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CITY COUNCIL l-NUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
February 26. 1996
The Regular City Council was called to order by Mayor
Wilde at 7 00 P m Councilmembers present: Teri Dalbec, Jerry DiTullio, Don Eafanti, Jean
Fields, Janelle Shaver, 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, staff; and
interested citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 12, 1996
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of February 12, 1996, seconded by
Mrs Fields, carried 8-0
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor Wilde recognized Rosa Palizzi, who on February 19, was 101 years old He
extended warm greetings for tonight and belatedly for her birthday
Mayor Wilde administered the Oath of Office for Don Lancaster, who was appointed to the
Personnel Commission Mayor Wilde also welcomed Lisa Rosson, who was sworn in earlier
this week as Parks and Recreation Commissioner
CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK
Larry Merkl does not appreciate the critical comments that were made about the speakers
last week after they sat down Mr Merkl has a problem with the way this Council is wasting
money on different projects
Claudia Callas read the aims and purposes of the Wheat Ridge Historical Society into the
record
Motion by Mr DiTullio to reconsider the funding of the Wheat Ridge Baseball Little League
Tournament; seconded by Mr Siler; carried 6-1 with Mrs Fields voting No, Mr Solano
abstaining
Motion by Mr DiTullio to make this reconsideration a new Agenda Item 1, seconded by Mr
Eafanti, carried 7-1 with Mrs Fields voting no
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Item 1. Reconsideration of funding for Wheat Ridge Baseball Little League Tournament.
Motion by Mr DiTullio that an additional $5,000 be appropriated from the General Fund
Balance and transferred to Account No 606-799 to support the WRABA Roberto Clemente
World Series Tournaments I further move that in-kind support be provided for this program
by the City in an amount not to exceed $3,000, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 6-2 with Mrs
Fields and Mr Solano voting no Mrs Fields stated that we support and subsidize baseball,
softball, and soccer leagues, some football, some basketball, gymnastics and swimming, that
is a lot of money and $12,000-13,000 on top of that is going too far; $5,000 was enough
Mr Solano has no objection to some funding for this, but he doesn't like the amount we are
funding
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 2.
A request for approval of a PCD final development plan and plat for property
located at 4010 Wadsworth Blvd. (Case No WZ-96-2) (Terry Kunz)
Terry Kunz, representing the owners of the property, was sworn in by the Mayor
He explained that they are planning to build a single user, owner occupied, approximately
8100 square foot, one-story office building.
Glen Gidley was sworn in by the Mayor and gave the staff report.
Motion by Mr Siler that Case No WZ-96-2, a request for approval of a PCD final
development plan and plat for property located at 4010 Wadsworth Blvd, be approved for
the following reasons 1 The proposal is consistent with the Town Center Master Plan
Design Guidelines 2 All requirements for a final development plan and plat have been
met. 3 Planning Commission recommends approval 4 The area designated as natural
habitat/native grasses be maintained in good order and that no area be left for possible use
for illegal activities/sites for homeless, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
Item 3.
Council Bill 4 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat
Ridge, Colorado regarding interference with public officers
Council Bill 4 was introduced on second reading by Mr Solano, who also read the title
Clerk assigned Ordinance No 1017
Motion by Mr Solano for the approval of Council Bill 4 (Ordinance 1017), seconded by Mr
DiTullio, carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
Motion by Mrs Worth to add an Agenda Item 18 regarding the funding for the Post Office,
seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
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Item 4.
Council Bill 5 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat
Ridge, Colorado regarding resisting arrest.
Council Bill 5 was introduced by Mr DiTullio and second reading, title read by the Clerk;
Ordinance No 1018 assigned
Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of Council Bill 5 (Ordinance 1018), seconded by Mrs
Fields, carried 8-0
Item 5.
Council Bill 6 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat
Ridge, Colorado regarding massage parlors.
Motion by Mr Solano to table this item until the Ordinance can be re-written He further
moved that Dennis Simpson, President of the Coalition of Massage Therapists, be consulted
when the Ordinance is re-written, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to reconsider the busstop shelter ordinance and bring it back with
adjustments to the language, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-0 with Mr Solano abstaining
Motion by Mrs. Worth to reschedule this ordinance for hearing in 2 weeks, seconded by Mrs
Shaver; carried 8-0
Item 6.
Council Bill 8 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Code of Laws
pertaining to parking on City-owned property
Council Bill 8 was introduced on second reading by Mrs. Worth, title read by the Clerk;
Ordinance No 1019 assigned
Motion by Mrs. Worth for the approval of council Bill 8 (Ordinance 1019), seconded by Mr
DiTullio, carried 8-0
Item 7.
Council Bill 2 - An Ordinance concerning notification of a disturbance in a
licensed premise
(Postponed from February 12, 1996)
Council Bill 2 was introduced on second reading by Mr Siler; title read by the Clerk;
Ordinance No 1020 assigned
Motion by Mr Siler for approval of Council Bill 2 (Ordinance 1020) as amended to provide for
clarifying language in Section 1, to define disturbances and to clarify that premise means
only in the licensed establishment; seconded by Mr Solano, carried 8-0
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 8.
Council Bill 12 - An Ordinance repealing Article I of Chapter 26, Section 26-30
(R) and re-enacting Article I of Chapter 26, Section 26-30 (R), of the Code Of
Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, concerning provisions for Trash
Storage Screening
Council Bill 12 was introduced on first reading by Mr Solano, title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Solano that Council Bill 12 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, March 25, 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 8-0
DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS
Item 9.
Motion to set a Public Hearing date for 41 st Avenue from Wadsworth to Dover
construction
Motion by Mr Solano that West 41 st Avenue be constructed to adopt a Local Street
Standard width of 34 feet from flowline to flowline with attached four foot wide sidewalks on
both sides of the street from Wadsworth Blvd to Carr St. From Carr Street to Cody Street,
the curb, gutter and walk shall be constructed on the south side only and in alignment with
that east of Carr St. Mr Solano further moved that for notification requirements of Charter
Section 5.20 Street Width Designation, the limits of reconstruction of 41 st Avenue shall be
from Wadsworth to Carr St. A Public Hearing shall be held March 25, 1996 at 7 00 pm at
the regular City Council Meeting to officially adopt this recommendation. Notice of this Public
Hearing shall meet the requirements of Charter Section 5.20, Mr Siler moved to adopt an
additional amendment to extend to Dover St. if the south side property owners between Cody
and Dover agree, carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
Item 10.
Motion to move the Greenbelt Trail Relocation from Vivian St. to Miller St. and
Reconstruction of Kullerstrand Stairs
Item 10 was introduced by Mr Solano and read in its entirety by City Clerk, Wanda Sang
Motion by Mr Solano that the Greenbelt Trail Relocation from Vivian St. to Miller St. design
project be awarded to MDG, Inc. in the amount of their proposed fee of $44,995, and that
$5,545 be transferred from the Conservation Trust Fund balance to account 54-601-862 and
the budget be amended accordingly; seconded by Mrs Fields.
Mr DiTullio asked for a friendly amendment to make an 8' asphalt path This was not
accepted by motion-maker
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Mr Solano withdrew his motion and asked that this Item be postponed so we can have a
discussion on it and look at the full greenbelt trail
Motion by Mr Solano to put MDG, Inc. on retainer and have a discussion on the surface and
width of the whole greenbelt trail and use that as our standard, seconded by Mr Siler; failed
4-4 with Councilmembers Eafanti, Siler, Solano, and DiTullio voting yes. Mayor Wilde broke
the tie by voting yes. Motion carried 5-4
Motion by Mrs Worth that at the Kullerstrand stairs a gate be installed at the top that can be
closed during nesting season, seconded by Mrs. Shaver; carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Worth to go with wood construction for the bridges, seconded by Mrs
Shaver; failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Eafanti, Worth, Shaver, and Fields voting yes.
Mayor Wilde broke the tie by voting no Motion failed 5-4
Motion by Mr Solano that we study the bridge standards at the Study Session, seconded by
Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
Item 11.
Motion to amend Personnel Policy Section 6 (A) titled "Alcohol and controlled
substances testing"
Motion by Mr Siler that the section 6 (A) titled "Alcohol and controlled substances testing" be
approved as an amendment to the City's Personnel Policy; seconded by Mrs Fields, carried
8-0
Item 12.
Motion to approve the Mayor's reappointments to the Richards-Hart Estate
Advisory Committee
Motion by Mrs Fields to approve the reappointments of Ruth Richardson and Ellie Ulmer to
the Richards-Hart Estate Advisory Committee for three year terms respectively; seconded by
Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
Item 13.
Motion that the Parks and Recreation Commission be directed to initiate the
park naming procedure for "Owens Park"
Motion by Mrs Fields that the Parks and Recreation Commission be directed to initiate the
park naming procedure for that area currently referred to as "Owens Park" at 38th and
Parfet, and that the name of "Louise Turner" be offered to the Parks and Recreation
Commission as the suggestion of the City Council, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 7-1 with
Mr Siler voting no Mr Siler does not believe in naming a park after a living person
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Item 14.
Motion for City Council Rules 3 5 and 3 6 pertaining to meetings other than
defined in the City Charter
Motion by Mr Solano that City Council Rules 3.5 and 3 6 as presented, which establish
meeting requirements for meetings other than those currently specified in the City Charter,
be approved, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
Item 15.
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A. Resolution 1523 - authorizing the Jefferson County Open Space Officials to
secure an appraisal, survey, title commitment, environmental assessment,
determine fair market value and negotiate for the acquisition of the property
consisting of the northern 3,600 square feet, more or less, located at 4495
Everett Drive in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, the Gene Shirley property
B Resolution 1524 - authorizing the Jefferson County Open Space Officials to
secure property consisting of the northern 12,000 square feet, more or less,
located at 4499 Everett Drive in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, the Jim Johnson
property
C Resolution 1525 - authorizing the Jefferson County Open Space Officials to
secure property consisting of the property adjacent to the rear northwest of
4565 Carr Street and 4599 Carr Street consisting of one acre
(1), more or less, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, owned by Michael Boyd
Enterprises, 4584 Carr Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
o Resolution 1526 - authorizing the Jefferson County Open Space Officials to
secure an appraisal, survey, title commitment, environmental assessment,
determine fair Market Value and negotiate for the acquisition of the property
consisting of one hundred eighty four acres(184), more or less, located between
Youngfield and Miller Streets, along Clear Creek in Wheat Ridge, Colorado,
property owned by Coors Brewing Company and leased by the City of Wheat
Ridge for the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt.
Motion by Mr Siler to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 8-0
Item 16.
Resolution 1527 - authorizing submittal of the application for the 1996 Joint
Venture/Grant Project to Jefferson County Open Space - Greenbelt Trail
Relocation Project.
Resolution 1527 was introduced by Mr Siler; title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Siler for the approval of Resolution 1527, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 8-0
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Item 17.
Approval of expenditure items
Motion by Mrs Worth that the attached purchases be approved in the amounts indicated and
that all costs be charged to the account shown on the purchase order report; seconded by
Mr Solano, carried 8-0
Item 18.
Approval of Wheat Ridge First Post Office Revised Budget.
Motion by Mrs Worth that the Wheat Ridge First Post Office Revised Budget be approved
and that the Wheat Ridge Historical Society will be expending $1,359.37, the remainder of
$35663 come out of the Grant; seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 8-0
ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Jerry DiTullio and Janelle Shaver support asphalt for the greenbelt trail
Tony Solano will not be present at the March 11 Council Meeting, he will be attending
National League of Cities in Washington D C He moved to hold an Executive Session under
Section 5 7(b)(1 )(B) of the Charter and to adjourn right after that; seconded by Mrs Dalbec;
carried 8-0
Claudia Worth asked Council to have staff bring in an amendment to the PCD Ordinance to
reflect parking spaces for office buildings She also stated she will hold people to the council
rule 8.2 under public's right to speak on Agenda matters, they must sign the appropriate
roster and confine their remarks to the relevant items
Don Eafanti stated that the Greenbelt discussions had been going on for years, the last time
they made the decision, it boiled down to safety reasons and how long it was going to last.
EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD.
Meeting adjourned at 11'05 p m
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Claudia Worth, Council President