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May 20, 1965
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held
Thursday, May 20, 1965, at 1:30 otclock P.M.
Present : Councilmen Johnson, Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Councilwoman Quinn.
City Manager Boos, City Attorney March and City Engineer Fischer.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Bennett, thgt the
reading of the minute, of the last regular meeting held May 13, 1965, be dispensed with.
Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Carson, McMillan, Bennett
and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted:
This being the date which the Council set, at the request of Mr. William H. Allen
for the hearing on the rezoning petition of Ralph N. and Geraldine E. Anderson. The Mayor
called upon Mr. Allen to present what he had for the Council to consider. Mr. Allen
showed the Council a proposed subdivision plat for lots for which Mr. Anderson wished to
build duplex houses. The minimum size of these lots would be 8000 squire feet. He present
a pencil copy of lots of 6000 square feet area which would be necessary if they built one -
family residence. This property, being very irregular and triangle shape, does not lend
itself to a one -family development due to the necessity of the irregular shaped lot to com-
ply with the shape of the area. Mr. Allen presented the information that there was an
apartment house in the immediate neighborhood and two or three duplex' also, and he felt
that the few residences in the neighborhood who protested he rezoning were some what pre-
judiced to to the fact of multiple residence in the immediate area. Mr. Harold Smoke, one
of the residents, was present and spoke of their objections to the "B" residence zone.
After considerable discussion in reference thereto, motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn,
seconded by Councilman Carson, that this matter be tabled for another two weeks. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Carson, McMillan, Bennett and
Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The request of Mr. William H. Allen, as Attorney for the Highlands Development
Pany, Inc. to change the name of Navajo Drive to Chippewa Drive, which was tabled to this
, was again presented. Since the newspaper carried the report of Mr. Allen, the one
resident on Navajo Drive, being t he only house at the present time on said street, has writ
ten a letter regarding this matter which was as follows:
Fort Collins, Colorado
May 18, 1965
City Council
Citv of Fort Coll! ns
300 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado
Gentlemen:
It has recently come to my attention that there has been a request to change the
name of Navajo Driveto Chippewa Drive. As reported in the newspaper it was further stated
that there was only resident on this street and that this resident had requested the change
in name. My address is 1900 Navajo and we are in fact the only people now living on the
street and we did not request the name change. This letter is to register an objection to
the proposed change. I have just gone through the somewhat tedious process of changing
numerous records and addresses to reflect the act that I live on Navajo. I would hope f
that I will not have to repeat the process. In addition, it happens that I prefer Navajo to
Chippewa and believe that it is much more appropriate in terms of the other names in the vie
inity.
Respectfully submitted,
Isl Herbert A. Smith
1900 Navajo Drive
After discussion by the Uouncil, motion was made by Councilman Carson, seconded by
Councilwoman Quinn, that this request to change the name to Chippewa Drive be denied for the
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reason that it, might set/precedent for some other property owner in the City. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Carson, McMillan, Bennett and
Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
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The matter of the appointment of a United Nations Day Chairman which was tabled
previously for consideration, was again presented for discussion. After discussion, motio
was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that Mrs. Falter Cooper,
be nominated as United Relations Day chairman. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:
Councilmen Johnson, Carson, McMillan, 1ennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The
President declared the motion adopted.
The matter of the expiration of the term of Mr. Virgil Magerflisch on the Planni
and Zoning Board which expires today, was presented for consideration.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
The following petition was presented and read at length:
PETITION AND APPLICATION FOR
ANNEXATION
STATE OF COLORADO
as.
COUNTY OF LARIMER
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, We the undersigned are the owners of more than 50% of the area and com-
prise the majority of land owners residing in the area which is described as situate in the
County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to -wit:
Commencing at a point 30 feet North of a point which bears North 89038, West 400 feet from
the East Quarter Corner of Section 9, Township 7 North, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M.,
said n_oint being on the North line of County Road, thence North 000101- East 50 feet, thenc
North 89038' West to a point on the East line of the right-of-way of the new Mercer Ditch
as no* established, thence Southerly along said Ditch right-of-way to a point 30 feet
North of the So th line of the NE4 of said Section 9, thence South 89038' East along the
County Road 88.5 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.
containing One (1) acre, more or less.
