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.MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held
Thursday, November 19, 1970, at 1:30 o'clock P.M.
Present: Councilmen Carson „Troxell, Lopez and Chilton. City Manager Coffey, City
Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liquin. Absent: Councilman Kruchten, excused.
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by 'Councilman Chilton, that the reading
of the minutes of the last regular meeting of November 12, 1970, be dispensed with. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez and Chilton. Absent:
Councilman. Kruchten, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The Merchant of the ,lonth award was presented to Marlow Paul, Manager of the Foster
Lumber Company at 281 North College Avenue. Jerry Harrison, Fire Inspector, was present
and stated they appreciate the efforts Mr. Paul has put forth in the facilities he has in
the lumber yard.
The following ordinance was presented on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 69,-1970
BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LOCATION, USE AND OCCUPANCY OF MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE
OFFICES WITH THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS--
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that this
ordinance be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows; Ayes: Councilmen Carson
Troxell, Lopez and Chilton. Absent: Councilman Kruchten, excused. Nayes: None. The
Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following ordinance was presented on first reading and read at length:
ORDINANCE NO. 76, 1970
BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN EASEMENT IN THE UNIVERSITY SHOPPING CENTER- - -
The Director of Public Works stated this easement does nothing for them and nothing
for us. That this property has all been vacated now except this, are putting the curb and
still.
gutter in -now. That it will not change the building line and there will/ be an entrance into
the Shopping Center.
Mr. John Powers was present and stated that there will now be an exit on the north
which will eliminate some traffic problems.
Motion was made by Council;:ian Chilton, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that Ordinance
No. 76, 1970, be considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this 19th day
of November, 1970, and to be presented for final passage on the loth day of December, 1970.
Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, and Chilton.
Absent: Councilman Kruchten, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION 70-118
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS REAPPOINTING VIRGIL MAGERFLEISCH, MRS. A. R. CHAMBER-
LAIN AND MRS. THOMAS BENNETT TO THE LANDMARK PRESERVATINN COMMISSION - -- -- --
WHEREAS, the term of office of Virgil Magerfleisch, Mrs. A. R. Chamberlain and Mrs.
Thomas Bennett as members of the City of Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Commission expired
on September S, 1970; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to reappoint said persons as members of said
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED TH THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that
Virgil Magerfleisch, Mrs. A. R. Chamberlain and Mrs. Thomas Bennett be and they hereby are
reappointed as members of the Landmark preservation Commission of the City of Fort
Collins effective September S, 1970, for a term of four years.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 19th day of
Novemrbe A, D. 1970.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
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ATTEST:
/s/ John Bartel
City Clerk
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilmani Chilton, that this
resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Troxell, Lopez and Chilton. Absent: Councilman Kruchten, excused. Hayes: None. The
Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The City Manager stated there is a problem getting the children up and down South Shield
Street. He stated they had been out there and looked over this situation. That South
of prospect on Shields, should use a painted sidewalk, across Prospect along Shields to the
the 1500 block on Shields Street, need a sidewalk, that it is wide enough, approximately 106
feet wide. From there north, the street widens , trees on the lot north where the side
walk starts. He suggested to take out sore cottonwood trees, but the walnut and Ash trees
should be ke2t, He stated that he had conferred with the City Engineer, and Administration.
He said there was 4 feet from curb in the 1500 block on South Shields and delegate sidewalk with
curb that can be moved. Precast curb and wide enough for the flusher to get in and keep it
clean , with a 15 foot driving lane, stating this would take care of Bennett School. He
stated that down Prospect Street on thesov'.h side, take the kids across Shields to the west and
across Prospect to the north, on the east side, from:, Prospect to Lake there is side walk, from
Lake north to University, order sidewalks put in there.. He stated he recommended that the
City put in sidewalks with portable curbs. He stated that.if we order these in, we will
inform these people that we will db the engineering and supervise the job -which will save them
approximately 25% and probably talk them into it under these conditions. The Director
of Public Works statW that his department have the estimates for sidewalks, that there will
be an improvement district next year and might wait until this. Councilman Troxell suggested
that the prcperty owners be contacted on the west side and ask them to voluntarily pux these
sidewalks in. To take any action n cessary but that these people should be notified and sure
the people will be willing to go around the huge cottonwood trees there. Motion was made by
Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that the recommendations of the City
Manager be approved and take whatever action necessary. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez and Chilton. Absent: Councilman Kruchten,
excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
TO: Tom Coffey, City llanager
THRU: Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works
FROM: Roy A. Bing-man,City Engineer
RE:. 1 Consolidated Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 55
The City Council has previously referred the petitions received for
the sanitary sewer improvement district to the Engineering Department
for the necessary surveys, plans, specifications and cost estimates.
Petitions affecting 38 percent of the total area have been received
requesting sanitary sewer to serve properties located on the following
streets:
Mulberry Street from Ponderosa Drive to a point 540 feet west
of the cen'Lerline of Tyler Street. '
It is recommended that t.:e properties abutting the above street be
included in consolidated Sanitary Scwpr Imprcve�ent-District :No. 55; it
is also .ecommended that the benefited area for assessment purposes be
llenited t0 i00 Ieet of property depth. 7 percent OI the t0 tat area
abutting. the above street iS prGp erty located outside the City. -
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The cost estimate for the district is'as follows:
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199,175 sq. ft.
Assessable area;
$15,418.00
Total estimated construction cost:
Estimated construction cos: per square foot $0.07741
of assessable area:
Estimated cost per square foot of assessable area $0.09057 '
(including 17%):
Estimated City expenses:
$1,328.00
Properties located outside City:
It is recommended that the City pay the estimated cost of $1,328.00
for the properties located outside of the City, as provided for in Section
34 of Sewer Ordinance No. 17, 1965. The Ordinance provides that before
such area may be annexed to the City, or may connect to the sewer, the ,
owners shall reimburse the City for the amount so paid by the City.
In order to proceed with the improvement district, it is necessary
for the City Council to adopt the plans, specifications, the cost
estimates for the district, and to publish the notice of the district.
It.is also necessary to provide for the administrative expenses of
processing the district.. The following are recommended percentages of
the total cost to cover each portion of the expenses:
6%
Engineering
%2%
Legal & Publications:
Interest during Construction:
Collection and Certification 5%
to County:
• TOTAL 177
In addition, the Council must set forth the period over which the
cost of the improvement may be paid and the rate of interest which will
at the 'be carried with the installments. It is recomended thercent pertis
annum
be spread over ten years with an interest charge of 6 p.
Respectfully submitted,
Roy A . Bingmt, an
City. Engineer
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded_by Councilman Chilton, that the
report of the City Engineer be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:
Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez and Chilton. Absent: Councilman Kruchten, excused.
None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented:
TO. City Council
c/o Honorable Mayor Carson
THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey
City Manager
FROM: Fort Collins Golf Board
H. R: Phillips, Secretary
SUBJECT: Recommended Fees for golf during the 1971 season
The Fort Collins Golf Board reco u eaolftcoursesoforgtheeyeare19.71nd
membership dues for tine city s tiro
Nayes:
4�
MEN FEES City Par: Course New18 Hole Course
$2.00 $2.50
Weekdays - - - - - - - 3.50
weei;ends & Holidays - $3.00 $
?1EPBERSYIP (Single Course On1Y)
C`_t Part Course OR New 18 Hole Course
Family (Includes all children $125.00 (New category)
age 18 and under)- - - - -
_
Ilan and Wife --- --- -
----- $ 90.00- (up $5.00)
------- ---- - --- $ 65.00 (up $5.00)
Man - - - - _ $ 40.00 (up $5.00)
Woman - - - ----- - -
- 2.50)
Student (Under 24) - - - - - - - - - $ 40.00 (up $
Junior (Under 185 - - - - - - - - - $ 20.00
Senior Citizen: _ $ 70.00 )
Man and Wife - - - - - - _ 40.00 ) New category, <
Man - - ----- - - - - -- $ 40.00 )
Woman - - - -- - - --
CO?SBZNATIO\ ;IE?IBERsHZP (Both courses) - -�
Family - - - - - ---- --- - -= $150.00 ).
