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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
MAY 13, 1985
The City Council Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7 30 p m
Councilmembers present Kent Davis, Tony FIasco, Larry Merkl, Clyde E
Hobbs, Moe Keller, Nancy Snow, Randy West, and Dan Wilde Also present
City Clerk, Wanda Sang; City Administrator, Tom Palmer; City Attorney,
John Hayes; Director of Community Development, Charles Stromberg; staff;
and interested citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of April 22, 1985
Motion by Mr Wilde for approval of the Minutes of April 22, 1985;
seconded by Mr Hobbs; Mr West asked to abstain because he was not
present at that meeting Mr Hayes asked that the spelling of two
names be changed, namely on page 3 "Mike Rayborn" should be "George
Moore Graber"; on page 6 "Richard Easton" should be "Richard
Eason" Mrs Keller stated that on page 7 the Brown property is
not by Prospect Park but at the end of Jellison Street Motion
with corrections carried 7-0 with Mr West abstaining
CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK
Ross Kuzmich, 4385 Kendall Street, addressed Case No SUP-85-3; stated
the case was misrepresented by Planning Department and read portion of a
letter into the record
Franz Egere, 7020 W 38th Avenue, requested no Diesel Repair be allowed
under SUP-85-3
Helen Steele, 2100 Linda Vista Drive, representative of RTD, spoke
regarding changes in RTD scheduling in Wheat Ridge; stated she is
available to members of Council if they have questions, passed out her
cards
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1
Council Bill 170 - An Ordinance amending various sections of
Appendix A, Zoning Ordinance, of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws,
City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado,
relating to Multifamily Residential Development Requirements
and Landscaping Requirements
Council Bill 170 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Snow; title
read by the Clerk Mr Gidley gave the staff report Speaking in favor
of Council Bill 170 and sworn in by the Mayor were Dougal Graham, 3330
Chase (affirmed to tell the truth); addressed the positive action of
Council Bill 170 and urged legislation to carry out the intent of C B
170; Claudia Worth, 4650 Oak Street, read a letter from Wheat Ridge
United Neighborhood into the record; Connie Rossillion, 6505 W 35th
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Avenue, reiterated what the other speakers said; Louise Turner, 11256 W
38th Avenue, showed graphics to illustrate R-2 and R-3 zoning as it
exists; Werner Kleindorfer, 321l Ames, submitted a list of residents of
Ames Street who support C B 170; George Sigg, 3625 Benton and Lillian
Fleming, 6303 W 29th Avenue, also spoke in favor Lillian Fleming
illustrated high and low density with graphics Speaking in opposition
and sworn in by the Mayor was Will Burt, 12290 W 35th Avenue, speaking
on behalf of Wheat Ridge Today and Tomorrow agrees with side and rear
yard setbacks; no change in sidewalk requirements; combination of lots
is extremely important in a city the size of Wheat Ridge; Jerry Roach,
6545 W 44th Avenue, feels C B 170 would be too much government
Council asked questions of those who spoke in favor Dorothy Thompson,
3410 Chase Street, was sworn in by the Mayor and answered questions, as
did staff Motion by Mr Hobbs to Table Council Bill 170, send it back
to Community Development Committee, that setbacks remain as now, Council
Bill be brought back on June 17, 1985; seconded by Mr Merkl Mr West
will be voting No because it has been discussed for a year and has gone
to Community Development Committee and Planning Commission; would like
it passed tonight Discussion followed Mr Hobbs called for the
question; seconded by Mr Davis; carried 6-2 with Mrs Keller and Mr
West voting No Vote on original motion caried 5-3 with Councilmembers
West, Wilde, and Snow voting No
Item 2
Council Bill 183 - An Ordinance amending Section 4-4 1 of the
Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, relating to Animal
Caused Disturbances
Council Bill 183 was introduced on second reading by Mr Merkl; title
read by the Clerk; Ordinance No 617 assigned Motion by Mr Merkl for
the adoption of Council Bill 183 (Ordinance 617) on second reading with
the amendment that instead of "sound or cry" the words "frequent
habitual howling, barking, or other unreasonable noise" be inserted;
seconded by Mr West; carried 7-1 with Mr Hobbs voting No
Item 3
Council Bill 186 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of
rezoning from Agricultural-One, Commercial-One and Planned
Industrial Development to Commercial-Two with the condition
that uses permitted shall be only all Commercial-One uses and a
combined Retail/Wholesale Use on Property located west of
Kipling Street, North of West 49th Avenue, East of Miller
Street and South of the Public Service Company Transmission
Line Easement
(Case No WZ-85-9)
Motion by Mr Merkl to postpone
recommendation; seconded by Mrs
Mr Hobbs voting No
this case until June 17, 1985 at staff's
Snow; carried 6-2 with Mr Davis and
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Item 4
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Council Bill 187 - An Ordinance authorizing the issuance and
sale of $5,125,000 City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado Industrial
Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1985A (First Federal Savings
Bank of Colorado Collateralized Letter of Credit __ FirstBank
of Wheat Ridge Project) to finance a project for Wheat Ridge
Bank Building Limited Partnership; ratifying certain action
heretofore taken; authorizing the execution and delivery by the
City of a financing agreement, indenture of trust, bond
purchase agreement, such bonds and closing documents in
connection therewith; making determinations as to the
sufficiency of revenues and as to other matters related to such
project; and repealing action heretofore taken in conflict
therewith
Council Bill 187 was introduced on second reading by Mr Merkl; title
read by the Clerk; Ordinance No 618 assigned Douglas Jessop, Bond
attorney, 632 17th Street, Denver, stated the blank dates in Ordinance
should be 1995 Motion by Mr Merkl for the adoption of Council Bill
187 (Ordinance 618) with the date of 1995 included and any amendments
from the May 8, 1985 memorandum from Sherman and Howard, and that the
Ordinance become effective immediately; seconded by Mr West; carried
7-1 with Mr Hobbs voting No
Item 5
