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May 6, 1975
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council-Manager•Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 5:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, May 6, 1975.at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber in the City of
Fort Collins City Hall. Mayor Russell called the meeting to order.
Present: Council members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Su=* and
Wilkinson.
Absent: Councilman Bloom.
Staff members present: Brunton, DiTullio, Bingman and Lewis.
Also: City Attorney March.
Minutes of April 1, 8, 10, 22 and 23 approved
as published -- Minutes of April 15 and 18 approved,
as corrected.
)hyor Russell called on Councilman Suinn, who offered the following:
MINUTES - April 15, 1975 i
Under "Other Business" - ''Item 1, Councilman Suinn asked the Council
!,for authorization to explore the possibilities for improved communication
between the Poudre R-1 School District and the City in areas of mutual
interest." This was supported by general consensus of the Council.
(This sentence to substitute for the first sentence in the minutes.)
MINUFES - April 18, 1975
"Charles Hagemeister, Chairman of the Museum Board, said that the Museum
Board was less concerned about bricks and mortars and retaining the
building, but more concerned for the museum program and preventing its
d.isruptiori." (This sentence to substitute for the second paragraph of
the minutes.)
Councilwoman Reeves stated on the April 18, 1975 meeting, on page 269,
at the top, it talks about the library and it should be the museum, a
technical chynge.
Councilman-Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves, to
approve the Minutes of April 8, 10, 22 and 23 as published, and the
Minutes of April 15 and 18, 1975 as corrected. Yeas: Council members
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays. None.
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ordinance adopted on first reading amending
the Fire Code
Councilwoman Reeves inquired into the provision of the Ordinance changing
the Building Board of Appeals to the Fire Code Board of Appeals. City Attorney
March stated the Fire Lieutenant attended meeting of both Boards.
Councilwoman Reeves further inquired if the Fire Code would be placed in
the Library as well as in the City Clerk's Office. City Attorney March
stated he would suggest that one be made available.
Councilman Suinn inquired into Section 15 on Page 6 of the Ordinance,
second sentence; if the intention would be that each permit is renewed annually.
00 City Attorney March stated this is correct.
i, Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves, to
W adopt Ordinance ND. 28, 1975 on first reading. Yeas: Council members
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. ; Nays: None.
Ordinance adopted on second reading relating
to the membership of the Building and
Contractor's Licensing Board
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson, to
adopt Ordinance No. 29, 1975 on second reading. Yeas: Council members
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 29 1975
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING'SEC,TION 73-119A
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BUILDING
AND CONTRACTOR'S LICENSING BOARD,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE'CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
That Section 73-119A of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
"A. Purpose and composition. In order to review
applications for licenses and to accomplish
the provisions and objectives of this Article,
there is hereby created a Building and Con-
tractor's Licensing Board, consisting of five
(5) members, to serve without pay. In addi-
tion to such five (5) members, the City
Building Inspector shall be an ex officio
member of the Board without vote. Three (3)
voting members shall constitute a quorum."
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.Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this. 15th day of Agril �, A.D. 1975',
and to be presented for -'anal passage on the 6th day of
May A.D. 1975.
ATTEST: Mayor
Deputy City Cleov
Passed and adopted on finafi-reading this 6th day of May,
A.D. 1975.
ATTEST:
ity C erk
First reading: April 15, 1975 (Vote: Yeas: 7, Nays: 0)
Second reading: May 6, 1975 (Vote: Yeas: 6, Nays: 0)
Dates published: April 20 and May 11, 1975
Attest:
City Clerk
Ordinance creating a Cultural Resources Board
referred to appropriate Committees
City Manager Brunton stated the proposed ordinance was important to the
two officially affected Boards (Landmark Preservation Commission and the
Board of Directors of the Pioneer Museum Roard), and the two unofficial
groups (the Art Museum and the Auditorium Committee). Councilwoman Gray
inquired into the membership of the proposed Board, specifically, if it
would be divided between members representing grouns.
City Attorney March stated it was his understanding that the proposed
Board of Cultural Resources would appoint committees in the various areas.
