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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 14, 1994
The City Council Special Meeting was called to order by Mayor Dan
Wilde at 6 59 P m Councilmembers present Vance Edwards, Rae
Jean Behm, Jean D Fields, Ken Siler, Claudia Worth, Don Eafanti;
Also present City Clerk, Wanda Sang; City Administrator,
Robert Middaugh; Acting City Attorney, Darin Schanker; Director
of Public Works, Bob Goebel, Director of Planning, Glen Gidley;
Director of Parks and Recreation, Gary Wardle; staff and
interested citizens
The subject for discussion and to be voted on was reconstruction
of 38th Avenue between Cody and Kipling
Mr Edwards explained the reason that Mrs Fields, Mrs Worth and
himself called the Special Meeting was because the citizens
stated their choice to begin reconstruction of West 38th Avenue
to 36 foot flowline The City should immediately begin the bid
process
Motion by Mr Edwards that the City begin the procurement of
easements and that the bid process begin as soon as possible;
seconded by Mrs Fields
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Ron Selstad, 2890 Lamar Street, spoke to the time frame for
reconstruction of West 38th Avenue, stating the citizens have
spoken, and requested that the project go forward as soon as
possible and that there doesn't need to be another three or four
months delay
Mr. Tom Slattery, 6869 West 32nd Avenue, read a letter into the
record from Wheat Ridge United Neighbors, asking that the bid
process should proceed at once without delay
Mrs. Lisa Rosson, 9490 West 38th Avenue, requested the recon-
struction of West 38th Avenue to begin immediately
Mrs. Terri Dalbec, 3810 Garrison Street, requested that the bid
process for reconstruction of West 38th Avenue, begin immediately
and not wait until Spring to begin reconstruction
Mrs. Karen Thiessen, 9560 West 38th Avenue, requested that the
bid process begin immediately
Mr Solano requested that Bob Goebel address the questions that
came up during public comment and asked if the bid process could
begin right away
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Mr Goebel, explained the process that staff is gOlng through
All of the prior easements that were vacated by the City Council
are being reviewed All of these easements will be copied and
the copy will be mailed along with an original unsigned copy to
all the residents who previously gave easements so that they can
make a direct comparison of what they signed before and what they
will be signing now, and hope that they will be returned quickly
Staff anticipates one or two condemnation procedures and these
will be done by resolution and will be brought to City Council
for condemnation action Also, last Wednesday, we were made
aware of changes in the ADA requirements for handicap ramps The
ramps will take some minor changes at all of the intersections in
the design which is fairly minor The quantities will have to be
revised because they will take more concrete EPA requires that
the ramp area of concrete now be colored so that a person with
vision difficulties can pick them up easier because they are a
little bigger and that will change the design of the walls
somewhat After all of this is completed, which should take
about a month, the City will begin advertising for bids
Mr Goebel explained that the bids the City has been receiving
have been coming in fairly high and it is a concern about bidding
this time of the year Bidding is usually better early Spring
when contractors are planning their projects for the Summer
Prices are usually better in early January and February
Council discussed the bid process and lights at pedestrian
crossings
Motion by Mr
Resolution No
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Edwards amending his motion to include draft
1435, seconded by Mrs Fields The Clerk read the
Resolution No 1435 A Resolution implementing voter
preference for reconstruction of West 38th Avenue
between Cody and Kipling
Vote on original motion as amended, carried 7-0
Following the conclusion of the Special Meeting, the Regular City
Council meeting began
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
November 14. 1994
The Regular City Council Meeting was preceded by a Special Meeting, which was called to
order by Mayor Wilde at 6:59 p m The Regular Meeting resumed after the conclusion of the
Special meeting. Councilmembers present: Rae Jean Behm, Don Eafanti, Vance Edwards,
Jean Fields, Ken Siler, Tony Solano, and Claudia Worth Also present: City Clerk, Wanda
Sang; City Administrator, Robert Middaugh, for City Attorney, Kathryn Schroeder, Darin
Schanker, Director of Planning, Glen Gidley; Director of Parks & Recreation, Gary Wardle,
Director of Public Works, Bob Goebel, Chief of Police, Jack Hurst; staff; and interested
citizens.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of Septem ber 26, 1994, Special Meeting; Septem ber 26, 1994
Regular Meeting; October 17, 1994 Special Meeting; October 24, 1994 Regular Meeting.
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of the Septem ber 26, 1994 Special
Meeting; seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of the Septem ber 26, 1994 Regular
Meeting; seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 7-0
Motion by Mr Solano for the approval of the Minutes of the October 17, 1994 Special
Meeting; seconded by Mr Edwards; carried 7-0
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the October 24, 1994 Regular Meeting; seconded
by Mr Siler; Mrs Worth asked for an addition on page 3, that Tom Taylor's petitions which
ask for the Mayor's resign ation contained 154 names Motion carried 7-0
CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK
E'rena Hockenberry read portions of a letter addressed to Vance Edwards, in which she
asked that he put an end to the differences between him and Mr Wilde and get on with the
business of the governm ent of the City of Wheat Ridge Since a big issue was made out of
Mr Edwards' kindness to a citizen during an illness, she told of the Mayor's kindness toward
her family and other people. She presented a packet for each member of Council of over
300 names to the City Clerk of people who have endorsed the following statement: "We
demand that the Wheat Ridge Council take no further action that will give
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unfavorable publicity to the City of Wheat Ridge We further demand that time and energy be
used to conduct only business pertaining to issues directly connected to City government and
we request that Dan Wilde not consider resigning as Mayor of Wheat Ridge."
Ric Ondrusek, 3815 Garrison, thanked the citizens who supported the 36 ft design and asked
that we put everything behind us
Bill Peterson, 6601 W 26th Avenue, stated that he and his family are long-time residents of
Wheat Ridge and also conduct business here, he asked that Council display a more positive
attitude during their meetings He commended Mr Middaugh and Ms. Schroeder for the fine
job they are doing and apologized for the District I people for the way their Council-people
have treated Mr Middaugh and Ms. Schroeder They have been very rude and disrespectful
and he apologized for their behavior He thanked Mr Solano for giving $25000 to the
holiday light display and presented a check for $100 from the Peterson family
Ron Patera congratulated voters on their choice for the tax increase for the Police
Department and the 36 ft for 38th Avenue.
Tom Shockley reminded the Mayor and Council of the Oath of Office they took when they
were sworn in You have to be responsible to all the citizens--not just the ones who support
you and the ones you like.
Jay Rasplicka, 4090 Ammons Street, addressed the lack of women on the Planning
Commission, Mr Edwards' use of vulgarity; he supports Mayor Wilde.
Virginia Ammon, 3005 Vance Street, spoke in support of Mayor Wilde, she would be proud to
have him as a father and a grandfather figure for her children and grandchildren
Boyd Adsit, 3225 Moore Street, agreed with previous speakers who spoke in favor of Mayor
Wilde; all Councilmembers took an oath and should follow the same guidelines Mr Shockley
pointed out to the Mayor; let's go forward and establish some decorum and respect.
Bill Moore, 10024 W 30th Avenue, asked that Council bury the hatchet, shake hands, use a
mediator and go forward; asked that Resolution 1433 be withdrawn by its authors without
Council action
Karen Thiessen is very surprised to hear all these people saying let's go forward and bury
the hatchet; if the tables were turned and Mr Edwards had attacked Mr Wilde, this would
not happen, they would be screaming for his resignation She thanked the voters who voted
for 36 ft.
Teri Dalbec spoke about the events of the past year leading up to the election on 38th
Avenue; thanked the voters for their 36 ft vote, asked citizens not to sign a petition being
passed around to tear down the old Wheat Ridge Middle School; suggested uses for the
school, asked Council to authorize a study for the economic feasibility to keep the school.
Lisa Rosson thanked the citizens of Wheat Ridge for their vote on 38th Avenue, thanked
"Neighbors for a Safer Community" for all their work.
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LOCAL LIQUOR AUTHORITY MATTERS
Item 1.
Transfer of Ownership for Patzcuaro, Inc , 7000 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge,
Colorado.
City Clerk, Wanda Sang, presented the staff report.
Motion by Mr Solano to approve the Transfer of Ownership from Patzcuaro's Inc , dba
Patzcuaro's, 7000 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to Eugene Evangelista, dba
Usta's Restaurant & Cantina, for the following reasons
1 All applications and fees required by statute have been filed and paid; 2. The applicant
will be entitled to occupancy of the prem ises by virtue of a signed lease dated October 11,
1994, 3 The applicant has been cleared by the Police Department; seconded by Mr
Eafanti; carried 7-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 2.
Council Bill 70 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from
Planned Residential Development to a Revised Planned Residential
Development District on land located at 10241 West 38th Avenue and 3975
Miller Court, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
(Case No WZ -94-14) (St. Ives Realty)
(Continued from October 24, 1994)
Council Bill 70 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Behm, title read by the Clerk;
Ordinance No 980 assigned.
Mr Gidley presented the staff report. He stated that this plan has been changed somewhat
from the plan previously presented to City Council One of the changes was a somewhat
increased density Originally the applicant had plans for approximately 4 9 units per acre,
the new plan is for approximately 5 6 units per acre. It proposes 124 dwelling units. Two
legal protests have been filed by adjacent owners. They are objecting to any development
on this property that would exceed 5 4 units per acre. The other protest is against any
density higher than the density originally approved, i.e. 49 units per acre.
David Dertina, St. Ives Real Estate, applicant, was sworn in by the Mayor and explained that
they had retained the services of an award winning architect and had re-designed the
development. He introduced Mike Kephart, who was also sworn in by the Mayor He
explained why this particular concept was chosen The reason they went with the higher
density was affordability
Kevin Gilliqan, Builder, was sworn in by the Mayor and gave background on his company; he
is planning on building a high quality project that the City will take pride in.
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Doris Ibbison. 3315 Marshall Street, was sworn in by the Mayor; she has no financial interest
in this project, but some of her friends want to live there, she recommended the 5 6 units
because people looking at this type of project do not want the huge yard; she also wants to
keep the price lower
Dan Benson. 4045 Miller Court, was sworn in by the Mayor; he represents the homeowners
to the West who ask for no more than 54 units per acre. He feels the Weller property might
be brought back into this project at a later date.
Nancv Snow, 11155 W 40th Avenue, was sworn in by the Mayor; she is part owner of one
of the duplexes on the North of this and is very interested in this project; all the developers
say the same thing about needing higher density; she feels the neighbors have not been
treated well during this process, neighbors will have to look at a 6 foot wall; compared
density in neighboring areas, questioned what will happen with the Weller property; would
like to see more green area.
Ruth Schreiber. 3630 Vance Street, was sworn in by the Mayor; is in favor of this project and
will be one of the first to buy a house there; does not want a big home, hopes that Council
will make it at least 5 9 or 6 units per acre so senior citizens can afford to buy
Harlan Mever. 3995 Holland Street, was sworn in by the Mayor; asked that Council go for the
5 6 units per acre.
Phil Plummer. 10398 W 41 st Avenue, was sworn in by the Mayor; he lives directly north of
the proposed project, likes the project very much, and asked that it remain at 4 9 units per
acre as originally proposed.
Applicant gave rebuttal; feels they have a special development; all their houses are not going
to be 2-story houses; swimming pool was taken out because of the extra cost; prospective
buyers were not interested in pool; the 4 9 units were only a prelim inary plan before they had
a professional design
Motion by Mrs. Behm that Case No WZ-94-14, a request for approval of a rezoning from
PRD to revised PRD and for approval of an outline development plan for property located at
10241 West 38th Avenue and 3975 Miller Court be approved for the following reasons 1
The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan 2. It is compatible with adjacent
land use and zoning. 3 The criteria used to evaluate a rezoning support approval of this
request. With the following conditions. 1 All requirements for an outline development plan
be met at the final plan and plat stage 2. At the final plan and plat stage, the street system
should be legally described as an "out-lot tract" and designated fire lane with specific design
and maintenance provisions specified, including parking restrictions 3 Resolution of the
various agency comments regarding fire and police access and services, public works
comments, planning department comments, etc. should be incorporated into the final plan
and plat. 4 The overall density shall be reduced to 5 4 units per acre. 5 A pedestrian
connection be constructed from West 38th Avenue, north through the Jefferson County
Housing Authority property, north along Miller Court (as sidewalk), west along West 41 st
Avenue to Miller Street extended, and north to West 41st Avenue, seconded by Mr Eafanti.
