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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-05/27/1971-Regular181 MINUTES OF MEETING May 27, 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 Municipal Building on Tuesday, May 27, 1971. Present: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Councilwoman Preble, Councilmen Peterson and Fcad. Also Present: Tom Coffey, City Manager Arthur March, City Attorney Chuck Liquin, Director of Public Works Mayor Carson presided. DISPENSING OF MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the reading of the minutes of May 20, 1971, be dispensed with. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2A Mr. Ralph Hardin, Attorney, representing Bakes Restaurant, Golden Ram, Skyroom and the Sportsman, was present, stating that he nor his clients had received further information from the.City since February 18, 1971, when the Council decided further study and an analysis of the tax should be undertaken. He sajd he read in the paper that the Council authorized the City Attorney to take legal action for non-payment of the occupational tax for 1971 by these establishments. Fie expressed his views in that he thought the City Council's action precipitious and unwarranted. He stated the ordinance was unfair and discriminatory, in that the liquor establishnents had to pay $1,500 compared -to $200.00 for the Fermented Malt Beverage places for the occupational tax, and requested the City Attorney to amend. _ the ordinance to make the tax more uniform. Mr. Hardin stated he thought the decisioncf the Council in instructing the City Attorney to take legal action in this case unwise and thought he could prove the law invalid, that the City risks not getting any tax from his clients while in court but also have to refund the money that they have paid. Mayor Carson asked Mr. Hardin if he had received the analysis report made by the City. Mr. Hardin stated he had not. The City Manager stated it was his understanding that Mr. March, Jr. had delivered a copy of this to him, stating that he would recive this. This matter was delayed a week to give Mr. Hardin time to study this cost analysis. AGENDA ITEM 2B The City Manager- advised the Council that he had received a reportrrom Tim Hasler to continue the hearing on an alleged beer sale violation by the Green Onion pending application for, a new license by new owners. He said the establishment under new management is to be known as "The City Dump". Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez., that this hearing he continued. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 3A First Reading of ORDINANCE No. 31, 1971 BEING AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Spring Creek Farms Annexation. Motion was made by Councilman Feed, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that Ordinance No. 31, 1971, be considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this 27th day of May, and to be presented for final passage on the 17th day of June, 1971. Upon Roll czll, all members voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 4A RESOLUTION 71-48 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING CHARLES BOWLING, LYNN E. ANDUSS AND PHIL RIDDELL TO.THE CITY.OF.FORT.COLLINS PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD term of Charles 8:,:•r;i;:� as ..._";.bc; of t'.tt Fort Collins Plannin and "onin, B' I' i .i:pir• ,! on ;tay 7r--, 1'371 • a:;d ra the t:e_ ; cr Lv n I:'. anluss j_ a of ."'tl1JCr Salu LOcI'il C,,;)lred Oil P.1)rll lP,, 1971; .. ., C lle l p.;�a $?.ic GO(.S,.l c.l O" lay •=. •' .G 6, i^%i; and 1182 WHEREAS, Charles Bowling and Lynn E. Anduss have indicated that they are willing to `)e reappointed to said Hoard, and Marcilell'ood has indicated that she does not desire to be reappointed to said Board; and R'HBREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Phil Riddell to the position on said 3oard foraerly herd by MarcileWood, and he has indi- cated he is willing to accept such appointment. NOW, TUE"E1702E, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF T.Lc CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Charles Bowling and Lynn E. Anduss be and they hereby are reappointed as members of the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board for terms of four years; the term of the said Charles Bowling to expire on May 26, 1975, and the term of Lynn E. Anduss to expire on April 18, i 1975; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Phil Riddell be and he hereby is appointed as a member of the City of For," Collins Planning and Zoning Board for a four-year tern expiring on ?fay 6, 1975; and BE IT FURTIm RESOLVED that M3rcileMood be and she hereby is coiamended for her outstanding service to the citizens of the City of Fort Collins in serving as a member of the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board from 'fay 6, 1067, to 'fay 6, 1971. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 27th day of May, A. D. 1971. ATTL•ST: _ 4�vIf,-L., 4.( City Clerbl Motion was made by Councilman Feed, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 4B HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSION The.City Attorney stated members were appointed to the Housing Authority May 20, 1971, by motion pnly.-. Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Feed, that thi s matter be referred to the City Attorney to proceed with the necessary f4r,.% of appoint- ment. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5A SIDEWALK REPAIRS - CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT TO: Tom Corey, City Manager TELRU: Charles Liquin, Director of Public 14orks 720:d: Roy A. Birgman, City Engineer RE: Complaints on Sidewalk Re?air. The :ollowirg cormiaints have been received by the City relative to the sidewalk repair pro&ram during 1970. I have indicated the name and complaint, toget::er with our findings in each case as follows: 27, 1971 1. Ate. Schneider - 631 South 'Nhitcomb He has stated that he was notified of the repairs and he chiseled off- one block so that it would match the other. Also, he claims the concrete truck backed into his driveway and broke it up; in talking to him, he also stated taint a City truc<f'_uslling manholes backed in the same driveway and did damage. Our GOndings are that he was notified of two sections that needed replacing. A tree was located alongside these two sections that had lifted them up. When a_r inspector got to this property, the chiseling off of one block did not appear satisfactory to him and he had the blocks replaced. The reason he had two blocks replaced, most likely, is that the two blocks were uplifted. \ormaily, where tree roots have lifted up slabs of walk, it is necessary to rea'_ace Zll that are lifted up to get it in a satisfactory condition. i:e have taken. a picture of tl:e driveway at this property, and it appears that this broken condition has existed for some time. Most of the cracks � are much older than since lzs t fall when this Work was done. The amount f this bill is $68.75. .2. Mr. Porter - 607 South Loomis He has stated that lie did not receive a notice and that the measurements were not correct and that the cost of the work was excessively high. in answer, I agree that the quantity of repair should be reduced to 105.75 square feet. The notice of repair was sent to 205 Ridgelawn Drive, Fort Collins. Porter states that he was in Minnesota at the time the notices were sent, and so apparently the notice was not forwarded somewhere along the line. As to the cost of the work being too hian, I can only repeat what was said i at the previous Council meeting, which is that this contract is put out for bid and that the lowest bidder receives the award, all in accordance with the Ordinance. Th;s bill is ir the amount of $151.25. If this is reduced ! to 105.75, the amount Would be $145.41. — /10 3. .Mr. Kulze - 634 Soutli Grant He has paid $63.75 of his total bill of $75.63, but he refuses to pay the remainder of $6.33 for the 10 percent adman istration, stating that the work Was ordered from Kiefer Concrete, but not done by them. Dar. Krug from Kiefer - states that trey have no record of ever having given an estimate and no order to do Work at this location. : 4. Mr. hoodirard - 227 South Howes He states that he had Vance ?hipps lined un to do the work at his property, and he fee'_s that the bill is very high and he does not feel the l0 percent charge is ;ustified. Also, lie registered a complaint about the islands at Howes and Oak. have checked and _`ound no record of being notified thatVance Phipps would be doing the work. The amount of the bill is $103.13. Si Mr. Amon Cwriting for Ethel Poole):- 605 South hhitcomb He said one slab was marked, which was leveled. Later the City came and fixed two sections of walk. This walk was v-djacent to a tree which had apparently uplifted two sections. I do not know i_` these were in a satisfactory condition before we replaced _ them. The inspector we had at the time was instructed to be very careful about what he replaced, and I must assume that this was still not in satis- factory condition or we would not have replaced the two sections. The amount of this bill is $63.75. 6. Mr. Olives - S12 "'est Olive had.a flagstone walk. Ile said, "I had no advanced notice whatsoever." Ee also feels t:ie cost is :::reasonable, that the full thirty feet of walk' removed was unreasonable and that the property owner should be allowed to do the removal himself. We find tttat.We notified the owner an_d sent the notice to S12 West Olive, and it Was returned to us marked "t-^claimed addressee unknown." Here again, e Only did as muC7 work a5 4.'e felt Was Justified to put the walk In a safe condition. He was billed for $165.00. 7. Marie '.:'illiams - 400 Circle Drive S::e states that one Square was =rked to be repaired, and that the cost is exorbitant. 184 Site was notified of 22 feet of curb and otter and sidewalk. We replaced that amount of walk at the regular bid prices. The total mmount is $92.84. S. Mr. Allison - S1S South Howes They complained that the walk did not require replacing and was not cracked, the bill is absurd and the 10 percent charge not necessary since we are on salary. Our regular inspector Was present when the work was done and he has stated that t:lere tv�2s no question that It was a hazard and required replace(:nt. Their bill is $68.75. Res ctfully submitted, R Bingman City ngineer The City Engineer recommended that Mr. Schneider's assessment not be changed. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, stating that as much as we sympathize with Mr. Schneider, that the report of the City Engineer be accepted. This was seconded by Councilman Lopez, Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. He stated that Mr. Porter objected to the high cost and did not receive notification and agreed that the cost should be reduced because assessment cost was sent to previous address. Mayor Carson expressed concern that Mr. Porter claimed that he contracted to have the work done. The City Engineer stated that Mr. Kiefer furnished them a list of names he had contracted for to do the work. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez that the report be received and this assessment be reduced. This was seconded by Councilman Peterson. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Mr. Bingman stated that Mr. Kunze refused to pay the administration costs, that Mr. Kiefer stated he did not receive any order from Mr. Kunze to do the work. Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the billing be accepted as it is. The City Manager stated that the 10% administrative cost does not cover all expenses. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Mr. Woodward stated he had contacted Vance Phipps to do the work at his place. The City Engineer stated his office was not advised that Mr. Phipps was hired to repair his walk. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, that this objection be tabled until the City Engineer can contact Mr. Phipps. This was seconded by Councilman Fead. Upon roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Mr. Bingman stated that the walk , at 605 South Whitcomb was adjacent to a tree which had up lifted the walk, He stated he was instructed to be very careful what he replaced, stating that he could not say for sure that the walk was still not in satisfactory condition. He said the property ownersare notified how many sectiors are to be removed. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the report be accepted. Upon a roll call, all members voted in the affirmative. On the matter of Mr. Olivas, 512 West Olive, the City Engineer stated that Mr. Olivas claimed he did not receive any notification, stating he had moved and did not receive it, that he had not had a chance to talk to him. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this matter be tabled until the City Engineer can contact him. Upon a roll call, the members of the Council voted in the -affirmative. The following letter was presented and read at length: 2•'.r. Roy Rin mar. City Engineer -134-7--Co.tl1veti-on PO, /3 ft. Collins, Colo. Dear Sir - Recently I received a bill for work done on sidewalks, c,:rb and gutter, about ::•hic.n T a-n very unhappy. At'LOO Circle Drive, oneisqua_re was marked, es sidewalk, as well as about 6 feet of gutter. This I intended to have repaired, but due to an accident in the fall, was not able to get it done. It has been repaired, reolacing to foot of sidewalk and 12 foot of curb and gutter and the bill of•;84.CO p'-us 'h8.L4 -10 S' administration and D'qgineering char.>,e- Total; '2 .92.84. This I feel is exorbitant, since more valk and better was ra.Oved t_",-- necessary and than was narked. this coupled with the fact tnat tha Job not finished as the la:an that was removed for forrs Was not renlaced and this left a very hazardous situation; also where it Was joined a very poor job ::-as cone, as a crack was left that moisture can get into and this 1-611 surely cause cru.,.'oling. 185 -------- -- - - - -- - - --- -- -- day 27 , 1971-- — I am sorry to be late with this complaint, as s I was unable to atteni the me.^.tin;-- rather got there after this matte_ wasdiscussed. Sy co:.nnla_nt still legitimate though as I see by the Coloradoan that ,you will inve5tiL to these complaints. Please do so. This matter c,ee c ti me unfair, as 1_ an bu__,_ this property `_'or T::'y retirement years and have been an uncomplainin7 ta;.payer theselast21 yews. ii0:7 having reached that age when it is necessary to budget, 1 have been confronted With this type of thing. A Dust bill :could have been pain at once, but this i am. reluctant to do now that I see others have the same complaints. Sincerely hoping that this matter can be adjusted I am sincerely, The City Engineer stated that firs. Williams was notified how much should be repaired, that he received this letter and had not been out and inspected this work. Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Feed, that this matter be Tabled for one week. Upon'a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The City Engineer stated that Mr. Allison's walk needed to be repaired and our inspector was present when this work was done. Motion was made -by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Council- woman Preble, that the report of the City Engineer be accepted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5B Dear Mayor Carson: t Ordinance No. 16, 1971 states: A public work or improvement, the cost of which, in whole or in part, is to be assessed by the City against the property specially benefited thereby, may be initiated by the City Council on recommendation of the Director of Public Works or on petition of the property owners to be affected thereby. The Public works Department'is concerned at this time with three sections of street within the City that are dangerous, due to health conditions caused by the lack of paving and due to safety conditions as a result of the lack of adequate width and sidewalks. The Council has previously received petitions from people interested in the improvement of Welch Street from East Prospect to East Stuart, and these petitions are on file with the City Clerk. This roadway provides the main access to the ?iffenbure'n School from the entire Highlander Heights and Prospect Fstates areas, and the students using this street are in constant danger from the vehicular traffic. Impala Drive from '.lest Yulberry Street to the south boundary of the Poudre Hlgh.School property is a dangerous street from the standpoint of the vehicular load of some 1650 cars per day, as well as, being dangerous due to the large number of students using this road as access to the school. East Elizabeth Street from approximately Hospital Lane to its inter- section with McHugh, and that portion of McHugh between Elizabeth Street and Riverside Drive is the principal point of ingress and egress for i Highlander Heights Subdivision, and is furthermore, the point of dispatch for the Fort Collins Amulan_ce Sarv'ce . I am enclosing herewith a letter from the Fort Collins Ambulance Service, a letter from Rhoades, Inc., a letter from Four Seasons Nursing Home- and a petition containing 156signature? from people in the area of Highlander Heights outlining .the hazards and dust conditions. In accordance with the ateve mentioned Ordinance No. 1:6, 1971, I am ..herewith recommending that the City Council initiate the consolidated paving improvement district for the improvement of the three above named areas. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Respectfully yours, 186 May 1 27, 1971 /s/ Charles Liquin Director of Public Works The Director of Public Works stated there were only three legal signatures on the petition, the remainder were just interested persons instead of citizens living in the vicinity of the proposed paving district. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lo_nez. seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted. Upon a roll call, all members of,the Council voted in the affirmative. Strut The City Manager, stated that Welch will not come into the City for three weeks, to eliminate it and get the other work. Motion was made by Councilman Feed, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the previous motion be withdrawn and that this matter be tabled until the Spring Creek Farm property is legally annexed. Upon a roll call, the members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM SC PLATS ON THE SECOND FILING; REVISION OF TRACT F AND UNIT DEVELOPMENT BY SOUTHMOOR VILLAGE Tabled May 20th. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this be removed from the table. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. SECOND FILING Gary Haxton was present and explained this Second filing, stating that they might have to change the name of the street, that Boltz Jr. High, would be on Boltz Drive. After discussion motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this plat be approved. Upon a roll call, all members voted in the affirmative. REVISION OF TRACT F The Planning Director stated the proposed patio homes and apartment complex meets space requirements. Motion was made by Councilman Feed, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. UNIT DEVELOPMENT After discussion, motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this be approved. Upon a roll call, all members voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM SD SEWER AND WATER RATE STUDY Director of Public Works, Charles Liquin, spoke at length regarding a study of the sewer and water systems. He stated that there had not been a complete study since 1951, though there was a rate adjustment in 1964 and a "in-house" study in 1969, which resulted in a charge per -unit to mobile home parks and apartments. He stated the report is to include a study of the feasibility of expanding, improving or adding to the water treatment plant in the Poudre Canyon; study of the transmission system from that plant to the reservoir; study of existing and future storage needs and location of future reservoirs; study of improved treatment ability of sewage treatment plant No. 1, and the feasibility of expanding it or junking it and study of the transmission line between the two sewage treatment plants. He stated the study is to be done by Black and Veatch, a Denver consulting firm, at a cost not to exceed $28,000, stating the report will not be ready for at least nine months. The study is to include reports on expenditures and improvements necessary within the next 30 years, a study of major improvements required within the next 10 years and a cash -flow study of improvements necessary in the next fiveyears Mayor Carson expressed concern concerning the approximately $100,000 spent on the old sewage treatment plant in recent years and the Possibility of it being ;unked. Mr. Liquin stated that the state gave notice that w= will improve the quality of treatment at that plant. The City Manager stated that the plant still has value and could be used for primary treatment. Councilman Fead stated that _ expert sanitary engineers had told him the old sewage treatment plant can operate effectively with a relatively mcderate investment. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Feed, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this study be approved and the Administration instructed to proceed with all speed. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM SE BIDS_ -_PURCHASE OF TRANSFORMERS B1 s have been -ece4ved and eval'1ated co`:e:7",rt = O [ .. COIlS iCe: a.:.va :.:_C:: ;. 1!0 1'2\SFO_=RS CF V.� TOUS kVA 21TiN'GS. sV A co-plete tally of al! bids is attached S� JOtlr., ASSGCi ate `! cc tric 1 En ^, cer ,.aS OValll3tcd t.:C bI GS. r.. ic'5 Of .:7.5 :c'00m:l C:: dations ?1 - db'd bCC:' , zached. 187 Based on the intormvion furnished by Mr. St. John, the recommendatlozs are that Utility Equipment Company be awardcd the 'bid for the SO, 25 K fir. Transformers at a total cost of $12 450.00 and that RTE Corporation be awarded the bid for the 50, 50 KVA Transfor.'.:ers, for an award or $11,700.00; and further that. Utility Equipment Company be awarded the bid for 20, 10 K A Transformers for an award of $3,030.00. Concluding the bids, it is further recommended that the bid, for 10, SO .KVA,s be awarded to Lewis Associazcs SO--.^ their bid of S4,300.00. A consolidation of the recommendation RTE Corporation $16,000.00. is Utility Equipment Company $15,5 0.06, Respectfully submitted, E. M..Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, thatwthe recommendation .. of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Upon roll call, all members voted in the affirmative. COMMUNICATION Attention Mayor Karl E. Carson Dear Council Members: Neighbor to Neighbor, Inc., wishes to congratulate the council for their nominations of the local housing authority. Your selections and official approval of such a group is a positive forward step for Fort Collins city government and the continuous working toward solutions of community -wide problems. We take this opportunity to thank you for your efforts and hard labors on behalf of our community. -- Very truly yours, /s/ Gus Cholas Alvin Cordova Mayor Carson thanked the eighth graders from Lincoln Junior High School who participated in a clean-up campaign May 24th and that a letter be sent to Mr. Romero, thanking him for this. Councilman F'ead asked this letter come from the Mayor. Councilman Lopez stated this was a cooperating program for the students and taught them to work together and was an educational experience for the kids. The City Manager said they did a good job. AMBULANCE SERVICE The City Attorney advised the Council that the City cooperate with the hospital, County and State Board relating to ambulance service, stating that he had an amendment to the agreement. The City Manager stated that Jack Peverley, operator of the service, has agreed to maintain two ambulances on a 24-hour basis but asked that the requirement be dropped from the contract because of the Federal wage and hour laws. Councilman Feed stated that Mr. Peverley has done a good job and the rates are reasonable, that this service has nation wide publicity. Councilman Lopez asked if avoiding the federal wage and hour laws