AND WHEREAS, said lands are contiguous with the City Limits of the City of Fort
Collins, Colorado, and more than one -sixth of the aggregate external boundaries of said
coincide with the existing boundaries of the City of Fort Collins, and
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WHEREAS, a plat of said lands has been prepared in accordance with the provisions
of the Colorado State Statutes and the Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, 6 copies
of which said plat is herewith submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is respectfully petitioned that said plat comprising the above
described lands, be accepted andapproved, that the territory embraced therein, to be known
as the Hohimer Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado be included within the
limits and jurisdiction of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and further that said lands
be included in the "A" zone under the zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Collins.
Dated at Fort Colli.ns, Colorado, this 19th day of May, 1965, A. D.
Respectfully submitted:
/a/ Marshall H. Hohimer
2138 Laporte Ave.
Fort Collins, Colorado
STATE OF COLORADO)
ss.
COLTNTY OF LARIMER )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 19th day of May, 1965.
By Marshall H. Hohimer
for the purposes therein set forth.
My commission expires 2/3/68.
/a/ John Bartel
Notary Public
The City Manager explained that this annexation petition was presented in lieu
of a request for a Hater tap off of the City lines for this property, As the property is
eligible for annexation. There is water on this property from a master meter line but they
is not suffident pressure for all of those on the line. Motion was made by Councilman
McMillan, seconded by Councilman Carson, that this petition be referred to the Planning and
Zoning Board for their recommendation. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Coun-
oilman Johnson, Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The Predi
dent declared the motion adopted.
The City Manager requested the Council to allow Mr. Hohimer to apply for a water
tap on the City lines immediately, inasmuch as the petition for annexation had been accept-
ed and referred to the Planning and Zoning Board. Motion was made by Councilman McMillan,
seconded by C,)uncilman Carson, that the request of Mr. Hohimer for a water tap for his pro-
perty,which has been accepted for annexation proceedings, be granted. Roll was called re -
suiting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Councilwoman
Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The following application was presented and read at length:
Application of a Non -Resident for a Temporary Revocable Permit to Take Water from
Fort Collins. Colorado. Svstem of Water Works
THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO:
The undersigped, owner of the following described property adjacent or close to
but not within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, to -wit. —
Lots 2-23, both inclusive, Dean Acres, Second Filing, a subdivision situate in
the SW4 of Section 4-7-69
does hereby respectfully petition the City of Fort Collins for permission to tap the Fort
Collins Water Works distribution main at
Dated at Fort Collins, Colorado, this 19th day of May, A. D. 1965.
/s/ Clifford R. Ingraham
/s/ James Odle
The following report was presented and read at length:
May 20, 1965
bert F. Boos Re: Request of Clifford Ingraham and
ty Manager James Odle for outside water taps in
Dean Acres Second Filing.
Attached is a request of the above developers of Dean Acres Second filing for
ter taps on the 7mainder of the lots in their subdivision.
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In February 1964, the Council granted a water tap on Lot 1 of the development.
Although only the individual tap was granted, there were at least two indications that all
lots of the subdivision would eventually be served from the City system, First, as a con-
dition for granting the tap, a release was obtained fr3m the West Fort Collins Water Asso-
ciation for the entire area of the subdivision. Second, the tap to t he City main was a 6"
tap and a T was installed in the fine from he main to the property being served at the
location of the intersecting street of the subdivision.
At the present time the developer's wish to construct houses on l)ts 3 and 4. It
is their intention to eventually construct houses on all of the 23 lots of the subdivision.
They request, therefore, that Council grant watertaps on the entire subdivision
and that they be permitted to obtain the permits and pay the necessary fees as construction
progresses. It should be noted that an error appears in the description which was used
in the agreement granting the tap for lot 1. The corrected description should read:
Beginning at a point which, from the SW corner of Section 4, Township 7 North,
Range West of the 6th Principal Meridian, bears North 1,067.00 feet, and again
North 89056T East 616.41 feet, said Tract is then contained within boundary lines,
which from the above point run thence North 16°15' East 442.04 feet along an exist
ing fence, thence North 45°201 West 108.83 feet, thence North 27021f3O" West 199.0
feet to t he P.C. of a 360 foot radius curve to the left, thence along the long
chord of said curve South 68°251 East 51.27 feet to the P.T. of said curve, thence
South 72030f East 119.55 feet to the SE corner of the Dean Acres §ubdivision,
thence South 70032140" East 31.76 feet to the PC of a 82.07 foot radius curvato
the left, thence along the long chord of said curve South 70027130" East 55.17
feet tot he P.T. of said curve, thence North 89°561 East 431.42 feet, thence South
00004' East 594.45 feet to an existing fence line, thence following said fence
line South 89056, West 631.47 feet to the point of beginning.
Isl C. Adam Fischer
Director of Public Works.
The following letter was presented and read at length:
Hill and Coyte
Attorneys at Law
May 19, 1965
City Council
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado
ntlemen:
During the time that the West Fort Collins Water District was being organized, I called
either the City Engineer or the City Manager and told them that I represented Mrs. Dean,
Elsie Ramos and bdro Ramos, and stated that the Fort Collins water line ran through their
property and asked if we could expect mervice from the Fort Collins water limewith the new
district going in around. I was advised that he City would serve the unplatted land of Mrs,
Dean provided the land was not included in the West Fort Collins Water District. Acting on
this advice, I petitioned the District Court to exclude her property from the West Fort
Collins Water District and the property has been excluded, and her land should I would think
be served by the City of Fort Collins.,
Mr. James Odle has purchased a small parcel of the Dean land. I understand that now the
City Council advises that they have to have some kind of a letter from the West Fort Collins
Water Listrict. This was certainly not my understanding when we excluded from the District
and I was advised definitely that the City of Fort Collins would serve all of the unplatted
ground providing it was not,in the water district.
Very truly yours,
/sl Ralph H. Coyte
During the discussion between the City Council and Mr. Clifford R. Ingraham, one
of the developers, the matter of water rights to be presented to the City for purchase, was
discussed. It appears that there has not been any water rights attached to this property
during the past five years. The City Attorney explained to Mr. Ingraham the ordinance in
reference to the requirements for water rights, also the necessity of an agreement to annex
to the City when annexation is possible. The Mayor explained the Water Board's recommenda-
tion to accept the petition for outside water taps by water rights of 2 acre feet for each
acre of land and that it might be possible for the developers to buy some Horsetooth,
Pleasant Valley, Lake Canal or North Poudre water to offer the City in order to comply with
the above requirements. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman
Quinn, that the matter of water rights and an agreement for annexation be referred tot he
City Attorney in order that Mr. Ingraham and Mr. Odle could seek to obtain the necessary
water to offer the City. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson,
Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the
ion adopted.
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The engineering report on the electric lights for the, City of Fort Collins,
Colorado which C. H. Hoper and Associates of Denver was given a contract to investigate
and report on said electric lights, was presented. Mr. C. H. Roper was present and briefl
explained the various secions of the report and what t hey covered in order that the Counci
, in studying the report would have some advise to just what each section meant. At the
end of Mr. Hoper's explanation of his written report, motion was made by Councilwoman
Quinn, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the report be accepted for study. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Carson, McMillan, Bennett and
Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
JOHN J. TOBIN
May 12, 1965
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CITY COJNCIL
City of Fort Collins
1. Within the past few days I have had several conferences with Mr. Boos and
Chief Hollady relative to t he possibility of obtaining additional clerical help for the
Municipal Court and Police Department. The great increase in volume of Court has necessi-
tated the use of Mrs. Charles as an assistant Court clerk for several hours each week, and
has resulted in her being unable to keep up with the volume of work in the Traffic Viola-
tions Bureau and handling the Parking Tickets. It has also become impossible for Mrs. Hutchi
son to keep up with the Clerk's duties relative to Court affairs without her taking work
home on Saturdays and Sundays and wotking extra hours during the week.
It now appears that the Court and the Police Depart and 4 enthoucoulds per shareday one full
lolicetime
Dclerk-
rtment.
tYPist, to work 4 hours per day for the
The current budget of the Police Department is such that that Department can absorb one-half
Of the cost of this additional help, but there is no provision in the budget for additional
help for the Court. I would therefore, respectfully request that the Council approve the
hirin7 of a clerk -typist with her duties to be divided as herein set forth, and with one-
half of her salary to be charged to the Court, and to be paid from general funds to augment
the Court budget.
2. The conferences which we have had have also brought to attention the fact
that F rt Collins is the only m
ajor City in Colorado that continues to charge 5V for over -
the recommendation of the Court that commencing June 15,
time parking violations. It is
1965, or July 1, 1965, the charge for over -time parking be increased to1.00 with the oharE
Ito be increased if not paid within 24 hours.
It is my opinion that no formal Council action istrequired
tobe d,increase
and it these
is discretionarycharges
Withthat the ordinances provide the maximum penalty
with the Court as to the amount of fines to be assessed; however, I would not wish to take
this action in that it is related to the Parking Meter removal, without the Council being
aware of the same.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
Isl John J. Tobin
Judge - Municipal Court
%s Roy E. Hollady
Chief of Police
The City Manager explained that he had checked the first item and found that the
report of Judge Tobin of the necessity of an additional Clerk -Typist of the Court and the
Police benartment was warranty of consideration and that the Police "epartment budget
would be able to absorb one-half of the additional salary and that the court budget would
have to be an exchange of appropriations between departments.at the close of
Of necessity/reltbursed by
the year but that the overall budget of 1965, would not be exceeded. Motion was made by
Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Carson, that the recommendation for an additional
Clerk -Typist be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson,
Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the
motion adopted.
of the increase of overtime parking fines which is within the maximum
The matter
Penalty by the ordinance, does not require Council approval, however, since this has been
brought on by the removal of the parking meters, the Municipal Judge felt that the Council
Should be aware of the intention to increase the fines for overtime parking. Motion was
made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Carson, that the proposed action of the
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Municipal Judge be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilman
Johnson, Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President
declared the motion adopted.'
The City Attorney reported on the matter of the request of Harold Flinn for an
outside of the City water tap, that there was not any water line available for this lot,
however, Mr. Ed Miller sold 8 shares of Arthur Ditch water to t he City which would be
sufficient water to cover the request of Mr. Harold Flinn, who is a son-in-law of Mr. Ed
Miller. Motion was made by Councilman rbnett, seconded by Councilman Carson, that the peti-
tion of Mr. Harold Flinn for an outside water tap be granted under the water rights sold
to the City by Mr. Ed Miller. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: councilmen
Johnson, Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President
declared t he motion adopted.
A report of the bids received for a pick-up truck for the Filter Plant was present d.
Bids received were as follows:
Northern Colorado Equipment Co. International $ 1,784.80
Cooper - Michael Chevrolet 1,846.00
Ghent Motors Ford 1,920.00
Markley Motors Dodge 2,196.Oo
Larimer County Equipment Jeep 2,324.00
Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Carson, that the
low bid of Northern Equipment Company on an International pickup for the Filter Plant, be
accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Carson,
McMillan, Bennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared he motion
adopted.
The following reports were presented and read at length:
May 5, 1965
TO: Mr. Robert Boos, City Manager
FROM: Roy E. Hollady
SUBJECT: Need for Parking Enfordement Vehicles
Sir:
The vehicle presently being used by the recently employed parking enforcement officer is
not adequate forthe job. St is necessary for the battery to be charged twice during the
day to insure its availability.
After the officerst first round in the mor ping , which takes approximately two hours, the
machine must be brought back to the City Hall for recharging purposes. At 1:00 P.M. the
parking enforcement officer picks up the machine and makes another round at whicht ime it
again must be brought back to the City Hall for recharging. The first recharge during the
day is inadequate and the machine can only go about two hours before it runs out of elec-
tricity. It takes all W'7ht for the charger to sufficiently energize the battery for the
machine to run the following morning.
This arrangement holds up our parking enforcement efforts conside ably. At least three
hours of the day the parking enforcement officer must walk his rounds and consequently cc
erage is not as good as it should be.
It is suggested t hat this department be allowed to purchase a Cushman three -wheel parking
enforcement vehicle for parking enforcement purposes. I think that in view of the urgent
nature of the enforcement problems in the downtown area, this purchase should be made as
soon as possible.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Roy E. Hollday
Chief of Police
May 18, 1965
TO: Mr. Robert Boos, City Manager
FROM: Roy M. Hollady
SUBJECT: Cost of Cushman Parking Enforcement Vehicle
Sir:
At 11:45•, this date, this officer contacted a salesman at Golf Carts, Inc., 219 Vallejo,
Denver, Colorado, regarding the estimated cost of a three -wheeled Cushman parking enforce-
ment vehicle.
The salesman informed me that the type of vehicle which we would be interested in would �I
have a base cost of $1500. The salesman assured this officer that the machine would be
quite adequate for our purposes.
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The $2300 cost of the machine which we were shown last year reporesents a vehicle which had
several extras on it plus a police radio. That accounts for the high cost.
It is not intended that this vehicle, if purchased, would have a police radio or the extras
which were on the other machine.
A salesman from Golf Carts, Inc., will contact this officer either this date or tomorrow
for further discussions.
Respectfully submitted,
/a/ Roy E. Hollady
Chief of Police
The City Manager advised the Council that the report on the cost of the Cushman
vehicle was mainly for information and that if the request of the Police Department for
purchase of the vehicle was approved, that bids would be called for after preparing d'peci-
fications. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that
the purchase of an additional parking enforcement vehicle be approved, subject to bids
received on same. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Carson,
McMillan, Bennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes- None. The President declared the motion
ado p ted.
The following report was presented and read at length:
May 18, 1965
TO: Mr. Robert Boos, City Manager
FROM: Roy E. Hollady
SUBJECT: Additional Department Automobile
Sir:
This Departmert definitely has need for an additional unmarked automobile. Since the Juve-
nile Officer has been added to the Departmental structure one more car is needed for his
use on a twenty-four hour basis. At present unit #10, originally assigned to this officer,
has been re -assigned to the Juvenile Officer for this purpose.
In addition, the Detective Division now has two men who share one car. This physical re-
striction slows down investigations. There would be no reason to have two investigators if
they have to use the same automobile. Parenthetically, it should be stated that the case
load in both offices have significantly increased making the additional automobile necessary
At present the two unmarked vehicles that we have are being used by five police officers -
myself, the Ass't Chief, the two detectives and one juvenile officer.
Ass't Chief Howe and myself find it necessary to use personal vehicles to conduct Department
af%irs. We have been paying Ass't Chief Howe mileage when he uses his vehicle. As you
know we have found it necessary to use vehicles quite often from other Departments. It is
not convenient to do so regularly. I have found it particularly uncomfortable to be with
out an automobile.
I feel that it is necessary that we have an additional vehicle of the unmarked variety which
can also be used for patrol purposes if necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Roy E. Hollady
Chief of Police
The matter of the 2-wheel motorcycle in the Police Department which had 'very
little use, was discussed, and it was the opinion of the mem hers of the Council that this
vehicle sho�ild be sold or traded for an additional pDlice car if they were to purchase same
as requested. Motion was made by Councilman Carson, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that
the matter of the sale of the 2-wheel motor cycle or the tradein value on a new car be
considered and investigated and a report made to the City Council on the matter. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Carson, McMillan, Bennett and
Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The City Attorney reported that the Union Pacific Railroad Company had finally
Presented an a greemant covering a private roadway on and along a right-of-way of the rail-
road east of Fort C l.li.ns, being an extension of Riverside Drive, and a plank and asphalt
crossing on the right-of-way created by this agreement. This right-of-way has been sought
by the City and County for the extension of Riverside Avenue to meet with East Prospect
Street.
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The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY has tendered to City of Fort Collins,
State of Colorado, and agreement granting to the City the right to establish, maintain and u
a public highway across the right of way and tracks of Union Pacific Railroad Company in
the Citv of Fort Collins, Colorado; said agreement being identified as Union Pacific Rail-
road Company's C.D. No. 48496; and
WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Fort Collins has said proposed agreement
before it and has given it careful review and consideration; and
WHEREAS, it is considered that the best interests of said City of Fort Collins,
State of Colorado, will be subserved by the acceptance of said agreement;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COTiNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, STATE OF
COLORADO:
That the terms of the agreement submitted by the Union Pacific Railroad Company
as aforesaid be, and the asme are hereby, accepted in behalf of said City;
That the Mayor of said City is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to exe-
cute said agreement on behalf of said City, and that the City Clerk of said City is hereby
authorized and directed to attest said agreement and to attach to each duplicate original o
said agreement a certified copy of this resolution.,
Passed and adopted this 20t1a day of May, A. D. 1965.
Harvey G. Johnson
Mavor
ATT7ST:
/s/ Miles F. House
City Clerk
Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that this
resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson,
Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the
motion adopted.
A report on the bid opening on 6,000 feet 3/4 inch type K soft copper tubing hr
the Water Department use, was presented. There were seven companies who submitted bids with
Dana Kepner Company of Denver, Colorado, making the low bid of $2,619.40 net. Motion was
made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Kennett, that the bid of Dana Kepner
Company be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson,
Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the
motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
1028 Cragmore Drive
Fort Collins, Colors
18 May 1965
City Council, City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado
Gentlemen:
This letter concerns the subject of garbage and trash collection within the city of Fort
Collins. It is my understanding that I pay a fee for garbage and trash disposal. I am a
resident of the above address, and have lived here for the past 9 months.
Since I must pay a private contractor to pick up my garbage & trash, and I burn most tissh
myself, I am wondering what the garbage & trash disposal fee which pay entails. This is the
first town in the United States that I have lived in that does not have a city-wide garbage
& trash collection service; that is, a home pickup service. Incidently I have also lived in
Japan which is considered rather primitive insofar as sanitation by American standards, and
yet most places there had periodic garbage & trash collection: In fact, even if I elected t
not pay a private garbage collector and would instead drive to t he city dump, I would still
have to pay for the privilege of leaving my garbage there. This must be rather irksome to
some persons who never the less do this and are concerned enough to drive 5 miles at a legal
location and still have to pay for this.
This is a very pleasant town and is growing at a fast rate. My reasons for wanting a fre-
quent garbage and trash collection pickup for all homes located within the city are as
follows:
1. Most people here have a monthly pickup of garbage by a private contractor.
Otters who own trucks dump their own. The garbage that waits 8r a monthly Pic
Lip creates a very unhealthy situation. Not only is there an odor problem when these contain
trs/not emptied frequently, but also an insect and rodent problem is created.
are
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2. Trash remaining for long periods in barrels is likely to be strewn the
neighborhood by the windy weather which we experience here.
3. Many items disposed of in these containers are dangerous to young children
(medicines, chemicals, etc.).
4. The trash burners which we all must have are unsightly and more importantly
they contaminate the air with smoke and filth. I am sure also hat the first
department agrees that they create a real fire hazard.
