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' July 19, 1988
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, July 19, 1988, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of
Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following
Councilmembers: Estrada, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Stoner.
Absent: Councilmembers Horak and Winokur
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Roy
Citizen Participation
A. Proclamation Naming August 1-7 as Clown Week was accepted by Ginger the
Clown. Each Councilmember was presented with a clown nose.
B. Presentation of the Bike to Work Day Results Mayor Stoner reported
on the results of the first Bike to Work Day held on June 22. Awards
' were presented to the following people:
1. Dr. Robert Martin, age 67, the oldest bike commuter.
2. Bill Lindgren, age 61 second oldest bike commuter.
3. Kirsten Whetstone, random drawing.
4_ Billie Hundtoft, random drawing.
5. Stan Froseth, random drawing.
6. John Lotz, random drawing.
7. Sue Houseal, random drawing.
8. Robert Lea, random drawing.
Mayor Stoner thanked the Natural Resources Department and Bob Wilkinson
for their support in coordinating the Bike to Work Day.
C. Presentation of Appreciation Plagues for Retiring Boards and
Commissions Members.
Mayor Stoner presented appreciation plaques to the following boards and
commissions members:
I. Rex Burns, Storm Drainage Board, March 25, 1980 to July 1, 1988.
2. Dr. Norm Evans, Water Board, September 1963 to July 1, 1988.
3. Larry Trampe, Building Review Board, February 1980 to July 1, 1988.
4. Alan Inada, Personnel Board, July 1980 to July 1, 1988.
5. Bill Zech, Golf Board, July 1980 to July 1, 1988.
' 6. Michael Schmidt, Storm Drainage Board, July 1980 to July 1, 1988.
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Sandy Lemberg, Poudre Canyon resident, objected to the existing Police '
Department complaint review process and suggested the Police Department
adhere to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
Agenda Review: City Manaaer
City Manager Burkett requested Item #9, Second Reading of Ordinance of No.
95, 1988, Authorizing the Issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
of the City of Fort Collins, for The Vipont pharmaceutical, Inc. Project,
be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar to allow for the insertion of
interest rates.
City Manager Burkett requested Item #13, Items Pertaining to Neighborhood
Convenience Shopping Centers, and Item #18, Resolution 88-115 Naming the
Board and Commissioners of the Collins -Loveland Airport Authority as the
Agent of the City of Fort Collins for Certain Purposes, be withdrawn from
the the Consent Agenda for further staff review and later consideration by
Council.
Councilmember Maxey requested Item #15, Resolution 88-112 Authorizing the
Purchasing Agent to Enter Into a Professional Services Agreement with
Woodward -Clyde Consultants for a Study to Determine the Feasibility of
Enlarging Halligan Reservoir, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Consent Calendar I
This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and
energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends
approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on th's
calendar be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separate;:.
Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separate:;
under Agenda Item #22, Pulled Consent Items.
1.
Consider aooroval of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 5
Police Services has been awarded a grant from Colorado's Eighth
Judicial District Victims and Law Enforcement Fund (VALE) Board.
Monies from this fund assist law enforcement agencies in providing
help to crime victims. A joint grant request was formulated by Fort
Collins Police Services, Colorado State Police, and the Larimer County
Sheriff's Department. The grant monies will be managed through the
Police Services Investigative Division. The equipment being provided
by the grant will allow a much larger number of officers to complete
high -quality composite drawings of crime suspects. Composite drawings '
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' rendered by crime victims and witnesses are a valuable tool in the
apprehension of suspects.
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This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July
5, appropriates $7,095 in grant funds for expenditure in the Fort
Collins Police Services Investigations Division Program.
On June 7, 1988, the Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to sign a letter of intent to participate in the United States
Bureau of Reclamation Loan Prepayment Program. The City has a
commitment from the Colorado Water Conservation Board to lend the City
100% of the funds to buy-out the loan to the Water Fund over a
six -year period at an interest rate of 5%. The buy-out would save the
City $3,106,366 over the next eleven years. Currently, the principal
balance of the loan is $4,598,000, with the principal amount of the
buy-out currently projected at $2,433,893. This Ordinance, which was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 5, authorizes the
agreement.
nevenue In ine lapital rrolects Fund
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July
5, appropriates $52,942 for railroad crossing signals and gates on
Timberline Road.
