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April 26. 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: Deputy City Clerk, Christa Jones, City
Manager, Robert Middaugh, City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, Director of Parks & Recreation, Gary
Wardle, staff; and interested citizens
Mayor called for a moment of silence in memory of the tragedy at Columbine High School
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 12, 1999
Motion by Mr Eafanti for the approval of the Minutes of April 12, 1999, seconded by Mr
Mancinelli, carried 8-0
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor Cerveny read Arbor and Earth Day -April 26, 1999- Proclamation and presented the
proclamation to Bill Cassel, City Arborist.
Jim Hubbard, State Forester, representing National Arbor Day Foundation, presented the City
of Wheat Ridge with our 20th Tree City USA Award
Mayor Cerveny read Municipal Clerk's Week Proclamation and in the absence of City Clerk,
Wanda Sang, presented the proclamation to Christa Jones, Deputy City Clerk,
She read Victims Rights Week Proclamation which was accepted by Cheri Jahn who
explained the work the advocates do to help victims
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
There was no one present to speak.
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Motion by Mr Siler to add an Item 2 A. to the Agenda, contribution to Columbine High School
for a memorial, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr Siler to add an Item 2 B to the Agenda, 1999 Outside Agencies contributions,
seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 1,
Council Bill 8 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the Code of Laws of the
City of Wheat Ridge, regarding regulations on the maintenance of trees and
shrubs in the community
Council Bill 8 was introduced on first reading by Mr DiTullio, who also read the title and
summary
Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill 8 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday, May 10, 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
Motion by Mrs Worth to add under Section 24-6 a) after specified on the notice "Unless the
City Forester determines that a shorler period is required for the protection of the public
health, safety or welfare, such reasonable time shall not be less than thirly (30) days";
seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 8-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to add under Section 24-6 a) the last sentence read "the notice may
be mailed by cerlified mail to the owner of the properly, personally delivered, or posted at the
properly concerned"; seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-1 with Mrs Worth voting no
Original Motion as amended carried 7-1 with Mrs Worth voting no
DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS
Item 2,
Resolution 16 - authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson County R-1 School District for the
Kullerstrand Elementary School playground reconstruction project.
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Resolution 17 - authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Grant
Agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) to accept the grant for the
Kullerstrand Elementary School playground reconstruction project.
Resolutions 16 and 17 were introduced by Mr Eafanti; titles read by the Clerk,
Gary Wardle gave background of this project and explained the financing and grants
The following speakers were present and asked for approval of the playground project:
Students from Kullerstrand Elementary School - Megan, Molly, Taylor, Parker, Dylan,
and principal, Ellynor Martinez,
Motion by Mr Eafanti to approve Resolution #16 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County R-1
School District for the playground reconstruction project at Kullerstrand Elementary School I
further move $25,000 be transferred from the Conservation Trust Fund Balance to Acct. 54-
601-862 I further move for approval of Resolution #17, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign the Great Outdoors Colorado Grant Agreement for the Kullerstrand Elementary School
Playground Reconstruction Project; seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 8-0
Item 2, A. Contribution for Memorial fund for Columbine High School
Motion by Mr Siler to donate $5,000 from the City treasury, account to be determined by Mr
Middaugh, and this be donated to a Memorial Fund for construction of a memorial someplace
in the Columbine High School or in the Park area adjacent to the High School, seconded by
Mrs Worth
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to postpone this until we have our first Monday meeting with the idea
that we would discuss donating for a memorial of bring back recommendations from people in
the community so they have an opportunity to have a feeling they are also part of City of
Wheat Ridge's donation to this tragedy; seconded by Mr Eafanti, failed 5-3 with
Councilmembers Eafanti, Dalbec, and Shaver voting yes
Vote on original motion carried 7-1 with Mrs, Dalbec voting no
Item 2, B, Approval of 1999 Outside Agencies contributions
Motion by Mr Siler that the 1999 outside agencies contribution list be approved as presented,
seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
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Item 3,
Resolution 18 - approving Intergovernmental Agreement between Jefferson
County, Colorado, and the cities of Arvada, Golden Lakewood Westminster
and Wheat Ridge on transportation issues affecting their respective jurisdictions
Resolution 18 was introduced by Mrs Worth, who also read the title
Motion by Mrs, Worth for approval of Resolution 18 I further move that the City's 1999 budget
be amended to reflect a $16,400 appropriation from the General fund balance, and the
transfer of $16,400 to Acct. 106-750 for necessary consulting expenses, seconded by Mr
