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February 22. 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, Don Eafanti, Ralph Mancinelli Janelle Shaver Ken Siler
and Claudia Worth Lloyd Donnelly was absent. 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, Chief of Police, Jack
Hurst; Director of Public Works, Bob Goebel, staff' and interested citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF February 8, 1999
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of February 8, 1999, seconded by Mr
Mancinelli; carried 7-0
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor Cerveny presented Metro Mayors/Commissioners Youth Awards Nominees Nancy
Najera, Christen Piorkowski and Angela Cryan
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
There was no one present to speak.
Motion by Mr Siler to add an item 6 A. to the Agenda membership contributions payments,
seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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 second reading by Mr DiTullio, who also read the title and
summary; Ordinance No 1153 was assigned by the Clerk,
Motion by Mrs Worth to postpone this Item until the applicant is present; seconded by Mr
Siler; carried 7-0
Item 2,
Approval of projects for CDBG funding
Item 2 was introduced by Mr Mancinelli, title and summary read by the Clerk.
Doug Knopp from the Jefferson County Housing Authority was present and explained what the
Housing Authority does Applications for the program are available at City Hall
Motion by Mr Mancinelli to recommend approval of the projects for CDBG funding as outlined
in the staff memorandum and to roll over the unused After School Sports Program funds from
1997 and 1998 totaling $2,172 39 to the Camp Paha program for 1999 I further move that
the City's unused portion of the 1999 allocation in the amount of $6,101 be reserved for the
Jeffco Housing Authority Rehab fund funding in the year 2000, seconded by Mr Eafanti
Motion by Mr Siler for an amendment that the $6,101 be added to the Jeffco Housing
Authority Single Family Rehab program, bringing that total to $156,101, seconded by Mr
Eafanti, carried 7-0
Original Motion as amended carried 7-0
Item 1.
Harold Smethills, representing the applicant, Saulsbury Properties, was sworn in by the
Mayor; gave background on the give-and-take on getting this project to this point. He thanked
neighbors, Council and staff for their help He introduced Alec Garbini, who was sworn in by
the Mayor He presented the plan, which includes 12 apartment units, which are currently
under construction, and 2 duplex buildings, and the existing house, which they intend to
remodel and renovate for sale
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Meredith Reckert was sworn in by the Mayor and presented the staff report.
Lisa Hamilton-Fieldman was sworn in by the Mayor; she lives at 7125 West 32nd Avenue, in
the beginning she was adamantly opposed to this project and she would have preferred that
the apartment complex not be built, but she supports the modified plan and complemented the
developer for continuing to work with the neighborhood
Catherine Dunlap, 7160 West 30th Avenue, was sworn in by the Mayor; she agreed with the
previous speaker; is concerned about a through-street and is hoping that some type of curbing
can be worked out; drainage is another concern, there should be curbs and sidewalks along
Saulsbury' trees need to be maintained and property has to be kept up
Alexandra Hinst, 3120 Saulsbury, was sworn in by the Mayor; prefers to see trees instead of
sidewalks, keep the rural aspect.
Margaret Parry, 3060 Teller Street, was sworn in by the Mayor; feels this is a good project
that will be beneficial to the neighborhood and the City' does not want a sidewalk along Teller;
preserve the ditch
Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill 1 (Ordinance 1153) be approved for the following
reasons 1 The existing house will be saved 2 The proposal provides for a reduction in
density by one unit from the existing, approved plan and it is supported by the neighborhood
3 All requirements for a PRD outline development plan have been met. With the following
condition 1 The first two lines in the document title be transposed so that it is recorded
properly with Jefferson County; seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 7-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio that the request of a Planned Residential Development combined
preliminary and final development plan for property located at 3190 Teller Street/3195
Saulsbury Street, be approved for the following reasons 1 The existing house will be saved
2 The neighborhood supports the revised plan 3 The proposal is consistent with the intent
and purpose of the PRD site design guidelines 4 All requirements for a Planned Residential
Final Development plan have been met. With the following conditions 1 The first two lines in
the document title should be transposed so that it is recorded properly with Jefferson County
2 Show fire hydrants adjacent to Teller and Saulsbury Streets 3 Designate the overflow
parking area with the following note "Six overflow parking spaces will be provided, the location
of which may change due to existing tree locations" 4 For Saulsbury Street, designate "5' of
right-of-way dedicated by plat, recorded at reception # 6 A note be added
prohibiting RV and boat parking"
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7 That a walk be installed to provide access to the bus stop located roughly between the
house and the apartment. 8 That a mountable curb be installed in the drive 9 Language
be included on the plat that makes it clear that a homeowners association will be established
to fulfill the requirements of maintenance of the property and the detention pond 10 That the
owner/developer be allowed to replace the fence along 32nd Avenue in the existing location
except for a setback at the corner of 32nd and Saulsbury to preserve the line of sight as
approved by the Public Works Department. 11 Signage be placed at the drive entrances from
the streets indicating that it is a private drive Seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 7-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio that the request for approval of a minor subdivision plat for property
located at 3190 Teller Street/3195 Saulsbury Street be approved for the following reasons 1
It is consistent with the outline and final development plan 2 All requirements of the
subdivision regulations have been met. With the following condition 1 Language requested
by the Public Service Company be added to the plat face, seconded by Mrs Worth carried 7-
o
Motion by Mr DiTullio that the request for waiver of the requirement for the installation of
public improvements along Teller Street and Saulsbury Street adjacent to property located at
3190 Teller Street/3195 Saulsbury Street be approved for the following reason The waiver is
supported by a majority of the neighborhood, with the following condition that the drainage
plan be revised to reflect the deletion of the curb and the addition of swails, seconded by Mrs
Dalbec, carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Eafanti, Mancinelli, and Siler voting no Mr
Mancinelli thinks it is a slap in the face to people who require ADA accessibility
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 3,
Council Bill 4 - An ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article IV, Parking Permits in
restricted areas in the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws
Council Bill 4 was introduced on first reading by Mr Mancinelli, title and summary read by the
Clerk,
Motion by Mr Mancinelli that Council Bill 4 be approved on first reading, ordered published
public hearing be set for Monday March 15, 1999 at 7 00 P m in City Council Chambers,
Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final
publication, seconded by Mr Siler; failed 3-4 with Councilmembers Mancinelli Siler, and
Eafanti voting yes
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DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS
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Item 4,
Vivian Street NTMP plan approval and design authorization
Item 4 was introduced by Mrs Shaver; summary read by the Clerk,
Bob Goebel was sworn in by the Mayor and gave the staff report, Dave Menter
Neighborhood Traffic Manager, presented the design and gave background on the project.
Darrell Green, 3099 Vivian Street, asked for approval of the design
Motion by Mrs Shaver that the design concept, together with the accompanying neighborhood
agreement, for the Vivian Street traffic calming project between 29th Place and 31 st Place be
approved as presented and that the Engineering division be authorized to complete final
engineering and design for the project; seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 7-0
Item 5,
Resolution 05 - repealing and reenacting the City budget, and appropriating
sums of money to the various funds and spending agencies in the amounts
specified, for the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, for the 1999 budget year
Resolution 05 was introduced by Mr Siler' title and summary read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Siler for approval of Resolution 5, seconded by Mr Mancinelli
Motion by Mrs Shaver for an amendment to delay the hiring of the position of new Parks
Maintenance Employee until after we discuss the Naturalist position and maintenance level in
March, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Mancinelli, DiTullio, and
Siler voting no
Original Motion as amended carried 6-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
Item 6,
1999 Board and Commission appointments
Motion by Mrs Shaver to appoint Louise Turner to the Animal Welfare and Control
Commission for a term expiring March 2,2002 seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 7-0
Motion by Mr Siler to appoint Anthony Davia to the Arborist Board for District II seconded by
Mrs Dalbec, carried 7-0
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Motion by Mr Eafanti to appoint Marcie Emily to the Arborist Board from District III,
seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs Shaver to appoint Harry Kouts to the Civil Service Commission seconded by
Mr Eafanti, carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs Worth to appoint Frank Cosolo to the Civil Service Commission from District
IV with his term to expire in the year 2002, seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 7-0
Motion by Mr Siler to appoint Bonnie Jackson from District II to the Parks and Recreation
Commission, seconded by Mr Mancinelli, carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs Shaver to appoint Odarka Figlus to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a
term for District III, seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 6-1 with Mr Eafanti voting no
Motion by Mrs Worth to appoint Karin Heine from District IV to the Parks & Recreation
Commission for a term expiring in the year 2002, seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to appoint Beverly Pilgerfrom District IV to the Parks & Recreation
Commission for a term expiring in the year 2002, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to appoint Ron Griffin from District I to the Personnel Commission for a
term expiring in the year 2002, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs Worth to appoint Kim Stewart from District IV to the Personnel Commission
for a term expiring in the year 2002, seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 7-0
Motion by Mr Siler to appoint Dean Gokey from District II to the Planning Commission for a
term expiring in the year 2002 seconded by Mr Mancinelli, carried 7-0
Motion by Mr Mancinelli to appoint Richard Doyle from District II to the Planning
Commission for a term expiring in the year 2001, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs, Dalbec to appoint Janice Thompson from District IV to the Planning
Commission for a term expiring in the year 2002, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to appoint Frank Wolffrom District I to the Building Code Advisory
Board for a term expiring in the year 2001, seconded by Mr Siler' carried 7-0
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Motion by Mr Mancinelli to appoint Valerie Brown from District II to the Building Code
Advisory Board for a term expiring in the year 2002, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-0
Motion by Mr Mancinelli to appoint Michelle Brown from District II to the Board of
Adjustment for a term expiring in the year 2002, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-0
Motion by Mr Eafanti to appoint Tom Abbott from District III to the Board of Adjustment for a
term expiring in the year 2002, seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs Worth to appoint Paul Hovland from District IV to the Board of Adjustment for
a term expiring in the year 2002, seconded by Mrs Dalbec carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs Worth to appoint Nancy Bailey Trefz to the Election Commission with her
approval of the appointment; seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 7-0
Item 6, A.
Membership Contributions
Item 6 A. was introduced by Mr Siler who also read the title and summary
Motion by Mr Siler that payment of the following membership payments
be authorized from the line items designated in the 1999 budget:
Colorado Municipal League (01-102-716) $17,591 37
National League of Cites (01-102-716) $1,369
DRCOG Regional Air Quality Control (01-102-716) $2 500
DRCOG 1999 Membership Dues (01-102-716) $5,600
DRCOG Elevator/Escalator Safety Inspection (122-704) $9,660
DRCOG COPS Program (106-726) $4,207
Jefferson County Hazardous Substance Response Auth (01-215-663) $4147
Jefferson County Hazardous Waste Storage Auth (01-215-704) $12,083
Table Mountain Animal Center (01-610-721) $11,277 92
Greater Metro Telecommunications Consortium (01-102-716) $2,000
CIRSA Property & liability insurance (15-610-781) $76,744
CIRSA Workmens Compensation (01-610-621) $192123,
seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0
Item 7,
Consent Agenda.
A. Resolution 06 - authorizing Jefferson County Open Space to continue
negotiations and to acquire the 12000 square feet, more or less, of property
located on the north side of Clear Creek at 4499 Everett Drive (the Johnson
property) at the negotiated fair market purchase price
B Resolution 07 - for adoption of the urban growth boundary map
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C Bid Award for Purchase of Kiosks and brochure boxes, Bid #98-40
D Fleet Replacements - APEO
E. Fleet Replacements (partial) for 1999
F Contract Awards for RFP's 99-01 99-02 and 99-03
G Naming of the Recreation Center
H Fleet replacements (partial) for 1999
Motion to accept the COPS MORE '98 Grant of $284,250 for police computers
J Materials Testing for the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
K, City Manager 1999 compensation adjustments
L. Approval of expenditure items
M Resolution 08 - regarding RTD planning process
Mrs Worth introduced and read the Consent Agenda Mrs Dalbec asked to pull C, J, and K,
Motion by Mrs Worth for the approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of C J and K"
seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-0
C, Motion by Mrs Dalbec that the purchase of the suggested number and kind of kiosks and
brochure boxes be awarded to Hopewell Manufacturing, (Bid #98-40) as the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder for a total amount of $19,790 that a contingency account be established in the
amount of $2,210; that the Director of Parks and Recreation be authorized to issue change orders
up to a total contract and continency amount of $22,000 with all costs associated with this contract
be paid from Acct. No 32-601-800-0-303-800-862 and that these funds be encumbered for the
length of the project in accordance with Ordinance 3787, 1989 Series I further move that the
attached request for payment and certification of use of funds from Jefferson County Open Space be
approved and attested to by the City Clerk, seconded by Mrs Shaver' carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs Worth that the recommendations from the Parks Commission be adhered to
specifically the motion by Karin Heine that a panel be designated for the Greenbelt users for sharing
information or ideas There will also be a drop box for suggestions to put on the panel and a
volunteer be designated to consistently change the information, seconded by Mr Siler' carried 7-0
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J Motion by Mrs Dalbec to approve an amendment to the contract with CTC Geotek for the
observation of the construction of the masonry walls at the Wheat Ride Recreation Center in the
amount of $30000 and all costs be charged to the Recreation Center Fund, 61-602-801 I further
move the contract be awarded to Independent Testing & Inspection Services Inc for inspection of
the structural steel erection, verification of the welding operation, and visual inspection of the
completed steel bar joists in the amount of their bid of $5 450 I further move that the Director of
Parks & Recreation be authorized to issue change orders up to the total amount and that the total
cost of the project be charged to the Recreation Center Fund Acct, 61-602-801 I further move that
the funds be encumbered for the length of the project which expressly allows the expenditure of
funds in 1999 and 2000 for this project in accordance with Ordinance 787 1989 Series seconded
by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0
K, Motion by Mrs Worth that the amendment to the employment memorandum between the City of
Wheat Ridge and Robert Middaugh, City Manager, amending the terms of his compensation, be
approved as presented and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement
on behalf of the City; seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 4-3 with Councilmembers DiTullio, Dalbec
and Shaver voting no Mrs Dalbec feels the 2 5% raise is too high and moving the retirement
amount and vacation time ahead is not correct and she is not supporting this
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
Mr Middaugh gave report on meeting of CML Growth Committee
ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Motion by Mr DiTullio that the City Manager write a letter to the Transcript asking for real coverage
for the City of Wheat Ridge and let Barbara Granica to do her job instead of just getting snippets in
the paper' seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to adjourn, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 7-0
Meeting adjourned at 10'12 P m
lerk
NCIL ON MARCH 15, 1999 BY A VOTE OF ~ TO 0
The preceding Minutes were prepared according to S47 of Robert's Rules of Order i e they contain
a record of what was done at the meeting, not what was said by the members Tape recordings and
video recordings of the meetings are available for listening or viewing in the City Clerk's Office, as
well as copies of Ordinances and Resolutions