Election Ballot Language and Results for 1962-1995
Initiated Issue Date of
Against
- By SWIMMING POOL BOND QUESTION Election For A
Council Shall the Council of the City o Boulder, by virtue of the authority vested 7-10-62 2,132 2,042
in it by the Constitution of the State of Colorado and the Charter of the
(Passed) City of Boulder, be authorized to issue the negotiable, interest bearing,
general obligation bonds of the City of Boulder, in one series or more, in the
aggregate principal amount of $270,000.00, or so much thereof as may be
necessary for the purpose of acquiring additional swimming facilities by con-
structing, otherwise acquiring and equinDing'a new mu-iiciral swimming pool and
appurtenances therefor at Scott Carpenter Park, and by improving existing
swimming pool facilities and acquiring additional land as a site therefore,
and all things necessary, pertaining or incidental L'here'o, such bonds to bear
interest at a rate or rates not exceeding six per centum (6%) )er annum, to
mature serially commencing not more than three (3) and end;nq not more than
twenty (20) years from their date or respective dates, to be issued and sold
in such manner, upon such terms and conditions, ane with Bich covenants and
agreements as the Council may determine, and, at the election of the Council,
to be subject to prior redemption at the option of :1e City of Boulder, u-on
such terms as the Council may determine, with or w;-LiAouc the nayment of a
premium?
MUNICIPAL BUILDING ANNEX BOND QUESTION
Council Shall the Council of the City o Boulder, y virtue of he authority vested 7-10-62 2,299 1,855
in it by the Constitution of the State of Colorado and the Charter of the
(Passed) City of Boulder, be authorized to issue the negotiable, interest bearing,
general obligation bonds of the City of Boulder, in one series or more, in
the aggregate principal amount of $185,000.00, or so much thereof as may be
necessary, for the purpose of constructing, otherwise acquiring and equipping
an annex to the Municipal Building, and all things necessary, pertaining or
incidental thereto, such bonds to bear interest at a rate or rates not ex-
ceeding six per centum (6%) ner annum, to mature serially commencing not more
than three (3) and ending not more than twenty (20) years from their date or
respective dates, to be issued and sold in such manner, upon such terms and
conditions, and with such convenants and agreements as the Council may
determine and, at the election of the Council, to be subject to prior re-
demption of the option of the City of Boulder, upon such terms as the Council
may determine, with or without the payment of a premium?
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Council
PARK BOND QUESTION
(Passed) Shall the Council of the City of Boulder, by virtue of the authority vested 7-10-62 2,265 1,911
in it by the Constitution of the State of Colorado and the Charter of'the
City of Boulder, be authorized to issue the negotiable, interest bearing,
general obligation bonds of the City of Boulder, in one series or more, in
the aggregate principal amount of $105,000.00, or so much thereof as may be
necessary for the purpose of improving the municipal park system by acquiring
additional land therefor, such land to be acquired is commonly known as the
Enchanted Mesa, and improving and bettering as parks such additional land and
park land now owned by the City, and all things necessary, Pertaining or
incidental thereto, such bonds to bear interest at a rage or rates not ex-
ceeding six per centum (6X) eer annum, to mature serially commending not more
than three (3) and ending not more than twenty (20) years from their date or
respective dates, to be issued and sold in such manner, upon such terms and
conditions, and with such covenants and agreements as the Council may determine
and, at the election of the Council, to be subject to Prior redemption at the
option of the City of Boulder, upon such terms as the Council may determine,
with or without the payment of a premium?
LOCAL OPTION QUESTION (LIQUOR)
People A measure to change and amend the existing legal ' irohibition against the sale 2-26-63 4,488 4,617
of malt, vinous and spirituous liquors within the City o Boulder, so as to
(Defeated) permit the issuance of licenses as provided by the laws of the State of
Colorado, authorizing the sale within the City of Boulder, Colorado, of malt,
vinous and spirituous liquors by and only by and by none other than by hotels
and restaurants, retail liquor stores, and clubs.
RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE
Council An ordinance imposing or levying a City Retail Sales Tax and Use Tax in the City 11-5-63 4,015 4,223
of Boulder at the rate of one per cent, effective on and after January 1, 1964;
(Defeated) providing for licensing retail sellers; nroviding for taxable items and
exemptions from said Tax; em.^nweriog the City Council to reduce or repeal said
Tax in its discretion; empowering the City Council to adont by ordinance procedural
requirements relative to th^. -ayii;ent, collection and enforcement of said Tax; and,
providing details in relation to all of the foregoing.
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Initiated Issue Date of
By Election For Against
PLANNING BOARD CHARTER AMENDMENT
Council A measure amending t e C arter of the City of Boulder, amending Sections 74 11-5-63 5,557 2,055
and 75 of said Charter, which sections are entitled "Planning Board" and
(Passed) "Term of Office; Vacancies" respectively, which amendment provides for the
removal of the City Manager from voting membership on the Planning Board;
establishes the membership of the Planning Board as being seven members
appointed by the City Council; and changes the term of Office of Planning
Board members from six to five years.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHARTER AMENDMENT
Council A measure amending Section 67 of the Charter of the City of Boulder, said 11-5-63 3,767 3,723
Section presently entitled "Department of Public Service-General Powers and
(Passed) Duties," to provide for the creation of two new Departments to renlace the
present Department of Public Service, said two new Denartments to be a
Department of Public Utilities and a Department of Public Works, and
providing that the powers and duties of such departments and of the Directors
of such departments are to be prescribed by ordinance adopted by the City
Council.
LEGISLATIVE AND REFERENDUM PROCEDURES CHARTER AMENDMENT 11-5-63 2,125 5,238
Council A measure amendin Sections 18 Publication of Ordinances), 44 (Referendum
Petition) and 47 ?Referendum Election) of the Charter of the City of Boulder
(Defeated) by providing that an ordinance, other than an emergency ordinance, shall
become effective at midnight of the 6th day after its adoption; by nrnviding
that the effective date of ordinances subject to referendum, except emer-
gency ordinances, may be suspended for thirty days from the date of its
adoption by the filing of a referendum petition before noon of the 6th day
after the adoption thereof, signed by registered electors of the City in a
number equal to at least five per cent of those registered to vote within
the City at the last general municipal election; by providing that any
ordinance subject to referendum may be referred by the filing of a petition
within thirty days after adoption of the measure, signed by registered
electors of the City in a number equal to at least ten per cent of those
registered to vote within the City at the last general municipal election
either when considered alone or when combined with a previously filed five
per cent petition.
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Initiated Issue Date of
By_ Election For Against
FLUORIDATION QUESTION
People An Ordinance aurhorizing tJFe introduction of fluoride into the water supply 6-2-64 4,824 5,975
system of the City of Boulder, Colorado, being entitled "Fluoridation of
(Defeated) Water"; providing for the regulation of said fluoridation of water; and the
making of reports in connection therewith; and providing for the repeal of
all sections of the Code of the City of Boulder in conflict with this
Ordinance.
RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE
Council An Ordinance imposing or evying a City Retail Sa es Tax and Use Tax in the 6-2-64 6,151 4,694
City of Boulder at the rate of one per cent, effective on and after 11;59
(Passed) o'clock p.m. on July 31, 1964, providing for licensing of retailers; exemptions
from said Tax; empowering the City Council to adopt by Ordinance procedural
requirements relative to the payment. collection and enforcement of said Tax;
empowering the City Council to amend or repeal said Tax under certain cir-
cumstances; and providing details in relation to all of the foregoing.
SEWER IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONG QUESTION
Council Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, authorized to issue its sewer improvement 3-30-65 3,738 3,848
revenue bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount of not to
(Defeated) exceed $3,000,000.00, for the purnose of improving, bettering and extending the
sanitary sewerage facilities of the City comprising its sanitary sewer system by
the construction and other acquisition of additional sewage collection and dis-
posal facilities, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
acquisition of land for a plant site, easements, and other rights of way, the con-
struction of relief sewers, trunk and main sewers, lift stations and force mains,
and the acquisition of rumpinq, rower and other equipment, and facilities, machinery
and appurtenances for the collection, treatment and dis^osal of sewage, bearing
interest at a rate or rates not to exceed four percentum (4q) ner annum, -ayable
semiannually, and maturing serially commencing not later than three (3) years and
extending not more than twenty-five (25) years from their date or respective dates
and not exceeding the estimated life of the sewerage facilities thereby acquired,
payable from revenues Jerived from the operation of tho city's sanitary eewer system
and, at the option of the City Council, from revenues derived from the operation of
the city's water system, and sold and issued in such ma,iner, unon such terms and
conditions, and with such covenants and agreements as the. City Council may determine,
including at its option, rrovisions for the redemption of bonds Prior to maturity
without or with the payment of a premium not exceeding three percentum (3%) of the
principal amount of each bond so redeemed?
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Initiated Issue Date of
BY Election For Against
FRANCHISE FOR COLLECTION OF REFUSE QUESTION
Council Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, be authorized to grant a five year fran- 3-30-65 2,239 5,297
chise to Monarch Leasing, Inc., commencing June 1, 1965, and ending May 31,
(Defeated) 1970, to use the streets, alleys, and other nublic places for the nurnose of
weekly collections of refuse between 7:00 o'clock a.m. and 7:00 o'clock n.m.
of each day, except Sundays and holidays, from residential vronerties within
the City and hauling the same to the official City refuse disposal site at
monthly rates of $1.50 first container, $0.60 second container, $0.40 for each
additional container not exceeding 32 gallons capacity, said rates not including
the furnishing of said containers by Monarch Leasing, Inc.; providing that the
City shall do the billing for the collection and hauling of refuse on a monthly
basis; and providing that Monarch Leasing, Inc., shall maintain a local business
office for the handling of complaints?
Council SEWER IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BOND QUESTION
Ballot question same as election of March 30, 1965. See page 4). 7-20-65 3,880 2,635
(Passed)
EXTENSION Of UTILITIES OUTSIDE THE CITY QUESTION
People Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, be authorized to -,ermit a connection to be 7-20-65 3,298 3,644
made to the water works of the City of Boulder, Colorado, for the purpose of
(Defeated) furnishing water to a certain water and sanitation district proposed to be formed
outside the city limits of the City of Boulder, Colorado, with the land area to
be included and serviced in said proposed water and sanitation district consisting
of approximately 1600 acres, sometimes referred to as the Sam L. Rudd property, and
located not contiguous to the City of Boulder but in a general southerly direction
therefrom; all as provided by Ordinance No. 2931, adopted by the City Council of
the City of Boulder, Colorado, on April 6, 1965, which ordinance authorizes the
making of such connection and prescribes the terms and conditions upon which
said connection and service shall be furnished, continued and discontinued to
said water and sanitation district.
GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER BOND QUESTION
Council Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, be authorized to issue its negotiable, interest 4-4-67 3,388 1,671
bearing, general obligation water bonds, in one series or more, in the aggregate
(Passed) principal amount of not to exceed $3,000,000.00, or so much thereof as may be
necessary, for the )urnose of improving, bettering, developing, and extending the
municinal waterworks system and all things necessary, or incidental thereto,
bearing interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six per centum (6q) per annum,
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Water Bond Question - Continued
and maturing serially commencing not later than four (4) years and extending
not more than thirty (30) years from their date or respective dates, to be
issued and sold in such manner, upon such terms and conditions, and with such
covenants and agreements as the City Council may determine, including at its
option, provisions for the redemption of bonds prior to maturity without or with
the oayment of a premium not exceeding three percentum (3%) of the principal
amount of each bond so redeemed?
