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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-10/01/1970-RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCiL. OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held Thursday, October 1, 1970, at 1:30 o'clock P.M. Present: Cou ncilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. City Manager Coffey, City Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liouin. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the reading ok the min utes of the last regular meeting held September 24, 1970, be dispensed with. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. The following ordinance was presented on second reading: ORDINANCE NO. 54, 1970 . BEING A,N ORDINANCE AME\DING SECTION 9-21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANNCES OF TEE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO , 1958, AS AMENDED. Motion was made by Councilman Chilton, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that Ordinance No. 54, 1970. Roll was called resulting as follows: ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. The following resolution was presented and read at length: RESOLUTION 70-96 OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING MRS. LOUIS BASS TO THE FORT COLLINS MUSEUM BOARD WHEREAS, Arthur A. Anderson has resigned as a member of the Fcrt Collins Museum Board; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint_ Mrs. Louis Bass to the vacancy so created, and she has indicated she is willing to accept such an appointment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED -BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Mrs. Louis Bass be and she hereby is appointed as a member of the Fort Collins Museum Board to serve out the unexpired term of Arthur A. Anderson on said Board. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this first day of October, A. D. 1970. a or ATTEST: /s/ John Bartel City Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Chilton, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopter The following resolution was presented and read at length: RESOLUTION 70-97 OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING HARRY KAHLER TO THE FORT COLLINS PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WHEREAS, Charles Rhoades has resigned as a member of the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board; and .WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Harry Kahler to the vacancy so created, and he has indicated that he is willing to accept such appointment. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Harry Kahler be and he hereby is appointed as a member of the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board to serve out the unexpired term of Charles Rhoades on said Board. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this first day of October, A. D. 1970. /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor ATTEST: /s/ John Bartel City Clerk M ON Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that this resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. \ayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Bids on Janitorial Service, that was tabled September 24, 1970, was again presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that this matter be removed from the table. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted and the bid of United Building Service be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmen THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey,City Manager FROM: Mr. E. M. Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent SUBJECT: Requisition 301-2381, Concrete Vaults Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of: Three (3) Concrete Vaults. The two bids received were from the only two bidders considered capable of doing this work. On other occasions, other bids have been solicited, but without results. A summary of the bids are as follows: Flatiron Material Co. Kiefer Concrete, Inc. $ 5,052.00 5,325.00 Mr. Robert Kost, Senior Ebctrical Engineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that Flatiron Materials Company be awarded the contract in the amount of $5,052.00. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that a z the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Coun Gilman Lopez stated he would like to have the Engineer's report on this matter and any other bid upon which final decision is based on the Engineer's valuation. The following communication was presented and read at length: TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmen THROUGH: Mr. Tom Coffey, City Manager FROM: Mr. Ed Kuppinger, Purchasing Agent SUBJECT: Requisition 101-82, Clubhouse at New Golf Course Bids have been received and evaluated -covering consideration for purchase of Contract to build Clubhouse for new 18-Hole Golf Course. Seven invitations to bid were sent; five were returned. A complete listing of the bids is attached. Mr. H. R. Phillips, Director of Parks $ Recreation, and the Golf Course Board have evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that Al Hockett be awarded the contract in the amount of $61,721.00 base bid, plus $4,000 for Alternate #1 (Air -Conditioning), and $S.45 per square yard for sidewalks as required. . Res ectfully submitted, /s/ E. �. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent a Octob er 1, 1970 All requirements have been met. Mr. William Wyatt was present and asked if Mr. Hockett had submitted a bid bond. The City Manager stated that he had. Mr. Wyatt stated that the City could get into a lot of administrative problems without a bond, such as service and construction, that he could withdraw without penalty. The City Manager stated that the cost is approximately $35,000 to build the Club House with built-in pro shop and that the Association has the funds. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Reconsideration of the Autotronics, Inc., application, which was tabled to this date, was again presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that this be removed from the table. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Mr. Jim Gable of Autronics, Inc., was present and stated that the Council recalls we have tried to comply with all the City requirements such as Building, zoning and were going to plant several trees, that they contacted Sinclair, the property to the south, but were unable to come to terms, and tried to locate somewhere else. That they want to locate within the City, that the bulk of the businesss is College students, therefore want to locate near the College. He stated they would maintain a low price, that 25% of all gasoline sold is through this type of station. He stated he planned landscaping and .would build a nice place and would be kept clean and neat, and stated the traffic count was very enCourag- ing. t:he volume of business is in the A.M. and P.M., and again stated they would like to have this location. He stated that if they had difficulty with larger vehicles, which was very seldom, they would use the alley, would install a P.A. system, arrows and exit signs and would comply with any City requirement. Councilman Chilton asked what the comments were from the other nearby station. Mr. Gable stated that Phillips and Texaco may be a problem. He offered Sinclair a substantial price for the corner, but Sinclair want to dispose of,all their holdings to one company, that Husky Oil Co. of Arizona tried to buy it but did not have the resources. Councilman Kruchten stated that a continuance was requested by your attorney who was to provide additional evidence. Mr. Gable stated his attorney was unable to be present Mayor Carson stated that this has not changed from the original request, that he realized they would meet the City requirements. Mr. Gable again stated Autotronics would like to have this location. Councilman Kruchten stated that the Council appreciates Autotronics wanting to be a part of Fort Collins, but he felt that this location is not the site for this type of operation, has access to north bound traffic only on College Avenue and moved that this application be denied. This was seconded by Councilman Troxell. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Mr. Gable stated he could not run IDfr. Kruchten's job, that the company invested $125,000 in this station. Councilman Kruchten stated we cannot attemptto run each others business and cannot bring himself to believe this is the site for this operation and is con- cerned about the traffic on College Avenue. The following communication was presented and read at length September 21, 1970 The Honorable Karl E. Carson Mayor of Fort Collins P. 0. Box 580 Fort Collis , Colorado 368 October 1, 1970 Dear Mayor Carson: I hereby tender my resignation as a =ember of the Landmark Preservation Co=ittee. I have enjoyed my association with the Committee, but feel that my work load this summer has not allowed me ample time to do it justice. .4,fy resignation has become necessary as I have accepted a position in another City and will be moving. Very truly yours, /s/ Gene Allen Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Coun cilman Kruchten, that this resignation be accepted and Councilman Kruchten stated that we should be very proud of I . Allen' services to the City and Board, and a letter of appreciation for his services be sent to him. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez,'Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the notion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: Mr. Tom Coffey and/or Dr. Karl Carson City of Fort Collins Council City Building Fort Collins, Colo. Dear Sirs: We, that is my wife and I, would like time on your agenda next .Thursday, October 1, 1970 to obtain approval for permit to develop our corner at College and Parker so that our lessee of the corner can obtain a permit to build the gas station, car wash that we will explain to you at the regular council meeting. ' While we were negotiating a lease and before everything was completed and lease signed some uses of commercial ground were deleted from BG .zoning, therefore we are seeking a variance, really quite small, and actually no variance from the old BG zoning ordinance which would have allowed it on our corner. I don't know that it is proper or not but I would like to include the letter I have planned to present at the council meeting on October 1, 1970 so that you are some what informed as to what I have in mind. Sincerely, t F � .J6,i1g.TCoilegeth E. Kroepel Fort Collins, Colo. Mayor Carson expressed appreciation for the letter aid advised Mr. Kroepel that the Council cannot act on this matter, and suggested he start with the Planning Department. The City Manager presented a summary of the proposed budget for 1971, and said that additional copies would be presented later. He stated the Council members had copies and more detailed copies would be available Friday or Monday. Councilman Kruchten stated the budget committee had been meeting for several weeks, that many questions and problems were to be considered, that a week from to -day be set as the first reading and the second reading be set for October 22, 1970. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that the hearing date be set for October 8, 1970, and authorize the City Clerk to publish a noti in the newspaper. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Mayor Carson invited the people in the audience back next week for a formal hearing.! Councilman Kruchten stated that having the first reading October 8 would make a pretI tight schedule and suggested extension of another week before presentation of the Resolution and Ordinance. Motion was made by Councilman Chilton, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the date for the hearing be changed to the 15th of October, 1970, and a special meeting be held on the 29th for the final reading. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor.d'eclared the motion adopted. The application to the City and State by Frank Perez dbaPancho's Cafe, 1802 North College, for Penewal of a Fermented Malt Beverage license, was presented. Motion was made 369 1970 by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that this application be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Councilman Lopez stated he would like to have the Police Chief's report on this application as he thought the Council had made this a procedure some time ago. The City Manager advised him that a report would be presented next week and this desire would be followee in all future applications. This being the date set for the preliminary hearing on the application for Hotel Restaurant Liquor License for "Out of Bouhds Restaurant at 200 West Mountain Avenue, the foil. -)w- ing resolution was presented and read at length: OF TE COUNCIL OF T " crrY cF FORT ccLLT:;s ;,cTT:;G n THE LCCAL LICE' ST;iG f.UT':OR:TY SE':7ii:G FORTH FT" JJ1(. J ON A PIRELBQIi•LARl' HEART. G ON A LI000R LICE;iSE APPLIC� I T^" WHEREAS, heretofore Hall of Paine Restaura: c. t, made application to the City of Fort Collins for a Hotel Restaurant 'Liquor M4EREAS, fire City Council acting as the local licensing authority has received reports concerning such application, and has held a preliminary hearing on such application as provided in Rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure Of the liquor licensing authority. THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED. BY THECOU!1CIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS acting as the local licensirg'authority that the authority hereby makes the following preliminary findings and determinations concerning this application, subject to the right of any party in interest to present further evidence concerning any of such findings and determainatiors at the hearing to be held on this application on the 8th day of October 1970: i. That the subject premises are proper premises under the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins and the lags of the State of Colorado to be licensed for the sale of liquor as applied for by the applicant. 2. That, the boundaries of the neighborhood to be served by this applicant are as follows: City Limits 3. .That the necessary notice of hearing by publication and by o posting of the premises has been given as provided by late. 4. Thai the applicant is qualified under the ordinances of the City and the laws of the State for the license applied for. 5. That the application is in proper form and will be heard by the authority at the hearing previously scheduled. Passed and adopted on the lst day of Qctober., A. D. 1970. 370 /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor ATTEST: /s/ John Bartel City Clerk `,lotion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. '-Mayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Mr. Guy Palmes was present and spoke regarding the water supply. He stated that items have been overlooked.in the water system and up the canyon, stating that the Forestry Department has 70,000 acres in this area. The Little South reservoir would hold 40,000 acre feet of flood water. He stated that he had written to Senators Dr. Roy and the Ralph Parker Committee and was informed the first filing gets water first, others get what is left, that there is no?water to file on and once this water gets below us, it is gone, that the people below have priority rights, that we are deeply 'involved and costs a lot of money. The City Manager stated that he and the Water Board are pursuingthis matter and have been aware of this for the past three or four years. That Ward Fischer is an Attorney that knows as much as anyone about water, that he had discussed this with him and we have an agreement to protect our rights. He stated he realizes this is a very important issue. The matter of cemetery lots was brought up. It was stated that a survey was made 12 years ago -and those records are in the vault. Approximately one-half are one -grave lots and just a matter of getting the owners to lease them over to the City. Councilman Kruchten stated that a lot of the owners are heirs and that many are gone and did not know how the City can get in touch with them, that we do reclaim some lots. It was stated that the budget has 7 or 8 department administrators, and about 18 committees. Everytime you put a committee on, it means, more money. Two letters were received from Dave Osborn, Attorney for the Hall of Fame Restaurant, Inc.. dba Out of Bounds, 200 West Mountain Avenue, on the liquor license. The Mayor said these letters would be received and considered as part of the hearing next week, October 8, 1970. The City presented the following resolution -which was read at length: RESOLUYION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GIVING NOTICE CO\CL•PVING A PROPOSED ORDI\AA`CE NXIE\DING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINiVCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLOR:%DO, 1958, AS KMENUED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, IN ORDER TO CLASSIFY FOR ZONING PURPOSES CERTAIN PROPERTY BEING ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS WHEREAS, heretofore the City Council of the City of Fort Collins initiated annexation procedures for.certain property known as the West Mulberry Fifth Annexation to the City of'Fort Collins, more particularly described in the "Notice of Public Hearing" attached hereto; and - WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has made a study of said .annexation and has held a hearing and made a report and recommendation con- cerning the zoning for said property, all in .accordance with Section'19-46 I, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1958, as amended; and 37. October 1- 1Q7f1 WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning Board has recommended that said property be zoned in the R-L, Low Density Residential District under the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, the City'Council desires to hold a hearing in order to r. determine how said property shall be zoned, all as required by said Section 19-46.. NOW, -THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that October 22, 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 in order to consider the zoning for said property;.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 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 1st day of October, A. D. 1970. / Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Chilton, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted and the Council adjourned. r ATTEST: 70 City Cler �j {