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January 25. 1999
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
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 Parks &
Recreation, Gary Wardle, Director of Planning, Alan White, staff; and interested citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF January 11, 1999
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of January 11, 1999; seconded by Mr
Mancinelli, carried 8-0
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor Cerveny presented plaques to Metro Mayors/Commissioners Youth Awards Nominees
Heather Conway, Everitt Middle School
Morgan Dunmire, Everitt Middle School
Brittany Allred, Everitt Middle School
Shileene Maria Martinez, Colorado High School of Denver
Ashley Morse, Wheat Ridge High School
Gregory Richardson, Wheat Ridge High School
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
There was no one present to speak,
Mr Middaugh asked that Council postpone Items 3 A. and B in order to allow staff a better
opportunity to provide background material for Council
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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Item 1,
Council Bill 1 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of a rezoning from
Residential-Two and Residential-Three to a Planned Residential Development
and for approval of an Outline Development Plan on land located at 3190 Teller
Street/3195 Saulsbury Street, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of
Colorado
(Case No WZ-99-01) (Smethills)
Council Bill 1 was introduced on first reading by Mr DiTullio, who also read the title and
summary
Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill 1 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, February 22 1999 at 7 00 P m in City Council Chambers,
Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading take effect immediately; seconded by
Mrs Worth, carried 8-0
Item 2,
Council Bill 2 - An Ordinance vacating an unused portion of West 40th Avenue,
approximately 10000 West 40th Avenue, within the City of Wheat Ridge, County
of Jefferson, State of Colorado
(Case No WV-99-01)
Council Bill 2 was introduced on first reading by Mr Eafanti, title read by the Clerk,
Motion by Mr Eafanti that Council Bill 2 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, February 8, 1999 at 700 P m in City Council Chambers,
Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final
publication, seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 8-0
DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS
Item 3, A.
Item 3, B,
Resolution 1 - An Emergency Budget Resolution appropriating funds for the year
of 1999 in order to construct the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
Bid Award for Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, Bid Pack 2B
Motion by Mrs Worth to postpone these Items until February 8, 1999 seconded by Mr
Eafanti, carried 8-0
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Item 4,
Historic Grant Application for Baugh House
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to continue the involvement of the Wheat Ridge City Council in
supporting the restoration of the Baugh House I further move that the Wheat Ridge Historical
Society contract be extended to include them as the citizen group responsible for the
restoration of the Baugh property I further move that other private groups and citizens be
encouraged to become involved in the Baugh project. If such groups or citizens are interested
in assisting with this project, their proposals will be considered in the future after
recommendation to Council from the Historical Society; seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to accept the Colorado Historical Society grant in the amount of
$23,250 for the development of construction drawings, specifications and cost estimates for
the restoration efforts of the Baugh House, seconded by Mr Mancinelli, carried 8-0
Item 5,
Grant Request for 3 additional police officers from the motel tax increase
Motion by Mr DiTullio to approve submission of the COPS grant request for 3 additional Police
Officers from the Motel Tax Increase seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 8-0
Item 6.
Council Rules amendment.
Motion by Mrs Worth that the Council Rules be amended to include the following language
"Any Council person making an amendment to any motion may be allowed to speak to the
amendment for 5 minutes Any Council person who wishes to speak in favor or opposing the
amendment may speak to the amendment as many times as that Council member deems
necessary not to exceed 5 minutes total"; that the Attorney assign the appropriate space and
number; seconded by Mrs Dalbec
Motion by Mr Siler for an amendment to Mrs, Worth motion to set the time limit for the motion
maker to 3 minutes and the person speaking in favor or opposing to 2 minutes seconded by
Mr Donnelly; carried 6-2 with Mr DiTullio and Mrs Shaver voting no
Vote on original motion as amended carried 6-2 with Mr Mancinelli and Mr DiTullio voting no
Item 7,
Approval of Expenditure Items
Motion by Mrs Worth that the attached purchases be approved in the amounts indicated and
that all cost be charged to the account shown on the purchase order report; with the exception
of P 0 #46208 to Whitman-Hart; seconded by Mr Siler; carried 8-0
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Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of PO #46208, Whitman-Hart; seconded by Mr Siler;
carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
Item 8,
Consent Agenda
A. Motion to reschedule February 15 meeting to February 16
B Renewal of Contract for Sales/Use Tax Auditor's Services
Motion by Mrs Worth for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr Mancinelli carried
8-0
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
Mr Dahl stated that due to budgetary constraints he will only attend study sessions when his
presence is required His items will be put on first.
ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Mayor Cerveny reminded citizens that starting next Monday, the Wheat Ridge Town Meetings
will be held at various locations in the City on the first Monday of each month These
meetings will be held instead of Study Sessions and Councilmembers will be present in their
districts
Ron Patera asked that Council review their rule that every expenditure over $1 ,000 has to be
brought to Council
Janelle Shaver asked for consensus to have Mr Middaugh send a letter to the County
Commissioners supporting the continuance of the NW Quadrant study and to address
transportation and other needs and concerns Consensus was 7 in favor
Jerry DiTullio asked for consensus that either the Mayor or one of the Arborist Board members
attend the Arbor conference in Nebraska on February 2 - 4 Consensus was 8 in favor
Motion by Mr DiTullio to adjourn, seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 8-0
Meeting adjourne~ at 8 50 P m
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