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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-11/26/1964-Regular27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held Thursday, November 26, 1964, at 1:30 o'clock P.M. Present: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. City Manager Boos, City Attorney March and Acting City Engineer Case. Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held November 19, 1964,be dispensed wit Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes;, Councilmen JO1anDn, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following ordinance was presented on second reading: ORDINANCE NO. 41, 1964 AMENDING CHAPTER 19, CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 1958, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHANGING A PORTION OF LOT 6, MAYNARD ADDI- TION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, FROM A "B" RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO A "C" RESI- DENTIAL DISTRICT Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Guyer, that Ordi- nance No. 41, 1964, be adopted and become a law upon passage. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Naye None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following ordinance was presented on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 46, 1964 ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE GREENWALT FIRST ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE LIMITS AND JURISDICTION THEREOF, PUR- SUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 139, COLORADO REVISED STATUTES, 1953. The City Attorney advised the Council that an agreement was being drawn up as to the water rights that would be offered the City on this annexation and that the first reading of this ordinance would be in line for adoption at this time. Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Guyer, that Ordinance No. 46, 1964, be consid- ered favorably on first reading and ordered published t his 25th day of November, A. D. 1964 and to be presented for final passage on the 17th day of December, A. D. 1964. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Coun- cilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The petition of Mr. Sugerman and other downtown merchants and citizens, which was tabled to this date, was again presented. The following report was presented and read at length: November 23, 1964 To: Mayor and City Council From: R. F. Boos, City Manager Subject: All Night Parking Petition In regard to the petition presented to change the City ordinance prohibiting par ing in the downtown area in the 100 block North College, the 200 block Walnut, andt he 100 block Linden, the following is respectfully. submitted: 1. Current street department schedule calls for flushing the entire downtown area three mornings per week and sweeping with the street sweeper alternate days. 2. The early morning no parking restriction is also important for snow removal for t he dewTmtcPwn: area. 3. There is all night perking currently permitted in the center of College Avenue and Mountain, the 200 block of Linden, and the 300 block of Walnut. 4. Alternate side of the street restrictions do not appear desirable in Fort Collins, particularly with the amount of center parking available for over- night parking. Alternate parking would be more confusing Pr problem, hparking public, cause more of an enforcement and public relations it more difficult to clean downtown streets, particularly when snow removal is necessary. 5. fWe have reviewed our street cleaning and snow removal operation and feel that W November 25, 1964 the present ordinance permits the best basis for efficiently handling downtown street cleaning and snow removal. '6. Similar requests for overnight curb parking in this same area have been disa- pproved as recently as September 25, 1964. In view of the above, it is our considered opinion that t he request for all night parking should be denied. Respectfully submitted, /s/ R. F. Boos City Manager Mr. Sugerman was present -and again presented his reason for the request, as far as he was concerned, and there was considerable discussion as to the available parking spaces during the time prohibited at the meters in these blocks surrounding the Northern Hotel. It wau brought out that there was available parking at night in the parking lot adjoining the C & S Railroad and also the center parking spaces on North College and Mountain Avenue. After this discussion, motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman Guyer, that this petition for removing the restrictions on over night parking at the meters, be denied. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnsonr Colwell, McMillar. Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following resolution was presented and read at length: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS COMMENDING HAROLD OWENS FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS WHEREAS, Harold Owens served as an employee of the City of Fort Collins from February 15, 1941 until his death on November 22, 1964, at which time he was serving as assistant power plant superintendent for the City of Fort Collins, and WHEREAS, during the time of his employment with the City of Fort Collins-, the said Harold Owens performed his duties and promoted the welfare of the City of Fort Collins in a most valuable and efficient manner, and WHEREAS, the. services of the said Harold Owens are highly deserving of having appropriate recognition thereof made. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Harold Owens be and he hereby is commended for his valuable services to t he City of Fort Col7.ins as an employee of the City during the period aforesaid; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this official commendation be spread upon the records of the City of Fort Collins and that a certified copy of the same be delivered to the family of Harold Owens. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 25th day of November, A. D. 1964. sl Harvev G. Johnso r ATTEST: /a/ Miles F. House City Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, 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 The matter of/no parking request of the First National Bank, which was referred the City Manager at last weeks meeting, was reported verbally on by the City Manager. He stated that he had had a meeting with the Banks p matter should be investigated further resident on this request but the whole and requested that it be referred for an additional two weeks. Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Guyer, that this reque be Ayes: Councilmen Johnson,Colwell,weeks for defer ment for two approved- McMillan Guy., Roll was called resulting as follows: The President declared the motion adopted. Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. 279 The application of Harold Hicks for a water tap at 2812 Vine Drive, Varra Addition, outside the City, was presented. The following report was presented and read at length: City Engineer'-s Office November 24, 1964 Robeet F. Boos City Manager Subject: 5/8" Water Tap at 2812 W. Vine. Subject Application for outside water tap is a part of the A. D. Varra, Property on Vine Drive. At the time of construction of the 27" new water transmission main from the Filter Plant to Fort Collins, considerable difficulty was experienced in this area in obraining a Right-of-way Easement. A. D. Varra solved the difficulties by permitting the City to reroute the 27" main thru their property, at no cost to the City. The City, in return, agreed to "grant several 5/8 x 3/4" taps off a 4" submain". This is so stated in R.O.W. Easement, signed and dated by the City on 23 Oct. 1954• Since this date 8 such water taps have been granted for the Varra property. /s/ Stanley R. Case, Acting City Engineer. Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that this tap be granted. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, -McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. rile President declared the motion adopted. The City Attorney stated that under t he blanket offer of several taps granted Mr. Varra when he gave the City right-of-way for the 27" water line, that it was ndt nec- essary to request Council approval of each tap requested. The declaration of several water aps in the right-of-way agreement was not definitely defined and unless the number be of requests for said water taps in this addition became out of line, they should/approved upon application. An application for an outside water tap for the Resler Construction Company of Longmont, Colorado, at East Lincoln Avenue at First Street, for the Frontier Bulk Plant, was presented. The following report was presented and read at length: City Engineerls Office November 24, 1964 Robert F. Boos City Manager Subject: 5/8" Water Tap for Resler Construction Co. Subject application for a 5/8" outside water tap is for the Frontier Bulk Plant, on the South Side of Lincoln Avenue at First Street. The applicant is leasing a small por- tion of the property owned by George G. & Frances E. Olsen and G. W. & Jessie M. Tompkins, and as a lessee cannot agree to annexation. /s/ Stanley R. Case, Acting City Engineer The City Attorney advised the Council that the lessee could not enter into an agreement for annexation of this portion of the property owned by others than himself, and that the property was contiguous tot he City and therefor eligible for annexation. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Guyer, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the tap be denied with the reservation that the owners apply for annexation if a water tap is requested. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The follo*ing communication was presented and read at length: Ft. Collins, Colorado November 20, 1964 30 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Ft. Collins, Colorado Gentlemen: Attached are two plats indicating gerund I own at the intersection of City Park Ave, and West Elizabeth St. The broken red outlines where we think we will eventually have buildings. At the present time W. Elizabeth St. is being prepared to re6'eive the sub base, furnished by the City. In order that the improvements follow in the proper sequence to insure a stree that will meet City requirements, we would like to install two water services at this time. Due to the Zoning and the type of building most likely to occupy the premises, we respect- fully request two one inch taps for the Elizabeth St. side so the street can be completed. We also think we will need a 3" tap on City Park Ave. We plan to eventually build a unit along the south side of our property either as business or apartments. There is no immed- iate need on the City Park Ave. side since that street is not now under constructionhow- ever, we hope to have it opened next year. If the 3" tap is also granted, , we will proceed In getting it stubbed out of the street right-of-way so that we will not have to come back at a later date when City Park Ave. is being improved. Yours very truly Alvin L.'Miller 1316 Birch St. Mr. Miller was present and explained from the plats that he had attached to this request, that the reason for his application £6r two 1" taps on West Elizabeth Street at this time, was in order to get them stubbed in before West Elizabeth is improved. As to the 3" tap, it was not so necessary that the approval be granted at this time. After dis- cussion, motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Guyer, that this request for two 1" taps be granted and the request for the 3" tap be deferred for a later date. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johneon, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None, The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: Gentlemen: November 23, 1964 At City Council meeting on November 25, 1964Y I would like to submit s request fo. diagonal parking on the west side of Peterson Street in the 300 Block, Respectfully, /s/ Harry M. Wilt Park Lane Manor Apt.. The following report was presented and read at E. Olive & Petersonlength. City Engineeros Office Robert F. Boos November 24, 1964 City Manager Subject: Diagonal Parking - Park Manor Apt., he nal Council onTOctoberil7thr1963,tandrrdiagonal efused Parking at this location was In person the following week on Oct, 24th, and wasiagOn ainthatatpefe. The applicantdato ppeared Used diagonal parking, Stanley R. Case, Mr. Wilt was present and discussed with the Council his request for Acting City Engineer. parking. After considerable discussion between the diagonal and among themselves the motion members of the Council on was made by Counci and Mr. Wilt, di Quinn, that this request forCouncilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman diagonal lows: Ayes: parking be denied. Roll was ca Councilmen McMillan lled ' Guyer and Councilwoman resulting as fol- and Councilman Colwell, Quinn, Nayes: e President declared the motion adopted. Co The uncilmen Johnsor The following communication was presented and read at length: City Council er Novemb 11, 1964 31 November 25, 1964 Dear Sirs: We would like to have diagonal parking in the 50Q block of E. Edwards Street. We have an apartment at 509 Edwards in the basement and there is too many cars forthe space. The street is a fairly wide street with not much traffic. The blocks west of me have diagonal parking. I can see where some streets need the room for traffic but I can't see it in my instance. I would be glad to meet with you or talk with you on this. I called Stan Case by telephone on it so he knows how I feel. The house was built in 1950 and 51 when they needed the housing for College, so it isn't an old house. Hope you give this proper consideration. Yours truly, Is/ Earl Wood 2340 So. College. There was considerable discussion on the matter of diagonal parking and this request on Edwards Street was directed to t he fact that the block to the west did have Quinn diagonal parking but that the 500 block was parallel parking. Councilwoman/stated that she know of the, location and that most of the residents of this .block were one -car owners but that the petitioner had an apartment in his basement and there were five cars in this one lo,c ation. It was brought out that there were spaces in the .back of the house for off-street parking if it was developed for same. Members of the Council dis- cussed the matter that this was not an arterial street and therefore the traffic was not toogreat. Councilman McMillan stated that if this was granted, it would be a complete re- versal of the decision for diagonal parking. Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, secon ed by Councilman McMillan, that this request be denied. Roll was calle d resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. Councilman McMillan stated that there must be some immediate action taken to pro- hibit this controversial parking in some streets and parallel parking on others or on the same street in different blocks. Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the ordinances of the City be revised to prohibit all diagonal parking with the exception of the downtown area to be defined. After discussion of the motion, roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes:. Councilman McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell and Guyer, The President declared the motion lost. The matter of parking of the cars of the studentbody in the locality of the University was discussed. Councilman McMillan suggested that some action be taken to bring this situation before the officials of the IIniversity. After considerable discussion on the matter, motion was made by Councilman Guyer, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that this matter be referred to the City Ma"a P✓ to set up an appointment with the State Board of Agriculture to discuss the parking situation in relation to the cars of the student body. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, 'd t d 'ared ttemotion ado ted Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. The following communication was presented and read at length: November 24, 1964 Nayes: None. The Pres> en ec re p To Members of the City Council: At the meeting of the Fort Collins Water Board held November handle the it is the eontrecommen tion of the Board that Boettcher and Company be chosen to handle the bonding issue on the proposed water expansion program. Is/ John Bartel Secretary of the Water Board Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the Council accept the recommendation of the Water Board. Roll was called resulting as follows 32 Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The Presidentdeclaredthe motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: November 24, 1964 To Members of the City Council: The Water Board at the meeting held November 23, 1964, unanimously agreed on the recommend- ations that the Meadow Lark Annexation (Maurice Deines) not be approved unless the prorated shale of Mountain and Plains Water be offered to the City. It was also agreed that no annexation be accepted until the Water offered was approved by the Water Board. John Bartel Secretary of the Water Board After considerable discussion and an explanation by Mayor Johnson on the water that Maurice Deines, the developer, would have to offer the City. Motion was made by Councilman Guyer, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that this matter be tabled for one week and the City Manager notify Mr. Deines of the recommendation of the Water Board. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, Guyer and Coun- cilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The City Attorney advised the Council that the Westinghouse Electric Corporation Thad offered the City $15,419.00 as a refund for over charges made on machinery and equip- ment purchased from the Westinghouse Electric Corporation previous to January 1, 1961, pro- viding that an agreement be executed releasing the Westinghouse Corporation from any claim or cause of action for over charges made previous to the date above mentioned. Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman Guyer, that the offer of the Westinghous Electric Corporation be accepted and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. 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 Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Colwell, 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. r ATTEST: City 1eT