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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/2000 Aoril 24. 2000 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: Jerry DiTullio, Vance Edwards, Odarka Figlus, Harry Hanley (arrived at 7 04 pm), Ralph Mancinelli, Janelle Shaver, and Claudia Worth Ken Siler was absent; he is on vacation Also present: City Clerk, Wanda Sang, City Manager, Valerie Adams, City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, Director of Parks & Recreation, Gary Wardle, Director of Planning, Alan White, Director of Public Works, Bob Goebel; staff; and interested citizens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 10, 2000 Motion by Mr DiTullio for approval of the Minutes of April 10, 2000, with the correction that his and Mr Siler's comments be added after Carole Oman's statement; seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 6-0 CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Joseph IV Crows, addressed his unresolved problems with Judge Rose and asked Council to help him. He will be back at future meetings until something is done to his satisfaction John Jerman, read a letter from Wheat Ridge United Neighborhoods Inc. into the record, which addressed the Wheat Ridge Fire District Ballot Issues, questioned the expenses for the campaign for a higher mill levy; increase in spending, lock-in of mill levy; legality of ballot issue, urges voters to vote "no" on this proposal Mike Emarine, urged voters to vote in the Special District Elections on May 2, 2000 Tony Ficco, addressed Council with concerns about his development of the 44th Avenue Business Park, has worked for 11 months to come up with a good development; asked direction from Council to either reconsider or tell him how they want him to proceed CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 24, 2000 Page - 2 - City Attorney Dahl replied that this was too late for reconsideration, Mr Ficco will have to submit a new application Mr DiTullio stated that Mr Ficco's development was passed by Council 8-0, but it was vetoed by the Mayor He tried to get Council to override the Mayor's veto, but they wouldn't do it. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Mrs Worth to add an Agenda Item 12 to hold an Executive Session after Elected Officials Matters under Section 5 7 (b)(1) of the Charter, legal consultation regarding Falcon Book Store, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 1. Council Bill 12-2000 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of a rezoning from Restricted-Commercial and Commercial-One to Commercial-One for property located at 9709 West 44th Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case No WZ-00-01) Council Bill 12-2000 was introduced on first reading by Mr Hanley, who also read the title Motion by Mr Hanley that Council Bill 12-2000 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, May 22, 2000 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 Mrs Worth, carried 7-0 DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS Item 2. Resolution 18-2000 - authorizing Jefferson County Open Space to continue good faith negotiations and to acquire the 8 3 acres of land including the water rights located at 3700 Kipling (Einarsen) at the negotiated price for Parks and Recreation purposes Resolution 18-2000 was introduced by Mrs Shaver; title read by the Clerk. Motion by Mrs Shaver for the adoption of Resolution 18-2000, seconded by Ms Figlus CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 24, 2000 Page - 3 - The following speakers spoke in support of Resolution 18-2000' Lynn Svoboda, 9860 West 34th Drive, Mary Margaret Coates, 9835 West 35th Avenue, Mike Emarine, 3030 Chase Street; read letter from Wheat Ridge United Neighborhoods, Fran Singer, 9810 West 36th Avenue, read letter and presented over 100 signatures in favor of this park acquisition, Kimberly Peters, 3425 Independence Court; Becky Lewthwaite, 9860 West 37th Avenue, Henry Lewthwaite, 9860 West 37th Avenue, Their comments included excitement about having a neighborhood park; it will be a well used, well loved park; property is currently being used as an impromptu park by the neighbors, this will be a place of beauty Mrs Worth called for the question, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 5-2 with Mr Hanley and Mr Mancinelli voting no Motion carried 5-2 with Mr Mancinelli and Mr Hanley voting no Mr Mancinelli objects to the cost of this park and sees no need for it since we have parks close by as well as the Recreation Center Item 3. Motion to discontinue the $2 00 racquetball court fee at the Recreation Center Mr DiTullio stated that there have been complaints that the Recreation Center is charging to use the racquetball courts above and beyond the entrance fees Employees have stated that it is tough to explain this charge The City is not charging extra to use any of the amenities Motion by Mr DiTullio that the Recreation Center $2 00 racquetball court fee be discontinued immediately and the Recreation Center fee policy be amended accordingly; seconded by Mrs Worth Motion by Mr Mancinelli to amend that we no longer take advanced court reservations, seconded by Mr Hanley; failed 2-5 with Mr Hanley and Mr Mancinelli voting yes Motion by Mrs Worth to amend that reservations continue to be used in the same manner as they have been, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 6-1 with Mr Mancinelli voting no Original Motion as amended carried 6-1 with Mr Mancinelli voting no CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 24, 2000 Page - 4 - Item 4. Motion to accept proposal for the evaluation and revitalization of the organizational systems within the Administrative Department. Motion by Mr DiTullio to accept the proposal from Jori Alwell for the evaluation and revitalization of organizational systems within the Administrative Departments, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 Item 5. Discussion regarding property purchase known as Tract "C", Hall Subdivision - Public Works- Motion by Mrs Worth that staff begin negotiations with the property owner to purchase the property known as Tract "C", Hall Subdivision I further move that staff contract to conduct an environmental hazard assessment of the property and that costs not to exceed $3,250 be charged to Acct. No 30-303-800-840; seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 Item 6. Bid Award for printing of Recreation Brochure and City Newsletter (RFB #00-16) Motion by Mr Edwards that the printing of the 2000 Recreation Brochures and the City Newsletter (RFB #00-16) be awarded to Intermountain Color in the amounts indicated for a total of $31 ,028 which is broken down as follows. Recreation Brochure $10,236 from Acct. No 64-692-654, $10,236 from Acct. No 01-602-654, and the community newsletter $10,556 from Acct. No 106-654, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0 Item 7. Motion regarding Star Guide Subdivision Plat. Motion by Mr DiTullio that the City Manager and staff start a dialogue with Star Guide to discuss the feasibility of deeding the lake to the City of Wheat Ridge and develop an agreement requiring Star Guide to pay the City annual maintenance fees for the lake Staff will repot on a regular basis to the City Council on the progress of these discussions, seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 24, 2000 Page - 5 - Item 8. Bid Award for Town Center lighting (RFB #00-17) Motion by Mr Mancinelli that RFB #00-17, the renovation of Town Center Lighting, be awarded to Sturgeon Electric in the amount of their bid of $19,831 I further move that a force and contingency amount be established in the amount of $5,000 to pull new wire if necessary I further move that the Director of Parks and Recreation be authorized to issue change orders up to the total contract and contingency amount of $24,831 and that all costs associated with this contract be paid from Acct. No 01-603-800-812, and that these funds be encumbered for the length of the project in accordance with Ordinance 787, 1989 Series, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 Item 9. Motion to approve the Letter of Authorization to hire Renee Chastant to assist with Employee Relation matters Motion by Mr Edwards to approve the April 24, 2000 Letter of Authorization which allows the City Manager to utilize the professional consulting expertise of Renee Chastant for various personnel issues, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0 Item 10. Street Light Requests for 8900 West 38th Avenue and 12668 West 38th Drive Motion by Ms Figlus that the request for a street light at 8900 West 38th Avenue be approved for construction by Public Service Company of Colorado I further move that the payment of $2,029 be made to PSCO for this construction, and that all costs be charged to Acct. No 30- 303-800-864 I move that the request for a street light at 12668 West 38th Drive be approved for construction by Public Service Company of Colorado I further move that the payment of $2,986 be made to PSCO for this construction, and that all costs be charged to Acct. No 30- 303-800-864 I further move that $4,000 be transferred from the Capital Projects Unallocated Fund to Acct. No 30-303-800-864 to cover costs associated with this project as well as anticipated future projects for the remainder of 2000, seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 7-0 Item 11. CONSENT AGENDA. A. General Fund Allocation for Electrical Inspection B Creation of Finance Committee approved at City Council meeting on April 20, 2000 C Bid Award for 2000 Forestry Services (RFB #00-18) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 24, 2000 Page - 6 - D Quotation Award for Pool Chemicals (RFQ #00-005) E Bid Award for repair and relamping of athletic field lighting (RFB #00-15) F Resolution 19-2000 - amending the Tree Fund (34) Budget for the Year 2000 G Approval of Expenditure Items H Laptop Computer for City Clerk. Consent Agenda was introduced by Mrs Worth, who also read the titles Motion by Mrs. Worth for approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of C F and H, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 C Motion by Mrs Worth that the 2000 Forestry Services Bid #00-18 be awarded to multiple bidders based on price and availability at the time the service is requested for the total amount of $90,100 less the spraying of the Open Space, and that the costs be charged to the appropriate capital improvements, general, and Open Space accounts as indicated I further move that no spraying be conducted on the Greenbelt; seconded by Mrs Shaver Mr Mancinelli stated he cannot support this and has to rely on the recommendation from the Parks Department. Motion by Mr DiTullio to postpone this item indefinitely; seconded by Mr Mancinelli, failed 3-4 with Councilmembers Mancinelli, DiTullio and Hanley voting yes Motion carried 4-3 with Councilmembers DiTullio, Mancinelli, and Hanley voting no F Motion by Mrs Worth for the adoption of Resolution 19-2000 I further move to approve expenditure of $8,400 to Columbine Tree Service to move the trees from Beth Eden Church to the Recreation Center, with all costs charged to Acct. No 34-603-861 I further move to approve the expenditure of $8,960 to Beth Eden Church, with all costs charged to Acct. No 34-603-861, seconded by Ms Figlus, carried 7-0 H City Clerk, Wanda Sang, explained that this purchase is for a laptop computer that she can take into meetings and type up notes, rather than writing them on paper and later transcribing them CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 24, 2000 Page - 7 - Motion by Mrs Worth for approval of Purchase Order 3384511 49039, to purchase a laptop computer for the City Clerk and to transfer the money out of the City Clerk's Travel Budget; seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr Edwards reported that the Public Works Advisory Committee would meet tomorrow to interview 3 consultants that will be working on the Street Scape Manual. Council will receive their report at the next Council meeting Mrs Worth stated that the City Affairs Committee will meet prior to the May 8 Council meeting and will discuss schools, and non-profits, location and spacing requirements, temporary use permits, and similar uses within our Code CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS Valerie Adams distributed the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center earnings, $23,267 01 for this week; total earnings so far $473,717.29 She updated Council on budget process CITY A TTORNEY'S MATTERS Motion by Mrs. Worth that Mr Dahl prepare an Ordinance word-smithing our criminal menacing Ordinance, seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 7-0 Motion by Mr Edwards that Mr Dahl prepare on Ordinance regarding street use for public utilities, seconded by Mrs Shaver Motion by Mrs Worth that this go to the PWAC Committee before coming to Council, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 4-3 with Mr Hanley, Mr Edwards, and Mr Mancinelli voting no Original Motion as amended carried 6-1 with Mr Hanley voting no Mr Dahl gave zoning history on Einarsen property CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 24, 2000 Page - 8 - ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS Motion by Mr Edwards that the City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation be authorized to meet with all interest Youth Sports Associations that provide youth sports to the residents of Wheat Ridge to discuss the potential of forming a Youth Sports Association Office in Wheat Ridge The basic criteria for participation in the Youth Sports Association Office is that the sports association must provide opportunities to all youths of Wheat Ridge That would be the entire corporate boundary of Wheat Ridge so that everybody would have the exact same process for utilization of these programs, that the details of this arrangement once it's worked out by Mrs Adams, be brought to the City Affairs Committee before it comes to Council for a formal vote, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0 Mr DiTullio asked for consensus that the City Attorney write a position paper and fax it to City Council regarding motions in quasi-judicial matters and other Agenda items, he may bring that in to a future Council meeting as a Rule Change, consensus was 7 in favor Mrs Shaver asked for consensus to have a presentation regarding park and recreation fees and policies at a Study Session in the near future, that the Parks Commission be invited to that meeting, consensus was 7 in favor She asked for status report on our web site EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD. Meeting adjourned at 10'30 p m. I {' .. , Wanda Sang, City Clerk, APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 8,2000 BY A VOTE OF l TO JL. ;I r' . ; ,\ / /> ) 1\/ I' 1 1 -. I .~) I~ I " Jerry iTu io, Council President ! , The preceding Minutes were prepared according to ~47 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