Councilman Suinn stated that since
abort a 14 member Board to 7 person
difficult Year, Councilman Bowling
initially appoint members from the
Council to choose those members.
the ordinance proposes "collapsing"from
Board, the first year would be a
stated he felt that Council would
present Boards, but it is up to the
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Councilwoman Reeves stated it appeared that the Board should be almost
like a Steering Committee, with standing committees.
' Cotincilman Wilkinson stated he felt the standing committee question should
.W left out of the ordinance.
�'� .•'� r Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn, to refer
proposed Ordinance No. 30, 1975 to the appropriate committees for their
treview and that they report back by June 3, 1975. Yeas: Council members
`-Bpwling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance adopted -on first reading relating
to garbage and Trash
Op ... This ordinance is a technical clarification of a non-existent reference
' '�_ t appears in Section 54-16, Nuisances; abatement, of the aforementioned
garbage, rubbish and refuse ordinance. The last sentence of Section
' IS 4-16 is modified to delete the reference to Section 54-23.
Councilman Bowling stated that a letter had been received in his district
from Poudre Refuse which had caused some concern.
+.' City Attorney lurch stated that after obtaining a copy of the letter, he
24 could sit down with the City Manager and get out a press release which
,,would answer. the questions raised and outline the City's position.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves, to
,. adopt Ordinance No. 32, 1975 on first reading. Yeas: Council members
Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Resolution adopted providing for combined
meetings of the Board of Trustees of the
various Pension Funds
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson, to
adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves,
Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 75-28
.OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PROVIDING FOR COMBINED MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND,
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE POLICEMEN'S
PENSION FUND AND THE CITY PENSION FUND
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins maintains three pension
funds, to -wit: The Firemen's Pension Fund, the Policemen's
Pension Fund and the General City Employees' Pension Fund; and
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WHEREAS, both the Firemen's Pension Fund and the Police-
men's Pension Fund are maintained under and in accordance with --
the provisions of state law, which requires a special Board of
Trustees for each such pension fund; and '
WHEREAS, a special board has been appointed for all three
of said City pension funds; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to utilize the knowledge and
expertise of all members of the various pension fund boards
in connection with the administration of the various City
pension funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL -'OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS:
1. The three pension fund boards, to -wit: The Firemen's
Pension Fund, the Policemen's Pension Fund and the General City
Employees' Pension Fund, shall, to the extent possible, meet
jointly on the same meeting date and discuss common problems
and exchange information and data. Any such meeting shall be
the official meeting of each pension fund board which has a
quorum of its members present.
2., Official action on behalf of any of the pension fund
boards shall be taken only on the vote of such board's own
membership, and the members of other boards shall not vote ,
on any matters not pertaining to the board of which they are
a member.
Passed and adopted at
held this day of May,
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City Clerk
a regular meeting of the City Council
A.D. 1975.
Mayor
Resolution adopted authorizing the execution
and delivery of quit claim deed to the Public
Service Company of Colorado
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray, to adopt
the resolution. Yeas: Council members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,
Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 75-29
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLL,INS
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF
A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO CERTAIN PROPERTY IN
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS CONVEYING THE SAME
TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO
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WHEREAS, heretofore Willow Street in the City of Fort
Collins was relocated and a new right-of-way acquired for a
part of such street; and
WHEREAS, as a result of such relocation a portion of the
former right-of-way of Willow Street is no longer needed and
should be conveyed to the adjoining property owner; and
WHEREAS, Public Service Company of Colorado is the owner
of the property•adjoining that part of the former right-of-way
00 of Willow Street which is no longer needed and such portion was
originally acquired by the City from Public Service Company of
C� Colorado and was a part of the lands of said owner; and
W WHEREAS, the lands of Public Service Company of Colorado,
including the portion of Willow Street no longer needed or used
by the City, are more particularly described as follows:
A part of Lots 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15,
Block 6, and a part of vacated Spruce Street,
Fort Collins, Colorado, which begins at the
