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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
November 24, 2003
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Cerveny at 7 00 P m
Councilmembers present: Jerry DiTullio, Karen Berry, Dean Gokey, Wanda Sang, Karen
Adams, Lena Rotola, and Larry Schulz. Also present: City Clerk, Pamela Anderson, City
Manager, Randy Young City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, Director of Community Development, Alan
White, staff' and interested citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 27,2003
November 10, 2003
November 17 2003 - Special Meeting
Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of October 27, 2003, seconded by Mrs
Rotola, carried 3-0, new council members abstained Mrs Sang, Ms Berry, Mrs Adams, and
Mr Schulz.
Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of November 10, 2003 and November
17 2003 seconded by Mrs Sang, carried 7-0
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
No citizens were present to speak.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Mr DiTullio to amend the Agenda to include Item 7 Appointment of Mayor
pro tem, seconded by Mr Gokey; carried 7-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to amend the Agenda to include Item 8 Appointment of a
District I Planning Commission member' seconded by Mr Gokey; carried 7-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to approve the Agenda as amended seconded by Mrs Sang,
carried 7-0
CITY COUNCIL MINUTE~ November 24, 2003
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1
COUNCIL BILL 41-2003 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROVAL OF REZONING FROM AGRICULTURE-TWO TO PLANNED
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12060
WEST 52ND AVENUE, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF
JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
(CASE NO WZ-02-03) (WAYNE & ALICE HINKLE)
Council Bill 41-2003 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Rotola Mrs Rotola
read the summary and Mrs Anderson assigned Ordinance No 1314
Travis Crane presented the staff report.
Wayne Hinkle introduced himself to Council as the applicant for the rezoning
Motion by Mrs Rotola to approve Council Bill 41-2003 (Ordinance No 1314) (Case No
WZ-02-03) and that these actions take effect 15 days after final publication for the
following reasons
1 The zone change is compatible with the land use of the surrounding area and
there will be minimal adverse impacts on the surrounding area
2 The change of zone will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare
3 The requirements of an Outline Development Plan have been met.
4 Adequate infrastructure to serve the property is available
5 There will be economic benefits derived from the zone change
Seconded by Mr DiTullio carried 7-0
Item 2
COUNCIL BILL 44-2003 - AMENDING CHAPTER 24 'TREES AND
SHRUBS" OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS
Council Bill 44-2003 was introduced on second reading by Mr DiTullio Mrs Anderson
read the summary
Mr Dahl presented a summary on the history and intent of Council Bill 44-2003
Mr Gokey stated citizens' desire to retain the Arborist Board
Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill 44-2003 amending Chapter 24 "Trees and
Shrubs" of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws pertaining to the Arborist Board and
authorizes a designee of the City Forester, be continued to the March, 2004 Study
Session He further moved that the City Manager's Office or his designee meet with the
Arborist Board to discuss possible revisions to the goals and objectives of the Board
and that the revisions be documented and discussed through a joint meeting with the
City Council and Arborist Board at the March, 2004 Study Session, seconded by Mr
Gokey; carried 7-0
CITY COUNCIL MINUTE~ November 24, 2003
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 3
COUNCIL BILL 45-2003 - AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COST
RECOVERY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS
Council Bill 45-2003 was introduced on first reading by Mrs Sang
Motion by Mrs Sang to approve Council Bill 45-2003 (CASE NO ZOA-03-13) on first
reading, ordered published, public hearing set for December 8 2003 at 7 00 P m in the
City Council Chambers seconded by Mrs Rotola, carried 7-0
Item 4.
COUNCIL BILL 46-2003 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-
106 OF THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE ADOPTING AN
AMENDED LAND USE REVIEW PROCESS CHART
(CASE NO ZOA-03-15)
Council Bill 46-2003 was introduced on first reading by Mr DiTullio
Motion by Mr DiTullio to approve Council Bill 46-2003 (CASE NO ZOA-03-15) on first
reading, ordered published, public hearing set for December 8 2003 at 700 P m in the
City Council Chambers, seconded by Mrs Rotola, carried 7-0
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 5
RESOLUTION 28-2003 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2003 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL
OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Resolution 28-2003 was introduced by Mr DiTullio, Mrs Anderson read the summary
Mr Dahl gave a report on a memorandum detailing services provided
Motion by Mr DiTullio to approve Resolution 28-2003, seconded by Mrs Sang, carried
7-0
Item 6.
City Council appointments to various Metropolitan Boards/Agencies
introduced by Mrs Sang
Motion by Mrs Sang to appoint Gretchen Cerveny to serve as the City's representative
to DRCOG with the alternate named as Larry Schulz; seconded by Mr DiTullio carried
7-0
Motion by Mrs Sang to appoint Lena Rotola to serve as the City's representative to
Jefferson County Housing Authority, seconded by Mr DiTullio carried 7-0
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES"'" November 24, 2003
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Motion by Mrs Sang to appoint Lena Rotola to serve as the City's representative to the
Jefferson County Community Development Block Grant Committee; seconded by
Mr Schulz; carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs Sang to appoint Janelle Shaverto serve as the City s representative to
the Jefferson County Board of Corrections; seconded by Mrs Adams, carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs. Sang to appoint Jerry DiTullio to serve as the City's representative to
the Police Seizure Fund; seconded by Mr Schulz and Mrs Rotola, carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs Sang to appoint Gretchen Cerveny to serve as the City's representative
to the Jefferson Economic Council; seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0
Item 7
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO-TEM
Motion by Mr DiTullio to appoint Dean Gokey as Mayor pro tem; seconded by Mrs
Sang and Mrs Rotola, carried 7-0
Item 8
APPOINTMENT TO DISTRICT I PLANNING COMMISSION TO
REPLACE KAREN BERRY
Motion by Mr DiTullio to appoint Scott Wesley to the Planning Commission for
District I , term ending the same as former member Karen A. Berry; seconded by Mrs
Rotola and Mr Gokey; carried 7-0
ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS
Mr Gokey asked for a consensus to discuss a retreat for Council at the next study
session, consensus carried 7-0
Mr DiTullio asked that the City advertise for the Housing Authority vacancy
Mrs Anderson explained the process and procedure of the District III Council vacancy;
she reminded candidates in the November election that the deadline for the second
expenditure report is December 4th; she announced that there were several vacancies
yet to be filled on different Boards and Commissions, and applications could be picked
up at the Clerk's office or on the Web
Meeting adjourned at 7 50 P m
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Wanda Sang, Council President