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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-08/20/1964-Regular507 August 20, 1964 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held Thursday, August 21, 1964, at 1:30 o'clock P.M. Present:- Councilmen Johnsont, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. City Manager Boos, City Attorney March and City Engineer Weiss. Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held August 13, 1964, be dispensed with. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: August 11, 1964 Mr. R. F. Boos, City Manager City of Fort Collins, Colorado Dear Sir: I have investigated the requests received last week, for a change from parallel parking to angle parking on the various streets. The 300 Block South Meldrum is zoned "D" Commercial, and has a Beauty Shop located at 300 South Meldrum, available parking spaces do not appear to be critical at the present time, and the Beauty Shop has six off streets spaces for its use. I would recommend no change in parking here at this time. The 800 Block, Smith Street, is zoned "B" residential. There are two home occu- pation businesses, and several two family homes in the block. It appears that the parking is not critical at the present time, and that the homes could develop off street parking, if the need arises. I would recommend no change at the present time. The 500 Block West Oak Street, is zoned "B" Residential, and has a Church located at 525 West Oak. The 200 Block South Whitcomb Street has angle parking allowed at the pre- sent time. The Church has intermittant demand for lots of parking, but I feel this can be met with the existing parallel parking on Oak Street, angle parking on Whitcomb Steeet and tr development of some off street parking. I would recommend no change at the present tirm . I received a request this week from some of the residents in the 300 Block South Sherwood for angle parking. This Block is zoned "B" residential. It has a Drive in Dry Cleaning business located at 339 South Sherwood. The parking does not appear to be critical and I would recommend no change att he present time. I would like to point out that many of these requests are probably due to the act that the Police Department is on a strict enforcement program, and that cars which are ngle parking in area not designated as such by the Resolution, are being ticketed. Yours very truly, /s/ G. J. Weiss, City Engineer. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that action n this report be deferred until September 24, 1964. Roll was called resulting as follows: yes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. e President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: August 11, 1964 o: The Fort Collins City Council rom: The City Engineer and Planning Director ubject: Letter of LeRoy A. Ackerman, 1015 West Prospect In answer to your request for more information on parking needs att he above loca- tion, we recommend that vertical curb be built and only essential driveway cuts be made in the curb. More than two cuts to serve this property should not be necessary. To support this position we offert he following comments: a) Prospect Road is now an important artery in our system of streets and will be increasingly more important with the higher traffic counts and rapid growth taking place in the south and southwest area of Fort Collins. Angle parking, even in a few locations, tends to increase the danger of collisions and reduce the carrying capacity of streets such as this one. Every effort should be mad to make Prospect safer and maintain the carrying capacity. b) The basic purpose of dedicated streets, roads and highways is to provide a way for people to move about and transport goods within the community. The extreme example of this is where ordinances are enacted to eliminate any park- ing within these dedicated right-of-ways. Right angle or angle parking with the street being used as an access aisle to t he parking, perhaps even creating conflict in two through travel lanes, is the other extreme. 508 August 20, 1964 c) The property in question has a large lot area with extensive space available for parking along one side and behind the 5 unit apartment building. With ted effort at least one dozen spaces can be.provided on the property and a minimum of twenty spaces with more extensive work. A driveway, sloping to the south, now provides access to existing and potential parking areas. The slope of the driveway is about 10% and, when paved, should require sanding or scraping only a few days each ,year. We hope these comments will be helpful in your deliberations. espectfully submitted, /s/ G. J. Weiss City Engineer /s/ Gene Allen Planning Director Mr. Justus Wilkinson, Attorney for Mr. Ackerman, presented various protests as to. the recommendations of the City Engineer and the Planning Director. Mr. Ackerman was also present and spoke at length against the vertical curb and parallel parking proposal. It s the consensus of opinion that the Council should table this matter until they had a chance to investigate it -personally at the property and the same was tabled until the next meeting. The proposal of the Traffic Engineer, Mr. Hudspeth, and the