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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-04/13/1972-Regularr+54 MEETING April 13, 1972 April 13, 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 Thu'^sday, April 13, 1972. Present: Councilman Carson, Lopez, Councilwoman Preble, Councilmen Peterson and Fead. Also Present: Tom Coffey, City Manager Arthur March, Jr., City Attorney Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works Verna Lewis, City Clerk Mayor Carson presided. DISPENSING OF MINUTES M.ction was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held April 6, 1972, be dispensed with, upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL It was stated that according to the City Charter, the Mayor and Assistant Mayor are appointed for one year, nominations would be taken for said offices. Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, that Mayor Carson be appointed again for Mayor. This was seconded by Councilman Peterson. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilman Lopez, Councilwoman Preble, Councilmen Peterson and Fead. Mayor Carson, abstained, The motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Fead said it was unfortunate that the reporter of the Coloradoan Newspaper gave the Council an extreme disservice, that his work has been factual but that the article con- cerning this item waseditorializin&at her than reporting. He said that he had had more phone calls on this matter than any other time since being on Council. He said this article attempted to prejudge the Councils action in these appointments, and hoped that the implications were unintentional regarding the integrity of the Council. He said that any change in the Assistant Mayor position would be retaliation for the disagreement with the position of other Council members overlooks many things, and by the same implication a failure to renominate the Mayor would indicate the Council had lost confidence in his leadership. He stated that if the Council were to appoint both Carson and Lopez, that we might well end up with no one experiencedin all the mattersof outside activities, as both men could decide not to run or may not be re-elected at the next City Election in 1973. and nominated Councilwoman Preble as Assistant Mayor. This was seconded by Councilman Peterson. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Councilman Fead said he had great respect for Councilman Lopez and valued his friendship highly Mayor Carson stated that he valued Councilman's Lopez' friendship and had great respect for him, that he has done a good job and hope he will continue to be a good Councilman, He said that he and Lopez recognize one another as human beings. Andy Anderson was present and objected vehemently the nominations, also another gentleman. in the audience voiced his objection and disappointment that Mr. Lopez had not been re- appointed as Assistant Mayor. PROCT,AMATTON WHEREAS, we live in a world which demands a re -dedication to the enduring intellectual and spiritual values essential to the progress of a free people in a free society; WHEREAS, our libraries make accessible and accumulated experience of all mankind, from which present and future generations may derive the wisdom and understanding vital to our national survival; WHEREAS, the development of life -time reading habits are necessary for individual fulfillment and for achieving the highest qualities of citizen -capability; WHEREAS, the freedom to read is the responsibility and privilege of all people in a democracy; NOW THEREFORE, I Karl E. Carson, Mayor of the city of Fort Collins do hereby proclaim the week of April 16 to 22, 1972 as Library Week and urge all citizens to unite in this national effort to achieve a better -read, better -informed America, to stimulate interest in libraries of all kinds - to the end that we realize the full potential of our national. purhoae. �5 7 aril 13, 1972 /s/ Karl E. Carson It was stated that the City received $5,000 from the State. AGENDA ITEM 4A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE From Richard Maxwell dba La Sierra to Jaunita A. Schwilke dba Shelby'sShack, 220 East Mountain Avenue. The Assistant City Attorney stated that the only determination was whether this application was in proper form and set a hearing date. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that April 20, 1972, be set as the hearing date. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5A ORDINANCE NO. 19, 1972 BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 129 OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS The City Manager stated that this vacation is for the construction of a motel, that there are two power lines and a telephone line and said he anticipated that in a year or so, would have a request for an underground line and that the owner should be notified that this is not recommended by Mr. Case, the Director of Utilities. Councilman Lopez asked if it was necessary to have a written agreement on this line. The Assistant City Attorney said that all was necessary was to designate in the ordinance "an easement over, under and across", and to install, would be at the owners expense. Motion was trade by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that Ordinance No. 19, 1972, be considered favorably on first reading this 13th day of April, 1972, and to be presented for final passage on the 4th day of May, 1972. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the:affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5B ORDINANCE NO. 20, 1972 BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING A ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY THROUGH STRACHAN SUBDIVISION. FIRST Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Ordinance No. 20, 1972, be considered favorably on first reading this 13th day of April, 1972, and to be presented for final passage on the 4th day of May, 1972. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE NO. 23, 1972 BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF HOLDING CITY ELECTIONS Motion was made by Councilman Fead,seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Ordinance No. 23, 1972, be considered favorably on first reading this 13th day of April, 1972, and to be presented for final passage on the 4th day of May, 1972. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. COMMUNICATION: TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Tom Coffey, City Manager FROM: Verna Lewis, Chairman, Board of Elections SUBJECT: Certain Fees for Special Election, May 23, 1972 The Board respectfully request approval of certain fees, ass described below for the Special Election, May 23, 1972. $25 remuneration for judges, per day. Three judges per precinct, 27 precincts, plus $4 additiornal for one judge as compensation for delivery of election reiturns and other election papers. $25 rental for each voting machine - anticipated 52 machines. $12 rental for each polling place - 27 precincts. $ 2.00 an hour, compensation for Election Board - total hours urgknown at this time. . ............ Approved by Council /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that these fees be approved. Upon a.roll call, all members of the Council voted"in the affirmative. w�l April 13. 1972 ORDINANCE NO. 21, 1972 BEING AN ORDINANCE CREATING ELECTION PRECINCTS IN THE CITY AND ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES WITHIN SUCH PRECINCTS The Assistant City Attorney stated that there were problem& determining the precincts, as the County have no records who is in the City and who is not, stating there will be two machines for each precinct. Mayor Carson asked how we can be sure that people out of the City will not vote in this 7 election. The City A.ttorneW % those that are on the County registration, but that there wilco some problem§, that if persons are challenged at the polls by election judges, affidavits will be available swearing that they are City residents. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that Ordinance No. 21, 1972, be considered favorably on first reading this 13th day of April, 1972, and to be presented for final passage on the.4th day of May, 1972. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affir- mative. AGENDA ITEM 5D BEING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT CONCERNING A FIXED BASE OPERATOR, A MANAGER AND A LEASE OF A PART OF THE PREMISES AT THE FORT COLLINS- LOVELAND AIRPORT TO BE ENTERED INTO WITH THE CITY OF LOVELAND AND GOODRICH AVIATION COMPANY OF COLORADO, INC. The City Manager stated there were no changes since the document which was approved March 11, 1972, that the Ordinance was drawn up to.satisfy the lawyers of Goodrich Aviation Co m an of Colorado, Inc. He said this agreement was changed to 2t for all gas purchased and eli�inut ethe oil, which makes it about even. After discussioi�,motion was made by Council- man Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that Ordinance No. 22, 1972, be considered favorably on first reading this 13th day of April, and to be presented for final passage on the 4tn day of May, 1972. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. Councilman Lopez had to leave the Council meeting at this time in order to meet a plane. Before he left, he :stated that the Council should involve the public in screening the post of City Manager and should prepare to discuss our feelings and recommendations. Mayor Carson stated that we should get a complete job description and was appropriate for anyone wishing to make suggestions, to do so in writing, and that the Council give serious thought to making progress in this matter. Councilman Lopez expressed confidence in the leadership chosen, stating that as a Councilman or Assistant Mayor, he was not in this chair to upset the Council, that he was comfortable that he could be a critic here and could make government more responsive to the general wishes of the public. He said he had enjoyed his position as Assistant Mayor, and if"God willing, and gives me Life and Grace" that he would run again for Councilman in the next regular City Election, that it is a way of giving something back to the people. He said that he had an opportunity to become Mayor in 1971, having received the largest number of votes of any Councilman, but felt he needed more experience as a Councilman. Mayor Carson said he knew that Mr. Lopez spoke for a sizeable portion of the people , that he has been very generous to the City and that he has been willing to give his time. Councilman Fead told Councilman Lopez