HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-08/23/1977-AdjournedAugust 23, 1977
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
' Council - Manager Form of Government
Adjourned Meeting - 1:15 P.M.
An adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
was held on Tuesday, August 23, 1977 at 1:15 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call
was answered by the following Councilmembers: Bloom, Gray,
Russell, St. Croix and Wilkinson.
Absent: Councilmembers Bowling and Suinn.
Staff Members Present: Lanspery, Wood, Krempel; McGraw,
Kaplan, Liley, Woods, Sanfillippo
and Dowell.
The Mayor announced that he would not follow the prepared agenda
at this time. The first order of business would be to consider
the employment contract between John E. Arnold and the City of
Fort Collins.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix
' to approve the employment contract between John E. Arnold and the
City and to authorize the Mayor to sign said contract. Yeas:
Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
Mayor Bloom called a 10 minute recess at this point.
Before re -convening the official Council meeting, Mayor Bloom
called on Dr. James Baird who had some comments to make on an
item scheduled later in the meeting (use of alcoholic beverages
at the Lincoln Community Center). Dr. Baird requested this
time due to a previous committment and he would be unable to
speak later. (Secretary's Note: Dr. Baird's comments are noted
with the discussion of this item in the work session review
summary.)
Councilman Russell left the Council meeting.
Discussion of EDA Grant Monies
Following is a summary project list for which the EDA Grant monies
could be used:
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SLMI4PM - PROJECT LIST
1. Project Title: New City Hall Building
Project Description: Install unbudgeted solar collection panels to
co-nplete the solar heating and cooling system.
Project Budget: $150,000
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Project Title: Remodel existing City Hall Building.
Project Description: a. Replace worn-out existing elevator.
b. Replace worn-out existing mechanical system
with solar system.
c. Install solar collection panels
Project Budget: Elevator - $ 40,000
Mechanical System 120,000
Solar Collectors 150,000
TOTAL $310,000
Project Title: Museum
Project Description: a. Complete the Pioneer Courtyard by restoring the
Auntie Stone Cabin, restoring the Maxwell School,
landscaping, and relocating stone memorabilia.
b. Install climate control equipment.
Project Budget: Complete courtyard $15,000
Climate Control System $20,000
T= $35 , 000
Project Title: Lincoln Crnmunity Center
Project Description: a. Install folding bleachers and portable stage in
arena.
b. Install a special lighting system and sound
system in the arena.
Project Budget: Bleachers and Stage - $25,000
Lights and Sound 30,000
TOTAL $55,000
Project Title: Avery House
Project Description: a. Complete interior restoration
b. Parking Wt.
Project Budget: Interior Restoration - $30,000
Parking Lot - 3,000
Total $33,000
Project Title: Fire Training Area
Project Description: Establishment of fire training area at the site east of
the old North College Power Plant involving:
a. construction of pumper'itest pit $15,000
b. laying of water lines and three hydrants $10,500
c. improving soil condition, landfill and paving
$52.,500
Project Budget: $78,000
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7. Project Title:
New Equipment Repair Facility
Project Description:
Construction of 17,000 square foot equipment repair
facility. The building would be prestructured metal
with masonry front.
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Project Budget:
$450,000
S. Project Title:
Northside Comrnmity Center
Project Description:
Construction of 16,000 square foot building for multi-
purpose recreation and commmity activities at City
landfill site.
Project Budget:
$350,000
9. Project Title:
Downtown Paving
Project Description:
Paving on South College from Magnolia to LaPorte Avenue.
Project Budget:
$65,000
10. Project Title: Traffic Signal at Cherry and College
Project Description: Installation of traffic signal at Cherry and College
Project Budget: $25,000
11. Project Title: Remodeling of Existing Service Center
Project Description: Remodeling Service Center for streets and traffic and
covered storage.
Project Budget: $50,000
12. Project Title: North Wood Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project Description: Sanitary sewer for all of the homes on Mood $treet north
of theServiceCenter
Project Budget: $85,000
Paul Lanspery, Interim City Manager, discussed all of the above
projects and listed the criteria for eligible projects,
After considerable discussion the following projects were chosen
for consideration:
1) Downtown Paving - $65,000
2) Install solar heating and cooling system in new City Hall,
$150,000,
3) Remodel existing City Hall to install solar collectors and
update the mechanical system - $270,000,
4) Construction of the Northside Community Center - $352,000.
5) Construction of a Fire Training Center - $78,000,
6) Installation of a comfort station in the downtown area
$20,000,
7) Monies to accompany the LEAA Grant for the construction of
a juvenile holding center - $10,000,
TOTAL: $945,000.00
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Councilman St. Croix made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Gray to submit the foregoing list of projects in the order
listed to be considered as eligible projects for the EDA
monies and authorize the administration to submit the proper '
application forms. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray,
St. Croix and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Bowling arrived at the beginning of this next item.
Discussion of the Depository Contract
Mayor Bloom excused himself from the discussion and voting
on this item. Councilman Wilkinson was appointed the Mayor
pro tem for this item.
Paul Lanspery, Interim City Manager, introduced Ron Wood the
Director of Finance who spoke to the bids which were received.
Following is the bid comparison:
BID COMPARISON
UNITED
FIRST NATIONAL
I.
Compensation For Providing
-0-
$444,350
Required Banking Services
Compcnsating
Balance
2.
Rate of Interest Paid on
5% Compounded
5% Compounded
Savings Accounts
Daily
Daily
3.
Compensation For Providing
-0-
$25.00 for U. S.
Investment Services
Government obli-
gations under
$100M or cashed
prior to maturity.
4.
