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Home My WebLink About04/25/1994 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO APRIL 25, 1994 The ritv Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Wilde at 7 00 p m rouncilmembers present Rae Jean Behm, Don Eafanti, Vance Edwards, Jean Fields, Dennis Hall, Tony Solano, and Claudia Worth Ken Siler was absent Also present City Clerk, wanda Sang, City Administrator, Robert Mijdaugh, rity Attorney, Kathryn Schroeder, Director of Public Works, Bob Goebel, Chief of Police, Jack Hurst, staff, and interested citizens PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor Wilde presented Proclamations for 1 Food Drive Day 2 Victim Rights Week April 24 - April 30, 1994 3 Arbor Day Proclamation 4 Tree City USA Award APPROVAL OF MINUTES of April 7, 1994 and April 11, 1994 Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of April 7, 1994, seconded by Mrs Fields Mrs Worth asked for an addition to the Minutes, that 29 people spoke against the special meeting, 2 letters were read into the record against the special meeting, 11 people spoke for the meeting and one person was noncommittal on the meeting Motion carried 7-0 Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of April 11, 1994, seconded by Mrs Behm Mrs Worth asked for an addition to the Minutes that 5 people spoke against having the special meeting on West 38th Avenue Motion carried 7-0 CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK The following speakers were sworn in by the Mayor Todd Hills, 5990 W 44th Avenue, is concerned about our Pawnshop Ordinance and Resolution that charge 60 cents per item, rather than 60 cents per transaction Mr Middaugh stated that the intention is to charge 60 cents per transaction form, not for each item Karen Thiessen, 9560 W 38th Avenue, took exception to some the of the comments made by Councilmembers during the April 12 meeting She feels that the Councilmembers in her District III should represent their district If 44 ft are approved on W 38th Avenue, their property values are going to plummet CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 25, 1994 Page -2- Mary Jean Anderson, 3990 Garland Street, presented 339 signatures on petitions to be put with the other 500 signatures alreaiy in the Clerk's Office, which request that the City of Wheat Ridge proceed as soon as possible with the constrlJction of 38th Avenue between Cody and Kipling to the 36 foot, 3 lane design David Wagner, 9630 ~ 38th Avenue, feels it is better to keep the trees we alreaiy have, instead of cutting them down and planting new ones somewhere else Don't put in 4-1ane freeways in residential neighbor- hoods Chris Bell 3850 Independence Court, spoke in favor of 36 ft on 38th Avenue and asked that there be a light at 38th and Independence Court because so many kids are crossing there Ron Patera, 4125 Pierce Street, was dismayej by the dialogue that ensuej at the end of the April 12 meeting LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MATTERS Items Application for a Special Events Permit from Cinco de Mayo, Inc , 828 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Colorado, to serve 3 2% beer on May 15, 1994, at a Mother's Day festival Carmen Garcia, 4200 W Barnett Place, Denver, was sworn in by the Mayor, she is the Event Manager and was present to answer questions Motion by Mrs Behm to approve the Special Events Permit for Cinco de Mayo, Inc , at the location of 9110 West 44th Avenue, in Wheat Hidge, ti dispense 3 2% Beer on May 15, 1994 from 9 00 a m to 9 00 p m I further move to authorize the Mayor to sign the approval for the Special Events Permit, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 7-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Items 2 Council Bill No 49 - An Ordinance amending the rode of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado to clarify the trapping requirements and regulations for the protection of wildlife Council Bill 49 was introduced on second reading, title read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 961 assigned Motion by Mr Edwards for the adoption of Council Bill 49 (Ordinance 961) and have it effective 1 day after final publication, seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ApriJ 25, 1994 Page -3- ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 3_ Council Bill No 54 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from Agric~ltural-One, Residential-One anj Residential-Two to Planned Residential Development on Land located at 10241 West 38th Avenue, 10150 West 40th Avenue and 3975 Miller Court, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case No WZ-94-3) (St Ives Realty) Council Bill 54 was introduced by by Mrs Behm on first reading, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mrs Behm that ~ouncil Bill 54 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, May 23, 1994 at 7 00 p m in City Council Chambers, M~nicipal Bldg , and if approved on second reading, take effect on passage, seconded by Mr Hall, carried 7-0 Item 4. Council Bill No 55 - ~n Ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from Agric~ltural-Two to Restricted Commercial on land located at 4217 Xenon Street, City of Wheat Ridge, rounty of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case No , WZ-94-1) (George Johnston) Council Bill 55 was introduced by Mr Hall on first reading, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Hall that Council Bill 55 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, June 13, 1994 at 7 00 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg , and if approved on second reading, take effect upon passage, seconded by Mrs Behm, carried 7-0 Item 5. Council Bill No 5b - An Ordinance adopting by reference a replacement official zoning map pursuant to Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Section 26-3(D) Council Bill 5b was introduced by Mrs Worth on first reading, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mrs Worth that Council Bill 56 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, May 23, 1994 at 7 00 p m in Citv Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg , and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication Copies of the existing and proposed Official Zoning Map will be placed at City Hall, Wheat Ridge Community Center, Jefferson County Librarv, Wheat Ridge Branch, and Wheat Ridge Historical Society, for public review and inspection as detailed with Council Bill No 56, Section 3 , seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 CITY CUUNCIL MINUTES April 25, 1994 Page -4- Item 6. Council Bill No 57 - An Ordinance amending the Sign Code of Code of Laws of the City of ~heat Ridge relating to political signs Council Bill 57 was introduced by Mr Eafanti on first reading, title read bv the Clerk Motion by Mr Eafanti that Council Bill 57 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, May 23, 1994 at 7 00 p m in City Council Chambers, MuniCipal Bldg , and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mrs Behm, carried 7-0 Item 7. Council Bill No 58 - An Ordinance regulating the possession of drug injection devices and possession, sale, manufacture, delivery, or advertisement of drug paraphernalia Council Bill 58 was introduced by Mr Edwards on first reading, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Edwards that Council Bill 58 be approved on first reading, with the changes indicated by the City Attorney, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, June 13, 1994, at 7 00 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg , and if approved on second reading, take effect one day after final publication, seconded by rlrs Fields, carried 7-0 DECISIONS, HESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS Item 8 Resolution No 1400 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement for purchase and sale, the agreement for construction and maintenance of a common boundary line fence, and authorize Jefferson County Open Space to ac~uire the easterly 2 705 acres of property including water rights located at 4300 Tabor in Wheat Ridge Resolution 1400 was introduced by Mrs worth, title read by the Clerk Motion for the adoption of Resolution 1400, seconded by Mr Edwards, carriej 7-0 Item 9. Authorize Purchase and transfer of funds for speed board Motion by Mr Edwards that $13,490 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund balance and transferred to Acct 57-610-800-807 for the purchase of a speed board from Kustom Signals, Inc in the amount of $13,490, and that said purchase is hereby authorized and that the 1994 budget is amended to reflect the appropriation and transfer, seconded by Mr Solana, carried 7-0 CITt COUNCIL MINUTES I\pril 25, 1994 Page -5- Item 10. Municipal Building ~nd Anderson Building roof repairs Motion by Mrs Fields that the Municipal Building and Anderson Building Roof Project (RFB #94-14), be awarded to CEI West Roofing Company in the amount of their base bid of $29,3U5 00 That a contingency/force account in the amount of $7,900 00 be established That $1,300 00 be transferred from the Capital Improvement Fund Balance to Acct No 30-610-811 That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Purchasing Agent be authorizej to issue change orders up to the total contract and contingency amount and that the total costs of this project of $37,205 00 be charged to Acct No 30-61-811 and 54-601-877 as appropriate That the funds be encumbered for the length of the project, which expressly allows the expenditure of funds in 1995 for this project in accordance with Ordinance #787, 1989 Series, seconded by Mr Edwards Mr Solano stated that he would not be able to vote on this matter because he has a contractual relationship with CEI Motion carried 6-0 with Mr Solano abstaining Item 11 Board and Commission appointments Motion by Mr Edwards to appoint William Echelmeyer to the Board of Adjustment from District I to fill Mr Reynolds term, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0 Motion by ~':r Solano to appoint Sharleen Strickland to the Personnel Commission from District II, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 Motion by Mr Solano to appoint Debby Mauldin to the Animal Control Commission from District II, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 Item 12. Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed - 4545 & 4555 Hoyt Street Motion by Mrs Worth that the parcel of land (aka 4545 and 4555 Hoyt street) describej in the attached warranty deed be accepted by the City as right of way on Hoyt Street for the sum of $10 00 That $10 00 be transferred from Fund Account 01-302-793, title searches, to Fund Account 01-302-799, Miscellaneous Services and Charges and that payment for the right of way be made from Acct No 01-302-799, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS Robert Middaugh advisei Council of a conference on the subject of "Reinventing Government", he urgej Council to attend CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS Kathryn SChroeje~ pointed out her memorandum attached to this Agenda She asked for an Executive Session on litigation update CITY COUNCIL MINUTES A.pril 25, 1994 Page -6- Motion by Mr Hall to holj an Executive Session undpr Section 5 7(b)(1) of the Charter and adjourn immediately thereafter, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Rae Jean Behm commended our Parks and Recreation Department on our beautiful flower beds Jean Fields explained about the ribbons they are wearing, black is for mourning, because their first amendment rights have been violated, yellow is for hostage, because the citizens are being held hostage by a small group The little screw everybody understands Don Eafanti thanked everybody that helped with the first annual fishing derby Claudia Worth statej that there is conference in Boulder on Eljer Abuse and she would like to send as many police officers as possible She asked that somebody be present in departments to give permits during lunch hours and that the permit process be streamlined EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD. Meeting adjourned at 8 58 p m _~___~~_..__:.-.-.J_........______-...._____,~_~___,._ Wanda Sang, City Clerk APPROVEP BY CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 9, 1~94 BY A VOT~ UF ~- -+-- TO . ' "'--'- De n n rs--1fiiTr;--Counc-iT-P7e-side-nT---