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Home My WebLink About07/09/2001 July 9. 2001 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: Jerry DiTullio, Vance Edwards, Odarka Figlus Ralph Mancinelli, Janelle Shaver, Dean Gokey, and Claudia Worth Harry Hanley was absent. Also present: City Clerk, Wanda Sang, City Manager, Scott Staples was ill, City Attorney, Gerald Dahl Director of Public Works, Bob Goebel staff; and interested citizens APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 25, 2001 Motion by Mr DiTullio to approve the Minutes of June 25, 2001, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-0 PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor Cerveny recognized Timothv Brunqardt for being a recipient of the "Daily Points of Life Award" from former President Bush He is the founder of "Each One Reach One" and has collected thousands of items, including personal care and school supplies, for Wheat Ridge families in need She also recognized Weston Lawrence-Clav Allred for one of the youngest people to receive his ranking of Eagle Scout. CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Geoff Wodell thanked Claudia Worth and the Mayor for attending their recent Wheat Ridge Community Choir concert. He explained the beneficial financial impact of the culturals in Jefferson County Luke and Talor Hodge invited everyone to the Jefferson County Fair on August 4 2001 from 10.00am t0400pm CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 9, 2001 Page - 2 - PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 1. Consideration of an application for a 10-lot combined preliminary and final subdivision plat on Residential-One zoned property located at 9737 West 32nd Avenue (Case No WS-OO-01) (Applewood Building Company, Inc) Item 1 was introduced by Mrs Shaver, who also read the title David Schneider, applicant, was sworn in by the Mayor He asked for approval of the combined preliminary and final subdivision plat and for a variance to avoid flag lots and an inefficient design Meredith Reckert was sworn in by the Mayor and presented the staff report. The following speakers were sworn in by the Mayor. Don Peterson, 9945 West 34th Drive, is not opposed to the development, but is concerned about the stormwater drainage plan He requested that a lining be required in the detention ditch so that the chances of water soaking into the ground and water flooding residences be minimized He asked that a condition of approval be that the stormwater drainage plan be studied, the developer has said that he is willing to contribute 5% of the value of the property to Parks and Recreation, he'd like to see that as condition of the approval in writing He asked that Council dedicate that money for use of the neighborhood park at 35th & Kipling so the money stays in the neighborhood Chuck Svoboda, 9860 West 34th Drive, is in favor of the development, but he and his neighbors are asking that the pond be lined Deanna Gammon, 3305 Independence Court, is also concerned about drainage and changing the water table Who will be ultimately responsible if there are drainage problems? Bob Eisinger, 3395 Independence Court, is concerned about the detention pond, which is about 95 feet away from his home if a liner is put in, water will stay a longer time and insects will breed in the stagnant water, not to mention the smell and concerns about children CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 9, 2001 Page - 3 - Lynn Svoboda, 9860 West 34th Drive, presented a petition signed by 29 residents, who have serious concerns about subsurface drainage of this development. There is a history of drainage problems in the area and homeowner's insurance does not cover water problems, such as these Robert English, 9920 West 34th Drive, is also concerned about drainage He had various suggestions for drainage Council questions followed Mr DiTullio made a point of order to stick to the criteria in the packet laid out for variances and not redesign the drainage from the dais Mayor Cerveny asked for a ruling from the City Attorney as to what could be discussed during this hearing Mr Dahl stated that the public has a right to speak on whatever subject they chose and Council can ask questions and the applicant can answer During the decision making process each motion will be voted on separately; variance, preliminary subdivision plat, final subdivision plat. Mr Schneider asked for a 30 day continuance to redesign this and not need a variance and to come back to City Council and not have to go to Planning Commission Motion by Mr DiTullio to continue this hearing to August 13, 2001 seconded by Mr Gokey; carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Shaver, Figlus, and Worth voting no They feel this should go to Planning Commission first. DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS Item 2. West 42nd Avenue from Youngfield Street to Xenon Street- Approval of the Placement of a 24-Foot wide Asphalt Surface Item 2 was introduced by Mrs Worth, who also read the title Motion by Mrs Worth that a 24-foot wide 6-inch deep asphalt surface not be placed on West 42nd Avenue from Youngfield Street to Xenon Street, and that the Public Works Department continue dust mitigation maintenance procedures on a bi-yearly basis seconded by Mrs Shaver; carried 5-2 with Mr Gokey and Mr Mancinelli voting no CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 9, 2001 Page - 4 - Item 3. Award Bid RFQ-01-002 Prospect Park Bridge Replacement Design Build to JR Engineering, Englewood, CO in the total amount of $101,431 50 Item 3 was introduced by Mrs Worth who also read the title Motion by Mrs Worth to award Bid RFQ-01-002 Prospect Park Bridge Replacement Design Build to JR Engineering in the total amount of $101,431 50 with a 5% contingency of $5,000 Total combined amount is $106431 50, seconded by Mr DiTullio Motion by Mr Mancinelli to amend this motion that we add an adequate amount of Portland Cement to the crusher fine connecting walks to meet ADA requirements and stabilize the ground texture, seconded by Mr Gokey; carried 6-1 with Mrs Shaver voting no Motion by Mrs Shaver to suspend the Rules and let Mr Mancinelli speak again, seconded by Mr Mancinelli, carried 6-1 with Mr DiTullio voting no Original motion as amended carried 7-0 Item 4. Consent Aaenda. A. 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Acceptance B 2001 Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant. C Contract Award to Low bidder for Project No S-PM-03-01, Prospect Park Parking Lot & Driveway Overlay, West 44th Avenue & Robb Street. D Approval of the Job Description for the Administrative Services Director E. Approval of the Job Description for the Economic Development Director Consent Agenda was introduced by Mrs Worth, who also read the titles Motion by Mrs Worth to approve the Consent Agenda as written seconded by Mr DiTullio carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 9, 2001 Page - 5 - ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS Mrs Shaver asked for consensus that Mr Schneider be instructed to bring in bigger plans when his item comes up on August 13, the ones submitted tonight can hardly be read Consensus was 4 in favor She also asked the Clerk for a copy of the letter and the petitions submitted for Item 1 Ms Figlus stated that there will be booth set up at the Carnation Festival to allow groups that provide a variety of services and help for people will be able to give out information and fliers There will be sign-up sheets for people interested in volunteering Interested parties may contact her bye-mail at Fiqlus@Yahoo.com or fax information to her at 303-423-8783 Mr DiTullio feels this information should be at the City's website rather than a person's website The City's website is www ci wheatridge co us Meeting adjourned at 9.50 p m ~ji C,' ..1-". \.. I,<c Wanda Sang, CityGlerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 23, 2001 BY A VOTE OF C;;- C' ) TO r.----- .., 7 I I I VI J/ / ,. I Jerry DiTullil>, Council President 1/-