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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/1986 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO February 10, 1986 The City Council 11eeting was called to order by the Hayor at 7 30 P m Councilmembers present Kent Davis, Tony FIasco, Doris Ibbison, Larry Merkl, Moe Keller, Randy West, and Claudja Worth Rod Johnson was out of tOwn Also present Deputy City Clerk, Christa Jones; City Administrator, Tom Palmer City Attorney, John Hayes; Acting Public Works Director, Ric Minetor, Director of Communjty Development, Charles Stromberg; Director of Parks, Richard Bredt; staff; and interested citizens APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 27, 1986 Motion by Mrs Keller for the approval of the Minutes of January 27, 1986; seconded by Mr Davis Mrs Worth had an addition to the Minutes--page 4, under motion by Mr FIasco that the Public Works Department be directed to restripe West 44th Avenue ; seconded by Mr Johnson; be inserted "Mrs Worth read the results of a survey she did of Arvada, Westminster, Lakewood, giving their criteria for striping three lanes in certain areas like West 44th"; and that the last paragraph of that page read "Clerk would continue to prepare Study Sess i.on ~1inutes according to the City Charter" Motion carried 6-1 wjth Mrs Ibbison voting No PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Oath of Office was administered by Mayor Stites to newly appointed Aborist Hembers F Allan Hills and Thomas L Abbott 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 Subdivision Section Four Design Standards, Subsection B 14 , Street Names and Numbers and Building Addresses (Case No SRA-85-1) Requlatjons, deali.ng with Mr Gidley presented the staff report Discussjon followed Motion by Mrs Keller that Case No SRA-85-1, whjch provides for an amendment to the Subdivi sion Regulations by adding guidelines for street naming and numbering and structure addressing be approved The reason for this recommendation is that the health, safety and welfare of the general public wjll be served by a uniform and rational system for street naminq and numbering, and structure addressing; seconded by Mr Davis CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 10, 1986 Page -2- Motion to amend by Mr FIasco to strike on page 2 (5) "If practical, numbers should not be duplicated for 5 blocks"; and (6) "All address numbers shall be readable from the street, including readable after darkness"; seconded by Mr Davis; carrjed 7-0 Motion to amend by Mrs Worth that on page I b (2) Streets running East and West are avenues be added "and are named :in numerical order"; (3) Streets running North and South are streets be added "are named in alpha order"; page 3, Item e paragraph 2, "may requjre"; page 4, paragraph (g) (1) strike "arabic numerals shall be used"; page 5, (2) should read "twenty-four" .inches in length; seconded by Mrs Keller Mr Merkl asked that the first amendment be separated from the rest of the motion, the first two--streets running east and west and north and south Chair accepted Discussion followed Mrs Worth re-read her first question which had been split out; Motion failed 4-3 with Councilmembers Ibbison, Keller, and Worth voting yes Mrs Worth then restated the remainder of her amendment (see above) Amendment carried 7-0 original Motion as amended carried 7-0 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 2 Council Bill 229 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Streets, of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, by adding thereto Sections relating to standards for placing and maintaining traffjc control devjces Council Bill 229 was introduced by Mr Davis on first reading; title read by Clerk Motion by Mr Davis that Council Bill 229 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 FIasco; carried 7-0 Item 3 Council Bill 230 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 5A, Elections, of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, by adding thereto Article III, Residency Requirements for Elective Office which Ordinance is adopted in implementation of Section 4 4(a) of the Home Rule of the City of Wheat Ridqe Council Rill 230 was introduced by Mrs Keller on first reading; title read by Clerk Motion by Mrs Keller that Council Bill 230 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearinq be set for Monday, February 24, 1986 at 7 30 P m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg , and if approved on second readinq, take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mr Davis carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 10, 1986 Paqe -3- Item 4 Council Bill 232 - An Ordi.nance amendinq Chapter 2A, Adult Entertainment Facilities, of the Code of Laws of the City of \'lheat Ridqe, Colorado Council Bill 232 was introduced by Mr Merkl on first reading; title read by Clerk Motion by f"lr Merkl that Council Bill 232 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 1 day after final publication seconded by Mr West carried 7-0 DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS Item 5 --- A CONSENT AGENDA Application for a new Class J-l - Retail 3 2% Beer License for Bradley Petroleum, Inc , dba Bradley Self Service, 7403 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge - Motion 