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January 23_,_1969
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 0^ THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held
Thursday, January 23, 1969, 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 Kissock, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the
reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held January 16, 1969, 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 read the following proposed summary of Art Evans Services to the City
of Fort Collins:
Arthur L. Evans
x oe� Superintendent, Fort Collins Power Plant
Born December 22, 1897, at New Castle, Colo -ado. Married Beatrice Whitmore
of Raton, New Mexico, on April 16, 1923, at Trinidad, Colorado.
Four surviving children, Kenneth C. Evans, of Fort Collins, who is a Line Fore-
man for the Fort Collins Light and Power; Geraldine Hess of Boulder; Alton Evans of Denver,
and Gordon Evans of Low Angeles.
Art came to Fort Collins in August, 1935, as Chief Operator and Chief Electrician
for the New Municipal Power Plant, then under construction. He supervised the final
construction stages as well as the shake -down tests prior to its actual start-up May 1st,
1936.
Art learned the machinists' and ,:electricians' trade while working for the St.
Louis -Rocky Mountain -Pacific Company. He entered the Navy as a M.hchinists and served
as dynamo operator on the USS Leviathan, during World War I. He continued in the turbo -
electrical field after the war, coming to Fort Collins from Raton, New Mexico, where he
was chief operator and chief electrici.al for the Raton Public Service Compaq.
During his service at the Fort Collins Power Plant, he has seen two major
expansions of the plant, the addition of bulk power receiving facilities and interconnectim
with the Bureau of Reclamation. During his employment with the Light and Power Department
electrical loads have grown from a 2000 kilowatt demand to last months high of 34,500
kilowatts, There has been an increase from 3,813 customers in 1935, to 13,200 customers
as of the end of the year 1968.
Art's mechanical and electrical abiliti.es have been invaluable over the years
as evidenced by many special devices constructed by him and placel.into operation in the
plant with resulting savings. Typical of this type of effort was the construction of
special frequency controller installed on the system in 1939, operating from that time
until interconnection with the Bureau of Reclamation, which automatically controlled
frequency keeping all customers electric clocks on the right time. The controller was
unique in its day in that it, integrated the frequency variations over a period of 15
seconds and sent the necessary corrections to the governors of the steam turbines to
either speed-up or slow -down.
Art retires January 31st, after 33� years of dedicated service to the public
and his services are most certainly to be missed by many people in the City of Fort Collins.
'11 The following ordinance was presented on second reading:
\b� ORDINANCE NO. 2, 1969
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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that
Ordinance No. 2, 1969, be adopted and become a law upon passage. Roll was called
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell , Kissock, Kruchten and
Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
TO
FROM
RE:
The following bids were presented and read at length:
Mr. Tom Coffey
City Manager
H. L. Diener
Purchasing Agent
Bids for Purchase of Telescoping Boom
January 2C, 1969
We received and opened the following bids at 10:00 A.M. , January 20, 1969, for one Tele-
scoping Boom:
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Elder Trailer & Body $ 91-383.00
Jacobs Equipment Company 9,665.00
Western States Machinery 11,529.15
Winter -Weiss Company 11,629.00
All of these bids have been discussed with our Transmission and Distribution Department.
Mr. Warren Dalke and Mr. Stan Case recommend that we accept the low bid on the Telescoping
Boom from Elder Trailer &.Body Company, in the amount of $9,383.00
We also received and opened bids at 10:00 A.M., January 20, 1969, for one two -ton truck
which is to be purchased and delivered to the TelescopingBoom Company for installation.
iWe received the following bids on the truck:
Poudre Valley Motors $ 3,651.40
Ghent Motor Company 3,652.00
Markley Motors 3,699.48
Northern Colorado Equipment 3 978.50
After reviewing the above bids, I recommend that we accept the low bid from Poudre Valley
Mohxs for the Chevrolet Truck in the amount of $3,651.40. This bid meets, and in some
areas exceeds our specifications. Mr. Dalke and Mr. Case have also reviewed the truck
bids and recommend that we proceed with purchase from Poudre Valley Motors.
/s/ H. L. Diener
Purchasing Agent
Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the
low bid of Elder Trailer and Body and Poudre Valley Motors, be accepted. Roll was called
resulting asfollows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and
Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The following bid was presented and read at length:
(CoJanuary 21, 1969
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TO: Mr. Tom Coffey
City Manager
From: H. L. Diener
Purchasing Agent
Re: Bid for Purchase of One Half-TonVan Truck
We received and opened the following bids at 10:00 A.M., January 20, 1969, for
one Van Truck for use by the city warehouse personnel:
Maley Motors $ 2,321.39
Poudre Valley Motors 2,355.00
Ghent Motor Company 2,366.00
According to the City warehouse manager and requisition 304-357, the only bid that meets
our specifications is Ghent Motor Company, which has quoted in accordance with our speci-
fications. Poudre Valley Mots bid does not include Item 2 on the requisition, w.hich is
a flip -fold type passenger seat in the front of the Van. This is estimated to cost
approximately $55.00. Markley Motors Bid has exceptions as follows: No insulation on
sides, 90"wheel base in lieu of 105" wheel base and a variance of wheel size. Therefore,
it is suggested that we accept Ghent Motor Company's bid asindicated above.
/a/ H. L. Diener
Purchasing Agent
Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten , seconded by Councilman Trox ell, that
the bid of Ghent Motor Company 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 bid was presented and read at length:
January 21, 1969
TO: Mr. Tom Coffey
City Manager
FROM: H. L. Diener
Purchasing Agent
RE: Bids for One Four -Wheel Drive Vehicle; 92" Wheel Base, 4' Box (Maximum)
We received ari opened the following bids at 10:00 A.M., January 15, 1969, for one four-
wheel drive vehicle.
Markley Motors $ 2,094.50
Poudre Valley Motors 2,178.00
Ghent Motor Company 2,380.0o
Northern Colorado Equipment Co. 2,464.00
Michael Rambler, Inc. 2,811.21
This vehicle is to be used at the city cemetery by the Parks and Recreation Deparment.
All of these bids have been discussed and reviewed by H. R. Phillips, Floyd Wiegers,
Mr. Coffey and myself.
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Since this vehicle is to be used in a confined area where the smallest wheel base must
be used-, it was decided that we must choose between the Ford Bronco, as sold by Ghent
Motors, tPe International Scout, as sold by Northern Colorado Equipment, and the Jeep
as sold by Michael Rambler Jeep.
I am recommending that we accept the low bid of the three bids just indicated for the
Ford.Bronco in the amount of $2,380.00 as submitted by Ghent Motor Company.
/a/ H. L. Diener
Purchasing Agent
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Bennett, that the
bid of Ghent Motor Company 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 bid was presented and read at length:
Jarwry 22, 1969
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TO: Tom Coffey, City Manager
THRU: Charles Liquin, Director of Public.Works
FROM:' Roy A. Bingman, City Engineer
RE: Bids for 16-inch Water Line Improvement.
Bids were opened at 10:00, January-22, 1969, for the construction of approximatel{
16,000 feet of 16-inch water line from the intersection of Shields and Vine Streets in a
northwesterly direction to a point on Overland Trail.
The bids received were as follows:
1. Colorado Pipe Lines, Greeley, Col¢ado:
2. J.-Mark Construction Company, Englewood, Colorado:
3. Larry T. Smith, Colorado Sprints, Colorado:
4. Western Plains Construction Company, Lincoln, Nebr.
5. Tiago Construction Company, Arvada, Colorado:
6. McStain Corporation, Boulder, Colcrado:
7. Burks & Company, Inc., Englewood, Colorado:
d. Southway Construction, Englewood. Colorado
9. Devers Construction Company, Fort Collins, Colorado
10. Colorado -Wyoming Cons., Loveland. Colo ado
11. Mile Hi Pipelines, Denver, Colorado:
12. Hall -Irwin Construction, Greeley, Colorado:
The estimated cost of the project was $175,244.00
$ 16o,670.86
174,373.00
178,837.03
190,154.08
191,982.84
198,46o.00
198,757.56
199,115.56
200,836.58
212,767.80
223,394.40
225-942.15
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the low -bidder, Colorado Pipe
Lines, Inc., of Greeley, Colorado.
Respectfully submitted,
Roy A. Bingman
City Engineer.
Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that the
low bid 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 annual report on the perscnel program activities, prepared by Tom Burgess,
Assistant City Manager „ was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded
by Councilman Troxell, to receive this report and take under advisement. Roll was called
resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett.
Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The proposed amendments to the personnel rulws, submitted by the Secretary of
the Board, Tom Burgess, was received. Motion was made by Councilman Troxell, seconded
by Councilman Bennett, that this be tabled .until the next meeting, February 6, 1969.
Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock,
Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
A right of way agreement between the City of Fort Collins and L. L. and J. D.
Harchelroad for an underground water line, was presented. Also a right of agreement
between Harold R. Webster Trust and the City of Fort Collins, for a sewer line, was presen
Motion was made by Councilman Kruchten, seconded by Councilman Kissock, that these
agreements be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen
Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett
the motionadopted.
Nayes: None. The President declared
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January 23, 1969.
The application of Warren B. Miller dba N & R Bar, 201 Linden Street, to the'
State of Colorado, for renewal of a 3.2% Beer License, was presented. Motion was made
by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kruchten, 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 Benne
Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted.
\\o The licaton of Warren B. Miller dba N & R Bar, 201 Linden Street, to the City
of Fort Collins, for renewal of a non -intoxicating malt liquor lif.ense, accompanied by
the required license fee, was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett,
seconded by Councilman Kruchten, that the license be granted subject to the issuance
of the State license. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen
Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The President declared
the motion adopted.
The application of Rober W. Springston dba Golden Ram, 214 Linden Street,
to the State, for renewal of a 3.2% beer license, was presented. Motion was made by
Councilman Kissock, seconded by Councilman Bennett, 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, Kruchtlen and Bennett. Nayes
None. The President declared the motion adopted.
The application of Roger W. Springston dba Golden Ram, 214 Linden, to the City
for rerEwal of a non -intoxicating malt liquor license, accompanied by the required license
fee, was presented. Motion was made by Coancilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman
Kissock, that the license be granted subject to the issuance of the State 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 letter was presented and read at length:
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City Council of
Fort Collins, Colorado
City Hall
Fort Collins, Colo.
Gentlemen:
January 13, 1969
I wish to submit my resignation from the Fort Collins Human Relations Commission to be
effective January 15, 1969.
I wish to thank you for theopportunity to serve Fort Collins and hope that the commission
and its work will be taken seriously in the future in order to avoid obvious problems.
Sincerely yours,
A. Wendel Nelson, D.V.M. Ph. D.
Motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kissock, to
accept same and a
letter of commendation be sent
to Dr.
Nelson from the City Clerk's
office. Roll was
called resulting as follows:
Ayes:
Councilmen Carson, Troxell,
Kissock, Kruchten
and Bennett. Nayes: None.
The
President delclsed the motion
adopted.
The following letter was presented and read at length:
January 22, 1969
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TO: Tom Uf'fey, City Manager
FROM: Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works
RE: Ridgen Farm Sewer Charge
Sectinn 21-49.40 states "The sewer service charge for sewer service to customers
not being served by City Water shall be negotiated by the City Manager and approved by the
City Council."
On the basis of this above paragraph, we have received from Colorado State Univer-
ity 2 recap of the water consumption used by the Rigden Farm during 1968. On.the basiscr
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this consumption and in accordance with the ordinance, we have determined that the
average quarterly water bill for this farm, had it been on City water and City rural water
rates, would mount to $154.61. In that the sewer bill is based on theaverage monthly
water bill, we divided this figure by three, which gives us an average monthly water bill
of $51.54•
Section 21-49.40 states that the sewer charge for outside City metered water users
would be 95 per cent of their water bill, which, in this case, would amount to $46.96 per
month for sewer. In that a portion of the water delivered to the Rigden Farm is used
for other purposes, I would recommend that the sewer bill be 65 per cent of the average
water bill, as it is for in City users and that the sewer charge to the Rigden Farm be
set at $33.50 per month.
Enclosed herewith is a work sheet on the above matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles Liquin
Director of Public Works.
After some discusison, motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Council-
man Troxell, that the rate change be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The
President declared the motion adopted.
ytk The City Manager presented a proposal by Ralph H. Burke, Inc., of Park Ridge,
Illinois, for a down town study. After some discussion, motion was made by Councilman B
seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the first phase of this proposal be accepted in the
amount of $6,150.00, be accepted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:
Councilmen Carson, Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None. The Presi
declared the motion adopted.
A report by Morton W. Bittinger and Associates was presented and after discussion ,
the Council recommended that the report be accepted and that Norman Fvans of the Water
Board meet with Mr. Bittinger, Engineer, and report to the Council members within the next
few weeks upon its feasibility.
Motion was made by -Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Troxell, that the
Board adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows:
Troxell, Kissock, Kruchten and Bennett. Nayes: None
adopted and the Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
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Ayes: Councilmen Carson,
The President declared the moti_