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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-06/19/1963-Adjourned59 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held Wednesda y, June 19, 1963, at 1:30 P. M. Present: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Honstein. City Manager Norris, City Attorney March and City Engineer Weiss. Absent: Councilwoman Quinn, excused. Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held June 13, 1963, be dispensed with. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Honstein. Absent: Councilwoman Quinn, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The City Engineer reported that the ball diamond at the City Dump has been set up by the Chamber of Commerce and is ready for operation. The following communication was presented and read at length: June 18, 1963 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Fort Collins, Colorado Subject: Water Works Improvements Gentlemen: As we have indicated to you, we are extremely anxious to do the engineering work on the proposed water works improvement for the City of Fort Collins. Since we are a local firm, we have a very personal interest in this work aside from the normal monetary interest of all firms. In order to enhance our own qualifications for this job, provide the most modern engineering designs, and reliable plans and specifications, we have formed a joint venture firm with one of the nations leading consultants in municipal engineering. In addition, Mr. Max Parshall, a life-long resident of Fort Collins and recognized author- ity inthe field of water -supply and sewerage would be on our staff during this job. Mr. Parshall has been very intimately acquainted with the water supply problems of Fort Collins for many_- years. We are fully aware of the emergency situation which confronts you, and our group can meet your tight schedule with the necessary man power and engineering know how. The work you are contemplating is not simmle in nature and you should have a qua ified firm with adequate experience working for ,you . We list below typical projects sim- ilar to those contemplated by you which have been designed by Henningson-Durham & Richardso Inc. We feel these indicate the type and caliber of work performed in the past and we invite any or all of you to visit these jobs at our expense. 1. City of Durango, Colorado. A. 7.2 M.G. Water Storage reservoir complex. B. Water intake structure on Animos River. C. Water Booster Station. D. H-D-R has made a study of Durangots existing sewage plant and anticipates starting; design of an enlargement momentarily. 2. Omaha, Nebraska. A. 6 M.G. Concrete reservoir with an architectural roof. B. 24 M.G. reservoir roof constructed of thin shell concrete. 3. Nebraske City, Nebraska. A. New water treatment plant (this plant won an award for being the best water project in Nebraska). 4. Spirit Lake, Iowa A. New Water treatment plant. 5. Walsenburg, Colorado: A. H-D-R has completed the preliminary design of a new water treatment plant City is presently awaiting federal aid prior to proceeding. 6. Blanding, Utah A. H-D-R is presently engaged in the design of a new water -treatment plant. 7. Florence, Colorado. A. New sewage treatment plant. 8. Metropolitan Denver Sanitation District. A. H-D-R is presently designing the $14,000,000 sewage treatment plant for Denver. In closing we would like to state that we have been long-time residents and tax- payers of Fort Collins, and have a vital interest in its future. We have put together an organization which we as engineers feel is tailor made for this project from the City's sta:hd point. We have combined the advantages of a local firm with offices and adjacent to the City Hall, and whose principals will always be immediately available for consultation, with the vast experience ad facilities of one of the largest and most respected engineering firms in the nation. In addition, if we were selected, much of the fee for this Job would revert directly back into the City's economy rather than going out of the City forever. Very truly yours, MAGERFLEISCH, BURNHAM & STEWART /s/ James H. Stewart, P.E. Principal Engineer Both Mr. Magerfleisch and Mr. Stewart spoke in reference to their interest in the .engineering of the water works program. Mr. Owen Allen, Chairman of the inter -urban com- mittee of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. N eil Benedict, President, and Mr. Phibbs, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the firms of Magerfleisch,Burnham and Stewart. After discussion, the Council suggested that the City Engineer, Mr. Palmes and R. L. Colwell report to the Council the investigation of some of the jobs completed by the firm of Henningson, Durham and Richardson, Inc., who have joined as consultants with the firm of Magerfleisch, Burham and 6tewart and report back to the City Council as to the results of their investigations. . Mr. Palmas advised the Council that immediate action should bet aken to protect the City from being hemmed in by bonded water districts, which it appears that there is some negotiations being made to do so. Mr. Lee Wagner, Chairman of the Northern Colorado Water District was present and told the Council about their district which they control, said district being in a bonded district. They said that they would be appreciative if the City would relax the restrictions and allow them to negotiate fort he City of Fort Collins's water to improve and enlarge their system which is being supplied from wells in the neighborhood of Waverly. Mr. Lloyd Moss, a property owner of approximately 25 acres adjoining Vine Drive, appeared before the Council in support of relaxed water distribution and,stat--d that he felt that if the City would lift these restrictions that ' they would forestall the district being formed between the City and LaPorte which would clos off to a great extent their availability from bringing additional lines from the filter. plant. The matter of preparing a resolution lifting some of the restrictions of some of this water use was discussed. Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- man Colwell, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate resolution in line with water development and water uses for outside water users. Roll was celled resulting a,6s follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Honstein. Absent: Councilwoman Quinn., excused. Nayes adopted. None. The President declared the motion Mr. Phibbs said that the urban committee of the Chamber of Commerce was working dilligently on the down town program and would have something more concrete to offer the City Council within the next two weeks. Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman Honstein, that the Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Honstein. Absent: Councilwoman Quinn, excused. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted and the Council adjourned. ayor n mmrorn.