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Mrs. Worth asked for a friendly amendment under condition 5 it should read" Jefferson
County Housing Authority property easemenL"
This was accepted.
Motion by Mrs. Worth to amend under condition 4 "The overall density shall be reduced to
4.9 units per acre", seconded by Mr Edwards; failed 3-4 with Councilmembers Worth,
Edwards, and Fields voting yes.
Mr Edwards will vote no on the original motion because he is concerned about the density
and how that pertains to the specific zoning criteria we are mandated by law. when this came
up it was 49 units per acre and he is tired of the developers stating they are going to pull
out if they don't get their way
Mrs. Worth agrees with Mr Edwards, we do have criteria to follow; there is a legal protest;
people in the surrounding area have asked for 4 9 units, she will also vote against this
Vote on original motion failed 4-3 with Councilmembers Worth, Edwards, and Fields voting
no (Needed a majority vote of 6 yes votes to pass)
Mr Edwards asked that as a member of the prevailing side, this be reconsidered at this time,
Council Bill 70 with the conditions as provided, except in Condition 4 it say"4.9", seconded
by Mrs. Worth, failed 3-4 with Councilmem bers Worth, Edwards, and Fields voting yes.
Mr Siler moved to reconsider the previous vote, he got confused and voted differently than
he had thought; seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 6-1 with Mr Solano voting no
Vote on original motion with 4.9 units per acre carried 7-0
Item 3.
Council Bill 71 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from
Planned Residential Development to Residential-One and for rescission of an
Outline Development Plan approved pursuant to Case No WZ-94-3 on land
located at 10150 W 40th Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson,
State of Colorado
(Case No. WZ-94-15) (City of Wheat Ridge)
(Continued from October 24, 1994)
Council Bill No 71 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Behm, title read by the Clerk;
Motion by Mrs Behm that Case No WZ-94-15, be tabled for no longer than six (6) months to
allow time for the owner to either develop a different proposal or to rejoin with the St. Ives
proposal If no submittal is received by staff during the six-month period, this case shall be
removed from the table and acted upon, seconded Mr Eafanti; carried 6-1 with Mrs Worth
voting No
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Item 4.
Council Bill 65 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from
Residential-One (R-1) and Residential-Th ree (R-3) to Planned Residential
Development (PRD)and for approval of an Outline Development Plan on land
located at 3701 Quail Street, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of
Colorado
(Case No. WZ-94-6) (John and Julie Batug)
(Continued from August 8, 1994)
Council Bill No 65 was introduced on second reading by Mr Siler; title read by the Clerk.
Mr Gidley stated that Case No WZ-94-6 is back before City Council only for the purpose of
setting a public hearing date. Council Bill No. 65 was previously before City Council on
second reading and the case was continued for the purpose of allowing the Board of
Adjustment to hear the Flood Plain special exception issue The Board of Adjustment heard
the issue at a public hearing and approved the special exception to the Flood Plain to
ultimately allow for development of this property, and because the case was not posted and
published for a public hearing tonight, a public hearing date needs to be set so the case can
be republished and post the property and notify adjacent property owners for a full public
hearing.
Motion by Mr Siler that a Public Hearing be set for Council Bill No 65 on Monday,
December 12th, at 700 PM, in the City Council Chambers Municipal Building, and if
approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded Mr
Solano, carried 7-0
Item 5.
Council Bill 73 - An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Code of
Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge relating to Special Uses.
Council Bill No 73 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Behm, title read by the Clerk.
Mr Middaugh stated that a mistake was discovered in Council Bill No. 73 as presented to
City Council, and requested that the ordinance be tabled because it contains only a part of
what needs to be in an Act
to cover all of the Special Uses
Mr Middaugh presented a corrected draft ordinance to Council and requested that Council
consider it on first reading December 12, 1994
Motion by Mrs. Behm to table Council Bill No 73, seconded by Mr Eafanti; carried 7-0
Mr Edwards questioned the reason for departing from normal Council procedu res and asked
why this item was not placed on the agenda at the beginning of the meeting, and requested
an interpretation of the rules Because anything that is added to the agenda needs to be
brought up at the beginning of the meeting.
