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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
Mav 10. 2004
Mayor Cerveny called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7 00 P m Councilmembers
present: Karen Adams, Karen Berry, Jerry DiTullio, Dean Gokey, Lena Rotola, Wanda Sang,
Larry Schulz, and Mike Stites Also present: City Clerk, Pamela Anderson 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 April 26, 2004
Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of April 26, 2004 seconded by
Mrs Sang, carried 8-0 Mrs Anderson asked Council to re-vote since Mrs Rotola was
absent at the April 26th Council meeting, and would need to abstain Carried 7-0 with
Mrs Rotola abstaining
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor Cerveny read the Proclamation for the 35th Annual Municipal Clerks Week - May
2 through May 8, 2004
City Clerk Pam Anderson accepted the proclamation and said that as a fledgling Clerk
of 6 months she has really enjoyed the office and learned a lot. She wished to recognize
the Colorado Municipal Clerks Association They are a tight-knit and knowledgeable
group of professionals She also wished to thank the staff in the Clerk's Office in
assisting her in her transition, and she thanked Councilor Sang, former City Clerk of 21
years for her support.
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
No citizens wished to speak under this item
APPROVAL OF AGENDA as printed
Item 1.
Consent Aaenda.
A. Approve Pedestrian Lighting Installation for the Kipling Street
Pedestrian Improvements Project.
Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mrs Rotola Motion by Mrs Rotola for
approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mrs Sang
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 10, 2004
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Louise Turner, 11256 West 38th Avenue, is opposed to this item She stated that she
did not feel that this item should be under the Consent Agenda. She also feels
disappointed that the Council is acting on what she feels is an urban improvement, and
that the funds would be better spent elsewhere
Motion carried 8-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 2.
Public Hearing on Street Width Designation for West 34th Place, Teller to
Reed Street.
Mr DiTullio introduced item 2 Pam Anderson read the executive summary and
statement of the issues
Tim Paranto, Director of Public Works, presented the staff report.
Chris Wallner asked questions regarding the extent of the curb and sidewalk on Reed
Street. He feels that if the curb were to extend up Reed Street it would damage the
character of the street.
Larry Merkl stated that he had no further comment because his concerns had been
addressed
John Brand also had questions about the extent of the sidewalks and curbs
Mr Paranto answered the questions asked by the public regarding the extent of the
sidewalks and curbs on Reed Street. Mr DiTullio asked Mr Paranto to explain to the
public why we are going from 2 Y2 ft to 4 ft, what the law is on that and why we are doing
that. Mr Paranto explained that the law requires that all new sidewalks being
constructed be handicapped accessible, which means that a wheelchair must be able to
traverse the sidewalk and wheelchairs can't fit on a 2-Y2 ft Section of sidewalk. This is
federal law Mr DiTullio also asked if neighborhood meetings had been held to discuss
this Answer was yes
Motion by Mr DiTullio that street widths be established for 34th Place, from Teller to
Reed Street, as recommended by the Public Works Department; seconded by Mrs.
Rotola, carried 8-0
Mr DiTullio clarified that the actual plan and budget for this project would be brought
back to Council at a later date
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Item 3.
COUNCIL BILL 08-2004 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-
103 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING
APPLICATIONS SUBJECT TO THE SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
PROCESS
(Case No lOA-04-3)
Council Bill 08-2004 was introduced on second reading by Mr Stites Ordinance No
1323 was assigned Pam Anderson read the executive summary
Alan White presented the staff report.
Charles Durbin, 3703 Ames Street, is all for going back to where we were The
approval of the plating and the Special Use shall be deemed granted on the date that
the Colorado Department of Transportation provides written approval of the access
permit for the proposed access on Sheridan Blvd He wanted to know if this is passed
tonight if it negates both the Special Use and Consolidation Plat from that time
Mr Dahl answered no, it doesn't.
Mr DiTullio asked Mr White for the record if it is his recommendation from the staff
level that this part of the Code be stricken and we go back to the original section of the
Code Mr White replied, yes, it is.
