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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/09/1997 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building JUNE 9.1997 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, Tony Solano, and Claudia Worth Ken Siler was absent (attending a National Association of Regional Councils) 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 May 12,1997 and May 19, 1997 Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of May 12, 1997, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0 Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of May 19, 1997, seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 7-0 Mrs Worth stated that Mr Solano has resigned as tirne keeper and Mr DiTullio has graciously agreed to keep the time Mrs Fields presented a check in the amount of $10,000 from the Veterans Memorial Committee as the first payment on a $20,000 loan received from the City for the All Veterans Memorial CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK Kit Kimball, 3290 Field Street, informed Council and the general public in Wheat Ridge that there are a number of people that have started to get together to try to organize a campaign for a new Recreation Center in Wheat Ridge She encouraged everyone interested to call and help them get going Motion by Mr Solano to add an Agenda Item 12 - Council Rule Change, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Shaver DiTullio and Worth voting no WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 1997 Page -2- PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 1. An application for approval of an amendment to a PCD final development plan at 4020 Wadsworth Blvd. (Case No WZ-97-6 Good Times) Case No WZ-97-6 was introduced by Mrs Dalbec, who also read the title Boyd Hoback, 8620 Wolff Court, #330, Westminster, representing Good Times Restaurants gave overview of their objectives of redeveloping the property Rather than just being a drive-through facility, they would add seating for approximately 50-60 people They would more than double the size of the building Glen Gidley presented the staff report. Motion by Mrs Dalbec that Case No WZ-97-6, a request for approval of an amendment to a Planned Commercial Development final development plan for property located at 4020 Wadsworth Blvd, be approved for the following reasons 1 The amendment to the PCD final development plan is required to allow the building expansion 2. The proposal is consistent with the Town Center Master Plan Design Guidelines 3 All the requirements for a PCD final development plan have been met. 4 Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval With the following conditions 1 The two new trees in front of the building be moved out of the right-of-way 2 The parking lot island north of the dumpster be landscaped with at least one tree and four shrubs. 3. The architect ensure that there is adequate room for wheelchair to maneuver from the handicapped parking space to the front door; seconded by Mr Solano, carried 7-0 Item 2. An application for approval of an amendment to a PID final development plan at 4990 Iris St. (Case No WZ-97-3 Custom Envelope) Case No WZ-97-3 was introduced by Mrs Dalbec. who also read the title Paul Pennock, 2727 Bryant Street, Denver, architect for this project and Rob Tucker, 31033 Buttermilk Court, Evergreen, President of Custom Envelope, were present. They explained that this project is an addition of approximately 27,000 square feet to the existing building that is being used for the production of envelopes This addition is basically for warehouse use, although there will be some assembly use The parking is considerably greater than what is required, there is no change to the drainage report. Mr Gidley presented the staff report. WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 1997 Page -3- Motion by Mrs Dalbec that Case No WZ-97-3, a request for approval of an amendment to a Planned Industrial Development final development plan for property located at 4990 Iris Street, be approved for the following reasons 1 A plan amendment is required to allow building expansion 2. All requirements for a final development plan have been met. 3 Staff recommends approval With the following conditions 1 The applicant be allowed to place the trees requested by Staff along Iris and an irrigation system be added to that area. 2 A development agreement be executed for sidewalk improvements on Independence 3 Parking areas that are indicated as reserved on the plan shall be developed upon an order by the Wheat Ridge Planning and Development Director where such parking is needed to met parking demand 4 The applicant get a right-of-way permit from the Public Works Department. 5 Semi-truck traffic be limited to an average of 10 truck trips per week for the 45 ft semi-trucks, seconded by Mrs Worth Motion by Mr DiTullio to delete condition 5 , seconded by Mrs Fields Mr DiTullio called for the question, seconded by Mrs Fields, failed 3-4 with Councilmembers DiTullio, Eafanti, and Fields voting yes Vote on amendment carried 6-1 with Mrs. Dalbec voting no Vote on original motion as amended carried 6-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no Item 3. Council Bill 15, an Ordinance amending Section 26-31 concerning off-street parking requirements Council Bill 15 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Shaver; title read by the Clerk; Ordinance No 1076 assigned Motion by Mrs Shaver for the approval of Council Bill 15 (Ordinance 1076), seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0 Item 4. Resolution 1602 - approving and adopting the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) Resolution 1602 was introduced by Mr DiTullio, Resolution read by the Clerk. Sandra Collins, 3415 Teller Street, thanked Council and staff for efforts on traffic calming on Teller Street; objected to citizens being charged, feels this is double taxation Jo Ann Fisher, 7645 West 47th Avenue, appreciates that the City is looking at methods of traffic calming Jillian Birnbaum, also thanked Council for looking at this problem She spoke about traffic problems in her neighborhood and the danger to children 47th Avenue and Allison Street have become known as the 44th Avenue Bypass WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 1997 Page -4- Scott Reed, 3880 West 48th Avenue, addressed continuous speeding on 48th Avenue; this has become a danger to the lives of the people in the neighborhood It is just a matter of time until somebody gets killed Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of Resolution 1602, seconded by Mr Solano Motion by Mr Solano to make an amendment to that motion that under Class 6 we add street closure as a viable option, seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Shaver, DiTullio, and Fields voting no Original Motion as amended carried 7-0 Motion by Mr DiTullio for Exhibit D-1 as the official funding procedure for speed hump construction for NTMP, with the City paying for the initial installation and construction and the removal of the speed bumps paid for by the residents, seconded by Mr Solano Mr DiTullio called for the question, carried 7-0 Motion carried 5-2 with Mrs Shaver and Mrs Dalbec voting no Item 5. Council Bill 14 An ordinance amending Section 25 of the Code of Laws concerning the duties of the Economic Development and Revitalization Commission Council Bill 14 was introduced on second reading by Mr DiTullio, who also read the title and summary Clerk assigned Ordinance No 1077 Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of Council Bill 14 (Ordinance 1077), seconded by Mr Solano, carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Shaver, Worth, and Dalbec voting no Mrs Dalbec pointed out that an Ordinance would need 5 votes in order pass Mr Dahl stated that the majority of the entire Council would be more than 4 (Section 5 9 of the Charter) Therefore, Motion failed 4-3 Motion by Mr Solano to have the City Attorney do research the entire process of ordinances and voting for future reference, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 6-2 with Mrs Shaver and Mrs Worth voting no Motion by M r DiTullio to re-draft Council Bill 14 and bring it back for first reading on June 23, 1997, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Shaver, Worth, and Dalbec voting no WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 1997 Page -5- DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS. Item 6. Resolution 1603 - approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Wheat Ridge, and the Wheat Ridge Economic Development and Revitalization Commission Resolution 1604 - rescinding Resolutions 1386 and 1357 Motion by Mr DiTullio that Agenda Item 6 be postponed until Council Bill 14 has been re- written and comes back for second reading; seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Shaver, Worth, and Dalbec voting no Item 7. Resolution 1605 - to consider rescission of Resolution 1578 and a new Resolution 1605 Resolution 1605 was introduced by Mr DiTullio, title and summary read by the Clerk. Motion by Mr DiTullio that Resolution 1578 be rescinded, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 6-1 with Mr Solano voting no Motion by Mr DiTullio that Resolution 1605 be approved with the following change Section 7 delete the word appointed by the City Clerk; seconded by Mrs Shaver Motion by Mrs. Dalbec for an amendment to make a Section 10 that the applications are good for 1 year; seconded by Mrs. Worth Motion by Mrs Worth to amend the amendment to read that the applicant be notified if there is an opening Mrs Dalbec accepted that as a friendly amendment. Amendment carried 5-2 with Mrs Fields and Mr Solano voting no Motion by Mr Solano for an amendment that if a position opens within the three-month period from the last application period, that no re-application advertisement be required, seconded by Mr Eafanti Mr Solano called for the question, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 6-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no Motion carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Shaver, Worth, and Dalbec