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Home My WebLink About06/08/1987 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO ~un~-1987 1he City Counnil Meetin~ was called to order by the Mayor at 7 30 p m Councilmembers present Kent Davis, Tony FIasco, Doris Ibbison, Rod Johnson, Larry Merkl, Moe Keller, Randy West, and Claudia Worth Also present City Clerk, Wanda Sang, Acting City Administrator & Chief of Police, Howard Jaquay, City Attorney, John Hayes, Public Works Director, Ric Minetor, Director of Community Development, Charles Stromberg, staff, and interested citizens APPROVAL OF MINUTES of I'lay 11, 1987 Motion by Mrs Ibbison for the approval of the Minutes of May 11, 1987, seconded by Mrs Keller, carried 8-0 PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor Stites administered the Oath of Uffice to Bal~P. Branstetter ana Conn~JhJ:'ree Burkepile, newly appointed rlJembers to the Richards-Hart Estate Advisory Committee CITIZENS' RIGHTS TU SPEAK ----------- ~ntho~_Bicotta, 3825 Chase Street, presented petitions signed by approximately 65 citizens, protesting improper and illegal use of property at 5501 W 38th Avenue fal~~f~ul~, 919j W rth Avenue, representing Festival of the west, invited Council to atteno on July 3 and 4, 1987 Herbert W Rowe, 13b4S W 52nd Avenue, voiced concern about illegal fishing at Prospect Lake and other lakes in the City Alice Schuringa, 4520 Garrison ~treet, addresseo Kocky Flats burning Motion-by I'jr-~est to bring in Resolution against this, seconded by Mrs -Worth, carried 8-0 LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY MATTERS Item Appli0ation for Change of Corporate Officers for Circle K Convenienne Stores, Inc , dba Circle K Store #1988, 9979-9999 W 38th Avenue, and Circle K Store #3879, 5990 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Riage l',oti.s;.Q by ~lr West to approve the Change of CorlJorate Officers for Circle K Convenience Stores, Inc , dba Circle K Store #1988, 9979-999~ W 38th Avenue, and Circle K Store #3879, 5990 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge This is a Class J-l, 3 2% Beer License, seconded by Mrs Ibbison, carried 8-0 CITY CUUNCIL MINUTES June 8, 19tH Page -2- PUBLIC H~ARINGS AND OhDINANC~S UN S~CUND READING Item 2. Public Input on 1985 BUdget Dorothy Thom~~, 3014 Cha:se Street, askea fJr the privilege to send letter for input later Item 3 Council Bill 300 - An Ordinance providinb for the Vacation of a portion of West 33rd Avenue, North of 3294 Pierson Street, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jeffer:son, State of Colorado (Case No WV-87-1) (Josef & Augusta Faehnrich) Council Bill 300 was introduced on second reading, title read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 717 assigned Meredith Reckert presented the case ~usta Faehnrich was present and sworn in by the Mayor She stated the property was given to the City by former owner, but did not know there was to be a street She voiced concern that it would devaluate the property Discussion followed Motion by Mr Davis for approval for only the southern 15 feet for thefollowing reasons 1 It wouldaIlow pedestrian access 2 It would allow emergency fire access, seconded by Mr Johnson, carried 8-0 I telrJ 4 ----- A) Council Bill 299 - An Ordinance proviaing for the approval of rezonin6 from Residential-Une to Resiaential-One-A on land located at the northwest corner of Parfet Street ana 'viest 32nd Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge, Gounty of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case No WZ-b7-1) (Michael Schneider) B) Application by Michael Schneider for approval of an eight lot subdivision fJr property locatea at the northwest corner of Parfet and West 32nd Avenue (Case No WS-87-1) Council Bill 299 was intrOduced on secona reaain6 by Mr Merkl, title read by the Clerk Meredith Reckert presented the case Present ana sworn in by the Mayor were Daniel Schneiaer, 6 Twilight Drive, Lakewood, and applicant Michael Schneider, 6530 W 30tll Avenue, who presented his proposed development Rick Dewitt, 4100 E Mississippi, Denver, spoke in favor of the developmen~--Speaking in opposition were Daniel J. hinter, 3240 Parret, (passed out diagram he drew) Thomas L illorr~- 10780-W 32nd Avenue, Isabel Abbott, 10180 W 32nd Avenue, (passed out petitions) Karla Nostas, 3500 Parfet Street, Sharon Winter, 3240 Parfet Street Mr--n8yes stated that a legal protest had teen filed in this case ana 6 affirmative votes would be required to pass this Bill MJtion by Mr Merkl for approval of Council Bill 299 for the following reasons Planning Co~~ission and staff recommend approval The development is consistent with zoning laws and regulations in the City of Wheat Ridge Zoning is consistent, seconded by Mr Davis, Failed 5-3 with Councilmembers Keller, West, and Worth voting No B) was not heard because of A) failure CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 8,1987 Page -3- lteE!_2._ Application by tbe Charles Golding ComfJany for approval of an amendment to the Wilmore Center PCD final Develo!Jwent Plan as it relates to signage ~aid ~roperty is located at 7b15 & /777 West 38th Avenue (Case No WZ-b7-~) Meredith Reckert presented the case Wayne Anaerson, 33j3 S Waasworth Blvd, Lakewooa, rejJresenting the Golaing Company, was sworn in by the Mayor and gave reasons for need of new sibnabe ProfJerty is 100% leased Motion by t'Jrs Ibbison for afJproval for the following reasons 1 There is unusual hardship due to the interrupted fronta8e on Waasworth Boulevara and West 38th Avenue ~ Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval, seconded by Mr West, carried 8-0 ORDINANCeS ON FIRST READING Item~_ Council Bill jOl - An Ordinance awending and superceding Grdinance No 483, Series of 1902, and Ordinance 522, Series of 1983, reyuiring submission of a Site Plan, and authorizing specification of uses, within the Wadsworth Town Center and the Kipling Activity Center as designated in the Wadsworth Town Center and Kipling Activity Center Master Plans, and providing a penalty for violation thereof Council Bill 301 was introduced by Mrs Keller on first reading, title read by Clerk, Moti2~ by Mrs Keller that Council Bill 301 be approved on first reading, ordered pUblishea, ~ublic hearing be set for Monaay, June 2~, 19b7 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg , and if approved on secona readinb, take effect 1 day after final publioation, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-1 with Mr Fiasco voting No Iteru-L_ Council Bill 302 - An Ordinance vacating a portion of a dedicated cul-de-sac within the City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case No WV-b7-4) Council Bill 302 was introauced by Mr Merkl on first reaaing, title read by Clerk, Motion by Mr Merkl that Council Bill 302 be ajJprovea on first readinb, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, July 13, 19b7 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, MunicijJal Bldg , and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication, seconaed by Mr west, carried 8-0 DECISION~ESOLUTIONS~ND MOTIONS ltenj~ Resolution 1038 - setting fJrth investment policy and guidelines for investment of city funds by the City Treasurer Mr ~lal()ne explained the reasons for this resolution ~lotion by Mr Merkl for the adoption of Resolution 1038, seconded by ~west, carried 8-LJ CITY CUUNCIL MINUTES JU!1e b, lYb7 Page -4- Ite~_ Motio~ by Mrs Worth that the Public Works De~artment be authorized to hire a tem~orary employee to complete the Street Ratings and enter this data into the existing computer program, and that all costs associated with this be chaq,ea to account number 31-303-b84, seconded by Mr Merkl, carried 8-0 l.tem-1Q_ Motion by fvlrs Keller that the contract for the 19b7 Preventive Street Maintenance Pro~ram be awarded to Intermountain Resurfacing, Inc in the amount of their bia of $0 739/sq yo , not to exceed $75,000, and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to sig!1 all change orders All costs to be charged to Account Number 31-303-884, seconded by Mr Johnson, carried b-O Item-1.L Motion by Mr Fiasco that we approve the fJayment of $2,5CJ,2 87 to Stevinson Chevrolet, Inc for the repair of Unit #23, to be paid from Account #57-305-662, seconded by Mr Merkl, carried 8-0 Item-1~ Motion by Mr Davis to rescind Resolution 103U _ referring to the Registered Ele~tors of the City of Wheat Ridge the question of the proposed enactment of an Ordinance prOviding for the imposition of a three percent (3%) tax upon sales made within the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, seconded by Mr fvlerkl Elise Brougham, 3355 C,Juay Street, read letter into the recoro from Wheat Ridge United Neighborhoods approving the rescinding of this resolution Mr Davis gave his reasons for bringing this back Motion carried 7-1 with Mr West voting No !;LECTED ~FFICIALS' fviATTERS Jim Malone addressed Citizens Financial Advising Committee Council gave-fvlrMalone criteria for this committee fvwtion by Mr Johnson to get committee rrJerlJbers approval by June 22 ano group-meet with Council at July Study Session, seconded by hr Merkl, carrIed 8-0 Larry Merkl addressed Regional Mobility Program There will be a presentation by Ric Minetor and someone from the Governor's office on June 22, 1987 Council Meeting Motion by Mr Merkl to put this on the Agenda, seconded by Mr FIasco, carried 8-0 Motion by Mr West to 1987, seconded by Mrs Fiasco voting No reconsider the Rodger Barsch matter on June 22, Ibbison, carried 6-2 with Mrs Keller and Mr Tony FIasco reported that DRCCJG's Transportation Plan is in its sixth draft and has answered all questions City had He will vote for this in its new form CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 8, 191:!7 Page -5- flau~ia Worth corrlpl imented Parks DepartrlJent on hOH well parks are looking--Firehouse still looks bad Questioned bia for clean-up day--dia th~t COllie before City Council? One party was not able to get his trash dumped Requested Study Session with Valley water regarding extension of 48ttl Avenue--are water taps available? Coordinated Youth Center--Arvada has one, woula be interested in expanding with Wheat Ridge Motion to have a Study Session re6arding this, seconded by Mrs Keller~carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Johnson, D~vis, ana Fiasco voting NO Rod Johnson asked what status of Zoning Department Computer system is Econolliic Developwent Consultant will be weeting Tuesday, June 8, to go over applicants from RFP's Moe Keller addressed 13 semi-trucks parked on vacant lot adjacent to Tabor Lake Inn Asked for update on crossing guard at pool The answer was increased patrol and citations for jay-walking Addressed illegal fishing at lakes--could volunteers be used? Mr Hayes replied that would be a liability Motion by Mrs Ibbison for adjournment, seconded by Mr Merkl, carried 5-3 Meeting adjourned at 10 45 p m ,~' -..f,' .'1 ~ I ~- /' ,.c~~Lk. wanda Sang, ; cty' C 11 r 1(-.--.--.----.-.- , APPROVl:.LJ BY CIn COUNCIL ON JUNE .::2, 19b7 BY AVOn, uF 7 Tv o -~-~~--- Kent Davis, Council President