Request to consider a proposal by the West 44th Avenue Master
Planning Task Force to amend the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan
for the general area between Kipling to Youngfield and
Interstate-70 to Clear Creek The amendments will, if adopted,
add a new section entitled "Section IV Master Plans for area
development
Mr Gidley gave the staff report Claudia Worth stated she had a
problem with the multiuse plan around the truck stop; asked that any
change in that area should come in with site plan; stated it is
important that there be neighborhood commercial Warren Johnson,
speaking for Fruitdale Valley Master Plan Committee, was sworn in by
the Mayor and answered Council's questions and concerns Also sworn in
was Gary Winton, POBox 9, Wheat Ridge, who explained how their
meetings were advertised and posted Motion by Mr Hobbs that the
following actions be approved relating to Case No. WPA-85-2: 1 That
the Immediate Action Recommendations be accepted and that those items
which the City is already pursuing, we continue to pursue The other
items should be referred to the Parks & Recreation Commission and
Department for their specific recommendations, proposals and cost
estimates so that they may be considered for implementation in the 1986
budget 2 That the "Master Plan" and Development Guidelines for the
Fruitdale Valley Neighborhood" be approved as an addition to the Wheat
Ridge Comprehensive Plan 3 That the Comprehensive Plan-Future Land
Use Map be amended as proposed in Exhibit B I further move that the
members of the Fruitdale Valley Master Plan Committee be commended for
their fine work and effort, and the many hours which they have devoted
to the City and especially to this neighborhood; seconded by Mrs
Keller; Mrs Snow asked to amend the motion to modify Exhibit C, so
recommendation on 44th Avenue match what Council previously agreed to--4
lanes without median; seconded by Mr FIasco; Discussion followed
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Mr Hobbs called for the question; seconded by Mr Merkl; Failed 3-5
with Councilmembers West, Wilde, Keller, FIasco, and Snow voting No
Vote on amendment carried 5-3 with Councilmembers FIasco, Davis, and
Hobbs voting No Vote on original motion as amended carried 8-0
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 6
Council Bill 188 - An Ordinance initiating an amendment to the
Home Rule Charter of the City of Wheat Ridge, amending Section
4 3(B), terms of office, of said charter to provide for
staggered four year terms of office for members of City
Council
Council Bill 188 was introduced by Mr Wilde on first reading; title
read by Clerk; Motion by Mr Wilde that Council Bill 188 be approved on
first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, June
17, 1985 at 7 30 P m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg , and if
approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication;
and that "Ordinance 533" be taken out before publication; seconded by
Mr FIasco; carried 8-0
Item 7
Council Bill 189 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of
rezoning from Residential-Two (R-2) to Planned Commercial
Development (PCD) and approval of an outline development plan
on land located at the northwest corner of West 35th Avenue and
Wadsworth Blvd, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State
of Colorado
(Case No WZ-84-22) (Integrated Development Corporation)
Council Bill 189 was introduced by Mr Hobbs on first reading; title
read by Clerk; Motion by Mr Hobbs that Council Bill 189 be approved on
first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, June
17, 1985 at 7 30 P m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg , and if
approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication;
seconded by Mr West; carried 8-0
Item 8
Council Bill 190 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of a
change of Zone from Commercial-One (C-l) to Residential-Two
(R-2) on land located at 4430 Yarrow Street, City of Wheat
Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
(Case No WZ-85-7) (Michael Lee Saracino)
Mr Hobbs asked to abstain on this item since he had worked on this
Council Bill 190 was introduced by Mrs Keller on first reading; title
read by Clerk; Motion by ~1rs Keller that Council Bill 190 be approved
on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday,
June 17, 1985 at 7 30 P m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg ,
and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final
publication; seconded by Mr FIasco; carried 7-0 with Mr Hobbs
abstaining
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DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 9
Motion to set a I-mile radius for a liquor survey for Dixon
Inn, 12100 W 44th Avenue
Motion by Mr Merkl that the neighborhood be set at a I-mile radius,
that a survey to establish the needs and desires of the neighborhood be
taken, and that the public hearing on this application be held on June
17, 1985; seconded by Mr FIasco; carried 8-0
Item 10 Motion to add to Council Rule 5.6
This item should be information only--to be brought back May 20, 1985
Item 11 Motion by ~1r Hobbs to award the bid to move the cabin in
Johnson Park to Ernie Ryberg Housemovers, at a total cost of
$6,150, to be charged to account number 32-601-858; seconded by
Mr Davis; carried 8-0
Item 12 Motion regarding Renewal of Sales Tax Interruption Insurance
Motion by Mrs Keller that we purchase Sales Tax Interruption Insurance
from International Surplus Lines Insurance Company, for a premium of
$10,000 to be charged to account number 610-781; seconded by ~1r Hobbs;
carried 6-2 with Mr West and Mr Davis voting No
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
John Hayes asked if Council wanted Ordinance brought in on parity pay to
coincide with Civil Service Personnel Rules Council agreed
He also asked for a motion to hold Special Meeting
Motion by Mr FIasco to cancel the Study Session on June 3, 1985 and to
hold a Special Meeting on June 6, 1985 to hear bids only; seconded by
Mr Wilde; carried 8-0
Motion by Mr Merkl to hold an Executive Session under 5 7(b)(1)(A) of
the Charter and to adjourn immediately after the Executive Session;
seconded by Mr Hobbs; carried 7-1 with Mrs Snow voting No
EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD
Meeting adjourned at 11 30 P m
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Approved by City Council on May 20, 1985 by a vote of ~ to ~
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Dan Wilde, Council President