that he was delighted to hear he was going to run for election again. AGENDA ITEM 6A AGREEMENT FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE The Assistant City Attorney advised the Council that it is necessary to construct an under- ground power line under the C & S Railroad tracks at Mason and Mountain and an agreement was presented. He advised the Council that they do not approve such agreement, that it was sufficient to inform the C & S Railroad that the City is,going to do this. AGENDA ITEM 6B RESOLUTION 72-33 OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS CONCERNING THE LARIMER-WELD REGIONAL PLANNING CO`•MISSTON WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1963, 106-2-4 provides for the creation and implementation of a Regional Planning Commission; and WIEREAS, the Boards of County Commissioners of the County of Larimer, State of Colorado and the County of Weld, State of Colorado, have stucliod the need for the eotablishmen..; of a Ro;3ional Planning Commission and have estab- lished the same by joint Resolution dated the 24th day of September, 1969; and WHEREAS, The City Council of The City of Fort Collins believes that it is in its best interest to join.. said Regional Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the governing body of The City of Fort Collins is willing to support said Regional Planning Commission to the degree in whichpublic efforts and funds of The City of Fort Collins shall become available and justified; and WHEREAS, the "Articles of Association of the Larimor-Weld Regional Planning Commission" have been reviewed by the governing body of The City of Fort Collins and the same are acceptable as rules for governing said Regional Planning Commission. NOW, TH2 REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COL- LINS that The City of Fort Collins becomes a member of the Larimor-Weld Regional Planning Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that The City of Fort Collins adopt the "Arti- cles of Association of the Larimor-Weld Regional Planning Commission" dated 1972, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this Resolution. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 13th day of April, A. D..1972. /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Verna Lewis City Clerk jIotion was made 'bv Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this resolution be adopted. . Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 6C RESOLUTION 72-34 OF TiiE COUNCIL OF TiiE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTIN ilia. J. W. N. FI-ND AS THIi FORT COLLINS PUPRESEN'PATIVE ON THE LARTMER-WELD REGIONAL PLAN- NING CO',MISSION WHEREAS, pursuant to the Articles of Association of the Larimor- R`old Regional Planning Commission, the City of Fort Collins is entitled to ono representative from its elected officials as a voting representative for the City on said commission, and ;'.]iEREAS, Dr. J. W. N. Fead has heretofore represented the City of Fort Collins in co;.nection with the formation of such commission, and the City Council dC:, rCS t0 arl1,10int him as its representative to such commis- sion and he is willing to act in this capacity. tiOU', TiIE'al]FORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Dr. J. P!. N. Fead be, and ho hereby is appointed as the voting representative for the City of Fort Collins on the Larimer-Weld Regional Plarning Ccr,:aission. Passed and adopted nt• a rof,.ular meeting of the City Council held this 13th day of April, 1972. ems/ Karl E. Carson , ATTEST: Mayer { a_Iew_i.�._ . 2,58 April 13, 1972 Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this resol- ution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 6D RESOLUTION 72-35 0 T1Ic COU:;:;IT. OF Ti;?i CIW n;: FORT COLLINS RE APPOIMTTNiG SARh1I T; P!';:(?iii F•ii A X1:11DE R OF THE CITY OF FORE COLLINS LIBRARY BOARD 47HERFAS, ti:o term of Sarah Bennett as a mcl;iber of the City of For', Collins Mbrary Board Brill expire on April 22, 1972, and hIcRE:1S, the City Council desires to reappoint her as a merlbcr of such board and she has indicated she is willing to accept such reappoint- ment. ?i0'.7, T1iu:TiFOiil'., iE IT RESOLVED BY ME CCIr•ICIL OF T119 CITY OF FORT COLLINS, that S--rah Bennett be and she horoby is, anointed as a member Of the City of Fort Collins Library Board for a term of four years commencing April 22, 1972. Passed and adopted at a regular ):meting of the City Council held this 13th day of April, 1972. /s/ Karl C. Carson ATTEST: /s/ Verna Lewis City Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll Call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 6E RESOLUTION 72-36 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLIN'S APPROV- ING THE GGAN:T'NG OF A LICENSE TO PUDLIC SERVICE CO`•!PANT OF COLORAaDO TO INSTALI. ELECTRICAL FACILITIES ON Till- SITE OF TWE' FORT COLLINS SEi4AGE TRC:ATNdF.INT PLAINT WHERT11.s, Public Service Coz^pany of Colorado has requested from the City the ri.;,Ilt to install electrical i'aciii.ti.es at the Fort Collins Sewal-e Treatment Plant, and ;%;NEREAS, i.7i the opinion of the City C•ellncil, a licc3_se per- mitting such ins,-aliation should he granted to Public Service Company of Colorado, and :IIT:T:EAS, a license agreement has been prep; red providing for the same. NOW, TI; RE'FORI:, BE IT RISOLVhD BY THIS COUNCIL OF T11 CITY OF FORT COLLI%IS that the tc,ms arui concitions of said license agreement be and the sasle horoby are accented and approved, and BE IT FURT!:17R RESOLVi:D, that the Mayor anc: City Clerk, be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute said license agreement for and on bchal£ of the City of Fort Collins. Passed and adopted at a re;;ular rlectin^ of the City Council held this 13th day of April, 1972. / ATTEST: /s/ Verna Lewis City Clerk /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor dU9 April 13, 1972 A' Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 6F RESOLUTION 72-37 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF LESSOR'S INTEREST B;iTnEEN UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY AS LESSOR, AND THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS COLORADO FOR LANDS USED BY THE CITY AS A PARK WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad Company has tendered to the City of Fort Collins an agreement whereby Union Pacific Railroad Company, Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation and City of Fort Collins adopt contract dated July 24, 1958, between Union Pacific Railroad Company and the City of Fort Collins, covering the lease of land to be used for a park, said agreement also amending said contract and being identified as Union Pacific Railroad Company C.D. No. 43971; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins has said proposed agreement before it and has given it careful review and consideration; and WHEREAS, it is considered that the best interest of said City of Fort Collins will be sub-servod by the acceptance of said agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COL- LINS that the terms of the agreement submitted by Union Pacific Railroad Company as aforesaid be and the same are hereby accepted on behalf of said City, and that the Mayor of .said City is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute said agreement on behalf of said City, and that the City Clerk of said City is hereby authorized and directed to attest said agreement, and to attach to each duplicate original of said agreement, a cortified copy of this Resolution. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 13th day of April, A.D. 1972. /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Verna Lewis ity Clerk Motion wasmade 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. AGENDA ITEM 7A FINAL PLAT OF RIVERSIDE FIRST SUBDIVISION Involves 2.03 acres with I-L zoning. Rhoades, Inc., Charles L. Rhoades, President. N.E. Corner of the intersection of Riverside Avenue and McHugh Street. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this plat be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7B i PLAT OF FOOTHILLS SUBDIVISION 3RD FILING Foothills West Development Corp., Alvin L. Miller, President. South of West Elizabeth Street and west of Taft Hill Road. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this plat 260 April 13. 1972 be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7C PLAT OF WOODWEST SECOND FILING AND RESUBDIVISION OF FIRST Involving 2.8 acres with RE Zoning. Tri-City Development Co., William R. Collins, Vice - President. South of Drake Road and west of the South Meadow Lark Subdivision. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this plat be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7D BIDS - LEASE OF GOLF CARTS Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration of a Lease arrangement for Electric Golf Carts to be used at Collindale Golf Course. The Parks and Recreation Department are providing their recommendations as follows: (A copy is attached,) A. That Golf Carts, Inc. be awarded a four year lease arrangement for their Carts of $7.00 per round for eighteen holes, and $4.00 per round for nine holes of golf, with 500 of this amount in each instance being returned to the course. 1. Their recommendation is based upon these considerations as well as the lease arrangement. a, For special tournaments, Golf Carts, Inc. offers a flat base fee of only $6.00 per round for all addi- tional carts as required and no mileage fee. b. Golf Carts, Inc, will pay to install ten electrical outlets at no additional charge. This cost has been estimated at $575,00. c. The other bidder (Boyd Distributing) is proposing to furnish reconditioned 1969 carts; and for special tournaments charges an additional lease fee of .50 per mile along with the usual $6.00 per round charge. B. Yotir consideration of the recommendation is solicited.. Re ctfully submitted, � - E. M. Kuppfin ger Purchasing Agent SUBJECTS Bid evaluation,on Electric Golf Cart Lease for Collindale The two bids on electric golf cart lease for Collindale has been evaluated by the Golf Board, Golf Pro, Golf Gourse Superintendent and the Parks and Recreation Director. It is recommended that the quotation of Golf Carts, Inc. be accepted for a four (4) year lease. The reasons for accepting the Golf Carte bid is as follows: 1. New electric Cushmans offered over 1969 w0 i1 ifui:i::i; 061 2.