most Easterly corner of said Block 6 and runs
thence N 48°40' W 207.58 feet along the North-
easterly line of said Block 6; thence S 27*36'
W 76.79 feet; thence N 69°08,' W 55.25 feet;
thence N 07°09' E 32.20 feet; thence N 31°57'
E 68.19 feet to a.point on the Northeasterly
line'of said Block 6; thence N 48°40' W 133.00
feet along said Northeasterly line; thence N 86°'
21'10" W 63.50 feet; thence S 05*59' W 147.30 feet
to a point on the Northeasterly right-of-way line
'of the Colorado and Southern Railroad; thence
S 68*54' E 392.58 feet along said Northeasterly
right of way line to a point on the Southeasterly
line of said Lot 1; thence N 41*20' East 23.19 '
feet along said Southeasterly line to the point
of beginning, Larimer County, Colorado;
and
WHEREAS, Public Service Company of Colorado has requested
that the City execute and deliver to it a quit claim deed
covering the premises described above in order to confirm
the title of Public Service Company of Colorado to said
property; and
WHEREAS, the City no longer claims any ownership rights
in any of the property described above and none of said property
is held or used.or intended to be used for municipal purposes
nor is the same secured for the purpose of being used for
municipal purposes.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS: ,
_ 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the
above described property is not used nor intended to be used
for municipal purposes nor secured for the purpose of being
used for municipal purposes and it is in the best interests of
the City of Fort Collins that the same be conveyed to Public
Service Company of Colorado.
2. The Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are,
authorized and directed to execute and deliver to Public Service
Company of Colorado a quit claim deed conveying any interest
of the City of Fort Collins in the above described premises.
Passed d adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
held this day of, l,hy. A.D. 1975.
ATTEST:
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Petition relating to Mary Matson Water Line
denied... .
Councilwoman Gray requested an explanation from the administration on
the rationale of turning this petition down. City Attorney March advised
the Council that this is an old 1" water line t'!at had served a country
area and had been put in on a master tap in the City and never up to City
specifications. The policy in the past has been that if lines are put
in according to City specifications, the City will take them over.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson, to
deny the petition until the line is brought up to City standards. Yeas:
Council members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays:
None. ,
Name of Community House at City Park
changed to Pottery Studio
City Manager Brunton stated the Parks and Recreation Board had recommended
that we change the name of the Community House at City Park to "Pottery
Studio." Because of our Fire and Building Codes, we can no longer use the
upper portion of this building for other community purposes. The only
portion of the building used at the present time is for our pottery
program. Therefore, this change is appropriate.
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nRecononendation: The Administration recommends that the City Council officially
ge Uie name of..the Community House -at City Park to Pottery Studio.
City Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves, to
officially change the name of the Community House at City Park to "Pottery
Studio". Yeas:. Council members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Resolution adopted amending the rates for
> electric utility service to Colorado State
University
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray, to
Lo adopt the resolution and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
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Addendum No. 2 to the agreement on behalf. of the City. Yeas:
� Council members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn ana Wilkinson.
W Nays: None.
RESOLUTION: 75-30
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROV-.
-ING AN ADDENDUM TO AND AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins furnishes electrical
power to the State Board of Agriculture under an agreement
dated January 18; 1973, as amended by addendum dated June 26,
1974, and
WHEREAS, said addendum provides that the said agreement
shall not extend beyond June 30, 1975; unless the parties
mutually agree to extend the agreement with rates agreed
upon and satisfactory to both parties, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has by ordinance revised and
increased the rates established by ordinance for service
from the City electric utility, and
WHEREAS, in addendum No. 2 to the agreement with the
State Board of Agriculture has been prepared which provides
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for the same rates as recently: adopted by ordinance of the
City Council, and
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WHEREAS, such addendum has been approved by the City
Manager and the City Attorney and the City Council desires ,
to approve and authorize the same. R
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the terms and conditions of said
addendum No. 2 be and the same hereby are accepted and
approved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk
be and.they hereby are authorized and directed to execute
said addendum for and on behalf of the City of Fort Collins.
a Passed and adopted.this 6th day of May, A.D. 1975.
