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Home My WebLink About09/08/1997 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 The Regular City Council was called to order by Mayor Wilde at 7 15 P m Councilmembers present: Teri Dalbec, Jerry DiTullio, Jean Fields, Janelle Shaver, Ken Siler, Tony Solano, and Claudia Worth Don Eafanti was absent; he is vacationing in Europe Also present: City Clerk, Wanda Sang, City Treasurer, Jim Malone, City Manager, Robert Middaugh, City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, Chief of Police, Jack Hurst; staff; and interested citizens APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF August 25, 1997 Motion by Mrs Dalbec for the approval of the Minutes of August 25, 1997, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 7-0 PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor Wilde administered the Oath of Office to Janet M. Leo, EDARC Commissioner for District IV CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Jordan Mencher, 3595 Estes Street, was very upset that commercials for the Clear Creek Festival of the Arts, that were paid for by the committee, aired only a few times, asked that the Council instruct the City Attorney to look into this Maxine Stewart, 3465 Otis Street, treasurer for Citizens for a Wheat Ridge Recreation Center in 1997, gave update on their committee's activities She asked that citizens support this ballot question Mary Duer, 7325 West 48th Avenue, spoke in favor of speed bumps on 48th Avenue, but thought it might be a little excessive to have six speed bumps on such a short stretch of street. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -2- Rick Eskeldson, 7220 West 48th Avenue, spoke in favor of speed bumps on 48th Avenue John Kellow, 4740 Patiet Street, wanted to bring to Council's attention that the City is dumping storm water in a ditch that belongs to the Bayou Ditch Company; City is not paying their fair share Jack Hurst, Chief of Police, read a statement regarding an article in the Jefferson Sentinel with the headline "Victim's mom says police killed her son" Chief Hurst has personally reviewed all the details of this case and held discussions with officers directly involved in this case, he is satisfied that police response was appropriate, thorough and effective Bob Middaugh stated that he has reviewed this matter with Chief Hurst and supports him and Officer Berkowitz. This is absolute irresponsible journalism and he stands behind the Chief and the department on this LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MATTERS Item 1. Modification of Premises for Applejack Liquors, Inc Item 1 was introduced by Mr DiTullio, title and summary read by the Clerk. James Shpall, applicant, was present to answer questions. Motion by Mr DiTullio to approve the modification of premises for Applejack Assoc Inc., dba "Applejack Liquors Inc.", 3320 Youngfield Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the application, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 7-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 2. Council Bills No 32, 33, 34, 37, 27, 28, 38,31, 30, and 29, making amendments to the City's Code of Laws regarding residential density and density limitations and an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan corresponding to the various density changes made by the Council Bills Item 2 was introduced by Mr DiTullio Motion by Mr DiTullio to suspend the Council Rules for this item only and allow Councilmembers to speak more than twice, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 6-1 with Mrs Worth voting no Motion by Mr Siler to allow the Clerk to read three letters into the record, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -3- City Clerk, Wanda Sang, read a letter from Wheat Ridge United Neighborhoods, Inc., which was in favor of the Ordinances and asked that Council support their passage The second letter was from Tom Shoup, who asked that 1 all the Ordinances be withdrawn, 2 all property owners be notified by certified mail of zoning changes The third letter was from Kathy Hass and Georgia Hass, who expressed their displeasure at the lack of proper notification to property owners, they asked that Council include an amendment that excludes existing duplex and multi-family units from the density requirements Mr Middaugh and Mr Dahl explained the background and reason for these Ordinances This is a legislative issue, not a zoning matter The following speakers were sworn in by the Mayor' Avis Cheryl Compton, 4630-40 Pierce Street, stated that she and her mother own a six-unit property, that is zoned R-3, which is one of the two types of structures that were not exempted in the first reading. If anything happened, she could probably only rebuild four of these units, they are facing about 1/3 loss in the value of their property, they can't afford that. Her other concern was insurance, how would that be covered? She also feels that insufficient notice was given to homeowners Ron Selstad, 23461 Morning Rose, Evergreen, made his comments as a Real Estate Broker, appraiser, owner of Wheat Ridge rental property, and former Wheat Ridge Councilmember The proposed changes affect 6-700 existing properties, no matter how you phrase it, this is a rezoning process and you have given no notice to the owners of these properties He asked that this be tabled indefinitely; he would support passage of Council Bills 30 and 31 Harold Smethills, 15669 West Maple Drive, owns multi-family units in the City; does not understand the animosity toward people who rent; most of us have been renters in our life, if 1/2 of the residents of Wheat Ridge are renters, have they been considered in this process? Density is not Wheat Ridge's problem, it is the age of its housing; it is old and getting older This proposal is misguided and unfair; the effect will be to deprive people of new, affordable quality housing in Wheat Ridge and will take significant property value away from the very people who have built so much of this City Jack Squire, 3270 Allison Street, duplex owner, didn't receive notice until he got one of the cards that the Realtors sent out; his property is a lifetime investment; feels that grandfathering in existing properties is a must and anything less is unconstitutional Harold Lofgren, 4655 Everett Street, duplex owner, feels they should be grandfathered in He would like to be notified next time a change is proposed CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -4- Jimel Skaff, 4015 Ammons Street, duplex owner, asked to be grandfathered in Tony Ficco, 12425 West 38th Avenue, is concerned about changing the square footage allowed in the R-2 and R-3 of the remaining land that's left in the City 94% of the City is already developed; this requirement is being aimed at a few people, because of the 6% of the land that's available to be developed, doesn't state that it's zoned R-2 or R-3, it could be A-1, 1-1, C-2, etc We are going at this like we are a new City Where does this leave a property owner who has held his property for years and now he may be finally in a position to develop it and he can't develop it. Lou Ficco, 11315 West 38th Avenue, asked that Council take more time to look into this and not rush into anything Dan Boyce, 3433 Wadsworth Blvd., owns 1 acre with 3 houses on it; might want to develop that into apartment houses at some point; asked that his property also be exempted. Bob Fischer, 5055 West 33rd Avenue, owns 5-unit apartment in Wheat Ridge, wants R-3 exempted Nancy Snow, 11155 West 40th Avenue, Chairperson of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, gave background as to how they came to make the recommendations. This City has a really strange zoning system, called pyramid zoning, the gripes are that you can have an apartment building right next door to a single family neighborhood, if we don't do something, people are going to tear down our many, many, small homes and put in apartments and people don't want that. She encouraged Council to pass this tonight. Boyd Adsit, 3245 Moore Street, President of Wheat Ridge Alliance for Progress, asked that any further action be postponed until after specific notification of effected property owners has been made and public hearings have been held. The Transcript has a very poor circulation, it is published on Friday, he gets his the next Thursday Deanna Leino, has owned property in Wheat Ridge for 30 years, would appreciate being notified by mail if anything like this comes up, asked that exception be passed Terry O'Neill, asked that this be postponed, but pass the exemptions so that property owners are protected. Nancy Werkmeister, 2996 Reed Street, homeowner in Wheat Ridge, spoke in favor of the density plan, a lot of time, effort, thought, and communication has gone into this plan With lower density you have more stability in your population, is in favor of grandfathering in existing properties, asked that this plan be passed tonight. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -5- Dave Bandimere, invited anybody present to come to 32nd and Benton and look at the quality of their apartments compared to the immediate neighborhood, the property has been in his family since 1937 Rose Moore, owns property in Wheat Ridge, asked for exemption for R-3 zoning Edgar Gregory, 6710-20 West 47th Avenue, owns property with his grandmother; had a lot of questions that weren't answered, thinks this should be postponed Roberta Thomas, 6595 West 32nd Avenue, has a hard time understanding the reasoning for these changes, she hasn't seen much building going or, or much change, the people who live in Wheat Ridge were either born here, or moved here for the unique quality of the City She has R-3 property; was given no notification, please rethink this Gail Vichiola, 6601 West 32nd Avenue, doesn't understand the need for these Ordinances, only understands the need for grandfathering Andrew Loushin, 4635 and 4610 Field Street property owner, (doesn't live in Wheat Ridge) wished they had bought their property elsewhere after hearing about these Ordinances, would appreciate the R-3's being grandfathered in Catherine Dunlop, 7160 West 30th Avenue, stated that the City of Wheat Ridge does not have the funds to notify everyone about every issue, people have a responsibility to keep informed about issues they are concerned about; meetings have been held by the Comprehensive Plan Committee with each District; Planning Commission held public meetings and Council had public input at the first reading Comprehensive Plan has been developed with input from a lot of citizens all over the City of Wheat Ridge, people are concerned about unrestricted growth, increasing density and protecting the character of their neighborhoods City has the right and a responsibility to provide guidelines for future development of the City The previous guidelines are very old She urged Council to pass these Ordinances Margaret Parry, 3060 Teller Street, her family owns several duplexes and a fourplex in Wheat Ridge, spoke in favor of the density ordinances Martin Borose, 7200 West 31 st Place, firmly supports this particular Comprehensive Plan, wants to have a residential area without a multi-family unit sitting square in the middle of it. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -6- Louise Turner, 11256 West 38th Avenue, is a firm supporter of low density and has watched for 28 years as the low density districts in Wheat Ridge have been whittled away by rezonings, however, there is a basic flaw among the ordinances in this group which violate the longstanding assumption and belief that we have a right to rely on our zoning; our rights in any zone district are clearly spelled out in the zoning law and she doesn't care if it's her right to have a horse, or her neighbors right to put a given number of units on a given sized lot; if it is spelled out in the existing zoning, it is a use by right. Asked that Council make a commitment not to take low density land and rezone it for high density development. Motion by Mrs Worth to go past 11 00 P m and finish this Item and Item 6 and continue the rest of the Agenda to next Monday, September 15, 1997 at 6'00 pm and continue until we finish our Agenda at that time, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 7-0 Kim Stewart, 11700 West 46th Avenue, owns and occupies along with her mother a duplex there, was very happy when moratorium occurred, grandfathering in existing property is important; supports what the Council has done, asked that all current existing things be grandfathered, including those properties that are currently zoned to be built upon. Diane Simmons, 7160 West 29th Place, voiced her support for the proposed density ordinances because they provide a proper and fair means of assuring that Wheat Ridge will retain the quiet, safe, country atmosphere which attracted us all here in the first place, this will protect our City from becoming just another victim of uncontrolled urban sprawl, urged Council to pass the Ordinances Jerry Roach, 7805 West 41 st Avenue, was concerned about people in a single family home on R-2 property that eventually wanted to build a duplex and couldn't do it under the new Ordinance He feels this constitutes downzoning by Ordinance Roger Loecher, 4599 Carr Street, people are happy with their zonings, they don't want to change and face the uncertainty of what can happen Sandy Collins, 3415 Teller Street, duplex owner, applauded Council and staff for moving density ordinances forward, this will protect the integrity of neighborhoods for all residents, plenty of notice was given by the City Tom Slattery, 6869 West 32nd Avenue, Vice Chairperson of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, clarified some issues that have come up tonight. He disagreed with the Committee to increase the lot area for duplexes, feels the 12,500 square foot requirement is plenty CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -7- Ron Patera, member of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, explained how they based their decisions and recommendations on input from citizens who attended the public meetings What Council has in their hands tonight reflects the sentiments and concerns of the community He also recommended that Council grandfather the existing structures He believes in the 15,000 square foot requirement for duplexes Susan Seeds, 6147 West 35th Avenue, asked that Council pass their decision on quality of life for all Wheat Ridge citizens rather than money; asked that these Ordinances be passed with the appropriate amendments Jim Hamburger, 5509 West 26th Avenue, owns R-3 property; doesn't think it's fair to devalue people's property; quality of life here hasn't changed, he is angry about it. LaVonne Holden, 3321 Yarrow Street, duplex owner, feels the current lot size for duplexes is more than adequate, we don't need 15,000 A. Council Bill 32 - An Ordinance concerning residential density limitations upon two- family dwelling units in the R-2 District. Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Council Bill 32 (Ordinance 1087), I further move to delete the words (2) redevelopment of a property where reconstruction of a structure is only part of such redevelopment; seconded by Mrs Shaver Motion by Mr Siler to amend the Council Bill to change the 15,000 square feet back to the 12,500; seconded by Mr Solano; failed 2-5 with Councilmembers Siler and Solano voting yes Motion by Mr Solano to amend the Council Bill to exempt existing R-2 property owners that do not have an existing structure from this, seconded by Mr Siler; failed 2-5 with Councilmembers Solano and Siler voting yes Original Motion carried 6-1 with M r Siler voting no B Council Bill 33 - An Ordinance concerning residential density limitations upon two- family dwelling units in the R-2A District. Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Council Bill 33 (Ordinance 1088), I further move to delete the words (2) redevelopment of a property where reconstruction of a structure is only part of such redevelopment; seconded by Mrs Worth CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -8- Motion by Mr Solano to amend the Council Bill to exempt existing R-2 A property owners that do not have an existing structure from this, seconded by Mr Siler' failed 2-5 with Councilmembers Solano and Siler voting yes. Original Motion carried 6-1 with Mr Siler voting no C Council Bill 34 - An Ordinance concerning residential density limitations upon multi- family dwelling units in the R-2A District. Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Council Bill 34 (Ordinance 1089), I further move to delete the words (2) redevelopment of a property where reconstruction of a structure is only part of such redevelopment; seconded by Mrs Worth Motion by Mr Solano to amend the Council Bill to exempt existing R-2 A property owners that do not have an existing structure from this, seconded by Mr Siler; failed 2-5 with Councilmembers Solano, and Siler voting yes Original Motion carried 6-1 with Mr Siler voting no D Council Bill 37 - An Ordinance concerning residential density limitations upon multi- family dwelling units in the R-3 District. Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Council Bill 37 (Ordinance 1090), seconded by Mrs Shaver Mrs. Shaver asked for a friendly amendment to add the grandfathering clause to this Council Bill This was accepted Motion by Mr Siler for an amendment to grandfather in current property owners to be able to develop land that they presently own, seconded by Mr Solano, failed 2-5 with Mr Solano and Mr Siler voting yes Original Motion carried 6-1 with Mr Siler voting no E Council Bill 27 - An Ordinance concerning residential density limitations upon multifamily dwelling units in the R-3A District. Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Council Bill 27 (Ordinance 1091), I further move to delete the words (2) redevelopment of a property where reconstruction of a structure is only part of such redevelopment; seconded by Mrs Fields CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -9- Motion by Mr Solano to amend the Council Bill to exempt existing R-3 A property owners that do not have an existing structure from this, seconded by Mr Siler; failed 2-5 with Councilmembers Solano, and Siler voting yes. Original Motion carried 6-1 with Mr Siler voting no F Council Bill 28 - An Ordinance concerning residential density limitations in Planned Residential Developments in the PRD District. Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Council Bill 28 (Ordinance 1092), seconded by Mrs Shaver Mrs Shaver asked for a friendly amendment to add the grandfathering clause to this Council Bill The grandfather clause will be a new subsection (I) which reads the requirements of this subsection 26-25(IV)(B)(1) shall not apply to impose a density requirement of less than twenty-one units per acre, with respect to the reconstruction of residential dwellinqs in the PRD district, where such structures and their reconstruction meet all of the following requirements....."This was accepted Motion carried 6-1 with Mr Siler voting no G Council Bill 38 - An Ordinance concerning residential density limitations in the PCD District. Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Council Bill 38 (Ordinance 1093), seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 6-1 with Mr Siler voting no H Council Bill 31 - An Ordinance amending Section 26-30(c)(4)(d) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning Planned Building Groups Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Council Bill 31 (Ordinance 1094), seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 7-0 Council Bill 30 - An Ordinance amending Section 26-30(D) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning Consolidation Plats Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Council Bill 30 (Ordinance 1095), seconded by Mrs Fields, carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -10- J Council Bill 29 - An Ordinance amending Section 26-25(IV)(B)( 1) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning site development requirements for Planned Residential Developments Motion by Mrs. Dalbec to postpone Council Bill 29 indefinitely until a revision has been brought forward until hearings have been held by the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee and Planning Commission, seconded by Mr Siler Motion by Mr Solano to amend the motion to postpone this to September 22, 1997, seconded by Mrs Worth. Mrs Shaver asked that the changes be published in the newspaper Mr Solano and second accepted this as a friendly amendment; carried 5-2 with Mr Siler and Mrs Dalbec voting no K. Motion amending the Comprehensive Plan of development adopting a text change for residential land uses Motion by Mr DiTullio that the text in the Comprehensive Plan describing residential land use be amended to read as follows. Residential. ThIS category includes all structures or establishments for permanent residence, including private household umts, both owner and renter occupied, grouped according to the number of family units In the residence; group quarters or residential institutIOns for permanent, non-family occupancy in which lodging accommodations are provided WIth or without meals; mobile home parks of a permanent nature. A. Agricultural estate, one unit per acre. B. rural estate residential, a minimum of one-half unit per acre. C. Single family residential, one-five units per acre. D Single family residential, six-mne units per acre. E. Single family/duplex resIdential, four-seven umts per acre. F Multi-family residential, ten-twelve units per acre. G Apartments and condominiums, a maximum sixteen units per acre. seconded by Mrs Worth; carried 6-1 with Mr Siler voting no L. Motion to amend the Comprehensive Plan by adopting a new interim residential land use map Motion by Mr DiTullio that the interim future residential land use map, dated August 20, 1997, illustrating interim residential land use categories for the Comprehensive Plan of Development of the City of Wheat Ridge be approved, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -11- Mayor Wilde stated that he will veto Items ABC D E F and G, he will provide a letter Item 6. Resolution 1623 - referring a ballot question to the voters of the City at the November 4, 1997, General Municipal Election, concerning revenue in excess of constitutional limitations received in the fiscal year ending December 31, 1996 Resolution 1623 was introduced by Mrs Worth, title read by the Clerk. Motion by Mrs Worth for approval of Resolution 1623, seconded by Mr Solano Motion by Mr Solano to amend to add "or the Teen Center", seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0 Original Motion as amended carried 6-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no Meeting adjourned at 12 12 a.m. September 15,1997 - Continued Meeting from September 8,1997 Mayor Wilde called the continued meeting to order at 6'00 p.m Councilmembers present: Teri Dalbec (arrived at 6'05 pm), Jerry DiTullio, Don Eafanti, Jean Fields, Janelle Shaver, Ken Siler (arrived at 609 pm), Tony Solano, and Claudia Worth Also present: City Clerk, Wanda Sang, City Treasurer, Jim Malone, Acting City Manager, Bob Goebel, City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, Director of Parks, Gary Wardle, staff; and interested citizens Item 3. Council Bill 39 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from Commercial-One to Planned Industrial Development District and for approval of an Outline Development Plan on land located at 9500 West 49th Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case No WZ-97-10) (Pacifica Holding Company LLC) Council Bill 39 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Worth, title read by the Clerk; Ordinance No 1096 assigned CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -12- Mike Kendall, representing Pacifica Holding Company, gave summary of the project. Motion by Mrs Dalbec to suspend the Rules and allow Council more than two times to speak; seconded by Mrs Shaver; failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Worth, Eafanti, Shaver, and Dalbec voting yes (This needed 6 votes to pass) Meredith Reckert was sworn in by the Mayor and presented the staff report and showed slides of the property Motion by Mrs Worth that Council Bill 39 (Ordinance 1096), a request for approval of rezoning from Commercial-One to Planned Industrial Development and for approval of an outline development plan for property located at 9500 West 49th Avenue, be approved for the following reasons 1 A rezoning is required to expand allowed uses 2 There are some light industrial uses which are appropriate for the area if performance standards are used 3 All requirements for a PID outline development plan have been met. With the following conditions 1 Semi-trucks and trailers be allowed on the property for pickup and deliveries only 1 A. All semi-tractors may not be parked no more than one hour before loading or unloading or one hour after loading or unloading 1 B No overnight parking will be allowed of semi-trucks. 2 No shift work be allowed between the hours of 10'00 P m and 6 00 a.m 3 The two eastern buildings be limited to a 5 HP maximum for anyone machine 4 The two western buildings be limited to a 40 HP maximum for anyone machine 5 No attachment of additional equipment such as special equipment, cranes, lifts, etc., to outside walls will be permitted and no attachments such as cranes or lifts be allowed on the roof 6 Item #9 on the outline plan be eliminated from Buildings 'A' and 'B' 7 Include the idling section in the diesel emissions ordinance Seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no Motion by Mrs Worth that the request for approval of a final development plan for property located at 9500 West 49th Avenue, be approved for the following reasons 1 All maximum requirements of the zoning code have been met. 2 All requirements for a PID final development plan have been met. With the following conditions 1 If the variance is approved, the plan be revised accordingly 2 No other freestanding signs be allowed on the property; seconded by Mr Solano, carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no Motion by Mrs Worth that the request for a five-foot sign setback variance for property located at 9500 West 49th Avenue be approved for the following reasons 1 Approval of the reduced request wold not prove a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare 2 It would not have a negative impact on property values or the public welfare 3 Proposed location is more aesthetically pleasing than other locations meeting setbacks CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -13- With the following conditions 1 A building permit be applied for and issued prior to the existing sign being completed. 2 No other freestanding signs be allowed on the property; seconded by Mr Solano Motion by Mrs Worth to amend her motion to have condition 2 read: No other freestanding signs be allowed on the property with the exception of tenant identification signs not to exceed 10ft in height nor 50 square feet; seconded by Mrs Dalbec; failed 3-5 with Councilmembers Shaver, Worth and Dalbec voting yes Vote on original motion carried 7-1 with Mr DiTullio voting no ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 4. Council Bill 45 - An Ordinance establishing the salary for the elected positions of Mayor, members of Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer, of the City of Wheat Ridge, during the term of office commencing November 10, 1997 and repealing Ordinance 1009, Series of 1995 Council Bill 45 was introduced on first reading by Mr Solano, title read by the Clerk. Motion by Mr Solano that Council Bill 45 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, October 13, 1997, at 7'00 pm in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication, that as an additional provision the staff be directed to prepare a chart to address salaries for the four-year terms, seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 6-2 with Councilmembers Siler and DiTullio voting no DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS Item 5. West 48th Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Management Project approval Item 5 was introduced by Mr Siler; title and summary read by the Clerk. Mr Solano passed out a neighborhood petition in favor of six speed humps that had been given to him Bob Goebel presented the staff report. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -14- The following speakers were called by the Mayor' John B Beall, 7221 West 48th Avenue, spoke in favor of action on 48th Avenue to curtail the speeding and on any other street in Wheat Ridge, he is opposed to speed bumps or humps, feels 1) they may be illegal, 2) many traffic engineers consider speed bumps/humps ineffective in changing driving habits, 3) expense The only widely recommended speed control is surveillance and enforcement. Harry Taylor, 7350 West 48th Avenue, is in favor of all six of the speed humps James Swenson, 6790 West 48th Avenue, added an additional name to the petition for six speed humps He is also in favor of all six speed humps. Scott Read, 7180 West 48th Avenue, urged that Council vote in favor of the six speed humps. Lisa Marcellus, 7390 West 48th Avenue, spoke in favor of the six speed humps Motion by Mr Siler that the City construct five speed humps, as identified in the concept mitigation plan, on West 48th Avenue between Upham Street and Otis Street. I further move that the City construct an additional speed hump on West 48th Avenue near West 48th Circle I further move that all costs associated with this work be paid from Acct. No 30-304- 800-843 and that these funds be encumbered for the length of the work in accordance with Ordinance 3787, 1989 series, seconded by Mr Solano, carried 8-0 Item 7. Bid Award for Miscellaneous Remodel Project (RFQ #007-97) Mr Solano left to attend a neighborhood traffic meeting. Motion by Mrs Worth that the Miscellaneous Remodel Project be awarded to RMA Group in the amount of their quote of $2,352 00 for the Police Briefing Room and the Under Stairs Storage I further move that the City Manager's Office for $6,886 00 be postponed until the first regular meeting in December All costs be charged to the following accounts Building Fund Acct. No 60-201-802 and Capital Improvement Fund Acct. No 30-610-811 I further move that the funds be encumbered for the length of the Project which expressly allows the expenditure of funds in 1998 for this Project in accordance with Ordinance #787, 1989 Series, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -15- 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 DiTullio, carried 7-0 Item 9. CONSENT AGENDA A. Bid Award for Telephone Equipment & Installation (RFP #97-004) B Bid Award for chemical fertilizer (Mapo bid #007-96) Motion by Mrs Worth for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0 CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS (Bob Goebel sitting in for Mr Middaugh) Consensus was to hold budget meetings on October 7, 9, 16, 1997 Consensus was to hold the Boards and Commissions Dinner at Heritage Square to see "Hunchback of Notre Dame" Outgoing Commissioners will be given a plaque for their services on that night. Mr Middaugh faxed everybody a pro statement on the Rec Center and wondered if anybody on Council had amendments on that. Mrs Dalbec would like to talk to Mr Middaugh about adding an explanation as to land costs and road and bridge construction to fully explain the 17 Million Consensus was that Teri Dalbec work with the City Administrator on that. Mr Goebel stated that he, Mr Middaugh, Mr Hurst, and the Fire Chief will attend a meeting in Maryland on September 28 - October 3, hosted by FEMA, where they will learn about emergency procedures CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 1997 Page -16- Motion by Mrs Worth to adjourn the Regular Meeting and have Councilmembers Matters after the Study Session, seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 6-1 with Mr Solano voting no Meeting adjourned at 8 45 P m - I APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 22,1997 BY A VOTE OF 8 TO 0 - - I _ .', ~, ~. ... , . (--.. I ~. '-. ~ (\_, (I . .~ Ctau'dia Worth, Council President