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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
March 24. 1997
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 (arrived at 705 pm.), and Claudia Worth Also present: City Clerk, Wanda
Sang, City Treasurer, Jim Malone, City Manager, 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 24, 1997
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of February 24, 1997, seconded by
Mrs Dalbec, carried 7-0
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Gary Wardle, Director of Parks, introduced Rick Garrick, new Teen Center Coordinator for
the City of Wheat Ridge
John Jerman read a letter from Wheat Ridge United Neighborhoods, Inc into the record,
which commended Council for approving the street lights on 32nd Avenue
Ty Jessop spoke in support of George Langdon's reappointment to the Planning
Commission
Mayor Wilde congratulated Wheat Ridge High School for their production and performance
of "Fiddler on the Roof"
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1.
Council Bill 9 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 19-32 of the
Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to establish compensation
for regular employees and provide for public accountability for use of accrued
leave
Council Bill 9 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Fields, title read by the Clerk;
Ordinance No 1071 assigned
Motion by Mrs Fields for the approval of Council Bill 9 (Ordinance 1071), seconded by Mr
Eafanti; carried 8-0
Item 2.
Council Bill 8 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 22, Article III, of
the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, concerning an
Occupation and Business Tax on Basic Telecommunications Service
Council Bill 8 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Dalbec, title read by the Clerk;
Ordinance No 1072 assigned
Motion by Mrs. Dalbec for the approval of Council Bill 8 (Ordinance 1072), seconded by Mr
Solano, carried 8-0
Item 3.
Council Bill 10 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from
Agricultural-One to Planned Industrial Development District and for approval of
an Outline Development Plan on land located at 4951 Miller Street, City of
Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
(Case No WZ-97-2) (W R. Miller Properties LLP)
Council Bill 10 was introduced on second reading by Mr DiTullio, title read by the Clerk;
Ordinance No 1073 assigned
Bob Hodge and Joe Strader, owners of the property, were sworn in by the Mayor They
asked for approval of the rezoning, the subdivision plat, and the final development plan for
the L & K Industrial Park.
Glen Gidley was sworn in by the Mayor and presented the staff report.
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Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill 10 (Ordinance 1073), a request for approval of a
rezoning from Agricultural-One to Planned Industrial Development for property located at
4951 Miller Street and for approval of an outline development plan, be approved for the
following reasons 1 It is required to incorporate 4951 Miller Street into the L & K Industrial
Park. 2 The evaluation criteria support approval of the request. 3 All requirements for an
outline development plan have been met; seconded by Mr Solano, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio that the request for approval of a subdivision plat for the L & K
Industrial Park and property located at 4951 Miller Street be approved for the following
reasons 1 It is required to incorporate 4951 Miller Street into the L & K Industrial Park. 2
2 All requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met; seconded by Mr Solano,
carried 8-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio that the request for approval of a final development plan for the L & K
Industrial Park and for property located at 4951 Miller Street be approved for the following
reasons 1 It is required to incorporate 4951 Miller Street into the L & K Industrial Park. 2
It is consistent with the general design parameters of the underlying outline development
plan 3 All requirements for a PID final development plan have been met; seconded by Mr
Solano, carried 8-0
Item 4.
Rehearing on application for approval of a four structure planned building group
and a replat on Residential-Three zoned land at 4420 Jay Street.
(Case No PBG-96-1) (Karl Koch)
Item 4 was introduced by Jerry DiTullio, title and summary read by the Clerk.
Dick Sharp, 143 Union Blvd, representing applicant, was sworn in by the Mayor, presented
revised plan and answered questions
Karl Koch, applicant, was sworn in by the Mayor and answered questions
Kent Schroeder was sworn in by the Mayor; he owns property to the North, he still has
some boundary dispute with Mr Koch
Mr Gidley had no additional testimony; he referred to the original staff report previously
submitted to Council and answered some additional questions
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Motion by Mr DiTullio that Case No PBG-96-1, a request for approval of a planned building
group plan and replat for property zoned Residential-Three and located at 4420 Jay Street,
be approved for the following reasons 1 The existing zoning of Residential-Three supports
the use of multi-family residential 2. The proposed replat allows for the density of 12 units
(1 unit per 2,821 square feet) 3 Adequate fire protection, vehicular and pedestrian access
is supported off Jay Street. 4 All minimum requirements of the R-3 zone district have been
met. 5 Both interim and long term use of the property is consistent and compatible with
adjacent zoning and land use With the following conditions 1 At least a minimum of four
(4) short-term visitor parking spaces be be provided for additional on-site parking 2.
Proposed trees in the rear of the property be planted so they will not grow into the existing
power lines, seconded by Mr Eafanti.
Motion by Mrs. Worth to add a third condition that the walkway beginning on Jay Street
surround the complex all the way around to the East and back down so that the people living
in the far eastern units have the option using the walkway rather than using the driveway
going past the garages, seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Eafanti,
Siler, and DiTullio voting no
Original Motion as amended carried 7-1 with Mr Solano voting no
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 5.
Council Bill 11 - An Ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 7 of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws pertaining to elections.
Council Bill 11 was introduced on first reading by Mrs Worth, who also read the title
Motion by Mrs Worth that Council Bill 11 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, April 14, 1997 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 Solano, carried 8-0
DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS
Item 6.
Appointment of Board and Commission members
Motion by Mrs Fields to appoint Sea Slingsby to the Animal Control Commission for District
I, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr Siler to appoint Debbie Mauldin to the Animal Control Commission for District
II, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 8-0
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Motion by Mrs Worth to appoint Greg Feudner to the Animal Control Commission for District
IV, seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to appoint Susan Ford to the Arborist Board for District I, seconded by
Mrs Fields, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to appoint Robert Jobin to the Arborist Board for District IV,
seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs. Fields to appoint Bill Echelmeyer to the Board of Adjustment for District I,
seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs. Shaver to appoint Karen Thiessen to the Board of Adjustment for District III,
seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to appoint Susan Junker to the Board of Adjustment for District IV,
seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to appoint Ken Adams to the Building Code Advisory Board for District
I, seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 8-0
Don Mac Dougall, 9815 West 37th Avenue, recommended Mary Margaret Coates for the
Parks and Recreation Commission, she is a geologist, effective in what she does, and is
open and accessible
Odarka Figlus, 9775 West 36th Avenue, spoke on behalf of Mary Margaret Coates for the
Parks Commission, hardworking, capable, responsible, active, involved, humble not one to
brag about her accomplishments, is a leader in the best sense of the word, effective
organizer
Allen Salzman, 10285 West 33rd Avenue, has submitted his name for the Planning
Commission, and listed his qualifications and accomplishments
Motion by Mr Eafanti to appoint F Ross Westover to the Building Code Advisory Board for
District III (replacing Mr Martin), seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs. Dalbec to appoint Leo Anderson to the Building Code Advisory Board for
District IV (lives in District I), seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Fields to appoint Willard Myers to the Civil Service Commission for District I,
seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
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Motion by Mr Siler to appoint Robert Reischman to the Civil Service Commission for District
II, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to appoint Norm Clark to the Civil Service Commission for District IV,
seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Fields to appoint Ryan Eggelton and Robert Eckhardt to the Parks
Commission for District I, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr Solano to appoint Betty Day to the Parks Commission for District II, seconded
by Mr Eafanti, carried 7-1 with Mrs Fields voting no
Motion by Mr Eafanti to appoint Sue Wilson to the Parks Commission for District III,
seconded by Mr Siler
Motion by Mrs. Shaver for a substitute motion to appoint Mary Margaret Coates, seconded
by Mrs Worth, carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Siler, DiTullio, and Eafanti voting no
Motion by Mr Solano to reconsider Mary Margaret Coates' appointment; seconded by Mr
Eafanti, carried 5-3 with Councjlmembers Worth, Shaver, and Dalbec voting no
Motion by Mr Solano that both positions be advertised and applicants come in to be
interviewed by City Council, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 5-3 with Councilmembers
Worth, Shaver, and Dalbec voting no
Motion by Mrs. Shaver to appoint Rosalind Bedell to the Personnel Commission for District
III, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Worth to appoint Eugenia Merkle to the Personnel Commission for District
IV, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to appoint Anne Brinkman to the Planning Commission for District I,
seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr Eafanti to appoint Allen Salzman to the Planning Commission for District III,
died for lack of second.
Motion by Mrs. Shaver to appoint Nancy Snow to the Planning Commission for District III,
seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 6-2 with Mr Siler and Mr Solano voting no
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Motion by Mrs. Worth to appoint Tom Shockley to the Planning Commission for District IV,
seconded by Mrs. Dalbec, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to appoint Bonny Timmins to the Richards-Hart Estate Advisory
Committee for District I, seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Worth to confirm Janet Thompson to the Richards-Hart Estate Advisory
Committee for District IV, seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to waive the Rules to hear Agenda Item 9 before Item 7, seconded by
Mrs Worth, carried 7-1 with Mr Siler voting no
Item 9.
CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Resolution 1590 - establishing a Teen Committee for the City of Wheat
Ridge
B Resolution 1591 - approving first and second amendments to first amended
Intergovernmental Agreement establishing the Rocky Flats Local Impacts
Initiative
C Fleet Replacements for 1997 (Police Motorcycle)
D Metal Roof Replacement Project (RFB #97-04)
E. Motion for the approval of the 1997 Parks and Recreation Fee Policy
F Resolution 1592 - approving an agreement with the Volunteers of America.
G 1997 Preventive Street Maintenance Program-Overlay I, Paramount
Parkway (RFB #97-05)
H Acceptance of Warranty or Quit Claim Deeds for' 3835 Harlan Street; 9111
West 38th Avenue, 6505 West 32nd Avenue, 6285 West 32nd Avenue, 3205
Kendall Street; 3200 Jay Street; 5925 West 32nd Avenue, 3201 Sheridan Blvd
Mrs. Worth introduced Agenda Item 9 and read the titles.
Motion by Mr Solano to pull Item 9 D
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Motion by Mrs Worth for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried
8-0
Motion by Mr Solano for approval of Item 9 D, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
Item 7.
Selection of Architect for Recreation Center
Motion by Mr DiTullio that Barker, Rinker, Seacat & Partners be awarded a contract in the
amount of $20,265 to complete the Phase I feasibility study of the Wheat Ridge Recreation
Center All costs shall be charged to Acct. No 54-601-800-862. I further move that a
contingency account be established in the amount of $5,000 All costs shall be charged to
Acct. No 54-601-800-862, seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 8-0
Item 8.
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
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
Motion by Mr Solano not to put agencies on the outside contribution list that don't request
money; seconded by Mr Siler; carried 8-0
Mr Middaugh gave update on ongoing legislation, Senate Bill 47 (takings legislation) and
House Bill 1312 (vested rights)
ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Mr DiTullio stated that he had an opportunity to review the Resolution regarding Board and
Commission appointments, which he had authored, and he now agreed that the open
position in the Parks Department had been properly advertised and applied for The newly
vacated position would need to be re-advertised and applied for Since he was a member of
the prevailing side to reconsider Mary Margaret Coates' appointment, he made the following
motion
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Motion by Mr DiTullio to reconsider the Parks Commission appointment for District III,
seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Eafanti, Siler, and Solano voting
no
Motion by Mr DiTullio to appoint Mary Margaret Coates to the Parks Commission for District
III and that we advertise the second position, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 5-3 with
Councilmembers Eafanti, Siler, and Solano voting no
Motion by Mr DiTullio for adjournment; seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 7-1 with Mr Solano
voting no
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p m.
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Claudja Worth, Council President