Compensation for Serving
-0-
.121o�/coupon,
as Paying Agent
$1.25/bond,
$50.00 fee/semi-
annually
5.
Compensation for Providing
-0-
$36.00/month,
Direct Debiting and
Crediting of Accounts
.03C per
transaction
6.
Other Services and Cost
No
other services
A. Armored Car Service
-0-
were quoted for
First National
B. Supply Checks, Deposit
_0_
Bank
Slips and Other
Transaction Instruments
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Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray
to award the bid to United Bank and authorize the City Manager
' and City Clerk to enter into a two-year contract with United
Bank. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, St. Croix and
Wilkinson. Nays: None. (Mayor Bloom was out of the room.)
THE MOTION CARRIED
Installation of West Side Collector
Relief Sewer Authorized
Following is a report from Roger Krempel dated August 11, 1977
regarding the relief sewer:
"Two new west side developments have prompted a sub -basin.
sanitary sewer study. This study, which will be quoted in
part later in this memo, deals with the area east of Overland
Trail between Prospect and Elizabeth where the Overland Trail
Farm Subdivision and the Wildwood Estates Subdivision are in
initial stages of development. Mrs. Minatta's (West Elizabeth)
40 acres is also included in the study. These lands would
ordinarily drain into the Clearview Avenue sewer and on toward
the east and then flow south to Spring Creek. There is insuf-
ficient capacity in the Clearview sewer and others and no
additional development can be added. In fact, we must provide
' relief from a situation when at times we have measured 13 inches
of sewage in a 10-inch sewer, which means it is running under
head, and there is an ever present danger of basement flooding
from backup sewage.
Because there is no capacity in the present system, the City
could have denied the development or required the developers
to construct their own collector sewer to a point where the
City could accept it.
It seems reasonable to us that the City should in this case
work with developers in providing a collector sewer to serve
their lands and to provide relief in an adjacent area.
There is no easy solution to this situation, and three possible
alternatives are outlined in the attached report entitled,
"Proposed Collector Relief Sewer With the Spring Creek Drainage
Basin." Water Utility staff recommendsthat Alternative II be
adopted. This Alternative involves the installation of a
12-inch sanitary relief sewer on Prospect Street. In addition
to meeting the demand in that area, this proposal would relieve
some overburdening and provide sewer service along Prospect
Street, west of Taft Hill, to an area of existing residential
development.
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During the very early stages of preliminary development, the
developers were advised of the sewer problem. It was pointed '
out that no sewer could be available before the end of the
year, but that we would do our best to make it available by
the first of the year. They have proceeded accordingly.
At that early time we had no idea of the sewer cost, but it
was indicated to the developers that there was a probability
that due to the nature of the sewer there might not be any
cost to them except the sewers within their own developments.
Now that we have developed a preliminary plan and costs, we
have proposed a method of financing where the developers would
bear a small percentage of the cost. This has not been dis-
cussed with them yet, but it is our intent to provide them
with a copy of this memo so they will have the same informa-
tion as the Council prior to the Council making a decision.
We believe that since their cost would be modest and fairly
distributed, at least in our opinion, that they will not
object to a fair share payment. Particularly considering
the fact that they could be required to extend the sewer all
the way on their own.
In answer to the question of why isn't the cost covered by
our Plant Investment Fees, it can be pointed out that the
Spring Creek Relief Sewer costing about a million dollars is
being done with P. I. Fees and this sewer discharges into the I
Spring Creek Sewer.
Since preparation of the report we have carefully looked over
the location and difficulty of construction and feel the
cost estimate is low. There would be no changes planned for
the cost sharing because of this but we now feel the City
cost could be $50,000 to $75,000 above the figure in the
report. To briefly recap them the Prospect Street owners
would pay in the future when they hook up a total amount of
$29,337. The Subdivision would pay $36,000 prior to hooking
up and the City share would be a low amount of $71,163 and
a high amount of $150,000. A closer estimate could only be
provided after final plans would be prepared.
Because of the time constraints to meet the developers needs,
Engineering Services should immediately hire a consultant to
prepare the plans. Following this the sewer work should
be contracted so as to be completed by December 15, 1977 and
no later.
It is recommended that the City Council approve this method of
building and financing the sewer which should properly be
called the Prospect and Overland Collector Relief Sewer.
Further the Council should direct the Engineering Division ,
to have the plans prepared and the sewer installed so as to
be completed by December 15, 1977.
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The Sewer Utility does have money in reserves sufficient to
cover City costs and the Council should authorize the neces-
sary funds be approprated up to $200,000."
Councilman Bowling made a
St. Croix to approve the
relief sewer in Prospect
report and authorize up t
Sewer Utility reserves to
members Bloom, Bowling, G
(Councilman Wilkinson was
THE MOTION CARRIED
motion, seconded by Councilman
installation of a 12 inch sanitary
Street as outlined in the above
o $200,000 be appropriated from the
cover City costs. Yeas: Council -
ray and St. Croix. Nays: None.
out of the room.)
Water Restrictions Discussed
Roger Krempel, Water Utilities Director, spoke to the recom-
mendations from the special meeting of the Water Board meeting
on Monday, August 22, 1977. The recommendations were to
remove the restrictions on lawn watering altogether at this
time. However, the public should be advised that if the slide
problem in Horsetooth Dam does become critical then the City
Manager should exercise his administrative powers to initiate
an immediate water use restriction.
I� Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson
to remove the yard watering restrictions and authorize the
proper publication to be made in the newspaper forthwith.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray and Wilkinson.
Nays: Councilman St. Croix.
THE MOTION CARRIED
Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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