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May 17. 1973
May 17., 1973
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COIORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, was
held on Thursday, May 17, 1973 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall. Mayor Preble called the meeting to order; there were present:
Councilmen Bowling.,Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell.
Staff members present: Brunton, DiPullio, Bingman, Liquin, Cain, March and
Lewis.
Minutes of May 3, 1973 meeting Approved
Mayor Preble stated copies of the minutes has been received; hearing no
correction, the minutes stood approved as published.
Hotel Restaurant Liquor License for Gene's Tavern
Withdrawn
City attorney March stated this was the date set for the final hearing; a
letter from Attorney Donald J. Weinland was submitted in which they asked
for withd:.aYal of the application.
Mayor Preble stated the withdrawal would be accepted.
Renewal application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage
License for Shelby's Shack, 200 E. Mountain, Approved
City Attorney March reviewed the Police Department report, which stated -in .part. _.--
,En _checking the records of the Fort Collins Police Department, on boththeestablishment and the manager, Jaunita A. Schwilke,- 221 North Overland Trail,
the officer found two violations in 1973 involving underage drinking on the
said premises. The Vice Bureau and Chief Smith are both aware of the two
aforementioned violations and the owner has been warned. The owner did
promise full cooperation with the Police Department in the future. In the
officer's opinion, the violations are not sufficient to recommend denial
of this r.anewal at this time. " Signed by Jerrold J. Halls, Detective.
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gray; to approve the
renewal of the application. Yeas: Councilmen cowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez,
Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Transfer of ownership of Golden Ram, 214 Linden, to
Frank H. Pine and Reuben R. Ramirez, Approved
City Attorney March stated the application was in proper form, the file con-
tained a copy of the lease, a copy of the contract and the proper letters of
recommendation. Also, th.: Police Department report stated in part, "no legal
basis to recommend denial of this application at the present time." Report
signed by Howard L. Reed, Detective Vice and Intelligence Bureau. -
May 17, 1973
Mr. Frank Pino ,,ras present representing the applicants.
Councilmai, Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to grant the trans-
fer of ownership. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves
and Russell. Nays: None.
Request for vacation of a Utility Easement for Lots
5 and 6, Thwiderbiid Estates Subd;vision Sixth
Filing, referred to Planning and Zoning Board
City Attorney March stated this should be referred to the Piwining and Zoning
Board.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead, to refer the
matter to the Planning and Zoning Board for recommendation. Yeas: Councilmen
Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Request for vacation of Tulane Street in the Thunderbird
Estates Subdivision Eighth Filing, referred to Planning
and Zoning Board
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead, to refer the
matter to the Planning and Zoning Board for recommendation. Yeas: Council-
men Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Plat of Alvin L. Miller's Foothills Subdivision
Fourth Filing Approved
Director of Community Development, Roy Bingman, stated this subdivision was in
accordance with the preliminary plat approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Councilmen Lopez and Reeves spoke to the question, stating the need to know
what it is costing the City to bring in small parcels of land rather than one
large one, also, the desire to see the overall ownership of the area.
City Attorney March stated the past Council has seen the plans for the area.
Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to approve the
Plat for -the Alvin L. Miller Foothills Subdivision Fourth Filing. Yeas:
Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Request of CODE Board for grant to the CODE
Foundation, Tabled
Mayor Preble called on Dr. Allen Goodman to speak to the request
City Manager Brunton stated the City has received a request from many organ-
izations for financial aid from Crisis Center, Larico Village, Poudre Thompson
Agency and others, and that he would like to have this item discussed at a
work session.
City Attorney March stated a similar request had been rejected in the past
due to the.Charter provisions (Article V, Section 16. Appropriations forbidden).
Councilman Gray inquired ilito the monies received from I,'venue Sharing, and
if it were not possible to make provisions for such requests under this pro-
gram. City Manager Brunton stated no monies had been committed from Revenue
Sharing to date. _
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Dr. Goodman sta,(-d it was his widerstanding that the administration of the
Revenue Sharing did include guidelines on such items. Councilman Lopez
stated general guide lines were given for the 1972 portion and firm guidelines
have now been received for 1973.
Councilmen Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reeves; to table this
request for further study. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez,
Preble,.Ree^es and Russcil. Nays: None.
Ordinance adopted on second reading annexing Warren
Shores Fourth Annexation
Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to adopt Ordinance
No. 47, 1973 on second reading. Yeas: Councilmen. BGwling, Fead, Gray,
Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 47, 1973,
BEING AN ORDINANCE ANOEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
WARREN SHORES FOURTH AI\MXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS
WHEREAS, heretofore, a written petition, together with four prints
of an annexation map was filed with the City Clerk of the City of Fort
Collins requesting the annexation of certain territory more particularly
described below to the City, and
WHERE -AS, the City Council has found and determined and does hereby._
find and determine that said petition is in substantial compliance with
the provisions of Colorado Revised Statutes, 1963, Section 137-21-6 as
amended, and
_WHEREAS, the owners of 100% of the property to be annexed have
petitioned for said annexation, and
WHEREAS, not less than one -sixth (1/6th) of the perimeter of the
areatobe annexed is contiguous with the City of Fort Collins and a com-
munity of interest exists between the territory to be annexed and the City
of Forte Collins and the territory to be annexed is urban or will be urbanized
in the near future and such territory is integrated or is capable of being
integrated with -he City of Fort Collins, and
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WHEREAS, none of the provisions of Colorado Revised Statutes,
1963, Section 139-21-4, as amended, are, violated by the annexation of this
territory to the City, and
WIIEREAS, no election is required under the provisions of Colorado
Revised Statutes, 1963, Section 139-21-6(2), as amended, and no additional
germs and conditions are to be imposed in connection with this annexation,
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WIIF.REAS, the territory is eligible for annexation and the City
Council desires to annex the same to the City of Fort Collins.
NOW, UIEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF 711E CITY OF FORT
COLLINS:
Section 1. That all of the territory more particularly described
as situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to -wit:
A tract of land situate in the NIT, of Section 36, Township 7 North,
Range 69 ]Test of the 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, which
begins at a point on the West line of Slie East of the Northwest
1-4 of said Section 36, which bears S 89 45'30" W 1332.29 feet and
again S 00028'30" E 660.00 feet from the North ; corner of sai9
Section 36, and run thence N 43°20' E 336.81 feet; thence S d50 30'
E 720.06 feet; thence S 01057130" W 166.50 feet; thence S 16 08130"
E 154.50 feet; thence S 4832'30" E 212.00 feet; thence N 82049'30"
E 90.00 feet; thence S 62 16130" E 251.00 feet; thence S 5� 15'30"
E 5.80 feet; thence S 00018130" E 787.56 feet; thence S 75 08130"
W 320.94 feet; thence N 87 43120" W 166.73 feet; thence N 59 40130"
W 155.50 feet; thence N 44016130" W 240.97 feet; thence N 500Sl'30"
W 236.05 feet; thence N 3056130" W 212.28 feet; thence N 5100130"
W 275.76 feet to a point on the West line.of the East ' of the said
Northwest ', thence along said West line, N 00028130" W 907.47 feet
to the point of beginning, containing 35.3168 acres, more or less.
be and it hereby is annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part
of said City to be known as the Warren Shores Fourth Annexation to the
City of Fort Collins.
-Section 2. That in annexing said territory to the City of Fort
Collins, the City does not assume any obligation respecting the construc-
tion of water mains, sewer lines, gas mains, electric service lines, streets
or any other services or utilities in connection with the territory hereby
annexed except as may be provided by the oridinances of the City of Fort
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered.
published this 26th day of April, A.D. 1973, and to be presented for final
passage on the 17th day of May, A.D. 1973.
Fiayor - D —
ATTEST:
Passed and adopted on final reading this 17th day of May, A.D.
1973.
F,ayor
ATTEST:
City rierk
Presented: April 26, 1973 (Vote: Ayes: 6; Nays: 0)
Second reading: May 17, 1973 (Vote: Ayes: 7; Nays: 0)
Published: May 1, 1973 and May 22, 1973.
Attest:
City Clerk
Ordinances annexing and zoning Stewart Annexation
Tabled at petitioners request
City Attorney -March stated Council should hear the petitioner on the request for
zoning, prior to the second reading of the Ordinance annexing the area. -Mr..
Amos Allard, representing the Stewarts, spoke to his original request for zoni.ng
in the IL; RP, --and RLP zones. Planning and -.Zoning Board recommendation had:.:.-
been for RLP zoning of the entire track. -Also speaking on behalf of the
Stewarts,-on the requested zoning was Mr. Pete Delgatto, planner on the project.