Siler; carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
Item 4,
CONSENT AGENDA,
A. Purchase of passenger van (Bid #99-13)
B Janitorial Services rate increase
C 1999 Forestry Services (Bid #99-12)
D Purchase of two Honda Accords (Bid #99-14)
E. Award of Request for Quote for Toro 16' rotary commercial mower (RFQ
#99-01)
F Habitat Garden Grant Award
G Resolution 19 - approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of
Lakewood for asphalt pavement overlay work on West 26th Avenue
H Approval of Expenditure Items
Consent Agenda was introduced by Mrs Worth, who also read the titles She asked to pull
Items A. C D Mrs Shaver asked to pull F and G Mrs Dalbec asked to pull H Motion by
Mrs Worth to approve Band E., seconded by Mr Siler; carried 8-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Agenda Item 4 A., seconded by Mr Donnelly; carried 5-
3 with Councilmembers Dalbec, Worth, and Shaver voting no
C
Motion by Mrs Dalbec that we would have some kind of a public meeting to present to people
what the open space weed control program currently is, that the public can come in and hear
what the city currently does, seconded by Mrs Shaver; tied 4-4 with Councilmembers Dalbec,
Worth, Shaver, and DiTullio voting yes Mayor broke the tie by voting no Motion failed 5-4
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Motion by Mrs Worth that the 1999 Forestry Services Bid #99-12 be awarded to all the
bidders based on price and availability for the total amount of $91 ,269 00, this is the amount
with $3,000 00 deducted for noxious weed spray in open space, and that the costs be charged
to the appropriate general, open space and capital improvements accounts, seconded by Mrs
Dalbec
Motion by Mr Donnelly to add the $3,000 back in, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 5-3 with
Councilmembers Worth, Shaver and Dalbec voting no
Vote on original motion as amended carried 6-2 with Mrs Worth and Mrs Shaver voting no
Motion by Mrs Dalbec that the Parks Department put together a brochure that explains their
open space weed control integrated pest management system for noxious weeds in the
greenbelt and provide that to the public in the kiosks and other opportunities throughout the
city; that a list of chemicals that are being used be put on the brochure, seconded by Mrs
Worth, carried 8-0
D Motion by Mrs Worth that RFB #99-14, purchase of two Honda Accords be awarded to
Ralph Schomp Honda in the amount of their bid of $34 510 and that all costs associated with
this purchase be paid from Acct. No 57-610-800-807, seconded by Mr Mancinelli carried 8-0
F Motion by Mrs Shaver that the City of Wheat Ridge accept the Habitat Garden Grant
through the Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center in the amount of $2,000 I further move the
Tree Planting, Parks & Recreation Donation fund (Fund 34) be amended to allow for the
receipt of funds and the expenditure of these funds in the amount of $2,000; seconded by Mrs,
Dalbec; carried 8-0
G. Motion by Mrs Shaver that the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lakewood
for asphalt overlay work on West 26th Avenue be approved for a maximum cost of $40 000 I
further move that all costs associated with this Intergovernmental Agreement be paid from
Acct. No 30-303-800-884 and that these funds be encumbered for the length of the project in
accordance with Ordinance #787, 1989 series, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-1 with Mr
Siler voting no
H. Motion by Mrs Dalbec that the attached purchases be approved in the amounts indicated,
with the exception of the Jefferson County Economic Council, and that all costs be charged to
the account shown on the purchase order report; seconded by Mrs Worth
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Motion by Mr Siler to amend to include the dues for the Jefferson County Economic Council,
seconded by Mr Donnelly; carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Dalbec, Shaver and Worth
voting no
Original Motion as amended carried 7-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
Mr Middaugh referred to his handout regarding the Census 2000 and asked that Council look
at this and sometime in the future it will be brought back for Council action, a Resolution might
be passed which would designate a census count committee to help ensure that the federal
count is accurate and we have everybody accounted for
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to put the Large Animal Ordinance on the June 21 Study Session to
allow public input during the first Monday meeting in June, seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried
8-0
Mr Middaugh gave update on proposed increase in school security
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
Mr Dahl asked for Executive Session under Section 5 7 (b) (1) of the Charter (pending
litigation on 2 matters)
Motion by Mrs, Shaver to conclude Elected Officials Matters and adjourn to an Executive
Session under Section 5 7 (b) (1) of the Charter and adjourn from there, seconded by Mr
Donnelly; carried 8-0
ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Mrs Shaver asked for consensus that the Parks department pursue information about using
goats for noxious weed control in the Greenbelt. Consensus was 5 in favor with the Mayor
voting in favor
Mrs Dalbec asked for consensus to keep a running list of what grants are being applied for
and supply it to Council Consensus was 5 in favor with the Mayor voting in favor
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Mrs Worth distributed a list with the Ethics of Judaism and read them into the record She
adapted this list and calls it human decency Mrs Worth asked for consensus that we adopt
the human decency credo as our goal for next year Consensus was 7 in favor
EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD.
Meeting adjourned at 11 00 P m
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