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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
January 27, 1986
The City Council Meetinq was called to order by the Mayor pro tern at
7 30 P m Councilmembers present Kent Davis, Tony FIasco, Doris
Ibbi.son, Rod Johnson, Larry Merkl (Mayor pro tern), Moe Keller, Randy
West, and Claudia Worth Also present City Clerk, Wanda Sang; City
Administrator, Tom Palmer; City Attorney, John Hayes Acting Public
Works Director, r,ic Minetor; Director of Community Development, Charles
Stromberg; Director of Parks, Richard Bredt; staff and interested
citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 13, 1986
Motion by Mr West to approve the Minutes with changes dS read by the
Clerk Under Item 2 -- 1 What has been designated as reasons numbered
1 and 2 in the motion need to be deleted in their entirety The
remaining reason should be renumbered 2 The second sentence in the
reason numbered 3 should read as follows "All C-l uses are
conditionally approved, with specific authority bei.ng reserved to City
Council to limit approved uses at the ti.me of prelimi.nary and/or final
development plan approval" Additionally, a word in Item 3 needs to be
changed, that word being "providers" instead of "provide"; seconded by
Mr Davis; carried 7-1 with Mrs Worth voting No
PROCLAMATIONS OR CEREMONIES
Mayor pro tern administered the Oath of Office to 0 W Preston, Parks &
Recreation Commission and Susan Junker, Board of Adjustment
CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK
Joe Drew, 6660 W 29th Avenue, addressed the bill submitted to Council
for charges incurred in a Bond Ordinance Consensus was 8-0 to put this
on the February 10, 1986 Agenda under Decisi.ons, Resolutions, and
Motions
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1
Council Bill 224 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of
rezoning from Restricted Commercial to Commercial-One on land
located at 6615 West 38th Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge, County
of Jefferson, State of Colorado
(Case No WZ-85-26) (Lawrence LefhOlz, Jr )
Council Bill 224 was introduced on second readinq by Mr Davis; title
read by the Clerk; Ordinance No 653 assigned Mr Gidley presented the
case Dennis Meyer, potential purchaser, was present dnd sworn in, and
anSwered Council's questions Discussion followeu Motion by Mr Davis
that Ordinance 653 be approved for the following reasons 1 The
proposed zoninq and use is in conformance with the recommendations of
the Comprehensive Plan 2 The proposed zoninq would be compatible
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with adjacent zoning With the following condition 1 Landscaping and
parking requirements be complied with within 6 months of occupancy of
the premises: seconded by Mr West Mr FIasco asked to amend the
motion that in addition the applicant put in curb, gutter, and sidewalk
within 6 months, or sign a development agreement that he will do so when
curb, gutter, and sidewalk are required seconded by Mrs Ibbison
failed 1-7 with Mr FIasco voting yes Original Motion carried 8-0
Item 2
Application
Development
Development
Blvd
(Case No WZ-85-17)
by Randolph Currier for approval of a Final
Plan within the Currier Planned Commercial
(PCD Zone District), located at 4084 Wadsworth
(Randolph Currier)
Applicant, Randolph Currier, was present and sworn in; he gave comments
and answered questions Motion by Mrs Keller that Case No WZ-85-23
be denied for the following reasons 1 The use proposed, "home for the
aged", does not comply with the Wadsworth Town Center goals, objecti.ves,
and policies of promoting commercial development, particularly retail
sales tax generating uses, in this area, as a "home for the aged" is
more akin to multifamily residential or residential dormitory than it is
commercial 2 The parking standard used by the applicant for "home for
the aged" is inadequate as per staff's conclusions, therefore additional
parking for at least 11 cars is needed; seconded by Mr West Mr
FIasco added two other reasons for denial which were accepted by motion
maker and second 3 Plan is incons.istent with Comprehensive Plan on
the Wadsworth TOwn Center Master Plan 4 Staff, Urban Renewal, and
Planning Commission all recommend denial Motion carried 8-0.