Mayor ,
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Resolution adopted extending an invitation to
the City of Limeira, Brazil, to become Sister -
City and inviting the people of Limeira,'Brazil
to participate in said program
Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson, to adopt
the resolution. Yeas: Council members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,
Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
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' RESOLUTION 75-31
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO THE CITY OF LIMEIRA,
BRAZIL, TO BECOME A SISTER -CITY AND INVITING
THE PEOPLE OF LIMEIRA, BRAZIL, TO PARTICIPATE
IN SAID PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, the "People -to -People Program" was inaugurated
00 by the President of the United States in 1956 to establish
greater friendship and understanding between the peoples of
U the United States and other nations through the medium of direct
personal contact; and
WHEREAS, all succeeding U. S. presidents have endorsed said
program, to be conducted for the broad purposes of the exchange
of ideas and people between the citizens of the United States
of America and the peoples of other nations; and
WHEREAS, to implement this program Fort Collins and other
communities in the United States have been requested by the
Town Affiliation Association of the U.S., Inc., to affiliate
r with cities in other nations of similar characteristics and
mutual interest; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins, through its council,
does recognize and endorse this program with the hope that it
will lead to a lasting friendship between the people of Fort
Collins and Limeira, Brazil.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS, as follows:
Section 1: That this Council on behalf of the people of
Fort Collins does hereby extend an invitation to the government
and the people of the City of Limeira, Brazil, to participate
with Fort Collins as its sister -city for the purpose of creating
greater mutual understanding between the peoples of our two
,-great cities and nations.
Section 2: The Mayor is hereby authorized to act as
official representative of Fort Collins to carry out this
program.
Section 3: That copies of this resolution are to be sent
to the Mayor and Council of the City of Limeira,. Brazil,' the
Town Affiliation Association of the U.S., Inc., ,and the Embassy
of Brazil.
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Passed and
held this
FATTEST:
ity Cler c
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
day of ; A.D. 1975.
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Power Line Easement from Bernard Ryan et ux at
Taft Hill Road and AAberry Street accepted
A power line easement is needed on the south edge of Bernard Ryan et ux
property located at the northwest corner of Taft Hill Road and West
Mulberry Street. The purpose of this easement is to provide a duct
.bank to be angled towards -the underground vault on the northeast corner
of the intersection, thus eliminating sharp bends in the duct bank.
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded. by Councilman Bowling, to accept ,.
the easement. Yeas:. Council members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,
Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
g Bid on Cemetery Backhoe Loader awarded
Assistant City Manager,.Mike DiTullio, advised Council that bids for a
tractor backhoe loader for Roselawn Cemetery had been opened on March 21,
1975. In reviewing the bids, it had been discovered that the low bid
wnic.a nwt specifications exceeded the budget allocation.
Equipment Superintendent, Bruce Vandergaw, spoke to the options of the
backhoe and the landscaper.
City Manager Brunton stated Council procedure in this situation would be
to reject all bids and revise specifications. Time is a problem and all
> - .basic bids by the various firms are now known. ..
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn, that the
recommendation of the administration be accepted and the bid be awarded to
Larimer County Equipment Company, in the amount of $15,724. Yeas:
Council members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
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Report from Water Board on Water Meter
situation
' Councilwoman Gray stated she was disappointed with the scope of the report,
and regretted that the author decided to use water meters versus Joe Wright.
Councilwoman Gray added that she felt the Council could not drop the
idea of water meters.
Councilwoman Reeves stated she thought it would be interesting to have the
Water Board look into the possibility of putting water meters in all new
homes; she then read the following from the Water Board report oil this
subject:
X0 "4) the question of water meters is related to considerations of con-
servation and equitable rates; and these matters are properly considered
�4 whether or not meters are utilized."
W Concluding that she would like to have the Board elaborate on that.
Councilman Bowling referred to point 3 below of the Water Board report:
"3) There are many assumptions in the report which, being unverified,
are questionable, but the study indicates that at some point in ;time
some in-depth studies should be undertaken to .determine (a) whether
water meters should or should not ultimately be installed; and (b) if
so, when and under what terms and conditions."
