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Home My WebLink About06/09/2003 @~iIT{ ~ CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO June 9, 2003 The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Cerveny at 7 00 P m Councilmembers present: Jerry DiTullio, Vance Edwards, Dean Gokey Ralph Mancinelli David Schneider, Odarka Figlus, and Lena Rotola Harry Hanley was absent. Also present: City Clerk, Wanda Sang, City Manager, Randy Young, City Attorney, Gerald Dahl Director of Community Development, Alan White, Director of Public Works, Tim Paranto, staff; and interested citizens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF May 27.2003 Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of May 27, 2003, seconded by Mr Schneider; carried 6-0, with Mrs Rotola abstaining PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor Cerveny read the Proclamation for National Flag Day - June 14, 2003 Anna Salzman sang the Star Spangled Banner CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK John Qualteri, 3001 Kendall St., requested that Ordinances 1289 and 1290, concerning the City Clerk and Treasurer salaries, be re-considered He presented a letter to be entered into the record Mrs Sang read the letter to Council Shelley Cook, 5708 Zephyr St., addressed the RTD route to DIA. She stated that the reason the Skyride was discontinued was because of low ridership but a substitute has been implemented APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Mr Edwards to move Agenda Item No 5 to the beginning of the Agenda, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0 DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS Item 5. Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program A. Award RFB-03-019 2003 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program B Approval of 2003 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Speed Bump Construction Item 5 A. was introduced by Mr Edwards, who also read the title CITY COUNCIL MINUTES""'" June 9, 2003 Page -2- A. Motion by Mr Edwards to award RFB-03-019, 2003 Neighborhood Traffic Management Project, #T-NTMP-01-03 to Citywide Enterprises, Inc , Golden Colorado, in the amount of $68,263 10 I further move that a force account and contingency of $6,826 31 be established I further move that the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue change orders up to a total contract and contingency amount of $75,08941 I further move that all costs associated with this contract be paid from Acct. No 30-303-800-884, and that these funds be encumbered for the length of the project in accordance with Ordinance No 787, 1989 Series, seconded by Mr Mancinelli Timothy Paranto, Director of Public Works, presented this program and answered questions from citizens Chris Schmidt, 2633 Teller St., spoke in favor of speed bumps on Teller Street. Jim Templeton, 4551 Vance St., and Richard Glasmann, 4495 Vance St., spoke in favor of speed bumps on Vance Street. Those speaking against speed bumps on Teller Street were Jessie Messenger, 2795 Teller St., Steve Messenger, 2785 Teller St., who gave a prepared statement to Mrs. Sang to read, and Jeffery Mosteller, 2816 Teller St. Peter Walstrom, 4651 Independence St., spoke against speed bumps on Independence Street. Douglas Linder spoke in favor of speed bumps on Independence Street. Mr Gokey stated that he would vote no on this item because speed bumps don't work. Ms Figlus stated that she would also vote no and asked Mr Paranto to address the statements made by those against the speed bumps Discussion by Councilmembers followed Motion carried 5-2, with Councilmembers Figlus and Gokey voting no Item 5 B was introduced by Mr Edwards, who also read the title B Motion by Mr Edwards that asphalt speed bumps be constructed on Everett Street and Zephyr Street as developed by and approved by neighborhood residents, and reviewed and approved by the Public Works Advisory Committee, seconded by Mrs Rotola. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES""' June 9, 2003 Page -3- The following citizens spoke in favor of the speed bumps on Zephyr Street: Kristine Disney, 4495 Zephyr St., Neil Heater, 4515 Zephyr St. and David Ohmart, 4455 Zephyr St. Judy DiCroce, 4265 Everett St., reviewed the neighborhood study conducted by Dave Menter and stated that she supports the speed bumps on Everett Street. Motion carried 6-1, with Mr Gokey voting no PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 1 Council Bill 21-2003 - An Ordinance amending Section 26-803 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning Floodplain Control. Council Bill 21-2003 was introduced on second reading by Mr DiTullio The Clerk read the title and summary Clerk assigned Ordinance No 1293 Motion by Mr DiTullio to adopt Council Bill 21-2003 (Ordinance No 1293) on second reading, seconded by Mr Edwards carried 7-0 Item 2 Council Bill 18-2003 - An Ordinance amending Sections 7-4 7-5, and 7-6 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge concerning local election reporting procedures and requirements Council Bill 18-2003 was introduced on second reading by Ms Figlus, who also read the title and summary Clerk assigned Ordinance No 1294 Motion by Ms Figlus to adopt Council Bill 18-2003 (Ordinance No 1294) on second reading, seconded by Mr Schneider; carried 7-0 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 3. Council Bill 26-2003 - An Ordinance amending Section 26-115 VarianceslWaiverslTemporary Permitsllnterpretations of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to address temporary Nonoperative Vehicle Permits (Case No ZOA-03-08) Council Bill 26-2003 was introduced on first reading by Mr DiTullio who also read the title Motion by Mr Schneider to amend Council Bill No 26-2003 on first reading as follows Proposed Section D 5 c is changed to read c The board may approve a temporary permit for no more than one vehicle for no longer than one year A single extension for up to one year may be granted by the Board of Adjustment through a public hearing process Such extension request will be considered a new application for a CITY COUNCIL MINUTES'"'" June 9, 2003 Page -4- temporary nonoperative vehicle No renewals beyond the one-year extension will be allowed New permits for the same property will be allowed only when restoration of the original permitted vehicle is completed such that the original permitted vehicle is no longer nonoperative Proposed Section D 5 d 1 is changed to read 1 VIN number for the vehicle being restored, seconded by Mr Gokey; carried 6-1 with Ms Figlus voting no Motion by Mr DiTullio to approve Council Bill 26-2003 as amended on first reading, order it published, public hearing be set for July 14, 2003 at 7 00 P m in the City Council Chambers and that it take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mr Schneider; carried 7-0 Item 4 Council Bill 25-2003 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge concerning the licensing of sexually- oriented businesses Council Bill 25-2003 was introduced on first reading by Mr DiTullio who also read the title Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill No 25-2003, an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge concerning the licensing of sexually- oriented businesses, be approved on first reading, ordered published, and set for public hearing and consideration on second reading at 7 00 P m in City Council Chambers on July 14, 2003, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS(con't) Item 6. Board and Commission Appointments Motion by Mrs Rotola to appoint Scott Dressel-Martin, District IV, to the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission, term to expire March 2, 2006, seconded by Mr Schneider; carried 7-0 Motion by Mrs Rotola to appoint John F Maulsby, District IV, to the Animal Welfare and Control Commission, term to expire March 2,2004, seconded by Mr Schneider; carried 7-0 ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Mayor Cerveny reminded everyone that the Wellness Walk is Saturday, June 14,2003, at Crown Hill Park. The Clerk's office has flyers and there are Registration forms at the Recreation Center, or register the morning of the Walk. She attended the policy advisory committee briefing for the west corridor light rail and gave an update She also attended the RTD public meeting that addressed the concerns of the citizens living on Teller Street. She feels that Wheat Ridge needs to incorporate a plan for the RTD buses as well as cars and pedestrians for getting people to the stores CITY COUNCIL MINUTES""' June 9, 2003 Page -5- Mrs. Sang said that she had a message from Mr Hanley saying that he would not be at the meeting Mr Mancinelli said that the first Monday meetings for July and September were cancelled Mr Gokey stated that he chose not to reconsider his vote regarding an amendment to the Treasurer's pay at this time He urged citizens to come forward if they want changes and go through the process. He will have a District II get together on a date selected in the future Ms Figlus thanked everyone who attended the first Monday District meeting and Dave Ruckman from RTD for coming Mrs Rotola welcomed two new businesses The Red Tango Restaurant and MasterTech Automotive & Tire Meeting adjourned at 9 00 P m '\ ; I -~\I ~/LJL;:l_~,"-(tl.-}'- Wanda Sang, City C~ June 23, 2003, APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON BY A VOTE OF 6 to 0 ~ltbtt</ll ~ Id Schneider, Council President I 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