LOCAL OPTION QUESTION (LIQUOR)
People A measure to change and amend the existing laws of the Citv of Boulder against 11-7-67 9,701 3,965
the sale and manufacture of malt, vinous and spirituous liquors within the City
(Passed) of Boulder, to permit the issuance of any licenses provided for by the laws of
the State of Colorado, for the sale and manufacture within the City of Boulder,
Colorado, of malt, vinous and spirituous liquors.
RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX INCREASE
Council An Ordinance increasing the present City Retail Sales Tax and Use Tax in the City 11-7-67 8,375 6,268
of Boulder from one percent and at an equivalent one percent bracket system rate
(Passed) to two percent and at an equivalent two percent bracket system rate, operative
and effective on and after 11:59 o'clock p.m. on December 31, 1967: providing that
the additional revenues received by said increase may be expended by the City
Council for the payment of Food Tax Refunds, for general operating purposes, and
for the acquisition of open space real property or the payment of indebtedness
incurred for such acquisition; for expenditures necessary to protect such property
against loss or damage or destruction; and the acquisition of real property for
streets and highways, and the construction of same, together with all necessary
related facilities, or the reconstruction or improvement of existing streets and
highways, together with all necessary related facilities, or the payment of in-
debtedness incurred for such acquisition, construction, reconstruction or improve-
ment; providing that certain refunds shall be made to residents of the City of
Boulder upon application therefor; providing that certain revenues may be used for
general operating purposes; authorizing the City Council to adopt laws, rules and
regulations regarding the payment, collection and enforcement of said Tax, to
amend or repeal said ordinance, in whole or in part, under certain circumstances;
and, providing details in relation to the foregoing.
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Initiated Issue Date of
Election For. Against
BY FLUORIDATION OF THE CITY'S WATER
People An ordinance entitled An Ordinance Authorizing the Introduction of Fluoride 11-4-69 5,902 5,394
into the Water Supply System of the City of Boulder, Colorado; Providing for
(Passed) the Regulation of Said Fluoride of Water; Making of Reports in Connection
Therewith; and, Prescribing in Relation to the Foregoing.
CHARTER SECTION 84-A - RE-ENACTMENT WITH
AMENDMENTS
Council A re-enactment with amendments o Section 84-A of the Charter of the City of 11-4-69 6,211 4,731
Boulder to vest in the City Council greater power to determine the jurisdiction,
(Passed) powers, and authority of, and other matters dealing with, the Board of Zoning
Adjustment.
CHARTER SECTION 97 - RE-ENACTMENT WITH
AMENDMENTS
Council A re-enactment with amendments o section 97 o the Charter of the City of Boulder 11-4-69 6,430 4,475
to permit all qualified electors of the City, not merely qualified taxpaying
(Passed) electors, to vote on bond issues, unless the City Council for sufficient reason
restricts or limits such group of qualified electors; and to state that only those
bonds and other indebtedness payable solely from the proceeds of ad volorem property
taxes are subject to the indebtedness limitation of three ner cent (3%) of the
assessed value of taxable property within the City, and to broaden what is classified
as a "revenue" bond, and to provide further that such bond may be additionally secured
by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the City without being included for
purposes of computation of said three per cent (3%) limitation.
SOUTHEAST ASIA WAR QUESTION
People We, the citizens of Boulder, CoTora~o, urge prompt withdrawal of all United 6-23-70 4,401 4,690
(Defeated) States Military Personnel from Southeast Asia in a manner consistent with
their safety.
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 97 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
BOULDER, AS AMENDED
Council An amendment to Section 97 of the Charter of the City of Boulder, as amended, by 6-23-70 3,340 6,743
the addition of a new Paragrauh to such Section 97, to allow the City Council,
(Defeated) without approval by vote of the qualified electors of the City, to create and in-
cur indebtedness of the City, and issue bonds to evidence the same, payable solely
from and pledging funds and revenues earmarked and committed to the nurnose
for which said bonds are to be issued Prior to the issuance of said bonds.
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BOND QUESTION SUBMITTED T
Council "Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, be authorized to issue its negotiable, 6-23-70 2,837 7,578
interest bearing bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal
(Defeated) amount not exceeding $7,470,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary,
for the purpose of constructing, furnishing and equip7ing a civic center complex
and facilities, and acquiring necessary land for such purpose to include a
theater, conference and meeting facilities, nark facilities, a city building,
and parking facilities and remodeling existing city and library buildings
together with all necessary incidental and anourtenant facilities and structures,
said bonds to be nayable from net revenues derived by said City from the
franchise fees or charges pertaining to electrical energy and gaseous fuel
services provided within the City, may be additionallvsecured by a pledge of full
faith and credit of the City, shall bear interest at a net effective interest
rate not exceeding eight per centum (8%) per annum, and mature serially within
not more than twenty-one years from their date or respective dates, to be
issued and sold in such manner, upon such terms and conditions, and with such
covenants and agreements as the City Council may determine, including at its
option, provisions for the redemption of bonds prior to maturity with or without
the payment of a premium not exceeding three per centum (30) of the principal
amount of each bond so redeemed?"
FRANCHISE QUESTION
Council Shall the City of Boulder grant to Public Service Comnany of Colorado, its 8-4-70 8,452 1,149
successors and assigns, a franchise to render gas, electric and transportation
(Passed) public utility service within the City of Boulder, as set forth in Ordinance
No. 3595 (As amended).
IMPOSITION OF EXCISE TAX FOR UNDERGROUND QUESTION
Council An ordinance imposing on the_ Pubic Service Company of Colorado, or other 8-4-70 3,027 6,439
utility which sells electricity within the City of Boulder, an excise tax of
(Defeated) one mill per kilowatt hour of electricity sold to the customers of such
utilities; expectation of city that said excise tax will be passed on to the
customers of such utilities; abating the tax to the extent it cannot be passed
on because of a constitutional or statutory prohibition and authoring reimburse-
ment if a refund has to be made; earmarking the spending of the proceeds of
such tax for the purpose of paying the costs, including reasonably related ad-
ministrative exoenses, of placing underground overhead lines, cables, and
wires of any and every nature as nart of or in conjunction with public -rojects,
including local improvement projects; and, setting forth details in relation to
the foregoing.
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Initiated Issue Date of
BY ~ Election For Against
PARK AND RECREATION BONDS
Council "Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, be authorized to issue its negotiable, 11-2-11 16,810 5,901
interest bearing bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal
(Passed) amount not exceeding $1,600,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for
the purpose of providing permanent park and recreation improvements and
facilities, said improvements to include, but not to be limited to community
centers, swimming pools, tennis courts and ball fields, together with all
necessary incidental and annurtenant facilities, structures and equipment,
said bonds to be sayable from the net revenues derived by said City, from the
City's excise taxes pertaining to cigarettes sold, offered or displayed for
sale within the City, may be additionally secured by a pledge of the full
faith and credit of the City, shall bear interest at a net effective interest
rate not exceeding six and three-quarters per centum (6.15%) Per annum, and
mature serially within not more than twenty years from their date or respective
dates, to be issued and sold in such manner, upon such terms and conditions,
and with such covenants and agreements as the City Council may determine,
including at its option, provisions for the redemption of bonds prior to
maturity with or without the payment of a premium not exceeding three Per
centum (3%) of the principal amount of each bond so redeemed?"
LIBRARY BONDS
Council "Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, be authorized to issue its negotiable, 11-2-11 16,158 6,621
interest bearing bonds, in one series or more, in an aqgregate nrincipal
(Passed) amount not exceeding $600,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for
the purpose of constructing, equipment and furnishing a public building for
library purposes, together with all necessary incidental and appurtenant
facilities, furnishings and equipment, said bonds to be payable from the net
revenues derived by said City from the City's excise taxes Pertaining to
cigarettes sold, offered or displayed for sale within the City, may be
additionally secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the City,
shall bear interest at a net effective interest rate not exceeding six and
three-quarters per centum (6.15%) per annum, and mature serially within not
more than twenty years from their date or respective dates, to be issued and
sold in such manner, upon such terms and conditions, and with such covenants
and agreements as the City Council may determine, including at its option,
provisions for the redemption of bonds prior to maturity with or without the
payment of a premium not exceeding three per centum (3%) of the principal
amount of each bond so redeemed?"
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B_ Election For, Against
CHARTER AMENDMENT TO SECTION 97 -
BONDING AUTHORITY FOR OPEN SPACE GREENBELT
Council An amendment to Section 97 of the Charter of the City of boulder as amended by 11-2-71 17,743 5,005
the addition of a new paragranh to such Section 97, to allow the City Council
(Passed) without approval by vote of the qualified electors of the City, to create and
incur indebtedness of the City, and issue bonds to evidence the same, payable
from and pledging funds and revenues earmarked and committed, by charter provision
or by ordinance approved by vote of the qualified electors of the City, to the
purpose for which said bonds are to be issued prior to the issuance of said bonds,
limiting said purroses to acquisition of open space real oroeerty or interests
therein, and permitting said bends to be additionally secured by a sledge of the
full faith and credit of the City.
COUNCIL POLICY TO HOLD DOWN GROWTH IN
BOULDER VALLEY PENDING
COMPLETION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDY
Council BE IT RESOLVED that the City Government is directed immediately to undertake a 11-2-71 15,364 6,171
definitive analysis of the optimum nonulation and growth rate for the Bnulder
(Passed) Valley. Pending the completion of this analysis and approval of programs de-
veloped to implement its results, the City Government, working with the County
Government, shall take all steps necessary to hold the rate of growth in the
Boulder Valley to a level substantially below that experienced in the 1960's
and shall insure that the growth that does take place shall provide living
qualities in keeping with the policies found in the Boulder Valley Comprehensive
Plan.
HEIGHT LIMITATION
People A measure to amend the Charter of the City of Boulder by enactment of a nnw 11-2-71 11,511 10,273
provision thereto which shall read as follows: All buildings and other
(Passed) structures throughout the City of Boulder shall be limited to a height not
exceeding fifty-five (55) feet. This height limit shall not apply to spires,
belfries, cupolas or domes not used for human occupancy, nor to silos, parapet
walls, cornices without windows, antennas, chimneys, ventilators, skylights,
or other necessary mechanical apnurtenances usually carried above the roof
level so long as they do not take up more than 25% of the roof area. "Height"
shall be the vertical distance from the lowest point within twenty-five (25)
feet of the tallest side of the structure to the uppermost point of the roof.
Initiated Issue Date of
By Election For Against
LIMITATION OF GROWTH (ZPu `
People PROPOSAL) 11-2-71 8,605 12,156
A measure to amend the Charter of the City of Boulder by enactment of a new
(Defeated) provision thereto which shall read as follows: The City Administration and
Council shall adopt regulations and policies to stabilize the ultimate population
of the City of Boulder near one hundred thousand.
ORDINANCE AMENDING SALES AND USE TAX
Council The Ordinance (the Measure amends Chapter 40, "Sales and Use Tax," of the Revised 6-6-72 5,307 8,838
Code of the City of Boulder, 1965, as amended. The amendments made are briefly as
(Defeated) follows: 1. Increasing the sales and use tax from the current two (2) percent to
three (3) percent. The bracket schedule included for the new three percent rate is:
19 cents - 51 cents, one cent; 52 cents - 84 cents, two cents; 85 cents - $1.00, three
cents; over a dollar, three cents on each full dollar, plus the amount per the
schedule on any amount less than a dollar: 2. One-half ('z) of the present two per
cent sales and use tax is paid into the 'Open Space and Street Fund' and under the
ordinance one-third (1/3) of the three percent (3%) sales and use tax would be paid
into the'Open Space and Street Fund'; 3. Increasing, beginning with the 1973 refunds
payable in 1974, the amount of the refund from $4.67 to $7.00 to each person and from
$4.67 to 7.00 the refunds for over 65 and for blindness. Eligibility for such refunds
presently limited to full-year residents, would then be extended to all those who are
residents for eight months or more; 4. Requiring that all amounts up to and including
$4.67 (plus, where applicable, $4.67 for over 65 and $4.67 for blindness) to full-year
residents continue to be paid from the 'Oven Space and Street Fund' and all amounts re-
funded exceeding those respective amounts be paid from the City General Fund; 5.
Authorizing the City Council in the future to increase the refund to low income persons
and/or families; to reduce or repeal the sales and use tax;'and to make other amendments
which further the intent and purpose of the ordinance; 6. The ordinance is to be
effective on and after January 1, 1973. The ordinance also provides that its various
provisions are separate and severable.
CORE AREA LAND ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS
Council "Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, be authorised to issue its general obligation 6-6-72 5,335 8,672
bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate nrincipal amount not exceeding
(Defeated) $1,300,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, fnr the nurnose of obtaining
funds with which to acquire, clear and improve a ^ortion of the lands located within
an area bounded by Sixth Street, Ara^ahoe Avernae, 14th Street and Canyon Blvd.,
for the City and the inhabitants thereof, together with all necessary incidental
and appurtenant facilities, structures and equipment, said bonds to be payable to
the larqest extent possible from the net revenues derived, and to. be derived, by
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Core Area Land Acquisition and Improvement Bonds - Continued Election For. Against
said City from the proceeds of an increase from 2% to 3% in the Sales and
Use tax of said City, said Bonds shall not be issued unless and until said Sales
and Use Tax increase is otherwise aoprovcd at an election held within said City,
shall bear interest at a net effective interest rate not exceeding six and
three quarters per centum $6.75%) per annum, and mature serially within not more
than twenty years from their date or resnective dates, to be issued an,l sold in such
manner, upon such terms and conditions, and with such covenants and agreements as
the City Council may determine, including at its option, orovisions for the re-
demption of bonds prior to maturity with or without the payment of a premium not
exceeding three per centum (3%) of the principal amount of each bond so redeemed?"
BIKEWAY BONDS
Council "Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, be authorized to issue its general obligation 6-6-72 5,580 8,49:
bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $905,000,
(Defeated) or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the purpose of obtaining funds with which
to provide, by acquisition, construction or any other lawful means, a system of bicycle
ways and oaths (Bikeways) for the City and the inhabitants thereof, together with all
necessary incidental and appurtenant land, interests in land, facilities, structures
and equipment, said bonds to be payable to the largest extent possible from the net
revenues derived, and to be derived, by said City from the aroceeds of an increase
from 2% to 3% in the Sales and Use tax of said City, said Bonds shall not be issued un-
less and until said Sales and Use Tax increase is otherwise apnrnved at an election
held within said City, shall bear interest at a net effective interest rate not ex-
ceeding six and three-quarters per centum (6.15%) per annum, and mature serially within
not more than twenty years from their date or respective dates, to be issued and sold
in such manner, upon such terms and conditions, and with such covenants and agreements
as the City Council may determine, including at its option, provisions for the redemption
of bonds prior to maturity with or without the {payment of a premium not exceeding three
per centum (3%) of the principal amount of each bond so redeemed?"
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS
People A measure to amend the Charter of the City of Boulder to provide that commencing with the 9-11-73 5054 5083
(Defeated) General Municipal Election in 1973 members of the City Council shall be elected from three
districts; providing for a method to bring about annual elections of three of the nine City
Council members for three year terms; that commencing in 1975 said elections shall be held
in March of every year; that to be elected a candidate must obtain the majority of the votes cast;
setting forth qualifications for membership of the City Council and the method for filling vac-
ancies; providing for one year terms of Mayor and Acting Mayor; providing for the recall of
City Council members by the electors of the districts from which said City Council members
were elected; amending related and repealing unnecessary election procedures; that all of the
foregoing are subject to the rights of those City Council members whose terms do not expire
on January 1, 1974; that to accomplish the foregoing, a new Article 111 A entitled "elections
of City Councilmen and Procedures" is added to the Charter: providing that Article 111 A added
hereby shall be self-executing; that all other sections or parts of the Charter or the laws of the
City of Boulder inconsistant herewith are repealed and superseded; providing for severability
and other matters related to the foregoing.
32-Day RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL
Council The measure (a Charter amendment) changes to thirty-two days the duration of residence in 9-11-73 1400 7931
(Defeated) the City required to run for or hold office in the City Council. Both the present Charter
section and the measure on electing members of the City Council from districts, which
appears elsewhere on this ballot, are changed by this measure. As to the former, the change
is from three years to thirty-two days, and as to the latter, there are two changes: from
three years to thirty-two days and from six months in the district to thirty-two days in the
district.
I-YEAR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL
Council The measures Charter amendment) changes to one year the duration of residence in the City 9-11-73 7582 2280
(Passed) required to run for or hold office on the City Council. Both the present Charter section and
the measure on electing members of the City Council from districts, which appears else-
where on this ballot, are changed by this measure from three years to one year.
"Rev.-10-24-74"
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AGE REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL
Council The measure (a Charter amendment), in the event the measure on electing members of 9-11-73 2761 7214
(defeated) the City Council from districts, which appears elsewhere on this ballot, is not adopted,
changes from twenty-five to eighteen the age requirement to run for or hold office on the
City Council. In the event the measure on electing members of the City Council from
districts is adopted, then this measure has no effect as the same change is brought about
through that said measure.
TIME SCHEDULE FOR NOMINATION PETITIONS FOR COUNCIL
Co it The measure (a Charter amendment), in the event the measure on electing members of the 9-11-73 6969 2435
(PRed) City Council from districts is not adopted, changes the time requirements for the filing
of nomination petitions for City Council as follows:
1. The present 30 days prior to an election as the first day to file a petition and 15 days
prior to the election as the last day to file a petition are changed to 45 days and 22 days,
respectively;
2. A candidate presently can withdraw a petition nominating him up to 10 days prior
to the election and this is changed to 18 days prior to the election;
3. The City Clerk now prepares a certified list of candidates on the tenth day prior to
the election and that is changed to the 17th day;
4. Other changes are made in details in the nomination petition form to make the same
consistent with other related Charter provisions.
In the event the measure on electing members of the City Council from districts is adopted,
then this measure shall have no effect. The sections of the Charter affected by this measure
are repealed in full by that said measure.
COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
Council The measure (a Charter amendment provides for payment of compensation to members of 11-6-73 4309 10,235
(Defeated) the Council of $300 per month beginning January 1974. This changes the present Charter
section which provides that members of the Council shall serve without compensation. In
addition, Council members will continue to be authorized to be reimbursed, as they now can
be, for amounts paid for reasonable and necessary expenses in the performance of their
duties and functions. Such reimbursements or payments are not under the measure con-
sidered part of the $300 per month compensation.
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QUESTION ON EXPANDING EARMARKING AUTHORIZATION
Council FOR TRANSPORTATION 11-6-73 7,359 6,862
(Passed) The ordinance (hereinafter referred to as "the measure") amends subsections 1. , "Certain
Revenues Earmarked," (C), and 2,,"Suceeding Year's Expenditures," of Section 40-16,
"Expenditures of. Revenue," of the revised Code of the City of Boulder, 1965, as amended.
The present law and the changes made by the measure are as follows:
1. One cent of the present City two-cent sales tax is earmarked: at present, refunds are
first paid out of the one cent and then an amount can be paid into the general fund from this
one cent which is not to exceed the amount of money which would be produced by the levy
of two mills upon each dollar of the assed valuation of all taxable property within the City;
no change is made by the measure in either of these features;
a. Sixty percent (6016) of the then remaining balance under present law is earmarked
and to be spent in the main for acquistion and construction of streets and highways and
appurtenances as part of a major thoroughfare program, the 60% will continue to be ear-
marked but the measure expands the authority so as to permit the making of expenditures
the City Council in its discretion is of the opinion are in the public interest and are related
to transportation, or are for or are related or appurtenant to transportation services or
facilities, in or for the City of Boulder; expenditures will continue to be accounted for on a
base period of every two years and will continue to be authorized for the payment of indebt-
edness incurred under the former earmarking provisions as well as under this expanded
authorization;
b. The other forty percent (40%) under present law is earmarked and is to be spent for
acquisition and protection of real property, or indebtedness incurred therefor, for an open
space program; no change is made by the measure in the earmarking or in any of the pro-
visions relating to the open space program.
2. The measure is drafted so as to go into full force and effect starting January 2, 1974.
MEASURE ON PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT BASED
Council ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION 5-7-74, 7,438 13,107
(Defeated) Shall the ordinance (hereinafter referred to to as "the measure") go into full force and effect?
The measure, which has been approved by City Council, prohibits an employer, other than
for services to be performed at the employer's household, from discriminating against an
employee, or prospective employee, because of his or her sexual orientation. Sexual orien-
tation means "a choice of sexual partner according to the gender, limited to heterosexual,
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MEASURE ON PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT BASED
ON S13XUAL ORIENTATION----cont.
homosexual, or bisexual preferences. " The measure is drafted so that it will go into full
force and effect only upon, and immediately after, its approval by a majority of the qual-
ified voters voting thereon at this election.
RECALL OF COUNCILMAN FULLER 9-10-74 11,373 10,053
People Shall Timothy Fuller be recalled from the office of City Councilmember?
(Passed)
9 RECALL OF COUNCILMAN TATE
People Shall Penfield Tate be recalled from the office of City Councilmember? 9-10-74 10,342 10,909
(Defeated)
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People QUESTION OF ANNEXING WAGONER MANOR AND COUNTRY CLUB PARK 5-27-75 255 68
(Passed) Shall annexation to the City of Doulder upon the terms and con-
ditions proposed by the City of Boulder City Council be approved?
The proposed terms and conditions are set forth in full in the
Notice posted at the polling place and published in the Boulder bit K
Daily Camera, and are summarized as follows:
1. Water plant investment fees - payable by landowners now ri 'S atc.4L 4ke
served by the Wagoner Water District when the City's and District's L),04e.
mains are connected; ten-year financing is available. For other .7" 46044,
landowners, payable at the time they connect to the City water &"L W,.;.
system.
2. Individual water-related improvements - landowners are to
install pressure-reducing valves if not presently installed; water
meter and pipe installations not meeting City standards need not
be replaced until repairs are required; meters are to be relocated
to the public right-of-way if inaccessible or substantial repair
is required.
3. Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District - upon annex-
ation, landowners are to petition for inclusion in the District ard
the Municipal Subdistrict and , prior to receiving City water ser-
vice, pay to the District a fee of 1.02110 of the assessed valuation
of their property.
4. Street lights - may be requested on a block-by-block basis,
landowners to pay the extra cost if underground wiring or other
than wood poles are requested.
5• Street and sidewalk improvements - only the following shall
be required: repair or replacement of sidewalks or curbs and gutters
constituting a safety hazard, and the resurfacing of Roxwood Lane,
the streets in Wagoner Manor Subdivision (after sewer mains are in-
stalled) and Pennsylvania Avenue (after water mein is installed).
6. Maintenance fee - an annual fee of 25 cents per front foot
to be imposed on landowners abutting streets without curbs and
gutters to City standards.
7. Connection to city sewer - the City will construct a sewer
line for Wagoner Manor landowners not presently served; at such
time as any landowner may connect to this sewer line, he shall pay
the applicable plant investment fee and his share of the main costs.
8. City codes and policies - upon annexation, the territory
shall be subject to all City laws and regulations.
9. Individual water main costs - landowners on Pennsylvania
Avenue not abutting or connected to a Wagoner Water District water
main shall, at the time they request connection to the water main to
be installed by the City, pay their share of the main cost.
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QUESTION OF ANNEXING WAGONER MANOR AND COUNTRY CUJB PARK
Continued
11. Improvements to Wagoner Water District =mine and connection
to City's water utility - the cost of necessary repairs and replace-
ments to District water mains, new water main construction and connec-
tions, required fire hydrants, and water meter relocation, shall be
paid by the Wagoner Water District from assets remaining after its
indebtedness is discharged or through payment of double the in-city
water rates.
Council TAI[ STRUCTURE (QUESTION - EXEMPT GROCERIES FROM SALES TAR- 11-4-75 59116 13,465
(Defeated) CHANGE SALES TAX FROM to
The ordinance the measure amends Chapter 40, "Sales and Use Tax" of
the Revised Code of the City of Boulder, 1965, as amended. The amend-
ments made by the measure are briefly as follows:
1. Groceries are now taxed but will be exempt from tax; the pre-
sent food tax refund will be eliminated but it will be available
through April 15, 1976, so it can be collected on sales tax one paid
on food in 1975;
2. The sales and use tax will go from the current 21%o to 30A on
January 19, 1976;
3. The present level of funding of the "Open Space and Street
Fund" will be continued;
4. The City Council is given the authority to: adopt a bracket
schedule to reflect the new rate and to avoid fractions of pennies;
further define what qualifies as "food" for exemption; and make other
amendments to further the intent and purpose of this measure.
ouncil AMENDMENT ON AGE FOR CITY COUNCIL SrMVICE 2 to 18 11-4-75 6,408 129479
(Defeated) The substance of the measure a Charter amendment changes from twenty-
five (25) to eighteen (18) the age requirement to ran for or hold
office on the City Council.
Council ArIENIDMENT TO PEIIMIT EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
(Defeated) IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES 11-4-75 6,873 119817
The substance of the measure a Charter amendment continues to require
the City Council have all its meetings open to the public but would
permit going into executive session for consideration of documents or
testimony given in confidence. Only discussions could occur and no
action could be taken while in executive session.
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~ By CONTROL RATE OF GROWTH (DANISH PLAN) Election For Against
People An ordinance to control the rate of growth in the City of 11-2-76 18,783 18,231
(Passed) Boulder by limiting the number of dwelling units to be built
in major residential projects, as defined, to an average of
450 per year for a period of five years, and imposing certain
other limitations upon the granting of building permits to
major residential projects; it being the intention of this
ordinance to limit the rate of growth within the City of
Boulder to approximately between 1.5 per cent and 2 per cent
per annum during the life of the ordinance.
CONSTRUCTION OF 47th STREET
People Nall t Street be constructed by the Colorado Department 11-2-76 22,393 14,780
(Passed) of Highways from Baseline Road to the Longmont Diagonal?
ANNEXATION OF NORTH BOULDER AREA
*eople Shall annexation to the City o =Boulder upon the terms and cond- 7-6-78 72 44
(Passed) itions proposed by the City of Boulder City Council be approved?
The proposed terms and conditions are set forth in full in the
Notices posted at the polling place and published in the Boulder °
Daily Camera, and are summarized as follows: M
1. Water and Sewer Service: The City plans, within approximately
one year after the date of annexation, to construct water and sewer W h ee 9 fN
lines in the area. Connection to City lines generally will not be CL_ "r Ma--L) D+c'
required except for health reasons, At the time of connection the o
land-owner shall pay the normal connection fees. Payment must be o n is
made at time of connection, except for existing houses which may
elect to phase the cost over a ten year period from the date of
completion of the water and sewer lines. Vacant property must pay
the full charges for connection at the time a building permit is
requested.
2. Street Improvements: The City intends to improve streets to a
general standard of 28 foot asphalt pad with drainage swales on each
side. For existing houses the cost of the street improvements may
be phased in a manner identical to the phased payment program for
water and sewer services. For vacant lots the cost of the street
improvements would not be due unless and until a building permit is
requested for the property.
3. Park Fees: $145.00 per existing house shall be due upon annexa-
tion. Vacant lot owners shall pay the fees at the time a building
permit is requested.
4. Wonderland Creek: A drainage easement intended to reflect the
designated flood-plain must be dedicated at the time a building
permit is requested. The easement is for drainage purposes only.
5. Zoning: The initial zoning will be. Estate Residential-Established
(ER-E) north of Oak; Low Density Residential-Established (LR-E) south
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of Oak; Public Established (P-E) for the Centennial Junior High
School property.
6. Low Income Deferral: all property owners who meet the low
income requirements may defer their water, sewer and street costs
until their property is sold.
7. City Codes and Policies: upon annexation all properties shall
be subject to all City laws and regulations.
8. Water Rights: Silver Lake rights must be abandoned to the
City; however, special provisions may be made by the Director of
utilities to allow continued use of the water on the land.
ANNEXATION OF GUNBARREL RESIDENTIAL AREA
uncil Shall annexation to the City of Boulder of the residential portion 11-1-78 768 890
Defeated) of the Gunbarrel area, as depicted on the map posted at the polling
place and on file in the office of the City Clerk, be approved? s
No terms and conditions have been imposed upon the annexation, as
indicated in the Notices posted at the polling place and published p K~ }~D pCr
in the Boulder Daily Camera. D'~ P5 4r
Q(f ~'~ed eo~.(~
UD e
Lu. F, -a~j 110-1~
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Council CHARTER AMENDMENT TO EARMARK TAX REVENUE & ISSUE BONDS FOR BURA 6-12-79 6,442 5,754
(Passed) Amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder to allow the City Council
to grant, pledge or loan to an urban renewal authority, in order to carry
out an adopted urban renewal plan, certain incremental sales, use and real
and personal property tax revenues collected for the benefit of the City
within an urban renewal area and to incur indebtednes and issue bonds
for urban renewal purposes, both indebtedness and bonds to be payable
solely from such revenues.
Council CHARTER AMENDMENT TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION TO THE BLUE LINE PROVISION BY 11-8-79 9,104 2,037
(Passed) PERMITTING ACCESS TO CITY WATER SERVICE TO TRACTS OF LAND IN CANON PARK
SUBDIVISION
A measure amending the Charter of the City of Boulder by creating an ex-
ception to Charter Section 128-A, also known as the Blue Line provision,
concerning a restriction against the supply of City water service to
certain lands lying to the westward side of the City, by expressly per-
mitting access to City water service for a tract of land lying within
the Canon Park Subdivision, if and only if said service is restricted
to one single-family residence. Said tract of land consists of approx-
imately 0.38 acres of land and is located approximately 1/4 mile West
of the intersection of Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue, County of
Boulder, more specifically described as lots 16, 16A, 17, 17A, 18 and
18A, all in Block One, Canon Park Subdivision.
People ARTS CENTER BONDS AND TAX STRUCTURE REVISIONS 9-9-80 7,428 8,488
(Defeated) Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, be authorized to issue its nego-
tiable, interest bearing bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not
exceeding $7,900,000.00, for the purpose of providing facilities and
improvements in furtherance of the arts, said facilities and improve-
ments to include a Boulder Center for the Arts consisting of the purchase
and renovation of the Boulder Theater; the construction of the Boulder
Center for the Performing Arts; and the renovation of the existing
Boulder Center for the Visual Arts; together with all necessary inci-
dental appurtenant facilities, structures, furnishings and equipment;
and bond reserves, capitalized interest, and issuance expenses, said
bonds to be payable from revenues derived from a portion of the City's
sales and use taxes earmarked and committed therefor, and to be addi-
tionally secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the City,
to bear interest at a net effective interest rate not exceeding 12% per
annum and to mature not more than twenty years from their date or dates
of issuance, to be issued and sold in such manner, upon such terms and
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(Arts Center Bonds and Tax Structure Revisions - continued)
conditions, and with such covenants, agreements and redemption features as
the City Council may determine; AND, in addition, shall an ordinance be
adopted making revisions to the City's sales and use tax structure which
would exempt retail food sales from the City's sales and use tax, eliminate
the existing food tax refund, increase the City's sales and use tax from
28 to 2-1/28 (such increase to reflect a .308 replacement tax for the food
tax, an additional .158 tax, expiring December 31, 2000, the revenues from
which would be earmarked and committed for repayment of the Arts Center Bonds
to the extent required therefor, and an additional .058 tax, expiring
December 31, 2000, the revenues from which would be earmarked and committed
for maintenance, operation of, construction, furnishing and equipment of the
Boulder Center for the Arts to the extent required therefor, for support of
arts programs and for repayment of the Arts Center bonds to the extent re-
quired therefor), and continue the present level of funding for the "open
space and street fund"?
People BURA REPEAL 4-7-81 8,831 10,878
(Defeated) Shall the following ordinances be repealed: (1) Ordinance No.4411, an ordin-
ance finding the existence of blighted areas within the City, and the need
for a redevelopment and rehabilitation of such areas; declaring it to be in
the public interest that a redevelopment authority be created; creating the
Boulder Urban Renewal Authority pursuant to state statute; and directing the
mayor to appoint commissioners to serve on said Authority; (2) Ordinance No.
4417, an ordinance authorizing and approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Boulder Valley Regional Center Project; and setting forth details in relation
thereto; (3) Ordinance No. 4474, an ordinance implementing City Charter
Section 97A, creating a funding agreement between the City of Boulder and the
Boulder Urban Renewal Authority; pledging certain tax revenues to the Authority;
and setting forth details in relation thereto; and (4) all ordinances and
resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict herewith?
People PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS AND SALES AND USE TAX REVISIONS IN CONNECTION 4-28-81 3.,157 6,289
(Defeated) THEREWITH
Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, be authorized to issue its negotiable,
interest bearing bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding
$16,900,000.00, for the purpose of providing facilities and improvements
for park and recreation purposes, said facilities and improvements to include:
Estimated Cost
(1) Expansion of Frederick Law Olmsted Park $ 2,600,000
(2) Acquisition and development of an east Boulder
Community Park $ 1,400,000 -22-
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(3) Redevelopment and improvement of recreational facilities at Boulder
Reservoir $ 2,400,000
(4) Improvement of Gerald Stazio Recreation Complex $ 300,000
(5) Development of multi-purpose athletic fields $ 500,000
(6) A. Construction and development of an East
Boulder Recreation Center, including a branch
library, as a part thereof $ 5,500,000
B. Construction and development of an ice center
with two full standard ice sheets, integrated into
. the East Boulder Recreation Center $ 3,500,000
(7) Construction and development of a tennis center
with eight lighted courts $ 700,000
together with all necessary incidental appurtenant facilities, structures,
furnishings and equipment; and for payment of the funding of bond reserves,
capitalized interest, and issuance expenses; said bonds to be payable from
revenues derived from a portion of the City's sales and use taxes earmarked
and committed therefor, and to be additionally secured by a pledge of the
full faith and credit of the City, to bear interest at a net effective
interest rate not exceeding 158 per annum and to mature not later that
December 31, 1992, to be issued and sold in such manner,'upon such terms
and conditions, and with such covenants, agreements and redemption features
as the City Council may determine; and, in addition, shall an ordinance be
adopted making revisions to the City's Sales and Use Tax structure which
would increase the City's Sales and Use Tax from 28 to 2.338, such increase
to reflect an additional .338 tax, expiring December 31, 1992, the revenues
from which would be earmarked and committed for repayment of the Park and
Recreation Bonds, including premiums, to the extent required therefor, and
for the funding of reserves, if any, and for initial design and engineering
coats, and operation and maintenance costs associated with projects financed
by said bonds, with any remaining revenues being paid to the General Fund
of the City?
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People NUCLEAR WEAPONS MORATORIUM 11-3-81 9,965 5,059
(Passed) Shall we, the people of Boulder, call upon our congressional delegation to
introduce a resolution requesting the President of the United States to propose
to the Soviet Union a mutual nuclear weapons moratorium by which the United
States and the Soviet Union would agree to halt immediately the testing, pro-
duction and deployment of all nuclear warheads, missiles and delivery systems?
People DIVIDE CITY INTO DISTRICTS 11-3-81 5,287 9,354
(Defeated) A measure to amend sections three, four, five, nine, fourteen and section
fifty-six of the Charter of the City of Boulder to provide that the City be
divided into four (4) councilmanic districts and that, in the 1983 general
municipal election and thereafter, eight members of the City Council be elect-
ed from districts in which they reside and one member be elected from the city
at-large. To provide that councilmembers elected in the 1981 general munici-
pal election shall serve two year terms. To provide that, in the 1983 election
the voters of each district shall elect two (2) councilmembers and that the
candidate from each district receiving the highest number of votes shall serve
a four year term and the candidate receiving the second highest number of votes
shall serve a two year term. To provide that, in the 1983 election and there-
after the voters of the City shall elect one councilmember at-large for a term
of four years who shall serve as mayor. To provide that, in the 1985 election
and thereafter, one (1) councilmember shall be elected from each district for
a term of four years. Also, to provide that councilmembers elected from a
district shall be residents of that district for a period of not less than six
(6) months prior to the election. Also, to provide that the City Council enact
an ordinance establishing four (4) compact, contiguous, and nearly equal dis-
tricts which shall follow county precinct lines wherever possible, and which
shall preserve communities of interest. Also to provide that the term of
office of each councilmember elected in the 1985 election and thereafter shall
begin on the first Tuesday in December.
People $7.4 MILLION PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS AND SALES AND USE TAX REVISIONS IN 11-3-81 8,693 7,193
(Passed) CONNECTION THEREWITH
A measure authorizing the City of Boulder, Colorado, to issue its negotiable,
interest bearing bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding
$7,400,000.00, for the purpose of providing facilities and improvements for
park and recreation purposes, said facilities and improvements to include
acquisition and partial development of a north Boulder community park, acqui-
sition of land for an east Boulder Community park, redevelopment and improve-
ment of recreational facilities at Boulder Reservoir, improvement of Gerald
Stazio Recreation Complex, and development of multi-purpose athletic fields,
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together with all necessary incidental appurtenant facilities, structures,
furnishings and equipment; and for payment of the funding of bond reserves,
capitalized interest, and issuance expenses; said bonds to be payable from
revenues derived from a portion of the City's Sales and Use Taxes earmarked
and committed therefor, and to be additionally secured by a pledge of the
full faith and credit of the City, to bear interest at a net effective interest
rate not exceeding 15% per annum and to mature not later than December 31, 1992,
to be issued and sold in such manner, upon such terms and conditions, and with
such covenants, agreements and redemption features as the City Council may
determine; and in addition, adopting an ordinance making revisions to the City's
Sales and Use Tax structure which would increase the City's Sales and Use Tax
from 2% to 2.15% such increase to reflect an additional .15% tax, expiring
December 31, 1992, the revenues from which would be earmarked and committed for
repayment of the Park and Recreation Bonds, including premiums, to the extent
required therefor, and for the funding of reserves, if any, and for operation
and maintenance costs and land acquisition and construction costs associated
with the above Park and Recreation projects, with any remaining revenues being
paid to the General Fund of the City; providing however, that no such Parks
and Recreation Bonds may be issued pursuant to any authority hereby granted,
nor will the revisions to the Sales and Use Tax structure be effective if a
Parks and Recreation Bond issue of a greater aggregate principal amount, which
includes but need not be limited to the same projects herein described, and a
related Sales and Use Tax increase are approved by the electors of the City
at the same time.
People $12.7 MILLION PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS AND SALES AND USE TAX REVISIONS IN 11-3-81 5,302 10,281
(Defeated) CONNECTION THEREWITH
A measure authorizing the City of Boulder, Colorado, to issue its negotiable,
interest bearing bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding
$12,700,000.00, for the purpose of providing facilities and improvements for
park and recreation purposes, said facilities and improvements to include
acquisition and partial development of a north Boulder community park, acqui-
sition and development of an east Boulder community park, redevelopment and
improvement of recreational facilities at Boulder Reservoir, improvement of
Gerald Stazio Recreational Complex, development of multi-purpose athletic
fields, reconstruction and enclosure of the balcony area on the southeast
side of the Senior Citizens' Center, and construction of an east Boulder
Recreation Center including a branch library as a part thereof, together with
all necessary incidental appurtenant facilities, structures, furnishings and
equipment; and for payment of the funding of bond reserves, capitalized inter-
est, and issuance expenses; said bonds to be payable from revenues derived
from a portion of the City's Sales and Use Taxes earmarked and committed
therefor, and to be additionally secured by a pledge of the full faith and
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credit of the City, to bear interest at a net effective interest rate not T
exceeding 15% per annum, and to mature not later than December 31, 1992, to
be issued and sold in such a manner, upon such terms and conditions, and with
such covenants,.agreements and redemption features as the City Council may
determine; and in addition, adopting an ordinance making revisions to the
City's Sales and Use Tax structure which would increase the City's Sales and
Use Tax from 2% to 2.25%, such increase to reflect an additional .25% tax,
expiring December 31, 1992, the revenues from which would be earmarked and
committed for repayment of the Park and Recreation Bonds, including premiums,
to the extent required therefor, and for the funding of reserves, if any, and
for the operation and maintenance costs and land acquisition and construction
costs associated with the above Park and Recreation projects, with any remain-
ing revenues being paid to the General Fund of the City.
Council DATE COUNCILMEMBER TERM BEGINS I1-3-81 11,875 3,146
(Passed) An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder changing the date on which
newly elected Councilmembers take office from the first secular day in January,
to the third Tuesday in November following their election, beginning with the
1987 regular municipal election; and shortening the terms of Councilmembers
to be elected in 1963 and 1985 by approximately seven weeks in order to allow
for said change.
Council WHO MAY SIGN INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS 11-3-81 11,903 3,616
(Passed) An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder requiring that electors
who sign or file initiative and referendum petitions be registered to vote.
Council NUMBER OF SIGNATURES ON INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS 11-3-81 9,614 5,450
(Passed) An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder providing that the required
number of signatures on initiative and referendum petitions be a percentage
of the number of registered electors of the City as of the day the petition is
filed, rather thau a percentage of the number of votes cast within the City at
the last preceding election for governor.
Council PREPARATION OF BALLOT TITLES 11-3-81 5,224 9,344
(Defeated) An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder providing that the City
Council, rather than the committee of petitioners, prepare the ballot title
for an initiated or a referendum measure and providing that the City Council,
rather than a committee of the Council, prepare the ballot title for measures
submitted by the Council.
Council CHARTER AMENDMENT TO REMOVE GENDER REFERENCES 11-3-81 8,931 6,066
(Passed) An amendment to each section of the Charter of the City of Boulder containing
gender references to remove such references and replace them with neutral
terms.
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Council CHARTER AMENDMENT TO BLUE LINE AUTHORIZING CITY WATER AND SEWER SERVICE 11-3-81 10,963 4,104
(Passed) An amendment to Section 128A of the Charter of the City of Boulder extending
the Blue Line to include certain properties on west Arapahoe Avenue south of
Boulder Creek and thereby allowing City water and sewer service to be provided
to those properties. The properties are portions of three tracts of land
known as Nuzum's Nursery, the Silver Saddle Motel, and Flagstaff Apartment
property and offices, which tracts of land are described in a warranty deed
recorded on film 748 as reception number 994232 of the records of Boulder
County, Colorado.
People SHALL THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE BE SENT TO PRESIDENT REAGAN AND MEMBERS OF THE 11-8-83 5,906 4,325
(Passed) UNITED STATES CONGRESS:
We the citizens of Boulder, Colorado urge the United States Government to
cease immediately all military assistance to the government of El Salvador
and all forms of military intervention against Nicaragua.
Council ORGANIZATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (Charter Amendment) 11-8-83 3,349 6,023
(Defeated) An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder permitting the City Council
to organize administrative departments by ordinance, removing references to
specific City departments and directors and substituting the City Manager
or the Manager's delegate for certain designated City employees.
Council SALARIES FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS (Charter Amendment) 11-8-83 4,044 6,215
(Defeated) An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder providing that council
members shall be compensated at a rate of four hundred dollars per month,
and making such amendment effective January 1, 1986.
Council CLARIFY AND SIMPLIFY PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS (Charter Amendment) 11-8-83 5,598 4,181
(Passed) An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder amending Charter
Sections 18(a), 20, 31 and 126 to clarify publication requirements and
require publication in one newspaper only.
Council ALLOWING FOR MORE THAN FIVE MEMBERS ON ADVISORY COMMISSIONS (Charter Amendment) 11-8-83 3,618 6,233
(Defeated) An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder which would remove the
limit on the number of persons who can be appointed to advisory commissions
pursuant to Charter Section 130.
Council REPEAL OF CHARTER SECTION 36 (Charter Amendment) 11-8-83 3,658 5,206
(Defeated) An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder repealing Charter Section
36, concerning expenditure of money on elections.
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Council $3.6 MILLION HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT BONDS
(Passed) A measure authorizing the City of Boulder, Colorado, to issue its bonds in an 5-15-84 2,091 226
aggregate principal amount not exceeding $3,600,000.00•for the purpose of
constructing a hydroelectric power plant providing approximately three
megawatts of electric power generating capacity at the Betasso Water Treat-
ment Plant, together with all necessary incidental appurtenant facilities,
structures, furnishings and equipment, and for the payment of the funding
of bond reserves, capitalized interest, and issuance expenses, said bonds to
be payable from revenues derived from the sale of the electricity generated
by such plant until the bonds are paid off, and to be additionally secured
by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the City, to bear interest at
a net effective interest rate not exceeding 11% per annum, with a maximum
term not exceeding twenty-two years, to be issued and sold in such manner,
upon such terms and conditions, and with such covenants, agreements, and
redemption features as.the City Council may determine.
Council $11.9 MILLION CULTURAL CENTER BONDS AND SALES AND USE TAX REVISIONS IN 4-30-85 3,921 6,766
(Defeated) CONNECTION THEREWITH.
A measure, authorizing the City of Boulder, Colorado, to issue its interest-
bearing bonds,in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $11,900,000.00,
for the purpose of providing a cultural center in downtown Boulder to include
acqisition of land and improvements and construction, furnishing, and equipping
a cultural center; and for payment of the funding of bond reserves, if any,
interest during construction, and issuance expenses; said bonds to be payable
from revenues derived from a portion of the City's Sales and Use Taxes ear-
marked and committed therefor, and to be additionally secured by a pledge of
the full faith and credit of the City, to bear interest at a net effective
interest rate not exceeding 11% per annum and to mature not later than
December 31, 1998, to be issued and sold in such manner, upon such terms and
conditions, and with such covenants, agreements, and redemption features as
the City Council may determine; AND, in addition; adopting an ordinance
increasing the City's Sales and Use Tax by 0.1% from July 1, 1985, through
December 31, 1998, the revenues from which would be earmarked and committed
for repayment of the cultural center bonds, including premiums to the extent
required therefor, and for the funding of reserves, if any, and for operation
and maintenance costs associated with the cultural center, with certain
remaining revenues being paid to an endowment fund for the cultural center,
and with any additional remaining revenues being paid to the General Fund of
the City.
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People NO FIRST USE POLICY 11-5-85 7,070 4,444
(Passed) Shall it be resolved that the following message be delivered to the President and
Boulder's Representatives in the Congress and State Legislature: the People of
Boulder demand that the U.S. renounce its declared policy (a willingness to be the
first to use nuclear weapons in a conventional war in Europe, the Middle East, and
elsewhere) and declare that it will not be the first to use nuclear weapons?
People NUCLEAR FREE ZONE 11-5-85 7,703 5,443
(Passed) Shall it be resolved that the City Council enact ordinances prohibiting: the pro-
duction, transportation, storage, processing, or disposal of nuclear weapons; any
facility, equipment, or substance used primarily for such purpose; any research or
development of nuclear weapons; and any investment by the City in firms involved
in nuclear weapons research, development or production?
People CALL FOR CESSATION OF ASSISTANCE TO NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" AND SALVADORAN MILITARY 11-5-85 6,987 5,708
(Passed) Shall the citizens of Boulder call for cessation of private assistance to the
Nicaraguan "Contras" and the Salvadoran military?
People CONGRESS TO PROHIBIT ASSISTANCE WHICH SYSTEMATICALLY VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS AND 11-5-85 8,134 4,751
(Passed) INTERNATIONAL LAW
Shall the citizens of Boulder call for the United States Congress to prohibit
private assistance to any belligerent which systematically violates human rights
and international law?
People INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSITS REQUIRED 11-5-85 7,699 5,615
(Passed) Shall an ordinance be initiated which provides that interest on security deposits
is and remains the sole property of the tenant and may not be withheld except pur-
suant to the provisions of state law dealing with the withholding of security
deposits, makes withholding interest on security deposits a violation of the City
Code, provides for private enforcement, and prohibits any waiver in a rental agree-
ment?
Council AMENDMENT TO THE BOULDER CITY CHARTER ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XII, "OPEN SPACE", TO 11-4-86 25,674 6,801
(Passed) ESTABLISH PERMANENT PROTECTIONS FOR OPEN SPACE LAND (Charter Amendment)
An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder adding a new Article XII entitled
h qq1P "Open Space", to provide in the Charter for the City's Open Space Program as well
as the Open Space Board of Trustees and the Open Space Department of the City,
generally following the model for protection of City park land of Charter Article
XI, the amendment provides that open space land may not be encumbered or sold or
otherwise conveyed without a public hearing and approval by at least three members
of the Open Space Board of Trustees, and by the City Council, with an opportunity
for a 5% petition within sixty days of final City Council action for a vote by the
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Council X10,755,000 PARKING STRUCTURE BONDS 3-24-87 Electors 44 47
CAGID A measure authorizing the City of Boulder Central Area General Improvement Prop.Owners 113 83
(defeated) District ("CAGID") to issue its interest bearing bonds in one or more series
and in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10,755,000 for the
purpose of making the following capital improvements: acgiring the necessary
interests in land and constructing a parking structure at the intersection
of 11th and Spruce Streets; improving and adding additional decks on the CAGID
Parking Structure at 14th and Walnut Streets ("RTD"); acquiring the necessary
interests in land and the existing leased parking structure on Walnut Street
between 11th Street and Broadway ("Randolph Center"); together with all
necessary incidental appurtenant facilities, structures, furnishings, and
equipment; and for payment from said bonds of issuance expenses, which are
estimated to be $323,670; said bonds to be secured by a pledge of the full
faith and credit of CAGID, to bear interest at a net effective interest rate
not exceeding twelve percent per annum and to mature not later than twenty
years after the date of their issuance, to be issued and sold in such manner,
upon such terms and conditions, and with such covenants, agreements, and
redemption features as the City Council, acting as the Board of Directors of
CAGID, may determine.
Council $9,425,000 PARKING STRUCTURE BONDS 7-28-87 Electors 70 48
CAGID A measure authorizing the City of Boulder Central Area General Improvement Prop.Owners 156 78
(passed) District (CAGID) to issue its interest bearing bonds in one or more series and
in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $9,425,000 for the purpose of
making the following capital improvements: acquiring the necessary interests
in land and constructing a parking structure at the intersection of 11th and
Spruce Streets; improving and adding additional decks on the CAGID Parking
Structure at 14th and Walnut Streets (RTD); and acquiring the necessary
interests in land and constructing parking spaces with any surplus bond proceeds;
together with all necessary incidental appurtenant facilities, structures,
furnishings, and equipment; and for payment from said bonds of issuance expenses,
which are estimated to be $375,000; said bonds to be secured by a pledge of the
full faith and credit of CAGID, to bear interest at a net effective interest
rate not exceeding twelve percent per annum and to mature not later than: twenty
years after the date of their issuance, to be issued and sold in such manner,
upon such terms and conditions, and with such covenants, agreements, and redemp-
tion features as the City Council, acting as the Board of Directors of CAGID,
may determine.
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People DISCRIMINATION ON BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION PROHIBITED 11-3-87 7,916 7,621
(passed) Shall an ordinance be initiated which prohibits discrimination in housing,
employment, and public accomodations on the basis of a person's sexual
orientation, be it bisexual, homosexual, or heterosexual?
People 0.38 PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX INCREASE AND $14,000,000 LIBRARY CAPITAL
(passed) IMPROVEMENT BONDS 11-3-87 9,857 5,962
A measure authorizing the City of Boulder, Colorado, to issue its interest-
bearing bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding
$14,000,000, for the acquisition of land, construction and equipping of library
buildings, none of which shall be located in a floodway, together with all
necessary incidental appurtenant facilities, structures, furnishing, and equip-
ment; and for payment of issuance expenses; and to be secured by a pledge of the
full faith and credit of the city, to bear interest at a net effective interest
rate not exceeding twelve percent per annum, to mature not later than December 31,
2011, and to be issued and sold in such manner, upon such terms and conditions,
and with such covenants, agreements, and redemption features as the city council
may determine; AND, pledging the elimination of the two mill transfer from the
Open Space and Streets Fund by December 31, 1992; AND, in addition, adopting an
ordinance revising the city's sales and use tax to reflect an additional 0.38%
sales and use tax, which tax shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2011, which
tax shall be pledged for the payment of the bonds hereby authorized, with the
residual added to the general fund of the city, unless the accompanying dedication
measure is approved at this election.
People DEDICATION OF THE ABOVE 0.38 PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX INCREASE FOR LIBRARY
(defeated), PURPOSES IN ADDITION TO PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS 11-3-87 7,073 8,566
A measure dedicating the full amount of the 0.38 percent sales and use tax approved
at this election for library purposes in addition to the payment of the principal,
interest, premiums, if any, and reserves due on the bonds authorized at this
election, in exchange for relief of the city's general fund from its current respon-
sibility for library expenses, clarification of the library fund appropriation pro-
cess, and payment from the library fund to the general fund of the one-third of a
mill referred to in charter section 135 "library appropriation", in consideration
for such dedication and in lieu of payment of any city administrative overhead
expenses by the library, including without limitation insurance premiums, AND, in
addition, revising the ordinance set forth above to effectuate such dedication.
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People LIMITATION OF USE OF MAJORITY OF LIBRARY BOND PROCEEDS TO LIBRARY BUILDINGS LOCATED SOUTH
(passed) OF EXISTING MAIN LIBRARY AND NORTH OF ARAPAHOE 12-6-88 9,576 7,203
Shall an ordinance be initiated which requires that the majority of the proceeds of the bond
issue for the acquisition of land, construction, and equipping of library buildings (approved
by the electorate in the November 3, 1987, election) be used within the area that is between
Broadway and Ninth, and Boulder Creek and Arapahoe?
This restriction does not preclude the expenditure of bond proceeds for the George Reynolds
Branch Library or a new branch library east of 33rd Street.
The original limitation approved by the voters on the use of the bond proceeds prohibiting
construction of library buildings within a floodway is not changed by this ballot measure.
Council REPEAL OF CHARTER SECTION 36 11-7-89 7,136 2,305
(passed) An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder repealing Charter Section 36, in order to
remove unconstitutional restrictions on election expenditures from the Charter.
Council COMPENSATION FOR COUNCILMEMBERS 11-7-89 7,143 4,190
(passed) An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder providing that Councilmembers shall be
compensated at a rate of one hundred dollars per meeting at which a quorum of City Council
is present, not to exceed four meetings per calendar month, plus an annual escalation each
January 1 based on any increase in the consumer price index, and making such amendment
effective January 1, 1990.
Council OPEN SPACE SALES TAX 11-7-89 8,778 2,823
(passed) Shall the City of Boulder sales and use tax be increased by an additional 0.33 cents per
dollar, which increase shall take effect on January 1, 1990 and expire on December 31, 2004,
to provide additional revenues for the acquisition, maintenance, preservation, retention
and use of open space lands as defined in Section 170 of the Charter of the City of Boulder,
Colorado, and the payment of any indebtedness and tax funds related thereto.
Council EXCEPTION TO HEIGHT LIMIT FOR LIGHT POLES AT GOVERNMENT OWNED RECREATION FACILITIES, LIGHT
(passed) AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND SERVICE AND TRANSMISSION LINE ELECTRICAL
UTILITY POLES. 11-7-89 7,397 3,665
An amendment to the Charter of the City of Boulder amending Charter Section 84 to make an
exception to the height limit for light poles at government owned recreation facilities, light
and traffic signal poles in the right-of-way, and service and transmission line electrical
utility poles.