Ilan and Wife ---------- ---$125.00) _
---- --- ` - -'
-- $90.00) All new for1971
Man
-------$ 60.00 )
woman -- - --
- -- _ $ 60.00 )
Student (Under 24) - - - - - - ' -
Junior (Under 18) - - - - - - - - - $ 30.00)
Senior Citizen
Man and Wifa--------$105.00 )
Man - - - - - ------- 60.00) New for 1971
;
Woman - - -- - - -- --- 60.00 )
The Board felt that the increase of $5.00 per round in these areas on
memberships could be better than 25C per round each time a member registered
to play. The regular 25p per round could be taken from all greens fees at
the new course at the close of the year, or whenever desired. Any profit
could be placed toward the debt of the new course.
/s/ H. R. Phillips
Golf Board Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that the
recommendations of the H. R. Phillips be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez"and Chilton. . Absent: Councilman Kruchten, exucsed.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
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The following communication was presented and read at length:
TO: Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM: A. E. March, Jr.
DATE: November 10, 1970
This refers to the memo from the Fire Department regarding
ment of a Fire Board of Appeals. The fire code we
the establishm
ent
now have does not have provision for a Fire Board of Appeals
would entail a
and to graft such a board onto that ordinance appears that there is
major revision of the -fire code. Since it this code and adopt a
every probability that we will get rid of "
I that the time and expense Which
different one, I do not fee' I r-in
would be required to establish a formal board under the to s of
the present ordinance would be justified.
I understand that one purpose in establishing the board
ou codes which are available and
review the various would be to
make recommendations as to the adoption of a new fire code.
I therefore, suggest that the mayor appoint a Fire Board con -
embers with the qualifications suggested in the
con-
sisting of m he specific purpose of reviewing the
Fire DepartmenL. Memo for th
e
various fire codes available and make a recommendation as to the
adoption of a new fire code., if this board has no other duties
at this time,
it would not require that we make any revisions
in present ordinances. Such a board should be appointed only
for this one limited purpose and should be automatically dis-
banded when this function is satisfied, although, it is quite
conceivable that the individuals appointed to the board might
well be reappointed as a.Fir
e Board if the new ordinance estab-
lishes such a board.
Respectfu)ly submitted,
A. E. March,r.
Assistant Gjiy Attorney
Chief Yonker stated that after meeting with the Colorado Springs Fire Board of
Appeals, he thinks this is a good code anI 0 the citizens and . Fire Department can work closer -
together, also would like for other people/interpret this code. motion was made by Councilman
endations be accepted and the Mayor
Chilton, seconded by councilman Troxell, that these recomm.. Ayes: Councilmen
i was called -resulting as follows:,
appoint a Fire Board of Appeals. Rol excused. Nayes: None.
Carson, Troxell, Lopez, and Chilton. Absent: Councilman Kruchten, ex
The Mayor declared the motion'adopted.
The following communication r:as presented and read at length:
' TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmen
THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM: Mr. E. M. Kuppinger, Purchasing agent
SUBJECT: Vehicle Bids
Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for.purchase of
two 1-ton trucks and two 1/2-ton pickups, Req. No. 301-2401 and 301=2402
A summary of the bids are as follows:
Vehicles,
Mr.. Warren Dalke, Superintendent of Light E Power, has evaluated the bids and all specifications
have been met by the low bidders.
The recommendation is that Ghent ?rotors Company be awarded a contract for two - 1 ton trucks for
a total award of $5,069.00 and that Markley Motors be awarded a contract. for two - 1/2 ton
pickups for a total award of $5,089.42. Total cost to the City through a split bid award will
be $10,158.42. An analy-is of the bids show that even though Ghent Motors has the low net
bid, it is in the interest of a lower total cost to the City that the bid be split.
