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JUNE 24, 1985 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7 30 p m The City Council meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8 00 P m because of an Executive Session that was held with CIRSA before the City Council meeting Councilmembers present Kent Davis, Tony FIasco, Larry Merkl, Clyde E Hobbs, Moe Keller, Randy West, Nancy Snow and Dan Wilde Also present City Clerk, Wanda Sang; City Attorney, John Hayes; City Administrator, Tom Palmer; Director of Community Development, Charles Stromberg; Director of Parks and Recreation, Richard Bredt; staff and interested citizens APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 17, 1985 Motion by Mr Merkl for the approval of the Minutes of June 17, 1985 as printed; seconded by Mr Hobbs Mrs Snow asked that that the wording be changed from "Executive Session for property owners" to "Executive Session for requested payment to property owners" Carried 8-0 PROCLAMATIONS OR CEREMONIES Joyce Bailey was present and received from Mayor Stites a Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK Robert P Junk, 3018 Vivian Street, addressed the property next door to him and stated that he is concerned about a business operation going on Mayor Stites directed Charles Stromberg to look into the situation Mrs Snow asked for the Home Occupation Ordinance to be studied at the July 1, Study Session Consensus was 8-0 to have the Ordinance on the July 1, 1985 Study Session Agenda as an item PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 1 Request by Bob Entrup dba Four Seasons Manufacturing, Inc , for removal of specific conditions to the approval of a Planned Industrial Development Plan known as Becker Industrial Park -Amendment 2, which conditions were placed by City Council at a public hearing held on December 17, 1984 (Case No WZ-84-17) Present and sworn in by the Mayor, was Robert Entrup who gave his reasons for wanting the specific condition removed Wayne Sal was present to find out exactly what Mr Entrup wanted and after hearing Mr Entrup's reasons had no objections Mr Stromberg explained what the conditions were Motion by Mrs Snow that a previous demand for landscape bond be waived with the condition that all landscaping, curb, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 24, 1985 Page -2- and gutter to meet the plan be completed by September 1, 1986, and that the 30 foot strip not be used for any purpose until such time the landscaping is finished All other conditions are to remain the same; seconded by Mr Hobbs; carried 7-1 with Mr FIasco voting No Item 2 Proposed amendment to the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan -Future Land Use Map, by placement of a proposed arterial street corridor extending between Kipling Street and Ward Road on the Future Land Use Map (Case No WPA-85-3) Mr Stromberg presented the case Motion by Mr Merkl that Case WPA-85-3, a proposed amendment to the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan --Major Street Plan, be approved as presented and represented by staff Exhibit No 1; seconded by Mr Davis Discussion followed Motion by Mrs Snow to table the case for one month until July 22, 1985 and have staff send letters to all property owners on proposed route; seconded by Mrs Keller Discussion followed Failed 3-5 with Mr West, Mrs Keller, and Mrs Snow voting yes Vote on original motion carried 7-1 with Mrs Snow voting No ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 3 Council Bill 196 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 2-19(d) of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Personnel Commission Council Bill 196 was introduced on first reading by Mr Merkl; title read by the Clerk; Motion by Mr Merkl that Council Bill 196 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing set for July 22, 1985 at 7 30 p m in the City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg , if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mr Hobbs carried 8-0 Item 4 Council Bill 197 - An Ordinance requiring submission of a Site Plan, and authorizing specification of uses, within the Fruitdale Valley neighborhood as designated in the Fruitdale Valley Master Plan, and providing a penalty for violation thereof Council Bill 197 was introduced on first reading by Mr Davis title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Davis that Council Bill 197 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing set for July 22, 1985 at 7 30 P m in the City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg , if approved on second reading, take effect IS days after final publication; seconded by Mr Hobbs carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Item 5 June 24, 1985 Page -3- Council Bill 198 - An Ordinance provldlng for the approval of rezoning from Residential-Two to Planned Residential Development and approval of a combined outline and final planned residential development plan and plat on land located at approximately 4000 Miller Court, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case No WZ-85-3) (Ammons Park Development Company) (Appeal from a Planning Commission decision) Council Bill 198 was introduced on first reading by Mr Hobbs; title read by the Clerk; Motion by Mr Hobbs that Council Bill 198 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing set for July 22, 1985, at 7 30 P m in the City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg , and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mrs Snow; carried 8-0 Item 6 DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS Application for a new Class D - Retail Liquor Store License for Jacklyn Diane Walker, dba Valley Liquors, 4990 Ward Road Motion to survey 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 the application be held on July 22, 1985; seconded by Mr Hobbs; carried 8-0 Item 7 Application by Pizza Hut, 4202 Wadsworth Blvd , for modification of premises Motion by Mr West to approve the modification of premises for Pizza Hut, located at 4202 Wadsworth Blvd, Store #202045; seconded by Mr Davis; carried 8-0 Item 8 Presentation by Mr Mario Silva, Development Director for Harcourt Development Company, regarding developing a multifamily apartment complex using tax-exempt housing revenue bonds Mr Mario Silva, Development Director for Harcourt Development Company, was present and gave presentation on development Mr Gene Fortier, Director of Jefferson County Housing Authority, was also present and answered questions Motion by Mr Merkl to consider Inducement Resolution for Harcourt Development at the July 8, 1985 City Council meeting; seconded by Mr Davis Mrs Snow stated that she would be voting No because she would want the devlopment to have 3/4% housing for families with children and proportions of low & moderate income is also distributed in that percentage among families with children Mrs Snow also stated that she doesn't feel tax-free money for a project like this is what the Council should sanction Carried 5-3 with Mr West, Mrs Keller and Mrs Snow voting No CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 24, 1985 Page -4- Item 9 Council decision regarding the striping of 44th Avenue Mr Ric Minetor was present to explain and answer questions There was discussion Motion by Mr Hobbs that 44th Avenue, Wadsworth to Kipling Street be striped 4 lanes since street has been built to a 44 foot flowline to flowline, the street has also been constructed at the same width from Parfet to Tabor Street, which is 44 foot flowline to flowline, that had been approved by City Council to be striped at 4 lanes, this would create a 3-lane street to exist between Wadsworth Blvd and Kipling Mr Hobbs stated that he felt it needs to be striped 4 lanes; seconded by Mr Merkl Mrs Snow stated that she would be voting No because Council voted to leave it 3 lanes Mrs Keller stated that she would also be voting No because the City had restriped the East side Discussion followed Mr Hobbs called for the question; no second; carried 6-2 with Mr West and Mrs Keller voting No Vote on original Motion failed 4-4 with Mr Merkl, Mr Davis, Mr Hobbs, and Mr FIasco voting yes Motion by Mrs Keller to restripe W 44th Avenue to two west-bound thru-lanes to Yarrow Street and then merge to a one thru-lane continuing west; seconded by Mr West; carried 6-2 with Mr Hobbs and Mr Davis voting No Item 10 Council decision regarding authorization to initiate condemnation proceedings to obtain the necessary easement across Mr Bowser's property for the 45th & Everett Drainage Improvement Project DI-I04 01-85-5 Mr Merkl introduced Resolution 944; title read by the Clerk; Motion by Mr Merkl that John Hayes be authorized to initiate condemnation proceedings to obtain the necessary easement across Mr Bowser's property for the 45th and Everett Drainage Improvement Project DI-I04 01-85-5; seconded by Mr Hobbs; carried 8-0 Motion by Mr Merkl for the adoption of Resolution 944; seconded by Mr Hobbs; carried 8-0 Item 11 Decision regarding, or enactment of, Council Bill 178 in light of judge's order of June 17, 1985 Motion by Mr Merkl for the adoption of Ordinance 623 as per the Judge's order on June 17, 1985; seconded by Mr Fiasco Discussion followed Mr West stated that he will be voting No because he was right the first time and believes he is right now; he doesn't feel there was anything wrong in voting for his constituants; he thinks when the Judge made his ruling, the window was open and the Judge smelled too much hops from the brewery Motion carried 6-2 with Mr West and Mr Hobbs voting No CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 24, 1985 Page -5- CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS City Administrator, Tom Palmer, addressed the monumentation disagreement of Street Committee & staff at a Street Committee meeting Mr. Palmer felt there was a need to address who set the Agenda--Council or staff Mr Palmer stated that he would like to set a policy Motion by Mr Hobbs to bring it to a Community Development Committee Meeting to be discussed and that a policy and a recommendation be taken and submitted by Mr Palmer to Community Development Committee; died for a lack of a second CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS Motion of the by Mr by Mr. FIasco for an Executive Session under Charter, Real Estate Appraisal and potential Hobbs; carried 7-1 with Mr West voting No 5 7(b) (1) and (3) Settlement; seconded ELECTED OFFICIAL'S MATTERS Mr FIasco addressed a report from the Fire Department and asked for consensus to have a meeting with Consolidated Mutual on testing their Fire Hydrants Consensus was 8-0 to put it on July 1, 1985 Study Session Mr FIasco also would like to discuss the repaving of Youngfield, and wants direction from City Council for an upcoming W 470 Committee for direction of that route Mr Merkl informed Council that on July II, 1985 there will be a Pollution Committee meeting at Tabor Lake Inn Conference Room Mrs Keller addressed the problem of weeds not being cut on City owned property Mrs Keller asked Mr Palmer about getting a project started Motion by Mr West that the City Clerk and the Chief of Police through the City Administrators office arrange for an Annual Seminar to be conducted to holders of Liquor License in Wheat Ridge, their managers, employees, and anyone else that wishes to attend This will be for the reasons of education, policy, the laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, the State of Colorado Department of Revenue Liquor and Beer Codes Regulations, Enforcement thereof and duties of the Liquor licensing authorities This will afford the opportunity of all the above parties to make comment and recommendations; seconded by Mrs Keller; carried 8-0 City Clerk, Wanda Sang informed Mr West that she had been conducting liquor seminars with licensees for the last 3 months Motion by Mr Wilde to have an appraisal done on the Davis property and for the City to use it for a park; seconded by Mr Hobbs Mrs Snow stated that she would be voting No because although the eastern side of the City needs a park it should not be built next to a Senior Center Carried 6-1 with Mrs Snow voting No and Mr Davis abstaining CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 24, 1985 Page -6- Mrs Snow addressed the issue of available funds for playground equipment Mr Bredt stated that it would be bought Mrs Snow addressed the school crossing guard liability law She asked that this item be placed on the August Study Session Consensus to do so was 7-1 Mrs Snow also addressed semi-truck parking in residential areas Residential areas use by right go to the Community Development Committee Mr Hobbs addressed the noise on Garrison Street by Field Street Mr Bredt stated that it had been taken care of Mr Hobbs addressed the people having trouble getting out on 44th Avenue in the construction area Mr Palmer stated that it was Valley Water Mr Hobbs also addressed the CML conference and the Marriott Hotel charging sales tax, recommended City write a letter to the head of the Marriott Executive Session was held ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10 50 p m ~~{YLj~ Wanda Sang, Approved by City Council on July 8, 1985 by a vote of ~ to ~ Z I I -"C. c-,--,- ,-L '-...LL('-"- Dan Wilde, Council President