Motion by Mr Stites to approve Council Bill 08-2004 (Ordinance No 1323) on second
reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mr DiTullio,
carried 7-1 with Mr Gokey voting no
Item 4
COUNCIL BILL 07-2004 -AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26
OF THE WHEAT RIDE CODE OF LAWS PERTAINING TO
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LAND USES
(Case No lOA-04-01) (Ordinance 1322)
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM APRIL 26, 2004
Alan White, Director of Community Development, presented a brief staff report and
answered Councilmembers' questions
Motion by Ms Berry to approve Council Bill 07-2004 (Ordinance No 1322) on second
reading, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mr DiTullio
Motion by Mr DiTullio to amend to allow Medical and dental clinics and laboratories be
kept as permitted uses in the NC zone district; seconded by Mrs Sang, carried 8-0
Motion by Mr DiTullio to amend to allow banks, loan and finance offices be kept as
permitted uses in the NC zone district; seconded by Mr Gokey; carried 7-1 with Mrs
Sang voting no
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Motion by Mr DiTullio to amend to remove newsstands from the category of
bookstores, newsstands, stationery and card stores, seconded by Mrs Rotola, carried
8-0
Original Motion as amended carried 8-0
Item 5
COUNCIL BILL 09-2004 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24
"TREES AND SHRUBS" OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS
Council Bill 09-2004 was introduced on second reading by Mr DiTullio Ordinance No
1324 was assigned Pam Anderson read the executive summary and the statement of
the issues
Motion by Mr DiTullio to approve Council Bill 09-2004 (Ordinance No 1324) on second
reading, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mrs Sang,
carried 8-0
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 6
RESOLUTION 10-2004 - A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN
EQUITABLE ALLOCATION OF STATE AND FEDERAL
TRANSPORTATION DOLLARS TO THE METROPOLITAN DENVER
REGION
Mr Schulz introduced Resolution 10-2004 and read the executive summary
Motion by Mr Schulz to approve Resolution 10-2004, seconded by Mrs Rotola, carried
8-0
Item 7
RESOLUTION 11-2004 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FOR COOPERATIVE
MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Mrs Adams introduced Resolution 11-2004
Motion by Mrs. Adams to approve Resolution 11-2004, authorizing the Mayor to sign
and execute and the City Clerk to attest an Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson
County and Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment for the prevention
and control of mosquitoes in an amount not to exceed $8,730; seconded by Mr Gokey;
carried 8-0
Item 8
RESOLUTION 12-2004 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE USE OF
FACILITATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES
Mrs Sang introduced Resolution 12-2004 Pam Anderson read the executive summary
Motion by Mrs Sang to approve Resolution 12-2004, seconded by Mrs Rotola and Mr
Schulz; carried 8-0
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CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
Randy Young reminded citizens to eliminate or treat standing water on their property to
combat mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus We have further information on our
website, also on the County and State websites.
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
Gerald Dahl asked Council to make a motion to hold an Executive Session
ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS
Mayor Gretchen Cerveny thanked Mr Gokey for covering for her on Arbor Day She
reminded everybody of the Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday, May 28 at 11'00 a.m at
our All Veterans Memorial in Hayward Park.
Larry Schulz enjoyed the Arbor Day ceremony and the tree tour He found it amazing
that we have 57 varieties of trees on that site
Dean Gokey thanked the Mayor for affording him the opportunity to participate in the
Arborist Day function at the Richards Hart Estate He also thanked Pam Anderson for
her hard work in supplying him with all the correct information so when he went there he
was organized He thanked Joyce Manwaring and her staff for putting together a well
done celebration
He thanked Pam Anderson for putting together his presentation at the opening of
Creekside Park. He threw out the first pitch there
He was informed by a neighbor that one of the Wheat Ridge Little League Baseball
teams took first place and that will allow them to go up to the Triple Crown in
Steamboat, a very prestigious tournament for the kids participating
He thanked fellow Councilmembers for putting together the First Monday meeting,
where Police Department staff came over and gave a presentation for the people
Wanda Sang thanked her fellow District I Elected Officials for allowing them to hold a
joint First Monday meeting with District II They had such a good turnout that they are
proposing on doing another combined District I and II meeting for the First Monday in
June Their presentation will be from Joyce Manwaring on Parks and Recreation and a
discussion about the possibility of developing the Kendall Park. Anyone in that area of
Kendall and 44th should come and have some input.
Karen Adams reminded everyone that we are starting again to have our concerts in the
Park, watch Channel 8 for details The Wheat Ridge Chorale is coming up with another
performance as well, she doesn't have the date District III and IV are having a meeting
in June and are possibly having a presentation on the West Nile Virus information
They also want to have a Fire Department presentation and want the community to tell
them what they would like to hear any information they would like to have
Mike Stites reminded people to take pride in their community and watch the weeds and
help the elderly
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Motion by Mr DiTullio to hold an Executive Session with the City Attorney under Charter
Section 5 7(b)(1) and Section 24-6-402(4)(B) C R.S specifically legal advice
concerning State Statutes on Gun Control and potential litigation concerning Ordinance
No 1223, Series of 2003 I further move to adjourn the Council Meeting at the
conclusion of the Executive Session, carried 8-0
EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD.
Meeting adjourned at 8 52 P m
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Pamela Y Anderson, City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 24,2004 BY A VOTE OF L to ~
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Wanda Sang, C'ouncil PTesident
The preceding Minutes were prepared according to S47 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