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20, 1966
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held
Thursday, January 20, 1966, at 1:30 of clock P.M.
Present: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. City Manager Coffey,
City Attorney March and City Engineer Fischer. Absent: Councilman Johnson, excused.
Assistant Msyor',Bennett presiding.
Motion was made by Councilman Carson, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the
reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held January 13, 1966, be dispensed.
ioll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and
3ruchten. Absent: Councilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the,
notion adopted.
The following petition was presented and read at length:
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
cil Innexa The undersigned hereby Peroof Fort
pion tto he thenCityoo£the Fort1Collins, Colollins for the
tion of the below described p
Description of Property to be Annexed
A tract of land situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to -wit:
Township 7
ge
A tract of land situate in the NE4 of Sectiwhichon �considering the tNorth nline 9ofest
of the 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado;
said NEa as bearing North 9. d withinst at with allbearings re panic particularly
is ained the bounder lines more aiticulof ect des-
cribedvasthereto,
follows: Commencing at the NorthnesofcsaidrNEI offSef said ction 10, to the
ion ' North li 4
thence East 657.47 feet, along South 00°04'33 West 394.54
True Point of Beginning; fain View Heights°Subdivision, a subdivision
feet, alongithethe
NorthCity
North., 39 East 255.or ,
to the North line of Moun thence Subdivision; thence North 00°19' East 392.99
Of Fort Collins, Colorado; n ViewHeights Subdivsaid NEI of Section 10; thence West 257.(
feet of saire orMlessaitothe pfrth saidine NE400f Section 10, to the True Point of Begin -
feet, along the North line
ping.
'add
Petitioners allege: Such territory be annexed to the City of
'opt 1. It is desirable and necessary that
Collins. Of said property is contiguous with the
Fort Calling.
than 1/6
of the perimeter
exists between ln1tthernear tfuturre,and hand lsaidf Fort
property
Co11 3. A community of antorest will beraednwith the City of Fort Collins.
1s ints, said egrated ty is
oropsrcapablerbf being ltlog compriSc they landowners of more than 50% of the
his
above des 4. The si, exclusiNTeeof sueettthandthe City of Fort Collins ap
Of tprove the
cribed propertyt
boners regetiti°Hers further request that said territory e
an WHEREFORE s"aid pets d said p ordinance.
olaoedtinntof saidIIierictory- the Zi401gWest Vine Drive January 13, 1966
Jg
Paul H. Spencer
Pastor
STATE OF COLORADO )
HOT%TY OF LARIMER) as. first duly.swoanduphathis oath ea hsignature That he was the circ
signs -
each signature therein is the si na-
lat The undersigned beingannexation
annetto
be.
tupepoffthethe
attached
etname it purports me th day of January,
A. D. 1966, by
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Witness my hap February 3' Isl John Bartel
My commission expires- Notary Public
McMillan, seconded by Councilman Carson, that this
by Councilman Board and the City Attorney. Roll was
tion was
Petition be referred d
referred tothe Planning and Zoning `Oarson,
McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten.
Councilmen
called resulting aG follows: Ayes' Nayes: None. The President declared the motion
Absent: Councilman Johnson, excused.
adopted. t d and read at length:
The following communication was presen e
HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY
January 17, 1966
The City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado
Attention: Mr. Gene Allen, Planning Director
Gentlemen:
This company is the owner of a site at the northwest corner of the intersection
of West Elizabeth Street and South Taft Hill Road. It is our understanding that the plans
have now been finalized for the improvement and relocating of West Elizabeth Street.
We respectfully request that the portion of West Elizabeth Street abutting our
site, generally shaped as an irregular triangle, which is not be used for a public street,
be vacated and conveyed to this company. It seems to us that no public purpose would be
served by the maintenance of ownership in the city of that particular tract wltich will not
be used.