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People CHARTER AMENDMENT TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION TO THE BLUE LINE PROVISION BY PERMITTING 11-5-91 9,786 5,337
(passed) ACCESS TO CITY WATER SERVICE TO A PARCEL OF LAND GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE FLAGSTAFF
HOUSE PROPERTY
A measure amending the Charter of the City of Boulder by creating an exception to
Charter Section 128A, also known as the Blue Line Provision, concerning a restriction
against the supply of City water service to certain lands lying to the westward side
of the City, by expressly permitting access to City water service for a parcel of
land located in the south half of the northwest quarter and the northeast quarter of
the southwest quarter of section 36, township 1 north, range 71 west of the 6th P.M.,
County of Boulder, State of Colorado, which access to water service shall be subject
to certain conditions contained in a memorandum of agreement which may be modified
by the property owner and the City Council but which shall provide, at a minimum, for
the dedication of a scenic easement restricting the size, height, location, extent,
and uses of all structures on the property to the conditions existing as of May 21,
1991. Said water service shall be restricted to an existing restaurant known as the
Flagstaff House and a single-family residence. Said parcel of land consists of approx-
imately 4.8 acres and is approximately one fourth mile west of the City limits, lo-
cated adjacent to Flagstaff Road.
People CONTINUE EXISTING 0.15% PARK AND RECREATION SALES AND USE TAX AS A PARKS, RECREATION, 11-5-91 8,651 9,287
(defeated) AND HUMAN SERVICES SALES AND USE TAX UNTIL DECEMBER. 31, 2012 AND AUTHORIZE $20,000,000
IN BONDS FOR CERTAIN PARKS AND RECREATION PURPOSES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH:
A measure authorizing the City of Boulder, Colorado (1) to continue the existing 0.15%
Park and Recreation sales and use tax as a Parks, Recreation, and Human Services sales
and use tax until December 31, 2012; (2) to earmark one half of the revenues from such
tax for Human Services purposes such as: prevention and treatment of child abuse and
its lifelong effects, provision of basic needs such as food, clothing, and emergency
shelter, and promotion of health and development of children, families, and individuals;
(3) to issue up to $20,000,000 of its negotiable interest bearing bonds for the purpose
of providing land, improvements, and facilities for the following Parks and Recreation
projects: five additional soccer fields, six softball fields at the Stazio Recreation
Complex, indoor communtiy facilities which will include a fifty-meter by twenty-five
yard swimming pool, an ice arena, a gymnasium with two basketball courts, four tennis
courts, a six-lane 200 meter track, and an outdoor bicycle track, and an outdoor cross
country ski trail, together with all necessary incidental appurtenant facilities, struc-
tures, furnishings, and equipment; and for payment of the funding of bond reserves, cap-
italized interest, and issuance expenses; said bonds to be payable from revenues derived
from one half of the revenues from such tax, as provided in (4) below, and that may be
additionally secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the City, to bear int-
erest at a net effective interest rate not exceeding eleven percent per annum, and to
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mature not later than December 31, 2012, to be issued and sold in such a manner,
upon such terms and conditions, and with such covenants, agreements and redemption
features as the City Council may determine; (4) to earmark one half of the revenues
from such tax for payment of such bonds and any remaining portion for land acquisi-
tion and construction and operation and maintenance costs associated with all of
the above Parks and Recreation projects, with other surplus revenue to be used for
repair and upgrade of existing parks and recreation facilities, to be placed in the
permanent Park and Recreation Fund, or to be placed in the General Fund of the City;
and (5) if the revenues from the one half of the proceeds of the Parks, Recreation,
and Human Services sales and use tax that is dedicated to Parks and Recreation pur-
poses prove to be inadequate to provide for the land, improvements, and facilities
listed above and for the operations and maintenance costs associated with such fac-
ilities. permitting the City Council to determine to drop facilities from the list
in the reverse of the order in which they are presented in (3) above.
SHALL CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO SALES AND USE TAXES BE INCREASED BY AUTHORIZING THE 0.15% SALES AND 11-3-92 26,756 21,115
(passed) USE TAX SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 1992. BEGINNING ON 3ANUARY , 1993 AND EFFECTIVE THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2012. TO PRODUCE APPROXIMATELY $2,500,000 ANUUALLY (IN THE FIRST YEAR). AND, IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH. SHALL CITY OF BOULDER DEBT BE INCREASED BY UP TO &7,000,000 WITH A REPLACEMENT
COST OF UP TO $7,000,000 PER YEAR
By issuance of negotiable interest bearing bonds for the purpose of providing improvements and
facilities for the following projects: up to $4,000,000 for softballfields, soccer fields, and other
parks and recreation capital improvements. Up to $1,500,000 for refurbishing parks and recreation
facilities and up to $1,500,000 for refurbishing municipal facilities. Together all necessary
incidental appurtenant facilities, structures, furnishings, and equipment: And for the payment of
the funding of the bond reserves, capitalized interest, and issuance expences, with the residual
added to the general fund of the City. The bonds are payable from the revenues from the tax
authorized above. The bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of
the City. The bonds shall bear interest at a net effective interest rate not exceeding ten percent per
annum, shall mature not later than December 31, 2012, and shall be issued and sold in such a manner.
Upon such terms and conditions, and with such covenants, agreements and redemtion features as the
City Council may determine.
AND IN CONECTION THEREWITH, SHALL APPROVAL BE GRANTED FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MILL LEVY AS ADDITIONAL
SECURITY FOR THE SAID BONDS TO THE EXTENT THAT OTHER PLEDGED REVENUES ARE INSUFFICIENT THEREFOR, AND
FOR THE COLLECTION RETENTION AND EXPENDITURE OF THE FULL REVENUES DERIVED FROM SUCH TAX AND THE
PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY STATE REVENUE OR EXPENDITURE LIMITATION?
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SHALL THE 0.15% CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO SALES AND USE TAX APPROVED AT THIS 11-3-92 29,565 16,802
(passed) ELECTION BE EARMARKED
Beginning on January 1, 1994 and effective through December 31, 1998, as follows
40% for a human services fund, 20% for a parks and recreation fund, 8% for an environ-
mental fund, 8% for a youth opportunity fund, and 4% for an arts and cultural fund,
with the remaining portion of such tax being available for basic municipal services
to the extent not required for payment of principal, interest, premium, if any, and
reserve, if any, payments on bonds issued for parks and recreation facilities
refurbishment and municipal facilities refurbishment purposes.
Shall the City of Boulder, Colorado, be permitted to collect, retain, and expend the 11-2-93 11,921 6,186
(passed) full proceeds of the City's sales and use tax, admissions tax, and accomodations tax,
and non-federal grants, notwithstanding any state retriction on fiscal year spending
including without limitation the restrictions of article X, section 20 of the
Colorado Constitution, effective January 1, 1993? (BALLOT ITEM A)
Shall the City of Boulder grant a franchise to public service company of Colorado to 11-2-93 11,033 6,558
(passed) furnish, sell and distribute gas and electricity to the city and to all persons,
businesses, and industries within the City and the right to make reasonable use of all
streets and other public places and public easements as may be necessary; and
connection therewith, in the event of uncollectability, shall City taxes be increased
by up to eight million dollars by deeming the franchise fee to be an occupation or a
sales and use tax, and shall the City be permitted to collect, retain, and expend
the full proceeds of such tax, notwithstanding any state restriction on fiscal year
spending, including without limitation the restrictions of article x, section 20 of
the Colorado Constitution? (BALLOT ITEM B)
Shall City of Boulder debt beincreasedup to $50,000,000 with a repayment costs of up 11-2-93 13,420 6,725
(passed) to $150,000,000 (such amount being the total principal and interest that could be
payable over the maximum life of said debt) by the issuance and payment of bonds of
the City for the purpose of continuing the acquisition of open space real property
or interests therein, as previously authorized by vote of the people in 1971, in a
principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000 or such lesser amount as is permitted
from time to time by section 97 of the City's Charter relating to open space bonds,
at a net effective interest rate not to exceed 10% per annum and with a maturity
date not to 20 years from the perspective dates of issuance, such bonds to be
issued , dated, and sold at such time or times and such manner and to contain such
terms, not consistent therewith, as the City Council may determine, such bonds
to be payable from sales and use tax revenues earmarked and committed for such
purposes by vote of the City's electors and by a pledge of the full faith and credit
of the City as authorized in the City's Charter, which authorization shall include
authorization to refund such bonds and refunding bonds without additional approval;
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BALLOT ITEM C cont'd
(passed) and in connection therewith (I) shall City of Boulder Ad Valorem Property Taxes 11-2-93 13,420 6,725
be increased in any year in an amountsufficient to pay in principal of and
interest on such bonds and refunding bonds when due, without limitation as to
rate or amount or any other condition except as stated above. And shall (II)
the proceeds of such bonds and refunding bonds and the revenues from such taxes
and any earnings from the investment of such proceeds and revenues be collected
and spent without limitation or condition, and without limiting the collection
or spending of any of any other revenues or funds by the City of Boulder, under
Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law?
BALLOT ITEM D
(defeated) Shall the Boulder City Charter by amended to require that voters be allowed to 11-2-93 7,926 11,731
vote by telephone in all municipal elections governed by the charter (including
voting for City Counciland on initiatives, recalls, and referenda), provided
that telephone voting is first found constitutional?
BALLOT ITEM E 11-2-93 12,701 5,436
(passed) Shall the Charter be amended to define park land and to permit the City Council
to delegate to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board its authority over
permits, licenses, and leases on parkland, and to permit the board to subdel-
egate this authority to the City Manager?
BALLOT ITEM F 11-2-93 17,063 1,847
(passed) Shall the City Charter be amended to make technical changes to revise or eliminate
obsolete provisions?
BALLOT ITEM G
(passed) Shall the City Charter be amended to conform to State Law for coordinated elections, 11-2-93 15,400 2,437
to set a new period for submitting City Council nominating petitions for 91 to 71
days prior to the election, and to set a correction and withdrawal date 66 days
before the elcetion?
BALLOT ITEM H 11-2-93 11,322 4,987
(passed) Shall Charter section 41 concerning the initiative be amended to require that, if
that committee of the petitioners desires to require an election on an initiative
petition, the committee must unanimously certify the form of the measure in the form
set forth in the petition and to set 56-day pre-election deadline for referal of
all initiative petitions and a 120-day pre-election deadline for receipt of 5%
initiative petitions?
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BALLOT ITEM I
(defeated) Shall the charter be amended to change the number of advisory commission members l~-$=94 7,139 10,755
from five to seven, with the exemption of the undersity hill general improvement
District Advisory Committee. The Board of Building and Appeals, and the
Beverages Licensing Authority and to allow appointment to occur at any time from
December 1 through January 31?
BALLOT ISSUE 2A 20,900 101709
(defeated) Shall City of Boulder taxes be increased by up to $19,500,000 annually (Up to
$12,200,000 annually in the first year, escalated by the consumer price index
to up to $19,500,000 annually in the thirteenth year):
(1) For the objectives of substantially increasing local and regional transit
services by providing increased service frequency, extended hours and more
district service. Providing bus passes to employees paying the employee
occupational priveledge tax, improving access to transit, improving bus stops
and bus and shuttle operations and improving bicycle, pedestrian and other
alternative mode facilities, and
(2) By imposing an increase in the City's sales and use tax of up to 0.25
percent, which shall expire on December 31, 2007: and
(3) By imposing an employee occupational priveledge tax in the amount of up
to $4.83 per employee month, which shall expire on December 31, 2007; and
(4) By imposing an employer occupational priveledge tax in the amount of
up to $4.83 per employee per month, which shall expire on December 31, 2007; And
(5) By imposing an increase in the City's transportation excise tax up to an
additional $2.40 per square foot for the commercial development $941.00 per
single family unit, and $941.00 per multi-unit dwelling and mobile home; and
(6) By authorizing periodic adjustments in the sales and use tax employee
occupational priveledge tax and transportation excise tax so that they may
be adjusted up or down within the limites set forth in the paragraphs 2-5
above, with the maximum rate of taxation for the last three taxes increased
at the beginning of each year by the increase in the consumer price
index (all items) or successor index, for the area that includes the city;
and
(7) By dedicating all such taxes to transit-related capital improvements,
operations, and maintenance as well as bicycle, pedestrian, and other
alternative mode improvements.
And in connection therewith
Shall the full proceeds of such taxes at such rates be collectd and spent
without limitation or condition, and without limiting the collection or
spending of any other revenues or funds by the City of Boulder, under 37
Article Y, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law?
Initiated Date of
By Election For Against
BALLOT ISSUE 2B 11-8-94 17,682 13,803
(passed) Shall City of Boulder taxes be increased by up to $4,000,000 annually; and in
connection therewith shall City of Boulder debt be increased by up to $6,000,000
with a repayment cost of up to $14,000,000:
(A) In the case of taxes:
(1) In the event that a county wide tax for solid waste recycling and composting
facilities is passed on the same date as this tax is passed, by raising the City's
trash tax to a maximum of $3.50 per month for residential customers and a
maximum of $.85 per cubic yard for commercial customers: and
(2) In the event that a county wide tax for solid waste recycling and composting
facilities is not passed on the same date as this tax is passed by raising the City's
trash tax to a maximum of $5.00 per month for residential customers and $1.00 per
cubic yard for commercial customers: And
(3) In the event that the City's trash tax revenues are insufficient to pay debt
service on the bond described below, by raising Ad Valorem Property Taxes without
limit as to rate or amount;
(B) In the case of the debt:
(1) By the issuance and payment of bonds of the City for the purpose of acquisition
of interests in land and construction operation and maintenance of municipal solid
waste recycling and composting facilities, and
(2) A a net effective interest rate not exceeding 10% per annum, and maturing not
later than 20 years from their prospective dates and issuance: and
(3) Such bonds to be issued, dated, and sold at such time or times and such manner
and to contain such terms, not inconsistent herewith, as the City Council may determine
and
(4) Such bonds to be payable from the City's trash tax and additionally secured by
a pledge of the full faith and credit of the City; and
(5) Which authorization shall include authorization to refund such bonds
without additional voter approval subject only to the limitations set forth
herein:
And in connection therewith
Shall the full proceeds of such taxes at such rates and such bonds and
refunding bonds and any earnings from the investmentof such proceeds and revenues
be collected and spent without limitation or condition, and without limiting the
collection or spending of any other revenues or funds by the City of Boulder,
under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law?
BALLOT ISSUE 2C 11-8-94 12,878 18,523
(defeated) Shall City of Boulder taxes be increased up to $3,150,000annually and in connection
Therewith shall City of Boulder debt be increased by $16,000,000 with a repayment
cost of up to $37,661,000
(A) In the case of taxes: 38
(1) By raising the existing 5.5% excise tax on the proce paid for the leasing or
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BALLOT ISSUE 2C cont'd
rental of any hotel room, motel room, or other public accomodation in the City up to
8.25% effective January 1, 1995 and ending December 31, 2019; And
(2) In the event such tax revenues are insufficient to pay debt service on the bonds
described below, by raising Ad Valorem Property Taxes without limitations as to rate
or amount;
(B) In the case of debt,
(1) By the issuance and payment of bonds of the City for the purpose of acquisition of
interests in land and construction, reconstruction, furnishing operation and
maintenance of the Boulder Theatre as a theatre and meeting space and ajacent
property for a meeting and parking structure, together with a hotel and a motel shuttle
system and its capital equipment to serve the meeting complex and dowtown Boulder; and
(2) At:a net effective interest rate no to exceed 8% per annum and with a maturity date
not to exceed 25 years from their respective dates of issuance; and
(3) Such bonds to be issued, dated, and sold at such time or times and in such manner
and to contain such terms, not inconsistent herewith, as the City Council may determine;
And
(4) Such bonds to be payable from the City accomodations tax, certain lease revenues
to the extent received, and additionally secured by a pledge of the full faith and
credit of the City; And
(5) Which authorization shall include authorization to refund such bonds and
refunding bonds without additional voter approval subject only to the limitations
set forth herein;
And in connection therewith
Shall the full proceeds of such taxes at such rates and such bonds and refunding
bonds and any earnings drom the investment of such proceeds and revenues be collected
and spent without limitation or condition, and without limiting the collection
or spending of any other revenues or funds by the City of Boulder, under article
X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law?
BALLOT ISSUE 2D 11-8-94 13,752 12,837;3
(passed) Shall City of Boulder taxes be increased by up to $3,000,000 annually (in the first
year) by imposing an education exise tax on new residential development in the amount
of and up to $3.43 per square foot of habitable floor area for each new
residential dwelling unit and of potential habitable floor area for eah new mobile
home pad.
And in connection therewith
Shall the full proceeds of such taxes at such rates be collected and spent, together
with any earning thereon, without limitation or condition, and without limiting the
collection or spending of any other revenues or funds by the City of Boulder under
Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law?
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Initiated Date of
By Election For Acainst
BALLOT ISSUE 201
$29,400,000 BONDING AUTHORITY AND 0.25% SALES TAX INCREASE FOR PARK LAND ACQUISITION 11-7-95 14,059 10,898
(passed) FOR PASSIVE AND ACTIVE RECREATIONAL USES, AND PARK AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, REN-
OVATION, AND REFURBISHMENT.
Shall City of Boulder debt be increased by $29,400,000 with a maximum repayment cost of
$59,019,211 and in connection therewith shall City of Boulder taxes be increased by
$5,600,000 annually (in the first year) : (A) in the case of debt,
(1) by the issuance and payment of bonds of the City not to exceed the principal amount
of $29,400,000, with no more than the principal amount of $11,400,000 to be spent for the
purpose of purchase of up to ten acres of pocket park sites, up to sixteen acres of
neighborhood park sites, up to three hundred and fifty acres of mountain park additions,
and no more than the principal amount of $18,000,000 to be spent for the purchase and
planning and partial development of a city-wide park site or sites totaling at least
100 acres, no less than 75% of which is within the City or Area 11 of the Boulder Valley
Comprehensive Plan; and
(2) at a net effective interest rate not to exceed 8% per annum and maturing not later
than January 1, 2016, and
(3) such bonds to be issued, dated, and sold at such time or times and in such manner
and to contain such terms, not inconsistent herewith, as the City Council may determine and
(4) such bonds to be payable from the City's Sales & Use Tax, and additionally secured
by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the City; and
(5) which authorization shall include authorization to refund such bonds without additional
voter approval subject only to the limitations set forth herein;
(B) in the case of taxes,
(1) by raising the existing General Sales and Use Tax by .25% from 2.86% to 3.11%, effective
January 1, 1996 and ending January 1, 2016; and
(2) in the event such tax revenues are insufficient to pay debt service on the bonds
described above by raising Ad Valorem Property Taxes without limitation as to rate or
amount, and up to the full maximum repayment cost of $59,019,211; and
(3) by pledging such Sales and Use Tax for the payment of the principal, interest, and
premium, if any on the bonds, and then for: development, operation, and maintenance of the
land and improvements purchased or constructed with the proceeds of thebonds; renovation
and refurbishment or replacement of four pools; renovation and replacement of recreation
facilities, playgrounds, mountain park trails, and the civic park complex; improvements
to recreation centers and development of new recreation projects to be determined in the
future through the master planning process by the City Council; maintenance of the comm-
unity park site in north Boulder; development of a mountain parks environmental education
program; and for renovation of city-owned historical and cultural facilities; with the
remainder being dedicated for parks and recreation purposes; and in connection therewith
shall the full proceeds of such taxes at such rates and any earnings therefrom be collected
and spent without limitation or condition, and without limiting the collection or spending
of any other revenues or funds by the City of Boulder, under Article X, Section 20 of the 40
Colorado Consititution or any other law?
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By _ Election For A ainst
People BALLOT QUESTION 2A
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, SHALL AN ORDINANCE BE INITIATED WHICH MANAGES GROWTH BY: 11-7-95 11,131 13,282
(defeated) 1) Limiting the increase in dwelling units covered by city building permits to 1% of
the 1993 base per year, averaged over the five years from January 1, 1996 through
December 31, 2000, requiring that new units be allocated in accordance with the goals
and policies of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP), and requiring that a
substantial portion of new units be and remain affordable, but exempting from the
growth limitation up to 250 units for which development rights have been transferred
from rural areas of Boulder County;
2) Limiting the increase in non-residential floor area covered by city building permits
to 1% of the 1993 base per year, averaged over the five years from January 1, 1996
through December 31, 2000, and requiring that increases in floor area be allocated in
accordance with the goals and policies of the BVCP;
3) Making annexations of land outside the urban service area of the BVCP as of June 30, 1994
subject to a 5% petition for an election to disapprove such annexations for sixty days
following the annexations and delaying zoning and development approval of such annexed
land pending such petitions and elections; and
4) Requiring that the City Council determine the full costs of the impacts of new dev-
elopment on city capital facilities and infrastructure based on maintaining existing
city-wide levels of service, and, by January 1, 1997, assure that new development pays
those full capital or programmatic alternative costs, except as may be paid by other
governments, or refuse tdschedule final inspections of new development until the city
has mechanisms in place to assure that such costs are paid. The City may waive or pay
the costs allocated to affordable housing.
People BALLOT QUESTION 2B
SHALL THE BOULDER CITY CHARTER BE AMENDED TO GIVE THE PEOPLE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL 11-7-95 8,087 16,855
REFERENDUM POWERS WITH RESPECT TO MAJOR LAND USE DECISIONS?
(defeated) If, within thirty days of any major land use decision, a referendum petition signed by
one percent of the registered electors of the city is submitted requesting that the
decision or any part of it be repealed, then the Council must confirm the decision
by a two-thirds vote of the full Council, repeal it, or submit it to a vote of the
people. If the petition is signed by two percent of the registered electors, a three-
quarters vote of the full Council or a vote of the people is required to confirm the
decision.
"Major land use decisions" means:
(1) approval of a change from County to initial City zoning other than zoning equivalent
to Boulder County agricultural zoning as of January 1, 1995,
(2) approval of changes in zoning that in total would increase the potential combined
residential and non-residential square footage in the City,
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Continued
(3) approval of a development project of more than 25,000 square feet total floor area,
(4) Council failure to call up planning board approval of such a development project,
(5) amendment to a growth management system for allocating building permits, or
(6) any delegation of Council decision-making authority over these zoning or develop-
ment decisions.
Council BALLOT QUESTION 2C
Shall the Boulder City Code be amended by extension of the present restrictions on smoking 11-7-95 11,727 9,696
(passed) to include a ban on smoking in all buildings, except for dwellings, private social functions
tobacco stores, and designated smoking areas in restaurants and taverns?
CITYVOTE PRESIDENTIAL, PREFERENCE 11-7-95
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