Respectfully submitted,
E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman
Troxell, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Roll was called resulting
as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Trox'e11, and Lopez. Absent: Councilman
Kruchten, excused. Nayes: Councilman Chilton. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and.read at length:
T0: Tom Coffey, City Manager
THRU: Charles Liouin, Director of Public works
FRO;•i: Roy A. Bingman, City Engineer
RE: Costs for Street improvement District No. 63.
The construction of curb, gutter and street surfacing has been.
completed for Street Improve - ant District To. 63. The total construction
p$17,969.00.
was $15,076.40; the estimated construction cost
was
cost
Tne cost of_engineering, legal, etc. is to be added
to the construction
the
cost in the amount of 17 percent. The follo:aing is
a breakdo:m of
costs for Street Improvement District No. 63:
$15,076.40
Contract construction cost:
23.25
Arterial street paving cost:
Contract construction.cost--less arterial
$15,053.15
street paving cost:
2,559.04
17 percent- engineering, legal, etc.:
Amount to be assessed to properties
within the district, including City's _
1$ 7,612 19
share -of intersection paving:
The folloerina is a tabulation of the City cost
for Improvement
District No. 63:
$ 23:25
Arterial street paving cost:
451.94
Intersection paving cost:
$ 475.09
Total City cost:
The assessment rates (including 17 percent for engineering, legal,
etc.) for the streets within the district are as follows: .
Actual. Paving Estimated Paving
Project Location Assessment per Assessm.,nt per
Abutting Foot Abuttinf; Foot
Bishop Street between Leland $ 4.44258 $ 5.60
Avenue and ifaple Street.
Alpert Court between Stover 10.28233 10.79
Street and the end of Alpert Court
as now platted.
Plum Street between Taft Hill 4.85845 6.03
Road and Glenmoor Drive; Glenmoor
Drive from Plum Street to a point
135 feet south of P1um.Street.
i
It is recommended that the improvements constructed under Street
Improvement District No. 63 be accepted by the City Council. The
assessment roll for the district is enclosed indicating the cost to
each property.. The Finance Department will furnish the amount.to be
added for interest to certification.
Respectfully submitted,
rA
Roy A ; . Bingman /!
City,Engineer
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the
recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:
Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez and Chilton. Absent: Councilman Kruchten, excused.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The City Manager stated he had appointed Glenn Smith, Office Manager of the Light
and Power Office, to head the United Fund and that he did a very good job. fie asked Mr.
Smith to give a report on this. Mr. Smith stated that the goal set for the City was $1,900.00
and ti.e contributions amou)rted to $2,030.75, which was 23% over 1969. He presentedaUndted Fund
statue for 100% ccntribution by the City employees.
The application by the National Tea Co., an Illinois Corporation dba Del Farm Grocery
420 South College A.verue, for a Fermented P'al.t. Beverage license, was presented. Motion was
made by Courci_l.nr:r. Lopez, seconded by Councilmar. Chilton, that December 3, 197C, be set as the
dateforthe prelimary hearing on this license. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:
Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez and Chilton. Absent: Councilman Kruchten, excused.. Nayes:
None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The Mayor declared the Council recessed to act as a Liquor Licensing Authority -
The application b; Darrel T. Blake dba Johny's Liquors, Ill West Prospect, to change
from Corporation to Individual, was presented. The City Clerk stated that no further inves-
tigation was required, that he has all the records. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez,
seconded by Councilman Chilton, that this application be approved. Roll was called resulting
as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez and Chilton. Absent: Councilman
Kruchten, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The request for ownership change for. the Top, 211 Canyon Avenue, was presenteche Motion.
was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Troxell,that Dec. 3, 1970, be set as/hearing,
Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez and Chilton.
