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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
AUGUST 12. 1996
The Regular City Council was called to order by Mayor
Wilde at 700 p,m Councilmembers present: Teri Dalbec, Jerry DiTullio, Don Eafanti, Jean
Fields, Janelle Shaver, Ken Siler, Tony Solano, and Claudia Worth Also present: Deputy
City Clerk, Christa Jones, 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 July 22,1996
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of July 22, 1996, seconded by
Mr Siler; carried 8-0
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor Wilde administered the Oath of Office to Michael Emarine, Personnel Commission
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Ron Patera spoke in favor of Council/Manager form of government; requested Tony Solano's
resignation from City Council because of his frequent absences from City Council meetings
Geott Wodell presented Mayor Wilde with a book from the Mayor of Oslo, Norway
Motion by Mrs, Shaver to add an Agenda Item 7 A. - Reconsideration of Resolution 1543,
seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 6-2 with Mr Siler and Mr Solano voting no
Motion by Mrs Fields to add an Agenda Item 7 B - Resolution clarifying and setting the
scope and duties of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, seconded by Mr DiTullio,
carried 8-0
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1.
Council Bill 36 - An Ordinance concerning City-initiated rezoning
Council Bill 36 was introduced on second reading by Mr DiTullio, title read by the Clerk;
Ordinance No 1040 assigned
Motion by Mr DiTullio for the adoption of Council Bill 36 (Ordinance No 1040), seconded by
Solano, carried 8-0
Item 2.
Council Bill 35 - An Ordinance concerning required parking permits in restricted
areas
Council Bill 35 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Shaver; title read by the Clerk;
Ordinance No 1041 assigned
Speaking in favor of passing this Ordinance were
Sue Waring, 9655 West 35th Avenue, Jack Uster, 3405 Independence Court; and Odarka
Figlus, 9775 West 36th Avenue.
Motion by Mrs Shaver for adoption of Council Bill 35 (Ordinance No 1041), seconded by
Mr Eafanti, carried 8-0
Item 3.
Council Bill 37 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the Code of Laws
pertaining to street width designation
Council Bill 37 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Fields, title read by the Clerk;
Ordinance No 1042 assigned
Motion by Mrs, Fields for the adoption of Council Bill 37 (Ordinance No 1042), seconded by
Mr Solano, carried 8-0
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 4.
Council Bill 38 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Laws, Zoning Code,
relating to the definition of story
Council Bill 38 was introduced on first reading by Mr Solano, title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Solano that Council Bill 38 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, September 23, 1996 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 Siler
Motion by Mrs Worth to amend the ordinance to change Section 1 "Notwithstanding the
above, where the term "story" is used in the various zone districts for the purpose of
determining setback from perimeter lot lines for non-residential buildings, each twelve (12)
feet of building height shall be considered a story, and for residential buildings, each ten (10)
feet of building height shall be considered a story", seconded by Mr Solano, carried 8-0
Original Motion as amended carried 8-0
Item 5.
Council Bill 39 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Laws, Zoning Code,
relating to Telecommunication Towers, in the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Council Bill 39 was introduced on first reading by Mr Siler; title read by the Clerk,
Motion by Mr Siler that Council Bill 39 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, September 23, 1996 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
Motion by Mrs. Worth to amend the Ordinance to delete Sections 2. and 3 , seconded by Mr
DiTullio, failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Eafanti, Fields, Worth, and DiTullio voting yes
Mayor Wilde broke the tie by voting no Motion failed 5-4
Original Motion carried 8-0
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Item 6.
Council Bill 40 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from
Residential-Three (R-3) to Residential-Two (R-2) and Residential-One C (R-1C)
properties generally located between West 32nd Avenue on the South, West
38th Avenue on the North, Sheridan Blvd on the East, and Pierce Street on the
West, City of Wheat Ridge, State of Colorado
Council Bill 40 was introduced on first reading by Mr DiTullio, title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill 40 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, September 9, 1996 at 7'00 p m in City Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect upon adoption,
seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 8-0
DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS
Item 7, A. Reconsideration of Resolution 1543 - submitting a ballot question to the
registered electors of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, for decision at the
regular general election to be held on November 5, 1996.
Motion by Mrs Shaver to rescind Resolution 1543, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 6-2 with
Mr Siler and Mrs Worth voting no
Item 7. B. Resolution 1549 - clarifying and setting the scope and duties of the
Comprehensive Plan Review Committee
Resolution 1549 was introduced by Mrs Fields and read in its entirety Councilmembers and
City Attorney had various suggestions for corrections and clarifications
Motion by Mrs Worth for the adoption of Resolution 1549 with amendments, seconded by
Mrs Dalbec; carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Siler, Fields, and Solano voting no
Item 7.
Appropriation for Copa Cabana purchase
Motion by Mr Solano that $586,000 be appropriated from the General Fund fund balance
and transferred to Fund 32 (Open Space fund) for expenditure in the acquisition of the Copa
Cabana and Seven/Eleven properties at approximately 44th Avenue and Field Street, and
further that the staff be directed to prepare a request for reimbursement from the Open
Space Advisory Committee for said property acquisition so that the General fund may be
reimbursed, seconded by Mrs. Dalbec, carried 7-1 with Mr Siler voting no
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Item 8.
Bid Award for Radio System (RFP #96-005)
Item 8 was introduced by Mr Solano
Steve Ruskin, Systems Sales Manager for Erickson Radio System, spoke against
purchasing the radio system from Motorola and suggest Erickson Radio System be given
another chance to bid.
Philip Bond, Motorola, spoke in favor of their bid.
Deputy Chief Appelhans and Mr Ladd, representing the Wheat Ridge Fire District, spoke in
favor of purchasing the Motorola system
Larry Stodden, Communications Supervisor for City of Wheat Ridge, gave background on
why the City would like to purchase the Motorola system
Jack Hurst also explained Wheat Ridge's reasons for wanting the Motorola system
Motion by Mr Solano that the purchase of the radio system be awarded to Motorola, Inc In
the amount of their proposal of $534,984 00 I further move that a contingency in the
amount of $53,498 00 be established. I further move that the Police Chief be authorized to
issue change orders up to the total contract and contingency amount and that the total cost
of this project of $588,482 00 be charged to the Building Fund, Fund 60 I further move that
the funds be encumbered for the length of the Project which expressly allows the expenditure
of funds in 1997 for this Project in accordance with Ordinance #787, 1989 Series, seconded
by Dalbec, carried 8-0
Item 9.
Amendment to Capital Improvement program and budget to delete the Teller
Street school sidewalk project from 32nd Avenue to 38th Avenue
Motion by Mrs Fields that the Capital Improvement program and the budget be amended to
delete the Teller Street school sidewalk project from 32nd Avenue to 38th Avenue, seconded
by Mr DiTullio
Sandra Collins, 3415 Teller Street, asked that instead of building a sidewalk, the City install
speed bumps and address the speeding problem on Teller Street.
Motion carried 8-0
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Item 10,
Bid Award for Park Sign (RFB #96-32)
Motion by Mrs Worth that the park signs be purchased from James Kopp Woodcrafter in
the amount of their bid of $6,71000 I further move that a contingency in the amount of
$1,500 be established for the installation of the signs and the surrounding planting beds I
further move that $6,095 00 be transferred from the Conservation Trust Fund Balance to
Acct. No 54-601-877 I further move that the Director of Parks & Recreation be authorized
to issue change orders up to the total contract and contingency amount and that the total
cost of this project of $8,210 00 be charged to the Conservation Trust Fund Acct. No 54-
601-877 I further move that the funds be encumbered for the length of the Project which
expressly allows the expenditure of funds in 1997 for this Project in accordance with
Ordinance #787, 1989 Series, seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting
no
Item 11,
Purchase of Conference Room Furniture (RFQ #004-96)
Mr Middaugh stated that an additional proposal had been received to have a handmade
table made out of walnut that would be made in eight pieces and could be moved around
and set up in different settings This table would cost between $4,800 and $6,200
Motion by Mr Solano that the Conference Room Furniture be purchased from Jerry Narro for
the actual conference room table, and that the chairs be purchased from Office Scapes and
that we have horizontal mini blinds, with all costs to be charged to Acct. No 01-610-802 I
further move to transfer the amount to be specified from General Fund Balance to Acct. No
01-610-802, seconded by Mr Siler
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to amend the motion that prior to purchasing the table, Mr Middaugh
bring back more information to Council, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 6-2 with Mrs. Fields
and Mr DiTullio voting no
Motion by Mr DiTullio to cut the requested budgeted amount from $16,277 00 to $10,977 00;
motion died for lack of second
Original Motion as amended carried 6-2 with Mrs Fields and Mr DiTullio voting no
Item 12.
Approval of Expenditure Items
Motion by Mrs Worth that the attached purchases be approved in the amounts indicted and
that all costs be charged to the account shown on the purchase order report; seconded by
Mrs Dalbec' carried 7-1 with Mr DiTullio voting No
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Item 13.
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A. Resolution 1546 - concerning the conduct of the coordinated election to be
held on November 5, 1996
B Resolution 1547 - concerning the mailing of Tabor Notices
C Resolution 1548 - approving an amendment to the E-911 Authority
agreement.
D Revision of aerial photography contract.
E Budget for 1996 miscellaneous drainage program
F Lena Gulch Drop Structure Replacement/29th & Vivian
G Randall Park Driveway replacement and Happiness Gardens sidewalk
construction
H Parks & Recreation Commission Bylaws
Motion by Mrs Worth for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr Siler Mrs
Shaver asked to pull item G Motion carried 7-1 with Mr DiTullio voting no
G Motion by Mrs Shaver that the cost of the Happiness Gardens Improvements previously
awarded to KECI, Inc (RFB 96-18), in the amount of $5,200 be charged to Acct. No 34-603-
862; seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
Motion by Mrs. Shaver that the Randall Park Improvements be to replace the current utility
path that is there with just another 8 foot asphalt path and that the balance of the
improvements on the east side be sent to the Parks Commission for further review;
seconded by Mrs Dalbec
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Motion by Mr Eafanti to suspend the Rules and go past 11'00 pm, seconded by Mrs
Worth, failed 5-3 with Councilmembers Siler, Eafanti, and Solano voting no This needed a
6 vote majority to pass. Only the agenda item discussed will be finished.
Mrs Shaver's Motion failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Dalbec, Worth, Shaver, and DiTullio
voting yes Mayor Wilde broke the tie by voting no Motion failed 5-4
Motion by Mr Siler that the cost of the Randall Park Driveway Improvements, as previously
awarded to KECI, Inc (RFB 96-18), in the amount of $9,700 be charged to Acct. No 54-601-
877, seconded by Mr Solano, failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Siler, Solano, Eafanti, and
DiTullio voting yes Mayor Wilde broke the tie by voting yes. Motion carried 5-4
Motion by Mr Siler for adjournment; seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-1 with Mrs. Shaver
voting no
Meeting adjourned at 11 02 P m.
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Christa Jones, Deputy'City Clerk
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APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 26, 1996 BY A VOTE OF 8 TO 0
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