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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/09/1995 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building October 9. 1995 The Regular City Council 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, Parliamentarian, Mary Bahde, staff; and interested citizens APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 25,1995 Motion by Mr Eafanti for approval of the Minutes of September 25, 1995, seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 8-0 CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK Louise Giardino was present because it is Columbus Day; she recited the oath of citizenship she took as a young woman, we should all be grateful to live in the U Sand Colorado especially Jay Rasplicka read a public statement from the Planning Commission which addressed an article recently published in the Golden Transcript, which quoted Mr Vance Edwards in regards to his views of the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission and their position relative to the impending ballot issue relating to Street Width Designation. Dan Ladd, District Manager for Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District, invited everybody to celebrate an Open House on October 14, 1995 at 3880 Upham Street; they are going to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. Motion by Mrs Behm to add a new Item 2 to the Agenda to approve a Banner for Fire Prevention Week; seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 1995 PAGE 2 Bill Peterson addressed the candidates forum held in the City of Wheat Ridge, at which various candidates did not speak in favor of the mail-in ballot; he totally disagrees with that; several of his neighbors have told him how happy they are that ballots are being mailed to them, they enjoy the privilege to take as much time as they like to choose their favorites and to discuss this with each other He can't understand why anybody running for office would want a light turnout; he compared the low turnout in Denver, who held a polling place election, to the high turnout in Jefferson County, who held a mail ballot election Lisa Rosson, President for Neighbors of a Safer Community, disagreed that the Planning Commission is not a political group, she encouraged people to vote for the proposed Charter Amendment after they read it; Neighbors for a Safer Community will provide copies for anybody who is interested Ron Selstad is just amazed that at every election City staff, employee organizations, and now City commissions and most noticeably under this administration, are becoming more and more involved in politics and actions against political enemies, this is inappropriate and should be stopped, it should never have been allowed to start. Two weeks ago Mr Wodell apparently had no time limits imposed as he directed comments against mayoral candidate Mr Edwards. Were Mr Wodell's comments his own or someone elses? He also addressed the letter in the Jefferson Sentinel signed by Mrs Wardle, Mrs Middaugh and Mrs. Gidley He is still bothered about Karen Thiessen being sued by WRAP Elise Brougham spoke regarding Mr Edward's statement to fire certain City employees if he is elected, she agrees with his position having worked with Mr Middaugh, Glen Gidley and Gary Wardle Mr Middaugh lacks professionalism in her opinion, he allowed staff to be gagged regarding their expertise professional opinion regarding the width of 38th Avenue, he allowed Vance Edwards to be barred from City Hall, many citizens have become disgusted with Glen Gidley's interpretation of City zoning laws, Mr Gidley should not present the applicant's case for them, which he has done for years, it is not unusual when a new administration takes office, new faces are hired who agree with ethics and philosophy of that new person. Karen Thiessen felt that Mr Wodell's statements at the last Council meeting were a careful set-up between him and Mr Middaugh, she recently attended a CAP meeting and almost fell out of her chair when somebody complimented the Mayor for 38th Avenue improvements, don't people realize that 38th Avenue is there in spite of this administration not because of it; she stated that several members of the Planning Commission are part of WRAP, who is suing her for speaking up at the Council Meetings, why are people so afraid of the proposed Charter Amendment? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 1995 PAGE 3 Mayor Wilde recognized people present from Leadership Jefferson County Motion by Mr Solano to move Item 4 to Item 2 , seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 8-0 LOCAL LIQUOR AUTHORITY MATTERS Item 1. Application for a new Tavern Liquor License from DBN, Inc , dba "Pink Cadillac Saloon", 12100 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado (1-mile radius only) City Clerk, Wanda Sang, presented the staff report. Motion by Mr Edwards to set a 1-mile radius and order a survey to establish the needs and desires of the neighborhood. I further move to set the public hearing date for November 27, 1995 and order the property posted and the public hearing published in the Jefferson Sentinel, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 8-0 Item 2. Resolution 1489 - authorizing submittal of a Grant Application and Agreement for Performance of a Community Development Block Grant Activity to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and requesting approval thereof Resolution 1489 was introduced by Mr Solano Mary Kay DeBruyn, representing Jefferson High School, was present and requested $1,200 for a program aimed at "At Risk Youth Intervention Activities" and specifically graffiti prevention She introduced several students who spoke in favor of this program Motion by Mr Solano for approval of Resolution 1489; that we initially contact the CDBG Office, and if the money is