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 March 10, 1986 B Motion to transfer $3,000 from Account 01-607-795 to Account 01-106-619 in order to hire a part-time Volunteer Coordinator to get the volunteer proqram i.mplemented C Motion to approve the purchase of the Calcomp 1043 GT Computer Plotter per specifications from Megabyte Business Computers for the total amount of their bid of $7,811 ~ll costs to be charged to account #19-302-802 Motion by Mr Merkl to approve the Consent Agenda as printed; seconded by Mr West; carried 7-0 Item 6 Motion by Mr Merkl to purchase six 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, 4-door, compact sedans with Patrol Package #9Cl from Stevinson Chevrolet at a total cost of $67,074 18, with cost being charged to Account Number 57-305-807; seconded by Mrs Keller; carriea 7-0 Item 7 Fleet Replacement for 1986 Council asked questions of Chief Jaquay, Ric Minetor, Ray Carlyle, Gary Wardle, and Richard Bredt, regardinq the necessity of the various proposed fleet purchases Motion by Mr Merkl that the following pieces of equipment be approved for purchase after bid award by City Council In the Street Department Sewer Vactor--5 year lease purchase cost $117,078 @ $29,082/year small grader (used) $33,544 Parks and Recreation Department skid loader $40,000, 1/2 ton pickup $7,000; seconded by Mr Davis Motion by Mr FIasco to amend to omit the 1/2 ton pickup for the Parks and Recreation Department Mr Merkl explained that this pi.ckup had been discussed at qreat lenqth at budqet time, was needed, and had been budgeted He ~ould not-accept this as a friendly amendment Motion died for lack of second Motion carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Item 13 February 10, 1986 Page -4- Resolution 973 - amending Resolution 958, adopting Salary Schedule and providing pay grades and pay ranges for fiscal year 1986 Item 13 was moved up at Mayor's request. Tom Palmer and Ric Minetor explained their reasons for requesting this Resolution and answered Council's questions and concerns Motion by Mr Merkl that Resolution No 973 be adopted and that the City Administrator determine when to implement the changes for the affected personnel I further move that the organizational structure outlines on the attached chart (Exhibit A) be adopted; I further move that this item be set for the March 3 Study Session to explore this plan in more detail; seconded by Mrs Ibbison Mr FIasco will vote No on this, because he thinks its wrong; you are setting a precedent; you are bypassing the personnel commission; doesn't see why we can't delay this for three weeks Mr Davis asked to make a friendly amendment that Mr Palmer bring back a report to see if this is working or not before Council makes a final deci.sion Motion-maker and second accepted this Motion carried 6-1 with Mr FIasco voting No Item 8 Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Contract for Landscape Architecture Services between the City and the Landplan Desi.gn Group Mr Bredt answered various Council questions and concerns--what were comments from Arborist Board and Parks Commission? Idhy is this not being done in-house? There are excellent people on our Arborist Board and Parks Commi ssion--utilize them Motion by Mr ~1erkl that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Contract for Landscape Architecture Services between the City and the Landplan Design Group and that this contract be funded as follows Project I - Panorama Park II - Prospect Park III - Ivheat Ridge Park IV - Wadsworth median only seconded by Mr Davis Mr FIasco done in-house Motion carried 4-3 Worth voti ng No Item 9 Item 10 Acct No Fee 32-601-889 $7,300 32-601-889 $7,250 32-601-889 $6,750 31-303-851 $3,500; will be voting no, this should be with Councilmembers West, FIasco, and Motion by Mr FIasco to adopt policy for the disposal of waste materials generated by street sweeping; seconded by Mr West; carried 6-1 with Mr Davis voting No, because of possible liability Motion by Mr FIasco that the City enter into a contract with Jim Overcamp and Associates for the acquisition of right-of-way along West 44th Avenue between Parfet and Kiplinq, and that the cost of this work not exceed $28,000 I further move that all costs be charged to Account No 31-303-854; seconded by Mr Davis; carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUT~S February 10, 1986 Page -5- Item 11 Discussion reqarding Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalks Louise Turner, 11256 W 38th Ave , voiced her concerns about additional curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, and spoke in favor of not changing the Ci ty Don't force people to have what they don't want Motion by ~lr FIasco that the City undertake the construction of sidewalks and as necessary curb and gutter to provide safe walkways for pedestrian traffic In all cases of reconstruction of collector and arterial streets, proper width sidewalks shall be constructed whether or not they exist prior to the project Projects for construction of sidewalks only, or sidewalks with necessary curb and gutter only, will be undertaken in those cases where a need exists seconded by Mr Merkl; carried 5-2 with Mr West and Mrs Worth voting No Motion by Mr FIasco that curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements be required with every building permit The only limitation would be for those situations where the curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements ,vould cost more than 10% of the building permit value If physical constraints rendered impractical these improvements, the permittee would be allowed to execute a development agreement for future improvements These agreements would remain in effect for 10 years Determination of "practical" vs "impractical" would be made by the City Engineer Appeals would be to City Council; seconded by Mr Merkl; Mr FIasco amended his motion that the staff be directed to prepare an Ordinance and brinq it in to Council; this was accepted by second; carried 5-2 with Mr West and Mrs Worth voting No Item 12 Discussion regarding "Blanket" RFP's for Consulting Services or Minor Maintenance Activities Motion by Mr FIasco that Council agree to proceed in making a request proposal for consi.deration at a future Council Meeting for "Blanket" RFP's for Consulting Services or Minor Maintenance Activities; seconded by Mrs Ibbison Motion by Mr Merkl to amend to make the limit $5000 Motion died for lack of second Original Motion carried 7-0 Item 14 Discussion of Public Activity Bond for Medical Office Building located between Lutheran Hospital and the Lutheran Church on the south side of 38th Avenue Karen S Burn, Bond Counsel at Moye, Giles, O'Keefe, Vermeire & Gorrell, 730 17th Street, Denver, L William Schmidt, Jr , Legal Counsel for Foothills Medical Associ.ates, and John E Coonan, applicant, were present to answer Council's questions Consensus was 4-3 not to bring this back as an inducement resolution (Councilmembers Merkl, Ibbison, Davis were in favor of the inducement resolution) Item 15 Decision regardinq letter from International Bank Joe Drew, 6660 W 29th Avenue, asked consideration of fee to be paid by the City of Wheat Ridge Motion by ~1r t"lerkl that we pay $6,700 to International Bank; seconded by Mrs Keller Mr FIasco stated he would be voting NO, because he was told this would cost the City nothing Motion carr ed 6-1 with Mr FIasco voting No CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 10, 1986 Page -6- CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS Tom Palmer stated that the meeti.ng had been set for Saturday, March 1, 1986, 8 30 a m at El Rancho CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS John Hayes asked Council for an additional $250 00 in the Darr condemnation matter to be paid to Mrs Darr, half of this would be paid by the City of Wheat Ridge, half by Urban Drainage consensus was 6-1 to approve, with Mr FIasco votinq No He also commented on the phone calls Mr FIasco had received regarding 35th & Allison Street; this matter is over; City vacated a I-ft strip; there was an aqreement reached; put into writinq, signed by various parties; approved as an order of the court Any additional phone calls should be referred to City Attorney City is now down to only one lawsui.t it was under $4,000 last month Attorney's bill reflected this, He asked Counci.l direction in pursuing collection of money owed by Mr Cruise Motion by Mr Merkl that we authorize the City Attorney to proceed collection on back taxes; seconded by Mr West; carried 7-0 He further commented on amendments to Satellite Ordinance and offered to bring it back on February 24, for first reading; also discussed major changes needed in City Zoning Ordinance; recommended this be put on Study Session Motion by Mr Davis that Satellite Ordinance be brought in on first reading; seconded by Mr Merkl; carried 6-1 with Mr FIasco voting No Zoning Ordinance will be discussed at March Study Session Mr FIasco asked that covering the swimming pool be put on the April 7 Study Session ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Moe Keller stated that Ray Prince would like to come and speak at the April Study Session Consensus was to have him come She also spoke reqarding bringing in a smoking ordinance to the April Study Session Asked that a representative from Chamber of Commerce be present for their input and sugGestions Consensus was in favor Kent Davis asked for upaate on computer status; would like a breakdown as to where we stand Larry Merkl stated that there will be a Community Development Committee meetinq next Tuesday, the 18th of February asked Council to bring any applications or recommendations to Clerk's Office CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 10, 1986 Page -7- Randy West suggested that maybe these openings could be put in the Sentinel He stated he rode along with Offi.cer Wade Hammond of the Police Department and was very impressed; also suggested that Council should perhaps go dOwn to Public Works and check out some of the equipment they were buying Tony FIasco asked for update on the grant for the computer system in the Police Department; where do we stand? what are the alternate plans if we do not qet grant Also asked for breakdown on insurance, especially the non city owned vehicle and police claims Motion by Mrs Worth to adjourll; seconded by Mr Davis; carried 7-0 Meeting adjourned at 10 50 P m \ '\ '-.} ~ ~- ___J\. ,,"t - , -v- .. ~J--;" _J _J Christa Jones, Dep ty City Clerk , APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 24, 1986 BY A VOTE OF ..L- TO (J ~~ Kent Davis, Council President