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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-01/06/1981-RegularL� January 6, 1981 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Regular Meeting - 5:30 p.m. A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, January 6, 1981, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Coun- cilmembers: Bowling, Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Absent: Councilman Kross. Staff Members Present: Arnold, Liley, Lanspery, Lewis, Krajicek, Mabry, Wilson, and Krempel. Agenda Review: City Manager Assistant City Manager Paul Lanspery noted that two Ordinances were inad- vertently omitted from the agenda and should be considered under Other Business. In addition, there is a request from the Colorado Municipal League regard- ing the Mountain Bell suit. Consent Calendar 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 this calendar be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. 4. Consider approving the Minutes of the Adjourned Meetin 19 0� , and t e R�eguiar Fleeting of December 16, 9�— 5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 173, 1980, Rezoning P 3-0tts 7lezoninq. )f December 9 Known This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 16th and is a proposal to change the zoning on 71.2 acres located along the south bank of the Poudre River at Timberline Road (extended) north of East Prospect Road from the present T-Transitional zoning district to the I-G, General Industrial zoning district. 1 January 6, 1981 6. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 174, 1980, Amendingthe PlumbingCode as it Re ates to rainage Pipe. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted. on First Reading on December 16th and would amend the plumbing code to include ABS and PVC pipe as approved piping for plumbing drainage systems in residential con- struction not more than two stories in height. 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 175, 1980, Amending Certain Sections of t e B.C., d1tion. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 16th and amends sections of the U.B.C., 1979 Edition, relating to passive solar construction and foundation walls. 8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 176, 1980, Amending Section 118-62 of t e�i To-3e as it e ates to the H-B Lone. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December ' 16th. At that meeting, concern was expressed regarding screening requirements for builders' supply yards and lumber yards. Section 2 of the Ordinance has been amended to address those concerns. 9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 177 1980, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenues in the Family Disturbance Unit Grant Fund. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 16th and appropriates $12,862 in the Family Disturbance Unit Grant Fund to be used for training of all patrol officers in family crisis intervention techniques. 10. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 178, 1980, Appropriating Unanticipated evenues in t e apita Projects Fund. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 16th and appropriates CSU's contribution ($19,984) to the "Drake Road Bike Path" project in the Capital Projects Fund. 11. Second Readin, of Ordinance No. 179, 1980, Appropriating Unanticipated Rpvanupa in the l_ari r County Library Services Fund. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 16th and appropriates $2,000 to be provided by Larimer County for I library services for correctional inmates of Larimer County in Larimer County Library Services Fund. 2 January 6, 1981 12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 180, 1980, Appropriating_ Unant_ici Revenues in the Larimer ounty Library ervices Fund. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 16th and appropriates the total $61,700 to be received from Larimer County in 1981 in the Larimer County Library Services Fund. 13. Second Reading of Onerdinance No. 181, 1980, Annexing Property Known as Huntington Mews nxation. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 16th and is a request to annex 296+ acres known as the Huntington Mews Annexation. The property is generally located west of County Road 13 (Lemay Avenue extended) and 112 mile north of Trilby Road (County Road 34). 14. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 182, 1980, Zoning Property Known as untington Mews nnexati on. ' This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 16th and is a request to zone property known as the Huntington Mews Annexation. Applicants are requesting zoning the 296+ acres R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential. 15. _Second Reading of Ordinance No. 183, 1980, Annexing Property Known as airway states usines�ion. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 16th and is a request to annex 30+ acres extending 3/4 mile along Harmony Road and one mile along U.S.�287. 16. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 184, 1980, Zoning Property Known as airway states usiness nnexation . This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 16th and is a request to zone the 30+-acre Fairway Estates Business Annexation B-L, Limited Business. 17. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1, 1981, Vacating an A1_1 in n ia-n A11Ts Subdivision fth Hlinq. This is a request for approval of an alley vacation. The alley is ' located west of lots 86, 87, 88, 89, and 90 in the Indian Hills Subdivision 5th Filing and adjacent to the Indian Hills West P.U.D. 3 1 January 6, 1981 18. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 2, 1981, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue— s in the CapitalProjects Fund for 98u— This Ordinance appropriates unanticipated revenues from future assess- ment proceeds in the Capital Projects Fund for 1980 to cover the assessable portion of several improvement district costs. 19. Hearin and First Reading of Ordinance No. 3, 1981, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenues in t� Perpetual Fund for 19$O. This Ordinance appropriates an additional $4,775 in the Perpetual Care Fund for 1980. 20. Heari_npand =First Reading of Ordinance No. 4, 1981, Appropriating rio'—r ear Reserves in the Revenue Sharing Fund for 19 This Ordinance appropriates $8,298 in the Revenue Sharing Fund for transfer to the Telephone Fund in 1980. 21. Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 5, 1981, Appropriati nanticipate evenues in t e e ep one and or During 1980, operating and maintenance costs for the telephone system have been more than anticipated. Also, the City needed to purchase equipment as offices and staff were changed. This Ordinance appro- priates $48,350 to cover these additional costs. 22. Summers 1/6 Contiguity Waiver Request. This is a request to waive the 1/6 contiguity requirement for devel- opment in the Urban Growth Area for a 2.7 acre site located one mile east of Fort Collins, south of Highway 14, zoned C-Commercial. 23. Appeal of Zoning Board of Appeals Decision (ZBA #1179). Staff recommends that the Council table this appeal until June 30, 1981. Ordinances on Second Reading were read by 'title by City Clerk, Wanda Krajicek. Item #5. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 173, 1980, Rezoning Pro Known as uitts Rezoning. 4 January 6, 1981 Item #6. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 174, 1980, Amending the Plumbi o e as It Re ates to Drainage ipe. Item #7. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 175, 1980, Amending Certain ect1ons o t e .B. dition. Item #8. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 176, 1980, Amending Section o to oeasit Bates to the -gone Item #9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 177, 1980, Ap; cipate evenues in e—famiT6istur�ance Item #10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 178, 1980, Ap cipate evenues in t— e apita rojects Fund. Item #11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 179, 1980, Ap cipated Revenues in the Larimer ounty M ' Item #12. Se ct Item #13. Se and Reading .of Ordinance No. 180, 1980 atec evil enues in tie Larimer County Library 1980. Annexin iatin Unanti- t rant un . iatinq Unanti- propriating Undnti- rary Services Fund. d Reading of Ordinance No. 181 iatin�� n�a_nti-- ervic3 ' e�n3. Item #14. Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 182, 1980, Zoning Property Known as Huntington Mews Annexation. Item #15. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 183, 1980, AnnexingProperty nown as airway states business nnexation. Item #16. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 184, 1980, ZoningProperty Known as airway Estates business Annexation. Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk, Wanda Kra- jicek. Item #17. Hearin and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1, 1981, Vacating an WTI ey in n ian i s u ivision 5th_ Hling. Item #18. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 2, 1981, Appropriating Unanticipatedevenues in tie �apitel -'E rojects Fug o Item #19. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 3, 1981, Appropriating IUnanticipate evenues in t e erpetua arm e�und�o 5 1 January 6, 1981 Item ##20. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 4, 1981, Appropriati rior ear eserves in t e evenue aring unaTor i3�G Item #21. Hearing and First Readin of Ordinance No. 5, 1981, Appropriati nanticipated Revenues in t e e ephone fund for 981 0. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Resolution Approving Agreement with Colorado Rural Legal Services, Adopted Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "At City Council's meeting on the 16th of December the matter of funding ' Colorado Rural Legal Services was brought up. This item was tabled to the January 6th meeting in order to allow representatives of Co;orado Rural Legal Services an opportunity to answer Councils' questions relating to their agency. Staff has contacted Colorado Rural Legal Services and we expect a repre- sentative of the agency to be present at the January 6th meeting." James Hiatt, Directing Attorney of the Fort Collins office of Colorado Rural Legal Services, appeared to define the activities of his organization and to explain how it works with the Larimer County Bar Association Legal Aid Clinic. He expressed doubt that the Legal Aid Clinic would be able to absorb the volume that Colorado Legal Services deals with in addition to their own load. Others speaking in support of Colorado Rural Legal Services were: 1. John Aylward, Chairman of the Larimer County Bar Association Legal Aid Committee. 2. Rebecca Elliott, local attorney 3. Barbara Jerman, Human Relations Commission 4. Justus Wilkinson, 912 West Mountain 5. Leigh W. Allen, Community Crisis Center ' 6. John Gascoyne, Legal Aid Commission member 3 January 6, 1981 Councilman Wilmarth made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson, to deny the Resolution approving the agreement with Colorado Rural Legal Services. Yeas: 'Councilmembers Wilkinson and Wilmarth. Nays: Council - members Bowling, Reeves, Gray, and St. Croix. THE MOTION FAILED. Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilman Wilmarth. THE MOTON CARRIED. Resolution Appointing an Assistant Municipal Judge, Adopted as Amended Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "Councilwoman Reeves will make a report on the interview process for the selection of the Assistant Municipal Judge position." ' Councilwoman Reeves described the interview process, noting that seven people originally applied, two withdrew before the interviews and the committee interviewed the remaining five. The committee recommendation was that Donald Weinland be appointed Assistant Municipal Judge. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilmarth, to amend the Resolution to include John Kochenburger as a second Assistant Municipal Judge for a one year transition period and to specify that the term of their contracts run from January 1 to January 1. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves,St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None. Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson, to adopt this Resolution as amended. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Resolution Approving an Agreement with the State Highways Administration Providing for the Purchase and Installation of Certain Equipment, Adopted Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "$321,039 in Federal, Section 18 Urban Mass Transit Act (UMTA) funds have ' been awarded to the City of Fort Collins through the State Highways Admini- January 6, 1981 ' stration and committed to the City through this contract. The contract secures federal funding referred to in the April 15, 1980 Council Session Minutes as contingency for approval of the purchase of two rebuilt, 45- passenger, wheelchair lift -equipped buses that were detailed in the Trans- portation Development Plan (TOP) adopted in March 1980 and specified as a service commitment in the fee contract with Colorado State University for 1981. In addition, grant funds will be used to purchase and install two more bus shelters, complete bus stop sign installations and offset the operating and administrative expenses of Transfort and Care -A -Van (see attached). The matching funds of $28,823 for the grant are available in reserves of the Seven Year Capital Program. An ordinance for appropriation of these funds will be presented to Council in about three weeks which is the minimum time required by the State Highway Administration to process the grant contract through the offices of the State Attorney General and the Comptroller. The City's legal department has reviewed the contract and copies are on file at the City Clerk's Office. Since the 1981 Transfort budget is based ' upon these grant funds and no expenses of operation can be claimed against the grant prior to completion of the contract process, we ask that Council authorize this contract as soon as possible." Councilman Wilkinson expressed concern about ridership figures other than the CSU students. He noted that CSU could withdraw from our agreement with them and the City would be left with the total support of the system. City Manager John Arnold stated that the staff would be bringing a status report on the Transfort/Care-A-Van merger either at the January 13th work session or the regular meeting of January 20th. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to adopt this Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, and Wilmarth. Nays: Councilman Wilkinson. THE MOTION CARRIED. Citizen Participation Councilman Bowling announced that he would not be running for re-election and reminded the audience that the election would be April 7 and encouraged persons to consider running for the vacant district Council seats. ' N January 6, 1981 City Manager's Report City Manager John Arnold noted that the application deadline for the Quality of Life Committee and the Landmark Preservation Commission has been extended and those positions are being readvertised. He called Council's attention to the final budget document that has been completed. Councilmembers' Reports Councilmembers St. Croix and Bailing reported on the Airport ad hoc com- mittee held earlier that day. They reported that Airwest Helicopters has expressed a desire to become the second F.B.O. and the cities are ready to enter into a lease agreement and a management agreement with them. The ad hoc committee will be bringing their final recommendation at a later date. ' Ordinances Relating to the Establishment of a Landmark Preservation Commission, Tabled Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 6, 1981, Establishing a Landmark Preservation Commission B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 7, 1981, Amending the Code Relating to the Duties of the Cultural Resources Board The Cultural Resources Board has recommended that the Landmark Preservation Ordinance of the City of Fort Collins be amended to provide for the cre- ation of a new commission formed for the purpose of reviewing proposals for the erection, construction, reconstruction, alterations to, or demolition of and relocation of landmark structures or structures located in landmark districts within the City of Fort Collins. The Cultural Resources Board believes that the newly created commission would be helpful to the City Council for the purpose