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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/1998 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 CITY COUNCIL MINU~-S January 26, 1998 Page -2- 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 CITY COUNCIL MINU~-S January 26, 1998 Page -3- 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUc ~ 1 January 26, 1998 Page -4- 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 CITY COUNCIL MINU- S January 26, 1998 Page -5- 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 CITY COUNCIL MINU~-S January 26, 1998 Page -6- 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 CITY COUNCIL MINU' S January 26, 1998 Page -7- 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 ,I , .",,/1 "0' i-L .Li'- Wanda Sang, I ) )(. '-'7'"'-\"-- Cit~ Clet:.k APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 9, 1998 BY A VOTE OF Ii TO -L \+~ , President