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Februarv 27, 1995
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
The Regular City Council was called to
order by Mayor Wilde at 7 00 P m
Councilmembers present Don Eafanti, Vance Edwards, Jean Fields, Ken
Siler, Tony Solano, and Claudia Worth Councilmember Rae Jean Behm
was absent but voted by telephonic hookup on Items 7 through Item 15
Also present City Clerk, Wanda Sang; City Attorney, Kathryn
Schroeder, City Administrator, Robert Middaugh; City Treasurer, Jim
Malone; Parliamentarian, Mary Bahde; Director of Planning, Glen
Gidley, Director of Parks & Recreation, Gary Wardle, Chief of Police,
Jack Hurst; Director of Public Works, Bob Goebel; staff, and
interested citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 13, 1995
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of February 13,
1995; seconded by Mr Solano; carried 6-0
CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK
Motion by Mr Solano to waive the Council Rules and to allow exchange
between Council and citizens, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 6-0
Nancy Snow, 11155 W 40th Ave , expressed concern over the amount of
time and money that has been spent on the recall election, complaint
for declaratory judgement was full of errors; City Attorney filed a
motion to strike the citizens' response, which she finds outrageous
Ms Schroeder replied that any and all of Mrs Snow's statements were
not fact, but merely interpretations Ms Schroeder had talked to the
judge's Clerk today and was informed that the City should have a
decision on or about March 8 on the declaratory judgement; the reason
it has taken so long is because of all the documents that have been
filed by the defendants after the initial complaint
Bill Peterson read a letter he had received from a talent agent, which
praised his appearance at previous Council meeting, and offered to
contact them for possible representation
He stated that people should sign the back of their car registration
or they could be subject to a $26 00 fine
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Geoff Wodell, 3935 Garland Street, spoke to clarify the record that
under no circumstances does he want the reconstruction of West 38th
Avenue delayed At the last Council meeting his comments were
regarding the undergrounding of cable wires and in no way did he imply
that reconstruction on West 38th Avenue should be delayed
Ron Patera, 4125 pierce Street, apologized for his comments at the
last Council meeting that may have inferred that Mr Solano was a
communist He merely wanted to state that any attempt to stifle free
speech was a contradiction of the tenants that elected officials are
sworn to uphold He also apologized for any comments that offended
Mr Siler
LOCAL LIQUOR AUTHORITY MATTERS
Item 1.
Application for Request to change the trade name from Time
Square Liquors to Discount Liquors
Application to change location from 4216 Wadsworth Blvd , to
3910 Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
City Clerk, Wanda Sang, gave the staff report
Motion by Mr Siler to approve the application for Change of Trade
Name from Time Square Liquors, 4216 Wadsworth Blvd , to Discount
Liquors, 3910 Wadsworth Blvd, Unit #10, Wheat Ridge Colorado"
I further move to approve the request to Change Location for Discount
Liquors from 4216 Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge, to 3910 Wadsworth
Blvd, Unit #10, Wheat Ridge, for the following reasons
(I) All applications and fees required by statute have been filed and
paid;
(2) Notice of hearing and posting of the premises have been
accomplished according to statutory requirements;
(3) The applicant will be entitled to occupancy of the premlses by
virtue of a signed lease dated January 11, 1995,
(4) The applicant is in possession of a valid liquor license with the
expiration date of June 24, 1995;
(5) The evidence adduced at the Public Hearing on February 27, 1995
established that the desires of the residents of the neighborhood
under consideration are for granting this license, as evidenced by
petitions bearing
42 signatures in favor of issuance
8 signatures in opposition, and
60 signatures evidencing no oplnlon
and that issuance of this license is consistent with the needs of the
neighborhood under consideration; seconded by Mrs Worth; carried 6-0
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Item 2.
Motion to reschedule liquor violation hearing for Pigskins
to March 27, 1995 at 6 00 P m
Motion by Mr Edwards that the show cause hearing for a liquor
violation at Pigskins originally scheduled for Monday, March 13, be
postponed until March 27, at 6 00 P m at the Wheat Ridge Municipal
Building; seconded by Mr Solano; carried 6-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 3.
Application by Richard Gash for the Linda K Gash Trust for
approval of a final development plan and plat for property
located at 10150 West 43rd Avenue
(Case No WZ-94-11)
Case No WZ-94-11 was introduced by Mrs Worth, title read by the
Clerk
Mr Gidley was sworn in and gave the staff report
Applicant Richard Gash, 10175 W 35th Avenue, was sworn in and
presented his case
Motion by Mrs Worth that Case No WZ-94-11, a request for approval of
a final development plan for property located at 10150 West 43rd
Avenue, be approved for the following reasons
1 It is consistent with the outline plan approved
2 All minimum requirements have been met
With the following conditions
1 The outdoor storage area be screened with a six-foot-high solid
fence
2 The applicant provide upgraded landscaping with input from the
Parks Director for the southwest corner of the property
Additionally, that trees be added along the west boundary
3 That 25% or more of the west, south and southeast walls of the
building include accent block similar in style as submitted In the
picture before City Council
4 Efforts be made to preserve the 3 large trees on the property and
that the City Arborist or appropriate official make the decision
before they are destroyed; seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 6-0
Motion by Mrs Worth that Case No WZ-94-11, a request for approval of
a three-lot subdivision for property located at 10150 West 43rd
Avenue, be approved for the following reason
1 All requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met,
seconded by Mr Eafanti; carried 6-0
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 4.
Council Bill 7 - An Ordinance vacating a portion of Quail
Street within the City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson,
State of Colorado, addressed as approximately 11200 West
35th Avenue
(Case No WZ-95-1)
Council Bill 7 was introduced on first reading by Mr Edwards; title
read by the Clerk
Motion by Mr Edwards that Council Bill 7 be approved on first
reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, April
10, 1995 at 7 00 P m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building,
and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final
publication; seconded by Mr Solano, carried 6-0
Item 5.
Council Bill 8 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Laws of
the City of Wheat Ridge, Section 14-14, Wheat Ridge
Municipal Court Fund, allowing additional uses of court fund
proceeds
Council Bill 8 was introduced on first reading by Mr Edwards; title
read by the Clerk
Motion by Mr Edwards that Council Bill 8 be approved on first
reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, March
27, 1995 at 7 00 P m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building,
and if approved on second reading, take effect upon passage, seconded
by Mr Eafanti, carried 6-0
Item 6.
Council Bill 9 - An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge relating to
use of semi-trailers and shipping containers for the purpose
of outside storage
Council Bill 9 was introduced on first reading by Mr Edwards, title
read by the Clerk
Motion by Mr Edwards that Council Bill 9 be approved on first
reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, March
27, 1995 at 7 00 P m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building,
and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final
publication; seconded by Mr Solano, carried 6-0
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DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Mrs Behm was hooked up Vla telephone to allow her to vote
Item 7.
Public input on November 7, 1995 election
Motion by Mr Solano to go along with the County Clerk's inclination
to conduct a mailed ballot election on November 7, 1995 and ask that
the City Clerk inform Jefferson County of Wheat Ridge's decision,
seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-0
Item 8.
Resolution 1462 providing development incentives to the
Coors Brewing Company for the modernization and expansion of
the Coors Bottling Facility in the City of Wheat Ridge
Resolution 1462 was introduced and Resolution read by Mrs Worth
Mr Middaugh presented the staff report
Alec Garbini, representing Coors Brewing Company, was present, asked
for approval and answered questions
Motion by Mrs Worth for the adoption of Resolution 1462, authorizing
the City of Wheat Ridge incentives in the renovation of the Coors
Glass Manufacturing facility; seconded by Mr Edwards; carried 7-0
Item 9.
Proposed changes to Council Rules of Order and Procedure
Motion by Mr Solano to postpone this item until all changes discussed
at the Study Session have been brought in to be voted on; seconded by
Mr Siler; carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Fields, Edwards, and Worth
voting no
Item 10.
Reimbursement of curb and gutter cost
Motion by Mrs Fields that Mr John Qualteri be reimbursed for his
expenses related to the placement of curb and gutter in the amount of
$1,895 10 and that this be charged to the Capital Fund Balance,
seconded by Mr Eafanti; carried 5-0 with Mr Edwards and Mrs Fields
abstaining Mr Edwards stated that Mr Qualteri gave him money for
his campaign and he doesn't want any appearance of impropriety Mrs
Fields also received money from Mr Qualteri and will abstain
Item 11.
Participation in costs of off site public improvements at
the Gash Development on 43rd Avenue west of Kipling Street
Motion by Mrs Worth that the City participate in the construction of
the extension of West 43rd Avenue for the portion of the roadway which
is on City property All costs for the City's portion shall not
exceed $25,000
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I further move that $25,000 be transferred from Capital Fund Balance
to Miscellaneous Street Projects Acct #30-303-851 I further move
that all costs associated with this project be charged to Acct #30-
303-851, seconded by Mr Solano; carried 7-0
Item 12.
