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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-04/15/1971-Regular142 April 15, 1971 MINUTES OF MEETING April 15, 1971 The City Council of the City of Fort Collins met in regular session at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Mknici.pal Building on Thursday, April 15, 1971. Present: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Councilwoman Preble, Councilmen Peterson and Fead. Also present: Tom Coffey, City Manager Arthur March, Jr. Assistant City Attorney Director of Public Works Liquin. Mayor Carson presided. Motion was made by Councilmen Lopez; seconded by Councilman Fead, that the minutes of the Council meeting held April 8, 1971, be dispensed with. All members voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2-A LIBRARY WEEK PROCLAMATION: WHEREAS, we live in a world which demands a re -dedication to the enduring intellectual and spiritual values essential to the progress of a_`ree people in a free society; WHEREAS, our libraries make accessible and accumulated experience of all mankind, from which present and future generations may derive the wisdomanal.understanding vital to our national survival; WHEREAS, the development of life -time reading habits are necessary for Individual fulfillment and for achieving the highest qualities of citizan-capability; WHEREAS, the freedom to read is the responsibility and privilege of all people in a democracy; NOW THEREFORI arl E. Carson, Mayor of the city of Fort Collins do hereby proclaims the week o: April 18 to 24, 1971 as Library Week and urge all citizens to :.-.ite in this national effort to achieve a better -read, better -_..formed America, to stimulate interest in libraries of all kinds - to the end that we realize the full potential of our national purpose. Signed f. Date The Mayor urged all citizens to participate coNI'UNICATION: 143 AP=L l 15.,_L971 -u- Gentlemen: I propose to have an eighth grade citizenship day at Lincoln Junior High on May 21, 1971. This day would be a day when the students of the eighth grade class would clean up any of those areas designated by yourselves as needing. cleaning up. There would be approximately 150 to 200 students bringing sack lunches, rakes j and shovels to spend the day working at those projects you assign ;:iem under the supervision of teachers C and parents if possible) from Lincoln Junior High. The school will furnish the buses for transportation to and from the project Eite, we are in hopes that the City will furnish any heavier equipment required to accomplish the job, such as trucks, number in accordance with the size of the job. I submit this with the hope that the students can be made more aware of their civic responsibilities and also in hopes that this small effort by a few Junior High School students will help the citizens of our community recognize the need to help keep our beautiful city clean. � Respectfully, /s/ Harry D. Romero th teacl er A group from Lincoln Jr. High School was present. and Mr. RomerUstateR they were Straight A students. Mayor Carson stated he was sure that the Parks and Recreation Department could find something for them to do and commended the group in this endeavor. City Manager stated that most of the projects the City has had was the tree clean up and most of the credit belonged to the C.S.U. students and that the City welcomed this generous contribution on the part of the Jr. High students. Councilman Lopez stated he would like to follow up on their work. AGENDA ITEM 2-B. The merchant of the Month Award was presented to Leslie G. Everitt of Everitt Enterprises, 1025 Lemay. Jerry Harrison was present stating that_the Fire Department had inspected several places of business that were fire safe, but happy that Polr. Everitt came out on top. AGENDA 3-A RESOLUTION 71-35 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS SETTING FORTH THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ANNEX CERTAIN AREA TO THE CITY This w-s identified as the Spring Creek Farms Annexation. The Notice of Hearing was set for May 27, 1971. It was stated that a petition containing 276 ai.gnatures_ backing this annexation had been presented. 'Motion was made by Councilman.Ldpez, -seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this resolution be adopted. All members voted in the affirma- AGENDA ITEM 4-A tive. RESOLUTION 71-36 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GIVING PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING 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, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY 001%N AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE. Motion was made.by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this resolution be adopted. All Council members voted in the affirmative. The notice of hearing being set for May 13, 1971. AGENDA ITEM 4-B Resolution and notice of hearing rezcaing 3.0 acres from RL to RM zone by Russel J. & Helen M. Buck. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that thi: be tabled for one week. All members voted in the affirmative. AGENDA 4-C RESOLUTION 71-37 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GIVING NOTICE CONCERNING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF T � CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 195S, ASS AMENDED, pBEINNG,aTHEnZONNIIN7G❑EORDINANCE AND RELATING TOEPERMITTING NURS�'N\SI'LN�EYLA�V�6ERt:SIDE:v"11aLEDI�"CRICTNCIAL DISTRICT, AND 144 — - ----- - -- - ------ - Apr iL1S.,-1--9.7.1--- -- --- -- -- — — — Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this resolution be adopted, and the hearing date set for May 13, 1971. All the Council member - voted in the affirmative. AG17NDA ITEM 4-D RESOLUTION 71-38 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GIVING NOTICE CONCERNING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, IN ORDER TO CLASSIFY FOR ZONING PURPOSES CERTAIN PROPERTY BEING ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this resolution be adopted and the notice of hearing set for May 13, 1971. All members voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 4-E RESOLUTION 71-39 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING WARD FISCHER TO THE WATER BOARD OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this resolution be adopted. The term of Mr. Fischer to expire on February 1, 1972. All members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 4-F RESOLUTION 71-40 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS CONFIRMING AP?'OINTMENTS TO THE MAYOR'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF THE HANDICAPPED Appdnting Martha Cooper, Owen Lecheler, C. E. Ronayne, Don Perry and Ralph Braden to this committee. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson , t'hat-thi,s resolution be adopted. All members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5-A GENERAL BUSINESS i Mr. Ron Heard presented petitions the body of which was read by the City Manager as follows: We, the undersigned residents of Fort Collins, believe that the traffic situation around the park area in which is located the City library and pioneer museum has become extremely hazardous and, in fact, endangers the lives and safety of the many persons, especially the children, who frequent the park area. We therefore request that in order to slow traffic to a safe speed throughout this area four-way signs be located at each corner of the park. The City Manager stated that before we got this , the Traffic Engineer had been studying this and is working on a solution, and can have this ready in a week or so. Councilman Lopez, stated that we should take an interest in the welfare of the children and others and glad to see a petition, that we need to get to the people involved. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this matter be referred to the administration for investigation. All members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5-B BROWN FARM FIRST ANNEXATION Tabled to this date. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this be removed from the table. The Council members voted in the affirmative. This was again presented, with Don Reynolds, the Planning Director, explaining it and the zoning. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this matter be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents and the date of hearing be set for May 13, 1971. All members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5-C BIDS ON 1971 REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES k s VEHICLE BIDS Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of: Four Wheel Drive Vehicles, Sedans, Pick Up Trucks, large sized hauling trucks, and Police Type vehicles. A complete tally of all bids received is attached. A condensed tabulation of the bids would indicate total awards as follows: Ghent Motors $ 5,388.44 Markley Motors 45,703.83 Poudre Valley Motors 10,599.38 Mr. Harvey B1oom,.Director of General Services, and Mr. Floyd Wiegers, Superintendent of the City Shops have evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the bidders with the exceptions as noted on the Bid Tally Sheet, The recommendation is that the awards be made as indicated above. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Note: Police vehicle totaled out April 12, 1971. Replacement $ 3,488.42, making the Markley Motors bid amounting to $49,192.25. It was stated that this extra Police vehicle might increase the budget for next year.. The City Manager advised the Council that he applied o_ and got a Federal grant for additional vehicles, that they will pay 6%. %lotion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. All members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5-D BIDS - OFFICE FURNITURE Bids received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of: Office Furniture, consisting of items such as filing ca binets, credenza, desks and chairs. John's Office Equipment $ 2,765.56 Mel Mar Office Equipment 68S.54 Office Consultants 159.00 i RECOMMENDATION: Credenza - Office Consultants Desks: John's Office Equipment j Typewriter Pedestals i (Returns): - Mel Mar Office Equipment Swivel Arm Chairs: John's Office Equipment Secretarial Posture Chairs: Mel Mar Office Equipment Posture Chairs, Two and Four drawer legal size Filing Cabinets j Four drawer letter size Filing Cabinets: John's Office Equipment. Mr. Kuppinger was present stating that in asking for specifications , he asked for certain weights, etc. on the desks. The City Manager stated we will get more for our money by buying the better desk. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. All members voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5-E BIDS 25 KVA TRANSFOR,1ERS KVA Bids received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of 20 - 25/tranformers. Bid Recommended $ S,960.00 Engineering Estimate 5,280.00 DIFFERENCE $ 680.00 RECOMMENDATION: A. B. Chance Company $ 5,960.00 Councilman Fead questioned this bid and asked why not Ryall. Stan Case, Director of Utilities, stated they did not meet bid specifications. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the recommendation of the Purchasing agent be accepted. All members voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM S-F BIDS - BACK HOE Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this bid be tabled to April 22, 1971. All members voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM S-G 146 -- - ------------------------------- --- - -----------------Apr-i1-15,_19.7_.�-- — BIDS ON PRIMARY JUNCTION VAULTS FOR LIGHT & POWER DEPT. Bids received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of 2 Primary Junction Vaults. Adams Transit Mix $3,890.00 F $ F Concrete Const. Co. 3,570.00 Kiefer Concrete 3,600.00 RECOMMENDATION: Lot Eia $ 3,570.00 Engineering Estimate 3,560.00 DIFFERENCE $ 10.00 F $ F Concrete Construction Co. in the amount of $3,570.00. Stan Case, Director of Utilities, spoke regarding this bid, stating one was for K-Mart and one for Scotch Pines First Filing, that the vaults were concrete, 10, by 7' and were underground, which is t„!at the subdivisions require. He stated that the underground vault has less upkeep and is protected from the wind. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded ibv Councilman Lopez, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. All the Council members voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM S-H BIDS - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Bids received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of: 115 yards of 4 sack cement, 50% (3/8" chip) 50% sand, concrete Summary: Adams Transit Mix $ 1,644.50 Low Bid $ 1,633.00 Flatiron Materials 00 Kiefer Concrete No Bi No Bid Engineering Estimate 1,645.00 Poudre Pre -Mix 1,679.00 DIFFERENCE $ 12.00 RECOMMENDATION: Flatiron Materials Co.awarded the contract in the amount of $1,633.00, Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the recommendation:=of the Pur- chasing Agent be accepted. All Council members voted in the affirmative. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC i Mr. Guy Palmer was present and introduced two members of the Woodward Governor Tax Committee, who were Mr. Franzine and Mr. Delahoy, Appreciation was expressed by the Council for the study done on taxes. Mr. Palmes stated that the City makes a mistake in taking the low bid, that often the material is sub -standard. Mrs. Marta Cooper was present,who is one of thte members of the Committee for hiring the handicapped, asking when Shields would be finished, stating she appreciated the appointing of committee for the handicapped, that she thought everyone should have the opportunity to work to the extent of their potential. COMMUNICATIONS The following communication was presented and read at length: .':r. Tom Coffey City Manager Municipal Building Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Dear Tom: As you 7,no`.d I represent Ma. �-ey Clisan, the Diner Of D_'ospeCt Plaza ADa-rtmerts, and over the veaTS '::e Ravi' i-ad cortside.'ab 0 ,.roi:-_;e in Controlling our parking areas. This 1S pri:lari!y been caused �`✓ t lip increasln number Of Ve11C=e5 used b,, students and _i:e i`:ade uate parking on the CJU Came Us ?:D Orle;1C 1;'.0 Si ail ar DTOb leis Alborg passed a Cl.ty Ordlnanc-_ :o 'lelp control Dar 1.^. on 'Drivateiy Osncl land, ti1:S lending sUDport t0 tho zoning ordinances. un(de-: Guir zGninla ordinances and bui cllna code lie require that tYle laid Certain amounts Of Dar.<in'-, but tile Or diS anCe seems to be sevo rely inadequate in protectin; ti,ls parking once it --as oee^: �_To::ided froc: unauthorized use. Therefore, 1 an enclosir. a cozy of file ordinance from the City of Aurora witil ti e recOi%Iflendation t-at our Council -i`✓e cons lde'_'a t'_On t0 such an Ordi-ance i. For:. Collins. I 4:ould greatly aD)reciate your reviel. of ...:1s matter City Attorney and an opportunity to discuss the same wit'.i you your convenience. Your __lend, Bill 14"? April 15, 1971 u Motion was.made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this matter be referred to the Administration and City Attorney for investigation and report. All the Council members voted in the affirmative. I The City [Manager stated he had sent a memo of a proposal to remove some parking on South College to a representative of the Laurel Street business men and they had requested postponement of this as they had this under study. He stated he had contacted Joe Rice, the Traffic Engineer, and he was willing to postpone this until September 1. He stated that the group of merchants from Laurel to Mulberry are very cooperative. The Director of Public Works stated they have been criticized that we are not able to treat sewage, that it is 80% BOD Reduction and according to the County,is . 90%, that he will provide the Council with a report monthly as we get them. It was stated that tl:e application by Bill Metier for a Fermented Malt Beverage License for the new golf course had been approved by the County. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the Council adjourn. All members of the Council voted in the affirmative aad the Council adjourned. ATTEST: City C1 k