' City Council determined that the study had been funded by the City and
City Attorney March suggested Council's direction be that Staff get
together the necessary reports on meters, take it to the Water Board, and
report back to the Council.
City Manager Brunton stated a memorandum to the Water Board, with a
series.of questions, would be prepared requesting recommendations.
Mayor Russell stated Council would appreciate that information. Council-
man Suinn stated he would like to add a question that could be studied;
the question about the conservation or loss of water.
No further action taken on this item.
Other Business
City Manager Brunton reported on a letter from Everitt, Enterprises,
written to the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Board and the County
Planning Commission, regarding the alleged difficulties of families
being "able to afford the ownership of single family homes." Mr. Brunton
stated he felt the staff should take a look at this and report back to
' the Council on the Subdivision requirements.
No further action taken on this item.
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Citizen Participation
1. Frank Saracino, 2912 West Mulberry, inquired into the progress of the ,
City Park swimming pool repairs.
City Manager Brunton stated he would review the matter and report
back to the Council and to Mr. Saracino on this item.
2: Andy Anderson, 1421 Skyline Drive, inquired into the following items
of the Capital Improvement Program.
a. Utilities to Andersonville
b. outdoor swimming pool.
c. Monies used to purchase Coloradoan building.
d. Compfehensive long range Master Plan.
City Manager Brunton, Director of Engineering Services, Roy Bingman,
and City Attorney March, had responded to specific questions and
Council members had also provided input into Mr. Anderson's question.
Mayor Russell requested that Mr. Anderson agree to put his questions
in specific form and submit them in writing to the City Manager in
order that he might.respond. Mr. Anderson agreed to this approach.
3: John Boulette, 205 Annabel Lane, stated he was a member of a group
from the south and southeast part of the City, who had been dis-
turbed about the article in the paper and radio concerning the out- '
door swimming pool.
Councilwoman Gray stated again, she felt this was unfortunate that
erroneous information had been circulated, since a decision has not
been made on eliminating the outdoor swimming pool.
Presentation of Centennial -Bicentennial
Theme Awards and Logo announcement
Centennial -Bicentennial Chairman, Karl Carson, introduced honorable mention
winners in the theme contest.
Lisa Blosser, fifth grade, Heritage Christian School, for "Wake. Up
America, You're Free".
Janella Ahrenholtz, sixth grade, St. Joseph's School, for "Freedom
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow".
Carla Conrady, fourth grade, St. Joseph's School, for "Lets Be Grateful
for America the Free".
Dr. Carson stated each of the winners will receive a bicentennial coin
which will be made available by local Elks Club. Mayor Russell presented
to the schools, which the winners represent, a plaque depicting Fort ,
Collins in 1907.
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Dr. Carson then introduced theme winner, Cathy Greybar, a fourth grader
at Heritage Christian School -- her theme, "Let Freedom be". Mayor
"Russell presented Cathy with a personal plaque.
The logo, which incorporates the theme was designed by Messers Phillip
Risbeck, John Sorbie and Bob Coonts, who were also introduced by Dr.
Carson.
Also introduced and making remarks were the following:
1. Charles Hagemeister, Chairman of the Heritage Committee, who
advised the Council that the foundation for the reconstruction of
the original Fort will be poured soon. His committee will also
00 be locating and be marking historic sites and buildings in Fort
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:L7 2. Stewart Case, Chairman of the Horizons Committee, stated the focus
C4 was toward environmental emphasis and human relations. Recent
projects were work on the arboretum and proposed plans were for
a work day or Freedom Square Park, also, to provide equipment
for existing parks.
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3. Mims Harris, Chairman of the Festivals Committee, stated the
emphasis of the Committee is the Colorado Arts Festival July
17-2n. 1975. Ms. Harris also displayed the festival's logo ,
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Dr Carson recognized Merta Cook, who is retiring her position as
DTI Executive Director, and introduced Nona Thayer, who will be
assuming the position soon.
Other. Business
Mr. Buford Plemmons stated DT2 had been requested by the Council to
recommend a Sister -City for the City of Fort Collins. Limeira, Brazil
had been recommended; Mr. Plemmons spoke to the location and industries
of the City; and introduced Mr. and Mrs. Guilherme N. Cesarino, who
are natives of Brazil.
