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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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APPROVED BY rITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 28, 1993 BY A VOTE OF
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Ron Selstad, rouncil President