of advising the Council as to the appropriateness of such proposals from an engineering -architectural -historical standpoint. An ordinance to accomplish the establishment of a new commission to be entitled the "Landmark Preservation Commission" is attached. W January 6, 1981 ' In order to get a pool of applicants in advance of the actual establishment of the commission, advertisements were placed in local newspapers solicit- ing applications from potential commission members. The application deadline for this commission was December 30th and we will be bringing the applications to you for your review along with a resolution appointing members of the commission. A second ordinance, also included, is needed to clarify the duties of the Cultural Resources Board." Councilmembers expressed concerns about residency requirements contained in the ordinance and about the designation powers of the Cultural Resources Board. Councilman Wilkinson expressed a desire to meet with the City Attorney and staff to go over several areas of the ordinance that concerned him. He suggested that the two ordinances be tabled for two weeks for further review. Mike Griffith, member of the Cultural Resources Board commented on the ' designation process noting that the powers were held by the Board rather than the Preservation Commission. He complimented the City Attorney's staff on the ordinance presented. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to table Ordinance No. 6 and Ordinance No. 7 on First Reading until January 20. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance Adopted as Amended on First Reading Relating to the Creation of a Local Massage Parlor Authority and Establishing Licensing Fees and Minimum Requirements for Massage Parlor Premises Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "The "Colorado Massage Parlor Code", Section 12-48.5-101 et.seq., C.R.S. 1973, (1978 Replacement Volume) establishes the governmental body of every municipal entity as a local licensing authority for the licensing of massage parlors. The governing bodies of municipalities are authorized to delegate that duty and authority to local boards or commissions. The 1 10 January 6, 1981 purpose of the Massage Parlor Ordinance is to delegate the authority to license massage parlors to the Liquor Licensing Authority so as to relieve City Council from hearing all applications for massage parlor licenses. The Ordinance creates a Massage Parlor Licensing Authority, that Authority being made up of the members of the Liquor Licensing Authority. The Massage Parlor Authority would have the power to promulgate rules and regulations concerning the procedures for hearings before it with approval of the City Council. The provisions granting duties and authorities to the Massage Parlor Licensing Authority are very similar to those contained in the provisions regarding the Liquor Licensing Authority. The Ordinance provides for the following: 1. Term of the massage parlor license for a period of one year. 2. Licensing fee of $350 for an application for a new license and $150 for an application for a renewal, those amounts being the maximum provided by State law. 3. A provision allowing the police or health officers of the City of Fort Collins to inspect the business during business hours. 4. Minimum requirements for massage parlors, those requirements being that the premises are in a properly zoned district; signs are posted identi- fying the premises as a massage parlor; that lights are in use in each room; that ventilation is in accordance with the codes of the City of Fort Collins; that the necessary equipment for sanitary conditions are present; that the establishment is not within 500 feet of schools; and that the establishment is not within 500 feet of similar establish- ments. With regard to the qualifications of persons working in the massage parlor, the following provisions are included in the Ordinance: 1. That the employees performing massages are graduates of Colorado schools wherein the method, profession and work of massage is taught or a graduate of a school located in.a state other than Colorado wherein similar courses are taught. 2. That the persons involved in performing massages undergo periodic health checks. 3. That the employees of the massage parlor are required to carry identi- fication cards. 11 January 6,- 1981 ' The Ordinance also prohibits alcoholic beverages from being served on the premises of the massage parlor and limits the business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m." Michael Ruiz of Time Out Baths of Boulder, noted that he favored the ordinance and was interested in opening in Fort Collins. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves, to amend the Ordinance to provide that the hours of operation for massage only be 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Wilmarth made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to adopt Ordinance No. 8, 1981, on First Reading as amended. Yeas: Council - members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, and Wilmarth. Nays: Councilman St. Croix. (Wilkinson out of room) THE MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance Denied on First Reading Establishing Alley Improvement District No. 11 Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "On the 7th day of October, 1980, City Council directed the Director of Public Works to prepare the plans, etc. for the Consolidated Alley Sidewalk Improvement District No. 11. On the 18th day of November, 1980, City Council approved the plans, speci- fications, ownership map, and engineers' estimate as prepared for the Consolidated Alley Sidewalk Improvement District No. 11. The sidewalk phase, which was to complete a 75-foot gap along the north side of Stuart Street from Stover Street to Spring Meadows Court, has been completed by the property owner. Therefore, the Consolidated Alley Side- walk Improvement District No. 11 proceedings will no longer be concerned with the sidewalk phase. Staff recommends changing the title of the Improvement District from Consolidated Alley Sidewalk Improvement District No. 11 to Alley Improvement District No. 11. 