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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-08/08/1968-Regular140 August 8, 1968 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held Thursday, August 8, 1968, at 1:30 o'clock P.M. Present: Councilmen Carson, Troxell and Kissock. Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liquin. Absent Bennett, excused. City Manager Coffey, City Councilmen Kruchten and Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held August 1, 1968, be dispensed with. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell and Kissock. Absent: Councilmen Kruchten and Bennett, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following ordinance was presented on second reading: ORDINANCE NO. 31, 1968 BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CREATION AND ORGANIZATION OF STREET IMPROVEMENT DIS- TRICT NO. 61, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF A petition was presented by Fort Collins Federal Savings and Loan opposing the paving of the street in front of 412 Hawkins -Itreet. After some discussion, it was agreed this petition did not contain the required number of footage to obtain the minimum percentage to eliminate this parcel from the district.. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that Ordinance No. 31, 1968, be adopted and become a law upon passage. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell and Kissock. Absent: Councilmen Kruchten and Bennett, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following ordinance was presented on second reading: ORDINANCE NO. 32, 1968 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that Ordinance No. 32, 1968, be adopted and become a law upon passage. Roll was called result ing as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell and Kissock. Absent: Councilmen Kruchten and Bennett, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following ordinance was presented on second reading: ORDINANCE NO. 34, 1968 BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS AND AN ALLEY IN RIVERSIDE ..PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that Ordinance No. 34, 1968, be adopted and become a law upon passage. Rolll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, and Kissock. Absent: Councilmen Kruchten and Bennett, excused motion adopted. Nayes: None. The President declared the The following ordinance was presented on second reading: ORDINANCE NO. 33, 1968 EING AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 91 IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that Ordinance No. 33, 1968, be adopted and become a law upon passage. Roll was called re- sulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell and Kissock. Absent: Coun- ilmen Kruchten and Bennett, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion 141 E August 8, 1968 adopted. The following resolution was presented and read at length: RESOLUTION &J S � OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING CHARLES D. BOWLING AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS WHEREAS, Kenneth R. Pastor, who was formerly a member of the City of Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board, has resigned such position; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Charles D. Bowling to fill out the unexpired term of Kenneth R. Pastor; and WHEREAS, Charles D. Bowling has indicated he would be willing to serve asa member of said Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY of FORT COLLINS that Charles 1. Bowling be and he hereby is appointed as a member of the City of Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board to fill out the unexpired term of Kenneth R. Pastor. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 8th day of August, A. D. 1968. /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor AT TEST : /s/ Miles F. House City Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that this resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson Troxell and Kissock. Absent: Councilmen Kruchten and Bennett, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. Attorney Gene Fischer, representing Rauch Motor Co., presented the following letter: FISCHER & WILMARTH August 5, 1968 City Council City of Fort Collins Municipal Building Fort Collins, Colorado Gentlemen: This office represents the Rauch Motor Company, 2000 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. On behalf of this Company, we petition the City Council for an order vacating the 2000 blocl of Remington Street. This.street was originally dedicated by the Rauch Motor Company when they began operations in this area. The street is unused by anyone else and so no one else should be affected by this vacation of this street. It is the desire of the Rauch Motor Company to expand their operation s to include the lot east of Remington Street. To improve security from theft and vandalism in the area, it is necessary to close in the entire area and fence. The Chief of Police, Ralph Smith, has been contacbed by Mr. Rauch. He agrees this would materially assist the Police Department in protecting this property. Would you please have this matter heard on your Thursday agenda. Would you please con- tact me if there are any questions concerning this. There are utilities in place in the street and appropriate easements will be granted for ingress and egress for the maintenance of these utility lines. Yours very truly, /a/ Gene E. Fischer The City Manager stated that the City of Fort Collins owned a small parcel of property adjoining Remington Street. Attorney Gene Fischer stated that if this street was vacated, Rauch Motor Company would be interested in purchasing this property from the City. After some discussion, the matter was refeTsed to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary papers. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell and Kissock. Absent: Councilmen Kruchten and Bennett, excused. Nayes: None. The President declare the motion adopted. 142 August 8,_1968 The subject of the Platte River Municipal Power Association, referred to in the records of August 1, 1968, was brought up by the City Manager. Motion was made by Council- man Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that these be tentatively approved, subject to the acceptance and final report by the five cities. Roll was called resulting as follow; Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell and Kissock. Absent: Councilmen Kruchten and Bennett, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following ordinance was presented on first reading: ORDINANCE.' NO:' 35; 1968 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, RELATING TO FEES CHARGED FOR IMPOUNDING DOGS. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that this ordinance be tabled and brought up at a later date. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell and Kissock. Absent: Council- men Kruchten and Bennett, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. Treatment The City Manager reported that the construction work on the Water / Plant was approximately 60% complete according to achedule B of the agreement. Under the agreement the City is to retain 10% of the gross bid until final settlement is made. After some discussion, motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kiss.ck, that this report be accepted and that the 10% retaining fee be reduced to only 5%. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, and Kissock. Absent: Councilmen Kruchten and Bennett, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The City Manager reported that the new school signal lights are being installed, however, there might be a delay due to shipment of heads for these installations being delayed by the manufacturers. However, he felt sure that they would be received in time for the opening of the Fall school term. Motion was made by Councilman Troxell; seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Aires: Councilmen Carson Troxell and Kissock. Absent: Councilmen Kruchten and Bennett, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted and the Cyouncil adjourned. yo r ATTEST: Assistant Cifv Cler