Item 3
Council Bill 227 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of a
Special Use Permit to allow Truck Tractor Parking on land
located at 3270 Youngfield, City of Wheat Ridge, County of
Jefferson, State of Colorado
(Case No SUP-85-11) (Quality Inn-West)
Council Bill 227 was introduced on second reading by Mr Johnson; title
read by the Clerk; Ordinance No 654 assigned Mr Gidley presented the
case John W Hayden, 70 Morningside Drive, not applicant as such, but
one of the owners of property, spoke in favor of this SUP Glen
Spangler, 8179 W 81st Drive, Arvada, applicant, commented on SUP and
reason for wanting it Motion by Mr Johnson that Ordinance 654 be
approved for the following reasons 1 There appears to be no serious
problems in parking a limited number of semi-truck tractors on the
property 2 The Special Use Permit will not be detrimental to adjacent
property use With the following conditions 1 The number of spaces
be limited to six 2 No overnight running of motors be allowed;
seconded by Mr Davis Discussion included the waiver of fees Mrs
Worth moved to amend that the SUP hereby granted shall be for a term of
one year and shall be automatically renewable by the Director of
Community Development upon receipt of an application for renewal if
following review of the files of all City Departments it is determined
no written complaints concerning the conditions imposed in this SUP have
been received during the past year; seconded by Mr West; carried 8-0
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Mr FIasco stated he will be voting against this motion A lot of
reasons Council went through a lot of discussion to put this into
compliance was to keep trucks and tractors off the City streets--now
you are opening it up again There are six other motel owners who will
be in here asking for the very same thing This all started by a ticket
being given at Tabor Lake, not at Quality Inn TwO others have come in
and been refused He feels this is wrong Mr West will vote no,
because he feels the same way as Mr FIasco does Vote on original
motion as amended carried 5-3 with Councilmembers FIasco, \Vest, and
Worth voti.ng No
Motion by Hr Johnson that Ordinance 654 be effective i.mmediately after
final publi.cation; seconded by Mr Davis; carried 6-2 with Mr FIasco
and Mrs Worth voting No
Item 4
Council Bill 228 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of
rezoning from Residential-Two to Restricted Commercial-One on
land located at 3495 Wadsworth Boulevard, Ci.ty of Wheat Ridge,
County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
(Case No WZ-85-27) (Jack Lockwood)
Council Bill 228 was introduced by Mr Davis on first reading; title
read by Clerk; Motion by Mr Davis that Council Bill 228 be approved on
first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday,
February 24, 1986 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 Johnson; carried 8-0
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 5
Motion that payment of the following amounts to the designated
organizations be authorized from Account 01-610-799 $10,000
to Arvada Center; $4,000 to Denver Symphony; and $800 to Wheat
Ri dge Art League
Jim Ambrose, 3625 Meade Street, present on behalf of the Denver
Symphony, expressed deep appreci.ation of gift
Andrew Witt, 9365 W 80th Place, Executive Director of Arvada Center of
the Arts, extended his City's appreciation for the gift
Gary Stanford, 3905 E 16th Ave, Director of Denver Center of the
Performing Arts, would appreciate a donation for the Center
Motion by Mr FIasco for the approval of the above motion and of $5,000
for the Denver Center of Performing Arts; seconded by Mr Davis Motion
by Mr \Vest for the Denver Symphony to receive $5,000 instead of $4,000
Motion maker and second made this part of their motion; carried 8-0
Item 6
Motion by Mr FIasco that the Public Works Department be
authorized to hire temporary help for design and construction
of the Local Streets Project; and that the costs for these
temporaries be charged to the project on which they are
working; seconded by Mr. Johnson; carried 8-0
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Item 7
Item 8
Item 9
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Motion by Mr FIasco to purchase a Tiger Rotary Ditcher ~ith
Reverse Cutter Head from Western States Machinery Company at a
total cost of $5,320 00 to be charqed to Account No
19-303-809; seconded by Mr Merkl; carried 8-0
Motion by Mr FIasco to procure the three (3) pieces of 3M
Manual Highway Tape Applicator Equipment in the amount of
$3,388 Further move to approve the transfer of funds from
Account No 01-304-660 to Account No 01-304-809 to cover the