Mr. Cesarino Translated a news paper article for the Council which had
appeared in the Brazilian newspaper. Mr. Cesarino further informed the
Council that he had come to the conclusion that it was these types of
programs which hold any hope of international understanding and progress.
Consider Central Area Redevelopment
recommendation approved
City Manager Branton stated Council had reviewed this item at a work
session, the items that have to be accomplished immediately are as follows:
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1. Hire a project director. This'person would be a contract employee that has
experience in the various facets of a downtown project, or some major redevelop- '
ment program.+ The. salary for a year is estimated to be approximately $17,000-
$ 25', 000. "
2. Retain financial advisors. For some time the City has been using Boettcher
and Company as their financial advisors. The City Council previously asked that
" in the future other firms be considered for various projects. CORAD recommended
that Boettcher be used for'this project because of their knowledge of the City
of Fort Collins, our financial situation, and various other pertinent matters.
3. Retain an appraiser. .In all probability the City will be required to have
two appraisals prior to the acquisition of the property. It takes anywhere from
six to nine months to receive an appraisal. These appraisals will be fairly
complicated because of the leasehold agreements. One appraisal will give us a .
r better financial picture of the entire situation.
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4. Make final arrangements with Sheraton Inn to develop their project.
S. Immediate jobs for our Task Force includes: negotiating with the State
Department of Highways for highway design and for possible state or federal
highway money and various detailed plans on parts of the project.
Councilwoman. Gray stated she has received concerned comments, since the
Remington Street by-pass decision was made, that the City will proceed '
on this unilaterally, and not involve the private section. City Manager
Brunton stated the answer was special assessments.
Mr. Richard Siever of CORAD stated he wanted to compliment the Planning
Staff on their work on this project.
Councilman Wilkinson inquired when the Project Manager would be brought
on -board?
City Manager Brunton and Mr. Siever spoke to the reasoning for having a
person on -board immediately.
Councilman Suinn inquired into the salary question being for one year
for the coordinator; City Attorney March stated this would be hiring a
person for a minimum fund of one year, regardless of whether the pro-
ject goes or not. Councilman Suinn next inquired into the memorandum
from Nick Trkla, as it pertains to the project director.
City Attorney March stated it should be added that the task force recom-
mendation was an attempt to pick up the concept set out by Mr. Trkla and
stay within the Charter. If the City is going to fund it, the City
has to have control of the person.
Councilwoman Reeves stated her concern was at what point do you -form
some kind of a Council for public input,. if its just City personnel '
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and CORAD, she was wondering where the mechanism for public input would
be. City Manager Brunton stated, perhaps after a project coordinator is
selected, there could be another series of charettes and out of this
' could evolve an'organization.
Councilwoman Gray inquired if in adopting the recommendations, is Council
also adopting the program management scheme, as has been put'forth by Nick
Trkla. City Manager responded "no".
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Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson, to
proceed with the above recommendations of the administration. Yeas:
' Council members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
Other Business
City Manager Brunton stated he would like to digress for a second, and
addressed the Seven Year Capital Program which had been discussed by Mr.
Anderson, at the Citizen participation portion of the meeting. The
City Manager read from the resolution of the Council adopted on
January 4, 1973 as follows:
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Section 3. The Administration of the City is hereby directed to
take such steps as are necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives set
forth in the report in accordance generally with the priorities therein contained
and -the City Administration is further directed to report to the City Council
in iegular meeting at least annually as to progress made on the recommen-
dations of the Designing Tomorrow Today Committee.
Section 4. The City Council recognizes that changing conditions
in the future may require changes in.the goals and priorities set forth in the
Master Plan and that many variables, including available funding, the avail-
ability of land necessary for certain proposed projects, and the ability of
the City to meet increased operating revenue needs caused by the projects in
question may necessitate changes in the Master Plan in the future. No such
changes shall be made however, until the need for such change has been studied
by the Designing Tomorrow Today Committee and a report made thereon by such
Committee to the City Council, and such changes shall be made by the City Council
only after a public hearing by the Council on the reports and recommendations
made on such proposed changes.
