HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-03/11/1971-RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held
(' Thursday, March 11, 1971, at 1:30 o'clock P.M.
Present: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. City Manager
Assi ia{t
Cof3ey,� i. y Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liquin.
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the
reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held March 4, 1971, be dispensed with.
Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead
and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Mayor Carson presented the Fire Department of Fort Collins a plaque for first
place in the State of Colorado in Class 5 for fire protection. Chief Yonkers and Fire
Inspector Jerry Harrison received the award. Gary Doberstein of the Chamber of Commerce
and Chairman of Fire Safety was present. Chief Yonkers thanked the Chamber of Commerce
for their support in initiating this award.
The following resolution was presented and road at length:
FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION 71-25
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO,
ACTING AS THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY, CON-
CERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
LIQUOR LICENSE
The application of Sagebrush, Inc., for a Hotel and Restaurant
Liquor License came on for hearing on the 4th day of March, 1971, in the
Council Chambers, City Hall., Fort Collins, Colorado, pursuant to notice
duly given as required by law.
The Authority, having heard the evidence introduced at the
hearing, and having examined the documents introduced and having hereto-
fore held a preliminary hearing and issued findings in writing on said
preliminary hearing, now makas the following findings:
1. The neighborhood to be served under this application is as
defined in the preliminary findings of the Authority.
2. Nothing contained in C.R.S., 1963, Section 75-2-39 prohibits
the issuing of a license at the proposed location.
3. The applicants are of good character and qualified under
the Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins and the laws of the State of
Colorado for the license applied for.
4. The application is in proper form.
S. Petitions were presented and received at the hearing indi
eating a need for the license applied for, and no evidence was presented
indicating that said need does not exist, and the local licensing authority
hereby finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood require
the issuance of the license applied for.
6. The building in which the license is to be operated in not
yet constructed, and no license should issue until such building is com-
pleted in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted by the
applicant and . the requircmens of the Wilding inspector nade in conformity
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Rl:SOi,U'1'IO:v 71-25
OF THE COUNCIL Of AHO C01 OF FUU1 COLLINS ACTING AS
T911LOCAL. LIQUOR L1C!NSINC AU?1,.,;I'iY CO'?C;ERXJJ•;G AN
APPLICATION FOR A 0TEL AND RESTAURANT LJOUOR LICENSE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF FORT COLLINS,
acting as the local liquor licensing authority,.that the application of
Sagebrush, Inc., for a.Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License be and the
same hereby is granted in accordance with the findings of the Authority
set forth above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said license shall not issue until
the construction of the proposed promises is completed in accordance
with the plans and specifications submitted to the Authority and the
requirements of the City Building Inspector under the ordinances of the
City of Fort Collins and the Authority has received a report from said
Building Inspector that said improvements have been completed in
accordance with said plans and specifications and the requirements of
the City Ordinances.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
held this ll.th day of March, A. D. 1971.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
ATTEST
ASK ehn Bartel
City Clerk
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this
resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten, Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Mr. William Doyle, Systems and Information Director, was present and explained
the Electronic Data Processing Contract with the First National Bank. He stated that under
the contract, the bank would supply computer services to the City but the City would not
be restricted to only the bank's services, it would provide backup in Denver at no extra
cost, if needed, and would assume full responsibility for.any misinformation and assure com-
plete privacy for information given it by the City relating to citizens.He stated the
contract can be amended or modified at any time and from time to time upon consent by the
City and the bank. It was stated that Mr. Doyle had done an excellent job in this matter.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Troxell,
that this be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following proclamation was presented and read:
PROCLAMATION
%MHEREAS, THE ORDER OF DcMG:.AY iS A CHARACTER
R Ti_ia EIiILD1:aG
ORGAN:7A T ION OF YOUNG m.-N i7aord FOUR"i EEN 'i O
ONE YEARS OF AGE, WHO ARE SEEVING TO PREPARE THEm—
SEUVES AS BETTER LEADERS AND Ci1ZCNS FOR TOMORROK'
BY DEVELOPING Tii C•3c T7A:TS ANDSTRENGTHS G; CIiARACT'cR
OF ALL GOOD MC.4; AP,C)
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- WHEREAS: THE ORGANIZATi C:; 1;As OU; THE AFOFZEL:ENTIONSD
COALS FOn OVER $v l :_i,lsd ','ni;OUi;li PROD RA i.IS OF ATHLET:C
COMP-71 IONS, SOC:F,[- ACTIVi-.iES, CIVIC SERVICE ANO
CHARiTP.i1LE PROJECTS; AND '
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WIiS:R'r_'P,P7 ALL THE DE:.SOLAY MEAiJERS of Poudre Valley
- CHAPTER VJ:LL OBSERVE. THE YEAR OF 1971 AS THE "52NU
- - ANNIVERSARY OF DEP40LAY," SO AS TO EXEMPLIFYTO i,!J.