This company agrees to accept title to the tract and to cooperate with you in
accomplishing the necessary procedures and formalities. We understand that the tract is
presently subject to an easement for a 2" gas main and we are willing that the tract be
conveyed to us subject to that outstanding easement. The existing ditch is constructed
upon our present property. We would be willing to reimburse the city for the nominal costs
of the publication of the vacating ordinance and the recording of the deed or other formal
matters.
In the event we can furnish further information or otherwise cooperate with any
of the city officials in this matter, please advise us. There is attached to this letter
a description, as prepared by our engineer, of the tract which will not be used for a public
nurpose and which we suggest might be used in a conveyance to this company.
Very truly yours,
HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY
/s/ R. Hansen
Marketing Manager
Denver District
;eginning at the SE corner of the SE4 of the NE41 of Section 16, Township 7 North, Range
9 West, of the 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado; thence West along the South line of the
z of Section 16 a distance of 40, to a point. Said point being the true pointof begin-
ing.
hence West along the South line of the North a of Section 16 a distance of 58.71 feet;
hence North 70°37130" West a distance of 61.12 feet;
hence South 89°43'3O" East parallel to the South line of the N2 of Section 16 a distance
f 116.47 feet;
hence South 0'321 East parallel to the East line of Section 16 a distance of 20 feet to
he point of beginning.
Motion was made by C,)uncilman Carson, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that this
e referred to the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Attorney. Roll was called result-
ng as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. Absent:.
ouncilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motiona dopted.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION
F THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE WATER BOARD
WHEREAS, the City Council recently increased the Water Board to seven (7) members,
hereby created two (2) vacancies on said Board, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint members to fill said vacancies, and
WHEREAS, Owen Moore and W. G. Wilkinson have consented to serve on said Board,
nd the City Council desires to appoint them to said Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY nF FORT COLL:INS that
wen Moore and W. G. Wilkinson are hereby appointed as members of the Water Board to serve
he following initial terms commencing forthwith:
Owen Moore - two years,
W. G. Wilkinson - Four years
Passed and dopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 20th day
f January, A. D. 1966.
/s/ Harvey G. Johnson
Mayor
TTFST
Miles F. House
y lerk
5e6
Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that
this resolution be adopted. Roll was .called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen
Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: No
The President declared the motion adopted.
The City Clerk requested approval to extend the second reading of Ordinance No.
8, 1966, from January 27th to February 3rd., 1966. The reason for this request was that
the Coloradoan did not publish Ordinance No. 8, 1966, in their issue of January 11, 1966,
and in order to comply with the terms of the charter, it will be necessary to publish
this ordinance on Monday, January 24th to comply with the ten days before the final reading
Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Carson, that the second
reading of Ordinance No. 8, 1966 be extended to February 3, 1966. Roll was called result-
ing as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. Absent: Coun-
cilman Johnson, excused. Mayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The replat of West Lake Street Subdivision was presented to the Council for ap
al. They were advised that the utilities plat for the replat of said subdivision had been
aonroved and that the utility agreement had been forwarded to the owners for execution.
The followinp, reoort was presented and read at length:
January 20, 1966
TO: The Fort Collins City Council
FROM: The Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board
5'TBJECT: The Replat of Certain Lots in west Lake Subdivision, Final Plat
On October 5 1965, the Planning Board considered this plat and voted to recommend approval
subject to revised utility plans being prepared acceptable by the City Engineerts Office
and signing of an agreement regarding payment for and construction of streets and utilities
The revised plans have been prepared, and the agreement is being signed by the developers.
ApprOval could be given, subject to these being completed.
respectfully submitted,
FORT COLLINS PLAPINING AND ZONING BOARD
By Gene Allen
Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman Carson, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the
n be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows:
"Plat of West Lake Street Subdivisio
Apes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Johnson,
excused.. Naves: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
January 19, 1966
ITo: Tom Coffey, City Manager - Light & Power Department
From; S. H. Wilson, Electrical Engineer
!S'abject: Purchase of Trancher-Back Hoe
_ ening on January 17, 1966, fof� a trencher -back hoe for
Reference is made to bid op
the Light & Power Department.