The City of Fort Collins has been granted Federal Railroad Crossing
Safety Funds, which are administered by the State of Colorado Division
of Highways, to help pay for a crossing signal on Timberline Road at
the Burlington Northern Railroad crossing. The City's share is being
funded with Railroad Crossing Improvement Program funds, which were
also used to install rubberized crossing material at this crossing in
June. On July 5, Council adopted Resolution 88-101 Authorizing the
Mayor to Execute an Agreement with the State of Colorado - Division of
Highways for the Funding of a Railroad Crossing Signal on Timberline
Road and Resolution 88-102 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an
Agreement with the Burlington Northern Railroad for the Installation
of a Railroad Crossing Signal on Timberline Road.
On May 17, 1988 the Council unanimously adopted an Inducement
Resolution for this project in the amount of $2,600,000 and increased
that amount to $2,900,000 on June 7. This Ordinance, which was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 5, authorizes the
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issuance of the industrial development revenue bonds to be used to
finance the Vipont project.
The federal
contribution
the use of
revenues) to
contribution.
available to
General Fund
government guidelines for calculating the City's
to Transfort have been changed. The new formula permits
specific revenues (i.e., CSU contract and advertising
be used by the City as part of its local matching
This change increases the amount of federal money
stabilize and improve services and to reduce the City's
contribution.
On July 5, this matter was tabled to this meeting to allow staff time
to provide additional information.
The owner of Lot 13, Lesser's Subdivision (Houska Garage) has
requested that a portion of the right-of-way on Myrtle Street at
Riverside Drive be vacated but reserved for utility purposes.
The request is being made primarily to improve site conditions so that
business -related on -street maneuvering of vehicles is eliminated.
This will provide a safer condition by closing one driveway onto
Riverside Drive and paving the vacated right-of-way to allow onsite
parking and turnaround. Since the curb and gutter are existing, no
actual street area will be lost with this vacation. In addition. new
sidewalk and landscaping will be installed by the owner enhancin'- ,2
general appearance of the facility and adding to city improvement
All City agencies and utility companies have been contacted and a
no problems with the proposed vacation of right-of-way and reservation
for utility purposes.
This Ordinance amends Section 4-139 of the City Code to establish a
procedure for dealing with animals which have been impounded because
of mistreatment, such as cruelty, improper care or abandonment. The
procedure provides an opportunity for the owner or keeper of the
animal to have an administrative hearing shortly after the impoundment
to determine whether a violation of the Code existed and, if so,
whether the animal should be returned to the owner or keeper due to
changed circumstances which indicate'that the animal will no longer be
mistreated.
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' 13. Items Pertaining to Neighborhood Convenience Sh000ing Centers
A. Resolution 88-109 Amending the Land Use Element of the Compre-
hensive Plan.
B. Resolution 88-110 Approving Design Guidelines for Neighborhood
Convenience Shopping Centers.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 98, 1988, Amending
Chapter 29 of the Code of the City to Create Criteria for
Neighborhood Convenience Shopping Centers and to Establish
Definitions in Aid Thereof.
The current plans, policies and development regulations of the City do
not provide adequate guidance for the review of convenience shopping
centers in residential neighborhood areas. For the past six months,
the Planning and Zoning Board examined this issue and recommended a
number of changes. First, new land use policies should be adopted as
part of the City's Land Use Policies Plan describing the public's
desire for the location and use of these kinds of centers. Secondly,
design guidelines should be adopted and utilized in the review of such
centers. Finally, certain amendments should be made to the Zoning
Ordinance which implements these policies including adoption of new
criteria in the LDGS.
' These recommendations have been reviewed at numerous public meetings
and work sessions. The staff and the Planning and Zoning Board
believe that the proposed policies and regulations offer a balance
between the need to protect neighborhoods from the introduction of
disruptive or incompatible commercial uses and the desire of the
public to allow the location of these kinds of centers in the
community.
