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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-11/29/1973-SpecialNovember 29, 1973 COUNCIL OF T1fE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Special Called Meeting - 6:30 P.M. A special called meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, was held on Thursday, November 29,.1973 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Preble called the meeting to order; there were present: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Staff members present: Brunton, Diullio, Bingman, Kane, March and Lewis. Minutes of November 15, 1973 meeting approved. Mayor Preble stated copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held November 15, 1973 had been received and hearing no corrections, they stood approved as published. Final Unit Development Plan for Drake Park approved Director of Community Development, Roy A. Bingman, identified the area; Planning Director William Kane stated this was the first phase of the unit development plan. The staff recommendation was for approval with the requirement that the City Arborist review landscape plans for each building as a condition for acquiring a building permit. Councilman Lopez inquired into any -anticipated changes from the pre -applica- tion plan for the entire site; Councilman Gray inquired into the "no" vote from the Planning and Zoning Board, and Councilman Reeves suggested the inclusion of low lighting in the project. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gray, to approve the Final Unit Development Plan for Drake Park. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Amendment to Unit Development Plan for Hill Pond approved Director of Community Development, Roy A. Bingman, and Planning Director, William Kane, spoke to the changes to the areas of the paved surface, the reduction of the street width from 32 feet to 28 feet, the proposal to pro- vide parking or parking on one side of the street, the provision for a fire lane, the relocation of patio houses and townhouses and the elimination of conventional sidewalks. A representative of dill Pond Associates gave a presentation on the proposed amendment. Councilman Russell inquired into the setting of a precedent in the reduction of street widths. City Attorney March stated the Subdivision ordinance sets forth provisions for street widths; and his recommendation that 2GT� standards. for PUD's be established, further, that the legal precedent has been set in allo;oing variances on a case by case basis.. Councilmen Lopez inquired bnto the Traffic Engineer's recommendation on the safety aspect, and Councilman Reeves spoke to her desire to have the bike paths on Spring Creek, dedicated for public use prior to approval of the plan. The spokesman for the developer stated the dedication was a dual contingency, with the need to have assurance that the bike paths all through Spring Creek were dedicated. City Manager Brunton stated that 1974 has $100,000 alloted for bicycle paths, pavement and improvements. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead, to approve the amendment to the Unit Development Plan for Hill Pond, subject to the O dedication for bicycle paths and the resolvement of the legal problems. M Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray and Preble. Nays: Councilmen Lopez, Reeves and Russell. W Third Replat of Hill. Pond on Spring Creek First Filing Approved I 1 Director of Planning, William lane, identified the area, and stated the replat changes, three local street names and consolidates the property lines of the townhouse portion of the southwest corner. The staff recommendation recommended approval of the changes with the understanding that the developers cooperate with Public Service, bfountain Bell, and the Fort Collins Building Inspection Department to facilitate changes on build- ing permits already issued. The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gray, to approve the Third Replat of hill Pond on Spring Creek First Filing. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell.. Nays: None. Plat of the Union Pacific Subdivision N1 approved Director of Community Development, Roy A. Bingman, identified the area in question; Planning Director, William Kane, stated this is a subdivision plat for a proposed lumber wholesaling and retailing operation. The Union Pacific Company is proposing to lease its land for the development of the Sutherland Lumber Company and will provide for a retail outlet on site. The plat includes a flood way easement for Spring Creek and an easement for the widening of Prospect Street. City Attorney March spoke to the deed and change that was made to remove from the indemnification agreement the use of the right-of-way for street purposes; their proposal was to keep the indemnity and hold harmless agree- ment in, as it deals with utility lines in the right-of-way, but not as it relates to streets. The other change that was made was to say that it was indemnified only to the extent that it can be indemnified. As to the 2 - 0 j: i abandonment issue, .the change that was made was to take out any reference to any portion of the right-of-way, and only say that if we ceased using it for one year, it would be taken out. The question of a dedication for a public: use of Spring Creek was discussed as it did not appear on the plat. Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell, to accept the: plat subject to the legal establishment of the Spring Creek easement. Yeas::: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays_ None. . Request for amendments to Ambulance Service Agreements Tabled City Manager Brunton stated the Administration had met with the personnel from Poudre Valley Hospital District, the State Board of Agriculture and Larimer County to discuss the requested increase from the Fort Collins Ambulance Service from the four bodies; negotiations are not complete and requested tabling until December 20, 1973. Councilman Russell, made a motion, seconded by Cauncilman Reeves, to table ithe: request. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. :Jays: None. Request of Horsetooth Antique Bottle Club to explore area in and around old City Power Plant denied City Manager Brunton stated the Administration had been requested by the Horsetooth Antique Bottle Club to explore the area with a backhoe. In discussion with the Director of Utilities and Staff, it was believed the best area for exploration was in the front of the power plant which.is all lawn and to the rear of the building where the City has cable and wiring. The recommendation was to discuss further with the representatives of the areas and conditions of digging where no harm could be done to City property. Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gray, to deny the request. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Ordinance adopted on Second reading relating to the Water Utility Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reeves, to adopt Ordinance No. 96, 1973 on second reading. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None, ORDINANCE NO. 96,.1973 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION I12-66 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS RELATING TO THE WATER UTILITY F7 L-A 1 1 U 3 2: U.yr 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS: THAT Section 112-66 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by deleting therefrom the words and figures "Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.)" as the same appear in the first sentence of said section and by substituting therefor the words and figures "Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.)". Introduced; considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of November, A.D. 1973, and to be presented for final passage on the 29th dzy of November, A.D. 1973. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor Passed and adopted on final reading this 29th day of November, A.D. 1973. X TEST: Mayor City Clerk First reading: Novemberl5, 1973 (Vote: Yeas: 7; Nays: 0) Second reading: November 29, 1973 (Vote: Yeas: 7; Nays: 0) Publication dates: November 20, and December 4, 1973 Attest: p pity Cler Ordinance._ adopted on Second reading vacating certain streets in the Plat of Southmoor Village Fifth Filing Councilman Gray made a ration, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to adopt Ordi- nance No. 98, 1973 on second reading. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. 4 ORDINANCEi NO. 98 1973, BE114G AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS DEDICATED IN THE PLAT OF SOUTHMOOR VILLAGE, FIFTH FILING WHEREAS, the owners of the property adjoining the same have petitioned the City Council to -vacate certain streets dedicated by the Plat of Southmoor Village, Fifth Filing; and WHEREAS, said streets are not needed for municipal purposes nor will they be needed in the future for municipal purposes; and WHEREAS, the rights of the residents of the City of Fort Collins will in no way be prejudiced by the vacation of said streets except that an easement for utilities across the same is needed by the City. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Council of the City of Fort Collins that the following described streets dedicated in the Plat of Southmoor Village, Fifth Filing, to -wit: A part of Southmoor Village, Fifth Filing, City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado, ' which begins at a point S 89°47108" W 60 feet from the northwest corner of Tract "H" of said Southmoor Village, Fifth Filing, and run thence S 89047108" W 249.48 feet; thence S 00°0014S" E 621.23 feet; thence S 45000'45" E 70.71 feet; thence N 00*00145" W 606.46 feet; thence along the arc of a 15 foot radius curve to the right a distance of 23.51 feet, the long chord of which bears N 44053112" E 21.18 feet; thence N 89047108" E 184.52 feet; thence North 50.00 feet to the point of beginning; Apart of the Southmoor Village, Fifth Filing, City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado, which.begins at the northwest corner of Tract "U" of said Southmoor Village, Fifth Filing, and run thence S 00*24145" E 352.02 feet; thence along the arc of a 15 foot radius curve to the left a distance of 23.56 feet, the long chord of which bears S 45024145" E 21.21 feet; thence S 89035115" W S0.00 feet; thence along the arc of a 15 foot radius curve to the right a distance of 23.56 feet, the long chord•of which bears N 45024145" W 21.21 feet; thence N 00024145" W 352.17 feet; thence N.89°45130" E 65.00 feet to the point of beginning; A part of Southmoor Village, Fifth Filing, City of Fort Collins, County of Latimer, State of Colorado, 5 I which"begins at a point which bears S 89*35115" W 65 feet and N 00024145" W 60 feet from the Northwest corner of Tract "U" of said Southmoor Village, Fifth Filing, thence N 00024145" 1V 461.07 feet; thence N 00000145" W 148.77 feet; thence N 44059115" E 70.71 feet; thence S 00*00145" E 198.59 feet; thence S 00024145" E 461.05 feet; thence S 89*45130" W S0.00 feet to the point of beginning; be, and the same hereby are, abolished, vacated and abated, provided, however, that there is hereby reserved unto the City of Fort Collins a right of way and easement over and across the same for the installation, reinstallation, maintenance and servicing of utilities and utility lines. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of November, A.D. 1973, and to be presented for final passage on the 29th day of -November, A.D. 1973. ATTEST: Mayor City' Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 29th day of November, A.D. 1973. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor First reading: November 15, 1973 (Vote: Yeas: 7, Nays: 0) Second reading: November 29, 1973 (Vote: Yeas: 7, Nays: 0) Publication Dates: November 20 and December 4, 1973 Attest: city Clem. 6 Z12 Ordinance adopted on first reading annexing Evergreen Park Annexation Second Filing Director of Community Development, Roy A. Bingman, stated this item had been considered by the Planning and Zoning Board and the Council had referred the item back to the Board for further consideration. Mr. Bingman spoke to the utilities. Planning Director, William Kane, stated this proposal has been discussed at length with Mr. Carpenter, a preliminary plan for the shopping center has been received and will be considered by the Planning and Zoning 'Board; :. also, another proposal for annexation. The current proposal for zoning was for RLP. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to adopt Ordinance No. 87, 1973 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez and Preble. Nays: Councilman Reeves. (Councilman Russell out of room). Resolution adopted giving notice on toning of Evergreen Park Annexation Second Filing Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, that this resolution be adopted. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 73-88 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT'COLLINS GIVING NOTICE CONCERNING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE MENDING CHAPTER 118 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, CON24ONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, IN ORDER TO CLASSIFY FOR ZONING PURPOSES CERTAIN PROPERTY BEING ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, KNOWN AS THE EVERGREEN PARK ANNEXATION SECOND FILING WHEREAS, heretofore the City Council of the City of Fort Collins initiated annexation procedures for certain property known as the Evergreen Park Annexation Second Filing to the City of Fort Collins more particularly described in the "Notice of Public Hearing" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has made a study concerning the proper zoning for said land and has held a hearing and considered the request it has received regarding such zoning, and has made a report and recommendation thereon all in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins; and 27S WHEREAS,,the City Council desires to hold a hearing on an ordinance ' zoning said lands. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.FORF COLLINS that December 20, 1973, at 6:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may come on for hearing, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall of the City of Fort Collins$ is hereby set as the time and place for a public hearing on an Ordinance zoning said lands; and :n BE IT FUR171ER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed ZQ w to publish a notice of said hearing as provided in Chapter 118 of the Code Of the City of Fort Collins, in the form attached hereto. Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held this 29th day of November, 1973. yor ATTEST pity C el rk Ordinance adopted on First reading annexing Horsetooth Second Annexation Director of Communitiy Development, Roy A. Bingman, identified the area; Council had referred this iioa back to Planning and Zoning Board for further study of the South College Avenue entrance to the City. Mr.. Bingman also stated that in the last day or so, several people had come into the Planning office with a proposal for land, generally -on the east side of College Avenue and Council might want to consider what they propose. Planning Director, William Kane, stated there was an extensive memorandum with the agenda and spoke to the "South College Area Study", the "Land Valuation" and the proposal for voluntary annexation. Planning Staff member Terrell Knight, explained the various zoning alternatives and uses as indi- cated on A, B. and C proposals. (Above reports and proposals in Central Files). 0 Director of Community Development, Roy A. Bingman, also spoke to the City's sewer service in this area. Attorney David Osborn, formally requested that Council consider the pro- posal under HB zoning without further delay. Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to adopt Ord- inance No. 88, 1973 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Resolution adopted giving notice of hearing zoning Horsetooth Second Annexation Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell, that this resolution be adopted. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble., Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 73-89 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GIVING NOTICE CONCERNING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 118 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, CCMIONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, IN ORDER TO CLASSIFY FOR ZONING PURPOSES CERTAIN PROPERTY BEING ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, KNOWN AS THE HORSFTOOTH SOUTH SECOND ANNEXATION WHEREAS, heretofore the City Council of the City of Fort Collins ' initiated annexation procedures for certain property known as the Horsetooth South Second Annexation to the City of Fort Collins more particularly described in the "Notice of Public Hearing" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has made a study concerning the proper zoning for said land and has held a hearing and considered the request it has received regarding such zoning, and has made a report and recommendation thereon all in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins; and WHEREAS,' the City Council desires to hold a hearing on an ordinance zoning said lands. 1 0 24 ty 11 NaV, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that December 20, 1973, at 6:30'P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may come on for hearing, in the. Council Chambers of the City Hall of the City of Fort Collins, is hereby set as the time and place for a public hearing on an Ordinance zoning said lands; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Cferk is hereby instructed �J to publish a notice of said hearing as provided in Chapter 118 of the Code j of the City of Fort Collins, in the form attached hereto. Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held this 29th day of November, 1973., yor ATTEST: 7� r City . eC' rk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING — TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: 1 Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of December, 1973, at 6:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter.may come on for hearing, in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in the City of Fort Collins, the City Council will hold a public hearing on an Ordinance zoning the lands comprising the Horsetooth South Second Annexation. Said lands are proposed to be placed in the H-B Highway Business District. Dated at Fort Collins, Colorado this 29th day of November, 1973. ��L-y e l-0 Public hearings recommended on moritorium for rir development on South College Avenue Councilman Bowling had earlier suggested holding public hearings on +_'s South College Strip Development. and again suggested meeting with the Counr; Conmiissioners on the issue. Director of Com"unity development, Roy A. Bingman, also suggested involving the Water and Sewer Districts in this area. Mr. Warren Morrow, of Charles Gathers and Associates, 3 Park Central, Denver, Colorado, representing 16 owners of about 160 acres on the north- east corner of College and Harmony Road, spoke to their proposed devel- opment. Councilman Lopez addressed the question of adequate notice to adjacent proir erty owners and Councilman Fead requested the staff make a recommendation to the Council at either the December 13th or December 20th meeting. No further action was taken at this time. Resolution adopted setting forth findings of fact and conclusions warding the Brown Farm SPrnnri Anncvn+; City Attorney March advised Council on the two alternatives open to the Council in this matter; (1) to order the hearing and, first reading of Ord- inance No. 89, 1973 read, or (2) the resolution determining this land is not eligible for annexation at this time. Mayor Preble called on the Director of:Community Development to identify the area. Mr. Bingman stated the limit of gravity water 'service by the City was identified and it was pointed out that all of the area in question was beyond the City's.ability to serve with water; it is possible for the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District to serve the property; but the dis- tricts ability to the entire foothills area was in question. The Plan- ning staff had tried to evaluate what costs would be involved if the City went.into the water business in this area; a rough guess was several thou- sand dollars to install initial pumping facilities, storage facilities and main installation. If the foothills were developed, with a population of 10,000 to 15,000, it would require an expenditure of one to two million dollars. Mr. Bingman also spoke to the Planning considerations and possible courses of.action below: Planning Considerations. The control of development in the general foothills area can come by one of two ways: 1. the extension of City utilities and annexation to the City, or 2. agreement between the City and the County (and perhaps the water district) as to development policies. We have attempted to develop a basis for agreement with the County by adoption of the Foothills Policy. This has not reached the agreement stage yet. The question of utility extension is complicated, of course, by the water situation. It is safe to say that we are very interested in the planning control of the foothills area; we are not, however, interested in encouraging development in the foothills. This then is the dilemma: how do you control development.in the area if you do not have complete control of the.utilities? 11 1 2 �: la The possible courses of action that we see are the following: 1. Annexation of the land, and development with City sewer, District water (with an agreement) and City planning controls. 2. Annexation of the land and development with City sewer and water and planning controls. This would require City expenditures for water pumping and storage facilities. 3. No annexation of the land at this time, as being premature considering the utility questions involved. M 4. Annexation of the property now, with the understanding that development would not be permitted until the water question is resolved and it fits more i7 logically into the development pattern. W` City Attorney March stated that to the extent that there is a water system available, he did not feel that the City would be required to go into the water business in the area; to the extent that there is a system, the City could refuse to extend our system, however, as indicated the City would lose control over development, in addition, there was the problem of (1) fire control, (2) the reuse of water, and (3) the data control, as far as recapture of water. Director of Community Development, Roy A. Bingman, stated, taking into considera- tion, all of the foregoing,, the recommendation was to not annex at this time but that this not be a permanent finding, that the City negotiate with the dis- trict and attempt to negotiate an agreement into several areas. Mr.Fred Jackson, representing Wheeler Realty Company, spoke to their desire to have the petition tabled rather than having it denied. It was the consensus of the Council this matter would take from nine months to a year. The City Clerk read the resolution title. Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reeves, to adopt the resol- ution. Yeas: Councilman Bowling, Fead, Gray; Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 73-90 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE BROWN FARM SECOND ANNE.YATION WHEREAS, heretofore a petition for annexation of certain lands designated as the Brown Farm Second Annexation was filed with the City Council, and 12 ,278' WHEREAS,'pursuant to law the City Council has held a hearing on such petition in order to determine whether such lands should be annexed to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS: Section 1. Although such lands technically meet the qualifications set forth in Section 139-21-3, C.R.S., 1963, as amended, in that more, than 1/6 of the perimeter of the area proposed to be annexed is contiguous with the City of Fort Collins, it is the opinion and the findings of the City Council that such territory is not at this time integrated or capable of being integrated with the City of Fort Collins, and that the City of Fort Collins at this time could not extend to the area proposed to be annexed those urban services which the City normally provides in common to all of its citizens. Section 2. The City Council therefore concludes that the territory embraced in the Brown Farm Second Annexation is not eligible for annexation to the City of Fort Collins at this time and should not be annexed at this time. Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held this 29th.day of November, 1973 A.D. yor ATTEST /i(�f .� �iE�efafiLbt o Lity._ er _._... . 1 1 13 Ordinance adopted on first reading, relating to the Salary of the Municipal Judge Mayor Preble stated this item had been discussed at the budget hearings. Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead, to adopt Ord- inance No. 100, 1973 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays; None. Ordinance adopted on first reading, relating to the Salary of the City Manager Mayor Preble stated this item had been discussed at the budget hearings. r Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to adopt Ordinance No. 101, 1973 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble and Russell. Nays: None. Resolution adopted authorizing filing of application with E.P.A., U.S.A. for a grant under the Plater Pollution Control Act Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead,, to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. ' RESOLUTION. OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT (35 USC 466 et sea.) 1 WHEREAS, under the terms of the Water Pollution Control Act (33 USC 466 et seq.) the United States of America has authorized the making of. grants to authorized applicants to aid in the construction of specific public projects. NGW,,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Robert L, Brunton, City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the City of Fort Collins,: Colorado, with the United States Government for a grant to aid in the construction of the first addition to Sewer Treatment P1ant.No. 2 and is hereby authorized raid directed to furnish such information as -the Environ- mental Protection Agency may reasonably request in connection with such application and to.sign all necessary documents and.receive payment. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 29th day of November, A.D. 1973.. ATTEST: /s/ Verna Lewis City Clerk /s/ Mabel G. Preble Mayor 14 280 Resolution adopted approving Revised Employee Pay Plan Dr. Lenore Tiefer of the National Organization for Women, spoke to some dis- cussion of a possible study of the inequities between the pay for men and women, asking if the study had been undertaken, and if not, why not. City Manager Brunton responded to the inquiry and stated the emphasis . against discrimination was in recruitment and promotions. The City Manager stated Ann Sachs would be attending a meeting, sponsored under the Inter -governmental Personnel Act, for two days to get a better input into the situation. Working conditions and the possible determination of the physical impact of raising the starting salaries for male and female on the City was also dis- cussed. Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gray, to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. - RESOLUTION 73-92 — OF THE COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING A REVISED EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY WHEREAS, heretofore by resolution the City Council approved a Manual of Class Specifications and Compensation Plan for the municipal service of the City of Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, the administration has reviewed the City's Compensation Plan and has proposed revisions to such plan to be effective January 1, 1974; and WHEREAS, such plan has been submitted by the City Manager and recommended by him to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the same and desires to approve the revised pay plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the Employee Pay Plan submitted to the City Council by the City, Manager, a copy of which is attached hereto, be, and the same hereby is, approved effective January 1, 1974. Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held this 29th day of November, A.D. 1973. ATTEST:_ Lity Clerk Mayor 1 1 15 r` 1 Resolution adopted approving an }ickbarth for a concession at C with Vern Golf Course City Manager Brunton stated the only major difference with this agreement and the previous one is that the occupational tax on the 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License will be paid on an annual basis; then after the 7 percent is paid to the City, the City will deduct half of the occupational tax. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell, to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. O City Manager Brunton stated that when this contract was negotiated for 1973, Mr. Hackbarth was unaware of the requirements and was billed for the occupational C-0 tax up to July 1, 1974. The recommendation of the Administration was to W. make the transfer to Mr. Hackbarth on the same basis as the new agreement. This would not be making a refund in the tax. This refund is recommended due to the closing of the concession for several months out of the year. J 1 RESOLUTION 73-99 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH VERN HACKBARTH FOR A CONCESSION AT THE SNACK BAR AND LOUNGE OF THE COLLINDALE GOLF COURSE WHEREAS, the clubhouse of the Collindale Golf Course has a snack bar and lounge and kitchen area; and WHEREAS, in the past such area has been operated as a concession, the concessionaire being Vern Hackbarth; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to renew the concession agreement with Vern Hackbarth for such concession; and. WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared renewing such concession agreement, which agreement has been approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the terms and conditions of said agreement be, and the same hereby are, accepted and approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Fort Collins. Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held this 29th day of November, A.D. 1973. 16 i ATTEST: 7 �Pil g - og r— .dam -ems City Clerk Mayor ' Councilman. Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead, to return one::4lf the fees to Mr. Hackbartli as a reduction in the seven percent that he gives to the City. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and,, Russell. Nays: None. Resolution adopted approving an agreement with Thomas M. Peck on Golf Pro at City Park Nine City Manager Brunton introduced Mr. Peck who spoke to the proposed programs:; for the golf course. Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gray, to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. — — — RESOLUTION 73-93- OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO BE ENTERED INTO WITH THOMAS M. PECK AS THE GOLF PROFESSIONAL FOR THE CITY PARK NINE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City employ the services o� a golf professional in connection with its operation of the City Park Nir Municipal Golf Course; and WHEREAS, in the past Thomas M, Peck has been employed in such capacity; and WHEREAS, the Golf Board has recommended renewing the contract with Thomas M. Peck for such services and an agreement has been prepared, by the City Attorney providing therefor. 17 7 82A NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the terms and conditions of the proposed agreement between the City of Fort Collins and Thomas M. Peck be, and the same hereby are, accepted and approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Fort Collins. Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held this 29th day of November, A.D. 1973. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk Resolution adopted approving an agreement with William Metier on Golf Pro at Collindale City Manager Brunton introduced Mr. Metier who invited the Council to tour the Collindale facilities. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to approve the resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 73-94 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO BE ENTERED INTO WITH WILLIAM H. METIER AS THE GOLF PROFESSIONAL FOR THE COLLINDALE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City employ the services of a golf professional in connection with.its operation of the Collindale Golf Course; and WHEREAS, in the past William H. Metier has been employed in such capacity; and WHEREAS, the Golf Board has recommended renewing the contract with William H. Metier for such services and an agreement has been pre- pared by the City Attorney providing therefor. 18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the terms and conditions of the'proposed agreement between the City of Fort Collins and William H. Metier be, and the, same hereby.are, accepted and approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Fort Collins. Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held this 29th day of November, A.D. 1973. Lei Mabel G. Preble ATTEST: ayM or �� Verna Lewis City Clerk Resolution adopted approving an agreement with Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal granting an easement to cross Canal with utility lines Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to adopt the resolution. yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. - - — — RESOLUTION 73-95 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PLEASANT VALLEY AND LAKE CANAL COMPANY GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO CROSS THE CANAL OF SAID COMPANY WITH UTILITY LINES WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City of Fort Collins acquire an easement across the canal of the Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal Company in connection with the electric utility of the City; and WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared granting such easement upon certain terms and conditions therein expressed; and WHEREAS, said agreement has been approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney and the Council desires to accept and approve the same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the terms and conditions of said agreement.be, and the same hereby are, accepted and approved; and 19 28 S. l� I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are,,authorized and directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Fort Collins. Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held this 29th day of November, A.D. 1973. ATTFST: Mayor �7 City Clerk Report on increased Green and Membaishi.p Fees City Manager Brunton introduced Mr. Bud Crandall of the Golf Board, and stated the Golf Board and the Administration were still working on the revised rates for the Golf Courses. There was proposed a meeting with the sub -committee on rates on December 10, 1973, and then a meeting with the entire Golf Board in the evening. The increased expenses, and the assessments for water on the Golf Course was also discussed. The Board had requested that there be no prin- cipal payment. in 1973 with the first payment being due in 1974, and that the contract be refinanced over 25 years rather than 15 years, and that the rates be kept as low as possible. Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to approve the refinancing schedule outlined by the City Manager and wait until a later date for the recommended rate increases from the Golf Board. Yeas: Council- men Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. R�ort on Street I�rovement District No 66on Street I�rovement District No 66 Director of Community Development, Roy A. Bingman, stated the report is included in the adgenda and is the first step in the assessment procedure for improve- ment districts and is a SUMMatigh ofthe costs and assessment rates in the district. The construction cost was estimated at $43,493.00, the final cost was $38,523.77; the City expense had been estimated at $5,011.00, the final figure was $4,965.03; the assessment rate in the district had been estimated at $12.87, the final cost had been $11.86117. The City expense was made up of reimbursement for curb and gutter that had been installed by property owners, the relocation of trees, bushes and sprinkling systems. The two property owners requesting relief from the cost, based upon their limited incomes, had assessments of $593.06 each. There is a provision in the ordinance width allows the Council to reduce or eliminate an assessment. W. Bingman arid W. Brunton spoke to the Boulder ordinance which provides this type of relief to low income property owners, and the funds available in the Human Resources budget in order to accomplish this. City Attorney March stated that since the City buys its own bonds, there would have to be funds in the general fund to accomplish this. 20 284- Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to direct the Administration and the City Attorney to make the necessary adjustments and prepare the necessary ordinance establishing assessment relief to low income property owners, to include liens. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reeves, to accept the report of the City Engineer. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell to adopt the resolution. Yeas:• Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray', Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays:_ None. RESOLUTION 73-96 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ACCEPTING THE I1/1PROVE4ffTM IN STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 66 ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER RESPECTING THE COST OF THE I14PRUVR EWS IN SAID DISTRICT AND THE SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND ORDERING NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE ASSESSMUS TO BE MADE IN SAID DISTRICT, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported to the City Council that the improvements in Street Improvement District No. 66 have been completed and has recommended that the same be accepted, and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared a statement showing the whole cost of the improvements in said District and has further prepared an assessment roll; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed such reports and desires to accept the same and advertise and give notice of assessment in accordance with the Ordinances of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, that the report of the City Engineer regarding the completion of the improvements in Street Improvement District No. 66, be and the same hereby is accepted and the improvements in said district are hereby accepted by the City Council, and 21 n 28,E 1 El 1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the report of the City Engineer regard- ing the whole cost of the improvements and the assessment roll be and the same hereby are accepted and the City Clerk is directed to notify the owners of property to be assessed and all persons interested generally that such improvements have been completed and accepted. Such notice shall be made as required by the ordinances of the City. Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held this 29th day of November, A.D. 1973. Mayor ATTEST: MH57 Uerk ' TO: THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN STREET DDROVEAENT DISTRICT NO. 66, AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED GENERALLY, OF THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID DISTRICT, THE TOTAL COST THEREOF, THE ASSESSMENTS TO BE MADE ON PROPERTY WITHIN SAID DISTRICT TO PAY THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE DATE OF HEARING ON ANY OBJECTIONS THAT MAY BE MADE IN WRITING BY OWNERS OF SUCH PROPERTY. Notice is hereby given to the owners of property to be assessed within the limits of Street Improvement District No. 66, and to all persons interested generally, that the improvements in said district have been completed and accepted. Notice is further given that the whole cost of said improvements, including the cost of collection, legal, advertising, engineering, financ- ing and other incidentals is $46,512.42; that the portion of said cost to be paid by the City is $4,965.03; that the assessment roll showing the share apportioned to each lot or tract of land in the District is on file 22 in the City Clerk's office and can be seen and examined at any time dur- ing normal busineS-s hours; and that any complaints or objections which may be made in writing by the owner or owners of property in the District and filed in the office of the City Clerk within 30 days from the publica- tion of this notice will be heard and determined by the Council before the passage of any ordinance assessing the cost of such improvements; and that on Thursday, Januar;, 17, 1974, at the hour of 6:30 o'clock P.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may come on for hearing in the Council chambers of the City Hall, City of Fort Collins, Colorado, the City Council will hear such complaints and objections and determine the same and act upon an ordinance assessing the cost of such improvments. Dated at Fort Collins, Colorado this 29th day of November, A.D. 1973. pityCierk Underground Electric Lines License with Colorado and Southern Railroad approved City Manager Brunton stated this license was necessary as part of the City's undergrounding system. Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell, to approve the license. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray; Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Dedication Deed accepted from Bethel Baptist Church for street purposes Councilman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to accept the dedication deed. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. [l I 1 23 287 City Attorney authorized to take necessary action to correct defects in Title concerning old Fire Station No. 1 City Attorney March stated this property was acquired as several parcels and, crosses two sections. Also the sale would be closed on December 30, 1973. Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reeves, to authorize the City Attorney to take the necessary action to correct the defects in the title. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Ordinance authorized to eliminate the Gasoline Pump Tax i City Manager Brunton stated the Fire Board of Appeals had met on November 26, 1973 and they unanimously recommended that the tax be eliminated. The Administration concurred in the recommendation. Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance eliminating the gasoline pump tax. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Deed accepted for Right -of -Way for Prospect Street from Union Pacific City Attorney March stated this had been reviewed earlier in the meeting in connection with the Subdivision. Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to accept the deed. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble,.Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Bid awarded for Indoor Swimming Pool, subject to HUD approved City Manager Brunton stated bids were received on November 28, 1973, with three companies bidding. The Architects estimate for going to bid was October 25, 1973, with an original estimate of $680,029.00. Of the three bids, Reid Burton Construction Company was low at $645,000.00. The City Manager reviewed the tabulation of bids and summary of costs, below: FORT COLLINS INDOOR SWIMMING POOL TABULATION OF BIDS 8 SUMMARY OF COSTS Bid Tabulation G. E. Johnson Construction Co., Inc., Colorado Springs $667 394 Albrecht Construction, Inc., Westminster 649,500 Reid Burton Construction Co., Inc., Fort Collins 645,000 Architect's Estimate of October 25, 1973 680,029 24 a Sunmary of Costs Base Bid $645,000 Architectural Fees - 51,600 Extra Items: Score Board $ 10,000 Lockerso 12,000 Utilities 10,000 Landscaping 8,000 40,000 Sub -Total $736,600 Contingencies 14,400 Total $751,000* *Note: This price does not include the parking lot acquisition and development that is part of the Lincoln Junior High School, seven year sales tax program. Mr. Brunton further stated that around February, he liad advised Council that the City would require $700,000 rather than the $690,000 to complete the pro- ject; the Chester Aluminum pool, or approved equal, quotes were reviewed in June. The price of the pool itself, not including the building, lockers, shower rooms, or anything else was $92,000; the City had received a letter prior to bidding, that this quote was up to $103,000. The same pool was quoted from Canada at $144,000; this reflects an 11% increase in less than five months. The estimates with the base bid of $645,000; architectual fees of $51,600; the extra items not included were the scoreboard, $10,000; landscaping at $8,000; for a sub -total of $40,000; plus contingencies of around two percent. Mr. Brunton also stated the plans are complete enough and would amount to $751,000. As noted above, the price does not include parking lot acquisition and development, which is part of the seven year sales tax program. The City Manager expressed his estimate of 300 day construction schedule, providing we can obtain steel and aluminum, also, that the low bidder was from Fort Collins, and that monies were available for the project. The recommendation was to award the low bid with the approval of HUD. Councilman Russell inquired if the architectual fees provided for inspections and was advised by the City Manager, that the architectual supervision does come under one package; also, the Federal Government would provide an addi- tional $2,000 above the $300,000 to take care of federal inspection. Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to award the bid to Reid Burton Construction Company, Inc:, in the amount of $645,000, subject to the approval of HUD. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. I 25 Sole Source Purchase of fiberglass Underground Vaults for Electric Utility City Manager Brunton stated it is becoming increasingly necessary to recommend going away from competitive bidding to sole source Councilman Russell inquired into the interworking of the patent owned by the City on underground vaults designed by Senior Electrical Engineer, Bob Kest, which was explained by the City Manager. Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to author- ize the sole source from Mesa Fiberglass Products for fiberglass.components in the amount of $21,880. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Resolution adopted appointing members to Human Relations Commission This resolution was read in full. Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to approve the resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. . Nays: i None. RESOLUTION 73-97 OF THE .COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING 'MEMBERS OF'THE FORT'COLLINS'HUMAN'RELATIONS COMMISSION WHEREAS, SEYMOUR GRAHAM, VICTOR BUENO, AND WILBUR SCARBOROUGH, who were formerly members of the Fort Collins Human Relations Commission, have all resigned as members of such Commission; and positions, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint successors to their NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the following named individuals be, and they hereby are, appointed as members of the Fort Collins Human Relations Commission for terms to expire on the dates indicated following their names: Name " Date of Expiration of Term Margaret Batson July 1, 1975 Joe Cienfuegos, Jr. July 1, 1976 B. F. Napheys, III July 1, 1975 26 Passed acid adopted at a special meeting of tha City Council held this 29th day of November, A.D..1973. Mayor ATTEST: ei Ke­ leiTc Cit Resolution adopted adopting Reconunended Policies for the City Electric Utility This resolution was read in full. City Manager Brunton stated this was discussed at the afternoon work session. The City Manager read the following portions of the memorandum: 1. Every attempt will be made to provide electric service to the greatest number of applicants without jeopardizing future service to present customers. 2. Electric service requests for new residential and commercial consumers will be met on a first come,.fiwst serve basis ,.with Permits expiring at the end of 120 days from ,the date of granting if construction has not progressed substantially beyond the foundation by that time. Such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the City. 3. In order to serve the greatest number of consumers, those loads which are granted gas tap-ons for the purposes of space and hot water heating will be given priority over all electric customer loads. 1 1 27 r'- .: -- - 291 `--+ 4. Industrial customers will be granted'electric service on an individual basis at the sole discretion of.the City, 5. '.Service permits will be granted comr..ensurate with the availability of allocated power and only after all other r equirements for the issue of a building permit have been met and the Light & Power -;� Dept, has been notified ,of this status in writing by the Chief Building Inspector or his office. Building Permits will be issued only after the service permit has ,been issued by the Light & Power Dept. (this may be,expanded to include water service and sewer service), -• 7.. In the event that electric service for heating purposes is granted and the facilities to provide such service have been installed, and gas service is subsequently made available for such heating purposes, the applicant or the successive owners of property being' served with such electric service shall pay the electric utility for the excess installed capacity which exists for the purpose of serving such heating load electrically. Such determination 'is to be made at the sole discretion of the Light and Power Dept. --Failure to pay said capacity charges shall be grounds for the disconnection of electric service. In the event of a power shortage for any reason, rotating power curtailments of approx. two hours' duration will be made, as \N - ,� required, without prejudice or discrimination in accordance with Federal .• •Power.Cornission Order No. 445, dated January 11, 1972. 9;' A Service Application and Agreement should be drawn which includes c the applicable conditions for service, as stated above. -Such :k. application and agreement shall further include the following: a. Date of'application 28 k b. Time of application c. Service address d. The nature of the load Rasidential /7 Commercial Electric heat /7 No electric heat e. Has a gas tap -on been granted? f. Expiration date of gas tap -on permit: g. Notice of clearance for the issue of a building permit received from the Chief Building Inspector Date: By: h. Date electric service permit granted: i. Applicant's name, address, telephone number and signature. * City Manager Brunton recommended that water and sewer service be included. Councilman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to adopt the resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 73-98 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING RECOMMENDED POLICIES FOR THE CITY ELECTRIC UTILITY BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT ENERGY CRISIS WHEREAS, an energy crisis presently exists in the United States and because of the same it is apparently necessary to take certain steps in connection with the City electric utility in order to conserve energy; and WHEREAS, the Light and Power Department of the City has .made certain recommendations which would aid in the conservation of energy, which recommendations have been forwarded to -the City Council; and 1 Rk 293 WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt said recommendations and put the same into effect. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the policy.guidelines set forth in the memorandum attached hereto be, and the same hereby are, accepted and approved by the City Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the same 'shall go into effect forthwith and shall continue until February 1, 1974, unless sooner changed or rescinded by the City Council. Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held this 29th day of November, A.D. 1973. ATTEST: Mayor Cit- Clerk Negotiation authorized for Gas Purchase for the City for 1974. ..... . City Manager Brunton stated bids have been solicited for gasoline on two occassions, and had been unsuccessful. Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead, to authorize the Administration to negotiatate for gas for the City for 1974. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Negotiation authorized for equipment for Land Fill City Manager Brunton stated both of the major pieces of equipment at the land fill are down; the City is renting equipment; the staff had reviewed the equipment fund and included in the 1974 budget were fiords for a new niece of equipment. The recommendation was for the acquisition of a Caterpillar 977 Traxcavator, located in Salt Lake City; with a hold on it. The price for the Traxcavator.with all the accessories is $68,834. The City Manager spoke to the guarantee; at the end of five years this equip- ment would be repurchased for $12,000, also, during the five years they guarantee the total cost of repair parts. The need to devise a system for taking bids on a first cost basis plus a five year maintenance cost plus trade-in cost, was also discussed. 30 234 Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to negotiate as discussed for equipment for the landfill. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None. Letter of commendation to Fire Department Mayor Preble requested the following letter be read into the record and com- mended the Fire Department for their efforts. Dear Mayor Preble, This letter is just to tell you what a good fire department I think we have. Last Monday there was something wrong with our stove, so a man from Public Service came out to fix it, but instead of fixing it, he accidentally turned off all the electricity in our house for over an hour. He finally got it back on, but that night it started on fire inside. We called the fire department, threw baking soda inside the stove, and waited outside for them to come. It was probably no more than three minutes later when we could hear them coning. They found our house right away even though it was dark outside, and we were right in the middle of the block. Three men came right in with fire extinguishers (we had told them on the phone it was a stove fire). Even though the fire was out, there was still smoke all over. They brought in a machine that blew all of the smoke from our kitchen out the patio door. Than they went all over the house with a deod- erizor and closed all the doors so no smoke would get into our curtains. During this whole time they were very polite, and after they were sure the fire was out, .They even tried to clean the floor where the snow had melted off their boots. Also before going around the house to deoderize it , the man took off his boots. Two days later, you couldn't tell anything had ever happened. Our curtains never did smell like smoke and the same with our second floor. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this. Sincerely, /s/ Abbie Ronayne 3012 Eagle Drive Adjournment Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the Council adjourn. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and ' Russell. Nays: None. Mayor' o ATTEST: 7 ilAa s(�/i B City Clerk 31 1 1