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Motion by Mr Edwards to suspend the rules and add to the Agenda Item 5A, An Ordinance
Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge relating to
Special Uses, and Item 5B, An Ordinance providing for a one-half cent increase in the City's
Sales and Use Tax for purposes of expanding and renovating the Police Department building
and replacing the Police Department's Communication System seconded by Mr Solano;
carried 7-0
Item 5A. Council Bill 78 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Code of
Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge Relating to Special Uses.
Council Bill No 78 was introduced by Mrs Behm on first reading; title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mrs Behm that Council Bill 78 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, December 12, 1994 at 700 pm in City Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect one (1) day
after final publication, seconded Mr Eafanti, carried 7-0
Item 5B. Council Bill 79 - An Ordinance providing for a one-half cent increased in the City's
Sales and Use Tax for purposes of expending and renovating the Police Department Building
and replacing the Police Department's communication system
Council Bill No 79 was introduced by Mr Edwards on first reading; title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Edwards that Council Bill 79 be approved on first reading ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, December 12, 1994 at 700 pm in City Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect immediately
upon passage, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0
Item 6.
Council Bill 75 - An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge relating to Pawn Shops
Council Bill No No 75 was introduced on second reading by Mr Solano, title read by the
Clerk; Ordinance No. 981 assigned.
Motion by Mr Solano for approval of Council Bill No 75 (Ordinance No 981), seconded by
Mrs Behm, carried 7-0
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 7.
Council Bill 74 - An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Code of
Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge relating to Day Care Centers
Council Bill 74 was introduced on first reading by Mr Eafanti title read by the Clerk.
Nancv Snow, 11155 W 40th Avenue, asked that Council discuss during a Study Session if
the Ordinance should really be changed; do they want daycare centers of all sizes in every
neighborhood; this should not be done lightly; groundrules should be set; parking details
need to be addressed; absolute criteria is necessary
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Norma Faes, 6215 W 35th Avenue, asked that criteria be set that cannot be changed; she
has talked to four cities about their criteria and cited examples for Council. She asked that
Council take into account the examples she cited from the City of Lakewood.
Larrv Merkl, 7175 W 34th Place, stated that when he served on the LDR Task Force they
did not allow large facilities in a residential area, only in a commercial area, Council is
changing the Ordinance and by allowing Special Use Permits they can have large daycare
centers in residential areas, the LDR Task Force excluded existing daycares Don't allow
large daycare centers in every neighborhood in the City
Ron Selstad, 2890 Lamar Street, agrees with Mr Merkl, this is not right, let's not do it; the
only reason this is back is because the judge said separate the issues, don't make a bad
mistake the second time.
Motion by Mr Eafanti that Council Bill 74 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, December 12, 1984 at 7'00 pm in City Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect one day after
final publication, seconded by Mrs Behm
Motion by Mr Edwards to table Council Bill 74, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 6-1 with Mrs
Behm voting no
Item 8.
Council Bill 76 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the
City of Wheat Ridge, pertaining to Housing Codes
Council Bill 76 was introduced on first reading by Mr Solano, title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Solano that Council Bill 76 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, December 12, 1994 at 700 pm in City Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect January 1,
1995, seconded by Mr Eafanti; carried 7-0
Item 9.
Council Bill 77 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from
Restricted-Commercial to Residential-Three on land located at 3637 Upham
Street, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
(Case No WZ -94-12) (Kevin Larson and Mike Roberts)
Council Bill 77 was introduced on first reading by Mr Edwards; title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Edwards that Council Bill 77 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, December 12, 1994 at 700 pm in City Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after
final publication, seconded by Mr Solano; carried 7-0
DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS
Item 10.
Replacement of Exercise Equipment at Anderson Building.
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Motion by Mr Siler that the staff secure bids for new exercise equipment for the Anderson
Building; seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0
Item 11.
Resolution 1433 - requesting the resignation of Mr Dan Wilde as Mayor of the
City of Wheat Ridge
Resolution 1433 was introduced by Mrs. Worth, title read by the Clerk.