Absent: Counci:m2n Kruchten, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.',',
Mayor Carson declared the Council reconvened to consider the remainder of the agenda.
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wool d be done about the
Mrs. Martha Cooper was present and as' e-' the Cou:}cii ill}at
Golf Course. She r.as advised that there would be a new Golf Board, that it would no longer
That the 9 hole course r•:ould be under the old board and the 13 hole course
be a corporation.
his year, tiicn they will be combined. firs. Cooper asked
under the new board for the rest of t
what would be done with the property on the 9 hole course, such as chairs and tables. The
cipate the things out there
City Manager stated the 9 hole course will be continued and anti
will be left there.
t they are having trouble with picking up
The Director of Public works stated tha
the leaves as people park their cars on the leaves and asked about pollution. The Mayor
stated they are educating people, that it is a matter of individual pride. Mr. Liquin stated
that the Poudre is in a horrible state with papers etc. It was stated that they were in the
process of acquiring land in North Fort Collins for a park development from College Avenue
to wood Street, this development to clear and beautify the Poudre.
olloi-Ang communication which was read:
The Mayor presented the f
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
November 2, 1970
To Honorable Karl Carson, Mayor
Fort Collins City Hall
Fort Collins, Colorado
Dear Mayor Carson:
As you know, the FortCelli:s League of h'omen Voters is vitally interested in promoting
ent, we believe that the dual registration system is an un
citizen participation in governm
-
necessary obstacle for citizens to be a part of the governmental process.
with James Thompson, County Clerk of e is Latimer
The League has discussed this problem
.County, several times over the past year; he assures us that the County Clerk's office s able
and willing to unify the registration procedure.
we understand that in order to accomplish a unification of registration procedure,
the City Council need only adopt the Colorado Election Code of 1963.
The League urges the City Council to take the necessary steps to simplify registration
for our citizens. If there are legitimate reasons why this could not be accomplished before the April, 19711 election, I should appreciate a reply explaining those reasons.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Mrs Sanford Thayer
President
Mayor Carson stated that this should be considered, but would require a Charter
two members of
change. He stated he would like to appoint a committee of seven members
the Council, two members of the Administration and three members from the general public.
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, that it was time to consider Charter changes, and
desirable that we unify the election procedure, and to give the Mayor this authority. This
was seconded by C oul}cilmari Lopez. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen
Absent: Councilman Kruchten, excused. Nayes: None.
Carson, Troxell, Lopez and Chilton.
The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The City Attorney reported that his office had a report from the Public Utilities
cornmission November 12, 1970, approving the terms of the Drake crossing signals.
The City Manager stated that Helen Rodriguez had requested an extended leave of absence
ded that this leave of absence be
because of her. husband."- emergency surgery., and recommen
approved. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that the
recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Oyes:
Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez and Chilton. Absent: Councilman Kruchten, excused. Hayes
None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Mr. Gene Fischer, Attorney for P.auch Motors, was present requesting the street
Drive on P.eminaton through their property.
The City Manager
be closed sou:- `. of Spring Crew.
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stated this.had been checked and this street goes no place, serves no purpose other than
underground utilities and they could be protected by an easement. He recommended that the
Council instruct the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance vacating this street. It was
stated that Mr. Rauch was allowed to fence this property two years ago and it was asked if tl:is
matter needed to go to the Planning and Zoning Board. The City Attorney stated that vacations
are not a matter for the Planning and Zoning Board, but an Administration matter. After
discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that this
be tabled for one week. Roll was called resulting as:follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Troxell, Lopez and .Chilton. Absent: Councilman Kruchten, excused. Nayes: None. The
Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Mayor Carson stated that he had received a letter from the Poudre Thompson Community
�.n Loveland
Action Commission, stating there would be.a meeting Nov -tuber 19, 1970,/and thought th•:
Administration should be represented at this meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the Council
adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez
and Chilton. Absent: Councilman Kruchten, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared
the motion adopted and the Council adjourned.
ATTEST: