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APRIL 17, 1995
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
The Special City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Dan
Wilde at 6 59 P m Councilmembers present Rae Jean Behm,
Donald Eafanti, Vance Edwards, Jean D Fields, Ken Siler and
Claudia Worth Councilmember absent Tony Solano Also
present City Clerk, Wanda Sang; City Administrator, Robert
Middaugh; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl and City Treasurer, James
Malone
The purpose of the Special Meeting was to vote on a resolution
accepting Teri Dalbec as District IV Councilmember and her
subsequent swearing in
Motion by Mr Eafanti for approval of Resolution No 1470, a
Resolution cancelling the May 2, 1995 Candidate Election and
Declaring a Candidate Elected; seconded by Mr Edwards
City Clerk, Wanda Sang, read Resolution No 1470 into the record
Vote on the motion, carried 6-0
Judge Randy Davis, Municipal Judge, Municipal Court, City of
Wheat Ridge, thanked City Council for the privilege of swearing
in Teri Dalbec as Councilmember of District IV He administered
the Oath of Office to Mrs Dalbec
Meeting adjourned at 7 05 P m
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STUDY SESSION MEETING
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
APRIL 17, 1995
The City Council Study Session was called to order by Mayor Wilde
at 7 25 P m Councilmembers present Rae Jean Behm, Teri
Dalbec, Donald Eafanti, Vance Edwards, Jean Fields, Ken Siler and
Claudia Worth Councilmembers absent Tony Solano Also
present City Administrator, Robert Middaugh; City Attorney,
Gerald Dahl; City Clerk, Wanda Sang and City Treasurer, James
Malone
Item 1. Discussion of CAP Neighborhood Plan
Mr Middaugh presented a brief background of the CAP Program,
stating that it is very important to keep the program flexible,
changing it when necessary to address needs and do what is
necessary to accomplish the goal of increasing communication and
participation with the citizenry He outlined the key points of
the proposed plan
City Council discussed the pros and cons of a registration
program and a Citizen Resource Handbook
Consensus was 7-0 to continue the development of the Resource
Handbook Obtain feedback from the CAP meetings if there is any
interest by the citizens in the rest of the proposed activities
in the neighborhood plan A draft of the entire program and
comments obtained from the CAP meetings be forwarded to the City
Affairs Committee for study and review
Item 2 Discussion of Economic Development Plan - Update
Mr Schmitz, Economic Development Coordinator, distributed the
revised plan He met with Mr Edwards and Mr Eafanti and they
studied, discussed and made several revisions and changes to the
original plan
Mr Edwards stated in the original plan there were 12 Priorities
listed they deleted Priority No 11 pertaining to home occupa-
tions and recommend it be discussed separately
Mr Schmitz pointed out a change on Page 8, No 5 (A) 2 , change
the wording "be sensitive to opportunities and annex when
possible" (original plan) to "be sensitive to opportunities and
annex when it is in the best interest of the community" (revised
plan)
STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 17, 1995
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Council discussed Priority No 3 "I-70 Corridor" as to including
the area surrounding the proposed Red Rocks Campus and
development of the area which extends north into the City of
Arvada
Mr Middaugh recommended adding another Action Step stating
"Pursue joint development with Arvada of the Wheat Ridge property
surrounding Red Rocks/Ridge Home vicinity "
Council discussed Priority No 9 "Communities Facilities Needed"
and suggested adding as to the quality of life something about
the parks and greenbelt
Following discussion, Council agreed they want the citizens
actively involved The following consensus was taken agreeing
in principle on the priorities, but as to the Action Steps they
will be considered later The wording "Action Steps" or the word
"Guidelines" will be considered later
Consensus was 7-0, No 1, Retention and Expansion
Consensus was 7-0, No 2, Plan for Development along the
Wadsworth Corridor
Consensus was 7-0, No 3, I-70 Corridor
Consensus was 7-0, No 4, Redevelop and Upgrade Older Commercial
Areas
Consensus was 7-0, No 5, Annexation
Consensus was 6-1, No 6, Youngfield/West 44th Avenue Area
Consensus was 6-1, No 7, Target Expansion of Local Business
Mr Edwards stated we need to focus on businesses that will
enhance our sales and use tax--needs additional study and work
Consensus was 5-2, No 8, Develop the Kipling Corridor
Consensus was 5-2, No 9, Community Facilities Needed
Consensus was 7-0, No 10, Tourism
Consensus was 5-2, No 11, Utilities Need More City Control and
Direction
Mr Schmitz stated on Page 13, Item No 11, in the original plan,
in the Gray Book, "Mixed Uses and Home Business" was completely
deleted
Consensus was 7-0 to completely delete Item 11, in the original
plan, "Mixed Uses and Home Business" and all the action steps
Consensus was 6-1 to eliminate on Page 13, (revised plan)
"Structure of the Economic Development Function" and substitute
Resolution 1357 and Resolution 1386
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APRIL 17, 1995
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Item 3
Discussion of Dumpsters
Mr Gidley and Mrs Ellis were present and distributed photo-
graphs showing dumpsters overflowing with trash, junk placed
around them, and open lids allowing children to jump inside
Mrs Ellis stated they find dumpsters leaking and also causing
site obstruction But the main complaint from citizens is the
overflowing of trash Council asked questions regarding the
screening and discussed what the law allows and how the City is
enforcing violations
Consensus was 5-2 to leave the ordinance just the way it is
Consensus was 3-4 not to allow chain link fencing be used for
screening except for the door (Failed)
Consensus was 4-3 that slat/chain link fencing be allowed for
trash dumpster screening enclosure
Item 4. Discussion of Sales Tax Audit
Mr Siler presented and explained information he received at a
meeting with Mayor Wilde, Mr Middaugh, Mr Malone, Mr Powell
and Mr Chyr, and he is satisfied there is no major problem in
the City's tax hearings
Mr Dahl, City Attorney, stated that a question came up at the
last meeting regarding if vacations of streets were quasi-
judicial and they are not
Council discussed naming appointments to Boards and Commission
and having DR COG attend a study session and give Council a
briefing on the Metro 20/20 Plan
The meeting adjourned at 9 55 P m
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