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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-01/06/1972-Regular125 January-6.,-19,7.2 =' MINUTES OF MEETING January 6, 1972 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, January 6, 1972. Present: 'Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Councilwoman Preble Councilmen Pererson and Fead. Also Present: Tom Coffey, City Manager Arthur E. March, City Attorney Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works Mayor Carson presided. DISPENSING OF MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the reading of the minutes,of the regular meeting held December 23, 1971, and the adjourned... meeting held December 30, 1971, be dispensed with. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2A ORDINANCE NO. 67, 1971 BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 315, CAPITAL HILL ADDITION .TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS Wm. Justus Wilkinson, Attorney, was present and spoke briefly regarding this vacation. He said thatKellums-legg and Bennett were the contractors who proposed to build a multi- unit building with 50 or 59 units, that Mr. Weigers property was further back than any one elses, that there had never been any alley through there as the Arthur ditch is there, and said he had no objections to the ordinance as it stands. He said that Mr. Kintzley, a property owner in that area, had talked to Mr. Dalke of the Light and Power Department, who informed him that the easement they have tendered is for utility lines. He introduced Mr. Gerald Weigers, who worked as a city plannerin California, Denver and Salt Lake. Mr. Weigers lives on the corner and -questioned the required 200 feet access for fire engines and equipment, if developed the taxes would be more, that the people on either side of him had no access to their garages except through the alley and asked for a guarantee that this alley will never be opened for street purposes. Don Reynolds, Planning Director said the whole area is zoned for multiple family purposes,andthe buildings face both ways on Park and West Street. Mayor Carson stated he did not see why a street would ever be needed there. Gordon Clyde, Chief Building Inspector, was present and stated that a 54 unit housing was planned, that the contractor did not meet the requirements and the proposal has been withdrawn, that the contractor will install fire hydrants, that plans may be presented again later. After discussion,motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Ordinance No. 67, 1971, be tabled until further inquiry on proposed developments. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2B ORDINANCE NO. 68, 1971 BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING A UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE SOUTH TAFT HILL SUBDIVISION Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that Ordinance No. 68 1971, be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 3A ORDINANCE NO. 1, 1972 - First Reading BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND .INCLUDING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE RP Planned Residential zoning classification The City Attorney advised the Council that the rezoning on the agenda was an error, as this property had never been zoned, therefore this was justa zoning. It was stated that this propertyis in the SW corner of Prospect and Shields Street, that there would be a collector street tying in with College Avenue . Mayor Carson said a street should be extended through Center street, making it more accessable to the University. Mr. Liquin, the Director of Public Works, said that he was meeting with Bob Burns, the University Planner, soon, that they were interested in this zoning. Ron Hosington, Consultant for Heritage Square, was present and showed a preliminary plat of the development planned. He said that the low lying land required certain types of foundation, depending on the soil, that there would/&ding areas for down stream drainage, and that they would work with the City on 126 - - - ---- — -- -- - - - - Januar-y=6., 1972_ any aspects the City was concerned about. He said the City is growing 7.2% ayear, with 12000 single family and 600 multi family units, that this is the best area for RP zoning. Ed Morey, Landscape Architect, was present, stating that cluster type units with garden homes and town houses are planned, that these will be compatibles with each other and will face each other and all face inward, every unit has a service side and traffic will be discouraged from going through. He said two par;:ing spaces per unit was provided with an apron in front for additional parking, that they planned 571 dwelling units. Councilman Lopez said he did not like to see little islands by themselves , that they should tie with other possible developments. It was again suggested a street through to the University, either Mason Street coming from the north or Center Street. Mayor Carson said that approval of this would depend on }having access streets to Bennett School, without. the children having to go clear ar/°ll�o Shields Street , that it should tie in with City Park- .Avenue, and that we have had some problems in this area in the past. The City Manager said that between the second and third house on Shields there is ample room between the houses where they can get through. Councilman Fead said he noted there are no streets to be dedicated. Mayor Carson said revisions should be made for school children. After . discussion, motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Ordinance No. 1, 1972, be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council in the affirmative with the exception of Councilman Lopez, who voted naye. AGENDA ITEM 4A RESOLUTION 72-1 OF THE COUNCIL OF THl'. CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING A. J. MASON AND ROBERT NORTON AS NEMBER.S OF THE FORT COLLINS-LOVEL,VQ) REGIONAL AIRPORT BOARD WHEREAS, the terms of Harvey Johnson and Robert :Dorton as mem- bers of the Fort Collins -Loveland Regional Airport Board terminated on December 16, 1971; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint A. J. Mason as a meiuber of said Hoard, and he has indicated he is willing to accept surh appointment; aad WHEREAS, the City Council dosixes to reappoint Robert Norton as a member of said board, and he has indicated he is willing to accept such reapnointneat. NOW'', TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLIN: that A. J. :Mason and Robert Norton be and they hereby are appointed as members of the Fort Collins -Loveland Regional Airport Board for a torn of four yoars, effective December 16, 1971. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council hold this 6th day of January, A. D. 1972. ATTEST: City Clor'. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. A 12( AGENDA ITEM 4B RESOLUTION 72-2 January 6, 1972 it - OF Tid; COUNCIL O' 'tuft. CITY Or F0,,4' COLLLNS laaPOINTIZ GARY GA' .TC)OD, Rr^Y FRti',:1i iUND Cu:i S{iL'TI&IICK AS 11013ERS OF 1'1M FORT COLLINS PARKS tJdi) RECREF:I'ION FAJARD. V?IiEREAS, the terms of Gary Garwood, Ray French and Don Southwick as members of the Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Board expired on December 23, 1971, and ivli i21AS, the City Council desires to reappoint such inidividuals as members of said board and they have indicated that they are willing to accept such appointments. NOW, IIIEREFORE, BE IT R%SOLVED BY 711 COUNCIL OF ME CITY OF FORT COLLINS, that Gary Garwood, Ray French acid lion Soutlraick be and they hereby are reappointed as members of the Fort Collins parks and Recreation Board for a tern of four years effective the 23rd day of lecember, 1971. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of. the City Council held this 6th day of January, A.D. 1972. IVI'I-EST: Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM SA BIDS - WATER SERVICE FITTINGS Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of: miscellaneous- continual usage Water Service Fittings such as Curb Stop Boxes, Curb Stops, Corporation Stops and 3/4" Unions. Four invitations to bid were solicited., Three bidders responded to the invitation. A summary of the.bids are as follows: f MSI Industries; $10,888.00 1 Hendrie 4 Bolthoff 10,957.00 Southwestern Supply 11,434.00 Bids were accepted with the provision that the specific quantities of any one catagory were provisional in that the quantities indicated were re- corded as i a guide only, and that actual purchase quantities may vary either upward or downward. 128 By combining many routine single purchase items into a bid an initial savings of $3,083.00 will be achieved. This saving is calculated by taking the last invoice cost and comparing the reduction to the present bid prices. A 22% price increase -- which will not be passed on to the City was also achieved in this bid thus creating a further saving of $342.00 for a total realized savings of $3,432.00. It is recommended that the bid award be made to MSI Industries, Inc. in the amount of $10,888.00. /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5B BIDS - BRAKE DRUM LATHE Sids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of; A combination Brake Drum Lathe and Brake Drum Grinder.,, Five invitations to bid were issued. All five bidders responded to the invitation. A surizary of the bids are as follows: Auto Parts Company $2729.S7 Bear Mfg. Company 1982.80 Star Machine Tool 1218.80 Mack's Auto Supply 207S.00 Major Motor Supply "No Bid" Xr. Floyd Wiegers Equipment Superintendent has evaluated the Auto ?arts Co. bids and al i specifications have been r,et byg,: L; x3com W• See attached memo. The recoc=.,endation is that Auto Parts Company be awarded ti,e contract in the amount of $2,729.57 Please see recommendations attached. Respectfully submitted,. !J E . M. ,Kuppi nc,�er Purchasing Agent After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the Purchasing Agent's recommendation be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM SC BIDS - RE -POWER HOWE FIRE TRUCK MOTOR 1 6 9 Januar-y=6„_1,972 A sumria'ry of the bids are as follows: Total Less Trade-in Net Cummins Power $10,778.04 $1,200.00 $9,578.04 Dobbs Detroit Diesel 9,990.00 100.00 9,890.00 Only two bids were solicited. In the opinion of Chief Yonkers the two firms invited to bid are the only two with adequate expertise and mechanical ability. Mr. Fire Chief Ed Yonker has evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidder. The reconnehdation is that Cummins Power be awarded the contract in the amount of _ $9,578.04 Respectfully submitted, -ppinder Purchasing Agent After discussion motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITF`1 5D BIDS - CONCRETE AND ROAD .BASE FOR LIGHT B POWER A summary of the bids are as follows: Concrete Concrete, 1" Gravel 1" Gravel, Total per Yd. 117 Yd., Per Ton 390 Tons Bid Ext. Est. Adams Transit Mix $ 14.70 $ 1719.90* $ 1.60 $ 624.00 $2343.90 Poudre Pre -Mix 15.40 1801.80 No Bid No Bid N/A Sterling Sand & Gravel* No Bid No Bid 1.55 604.50* N/A Flatiron Materials 14.80 1731.60 1.70 663.00 2394.60 Mr. John St. John, Associate Engineer has evaluated the bids and has made the following recommendations: 1" Roadbase Sterling Sand & Gravel $ 604.50 4 sack Concrete Adams Transit Mix 1,719.90 Respectfully submitted, i E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5E PURCHASE OF 20 SHARES OF NORTH POUDRE IRRIGATION CO WATER STOCK 130 A memorandum of agreement between Gene E. Fischer and the City for the purchase of 20 shares of capital stock of the North Poudre Irrigation Company and agreed that Mr. Fischer by reason of previous ownership may use the water for ten years from January 6, 1972, providing he make such payments in accordance with the rules and regulations for leasing of water rights adopted by the Water Board and the City Council. In consideration the City agrees to pay $1,200 per share or a total amount of $24,000. Motion was made by Council- woman Preble, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this be approved and authorize the City Manager to execute his signature on the agreement. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 6A PLANNING $ ZONING BOARD REPORTS SOUTII\100R VILLAGE FIFTH FILING $ UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Don Reynolds, Planning Director, said that the Board approved both the plat and the Unit Development plan. He said that adequate traffic control will be provided on streets going to and from the center, that the City will study streets near the center after it is constructed to determine whether additional traffic lights and turning lanes will be needed. The shopping center will be located on the east side of South College Avenue, south of Swallow Drive , and a new street , Foothills Drive, will be located south of Swallow Drive and will be the main access route into the center. lie said traffic lights and turning lanes will be installed at the intersection of College Avenue and Foothills Drive and at Foothills Drive and the.north entrance to the center. In addition, turning lanes will be installed at Foothills Drive and the east entrance to the center, at the south entrance on Monroe Drive; and at Foothills Drive and Stanford Road, east of the center. Mr. Reynolds said the City will study traffic patterns at nearby intersections to determine if more lights will be needed. He said this was approved subject to sidewalks being put in, that there were no sidewalks on the shopping Center side.The developers are Everitt Enterprises, Inc., and Westcor, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Les Everitt, Jim Stuart, Bob Tast, Gary Garwood and Chris Moritz were present from Fort Collins, and Rusty Lyons and Bob Fairborne from Phoenix. Mr. Moritz spoke , stating that they planned an island on College Avenue, at the entrance, where they would plant blue spruce, annuals, etc. That there were 1700 parking spaces, slightly more than were required. It was stated that there would be no problem with storm drainage, that retension ponds east were planned. That this center would be an asset to the City. Gary Garwood showed a graph of the shopping center and the storm drainage, that it will go into the Rigden Farm, with holding ponds,and on into the Poudre. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this be approved and to include the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. Motion was made by Councilwoavan Preble, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the Unit Develop- ment for the Foothills Shopping Center be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. C OM1,1U N I CATION DEAR FRIEND; SEASONS GREETINGS AND OUR SINCERE BEST WISHES TO YOU IN 1972. THE MANAGEMENT OF POUDRE.PRE-MIX AND KIE.FER - CONCRETE HAVE EXPRESSED THEIR PLEASURE OF DOING BUSI- NESS WITH YOU IN 197, BY MAKING A GENEROUS CONTRIBU— TION TO GATEWAY EASTER SEAL CENTER IN YOUR NAME. WE SINCERELY.HOPE THAT THE KNOWLEDGE OF THIS GIFT SERVING MORE THAN:. 150 HANDICAPPED PEOPLE IN LARIMER COUNTY WILL MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON MOST ENJOYABLE. I ALSO WISH TO EXTEND TO YOU AN INVITATION TO VISIT THE CENTER AT YOUR CONVENIENCE TO SEC YOUR GIFT AT WORK. AGAIN WE THANK YOU, POUDRE_PRE-M;X AND KIEFER CONCRETE FOR YOUR REMEMBRANCE. _ SI..NCERELY YOURRSO / "OWENLEC_HELER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 131 J RESOLUTION I January 6, 1972 OF THE COU'CIL OF TiJE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GRANTING PRIVILEGE FOR TF:?i ORQRY NATE", SEWICE TO POY G. QUINLAN AND JOHN E. QUINLAN _ 111:EiREAS, Roy G. Quinlan and John E. Quinlan own certain property at Laporte, Colorado; and WHEREAS, said Roy G. Quinlan and John E. Quinlan have applied for domestic wator service by the City of Fort Collins, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the domestic water line that would service said property cannot service additional properties on a permanent basis; and WHEREAS, said Quinlans have tendered an agreement and declaration of conditions to the City of Fort Collins for the furnishing of water by the City to their property until June 1, 1972; and WHEREAS, the City can furnish temporary domestic water service until said time. NONI, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the application of said Roy G. Quinlan and John E. Quinlan for the obtaining of temporary water service from the City of Fort Collins is hereby granted; provided, however, that such privilege is subject to the terms of the agreement and declaration of conditions tendered by said Roy E. Quinlan and John E. Quinlan, dated December 20, 1971. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council field this 6th day of January, A. D. 1972. ATTEST: City Clerk A l Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE NO. 2, 1972 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS. COLORADO, 1958. AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALARY TO BE PAID THE CITY MANAGER Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that Ordinance No. 2, 1972, be considered favorably on first reading and presented for final passage on the 27th day of January, 1972. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Councilman Lopez stated that the Council should talk about the retirement of the City Manager at a future date, and decide upon a time, that he had had many calls concerning this. Mayor Carson stated that there had been considerable discussion concerning item in newspaper regarding county zoning, that the City does inherit areas of County at times. He said t;,at the Governor has subdivision regulations on his call, the minimum lot Size is necessary that there have been.a number of problems resulting from the discrepancy between city and - - - - January 6,1972. Z; county subdivision regulations. Councilman Fead said the County's minimum lot Size proposal should be enacted on the local level, that reasonable control and satisfactory regulations can be set better on the local level, and moved that the County maintain some standards, this was seconded by Councilman Lopez, who said the City endorse minimum subdi- vision regulations. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the Council adjourn. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in th affirmative and the Council adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk