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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-07/11/1968-Regular125 July 11, 1968 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETIMOF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held July 11, 1968, at 1:30 o'clock P.M... Present: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock , Kruchten and Bennett. City Manager Coffey, City Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liquin. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the reading of th-minutes of the last regular meeting held July 3, 1968, be dispensed with. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. This being the date of the hearing on Ordinance No. 31, 1968, creating Consoli= dated Improvement District No. 61, the City Clerk advised the Council that a number of protests had been received. Protests from two property owners on East Prospect Street on 176 feet of frontage were presented. The percentage of properties being 9.:5% of the total frontage footage. Protests from owners of 350_bet of frontage on Hawkins Street between Cherry and Sycamore Streets was presented. Representing 38.9% of the total front footage. Protests of owners abutting in the alley in Block 85, Main Addition, amounting to 465 feet of which 100 feet of the property could not be allowed as the owner protesting had signed the petition for the paving and failed to withdraw his signature from the paving petition, thus leaving 365 feet of frontage protesting which amounted to 46.8% of the total front footage. Protests of property owners of 250 feet frontage in the all•:;y in Block 146, was presented amounting to 16.9% of the total front footage. One petition amounting to 55 feet frontage abutting the alley in Block 125 amounting to 6.88% of the total front footage was presented. A withdrawal signature from the petition to pave the alley in Block 1, 1. C. Bradley Addition to the City of Fort Collins, consisting of 100 feet was presented. Protests petition consisting of property owners of 654 frontage on the alley in Block 1, I. C. Bradley Addition, amounting to 54.3% front footage was presented. The protest petitions were insufficient to consider removal from the dis- trict with the exception of the alley in Block 1, I. C. Bradley Subdivision. After some discussions motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the alley in Block 1, I. C. Bradley Addition, to the City of Fort Collins be removed for improvements in Consolidated Improvement District No. 61. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: (None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following ordinance was presented on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 31, 1968 BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CREATION AND ORGANIZATION OF STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INO. 61, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE IOF BONDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF. A number of the protestors on the various protests presented were present and discussed the protests with the Council. After considerable discussion between tip various citizens protesting being included in the District and the members of the Council, motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that Ordinance No. 31, 1968, be tabled for one week. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten, and Bennett. Nayes: None. The Presi- dent declared the motion adopted. The City Attorney reported on the request of Bajada Inc., for improvements of Dra (Road and South Taft Hill in which they offered two proposals to the City. He stated that Mtge first proposal was in direct conflict with the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins 126 July 11, 1968 and after studying the second proposal, he advised that he did not think this proposal had legal implications and recommended that the proposal as presented by Bajada, Inc., be rejected. Mr. Howard Jones of Bajada, Inc., Development, was present and discussed the matter of paving of Drake Road along the Subdivision and the necessity of the property owners along this street to participate in the paving construction, which had been submit During the discussion it was thought that the matter should be tabled for one week for further study. Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that this report of the City Attorney be accepted and the proposals of Bajada, Inc., for street construction on Drake Road and South Taft Hill Road be rejected. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Kruchten, Troxell and Bennett. Nayes., Councilman Kissock. The President declared the motion adopted. The matter of the request of Wayne Schrader for change in the median strip on North College Avenue, between lefferSop and Cherry Street, was brought on to the table for discussion. The City Manager advised the Council that he had been in touch with the State Highway Department in Greeley and the engineers in Denver, in reference to leaving a section of the raised median strip out to allow exit from the filling station and gaso- line bulk station into the south bound traffic of College Avenue. They advised the City Manager that they would accept a double green line in place of the middle section of the raised median but that the crossing of the double yellow marking would place the responsi- bility on the vehicle itself. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the report on the Schrader request be accepted and with the per- mission of the State Highway Department to leave out. the center section of the raised portion of the median strip with the double yellow lines in the section between the railroad crossings. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,' Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: TO: The City Council FROM:CHARLES Liquin, Director of Public Works DATE: July 10, 1968 RE: Council agenda items 3-C, C-D and 3-E 3-C Raymond Demere and others have requested a trade of certain properties adjacent to Sheely Drive. A check with the utility companies indicates such a trade would not effect the existing utilities, in which case, I would recommend such a trade be made subject to the requesting party providing proper plats and legal service. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: 3-D Fort Collins Federal Savings and Loan and Steele's Market have requested that the North -South alley in their block be vacated. A check with the utility companies indicates a sanitary sewer line in this alley, which will be abandoned in the near future. It also, however, contains a power cable and a telephone cable, in which case, I would recommend the vacating of this alley subject to easements for the exis.'�_ting utilities. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted and referred to the City A.ttorne5 for the necessary ordinance thereof. Roll was called resulting as follows: CoanciZynen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. declared the motion adopted. Ayes: The President The following report was presented and read at length: 127 July 11, 1968 3-E a Henry Saxen and others have petitioned for the vacating of certain properties in and adjacent to Block 21, Riverside Park Subdivision. It appears there is an existing utilities in this area, and such vacating is recommended, subject to easement. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kissock, to accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and refer same to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Council- men Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. Mr. Pat Liebert, Traffic Engineer for the City of Fort Collins, presented the traffic flow plan on the Colorado State University streets, and asked that this plan be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Bennett`:, that this plan for traffic flow for C.S.U. streets as prepared by the Traffic Engineer, be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The Director of Public Works requested permission to accept bids for remodeling of the old sewer treatment plant. This has been budgeted for this year and the plans and specifications are now ready. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the Council approve the remodeling and grant permission for same. Roll was called resulting as follows: Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, The President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: TO: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager FROM: H. L. Diener, Purchasing Agent July 11, 1968 This has reference to bid proposals for Seal Coating of approximately 140,000 square yard of existing asphaltic pavement in the City of Fort Collins. Three bids were received for this work and they are as follows: Bestway Paving Company $ 0.12 per sq. yd. Greeley, Colorado Completion time 30 calendar days. Flatiron Paving Company $ 0.13 per sq. yd. Greeley, Colorado Completion time 60 calendar ,days. Sterling Paving Company $ 0.12 per sq. yd. Fort Collins, Colorado Completion time 60 calendar days After discussing this matter with the Public Works Department I am recommending to you and the Council that we accept Sterling Paving Company's bid of twelve cents per sq. yd. This recommendation is based on excellent :.past performance of Sterling Paving Company and also the fact that Sterling is a local contractor. /s/H. L. Diener Purchasng Agent Motion was.made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Trexell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The IPresidenP declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: TO: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager FROM: Mr. H. L. Diener, Purchasing Agent DATE: July 11, 1968 SUBJECT: Bids for resurfacing a minimum of 50,000 square yards of existing street surface in the City ofFort Collins. Phree bids for the above work were received and opened in my office at 10:00 A.M., July 11, L968. Bids are as follows: Sterling Paving Co. Flatiron Paving Co. Bestway Paving Company $ 6.15 per ton 6.50 per ton 7.50 per ton 128 July 11, 1968 Based on the low bid received and excellent past performance of the contractor, I am recommending we accept the Sterling Paving Company's bid of $6.15 per ton.11 H. L. Diener Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the report of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The City Attorney advised the Council that he had prepared a resolution estab- lishing rates and changes for Grandview and Roselawn cemeteries. The following resolution was presented and read at length: RESOLUTION L,0'' OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES.FOR THE PUR- CHASE OF GRAVE SPACES IN GRANDVIEW AND ROSELAWN CEMETERIES AND FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES IN SUCH CEMETERIES WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended to the City Council proposed rates ail charges to be established for the purchase of grave spaces and services in Grandview and Roselawn Cemeteries; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt such proposed rates and charges. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the following rates and charges be and they hereby are established for Grandview -and Roselawn Cemeteries: E 1. Adult Grave Space Roselawn - $85.00, including $37.50 Perpetual Care Grandview - $100.00, including $37.50 Perpetual Care. 2. Infant Grave Spxe Roselawn - $25.00 Grandview - $40.00 3. Open Adult Grave Roselawn and Grandview - $40.00 Crypt Burial - $40.00 Cement Vault - $50.00 4. Open Infant Grave Roselawn amd Grandview - $20.00 Cement Vault - $30.00 5. Interment of Ashes Roselawn and Grandview q $25.00 6. Border and Foundation Cha Border - $.80 a running foot Foundations - $2.00 Flat $7.50 single - $12.00 double 7. Tent and Rail Tent- $2.00 Rail - $1.00 One is included in charge for opening grave. 8. Disinterments Disinter adult - $100.00 Disinter infant - $75.00 9. Indigent Grave Space $40.00 in spaces designated thereof 10. Prepayment Prepayment of charges hereunder may be allowed on a time basis, but payment infull must be completed before any burial is allowed. Prepayment of charges for opening and closing graves must be for a specific grave or a specific person. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this llth day of July, A. D. 1968. i 129 July 11, 1968 / Karl E. Carson yor ATTEST: /s/ Miles F. House City Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that this resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President decl the motion adopted. The City Attorney reported that his office had been studying the matter of the referendum petitions whichrlwas rejected at the Council meeting of July 3, 1968, and stated that he felt that the City should place the court action for definition of the matte themselves and asked permission and authorization to do so. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the City Attorney be authorized to bring the matter of the referendum petition on zoning o.^dinances before the court for definition as to its legality. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes motion adopted and the Council adjourned. yo ATTEST: None. The President declared the