purchase of subject applicator seconded by Mrs Ibbison
carried 8-0
Motion that the Public Works Department be directed to restripe
West 44th Avenue as four lanes between Kiplinq Street and
Wads~orth Boulevard, and that crosswalks be added at the Field
Street entrance to Wheat Ridqe Park
George Graul, 4200 Yarrow, spoke to the inconsistency of striping 44th
Avenue
Don Lancaster, 4076 Everett, questioned the principle rather than the
striping; plans show leqal signatures for three lanes
Phyllis Lancaster, 4076 Everett, addressed the rash of accidents on
Wadsworth when street was widened; 44th Avenue needs turn lanes
Roger Loecher, 459q Carr, feels three lanes are not a workable solution;
likes four lanes better; answer to problem at 44th & Field could be a
traffic light
Charles Jones, 4560 Allison, addressed three lanes; problem at 44th &
Wadsworth with median
Helen Cranor, 8550 W 46th Ave, is in favor of three lanes; concerned
with intersection at 44th & Field; feels there should be a traffic
light
Warren Johnson, 11680 W 44th Ave , stated four lanes are working well
in front of his property
Alan Roberts, 8000 W 44th Avenue, spoke in favor of four lanes on 44th
Avenue
Motion by Mr FIasco that the Public Works Department be directed t
restripe West 44th Avenue as four lanes between Kiplinq Street and
Wadsworth Boulevard, and that cross~alks be added at the Field Street
entrance to Wheat Ridge Park; seconded by Mr Johnson Mrs Worth read
the results of a survey she did of Arvada, Westminster, Lake~ood, giving
their criteria for striping three lanes in certain areas like West 44th
Motion carried 6-2 with Mrs Keller and Mrs Worth voting No
Item 10
Item 11
Motion by Mr Merkl to appoint F
Board from District IV and Thomas
from District III seconded by ~lr
Allan Pills to the Arborist
Abbott to the Arborist Board
West; carried 8-0
Decisions reqardinq American Cablevision coverinq Study
Sessi ons Clerk preparing 11i nutes fur St.udy Sesslon City
keeping tapes for more than six months
Consensus was Cablevision could air Study Sessions; Clerk would continue
to prepare Study Sessi.on Mi.nutes according to the City Charter tapes
be kept indefinitely
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Item 12. Resolution 971 - requesting NLC and CML Policy Committees'
support of Congressional Bill, H.R 3582 to grant local
governments the discretion to assign mailing addresses to
sites within their jurisdiction.
Resolution 971 was introduced by Mr
Motion by Mr Merkl for the adoption
FIasco; carried 8-0
Merkl; title read by the Clerk
of Resolution 971; seconded by Mr
Item 13
Resolution 972 - authorizing the Jefferson County Open Space
Officials to secure a professional appraisal and to acquire
the land located south of 38th Avenue between Owens and Parfet
Streets in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Resolution 972 was introduced by Mr West; title read by the Clerk
Edgar Johnson, 3700 Benton, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman,
stated that the Commission approves the purchase of this property for a
park
Karla Nastas, 3500 Parfet, addressed the enthusiasm she has encountered
to have this property for a park
Penny Beddel, 11597 W. 38th Place, read a letter from property owners in
the area in favor of the purchase of this property for a park
Motion by Mr West for the adoption of Resolution 972; seconded by Mr
FIasco Mr Davis stated he would be voting No, because he has a
problem with it on 38th Avenue; has a problem with purchasing the
property just to keep it out of developers hands; he personally believes
this is what we'll be doing; thinks we should get park property in
District 1 and 2, it sorely needs it and never gets it Motion carried
7-1 with Mr Davis voting No
Motion by Mr. FIasco to suspend the Rules and go past 11 00 P m and
finish the agenda in its entirety; seconded by Mrs Keller; failed 4-4
with Councilmembers Ibbison, Keller, Worth, and FIasco voting yes
Consensus was to hear City Administrator's Matters and City Attorney's
Matters
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
Mr. Palmer confirmed the date he asked in memo on Mr Neu--March 1 was
confirmed
He also addressed the memo on Public Works reorganization; consensus was
to have it on the February 10, 1986 Council Meeting
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
City obtained summary judgement on one of the two lawsuits it had
involving a drainage question west of Wadsworth
Meeting adjourned at 11 20 p.m
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APPROVED BY COUN~IL ON FEBRUARY 10, 1986 BY A VOTE OF
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