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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-11/21/1968-Regular205 November 2.1.,_1968 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held Thursday, November 21, 1968, at 1:30 o'clock P.M. Present: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. City Manager Coffey, City Attorney March and Director of Public Works Liquin. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held November 14, 1968, be dispensed with. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The Mayor advised the Council and those present that he was issuing a proclamati.oi rllfor National Farm City Week November 22nd through the 28th. The following resolution was presented and read at length: I1\ RESOLUTION 6S V OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR AN UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE CONDUIT OF MOUNTAIN STATES TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY. WHEREAS, the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company desires an easement for underground telephone conduit across the Northwest corner of Grandview Cemetery, and WHEREAS, a right of way easement providing for the same has been px�pared which easement has been approved by the City Attorney , and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to grant such easement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Fort Collins that the terms and conditions of said undergroundright of way easement be and the same hereby are approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute said easement for and on behalf of the City of Fort Collins. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 21st day of November, A. D. 1968. ATTEST: / Miles F. H A /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that this resolution be adopted. Roll was. called resulting as follows: Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None the motion adopted. Ayes: Councilmen The President declared This being the date of the hearing on the application of Speedy Foods, Inc., for a Fermebted Malt Beverage:: License, at Speedy Foods West, 1205 West Flizabeth, the Mayor advised those present that the Council would set as a Board to hear this application. The report of the Police Department and the Chief of Police on this application was presented and read at length as part of the hearing. �10 Mr. Gene E. Fischer, Atmrney for Speedy Foods, Inc., took the stand and called Mr. Edgar F. Cochran, President of Speedy Foods, as his first witness. Mr. Cochran was questioned thoroughly by Mr. Fischericovering all of the points necessary under the present law for hearings on beer licenses. One or two questions were asked of Mr. Cochran by members of the Council and answers received. Mr. Cochran was excused and Mr. Fischer called Mr. Ned Mitchell, store manager and Vice President of Speedy Foods Inc., to the stand. He was questioned thoroughly as to his actions in relation to circulating a - petition of customers and others in the neighborhood. He stated that he had a petition containng approximately 218 signatures in support of the license application. He stated that in his obtaining signatures of the petition, that there were some 10 to 12 people who he approached who did not wish to sign the petition for the license. After some question: 200 November 21, 1968 oy members of the Council, the Mayor asked if there were any one present who wished to speak against the issuance of the license, there being none, the Mayor declared the hear- ing closed. o The application to the City and the State for a change of ownership in a Ferment Malt Beverage- License at 142 Linden Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, the license being in the name of "B's" license. The applicants for the new license to take place of "B's" li are Terry L. Bock and F. J. Bock dba T-J's. The necessary applications and character letters have been filed, as well,as the prints of co -partnership and they requested that a hearing be set on the transfer of said license. Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the hearing date on the application of T-J's tavern for change in ownership of license, be set for December 12, 1968. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The City Manager presented the following communication for consideration: November 19, 1968 15k THRU: Tom Coffey, City Manager TO: The Honorable Mayor and Council members FROM: Stan Case, Utilities Director SUBJECT: Equipment for Construction of Residential Underground Electric Service. The Light and Power Department has for the past three months been involved in the development of a new type design and improvement in construction pr-a ctices of under- ground residential electric services. While construction in the past has been limited to the use of utility easements at the rear of the]Dt with the subdivider opening the trench for the joint use of tele- phone and the Electric Company, it now developes that installation could be more economics for the Telephone Company to plow in direct -lay cable and not use the trench provided by the Subdivider. Likewise there are changes in practices and materials that make it more practical and economical for the Electric Company to do their own installation on the front of tYe lot along the sidewalks. It has been determined by a cost analysis by our engineers that the new design will result in greater savings to the Company. In order to start construction in this manner it will be necessary for the Department to purchase the following equipment. Description Trencher Flatbed Truck with bins Trailer for Trencher Total Estimated Cost $ 55000.00 4,000.00 1,000.00 $ 10,000.00 These items were not included in the 1968 Budget, neither were they anticipated early enough to include in the 1969 Budget. It is anticipated that there wil be approx- iinately. $100,000 remaining in the Light and Power Capital Additions budget for i968 by the end of this year and therefore, a special appropriation by the Council would not be necessary. It is requested that the Council authorize the purchase of the above non -budgeted items in order that specifications and requests for bids can be prepared. /sl Stanley R. Case _ Director of Utilities After presentation, he stressed the fact that there were funds available in the Capital Improvement fund for 1968 which would not be used and would cover the above request He recommended that the Council approve the transfer of these funds for this equipment. a Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that the transfer of funds as requested be approved and the specifications be prepared to call for bids for , this equipment. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Ben Tiiett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. se The following communication was presented and read at length: 207 .11 November 21, 1968 November 13, 1968 Dr, 1iobert T. Smith Mr. Gene M. Allen 117 Columbia Rd. Ft. Collins, Colorado Mayor Carson and Members Ft. Collins City Council Municipal Building Ft. Collins, Colorado Dear Mayor Carson and Members of the City Council:. 13� This is written to seek alternative solutions to problems regarding sewer service to property owned by Ladco, Inc. Subject property consists of one hundred thirty- nine acres known as the Canfield farm. More specifically, it is made up of d0 acres having one-quaeter mile of frontage on Drake Road opposite Lexington Green and 59 acres with frontage on South Shields Street., between Drake Road and Horsetooth Road. Briefly stated, the policy of not .permitting extension from the Lexington Green branch of the Spring Creek sewer trunk line has restricted the development planned for subject land. This policy against extending the line to serve the west part of the tract is contrary to information obtained from Mr. Roy Bingman, City Engineer, previous to purchase of this farm in February, 1968. At that time two conferences between Mr. Allen and Mr. Bingman indicated sewer service would be avilable. These discussions involved two tracts then under consideration for purchase, the other being a .parcel of land a short distance westofland owned by the undersigned, and then under study by another developer. Purchase of the land by Ladco, Inc. was to a great extent based upon availabil- ity of sewer to the northwestpart of the tract. We now are faced with prohibitive costs for a proposed extension of the Drake Road trunk line. Not only would the costs be extremely high, asindicated by the recent preliminary studies of Mr. Bingman, but any recovery of the costs does not appear immiment. The nature of property ownership and use along Drake Road is such that early development is not likely. This then is the situation we face. If any alternatives can be found to correct the dilemma, these would be given serious consideration. If Council members wmI d think it.approprate, the unersidned would meet and go ove the background in this matter. In view of the information provided by a responsible individual in the City Administration we believe a._moral, and perhaps a legal, interest exists to seek equitable solutions. We will make e very effort to cooperate. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dr. Robert T. Smith Gene M. Allen Ladco, Inc. The City Manager explained the situation that property in the southwest location from the City will have, when and if they wish to develop;, and connect to a sewer line, the Bajada sewer line, while it was built oversize and the City participated to some extent to the oversize pipe, is already close to running full, or will be when the devel- opment of Lexington Green has been completed. He stated that it appears that the only solution would be for those south of Drake Road and west of Shields Street, who wish sewer connections, to develop' and pay for a sanitary trunk line to that property. After con- siderable discussion, motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Bennett that the request of Dr. Smith and Mr. Gene Allen, be denied. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Noyes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. k�lo A letter from Patrick J. McHugh, expressing appreciation for construction of the ramp into the City Hall so that people in wheel chairs can come into the building and do business therein. He wished to express his own appreciation as well as others. Motion was made by Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that the Council adjourn until Wednesday, November 27, 1968 at 1:30 o'clock P.M. 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 to Wednesday, November 27 , 1968. (ATTEST: 11 City Clerk yor