposal of
Black and Veatch, and the City Manager and the City Clerk be authorized to execute same.
Roll was called resulting as follows : Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Kissock
and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The application to the City and State for a Fermented Malt Beverage License renews}
by Elmer Peil dba Green Onion, 162 Linden Street, which was tabled April 16, 1970, was again
presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxell, to
remove this matter from the table. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Council-
men Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Kissock apd-Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the
motion adopted.
The following report of the Police Chief was presented and reed at length:
April 22, 1970
TO: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM: Ralph M. Smith, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Application Renewal for Green Onion
Sir:
I have talked to Mr. Elmer Peil regarding tha problems that they have had at the Green Onion
in the past, and as a result of his request I have also talked to all of his employees. It
is my firm opinion that we have resolved the problem of the employees handling their own
problems and that in the future they will be calling the Police Department whenever trouble"
breaks out.
T_ am signing this renewal with the understanding that Mr. Peil will put in an alarm system
as soon as it is possible to do so. He has assured me -that he believes that this will be an
advantage to him as to us.
As a result of the above conversaticn and agreements, I have signed their application renewal.
Respectully submitted,
/s/ Ralph M. Smith
Chief of Police
Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that this
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license be approved subject to the installation of an alarm system, as recommended by the
Police Chief. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell,
Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Nayes: None, The Mayor -declared the motion adopted.
Ar-. Guy Palms appeared and spoke, stating that Mr. Martin., Manager of Woodward
Governors -would like to meet with the Council regarding a letter that was presented sometime
ago in Itgard to water and water charges.
ifr.-Dwayne Mller tNanked the Co uncil for letting the entire class attend the
meeting and the help they had received with their recreation program.
The City Manager announced that Tom Burgess, Assistant City Managen3was leaving the
Aity May 25., 1970, to take a position as City Manager at Winchester, Ky. The City rlabag6r
expressed regret in losing him and expressed his appreciation for his many recommendations-,.
e-specially in Personnel.
Notion was made by Councilman.Kruchten, seconded by Coancilman Troxell.-that the
Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cars6n, Trox@_ll
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Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted and the
Council adjourned.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk