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Home My WebLink About09/22/1986 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO SEPTEMBER 22, 1986 The City Council Meetinb was called to order by the Mayor at 7 30 p m Councilmembers present Kent Davis, Tony FIasco, Doris Ibbison, Rod Johnson, Larry Merkl, Hoe Keller, Randy west, and Claudia Worth Also present City Clerk, Wanda Sang, City Administrator, Tom Palmer, City Attorney, John Hayes, Director of Planning, Glen GidIey, staff, and interested citizens APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 8, 1986 Motion by Mr Merkl for the appruval of the Minutes of September B, 1986, seconded by Mr west, carried b-O CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK Dougal Graham, 3330 Chase, commenteo that it was good to see Council represented at the Library Board meeting and addressed handouts to Council on Library Boaro Suggested a Resolution to approve mill levy increase Mrs Ibbison brought Council up to date on what had happened at the Library Board meeting Kay Ore, 10565 W 46th Ave, addressed the Smoking Ordinance and statements made by Councilmember Moe Keller Felt that the Public should know ahead about changes in Smoking Ordinance Pat Aiello, 2845 Otis Ct , spoke in regards to the Budget Session stating that everyone is in a crunch for dollars statewide and asked Council to seriously consider spending only dollars available to them and not anticipating new taxes PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor Stites administered the Gath of Office to newly appointed Civil Service Cooonission Members, Charles Rutherfora and Robert Hartun~ PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND HEADING Item 1 Public comment regarding the 1987 Annual Budget Mitchell W Reynolds, 11780 Swadley addressed Parks and Recreation Budget regarding Soccer Youth Program Gave background as a coach on the team that he coaches Mention was made of 1 ) cost is paid by parents 2) Coached donate time 3) 40% of the youth come from single family homes ana two working parent homes Programs such as these provide important way to develop skills CITY CUUNCIL MINUTe' SEPn.rvJBEH 22, 1986 PAGE -2- Kay Ore, 10~65 W 44th Ave, spoke regarding the deletion of Economic DeveIopment Department Asked Council to consioer 1/2 or 1 cent sales tax increase next year because Council had trimmed the "fat" from the budget. Commended Council for being able to deal with making cuts in the bUdget Don Lancaster, 4076 Everett, read a letter into the record transfer funds from Capital funds to O&M Suggested Dougal Graham.!. 333U Chase, read a letter into the record from Area Four Planning Committee Mary Cavarra, 3805 Robb St , addressed Econotuic Development Budget, ana stated to maintain status quo George Graul, 4200 Yarrow, commented that he backs the deletion of Economic Development Department He proposed a citizen comwittee of homeowners, business people and professionals to study this problem Item 2 Council Bill 261 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from Resiaential One-A to Residential One-C on land located at approximately 3000 Newland Street, City of wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case No WZD-86-18) (City of Wheat Ridge) Council BilI 261 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Ibbison, title read by the Clerk Ordinance 684 was assigned Mr Glen Gidley presented the Case Applicant Michael Schnieder, 6550 W 38th Ave, was present and sworn in by the Mayor Motion by Mrs Ibbison that Council Bill 261, a request to rezone lots 1 through 4 of Newland Estates SUbdivision from Residential One-A to Residential One-C be approved for the following reasons 1 jurisdiction has been established 2 Staff recommends approval 3 Planning Commission recommendS approval 4 It would correct a zoning discrepancy, seconded by Mr Davis, carried 8-0 Item 3. An application by The Charles Golding Company for approval of FinaI Development Plan - of "hilmore Center PCD", that amendment changing signage restrictions only, on property located at 7615 - 7777 West 38th Avenue and 3825 - 35 Wadsworth Blvd (Case No W2-86-17) (The Charles Golding Company) Mr Rick Kirkwood presenteo the Case Sworn in by the Mayor was Wayne D Anaerson, 12U3~ E Arapahoe Road, representing the Golding Company Asked Council for approval Motion by Mr Merkl for the approval (approval is for the Wilmore Center only, ana not an amenoment to the Sign Code overall ) of the requested amendment to the sign age regulations of the wilmore Center Planned Commercial Development for the following reasons 1 Proper Jurisdiction has been established 2 The request is consistent with the statements 01 character and intent of tile Wilmore Center 3 The request is consistent with the intent of the Sign Code 4 Planning Commission and staff recommend approval, seconded by Mr West, carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTEc SEPTHIBEH 22, 1 ~86 PAGE -j- Item 4. Application by Danette Walker for a Planned Building Group for two structures on the same zone lot at 4990 Ward Road (Case No PBG-86-2) (Danette Walker) Mr Glen Gidley presented the Case Present and sworn in by the Mayor was applicant Danette Walker, 300 W Genisle who has agreed with Planning Commission Discussion Leroy Cerro~ b8b7 Gray Dr , Arvada spoke on how he would be controlling liquor sales at a drive-up window Motion by Mr Johnson that Case PBG-86-2, a request for a two-building Planned Building Group at 4900 Ward Road be approved for the foIIowinb reasons 1 There is jurisdiction to hear this case 2 All agency referrals