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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/1993 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO June 14, 1993 The City rouncil Me~ting was called to order by t~e ~ayor at 7 30 p m Councilmembers pr~sent Elise Brougham, Kent Davis, Don Eafanti, Phil Edwar1~, Vance Edwards, Tony Flasco, Ron Selstarl, and bill Shanley Also present City rlerk, Wanda Sang, City Administrator, Robert Middaugh, City Attorney, Kat~ryn Schroeder, City Treasurer, Jim Malone, rhi~f of Police, Jack Hurst, Dir~ctor of Parks, Gary Wardle, staff, and interest~d citiz~ns APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 24 and June 1, 1993 f'llotion bv Mr seconded by Mr Eafanti for t~e approval of the Minutes of May 24, 1993, Davis, carried 8-0 Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of June 1, 1993, seconded by Mr Davis, carried 8-0 PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor Winger presented rertificate of Appreciation to Anthony N Flasco for his work with DRCOG Mayor Winger presented Certificate of Championship Recognition to ~heat Ridge Boys Lacrosse Division II State Championship CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK Councilmember Bill Shanley formally announced his resignation from the City Council position effective June 30, 1993 The reason for his resignation is the residency requirement under the City Charter He asked for Council consensus that b~tween now and the next rity Council Meeting (June 2&), anyone in District IV, that would like to apply to fill this position from now until November, put their application and some typ~ of small r.,surn~ togeth~r and give it to the rity Clerk's Office and that that be includ~d in our packets for the next meeting so that all of t~e rouncilmembers can look over the resumes He also asked t~at at that next Council-meeting he be allowed to vote for the replacement, so that District IV has equal representation on that vote Consensus was 6 in favor Mrs Brougham asked for consensus that Council hold a Special Meeting to ~ave an opportunity to meet with applicants ronsensus was 4 in favor Mayor Winger broke t~e tie by voting yes Consensus was 7 in favor to hold an open me~ting to conduct the interviews Consensus was 7 in favor to hold the meeting on June 28, 1993 at 5 uo p m and to allow 15 minutes to interview each applicant CIT~ C0UNCIL MINUTES Jun~ 14, 1993 Page -2- Al Perry, 3b4~ Miller Street, Claudia ~orth, 4b~0 Gak Str~et, Stella Carrillo, 11~1~ ~ 4tth Place, Mary Mosley, 1132~ W 40th Avenue, John Powers, 261~ Upha~ Street, (read letter from Wheat hirlge United Neighborhoods), Jean Fields, 3~7G Fenton, (read a letter from Clean Water Action), were sworn in by the Mayor and asked City Council to reconsider their vute on putting concrete in the Greenbelt They pointed out that 407 people had signed a petition asking that the asphalt path not be replaced with concrete Ken Siler, 3940 Allison Street, was sworn in by the Mayor, asked what had happened to the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting ronsensus was 8-0 to put this item on the June 28 Agenda City Clerk, Wanda Sang, read a letter into the record from Judy Eaman and Marge Farmer, asking Council to reconsider their vote on the concrete for the Greenbelt Council member Flasco stated that no money is being spent at this time on the Greenbelt Before any repairs are done there will be a public hearing, this concrete was recommended by the Parks Commission and by staff To his knowledge there is no project at this time (Mr Middaugh replied that this is mostly correct, however a small portion will be replaced soon) LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MATTERS Item 1 Application for Modification of Premises from La Fonda Mexican Restaurant, 5750 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge Enrique Garcia, 5750 W 3~th Avenue, applicant, was present and explained that he had used the existing patio as a waiting area for customers and that they had requ~sted to be serv~d out there Motion by Mr Davis to approve the modification of premises for La ronda, Inc , dba La Fonda Mexican Restaurant, ~750 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, and authorize the Mavor and rity Clerk to sign the application, seconded bv Mr Flasco, carried 8-0 Item 2 Applicatiun for a new Beer and Wine License from the Benwall Billiards and Snooker Limited Liability Company, dba "Cue Up On Kipling", 4131 Kipling Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado (1-mile radius only) Motion by Mr Shanley that the neighborhood be set at a 1-mile radius within the City limits of the Citv of Wheat Ridge, 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 Monday, July 2b, 1993, seconded by Mr FIasco, carried 8-0 rITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 14, 1993 Page -3- PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 3 Public comments, suggestions and requests for the 1994 City Budget Claudia Worth, 46?0 Oak Street, stated that the conservation Trust Fund was a windfall for the City, use it for a Ranger Program in the Greenbelt Item 4 Council Bill 12 - An Ordinance amending the r01e of Laws of the rity of Wheat Ridge relating to allowed heights of fences, divisional walls, hedges or other obstructions to view within sight distance triangles Council Bill 12 was introduced by Mrs Brougham on second reading, title read by the rlerk, Ordinance No 928 assigned Mr Middaugh explained that our Code currently has conflicting sections, one requiring a 42" and one a 36" height requirement, which is causing some problems This ordinance will require a 36" height This will create some non-conformities After discussion, Mrs Brougham moved to continue this Item until June 28, 1993 to allow the City Attorney to draw up an amendment that pertains to the safety of the traffic, seconded by Mr FIasco, carried 8-0 Item 5 TEFRA Hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds to finance certain solid waste disposal facilities for Adolph r:oors r:ompany Mayor Winger called the TEFRA Hearing to order that proper notification for this hearing had no one present to speak hearing was closed r:ity Attorney stated been provided There was Item 6 r:ouncil B1.]] 13 - authorizing the issuance and sale of the r:ity of Wheat Ridge, Colurado, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, ~eries 1j93, Adolph Coors r:ompany PruJect, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 to finance the project Council Bill 13 was introduced on second reading by Vance Edwards, title read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 928 assigned Motion by Vance No ':)28) and it seconded by Mr Edwards for the adoption of r:ouncil Bill 13 (Ordinance shall take effect 15 1ays after final publication; Davis, carried 8-0 Item 7. rouncil Bill 14 - amending the Code of Laws uf the City of Wheat Ridge, colorado, regarding Mail Ballot Elections Council Bill 14 was introduced on second reading by Vance Edwards, title read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 929 assigned CITY COUNcIL MINUTlS June 14, 1993 Page -4- rity Clerk, Wanda Sang, read a letter into the record from George Langdon, who questioned the need for this Ordinance, why are we rushing this proposal t~rough? how will yOy guarantee that the person whose name is on the ballot actyally completes the ballot? Wanda Sang explained the reasons for this ordinance, it was a result of the passage of Amendment One and House Bill 125~ If this coming election would be held in polling places, citizens would have to go to various polling place, for State, County, City, School and Jpecial District Issues, wherever precinct lines overlap Motion by Vance Edwards for the adoption of Council Bill 14 (Urdinance 929), seconded by Mrs Brougham, carried ~-3 with Councilmembers Eafanti, Davis, and Phil ~dwards voting no Motion by Vance Edwards that the November ~, 1YYJ election be done by mail ballot in accordance with Council Bill 14 with coordination with the Jefferson County ~lection Department, seconded by ~Ir Selstad, carried 5-3 with Councilwembers Shanley, Davis, and Phil Edwards voting no ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 8 r:ouncil Bill 15 - amending the rode of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, r:olorado, adopting certain sections of the Uniform Election rode, including those sections concerning Municipal Elections conducted as part of a coordinated election Council Bill 15 was introduced by Mr Selstad on first reading, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Selstad that Council 8ill 15 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Mondav, June 2d, 1993 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 Vance Edwards, carried 7-1 with Mr Davis voting no DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS I tenJ 9 coors Business Development Zone Agreement Mr Middaugh explained the background on this agreement Alec Garbini, 1819 Denver West Parkway, representing Coors Brewing Company, was sworn in by the Mayor He asked for approval of this agreement and answered questions Motion by Vance Edwards that we approve the Business Development Zone Agreement with Ad01ph r:oors Company with the amendment that on page 1, after the words "Coors Brewing Company" be in,erted "or its successor as the", seconded by Nr Shanley, carried 7-1 with Mr Flasco voting no rITY CUUNr:IL mNUn~ June 14, 1993 Page -5- Item 10 Veto of Ordinance 927 Mayor Winger explained his reasons for vetoing this ordinance They included that Planning rommission had recommended denial, there is no way of knowing when the vacant land will be developed and Quail Street will be requirei This land belongs to the present and future citizens of Wheat Ridge Motion by Vance Edwards to override the Veto of Ordinance 927, seconded by Mr FIasco, failed 5-3 with Councilmembers Eafanti, Davis, and Shanley voting no (Council needs a 213 majority to override a veto) Ordinance remains vetoei Item 11 Reconsideration of a Joint Venture Agreement with Jeffco Schools for