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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W. 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
December 11. 2000
The Regular City Council Meeting 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; Acting City Manager, Jack Hurst; Director of Planning, Alan White; Director of Public
Works, Bob Goebel; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, was ill; staff; and interested citizens.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF November 27, 2000
November 30, 2000
Motionby Mr. DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of November 27, 2000; seconded by
Mrs. Worth; carried 7-0 with Mr. Mancinelli abstaining.
Motion by Mr. DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of November 30, 2000; seconded by
Mrs. Worth; carried 6-0 with Mr. Mancinelli and Mr. DiTullio abstaining.
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Bill Peterson thanked some of the Councilmembers, who have made this summer the best he
has had in Wheat Ridge in 39 years. Mr. DiTullio, who intervened to get the stop sign
replaced on his corner without having to cut down too many of his bushes; thanked Jerry for
securing the Wheat Ridge Memorial Center for the presentation of him and his good friend
Jerry Racy to get awards from World War II; Mr. Mancinelli, Claudia Worth, and Mr. Edwards
also attended the ceremony. Mr. Edwards took off work to attend the second ceremony at the
Denver War Memorial where he got his Sergeant's Stripes after 54 years. Wheat Ridge
citizens are fortunate to have this kind of support; there aren't many Councilmembers in other
cities who do this.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Mr. DiTullio to add an Agenda Item 6.A. Appointment to the Animal Control
Commission from District III; seconded by Mrs. Shaver; carried 7-1 with Ms. Figlus voting no.
Motion by Mr. DiTullio to add an Agenda Item 6. B. Bid Award for Moving Company for Court
Remodel; seconded by Mr. Siler; carried 8-0.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING _
Item 1. Council Bill 33 - An ordinance providing for the approval of a rezoning from
Residential-Three and Commercial-One to a planned residential development
and approval of an outline and combined preliminary and final development plan
for property located at 4445 Parfet Street, City of Wheat Ridge, County of
Jefferson, State of Colorado.
(Vince Hopkins - Case no. WZ-00-06)
(To be continued to January 8, 2001)
Motion by Mr. DiTullio to continue Council Bill 33 to January 8, 2001; seconded by Mrs. Worth;
carried 8-0.
Item 2. Council Bill 32 - An ordinance providing for the approval of rezoning from
Residential-Two and Restricted-Commercial to Planned Commercial
Development and approval of a combined outline and Final Development Plan
for property located at 9751 West 44`h Ave., City of Wheat Ridge, County of
Jefferson, State of Colorado.
(Case No. WZ-00-11) (Tony Ficco for Legend Properties, LLC).
Council Bill 32 was introduced on second reading by Mr. Hanley, who also read the title and
summary; Clerk assigned Ordinance No. 1211.
Tony Ficco, applicant, was sworn in by the Mayor; asked that Council approve his plan; he
has held a neighborhood meeting and nobody had any objections to the proposal. He pointed
out that an Item (42) had been added to the plan -any similar use that is in accordance with
the provisions of 26-25 (IV) and 26-25 (IV) (C) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws-; he also
stated that all of the landscaping will be irrigated. The kind of tenants he has in mind are
Specialty Shops or small repair facilities.
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Meredith Reckert, Wheat Ridge Planning staff, was sworn in by the Mayor and presented the
staff report.
Motion by Mr. Hanley for approval of Council Bill 32 (Ordinance 1211) for the following
reasons:
1. The existing zoning has affected the developability of the parcel.
2. The PCD zoning and permitted land uses are consistent with the Village Center
designation on the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The proposal has been modified to more accurately reflect appropriate land uses.
4. All requirements for a Planned Commercial Development combined outline and final
development plan have been met.
With the following conditions:
1. All rooftop mechanical equipment be screened from view.
2. Two additional street trees be provided along the West 44th Avenue frontage.
3. A note be added regarding the redesign of the parking and drive layout relative to the
cross-access easement when the property to the west redevelops commercially.
4. An additional handicapped parking space be provided.
5. A sidewalk, and signage easement be provided for maintenance of public improvements by
the City.
6. At the discretion of the developer and City, the cedar fence on the west side of said
development could be removed when commercial development occurs to the west and the
single family home has been removed.
7. The wording be changed on numbers (11) and (35) of the plan to include the words "and
sales"; seconded by Ms. Figlus.
Motion by Mr. Edwards for an amendment to change the plat to read "All planted materials to
be serviced by a fully automatic irrigation system"; seconded by Mr. DiTullio; carried 8-0.
Motion by Mrs. Shaver for an amendment to add a note "No overnight parking of trucks,
tractors, or trailers"; seconded by Mrs. Worth; failed 2-6 with Mrs. Shaver and Mrs. Worth
voting yes.
Original Motion as amended carried 8-0.
Item 3. Council Bill 34 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Wheat Ridge Code of
Laws by adding Section 5-83 to provide violation penalties for previously
adopted technical codes.
Council Bill 34 was introduced on second reading by Mr. Siler; title and summary read by the
Clerk; Ordinance No. 1212 assigned.
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Alan White explained that this Ordinance provides a standard violation penalty clause for the
uniform codes referred to in Article 3, Chapter 5 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws; it also
brings the part of the Code into compliance with state law.
Motion by Ms. Figlus to continue the public hearing to the next Council Meeting until we have
an attorney present; seconded by Mr. Hanley; failed 3-5 with Councilmembers Worth, Figlus,
and Hanley voting yes.
Motion by Mr. Siler for approval of Council Bill 34 (Ordinance 1212); seconded by Mrs. Shaver.
carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Worth, Hanley, and Figlus voting no.
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Item 4. Installation of Speed Humps on Newland Street between 29th and 35th Avenues.
Item 4 was introduced by Mr. Edwards, who also read the title and summary.
Motion by Mr. Edwards that the plan to construct four standard speed humps on Newland
Street, between 29th and 35th Avenues, be approved as requested by neighborhood residents
and reviewed by the Department of Public Works. I further move that the Public Works
Department be authorized to perform the work with our crew and materials when weather
permits; seconded by Mr. DiTullio.
Mr. Edwards explained that this was a neighborhood plan to deal with traffic calming in their
neighborhood. Starting in June of this year, residents submitted a petition to study the calming
alternatives; more than 75% of the residents signed that; fliers were distributed for a
neighborhood meeting that was held on July 25; residents voted to have a traffic study
conducted during October of this year; a traffic study revealed that the street did meet criteria
under the neighborhood traffic calming program; November 28 another neighborhood meeting
was held and residents overwhelmingly voted to install 4 speed humps; December 7 fliers
were sent through the neighborhood informing residents of this.
Mark Potter, 3395 Newland Street, spoke in support of installing the speed humps; there are
more children in the neighborhood now and it's a safety factor.
Randy Steinheimer, 6605 West 315t Avenue, agreed with the previous speaker.
Ms. Figlus asked that in the future Councilmembers would be provided with how many
residents signed the petitions, rather than the percentage of signatures.
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Motion carried 8-0.
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Item 5. Amendment to the Model Traffic Code (1995 Edition) Fine Schedule.
Motion by Mr. Siler that the Wheat Ridge Municipal Court implement the recommended new
fine schedule for all traffic infractions of the Model Traffic Code, 1995 Edition, as outlined in
Order 00-1 to be effective January 1, 2001; seconded by Mr. Edwards; carried 7-1 with Ms.
Figlus voting no.
Motion by Mr. Siler that the Wheat Ridge Municipal Court implement Order 00-2, an
amendment to the Wheat Ridge Municipal Court Fine Schedule for Compromise and
Settlement of traffic infractions by mail, to be effective January 1, 2001; seconded by Mr.
DiTullio; carried 7-1 with Ms. Figlus voting no.
Item 6. Request for Qualifications to prepare a Blight Study.
Motion by Mr. Edwards to approve the Request for Qualifications to seek the assistance of a
qualified consultant to conduct a blight study for certain.areas along Wadsworth Blvd.;
seconded by Mr. Siler; carried 8-0.
Item 6. A. Board and Commission Appointment.
Motion by Mrs. _Shaver to appoint Virginia Petty to the Animal Control Commission for District
III; seconded by Ms. Figlus; carried 8-0.
Item 6.B. Bid Award for Moving Company for Court Remodel.
Motion by Mr. DiTullio that the moving contract be awarded to the lowest bidder, Colorado Hi-
Tec Moving and Storage, Inc. in the amount of $1,270; seconded by Mr. Siler; carried 8-0.
Item 7. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Expenditure Items.
B. Resolution 42-2000 - A Resolution in support of a Jefferson County Open
Space Joint Venture Grant Application for funds for construction of a fence
defining the Greenbelt boundary of Tabor Lake.
C. Resolution 43-2000 - A Resolution levying General Property Taxes for the
year of 2000, to help defray the costs of Government for the City of Wheat
Ridge, Colorado for the 2001 Budget Year.
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D. Bid Award for RFB-00-38, Berbert House Roof Replacement, in the total
amount of $18,498.70.
Consent Agenda was introduced by Mrs. Worth, who also read the titles.
Motion by Mrs. Worth for approval of the Consent Agenda; seconded by Mr. DiTullio;
carried 8-0.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ken Siler - City Affairs Committee - will have a meeting on Monday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Vance Edwards - Public Works Advisory Committee - will hold the second public meeting on
the streetscape design manual and architectural design standards at the Community Center
on December 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Edwards that City Council allow the Public Works Committee to look at
information he has brought back from Boston regarding the main street program; he wants
PWAC and the Economic Development Committee to study this and bring information back to
Council on the February Study Session; seconded by Mr. DiTullio; carried 8-0.
Odarka Figlus - Finance Committee - budget will be discussed by Council tomorrow night.
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
Jack Hurst distributed the finalized brochure for the City Manager selection process; he asked
that Council go through him when they needed staff assistance.
ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS
Mayor Cerveny announced that Ken Siler was voted "Businessman of the Year" by the West
Chamber of Commerce. She asked the Public to drive by City Hall and look at our Christmas
Lights.
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Jerry DiTullio stated that he, Mr. Mancinelli and Mr. Hanley passed a petition for the proposed
Housing Authority; they needed 25 signatures in order to hold a public hearing; they got close
to 60 signatures throughout the City. Motion by Mr. DiTullio that the public hearing to create
the Housing Authority be set for January 22, 2001; seconded by Mrs. Worth; carried 8-0.
Mrs. Worth and Mrs. Shaver reported on some of the workshops they attended in Boston.
They will provide material for any of the Councilmembers or citizens who are interested in
getting more details.
Motion by Mr. Mancinelli to ask the Planning Director to close the gap between the straight
zoning and the PCD's and PUD's, concerning the screening of roof top units and that this also
include City buildings; seconded by Mr. Siler; carried 8-0_
Ken Siler reported that the Economic Development Committee will continue to work on
Chapter 26 of the Code.
Motion by Mr. DiTullio to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Siler; carried 8-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Wanda Sang, Cit Jerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 18, 2000 BY A VOTE OF 8 TO
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Yey(y D ullio, Council President