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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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