voting no Original Motion as amended carried 5-2 with Councilmembers Shaver and Worth voting no WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 1997 Page -6- Motion by Mr Eafanti to go past 11 00 p.m and finish the Agenda, seconded by Mrs Worth, failed 4-3 with Councilmembers Shaver, Dalbec, Worth, and Eafanti voting yes. (This needs a 3/4 majority vote to pass) Motion by Mr Solano to continue this meeting to Wednesday, June 11 1997 and to withdrew Agenda Item 12, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 6-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no Meeting adjourned at 11 00 P m. Wednesday, June 11, 1997 Item 8. Bid Award of Bicycle Lockers Motion by Mr Solano that the bicycle lockers be awarded to lowest, most responsive bidder as determined by the bid process of the Regional Transportation District in an amount not to exceed $3,91500 and all costs be charged to Acct. No 01-610-800-809 I further move that $3,91500 be transferred from General Fund Balance to Acct. No 01-610-800-809; seconded by Mrs. Worth, carried 6-1 with Mr DiTullio voting no Item 9. 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 7-0 Item 10. CONSENT AGENDA. A. 1997 Preventive maintenance street patching program (RFB #97-18) B Property conveyed to the City of Wheat Ridge. (6351 W 32nd Ave, 6465 W 32nd Ave, 3200 Gray St., 3180 Jay St., 6405 W 32nd Ave, 3145 Sheridan Blvd) C Warranty Deed Acceptance (3201 Sheridan Blvd) D Motion of Acceptance of Findings and Order in Liquor matter (Happy Liquors) E Naming of the Wheat Ridge Teen Center F Skate Board facility design (Teri Dalbec request) WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 1997 Page -7- E Naming of the Wheat Ridge Teen Center F Skate Board facility design (Teri Dalbec request) G Bid Award for a Front End Loader (RFB #97-23) H Bid Award for wide area network equipment & Installation, (RFB #97-17) Resolution 1606 - approving Occupant Protection Twist Campaign Contract with Colorado Department of Transportation (OTS) J Motion for acceptance of a grant for underage drinking Motion by Mrs. Worth for adoption of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr DiTullio Mr Solano asked that Item E be voted on separately Michael Roark spoke on Item 10 H regarding the bid process. Motion carried 7-0 E Motion by Mr Solano that the Wheat Ridge Teen Center be named "9110 The Dream", seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 6-1 with Mrs Fields voting no Item 11. Discussion of a Design Committee for the Recreation Center (Janelle Shaver request) Mrs Shaver explained that she envisions a group of citizens that are interested in working more closely with the architects on the design aspects of the Center This may consist of Parks Commission members, current Recreation Center Committee members, staff, Councilmembers, and other interested citizens Motion by Mrs Worth that the City Council direct the Parks Commission to work with the architect on the basic envelopes and amenities for the building and square footage and that this wording be put on the crawl by Mr Middaugh to invite the people to join in on that meeting and that it come back to a Study Session with the final square footage, seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 7-0 CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS Motion by Mrs Worth to appoint Jerry DiTullio as the second representative to the County Committee on developing a NorthWest Parkway; seconded by Mr Solano, carried 7-0 WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 1997 Page -8- CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS Request for Council approval of settlement for a lawsuit involving the City Motion by Mr Solano that the joint motion to approve stipulation for settlement of adversary proceedings in the case of Augmentx, Inc be approved, seconded by Mrs. Worth, carried 7-0 ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS Motion by Mr DiTullio that we create a separate account for the Rec Center and that this be brought to the next Council Meeting for vote, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-0 Motion by Mr Eafanti to reconsider the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Issue, he wants to change his vote regarding street closure as a viable option under Class 6, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 5-2 with Mrs Worth and Mr Solano voting no Motion by Mr DiTullio to delete street closure as a viable option under Class 6, seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 5-2 with Mr Siler and Mrs Worth voting no Mrs Worth feels this option should be available in certain instances, we need to keep that in there Mr Siler feels the more options you leave open for yourself, the more opportunities you have to solve problems. Motion by Mr DiTullio to adjourn, seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 7-0 Meeting adjourned at 8 42 P m APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 23, 1997 BY A VOTE OF 7 TO 0 - - \ , ---- \. ( [ -- , l "'----;. \( \ i \ I , '" , ' ( l Ll ~ \ CIa"Ul:iia Worth, Council President