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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
April 10. 2000
The Regular City Council was called to order by Mayor Cerveny
at 7 00 P m Councilmembers present: Jerry DiTullio, Vance
Edwards, Odarka Figlus, Harry Hanley, Ralph Mancinelli, Janelle Shaver, Ken Siler, and
Claudia Worth Also present: City Clerk, Wanda Sang, City Treasurer, Ron Patera, City
Manager, Valerie Adams, City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, Director of Parks & Recreation, Gary
Wardle, Chief of Police, Jack Hurst; Director of Public Works, Bob Goebel; staff; and
interested citizens
Mayor Cerveny read a Resolution from the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
regarding flood hazards
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF March 27, 2000
Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of March 27, 2000, seconded by Mr
Siler; carried 8-0
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Carole Oman, 9475 West 38th Avenue, is very disillusioned about the City's treatment of Mr
Van Heuser and Mr Ficco regarding their proposed developments Council needs to be more
flexible in their dealings with developers
Mr Siler stated that he agreed with Ms Oman on many points although part of the problem is
because of Mr Ficco He has agreed to give Council anything that they asked for and if there
were problems with the agreements he should have stated that earlier Mr Siler pointed out
that the problem isn't all because of Council
Mr DiTullio agreed with Mr Siler and feels it is unfair to blame the entire situation on City
Council
Terri Lee Nielsen, 151 S Kilmer Street, is very concerned about the management problem at
Wheat Ridge High School, there is a lack of quality and lack of professionalism in the current
principal, hopes that Councilmembers will be behind an effort to improve the quality of the
building and the top leadership, test scores have dropped in the last few years
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Mrs. Worth to add Executive Session at the end of Elected Officials' Matters as Item
12, Charter Section 57 (b) (2) (3), seconded by Mr Siler' carried 8-0
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1.
Council Bill 10-2000 - An Ordinance repealing Section 25-25 of the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws concerning the Economic Development and Revitalization
Commission
Council Bill 10-2000 was introduced on second reading by Mr Edwards, title and summary
read by the Clerk; Ordinance No 1190 assigned
Jerry Dahl explained the reasons for this Ordinance
Motion by Mr Edwards to approve Council Bill 1 0-2000 (Ordinance 1190) on second reading,
to take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mrs. Worth, carried 8-0
Item 2.
Council Bill 11-2000 - An Ordinance concerning the Economic Development and
Revitalization Commission
Council Bill 11-2000 was introduced on second reading by Mr Edwards, title and summary
read by the Clerk; Ordinance No 1191 assigned
Jerry Dahl explained that this is a parallel Ordinance to Council Bill 10-2000 He further
explained that a City Council can either act as an Authority or appoint a citizen group
Motion by Mr Edwards to approve Council Bill 11-2000 (Ordinance 1191) on second reading,
to take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 3.
Council Bill 20 - 1999 - approving disposition by demolition of a city-owned
building (9130 West 44th Avenue - 7-11 Building)
Council Bill 20 was introduced by Mr Hanley, who also read the title and summary
Motion by Mr Hanley that Council Bill 20 be published for second reading and public hearing
be set for Monday, May 8, 2000 at 7 00 P m in the Wheat Ridge City Council Chambers,
seconded by Mr DiTullio, tied 4-4 with Councilmembers Siler, Hanley, Edwards, and DiTullio
voting yes Mayor broke the tie by voting yes Motion carried 5-4
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DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS
Item 4.
Motion to approve amended version of the Hotel/Motel 2000 Operation budget.
Mrs Worth introduced Item 4, read the title and summary
Motion by Mrs Worth that the 2000 Hotel-Motel Budget be amended as proposed by the
Hotel-Motel Task Force I further move that the 1999 COPS FAST grant for three police
officers utilized in the Hotel-Motel program be reflected in the Hotel-Motel Budget and that all
funds received in the year 2000 (including funds received for 1999 reimbursement) be
deposited in fund 63-520-00-539; and that the 2000 General fund budget be amended
accordingly; seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0
Item 5.
Resolution 15-2000 - authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Exercise of
Right of First Refusal for purchase of 3705 Jay Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
(Davis property)
Resolution 15-2000 was introduced by Mr DiTullio, who also read the title and summary
Motion by Mr DiTullio for the adoption of Resolution 15-2000; seconded by Mr Edwards,
carried 8-0
Item 6.
Chase Street from 38th-41 st. Avenue Speed Hump Proposal
Item 6 was introduced by Mr Mancinelli, title and summary read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Mancinelli that the plan to construct two standard speed humps on Chase
Street, between 38th and 41 st Avenues, be approved as requested and paid for by
neighborhood residents and as recommended by the Department of Public Works, seconded
by Mr Siler
Kristin Nelson, 3846 Chase Street, gave background on the work the residents did to have
the speed humps installed and asked for approval of the motion
Motion carried 8-0
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Item 7.
Information on other cities review of drainage reports
Item 7 was introduced by Mr Mancinelli, title and summary read by the Clerk.
Motion by Mr Mancinelli that in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 4, Procedures of
Boards and Commissions, of the City Charter of the City of Wheat Ridge, I move that the
Planning Commission limit their review of Final Drainage Reports and Plans to a level which
includes staff report information only for the following reasons
1 To facilitate a more functional interaction between members of staff responsible for
implementing the City's adopted criteria for review of preliminary and final drainage reports
and plans.
2. To facilitate reviews that are timely, consistent and economically reasonable for prospective
developers, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 8-0
Item 8.
Amendment to the 2000 Compensation schedule to provide for a new position of
Property Inspector
Motion by Mrs Worth to accept the Personnel Commission's recommendation to approve the
job description for a new position of Property Inspector and to amend the 2000 Compensation
Schedule to add the new position of Property Inspector at pay grade 20, with a salary range of
$2,951 - $3,734 per month, seconded by Mr DiTullio carried 8-0
Item 9.
Motion to create a Finance Committee
Motion by Mr DiTullio to create a City Council Finance Committee with one Councilperson per
district as a member of this committee, that the committee elect its own chair; seconded by
Mrs Worth, carried 6-2 with Mr Siler and Mr Mancinelli voting no
Item 10.
Motion to appoint an Economic Development Committee Chairperson
Motion by Mr Mancinelli to appoint Ken Siler as the Economic Development Committee
Chairperson, seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 8-0
Motion by Mr Siler to appoint Odarka Fig/us as Vice Chair' seconded by Mr Edwards
carried 8-0
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Item 11.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. 2000 Budget Amendment.
B Approval of Expenditure Items
C Certificate, Resolution and Delegation Agreement authorizing the City's
continued participation in the Metro Mayor Caucus's Single Family Home
Mortgage Revenue Bond Program
Mrs Worth introduced the Consent Agenda and read the titles Mr Mancinelli asked to pull C
Motion by Mrs Worth for approval of A. and B , seconded by Mr Mancinelli, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr Mancinelli to adopt the attached Certificate along with the attached Resolution
17 -2000 and Delegation Agreement authorizing the City of Wheat Ridge's participation in the
Single-Family Home Mortgage Revenue Bond Program, seconded by Mr Edwards,
carried 8-0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs Worth reported that the City Affairs Committee had addressed the HVC Units at the
Recreation Center and their recommendation was that they'd be painted to match the building
Their recommendation was to name the three rooms at the Rec Center the "Carnation", the
"Dahlia" and the "Columbine" Room, she so moved, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-1 with
Mr Hanley voting no
Staff is working on melding the nuisance ordinance with the solid waste ordinance
Mr DiTullio reported that during the Special City Affairs Committee meeting they discussed
removing the 1 acre limit on PC D's, this will go to the Planning Commission first and then
come back to Council for first and second reading
Mr Edwards reported on the Public Works Advisory Committee, they have discussed new
development and drainage and how this affects the buildings next to them They are also
evaluating the street scape design process
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
Valerie Adams gave update on Recreation Center Revenues, which up to date are over
$400,000 She also provided information on 5 strategic planning proposals and asked
Councilmembers to pick their top 3 choices, so she can schedule interviews Informed
Council of meeting dates on Forum for Aging and dedication of Kullerstrand playground
equipment.
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ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Mayor Cerveny informed everybody of NorthWest Quadrant meeting, announced LaVonne
Youngblood's retirement after 22 years of service to the City, and invited everybody to a
retirement party on Friday, April 28, from 3 30 to 6 00 at the Recreation Center
Motion by Mr Mancinelli to have the Mayor prepare a "Position Statement" from the City on
our present position and enforcement of the fireworks situation that is now growing in our
State I further move to have a copy of this statement sent to the surrounding Counties and
Municipalities, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 8-0
He gave report on Housing Authority CDBG loans to Wheat Ridge residents for the first
quarter
Mr Edwards hopes that future expenditures and budget requests will be addressed by the
newly formed finance committee prior to being brought to Council.
Motion by Mr DiTullio to adjourn to Executive Session and adjourn after that; seconded by Mr
Siler; carried 8-0
EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD.
Meeting adjourned at. 1 0'1 0 P m
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Wanda Sang, City Clerk
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Je~ DiTullio, Council President
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