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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
AUGUST 26, 1985
The City Council Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7 30 P m
Councilmembers present Tony Flasco, Larry ~1erkl, Moe Keller, Nancy
Snow, Randy West, and Dan Wilde Clyde Hobbs arrived at 7 35 P m Also
present City Clerk, Wanda Sang City Administrator, Tom Palmer; City
Attorney, John Hayes Public Works Director, Rodqer Young staff; and
interested citizens
Motion by Mr
seconded by Mr
absent at that
Wilde
West
meeting
for the approval of the Minutes of August 12, 1985
Mrs Keller asked to abstain because she was
Motion carried 5-0 with Mrs Keller abstaining
CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK
There was no one present to speak
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1
Proposed amendment to the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan,
Section V Transportation, Subsection III, Street
Classification and Standards, and Major Streets Plan
(Case No. WPA-85-1)
Public Works Director, Rodger Young, and City Engineer, Ric Minetor,
presented the proposed changes to the Major Street Plan on the
Comprehensive Plan
Speaking in opposition were
Mark Matulik, 3293 Simms, regarding the flood plain issues of Lena
Gulch; is concerned about bridges to be constructed across Lena Gulch
Penny Bedell, 11597 W 38th Place, regarding the 104 signatures on
petitions circulated in opposition to any street changes
Lillian Smith, 3179 Vivian Street, 32nd Avenue as a major artery; street
is already four lanes and is capable of taking care of traffic 2
schools cross this street; make street safe for children
Phyllis Lancaster, 4076 Everett Street, strange ideas are coming out of
City Hall, but undoubtedly this beats all It is madness to make 44th
Avenue wider, when it is right next to an interstate also addressed
destruction of residential areas, lakes
Allan Goulding, 3195 Simms, Wheat Ridge isn't growing anymore, why more
streets; why does Wheat Ridge have to be a corridor for other areas
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Jim Rogers, 3875 Robb Street, Greenbelt lS the Crown Jewel of this City,
doesn't want a bridge across it; consensus of people at meeting was to
leave streets the way they are
Tony Ficco, 12425 W 38th Ave , consensus of people at this meeting lS
32nd, 38th, and 44th are no trouble
John
area
38th
Jerman,
objects
Avenue;
11694 W
to bridge
Wadsworth
37th Avenue, letter on behalf of residents in his
across Simms Street; suggests some improvement on
to Young field is a hazard; bike paths are a joke
Phil Plummer, 10398 W 35th Avenue, opposes dividing up the Greenbelt or
placing any additional streets in that area
Earl Moyer, 3722 Simms Street, feels this is an idea which has come &
gone; bridge across Simms should have been built 20 years ago; why now,
when area is developed; objects to any idea destroying our Greenbelt
Don Lancaster, 4076 Everett, basically agrees with most remarks except
38th Avenue opposes staff's plan
Martha Shacklett, 3592 Simms, wrote letter to Council; also presented
petitions; feels before changes are made, should go to the vote of the
people
Roger Knight, 3370 Simms, feels signals should allow longer times each
way; Wheat Ridge is at its limit
Robert Smith, 10600 W 35th Avenue, questions feasibility of W 35th
being a minor collector; street doesn't go anywhere
James Weir, 3363 Simms, agrees with Street Committee; urges Council to
take note of Committee's recommendations
Claudia Worth, 4650 Oak Street, objects to street width; wants Wheat
Ridge to keep its identity and narrow streets; wants consideration of
hazardous waste which could be moved over our streets if they were
wider
Leon Lewis, 11615 W 35th Ave , addressed what widening would to to his
home
Ida Lewis, 11615 W 35th Ave, concurs with previous speaker; stated a
street light is needed at 32nd & Swadley, instead of widening the
streets
Motion by Mr FIasco that in view of the overwhelming public feeling in
this matter, the street committee recommendations as set forth in their
memorandum of August 20, 1985, be adopted, and the standards set out by
staff be tabled indefinitely; seconded by Mr West Discussion
followed Motion was temporarily withdrawn so people who signed up and
wanted to speak could do so
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Louise Turner, presented petition with 83 names in opposition to 38th
Avenue West of Wadsworth; 52 names opposing the standards in general,
especially as they apply to Dover Street and Dudley Street; 84 names
objecting to the street proposals in general would make suggestion on
38th Avenue to look at recent development done by Ficco's rlice drainage
swails which would carry far more water than curb & gutters, and are far
more ascetic
Harold Lynch, addressed 32nd Ave and wants a poll taken of those people
in that area that use 32nd Ave
Dougal Graham, 3330 Chase, stated citizens are afraid of Council because
too often they have had bait and switch; populace has affection for
Comprehensive Plan; read preamble to Comprehensive Plan; what is done to
streets is defacto zoning
Janice Thompson, 12290 W 42nd Ave , addressed Ward Road intersection;
owes to each and every resident a moratorium on any building until
decision is made if Kipling & Ward Road will connect
Linda Slater, 3501 Parfet, addressed 35th West of Parfet extension;
doesn't know they would want to increase traffic next to schools
Michael Hartland, 25 Skyline Drive, recently moved back to this area;
also addressed 32nd Avenue
Luther promwell, 3383 Simms, called Wheat Ridge specifically on whether
the City was preparing to go across Lena Gulch before they bought home
and was told they will not; street will not handle more traffic on
Simms
Robert Biddinger, 3840 Estes, trusts the Council that they will do what
is right for the citizens; favors widening 38th Ave somewhat
Linda Swanson, 3982 Rolf Court, addressed money; the workover of her
street (chip & seal) was done because the City couldn't afford to pave
the street; if we can't afford to pave, how can we afford this
Wilda McLendon, 4310 Dover, is concerned about 41st & Dover; what about
children walking to and from Wilmore Davis school; how could 41st be
considered a major collector when there is a school
Art Gurrero, 11675 W 35th Ave , stated his street is being done for a
second time because it didn't take the first time; asked about crime
being more prevalent with wider streets
Ruth Kahre, 9020 W 32nd Ave , consider population projection by DRCOG;
there is no need for wider streets
Vivian Waterman, not a resident of Wheat Ridge, asyed to give
consideration & attention to 44th & Youngfield to benefit the people ln
Fairmont
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Mr Flasco's motion and second were put back on table Discussion
followed Mrs Snow amended the motion that the Comprehensive Plan show
Simms as a local street instead of a collector street; seconded by Mr
West; carried 7-0 Motion by ~1rs Snow to add to 4 in street committee
recommendations "without going through the residential neighborhood";
seconded by Mrs Keller Discussion Mr Hobbs called for the
question; seconded by Mr West; carried 6-1 with Mrs Keller voting No
Vote on question failed 3-4 with Councilmembers West, Keller, and Snow
voting yes Motion by Mr Merkl to delete Item 5 of Street Committee
recommendation Motion died for lack of second Motion by Mr Hobbs to
change c of Item 1 leaving local as a width of 50 or 40 ft ; seconded by
Mr West; failed 2-5 with Mr West & Mr Hobbs voting yes Vote on
motion as amended carried 7-0
Motion by Mr FIasco to have a study on Ward Road & Young field area, and
have it on a Study Session in 90 days Planning Department and Public
Works do the study and have a Public Hearing with area residents before
it comes in on Study Session; seconded by Mr Hobbs; carried 7-0
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 2
Council Bill 202 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of
rezoning from Restricted Commercial (R-C) to Planned Commercial
Development (PCD) and approval of an Outline and Final
Development plan and Plat on Real Property located at 7615 and
7777 West 38th Avenue and 3825-35 Wadsworth Blvd (aka Wilmore
Nursery)
(Case No WZ-85-18) (LVW Investment Company and The Charles S
Golding Company)
Council Bill 202 was introduced by Mrs Keller on first reading; title
read by Clerk; Motion by Mrs Keller that Council Bill 202 be approved
on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday,
September 23, 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 Hobbs; carried 7-0
Item 3
Council Bill 203 - An Ordinance amending Section 20 C , Planned
Commercial Development District, General Regulations, of
Appendix A of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge
Council Bill 203 was introduced by Mrs Snow on first reading; title