14. Items Relating to Seotage Transfer Agreement with Larimer County.
A. Resolution 88-111 Approving an Amendment to the Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and Larimer County.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 99, 1988, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Amount of $26,458 for Additional
Construction Costs of the Sanitary Waste Transfer Station.
An intergovernmental agreement between the City and Larimer County was
approved in August 1987 and resulted in a payment of $306,250 from the
County to the City.', for all estimated costs of land acquisition,
design, construction, and start-up of the septage transfer facility.
The revised final cost estimate is $332,708. The County has agreed to
the revised estimate, and has agreed to provide the additional $26,458
needed to complete the project. User fees, administered by the City,
' will cover the costs of operations.
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15.
This Resolution authorizes the Purchasing Agent to enter into a
professional services agreement with Woodward -Clyde Consultants in an
amount not to exceed $111,000 for a study to determine the feasibility
of enlarging Halligan Reservoir. The study will include aerial
photography and topographic mapping, geologic mapping, flood
hydrology, preliminary environmental assessment and permitting
requirements, and feasibility analyses and cost estimates for several
dam types and sizes.
16. Resolution 88-113 Aooroving Poudre Fire Authority Strategic Plan
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The Strategic Plan represents a management system for the future. The
key to a meaningful and progressive management plan is that it be
broad in scope to .encompass important organizational elements, yet
flexible to allow and encourage departures from the plan in the face
of environmental change. The scope of this plan includes a staffing
pattern analysis, community growth and service requirements, capital
needs, values development, financial analysis, explicit performance
measures, and recommendations based on service level alternative
studies conducted by the planning teams and reviewed by the PFA Board
of Directors.
The citizens of the Fort Collins area, will benefit from the I
implementation of this Plan with high -quality, low-cost services
tailored to community needs.
The Poudre Emergency Communication Center has provided these same
services for the Poudre Valley Hospital District for the past eight
years under similar agreements.
The Agreement provides for the Hospital District to pay the City
$49,141 as compensation for communication services and anticipated
expenses.
This Resolution authorizes the Board of Commissioners of the Fort
Collins -Loveland Airport Authority to act as the agent of the City of
Fort Collins for the purpose of applying for, accepting and
administering grants of the Federal Aviation Administration relating
to the Fort Collins -Loveland Airport.
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19. Resolution 88-116 Authorizing the Mayor to Grant an Easement to the
City of Loveland for Underground Electric Lines at the Fort
Collins -Loveland Airport.
The City of Loveland Electric Department is requesting the grant of a
20-foot wide easement for electric lines on the Airport property. The
easement is necessary to extend electrical service to the west side of
the Airport property, in conjunction with future development in that
area.
20. Resolution 88-108 Making Appointments to Various Boards and
Commissions.
Council has received copies of applications for membership on the
various City Boards and Commissions, and interviews with the
applicants have been conducted by Council committees.
In keeping with Council's policy, recommendations for the various
appointments were announced at the July 5 meeting. The appointments
were tabled to July 19 to allow time for public input.
21. Routine Easement.
a. Powerline easement from Susan L. Andrews, 2421 Poplar Drive,
needed to install underground streetlight services.
Consideration: $10.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #6.
Item #7.
Item #8.
Item #9.
Ordinances on First Readi'ng'were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #10.
Fund.
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Item #11.
Item #12.
Item #13. C.
Item #14. B.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada,
to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar.
Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Stoner.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 95, 1988, Authorizing '
the Issuance of Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds of the City of Fort
Collins for The Vipont Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Protect. Adopted as Amended on Second Reading
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"On May 17, 1988 the Council unanimously adopted an Inducement Resolution
for this project in the amount of $2,600,000 and increased that amount to
$2,900,000 on June 7. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on
First Reading on July 5, authorizes the issuance of the industrial
development revenue bonds to be used to finance the Vipont project."
