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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
October 12, 1987
The City Council Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7 30 p m
Councilmembers present Kent Davis, Tony Flasco, Doris Ibbison, Rod
Johnson, Larry Merkl, Moe keller, and Claudia Worth Also present City
Clerk, Wanaa Sang, City Administrator, Michael Smith, City Attorney,
John Hayes, Director of Community Development, Charles Stromberg, staff,
and interested citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 28, 1987
Motion by Mr Merkl for the approval of the Minutes of September 28,
1987, seconded by Mrs Keller, carried 6-0 (Mr Davis abstained since
he was not present at the September 28 meeting)
Councilmember Randy West arrived at 7 32 p m
CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK
There was no one present to speak
LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MATTERS
Item 1
Application by Reed Becerra, dba Abner's Market, 12280 W 44th
Avenue, Wheat Ridge, for a new Class J-1 3 2% Beer Retail
Liquor License
Motion by Mr Merkl that the nei~hborhood be set at a 1-lliile radius,
that a survey to establish the needs and desires of the neighborhood be
taken, anc that the public hearing on this application be held on
November 23, 1987, seconded by Mr Davis, carried 8-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item-?~ Council Bill 294 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of a
revised Outline Development Plan and Final Plan and Plat on
land located at 4020 and 4084 Wadsworth Blva , City of Wheat
Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
(Case No WZ-86-~4) (Rodger Barsch and Randolph Currier)
(Continued from September 14, 1987)
Council Bill 294 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Ibbison, title
read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 732 assigned
Motion by Mrs Ibbison for the adoption of Council Bill 294 (Ordinance
732) with the following conditions
1 The plan conforms with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan The
plan conforms with the intent of the Commercial Activity Center The
plan is compatible with the Town Center concept A final drainage plan
be approved prior to issuance of a building permit
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2 That direct access to Wadsworth blvd, for the residential portion ot
the plan, be terminated upon the completion of commercial development
and redevelopment on properties to the north and south (Time Square and
Park-N-Shop) Residential access throubh the prime retail commercial
parking and circulation areas is incompatible and should be discouraged
Alternative access for the residential use could then be accomplished
either by developinb direct access to Upham Street, or by using rear
access easements to the east side of the Time s4uare and/or Park-N-Shop
properties
3 That the commercial and residential buildings be constructed so as
to achieve architectural and design compatiblity with the balance of the
Wadsworth Town Center, seconded by Mr tvJerkl
Discussion followed
Motion by Mr Flasco that this item be tabled until applicant can be
present, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-1 with Mr Merkl voting No
Item 3. A Case No WPA-87-3 - Adoption of amendments and
modifications to the Wadsworth Town Center Master Plan
B Case No URP-87-1 - Review of modification to the Wadsworth
Town Center Urban Renewal Plan
Resolution 1053 - modifying the Wadsworth Town Center Urban
Renewal Plan to include additional property within the Urban
Renewal Area and other modifications, and finding that blighted
areas exist within the area
Mr Stromberg presented the cases along with Glen Gidley and Jim
Windholz, attorney for EDARC
Speaking in opposition and sworn in by the Mayor were
Fred Walker, 3665 Everett, R J Walker, 4505 Balsam, Bern Nikkel, 1331
W Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Freelano Goddard, Jr., who
presented a video of' the area and gave comments on it, David Nikkel,
POBox 683, Alexandria, Virginia, Jan Kissell, 4115 Upham, John
l'-linshall., Kathy Mammel, 4200 Upllam, Alfonso Leos (Jan Kissel read his
letter into the record), H Lee Ambrose, Arthur Newman, 4281 Upham, who
entered pictures ot ~s property into the record
Discussion followed
Mary Sharon Wells, 3081 Kendrick, representing R-1 School District,
cOMoented on R-1 views
Rux Hackstaff and Don SlaCk, representing Trammel/Crow/Ross commented on
the development
Motion by Mrs Ibbison that Case No WPA-87-3, proposed amendments to
the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan, Section IX A Wadsworth Town Center
Master Plan be approved as submitted Reasons for this recommendation
are as follows
1 The plan provides for an expanded area to accommodate possible
redevelopment of the North End Area to full shopping center standards,
including modern area and building mass requirements
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2 Changes have been made to provide sufficient detail, yet reasonable
flexibility with regard to future public decision-making relative to
overall design and use
3 The proposed Concept Plan illustrates buildings which have been
developed since adoption of the existing plan
4 The authority may sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property
or any interest therein acquired by it as a part of an Urban Renewal
Project for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, or other
uses, or for public uses, or for public use in accordance with Urban
Renewal Plan pursuant to the provisions of the Urban Renewal Law of the
state of Colorado, Section 31-25-106, Subpart 1, CRS 1973 as amended,
with addition of The Authority shall not acquire more than the most
western 150 feet of any residential property unless the residential
property owner should desire or request the Authority to do so and
delete paragraph 2, seconded by Mr Johnson
Mr Davis stated because of his interest in the area, he has to abstain
from this vote, but makes a comment on blight Vote on tvjr Davis'
abstention carried 7-0
Mr Merkl will vote No because of the Town Center project changes He
stated once before that he has a problem with the financing they have
projected When original plan was passed in 1981, the City Council at
that time was adamant that the bonding rights remain with City Council
He feels only the City Council has the right to issue bonds and that
right should never be passed on to the Urban Renewal Authority With
the new plan City Council is giving up the right to issue bonds
Mr Flasco will vote No because there have been numerous requests made
for changes in this document tonight that have been ignored He feels
this should be postponed until all corrections are made and until you've
talked to some of these people He agrees with Mr Merkl on other
items
Mrs Keller moved to amend that if a successful development is not
reached, these parcels automatically come back to Council within 30 days
for a discussion to be deleted from Urban Renewal Authority, seconded
by Mr Flasco, Failed 3-4 with Councilmembers keller, Merkl, and Flasco
voting Yes
Vote on oribinal motion carried 5-~ with Mr fv1erkl and Mr Flasco voting
No, Mr Davis abstaining
Resolution 1U53 was introduced by Mrs Ibbison, title read by the Clerk
Mr Hayes requested condition 4 be added to Resolution that was added in
previous motion
Motion by Mrs Ibbison that the Resolution No 1053, which is Attachment
#1 be approved, that the paragraph in Attachment #4 be approved as an
amendment to Page 15 of the UR Plan to modify paragraph Gland that
the survey in Attachment #8 made a part of the UR Plan which is
Attachment #9, and conditon 4 from the motion above, seconded by Mrs
Worth, carried 5-2 with Mr Flasco and Mr Merkl voting No, Mr Davis
abstaining Mr Flasco is voting no for the same reasons he voted no on
previous motion
Motion by Mrs Worth to continue this meeting and finish the agenda,
seconded by Mrs Keller, Failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Johnson, Davis,
Merkl, ana Worth voting no
Motion by Mr Merkl to continue the meeting until 12 30 am, seconded
by Mr Johnson, carried 6-2 with Mr Flasco and Mr Davis voting No
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Item 4.
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Council Bill 314 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting
Section 5A-1 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge,
renumbering voting precincts within the City of Wheat Ridge
Council Bill 314 was introduced by Mr
read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 732
for the adoption of Council Bill 314
seconoed by Mrs worth, carried 8-0
Johnson on second reading, title
assigned Motion by Mr Johnson
(Ordinance 732) on second reading,
Item~_ Council Bill 316 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 21 Taxation,
of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridbe, relating to
Taxation of Telecommunications Service
Council Bill 316 was intrOduced by Mr
read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 733
for the adoption of Counoil Bill 316
seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0
Johnson on second reading, title
assigned Motion by Mr Johnson
(Ordinance 73~on second reading,
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item~_ Council Bill 318 - An Ordinance establishing the salary for the
Elected Positions of Mayor, Members of Cuuncil, City Clerk, and
City Treasurer, of the City of wheat Ridge, during the term
of office commencing November 9, 1987 and ending November 13,
1989, repealing Ordinance 636, Series of 1985, and providing
for an automatic repeal and termination of this ordinance
Council Bill 318 was introduced by Mr Merkl on first reading, title
read by Clerk Motion by Mr Merkl that Council Bill 318 be approved on
first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday,
October 26, 1987 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg ,
and if approved on second reading, take effect November 9, 1987,
secondeo by Mrs Keller, carried 8-0
Item-I~ Council Bill 319 - An Ordinance amending Orainance No 727,
Series of 1987, by amending the area included within the
"Moratorium Area" concerning properties within and adjacent to
the Wadsworth Town Center as created in said Ordinance No 727
Council Bill 319 was introduced by Mrs Ibbison on first reading, title
read by Clerk Motion by Mrs Ibbison that Council Bill 319 be approved
on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday,
October 2b, 1987 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg ,
and if approved on second reading, take effect 1~ days after final
publication, seconded by Mr Johnson, carried 7-0
DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 8.
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Motion by Mr Johnson that the previously approved 1967 budget
transfer from the General Fund to Urban Renewal Authority _
Economic Revitalization Authority be transferred back to the
General fund to pay for economic development consulting
services approved by City Council Transfer $75,000 from
Account Number 35-120-795 to acoount Number 01-106-750,
seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0
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Itelll.2._ Motion by Mr tvjerkl to aWard the contract for the Young field
Street Bridge R~habilitation to Paramount Construction, Inc in
the amount of their total bid of $37Y,745 39, ~lus a 10%
contingency for a total of $417,719 93 I further move that a
$10,000 force account be established for work to be
accomplished by others on this project, and that the Director
of Public works be authorized to sign all change orders with
all costs being charged to Account Number 31-303-844, seconded
by Mr Johnson, carried 8-0
CITY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
Michael Smith told Council that on the October 19, 1987 Stuay Session
there will be presentations concerning BDC and EDARC items He also
announcea that the Police Department recovered the stolen Parks Van
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
John Hayes com~linJented the tvjayor and Council on the outstanding way
they conducted themselves on the previous Public Hearing
ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS
Claudia Worth intrOduced a Resolution establishing a 1988 performance
bonus program for the employees of the City of Wheat Ridge and
designatinb a maximum $l~S,OOO from sales tax as received over and above
the amount of $5,200,000 auring 1988 as a source of funds for said
program Motion by Mrs Worth for approval, seconded by Mrs Keller
Motion by Mr Merkl to table this Resolution until it can be discussed
at a Study Session and then voted on next regular meeting after that,
seconded by Mr Johnson, carried 7-1 with Mr Davis voting No
She thanked whoever trenched the property across the street from the
truck stop She would like to be able to take credit for it
Ran.9.LWest stated that the Rural Street Design will come to Council on
October 26, 1967
Moe Keller asked Mr Smith if he would ask Chief Jaquay if it is
possible to have more patrol of Greenbelt
Motion by Mrs Ibbison to adjourn, seconded by Mr Davis, carried 8-0
Meeting adjourned at 1~ 27 a lli
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Wanda Sang, City ylerk
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Kent Davis, Council President
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