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January 26. 1998
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
The Regular City Council was called to
order by Mayor Cerveny at 7 00 P m Councilmembers present Teri
Dalbec, Jerry DiTullio, Lloyd Donnelly, Don Eafanti, Ralph Mancinelli,
Janelle Shaver, Ken siler, and Claudia Worth Also present City
Clerk, Wanda Sang; City Treasurer, Ron Patera, City Manager, Robert
Middaugh; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, Director of Parks & Recreation,
Gary Wardle, Director of Planning, Alan White, Chief of Police, Jack
Hurst; Director of Public Works, Bob Goebel, staff, and interested
citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 12, 1998
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of January 12,
1998; seconded by Mr Siler, carried 8-0
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor Cerveny administered the Oath of Office for Gary Theander,
Planning Commissioner
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Connie Mauldin, 3195 Zinnia Street, Golden, addressed the proposed
Conoco Breakplace at 32nd & Youngfield, feels Wheat Ridge should
conduct their own independent traffic study
John Jerman, 11694 West 37th Avenue, read a letter from Wheat Ridge
United Neighborhoods, in which they question the hiring of so many
consultants for the R~creation Center and the subsequent cost to the
taxpayers, many of these duties could be done in house
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Vance Kolesar, president of Wheat Ridge High School lacrosse
Association, asked that Wheat Ridge Mayor and Council write a letter
to R-1 School District stating what Lacrosse has meant and is
supported in the City of Wheat Ridge and that they would like to see
the kids in Wheat Ridge playing Lacrosse
Sean Cronin, 6275 West 35th Avenue, stated that more Lacrosse
scholarships were given to Wheat Ridge kids than football
scholarships, it has benefited many kids Please write a letter to the
school board
Motion by Mrs Shaver that Mr Middaugh draw up a letter to Jefferson
County R-1 Schools encouraging them to sanction the sport of Lacrosse
in Jefferson County and also to send that letter to related interested
and decision-making parties, seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 8-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1.
Council Bill 53 - An Ordinance vacating a portion of West
44th Place within the City of Wheat Ridge, County of
Jefferson, State of Colorado, adjacent to 109l1-17 West 44th
Place
(Case No WV-97-3)
Council Bill 53 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Dalbec, title
read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 1106 assigned
Kurt Linn, registered land surveyor, representing the owner of the
subject property, was present to answer questions He was sworn in by
the Mayor
Sean McCartney, City Planner, was sworn In by the Mayor and presented
the staff report
Bob Goebel, Director of Public Works, was sworn in by the Mayor and
answered Council's questions
Motion by Mrs Dalbec that Council Bill 53 (Ordinance 1106), a request
for approval of a right-of-way vacation for property located adjacent
to 10911-10917 West 44th Place, be approved for the following reasons
1 The vacation is needed to correct a survey problem started in the
late 1800's 2 It will allow street improvements t be loc~ted
within officially dedicated right-of-way 3 The evaluation criteria
support of the request
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With the following conditions 1 The applicant dedicate land along
his northern property line as right-of-way for West 45th Avenue 2
A non-exclusive utility easement be reserved over the entire portion
being vacated; seconded by Mr Eafanti; carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec that the request for the $100 filing fee refund
be granted to the applicant, seconded by Mr Mancinelli, carried 5-3
with Councilmembers Siler, DiTullio, and Worth voting no
Item 2.
Council Bill 54 - An Ordinance vacating a portion of
Marshall Street (formerly Illinois Avenue), in the Berkeley
Heights Second Filing, within the City of Wheat Ridge,
County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
(Case No WV-97-4)
Council Bill 54 was introduced on second reading by Mr Mancinelli,
title and summary read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 1107 assigned
Jerry Devitt, 4704 Harlan Street, was sworn in by the Mayor, he lS an
attorney, representing the applicants and presented their case
Sean McCartney presented the staff report
Jan Anderson, applicant, was sworn in by the Mayor and answered
questions
Motion by Mr Mancinelli that Council Bill 54, Case No WV-97-4,
Ordinance 1107, an application for approval of a right-of-way vacation
of an unused portion of Marshall Street (approximately 6465 West 48th
Avenue) be approved for the following reasons 1 The property is and
has always been unused for street or access purposes 2 The Director
of Public Works finds that there is no other need for the property
other than a utility easement for Public Service 3 The request
will not hinder the future improvements established on the Wheat Ridge
Comprehensive Plan 4 Staff recommends approval; seconded by Mr
Siler; failed 3-5 with Councilmembers Siler, Mancinelli, and Donnelly
voting yes
Motion by Mrs
indefinitely,
votlng no
Shaver to postpone the issue of the varlance
seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 7-1 with Mr Mancinelli
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Item 3.
Council Bill 55 - An Ordinance amending Section 2-62(b) and
Section 19-29@ of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concernlng
the Civil Service Commission
Council Bill 55 was introduced on second reading by Mr DiTullio,
title read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 1107 assigned
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to postpone this Item until the next Regular
Meeting on February 9, 1998, and that at that meeting we have copies
of the two meetings with Mr Dahl and the Civil Service Commission
provided to us in the packet; seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-1 with
Mr Siler voting no
DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS
Item 4.
Confirmation of Mayoral appointments to EDARC
Motion by Mr DiTullio that the Mayoral appointment of Sandra Collins
from District I be confirmed for membership on EDARC; seconded by Mr
Eafanti, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio that the Mayoral appointment of Elwin Kiplinger
from District IV be confirmed for membership on EDARC, seconded by Mr
Eafanti, carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
Motion by Mr DiTullio that the Mayoral appointment of Rae Jean Behm
from District III be confirmed for membership on EDARC; seconded by
Mr Eafanti; Mrs Worth asked for a friendly amendment that we get an
application from Mrs Behm carried 8-0
Item 5.
Acceptance of Grant Award from Colorado Historical Society
and approval of contract for matching funding from the Wheat
Ridge Historical Society
Motion by Mrs Dalbec that the City Manager be authorized to accept
the grant for the Baugh House Restoration from the State Historical
Fund, in the amount of $10,750 00 and to enter into an agreement for
said purpose with the Colorado Historical Society, seconded by Mr
DiTullio, carried 7-0 with Mrs Worth abstaining
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Motion by Mrs Dalbec that the contract between the City of Wheat
Ridge and the Wheat Ridge Historical Society pertain to the receipt
and use of Wheat Ridge Historical Society donations for the
restoration of the Baugh property be approved, that the contract be
acceptable to the City Attorney and with the inclusion of 9 The
property shall remain in the ownership of the City of Wheat Ridge If
it does not remain the City's ownership for any reason or if the house
is moved from its original site, all monies given by the Wheat Ridge
Historical Society for restoration of the Baugh House should be
returned to the Wheat Ridge Historical Society, with the
recommendations of the Wheat Ridge Historical Society and Mr Dahl's
comments on paragraph 5 , seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0 with
Mrs Worth abstaining
Item 6.
Resolution 1651 - establishing the Wheat Ridge Arts and
Humanities Council and adopting policies and procedures for
the Wheat Ridge Arts and Humanities Council
Resolution 1651 was introduced by Mr Siler, title and summary read by
the Clerk
Mr Middaugh explained the reason for establishing this Council will
enable Wheat Ridge to access funds from the one-tenth sales tax to
support scientific and cultural facilities
Motion by Mr Siler to postpone this Resolution and
Parks & Recreation Commission for comment and place
Session no later than June 15, 1998; seconded by Mr
carried 8-0
send it to the
it on a Study
Mancinelli;
Item 7.
Approval of Design Contract for the Wheat Ridge Recreation
Center
Motion by Mr Siler that the design contract for the Recreation Center
be awarded to Barker, Rinker, Seacat & Partners in the amount of
$897,000 I further move that a contingency in the amount of $30 000
be established That the City Manager and the City Attorney be
authorized to complete the agreement with Barker, Rinker, Seacat, and
Partners 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 the design project of $927,000 be charged
to the Recreation Center Account 61-602-801
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I further move that the funds be encumbered for the length of the
project which expressly allows the expenditure of funds in 1998, 1999,
and 2000 for this project in accordance with Ordinance 787, 1989
serles; seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0
Item 8.
Consider Co-sponsorship of CWTP TIP Projects
Motion by Mrs Dalbec that this Item be discussed at the March 16
1998 Study Session, seconded by Mr DiTullio carried 8-0
Item 9.
Consent Agenda
A Street Materials for 1998
B Confirmation of recent Planning and Parks Commission
appointments
C Supplemental Appropriation for West 34th Avenue
Reconstruction and Drainage Improvement Project Contingency
Account
D Supplemental Appropriation for West 32nd Avenue Trail
and Drainage Project Contingency Account
Mrs Worth introduced the consent agenda and read the titles Mr
DiTullio asked to pull Item D Motion by Mrs Worth for the approval
of the Consent Agenda Items A Through C ; seconded by Mr Eafanti,
carried 8-0 Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of Item D ,
seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0
Item 10. Approval of Expenditure Items
Motion by Mr DiTullio 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 Siler; carried 8-0
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
Announcement of Community Development Block Grant Process (CDBG)
Mr Middaugh stated that Wheat Ridge's allocation this year lS
$187,000 and we can apply or support other agencies applying for a
County pool of $295,000
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ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Motion by Mrs Dalbec that we remove the District III Parks Commission
opening from the Cable scroll and newspapers and fill that position In
1999 when there is an opening, that we reaffirm Mrs Figlus
appointment until 1999, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-1 with Mr
Siler voting no Mr Siler does not feel we should make an exception
In this particular case
Mr Siler will attend the National League of Cities Conference in
Washington D C from March 5 - 10 Asked for follow-up on pond in
Stevens Elementary School, Jaidinger acquisition
Mr DiTullio asked for consensus that we meet in March or April with
City Treasurer to discuss alternative investments, consensus was 8 in
favor He asked for consensus that staff look at a hotline for
renters and bring information back to Council; consensus was 6 In
favor
Mrs Worth asked for consensus that the Ethlcs Ordinance provided to
her by the City Attorney be provided to all Councilmembers and
discussed at a Study Session, consensus was 8 in favor
Mr Eafanti asked for consensus that the February 16 Study Session be
canceled and held on Tuesday, February 17 at 6 00 pm, that the March
9 Regular Meeting be canceled for lack of quorum because
Councilmembers will be In Washington DC; consensus was 8 in favor
Motion by Mr DiTullio to adjourn, seconded by Mr Eafanti;
carried 8-0
Meeting adjourned at 10 55 P m
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