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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held
May 14, 1970, at 1:30 o:clock P.M.
Present:. Councilmen Carson, Lopez and Kruchten. City Manager Coffey, City
Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liquin. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused.
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the
reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held May 7, 1970, be dispensed with. Roll
was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez and Kruchten. Absent:
Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following letter was presented and read at length:
May 13, 1970
To: Mayor Karl E. Carson and Members of Fort Collins City Council
Gentlemen:
After due and diligent time given to all considerations, and after serving for
over three years, I herewith submit my resignation-.. as a member of the Fort Collins City
Council effective immediately.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ John J, Kissock�
Mayor Carson stated he was very reluctant to accept this resignation. Motion
was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this resignation be
accepted kith'regret. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Lopez, and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor
declared the motion adopted.
A group of Explorer Scout,Troop was presented by Police Chief Smith. Mr. Ted
Schmidt, the or of the troop and Col. Manley from the C.S.U. Campus Police and Ken '}
Murray, A City Juvenile Officer'are sponsers of this group, were present. It is a pos-
sibility they will have a cadet program with thedi-partment. Chief Smith stated there
would be training and material available and that Ken Murray would be doing most of the
work. Mr. Schmidt thanked the Council, saying that Mr. Roy Rassmussen was the District
Boy Scout leader, but was unable to be there to=day. Mr. Murray introduced the members.
stating there were thirteen members with 7 present. Arnold Kechter, a leader, stated he
was proud to have these boys and thought they would be a great asset to the Police Dept. and
the City. The Mayor stated that in this generation gap, understanding the purpose of our
Police Department and all of. it's problems is a mutual benefit to both and stated that
whatever backing we can give the boys will be glad to do so.
The Merchant of the Month award was presented to Sandy Atchison, Manager of the
Three Sisters store, for her outstanding cooperation with the Fire Department in fire
prevention at her place of business, at 2257 South College Avenue. Chief Yonkers expressed
appreciation for a real cleln place, stating that Fireman Jordan had inspected her place
Mayor Carson presented Tom Burgess, the Assistant City Manager, with a plaque for
his two years of doing a tremendous job for the City,.especially in Personnel.. Mr. Burgess
accepted the plaque, stating that it had been a privilege working with the City and hoped
he could liveufo their expebtations as City Manager of Winchester, Ky.
The following ordinance was presented on first reading and read at length:
ORDINANCE NO. 31, 1970
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLIN$,
COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMAIONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CREATING A NEW
ZONE TO BE KNOWN AS THE H-B, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND DELETING CERTAIN PERMITTED
USES FROM THE B-L, LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT AND THE GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, THE R H, HIGH,.
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL.DISTRICT, THE C, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND THE B P-PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT
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Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that Ordinance
No. 31, 1970, be considered favorably on first reading and to be presented for final passage
on the 4th day of June, 1970, Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen
-Carson, Lopez and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: Note . The
Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION 70-49
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GIVING PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING A PROPOSED
ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, C%fIONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
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WHEREAS, a written petition has been presented to the city Council requesting that
the zoning classification for the property more particularly described in the "Notice of
Public Hearing" attached'h-ereto be changed from R-L, Low Density Residential District, to
R-H, High Density Residential District; and
WHEREAS, -the Planning and Zoning Board has made a study of said rezoning request
and has held a hearing and made a report and recommendation thereon, all in accordance with
the provisions of Section 10-46 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins,
Colorado, 1958, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to hold a public hearing on said rezoning request
as required by Section 19-46.1 (5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins
Colorado, 1958, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that
June 4, 1970, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may come on for hearing,
in the Council Chambers in the City Hall of the City of Fort Collins is hereby set as the
time and place for a public hearing on said rezoning request; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to publish a notic
of said hearing as provided in Section 19-46.1 (5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of. Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended, in the form attached hereto. ?<a
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Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 14th day of
May, A. D. 1970.
/s/ Mayor Karl E. Carson
ATTEST:
/s/ City Clerk John Bartel
Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that tF1IS•
resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
} Lopez and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor,
declared the motion adopted.
The following resolution was presented and read at.length:
RESOLUTION 70750
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GIVING PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING A PROPOSED
ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE .. ..... ..... ...... ... ......