would effect quality of personnel for such a critical service, and if we are paying these men a good salary. The City Manager stated this law would have no effect on the main operators. He v said that college student . are employedas backup personnel. RESOLUTION 71-49 _.. OF THE COUNCIL 0? T07 CITY OF "FORT COLLINS APPROVING AN A2-IFNIXiSi4T TO AN r.GF'BL?:•!t.i<-: 1:ET,1EEN Tits' POUD."B VALLEY HOSPIT'Ah DISTRICT, THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, CSLOn,AiDD, THE COUNTY OF LAallIER, COLORA O AND TilE STITI_2. BOARD OF hojic!LT= OF COLOnADG WHEREAS, heretofore, the City of Fort Collins entered into an Agreement with the Poudre Valley Hospital District, the County of Lorimer, and the State Board of Agriculture relating to ambulance service in the respective areao of responsibility of the parties to said Agreement; and Pi HE;I.EAS' Pursuant to ., :;id Agrc> ;rent, the Poudre Valley nos_1ital. District entered into can Agreement kith 3c:m F. Pevcrlcy Concerning the maintenance and operation of an ambulance Service; =2 '- 8cg Mav ._27, 1971 w11EREAE;, tine said hospital district ham recently entered into a now Agreements with Fort Collins A Wulanc:e Service, Inc., which Agreement " ercedez the. previous Agreement between said hospital dinti'ict Ind John p. pe•: arley; and WHEREAS, it is desirable to amend the term) of the Agreement Of June i., 1967, to conform to t a now Agreement hetween said hospital district and Fort anc Collins s..az,1 service, Inc.; and WHEREA37 an amcrdr.,ent said 1. r. lent: has to � •g ecm bee;a praparcd which amenc:;ent has been aPProved by the City Attorney. NOW, TH;;R PORI, BE IT RESOLVED BY -Tz;,!, COU14CIL OF THE CITY OF FOOT COLLINS that the terms and conditions of the am-endment to said Agreement be and the SO" hereby are accepted and approved; aid BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED that ttie Mayor and the City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Port Collins, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 27th day of May, A.D. 1971. ATTEST: Ci+ erk -- Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this resolution be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The City Attorney advised the Council that Pat Griffin was suing the City relative to the City's alleged refusal to issue. a building permit for an office building at the Gas -a -Mat on North College Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Beterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the City Attorney be authorized to represent the City in this civil suit. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The Mayor stated that a representative be sent to study housing, that a three day meeting was hel in New York the latter part of May and one in San Francisco the latter part of June. He stated there will be experts there on the Housing and Urban Development program and recommended that Arthur March, Jr., and Harry Troxell attend this meeting, stating that the Fede2al Government will pay expenses. Motion was made by Councilman Feed, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommendation of the Mayor be approved and the Council get authorization from HUD for sending these representatives. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. EASEMENT An easement for installation and maintenance of underground electric line Colorado State University property west of Shields Street, was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this easement be approved. Upon a roll call, all members voted in the affirmative. TRAFFIC STUDY" wgs made It was stated that on May 13 a speed study /on traffic on Briarwood Road between Mulberry and Laporte. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Feed, that this report be received and may come up for discussion on the 27th. Upon a roll call, all. members voted in the affirmative. 189 May. 27, 1971 Mayor Carson stated that Mr. Jack ?Miller be appointed to replace Harry Hepting, sr:^.c :^.as resigned, on the Building and Contractors Licensing Board. Motion was made Councilman. Lopez, seconded by Councilman. Fead, that this matter be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution of appointment. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Mayor Carson stated there was a request several weeks ago regarding the re -:oval of parking meters on South College from Laurel Street and asked if there was any report on. this. Th.e City Manager stated that nothing has happened, that the merchants are forming a JL-., and are looking for off=street parking areas. Mayor Carson suggestd that icee Rice, the Traffic Engineer, work -with these people in this matter. ADJOURNMENT notion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Counc adjourn. Upon a roll call, all members voted in the ATTEST: City Cler Peterson, that the Council native and the Council adjourned.