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March 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 8 40 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, Chief of Police, Jack Hurst; Director
of Public Works, Bob Goebel, staff' and interested citizens
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
There was no one present to speak.
Motion by Mr Siler to add an Item 3A to the Agenda, the Funding for the AAB C National
Baseball Tournament; seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 8-0
Motion by Mr Siler to add an Item 3 B to the Agenda, to vote on the 1999 hiring for the Parks
and Recreation staff for maintenance work, seconded by Mr Mancinelli, carried 6-2 with Mr
DiTullio and Mrs Dalbec voting no
Motion by Mr Siler to go into Executive Session after Elected Officials Matters under Charter
Section 5 7(b)(3) to discuss the Chesrown Property; seconded by Mr Mancinelli, carried 6-2
with Mrs Dalbec and Mr DiTullio voting no
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1,
Public Hearing of proposed street width designation, W 35th Avenue
Item 1 was introduced by Mr Eafanti, title read by the Clerk.
Dave Kotecki, Senior Project Engineer for the Public Works Department, was present and
sworn in by the Mayor
Mr Kotecki presented the staff report explaining the purposes of the street width designation
Kenneth Dahlin, 10045 W 34th Avenue, was sworn in by the Mayor; he spoke in favor of the
street width designation He feels there will be many safety benefits coming from this project
for the school children and other citizens living in the area
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Karla Nostas, 3500 Parfet Street, was sworn in by the Mayor; stated that she is not present to
object to the sidewalk, would like to see a continuation of the sidewalk particularly for the safety
of the children Ms Nostas is officially protesting the widening of the street with the reasons
being stated in the letter passed out to Council
Mr DiTullio questioned whether or not a motion is in order for the sidewalk if the street width
designation does not pass for the lack of 6 votes
Mr Kotecki gave an explanation of how the street width would work,
Council then continued to comment and question Mr Kotecki
Rachael Wheeler, 3581 Moore Court, was sworn in by the Mayor; spoke in favor of putting in
the sidewalk ASAP and sees no reason to jog the street if the sidewalk that is existing from
Nelson to Owens is going to connect with the sidewalk that they have put in at the corner of
35th and Parfet, would rather see the two connected
Motion by Mr Eafanti that the street width designation for W 35th Avenue between Owens
Street and Parfet Street be 34 feet; seconded by Mr Mancinelli, tied 4-4 with Councilmembers
Eafanti, Mancinelli, Siler and Donnelly voting yes, Mayor broke tie by voting yes, Motion failed
due to a legal protest lacking 6 votes
Motion by Mrs Shaver that:
1 ) A 4 foot sidewalk be constructed on 35th Avenue between Nelson and Parfet.
2,) That the existing width of the asphalt on 35th Avenue be maintained and that the curb be
aligned with existing asphalt.
Seconded by Mrs Dalbec; carried 5-3 with Mrs Dalbec, Mr Eafanti, and Mr Donnelly voting
no
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 2,
Council Bill 6 - An Ordinance approving an agreement and in connection
therewith, approving disposal of 5894 square feet, more or less, of City owned
land located at approximately 38th Avenue and Kline
Council Bill 6 was introduced on first reading by Mrs Shaver; title and summary read by the
Clerk,
Motion by Mrs, Shaver to have this item be discussed at the end of the meeting when the
Executive Session is held under Charter Section 5 7(b)(3), seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 7-
1 with Mr DiTullio voting no
Motion by Mrs Shaver that Council Bill 6 be approved on first reading ordered published
public hearing be set for Monday April 12, 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 Eafanti, carried 8-0
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DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS
Item 3,
Reconsideration of 1999 Concrete Rehabilitation
(RFB #99-05)
Motion by Mrs Worth to reconsider the 1999 Concrete Rehabilitation Project; seconded by Mr
DiTullio, carried 7-1 with Mr Siler voting no
Mrs Worth introduced the 1999 Concrete Rehabilitation Project.
Mrs Worth stated that the lowest bid is not necessarily always selected due to various
conditions She continued by stating that she contacted Dave Kotecki (Planning Department)
Tuesday morning at 8 30 a m to put this on the agenda for reconsideration Mr Udick called
Mrs Worth Tuesday afternoon
Doug Udick, Eaton U , Inc, (EUI), spoke regarding EUI's qualifications for the job
Pahmela Udick, Eaton U , Inc (EUI), also was present and spoke regarding EUI's equipment
and employees
Motion by Mrs Worth that the 1999 Concrete Rehabilitation Program, RFB #99-05, be awarded
to Eaton U Inc" in the amount of $490,035 00 I further move that a force and contingency
account be established in the amount of $49,000 I further move that the Director of Public
Works be authorized to issue change orders up to a total contract and contingency amount of
$539,03500 I further move that all costs associated with this contract be paid from Acct. No
30-303-800-884 and that these funds be encumbered for the length of the project in
accordance the Ordinance 787, 1989 Series, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 6-2 with Mr
Siler and Mr Mancinelli voting no
Item 3A
Wheat Ridge Baseball Association request for tournament funding
Tim Peterson and Jack McGrath from the association were present and requested the
funding for the 1999 American Amateur Baseball Congress World Series (July 29 - August 1)
from the City
Motion by Mr Siler that the City of Wheat Ridge sponsor the AB C Roberto Clemente National
Tournament in the amount of $5,000 and to have the money be transferred from the General
Fund Balance to the Festival Budget; seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0
Item 3.B.
Release of the 1999 Hiring Freeze for the Parks and Recreation
Maintenance Workers
Item 3 B was introduced by Mrs Worth
Council stated their opinions and questioned Mr Middaugh He clarified the different positions
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Motion by Mrs Worth that the 1999 hiring freeze for the Parks and Recreation vacancy position
be filled and for a new hire to be hired for maintenance work; seconded by Mr Siler; carried 6-2
with Mrs Dalbec and Mr DiTullio voting no
Mrs Dalbec is not supporting this issue because she has seen the Parks department work
these things out on their own, as far as getting the ball field striped She feels this is a big
issue for nothing and really resents it.
Item 4,
Vivian street Neighborhood Traffic Management.
Item 4 was introduced by Mrs Shaver; summary read by the Clerk.
Mr Dave Kotecki presented and explained the project to Council He stated that the
recommendation on the maximum cost has changed after receiving a bid from one company,
however they do plan on getting a few other bids from different companies In the interest of
constructing this project as soon as possible for the Vivian Street citizens they now ask for a
change in the approval for the amount not to exceed $12 000
Joanne Kadish, 3096 Vivian St., complemented the Public Works Department and the City
Council on the fairness of the Vivian Project
Motion by Mrs Shaver that the traffic calming plan for Vivian Street between 29th Place and 31st
Place be constructed as designed by the Public Works Department for a maximum cost of
$11,500 I further move that the costs be paid from the remaining contingency funds for the
Vivian Street project account number 30-303-800-840 or, if insufficient funds remain, the
Neighborhood Traffic Management account number 30-304-843 and that these funds be
encumbered for the length of the project in accordance with Ordinance #787, 1989 series,
seconded by Mr Eafanti, carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
Mrs Dalbec stated she will vote no due to the cost being set up front and questioned how this
project could be done at a lower cost once the maximum cost is stated
Item 5,
Consent AQenda.
A. Approval of Expenditure Items
B Police Department Remodel
C Resolution 12 - A Resolution in support of GOCO grant application for funds
for the development of a soccer field adjacent to the Wheat Ridge Recreation
Center
D Resolution 13 - A Resolution in support of Colorado State Historical fund grant
application for a Needs Assessment Report for the Richard Hart Estate
E Resolution 14 - A Resolution in support of Colorado State Historical fund grant
application for funds for the stabilization and restoration of the Baugh House, a
locally designated historical structure
F Resolution 15 - A Resolution in support of GOCO grant application for funds
for the Prospect Park Bridge Replacement.
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Item 5 was introduced by Mrs Worth
Motion by Mrs, Worth for approval of Consent Agenda Items B., C , D and E., seconded by
Mrs Dalbec, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Shaver for approval of Consent Agenda Item A , seconded by Mrs Worth,
carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec for approval of Consent Agenda Item F with an amendment to
Resolution #15 in the grant amount from $20,000 to $40 000, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried
6-2 with Mrs Worth and Mr DiTullio voting no
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
Mr Middaugh asked for Councils' approval to accept a grant that Ms Pitinga has applied for
and received from the Federal Criminal Justice for a program called 'Stop the Violence Against
Women' They have authorized the City to spend $6,000 of which they will provide $4,500 in
grant funds, our local match is $1,500 The $1,500 will come out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund
to purchase a digital camera and accessories for the camera.
Motion by Mrs Worth to accept the grant for the program Stop the Violence Against Women,
seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 8-0
Mr Middaugh stated that he would like to start the process of the outside contributions but he
wants to reassure that he has the right set of assumptions as to how they would like to
approach this, this year With a little variation in the last couple of years he will need some
direction on whether Council will want to have a minimum number of Councilmembers votes in
order to keep someone on the list.
Motion by Mrs Dalbec that the minimum number of Councilmembers will be 1 (one), seconded
by Mr Siler; carried 6-2 with Mrs Worth and Mr DiTullio voting no
ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Mayor stated that this year Wheat Ridge is going to be able to participate in the Single Family
Home Mortgage Bond Program
Motion by Mrs Dalbec that Amcrico volunteers do not address the fire issue in the Greenbelt,
if the City does want to address fire issue in the Greenbelt then a Study Session be set up and
have a further discussion with the public about this issue, seconded by Mrs Worth, tied 4-4
with Councilmembers Dalbec, Worth, Shaver, and Eafanti voting yes, Mayor broke the tie by
voting no Motion failed 5-4
Motion by Mrs Worth that any issues in the Greenbelt not be addressed until we have adopted
a master plan, seconded by Mrs Dalbec' motion failed 3-5 with Mrs Worth Mrs Dalbec and
Mr Eafanti voting yes
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Mrs Shaver asked that the Mayor, as a liaison to Council, inform them periodically with a
memo of information she has gathered from all the different meetings she attends (i e Metro
Mayors, Jefferson Economics Council) She asked Mr Middaugh to check on the situation of
how and why the glass bus shelters were taken down on 38th & Wadsworth
Mr Robert Appelhanz, Fire Chief for Wheat Ridge, addressed and explained some of the
concerns of Mrs Dalbec regarding the fire load in the Greenbelt area
Mr Siler gave information and update from the meeting of DRCOG He then asked Mr
Middaugh the status of the map of the City that he requested to be put into the Council
Chambers for Council to refer to
Motion by Mr Siler that the Executive Session under Charter 5 7(b)(3) scheduled for after
Elected Officials Matters be postponed and moved to 6 00 P m Monday, March 29th prior to the
Study Session, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
Motion by Mr Siler to adjourn, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD
Meeting adjourned at 11 12 P m
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Wanda Sang, City k
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 12,1999 BY A VOTE OF g TO~
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-Ken Siler, Council President