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MAY 15, 1995
STUDY SESSION MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
The City Council Study Session was called to order by Mayor Wilde
at 7 00 P m Councilmembers present Rae Jean Behm, Teri
Dalbec, Donald Eafanti, Vance Edwards, Jean D Fields, Ken Siler
and Claudia Worth Councilmembers absent Tony Solano Also
present City Clerk, Wanda Sang, City Administrator, Robert
Middaugh; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, Director of Planning,
Glen Gidley, and Member of Wheat Ridge Planning Commission, Bob
Eckert
The purpose of the meeting was for City Council and Planning
Commission to discuss Planning and Zoning laws and legal issues
Item 1. Discussion with City Attorney on Planning and Zoning law
and legal issues
Mr Dahl, City Attorney, provided hand-outs and explained the
regulations for planning, land development and zoning matters
Council and staff discussed Planned Unit Development Districts;
subdivision platting and review, zone districts, revising and
amending Wheat Ridge Zoning Regulations; holding one lengthy
study session and one short study session a month to study issues
prior to the regular city council meetings; subdivision
regulations adopted by resolutions, annexation procedures; right-
of-way agreements and issues and vested property rights
Consensus was 5-2 that the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
before it becomes a first reading ordinance, that it go to the
City Affairs Committee and that it not come to the City Council
unless passed by a majority of that committee
Meeting adjourned at 8 55 P m
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Wanda Sang, City,Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
Mav 22. 1995
The Regular City Council meeting was called to order by
Mayor Wilde at 7'00 p m Councilmembers present: Rae
Jean Behm, Teri Dalbec, Don Eafanti, Vance Edwards, Jean Fields, Ken Siler, Tony Solano,
and Claudia Worth Also present: City Clerk, Wanda Sang; City Treasurer, Jim Malone, City
Administrator, Robert Middaugh, City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, Director of Parks & Recreation,
Gary Wardle, Director of Planning, Glen Gidley; Chief of Police, Jack Hurst; Director of Public
Works, Bob Goebel; Parliamentarian, Mary E Bahde, staff; and interested citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 8, 1995
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of May 8, 1995, seconded by Mr Siler,
carried 8-0
CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK
Ira Greschler, 2995 Baseline Road, #201, Boulder, Co , Attorney, representing Mr Solano
and Mr Siler, submitted a petition titled "Ordinance Taxpayers Bill of Rights for the City of
Wheat Ridge" The document addresses surplus emergency reserve funds being held by the
City He requested that the petition be submitted to the City Title Board for approval as to
form so that it can be circulated as a petition and that it be adopted by the City Council as an
ordinance
Alan Krenek, 2635 Pierce Street, thanked the Building Department and Zoning Department
for their work in resolving concerns he had, and apologized if there was undue pressure put
upon the departments to resolve the problems
Doris Ibbison, 3315 Marshall Street, spoke about the Wheat Ridge Memorial High School
Scholarship that has been established and honors past "Farmer" graduates both deceased
and living The scholarship is for $500 00 the first year and is to be used to further a 1995
graduate's education at a two or four year institution or professional school The plan is to
have the scholarship offered annually The gift was donated by the class of 1939 and they
hope to keep it going every year and would appreciate any donations
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 22, 1995
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David Dertina, 14473 W 3rd Ave, Golden, Colorado, spoke regarding a vacation of Miller
Street for his project that was approved on May 8 Second reading was postponed to June
26 because there was a new ordinance being considered regarding street vacation policy
He has received a copy of Council Bill 19, and it has no affect on the purpose of the street
vacation for this project. He requested that City Council please review his request for an
earlier hearing on June 12 for second reading so he can get the plat recorded and move on
with the project.
Motion by Mrs Behm, that this request be added as an agenda item for consideration this
evening; seconded by Mr Solano, carried 7-1 with Mrs Fields voting No
Mayor Wilde stated that it will be considered and placed on the Agenda before Item No 3
Robert Pitler, Attorney representing Fante Brothers Coventry Homes, referred to his letter of
May 17 requesting a rehearing of Council's decision on May 8th denying Case No MS-95-1,
an application by Fante Brothers Coventry Hones, Inc for Gary and Marlayne Herrera,
property located at 8501 West 38th Avenue He stated he has submitted all the
documentation requested by the City Attorney and would like to avoid legal action and a
court case
Motion by Mr Eafanti that City Council rehear Case No MS-95-1 an application by Fante
Brothers Coventry Hones, Inc , for Gary and Marlayne Herrera for a three-lot minor
subdivision with variances for property located at 8501 West 38th Avenue, seconded by Mrs
Behm, carried 6-2 with Mr Edwards and Mrs Fields voting No
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 1.
Council Bill 18 - An Ordinance vacating portions of West 42nd Avenue, West
43rd Avenue and Kendall Street within the City of Wheat Ridge, County of
Jefferson, State of Colorado, adjacent to 4265, 4275, 4285 and 4295 Kendall
Street and 6215, 6217, and 6219 West 41st Avenue
(Case No WV-95-2)
Council Bill 18 was introduced on first reading by Mr Edwards, title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Edwards that Council Bill 18 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, June 26, 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 Eafanti, carried 7-1 with Mr Solano voting No
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 22, 1995
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Item 2.
Council Bill 19 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the Wheat Ridge City
Code concerning Streets and Sidewalks Council Bill 19 was introduced on first
reading by Mr Edwards, title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Edwards that Council Bill 19 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, June 12, 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 Mrs Dalbec; carried 8-0
Item 3.
An Ordinance vacating a portion of Miller Street between West 41 st Avenue
and West 39th Avenue within the City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson,
State of Colorado
Motion by Mrs Behm that Council Bill 17 be published for a Public Hearing to be set for
June 12, 1995 at 7'00 p m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on
second reading take effect one day after final publication, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried
8-0
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 4.
Contract Award, Landscape Design Improvements, Prospect Park Expansion
and Johnson Park Improvements.
Mr Siler introduced Item No 4, title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Siler that the contract for Design of Landscape Improvements, Prospect Park
Expansion and Johnson Park Improvements be awarded to THK Associates in the amount of
their fee of $16,30000 $11,50000 charged to Account No 32-601-862 and $4,80000
charged to Account No 54-601-862, and that a contingency force account be established of
$2,000 00 and charged to appropriate accounts That the funds be encumbered for the
length of the Project which expressly allows the expenditure of funds in 1996 for this Project
in accordance with Ordinance No 787, 1989 series, seconded Mrs Behm, carried 8-0
Item 5.
Supplemental appropriation for architectural services for police building
expansion
Mrs Worth introduced Item No 5 and read the title into the record.
Motion by Mrs. Worth that $3,00000 be approved as a supplemental appropriation for Reck
and Associated for design services associated with the Police Department building expansion
and that said appropriation be paid from the voter approved Police Department building
expansion fund, seconded by Mr Siler, carried 8-0
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 22, 1995
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Item 6.
Set hearing date for Liquor Violation Hearing for Valley Liquors
Motion by Mrs Worth to postpone the Liquor Violation Hearing for Valley Liquors to Monday,
June 12, 1995 at 6.00 pm, and order the City Attorney to prepare a Notice of Hearing and
Order to Show Cause and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign it; seconded Mr
Edwards, carried 8-0
Item 7.
CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of Camping world ESTIP payment.
B Approval of Ridge Village ESTIP payment.
Consent Agenda was introduced by Mr Edwards, titles read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Edwards for the approval of the Consent Agenda, Items 7A and 7B, seconded
Mr Solano, carried 8-0
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
Item 8.
A. Discussion regarding reception service level
B Economic Development Strategic Plan
Item A.
Discussion regarding reception service level
Mr Middaugh referred to his memorandum of May 16th and stated that there doesn't need to
be a formal vote or action, only a consensus to retain the services
Mr Eafanti stated that the reception services should be continued because he feels that it is
very impersonal to walk into a place and talk to a machine
Consensus was 8-0 that the City Hall Reception services in the lobby be retained and that
the positions be filled when there is a vacancy
Item B.
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Mr Middaugh stated that Mr Schmitz, Economic Development Coordinator, has incorporated
the Council comments from several different reviews of the Economic Development Strategic
Plan and requested direction from Council as where to go from here
Motion by Mrs Worth that consideration of the City of Wheat Ridge Economic Development
Plan be postponed until Mr Edwards and Mr Eafanti can meet with Mr Schmitz for further
review and clarification and bring back for consideration on June 12, 1995, unless otherwise
contacted, seconded Mrs. Dalbec, carried 8-0
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 22, 1995
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ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Mr Edwards passed on a citizen's concerns expressed to him when he was at the filing
station, that there was not enough police visibility from 26th Avenue to 32nd Avenue, Fenton
Street to Sheridan Boulevard
Mrs. Worth questioned why the City is not enforcing the parking law for semi-trucks on the
City streets Trucks are being parked on a regular basis at 41 st between Kipling and
Independence Street and 45th and Miller Street. She stated several people inquired and
were told by the Department that they had other priorities.
Mr Siler spoke to the May 8th Council Meeting, Item No 10, when he made a motion to
postpone the Council appointment of Tobin Jobin to the Arborist Board as a member from
District IV Mr Jobin had returned his request to the Board in January and the City Affairs
Board had approved it in April It was an oversight and should have been brought forth
before the May 8th meeting He requested that Council approve Mr Jobin's appointment to
the Arborist Board from District IV
Motion by Mr Siler for approval of Mr Jobin to the Arborist Board, seconded Mrs Behm
Mrs. Dalbec stated that the most recent City Affairs Committee meeting was postponed and
she would like this appointment to be postponed until she has had time to discuss it with the
City Affairs Committee
Mr Siler withdrew his original motion
Motion by Mr Siler that consideration of an appointment to the Arborist Board be postponed
until June 26th City Council Meeting, seconded Mrs Behm, carried 6-2 with Mr Solano and
Mrs Worth voting No
Mr Eafanti stated a semi-truck is parked on 44th and Kendall and it sticks out right on the
sidewalk. Through the nature of his business, he meets and talks with the public every day,
and it has come to his attention that a lot of Wheat Ridge taxpayers are having a difficult
time paying their taxes and some can no longer afford to live in their own home He would
like City Council to send a letter to Jefferson County Assessor, letting them know what they
are doing to the citizens
Consensus was 8-0 that a letter be sent to the Jefferson County Assessor advising her that
the recent reassessment of property values has impacted and become a real hardship to the
citizens and especially the senior homeowners in Wheat Ridge
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 22, 1995
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Tony Solano spoke to the Taxpayers Bill of Rights petition submitted this evening
and questioned how soon it could go to the Title Board Mr Dahl stated he hasn't had time
to study the recent election laws adopted by the Legislature, but he will immediately get
copies to City Council and the City Clerk.
Motion by Mr Solano for the Title Board to meet and consider the Title for the "Taxpayers
Bill of Rights," and be presented to be a Charter Amendment, on first reading June 12, 1995
Motion failed for lack of a second
Wanda Sang, stated it is her understanding that if there is an amendment to the Charter
that goes to a vote of the people, the petitioner shall obtain the petitions from the City Clerk.
No one has come to her office and asked for petitions The document that was submitted this
evening is a Notice
Jean Fields questioned who sets the agenda as to how long it will be with meetings going to
2.30 a.m. in the morning or having to add items at the meeting Lately the agendas seem to
be very confusing
Tony Solano stated he approves the agenda on its merits Generally speaking he lets the
staff advise him what order they feel particular items need to be placed on the agenda. If an
item is going to be a controversial issue, he generally makes a motion to move the item so
that the public doesn't have to sit and wait a long time in Council Chambers
Motion by Mr Eafanti to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Behm, carried 8-0
Meeting adjourned at 8 15 p m
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APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 12, 1995 BY A VOTE OF 7 TO 0
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