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April .8, 1971
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held
Thursday, April 8, 1971, at 1:30 o'clock P.M.
Present: Councilmen.Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. City Manager
Coffey, Assistant City Attorney March and Director of. Public Works Liquin.
Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the reading
of the minutes of the last regular meeting 'eld April 1, 1971, be dispensed with. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted:
Mayor Carson expressed recognization.of the three newly elected Council members
present at the meeting, these were Ma.ble Preble, Charles Peterson and J. W. N. Fead.
Mayor Carson stated that Club 100 :cork to provide an emergenncy mobile hospital
unit and presented a proclamation proclaiming April 10 to 17 as the week in which the City
of Fort Collins participate and respond so that we can have this emergency mobile un't
available. Mr. H. H. Rudolph, one of the members of the group, was present and stated
that they turn this unit over to the medical staff and the Club maintain it.
Mayor Carson presented plaques to Councilmen Kruchten, Troxell and Mr. Chilton, stating
that Councilman Kruchten had contributed a great deal to the Council because of his technical
knowledge, particularly in fiscal matters, commended Council Troxell for his knowledge and
ability and that Mr. Chilton had contributed to the City during the time he served as a
Councilman from May until February, that they had all been a credit to the Council and the
City of FortCollins. He stated he also had a plaque for Mr. Kissock that would be delivered
to him.
The following proclamation was presented:
A PROCLAMATION
To aid in keeping our community one of the beauty spots in Colorado, with the
approval and urgence of the Fort Collins City Council, I hereby proclaim April 25 to May 1,
inclusive
COMMUNITY LAWN AND GARDEN WEEK
I urge all citizens, both rural and urban in our area, to plant trees, shrubs,
flowers, lawns and vegetable gardens in abundance; to plan and hold special ceremonies
whenever and wherever possible, emphasizing the importance and values of plant life in our
midst.
I take special pride in congratulating those cu-mmercial, professional and industrial
groups which have already annou ced plans to partake extensively in POSITIVE ACTION DURING
this week for environment improvement.
Proclaimed and signed this 8th day of April, 1971.
/s/ Karl E. Carson
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ John Bartel
City Clerk
Mr. Glenn Kinghorn was present urging all.citizens to plant shrubs and trees and
stressing the importance of plant life, stating that April 16th was designated as National
Arbor Day but going to try to change the date to the 30th. He stated that next year was
the 100th anniversary and that schools, etc., would have a full scale planting of trees and
plant life on that day.
The first reading of Ordinance No. 22, 1971, tabled from April 1, 1971, was again
presented. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that this
be removed from the table. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen
Carson, Troxell, Lop ez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the notion
adopted.
The following ordinance was presented on first reading and read at length:
ORDINANCE NO. 22, 1971
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BEING AN ORDINANCE MENDING SECTION 11-22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, COLORADO, 19S8, AS MENDED, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND HAULING OF
HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE AND HOUSEHOLD TRASH
Motinn was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that: Ordinance
No. 22, 1971, be considered favorably- on first reading and ordered published this 8th day
of April, 1971, and to be presented for final passage on the 6th day of May, 1971. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following ordinance was lresented on first reading and read at length:
ORDINANCE NO. 23, 1971
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-33.6 (a) and (b), PROHIBITING PERSONS UNDER 16 YEARS
OF AGE FROM BEING ON THE- STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS OR OTHER PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS AT NIGHT AFTER AND BEFORE CERTAIN HOURS AND PROHIBITING PARENTS OF SUCH PERSONS
FROM PERMITTING A VIOLATION OF SUCH CURFEW.
Councilman Lopez asked the Chief of Police whether this would be brought to bear
on the parents. Chief of Police Smith stated it was his opinion that this ordinance should
be enforced on the first offense. Councilman Kruchten asked if there was any news boys that
worked in the early hours of the morning. The Chief of Police stated they were going to
have to make exceptions to a few cases, such as school functions, newspoys, boys that ,rash
dishes, etc. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman
Lopez, that Ordinance No. 23, 1971,be considered favorably on first reading and ordered
published this 8th day of April, 1971, and to be presented for final passage on the 6th day
of May, 1971. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell,
Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following report was presented and read at length:
FROM: Fort Collins Planning $ Zoning Board
SUBJECT: #35-71. Consider Spring Greek Farms Annexation i.nvolvi.ng approximately
43.22 acres.
The Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board considered this item at its April 6, 1971
meeting and recommends approval.
Owners: Cora Johnson and Spring Creek Farms, Inc.
Location: NW 1/4 of".Section 19, bonnded by the City limits on the north, east and west and
north of Stuart Street.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Rick Cisar
Acting Secretary
After explainati.on by the Planning Director , and discussion by the Council, motion
was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the repor' of the Planning
and Zoning Board be accepted and the matter be referred to the City :Attorney for tlne n:-cessary
ordinance. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell,
Loepz, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following report waspresented and read at length:
FROM: Planning and Zoning Board
SUBJECT:N37-71. Consider Bro�%,n Farm First Annexation petition and zoning involving
approximately 369 acres with RL, Low Density Residential, RDi, iMedi-um Density
Residential and BP, Planned Business zoning.
The Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board considered this item at its April 6, 1971 meeting
and recommends approval of (1) the annexation less the requested deleted -tract and (2) the
P.L, Low Density Residential zoning, the BP, Planned Business Zoning and recommends the re-
quested RIM, Medium Density Residential be changed to RP, Planned Residential zoning.
Petitioner: David G. Clarkson
Location: Section 21, south, ease and west of tine City limits and north of Drake Road.
Respectfully submitted,
Rick Cisar
Actin, Secretary
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There was considerable discussion concerning zoning, street requirements, parks,
etc. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten that this matter be tabled until the new
Council take=office. This was seconded by Councilman Troxell. Roll was called resulting
as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None.
The nayor declared the motion adopted.
The following report was presented and read at length:
FROM: Planning and Zoning Board
SUBJECT: #36-71. Consider rezoning petition involving approximately 3.0 acres from RL,
Low Density Residential to Rol, Medium Density- Residential zoning.
The For-: Collins Planning and Zoning Board considered this item at its .April 6, 1971 meeting
and recommends approval subject to the deletion of the property lying east of the easterly
ROW line of Glenmoor Drive extended.
Petitioners: Russell J. and Helen M. Buck.
Location: NW 1/4 of Section 1S, 300 feet south of Occhard Place, 380 feet north .f Plum
Street and east of South Taft Hill Road.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Rick Cisar
Acting Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the recom-
mendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved and the,matter be referred to the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and notice of hearing. Roll was called
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes:
None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following report was presented and read at length:
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FROM: Planning and Zoning Board
SUBJECT: #43-71. Consider rezoning petition involving (1) approximately 7.00 acres from RP,
Planned Residential to RMP, Medium Density Planned Residential zoning and (2)
approximately 2.66 acres from IL, Limited Industrial toRH, High Density Residential zoning.
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The Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board considered this item at its April 6, 1971,
meeting and recommends approval.
Petitioner: Burch Investment Inc., C. C. Burch, President
Location: SE 1/4 of Section 18, (1) bounded by Riverside Drive, Pitkin Street and
Montgomery Street, (2) south of Pitkin Street, west of Riverside Drive and
1100 feet north of east Prospect Street.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Rick Cisar
Acting Secretary
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead,
that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved and the matter be referred
to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resoluton and notice of hearing. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following report was presented and read at length:
FROM: Planning and Zoning Board
SUBJECT: #27-71. Consider proposed revision to the RP, Planned Residential zoning district.
The Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board considered this item at its April 6, 1971 meeting
and recommends approval.
Respectfully- submitted,
/s/ Rick Cisar
Acting Secretary
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead,
that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved and the matter referred
to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and notice of hearing. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten.
Nayes: None, The `•ial.ror declared the motion adopted.
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The following report was presented and read at length:
FROM: Planning and Zoning Board
SUBJECT: #14-71. Consider zoning for the Spencer Farm Annexation.
The Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board considered this item at its April 6, 1971 meeting
and recoLanend= approval.
Petitioner: Everitt Enterprises, Inc., Robert S. Everitt, President.
Location: E 1/2 of Section 25, bounded by the City liwits on the north and west and Lemay
on the east.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Rick Cisar
Acting Secretary
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez,
that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved and the matter be referred
to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolutio- and notice of hearing. Rol_ was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten.
Nayes: None. The.Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following report was presented and read at length:
FROM: Planning and Zoning Board
SUBJECT: $40-71. Consider plat of the Camille Subdivision involving 3 lots with RL, Low
Density Residential zoning.
The Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board considered this item at its April 6, 1971 meeting
and recommends approval.
Developer: Paul and Tamara 1. Ehrlich.
Location: SE 1/4 of Section 16, 297 feet north of Prospect Street, south of West Lake
Street and West Fuqua Drive.
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Respectfully submitted,
r /s/ Rick Cisar
Acting Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the
recommendation of. the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted and the plat approved. Roll was
called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten.
Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The following report was presented and read at ,Length:
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1 SUBJECT: #39-71. Consider plat of the Elliott -Miller Subdivision, Tenth Filing, involving
14 lots with RL, Low Density Residential Zoning.
The Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board considered this item at its April 6, 1971, meeting
and recommends approval.
Developer: Foothills {Vest Development Corporation, Alvin L. Miller, President.
Location: SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 16, north and west of Lake Street.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Rick Cisar
Acting Secretary
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved. Roll was called resulting as
follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: Noise. The
j Mayor declared the motion adopted.
THE FRANKLIN CORPORATION UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FIRST FILING, was presented.
It was stated this unit development plan is on South Shields north of Drake Road and
50% is adjacent to the business zone in RP zone. Eight buildings are planned with 12 units
each. The Director of PuKl is Works stated there .;as an oversize water line in that area.
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this plan be
approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: :yes: Councilmen Carson, T'roxcll, Lopez,
t, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
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The application by Glenn 0. Gates dba Thrifty Foods, 1205 {Vest Elizabeth,
for renewal of a Fcrmented Malt Beverage License, was presented.
The following report was presented and read at length:
TO: Tom Coffey, City Manager
FROM: Ralph M. Smith, Chief of: Police
SUBJECT: Glen 0. Gates dba Thrifty Foods, 1205 West Elizabeth, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Fermented Malt Beverage License REnewal,
Sir:
I have checked with the Juvenile Division, and they advise that they have received no com-
plaints regarding the above captioned establishment selling beer to minors.
The management and employees of Thrifty Foods are cooperative, and seem to have a sincere
de_sire to operate a legit.mate business.
I know of no reason why this license should not be renewed.
REspectfully submitted
/s/ Ralph M. Smith
Chief of Smith
Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that this
application be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The City Manager advised the Council that he has an opportunity to purchase 45
shares of North Poudre Water at $1,200.00 per share with a rent back agreement from Ginger
and Kenneth Montgomery. Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman
Kruchten, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase this water. Roll was called
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes:
None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
The City Manager stated that Friday, April 9, 1971, there will be a continuation
of the hearing by the Highway Department in the Court House by the North College By Pass,
and unless I hear contrary:, will support this location, stating would have to have a ecology
study before we can go ahead. He stated he thought we should support this and hope it is
not delayed because of the proposed north side park. He stated this was brought about by
letter protesting this road, that the Federal laws require an ecology'study.
Mayor Carson stated that he, Councilmen Lopez, Fead and City Manager Coffey had
attended a legislature/ole Colorado Municipal League in Denver last night, April 7.
Mayor Carson stated he had a request for the hiring of the handicapped and would
like to propose to the Council the appointing of the following people:
Mr. Owen Lecheler 2716 W.-Mulberry
Mrs. Martha Cooper 320 Jackson
Mr. C. E. Ronayne 313 Mae
Mr. Don Perry C.S.U.
Mr. Ralph Braden 605 So. Mason
He stated these people have agreed to serve and recommend that these 5 people be
appointed to the Mayor's Committee in Hiring the Handicapped. Motion was made by Councilman
Troxell, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the recommendation of the Mayorbeapproved.
Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell; Lopez, Fead and
Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Councilman Kruchten expressed his thanks to the Council for the plaque, stating
that it is the people that live here that make the town, that in a town of this size the
people arc closer and sure the new.Councilmembers will work for the good of the City, stating
that some people think the City employees do not ;cork very hard, but he was convinced that
they work harder than a lot of employees elsewhere.
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Councilman Troxell stated he was steping out of a very exciting 5 years with
the Council. Ile spoke at length commenting on human resources, transportation, economic
changes, beautification, the sign ordinance, annexation problems, animal car^, rescue call°,
crime, recreation, fire protection, sanitation and storm drainage problems, police service
the administration and the fine leadership, the budget, intergovernment relations, the
retirement plan and stated that the City has grown under the leadership of the City Manager,
and wished the new members good luck.
Councilman Lopez thanked the Council members for their help to him when a new
member and their good advice.
Councilman Fead also thanked the outgoing members for their help to him as a
new member of the Council.
Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that t'.:e
Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell,
Lopez, Fead and Kruchten. Nayes: None. The Mayor decl ed the motion adopted and the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
City Clerk