• Golf Carts, Inc. will pay for installing the ten (10) electrical outlets and installation estimated at $575.00 3. Extra carte for tournaments 4. Four year lease Councilman Peterson questioned if it would not be wise to buy our own carts. The City Manager said they could be purchased with 60% of the rental fee applied to the cost at the end of the year, but that the life of the golf carts is about 4 years. Andy Anderson said he thought any more expenses for the golf course should be halted. Mayor Carson advised Mr. Anderson that the Council is not putting any more money into it, that we are getting rental from them and is a matter of income. Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the recommend- ation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council present voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7E BIDS - UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM Summary of Bids: Bath Landscaping $2,100.00 Lynn Morrison Ditching 7,951.80 Estimate for project was: 3,000.00 Lynn Morrison Ditching has been contacted about the amount of their bid. Mr. Morrison has responded that he interpreted the bid as requesting both materials and labor. The bid called for installation only. Mr. H. R. Phillips, Director of Parks D Recreation has evaluated the bids and the recom- mendation is that the award be made to Bath Landscaping in the amount of $2,100.00. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Counclilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommenda- tion of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the present voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 7F BIDS - PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of: Twenty-four Pedestrian (Walk - Dont't Walk) Signals. Summary of the Bids: Bidders Eagle Signal & Gades Sales Econolite Div. Automatic Signal Pedestrian Signals ea $ 95.99 $ 104.22 Did not respond to Bid Total Bid 2,303.76 2,501.28 Invitation Delivery 6-8 Weeks 4 Weeks Mr. Joe Rice Traffic Engineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifications have met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that Eagle Signal Co. be awarded the contract in the amount of $2,303.76 REspectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommenda- tion of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council present voted in the affirmative. ADDED ITEM VACATION OF THE PLAT OF GREEN MEADOWS HOMESITES, SECOND SUBDIVISION After explanation of this vacation by Don Reynolds, Planning Director, motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Upon a roll call, all members present voted in the affirmative. A060 April 13, 1972 Apdy Anderson again appeared questioning the budget of 1965, and asked if the members of the Council had received any raises in salary. Mayor Carson said the salaries of the Council members are set by the City Charter and asked Mr. Anderson if he had attended the public hearings on the budget last year, and suggested that he do so. Mr. Anderson also questioned the Golf Course paying for itself, that it had been an expensive item that was used by only a few. Mayor Carson stated that the Golf course is self supporting, that if Mr. Anderson would go out there he would see many youngsters and aged people playing golf, that where there is an expenditure, there is an income. Mr. Anderson spoke at length regarding the item that will be on the ballot of the special election. Maurine K. Lane, 2823 West Lake, was present and stated she was appalled at the inattention Mr. Anderson had from the members of the Council during his speech. Mayor Carson said they all had heard this on the radio before the meeting. Charlie Cain told Mr. Anderson he would be glad to go over the budget with him. An agreement was presented providing for installation of an o-jersize pipe line to Poudre School, whereas the City pays 75% and the district pays 25%, that instead of their presenting bills for this work, that if they show they have paid 25%, the City will pay the other 75%. After discussion, motion wasmade by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this agreement be approved and the City Manager and City Clerk authorized to execute the agreement. Upon a roll call, all members present voted in the affirmative. Mayor Carson recommended to the Council that the City Attorney prepare a resolution reappointing Gary Garwood and Stewart Case to the Golf Board. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommendation of the Mayor be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. NIGHT COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Carson announced that there would no night meeting on the 20th or 27th of April because of previous committment. Councilwoman Preble suggested that one night meeting a month be tried for 4 months, to see if we have more participation than in the afternoon, preferably the fourth meeting of the month so that people will know this routine. The City Manager suggested the night meetings be held on different Thursdays of each month to give as many people as possible,/that some have one Thursday night tied up all the time, to attend The meetingswill be held on the fourth Thursday of May, third Thursday of June, second Thursday of July, and the first Thursday of August. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the Council adjourn. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative and the Council adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk