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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-12/23/1971-RegularDecember_23.,_19.71 MINUTES OF MEETING December 23, 1971 The City Council of the City of Fort Collins met in regular session at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on Thursday, December 23, 1971. Present: Councilmen Carson,Lopez, Councilwoman Preble, Councilmen ^eterson and Fead. Also Present: Tom Coffey, City Manager Arthur E. March, City Attorney Roy Bingman, City Engineer. DISPENSING OF MINUTES. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the minutes of the meeting of December 16, 1971, be dispensed with. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2A Mayor Carson presented certificate service awards and pins to City employees who had been with the City for 20 years or over. These were Bruce Bunzel, Conrad Kissler, Bill Spight and Jerry Collins. He also presented 25 employees 1S year pins, and expressed his appreciation for the service these employees have given the City. AGENDA ITEM 3A ORDINANCE NO. 66, 1971 BEING AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $18,325.00 OUT OF SURPLUS IN THE SPECIAL ASSESS- MENT FUND, THE SUM OF $425.00 OUT OF SURPLUS IN THE PARK ACQUISITION FUND, THE SUM OF $124,000.00 OUT OF SURPLUS IN THE GOLF COURSE FUND, THE SUM OF $410,000.00 OUT OF SURPLUS IN THE SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND, AND THE SUM OF $30,000.00 OUT OF SURPLUS IN THE GENERAL FUND Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson,that Ordinance No. 66, 1971, be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 4A FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 63, 1971, Tabled from November 18. 1971. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this be removed from the table. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Mr. Kenneth Gross, Attorney, was present, stating that Charles Liquin, the Director of Public Works, had been asked to investigate this area, that he had made the survey and had !'iled the report. He stated he represented Mr. Richard and that he concured with Mr. Liquin's report in that he recommended that this district be dropped at this time. Motion was made by Councilman Fead that the recommendation to abandon this district at this time be approved. This was seconded by Councilman Peterson. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM SA GOLF FEES FOR 1972 Tabled from December 16, 1971 Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this be removed from the table. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The City Manager stated that at the suggestion of Councilman Fead, there could be a possible implication with the price control, but accordin g to the press, this would not be under the price control, and recommended that the Council approve this, subject to changing it, if not allowed. Mr. Al Petine, a member of the Golf Committee, was present and urged the Council to keep the Golf fees as low as possible, that he had talked with Art Solo, the concession manager, who said many people are going to be priced out of playing golf, also that he had called the IRS, who said that unless they can show that prices have risen by 21% , that the golf course has not been under operation for one full year, so cannot determine whether they have lost money or not. The City Manager stated that both courses took in $92,000 and spent $109,000,and that expenses will go up with the full years operation. He said the 1972 budget is $106.000 for 18 holes, that this course was promised to be self- supporting, and recommended that this raise in fees not be put off, that under the present proposal, it will take 8 years to pay it off, even with a 25% surcharge. 118 December 23_, _1971 NIT. Petine said that several belonged to the Loveland course, and would like to be members of Collindale, also many from Kodak; but did not know how many members will be able to parti= cipate, that he had never operated where they had a surplus. Mayor Carson stated that the City had to anticipate this to stay on top. The City Manager said that Loveland is going to raise their fees for a family. Mr. Petine stated that $150.00 charge for the family is not out of reason for some people but does not apply to all, that he would like the Council to go on record that as soon as the Golf course shows a profit, that the fees will be changed. Councilman Lopez stated that the Council should aim to get the broad section of the people able to play golf, ha Mayor Carson said he was concerned with being on top and if the Council sees that wemore than we need, than we can bring the prices back down. Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the increase in price of fees be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Councilman Fead urged that it be put on record that when the Golf courses get any reserves, that the price should be changed. The City Manager said they had cancelled the 20 year lease for tenants on the golf course land, that there was a nursery with lots of trees near with 26 acres of park near, that could get water from the golf course, stating that they planned to do some park facilities there. AGENDA ITEM 513 REPAY AGREEMENT WITH HUSKINS & CO., Tabled from December 16, 1971. Since this agreement was not presented, motion was made by Councilman Peterson,seconded by Councilman Fead, that this matter be left on the table until the adjourned meeting of December 30, 1971. Upon a roll call, all members of the -Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5C BIDS - 8.040 FEET OF 3/4 inch COPPER PIPE Summary: Mr. Roger Hanson, Warehouse Manager, has evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that Mountain States Pipe and Supply be awarded the contract in the amount of $3,636.84. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEMS SD F, SE - Combined FROM: Roy A. Bingman and Ed Kuppinger RE: Dean Acres Regulating Station - Part II of Project Bids were received on December 20, 1971 for the above described project. (toward De Lozier Construction, Inc. submitted the sole bid in the amount of $5,694.00. The City Engineer's estimate is $5,000.00 There were seven plan holders plus ten other contractors who received invitations to bid. The contractors reluctance to bid is due to existing heavy workload, small size of job, and the necessity to hire sub -contractors. It is our recommendation that the contract be awarded to Howard De Lozier Construction, Inc. Respectfully submitted, r i Boy A�. Bingman 1 /dVKupiti� City Engineer J Purchasing Agent 119 D,ecember_. _,_19.71 it — FROM: Roy A. Bingman, and Ed Kuppinger RE: Dean Acres Standpipe Removal - Part I of Project Bids were received on December 20, 1971 for the above described project. A tabulation of the bidders and the bids is as follows: Bidder Total National Const. Co., Inc. $ 5,468.00 Weld County Demolition 6,435.00 Ruben Reffel 6,970.00 E. li. Gene Barker 14,680.00 City Engineer's Estimate 15,000.00 These bids have been checked and evaluated and it is our recommendation that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, National Construction Co., Inc. Respectfully submitted, -1 Roy �'l Bingman J City Engineer Edu piuger � Ed Pur hasing Agent After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and City Engineer be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The City Manager stated a study had been made by two CSU students under the direction of Dwain Miller, Department of OUtdoor Recreation and Natural Resourses, on the acquisition and development of open space, stating that this subject was a very pertinent one. The City Manager stated that he had received a check from the Federal Government of $3S,000, as a grant for radio equipment. He said the City pays $23,301 out of the Equipment Fund, and that the money from Uncle Sam and the City's money will be put in a special bank account. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the City Manager be authorized to execute his signature and set up a trust fund. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The City Manager said that bids would be open next week, that he gave Professor Preston Davis a lot of credit in connection with this bid, that Jim French is the man who will help evaluate the bids, make - a proposal on a reasonable fee and will do this on a voluntary basis, that RCA, GE and Motorola were presenting bids on the short wave radio equipment. Mike Di Tullio, the Assistant City Manager, explained the new testing procedures for Police officers to get the people who are most adaptable for this work. He said he had worked with Dr. Meek of the University to improve the tests to include all nationalities, with the hope of getting the best. He presented a report to the Council, and this report will be filed in th'e Central Files. Mayor Carson said this was a very comprehensive way of approaching t'_e program and Fort Collins will be recognized as setting an example. Councilman Lopez made the motion that this plan be approved and give Mr. Di Tillio all the encourgement we can. This was seconded by Councilman Fead, who stated this was an experis:ent and revise as we go along, but it has great potential. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Mayor Carson stated this procedure represents a special approach instead of hapazard as we have been doing. mem ers Don Reynolds, Planning Director, said that the terms of the Housing Authority in the certificate did not agree with the resolution appointing them, and to take the proper motion to correct them. Motion was made by Councilman Lcpez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the certificate be corrected to agree with the resolution. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. This will be recorded in the Central Files. Motion was made by. Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the Council recess until Thursday, December 30, 1971, at 1:30 P.M. gpon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative and the Council rec ssed to December 31, 1971.