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April 27, 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, April 27, 1972.
Present: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Councilwoman Preble,Councilmen
Peterson and Fead.
Also Present: Tom Coffey, City Manager
Arthur March, Jr., Assistant City Attorney
Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works
Don Reynolds, Planning Director
Verna Lewis, City Clerk
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 April 20, 1972, be dispensed with. Upon a
roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative.
PROCLAMATION
Epsilon Sigma Alpha InternfiCi-- i , iiey 1 - '%, 19''1?
by the Mayor of the ci.Ly of. Fort Col:i_:ins, Colo.
Whereas, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, an intornational organization, which was founded
in 1929, has more than 32,000 members throughout the world.
Whereas, Epsilon Sigma Alpha International is devoted to a three fold .program
of, Education, Philanthropy, and Social ondoavors, is begining it's 43rd year of
service to communities, states, and nations.
Whereas, the three Fort Collins chapters of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International
have been outstanding in this organization with active philanthropy which has proved
beneficial to the citizens of Fort Collins, Colorado and outlying areas.
Now, therefore, I, Karl E. Carson, Mayor of the city of Fort Collins, do
hereby designate the week of May 1 - 7, 1972 as
EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA INTIRNATIONAL WEEK
and urge all citizens of the city of Fort Collins to recognize their acoomplishments
and to avail themselves of this opportunity to acquaint themselves with the fine
progrmas carried on by this organisation.
IN WITNESS WHEREFORE, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
to be affixed the seal of the
city of Fort Collins this 27th
day of April, 1972, A.D.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Karl E. Carson
Mayor of Fort Collin, Colorado
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Bernita Jones was present at the Council representing this organization and its purposes.
AGENDA ITEM 2A
APPLICATION BY SPIRITS, INC.
803 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
Mr. Don Weiland, Attorney for the applicant, was present and requested that this hearing
be continued until May 18, 1972. Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by
Councilman Peterson, that this request be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the
Council voted in the affirmative.
ADDED ITEM
APPLICATION FOR HOTEL -RESTAURANT
LIQUOR LICENSE, 2626 SOUTH COLLEGE
This application was presented by Wm. Allen, Attorney, and the date set for hearing to be
established. This license requested is to be known as Paxton's Pub, Ltd. The Assistant
City Attorney determined the date for hearing of this application as June 1, 1972, and the
preliminary hearing a week before that.
AGENDA ITEM 3A
ORDINANCE NO. 12, 1972
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS,
COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMON1Y KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING
PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCUUDED IN THE FAITH EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH ANNEXATION TO THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this ordinance be
adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative.
AGENDA ITEM 3B
ORDINANCE NO. 13, 1972 (Rezoning 0.57 acres from RM to HB by Poudre Valley Cons. Co.)
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS BY CHANGING
THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY
Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that Ordinance No. 13,
1972, be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative.
AGENDA ITEM 3C
ORDINANCE NO. 14, 1972 (Rezoning 0.925 acres from RL to RH zone, N.-of Garfield E. of Morgan)
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS BY CHANGING THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY
Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that Ordinance No. 14,
1972, be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative.
AGENDA ITEM 3D
ORDINANCE NO. 15, 1972 (Rezoning 8.0 acres from RL to RP zone ly Sumner H. Brody.)
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF TBE CITY OF FORT COLLINS BY CHANGING THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY
Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this ordinance be
adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative.
AGENDA ITEM 3E
ORDINANCE NO. 16, 1972 (Rezoning 2.52 acres from RH & BL to BP zone, by John Power).
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS BY CHANGING
THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY
Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that Ordinance No. 16, 1972
be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative.
AGENDA ITEM 3F (Amending the zoning ordinance relating to I-L zone).
ORDINANCE NO. 17, 1972 I
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-39 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED.
Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that Ordinance No. 17,
1972, be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative.
Apri1 27, 1972
AGENDA ITEM 3G
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ORDINANCE NO. 18, 1972
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS,
COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING
PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE MOUNTAIN SHADOWS ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS,
COLORADO
Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that Ordinance No. 18,
1972, be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, '
Lopez and Peterson. Nayes: Councilwoman Preble and Councilman Fead. The Mayor declared
the motion adoped.
AGENDA ITEM 4A
AGREEMENT WITH ROBB & BRENNER
Tabled from April 20, 1972. Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman
Fead, that this be removed from the table. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council
voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION 72-41
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF FOP.T COLLINS APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH ROBn' & BRENNER, INC.