� a very light -weight, light -duty trencher that has been
in use forsixmachiyearsne This machine is a crawler -type with caterpillar -type tread, and
requires a trailer for road movement.
Our specifications call for mud -grip tires front and rear, center articulation
far steering maneuverability, with not least than 50 H.P. air-cooled engine, front and rear
ts that
be acquired later.
Power take -off for driving attachmen
the machine to be purchased should be much heavier than the
We are of the opinion t is broken down so many times. We want one that
Fight -weight machine we now have beltucanibe hauled on a trailer, but the frequent loading
IDoves about under it's own power. hours-
aryl unloading is very expensive in man-
i,ipment, Inc. of Commerce City, Colorado offer a
The four bids of Tri-State his
design requires a trailer for transport, since the
crawlQr-type tractor 'n each case. This per hour. Purchase of such a crawler -type
YP
mra roximately three mofetransporting our digger on a trailer, and
,a mum road speed is 9PP in the business ensive.
vice require® us to stay very exp
bast experience has indicated this is
Since our specifications requested a rubber tire mounted device, we recommend the
bids Of Tri-State not be considered further.
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The bid of Hogan Trencher and Building Supply of Denver offers a device only
partly in line with our specifications. They propose to furnish mud -grip tires front and
rear. We asked for an engine of not less than 50 H.P. and Hogan offers 30 H.P. We seriou-
sly question if 30 H.P. is enough for the work we will assign this machine, especially when
considering the duty of the back hoe. We asked for a power take -off both front and rear
so we could add attachments when and if experience indicated we should do this. Hogan did
not include any power take -off positions. Our past experience with our trencher shows we
should have a very rugged, heavy device without going into extremes. The Hogan unit is
4100 pounds.
The only unit bid that conforms .to our specifications (and needs) is the offering
of Engine Clinic of Denver.
We asked for 50 H.P. engine or more; they offer 60 H.P. We asked for front and
rear power take -off: they offer this feature. We asked for center articulation for naneuvex
ability; Engine Clinicincludes this requirement. The Hogan offer is 4100 pounds; Engine Clie
offers 8300 pounds.
Considering the work -load to be assigned to this trencher and back hoe, with the
up -coming street light program, and the normal digging and trenching jobs that constantly
pop up in any part of the City, we request the heavier unit offered .by Engine Clinic of
Denver be purchased for a bid price of $7,998.43.
/s/ S. H. Wilson
Electrical Engineer
APPROVED:
/s/ Stanley R. Case
Director of Utilities
Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Carson, that the
bid of the Engine Clinic of Denver for $7,998.43 be approved. Roll was called resulting
as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman
Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The City Manager requested tantative approval of the recommendations made by the
Personnel Board which were presented Jan: 6, 1966, for their consideration. Motion was
made by Councilman Carson, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the report of the Personnel
Board proceed with further investigation of the various recommendations and report back to
the Council regarding same. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen
Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None
The President declared the motion adopted.
The following report was presented by the Water Board:
January 20, 1966
'o: Tom Coffey - City Manager
Prom: Water Board
3e
No. 1 - Proposal to sell 25/120t1as of 3 shares of Larimer County Canal No. 2
Irrigation Co. stock and approximately same fraction of 100 acre foot units of
Horsetooth water. (Fahrenbruch Annexation)
No. 2 - Proposal to sell 441/2400ths share of New Mercer Irrigation Co. stock and
1/8th ®h@re of Larimer Canal No. 2. (Poudre R-1 School District)
At the meeting of the Water Board held January 19, 1966, it is the Board's recom-
mendation that these offers be turned down, unless the Larimer County Canal No. 2 and New
Mercer Irrigation Co. stocks can be converted to North Poudre Irrigation Co. stock, then
the Board recommends purchasing at prevailing market price. In the case of the Northern
Colorado Water Conservancy District wwter, it is the Board's recommendation to purchase only
in full acre foot units.