Park Enhancements Motion by Vance Edwards that we continue with the Joint Venture Agreement with Jeffco Schools for Park Enhancements at the Wheat Ridge Middle School, Stevenson Elementary School Sites, seconded by Mr FIasco, carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Davis, Selstad, and Brougham voting no Item 12 Bid Award for Microfilm Services Motion bv Mr Shanley that Micrographic Supply, Inc microfilming services (RFQ #006-93) in the amount of $3,810 00, and that the costs be charged to Acct No seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 7-1 with Mr FIasco FIasco stated that this is not the low bid and there the low bid shouldn't have it be awarded the their quote, 01-206-752, voting no Mr is no reason why Item 13 Purchase of Laser Speed Detection System hotion by Vance Edwards that Laser Technology, Inc be awarded the purchase of the LTI 20-20 Laser Speed Detection System (RFQ #010-93) in the amount of their quote, $3,925 00, and that the costs be charged to Acct No 01-211-809, seconded by Mr Selstad, carried 8-0 Item 14 Bid Award for Digital Voice Recorder for Police Communications Division Motion by Vance Edwards that Bell Systems, Inc be awarded the purchase of the Digital Voice Recorders (RFQ #007-93) in the amount of their quote, $7,707 00, and that the costs be charged to Acct No 01-204-809, seconoed bv Mr FIasco, carried 8-0 Item 15 Bid Awari for Booking Camera for Police Department Motion by Mr Shanlev that The C:olorworks be awarded the purchase of the Camerz Z-35 Mug Shot System (RFQ #009-93) in the amount of their quote, $5,153 35, and that the costs be charged to Acct No 01-212-804 and Acct No 17-202-660 (Police Investigation Fund), seconoed by Mr FIasco, carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 14, 1993 Page -6- Item 16 Appropriation for CAP Survey Costs Motion by Mr Shanley that $2,400 be appropriated from Acct 102-795 (Council contingency) and transferred to Acct 106-654 (r:ity Administrator printing) for the purposes of printing and mailing community surveys as previously approved by the city council, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 7-1 with Mrs Brougham voting no Item 17 Appropriation for Drainage Project at 41':33 Everett Drive Motion by Phil Edwards that Ricor construction be contracted with to perform the erosion control and repair work at 41st and Gudley in the amount of their written quotation, $4,850 00 I further move that an additional $500 00 be allocated for unforseen contingencies and that the total encumbrance of $5,350 00 be drawn on Capital Improvements Fund Account 30-303-851, seconded by Mr Shanley, carried 8-0 Item 18 Amendment to the Emergency 911 Intergovernmental Agreement Mr Middaugh explained the reasons for the amendment Motion by Mr FIasco to adopt the changes to the 911 Agreement, seconded by Vance Edwards Motion by Mrs Brougham to amend the 50% to 51% to make it a clear majority, failed for lack of second Motion carried 7-1 with Mrs Brougham voting no Item 19 Appointment to Civil Service Commission in District 1 Motion by Mr Selstad to appoint Mr Rutherford to the Civil Service Commission from District I, seconded by Vance Edwards, carried 8-0 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS Mr Middaugh gave update un Medved case He recommended that the City refinance some outstanding bunds to recognize some savings, he will bring this up at the next Agenda He asked when Council would like to look at the next news letter and the proposed survey Council decided to hold a Special Study Session on Wednesday, July 7, 1993 at 7 30 p m to look at the news letter CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS Kathryn Schroeder gave update on old legal case She referred to her legal opinion on Mr Phil Edward's request and stated she had strictly followed the law and was nut biased une way or anuther ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Wanda Sang asked Councilmembers to come in and draw the names for the 500 people to be selected for the survey CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 14, 1993 PagF: -7- Don Eafanti asked when flowers will be planted in the boxes on W 38th Avenue Mr Middaugh will check into this Kent Davis asked about sign on 38th & Ammons, how did our Spring Clean-Up go? Someone should be available to answer questions Mr Middaugh replied the pick-up is going well, the dispatchers will be kept informed to give out information Mr Davis complained about people parking on the sidewalk Elise Brougham would like the City to write a letter of inquiry to Shalkey Walker regarding the equipment on playgrounds She wants a statement regarding the safety of handrails, ladder has no handles, slide ends too high, first step is too high, verv boring, tedious equipment Motion by Mr FIasco to adJourn, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 8-0 Meeting adjourned at 11 05 p m ( , w;:t~ ~j;~rk APPROVED BY rITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 28, 1993 BY A VOTE OF 7 TO o ~~ Ron Selstad, rouncil President