WHEREAS, The City of Fort Collins intents to erect a new fire station
upon lands being acquired by the City located at the Souttnaest corner of the
intersection of Mulberry Street and Peterson Street in the City of Fort Collins;
and
ldHEREAS, in such connection, it is necessary to obtain the services
of an architect to plan and design such station; and
WHEREAS, the fir+n of Robb « Brenner, Inc., Architects and Planners,
have been employed by the City in the past for the purpose of designing firs
stations and it is desirable to ejmr:loy said firm to design the fire station
nov, being planned; and
WHEREAS-, an agrecment has been prepared providing for the erriployrnent
of Kobb & Brenner, Inc, as architects for this project, which agreement has
been approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS tha t the terms and conditions of the proposed agreement between the
City of Fort Collins and Robb A Brenner, Inc., providing for the employment
of said firm as architects for the fire station to be constructed by the City
be and the same hereby is accepted and approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they
hereby are authorized and directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf
of the City of Fort Collins.
Passed and adopted a"- a regular meeting of tine City Council 'held this
2 7h day of April, A.D. 1972.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Verna Lewis
C i l v CJark
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April 27, 1972
Motion was made by Councilman Feed, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this resolution
be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative.
AGENDA ITEM 4B
RESOLUTION 72-42
OF ",IT: C(NUIX-CIL OF 11i:: CM OF FGRT LOUINS IZ1--;*C0GNIZING
;.LIVISON R iIRE'r, \iAl"WLS iRUI t IE ASS(X7ATEi) STU )DjS OF
COLORr00 KATE UNIVEPwITI' TO ':1ii; CITY COUNCIL OF 11H
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
P >1:i:1.riS, T}he City of Fort Collins is the hale of Colorado State
University; and
said i;Iliversity Wis an enrollment cf approxivately
17,000 studeits; avid
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.0 t �. 1, i` ra u..u�'.,�, it 7... O.\ t,le City COUlleil of t,,.9 CSty Of �OTt
Coli.in5 mid t,1c Students of Colorado St -ate University to inpreve
COi4;111nicatiol15 ?hose tvo bodi.Gs' and
ill ,:i:llll_',, itel:}S i)Il the arrulda being considered by Fort Collins City
Council frcnuL1rtly ::-feet the studonta at Colorado State university; and
i lK:i1�', s, _.:e United States National Student Association has su ,cstcd
f�E'
t:,e Associatcil Stu2::Ilty o":' Olorado State University appoint t1Jo persons
'.:C! Lorve as liaison ren:;"Cscnta vcs at ii?.`t.;tinp of i11C 1'Ol't Collins City
i,•,tx•.lczl; ale
il;Iv.:�:S, tale City CS'iUI1Ci1 1,Jel1(:Ves tint 11 ison 1'epre 'elltati.Vv'S from
t!7h' Associate:Jkl FtudcutS Can ir.'pro c the lines of coi7H711nicatJon between the
City Colrlci.i .:nu. the Student bo&i of Colorado Stit..o University.
IT RESOLVILi) 15Y 711 COUNCIL OF 'i1jE CITY OF FORT
C:)LL?NS tih' i tiiC city CXluncil recognizes the two official liaison representa-
tiv.,s arpcinted by the .:saoci.ated Students of Colorado State university; and
i3E IT F1111T1E2 313OLVED that this Resolutio;l does not in any mannar
IP'ocludc any stVient frcin Colorado State University from appearing and
Sr,G i.iilnt? iGr 111n;..iClf ):.E:2: 1'e file City council; and
BE I1' UI:11iT:iC Ri'. )Ltrla ghat this R-1soluti.on shall in no way be
cOnstn'ued as preventinz onv student. frog Sertrim. On the Fort Collins City
Council.
Passed and adopted at a regular meratiag of the City Council held
this 27th day of April, A.D. 1.972.
./s/ Karl E. Carson
ayyor
ATTEST:
/s/ Verna Lewis
City Clerk
Bert Simon and Bill Donovan from Colorado State University, were present and expressed a
desire for the need for improving the communication between the City and the students, that
there was no need for duel animosity and thanked the City Manager for this resolution. Mr.
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Donovan expressed a desire to work with the City on the north side park, and stated that
it would benefit the communications by being able to help the City in further endeavors.
He stated that the ASCSU were beginning a series of talks and discussions, that the University
also has a problem with communication.
Mayor Carson encouraged this laison and that the University students could be a big help to
the City and very desirable to have proper communications, that he felt the City and the
University could help each other, and if the occasion arises, the Council members will be
available.
Councilwoman Preble asked that they keep the City Council posted on their programs, such
as human relations, and others, and itwas the consensus of opinion of all the members of
the Council that this laison wasan excellent way to cement relations and communications
between the City and the students of CSU.
Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this resolution be
adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative.
AGENDA ITEM 4C
RESOLUTION 72-43'
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS EXPRESSING
T[iE SUPPORT OF THE CITY COUNCIL WITH TTIE EFFORTS OF
THE NORTHERN DIVISION POWER ASSOCIATION IN OPPOSING
ATTE�UYTS BY TIfE ARIZOiNA POWER AUTHORITY AND OTHER
POWER CONSUMERS IN ARIZONA TO SET ASIDE THE MARKET-
ING CRITERIA OF THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR AND
TI-IEREBY CURTAIL TEIE AMOUNT OF POWER AVAILABLE TO
MUICIPALLY OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN COLORADO.
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins has been purchasing electric
power and energy produced by the Colorado River Storage Project and marketed
by the United States Bureau of Reclamation, Region 7, in Denver, under
marketing criteria adopted by the Bureau of Reclamation in 1962, and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Power Authority and other power consumers
in the State of Arizona have instituted a lawsuit (Civil Action No. 71-683)
in the United States District Court for Arizona) which suit is against the
United States Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of the Bureau
of Reclamation and seeks to.set aside said marketing criteria which would
have the effect of drastically curtailing the amount of power available to.
municipally owned electric utilities in the State of Colorado, and
IVHEREAS, if the plaintiffs in this suit are successful, the Bureau
of Reclamation will either have to reduce its allottment to users in the
Northern Division, which include the City.of Fort Collins, or will have to.
purchase additional power from other sources in order to fulfill present
contract obligations, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the cost of power to the City.of Fort
Collins would be drastically increased if the plaintiffs in said suit are
successful, and
*1EREAS, the Northern Division Power Association of which the
City of Fort Collins is a member, plans to -seek intervention in said
lawsuit in order to protect the customers of the Bureau of Reclamation
in the Northern Division states.
April 27, 1972
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS that the City of Fort Collins hereby expresses its support
for the Northern Division Power Association in its intervention in said
suit in support of the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of
the Bureau of Reclamation.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held
this 27th day of April, A.D. 1972.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Verna Lewis
City Clerk
The City Manager stated that the USBR signed a marketing agreement between the Upper Division
states (New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah) and the Lower Division states (Arizona,
California and Nevada) whereby the Upper Division states got 80% of the summer capacity and
93% of the winter capacity of the new power that was being developed. The Lower Division
states had gotten all the power from the projects which had been developed in the past. At
that time everybody signed with the exception of the Arizona Power Authority which is
a division of the State of Arizona. It agreed that inasmuch as the Northern Division of the
states did not need all this power at that time, that the Bureau would sell on a temporary
basis the excess power to the Southern Division and would give them three years notice when
they reach the stage where the .Northern Division states would need that power. Such notice
has been given, and the ArizonaPower Authority has filed suit to set aside the agreement.
The Attorneys wish to attach copies of the resolution which we are considering now and similar
resolutions from the preference customers in the Northern Division along with a statement of
the financial impact, which is attached and recorded in the Central Files of the City.
Mayor Carson said the power was set aside for us and it was his opinion that the City should
battle for this. After discussion, motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by
Councilman Lopez, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the
Council voted in the affirmative.
PROCLAMATION
DISABLED A1,'ERICAK VATERA1,S-CO"a;3Ir:E CRAPTER ro. 5
"PROCLLYATIOh" for "FORM-LE_r:OT" Fund Raisin> Drive
!J, FREA0, our C•)Rrtxmity l:as s contTnuin. sense of .gretitude to those
Disabled Vetervi:s 'rho Sid so much to seep our wt,y of life Intact; and
'XIERF,:S, the DISAJi;ZD am lu."' 7ZETERAT:S has worked exclusively for
the welfare of our disabled veterans; and
"'NKIFAS, the D.A.V. CU2TEB U%ul:BI1,E NO. 5 of the Disabled Amer-
ican 'veterans nas beer establisned to carry on this work in our community;
and
Toi?EGS, the D.i.V. offers a free service to disebled veterans end
their fomiiies in filin; claims for ;avernment benefits .•nd also essists
ir. ,lob, hosottel, emCloyment and other disabied veterans problems; and
YHEREAb, tile D..:.V. meets emar ency sTtua.tions which may arise in
the fc.mily of a disable) veterans; and
JALAFIA6' the DIS. ny ii A'w7-MlCe'1; VETERC;S has chosen the 'leer of II'ay
ist t.zrou,n YEd oth, IV72 for its AN::U.:L "NO3;ET-1E-r:7T" CALIZIIQfi in this
c')mm,,AnItp, and announced that all funds contrlbated will be utilized for
jisebled veterans bnd for the financitl support of HAVDICAPPL'D SCOUTITG
23?iR: S in t-iis community:
NOW, TH'^.F.: J?E, I, "URL E. CARSJT;, -'AYOR OF PIE CITY 1)7 FORT
COLLINS, COLDFV DO do hereby priclaim the week of May 1st throu h-.?ay 6th,
1972 as Disabled dmerlctn 7eterans "F0R,lE?Z4F_r.0T" CAd?AI N erd urge tho
support of all citizer.e, interested ;roues and or;enizrtione for this period.
IT. 7iTTSESS Jf:1r.3a')e, T have hereunto set my hend end reused the ;real
seal )f the City of Fort Joilins, Colorbo;-t to be affixed,
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/s/ Karl E. Carson
Wesley Van Ornum and Dave Santos, representing the American Veterans, were present stating
they had submitted this proclamation for the Council's consideration and have a great need
for these funds mentioned in the proclamation, and hoped to start a campaign in another
week, stating they would appreciate any publicity the City could give them.
AGENDA ITEM 4D
RESOLUTION 72-44
GF T i CITY ;>P FO1:'1' COLLii�s RE
AF'P:iIinli AIM Wit: `:I :i ::1lll A. O. FAI:FJu4 AS
i E,M3 : S '. F Ila: CITY OF FO"T C0111,�s P- 60I 11
B01VID
i' IiPE ;, ti.e t ei as of Arthur Newton and A. 0. Farrar as rvmbers
of the City of Port Collins Personnel Board llavo emircd; and
!:;!Erlly„S, i.
trc City Comcil desires to reappoint such individuals
to said Board and they have indicat d they are will.ing to accept such
rec,ppointnent.
*0 , T!,"LR POU., BE IT ?:3'.c.011'ED BY Ila] COUNCIL OF 11M CITY OF
FOXI COLLINS that Arthur ,Newton ands A. 0. Farrar, L_ and they hereby are,
rcappo:Lited as members of the City of Fart Collins Personnel Board. The
torn of i3ir•. said A. 0. Farrar to end on April 1, 1975, and the tern of the
said Arthur N`Uwton to end on April. 1, 1976.
Passed w:d Sci6_YZC.d at a Ye,nalu Ilive'tang of tie City rG'L` ie it lieliF
this Nth day of Vnril, A.D. 1972,
/s/ Kar1E. Carson
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Verna Lewis
City Clerk
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 5A
BIDS - 30,000 ' 3/41' COPPER PIPE FOR WATER DEPT.
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 & Supply be
awarded the contract in the amount of $14,796.00.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, 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
RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT
Between Mesa, Inc., and the City, for a sewer line on Horsetooth Road, was presented.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble,
that this agreement be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in '
the affirmative. fkr
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April 27. 1972
Students from Lesher Jr. High School were pr ant at the Council meeting, and asked
questions of members of the Council regarding%�ureau of Reclamation matter and the Mayor
explained this to them. Steve Hite _asked about the population grouth of Fort Collins and
the moratorium regarding further grouth. Mayor Carson said the City could guide the
grouth of Fort Collins but there was no way they could stop it. He said that Boulder
had limited their population but asked where the boundary stops. Councilman Lopez
said he would like to point out that they can keep the level high enough for the population,
including living, recreation, green areas and employment.
PAVING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN BUCKINGHAM
Joe Caruso and another gentleman who lives at 229 Second Street, were present, asking if
any action had been taken on paving the street in Buckingham.
REPORT:
RE: Paving Improvement District in Buckingham
The City received a request as to the possibility of a street improvement
district in the Buckingham area in 1969. At that time, an estimate of the
cost of paving was made and valuations of property from the County Assessor's
were compiled. A comparison of the proposed assessment and the allowable
assessment rate indicated that only 32 percent of the property in the
Buckingham area could be included in an improvement district.
Since 1969, we have had a change in the assessment ordinance, which
allows a higher assessment in comparison with property valuation. It is
now possible to assess up to 50 percent of.actual valuation of the property.
The cost of paving and curb, gutter and sidewalk has been estimated at
$9.62 per foot of assessable frontage. Based on the present property
valuations, 36 percent of the property in the Buckingham area could not
be included in a street improvement district because of the low valuation.
We are also aware of some drainage difficulties in the Buckingham area
that we would have to solve in connection with the paving. This could
add to the cost of a district; we have not been able to study this
sufficiently to estimate the cost as yet.
Because of the problem of low valuations, it would not be possible
to create a regular improvement district for paving in the Buckingham area.