CII IZENS HERE AND ELSEWHERE THEIR MANYACi'IV;7LE5, AND
- TO SHOW RECOGNITION TO •1 HEIR MILLIONS OVSENIOR DEMO -
LAYS, NO%A,'
THEi{F'1=0:�E� EY THE AUTHORI'i-Y VESTED IN i„•E, I PROCL.A;M TH.AT NI.RCY.
- _ 14 - 21, 1971, Br OBSERVED AS -
►NTER1A-rlGNAI- DF-MOLAY wE;31<
AND CALL UPON ALL OUR CITIZENS TO JOIN IN SALUTING-
- YOUNG MEN OF THE ORDER OF DEMOLPY AND INEXPRESSING
OUR GRATEFUL. APPrECIATION OF THE FINE EXAMPLES SET BY
- - THESEYOUNG LEADF R S IN CONTRIBUTING TOTHE WELFARE- AND
_ CHARACTER OF 01H: k YOUNG MEN IN 'fills CO,bSMUNITY, TiiuS
AIDING IN T);E DEVELOPMENTAND LEAD91SHIP OF i"OMORROW. -
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
March 11, 1971
The following ordinance was presented on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 1.7, 1971
BEIN G AM ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CREATION AND ORGANIZATION OF SANITARY SEINER IMPROVE-
MENTS DISTRICT N0. 55, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF lidPROVEh1IiPdTS TNEREIN> AND AUTII'-
ORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that Ordinance
No. 17, 1971, be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follow;;,: Ayes: Councilmen
Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion
adopted.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION ..71-26
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GIVING
PUBLIC NOTICE CONCE-RXING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGING
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS, COLOP-ADO, 1955, AS AMENDED, CO•PdONLY
KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, a written petition has been presented to the City Council
requesting that the zoning clasbi`ication for the property more particularly
described in the "Notice of Public Hearing" attached hereto bedianned from
R-L, Lo:•i Density Residential District, to R-L-21, Low Density Multiple r^aril_v
District; and
ETIEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has made a study of said
rezoning request and has held a hearing and made a report and rcco,,-�
Iendqtion
thereon.; all in accordance with the provision„ of Section 19-46 0,`. the Code
Of Ordinances Of tiie City OF Fort Collin:-, Colorado, 1955, as amen.da; and
- 1n d. ,:Lcr.E:'S, t.c Cii.1 Cou^Gil sir::s to hold is ii::arir. 0❑
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said rezoning request as required by Section 19-46.1 (5) of the Code of
Ordinances of 'the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that April 1, 1971, at 1:30 P. M., or as soon thereafter as
the matter may come on for hearing, in the Council Chambers it the City
Hall of the City of Fort Collins is hereby set as the time and place for
a public hearing on said rezoning request; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed
to publish a notice of said hearing as provided in Section 19-46.1 (S) of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as
amended, in the form attached hereto.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held
this llth day of March, A. D. 1971. /
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ John Bartel
City Clerk
Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman K;ruchten, that this
resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION 71_27
OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLFiS GIVIN"" NOTIt:d CO.d:M,NING
A PROPOSPD ORDI,'?r'UyCE \'.!'iVllI:I, C1.1.',"1= 2 i9 O - THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MU' COLLINS, COLOILWO,
1953, AS X4ENDED, BEING TiiE ZO`HNG Of,DI' rclCti ^,,ND
RELATING TO MINI!.rT1 OFF-STREET PARII:,G
IN THE R-H, HIGH DENSITY RESID&TFIAL DIS':RZCT, FOP,
TOURIST HO'!rS, OFF-STREET LOADING AREA RLi�JIPMMENTS
IN THE }i-B, HIG1111W BUSINESS DISTRICT, :ti40 NOTICES
TO BE GIVEN OF REQUESTS FOR REZONING BY SIGNS ON THE
AFFECTED nom.;TY
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has made a study and
has recomrsaendsd that the Zanin.q Ordinance be charged in the following
particulars:
i. B) adding to the off-street parkins requirements set forth
in Section 19-32.7.for tale R-L'., iiiyh Density Re,idential District, the
requirQxnant :.hat o:io parking space be furnished for each guest rce;:: for
a tourist homo w intair:d in such District.
2. 6y wading to the districts required by Section 19-112.5 to
have off -Street 1'v'....1.^..; areas tale 11-b, H' hway Businc83 District.
3. BY cha-Zino" the ii:14:.';::3 tip1? rcgjuiri:4 bF Sact}Oil 19-46.2(2)
for a noticc to be restBi on it_-.)p_, ty fcr a rezoni,i; iy TCqu°Y;
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Mayor Carson recommended that Ralph Parker of the Police Department be appointed
to the Commission. Motion i•;as made by Councilman Troxcll, seconded by Councilman Fead,
that the recommendation of the Mayor be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor
declared the .motion adopted.
Them was considerable discussion concerning the railroad tracks. The City Manager
stated that the railroad's chief engineer will be in Fort Collins April 1 to discuss the
problem brought up last week. Councilman Troxell stated that the C F, S tracks south of.
Laurel street dip so much it is possible that loaded cars could jump the t-pack and end. up
in the Industrial Arts Bui.Jding, that the tracks dip: about a foot. Councilman Kruchten stated
he felt there is room for compromise and suggested that the length of trains be. limited to
decrease the hazard. Councilman Lopez, suggested that the City Manager write the railroad
officials concerning the t'Duncil's comments stressing tYe hazard caused by undulating tracks.
The City Manager stated that this would place the responsibility on the railroad if an
accident Should occur. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fcad, that
a compromise be worked outto limit the weight on the rails to decrease the danger of
derailment. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxcll,
Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
FROM: E.M. Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: PVC Pipe, Fittings for a Sprinkler System -- Phase IV, City Park 1971
Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of: PVC Pipe
and Fittings for a Sprinkler System -- Phase IV, City Park 1971.
(See Attached Bid Tally Sheet)
Mr. 11. R. Phillips, Director of Parks and Recreation, has evaluated the bids and all speci-
fications have been met by the low bidder.
The recommendation is that Southwestern Supply Company be awarded the contract in the
amount of $2,259.40.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ L'•. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman.Troxell, that the
recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor
declared the motion adopted.
The followinl� report was presented and read at: length:
FROM: F. M. Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Football Pants (P $ R Dept.) Req. #51-205'
Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of: 300 pr. --
Russell Mills Division Youth League Football Pants ;<A063PY
Low.Bid $1,995.00
Estimate 2,340.00
DIFFERENCE $ 345.00
Mr. {ties Sargent, Recreation Superintendent, has evaluated the bids and all specifications
have been met by the low bidder. See Attached memo.
The recommendation is that Sargent Sport Shop be awarded the contract in the amount of
$1,995.00
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
Motion was made by COunlCilman Fcad, seconded by Councilman .Lopez, that the recom-
mendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Roll was called resulting as fol.low:s: Ayes:
Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The biayor declared
the motion adopted.
WflFREAS, the City Council deslrus to hold a public hearing upon
an or,;Inance so a.acrding the zoning district.
NOW, THE; FO: E, BE IT RESOLVED BY Vi? C-)U:;CTL OF lHi CITY OF FORT
COLLIAS that April 1, 1971, at 1,30 P. M., or as soon thtruarter as the
matter -may come on for hearing, i,r tho Council Chs>>'-urs is the City Hall,
of the City of Fort Collins, is hereby set as the time and place for a
public hearing on said propos:d ordinance; and
En IT FURTHER RESOI.,V::1} that the City Clerk is hcraby instructed
to publish a notice of said hearing as pxc,vided i.n Section 19-46 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City cf Fort Cvllins, Colorado, 19S8, as amended,
in the form attached hereto.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this llth day
of March, A. D. 1971.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ John Bartel
City Clerk
Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that this
resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The request for median cuts on South College at Del Clair which was tabled from
March 4th., was again presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by
Councilman Lopez, that this be removed from the table. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor
declared the motion adopted.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Troxell,
that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted and the median cuts be
denied. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez,
Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The Plat of Elliott Miller Foothills West Subdivision Ninth Filing was presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that this plat be
approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell,
Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
City Council
Municipal Building
Ft. Collins, Colorado
Gentlemen:
This letter is to advise you that on or about March 26, 1971, I will be moving to Nebraska
for the purpose of associating with a law firm in Omaha. Therefore, I regretfully tender
my resignation from the Fort Collins Commission on Human Relations effective March 26,
1971. My membership on the Commission has been a very satisfying and enjoyable experience
for me, and I wish the Commission every success in the future.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Waldine H. Olson
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, to accept
Mr. Olson's resignation with regret and expressed appreciation for his services on this
commission. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell,
Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The idayor declared the motion adopted. 0 -
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The following communication was presented and read at length:
C'.. _. P.M. Purc`xs ing
SUBJECT: Chemical Bid, Req. #72-5, 6, 7,• 3, 9, 10, $ 82-190
Bids have been :received and evaluated covering•co:isidcratio:l for purc:,ase
of Chemical roquircpent for 1971.
