HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-04/28/1981-AdjournedApril 28, 1981
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Adjourned Meeting
2:00 p.m.
An adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, April 28, 1981, at 2:00 in the Council Chambers in the City of
Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Council -
members: Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Wilmarth, Knezovich, Kross and Reeves.
Absent: None.
Staff Members Present: Arnold, Liley, Lewis, and Krajicek.
Mayor Wilmarth turned the meeting over to Assistant Mayor Cassell so that
' he could submit his report on the conflict of interest issue. He added
that he would have to return to court after making his presentation and
would not be able to attend the rest of the work session. He indicated he
would attend the evening work session with the Community Development Block
Grant Steering Committee.
Mayor Wilmarth presented copies to Council of his response to the questions
and concerns raised by Councilman Kross. He noted the report was in two
parts as was Councilman Kross' statement. The first 15 pages deal with the
answers to Councilman Kross' questions and the balance of the report
consists of copies of documents which Council should review. He stated
that anything the special counsel needs or wants in terms of questions,
other documents, etc., will be provided. He added that attorney William
Allen would be representing his law firm in matters that could have any
legal ramifications. Mr. Allen concurs that it will be an "open files"
policy with the special counsel.
Assistant Mayor Cassell asked the record show that Council did receive
Mayor Wilmarth's report.
Assistant Mayor Cassell noted that the ad hoc ethics committee had con-
sisted of himself, Councilman Horak. and Councilman Knezovich. The com-
mittee had identified 8 Weld County attorneys that might serve as special
counsel in this matter. All 8 were contacted and it was determined that
four, due to time commitments or conflicts, chose not to be considered.
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After reviewing the remaining four, Assistant Mayor Cassell recommended
that Kay Norton of Greeley be retained as special counsel.
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Councilman Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilman Elliott, to
retain Kay Norton as special counsel. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell,
Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, Kross, and Reeves. Nays: None. (Wilmarth
absent).
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Knezovich asked if any time frame had been discussed with Ms.
Norton.
Assistant Mayor Cassell replied that Ms. Norton feels that if she were to
receive Mayor Wilmarth's resonse and the additional background information
today (April 28), she would be able to have her recommendations back to
Council not later than Monday (May 4) with a determination to be made at
the Council meeting May 5.
Other Business
Proposed Adult Bookstore - 704 North College
City Attorney Liley stated that an adult bookstore was going to be opened
April 29 at 704 North College. The owner, Mr. Deckard, has indicated that
he will not comply with the City's zoning requirements and intends to
operate the bookstore in violation of the zoning code.
She asked that the City Attorney's staff be allowed to seek a temporary
restraining order and eventually a permanent injunction until the owner
complied with all the provisions of the zoning code.
Councilman Knezovich made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves, to
allow the City Attorney's office to seek a temporary restraining order or
other appropriate action to enforce the zoning code if a violation occurs
at the site of the proposed adult bookstore located at 704 North College.
Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Horak, Knezovich, and Reeves.
Nays: Councilman Kross.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Elliott, to
adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Cassell, Elliott, Horak,
Knezovich, Kross, and Reeves. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
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