Respectfully submitted,
Roy A. Bingman
City Engineer
RE: Paving Improvement District in Buckingham
Paving in the City of Fort Collins has always been defined as curb
and gutter and high -type asphalt paving. It was on this basis that the
Buckingham area was studied by Roy A. Bingman, City Engineer and the
estimated $9.62 per foot was obtained. This further dictated the assess-
ment per property and the fact that 36 percent of the property could not
be assessed for the full amount of their benefit.
A conference was held with the City Attorney, Art March, Jr., and
there are several ways in which this area can be paved. The properties
with low valuations can sign a mortgage lien for the amount of their
assessment in excess of the allowable valuation assessment. This would
primarily affect vacant lots for which 100 percent of the low valuation
would be required to sign and it is doubtful that the owners of vacant
lots would obligate themselves for this increased payment.
Paving could be accomplished in this area under a three year period
by phasing tine improvement. An improvement district could be established
the first year for curb and gutter only and the cost of that assessed
against the property. The following year an improvement district would
be created for the excavation and base and this cost assessed against
the property. The third year the base would be reshaped and an asphalt
mat placed on the street.
Another alternative would be for the City to subsidize the district
to the extent of the over assessment on low valuation properties or the
City could subsidize the project to any percentage it so desired. It is
felt that this would be a dangerous policy to establish as many miles of
streets are built each year and the City may be obligated to participate
in those costs also: __ _.
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The City has not considered anything short of a full street section
as being paving. This area is more concerned with a dust preventative
than they are with a full street section and it might be possible to
establish an oiling district to provide penetration, oiling and sealing.
It is not known, at this time, whether this could be accomplished through
the present Improvement Listrict Ordinance or whether it would have to be
revised; also, we have been unable, at this time, to determine what drainage
would be necessary and to determine all the costs for this report.
A follow-up report, with possible recommendations, will be submitted
to the City Council in the immediate future.
Respectfully submitted,
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Charles Liquin
Director of public Works
Tb, Assistant City Attorney said the big problem on First Street is the vacant lots there,
which have a low valuation, that shifting the paving cost, estimated at about $9.00 to $10.00
per frontage foot, from the vacant land to homeowners, makes the amount prohibitive in an
area where the residents are least able to afford it. He said that one possibility was
for the City to subsidize part of the cost, but that this would be a dangerous policy to
establish, that even developers would be able to request the subsidy because their vacant lots
might not support an improvement district. He suggested that the paving could be partly
financed outside an improvement district, if all homeowners agreed, that they could be
assessed part of the cost of the paving and sign a lien against their property for the
remainder of the test. Mr. Caruso stated that the City should try again after an attempt
in 1969 failed, because the residents are interested in getting the streets paved now,
stating that the City only does a had job of grading, leaving rocks and big piles of dirt in
the street.. He said the people are very poor, and their main concern is the dust. Mr.
Liquin said these rocks come from the bottom of the street and ' the ditches. It was suggest-
ed that a meeting be set up at the Buckingham Community Center and try to give the people
there an incentive to improve their property and that if a meeting is scheduled, the City
Attorney and Director of Public Works would meet with them. Councilman Lopez suggested
the possibility of a community drive to raise funds for the paving.
Andy Anderson was again present and presented a report concerning budget items such as
salaries, telephone & telegraph, travel and conference expense, dues and subscriptions,
professional fees and other contractual services, stating that these items were over -
budgeted. Charlie Cain, Finance Director, stated that an explanation would be forthcoming.
Mayor Carson informed Mr. Anderson that had he been to the hearings of the budget, which were
; open to the public, he would have known how these figures were arrived at. He stated
that the Finance Department was overloaded with work and have the auditors working and
if Mr. Anderson had the time, perhaps he could afford to hire extra help, was sure he could
get the records on anything he was questioning.
Wesley Briggs was present and asked if it was possible to get some cat traps because he
was informed that there was none available, stating that the cats in the neighborhood
were a potential health hazard because of the danger of rabies.
A gentlemen in the audience appeared and stated that he had built his own trap and it only
cost him $2.00.
Councilwoman Preble stated she would like to clear up some misinformation regarding employees
that must retire at age 65. She stated that there were 11 employees that were allowed
to stay after 65 years of age on a year to year basis.
Councilman Lopez stated that this material was presented to the Council by the City Manager
and asked him for a record of those that have retired, stating that since he has been on
Council there was a request by two men who were turned down and there a many people who
werenot-informed about the aspect of being able to stay on after 65 on a year to year
basis, stating that he was interested who these men were that were forced to retire.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the Council adjourn.
Roll was called, and all members of the Council voted in the affirmative and the Council
adjourned. j/ nn nn
ATTEST: mayor -
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City Clerk