/sl John Bartel
Secretary
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Carson, seconded by Councilman
Kruchten, that the recommendations of the Water Board be accepted and the offer of Fahren-
bruch Annexation of 100 acre foot units of Horset-ooth water be clarified as to whether
it is a firm offer of 100 acre foot units or a certain portion of same. Roll was called
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. Absent:
ouncilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
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The application of J. Warren Gorman dba MISTER TACO, 903 North College Avenue,
to the State of Colorado, for a 3.2% beer license, was presented. Thie being the date of
the hearing, the Assistant Mayor asked if anyone present objected to the issuance of this
license. There being none, motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman
Bennett, tht the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the approval of the licens-
ing authority. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan,
Bennett and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President
declared the motion adopted.
The application of J. Marren Gorman dba MISTER TACO, 903 North College Avenue,
to the City for a non -intoxicating malt liquor license, accompanied by the required license
fee, was presented. Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bennett
that the license be granted subject to the issuance of the State license. Roll was called
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. Absent:
Councilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The application of L. Wesley Briggs dba Chef Cafe, 181 North College Avenue, to t
State of Colorado, for renewal of 3.2% beer license, was presented. Motion was made by
Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that the Mayor and City Clerk be auth-
orized to execute the approval of the licensing authority. Roll was called resulting as
follows; Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman
Johnson, excused. Noyes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
TChef Cafe,181 North College Avenue, for
The application of L. Wesley Briggs dba
rehewal of a non -intoxicating malt liquor li.cense, accompanied by the required license fee,
Was Presented. Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
that the license be granted subject to the issuance of the State License. Roll was called
resulting as follows` Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. Absent:
Councilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
This being the date of the hearing on the violation of the beer license of Gene's
tavern, the Assistant Mayor opened the hearing by announcing that they were ready to hear
the evidence. Mr. Arthur Combb)representing Genus Tavern, introduced himself for the
records, Mr. Arthur March, Jr., Assistant City Attorney and prosecuting for the case, call
ed Agent, to the stand and questioned him regarding the
Mr- William McComb, State Liquor
serving of beer to minors at Gene's Tavern located at 200 Walnut Street on December 10,
1965• It arrears that beer was served to three individuals from Laramie, Wyoming, one of
rators
cense ued to
ss
Whom was Nancy Kay Jones, who showed a Wyoming °The person1personlSandra
checking the identificati
said licerse showed her to be 16 years of age.
The p
took the Wyoming license as being authentic and beer was served to the three. Mr. McComb
Present noticed these customers drinking beer and suspected that
Was
in the tavern and
She showed the license
Nancy Kay was not 18ears old. of Sandra Smith but e was not sat -
She -
is y name on a piece °f paper. The signature was not in the
fled and asked her to sign her drivers license. She was brought to the Police
hand writing that aoneared on the Wyoming
to question her regarding her parents address, and
station and when the officer atterated At the conclusion of Mr. Marc's
she admitted she was Nancy Jones and not Sandra Smith. h
tinned Mr. McComb, Jr. in reference to things that
'u"tioning, Mr. Comb took over and gUes March then questioned Chief of Police Hollady an
°Cpured while he was in the tavern anh as d Mr' evidence A for the prosecution and asked
Presented the drivers license of Sandra Smstlicense which Nancy Jones identified herself
'Il
asSandra i
eof Police
if
WThiswasthe ident
Chief this as deification which Mr. McComb determined was
Smith n the tever
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a violation. After the conclusion of question by Mr. March, Mr. Comb questioned the Chief
of Police in reference to the various phases of the arrest and questioning. The Chief of
Police was excused and Nancy Jones was called to the stand and questioned considerably as to
her actions from the time she arrived in Fort Collins until her parents arrived to take her
home at LOO ol'clock A.M. Under questioning, Nancy Jones stated that the drivers license
was not hers and that she just took same. At the conclusion of Mr. Marchys questioning,
Mr. Comb took over the interrogation of Nancy Jones, after which whe was excused. He brough
out the point that she used the drivers license as identification and she continued to state
that she was Sandra Smith until she was questioned at length at the Police Station She
stated that they were served beer at two different occasions that night.
MarRyn Melton, cashier at Gene's tavern, who cheiks the ID+s was then questioned
by Attorney March in reference to the method of determining the identification of customers
who wish to be served beer. She stated that she approved the drivers license of Sandra
Smith. After considerable questioning, whe was excused from the stand as Mr. Comb had no
further questions to ask her.
Chief of Police Hollady was called to the stand by Assistant Attorney March, Jr.
and was question in reference to a previous violation which consisted of selling beer after
closing hours on February 6, 1965. The hearing was held on this violation and Mr. Kapperman)
at that time, threw himself on the mercy of the Council, explaining that the electric clock
was slow due to the fact that the current was off at one time during the day and it had not
been set. Mr. Comb called Mr. Kapperman to the stand and questioned him to some extent
regarding this previous violation and the cause of same. After completion of this interroga
tion, Mr. Comb presented a summary of his pleading and Mich summarized the prosecution por-
tion of the case, Assistant Mayor Bennett called a recess of the Council with Mr. March and
Mr. Comb going into executive session. The Council reassembled and the meeting was again
called to order. Councilman Carson advised these present that there had be a very obvious
violation of the law, also this might have been caused by a drivers license which had not
been issued to the person for same for identification, also there had been a previous
violation of the law approximately a year ago at the time Mr. Kapperman was sited in for a
nearing, the Council felt a penalty should be attached to this violation and motion was made
Councilman Carson, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the license at Gene's Tavern
e suspended effective until 8:00 P.M., January 25, 1966. Roll was called resulting as
ollows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman
ohnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The City Manager advised the Council that he had received some information concern�i
ng the Federal grant for the outfall lines. It appears that the original request for a
'ederal grant consisted of $580,500.00 requesting assistance in the construction of the
swage treatment plant and outfall lines. Inasmuch as this previous request had been for
oth the treatment plant and the outfall lines, the final request made at this time must
nclude a grant to cover both of these construction jobs. Motion was made by Councilman
cMillan, seconded by Councilman Carson, that the Assistant Mayor be authorized to execute
request for construction grant to assist in the construction of the sewage treatment plant
nd outfall lines of the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, in the amount of
580,500.00. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes. Councilmen Carson, McMillan,
ennett and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President
eclared the motion adopted.
Jai
Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that the
Assistant Mayor be. authorized to sign anassurance of compliance with the Department of
Health, Education and Welfare regulations under title 6 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
'Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and
Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the
motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
Fort Collins, Colorado
January 18, 1966
The City Council
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado
Re: Mountain View Sanitation District,
Larimer County, Colorado
Gentlemen:
The undersigned are serving as a steering committee for the proposed Mountain VieU
Sanitation District which is to be located northwest of Fort Collins.
We have been working with Nelson,
aHaley,
nd Patterson
and
atQuirk,
engineering
an effortnstuol-
tants, Dunn Krahl, of Boettcher & Company,
lay plans for the District before the County
Commissioners
election toaandtorthen
proceed
districtotthissue
formation of a district and the holding
bonds.
Our representatives have previously
discussed
erhislmatter
is withtMr.
Tom
tCoffey,
workwitr
the City Manager, and Mr. Adam Fischer, the City Engine. the City of Fort Collins to obtain a mutually satisfactory agreement for the collection and
treatment of sewage in the district. The general terms that we are propos ing are as shown
in the attached Exhibit 1.
re generally acceptable to you, we would appreciate
Assuming that these terms a
yoar tentative annroval of these terms so that we may immediately Proceed to a hearing
before the County Commissioners.
Very truly yours,
Isl Horace H. Loader
Wm. A. Thomas
Albert J. Helbur
Clifford R. Ingraham
R. B. McCord
J. L. Taylor
There was considerable discussion between the City Manager, City Attorney and
members of the Council in reference to some of the terms in the proposed agreement between
Mountain View Sanitation District and the City of Fort Collins. It appears that the City
of certain portions of this agreement and wishes to study the mat -
Attorney does not approve that the request for approval of this
ter further. The City Manager advised the Council
matter in the above communication merely asked that the Council tentatively approve terms
as they are presented in a generally acceptable, manner, in order that the district may
Proceed with the necessary action with the County Commissioners and others. Motion was
hat the City of
rt
made by Councilman McMillan, sn Bennettot
of various sectionsFoontainedns
econded by Councilma
accept the tentative agreement subject to review and study
therein. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett
excused. Naves: None. The President declared
and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Johnson' The
the motion adopted. of the Christman Field lease with Mr. Burnham
Arthur March brought up the matter
f this lease should be given to
Mr -
cation of the termination oCit
x,
inasmuch as the University has notified the City
and stated that the notifi
Burnham not latethan February 1, 1966, g
would be terminated Feb. 1, 1966. The City Manager
that their lease upon that property with Mr. Burnham to terminate the
advised the Courc it that they had attet�nted to negotiate otiation of the terms of
lease as of February 1966, but had not as yet completed the neg
the lease which required a one year notification. of the cancellation. Motion was made by
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January 20, 1966
Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Carson, that the City Manager and the City
Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary notice of termination of the lease on
Christman Field and the City Manager to serve the same upon the present leases. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Aves: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and Kruchten.
Absent: Councilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion
adonted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
January 18, 1966
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tom Coffey, City Manager
SUBJECT: Bill Widdows
Following is my recommendation on the Bill Widdows problem. Mr. Widdows will be
65 on April 4, 1966 and will retire at that time as required by the Personnel Rules unless
he requests and is granted a one-year continuance. I feel that, due to the health of Mr.
Widdows' wife, it would be beneficial not only to Mr. Widdows but to the City if he were to
retire on April 4.
When he retires on April 4, he will have accumulated 45 days vacation time. I
will recommend that the Council grant him an emergency leave from the expiration of the
last emergency leave granted by the Council until and through January 31, 1966. Then put
him on Annual Leave until April 4, 1966, at which time he will be retired.
I adihit that this is being generous with Mr. Widdows since he has not worked and
will be on the payroll continuously since October 18, 1965. I am not fearful of establish-
ing a precedent since there are few, if any, City employees in the same peculiar position
that Mr. Widdows finds himself. Frankly, if we were to not grant the Emergency Leave, Mr.
Widdows could possibly come back to work and work until April 4, then demand his leave as
accumulated. His crew, frankly, gets along better without him than they do with him. This
is very possibly due to his wife's condition and all circumstances being what they are, I
am sure that the City would be better off as I have suggested then following any other cours
of action
We can discuss this matter just prior to Council Meeting, Thursday, and I will
present the proposition under "Remarks" on the Agenda.
ay
26
through
May
28,
1965
ay
31
through
June
4,
1965
une
14
through
June
21,
1965
my
23
through
July
30,
1965
ept.
27
through
Oct.
1,
1965
ct.
18
through
Jan.
20,
1966
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Tom Coffey
City Manager
Summary of Bill Widdow's Leave
2z days
5 days
5 days
6 days
5 days
65 days
Suggested Schedule
ct. 18 through Jan. 31, 1966 72 days
eb. 1 through Apr. 4, 1966 45 days
pr. 4 Retire Mr. Widdows
Granted by City Manager
Granted by City Manager
Granted by City Manager
Approved by Council 8-12-65
Granted by City Manager
Payed for all this time but
none officially approved by City
Council
Council grant emergency leave
Place Mr. Widdows on Annual
Leave which he has accumulated
Motion was made by Councilman Carson, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the
ommendation of the City Manager in reference to Mr. Widdows be accepted and approved.
oil was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan, Bennett and
ruchten. Absent: Councilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the
ident declared the motion adopted.
Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Carson, that the
ouncil adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, McMillan,
nnett and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Johnson, excused. Nayes: None. The President
eclared the motion adopted and the Council adjourned.
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