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June 14.1999
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Cerveny at 7 00 P m.
Councilmembers present: Teri Dalbec Jerry DiTullio, Lloyd Donnelly, Ralph Mancinelli,
Janelle Shaver, and Claudia Worth Ken Siler was absent to due illness Don Eafanti was
absent, he is out of town 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 May 24,1999
Motion by Mr DiTullio to approve the Minutes of May 24, 1999, seconded by Mrs Shaver;
carried 6-0
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor Cerveny made presentation to Wheat Ridge Cyclery for being #1 in the Country
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Linda Mauro, 6741 West 36th Place, asked that Council consider a contract trash service to
serve either the entire City or one district; she feels this would help with the problem of blowing
trash, lessen noise improve neighborhood look, less traffic less accidents
Bob Alldredge, 2890 Lamar Street, agreed with what had been discussed regarding trash
service
Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council study this at the August Study Session, seconded by Mrs
Shaver; carried 6-0
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1.
Council Bill 9 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the
City of Wheat Ridge, relating to Buildings and Building Regulations
(WCA-99-01 )
Council Bill 9 was introduced on second reading by Mr DiTullio, who also read the title and
summary
Darin Morgan, Codes Administrator, distributed copies of revised statutes and presented staff
report,
Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill 9 be postponed until June 28, 1999 Council Meeting,
seconded by Mr Mancinelli, carried 6-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to reconsider his motion to postpone to allow the public to speak;
seconded by Mr Donnelly; carried 6-0
Odarka Figlus, 9775 West 36th Avenue, was sworn in by the Mayor; she suggested that the
Ordinance be worded very clearly so that people would not need to call up and ask for an
interpretation of what it means, she also questioned the wisdom of requiring a licensed
contractor for small rental properties, addressed the cost of needing a permit to change
something on a sign, such as a telephone number This will be a burden for small businesses
Motion by Mr DiTullio to postpone Council Bill 9 until the June 28 Council Meeting, seconded
by Mr Mancinelli
Motion by Mrs Shaver to amend to change the hearing date until after Council Bill 9 has been
discussed at a Study Session, seconded by Mrs Dalbec,
Motion by Mrs Worth to amend the amendment to hold the second reading at the second
regular meeting in July; seconded by Mrs Dalbec, carried 6-0
Vote on original motion as amended carried 6-0
Item 2.
Council Bill 10 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of a rezoning from
Residential-Two to Restricted Commercial-One on land located at 8151 West
44th Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
(Case No WZ-99-06)
Council Bill 10 was introduced on second reading by Mr Mancinelli, who also read the title and
summary
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James Hatcher, architect for J and B Tax Accountants, was sworn in by the Mayor He stated
that this would be an ideal transitional use between residential and commercial and asked for
approval of this rezoning
Jeffrey Johnson, part owner of J and B Tax Accountants, was sworn in by the Mayor, and
asked for approval of their rezoning request; stated they want to build something that is
compatible with their neighbors, they only have six employees
Meredith Reckert was sworn in by the Mayor and presented the staff report,
Lucian Burt, 4465 Brentwood Street, was sworn in by the Mayor; does not object to have a
tax accounting business in his neighborhood, although he would prefer residential, a good
business neighbor is better than a bad residential neighbor
After having his concerns addressed and questions answered, Mr Burt asked to go on record
as being in favor of the application
Motion by Mr DiTullio to take a 15 minute break so that staff can talk to the applicant on uses
that they might want to delete, seconded by Mr Donnelly; carried 6-0
J D Johnson, applicant, asked for a continuance so they can talk to the neighbors and discuss
it amongst themselves and see if they can get it fine-tuned and come back to Council to get
this passed
Motion by Mr Mancinelli to continue this Item to July 12, 1999; seconded by Mrs Worth,
carried 6-0
Item 3,
Council Bill 12 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article IV, Parking Permits
in restricted areas in the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws
Council Bill 12 was introduced on second reading by Mr Mancinelli, who also read the title and
summary; Clerk assigned Ordinance No 1158
Mr Mancinelli explained the background and reasons for this Ordinance
The following speakers were sworn in by the Mayor'
Erna McIntyre, Ray Barrett, Alice Mealman, Louis Janak.
They all asked for adoption of this Ordinance, they want to be able to park in front of their own
homes
Motion by Mr Mancinelli for approval of Council Bill 12 (Ordinance 1158), seconded by Mr
DiTullio, carried 5-1 with Mrs Shaver voting no
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Item 4,
Council Bill 14 - An Ordinance extending the temporary moratorium on new or
expanded Adult Entertainment Facilities and sexually oriented businesses within
the City
Council Bill 14 was introduced on second reading by Mr DiTullio, who also read the title and
summary; Clerk assigned Ordinance No 1159
Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of Council Bill 14 (Ordinance 1159) seconded by Mr
Donnelly; carried 6-0
Item 5,
Reconsideration of Council Bill 34 - An Ordinance approving demolition of one
municipally owned building
Item 5 was introduced by Mr Mancinelli, who also read the title and summary
Gail Mevlani was sworn in by the Mayor; she asked that the house not be torn down but be
donated as a temporary use for refugees
Motion by Mr Mancinelli to continue this Item to June 28,1999, seconded by Mr DiTullio
Motion by Mrs Shaver for an amendment that staff meet with the refugee organization
between now and the time we consider this to discuss the possible use of this house as a
sponsor house for refugees, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 6-0
Original Motion as amended carried 5-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 6,
Council Bill 15 - An Ordinance approving an amended agreement in connection
with the construction of the 39th and Kipling access to the Wheat Ridge
Recreation Center with the Denning family
Council Bill 15 was introduced on first reading by Mrs Shaver; title read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mrs Shaver that Council Bill 15 be approved on first reading, ordered published,
public hearing be set for Monday June 28, 1999 at 7 00 P m in City Council Chambers,
Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect 1 day after final publication
seconded by Mrs Worth carried 5-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
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DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS
Item 7,
Reconsideration of Resolution 27 - re appraisal of DAV property at 4901
Marshall Street.
Item 7 was introduced by Mrs Worth, who also read the title and summary
Motion by Mrs Worth to approve Resolution 27 with the deletion of section 3 regarding the
demolition of buildings on the property and the substitution of a new section 3 that places the
property on the high priority acquisition list of the City; seconded by Mrs Dalbec
Motion by Mr DiTullio to postpone this Item to June 28, 1999, seconded by Mr Donnelly; tied
3-3 with Councilmembers Shaver, Dalbec, and Worth voting no Mayor broke the tie by voting
yes Motion carried 4-3
Item 8,
Approve Purchase of Police Department Mobile Terminal Software Package
Motion by Mr DiTullio that the City Manager be authorized to purchase the Cerulean software
package as proposed for the price of $145,911, and that the expenditure be charged to Acct.
60-204-800-809, and further that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for
implementation and installation purposes of the software I further move that the City Manager
fax Council the budget page where this item was budgeted, seconded by Mr Mancinelli,
carried 5-1 with Mrs Dalbec voting no
Item 9,
CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approve expenditure of funds for City Manager reception
B Resolution 40 - Accepting Mini-grant for Richards-Hart Estate
C Designation of CML voting delegate
D Resolution 41 - Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson County re
Election
E, Resolution 42 - Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson County re
Tabor Notice
F Approval of Expenditure Items
G Appointment to Animal Welfare and Control Commission
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Mrs Worth introduced the Consent Agenda and read the titles She asked that Items A. C
and G be pulled
Motion by Mrs Worth for approval of Items B D E, F , seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 6-0
Motion by Mrs Worth that $1,000 be appropriated from the fund balance and transferred to
Account 102-702 for purposes of paying for a reception for the City Manager at the Richards
Hart Estate on Sunday, June 27, 1999 from 1 to 4 pm, seconded by Mr Mancinelli,
carried 6-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec that Mrs, Worth be designated as the City's official delegate for the
CML conference, seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 5-1 with Mr Mancinelli voting no
Motion by Mrs Shaver to appoint Thomas Hammerschmidt to the Animal Control commission
from District III, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 6-0
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
Mr Middaugh distributed Report on sound monitoring at the skateboard park, Mrs Shaver
asked for consensus to have this issue put on a Study Session ASAP Consensus was 6 in
favor
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
Mr Dahl asked Councils' permission to create a draft ordinance for Council review entitled
maintenance of structures and site plans Motion by Mrs Shaver that Mr Dahl draft this
Ordinance, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 6-0
ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Treasurer, Ron Patera, asked that Council officially accept the auditor's report.
Motion by Mrs Shaver to accept the auditor's report; seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 6-0
Motion by Mrs Dalbec to add Board and Commission appointments to the Special Meeting on
June 21, seconded by Mr DiTullio carried 6-0
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Mrs Worth asked that the "g" in the lobby be put back or repaired, Mr Middaugh stated it had
been stolen She has had complaints about the dandelions around City Hall, she questioned
the wisdom of City summer help picking up twigs in the Greenbelt. Mr Wardle replied these
were volunteers who were picking up trash
Mrs Shaver asked for consensus to have Mr Dahl find out what he can regarding the Boulder
and elsewhere Pop-Top Ordinances and have Mr Siler put this on the Study Session list for
sometime in the future Consensus was 3 in favor Mayor voted yes Consensus was 4 in
favor
Mrs Shaver passed out a couple of letters from the Transcript that are about hazardous waste
and toxic hazards and gas mitigation in the NorthWest Quadrant. It seems to be more and
more of an issue that needs to be addressed She wants to make sure that the issue of toxic
hazards is addressed in the NorthWest Quadrant Study
Motion by Mrs Shaver that our representatives to the NorthWest Quadrant Feasibility Study
management team would officially ask that team to address and get a report from the EPA
and/or other agencies that may be involved on the various environmental hazards in the NW
quadrant and address public safety and liability; seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 6-0
Mayor Cerveny assured Mrs Shaver that she would ask the question regarding the gas fields
Motion by Mrs Shaver that Mr Middaugh write an open letter to the Citizens of Arvada and
send it to the Transcript, the Denver Post, and the Rocky Mountain News, and maybe Boulder
and Broomfield that would briefly summarize our existing resolution and that all we have
agreed to is participate in the study; seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 6-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to appoint Linda Kelm to the Personnel Commission for District I,
seconded by Mr Donnelly; carried 6-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio that an ordinance on first reading come to Council either in July or
August regarding Rabies vaccinations every two or three years instead of one year' seconded
by Mrs Worth, carried 6-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to adjourn, seconded by Mr Mancinelli, carried 6-0
Meeting adjourned at 11 30 P m
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Wanda Sang, City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 28, 1999 BY A VOTE OF l TO ~
with Mr Siler abstaining *Minutes as corrected on June 28, 1999