WHEREAS, a written petition nas been presented to the City Council requesting that
the zoning classification for the property'more particularly described in the "Notice of
4 Public Hearing" attached hereto be changed from R-L, Low Density Residential District,
! to R-L-M, Low Dansity Multiple Family District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has made a study of said rezoning request
f and has hald a hearing and made a report and recommendation thereon, all in accordance with
E th provisions of Section 19-46 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins,
Colorado, 1958, as amended; and
1 WHEREAS, the City Council desires to hold a public hearing on said rezoning
t request as required by Section 19-46.1 (5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort
! Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, that
June 4, 1970, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon therafter as.the matter may come on for hearing, in
the Council Chambers in the City Hall of the City of Fort Collins is hereby set as the time
and place for a public hearing on said rezoning request; and
$E IT RURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to publish a notice'
£ of said hearing as provided in Section 19-46.1 (5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended, in the form attached hereto.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 14th day
t of May, A. D. 1970.
z - /Sj Karl F Carson
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ John Bartel
City Clerk
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that.this
resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Lopez and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor
declared the motion adopted.
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RESOLUTION 70-51
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GIVING PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING A PROPOSED ORDI-
NANCE CHANGING THE ZONING•MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN
AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, a written petition has been presented t3the City Council requesting that
the zoning classification for the property more particularly described in the "Notice of
Public Hearing" attached hereto be changed from R-L, Low Density Residential District, to
R-L-M, Low Density Multiple Family District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has made a study of said rezoning request and
has held a hearing and made a report and recommendation thereon, all in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19-46 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado,
1958, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to hold a public hearing on said rezoning request
as required by Section 19-46.1 (5) of.the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins,
Colorado, 1958, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE"COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that
June 4, 1970, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may come on for hearing, in
the Council Chambers in the City Hall of the City of Fort Collins is hereby set as the time
and place for a public hearing on said rezoning request; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to publish a notice
of said hearing as provided in Section 19-46.1 (5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended, in the form attached hereto.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 14th day of
May, A. D. 1970.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Hayor
ATTEST:
/s/ John Bartel
City Clerk
Motion was made by Councilman.Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this
resolution be adopted. Roll .was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
1 Lopez and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None-. The, Mayor
declared themotionadopted.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION 70-52
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. FORT COLLINS GIVING PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNINGA PROPOSED ORDI=
NANCE CHANGING CHAPTER 19 OF THE -CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO,
1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY ADDING AS PERMITTED USES IN THE
C, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has made a study, has held a hearing, and
has recommended to the City Council that the Zoning Ordinance be changed and amended to
permit public and private vocational and technical schools in the C, Commercial Districts
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WHEREAS, the City Councildesires to hold a public hearing on said recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDBY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that June
4, 1970, at 1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may come on for hearing, in the
%.Council Chambers in the City Hall of the City of Fort Collins is hereby set as the time
and place for a public hearing on a proposed ordinance adopting said recommendation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to publish a notice
of said hearing as provided in Section 19-46.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended, in the form attached hereto.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 14th.day of
May, A. D. 1970.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Al John Bartel
City Clerk
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that this
resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting-, as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Lopez and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor
declared the motion adopted.
The follow ng resolution as presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION 70-53
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING ARTHUR A. ANDERSON AS A MEMBER OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS MUSEUM BOARD
WHEREAS, avacancy exists on the City of Fort Collins Museum Board by meason of the
death of 0. C. Ufford who was a member of said Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Arthur A. Anderson to fill said
vacancy and the said Arthur A. Anderson has agreed to serve as a member of said Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that
Arthur A. Anderson hereb;t is appointed a member of the Eity of Fort Collins Museum Board
to fill out the unexpired term of 0. C. Ufford on said Board.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 14th day of
May, A. D. 1970.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ John Bartel
City ,Clerk
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Motion was made by Councilman..Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this 1
resolution be adopted and the City Manager instructed to send a letter expressing the
Council's sympathy to the family of Mr. Ufford. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused.
Naves:None. The Mayor declared the motion afcbpted. _ r
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Bids fur Signal Cable, which were presented May 7, 1970, and tabled to this date,
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were again presented. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman KruchtSn,
S., Roll was called resulting as follows:
that this matter be removed from the table. Ay
Councilmen Carson, Lopez and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes:
None. The Mayor delared the motion adopted.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman
Lopez, that all bids be rejected and rebid. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:
Councilmen Carson, Lopez and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes:
None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Traffic Engineer Joe Rice presented a 20 intersections report. Fie recomended a
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tersection of Mulberry and Mason, a pedestrian crossing signal'
signal be installed at the in
at Bauder School, foar-way stop sign at West Elizabeth and Taft Hill, Pitkin and Whedbee
and at Pitkin and Remington. Mayor Carson stated that the signal at Mason and Mulberry
would make four successive signals on Mulberry Street. He asked if there could be another
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alternative such as limiting left turns. Mr. Rice stated that out of the 14 accidents
i at the intersection last year, only two or three involved right angle turns. He said the
4 problem is trying to cross Mulberry on Mason Street, traffic cannot be spaced to allow for
cross traffic due to the volume of cars coming from the Safeway parking lot onto Mulberry
lic Works stated he was very pleased with the report, that
Street. The Director of Pub
it was a long time study and that they had purchased a Master Controller Councilman
Lopez stated that a year ago there was discussionof another crossing at Linden and
Jefferson, that it was hard to get across the street and thought it wise to study that.
The Traffic Engineer stated that they were running a study on that section and it will be
1 forthcoming. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by
Councilman Kruchten, that this report be adopted.. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused.
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez and
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The City Engineer stated that in July, 1969, specifications for sewer and water,
3 curb and gutter were drawn up and the water and sewer specifications have been reviewed
with local developers, contractors and engineers and minor changes were made..stating
that a one year guarantee was required, that a problem with storm drainage would be
He stated that they were replacing the standard
coming up more often in the next year..
"Holywood" curb, kutter and sidewalk, which is now used in residential areas. The new
section is much smoother and has a 3foot 6 inches of sidewalk, making a driveway unnecessary
The sidewalk has a rolling curb which requires a wider sidewalk.
t' Mr. Wm. Bartran, Jr. appeared commenting that the developer spends too much for
curb and gutter, stating that from the point of the start of the roll of the sidewalk to .
the face of the gutter, have increased this completely and asked if it was necessary to have
that high a vertical curb, that the water would run into the street, that it could be
designed to make the water tricIle into the grass rather than into the street.
Mr. Howard Jones also was present and thanked the Director of Public Works and
city Engineer for working with these committees. He stated that the .wording does not
convey, the intent. That the Postal Department should be prohibited using the driveways,
not safe for children playing, and will be worse if widened, also the City uses the fire
hydrants to pick up water, thereby using their warrart y.,
There was further discussion', in which Mr. Howard requested the mailing of any j
changes being placed on their developments in Bajada 'Motion was made by Councilman
i Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that this report be approved and be referred
to She City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. Roll was called resulting as q
follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez and Kruchten.` Absent: Councilman Troxell,
excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
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The following communication was presented and read at length:
May 12, 1970
MEMORANDUM
THROUGH: Tom Coffey, City Manager
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council --Members
FROM: s*.an Case, Director of Utilities
SUBJECT: Street Light Improvement District
Attached herewith is a copy of one page of a petition for a street light improve=
ment district in the area from East Prospect to Stuart Street and from Mathews to Stover.
The total petition includes 142 signatures. Also attached is the sketch sheet showing
the proposed boundaries of the improvement district. "XII indicates the owners who have
signed in favor; 1109 indicates the owners who are not favorable; and 11/11 indicates .renters -
with out=of-state owners who could not be contacted.
While Poudre R1 School District does not appear as a signer of the petition, t1*
.was normally presented t,) the School Board on Monday, May 11, and passed by the Board -to
join the property owners in the area in the proposed improvement district.
The Fort Collins Light and Power Department has worked up a lighting plan for the
district on the basis of 22 mercury vapor lights at a cost to the property owners totaling
$1,992.00 to be assessed on a frontage -foot basis.
This petition is the result oftheCouncil's disapproval of a single light.on the
corner of Morningside Drive and Parker, with the recommendation that the residents con-
sider an improvement district for the entire area.
The petitions have been carried by Harry C. Evans and Helen A. Evans and they are
to be highly commended for the success of this project.
This petition should be referred to-t'-.e City Engineer for verification of owner-
ship signatures.
/s/ Stan Case
Stan Case, Director of Light and Power, was present. and stated that the individual
cost would be approximately $150.00 per light and would be constructed by the Light and Power
Department on a work change basis. That it was not a normal improvement district. Motion
was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this petition be referred
to the City Engineer to verify the signatures. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
May 7, 1970
Mr. Tom Cofey, City Manager
-City ofFortCollins
P. 0. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado
Re: Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy b irict Weld
-County District Court No. 9454-S1
Dear Tom:
Enclosed is a suggested draft of the CONSENT which your city should execute upon
approval in order to create the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy
District.
The statute requires that it be signed by the chief executive offices ofthecity.
1would like to '-ave the Mayor of your city sign, or the City Manager if the Mayor is un-
available.
As you probably known, themaximum rate of taxation on the assessed valuation of
property within your city cannot exceed 1/2 mill until such time as water is -delivered and
then the rate may be increased to one mill. AT the present time, it isthe intention of the
Six -Cities organization that no mill levy would be imposed and I am sure that the Sub-
district will honor this request unless necessary to.protect the Sub -district's credit.
If you nave any questions concerning this matter, please give me a call so that
we may discuss any problems which you may have. . I would appreciate having the CONSENT, and
the reso}ution to be attached thereto, returned to me by, -,June 15, 1970.
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/s/ John M. Sayre
for
3 DAviS, GRAHAM 4 STUBBS
k-- The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION 70-54
�+ OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A CERTAIN
z' CONSENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FORMATION OF THE MUNICIPAL SUB -DISTRICT, NORTHERN COLORADO
WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
, (1) (c), C.R.S., 1963, as amended, progides that no
WHEREASSection 150-5-4- by the
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City having a population-of
more
rerthan 25,000ict unlesslbydand withthewritten econsent aof
' be included withinwith the approval of the legislative body; and
. the chief executive officer -of such city, PP
WHEREAS, proceedings are pending to create the "Municipal Sub -district, Northern Water
s C onservation District"' and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the members of the City Council that it will be for
the best interests of the City of Fort Collins to be included within said Municipal
Subdistrict.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that
I the execution of the aforementioned consent be approved; and
ide that the rate of taxation
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such consent shall prov
t exceed the rates set forth
on the assessed valuation of property with said city shall no
in Section 150-5-17, C.R.S., 1963, as amended; and
:BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and Mayor execute such written consent.
a regular meetin g of the City Council held this 14th dayof
Passed and adopted at
May, A. D. 1970.
1mayor.
ATTEST:
i /s/ John Bartel - t
City Clerk
Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this
Ayes: as follows:
resolution be adopted. Roll was called rAyes: Councilmen Carson,
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Lopez and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor
declared the motion adopted.
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The following letter was presented and read at length:
May 11, 1970 i
The Honorable Karl E. Carson,
Mayor Municipal Building
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300 LaPorte'
Fort Collins, Colorado
I wish to convey to you and the
On behalf,of the CSU Human illations committee,
Fact -
members of the Fort Collins City Council one of the findings of the special Fact-finding
sident A. R. Chamberlain after the bYU-CSU basketball game of
Committee appointed by Pre
February Sth last.
The item in quetion is in the "Addendum to the Report of the Fact -Finding Committee,"
P. 10'
VFindin� 14 j
There was evidence in one film (Siegmiller) of one instance of a Fort Collins City
This took place inthe southwest corner
policemen swinging his club on a 'demonstrator.' given
of the floor atto the Committee alluded to otherI e end of the inofseries
possibleevents
abuse, bothaverballandyphysical,_
of the demonstrators by individual members of the City police.
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Recommendation
-The Human Relations Committee should institute an investigation of`the alleged
incidents."
the CSU Human Relations Committee believes that this finding merits careful
investi gation and for this purpose we respectfully submit it for your consideration.
• Sincerely, ._
/s/ Harry Rosenberg
Professor of History -
Chairman, CSU Human Relations Committee
The City Manager stated he was concerned about the actions against our Police
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Department in the past and felt a consultant should be hired, not only for training our
police, but to better public relations with the minority groups and the public as a whole:
He said he had asked the advice of Michigan State University and they had recommended
Robert Sheehan and Asso., also Pomeroy and Asso., and the City Manager recommended we enter
into an agreement"with Pomeroy and Aseo., as he felt they were better qualified. He sated
a'number of our procedures were wrong and required changes. He stated that Pomeroy and
Asso., would charge $100.00 a day for 12 days and a secretary at $4.00 an hour, also there,,
would be additional expense such as car, food, lodging, -etc., whicli would biing the total
to approximately $2,500 to $3,000. He stated that Mr. Pomeroy is an attorney, and has
been in police work for 16 years and has been with the Federal Government and the U.S.
Department of Justice. Councilman Lopez stated that he agreed with Mr. Coffey, the City
Manager, that we need to take inventory and improve our services and that it would clear
the air for interested people. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman
Kruchten, that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with this program. Roll,was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez and Kruchten. Absent:
Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following communication was presented and read at length: From: City of Fort Collins
300 LaPorte Avenue ,
-- Tom Coffey.. -`
City Manager
The ducks on Sheldon Lake in City Park will soon b e joined by a pair of Northern
European White Mute Swans. The swans are given as a.memorial-to Mrs..Helan P.R. Bennett,
who died August 12, 1969, by her three sons and their families.
Her sons are: Mr. Robertson L. Bennett
Fort Collins
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Dr. Thomas W. Bennett
Fort Collins -
Lieutenant Colonal Willard M. Bennett, Jr.
St. Petersburg, Florida
The two swans are a mated pair and have just completed raising --a brood:. The
_swans arefour years old and were purchased from Alden V.=Freeman-, an animal dealer of
Spruce Pine, North Carolina. They were -shipped air -express Wednesday,: -May 13, 1970, and
will -probably arrive in Denver this weekend.
The swans weigh about 20 pounds a piece and will readily acclimate toour climate
in Fort Collins, The life expectancy of swans is approximately 50.years.
In -accepting the gift from the Bennett family, -the City Manager and -the City
Council express their sincere gratitude to the Bennett brothers and their families for such
a lovely and thoughtful gift to the citizens of Fort Collins.
The people of Fort Collins have enjo-fed feeding the ducks on Sheldon Lake. Manage
ment is asking that instead of feeding th ducks on the south end of the lake, that ,they
be fed on the eastside of the lake. This is a little nicer area and by keeping the
ducks on the east 'side of the lake, we are not as apt to get a duck out in the street and
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The City Manager also announced that in the very near future we would bye xunning,
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a contest to name the swans and that season passes to the swimming pool will be given
for the female swan. <{-'
x the person submitting the names selected for the male swan and
j It is hoped that the swans will be on the,lake this weekend.
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Motion was.made by Councilmen Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Lopez,. that this
matter be referred to the City Attorney to prepare a reselation commending the Bennett
brothers and their families for the white swans. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman.Troxell, excused.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The Assistant City Attorney advised the Council that he had purchased 11 shares
of North Poudre Water for $1,200.00 on.a10 year rent back basis, also that lie had a call '
offering 54 shares of Horsetooth water. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded
by Councilman Lopez, that the City Attorney be authorized to purchase this water, Roll. was
called resulting -as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez and Kruchten. Agsent:
Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The City Manager advised the Council that Dr. Collopy had purchased land adjacent
to the range and that he had received a telephone call from the County Commissioners
.rifle
'I stating that Dr. Collopy wants the rifle range closed b ecause of the danger of stray bullets,
{ and unless closed will bring suit. The City Manager has discussed this with the County
and Rifle Club, also the City Manager stated that -a meeting should be held with the Council
himself• Leo Knight from the Gun Club, Dr. Collopy, the City Attorney and the Director
or
of public Works. He stated that the National Guard and ROTC obtain permission to use the
range.
L -the Director of Public Works, Chuck Liquin, said he agrees with Dr. Collopy, that
people use this .range frequently and do take pot shots at the City's equipment. He said the.
County built this and it is operated by the Gun Club
I The Mayor stated this a desirable place for -target practice for young hunters
and felt that if it was closed there would be more danger from people using other places.
not authorized. Councilman Kruchten suggested -having a sppervisory officer.
After discussion, it was decided by the Council to.keep.the rifle range open.
Motion was made by Couuncilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the
Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Lopez
and Kruchten. Absent: Councilman Troxell, excused. Nayes: None. The Mayor
declared teh motion adopted and the Council adjourned.
Mayor
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