David Dwyer, bond counsel, read the interest rates to be inserted into the
Ordinance.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adopted Ordinance No. 95, 1988 as amended on Second Reading. Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Resolution 88-112 Authorizing the
Purchasing Agent to Enter Into a
Professional Services Agreement
with Woodward -Clyde Consultants
for a Study to Determine the Feasibility
of Enlarging Halligan Reservoir Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
The professional services agreement with Woodward -Clyde Consultants
specifies that the study will not exceed a cost of $111,000. Funds are
available in the Water Fund.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Resolution authorizes the Purchasing Agent to enter into a
professional services agreement with Woodward -Clyde Consultants in an
amount not to exceed $111,000 for a study to determine the feasibility of
enlarging Halligan Reservoir. The study will include aerial photography
and topographic mapping, geologic mapping, flood hydrology, preliminary
environmental assessment and permitting requirements, and feasibility
analyses and cost estimates for several dam types and sizes.
' BACKGROUND
In November 1987, City Council authorized an agreement in which the City
assumed the interests of the Phantom Canyon Ranch Company and the Halligan
Resources Company to explore the enlargement of Halligan Reservoir, which
is presently owned by North Poudre Irrigation Company (NPIC). The
agreement provides the City with an interest in a conditional storage
decree at Halligan Reservoir and the right to negotiate with NPIC a
mutually acceptable arrangement to enlarge and use the Reservoir. The
Reservoir currently has a capacity of about 6,400 acre feet, and the
conditional storage decree is for an additional 33,482 acre feet. The
Reservoir is located on the North Fork of the Cache la Poudre River, about
25 miles northwest of Fort Collins.
In April of 1988, a request for proposals was issued for professional
services to conduct feasibility studies on the enlargement of Halligan
Reservoir. Ten proposals were received and Woodward -Clyde Consultants,
Harza Engineering Company, and Morrison-Knudsen Engineers were selected for
interviews. Cost estimates from the three finalists ranged from $68,900 to
$100,000. Woodward -Clyde Consultants was selected as the most qualified
firm for the study. Negotiations resulted in an agreement in which the
consultant will do the study in three phases at a cost of $94,000. An
additional $17,000 is.provided for Phase 4 'optional studies, which will
only be done if needed to refine the study and help in evaluating the
feasibility of key options.
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The study is scheduled to begin August 1, 1988, and be completed by '
November 30, 1988. Phase 1 will include a review of existing information
and site reconnaissance. Phase 2 will include geologic mapping, aerial
photography and topographic mapping, flood hydrology studies, a preliminary
environmental assessment, and a review of permitting requirements. Phase 3
will include feasibility level designs for different dam configurations and
feasibility level cost estimates. The Phase 4 optional studies will only
be done if it is determined that additional refinement is desirable as the
work progresses. These studies could include limited geotechnical
investigation and additional work on developing spillway requirements.
The results of this study will provide information needed to explore an
agreement with NPIC which, with the enlargement of Halligan Reservoir,
would increase the City's storage capacity and enhance its overall raw
water system."
Water Resources and Planning Manager Dennis Bode responded to Council
questions.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry,
to adopt Resolution 88-112.
Duane Ramsey, North Poudre stockholder, questioned whether North Poudre
stockholders will indirectly pay for the study.
Director of Water Utilities Mike Smith, replied that the City is paying for
the study, because the study is being done for the City of Fort Collins and I
not NPIC. He noted the study is being done to determine whether the City
should be involved in the project at a later time.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to adopt Resolution 88-112
was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Mabry, Maxey, Kirkpatrick,
and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Staff Reports
City Manager Burkett introduced the new intern in the Manager's Office,
John Ruiz, as the Council Liaison for citizen service requests.
City Manager Burkett presented a plaque and a check for $100 from Recycle
Now to Mayor Stoner for the City's Recycling Program.
Councilmember Reports
Mayor Stoner welcomed 30 Japanese women who were here for an intensive five
week English program at Colorado State University.
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Ordinance No. 96, 1988, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue and Authorizing
the Transfer of Appropriations Between
Projects in the Community Development
Block Fund. Adopted on Second Reading
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"On July 5, Council adopted as amended Resolution 88-107 Adopting Fiscal
Year 1988-89 Community Development Block Grant Programs and Projects. This
Ordinance, which was adopted 6-0 on First Reading on July 5, appropriates
$653,000 from the City's FY 1988-89 Entitlement Grant, $100,000 from
Reprogrammed CDBG funds, and $50,000 of anticipated CDBG Program Income.
The Community Development Block Grant Program provides federal funds from
the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the City of Fort Collins
which can be allocated to housing and community development related
programs and projects, thereby reducing the demand on the City's General
Fund Budget to address such needs."
Mayor Stoner withdrew from the discussion and vote on this item due to a
perceived conflict of interest.
(Secretary's Note: Councilmember Estrada chaired this portion of the
meeting.)
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adopt Ordinance No. 96, 1988 on Second Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, and Maxey. Nays: None. (Mayor Stoner
withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 88-117 Making Appointments
to the Ad -Hoc Transportation
Committee. Tabled to August 2
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"On May 17, Council adopted a resolution creating the Ad -Hoc Transportation
Committee. Advertisements were placed and applications distributed seeking
applicants to the Committee. The Council Committee has completed the
interviewing process and recommendations for appointment will be announced
at the July 19 meeting.
In keeping with Council's policy, this Resolution will be tabled until
August 2 for public input."
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Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to '
adopt Resolution 88-117 inserting following names: James Yamane, Henry
Baker, Tom Shimoda, Darrell Fontane, Bob Burnham, Earl Wilkinson, and
Shirley Cismoski.
Councilmember Estrada made a motion seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to table Resolution 88-117 to August 2. Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 88-118 Making Appointments to
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council extended the application process for the Commission on Disability,
Downtown Development Authority, Landmark Preservation Commission and the
Personnel Board. Interviews with the applicants have been conducted by the
Council committees. Recommendations for appointment on the various boards
will be announced at the July 19 meeting.
In keeping with Council's policy, this Resolution will be tabled until '
August 2 to allow for public input.
BACKGROUND
Appointments need to be made for the following Boards and Commissions:
Commission on Disability
Downtown Development Authority
Landmark Preservation Commission
Personnel Board"
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, to
adopt Resolution 88-118 inserting names as follows:
Commission on Disabilit
Noreen Kenny
July
1,
1991
Downtown Development Authority
Alice Connor
June
30,
1989
Carey Hewitt
June
30,
1989
Frederick Goodale
June
30,
1992
Lucia Liley
June
30,
1992 '
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ILandmark Preservation Commission
Prescott Handley July 1, 1992
Rheba Massey July 1, 1992
Personnel Board
Herbert Pedri July 1, 1992
Carole Trask July 1, 1992
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry,
to table Resolution 88-118 to August 2. Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Councilmember Kirkpatrick introduced Resolution 88-119 supporting a
location of a new tourist welcome center north of Fort Collins.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey,
to adopt Resolution 88-119.
' City Manager Burkett stated he discussed the tourist welcome center with
Loveland City Manager Mike Rock. He stated Fort Collins and Loveland are
in agreement with how the issue should be approached.
John Dowd, President of the Convention Visitor's Bureau, stated he had met
with numerous interested parties with respect to the tourist welcome
center. He stated it appears there is a desire for such a center. He
expressed the need for support from the City. He stressed the positive
economic growth this would bring to the community.
Councilmember Maxey questioned whether any specific sites been examined or
studied.
John Dowd stated that a meeting was held with Craig Campbell, Dean Drury,
and Art Wilcox of the Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Department of
Wildlife. He stated the proposed site is located almost directly across
from the the brewery. He stated currently this is the only site that is
being explored and that Anheuser-Busch felt that specific location for the
tourist welcome center would complement the Brewery.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick expressed concerns regarding air pollution and
tourist impact.
Councilmember Estrada expressed his support for the tourist welcome center
' and complimented Mr. Drury on his excellent service.
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Mayor Stoner thanked Councilmember Kirkpatrick for bringing the Resolution I
to the meeting.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to adopt Resolution 88-119
was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey,
and Stoner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
AdJournment
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry,
to adjourn to 7:30 p.m. on July 26 for the purpose of conducting the City
Manager's mid -year review. Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, and Stoner. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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City Clerk
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