12 January 6, 1981 The alley phase which will pave the alley between Meldrum and Sherwood Streets from West Mountain to LaPorte Avenue, was initiated by a petition representing greater than sixty percent of the alley frontage. At the present time, owners representing less than twenty-five percent of the alley frontage have opposed the district. In order to proceed with the improvement district, it will be necessary for the City Council to pass an ordinance which will establish the district. Attached is additional detailed information from the City Engineers' office." Stanley Glenn, 812 LaPorte Avenue, appeared to state his opposition to the creation of the district. He felt it would only benefit the commercial not residential properties. Councilmembers expressed agreement with Mr. Glenn. Councilman Bowling stated that those who wanted the alley paved should do it themselves. City Manager John Arnold noted that it was possible to waive or decrease the assessment for any property owner but if that was done the City would have to pick up the difference as the other owners assessments could not be increased. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to deny Ordinance No. 9, 1981, on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: Councilwoman Reeves. THE MOTION CARRIED. Staff was directed to bring back a Resolution terminating the proceedings and to give notice to the property owners that the Resolution will be before Council. Downtown Development Authority and Ballot Issue Schedule Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "Outlined below is a proposed schedule calling for the Downtown Development Authority Election and placing Charter Amendments on the April ballot. 13 January 6, 1981 ' Downtown Development Authority Hearing and First Reading Calling for Election January 20th Second Reading Calling for Election February 3rd Notice of Special Election March 2nd Election March 17th Charter Amendments for April 7th Election January 13 Work Session , Final Work Session discussion of all proposed issues. - Recommendation from Chamber/League Committee on runoff proposal. - Review of operating and maintenance costs of proposed Community Park Bond Issue. January 20th General Public Hearing on all proposed ballot issues. February 3rd ' Hearing and First Reading Placing Charter Amendments on the Ballot. February 17th Second Reading of Charter Amendment Ordinance. April 7th Election. City Manager John Arnold noted that this was an informational item. Other Business Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Vacating a Utility Easement in Lot 2 and Lot 3 Manning Subdivision, 1st Filing Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "This ordinance was adopted on First Reading on December 16, 1980 and is a ' request for the vacation of the existing utility easement on the west 6 14 feet of Lot 2 and the east 6 located west of Shields Street owner's intent to construct a 24 this vacation. The request was and public utility agencies, vacation request (#123-80)." January 6, 1981 feet of Lot 3, Manning First Subdivision, and south of University Avenue. It is the unit apartment building which necessitates reviewed by the affected City Departments nd the staff recommends approval of the Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to adopt Ordinance No. 185, 1980, on Second Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Assessing the Cost of Repair of Certain Sidewalks and Providing for the Payment and Collection _ Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "This Ordinance was adopted on First Reading on December 16, 1980 and assesses the cost of repair of Sidewalk Repair District No. 7 (bounded by College, Pitkin, Stover and Laurel, and City Hall block)." Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to adopt Ordinance No. 186, 1980, on Second Reading. Yeas: " Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Other Business Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to indicate support for a second F.B.O. at the Airport if the current nego- tiations fall through for the purchase of the property. Yeas: Council - members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. City Manager John Arnold noted that the CML had requested the City's assistance in a suit with Mountain Bell against their proposed rate in- crease. He added they were requesting $2,423 further noting that we had declined to participate last year. 15 January 6, 1981 , Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to decline to participate in the_ suit. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, St. Croix, and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilmembers Reeves, Gray, and Wilmarth. No action was taken. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ATTEST: � City Clerk - 16