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MINUTES OF A REGUVR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, Held Thursday, March 26, 1970, at 1:30 o'clock P.M.
Present: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Assistant
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City Manager Tom Burgess, Assistant City Attorney March and Director of Public
Works Liquin. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Also absent City.
Manager Coffey.
Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Kruchten','.
that the reading of the minutes of the last regular.meeting held March 19, 1970,
be dispensed with. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen
Carson, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following proclamation was presented and read at length:
PROCLAMATION _
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WHEREAS, the Nineteenth Decennial Census of the United States will be
conducted beginning on Apr? 1, 1970; and
WHEREAS, all the inhabitants of the City of Fort Collins are to be
enumerated in this census; and
WHEREAS, the information collected in the census serves many useful
purposes, among which are apportionment of representation in Congress and other
legislative bodies, measurement of the economic well-being and purchasing power ;
of -communities and their inhabitants, allotment of certain Federal and State
-Tax revenues and other financial aid to States, determination of future needs
for public services, and numerous other useful purposes; and
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WHEREAS, the accuracy and completeness.of the.census for the City of
Fort Collins will determine its population rank among other communities of the
country;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karl E. Carson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins,
do hereby proclaim April 1, 1970, as CENSUS DAY IN FORT COLLINS, and do urge
all citizens to cooperate fully during the month.of April with those who are
charged with the responsibility of this most important work.
Dated this 26th day of March, A. D. 1970.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor of Fort Collins
Chief of Police Smith was present and spoke regarding the :Crime Check
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Program and puttirg/into effect an Fort Collins and to get more interest from.the i
public will issue stickers to put on telephones. and brochures sent out., This
is under the Omnibus Crime program and the Evening Optomist Club endorses
this program.
Mr. Harold Carrol, President of the Optomist Club, was present and
spoke regarding this program, stating that several years agothey were concerned
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for the apathy of the public .for the rising crime in Fort Collins. He said,.
that the Crime Check program is used .in several. cities•snd thought it.important
to have this in Fort Collins. He stated the program has the continued suppot^t
s of the Optomist Club and hoped the people will become involved and be aware of
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the ?rime rate. _
Mayor Carson stated he would endorse anything to combat this crime
rate and the Council will back the Optomist Club on this program.
The following ordinance was presented on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO 15, 1970 .
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-44.2 N of the CODE OF -ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
UNDER THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE.
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kissock,
j' that Ordinance No. 15, 1970, be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows:
y: Ayes: Councilmen Carsm, I7opez, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilmen
Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following ordinance was presented on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 16, 1970
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS-BY
CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY
Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Krucllten,
that Ordinance No. 16, 1970, be adopted. Roll was called re'sulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and KrUchten. Absent: Councilman
Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following ordinance was presented on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 17, 1970.
BEING AN 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
AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY Ihh^.LUDED IN THE FOURTH SPRING
CREEK ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Lopez,
that Ordinance No. 17, 1970, be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent:.-- Councilmen
Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion s.49pted.
The following -ordinance was presentedon second reading:,:
ORDINANCE NO. 18, 1970
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES .OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN_ja'TFiE ZONING ORDINANCE
AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE MAXFIEGD.SECOND
ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez,,seconded by Councilman Kis66ck
that Ordinance No. 18, 1970, be adopted. Roll was called resulting.as o;Rows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman
Troxell, excused.. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted
The following ordinance was presented on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO.. 19, 1970
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDIN CHAPTER 19-OF,•THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF.THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE P'FfOPERTY INCLUDED :IN THE WEST ELIZABETH
STREET THIRD ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
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Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman
Kissock, that Ordinance No. 19, 1970, be adopted. Roll was called resulting
as follow:: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent:
Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The.Mayor declared the motion
adopted.
The following ordinance was presented on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 20, 1970
BEING AN 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
AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDEDIN THE GREENWALT SIXTH
ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Kissock,
that Ordinance No. 20, 1970, be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman
Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.b
The following ordinance was presented on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 21, 1970
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS, COLORAD05 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE.`
AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE WEST LAPORTE
AVENUE FOURTH ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Concilman Kruchten,
that Ordinance No. 21, 1970, be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Couna'lmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman
Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following ordinance was presented on first reading and read at
length:
ORDI►dANCE N0. 24, 1970
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCESOF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS, COLORAD05 1958, AS. AMENDED; COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONNG PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE WEST LAPORTE
AVENUE THIRD ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Kruchten,
that Ordinance No. 24, 1970, be considered favorably on first reading and to be
presented for final passage on the 16th day of April, A. D. 1970. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and
Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor
-declared the motion adopted.
The following ordinance was presented on first reading and read_at
length:
ORDINANCE NO. 25, 1970
BEING ,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS BY
CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTA IN PROPERTY
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March 26, 1970
Don Reynolds, the Planning Director, explained that this property
was west of Whedbee and south of Parker, has a 25 foot set back on Whedbee.
