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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/28/1988 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO March 28, 1988 The City Council Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 9 00 p m Councilmembers present Kent Davis, Tony Flasco, Doris Ibbi~on, Larry Merkl, Moe Keller, Nancy Snow, Randy West, and Clau1ia Worth Also present City Clerk, Wanda Sang, City Administrator, Mike Smith, City Attorney, John Hayes, Director of Parks, Richard Bredt, staff, and interested citizens APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 14, 1988 Motion by Mr Merkl for the approval of the Minutes of March 14, 1988, seconded by Mrs Ibbison Mrs Worth aske1 that on page 6, under elected officials matters, paragraph 3, "Motion by Mrs Worth" be changed to "Motion by Mrs Ibbison" Motion carried 8-0 PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor Wilde administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board and Commission members CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK Mike DeBell, 6820 W 32nd Avenue, stated that an unidentified caller, who claimed to have a son on the Wheat Ridge Police Force and a relative on Council, alleged that unlawful activities were taking place in a rental property that Mr DeBell owns on 3696 Harlan Street Mr DeBell wants to be on record that he knows nothing about the activities, and that he is willing to cooperate in any way necessary LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MATTERS Item 1. Application by Robert James Gold, Jr , dba Gold's Corner Grocery, 10021 W 26th Avenue, for 3 2% Retail Beer License Robert James Gold, Jr., 7429 W sworn in by the Mayor Motion by Mr Davi~ to approve the Robert James Gold, Jr , dba Gold's Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado With the following condition Mr seminar an1 instruct his employees Mrs Snow, carried 8-0 74th Ave, applicant, was present and J-1 Retail 3 2% Beer License for Corner Grocery, 10021 West 26th Gold attend the City Clerk's liquor to atten1 the seminar, secon1ed by CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 28, 1988 Page -2- ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 2 Council Bill 337 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from Commercial-One and Agricultural-One to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) and for approval of a combined outline and final development plan and plat on land located at approximately 10150 W 43rd Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case No WZ-88-3) (Rio Colorado Oil & Gas, Inc ) Council Bill 337 was introduced by Mr Merkl on first reading, title read by Clerk Motion by Mr Merkl that Council Bill 337 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, April 25, 1988 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 Davis, carried 8-0 Item 3. Council Bill 338 - An Ordinance conveying easements for construction and maintenance of sewer lines to the Westridge Sanitation District, which easements run through property in which the City of Wheat Ridge possesses an interest Council Bill 338 was introduced by Mrs Keller on first reading, title read by Clerk Motion by Mrs Keller that Council Bill 338 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, April 11, 1988 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 FIasco, carried 8-0 DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS Item 4 Motion regarding Owens Park Construction Project Edgar Johnson, 3700 Benton Street, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission was present to submit report on Parks & Recreation Commission findings on Owens Park The Commission feels it is a good design to meet the needs and desires of the neighborhood Parks Director, Richard Bredt, gave an update from 1 month ago Janice Thompson, 12290 W 42nd Ave, spoke regarding the discussion that went on at the Parks & Recreation Commission hearing, felt the play structure was adequate for a park this size, also seniors would have the open space, stated a new procedure has been formed on public comment for the uses of parks at the Parks Commission Wayne Preston, 3480 Upham, pointed out that neighbors have been trying to get this park for 10 years, park was designed for the needs of this neighborhood CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 28, 1988 Page -3- Karla Nostas, 3500 Parfet, feels that a good park doe~ not need a fancy de~ign, asked Council to make decision tonight Martha Shacklett, 3592 Simms, wants the park, but thinks the budget is too high, wants grass and fence now, and limit the spending to $26,000 Discussion followed Mr Davi~ and Mr Fla~co will vote against the Motion because the price i~ too high Mr. Davis wants a ceiling of $15,000, Mr FIasco wants a ceiling of $25,000 Mr Merkl has trouble with adjacent parking Motion by Mr West that the contract for the Construction of Owens Park be awarded to Western State~ Reclamation for the revised bid of $42,770 95 plus a 10% contingency for a total of $47,048 00, and that the Director of Park~ and Recreation Department be authorized to sign all change orders All cost~ are to be charged to Account No 32-601-855, seconded by Mrs Snow Mr FIasco moved to amend to limit the cost to $25,000, seconded by Mr Davis Mr Merkl will vote No on both motions because of the parking Amendment failed 2-6 with Councilmembers FIasco and Davis voting yes Mrs Keller moved to amend to limit the cost to $32,000 plus a 5% contingency, seconded by Mrs Snow, Failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Keller, FIasco, Snow, and Ibbison voting yes Motion by Mr Merkl to place no-parking signs on Parfet and Owen~ Street, Failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Snow, Ibbison, West, and Worth voting yes Motion by Mrs Keller to award $32,000 with a 5% contingency, seconded by Mrs Snow, failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Keller, Snow, Worth, and Ibbison voting yes Motion by Mr FIasco to award $32,000 and no contingency, seconded by Mrs Snow, carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Merkl, Davis, and West voting No Item 5. Resolution 1077 - authorizing the Mayor to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement entitled request for payment and certification of use of funds for Owens Park Construction Motion by Mrs Worth for approval, changing the amount of $42,770 95 to $32,000, seconded by Mrs Snow, carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Merkl, Davis, and West voting no Item 6. Motion by Mrs Snow that the contract to design a new roof for the Wheat Ridge Sod House be awarded to Community Services Collaborative for their proposal of $2,475 00 and the cost charged to Account No 54-601-815, seconded by Mrs Keller, carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 28, 1988 Page -4- Item 7 Motion by Mr Merkl that we award the contract for architectural services for the water slide and splash pool de~ign to Harkin~ Call for $12,500 to be charged to Account No 54-601-880 of the Conservation Trust Fund, seconded by Mrs Ibbison Mr Harkins was present to explain reasons for an architectural service Motion carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Flasco, Davis, and West voting No Item 8. Motion by Mrs Worth that we approve and award the purchase for the Waterslide to Miracle Recreation Products, represented by Robert Churchich and Associates in the amount of their base bid for $54,377 00 with all costs charged to Account No 54-601-880 (Conservation Trust Fund), seconded by Mrs Ibbison Mr West will vote No because everyone is concerned about cost Motion carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Flasco, Davis, and West voting No Item 9. Discussion of Coughlin & Company, Inc proposal Mr Drew presented his proposal Motion finish and Mr by Mrs Worth to suspend the the Agenda, seconded by Mr~ West voting No Rules and go past 11 00 P m Keller, carried 6-2 with Mr to FIasco Treasurer, Jim Malone, is in agreement with Mr Drew's proposal Motion by Mr is accepted, No Merkl to authorize Mr Drew to negotiate if the proposal seconded by Mr West, carried 7-1 with Mr FIasco voting Motion by Mr Merkl to set a Special Study Session on April 5, 1988, after the joint Study Session with EDARC, to discuss Coughlin & Company, Inc proposal, consensus was 7-1 Item 10. Requests from Jefferson High School and Wheat Ridge High School for one police officer each for after prom parties Motion by Mrs Snow to provide one police officer each for Jefferson High School and Wheat Ridge High School after prom parties, seconded by Mrs Keller Mr West will vote No, taxpayers should not be spending money for a party, police officers should be out in the street, Jefferson High School is not even in the City, although Wheat Ridge Students go there He also made a point of order that Mr~ Keller "works for these people" and maybe it is a conflict of interest that she votes on this Mr Davis called for the question, seconded by Mrs Ibbison, carried 8-0 Motion carried 7-1 with Mr West voting NO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 28, 1988 Page -5- CITY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS Mike Smith asked Council if they wished to have the Ordinances in the "Information Only" packet put on for first reading on April 11, or if they wanted to discuss them first at a Study Session Consensus was 6-2 to bring these Ordinances to the May 2, 1988 Study Session CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS John Hayes informed Council that he had reviewed the second draft of the DDA and is reasonably optimistic that this will be done very early in the month of April and it will be coming to City Council for information and review He referred to copies he had provided for City Council on Shopping Center Development He stated that he would possibly bring in a format of agreement during the first part of April regarding the possible purchase of the Mastecki property, doesn't think there will be any problems He encouraged Council to call him regarding any questions on the Ordinances provided for information only that had been put on the April Study Session Also asked regarding the draft of the nuisance ordinance. Consensus was 5-3 to put that on the April 18 Study Session He asked that Council seriously consider to begin keeping copies of the video tapes made by American Cablevision These tapes would be very important in court cases, and going back and reviewing, would be infinitely better than a transcript, or an audio tape, feels a favorable arrangement with the Cable Company can be made Motion by Mrs Snow that City Clerk arrange with Cable Company for preservation of tapes, seconded by Mr Merkl, carried 6-2 with Mr Davis and Mr West voting No ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Motion by Mr Merkl for adjournment, seconded by Mr Davis, failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Merkl, Keller, Ibbison, Davis voting yes Tony Flasco asked for Council Consensus to be permitted to attend the DRCOG retreat at Aspen Lodge, consensus was 7-1 Motion by Mr Davis for adjournment, seconded by Mr Merkl, failed 3-5 with Councilmembers Merkl, Davis, and Ibbison voting yes CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 28, 1988 Page -6- Nancy Snow asked Mike Smith why they have restriped the westbound exit I-70 on to Kipling It is the most insane striping she has ever seen If you come down, what would seem the logical lane to make a left turn, you either end up back on the freeway, or you have to crunch into the next lane She has had a lot of people complain to her Mayor Wilde instructed Mr Smith to have Mr Minetor look into this Motion by Mrs Keller to adjourn, seconded by Mrs Ibbison, carried 7-1 with Mr West voting No Meeting adjourned at 11 35 p m , ./ / .( (,,)" Wanda Sang, / -/ City L C I er k APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 11, 1988 BY A VOTE OF 8 TO 0 --.fi:! :/ ,J~'~-7 Kent Davis, Council President