not approved, the City pay this out of our General Fund, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 8-0 Item 3. Approval of Banner for Fire Prevention Week. Motion by Mrs Behm that we allow the Wheat Ridge Fire Department to hang their banner announcing their Open House on 38th Avenue, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 1995 PAGE 4 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 4. Council Bill 26 - An Ordinance establishing the salary for the elected positions of Mayor, Members of Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer, of the City of Wheat Ridge, during the term of office commencing November 13, 1995, repealing Ordinance 942, Series of 1993, and remaining in full force and effect until amended pursuant to Section 3 12 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Wheat Ridge Motion by Mrs Behm that Council Bill 26 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, October 23, 1995, at 7'00 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect November 13, 1995, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 6-2 with Mr Siler and Mr Edwards voting no Item 5. Council Bill 27 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Laws concerning Disorderly Premises. Council Bill 27 was introduced on first reading by Mr Solano, who also read the title Motion by Mr Solano that Council Bill 27 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, November 27, 1995 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 Siler; carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Dalbec, Fields, and Worth voting no DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS Item 6. Board and Commission Appointments Motion by Mr Edwards to appoint Norman Clark to the Civil Service Commission from District IV, seconded by Mrs. Worth, carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Solano, Behm, and Eafanti voting no Motion by Mr Siler to appoint Dr. Darrel Norgren to the Animal Control Commission from District I, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 1995 PAGE 5 Motion by Mr Siler to appoint Pat Garritv to the Election Commission, term to expire 1995, seconded by Mr Solano Kim Stewart, 11700 W 46th Avenue, was present to express her interest to serve on the Election Commission, she has served on boards and commissions in Pueblo in the past; she would make a commitment, if appointed, to serve to the best of her ability Mr Siler spoke on behalf of Pat Garrity, by stating that she had lived in Wheat Ridge approximately 16 years, is a Real Estate Agent, very active in the Chamber of Commerce and the community Mrs Worth stated she has known Pat Garrity several years, but Mrs Garrity also serves on the Governmental Affairs Committee for the Jeffco Realtors, and she did interview the candidates, or she interviewed me I know, and I'm not sure that, that isn't a conflict of interest if she is on the Election Commission So I would recommend that she apply for another commission You can't interview candidates and then supervise an election Some- how that just doesn't set right. Mrs. Worth made a substitute motion to appoint Kim Stewart; seconded by Mr Edwards, failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Dalbec, Worth, Fields and Edwards voting yes Motion by Mr Siler to appoint Pat Garrity to the Election Commission, seconded by Mr Eafanti, failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Solano, Eafanti, Behm, and Siler voting yes Mayor Wilde broke the tie by voting yes Motion carried 5-4 Item 7. ~lVJ}~~~!NJif p;\C(5]~IM[Q)t';\ A. Approval of codification expenditure B Acceptance of right-of-way at 4480 Independence Street. C Resolution 1490 - amending Intergovernmental Agreement to include the addition of the City of Golden to become a member of the Table Mountain Animal Center Motion by Mr Siler for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr Solano Mrs Dalbec asked that Item C be pulled and voted on separately Motion on A. and B carried 8- o Motion by Mrs Dalbec that this be brought before the Animal Control Commission and then be brought back to Council, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 1995 PAGE 6 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS Robert Middaugh distributed Police Department Customer Service Report. ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS Claudia Worth informed everybody of a concert at the Community Center on October 29 Ken Siler asked that the administration contact a bus company that is parking in the Perkins parking lot and the cars are parking on Vance Street; neighbors are complaining Residents should call Code Enforcement if somebody is parking illegally Dan Wilde stated that the Community Center was very successful in raising funds with their Italian dinner Jean Fields asked for job description for boards and commissions, who controls them? Mr Middaugh replied that they are responsible to and directed by City Council Mrs Fields suggested we review these job descriptions Teri Dalbec asked about the Arvada report for Red Rocks, Mr Middaugh stated it is not yet available as far as he knows Tony Solano stated he had complaints from residents about transients at Apel-Bacher Park; wondered if some of the trees and shrubs could be removed there Motion by Mr Solano to cancel the November 6 Study Session and not to schedule anything for October 30, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-1 with Mr Edwards voting no Motion by Mrs Behm to hold a budget study session after a short break; seconded by Mrs. Dalbec, carried 8-0 Motion by Mr Solano to adjourn, seconded by Mrs Behm, carried 8-0 Meeting adjourned at 8 45 p m r J I .( "'C .!-"c--r ..~:. vv.., Wanda Sang, City Clerk : ') APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 23, 1995 BY A VOTE OF -L TO ~ ~ ,\ , . (i ~ "Jl A ,'I 'i')t.K nl . Rae J61an Behm, Council President