Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-02/03/1972-Regular154 February 3, 1972 MINUTES OF MEETING February 3, 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, February 3, 1972. Present: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Councilwoman Preble, Councilmen Peterson and Feed. Also Present: Tom Coffey, City Manager Arthur E. March, Jr. Assistant 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 last regular meeting held January 27, 1972, be dispensed with. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2A PROCLAMATION The American Legion Auxiliary belicv:s tl.nY. ,i:: ; rinciles and ideals upon Which the American republic :. ., £ou.-,ded, and for which American blood has been shed, are :,till tIo co':;orston;;e of our democracy, and az ouch sh oUlCi be for the of our future generations. WHEREAS, Americanism is love of Alec;" ca; 'lo,-v; Lty Jo hzCr inst_zu_Ioaz as t."., pest yet devised by iii.:n tC „Jcure lit e, liberty, Individual dignity and hapy):ness; a,.J the "JJilling7ness to defend our Coun"cry and :'lad; against all enemies, foreign and domestic. WHEREAS, Americanism is a vital, active, living force. Americanism means peace, strength, the, will an(: the courage to live as free Pon in a free land, it r:eans _.iendly hand to people everywhere •.aho respect oar institutions and our thinking. It is not a word; it is a cause, a way of life, a challenge and a hope in,this world of turmoil. WHEREAS, Americanism is a way of life, the best way, of life ever known. WHEREAS, Americanism is an ideal of loyal patriotism, religious tolerance, righteous freedo,'Y,, fearless co'urag:;, I honest integrity, abiding faith in the coamancing destiny of the United States, and a fathoi.less love for the princi__lc,, which led our forefathers to found this country. WHEREAS, Americanism is complete and unqualified loyalty to U" ideals of government set forth in the Bill of Rights, t2_-, Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution of ti.c United_States. It is respect for, and ready obedience t; duly constituted authority and the laws of the land. freedom Without license, religion without bigotry,. u,^_ar'v• without bias or race hatred, love of Flag, and a readine3l- to defend that for which it stands against every alien ar.d subversive influence from without or wit:. -in. WHEREAS, Americanism is an unfailing love of country, loyalty -co institutions and ideals; eagerness to defend it agains'� U-1 enemies; individual allegiance to the i''1ag; and a desir D -,v secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and postcrIty. Now, Therefore, I, Karl E. Carson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins do hereby proclaim the month of February, 1972 as AMERICANISM MONTH 105 FPbr11ar_y_3.,_l9.7.2 Given Under My hand the Great Seal of the City of Fort Collins this 3rd day of February in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine/ Hundred and Seventy Two. / ar }g Carson Nuyor• of Port Colli:a The Mayor declared the Council sitting as a Liquor Licensing Authority. AGENDA ITEM 3A LIQUOR VIOLATION BY ACE LIQUORS, 200 E. Mountain Avenue COMMUNICATION SUBJECT: Ace Liquors, 200 E. Mountain, Fort Collins. Sir: On July 24, 1970, this Department sent an 18 year old female into the above place of bus_..ness, where she pur- chased two (2) miniature bottles of bourbon. She was able to do this without showing any identification. As a result of this transaction the owner was called into my office and warned. Since that time we have had two (2) cases where this establishment has sold to underage individuals. Both of these people were picked up after they left the place of business, and they were not sent in by this Department. In view of the fact that this place of business continues to sell liquor to underage individuals on either. phony ID, or without asking for ID at all, I would respectfully request that the City Council take action toward sus- pending the liquor license of this establishment. Respectfully submitted, it Ralph Pl. Smith Chief of Police Stanley Griffith and A. C. Greenwalt, partners, at the Ace Liquors, were present, and spoke in their ownbehalf. 4r. Ramsey Myatt, Assistant City Attorney, called William Bates, the investigating officer, to the stand . The Court Clerk swore him in as a witness. He said he had been with the Police Department for 5 1/2 years. That on December 27, 1971, he was patroling the down town area, and as he went by Ace Liquors, he stopped the subjects as they seemed very nervous an d asked them for their ID's. He said that Robert Lamers ID seemed alright except the weight. He said he arrested them for.having liquor in their possession. He was askeiif the two boys were set up to buy this liquor. He stated no. Patrolman Bates said they carried a 6 pack, that it was wrapped and the cans . were sealed. He was asked what percentage of liquor was in the containers. Patrolman Bates said that the 3.2 Beer gave the content on the can and the 6 pack they had did not indicate on the pack what content it had. He said he tried to contact the parents and could not get the parents of Mr. Stuart. He was asked how he ascertained their age, and was answered by their drivers license. He said that Virgil Ray Stewart drivers license showed he was born April 6, 1950, and Robert R. Lamers, 16 years of age. Mr. Myatt identified the 6 pack of Beer as Exhibit A and the Drivers license of Mr. Stewart as Exhibit B. These were presented to the Council . Mr. Stanley Griffith said he did not contest this, but did not know this was sold to minors, that an employee had sold it, but was not working for them any more, that he was so upset that he quit. The Assistant City Attorney said that more charges were given previously, but have not been brought up by the Administration. Mr. Griffith said that the previous violation was set up by the Police Department. He said there could be some closer help by the Police Depart- ment. He said that they do not check those that they remember and know, but they do check the ones they do not know. Mr. A. C. Greenwalt was sworn in for'testimony. He said they make every effort to check all ID's, and would welcome the Police checking any time. 15) Mayor Carson stated that it should e/inade clear that the letter states that this establishment,:.. continues to sell to minors, that the owners are not being as firm as they could be. The Assistant City Attorney said that the records show there were two previous occasions when they did not check for ID's, and that they were here under oath to testify to this.Mr. Greenwalt said it was almost impcssible to check all these young people, that one buys liquor for another, and asked why they would jeopardize our business to sell to minors. The Assistant City Attorney told Mr.Greenwalt there was not any sense in bringing up any previous violation, and asked if he did not agree that it was his responsibility to check all ID's, stating that the one that was sent out by the Police was not sold liquor. Mayor Carson said the Council had heard the testimony and the no contest to the charges, that the responsibility of the holder of the license is very clear, that there had been no previous record of having been brought before the Council, and asked the Council for a decision in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this matter be taken under advisement. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Councilman Lopez said that the Policeman that walks that beat can be there making bar checks, and could help there. Chief Smith said that there are 14 bars in that area that the department had never sent anyone in on a false ID, that there was no entrapment. Mayor Carson declared the members now setting as Council. AGENDA ITEM 3 B APPLICATION BY MATILDA A. MAXWELL DBA LA SIERRA RESTAURANT 220 EAST MOUNTAIN, FOR RENEWAL OF FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE REPORT: On January 28, 1972, the applicant applied for renewal of her 3.2% Malt Beverage License. On January 31 1972, this department initiated their investigation. This officer checked the background of the applicant and departmental records of the LaSierra Restaurant. This department has had no problems with the applicant of her place of business. This officer can find no grounds for denial of this renewal application. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jerrold J. Haals, Detective Vice and Intelligence Bureau /s/ Ralph M. Smith Chidf of Police Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this license be renewed. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 3C APPLICATION OF SOUTHLAND CORP DBA 7-ELEVEN STORES, 216 WEST PROSPECT, FOR RENEWAL OF FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE REPORT: On January 7, 1972, the above corporation made application for renewal of their 3.2% Fermented malt Beverage License. On February 2, 1972, this office initiated its investigation. The following facts were revealed: A check was made with our records department, our intelligence files, and the Juvenile B ureau. This officer finds that there have been no violations by this establishment. This officer can find no basis for denial for the renewal of this license. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jerrold J. Haals, Detective Vice and Intelligence Bureau /s/ Ralph M. Smith Chief of Police Councilman Lopez asked if this store was open all night, and when he was told that it was, he asked if it was legal to sell beer 24 hours a day. Andy Anderson, who was in the audience, said the cabinets are locked at 12:00 o'clock at night. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this license be renewed. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 3D APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE BY GENE KAPPERMAN DBA GENE'S TAVERN, 200 WALNUT STREET February 3, 1972 On January 7, 1972, the above subject applied for renewal of his 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License. On February 2, 1972, this office initiated its investigation. The records of the FortCollins Police Department were checked and it was found that this department has had no problems with this individual or his establishment. This officer can find no reason to recommend denial of this renewal. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Robert E. Lambert, Detective Vice and Intelligence Bureau /s/ Ralph M. Smith Chief of Police Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this renewal be approved. ..Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 4A SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1, 1972 tabled from January 27, 1972. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this be removed f rom the table. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Ron Hoisonton, Planning Consultant for Heritage Square, Inc., was present, stating that this matter has been discussed by the Planning and Zoning Board and the ordinance has passed on first reading by the Council, that if there were any questions to be clarified, would be glad to do so, but that this has been completely presented before. Mr. Ray Greer, Attorney, was present, stating that he represented himself and others in the area of the Heritage Square. Mr. Greer lives at 1124 West Prospect. He asked what percentage of the ground is for roadway purposes to the University. Mr. Hoisonton said they did not say that this was for the University. The general need is south of Fort Collins and this is by C.S.U., that less than 40% will be covered' by roadway and 40% will be open and access will be made to pedestrians. Mr. Greer spoke at length regarding this zoning, objecting strenously to this, saying that the neighborhood had not changed, that this area was already zoned RL according to the map and could not be zoned again. The high concentration of people in this area will cause health problems in the way of pollution and would depreciate the property there. Earl Howey was present and stated that as an adjacent property owner, felt that zoning this area would be bad for our property on West Prospect Street because of the traffic impact, also the social.effect, that it would be very painful to recover the value of the property, and that they might have to sell before this goes into effect. The Assistant City Attorney advised Mr. Greer that when this area was brought into the City, it was not zoned at that time and the ordinance stated that this property be placed in the RP zone, stating that this comprises of 47 acres. Mayor Carson said it was unfortunate that we have given improper zoning in this matter, that this could be checked by the official map, that it shows up in the ordinance, and the map in the Council room should be corrected. Mr. Charles Rhoades, the developer, stated that this only happens on C.S.U. property and that the open zoning will permit somthing much more restrictive on the developer. Mr. E.reer said that this has mislead the public , as the map shows this area is all zoned RL. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that Ordinance No. 1, 1972, be adopted. Councilman Lopez said he �asbbcQQncerned about the map we have herejwhich lead the landowners in this area on West ProspectMa vit was zoned RL. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5A BIDS- CHLORINE AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT SUMMARY: 4SO - 150N Cylinders - 41 - 1 Ton Cylinders - CHLORINE Van Waters 6 Rogers Thompson -Hayward Co. MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICALS $7,425.00 6,374.27 Van Waters G Rogers 30 Ton Sodium Silicate Fluoride 6,510.00 McKesson Chemical Co. 180 Ton Aluminum Sulfate 14,085.00 30 Ton Calcium Hydroxide 1,230.00 1,500N Calcium Hypochlorite 540.00 15,855.00 Thompson-flayward 2 Ton Activated Carbon 549.00 t Total Chemical Requirement for the City of Fort Collins $36.713.27 ' 158 - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - $ebruar_y-3.,-=19:7..2 A complete bid tally ,of all bids received is attached. Mr. Chuck Liquin, Director of Public Works, has evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidders. The rccoimnendation is that awards be made in the following manner: Van Waters & Rogers 13,935.00 McKesson Chemical Co 15,855.00 Thompson -Hayward 6,923.27 Total $ 26,713.27 Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent After correction of these bids, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5B BIDS - 2500' Feet 36" Diameter Concrete Pipe for Public Works Department Summary: Hydro Conduit Corporation Carder Concrete Products Denver Concrete Pipe Lin. ft. Extension $ 9.25 $ 23,125.00 9.75 25,350.00 9.90 25,740.00 Mr. Roy Bingman, City Engineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that Hydro Conduit Corporation be awarded the contract in the amount of 23,125.00. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent After correction of this bid, motion was made by Councilman Fead, 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 ITEM 5C BIDS - 40-25 KVA TRANSFORMERS AND 15-50 KVA TRANSFORMERS FOR LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT Summary 40 - 25 KVA Transformers " Each Extension Allis Chalmers $265.00 $10,600.00 A. B. Chance 283.00 11,320.00 RTE Corp. 286.00 11,440.00 ASSI Industries 264.00.: 10,560.00 15 - 50 KVA Transformers Allis Chalmers 408.00 6,120.00 A. B. Chance 436.00 6,540.00 RTE Corp. 443.00 6,645.00 MSI Industries 408.00 6,120.00 A complete bid tally is being forwarded with this letter. Mr. John St. John, Associate Electrical Engineer has evaluated the bids and specifications have been met by the bidders as indicated. A copy of Mr. St. John's letter of recommendation is attached. Based on his letter, the recommendation is that an award be made to Allis Chalmers Corporation for $16,720.00. 159 February 3_,1922 Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, 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 5D BIDS - VEHICLE BIDS For Light & Power Department, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, General Services and Police Department. Summary Ghent Motor Co. $ 16,352.63 Northern Colorado Equip. 6,195.00 Markley Motors 10,020.87 Dellenbach Chevrolet 29,838.26 TOTAL VEHICLE PURCHASES $ 62,406.04 All Department Heads have been contacted about the specifications and been notification as to the bid award recommendation. Each Department head has indicated approval of the spec- ifications and award. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommenda- tion of the Puchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5E Bids - Removed from Agenda AGENDA ITEM 5F RIGHT OF AGREEMENT FOR WEST MULBERRY STORM SEWER Between Henrietta Brezina and the City of Fort Collins, for a right of way of a 20 foot wide area for storm sewer. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble,, that this right of way be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5G SITE FOR HEADQUARTER FIRE STATION The City Manager stated that he had asked the architect, the Fire Chief, Traffic Engineer and all department heads to give us a valuation of two sites, and all pointed to the WesMulherry location. He said it needs to be 1/4 mile of any urban renewal project. He said this site can be purchased for $45,000, and sell the present site for $35,000, to be paid within 90 days. He compared other sites with this one and felt this the most desirable, with more space and better parking facilities. He said that May Combs owns three pieces of property and lives at 326 E. Myrtle, objected to this location at Peterson and Mulberry, and said she had rather have a hi -rise there than the fire station. Mr. Alvin Lavaas, 304 E. Myrtle, was present and objected to thelocation at Mulberry and Peterson, saying that this was a good residential area with good houses and asked the Council to consider a alternative location, stating that he did recognize the need for a new fire station. Councilman Lopez critized the location, stating that it would not provide adequate fire protection to the north side of town and thought it would be wiser to use land owned by the City, rather than buy more land for the station. He suggested the block in which the municipal building now stands and the Library park block. The City Manager said that putting the station on the municipal building block would be on the west side of the tracks and would increase fire insurance, and the tracks could prevent the fire trucks from reaching a fire in the downtown area because of a train, as for the location at the Library Park, the need for a park is ahead of the need for a fire station. Councilman Lopez said the entire park area would not have to be used and that park is not used that much anyway. He said that Greeley combined their fire, police and library facilities, and might be something Fort Collins could consider. The City Manager said the competition for this land is too intense to delay pur- chasing it, that a developer wanted to purchase it to build a hi -rise apartment there, but failed to reveal the developers name. He recommended that the Council authorize him to make an offer of $45,000 for this location. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Peterson, who said that this is a big decision and'to table for an indefinite period. This was seconded by Councilman Lopez. Upon a roil call, all members of the 160 February_3 1972 = Council voted in the affirmative. Councilman Lopez asked that a letter be written to a Denver fire insurance underwriter to determine whether the location would have an adverse impact on insurance rates for the north side of town. The City Manager said he had no objection to the Council tabling this for further study, but there is competition for this land, and it will move, and asked for authorization to get an option to hold this land. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman.Preble, that the City Manager be authorized to obtain an option for this land by the next meeting. Upon a roll call, all members voted in the affirmative with the exception of Councilman Lopez, who voted Naye. AGENDA ITEM 5H COMMUNICATION Mayor Karl Carson City of Fort Collins City Hall Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Dear Sir: It is with a great deal of regret that I submit my resignation to you from the Fort Collins Human Relations Commission. My resignation is necessitated by the fact that I will terminate my employment with the University on the 31st of January 1972, I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for having had the privilege of working with you and the other members of the City Council as well as with your administration. I feel that my participation on the Fort Collins Human Relations Commission has enabled me to associate with some very sincere and dedicated people and I consider it to be one of the most rewarding things that I have done. On my departure, let me take the opportunity to convey to you my hope that the Human Relations Commission will remain a viable part of this community. The services that the Commission can provide to the City are limited only by the opportunities presented to them. Best wishes to the Commission in its future endeavors. Sincerely,... Penfield;W. Tate, II Human Relations Executive Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this letter of resignation be accepted and a letter be sent to Mr. Tate, expressing appreciation for his services on this Commission. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Andy Anderson , 1421 Skyline Drive, was present, requesting that the guard at Elizabeth and Skyline remain, that a petition with 56 signatures was presented, all requesting that the guard remain here, that it is hard for small children to get across the street to Barton School. He also requested that the City Manager immediately hand in his resignation for gross inability to cope with or solve to -days problems. The follow $%titions were presented and read by the Mayor: Date Submitted 7z. —� ';Ie the undersigned concerned parents, 'taxpayers, teachers and Principal of the I:oorc Elementary vcitool a.rez, having realized frpm personal experience the dire need of a school crossing guard at Elizabeth Street and Skyline ' Dr; do hereby Petition the City 1" ruia6er and the City Council 'n to detain a guard at this crossini�;.,,'It;fis tetition is based on the fact that there are cuite a number of small children ales five, six, and seven years old using this crossing and these children, or ;lny children this age anywhere are just too youngg for the responsibility of pushin z li lit button end stepping out into such a heavily traveled and broad street as this street is. and too, at times in the A.M. the rising sun adds to this dangerous hazard with its blinding effect on drivers going on East on this Street. Thanking you in advance for your consideration of this.Petition and others like it now in your possession. We are, This petition contained 56 signatures. 161 February 3, 1972 Mayor Karl Carson and Members of the City Council: As Fort Collins residents living on Constitution Avenue, within the area served by Moore Elementary School, we . bring the following points to ,your attention and ask for your thoughtful re —consideration of the plan to eliminate the school -crossing guard at West Elizabeth Street and. Skyline Drive. Please remember that: the construction of additional housing units at the corner of Elizabeth and Constitution will contribute significantly to the auto - density factor in our area. the virtual absence of naturally -inhibiting cross -traffic (between City Park Avenue and Skyline Drive) has already created a reputation of "fast, un-interrupted, thru-traffic" on Elizabeth. - removal of the greatest (1) deterrant to unsafe driving practices (i.e., uniformed personnel) will definitely increase the hazard to young children who regularly use this crossing. - the general lack of confidence in the effec- tiveness of a loosely -enforced "Reduced Speed Limit" program is somewhat discomforting. Respectfully yours, This petition and others presented contained 106 signatures of parents and children requesting a guard at Skyline and West Elizabeth Street, serving Moore Elementary School. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, that these petitions be received and the crossing guard be retained at this intersection until the end of the school year. This was seconded by Councilman Fead. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Mayor Carson stated that at the end of the summer, the City will have drafted criteria by which to determine where crossing guards will be used. COMMUNICATION Mayor Karl E. Carson P. 0. Box 580 300 West Laporte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Dear Mayor Carson:, 2 Your letter to members of the Community Activities Task Force of DT was most welcome. It also offers an opportunity for response. Your DT2 concept has become one of the most exciting community action programs one could have imagined. The very idea of having scores of citizens devote hundreds of hours to the public good in an organized com- prehensive community improvement program is enough to stir anyone's spirit. This year our task force, characterized by many dedicated people NJith strong, divergent personal interests has centered its efforts on the single objective of determining community center needs. The task has been more complicated than anyone suspected but the resultu will be based on sound, methodic study that should carry considerable weight. The recommendations no doubt will shock some complacent spirits and hopefully will shock many more to action. I join other leaders'in our task force in the belief that the only compelling reason so many citizens2with special interests have managed to channel their energies into the DT program is because of continued assurances that their efforts will indeed lead to action. The level of individual effort in the program is high. Many important personal objec- ,tives have been sublimated to the interests of a single DT program. We are deeply concerned that this interest remain high and that our consider- able collective energy not be dissipated for lack of evidence of action R{i 8tif c8i.lecti4e recommendations. ,,. 162 February 3, _1972 If this is to be done I'believe it is imperative that there be periodic positive visible evidence that at least two of our top recommenda- tions are being aggressively pursued. One is continuing concern for adequate library financing. The other, most important because of the long .history of effort that preceded DT is action on the swimming pool. The Lincoln School study is increasingly interpreted in terms of continuing bureaucratic - inaction, especially in view of individual reports relative to the suitability - of a swimming pool in this site. I would most urgently suggest that there.be some strong expression of desire on the part of the two parties concerned to get off d2ad center and get moving. Its affect on our continuing enthusiasm for DT work could be profound. It has bep suggested that a he=A Chy exercise to show reaffirmation of faith in DT would be to periodica l.y review and publish last year's recommendations, with notations on pr,•�;ress. At your pleasure, I would enjoy discussing our.task force progress with you. Sincerely, Arthur T. Wilcox Chairman Cc munity Activities Task Force DT Councilman Peterson reported that the feasibility of using Lincoln Junior High School for a community facility would be ready in one week, that Jim Stuart is making the study. Councilman Lopez credited Mayor Carson for many ideas, that ther$jghany people working on problems confronting the DTT Task Force. Mayor Carson said there are many problems and it was very frustrating and hoped to have some response from the citizens too. COMMUNICATION Ralph ,. Smith Chief of Police Fort Collins, Colorado Re: Amendment to Schedule of Fines For Traffic Violations Bureau of Municipal Court Gentlemen: Pursuant to conferences between the undersigned Judge of Municipal Court and yourselves, the Schedule of Fines For Traffic Violations Bureau of Municipal Court of City of Fort Collins is amended, effective this date, as fellows: Section: LIM Offense: Speeding - School Zone Fine: >20.00 Plus 41.00 per mile up through 29, over 20 mandatory Court. This amendment will have the effect of instituting a minimum fine of $25.00 for the offence of speeding in a school zone so long as the Officers charge the violation as occurring in a school zone. Respectfully submitted, John J. Tobin Municipal Judge Fehrva�y�_,_1.9Z2 The City Manager stated that the City is installing 20 miles per hour speed limit signs in school zones and that the project will be complete by March 1. He said there would be a maintenance devised electronic device to turn lights on and off, that time clocks cost $75.00 per clock. The Director of Public Works said that in case of a power failure, the clock would be off time. COMMUNICATION - Agreement The Larimer-Weld Regional Planning Commission, hereinafter referred to as "The Commission", acting for the included jurisdiction of Larimer County and Weld County, City of Fort Collins and the City of Greeley, hereby accepts the bid of Twenty Two Thousand Dollars ($22, 000. 00) of Ken R. White, who shall be hereinafter referred to as "The Contractor," to perform alternate #1 of Phase I of the Specifications for a cost proposal for the Cache La Poudre Flood Plain Study. The Commission will retain ten percent (1076) of the amount of each monthly estimate until final completion and acceptance by The Commission of .all work included for each priority of alternate #1 of Phase I. As per the specifications of alternate #1 of Phase I, the work shall be completed by the Contractor by the following priorities: FIRST: Canyon mouth to the confluence of Spring Creek. SECOND: Sheep's Draw to the confluence of the Platte. THIRD: The Remainder of Larimer and Weld Counties to Sheep's Draw. The Contractor will concentrate his work in the designated order of ,priorities and shall complete the priorities and submit to The Commission the priorities by the following dates: FIRST: 7 April 1972 SECOND: 19 May 1972 THIRD: 16 June 1972 The manuscripts and corresponding cross sections will be provided, one at a time, as they are completed working from downstream to upstream. The Commission will require and the Contractor will furnish fifty (50) copies of the report of priorities i and 2 and one hundred (100)copies of priorities 3 of alternate #1 of Phase 1. Signed,this 3rd day of February, 1972. LARIMER- WELD REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION /Chairman 164 3. 1972 The contract bid: of Twenty Two Thousand Dollars ($22, 000. 00) hereinabove referred to shall be paid by the following political units in the. pro rata amount shown. Weld County agrees to pay $5, 376. 80. Signed this 4th day of February, 1972. WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Larimer County agrees to pay $6, 355. 80. Signed this 3rd day of February, 1972. LARIMER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMM SSIONERS ChairWah City of Fort Collins agrees to pay $4, 400. 00. Signed this o n day of February, 1972. CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO ,k lt-wr or Cit�Clerk City of Greeley agrees to pay $5, 867. 40. _ Signed this day of February, 1972. ._ 1 1\ CITY OF GREEI%E1, COLORA13n; �� Mayor City Clerk Accepted and approved by The Ken R. White Company this day of February, 1972. By: (Title) 15 F bruary3_,_1.9Z2 Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute their signatures. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. MOUNTAIN BELL TELEPHONE CO. An expenditure of approximately $1,100 to help contest the proposed 18.5 per cent telephone rate hike of Mountain Bell Telephone Co. was proposed. The money will be contributed to the Colorado Municipal League who will retain an attorney to appear before the Public Utilities Commission on behalf of the citizens of the State, City Manager Coffey stated. Rate changes must be reviewed by the PUG. Mayor Carson said it is important that the public be represented at the hearing and properly defended. He said no doubt the company deserves some increase, but we must ensure the increase is legitimate. Mr. Coffey said the increase would raise the City's telephone bill approximately $5,400 and would cost the citizens of Fort Collins about $38,900., that twice in recent years the City contributed money to contest telephone rate increases and both have been successful in cutting down the allowable increase. He said that Mountain Bell is still in the courts over rate increases from 1968 and 1970. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this action be approved and to proceed with it. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Richard Traynor was present requesting that the Council hold their meetings in the evening so that the working people could be represented. Councilman Fead said that they could try this but was doubtful that it would effect the audience. Councilman Lopez asked if it could be arranged to make it the last week in the month. Mayor Carson said they would consider this matter. Councilman Fead presented a copy of the articles of association of the Larimer-Weld Regional Planning Commission. He said membership called for an executive committee of nine representatives from each county, three commissioners from each county, one from Fort Collins, one from Greeley, two from Larimer County and two from Weld County, stating he would like to have an expression of opinion from the Council, perhaps next week. He said this commission was fairly well thought of and well organized. He said the next meeting of the Planning Commission was the last Thursday of this .month. Mayor Carson said this was a state wide organization and of the untmost importance. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the Council adjourn. Upon a roll call,'all members of the Council voted in the affirmative and the Council adjourned. / ATTPCT.