5. As an added thought, it seems that City Park is becoming a large trash heap,
with broken bottles and litter everywhere. Is this a reflection of the gerwa
lack of sanitation exhibited in this city?
I certainly hope that you will give t his matter your consideration and that you will take
active steps to correct t he highly undersirable situation that now prevails in Fort Collins
in regard to garbage and trash collection.
Cordially yours,
I/a/ Robert P. Kwapien, D.V.M.
This matter was referred to the City Manager.
Mrs. Curtis of 1827 Remington Street, again appeared before the Council in refer-
ence to the broadcasting of music, etc., of the Rauch Motor Company. After discussion,
with the Council, the Mayor suggested that she meet with the City Attorney and prepare and
sign a complaint against the Motor Company which will be filed in the Municipal Court in
(reference therein.
The Contract of Lyle Kennedy for janitorial services in the City Hall expires on
June 1, 1965, and the following communication was presented and read at length:
Lyle Kennedy
Lyle's Janitorial Servi
Rt. 1 Box 270
Loveland, Colo
May 19, 1965
City Council and Manager
Mr. Robert Boos
Municipal Building
Ft- Collins, Colo.
Dear Mr. Boos and Council Members,
With the culminating of my Contra ct Junen of anhextensione first, ntoethis contract aforspossibly etwo year
like to hereby request considers atrrangement and would like very much to continue. I have
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its appearance. At this time I will be able to complete the painting o£ the
if there can be an extension of my contract months -
interior
not included in our oontract
interior of the builling in another of the contract's stipulation that the walls were
I have performed this work in fulfillment
to be cleaned.
If you see fit to grant my request, I will
leven toyimprove thereinnue to render .c.I will continue ice as utoatakve eeen
for the past twelve months and endfathis fine building and to the satisfaction of each one.
personal pride in the appearance
I am grateful for your consideration of this matter and hope that I may oontinue in your
service.
Thank you, Respectfully yours,
Isl Lyle D. Kennedy
The City Manager advised the Council that Mr. Kennedy had been doing a very
excellent job of carrying on the janitorial service and had really did more than called for
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oh his original proposal and recommended that the contract toyears. by Councilman Bennett, thatthiscontract
Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, Seconded 1965• g
be extended for two more years, from January 1,
Roll was called resulting as follows:
9yes: Councilmen Johnson, Carson, McMillan, Sennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None.
the President declared the motion adopted.
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The following report was presen
May 20, 1965
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
s, City Manager Appointment
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RF. inspection Lieutenant
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In view of the comments concerning fire prevention in the 1964 Mountain States
Inspection Bureau Report, the position of Fire Inspection Lieutenant was budgeted in this
year's budget in order to establish a more adequate inspection program and proper enforce-
ment of existing; regulations.
January of 1965 a closed promotional examination for the position was held, and
four members of the Fort Collins Fire Department applied for and took the examination. In
April of 1965, an open competitive examination was given. Four members of the local depart-
mentand five others took this examination. All applicants t aking the second exmination were
interviewed by an oral'board consisting of Mr. Bruce Forbes, Greeley Fire 'hief, Mr. James
Hubbard, Fire Marshal at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Denver, and Mr. Don debber, Adminis-
trative Assistant and Personnel Director of Poudre R1 School District. The two applicants
who received a qualifying score were Mr. Earl Wyatt of Los Angeles, California and Mr. Carr
Newman of Ashland, Kentucky.
Chief Carpenter actively participated in the entire recruiting process and has
selected Mr. Newman to fill the position.
While the appointment is essentially an administrative matter and does not
require Council action, the above is submitted for the information of the Council in keepi
with policies expressed in the Personnel Rules.
Respectfully submitted,
/a/ R. F. Boos
City Manager
As indicated 'on the above report Mr. Carr Newman of Ashland, Kentucky, was select
led to fill the position after results of the competitive examination were determined.
Motion was made by Councilman Carson, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the
Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Carson,
IMcMi-llan, Bennett and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion
adopted and the Council adjourned.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk