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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/1998 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building April 27, 1998 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 Public Works, Bob Goebel, Director of Parks & Recreation, Gary Wardle; Director of Planning, Alan White, staff, and interested citizens APPROVAL OF MINUTES of April l3, 1998 Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of April 13, 1998; seconded by Mr Siler; carried 8-0 CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO SPEAK Karla Nostas, 3500 Parfet Street, Wheat Ridge, CO spoke regarding the planned street/sidewalk work on Parfet Street (35th to 38th) Mrs Nostas turned in Petitions for traffic calming devices Motion by Mr DiTullio to add an Agenda Item 2A - An Ordinance Amending Section 2-56(B) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws regarding membership on the Animal Control Commission; seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 8-0 City Clerk assigned Council Bill 16 to the Ordinance PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 1. Designation of street width for Holland Street improvement from 32nd Avenue to 38th Avenue Mr Eafanti introduced Item 1; title read by the Clerk Mr Middaugh explained the Holland Street improvements consisting of; street rebuilding, sidewalk, drainage and traffic calming Mr Dave Kotecki, Project Engineer for the Public Works Department, was sworn in by the Mayor and presented the steps taken(resident notification and neighborhood meetings) and the actual proposal for the project CITY COUNCIL MINUT APRIL 27, 1998 PAGE -2- Larry Roberts, 3780 Holland Street, was sworn in by the Mayor, stated that he attended the 1st meeting regarding the Holland Street improvements and is concerned about the increase in traffic and speeding Mr Roberts asked the Council to turn down the proposal to widen the street on the 3700 block of Holland or at least forgo the 4 foot sidewalk Ralph Branstettor, 3765 Holland Street was sworn In by the Mayor; stated that he is happy with the proposed project and supports the design Roberta Porter, was sworn in by the Mayor, stated that the hedge on her property will have to go, but she approves the project Leslie Clark, Mary Jane Baum, Howard Baum, Frank and Marge Drobnick, Anne Hooks, Bartan Mapps, Marvin Dix and Barbara Stutz were present and are in favor the Holland Street reconstruction project Motion by Mr Eafanti that the street width for the Holland Street reconstruction be designated as 36 feet from 32nd Avenue to 3500 Holland Street and as 34 feet from 3500 Holland Street to 38th Avenue; seconded by Mr Mancinelli, carried 8-0 Motion by Mr Eafanti that the overall design for the Holland Street reconstruction project which incorporates road improvements, sidewalk, drainage and traffic calming improvements be approved as presented by the Engineering division, seconded by Mrs Dalbec Motion by Mrs Shaver for an Amendment that the sidewalks on the east side of the entire project be 3 feet wide; seconded by Mrs Worth; failed 5-3 with Mrs Worth, Mrs Shaver and Mrs Dalbec voting yes Motion by Mrs Shaver for an Amendment that the sidewalks on the west side of this project from 32nd to the northern boundary of the High School be 5 feet wide and that from the northern boundary of the High School to 38th Avenue the sidewalks would be 4 feet wide, seconded by Mrs Worth Motion by Mrs 5 feet for the Shaver and Mrs Dalbec for a friendly Amendment for the sidewalks whole west side; failed 5-3 with Mrs Worth, Mrs Dalbec voting yes to be Original Motion carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUT APRIL 27, 1998 PAGE -3- ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 2. Council Bill 15 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 21, Article IV, Sections 21-124(d) and (e) and Section 21-151, of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, concerning Courtesy Bus Shelters Council Bill 15 was introduced on first reading by Mr Siler; title and summary read by the Clerk Mr Middaugh explained the Bus Shelter requirements and the placement of shelters Gary Young, Company Representative, was sworn in by the Mayor and answered Councils' questions Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill 15 be postponed and sent to a Study Session for rewriting; seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 7-1 with Mrs Shaver voting no Item 2A. Council Bill 16 - An Ordinance amending section 2-56 of the Code of Laws regarding membership requirements of the Animal Control Commission Council Bill 16 was introduced on first reading by Mr DiTullio, who also read the title and summary Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill 16 be approved on first reading, ordered published, and a public hearing be set for Monday, May 18, 1998 at 7 00 P m in the City Council chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading take effect upon passage; seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 7-1 with Mrs Worth voting no DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS Item 3. Construction of a "Rockies" baseball field in the City of Wheat Ridge Item 3 was introduced by Mr Siler; title and summary read by the Clerk Mr Middaugh and Mr Wardle presented to Council Mr Wardle answered questions from Council CITY COUNCIL MINUT~ APRIL 27, 1998 PAGE -4- Mr Wardle introduced Sean McGraw of the Colorado Rockies is helping to put this project together Mr McGraw Mr McGraw gave background information on the Colorado Rockies stating that they are interested in giving kids the opportunity to play sports They currently have approximately 25 fields all across the Front Range that they have built and have 13 planned for 1998 to benefit the children of our community The field will be named after Kirt Manwaring, who is one donating the baseball field to Wheat Ridge Mr Manwaring has chosen Wheat Ridge because it is a sports community and he wants to be involved Tim Peterson, 3209 Allison Street, was present to support and spoke in favor of this project Mr Peterson feels this is a great opportunity for Wheat Ridge to have a partnership with the Colorado Rockies and hopes Council will vote to proceed with this project Mr Peterson answered questions from Council Motion by Mr Siler that the City Council approve the construction of a Rockies baseball field on the Wheat Ridge Sanitation and Jaidinger properties and further moved that the staff be authorized to work with the Rockies to complete the master plan for the facility and the staff bring back a budget for the project; seconded by Mr DiTullio; carried 8-0 Motion by Mrs Dalbec that the staff bring back information to Council about the existing structures on the Wheat Ridge SanitationjJaidinger property so a decision can be made on whether they would be demolished or be considered for any other uses in the City; seconded by Mrs Worth; tied 4-4 with Councilmembers Shaver, Eafanti, Worth, and Dalbec voting yes Mayor Cerveny broke the tie by voting yes Motion carried 5-4 Item 4. Consider adoption of Code Enforcement services policy Item 4 was introduced by Mr DiTullio who also read title and summary Mr Middaugh provided the policy background Motion by Mr DiTullio that the policy statement regarding code enforcement activities and the ability to provide targeted and customized services be approved, seconded by Mr Siler, carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUT- APRIL 27, 1998 PAGE -5- Item 5. Consider policy statement regarding the adoption of federal legislation on the taxation of Internet and mail order sales and services Item 5 was introduced by Mr Siler; title and summary read by the Clerk Mr Middaugh gave background on this policy Motion by Mr Siler that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to communicate to any and all appropriate parties the support of the City of Wheat Ridge for pending federal legislation supported by the National League of Cities on Internet and mail order sales, a copy of such correspondence will be provided to Council seven days before being sent; seconded by Mr Eafanti; carried 7-l with Mr DiTullio voting no Item 6. Resolution 1663 - A Resolution setting forth policy and guidelines for investment of City City Treasurer and rescinding Resolution No investment funds by the 1568 Resolution 1663 was introduced by Mr Siler, title and summary read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Siler that Resolution 1663 be approved, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0 Item 7. Approval of Expenditure Items Motion by Mrs Worth that the attached purchases with exception of #44708 and #447l0 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 7-1, with Mr Siler voting no Motion by Mr Matters, Inc Siler for approval of the expenditure to Community for the total of $1,933 14, died for lack of second Motion by Mr DiTullio that staff contact Community Matters and let them know the concerns about the quality of the draft, and that lS why payment is being withheld until corrections are made that are satisfactory to City Manager, Staff and Council; seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 6-2 with Mr Donnelly and Mr Siler voting no CITY COUNCIL MINUT APRIL 27, 1998 PAGE -6- (;ONSb;N'f' 4\QJIS,NW-u Item 8. A Approve 1998 Outside Agency Contributions B 1998 HBP (Hot Bituminous Pavement) Overlay Project, IRFB #98-l4) C Additional front entry Architectural and Engineering Services Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Item C ; seconded by Mr Eafanti; carried 5-3 with Mrs Shaver, Mrs Worth and Mrs Dalbec voting no D and Motion by Mr carried 8-0 Landscaping contract for West 34th Avenue Reconstruction Drainage Improvements DiTullio for approval of Item D , seconded by Mr Siler; E Resolution 1664 - A Resolution authorizing Jefferson County Open Space to continue negotiations and to acquire the 4,907 square feet, more or less, or property located on the north side of Clear Creek at 4495 Everett Drive (The Shirley Property) at the negotiated fair market purchase prlce Item 8 was introduced by Mrs Worth; she also read the titles Dalbec asked to pull Items C and D Motion by Mrs Worth for approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items C seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 8-0 Mrs the and D CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS Mr Middaugh informed Council that the Richards-Hart Estate Committee is interested in overseeing the renovation of the Baugh Property He also mentioned that Council might want to consider changing the ordinance that establishes the Richards-Hart Estate Committee to make it a little broader function Motion by Mr Siler to have it brought to a Study Session for discussion; seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 8-0 Mr Middaugh made a proposal to cancel the May 25th meeting, which is a holiday, but instead of rescheduling the meeting allow the Council President to add business items to each of the Study Sessions on either side of it CITY COUNCIL MINUT APRIL 27, 1998 PAGE -7- Consensus 8-0 to cancel the May 25th City Council Meeting and add a couple of business items to the Study Sessions CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS Mr Dahl informed Council that 1998 Study Session, instead Ms will attend the meeting he will not be present at the May 4 Maureen Juran from Gorsuch Kirgis ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS Mr Patera informed Council that the reason the City cannot tax catalog sales is because of a Federal Case Law Mrs Shaver shared with Council that one of the things she was hoping to gain in the amendments for Holland Street regarding the size of the sidewalks was to save a little bit of the homeowners front yards She also asked the status of Chipotle Mexican Grill Mr Eafanti commented that they do need Code Enforcement Mr Siler mentioned that on May 5, 1998 District II is having a Comprehensive Plan meeting at City Hall at 7 00 P m He encourages everybody from District II that has an interest in this to come and extend that invitation to anybody else in the City that was unable to attend their own district meeting Mr DiTullio mentioned that Council may have received a letter about the Davis Property stating that the test kits on the land were defective so they're asking for another 30-45 days before they can have the information about the property and clean up Motion by Mr DiTullio to allow another 45 days on top of the 45 days that they were granted earlier; seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 8-0 Mrs Dalbec stated that she has a concern about the graffiti on the Davis Property and she thinks it should be cleaned up Mrs Dalbec also mentioned that District IV's Comprehensive Plan Meeting is Tuesday, April 28, at Foothills Academy, 4725 Miller Street, also, District Ill's meeting is April 29, 1998 at Everitt Middle School Mrs Dalbec also presented the idea to Affairs being a Legislative Committee, office writing of the City Ordinances this is a June Study Session topic Council of PWAC and City due to the cost of Mr Dahl's Mr Eafanti mentioned that CITY COUNCIL MINUT APRIL 27, 1998 PAGE -8- Mrs Worth stated that people from Community Service cleaned up the Baugh Property She said they did a lot of work in four hours and the property looks a lot better Mrs Worth asked about the status of the 32nd trail project Mr Kotecki stated that they are waiting for the ground to dry in order to pave the trail and finish the wall Motion by Mr Eafanti for adjournment; seconded by Mr DiTullio; carried 8-0 Meeting adjourned at 10 45 P m 1 j, u Jl~"jU.'<''- ~J Wanda Sang, City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 11, 1998 BY A VOTE OF ,.------ ~"~ ,k---: ,~" /' g TO lL ( 1_ L ---..... 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