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+. Northwood Apartments P.U.L.: Final Site Plans and
Subdivision: Plat tabled
City Manager stated the petitioners on this item had requested this item
be tabled, the administration recommended this item be tabled until the
petitioners request it be put back on the agenda.
Councilman Bowling spoke at length to the incom;enience.caused to protestors
when an item was placed on the agenda and then removed or tabled.
City Manager Brunton and City Attorney March stated it was a matter of
scheduling and trying to accommodate two groups.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to
table this matter until the petitioner request it be placed on the agenda.
Yeas: Council members Bowling, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None. (Councilwoman Gray out of room)
Seven-year Capital Improvement Program '
recommendations approved
City Manager Brunton stated this item had been reviewed at the Work Session
of April 29, 1975. City Clerk, Verna Lewis, read the recommendations
at length:
Recommendation: The Administration recommends the following:
(1) Everett and Zeigel be authorized to proceed with their working
drawings as per the report and recommendations on April 29.
(2) The Administration be authorized to make the necessary arrangements
to have the north wing demolished prior to the end of July, 1975.
(3) The City Council authorize the Administration to provide for the
relocation of the two cabins and the trolley to another location
prior to the end of July, 1975. It is hoped that these two
structures can be relocated to their new permanent site. Before
making the final arrangements, the Administration will work with
the Board of Directors of the Pioneer Museum Board.
(4) The Board of Directors of the Pioneer Museum and the Administration
be authorized to devise a master plan for the type and operation
of the new facilities. This will also include the Architects
for this project, Robb and Brenner, commencing their design work.
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Council members requested the Administration inform -them when the con-
ceptual drawings from Everett and Zeigel would be available. -
Councilman Suinn made a motion; seconded by Councilwoman Reeves,, to
approve the recommendation of the Administration. Yeas: Council
members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays:
None.
Other Business
1. Mayor Russell stated he would like to thank those members of the City
Staff and Administration who attend Council meetings. Also, Chief
Smith and the Police Department for the manner in idlich the College
I-M Days were handled. Also, a complimentary letter had been received
X on the manner in which Donna Barrett handled a complaint.
2. City Manager Brunton stated there had been a commendation on one of the
' Building Inspectors that came from one of the leading contractors.
3. City Manager Brunton requested a work session on Tuesday,. May 13 from
1:00 to 5:00 P.M. and 7:30 to 10.00 P.M., and have a meeting with
the DT2 Steering Committee from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M.
4. .Councilman Wilkinson stated he would like to throw out an idea; the
City is contemplating spending a million and a half dollars for an
addition to City Hall, and approximately two million dollars for an
auditorium/art galley complex. He proposed to raze the entire
Lincoln Jr. High building as it exists to bear ground and compliment
�. the City Hall with the Art Galley and auditorium and convert the
present City Hall to a Public Safety Building.
City Manager Brunton stated a recommendation would be made on this
suggestion in the next several weeks.
S. City Attorney March informed the Council that in co7inection with
Street- Improvement No. 69, which is the district involving Lemay
Avenue, Riverside Avenue and Prospect Street, there is the possibility
of a right-of-uuy acquisition problem on Prospect Street in the
undeveloped area of the Highlander Heights Subdivision. The Staff
bas negotiated for the acquisition of the necessary right-of-way and
has made an offer; the offer has not been formally accented, and time
is of the essence. Attorney March requested that Council authorize
the Administration to proceed to condemn the property which would
be described as a 20-foot strip adjoining the existing right-of-way of
Prospect Street in the area of the Highlander Heights Subdivision
in the unplatted area,if the Staff is unsuccessful- in. negotiating
on the present offer.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to
authorize L Aehn__istration to proceed with condemnation on the
above described property, if negotiations are unsuccessful.. Yeas:
Councilman Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
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6. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to
call a special meeting of the City Council for 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday,
May 13, 197S. Yeas: Council members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,
Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Adjournment
Mayor Russell declared the Council meeting adjourned.
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