Councilman Reeves inquired into the amount already zoned industrial, and into
the schools remaining in the present school bond issue.
Councilman Reeves made a ,notion; seconded by Councilman Lopez, to table the
second reading of Ordinance No. 43, 1973, annexing the Stewart Annexation to
the City,. -at the petitioners request. Yeas: ,Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray,
Lopez; Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
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Counncilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reev^s to table Ordinance
No. 40, 1973, zoning Stewart Annexation, at the petitiopers request. Yeas:
Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Ordinance adopted zoning Warren First
Annexation
Councilman Reeves inquired into the City services reaching a maximum, and
if it were desirable to approve more zoning in view of the services, also,
Councilman Fead stated the City must either serve people inside the City or
extend lines and developments outside of the City.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell, to adopt
Ordinance No. 49, 1973, zoning Warren First Annexation, on first. reading.
Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell.
Nays: None.
Ordinance adopted zoning Warren Shores Fourth
Annexation
Director of Community Development, Roy Bingman, stated the entire area was
proposed for RLP zoning, and that the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended
approval.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gray, to adopt
Ordinance No. 50, 1973, zoning Warren Shores Fourth Annexation, on first
reading. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves,
and Russell. Nays: None.
Ordinance annexing and zoning Guard Third
Annexation Tabled
City Manager Brunton stated the Director of Community Development had been
in contact with Mr. Jungmeyer regarding the dedication of additional right-
of-way, for the improvement of Stover Street and that negotiations were still
under way, therefore, he recommended tabling of these ordinances until
agreements would be worked out.
Councilman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to table Ordi-
nance No. 101, 1972, annexing Guard Third Annexation. Yeas: Councilmen
Bowling, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: Councilman Fead.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reeves, to table
Ordinance No. 46, 1973, zoning Guard Third Annexation. Yeas: Councilmen.
Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Resolution adopted granting 3.2% Fermented
Malt Beverage License for 7-Eleven Store
Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to adopt the
resolution and findings, granting a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for
7-Eleven Store, 1029 South Taft Hill Road.- Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead,
Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Naps: None.
May 17, 1973
RESOLUTION73-43
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS CONCERNING
AN APPLICATION FOR A CLASS B LICENSE TO SELL NON -
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR AID SETTING FORTH THE FINDINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SAID APPLICATION
The application of the Southland Corporation d/b/a 7-Eleven
Store for a Class B License for the sale of non -intoxicating malt liquor
came on for hearing on May 3, 1973, before the City Council.and the City
Council having heard the testimony and received the evidence produced at
said hearing and having considered and weighed the same and being familiar
with the neighborhood for which the license is sought, now makes the following
findings:
1. The license sought by the applicant is for a location at 1029
South Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins, Colorado, said site being occupied
as a convenience grocery store, the license being sought in connection
with such business.
2. The testimony and petitions presented by the applicant at
the hearing were to the effect that the inhabitants of the neighborhood
desire that the license be granted and the needs of the neighborhood require
the granting of this license. No substantial testimony or petitions were
presented contrary to this postition of the applicant.
It is therefore the opinion and finding of the City Council that:
A. The inhabitants of the neighborhood desire that the license
be granted.
B. The needs of the neighborhood require the granting of
the license.
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NOIV, E BEFORE, be it resolved by *he Council of the City of Fort
Collins that the application of Southland Corporation for a Class B License
for the sale of non -intoxicating malt liquor at 1029 South Taft Hill Road,
Fort Collins, Colorado be and the same is hereby granted.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held
this 17th day of May A.D., 1973.
ATTEST:
Fayor
Resolution adopted directing City Engineer to present
report on formation of Street Improvement
District No. 68
City Attorney March stated the adopting of the resolution was necessary prior
to the City Engineer's report.
Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead, to adopt the
resolution directing the City Engineer to present his report on Improvement
District No. 68. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble,
Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 73-44
OF THE COUNCIL OF TILE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ACCEPTING
A RECO'➢'IENDATION FROM TIC DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
REGARDING THE INITIATION OF A SPECIAL 1TIPROVO EW
DISTRICT, STATING THE NEED FOR, TIDE NATURE OF, A.ND
THE LOCATION OF THE INIPROMIENTS TO BE MADE, DESCRIB-
ING THE AREA TO BE ASSESSED FOR Tim SANIE, AND DIRECT-
ING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PRERUZE AND PRESENT TO THE
CITY COUNCIL THE NECESSARY INFOR^IATION FOR ThE FOR`.IA-
TION OF SAID DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended to the
City Council that a special improvement district be created for the purpose
of installing certain public improvements in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received snc•h recommendation and
desires to continue with the formation of such special improvement district.
May 17, 1973
NOW, Tfl1REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BV THE COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the Director of Public -
Ydorks is hereby received and accepted.
Section 2. That the improvements to be constructed are the following:
the installation of asphalt pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk on streets '
abutting properties in the district, and that such improvements are needed
in order to facilitate the use of said street, increase the safety for
persons using aid street, &-cease the required maintenance on said street,
and provide better lighting on such street.
Section 3. The location of the improvements to be made is as
follows:
Street to be Improved Description of Portion to be Improved
Cherry Street From Pearl Street to Franklin Street
City Park Avenue From Elizabeth Street to Plum Street
Maple Street Unimproved portion at approximately
intersection of Fishback
Springfield Drive Taft Hill Road west two lots
Parker Street From Stover Street to approximately 50
feet west of west line of Smith Street
Hickory Street From College Avenue west one-half mile
Section 4. The City Engineer is hereby directed to prepare and
present to the Council the following:
A. Preliminary plans and specifications of the improvements proposed.
B. An estimate of the total cost of such improvements, includ-
ing the cost of ccnstructing the same, engineering, legal and advertising
costs, interest during construction and until assessments are made by ordin-
ance against the properties benefited, and other incidental costs.
C. A map of the district to be assessed for the cost of the improvements.
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Section S. The City Council hereby finds and determines that
the improvements propsoed to be installed on all of the locations designated
under Section 3 above are substantially the same, and such improvements
are to be consolidated into one improvement district to be known as Consolidated
Street Improvement District No. 68 but each separate location as designated
in Section 3 above shall be considered as a separate area for the purpose
of remonstrance and assessment.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held
this 17th day of May, 1973
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City Engineer, Roy Bingman, stated the 1973 budget proposal included recommenda-
tions for City initiated street Improvement Districts as follows:
1. Cherry Street - Pearl to Franklin; 2. City Park Avenue - Elizabeth to
Plum ; 3. Maple Street at Fishback (one lot); 4. Springfield Drive, from
Taft Hill Road west two lots.
In addition, the City has also received petitions for the improvement of two
additional streets: 1. Parker Street, west of Stover; and Hickory Street,
from College Avenue west one-half mile.
Mr. Bingman reviewed the problems and suggested solutions with each of the
areas including low valuations in some areas, the sidewalk and the ability
of Council to exclude portions of the district prior to final completion.
City Attorney March stated the need to get a formal committment from
Colorado State University on the improvement to City Park Avenue, prior to
the time the district is assessed.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to accept the
recommendation of the Cit) Engineer on the formation of the District to
include those above with the paving of only six feet of Parker Street and
sidewalks on the North end of Hickory Street. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling,
Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Bid awarded on 1S,000 feet of 3/4" Corner
Pipe for Public Works Department
City Manager Brunton stated low bid was recommended.
Councilman Lopez made a motion, Seconded by Councilman lead, to award the bid
as recommended to Mountain States Pipe and Supply in the amount of $8,179.50.
Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, P,-eble, Reeves and Russell.
Nays: None.
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Bid awarded on 50,000 fe.t. 600-volt triplex
cable for Light and Power Department
City Manager Brunton stated low bid did not meet the delivery schedule,
therefore, lie recommended second low bid. Council inquired intu the delivery
schedule and were advised more information would be . available as the City
put these kinds of items on computer.
Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to award the
bid, as recommended to Rome Cable of Denver, in the amount of $20,951.50.
Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell.
Nays: None.
Bid awarded on sidewalk replacement on Remington -
Street from Mulberry to Elizabeth
Director of Community Development, Roy Bingman, stated this was a Light and
Power Department installation of conduit and the bid was for replacement of
the sidewalk after installation.
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reeves, to award the
bid as recommended, for 4-sack cement to Cowan Concrete Products, Inc., in
the amount of $3,461.75, and to Concrete Construction and Placing, Inc., for
sidewalk replacement for $4,889.60 for a total repair project total of
$8,351.35. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and
Russell. Nays: None.
Stop Signs authorized at Dartmouth and Stover
Mayor Preble stated she wished to move this item upon the agenda as there
were several people who had been waiting a considerable amount of time to
speak to the question. City Manager Brunton stated this request had been
reviewed by the Traffic Committee and their recommendation was that no
additional signs be installed.
Mrs. Vivian Hare, 701 Dartmouth Trail, spoke to the conditions at the corner
and urged the installation of stop signs.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gray, that stop
signs be established. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Gray, Lopez, Preble and
Reeves. Nays: Councilmen Fead and Russell.
Local Sunshine Ordinance, tabled to June 7, 1973
City Attorney reviewed his intent in drafting the proposed ordinance was
to point out the difference between the state and local application of the
law.
Councilman Gray stated she felt there was a need to remove a credibility
gap in the local government and perhaps members of Boardsand the staff should
be included, including the City Attorney.
Mayor Preble and Councilman Fead pointed out that the Boards were advisory to
to the Council and received 7.o remuneration ant that if they were included it
would be defeating the purpose of the Ordinance. After discussion, some
members of the Council. felt they were not prepared to vote on the matter
and would like to refer it to a work session.
May 17, 1973
Citizens spcakirg to the questions felt this ordinance should be passed prior
to the close of the CSU school year, to allow input from the students.
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to table
the item to Jane 7, 1973. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez,
Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays; None.
City Manager's report. on ETployee Relations
City Manager Brunton stated the Employee's Association had conducted an
election on the adoption of the Association by-laws, which had been passed
119 for and 105 against. He also stated lie had conferred with the
Association and they would like to conduct an election to see if the employees
actually wanted the Association to represent then on wages and salaries,
fringe benefits and working conditions.
City Attorney March reviewed his memorandum finemorandum in central files)
regarding City Unionization.
Councilman Reeves inquired if the Association and the Union question could
not be put on the ballot. City Manager Brunton stated he preferred to have
only the one question. Also, Mr. Brunton discussed work on the classification
plan and reviewed the inequities in the City's pay scale.
Mayor Preble stated the administration had the tacit approval of the Council
to proceed with the proposed election with one question on the Association
representing the employees on the matter of wages and salaries, fringe bene-
fits and working conditions.
City Manager's report on City Hall Drive -up Window
City Manager Brunton stated the traffic at the City Hall drive -up window
had been taken under advisement by the Traffic Committee, and there was
little the administration could do to improve the situation. Stan Case,
Director of Utilities had reported that the window had originally been
planned for the west end of the building. City Manager Brunton also
stated there had been only two accidents at this facility location in the last
three years. Also, the customers who use the facilities were identified.
No action was taken on the report which was termed by Councilman Fead,
"something the professional staff could handle."
Contract authorized for engineering service with
Black & Veatch to perform infiltration Study
City Manager Brunton stated the City would have problems trying to get a
federal grant without an'infiltration study. Director of public Works,
Charles Liquin, stated that about thirty-five percent of the sewage the City
is processing is ground infiltration water, further the City has about 2,500
manholes which are service accesses to the sewers which will require testing.
Mr. Liquin requested authorization to proceed with the contract with Black
and Veatch, 75 percent of which will be paid by the federal government. Mr.
Liquin also spoke to the need of additional manpower to aid in the study, and
equipment for t11e testing.
Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to authorize the
administration to enter into a contract with Black and Veatch. Yeas:
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Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray,Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead, to authorize the
expenditures for additional staff and equipmentforthe completion of the
study. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell.
Nays: None.
Contract authorized for soil test on tie line
between Sewer Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2
with Em ip re Laboratories, Inc.
City Manager Brunton stated the testing was required to install the tie line
between Sewage Treatment'Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2. The contract was for
$2,250, and would answer various questions needed by the City.
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, to authorize
the administration to enter into a contract with .Empire Iaboratories. Yeas:
Councilmen Bowling, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Councilman Fead out of room.
Report on 1973 Overlay and Chip Seal Program
by Public Works Director
Director of Public Works, Charles Liquin, reported that as soon as the weather
breaks, the Street Superintendent and the Inspectorwill examine the streets and
make a recommendation on the streets requiring an asphalt overlay and those
streets proposed for seal only.
The streets requiring an asphalt overlay are as follows:
1. Pitkin Street - College Avenue to Stover Street
2. Entire Circle Drive area.
3. Plum Street - College Avenue to Whedbee Street.
4. Mathews Street Laurel Avenue to Eli-zabeth Street.
5. Smith Street - Plum Street to Locust Street.
6. Prospect Street - Center Street to Shields Street.
7. Grant Street - Laurel Street ti Mountain Avenue.
8. Olive Street - Grant Street to Sherwood Street.
9. Whitcomb Street - Laurel Street to Myrtly Street..
10. Wood Street - LaPorte Avenue to Vine Drive.
11. Cherry Street - Wood Street to Howes Street.
Those proposed to sa:al as follows:
1. Prospect Street - from Shields Street to Taft Hill Road
2. Mulberry Street - from Ponderosa Drive to Overland Trail.
Mr. Liquin also stated this was advisory to the Council and it would be coming
back to them when bids are let.
Communications
Mayor Preble stated she was in receipt of a letter from the State of Lolorado,
Division of Criminal Justice in which was enclosed a statement of Grant Award
from Training in the amount of $1;450.00. (Letter in Central Files)
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A letter from the Poudre School District R-1, Board of Education was also read
into the record.in which cooperation of governmental units was urged in the
planning for expected growth in the City and in order to use tax dollars wisely
and efficiently. (Letter in Central Files)
Mayor Preble spoke for the Council stating they also desired cooperation of
these government units.
A third letter from Kathy Maxey, Secretary, Lincoln Parent Advisory Board, was
also read in the record, in which concern was expressed -in regard to the sched-
uling of the excavation of the swimming pool site at Lincoln Junior High Mchool.
(Letter in Central Files)
City Manager Brunton responded to the communication stating that the City would
continue to work in cooperation with Don Webber, and the Principal of Lincoln
Junior High on the project and provide as many safeguards as possible with a
different time table than expressed in the letter, construction to begin in
November.
Report of the City Attorney
City Attorney March stated Council was in receipt of a notice of application
filed by the State Department of Highways, Division of Highways, on a pro-
posal for the installation of train actuated signals in Fort Collins.
Attorney March stated if Council wished to take any action, they should do so
in writing within thirty (30) days. He recommended no action be taken.
Council action and discussion on Council
of Governments
Mayor Preble requested her letter addressed to the Larimer County Commissioners
of May 10, 1973, in which the Fort Collins City officials requested that any
action on the formation of a Larimer/Weld Rapid Transit District and a Larimer/
Weld Council of Governments, be tabled until the various Councils in the
Counties have an opportunity to have more public input into the matter. (Letter
in Central Files)
Councilman Gray referred to a letter of May 15, 1973 from the Chairman of the
Board of the Larimer County Commissioners to the Fort Collins City Council in
which were enclosed the Articles of Association for the Larimer-Weld Area
Council of Governments that had been executed, and in which an invitation to the
Larimer County's interested municipal council was issued to attend a meeting on
Monday, May 21st at 7:30 P.M. in the Commissioners hearing room at the Larimer
County Courthouse.
Councilman Gray spoke to the question of the COG having a taxing power of
.4 of a mill. Each Councilman expressed their concerns with the action of
the County Commissioners forming a COG in a secret meeting without any
public input or hearing.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the City of
Fort Collins not attend the meeting of May 21, 1973. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling,
Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
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Councilman Bowling made a motion, second
City Attorney to take whatever legal act
City Attorneys of all cities in the two
by the Commissioners. Yeas: Councilmen
Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
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cd by Councilman Fead, to instruct the
ion appropriate, ili cooperation with the _
counties, to disband the COG organized
Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble,
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, authorizing
the Mayor to submit a letter to Governor Love expressing the Council's concern
on the formation of COG. Yeas: Councilmen Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble,
Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Councilman Bowling appointed —alternate to Larimer-Weld Planning Commission.
Coiuici.lman Fead made a motion, to appoint Councilman Bowling as alternate to
Larimer-Weld Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Lopez. Nays: Council-
men Bowling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble, Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Adjournment
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling, that the
Council adjourn. Yeas: Councilmen-.3owling, Fead, Gray, Lopez, Preble,
Reeves and Russell. Nays: None.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk