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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-11/07/1968-Regular195 4 November 7, 1968 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held Thursday, November 7, 1968, at 1:30 o'clock P.M. Present: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kru chten and Bennett. City Manager Coffey, City Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liquin. Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held October 24, 1968, be dispensed with. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kisso Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. \3� The Mayor announced that he was issuing a proclamation for American Field Service International Project week November 15 to 22, 1968. The application of Speedy Foods, Inc., dba Grocery Super Market, 421 Cowan Street to the State of Colorado, for renewal of a 3.2% Beer License, was presented. Motion was made by Council Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the approval of the licensing authority. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes None. The President declared the motion adopted. \N''b The application of Speedy Foods, Inc., dba Grocery Super Market, 421 Cowan Street to the City for a renewal of a non -intoxicating malt liquor licence, accompanied by the required license fee, was presented. Motion was -made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman KimDck, that the license be grantEd subject to the issuance of the :Mate license. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following ordinance was presented on second reading: \SbORDINANCE NO. 50, 1968 BEING AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SPECIAL CAPITA, IMPROVEMENT FUND, PROVIDING FOR TRANSFERS TO SAID FUND, THE PURPOSE THEREOF, AND MANNER OF EXPENDITURE Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that Ordinance No. 50, 1968, be adopted and become a law upon passage. Roll was called result ing as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. This being the date of the hearing on the rezoning of the Foothills Apartment Subdivision from R-M to R-P zone, the Mayor asked if there were any objection filed in writing or none from the floor, the following ordinTne was presented on first reading: \°� ORDINANCE NO. 51, 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 Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that Ordinance No. 51, 1968, be considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 7th day of November, A. D. 1968, and to be presented for final passage on the 27th day.of November, A. D. 1968. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The Council was advised that it was necessary to with draw the resolution grant- ing an easement to the Mountain States Telephone Co. across a portion of the Grandview cemetery until the proper description had been incorporated in same. 196 November Z,_1968 The following petition was presented and read at length: \ov PETITION AND APPLICATION FOR REZONING STATE OF COLORADO) ) ss. COUNTY OF LARIMER) TO THE CITY_ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Gentlemen: We, the undersigned, being tY:e owners of more than 50% of the -following described property, situate in the. City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to -wit The West one-half of Block 81 in the City of Fort Collins, Colorado (The Elg is not commercial) Do respectfully petition and request that the City Council amend the zoning ordinance of the City of Fort Collins by changing said above described land from R-H zone to B-G zone. /s/ Walter Biehle Carl Strauch Mrs. Schilling (Eva) A. B. Winzenreid Effie M. Winzenreid V. Elaine Lamkin STATE OF COLORADO) ) as. COUNTY OF LARIMER) Respectfully submitted, /s/ Josephine E. Guthrie Richard A. Betzin g Clinton F. Van Sicle Mariane S. Van Sickle Sylvia Jane Stover Charles E. Lamkin The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 26th day of August By Walter Biehle, Carl Strauch, Mrs. Eva Schilling, A. B. Winzenreid, Effie M. Winzenreid, Josephine Guthrie, Richard H. Betzing, Clinton F. Van Sickle, Miriam S. Van Sickle, Sylvia Jane :Stover, Charles E. Lamkin and V. Elaine Lamkin for the purposes therein set forth. My commission expires February 26, 1969. /s/ L. Hellene Bohler Notary Public Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that the petition be referred tothe Planning and Zoning Board for their recommendation. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kru chten, and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declarF:d the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: November 7, 1968 TO: Fort Collins City Council FROM: Planning and Zoning Board SUBJECT: Consider amended Unit Development Plan involving 13.61 additional acres with 147 units - R-P, Planned Residential Zoning. The Board considered this item at the November 6, 1968 meeting and recommends it for approval subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer. life. 1. The access to the area is through a single street, which is lass than normal width. This could hinder or block the emergemy, vehicles coming into the area. It would be preferable to have an additional street into this area. 2. The street widths shown on the plan are 20 feet. This width is not adequate for turning into the parking spaces and would hinder emergency vehicles in moving through the area. A minimum width of 25 feet for streets should be provided. 3. With the relatively narrow streets involved, there should be no parking allow ed at any time on the streets. The installation of signs and enforcement of no parking are private streets. It should be pointed out that any blockage of the street in which an emergency vehicle is involved would be the respon- siblity of the property owner. 4. It is recommended that the construction of streets, curbs, gutters, and side- walks in the area be in accordance with City standards to assure an adequate Since the City will not maintain these private drives, it is suggested that the developers enter into an agreement to maintain the streets in an ade- quate condition. 5. An easement for the improvement of Spring Creek has been provided. At several points, the easement indicated does not provide the minimum 56 feet, which is required from creek centerline to the street. Owners: Foothills Apartments, Inc. Gene E. Fisher, H. D. McGraw, Donald H. More $ Donald Mullison. Location: SE1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 22, 1/3 mile south of Prospect Road on the west side of Shields Street (South of existing apartments.) Respectfully submitted, /s/ Robert 0. Engelke Acting Secretary 197 November 7, 1968 After discussion on the various recommendations of the City Engineer, the Mayor advi.sed Mr. Wilmarth, the Attorney for the corporation, that he wished the entire Council to see the architectural treatment of the buildings to which will consist of this complex. Mr. Wilmarth advised the Council that they had been taken to Denver but that he would call and see if they could be returned for consideration. He returned after phoning Denver and stated that he would have these plans before the Council before 3:30 P.M. Motion was made by 'Councilman Kruchten;: seconded -,by Councilman Bennett, that this matter be tabled until the architectural treatment plans arrived. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: November 7, 1968 TO: \O Fort Collins City Council FROM: Planning and Zoning Board SUBJECT: Consider Annexation Petition of Robert T. Smith involving 4.6 acres with R-P Planned residential Zoning. This item was considered at the November 6, 1966 Board meeting and tabled for further consideration. Owner: Robert T. Smith Location: NW-4 of NW4 of Section 22,, mile east of intersection of Taft Hill Road and Prospect Road on south side of Prospect Road. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Robert 0. Engelke Acting Secretary Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted and the matter tabled. Roll was called resulting asfollows: Ayes: gouncilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length:- November 7, 1968 TO: Fort Collins City Council FROM: Planning and Zoning Board SUBJECT: Consider Preliminary Plan of the Elliott - Miller Foothills West Subdivision involving 41 acres with B-L, R-H, R-M and R-L zoning. Consider Rezoning Petition involving 10 acres from R-L, Low Density Residential to R-M. Medium Density Residential. These two items were considered together by the Board at the November 6, 1968 meeting and tabled for further consideration. Developer: Alvin L. Miller Location: NA of NW4 of Section 21, SE corner of Overland Trai-1 and Prospect Road inter- section. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Robert 0. Engelke Acting Secretary Motion was mde by Councilman Bennett, secaLbd by Councilman Kissock, that the resommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted and the matter tabled. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes! Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: November 7, 1968 TO: \10' Fort Collins City Council FROM: Planning and Zoning Board SUBJECT: Consider Rezoning Petition involving 3.62 acres from R-L, Low Density Residential to R-P, Planned Residential and 17.7 acres from R-L, Low Density Residential to R-M, Medium Density Residential. 1-98 The Board considered this item at the November 6, 1968 meeting and it is recom- Imended for approval. 11 Owner: Deines Homes, Incorporated. Location: East lr2 of SE4 of Section 9, !!� mile west of Taft Hill Road between Mulberry Street and LaPorte Avenue. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Robert 0. Engelke Acting Secretary After discussion, in reference to this rezoning petition, motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kiss, that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted 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, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The Presi- dent declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: November 5, 1968 TO: \`'' Tom Coffey, City Manager THRU: Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works FROM: Roy A. Bingman, City Engineer RE: Bids on Edora Park Dam and Reservoir Bids were opened on October 24, 1968 for the construction of the dam and reser- voir improvements at Edora Park. The bids received were as follows: 1. Fort Collins Ready -Mix $ 32,052.80 2. Reid Burton Construction 32,136.00 3• Weitzel and Sons Excavating 58,471.00 The breakdown of items is enclosed. Thesestimated cost of the dam and reservoir was $21,000. Since the bids were over the amount budgeted for their construction, they were analyzed to determine the extent of work possibly with the money available. The result of this analysis is that the Reid Burton bid permits the construction of the dam and associated items and 5970 cubic yards of excavation for $20,048.30, or $3,201.30 higher. The 5970 cubic yards is enough excavation to construct a reservoir 70 feet by 700 feet and 6 feet deep. Respectfully submitted, Roy A. Bingman City Engineer how After considerable discussion in which the City Manager explained/they arrived t the low bid, motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilmn Kissock, that he bid of Reid Burton Construction Company, after a reduction in the size of the lake and eservoir, of Reid Burton Construction Company, be accepted. Roll was called resulting s follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: one. The President declared the motion adapted. The following report was presented and read at length: November 6, 1968 0: �' Tom Coffey, City Manager HRU: Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works ROM: Roy A. Bingman, City Engineer E: Bids for paving at Service Center. Bids were opened on October 29, 1968, for asphalt paving at the Service Center st of the warehouse building. The amount of paving is approximately 2500 square yards. The bids were as follows: 1. Sterling Paving Company $ 3,385.00 2. Best -Way Paving Company 3,418.50 3. Flatiron Paving Compan 3,457.50 The cost was estimated at 13,455.00. It is recommended that the contract be rded to the low bidder, Sterling Paving Company. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roy A. Bingman City E ngineer NObember 7, 1968 Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the bid of Sterling Paving Compay in the amount of $3,385.00, as recommended by the City Engineer, be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted The following communication was presented and read at length: November 5, 1968 Mr. Tom Coffey City Manager �sl0 PURCHASE OF NEW TRACK TYPE LOADER I have received approved requisition covering the purchase of equipment as indicated above Three bids were received and opened at 10:00 A.M. October 30, 1968. A list of these bids is shown below: Allis Chalmers $ 27,000.00 International 30,005.47 Caterpillar 34,000.00 The above represents the net cost figures after trade-in allowances. After due consideration of all aspects of this purchase including discussions with Public Works Manager, I am recommending to you and the Council that we purchase the Allis Chalmers unit at the low bid figure. /s/ H. L. Diener Purchasing Agent After the bids had been presented and read, Mr. Ken Wilhelm, salesman for the Mc Coy Company, agent for Caterpillar tractors, asked if he might address the Council as to why they should buy the Caterpillar loader. Mr. Wilhelm was granted this privilege and spoke at some length of the various features of his loader. After considerable discussion between -members of the Council and after determining -that the bids as presented covered the specifications in which the bids, were requested, motion was made by Councilman Bennett, secon ded by Councilman Kruchten, that the bid of Allis Chalmers Company in the amount of J27.,000.00 be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kissock. Carson, Troxell, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: Councilman/The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: November 7, 1968 Mr. Tom Coffey City Manager 10 ITEMS POWER CABLE Requisition 301-971 covers ten items of various sizes and types of power cable. Sealed bids for the above cable were received and opened at 10:00 A.M. November 5, 1968. An analysis of the bids has been made and it is recommended that we should split the order with low bidders as indicated below. Item 1 Kaiser $ 62.50 M' Item 2 Okonite 86.58 Mt Item 3 Okonite 1090.00 M, Item 4 Alcan 38.50 M1 Item 5 Olin 31.75 M' Item 6 Alcan 83.10 M' Item 7 Olin 146.50 M' Item 8 Alcan 61.50 M' Item.!9 Olin 100.00 M, Item 10 Paranite- 343.10 MI Specifications for the above have been approved by our electrical engineering people. I am recommending that we proceed with the purchase as outlined above. H. L. Diener Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Nayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None,. The President declared the motion adopted. November 7. 1 The following communication was presented and rend at length: November 7, 1968 Mr. Tom Coffey City Manager \\(P 10,000 FT. 500 MCM COPPER POWER CABLE Sealed bids covering above listed item were received and opened at 10Y00 A.M. November 5, 1968. A list of these bids are shown below. Okonite 1732.00 M, Mine & Smelter (Anaconda) 2027.92 M' Anaconda - direct 2033.00 M' Specificatiar, of above cable have been reviewed and it is recommended that we accept the low bid from Okonite. Okonite's bid meets our engineering specifications and they can make immediate delivery. /s/ H. L. Diener Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the bid of Okonite be accepted as it meets the Engineering specifications and immediate delive is possible. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adop The following report was presented and read at length: October 31, 1968 TO: \V City Manager and City Council FROM:: Tom Burgess, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Amendments to Personnel Rules At the regular quarterly meeting of the Personnel Board in October, the Board unanimously approved the Personnel Office's recommendation of the following amendments: a) Rule V, Section 8 and Rule IX, Section 2 (as amended) to be changed to read "one year probationary period" wherever six months appears. b) Rule X, Section 8 to be amended to read: A regular employee who becomes pregnant may continue working, if her health permits, until the end of the seventh month of her pregnancy. Requests to continue working beyond this time must be approved by the employee's Depart- ment head and the City Manager. Requests will be evaluated on an indivi- dual basis. Sufficient proof that the employee is able to continue perform- ing her duties may be required in the form of a letter from her personal physician. should approval b:e granted for the employee to continue working beyond the seventh month, the City has the right to terminate the employee at any time the employee is deed unable' to satisfacbrily perform her dut ies. If the employee desires to continue working following her pregnancy, her absence will be counted as leave of absence without pay. She may resume working no sooner than three weeks after childbirth. The Personnel Board recommends that the City Council adopt these rule changes. Respectfully submitted, /a/ Tom Burgess Secretary to the Personnel Board Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that the recommendation of the Personnel Board be approved and the rule changes be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The Mayor had guests arrive from France which he introduced to members of the Council. These guests were Mr. Jarrier, who is a lawyer of the Paris court, and Mr. D. Geofray, an interpreter. They are in the United States visiting various cities and after arriving in Denver decided to look o':a6r Fort Collins and its problems. At this time, motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Kruchi that the Council recess to 3:35 P.M. to allow time for the plans for architedu ral treatment in the Foothills Subdivision Unit Development plan addition a chance to arrive. ,,The Council reconvened at 3:35 P.M., after Mr. Don Mora• of the petitioners, , arrived with the architects plans. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the matter of the unit development plan be removed from the table 201 November 7, 1968 for consideration. Mr. I?.Mora explained the various features of the four plans that are being d6veloped for this unit development plan to members of the Council. After some discussion, motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted with the recommendations of the City Engineer to be implemented on the final subdivision plans. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that the Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted and the Council adjourned. ATTEST: y Uler