City Manager, for the in,ting of through streets and removal of diagonal parking on Laurel from Whedbee to Shi61 treet, South Howes from Mulberry to Laural and West Mulberry to College, 22 blocks, was gain presented to the Council for action. There were many protestants present for the removal f diagonal parking on the above streets, tegardless of the necessity for the improvement f traffic in these arterial streets. Among those present who spoke thereto were H. P. illiamson, 218 E. Laurel, Gene Rouse- College and Laurel, Harold Howe - Laundry Service, 00 Block West Mulberry, James Beatty, representing Vern Bailey, who own apartments at 503 outh Howes and also on West Mulberry, Mrs. Bernice Davis- 601 and 605 South Howes, George enry-212 South Howes, Mr. Riddell of 520 South Howes, Mr. Rod Terrell -Manager of Campus hop, Mr. Richard Erwin - Manager of the Randall Shop and Mr. Dan Bailey, speaking again or his parent, Mr. B. D. Bailey. Mr. Hudspeth, the Traffic Engineer, was also present nd explained the reason and necessity for changing from diagonal parking to parallel park- ng in order to facilitate 4-lan6 traffic. The City Manager advised the Council that the ainting contractor for the painting of the school zones,r,etc, and who has presented a pro- osal for painting the various streets for traffic control_, would be in Fort Collins to tart his work on August 24, 1964, and that he would like to kiow definitely what the Council ishes to to about the arterial streets mentioned above. After discussion, motion was made y Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the painting of all the streets e deferred except the 22 blocks on West Mulberry. Roll was called resulting as follows: yes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. President declared the motion adopted. The following request was presented and read at length: Ned Mitchell requests approval from the Ft. Collins City Council to install a upertron Remote Control System at the A.J. Market, 421 Cowan Street, r"ort Collins, Colorado Attached is information showing operation of the system, typical installation, and 3 letter from Attorney Gary W. Hudiburgh showing his opinion that Supertron Systems fully ind completely meet the requirements of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. /s/ Ned Mitchell By Gail Williams The information on this installation was furnished on this request. After dis- :ussion, motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Guyer, that the matte )e tabled for further investigation and study. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: ,ouncilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The 'resident declared the motion adopted. 509 August 00._7._261i The following proposal of the Fort Collins Mens Garden Club was presented: UTILIZATION OF THE PROPOSED INDIAN HILLS PARK FOR A PLANT DEMONSTRATION AND TRIAL GROUND Objective: 1. To aid in park development and further beautify the City of Fort Collins. 2. Establish indirectly an arboritum that will attract visitors to out city at at various times during the growing season. 3. To establish a National Rose Test Garden which will attract and hold tourist here for an extra day or two, as well as aid our own citizens insselections. Siznificance of Pro.lec 1. This project will aid in strengthening the ties between the many other civic organizations in this ci ty and the endeavors of the city planners. 2. It will provide a facility whereby newcomers to our community may observe, first hand, plant materials that are adapted to this geographical area. Description and scope of the proposed project The Fort Collins Mens Garden Club has recently initiated a "five year planting pro- gram" to add further beauty to Fort Collins. The program would be cooridinated with the loco nurseries, CSU Horticulturists and possibly other civic organizations. The Plan is as follows: Spring 1965 - 1. Plant early and late lilacs of the more recent varieties and hardy to this area. 2. Plant some specimen trees. 3. Plant various types of grasses used in lawns as a d;monstration plot. Spring 1966•- 1. Make available to public lilacs like those used in last years planting.:, 2. Plant roses for demonstration. 3. Plant native materials. 4. Plant Flowering crabs. Spring 1967 - 1. Roses like in demonstration available to public 2. Start perennial gardens. Spring 1968 - 1. Flowering Crabs available.:; 2. Start small shrub plots. Spring 1969 - 1. Perennials available.* Plant materials will be offered at local nurseries at prices below retail. Spring 1970 - 1. Small shrubs available.:; The Mens Garden Club feels that the land designated as Indian Hills would be ideal such a project. al to the City of Fort Collins The Mens Garden Club of Fort Collins desires to develop the 2.2 acres of land de- signated as Indian Hills Park. The Mens Garden Club will supply all plant materials, construction materials and labor involved in completing our five-year planting project. At the end of two years a city employee should be made available for limited times to become familiar with planting and maintenance of the area. This would enable the city to take over full mai ntenance from the Mens Garden Club of Fort Collins approximately six years after the project is started. Con- sulting by the Mens Garden Club as to planting, removal of plant materials and all construc- tion would continue indefinately. The Mens Garden Club will construct a �4' X 321 building for equipment, plant stor- age, and restrooms. We will also construct all flower beds, paths, and points of inter est to be landscaped, plus those items designated on the general plan. The City of Fort Collins is asked to supply electricity for special night lighting and street lights, water, sewer and restroom facilities and parking facilities described in the' plan. Upon the acceptance of the proposal by the city, further responsibilities of both parties can be formulated. If the City desires to go ahead and plant the grass as planned on the land in question, the Mens Garden Club will purchase the seed. The planting of the grass at this time would not hinder our plans. :Plant materials will be offered at local nurseries at prices below retail. 000sed Plant Materials Deciduous Shrubs Specimen trees Flowering crabs Evergreens Spreaders No. Needed 200 15 - 20 15 - 20 25 - 30 Value 400.00 600.00 100.00 240.00 510 Uprights 20 $ 500.00 Perennials 300 225.00 Roses 300 600.00 uilding Facilities ndscape Construction Indirect Costs 20% of above Total value of initial improvements, less labor, furing first five years. 2,665.00 8,360.00 $ 2,619.00 13,644.00 2,728.00 1T, 372.00 The President of the Mena Garden Club was present as were several other members. The President presented a plat of what they wished to accomplish in making this a botanical park. After discussion between the members of the Club present and the Council, motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn'; seconded by Councilman Guyer, that thie_ proposal be accepted and an agreement be prepared by the City Attorney in reference thereto. Roll was called re- sulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman inn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. Twenth-six residents of the immediate vicinity of the park presented an approval of this proposal. Mr. Darrell T. Blake was present and he was one of the developers of the Indian ills Subdivision who gave the park land to the City for park purposes. Mr. Blake expressed I is approval of this proposed botanical park and stated that he knew that Mr. Robert Everett o was absent from the City, would also approve the proposal when he returned to the City. The following report was presented and read at length: August 20, 1964 o: The Fort Collins City Council rom: The Planning and Zoning Board ubject: Recommendation for acquiring park land south of Prospect Road and east of Lemay Avenue At a special meeting held August loth, 1964, the Board made the following recom- ndation: Motion: The Planning and Zoning Board favors the location of this land for park purposes and recommends immediate purchase of approximately 40 acres. Maps and a memorandum will. be presented to council members, explaining the proposal in more detail. Respectfully submitted, Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board /s/ Gene Allen Secretary Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Guyer, that the proposal of the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted for. investigation and study. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and uncilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: August 18, 1964 r. Robert F. Boos, City Manager ity of Fort Collins, Colorado Dear Sir: Mr. Gene Allen and I met on August 17, 1964, with Rev. Robert Miller and several members of his committee, regarding the curb cuts forthe Plymouth Congregational Church, located at 916 West Prospect. This property is included in Improvement District No. 58. The Church took out a building permit in July, 1959, and during the course of the construction, installed a set back sidewalk,.along their Prospect Street frontage, which would allow them to angle park along Prospect. Thet have been parking in this manner since that time. They are requesting a continuous curb cut along this frontage now, as shown on the attached.plan. 511 The request that they are making does not meet the requirements of our recent curb cut Ordinance, so I feel that this sould be referred to the City Council, for their decision. The Church would primarily use this area on Sundays, when the traffic would be the least, If the continuous curb cut were granted,the angle parking wodld not present any real hazard, until such time as Prospect becomes a four lane road, with no parking permitted At that time, it would probably be necessary to restrict their angle parking to parallel parking. I would also like to point out that the Church owns about three acres of land. This land could be utilized to develop off street parking to accomodate between 300 and 400 vehicles, depending upon the amount of land to be reserved for future buRding expansion. Yours very truly, /sl G. J. Weis, City Engineer. Mr. Robert Miller, Reverend of the Plymouth Congregational Church, was present and spoke in reference to the parking facilities and curb and gutter requirements in Improvement District No. 58. It was the consensus of opinion of the Council that they would like to visit the property in person. Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman Guyer, that this matter be tabled for investigation. Roll was caled resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The matter of the request of Chi Omega Sorority for a 22 inch tap, which was table last weed, was brought up for further consideration. The City Manager advised the Council that the Building Inspector, after inspecting the plans for the Sorority, recommended a 2 inch water tap. Motion was -made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the request of Chi Omega for a water tap be approved but not to exceed a 2 inch tap. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: August 18, 1964 embers of the City Council ity of Fort Collins unicipal Building ort Collins, Colorado ar Council Members: I represent Roger A. Barnhart and Shirley M. Barnhart, the owners of Lot 17, Miller Brothers Foothills Subdivision, Fourth Filing, according to Plat recorded September 17, 1959, in the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. I attach herewith a photocopy of the Plat. On their behalf I requestt he City Council to vacate the utility easement, which easement is noted with red pencil on the attached Plat. I have been told informally by Mr. Wise and Mr. Widdows that this utility easement is probably not necessary and will never be used. It is desired to improve the property by the constructi-)n of a garage which will necessarily have to be constructed over the present easement. Yours very truly, /s/ Gene E. Fischer Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman -Guyer,, --.that this tter be deferred for one week for investigation. Roll was called resulting Es:follows: yes* Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. he President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: August 18, 1964 emorandum to: The Honorable Mayor and City Council rom: The City Manager ubject: Recommendation of the Fort Collins -Loveland Interim Airport Committee. he Interim Airport Committee met this date in the Loveland Community Center at 10;00 a.M. or the purpose of opening bids on the construction of the airoort. A low bid of $286,427. as received from the Herren -Strong Company of Platteville, Colorado. A motion was made, econded, and unanimously approved that the Committee recommend to t he Fort Collins City ouncil and the Loveland City Council that they approve the bid of Herren -Strong Company su ect to F.A.A. approval of the agreement betweenthe cities of Fort Collins and Loveland the 512 ion Pacific Railroad. /s/ Harold D. Lynch Administrative Assistant to the City Manager After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Council accept the bid of Herrin-Stong,Incorporated, of Platteville, Colo - ^ado, as recommended by the Interim Committee and that the contract be approved subject to he approval by the F.A.A. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson ;olwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the notion adopted. The following petition was presented and read at length: ity Council of Fort Collins ntlemen: e the undersigned hereby request the repeal of the ordinance restricting the center parking n the 300 block of East Mountain Avenue to two hours. We all favor the two hour restric- ion on curb parking. his center parking restriction works a hardship on our employees as they have no place'.to ark their cars during working hours. This being a commercial area with short depth lots oes not provide enough room for off street parking, yet by leaving the two hour limit on the urbs would still provide customer convenience. would appreciateyour consideration of this matter as the center of the Street is now ty. / J. D. Waldron, Paramount Laundry Henry Hauser, Pres. L. L. Nelsen Robbin Kerns Paul Michaud - Michaud Elec. Co. Geneva Finley - 362 E. Mtn. Paul Schniedmiller - 334 E. Mtn Marybelle M. Hutchinson - 366 E. Mtn. John Munsie C. B. Armfield, Mgr. - 334 E. Mtn. W. L. Dwyer - 354 E. Mtn. G. L. Steele Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that this e referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. Roll was called resulting e follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. ayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The City Attorney advised the Council that he had prepared a right of way agree- nt for the crossing of the bridge of the new Mercer Ditch on LaPorte Avenue, and requested pproval of the agreement. Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman , that the agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute aid agreement. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, cMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion dopted. He also advised the Council that an agreement had been prepared for the bridge rossing of the Sherwood ditch on Mathews Street. The following resolution was presented and read at length: RESOLUTION F THE COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF FORT COLLINS APPROVING THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT TO BE ENTERED NTO WITH THE WEST FORT COLLINS WATER DISTRICT WHEREAS, heretofore the City Council approved the entering into of an agreement wi ertain individuals acting as a committee for the West Fort Collins Water District which was hen in the process of being legally organized, and WHEREAS, said District is now duly organized as a statutory water district under he laws of the State of Colorado, and WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 21-27 of the Code of Ordinances of the Cit f Fort Collins no additional taps for new consumers outside the city limits of the City of ort Collins shall be permitted, except as the City Council expressly provides for by resol- tion, and WHEREAS, said West Fort Collins Water District has requested that water be furnish - to the property in said District in accordance with the terms of an agreement which has n prepared in connection therewith, and 0 513 AsaFU_tg0�= 961I WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that it will be for the best inter- ests of the City of Fort Collins to enter into said agreement which has been approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that. the terms of the proposed agreement to be entered into between the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and the West Fort Collins Water District b.e and the same are hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby auth- orized and directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Fort Collins. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 20th day of August, A. D. 1964. /s/ Harvey G. Johnson Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Miles F. House City Clerk The City Attorney said that there were a few places where the wording was not in agreement between the two parties but that this would be approved by both parties before execution of said agreement. Motion was made by Councilman Guyer, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that this resolution be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted . The following resolution was presented and read at length: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT TO BE ENTERED INTO WITH UNIVERSITY ACRES, INC. WHEREAS, curb, gutter, and sidewalk were heretofore installed in the 800 and 900 blocks of East Elizabeth Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, which said installation was made on the basis of a grade which was too high in relation to properties on the north side of Elizabeth Street, and WHEREAS, it is necessary that said curb, gutter, and sidewalk be removed and re- placed in accordance with a new lower grade to be established by the City Engineer, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to construct a twelve -inch (12") storm sewer from Eliza- beth Street south to the intersection of Garfield and Green Streets to connect to the exist- ing storm sewer in Garfield Street, and WHEREAS, the expense of the work to be undertaken has been negotiated by the C$y Manager and an agreement has been prepared by the City Attorney, the terms of which have been approved ,by the City Manager providing for a sharing of the cost of such work by the City of Fort ('ollins and the property owner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the terms of this proposed agreement be and the same are hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby auth- orized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Fort Collins. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 20th day of August, A. D. 1964. /a/ Harvey G. Johnson Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Miles F. House F ark Motion was made by Cou milman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that this ion be adopted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following resolution was presented and read at length: RESOLUTION F THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT TO BE ENTERED NTO BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AND THE CITIES OF FORT OLLINS AND LOVELAND, COLORADO 514 August 20 1964 WHEREAS, the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado, have requested the De- partment of Highways of the State of Colorado to construct an interchange at Station 2355f in lieu of a separation structure as now in the project of improvin Interstate Highway 25 and to construct a frontage road on the west side from Station 2407�90 to Station 2460�07, both intended to facilitate access to and from the proposed Fort Collins -Loveland Airport, and WHEREAS, the Department of Highways is agreeable to 'the inclusion of the above wotk with said project and having its contractor accomplish the same provided it is reim- bursed in full for the actual cost of the access rights, which said access rights cost the sum of Seventeen Thousand Thirty Dollars ($17,030.00), and WHEREAS, said Department of Highways has submitted a contract to be entered into by said Department with the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado, which provides for the payment of the sum of Eleven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Three and 33/100 Dollars ($11,353.33) by the City of Fort Collins and the sum of Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Six and 67/100 Dollars ($5,676.67) by the City of Loveland, and WHEREAS, the terms of said agreement have been approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that it will be for the best inter- ests of the City of Fort Collins for the City of Fort Collins to enter into said agreement with the Department of Highways of the State of Colorado. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS thatt his Council hereby approves a certain Agreement with the Department of Highways, State of Colorado, dated July 10, 1964, whereby the City obligates itself to participate with the City of Loveland, Colorado, in reimbursing the Department of Highways for actual costs of certain access rights, as per the terms of said Agreement, and authorizes the exe- cution of said Agreement on behalf of the City by signature of its mayor. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 20th day of August, A. D. 1964. /s/ Harvey G. Johnson Mayor ATTEST: s/ Miles F. Hou The Mayor explained the matter of the cities of Fort Collins and Loveland having to pay for the interchange at Station 2355 on Interstate Highway 25 which the above resol- tion approves. Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman Guyer, that this resolution be adopted Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Naves: None. The President declared t motion adopted. The City Engineer presented the matter of the purchase of two raw sewage centri- fugal, heavy duty non -clog pumps which are necessary to handle the excess sewage at the East Prospect pumping station. He stated that these must be installed at the very earliest date for sanitary purposes. Motion was made by Councilman Guyer, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the bid of Fadden Pump Company for the pumps and the bid of the Thompson Pipe and Steel Company for 1120 feet of cast iron pipe be accepted and the companies pro- ceed posthaste. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: @ouncilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Naves: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: August 13, 1964 STERLING PAVING COMPANY Mr. Robert F. Boos, City Manager City of Fort Collins, Colorado Dear Sir: This letter will confirm my verbal proposal to Mr. Weiss regarding my desire to purchase some equipment forthe City of Fort Collins to be used by their Soils Laboratory. This equipment consists of one Model 5881 Portable Scaler and one Model 5841 Depth Density Gauge at an estimated cost of $3000.00. The equipment would be used for the testin of soil densities in utility trenches in the streets through out the city. At the present time the city checks the soil density by the core barrel method. This is slow since it requires considerable time to take the sample and then there is a 24-hour waiting period while it is processed in the laboratory. If the sample does not meet the required density, the trench must be recompacted and another test is taken. This procedure will many times use up a weeks time. 515 August 20, 1964 The Nuclear Chicago equipment will give an instantaneous reading which is con- verted to density by a chart. This requires about two minutes per test. This equipment has been used by the State Highway department for over four years and has proven very accurate and effecient. As you can appreciate, time lost by a paving contractor waiting to get started on a job can be very costly.-; I understand that this item is being shown on a request for the 1965 budget of the Engineering department. ICIan reimbursed for this equipment, I would appreciate it. If I am not reimbursed for this equipment, I feel I can still justify its expenditure over a period of two years by the increased effeciency of my paving crews doing work in the city. I am willing to submit to the City a check for $3000.00 to purchase this equipment immediately so it can still be utilized during the remainder of the 1964 paving season. Very truly yours, Sterling Paving Co. /s/ Wilfred A. Sterling Vice President ::Another advantage tothe Nuclear Chicago Method is that, because of the short time needed to take densities, more can be taken thereby decreasing the chance of missing some low density areas. This reduces the need for unsightly patches and the demoralizing effect on our crews. Bids had been called for the supplying of the equipment presented in the above communication and the only quotation received was from the Nuclear Chicago Company, mana- facturer of this equipment. The City Manager and the Director of Finance advised that the City purchase this equipment from the equipment fund rather than approve the purchase by the Sterling Paving Company and re -purchase it at a later date, inasmuch, as the City has use for this equipment at all times for soil density. Motion was made by Council man Colwell, seconded by Councilman Guyer, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the City proceed to acquire this equipment. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes None. The President declared the motion adopted. Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn', that the Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows:. Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell; McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes; None. The President declared the motion adopted, and the Council adjourned. avor / ATTRCT-