read by Clerk; Motion by Mrs Snow that Council Bill 203 be approved on
first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday,
September 23, 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 Hobbs carried 7-0
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DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 4
Motion by Mr Hobbs that the payment for the 1984 Audit of the
Workman's Compensation Insurance be approved in the amount of
$lO,363 00, and charged to Account No Ol-610-62l; seconded by
Mrs Snow; carried 7-0
Item 5
Motion to accept the appraisal for the Davis Property
Motion by Mr Wilde to accept the appraisal, but not to purchase the
property; seconded by Mr Snow; carried 7-0
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
~1r Palmer informed Council that bids to clean up the Davis property
will be opened on September 6, 1985
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
John Hayes addressed a letter he received from City of Northglenn
regarding taxation of motor fuel Northglenn asks for support What
does Council want? Discussion followed Motion by Mrs Snow to have
Northglenn officials and attorney for their comments on the October
Study Session; seconded by Mr Merkl; carried 7-0
Mr Hayes stated he has prepared 3 Ordinances; wants comments--if there
are none, Ordinances will be on first reading on 9/9/85
He presented a request for help on Mountain Bell and AT&T at the City
attorneys' luncheon All other City Attorneys said "go get 'em Tiger!"
Some items regarding 35th & Allison need to be cleared up At Executive
Session Council agreed to pay $1,000 each to Mr & Mrs Lundy and Mrs
Simon, for a total of $2,000 We need a motion for payment Motion by
Mr West to approve payment; seconded by Mr Hobbs; carried 7-0
A change was made on C B 192 from first to second line got left out of
ordinance; needs approval of Council to do some administrative work
Motion by Mrs Snow for approval; seconded by Mr Hobbs carried 7-0
Mr Hayes request Executive Session under Section 5 7(b)(1)(3) and
5 7(b)(3) regarding Lena Gulch Motion by Mrs Keller to hold Executive
Session; seconded by Mr Flasco; carried 7-0
ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS
Mrs Keller stated that a doctor in her district requests a smoking
ordinance similar to Boulder's and other cities Motion by Mrs Keller
that this be on October Study Session; seconded by Mr Wilde; carried
6-l with Mr Merkl voting No
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Mr Merkl asked Mr
ln Panorama Park
to bid
Palmer about the terrible condition of tennis courts
Mr Palmer stated the tennis courts renovation is out
Mr Flasco addressed Congress of Local Governments session for local
officials only regarding transportation charge for it is $100 for entity
and $16 00 for individual on September 28, 1985 You are allowed to
listen but not to talk Motion by ~1r Flasco to have those of Council
who want to be allowed to attend and the Mayor make reservations;
seconded by Mrs Snow; carried 7-0
He also asked for a report on
contract--will it be finished
are going to be finished Mr
Mountain Bell
44th Ave
on time;
Minetor
since we awarded the
wants report on exactly when
stated we are waiting for
we
Motion by Mrs Snow to give the City Attorney the authority to file an
injunction against Mountain Bell; seconded by Mr Merkl; carried 7-0
Mr Wilde reminded Council of Liquor Hearing on August 29 at 7 00 p m
Motion by Mrs Snow to postpone this hearing until a later date because
there won't be a quorum
Mr Hobbs addressed the handouts Mrs Snow sent to her District and had
copied at City Council budget's expense Should Council pay for her
handouts? Mrs Snow stated, yes, this was for her constituents to have
input on City business
Mr West moved for adjournment after Executive Session
lack of second
~1otion died for
Mrs Snow addressed Federal Grants going to large cities instead of
smaller cities Moves that small cities get together to change
standards for Urban Systems money; seconded by Mr Merkl; carried 7-0
Mayor Stites addressed expenditures of council funds
followed
Discussion
Motion by Mrs Snow to adjourn after Executive Session; seconded by Mr
West; carried 5-2 with Mr Merkl and Mr Flasco voting No
EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD
Meeting adjourned at 11 35 P m
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Wanda Sang, CityyClerk
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Dan Wilde, Council President