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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-10/09/1969-Regular-MINUTES OF A REGULAR HEE-Tj?^ OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF F03T V COL-LI[3S, Held Thursday, October 9, 1969,st 1\:30 o'clock Y.M. Present: Councilmen Carson, Trox211, Kissock andY.ruchten. City 1 Manager Coffey, City Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liquin. i Motion was made by 'Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held_ ith. Roll was called O'ctober Z, 1969, be dispensed wresulting as follows: qes Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. Naves: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Special recognition was made by the Fort Collins Fire Department to E Floyd Headlee for outstanding fire safety at -his gaceof business. The Mayor j 1 stated that this was a worthwhile move that the Fire Department has made and { Mr. Headlee has a first class type of business, both aesthetically and cleaniness. Mr. Headlee is the first recepient of what will be known as Merchants Award. It was presented by Fire Chief Yonkers and Mayor Carson. The following resolution was presented and read at length: RESOLUTION 69-92 OF THE CnT.INCIF. nP mua CTTY OF FORT COLLINS ORDERING THE REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SIDEWALKS AND CURBS AND GUTTERS IN THE CITY BY THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ADJACENT THERETO AND DIRECTING THAT A COPY Or SUCH RESOLUTION BE SENT TO THE OWNS S OF PROPERTY CONCERNED•AND GIVING NOTICE THAT IF THE PROPERTY OW14ERS CONCERNED DO NOT PERFORM[ SUCH WORK WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE A COPY OF THE RESOLUTUON IS MAILED TO THEK° THE CITY WILL PERFORMTHE 11bRK AND CHARGE THE COSTS THEREOF TO SAID OWNERS AND CERTIFY AND COLLECT SAID COSTS THROUGHTHE COUNTY TREASURER.' WHEREAS, heretofore the City Engineer has made an inspection of some of the sidewalks, curbs and gutters in the City of Fort Collins and has reported to the City Council regarding the same, and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary that the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters described on the attached Exhibit "A" be repaired or recon- structed in order to protect the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 3Y THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS: 1. That the persons named on the attached Exhibit "A"_being the owners of.the real property described on said exhibit, which property is adjacent to the sidewalks, curbs and gutters in need of repair or reconstruction, are hereby ordered to repair or reconstruct the defective portions of the sidewalk, curb or gutter as indicatedon tieattached Exhibit "A". 2. •The City Engineer is directed to send a copy of this resolution to each person listed.on the attached Exhibit "A" at the address shown for such persons on the real property assessment, rolls for general 'taxes for Larimer Count;. 3. In the event the repairs or reconstruction required by this resol- union areno.t completed with I n 30 days after the mailing of this resolution„to the property owners, the City shall prodeed to do the required wort and to charge to cost of the same to tlt.abutting property owner and certify and collect said coats throughthe County Treasurer in the same manner that general taxes against i the property are collected. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 9th day of October, A. D. 1969• Is/ Karl E. Carson --- — Ma yor . ,ATTEST: - Is/ John Bartel _ CitS* Clem —� Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, ceconded.:­by Cour_e11M-W) Troxell, that this resolution be adpted. Roll was called resulting as folios: Ayes: Counclilmen Carson. Troxell. , Kissoca and Kruchten. Absent: Courcil- IN? man Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The ?Mayor declared the motion adopted. The following bids were presented, and read at length: October 72 1969 APO. Honorable Mayor and Councilmen THROUGH: Mr. Torn Coffey, City tanager FROM: Air. E. M. Kuppinger, Purc.asing Agent SUBJECT: Triplex- Cable Bids. valuate d covering consideration for purchase Bids have been received and e of: 15,0001,_600v Triplex Cable. Assummary of the low bids are as follows: Consolidated Electrical Distribution $ 3,7oi 40 Ryall Electrical Supply Company 3,705.00 Hamilton Associates 61}1.70 Graybar Electric Company (Alternate) 3, Mr. Bob Kost, Electrical Engineer has evaluated the bids and Graybar Electric. Conapny Alternate Cable did not meat specifications. The bid submitted by Consolidated Electrical did'meet.the specifications. Elec. Dist. be awarded the contract in th= The recommendation is that Consolidated amount of $3,645.60. Respectfully subritted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent After discussion, motioo was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted Councilman Troxell, and the low bidder who meats specifications; be accepted. Roll was called result= ing as followsAyes: Councilman Carson, Troxell : , Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. Nayes: The Mayor declared tle None. motion. adopted. 'sent and stated that the elevations city Engineer Rod- Bi.ngman was pre drainage at the Gulf Service Station to be built at were corrected for proper e profile would result in proper•draining. 