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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held
Thursday, October 3, 1963, at 1:30 o'clock P.M.
Present: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn.
City Manager Boos, City Attorney March and City Engineer Weiss.
Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the
reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held September 26, 1963, be dispensed
with. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan,
Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
This being the date of the hearing on the rezoning of certain property in Emigh's
Subdivision, the City Clerk advised the Council that no written protests had been filed.
The following ordinance was presented on first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 38, 1963
AMENDING CHAPTER 19, CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS
AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHANGING PART OF LOT 12, EMIGHIS SUBDIVISI
IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, FROM "C" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "D" COMMERCIAL DISTRI
Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Honstein, that
Ordinance No. 38, 1963, be considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this
3rd day of October, A. D. 1963, and to be presented for final passage on the 24th day of
October 24th day of October, A. D. 1963. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:
Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The
President declared the motion adopted.
This being the date of the hearing on the rezoning of the W2 of Block 53, from
"B" to "D", the City Clerk advised the Council that no protests—. in writing had been filed.
The following ordinance was presented on first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 39, 1963
AMENDING CHAPTER 19, CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS
AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHANGING WEST HEL F OF BLOCK 53, IN THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "D" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman Johbson, that Ordi-
nance NQ. 39, 1963, be considered favorably on first reading and ordered prublished this 3rd
day of October, A. D. 1963, and to be presented for final passage on the 24th day of October:
A. D. 1963. Roll was called resulting as follows:. Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell,
McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion
adopted.
The following report was presented and read at length:
October 2, 1963
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Fort Collins
(Fort Collins, Colo.
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held October 1, 1963, a petition for
the rezoning of Lot 1, Lessens Subdivision from B to D was presented.
A motion was duly passed that it be recommended to the City Council that the peti-
tion be favorably considered.
Respectfully submitted,
/a/ Virgil Magerfleisch
Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted and the matter be referred to
the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and notice of hearing. Roll was calle
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan,. Honstein and Council-
woman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
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The following report was presented and read at length:
October 2, 1963
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colo.
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held October 1, 1963, a petition for
the rezoning of the west hald of Block 184, from C to D was presented to the Board.
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A motion was duly passed that it be recommended to the City Council that the peti-
tion be denied.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Virgil Magerfleisch
Secretary
Motion was madeby Councilman Honstein, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the
tion of the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted and the rezoning be denied.
was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell., McMillan, Honstein
and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: none. The President declared the motion adopted.
The following report was presented and read at length:
October-2, 1963
Honorable'Mayor and City Council
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colo.
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held October 1, 1963, a petition for
the rezoning of Lots 25 through 30 and 36 through 46, Columbine Court, 2nd Subdivision, -
Lots 1 through 4 Columbine Court, 3rd Subdivision, 1st Filing; and Lots 5 through 8, colum-
bine Court, 3rd subdivision, 2nd filing was presented to the Board.
A motion was duly passed that it be recommended to the City Council that the peti-
tion be denied.
..Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Virgil Magerfleisch
Secretary
The City Clerk presented a petition consisting of 28 names of property owners
protesting the rezoning. Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman
Quinn, that the recommendation of.the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted'and the.rezoning
be denied. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell,
McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared.the motion
adopt ed.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
October 2, 1963
ionorable Mayor and City Council
;ity of Fort Collins
'ort Collins, Colo.
3entlemen:
At a meetingg of the Planning and Zoning Board held October 1, 1963, a petition for
the rezoning of Lots 6 through 12, Block 96, from B to C was presented.
A motion was.duly passed that it be recommended to the City Council that the peti-
;ion be favorably considered.
/s/ Virgil Magerfleisch
Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the
,ecommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved and the matter be referred to
;he City Attorney for the necessary resolution and notice of hearing. Roll was called re-
3ulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman
nn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
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The following communication was presented and read at length:
October 2, 1963
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colo.
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held October 1, 1963, a petition
for the rezoning of the East half of Bloch 82, from B to D was presented.
A motion was duly passed that it be recommended to the City Council that the -peti-
tion be favorably considered.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Virgil Magerfleisch
Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved and the matter referred to the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and notice of hearing. Roll was called
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Honstein, and Council-
woman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
October 2, 1963
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Fort Collins, Colo.
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held October 1, 1963, a petition for
the annexation of an area to be known as the Thunderbird Estates Fourth Annexa tion was
presented.
A motion was duly passed that it be recommended to the City Council that the peti-
tion be favorably considered subject to negotiation of the water rights.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Virgil Magerfleisch
Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved and the matter be referred to
the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and notice of hearing. Roll was calk
ed resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and Council
woman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
October 2, 1963
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colo.
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held October 11 1963, a petition for
the annexation of--an',area to b6 known as the First Betz Annexation (zoned D) was presented.
A motion was duly passed that it be recommended to the City Council that the peti-
tion be favorably considered subject to negotiation of the water rights.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Virgil Magerfleisch
Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman Honstein, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn., -,that the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved and the matter referred to the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and notice of hearing. Roll was called
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and Council-
woman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
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The following communication was presented and read at length:
October 2, 1963
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colo.
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held October 1, 1963, a petition for
the annexation of an area to be known as the Sixth Highlander Heights Annexation was present
ad.
A motion was duly passed that the petition be favorably recommended to the City
Council with the proviso that the area North of Pitkin be zoned IC" and the area South of
Pitkin be zoned "A" subject to the negotiation of water rights.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Virgil Magerfleisch
Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved and the matter be referred to tt
City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and notice of hearing. Roll was called
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn.
Councilman Honstein excused from voting. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion
adopted.
The following report was presented and read at length:
October 2, 1963
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colo. ,
Re: Subdivision Plat
Gentlemen: Ninth Highlander Heights Subdi-
vision
At a meeting of the Planing and Zoning Board held October 1, 1963, the final plat
of the Ninth Highlander Heights Subdivision was presented.
A motion was duly passed that it be recommended to the City Council that the plat
be approved subject to the landowners and/or subdividers entering into the usual written
agreement with the City for the installation of utilities and public improvements and to
the annexation of said area.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Virgil Magerfleisch
Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved and the plat be approved subject
to the subdivider entering into the usual written;_agreement with the City for the installa-
tion of utilities and public improvements. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:
Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Councilman Honstein excused
from voting. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
October 2, 1963
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colo.
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held October 1, 1963, a petition for
the annexation of an area to be known as the Betz -Fischer First Annexation was presented.
A motion was duly passed that it be recommended to the City Council that the peti-
tion be favorably considered subject to negotiation of the water rights.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Virgil Magerfleisch
Secretary
Motion was'made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the
recommendation of the Plannirgepd Zoning Board be approved and the matter be referred to the
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City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and notice of hearing. Roll was called
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and Council-
woman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING MYRON M. BRADEN TO FILL THE EXISTING
VACANCY ON THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AND COMMENDING A. E. OAKES, NOW DECEASED, FOR HIS
SERVICES ON SAID BOARD
WHEREAS, A. D. Oakes served continuously as a member of the Zoning Board of
Appeals from August 27, 1943, until his death on August 7, 1963, and
WHEREAS, the said A. E. Oakes was last appointed as a member of the Zoning Board
of Appeals for a term of two years effective April 22, 1963, and
WHEREAS, a vacancy now exists by reason of the death of the said A. E. Oakes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that
Myron M. Braden be and he is hereby appointed a member of said Zoning Board of Appeals with
such appointment to be effective forthwith and to continue for the unexpired term of the
said A. E. Oakes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in view of the long and meritorious serfice tot he
City of Fort Collins by the said A. E. Oakes, that he be and he is hereby coimriended for his
services to the City which continued from August 27, 1943 to the .date of his death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the within Resolution be delivered to the
family of the said A. E. Oakes in recognition of the gratitude of the City for the services
of the said A. E. Oakes.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this third day of
October, A. D. 1963.
/s/ Harvey G. Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Miles F. House
City Clerk
Motion was, made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Honstein, that this
resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson,
Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared
the motion adopted.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING THE APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF 275 ACRE FEET OF WATER OF THE NORTHERN COLORADO WATER
CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins has acquired 275 acre foot units of water of
the Northern Colorado 'dater Conservancy district, and
WHEREAS, the Board or Directors of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy Districl
require that the City of Fort Collins enter into a temporary use permit agreement -with said
district for the transfer of said water, and
WHEREAS, the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District has submitted an approp-
riate form of temporary use permit agreement to be entered into by the City of Fort Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that
the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to apply for the
temporary use of said 275 acre feet of water by entering into a temporary use permit agree-
ment with the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council held this 3rd day of October
A. D. 1963.
/s/ Harvey G. Harvey
Mayor
s/ Miles F
ity Clerk
ouse
Motion was made by Councilman Honstein, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that this
solution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson,
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Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. the President declared II
the motion adopted.
The following petition was presented and read at length:
PETITION FOR CHANGE IN STREET NAME
TO THE FORT COLLINS, COLORADO CITY COUNCIL
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO:
The undersigned property owners, being 100% of the property owners, in the 1400
block and the 1500 block on McHugh Street in southeast Fort Collins, Colorado, do hereby
petition the City Council of Fort Collins, Colorado to change the name of McHugh Street in
the 1400 - 1500 blocks of McHugh Street from the name of McHugh Street to the name of
LONGS PEAK DRIVE.
The reasons for the request of change are as follows:
1. McHugh Street in the 1400 block and 1500 block in no way ties in or resembles i
continuation of McHugh Street from the 1000 block and 1100 block of McHugh.
2. There are no present plans for a continuation or transition of McHugh Street
in the 1000 block to the 1100 block to run in a north south direction.
3. McHugh Street in the 1000 block and the 1100 block runs in a 1172 degree east-
erly direction and in a 2972 degree westerly direction (this being a basic
east west street) in the 1400 block and the 1500 blocks of McHugh the street
runs in a 00 north and 180° south or directly north and south direction.
FOR THESE ABOVE REASONS IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO ACT
FAVORABLY ON THIS PETITION.
NAME
Eldon W. Ghent
Mrs. E. Ghent
1425
McHugh
C.C.
Burch
1417
McHugh
Frank Ghent
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1432
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Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that this
Petition be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary action to comply with t
II the request. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell,
II McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the moti
adopted.
The following petition was presented and read at length:
City Council
P E T I T I O N
City of Fort Collins
Gentlemen:
The undersigned, being the owner of all of Lot 1, Block 10, The Seventh Fairview
Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, in the City of Fort Collins, Colorado,
hereby petitions that the City of Fort Collins vacate the six foot utility easement on the North si
North side of said Lot 1 for the reason that said easement has not been used for the instal:
lation of any utilities and will not be needed in the future for the installation of any
utilities.
BARTRAN HOMES, INC.
Is/ By William D. Bartran
ATTEST:
/s/ Arthur E. March, Jr
Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that this
be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Roll was called re-
sulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and Council-
woman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
October 3, 1963
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The following ordinance was presented on first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 40, 1963
BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE VACATION OF AN EASEMENT -IN THE SEVENTH FAIRVIEW SUBDIVI-
SION IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF
Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that Ordi-
nance No. 40, 1963, be considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this
3rd day of October, A. D. 1963, and to be presented for final passage on the 24th day of
October, H. D. 1963. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson,
Colweill, McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared
the motion adopted.
The Attorney reported on the matter of the water line for the Lions road-
side park and advised the Council that, in his opinion, the correct way to handle this
application would be to grant a right-of-way as an addendum to the leasing and he would
prepare same for execution by the proper officials.
The City Attorney stated that Mr. Elwood Holmes had contacted him in'reference to
sewer damage caused by the sanitary sewer backing up into his house. He stated this matter
had been referred to the Insurance Company carrying the City's liability and was rejected
for the reason that there was no liability. In the opinion of the City Attorney, the City
has no liability, inasmuch as the stoppage of the sewer was caused by rags, cloth, etc.,
being placed in the sanitary sewer'. He also stated that the claim of Mr. Abel Kamell was
submitted to the Insurance Company but no report had been received from them at this time,
but it would in all probability, be refected by the company.
The City Attorney said that he had been requested to prepare an ordinance setting
up Section 11 in Grandview Cemetery as a memorial section. Motion was made by Councilman
McMillan, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
an ordinance creating Section 11, of Grandview Cemetery as a Memorial Section. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and
Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The following ordinance was presented as an emergency ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 41, 1963
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS (4500,000.00) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1963 FOR WATER WORKS IMPROVEMENT AND BETTERMENT
Motion was made by Councilman Honstein, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that Ordi-
nance No. 41, 1963, be adopted and become a law upon passage. Roll was called resulting as
follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn.
Nayes: Non e. The President declared the motion adopted.
The City Manager introduced Mr. James Gilbert, a student in Public Science"and
Government at the University, who will be present at Council'meetings as a part of his
tudy-program.
The City Manager presented the following report:
October 3, 1963
. Mayor and City Council
om• R. F. Boos, City Manager
bject: Police Chief Appointment
At the time I took office as City Manager of Fort Collins September 1, 1963, one
f my most important responsibilities was that of appointing a permanent Chief of Police.
ednesday, September 4th, a general meeting was held with members of the Police Department
nd in the next few days individual interviews were held with members of the Police Departme
o become acquainted with the menin the Department and gain some idea of the status and ne
f the Department.
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At the outset I would like to report that on the basis of the individual inter-
views, I an generally very favorably impzessed with the present Personnel of the Department.
The most important needs of the Department as reflected by the interviews were professional
leadership and extensive training. It is my considered opinion that;gth proper leadership
and training the Department will rapidly achieve a high degree of excellence.
The first week in September acting Police Chief C. T. Howe and I discussed the
status of the Department, and he expressed the opinion that inthe best interest of the De-
partment and the City, a professionally qualified Chief should be appointed. He suggested
that such an appointment be made and declined to be considered. I would like to personally
commend Chief Howe for his attitude towards the Department and the job that he has done as
acting Chief and announce his appointment as Assistant Police Chief, effective November 1,
1963.
Sixteen applications for the Police Chief position were screened and five inter-
views conducted. I have carefully considered all factors pertinent to selection of a new
Chief, and it is my conclusion that to properly carry out my responsibility to the Mayor
and City Council, the Police Department, and the Citizens of Fort Collins, I must appoint
the best qualified professionala pplicant. It is with the above in mind that I announce the
appointment of Mr. Roy E. Holladay, Assistant Professor of Police Administration, Michigan
State University, East Lansing, Michigan, as Police Chief, effective November:], 1963. It is
my sindere opinion that Mr. Holladay is highly qualified for the position and, extended the
friendship and cooperation typical of Fort Collins and the Rocky Mountain area, will do an
excellent job. A resume of his personal history and qualifications follow.
Name: Roy E. Holladay
Address: 726 E. Columbia, Mason, Michigan
Age: 36 years - Birthdate, Dec. 31, 1926
Height: 6 ft. - weight, 185 lbs.
Marital Status: Married
Wife. Glennie, age 35
Children: Marc, 10; Regan 7; Claire 4
cation:
Wayne University
Detroit, Michigan
Degree: B.A. - Sociology - 1951
(Michigan State University
East Lansing, Mi&igan
Degree: M.A. - Political Science (Public Admin.) 1962
Police Experience:
Sept. 1, 1959 to Present
Instructor: Asstt. Professor 7-1-63
School of Police Administration and Public Safety
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
1960 - 161 (Leave of absence from Michigan State)
Assistant Director of Planning & Resegrch; Director of Training
Police Department
St. Louis, Missouri
1955 - 159
Patrolman; Staff Aide to the Director: Sergeant; Lieutenant
Department of Public Safety
Oak Park, Michigan
Respectfully submitted,
Is/ Robert F. Boos
City Manager
After the reading of the above report, Mayor Johnson suggested that the Council
approve Mr. Boos action, and motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by
Councilwoman Quinn, that the appointment, as made by City Manager Boos, be approved by the
Council. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillat
stein and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The following letter was presented by the City Manager:
October 3, 1963
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City Hall
Fort Collins, Colorado
ientlemen:
One of the most important aspects of good Municipal Administration is a comprehen-
sive personnel program, including a merit system, structured toward developing a creeer
service so that we might achieve high standards of performance of municipal services.
In the past month, study and review of the personnel policies has indicated severe
areas which might be improved. It is my hope to undertake an extensive study and review of
all personnel policies and submit recommendations to the City Council prior to January 1,
1964.
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An integral part of a good personnel program in municipal service is in my opinion
a good classification and pay plan. Past experience has indicated that this is an area
in which City Councils have most effectively availed themselves of the services of a specia-
list in the field to objectively develop a basic classification and pay plan for the City,
that once adopted can and should be readily administered and maintained and maintained in
the future.
With the above in mind, a proposal of Public Admini-stration Service, Chicago, I].1.
is submitted for your consideration. The firm is one th@t- specializes-in--the<fiel4 whose-,:
services I am personally acquainted with, through past experience. Funds are available in
the present budget to proceed with the study and I strongly recommend that the City Council
accept the proposal.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Robert F. Boos
City Manager
The following communication was presented and read at length:
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SERVICE
Mr. Robert F. Boos
City Manager
City Hall
Fort Collins, Colorado
Dear Mr. Boos:
September 23, 1963
This is in reply to your recent letter regarding possible assistance in position
classification and pay studies for Fort Collins. Public Administration Service is pleased
to submit the following proposed work program.
1. Analyze all established positions with respect to their duties, responsibiliti6
and qualification requirements.
2. .Prepare, on the basis of the above analysis., class specifications describing
in some detail the nature and requirements of the work of each class of posi-
tions.
3. Assign each established position to the appropriate class in the classifica-
tion plan.
4- Survey and study existing rates of pay and pay related benefits of the posi-
tions classified,• in -private industry inthe general area, and in appropriate
public jurisdictions and, on the basis of the data collected, prepare a com-
prehensive pay plan. The salary study would take into consideration, -in -addi-
tion, the requirements of each class of positions,- local financial resources -
and policies and such other special circumstances as may be relevant.-
5. Prepare appropriate rules and procedures for the installation and continuing
administration of the classification and pay plans.
6. Prepare and submit a report setting forth the proposed pay plan, summarizing
the data and other factors considered in its development, and presenting esti-
mates of budget effects of installing it.
7. Present and explain the proposed classification and pay plans in the period
immediately following their submission to the officer and agencies having
authority to act with respect to such matters.
We estimate the maximum cost of the program outlined above at not to exceed $3,500
and agree to complete it within that amount assuming that not over 200 positions are includ-
ed in the study. Should the number of positions exceed 200, the foregoing estimate should
be increased by y$8 for each additional position. We agree to furnish each month invoices
setting forth the number of staff days devoted to the project, the per diem rates applicable
to each staff member, actual transportation and other direct project expenses incurred,
and the total amount due in connection with services rendered each month.
Our cost estimate assumes. that the City would:
1. Arrange for employees and supervisors to complete position descriptions on
questionnaire forms which, with appropriate instructions,w ill b e furnished by
us.
2. Provide necessary local office space, facilities, supplies, and equipment for
our staff and assign such stenographic and clerical assistance as may be
necessary to the expeditious and economical conduct of the project.
3. Arrange for full cooperation by local officials and employees, including,
including access to records andother information needed to carry out the work
set forth above, and prompt decisions on matters affecting work progress.
4- Pay Public Administration Service within thirty days after submission of
monthly statements referred to above, amounts due for services rendered.
A letter of acceptance from you or other appropriate official will constitute the
only contract required for our purposes. Should the City prefer a formal contract instru-
ment, however, we would be pleased to execute one.
We would consider it a privilege to assist Fort Collins in this important under-.
taking.
Very truly yours,
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/a/ E. F. Ricketts l
Associate Director
170
October 1 1961
Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the
proposal of the Public Administration Service be:accepted and the City Manager instructed to
proceed with the survey. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson,
C'olwell, McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared
the motion adopted.
The final proposed budget as agreed upon during various . meeting 5, was presented to
!the Council. This budget will be subject to a public hearing on Thursday) October 10, 1963
and for approval of same.
The followingpetition was'presented p presented and read at length:
TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO:
We, the undersigned, all being residents of the 200 and 300 blocks on South Howes
Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, respectfully submit this petition:
WHEREAS, during the past year an ever increasing number of downtown employees
and employers have been practicing all -day parking in the 200 and 300 blocks of South Howes
Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, creating an acute parking problem; and
WHEREAS, the petitioners herein believe that this situation can be correc ted:
NOW, THEREFORE, your petitioners respectfully request that the City attempt a log-
ical solution for this problem by way of converting said two blocks- from parallel to diag-
onal parking in order to accommodate more vehicles, and to impose a two-hour parking restric
tion during business hours on said blocks.
Willard R. Stuart
Kettie E. Stuart
Henry G. Jordan
Glenn A. Hood
Nina Wolff
Mrs B. B. Helmick
George F. Henry
Lois H. Henry
Alma M. Moore
Rod Wakefield
Roger V. Piel
M. J. Good
Mrs. M. J. Good
W. J. Blair
Nellie J, Hood
218 S. Howes St.
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220 S. Howes
300 S. Howes
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320 It if
310, 312, 316 S. Howes
312 S. Howes
311 „ n
300 „ n
300 n n
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218 S. Howes
310 It it
Glenn C. Hood 310 S. Howes St.
Bernadine R. Simon 307 it "
Vern C. Fritz 225 w. Oak St.
Janice L. Fritz it"
A. W. Stark .221 Temple Ct.
Ethel R. Butler 211 S. Howes
Josephine Glendinning" . if
Mrs. Arthur Stark 221 Temple Ct.
Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Walker
211 S. Howes St.
Mrs. H. G. Jordan 220 S. Howes St.
E. C. Jenison - Secretary Ft. Collins
Masonic Home AssQ.
H. A. Norell- President Ft. Collins
Home Assn.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Colwell,.that the
tter be referred to the City Manager for investigation and action thereon. Roll was call
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Honstein and Council-
woman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the
Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell,
McMillan, Honstein and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion
adopted and the Council adjourned.
Mayor /
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