HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-01/28/1971-RegularJanuary 28, 1971
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CE1'Y OF FORT COLLIN S, Held
Thursday, January 28, 1971, at 1:30 o'clock P.M.
Present: Councilmen Carson, Troxcll, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. City Manager_
Coffey, Assistant City Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liqui.n.
�• Motion was made aby Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the
reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting.held January 21, 1971, 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. 1, 1971
BEING AN ORDINANCE.AMENDI:NG THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS BY CHANGING THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY
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Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that Ordinance
No. 1, 1971, be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson
Troxcll, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following ordinance was presented on first reading and read at length:
ORDINANCE NO. 3, 1971
REIN G AN ORDINANCE ASSESSING THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS IN STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.
63, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION THEREOF
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that:
Ordinance No. 3, 1971, be considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this
28th day of January, 1971 and to be presented for final passage on the 18th day of February
1971. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez,
Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The fol.low:ing ordinance was presented on first reading and read at length:
ORDINANCE NO. 4, 1971
BEING AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO TREES IN THE. CITY, THE CARE AND PROTECTION, EXTA BLISHING
THE POSITION OF CITY ARBORIST, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COST OF WORK REQUIRED TO BE
DONE ON TREES, AND REPEALING SECTIONS 22-S4 THROUGH 22-: 017 THE, CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY 017 FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 190, AS AMENDED,
The Assistant City Attorney stated this ordinance provides for a better system of
assessment, that there are changes in the provision of licensing of the Forester in the
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Ci.ty., and requires a permit before trees are planted on rights of way.
The following communication was presented and read at length:
January 2.7, 1971
The Fort Collins City Council
c/o Mr. Harry E. Troxell, Jr., Councilman
Dear Mr. Troxell
Re - Ordinance Pertaining to Trees
I wish to register my approval of the intent of the Ordinance being presented to
the Council today (1./28) - but with strenous protest resistcred against a provision that
property owners be required to pay for the cost of removal of any damaged or diseased
trees growing in the Public Right-of-way; whether platted or not. Determination of this
latter factor, if in question, could be adjudicated in individual cases, to be fair to the
property owning citizen.
My thinking is based on the premise that everyone should have the consideration
of the thought " is it fair to all concerned?"
Following are further comments, made briefly, and in haste, as a copy of the
ordinance has just been received. I am sure ,that most citizens are not aware of its
contents, so rely- on you men as our elected representatives, for full consideration of all
facts.
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"Original City" residents had the foresight to voluntarily plant trees along
the street park%..ays, to, enhance the beauty and openess of our wide throroughfares - thus
giving the town a reputation for "beauty in a desert" - known everywhere you go.
All citizens benefit from these plantin us, dedicated to the public on Public,
Right-of-lYays; and every facit of the City publicity hinges around the value to the com-
munity as a whole. Some even claim that our ai.r is clearer and that tiie i7hole community
is cooler., as a result.
If it is found necessary to remove any of these trees the Public Right -of -Play,
because of damage or disease, the cost should be shared by all residents - to whom the
trees and the Public Right -of -Way are dedicated. I have talked to a number of ci.ti.zens
all of whom agree to this be'licf.
There is evidence from all. over the country that it is the generally accepted that the
whole community accepts the responsibility for trees grown over the years in Public Rights -
of -way.
B`hen individuals build streets that are then dedicated to the community, these
individuals are not held responsible, after a brief period of years, for damage or ,re-
placement. We all contribute to the repair or replacement of streets, as required,
regardless of whether we use them! Trees, as streets are a vital contribution to a high
grade conunun.ty.
A plan such as that proposed could not but help discourage property owners to
discontinue the planting of trees in Public right-of-ways, so that eventually we would have
a whole city barren of trees in these areas - as is now the case in the nower construction
of the City.
A definition of Right -of. -way should be a part of the ordinance, for guidance of
the Arborest and for the knowledge of the individual ci-tizens. All good ordinances
define such terms, where there is apt to some difference of opinion. I am sure that some
of the local abstractors could furnish this!
Rules and requirements for business men in this field should not be so stringent
as to discourage legitimate newcomers to our community - nor such as to foster a monopoly
in this service field!
I would sin cerely appreciate having my views stated as part of the record of
this hearing.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
M. Gale Morgan
411 Pitkin Street
Herb Heineman of 308 worth Sherwood, was present and spoke at length. }le stated
he sympathized with the communication, that a large part of the trees in his neighborhood
had been there for a long time and did not think they should have to remove these trees
because the ordinance orders to have them taken out, s::ating that if the City wants the
trees removed, let them bear the cost. He asked if it was possible for the owner to remove
or trim these trees. The City Attorney stated that lie could if he had a permit.
Mr. Heineman stated that as the ordinance is set up, an individual would have
to hire a tree trimmer who could c;targe as much as he wanted to,and asked if there was a
cost schedule and if he could hire some one out of the City. The City Attorney advised him
he could if they had a City permit.
Justus Wilkinson, Attorney, was present and stated he. believed in that government
that governs the least, that this ordinance creates absolute power to the arborist and asked
the people be given a rifle type ordinance rather than a shotgun ordinance. He stated
the City should assume the responsibility for the removal of the diseased trees.
Doyle Kincaid, of Kincaid Tree Surgery- Co., was present and responded to some
comments made by both gentlemen. fie stated they very happy to pay the $100.00 fee, that it
is important that we have consumer protection, that some tree surgeons do not have tine integrit,
they should have, stating that lie felt that for mnny yearsthe rules for an arborist should
be up graded. Ho stated it does not .require a qualified person to trim a tree, that an
individual property owner can do it and in favor of John Citizen taking care of his own trees,
and if trimn;cd as they need it, mrould not be such a job i.n the end. He stated that
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individual appeal should be added to this ordinance.
Mr. Charles Orage, 613 Smith, retired Horticulturist at C.S.U., was present and
spoke regarding the trees in Port Collins. He stated that the common mistake of people
in planting trees was to plant them roo close, which made them unhealthy and dangerous. That
if the ordinance would have been enforced, we would not hav ethe problems we have now. hie
stated that Pueblo got into a lot of trouble, as the tree became diseased, the City took them
out and it cost the City a lot of money, that we do not know hoi-; many elms are. affected here,
that they could be dead within 10 years. He stated that a good arbor;st should contact the
people, that this is the same ordinance as anywhere, made effective so that the people can
know xdiat kind of trees they should plant, and he sees nothing wrong with this ordinance.
John Lott, plant Pathologist, was present staking he was happy to supportthis
ordinance. He stated lie had two points he would like to see considered. One, the secret
of controlling the bark beatie is to allow thearborist to destroy the wood and should not
be allowed to stand after being cut for firewood. Second lie stated he did not like to see
people abandon the planting of American Elm as there will be a resistant strain in the future.
Ile asked that "any Elm" be taken out of the ordinance.
Carl Jorgensen, Arbor ist, was present and spoke. He stated that the City of
Fort Collins is one of the last cities to augment procedures to have the diseased elms
1 is own
removed. He stated that he who can take care o0 expenses, should take care of of his own
trees, stating that any arbor fist should want to save as many trees as possible, that it would
be impossible to bear the tax burden to remove all of the diseased elins, that the taxes are
high now, but this would make them a lot higher. He stated he would like to see total
removal of the diseased trees to prevent the spread of the wood beattle. Ile stated that
the license fee for removing trees is $100.00 or $25.00 for renewal of the license. The
City Manager stated that Section 16 covers diseased trees, being hazardous to other trees,
.
and asked if this covers the neighbors tree limbs hangipe oilerthe garage. Mr. Jorgensen
AJSi.Stanl,
stated he thought this was covered under Section 1S. 'The/City Attorney stated it was his
opinion that there would be problensif we went into this. Mr. Jorgensen stated he thinks
this is a private matter, but if limbs hang into the street, then the City should see they
arc cut.
Councilman Kruchten stated he thinks the individual appeal should be added, that
he would not like a complete government authority.
Councilman Troxcll stated he would like to see the property owner take a little
more responsibilit in improving the aesthcti.cs, etc. that the City should take care of
any trees or shrubs that are an obstruction to lights signs, etc. That this should be much
more spelled out in the ordinance and needs to perpetuate from one generation to another.
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, that this ordinance be tabled and follow
,similar suggestions that are closely related to Councilman Troxell's suggestions. Councilman
KrUChten stated it should be specified that the trimming or removal of diseased trees and
trimming for utilities should be the philosophy that it .s the Ci.ty's responsibility.
The Assistant City Attorney asked rdierc the Ci.ty's responsibllity ends and the
property owner takes over. Mayor Carson stated that the City assumes the responsibility
relating to diseased trees and utilities and add individual appeal. Councilman Troxcll
stated that every individual should cooperate with the City in making Fort Collins beautiful
Councilman Kruchten seconded the motion. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes
Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Naves: None. The Mayor declared
the motion adopted.
The foiloi:,ing ordinance 4ias presented on first reading and read at length:
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ORDINANCE? NO. S, 1971
Bl:lNG AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DOGS IN THE CITY
The Assistant City Attorney stated the City has a ]cash law, such as it is,that
ho did nothing c:itih tale leash law as it �%-as voted in by ti'e people, that this is an ameudmeiL
to the Code of Ordinances, and contains sonic revisions.
Grace Vaughn, Herb Heineman and others in the audience. spoke regarding the clog
Mayor Carson stated that unless �-.e have traps, it is pretty hard to pick up a clog.
Councilman Lopez stated the ordinance has not been enforced. Councilman Troxell stated
they want some changes made and make some changes to have a full t:ilac clog warden and hope we
sec a change in 1971, that we decide what City funds we rant to commit to this program.
Councilman Kruchten stated that if we hire three clog wardens, we are talking about a sizeable
tax. Councilman Chilton asked when we are getting a full time Warden. Chief Smith
stated that by this time mext week wt will have a full time warden, that they have a lot
of applications. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that
Ordinance No. 5, 1971, be considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this 281:1
day of January, A. D. 1971, and to be presented for final passage on the 18th day of
February, A. D. 1971. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Troxell, Lopez, Chi.lton znd Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following ordinance was presented on first reading and read at length:
ORDINANCE NO. 6, 1971
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-33.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF T17E CITY OF FORT COLL.
COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING IN ADDITIONAL SUBSECTION THERETO, CREATING THE OFFENSE
OF URINATING IN PUBLIC
The Assistant City Attorney stated that this offense has been listed under indecent
exposure and therefore goes on a person's record as such, whereas it is not really that,
and that is the reason for this ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that
Ordinance No. 6, 1971, be considered favorably oil first reading and ordered published this
28th day of. January, 1971, and to be presented for final passage on the 18t11 day of February,
1971. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez,
Chi.lton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. .The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following ordinance was presented on first reading and read at length:
ORDINANCE NO. 7, 1971
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-33.1 (c), RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF LOITTERING
Tile City Attorney stated that this a.prevertative type of ordinance and applies
to people that are acting strange and standing around and for groups of people congroZiti.ng
dowrrtown.
Motion o-:as made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Chilton, tha`
Ordi-nance No. 7, 1971, be considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this
28th clay of January, 1971, and to be presented for final passage on the loth day of February,
1971. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez,
Chi.lton and Kruchten. Davos: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Tile following ordinance was presented on firstreading and read at length:
ORDINANCE NO. 8, 197'
BEING AN ORDINANCE NIMEND1FIG SECTION18-33.2 (b) of the CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF INTOXICATION
The Assistant City Attorney stated that the only change is the language of
buildings open to the general public.
Motion was made by Councilman Chilton, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that
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Ordinance. NO. 8, 1971, be considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this
28th day of January, 1971, and to be presented for final passage on the 18th day of F.cbruary
1971. 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 first reading and read at loogth:
ORDINANCE NO. 9, 1971
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF OP.DINANCES O' THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS,
COL,ORADO, 190 , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OFFENSES
The Assistant City Attorney stated this ordinance only applies to private residences.
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that Ordinance
No. 9, 1971, be considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this 28th day of
January, 1971, and to be presented for final passage on the 18th day of February, 1971. Roll
was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, T`roxcll, Lopez, Chilton and
Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following resolution was presented and read at length:
RESOLUTION 71-8
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING A RETIREMENT PLAN FOR 771E CITY OF FORT
COLLINS _ _ ._. _ ......__....... ....
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore caused a study to be made and a Retirement
Plan to be prepared for the City of Fort Collins, which Retirement Plan is designed to provide
monthly benefits to employees of the City upon their retirement, such benefits being based
upon the years of service with the City and the monthly reate of compensation while an
employee is employed by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended that said Retirement Plan be adopted by
the City Council, and the City Attorney has reviewed and approved such plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that
the Retirement. Plan prepared by Coates Herfurth and England Consulting Actuaries for the
City of Fort Collins be adopted as the Retirement Plan for the City of Fort Collins, effective
January 1, 1971; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said plan shall be in effect as the Retirement Plan of th(
City until further action of the City Council.
Passed and adopted at.a regular meeting of the City Coiuncil held thi.s_28th day of
January, A. D. 1971.
/$/.Karl E. Carson
ATTEST:
/s/ John Bartel
City Clerk
The City Mana;er stated stated that Section 7 should be reworded to solve znincomc
question. ;Councilman Kruchten stated this matter be referred to the City Attorney if
qualified and if not should get another Attorney who is qualified, stating that if a person
is taxed for money which he has not received, it could be disastrous, also if this is
eliminated, will hold more employees. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by
Councilman .Chilton, that this matter be tabled until this question is resolved. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,` Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and
Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.'
The matter of the contest naming both Golf Courses, tabled from January 21, 1971,
was again presented. Motion was called. Hearing no motion, this will be held over for
another week.
Bids on Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 54 was reviewed. The City Manager
stated that bids that had come in were higher than the Engi-neering Staffrecommended and
recommended that these bids be rejected, stating that if those people wanted a sewer district,
it would have to be re -bid.
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The Director of Public Works asked that all bids be rejected/the district killed.
There was considerable discussion and questions from citizens in the audience. Mr. Waync
Anderson asked why does this line have to be so deep and suggested going, through the alloy.
He was advised to get together with the Director of Public Works and start over. Mr. V. L.
e•so t
Cross, 205 North Taft Hill, asked if onAvoud hold offa district and he was advised no. ]Mr.
Cross asked that a now district be started and as quickly as possible. Motion was made by
Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that the bids be rejected. Roll was called
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Councilman Troxell requested the telescoping the time regarding this obligation.
The matter of the Traffic Engineer's report on on speed limit, etc. on South
Shields and South Taft Hill, deferred from January 21st, was again presented. Mayor Carson
stated that everyone was satisfied with this report.
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: General Installation of Steel Poles
Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration to contract for the General
Installation of 30, 115 KV steel transmission poles and other accessories as required; for
the extension of Drake Road transmission lines.
A summary of the bids are as follows:
Commonwealth Electric Co. $ 158,437.00
Addison Construction Co. 174.000.00 '
Hamlin Electric Co. 184,986.4
M. W. Larson Contracting Co. 189,400.-0
Engineering Estimate for Project: 174,772.00
The cc sult:ing engineering staff of R. W. seek F Associates, as well as Mr. Stan Case, Director
of Utilities and Mr. Robert Kest, Senior Electrical Engineer have evaluated the bids. Their
evaluations of the bids indicate that Commonwealth Electric Co., has met all specifications
as set forth. In addition, their evaluations also indicate that Commonwealth Electric is
considered to be adaquately qualified to perform the installation. The recommendations
therefore are that Commonwealth Electric be awarded the contract in the amount of $10 ,437.00.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ E. M. Kuppinger
Purchasing Agent
Motion waS made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that the
recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chi.l_on 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: Construction: Concrete Vaults
Bids have been received and evaluated covering consideration for purchase of: 2 Primary
Junction Vaults.
A summary of the bids are as follows:
F E F Concrete Construction Co. $ 3,564.00
(Formerly/Flatiron Materials Co.)
Kiefer Concrete $ 3,600.00
Mr. Robert Kost, Senior Electrical Engineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifications
have been met by the low bidder.
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The"recommendation is that F $`F Concrete
amount of $3,S64.00
Construction Co. be awarded the contract in the
Respectfully subillitt:ed,
/s/ E. M. Kuppingcr
Purchasing Agent ,
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, scconccd by CoLaicilman Kruchten, that the
recommendation of t')�e Purchasing Agent be approved. Roll was called resulting as fOlIOWS:
A Couaci.l:nen Carson, 1'rO:;ell, Lopc Cl.ilton c.:;! K:uchtcn. Naycs: None. fh� Ma.or
declared the motion adopted.
'File following report was presented and read at length:
T0:
Tom, Coffey, City
i(aaager
FRO'r::
Charles Licuia,
Director `,:D. of �:a.,._c,
;.,or:s
RE: Landfill Operation,
On 'dednesday, Jaa,! ry 20, 1017 a Ir: Stan ,nderson sub—n- �ted a proposal.
1=iSc-:a�c
to the LarlIDer County CG' ?sSlOae-s re-atvc Co his operat . :'y
Landfill- located I)etwee❑ FO-t Collins and Loveland Find presenLy Ope-'a Lea
by the City Or Fort GO11ins. On Thursday, till: 21S�C, is^'coi:SE
City Connell on the. sa;Ge matter. nave reviewed his proposal aad
following comments:
I did not attend ti:e :;ee ting wi-m the County. COMM ssiOne rS On C`:e Cry %
however, Mr. Frank Fisch did attend said :caatln ,.
ale flds ddVlSed ii2 t]-:at 'one
County Commissioners are n0 t t00 :^G C<:.17. five -co ing the r'aspons'_fii 1.::. -..y 0-
The Landfill. With.the closing of the dumps in the Po'adre Canyon and otner
dumps throughout the araa:by the County Health Department, the Ccmmi.ssLon::rs
are receiving considerable static and do not desire any ,add' -al.
Mr. Anderson and Cir. Gustafson lnitiatid discussion oil tnelr Ope rat- --
Of "the Landfill dpprOxl Idtely tY/0 mO11tnS ago. At that time, i aGVlSed %::em
that if the City could be relieved of all _espcnsi»ility in connection witr. t;ie
Landfill that I Would be happy LO let anyGne assalie the Operation. 1n t":GL
the County COifti:Ils SlCne T`S c'_'i'^.Ct recce"%1Ve to assumino full respOri:i1D 111'CV,
i fair tG assume that at sor;:a-c,--:Te
any contract would be party, an it s
date the City would he'rednired to again assure the raspons-;ility or Deer :,g
this site, which is not desirable. As 1a'_^ as his p-rcposal,:self is co:-::ce:^^tea,
1 do not .eel that 10 percent Of the _eVa;]ue received would be-sl=-c-2::t CCi
guarantee` lands as needed 1n the fut-,l ra. i GO not feel that lL 1S JCS-,=D_E IJ/1
forthe County to Ord all dumps in i'arimer County to be closed by Ju.y Ol:
C- -cy
The eeuipment now in Deer^anon at t:,e Landfill. 1s being leases to `c, O:,
a break-even basis, and we could not afford to lease him th same u_? e_:
at the existing rates.
? 1:at A; d ^s Gn WO— l-n. 'w^
The newsoaper article zd' t ^
rates at the Lands l'' , :..,..eve ni_. Dropcs« ::oa d i::e c LB GpnrG::: G 'Ly a
Oc - as realized a p:'.'G-=1t
L.ncrease.. l:'t`) =CrL LC _
0 percent h' pre
boil last year, and -Lll- T'atZs as Dr090 s ed by nl:i: S.^.O u.Ld guaran?:ec ...LID G LL ` _✓
an n -- :ce ODa-j— es tl-e ,,andr-Il as Err:.Ci Z.i fly as
of aDprOxiilate.ly �•`�>G'Jv, -_
presently being o_7erated Jy G City
On the basis Of the above, I would OO-'.'.^..Z::d tr:at t::Z CGU_cLl deny ::is
proposal and that the City COntinLi2 tG O�cr cte it c.5 1P. till 7aSL. .
AS t0 the rates Fi n'Oh he has JrODosed, these are t;:e sad:e rates '_:•i C:: _
prOpOSEd 'ln n IDEmO Gated H:igust 19, 1970. Tne cay-CO-Giay Oler8tiOL G"i -L-e
n ._
Lan ill does not rde ul: fl rate inC"_^Base, c_:d flS 1Gn 'g a5 HB: Cca
sent s1 Yll L:�:e Dresan,. ::1Gnrer, _
operate at the pre .5
to Gwio'Ls to iir.-sc;. znd-.:yse_._
wii.1 ba self-S-I — n;n�. _t is q'�i _ L .._ _
5 to 1.0 years. At i:at _c.e, i b<:
the . Site w' ll be used up ii: the neat - - t:.
a- : er price -an
access arj! t0 »::`j Gt'IC iFin GS at a cG::S1GZr ••-ice' ,
tG C^'_.,v tna rat::GG Oft
].t 'ii-_ be necessary' a `o-
Dal.d for th1S Site, O: 1 - .:..5 cc
iG:: Fi O'uld-_^aCL'tiZ '" nC
and t-_^ash dispose l., - ..�- '
i"nB •.:it!] t:•a� being ,.,.��gEd by o.-zr
I tatea above, the rates ?G- be _
a es-is:ap
, rVa
s `? teG $y Gvu _ .
C1 L1C.J, a--" the'JrV-iGJed PG LG -�..JL G
"
5a:' to 11 i.L '_^
iS this rase_^va .,e.^z accur::ulatt ed in .le ='unG
v_ -
t. .. SO'.` -c-er la: CS or
_ariod or � years, £Wads wo'•�ld »E availabl-
cc
opera.. -on.
Lille COnVerslor. LO -
I Go not feel t", C::2m0 as such should go tO L.. Gi ty Ol C11; 5 =t
WOuIG-Lr"dol:bte Gly rBdC. ti:e ne".;s
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RespcCt_'1Lly S::Dl^:/eau,
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The City Manager recommended the Council. reject; this proposal.. Motion was made
by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Chilton, that the recommendation of, the City
Manage- be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
'1'roxel.], Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The mayor declared the motion adopted.
Stan A,,dersnn was present and spol_.e concerning thrs operation. The City Manager
stated that there wore certain things in this proposal he could not see. One that Mr.
Anderson would be the only ]and fill operate- in the County and two', that when the land is
paid for it will belong to him. lie stated that the City has boon operating this ]and fill
and doing a good job of it. Mr. Anderson stated that at the time this land is paid for,
if the City wants to keep the ]and, it is alright with him, stating that they use the City's
small grinder on a trial basis .
Mayor Carson stated the Council cannot make any decision as it in wolves the City
of Loveland and the County.
Fred Gustafson was present and asked if the City could get together with the
other entities
The City Manager advised them that if they could save the City money and do a better
job , present a specific proposal, but if you cannot, you will just be wasting your time.
Councilman TrOxell suggested they do some research, that they would not consider
any proposal that would cost any more tax, stating:that we are paying as much for waste
disposal as New York and Los Angeles.
The consideration for appointing a committee on hiring of the handicapped was
discussed. The By -Laws for hiring of these people was presented. Motion was made by
Councilman Troxell., that this report be accepted and referred to tine City Attorney for a
resolution for establishing a committee for hiring of the handicapped as staged in the proposal..
This was seconded by Councilman Lopez.. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:
Councilmen Carson, Troxell., Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared
the motion adopted.
The application of Gene Ray Kapperman dba Gene's Tavern, 200 walnut, for a renewal
of a Fermented Malt Beverage License, !...-as presented. The following report was presented
and read at Length:
TO: Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROIM: Ralph M. Smith, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Gene Ray Kapperman dba Gene's Tavern
Renewal 3.2 Beer Retail License
Sir:
1 have checked the records, and find no violations regarding tl_e above captioned place of
business.
1 have checked with the Juvenile Division, and they advise that they have received no com-
plaints regarding this establishment selling beer to minors.
The management and employees of Gene's Tavern are cooperative, and seen to have a sincere
desire to operate a legitimate business
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Ralph M. Smith
Chief of Police
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, 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.
Jim Bailey of the Poudre Valley Greenbelt Association, was presented and read
the follo•:ing communication:
A Public Letter to:
Chairman, Fort. Collins City Council, and
Chairman, Lari.mer County Board of Commissioners
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Accelerating population gro:;th and land development and changing land
use in Larimer County make it desirable and urgent to plan for preservation
of natural beauty and open space in the Fort Collins area. Results of
inadequate planning are painfully evident in other parts of the United
States. Without planning, the Colorado Front Range Region will suffer a
similar fate within ten to twenty years. The process has already begun.
In contrast, the planned preservation of open space will in many ways
avoid the public costs and disadvantages of unesthetic and uncontrolled
growth. Among the advantages of open -space preservation are (1) alleviation
of the monotony of urban sprawl, (2) the social and political benefits of
retaining the geographic identities of Loveland and Fort Collins by providing
a boundary of open space, (3) preservation of neighborhood areas of natural
beauty for hiking, bicycling, and other recreation and for maintaining a
public awareness of our environmental heritage and responsibility and (4)
avoidance of safety hazards and dangers to public property which occur with
imprudent development in river flood plains.
Recognizing that open -space planning is only a part of regional
planning and believing that our presentation of the Greenbelt concept was
favorably received by the County commissioners and City council in May and
June 1970, the Poudre Valley Greenbelt Association hereby publicly requests
that: the Fort Collins City Council and the Larimer County Board of Commissioners
move to
preserve open space in the
Fort Collins area by:
1)
Adopting as a joint goal
of city and county the
preservation of
natural
areas providing continuous
open space for public
use along the Cache
la Poudre River, Spring Creel: and Fossil Creek, and along the first: major
hogback west of Fort Collins and providing additional open space north
of the city in the reservoir area.
2) Establishing, a joint city -county program of planning to develop
specific plans for official consideration by city and county to achieve
this joint goal, and by applying for financial assistance, to the extent
necessary, from state, federal or private agencies which assist local.
governments in financing planning.
3) Requesting that a flood -plain information study, considering
geologic and hydrologic aspects of major drainages in the Fort Collins
area, be conducted by the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
The Greenbelt Association recognizes that these actions are only a
beginning. however, we believe that residents of the Fort Collins area
favor this beginning now because areas of open space are disappearing.
We have a detailed plan for a Fort Collins area greenbelt, including
January 28, 1971
alternative plans for financing our proposal. Our 1.471 objective is to
publicize and discuss this plan throughout the comnzsuity so that a
consensus on the details of the plan is attained. However, we believe that
th,e above actions have public support, are needed now, and should not be
tabled until there is public consensus on the details of a plan for open
space preservation.
Mayor Carson stated they appreciated their doing the Greenbelt study.
Mr. Bailey stated this was a 3S mile loop that included horseback riding,
hiking, rifle range, et.c..
Councilman Kruchten stated the cost is very high but felt that in a few years will
be a great deal higher.
Mr. Bailey said lie appreciated that the City is working on this matter and realized
that it is a County and City matter, that: it had been rejected by the Federal. Government.
The City Manager stated they would sign if we will do it, stating lie has a plan
now requesting a topographical map of the City of Fort Collins.
Councilman Kruchten stated we are making large strides towards No. 1 of the
report, that we are ready but need some outside help, if we can convince the other
towns, do not know why we cannot go along. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten,
seconded by Councilman Lopez,, that the report be received and kept on file. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and
Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Mayor Carson presented the £olbwing report which was read At length:
The lion. Karl Carson, Mayor
Fort Collins City Hall
Fort Collins. Colorado
Dear Mayor Carson:
The Board of the Fort Collins League of lYomen Voters, at a recent meeting, adopted the
following policy position:
"If there must be an expressway west of Fort Collins, the Fort Collins League of
Women Voters will oppose the 'hogback route.' We urge immediate consideration by
the public and by elected officials of need and alternatives (e.g., rapid mass
transit, alternative routes)."
This position reflects the consensus of local League members who have studied the pro-
posed routes.
Because you are one of the officials who will be involved in any public discussion of
this matter, the Fort Collins League of Women Voters Board wants you to have a copy
of our statement for your records. We urge you to give this matter top priority in
your planning - before it is too late for a choics.
Sincerely ,yours,
/s/ None Thayer
Mrs. Sanford Thayer
President
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the
Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Troxell, Lopez, Chilton and Kruchten. Nayes: N ne. The Mayor declared the motion
adoptecj, and the Council adjourned. _d. _
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