Mayor Wilde stepped aside and asked the Mayor pro tem to run the meeting for this item
Mrs Worth thanked the Mayor and asked that Mr Edwards not vote on this item
Mayor pro tem, Don Eafanti, asked the Clerk to read the Resolution in its entirety
Bill Moore referred to his previous remarks in this meeting; asked again that the authors of
this Resolution withdraw it without any further comment. Mrs Worth declined to do that Mr
Moore has known Mr Wilde for over 30 years; he is a good man, although not a perfect
man, let's go on from here in a better way and not be divisive
Jim Peterson, 3209 Allison Street, expressed his support for Mayor Dan Wilde; Mr Wilde is
a friend to the youth of this community; he is well respected and is a good role model for our
youth, regarding the incident between the Mayor and Councilman Edwards, that was not
enough to damage an honorable career and an honorable life, if this is enough to finish
somebody, then we have become a very vicious community; people who are out to hang the
Mayor, don't speak for him and for many other people in the community; he respects the
Mayor as a human being; he is not perfect, he is human, and was angered by endless
verbal abuse, urged the Mayor not to resign, he has heard Mr Edwards is pursuing assault
charges against the Mayor; in his opinion he is wrong and is dividing the City more and
more.
Tom Taylor judges others by their actions not their words, read definitions from Webster's
Dictionary for the words "Son of a bitch", "underhanded"; has had unpleasant experiences
with Mayor Wilde, Mayor's actions were so far out of hand, that he feared for the wellbeing
of several women who stood nearby; he exhibited irrational behavior which will forever be a
disgrace to the position he now holds, he has watched countless things happen in this room
that didn't fit decorum, Roberts Rules, etc , Mayor Wilde has betrayed the trust placed in him
by Wheat Ridge voters, implored Council to act upon this disgraceful assault; not acting
upon it must be perceived as condoning it.
Doris Ibbison, 3315 Marshall Street, asked where we want this City to go and what kind of
an image we want it to have; we can continue to act and re-act and make our City a
laughingstock; let's put this issue behind us, this does not need to go one step further; let's
start pulling the wagon together
Bill Peterson, stated that just because Webster's Dictionary doesn't define "Son of a Bitch" as
obscene, it doesn't make it right; just because he doesn't attend all of the meetings, it doesn't
make him less of a citizen, his Councilpeople should be doing their job, he informed Mayor
Wilde that many of his neighbors in District I do not want him to resign and support him, he
hopes Council votes against this Resolution and supports the Mayor
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Ron Selstad, 2890 Lamar Street, was not present at the meeting, but he saw the tape, now
people are saying "it's only one mistake"; we are comparing the person who did this to
Patton and Truman--they never jumped anybody from behind; is this behavior acceptable,
authority flows from the approval of those who grant it; he does not feel this was a
spontaneous action, he is waiting for Councils' vote
Lisa Rosson, stated what this is all about is power and control The first power of control
leads to economic abuse and we have seen that quite frequently -- we have seen it in the
WalMart Case and in the daycare case. We have seen it in the people who defended Mayor
Wilde they donated to his campaign fund. It also leads to intimidation and that is exactly
what is going on He told Mr Edwards you cannot go anymore to talk with the people in City
Hall, you are not allowed because you are devious and underhanded. It goes to restricted
freedoms. We cannot tolerate an act of physical violence, If you vote to support Mayor
Wilde you are voting and supporting physical abuse.
Teri Dalbec, stated someone said "Fool Me Once, Shame on Me, Fool Me Twice, Shame on
You." She has watched over the year how Mayor Wilde jumped at a citizen who refused to
answer exactly as Mayor Wilde wanted him to answer The incident was somewhat
publicized but the citizens forgave him Then we obseNe Mayor Wilde jump and strike Mr
Edwards from behind. This is the second time, do we forgive him, No This is an outrage,
anyone who would jump and strike another person from behind would be arrested. She also
questioned the petitions that were submitted if they were true petitions. She recognized a
name that appears twice on the petitions. She requested that Mayor Wilde resign.
Milo Steffen, 5837 Union Drive, stated he lives outside of the City As an outsider he
requested to speak, and he doesn't like to be told exactly what to think. He said that
someone spoke action speaks louder than words Whoever said that hasn't read the bible.
He referred to the spoken word how it has brought Kings to their knees, and how the spoken
word has insulted and assaulted people verbally causing them to act violently He spoke in
support of the Mayor
Polly Pinkston. 10630 West 46th Avenue, spoke chastising Mrs Worth and Mr Edwards
She spoke not favoring Mayor Wilde, but because he represents her in the City of Wheat
Ridge. She has had her differences with Mayor Wilde but she has never lost respect for
him She asked that Council not support the Resolution submitted by Mrs Worth
Jeremy Bowman, 3940 Allison Street, arrived late. He stated he was home watching the
Council Meeting for about an hour and a half The main reason he decided to come down to
the Council Meeting. He stated he is 19 years old, he has never met the Mayor He stated
he has made mistakes in his life just as Mayor Wilde, Mr Edwards and Mrs. Worth have, but
that is not a good enough of a reason to ask for his resignation He asked that the Council
not approve the resolution
Bob Dowlina, 3560 Allison Court, questioned how some Councilpeople dared to speak for all
the citizens of Wheat Ridge, many people have voted for Mayor Wilde, he is sick and tired of
the henhouse way things are being done around here, Mr Selstad lost the election for
Mayor, but he is continually involved in politics, get it together and start working together as
a team and get the City to go in the same direction.
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Mrs Worth stated that the reason she introduced this Resolution is because she wants to
send a message to everybody that it is never appropriate to settle your differences with a fist
or to hit somebody because they call you a name
Motion by Mrs Worth for the approval of Resolution 1433; seconded by Mrs Fields
Mr Siler spoke in support of Mayor Wilde and although he does not condone Mr Wilde's
action, he does not support this Resolution. If this Resolution passes, he will immediately
ask for Mr Edwards' resignation. Mrs Behm agrees with everything Mr Siler said and she
stated Mr Wilde has her complete support on Council and as his friend Mrs. Fields stated it
is fashionable now to blame the victim and to say he made me do it; send a message to the
citizens that violence is wrong and cannot be tolerated; she is a co-sponsor of this
Resolution. Mr Edwards had asked that this item not be placed on the Agenda, this is
distracting us from City business, he will not vote for this Resolution, leave decisions up to
the voters, he will not be silent on unethical behavior, he has never denied as to what he
said to Mr Wilde, it was a private conversation, but if he has offended people, he apologizes
Mr Solano will vote against this Resolution, people have the ability to take care of things by
voting
Motion failed 2-5 with Councilmembers Worth and Fields voting yes
1b CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution 1434 - amending the 1994 Annual Budget, providing additional
funding for the Police Department.
B Amendment to the Personnel Rules and Regulations regarding performance
appraisal
C Purchase of Calculator
Motion by Mrs Worth to approve the Consent Agenda as printed; seconded by Mr Edwards,
carried 7-0
Item 13.
Selection of Mayor pro-tem
Motion to appoint Don Eafanti as Mayor pro-tem, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-0
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
Mr Middaugh stated the chosen parliamentarian is the wife of a practicing attorney in the
City of Wheat Ridge and this might create a potential conflict. He suggested that another
parliamentarian be chosen. Motion by Mr Solano to accept Mary Beatty as parliamentarian,
seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0
Mr Middaugh has circulated the proposed Library Resolution to Council for their comment;
he has not had any comments and wants Council approval to send it to the Commissioners
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He asked that Council discuss the budget during Monday's Study Session, that is November
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ELECTED OFFICIALS MA TIERS
Wanda Sang stated that one of our Election Commissioners had moved out of Wheat Ridge
and Council needs to appoint another Commissioner; she also asked that a committee be
appointed to discuss new election laws
Claudia Worth moved to use the Family Tree family for our Christmas adoption, seconded by
Mrs. Behm, carried 7-0 Mrs. Worth asked for clarification on wood burning ordinance, also,
questioned abstentions by Board and Commission members and asked for clarification from
City Attorney
Jean Fields moved that all information and privileges be given to all members of Council,
including Mr Edwards, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs. Behm to adjourn, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-0
Meeting adjourned at 1 02 a.m
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Wanda Sang, City Clerk
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Tony Solano, Council President