have been completed and incorporated in the conditions stated herein 3 Staff recommends approval 4 Planning Commission recommends approval 5 The proposed use of this property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Mr Merkl Discussion followed Mrs Keller stated that she wilI be voting No because of the drive-up window Vote on motion carried 6-2 with Mrs Keller and Mrs Worth voting No ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 5 Council Bill 268 - An Orainance amending Chapter ~1, Taxation of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge by adding theretu Article VI, Business Occupational Privilege Tax, and providing a penalty for violation thereof Council Bill 268 was introduced by Mr Merkl on first reading, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Merkl that Council Bill 268 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, October 13, 1986 at 7 30 p m in City Counc~l Chambers, Municipal Bldg , and if approved on second reading take effect 1 day after final publication, seconded by Mrs Keller Motion by Mr FIasco for changes where it reads $250 exemption be changed to $500 exemption, seconded by Mr Merkl, carried 8-0 Vote on original motion carried 7-1 with Mr Davis voting No Item 6. Council Bill 269 - An Ordinance amending Section 12-2, Amendments to Model Traffic Code, of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, by amending Section 11-4, "Parking of Major VehicIes" and by repealing Section 11-5, "Parking of Major Vehicles wittlin Commercial Districts wherein a Special Use Permit has not be granted" of said amended Model Traffic Code Council Bill 269 was introduced by Mrs Worth on first reaoing, title reao by the Clerk Motion by Mrs Worth that Council Bill 269 be approved on first reading, oroered published, public hearing be set for Monday, October 13, 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 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTE~ SEPTEMBER 22, 1986 PAGE -4- Item 7 Council Eifl 270 - An Ordinance repealing 3ection 13-17, Abandoned Vehicles, of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and amending said Code of Laws by enacting Sections 13-19 through 13-27 inclusive, relating to the Towing of Abandoned Vehicles Council Bill 270 was introduced by Mr west on first reading, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr west that Council Bill 270 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing to be set for Monday, October 13, 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 Merkl Mr FIasco said he would be voting no because several things have him concerned and he wants to meet with City Attorney, John Hayes about this Vote carried 7-1 with Mr FIasco voting No Item 8 Council Bill 271 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 20, Streets, of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge Council Bill 271 was introduced by Mrs Worth on first reading, title read by the Clerk Motion by t<irs Worth that Council Bill 271 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing to be set for Monday, October 13, 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 Johnson Grammar corrections will be made by Mr Hayes throughout the Ordinance before second reading Mr FIasco stated that he will be voting No because of the way Ordinance is related to Special District and Utilities He wants to discuss this with Mr Hayes Vote carried 7-1 with Mr FIasco voting No Motion by Mr Davis that Items 9, 10, 11, and 12 public hearing dates be moved to October 13, 1986 as opposed to October 27, 1986, seconded by Mrs Ibbison, carried 8-0 Item 9 Council Bill 272 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting Sections 5-30 and 5-32 of the Code of Laws of the City of wheat Ridge, Adopting by Reference the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition, Copyright 1985, providing for Certain Amendment thereto, and providing penalties for violation thereof Council BilI 272 was introduced by Mr Davis on first reading, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Davis that Council Bill 272 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing to be set for Monday, October 13, 1986 at 7 jO P m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg , and if approved on second reading take effect 1 day after final publication, seconded by Mr Johnson, carried 6-0 Item 10. Council Bill 273 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 5-37 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, Coloraoo adopting by re1erence the Uniform Building Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1985 Edition, Copyright 1985 anQ providing penalties for violation thereof CITY COUNCIL MINUT~ oSEPTH'Ii:l!:.R c:2, 1986 PAGE -5- Council Bill 273 was introduced by Mr Davis on first reading, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Davis that Council Bill 273 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing to be set for Monday, October 13, 1Y86 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal 51dg , and if approved on second reading take effect 1 day after final publication, seconded by Mrs Keller, carried 8-0 Item 11 Council Bill 274 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting Sections 5-33 and 5-34 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge Colorado, adopting by reference the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1985 Edition, Copyright 1985, providing for certain amendments thereto, and providing penalties for violation thereof Council Bill 274 was introduced by Mr Davis on first reading, title read by the Clerk Motion uy Mr Davis that Council Bill 274 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing to be set for Monday, October 13, 1986 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal bldg , ana if approvea on secona reading take effect 1 day after final publication, seconded by Mr Merkl, carried 8-0 Item 12 Council Bill 275 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting Sections 17-1 and 17-2 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, adopting by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1985 Edition, proviaing for certain amendments thereto and prOViding Penalties for Violation thereof Council Bill 275 WaS introauced by Mr Davis, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Davis that Council Bill 275 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing to be set for Monday, October 13, 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 Mrs Worth, carried 8-0 DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS Item 13 Decision regarding Resolution No UR 86-10, Urban Renewal Authority that recommendation be made to City Council to support Ski Shuttle Bus Motion by Mrs Ibbison that the City of hheat Ridge participate with the Quality Inn located in Wheat Ridge, CO , Prime Rate and High Country Inn dlblal Ramada Inn West for a daily Ski Shuttle Bus from Wheat Ridge to Winter Park, Co , between December 13, 1986 and March 15, 1987 According to this contract, the maximum financial liability for the City of Wheat Ridge shall be $2,000 00 which shall be transferred from 01-610-795 Unallocated Funds, to 01-610-799 General Operating Miscellaneous and shaIl be encumbered during the 1986 budget year in 01-610-799 The Parks and Recreation Department will be the City agency responsible for the marketing and selling of transport tickets to the public Seconded by Mrs Worth CITY COUNCIL MINUTE' SEPTEMBER 22, 1986 PAGE -6- t-Jrs. Ibbison asked that the phrase "and Mayor be authorized to negotiate and sign a contract for this project" be added after first sentence Motion carried 6-2 with Davis and FIasco voting No Item 14. Motion by Mr West that the proposal as contained in Mr Gillan's letter dated SeptellJber 17,1986, relating to McLaughIin's Applewood Subdivision be approved and that such provisions be added to the plat, seconded by Mr Johnson, carried 8-0 Item 15 Motion by Mr Merkl that the deteriorated curb, gutter, and sidewalk on West 27th Avenue be replaced under current Miscellaneous Drainage PrOject Further motion that $5,500 be transferred from Account No 31-304-843 to Account No 31-302-833 to cover the cost of this work, seconded by Mrs Ibbison, carried 5-3 with West, Davis and FIasco voting No CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS John Hayes addressed the Coors lease stating that the Mayor had been in contact with Coors and they want to consult with their legal council When this takes place they will be in touch with Mr Hayes Quote for the insurance is in the memo The Open Space Division letter dated September 15, 1986 was aadressed by Mr Hayes The Letter stated Wheat Ridge excluded the Open Space so Attorney fees would not be reimbursed to the City Discussion followed Conclusion was to bring this with all back up material to the Open Space Commission and representative of the Ad Hock Committee rebarding the park aquisition at 38th and Owens and Parfet Discussion of the cases that were quoted in the "Information Only" handout that was in the Council packets on Stop Signs and Liability ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Mr Johnson stated that the Rock property is not resolved Court date is February 1987 $140,000 00 could be moved somewhere else in the budget Mr Davis asked Mr Palmer about non-conforming use at 41st and Harlan where a Special use Permit is required annually Mr Davis was informed that a system was being formed where they would not require a permit Mr Palmer said that they were trying to circumvent an annual to the Boara of Adjustment and do an annual at staff level This would come through Land DeveIopment Task Force Mayor Stites informed Council that they should be aware of causing delays at 26th Avenue The City has been assessed cost over runs which Mountain Bell will have to reimburse was to get in contact with Public Utilities Commission and complaint Mountain Bell $5,480 00 in Conclusion file a CITY CUUNCIL MINUT~~ SEPTEMBER 22, 1986 PAGE -'{- Mr FIasco asked Council for any direction and comments they may have concerning W 470 Task Force Phase 2 and 3 that was starting Mrs worth asked for oates on W 44th Avenue starting time She was told it woula nut start until after the first of the year Mrs Worth also stated that the Court Alarm System needed to be instal lea now as opposed to next ye6r Mr West addressed the discussion owners be responsible to maintain was for this Mr West asked Mr regular session at a Stuay Session where property property out to the streets Consensus Hayes to formally bring this in at a Mr Merkl adaressed the October Stuay Session for the creation of Economic Development Corporation hr Merkl was informed that it would be on October 6, 198b and to wait to see if there would be cause for another meeting to be scheduled ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mr Merkl for adjournment, seconded by Mr West, carried 8-0 Meeting adjourned at 10 32 p m _ t, / ,,! ( \ 'I ~t n-~<- Wanda Sang, r---~.... i \ 1;:.- i /; &,/ City C~k------- i APPROVED B~ITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER ~~~ ~~~------- Kent Davis, Council President 13, 1986 BY A VUTE OF 8 TO o