1120 South Callege.Avenue, and that th The City Council reviewed the revised plans and sketches- The Mayor a.s'_ce3 if there were any. comments. .explained that the curb would keep the water Mr. Redkey appeared and from going into the nearbyresidents property. n, motion was made by Councilman Kisso After considerable discussick, o that since this station was in the proper zone, that this application be accepted, subject to compliance with City restrictions. This was seconded by Councilman Kruchten with reservations, stating that he felt that the Council had to consider asidents close to this proposed station, but since the the property owners and r a ea way zoned to allow limited business, which includes service stations, that r it be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen ilmen Carson, who stated that he voted no Kissock and Kruchten. Nayes: Counc losophy and that the Council had the on this application on the grounds of phi 525 right by ordinance to regalate locations of service ststions. Councilman Troxell voted no, stating that there were nine filling stations in a 10 block I area and that it was getting to be a strip and gasoline alley. This being a tie, vote, the application was denied. Mr. Redkey asked the Council where that left him, stating that the area, was zoned to permit service stations and the company had bought the land on that basis. Attorney The CityAdvised him that he had a perfectright to go into court and that the ordi-snee had never been tested in court. Mr. Redkey said that they would be back. The; City -Manager advised the Council that the official budget was $2,461,411.00 from General Fund and that they anticipate receiving $2,464.803, with the total amount of the entire budget including all appropriations is $8,159,859.84• The following resolution was presented and read at length: RESOLUTION 69-93 OF THE CQUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING A BUDGET OF THE ESTIMATED AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF CONDUCTING THE BUSINESS OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT FOR TTIE FISCAL YEAR ENDING december 31, 1970, AND FIXING THE MILL LEVY FOR SAID YEAR PURSuaNT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE V OF THE CITY CHARTER. WHEREAS, the City Manager has heretofore prior to the first Monday in October 1969, submitted to the Council a proposed budget for the next ensuing budget year with an eaxplanatory massage pursuant to the provisions of Section 2, Article V of the City Charter, and WHEREAS, the Council thereafter within 10 days after the filing of said budget estimates set October 9, 1969, as the.date for apublic hearing thereon and caused notice of such public hearing to be given by publication pursuant to Section 3, Article V of the City Charter, and. WHEREAS, a public hexing on the proposed budget was held on October 9, 1969, pursuant too said public notice, and. WHEREAS, Section 4, Article V of the City Charter provides that the Council shall adopt the budget for the ensuing fiscal year and shall fix the tax levy after said public hearing and bsfore the last day of October.of each yea r. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the following budget prepared in detail by the said City Manager in com- pliance with the provisions of Section 2, Article V of the City -Charter for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1970, be and the same Is hereby adopted as a basis for the annual appropriations ordinance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1970,,`as follows: DUSBURSEMIENTS BY APPROPRIATIONS City Council City Manager Personnel Finance City Attorney Planning & Zoning Municipal Court Insurance & Retirement Inf)rmation & Kesearch Police Fire Health $ 13,375.00 43,815.00 8,67o.00 125,090.00 27,755 00 34,586.00 23,667.00 126 j[oo . co 20.000.CO 471,742.00 3e,! .362. 00 11,032.00 526 i; Sanitary Land Fill Administration and Engineering Building Inspection Streets and Alleys Buildings and Grounds Traffic and Street Lights Parks Recreation Museum Seimming Pool Grandview Cemetery Roselawn Cemetery Library Transfer to Local Improvement Transfer to Fort Collins -Loveland Airport Transfer to General Capital Improvement Fund Less Inter Fund Transfers Total General Fund Expense 41 ,z36.00 101,271.00 59,927.00 192,260.00 48,100.00 140;566.00 104,078.00 88,156.00 4,087.00 17;997.00 4q,828.00 5,462.00 115,574.00 7,500.00 10,000.00 187 875.00 11.00 18_ 7z875',00 2,273,536.00 187,875.00 General 0^pital Improvement Fund $ 1,096,539.00 I 679_ 5�0 Water Fund Less Inter Fund Transfers _ $ 416,994.00 Total Water Fund expenses $ 465,290.00 Water Capital Improvement Fund Expense $ 253,725.00 Water Bond Payment Fund $ 4�4,035.00 Sewer Fund Interfund Transfers 207,245.00 Less $ 216,790.00 Total Sewer Fund Expense $ . 324 ,495.00 Sewer Capital` Improvement Fund $ 1�9,105,00 Sewer Bond Payment Fund $ 71,472.84 Special Capital Improvement Fund r $ 221,976.00 Equipment Fund Inter Fund Transfers 00-00 208,0 Less 13,976.00 Total Equipment Fund Expense $" 95 700.00 Wa1. rehouse Fund Less Inter Fund Transfers 95__ _-� 00 Total Warehouse Fund $ 172,106.00. Utility Billing Fund Transfers 172,106.00 Less .Inter $ ' 28 ,130.00 Local -Improvement Fund1 $ 26,650.00 Trust Fund $ .31,550.o0 d Fort Collins-LovelanAirport 8 $ 2,983,17.00 Light and Power Fund Fun d.Transfers 922,38 .00 Less Inter $ 2,o61,433.00 Total Light and Powep Fund $ 1,618,838.00 Light and Pou,Ar.Capital Improvement Fund $ 1,205 ,000. 00 Light and Power Depreciation Fund Fund Transfers 1,205,000.00 Less Inter $ -0- Total Light and Power Depreciation Fund 859 81, Grand Total __ 527 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the mill levy rate for taxation upon all j the taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Collins for the fiscal year ending December 31; 1970 shall be 10.00 mills, which levy representes the amount of taxes for' -City purposes necessary to provide for payment_iOuring the ensuing budget year of all properly authorized demands against the City. Said mill levy shall be distributed as follows: LocallImprovement Districts - City Share A2452 Mills General.Expenses 9,87548 Mills being a total'of-,10..00 mills, which levy as so distributed shall be certified to the County Assessor and the Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County, Colorado, by the Director of Finance aslrovided by law. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fo-t Collins held this 9th day of October, A. D. 1969. /s/ Karl O.E. Carson Mayor ATTEST /s/ John :Bartel City Clerk Revenue figures discussed are exclusive of monies ni�alized th rough the City Light and Power Department, Water and Sewer utilities and Equipment fund. A corrected copy of the proposed schedules and of expenditures was presented. Councilman Kruchten stated that before the second reading, small changes can be made. The City Attorney advised the Council that it could be amended on final reading. - $1,500.00 was allowed for recording equipment for the Municipal Court, and it was the consensus of opinion thac this was commendatle for court record. Councilman Kruchten questioned the need for this equipment, stating r that the present cases in court are between 5,000 and 7,000 each year, which meant that one of every six to eight citizens appeared in the count each year. He felt that the change would result.in increased formality in the court and could make the need for additional counsel. He made a motion that this record- ing equipment be dilated from the budget, this was seconded by Councilman Kissoc,-. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. The City Attorney requested that the money be retained in the court budget in case a decision to change court procedure should come during the next year. He stated that approximately 15 cases. every three months are lost because of losing witnesses. He was advised that an emergency appropriation could be made if needed for a court of record within the next year. The City Manager suggested that this be.added to the Council account Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that $1,500.00 be transfered to the Council -account from the Municipal Court, thereb- riot altering the total sum of the -budget. Mr. John Powers appeared and presented a report on the budget study as follows: October .9,. 1969 Members of the Budget'Study Committee have attended each budget hearing conducted by the Council, and recommend the acceptor e of the proposed Schedule of expenditures for 1970. The Committee feels the following items deserve special mention due to public interest. 1. An increase in the proposed Police Department budget consists of cost of living increase, which is granted all departments, plus the purchase of Ian incident reoording device to provide fbr more efficient opera.tion of the Department. A decision has also been made t)pay for emergency overtime rathe r than giving compensatory time. Both will have the effect of more actual hours of patrol duty. 2. An additional $13,000 has been.budgeted tin the Recreation Depart - meet for a new full-time Recreation Supervisor together with increases for the professional services rendered by the recreational leaders to keep pace with the continuing growth of the many programs. 3. An additional increase in the Park Department is budgeted to control the Dutch Elm Disease and for the first -year operation of the new Edora Park. New playground equpment is being budgeted out of capital improve- ment funds for City Park. 4. The Committee questhned Concil in regard,to street improvement., plans and was informed that only recently have additional funds been made'.` - available to cities from the State Gasoline Tax Revenues which will help Fort Collins catch up on its street maintenance program. 5. It was anticipated that the 1970 budget could be studied inlight of long range planning needs. During the current year, however-, the City Administrationvas unable to put in final form the preminimary five-year plan at an early enough date for the Committee to analyze. Myron M. Braden, Chairman John Power John Batson Bob Sears Don Dobler Mr. 'Power commented on the lack of interest of the citizens of Fort s 6ollins and that there were very few came to'the budget hearings. He said that he was definitely interested in the long range plan and see what area needs improved. The -City Manager thanked the committee for their time=and effort on the budget. Councilman Kruc hten stated that the over 8 million budget amounted` to approximately $200.00 per person and that he did not understand why the public was not interested in how their money was being spent. Mrs. Frye was present, stating that she was a friend of'the Library, and expressed concern for the Library operating on a minimum budget and stated that the magazines have been cut due to increased cost that she realized the City had many needs for the 'money, but she hoped they would consid-er it next year. The Mayor asked if there any questions or comments. There being none. motion was made by Councilman Troxell,.seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Council:e Carson, Troxeli, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. Naves:, None.- The Mayor declared the.moticn.adonted. j 4 The following ordinance was presented on first reading and read at length: -1� ORDINANCE NO. 65, 1969 BEING "THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE" RELATING TO THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATfC_`:_ FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, AND ENDING DECEMBER.31, 1970,, AND FIXING THE MILL LEVY FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR Motion'was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that Ordinance No. 65,.1969, be considered favorably on first reading and presented for final passage on the 23rd day of October, A. D: 1969. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declaredthemotion adopted. NXb An application by Edgar F. Cochran dba Speedy Foods -Stores, Inc,. 421 Cowan Street, for renewal of a Fermented Malt Beverage License to the'City and=State, was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Krachten, seconded b-. Councilman Kissock, that this application be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent:- Councilman_Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. The Director of Public Works stated that it will be necessary to install traffic signals at Shields and Prospect Street and this would require a right of wsy and easement across the Northeast corner of the intersection. The following dedication deed was presented and read at length: DEDICATION'DEED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS thattheundersigned, CLARENCE 0. HILLIARD and ERMEL L. HILRIARD, being the.owners*thereof, hereby dedicate, quit claim, and convey unto the City of Fort Collins a right of way and easement over and across the following described property; situate ;n the County of .Larimer, State of Colorado, to -wit: Beginning -at the southwest corner of Lot 13 of the Resubdi_vision of Woods Stbivision now in the City of Fort Collns, Thence 1. north along the west line of said Lot 12, 15:00 feet;'thence'f` in a southeasterly direction along a 15.00 feet radius curve to the --left a distance of 23.55 feet to a point on the south line of said Lot 13; thence west along said south line 15.00 feet to the point of beginning; to be used as a right of way for a public street and for the installat1on, maintanence, repair, construction and re -construction of utility lines. Dated this 2rd day of October, 1969, at Fort Collins, Colorado. /s/ Clarence 0. Hilliard /s/ Ermel L. Hilliard State of Colorado) County of Larimer) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged be.fore vie this 2nd day of October, 1969, by Clarence 0. Hilliard and Ermel L. Hilliard. My commission expires 2/14/72 /s/ Margaret M. Hyde oc Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman oll as called resulting.as follows:Kissock, that this deed be accepted. Rw Troxell; Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Ayes' Councilmen Carson, None. The Mayor declared the motion adapted Lopez, excused. Nayes: _ Mrs. George Henry, a member of the Library Board, was present and . ated that she was interested in the long range plans for .continued operations. were preliminary plans The City Manager advised her that there .being drafted for the library and Larry Webber, Library Director,would submit plans for same. Mrs. Henry stated that the Library needed a new building and that she hoped that when another fire station was build, that a library be included, as it would be'less expensive. hey hoped to get this finalized at-8 later The City Manager stated that t da t•e , The Mayor presented the following communlicati.on which was read -at length: 2428 Westview Road For Collins, Colo. Oct. 7, 1969- Fort Collins City Council Fort Collins, Colorado Gentlemen: , I have written this letter mentally dozens of times over the past six years. In fact, everytime I have:had any contact with the Fort Collins Recreation office, I have made a mental note to write and tell you .that I think they do a terrific. job. Se group and every interest. The on Their programs reach every aeatl s learns lot about football my -bon is involved in now, the Jr. Al1-American Footbeais ' absolutely It is run efficiently, wisely and fairly. The boyand have great fun too. I have never befo^e seen such an entire staff of dedicated and accom- odating people. They are on the top ,of the list of things fortunate'Fort Coll_n can be proud of. You are to be,commended for sponsoring such`a worthwhile pro gram. �. they are lax in I know my opinion is shared by many but, like me, writing to express themselves. Sincerely, lal Mrs. John H. Reid The Mayor was instructed to place this in the hands of the Recreation Department. The City Manager presented the following communication: September 26, 1969 City Council City Hall •300 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado. Gentlemen: - We have recently opened a banking facility at^212 47fic , First Nationalis aBanity is operating -under the name of the LaLn'1conT ni net fe2of the.students =nd f�cG `, c P in Fort Collins. It was open c for 4_ t,_ enls busines.. commun_ty, and residents of of Colorado Sta-te Unlvers,Ly, �r -- 531 that sec-tion of Fort Collins. At the present time the north side of the 200 Block of Hest Laurel is predom- inantly a residential area anal there is no ''time limit on street parking. The eastern one-half of this -,block now has two commercial businesses and the all day parking presently allowed is creatinga problem. Therefore, we.respectfully request that you consider the possibliity of in- . stalling fifteen minute parking meters on the north side of West Laurel from Mason Street to the existing a11ey.. We have discussed this matter with the City Manager's office and we are addressing this problem to the City Council at their suggestion. We'appreciate-your consideration of this matter. I Sincerely /s/ Tom Gleason President This was referred to the Director of Public. Works Department. The following communication was presented and read at length: October 6, 1969 TO: Tom Coffey, City Manager FROM: Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works RE: Parking meters on West Laurel. Following Mr. Tom Gleason's letter of September.26, I have checked .with the branch bank manager as well as Lee's Cyclery, and they both feel a 30-minute parking meter would serve their purpose real well. I would therefore recommend that 30-minute meters be installed on the north side of West Laurel from Mason Street to the alley. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Charles Liquin Director of Public Works Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten„ seconded by Councilman Kissock that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and the meters be installed. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Coun- cilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent:. Councilman Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. The City Attorney presented the following resolution: RESOLUTION 69-94 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING THE APPLICATDN BY THE CITY OF FORT. COLLINS FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF 30 ACRE FEET OF WATER FROM THE WORKS OF THE NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVAUTCY DISTRICT - WHEREAS, the City of F n't Collins has acquired 30 acne feet units of water of the Northern. Colorado Water Conservancy District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District requires that the City of Fort Collins enter into tempo,rary use permit agreements with said District for the transfer of said water; and WHEREAS, the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District has sub= mitted appropriate forms of temporary usd permit agreements to be entered into by the City of Fort Collins. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized and directed -to ..apply for the temporary use of said 30 acre feet of water by entering into temporary use permit agreements with the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. 532 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this. 9th day of October, A. D. 1969• ATTEST: /s/ John -Bartel /s/ Karl E. Carson 0 Mayor i t ;:f0 City Jerk . =Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kisso2?c, that this resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Cquncilma^ 1. Lopez, exeuse_d. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. The following resolution was presented and read at length: _ v �o RESOLUTION 69-95 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING THE APPLICATION BY-T1jE a. CITY OF FORT COLLINS FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF 11 ACRE FEET OF WATER FROM`, THE WORKS OF THE NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DIS1TRICT WHEREAS, the City of Fort Colins has acquired 11 acre feet units,ofc,; water of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District; and WHEREAS, THE Board of Directors of the Northern Colorado Water Con- servancy District requires that the City of Fort Collins enter into temporary use permit agreements with said District for the transfer of said water; and i WHEREAS, the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District has submitted appropriate forms of temporary use permit agreements to -be entered into by the City of Fort Collins. NOW;. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE C 0 UNCIL OF THE CI^1Y OF FORT COLLINS that the Mayor and City Clerk be rand they hereby are authorized and directed to apply for the temporary use of said 11 acre feet of wate ;by enter- ing into temporary use permit agreements with the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council he ld.this 9th'day of October, A. D. 1969. /s/ Karl E. Carson :; s'* Mayor ATTEST /s/ John Bartel City Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kruchter:. that this resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting a.s follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock and Kruchten.• Absent`: Councilman Lopez, excused. Nayes: None. The Hayor declared the motion adopte.ds The City Attorney advised the Council the C and S railroad tracks - b has a legal right to run through the City as an ordinance dated June 28, 1877, granted the Colorado Central Railroad the right of way as it now exists, to hold forever. He stated that he had a letter from Mr William Peck, Attorney for t_.e rasa road , stating the conditions and expense involved, if the tracks would be removed. The City Attorney also advised the Council of a similar attempt in 1959 to remove or re-route the tracks end the approximate cost was, w2.730,CCC.CC v but was sure the price would be considernbly higher now. 533 Mayorr-Carson stated that he thought this was a beginning of what the Council hopes to be a desirable conclusion'�for the Cify.andi that . he would like it carried further and that the -matter be left with the Attorney for negotiatin_ Motion * n' was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by CuuncilmaKruchter,, that the Council adjourn. Roil was called resulting as follows:' Ayes: CQuncilmen Carson, Troxell-, Kissock and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Lopez, excused.. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted, and the Council adjourned. Ma ATTEST: City -Clerk r r - I