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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-05/01/1978-Adjourned' May 1, 1978 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council - Manager Form of Government Adjourned Meeting - 1:00 P.M. An adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Monday, May 1, 1978, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Councilmembers: Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Absent: Councilman Bloom. (Secretary's note: Councilman Bowling arrived after the hearing on the Pawn Broker's License.) Staff Members Present: Arnold, Deagle, Liley, Sanfilippo and Lewis. Also: City At Arthur March, Jr. Decision of the City Clerk Denying Renewal of Pawnbroker's License for City Pawn Shop Reversed City Attorney March stated this was a continuation of a hearing on this appeal from the April 18, 1978, Council meeting. At that time, it was obvious that it would take more time to hear additional evidence, and the hear- ing was continued to this date. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Council- man Russell to overrule the decision of the City Clerk, and grant the license renewal upon the condition that after 90 days on the new license, there will be an evalua- tion of the performance of the licensee under the license, and if that performance includes any substantial failures to act in accordance with the requirements of the license, the matter will then be brought back to the Council for a hearing on revocation of the license. ' Attorney Alf Johnson advised the Council that his client has taken steps to come into compliance with the require- ments of the ordinance. 262 May 1, 1978 Councilwoman Gray spoke against the motion because she ' felt "this is.Council's responsibility to complete the hearing and then make that sort of decision.as to wheth- er there should be a hearing or not. .It seems to me that when anyone takes out a license, if it is a liquor li- cense, they know the rules of the game; the license, or the renewal had been denied and I feel that if an exten- sion or probationary decision should be made, it should be made after the hearing. We have not completed the hearing on this, and I would rather Council make that decision, rather than the City Attorney and the lawyer for the pawn broker." Mayor Suinn requested clarification of what would be substantial violations. City Attorney March clarified that Council would ultimate. ly have to determine what was substantial if charges were brought before them. Assistant City Attorney Liley further confirmed the Police Department, at this time, is supportive of the 90 day pro- bationary period. Mayor Suinn then put the pending motion with the following ' vote. Yeas: Councilmembers Russell, St..Croix,.Suinn.and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilwoman Gray. Executive Session Authorized City Manager Arnold requested an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Council- man St. Croix to adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. Yeas: Council - members Bowling, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wil- kinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED Acquisition of Ross Property Authorized Upon the meeting being reconvened, City Attorney March stated ' the Council had previously considered the purchase of property adjoining Rolland Moore Park; the property owners have of- fered to sell the property to the City to be an addition to 263 May 1, 1978 the park. The property consists of 30.8713 acres; in addition to that, there is an additional 4+ acres that will be used as a retention pond in connection with an adjoining development that would fit with the proposal, but is not offered to the City. Purchase price is ap- proximately $1800 per acre; the actual price is $56,000. Other conditions of the proposed sale are: 1. That the City allow an easement through the pro- perty being purchased for a sewer line to ad- joining property, 2. Closing would be May 15, 1978, and 3. That the contract provide that the seller may transfer the water rights attached to this pro- perty to other property. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Council- woman Gray to authorize the Administration to sign a con- tract on those (the above) terms. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED ' Troutman Farm (Collopy) Annexation Petition Referred to 1041 Steerina Committee City Attorney March reported that there has been a peti- tion filed with the City for the annexation of the lands extending a half mile west of College Avenue and bounded on the north by Horsetooth Road and on the South by Har- mony Road, excepting the piece that is now occupied by Wickes Lumber. This petition will be considered by the Planning and Zo- ning Board a week from today. Under the agreement that the City has with the County, the'Water Districts, and the 1041 Committee, that annexation should be referred to the 1041 Steering Committee. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Council- man Bowling to refer the Troutman Farm Annexation petition to the 1041 Steering Committee. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED 1 W-0 May 1, 1978 Appointments to Council Finance Committee Reconfirmed Mayor Suinn reminded Council that there are two Council committees which should be reconfirmed. Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Council- woman Gray that Councilmembers Bloom's, Russell's, and St. Croix's appointments to the Finance Committee be carried over and that the composition remain the same. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED Representatives to Council of Governments Appointed Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Council- man St. Croix to appoint Councilman Bowling as Council's representative to the Council of Governments, and that Councilwoman Gray serve as the alternate. Yeas:" Coun- cilmembers Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilman Bowling. THE MOTION CARRIED Recommendation on Appointment to Planning and Zoning Board Made Mayor Suinn reported that the resignation of William Dressel had caused a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Board. He then suggested the Council make this appoint- ment as quickly as possible. This item will be back on the May 16, 1978, meeting agenda, or as quickly as pos- sible. Council Recommendations Made on Future Council/Manager Retreat Topics Councilman Wilkinson presented a request to discuss the City's street systems; i.e., the possibility of using Community Development funds to replace a bridge on Linden, ' and complete the resurfacing of Lemay east to tie into Andersonville, and Alta Vista into Linden Street. He also mentioned tying Lemay Avenue into the expressway, etc. Also suggested was the improvement of Timberline Road. 265 May 1, 1978 Councilwoman Gray requested discussion of the many en- tities working on energy conservation. Councilman St. Croix requested the noise ordinance be brought back to Council for consideration. He also in- quired into the status of the amendments to the sub- division regulation Councilman Bowling requested Council consider the main- tenance of medians on College Avenue, Mountain Avenue, and approaches to the City. Mayor Suinn requested a report on how the bookings for the Cultural Center are proceeding. Briefing on Airport Board and Joint City Council Meeting City Manager Arnold reported on the meetings held with the City Manager of Loveland and the Airport Board, and then requested that Assistant City Attorney Don Deagle brief the Council on the options open in dealing with the Fixed Base Operator. Mr. Deagle reviewed the re -negotiation possibilities of the lease. Assistant City Manager Sanfilippo presented the views of the Airport Board. The three options available to the Cities and the Board would be: 1. Re -negotiate the lease agreement, 2. Terminate the contract, and 3. Take legal action to make the FBO live up to the terms of the contract. Council consensus was to support the recommendation of the Airport Board. 266 May 1, 1978 Adjournment ' Mayor Suinn declared the meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m. ATTEST: Ci y I er 1 267