Resolution 1464 - requesting continuing funding for the
Kipling Village Site and the residents who reside at the
complex located on the Ridge Home site just north of Ridge
Road west of Kipling Street in the City of Arvada, County of
Jefferson
Resolution 1464 was introduced by Mrs Worth
Sandy Russolesi, representing the parents of the residents of Kipling
Village, stated that their goal is to keep Kipling Village open and
continue to receive funding; asked for Councils' verbal support to
keep it open
Mrs Worth read the Resolution in its entirety
Motion by Mrs Worth for the adoption of Resolution 1464; seconded by
Mr Solano; carried 7-0
Item 13. Resolution 1463 - approving the Intergovernmental Agreement
for a Shooting Range and Training Facility for Law
Enforcement Personnel between the Cities of Lakewood,
Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, County of Jefferson, Colorado
Division of Wildlife, and Red Rocks Community College
Resolution 1463 was introduced and title read by Mr Solano
Motion by Mr Solano for approval of Resolution 1463, authorizing the
City of Wheat Ridge's participation in an intergovernmental agreement
for a Jefferson County Law Enforcement Firing Range; seconded by Mrs
Fields; carried 7-0
Item 14. Reschedule/Cancellation of March 13 City Council meeting
Motion by Mr Eafanti that the March 13 Council Meeting be cancelled
and rescheduled for March 20 instead of the Study Session; seconded by
Mr Siler, failed 2-5 with Mr Eafanti and Mrs Behm voting yes
Motion by Mr Solano to hold a Study Session on March 15 and a Regular
Meeting on March 20, seconded by Mr Edwards Mrs Worth made an
amendment to hold the study session on March 22; seconded by Mr
Siler; carried 7-0 Motion as amended carried 7-0
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Item 15.
CONSENT AGENDA
A Award Contract for the 1994 Miscellaneous Drainage
Project (RFB #95-02)
B Approve Acquisition of screens for the Richards-Hart
Estate
C Approve Purchase of the City's Newsletters for 1995 (RFQ
#001-95)
D Approve Purchase of Recreation Brochures for 1995 (RFB
#95-10)
Motion by Mr Siler to approve the Consent Agenda as printed; seconded
by Mr Solano; carried 7-0
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
Mr Middaugh referred to the memo included in this packet regarding
the Federal Grant - COPS Fast Program information, Council will be
kept updated At the next study session Council/staff contacts will
be discussed and the mediators will be giving their report; they will
also discuss possible changes to the Recreation Vehicle Ordinance He
also referred to memos on the CAP program and response to Mr
Shockley's comments at a previous Council meeting
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
Kathryn Schroeder gave update on pending legal matters
ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Jim Malone has put a memo in Councils' mail boxes which gives a line
item expenditure for every fund; if Council wants a change to this,
please let him know
Vance Edwards stated that the groundbreaking for 38th Avenue was on
Wednesday and it went very well, let's hope this will be done by June
or July
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Claudia Worth was not able to attend the groundbreaking, she had to go
to school, but was thinking of them She asked for a consensus to
have Mr Middaugh bring in a proposal for PC with word processing, so
that we can have a floater computer in this City, to use when a
computer goes down, but to start out in the probation office until we
can hook them up with the Police Department Consensus was 4 in
favor
Ken Siler asked for consensus to review the
that as part of the March 22 Study Session
broke the tie by voting yes Consensus was
Council Rules and have
Consensus was 3-3, Mayor
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Tony Solano expressed concern about the speed on 44th Avenue, asked
about landscaping on the north side of the street; asked about trees
that were supposed to be cut down by Public Service, citizens in that
area don't feel they are being heard--maybe a meeting could be set up
to talk to them Asked about buying a second speed board Wants CAP
meetings scheduled as soon as possible
Jean Fields thanked the Neighbors for a Safer Community for notifying
her of the groundbreaking on 38th Avenue
Wanda Sang asked for an extension for the Election Committee report
until May 1 Consensus was 6 in favor
Motion by Mr Edwards to adjourn, seconded by Mr Solano; carried 6-0
Meeting adjourned at 10 27 P m
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Wanda Sang, City Clerk
APPROVED BY CfTY COUNCIL ON MARCH 20, 1995 BY A VOTE OF
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