A coym.)lctc bid tabulation shoot is attached.
Mr. Herb Alexander a-d Mr. C1...arks Liouin, Direct Or of Public i��if 5, have.
evaluated the bids and make the foi:owl.^.g recor.::cendatioas:
1. 450 -'150r Cylinders Chlorine,.Van Waters $ Rogers at $16.55 each.
36 1 ton Cylinders Chlorine, Mc esson Chemical at $149.55 eac^.
2. 150 tons Aluminum Sulfate, A:cKesson C::.e-ical at $11,737.50 total.
3. 30 tons Calcium Hydroxid.e, Th ompson Hayward, $43.20 per ton.
4. 2 tons Activated Carbon, norpson llayward, $289.50 per ;:on.
S. The City is unable to acco-odate delivery of 25 tons of Sodium
Silicate Flouridc in any one delivery and are thorefoic, restricted to a
lO ton sinZle shipment. On this basis, we recoST6end the award to Xc.<05son
Chemical at $220.00 ")or ton. .
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The final item for Calcium Hypochlorite is a warehouse item and is quite
evident that Van Waters and Rogers are low at $0.29 per pound.
The recommendation is that McKesson Ch,enaical be awarded a contract in the
amount of $24,821.30; Van Waters $ Rogers in the amount of $7,592.50; and
Thompson Hayward in the amount of $1,875.00.
Respectfully sub^.fitted,
/s/ H. M. Kuppingcr
purchasing Agent
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the
recommendations of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor
declared the motion adopted.
Mrs. Gladys Eddy, a member of the Parks and Recreation Board, brought up the
matter of a proposal for a joint City -School District swimming pool before the Council.
Councilman Kruchten stated that since the matter has been pending for many years and the
Council realizes the need for additional swimming facilities, it should make public wnat it's
thoughts are about this matter , he said he thought joint consideration of a new pool project is
to the advantage of both the City and the School District. He moved that the City Attorney
prepare a resolution express ing the Council's feelings in this matter for the purpose
of publicly stating Council policy in this regard. This was seconded by Councilman Troxell.
Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and
Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Mr. Virgil Magerfleisch, a member of the Landmark Commission, was present. and
presented the standard definition of landmark , as follows:
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'my building, structure, place, work of art or other object or group
of said items, -constituting a physical betterment of real property or a^.y
part of such betterment:
A. 1hich has a special character or special historic or aes-
thetic interest or value as part of the development, heri-
tage or cultural characteristics of the City, State or
Nation.
B. Wherein any event of major historic significance with a
measurable effect upon society took place.
C. ltihich is closely identified with a person or group of persons
who have had some measurable influence on society.
D. A'herein the broad cultural, political, economic or social.
heritage of the community is exemplified.
E. h%ich faithfully portrays the envirorrent of a group of peo-
ple in an era of history characterized by a distinctive arch-
itectural style or which embody those distinguishing char
acteristics of an architectural type specirien or which is the
work of an architect or master builder :.'hose individual work
has influenced the deveiopment.of the City.
F. 'Maich because of being a part or related to a square, park
or other distinctive area, should be developed or prese n ed
according to a plan based upon a historic, cultural or archi-
tectural motif.
G. Which due to its unique location or singular physical char-
acteristic represents an established and familiar visual
feature of the neighborhood, cox.. -Unity or City.
H. !Which has been officially designated as a landmark or land-
mark district pursuant to the provisions of the Landmark
Ordinance.
Mr. Magerfleisch spoke at length regarding landmarks within the City and a cabin
on the Poudre and an interesting history on this. He stated that the Avery House was a high-
light and the old Fort Site also should be designated as a land mark. He stated that the
Stn/ cabinu or. the Poudre should be moved next to the rest area before it is vandalized, that the
Poudre Association have agreed to help take care of it. He stated we need a resolution
so that we can start designating certain landmarks. Motion was made by Councibra.n Troxell,
seconded by Councilman Fead, to make all haste to further the Landmark Commission's activities
and refer this matter to the City Attorney accepting this report. Roll was called resulting
as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None.
The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The City Manager stated that Charlie Cain, the Director of Finance, has been doing
a lot of work on investments and that interest earned in 1970 was $545,OS7.95. Mr. Cain
stated this was combin ed in one investment fund. He vas commended on the good job he had
done. Mayor Carson stated thi0esquivalent to Ad Valorem Taxes collected.
Mayor Carson presented a letter from R. H. Hackendahl pertaining to the award
presented to the Fire Department for beautification of Fort Collins.
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the
Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell,
Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayo declared the motion adopted and the
Council adjourned.
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