He stated that the zoning of this property was "C" Commercial prior, but
sufficient property line was not available in R-H and R-L zone.. Councilman
Lopez asked how the people felt about the 25 foot set back. Mr. Reynolds
stated that construction plans call for further back than tha'-and that the
Zoning Board of Appeals tabled this matter at their last meeting until this
is settled at Council.
Mr. Bob Nelson, Attorney for Columbine Nursing Homes, was present
and stated that the Columbine Nursing Home has 15 feet open space and will
not abuut private property. He stated that if a 25 foot set back is issued,.
? none will be taken off the property. The dedication all comes off the east
side._ 15 feet for R-H zone.
Mr. Ed Miller was present and stated he was concerned with this
property overlapping some ones property.
Mr. James Stuart did the surveyi7g; for this plat and land involved
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three plats plus some metes and bounds, stating the surveys followed lines on
record.
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Mr. Miller stated that/had been a lot of lawsuits and discussion
concerning legal lines
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Mr. Stan Case, Utility Director, stated that if this/approved, they
consider the utility easements. "
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kissock,
that Ordinance No. 25, 1970, be adopted and the final hearing date be changed
to -the 9th of April, 1970. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:
Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock-and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell,
excused. Nayes: None. TB Mayor declared thee'motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
March 23, 1970
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmen
THROUGH:Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM: Mr. Ed Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent -
SUBJECT:Prisoner Meals
Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for furnishing
Prisoner Meals for the balance of 1970. Approximately 250 meals per month
will be served by the contract.
Eleven requests for bids were sent_; one'was.returned.
A summary of the bids is as follows:
Rainbow Cafe Breakfast Dinner - $1.25
Two Eggs, Scrambled Daily Special.—
Hash Brown'Fotatoes Swiss Steak
Toast w/j.elly (5 oz.) Poratoes,
Black Coffee, salt,& Corn or Veg.
Pepper ' 2 slices of bread
pp dry salad, coffee,
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March 26, 1970
Chief R. M. Smith, Chief of Police, has evaluated the bids and the meals as
bid are acceptable.
The recommendation is that Rainbow Cafe be awarded the contract in the amount
of breakfast and $1.25/dinner.
Respectfully submitted,
E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
Motion was made by Councilman'Kissock, seconded by Councilman Lopez,
that the bid of the Rainbow Cafe be accepted. Roll was called resulting as
follows:; Ayes.: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent:
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Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion
adopted.
The plat of the Columbine Nursing Home was presented. After discussion,
motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that
this plat be approved subject to the utility and street dedication. Motion
was made by Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten, Absent: ,
Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion
adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
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March 20, 1970
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmen
THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
j FROM: Mr. Ed Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Office Equipment Bids
Bids have been received and valuated covering for purchase of
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Office Equipment, consisting of filing cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs and
other miscellaneous office equipment.
Five invitations were solicited and five responses were received.
A detailed list,�is attached.
I have personally evaluated the bids. The recommendation is that the bids
be awarded accordingly:
Two drawer filing cabinets with locks and without locks, four drawer filing
cabinets without locks; -all machine, supervisor and clerical desks; as well
as the chairs and typei.triter stands be awarded to JOHNS OFFICE EQ UIPMENT, in
the amount of $1,490:
It is recommended that ythe bid for the two - four drawer file. cabinets with
locks and the one five -drawer filing cabinet be awarded to OFFICE CONSULTANTS
INC. in the amount -of $2 2.1 .
The recommendation for the 3 x 5 and 4 x 6 Card Cabinets and the one bookcase
t is^hat the award be.made to KISTLER-KWILL OFFICE EQUIPMENT in the amou nt of
84-36. r
Respectfully submitted,,,
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ls/ E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent'
Motion wa,s made by Councilman Kruchten, secconded by Councilman Kissock,
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that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted and approved.
Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: CouncilmenCarson, Lopez,
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Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes
The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
March 24, 1970
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN
THROUGH: MR. TOM COFFEY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MR. ED KUPPINGER, PURCHASING AGENT
SUBJECT: LA WNMOWER BIDS
None.'
Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of
Lawnmower requirements for 1970.
A complete listing of all bids received is attached.
Mr-. H. R. Phillips, Director of Parks & Recreation, has evaluated the bids.
The recommendation is that the bids be awarded according to attached recommen-
dation sheet.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the bid by Boyd Distributing be accepted for Items
12 32 42 5, 6 and 7, for a total bid of $3,
571.55• Jacobsen Mowers.are
being furnished on this bid.
It is recommended that -the bid of Barteldes Seed Company be accepted for Item
2 for a total bid of $833.00. Torro Mowers are being furnished on this bid.
Based on the recommendation of Mr. Phillips, it is suggested -that the award
for Item 3 .not be made to Barteldes Seed Company, in that the 21" reel mower
they -bid is a home mower and not a commercial mower as required. The com-
mercial mowers required are reflected in the total bid of Boyd Distributing.
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by -Councilman
Kruchten, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted and
approved. Roll was called
resulting as
follows:
Ayes:
Councilmen
Carson,
Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten.
Absent:
Councilman
Troxell,
excused.
Nays:
None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following -communication was presented and read .at length:
- March 23, 1970
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmen
THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM: Mr. Ed Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Concrete -Vaults
Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of
SIX (6) 10, x 81 Concrete Vaults, per City specifications and prints and soil,
test log.
Three request bids were sent; two were returned. A Summary of the bids is
as follows:
Flatiron Materials Co. $ 9624.00.
Kiefer Concrete 10128.00
-The recommendation is that Flati-ron Materials Company be awarded the contract
in the amount of $9624.00.
} Respectfully submitted,
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Isl E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Coundilman
Kissock, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be ace . epted and the
low bid be approved. Roll,was:called resulting as follows Ayes: Coun-
Troxell,
Kruchten. Absent: Councilman
cilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and
excused. Nayes: None. -The Mayor declared the motion adopted
The following communication was presented and -read at length:
March 24, 1970
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmen
THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM: Mr. Ed Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Precast Bridge Decks
Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for furnishing
and setting the prestressed precast beams for bridges.
follows:
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A summary of the Dios is as
Rocky Mountain Prestressed City Engineer's
Prestress, Inc. Concrete of Estimate
Colo., Inc.
i Larimer CO. Canal No. 2 at
South Shields Street: 5,495-00 $ 8,045-00. 8,070.00
Canal at South
New Mercer C 6,*685-00 6,345-00 6,520.00
Shields Street:
Both bridges--
Larimer CO. Canal No. 2 &
New Mercer Canal: 11,450-00 14,140-00 14,290'.-00
Mr. Roy Bingman, city Engineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifications
have been met by the low bidder.
The recommendation is tha
t Rooky Mountain Prestress, Inc.' be awarded the
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contract; in the amount of $11,450-00-
Respectfully submitted,
/a/ E M Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
Motion ion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Kissock
that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent.,be accepted and the low bid
be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Cou I no'imen
Carson, Lopz,.Kissock and Krucht6n. Absent: Councilman Iroxell, excused.
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Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented aid read at length:
March 25, 1970
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmen
THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM: Mr. E. M. Kuppinger, Purch&sing Agent.
SUBJECT Asphalt Paving of Service Center - 1970.
Bids have been received an ' d evaluated covering consideration to contract for
approximately 2600 square yards of asphalt paving at the City Municipal
Service Center.
Two invitations were issued, and, two resp onses were received..
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March 26, 1970
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A summary of -the bids are as follows:
SterlingPavingCompany $ 3,794-50
Flatiron Paving Company 3,939.00
The -engineering estimate for the project was $3,978.00.
Mr. Roy Bingman, City Engineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifications
have been met by the low bidder.
The recommendation is that Sterling Paving Company be awarded the contract
in the amount of $3,gg4.50
Respectfully submitted,
/a/ E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilmr
Kruchten, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted and the
low bid be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:
Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell,
excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The continuation'of the application by Sirs, Ltd., 1220 West
Elizabeth, for enlargement of his establishment and parking spaces concerned,
was tabled to this date. Motion was made by councilman Kissock, seconded'
by Councilman Lopez, that the matter be removed from the table. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock 'and
Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. -Nayes: None.. The
Mayor declared the motion adopted.
- Mr. Paul Haumont, owner of Sirs, Ltd., was present and'was sworn
in on his own behalf.
He stated that he had talked with Mr. Jack Nichol_ and there would
be 40 parking spaces, which would mean a minimum of 48 or 50 parking spaces.
Four by the telephone and back to the north side there was additional ground
which Mr. Nichol.
parking spaces.
was going to have asphalt paving,•and would mean 10 extra
He stated that the entire building is 12,000 square feet.
Mayor Carson asked if the parking is arranged so -that people can get
Mr. Haumont stated that the area in back would be.elevated 4 or
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience'wished-Ito speak.
Mr. Arthur Newton, Attorney, representing Mr. Haumont; was present
and spoke, stating that the parking is irrelevant, that the building is not
being expanded, no objections filed and Mr- Haumont wishes to move this for-
ward. Mrs. Elsie Nichol; wa:;present and spoke vouching for Mr.. Haumont's
establishment, also stating that the other businesses"in Campus Shopping
Center had no complaints. That he keeps a clean place,. stating that Mr.
Ortiz always goes out and cleans the.church property at midnight and there
is a constant pickup around Sirs, Ltd.
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Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, that since there has been no
valid objection to the extension," that this application be approved.
This
was seconded by Councilman Lopez. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Lopez, Kissock and Krucht"en. Absent: Council -
dyes: Councilmen Carson,
man Troxell, excused. Naves: None. The Mayor- declared the motion adopted.!
The following communication was presented a-d read at length:
,- FORT COLLINS
MEN'S GARDEN CLUB INC.
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P. O. Box 8 .. . -
- Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 "FOR BETTER f,ARDENING
613 Smith St. s
Fort Collins, Colo. 80521
March 25, 1970 -
Fort Collins City Council
% Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
Fort Collins City Hall
Fort.Collins, Colo. 80521
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Gentlemen;.
I At a recent meeting of the '•fens Garden Club of Fort Collins a discussion
evolved relative to the deplorable condition of a large number of shade and
ornamental trees, both on private and abutting publib properties in the City
of Fort Collins. The garden club members delegated to me the responsibility
of writing a letter to the Fort Collins City Council. The purpose of the
letter was to offer support and encourage the Council to expedite the passage
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.4 of the revised ordinance "pertaining "pertainito trees', their care and protection.'
Also, after final passage, to implement the ordinance to achieve maximum
effectiveness.
? The majority of the trees in deplorable condition are in the longer es-
tablished residential areas. Some contain from a few to many dead ld limbs;
some
t are completely dead. Some that have been topped and are being topped
have been removed' and perhaps replaced. Many are species that should never
have been planted in that particular location; in numerous instances the
spacing was too close. Many of these trees constitute a"potential hazard to
both individuals and property; they lower property and aesthetic values.' The
newer residential.sub-divisions will regress in the same manner without an
educational program that can be possible frith the effective administration of
the proposed revised forestry ordinance.
After accepting my assignment from the Garden Club 2 have given further
study to the situation as it exists. I find that the Director of Parks and
Recreation has been most diligent in preparing a modern, ugto-date ordinance:
The personnel in the Parks and Recreation office have studied the ordinances
of many cities and have incorporated into the proposed ordinance the suggestinns
of numerous qualified professionals and professional societies. Furtherg
rous educational materials that contain information of
they have prepared nume
considerable value tothe citizens and property owners of the City if the
`people knew the information was available. Among these materials are "Pruning
'Recommendations" "Trees Recommended for Planting in Public Areas," and
numerous forestry rules and regulations relative to standards.of'wor'Ananship
required for tree trimming, removing and spraying. Many citizens are not aware
that these helps are available.
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W Considerable but inadequate sums of money have been rightfully
budgeted to provide for tree maintenance and removal on public properties,
namely the parks, cemeteries and golf course. However, any equal need exists
for removal and proper maintenance on trees on public properties abutting
private properties.
In reviewing the proposed ordinance I have a suggestion. I suggest'
that the title or word "Forester" be changed to read "Arborist." .I make this
suggestion because in modern terminology forestry is involved in the management
of forests and woodlands.to produce timber and other forest products, and
for watershed protection. "Arborist" is defined by Warner L: Marsh in "Landscape
Vocabulary" 91964) as follows: "One who is versed in the art of arboriculture;-
includingttree surgery, the prevention and cure of tree diseases, and the
control of insect pests." The modern forester is primarily interested in'the`
commercial aspects of silviculture as compared to the arborist who is primarily
interested in the culture of trees for shade and ornament. I feel that the
word arborist more clearly defines the position as described in the ordinance
and believe that foresters, commercial arborists, and those engaged in the
nursery industry will agree.
Please accept the intent of this letter asking for expediency in the
passage--df the revised forestry ordinance and the employment of the necessary
'.' personnel to make the ordinance effective. Also, the desire of the member -
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ship of the Hens Garden Club of Fort Collins to support the Fort Collins City
Council in their forward progress.inthis activity.
Attached are signatures of ga.-den club members who desired to have
their names attached to this letter. If I have not been clear in our desires
It - or if I or we can be of assistance please feel free to call on me.
Sincerely,
Charles M. Drage
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613 Smith St.
All, P11,41
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r - The Mayor stated he thought it proper to acknowledge this letter.
The Assistant City Manager advised Councilman Lopez tht he had dis-
cussed the dog problem with Chief of Police Smith and he is taking two steps,
1. The Dog Warden will work from 8:00 to 5:00 days, and evening hours and
early morning hours on complaints. Will schedule him,st odd hours.
2. That the Dog Warden keep a record std.map to see if he can pin point the
trouble spots. Stating that the Dog Warden will be alleviated of some of
his extra duties he has fallen fieir`to.
Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman
Lopez, that the Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman
Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted
and the Council adjourned.
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