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Home My WebLink About07/12/2004 ff0nll?\Vl ~.al[f.': CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO July 12. 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 June 28. 2004 Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of June 28, 2004 as amended by the City Clerk's Office in the pre-meeting, seconded by Mrs Sang, carried 8-0 PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Blue Ribbon Panel Presentation Curtis Gilmore, representing the Blue Ribbon Panel, presented the final report and recommendations of the panel to the Mayor and City Council Mayor Cerveny thanked the members of the panel and presented them with a letter of thanks for their service and a lapel pin, on behalf of City Council CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Mary Jo Broer a resident of Wheat Ridge, representing the Anderson Pool Outdoor Summer Club stated their desire for a new bulkhead for the Anderson Pool She also submitted letters that the kids had composed Roger Burleigh, Head Coach of the swim team, also spoke in support of a new bulkhead Other citizens that spoke in support of this position Heather Harvey, Katie Tilton, Katie Mohwinkle, Jesse Worth, Lynn Romeo. The Mayor asked that the record reflect the attendance of more that 60 citizens in the audience in support of this position CITY COUNCIL MINUTE'S July 12, 2004 Page -2- Item 1 Consent Agenda. A. Approve Award RFP-04-016 Digital Mugshot System. B Approve Award ITB-04-022 Kipling Street Pedestrian Project. C Cancellation of City Council Study Session scheduled for July 19 2004 Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mrs. Rotola Motion by Mrs. Rotola for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 2. COUNCIL BILL 12-2004 - AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING ALCOHOL BEVERAGE TASTINGS Council Bill 12-2004 was introduced on second reading by Mr DiTullio Pamela Anderson assigned Ordinance No 1327 Ms Anderson read the executive summary and the statement of the issues Gerald Dahl, City Attorney gave the staff report, and Ms Anderson reported on the administrative impacts Bob Alldredge, a member of the Liquor Authority, spoke in support of the ordinance Jim Shpall, principal of Applejacks Inc, spoke in support of the ordinance If Wheat Ridge does not opt in this, it would leave them at a potential disadvantage They are in a very competitive business He promised that if tastings do go forward he will do his utmost that it is done in a safe and responsible manner Mr DiTullio thanked members of the Liquor Authority for calling Council and giving them input. He asked the City Manager and City Clerk for the record if they believe that this does not adversely affect the administrative staff, the Police, or the current budget situation City Manager stated that he feels this will not adversely affect us at this time However, we need to monitor the situation and will keep Council apprised if there are situations that come up in the future Mr Gokey asked that the memo from Kent Davis (Liquor Authority Member) be entered into the record The memo says he requests this Ordinance be tabled and a study session be held with Council and the Liquor Authority Based upon the information Mr Gokey has collected, he feels there is nothing that can't be done to this Ordinance when it's passed to limit the impact, if any at all, can be regulated by the Liquor Authority They would have full reign over this to monitor it and tweak it as they need CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 12, 2004 Page -3- Mrs. Sang stated she is in favor of this, but can't vote for it because she thinks we are doing a disservice to our Liquor Authority These volunteers who serve on this are going to have to enforce it and the least we can do for them is to hear their concerns and talk about it together before the bill is passed Motion by Mr DiTullio to approve Council Bill 12-2004 (Ordinance No 1327) on second reading He further moved to add to the Ordinance that the City Council shall meet with the Liquor Authority on or before February 1, 2005 to review the history and effectiveness of the Ordinance He further moved to amend the effective date of the Ordinance to take effect 15 days following final publication He further moved to amend new Section 11-56 (b) to add the words "grant, grant with restrictions, or" in the fourth sentence, seconded by Mr Stites, carried 7-1 with Mrs Sang voting no Item 3. COUNCIL BILL 13-2004 -AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE WHEAT RIDGE HOME RULE CHARTER TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTION 16 8(b), CONCERNING THE SCHEDULING OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Council Bill 13-2004 was introduced on second reading by Mrs. Sang Pamela Anderson assigned Ordinance No 1328 Ms Anderson read the executive summary and the statement of the issues Motion by Mrs Sang to approve Council Bill 13-2004 (Ordinance No 1328) on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication seconded by Mrs Rotola carried 8-0 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 4. COUNCIL BILL 14-2004 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS (Case No ZOA-04-05) Council Bill 14-2004 was introduced on first reading by Mr Stites Motion by Mr Stites to approve Council Bill 14-2004 on first reading, order it published, public hearing be set for Monday, August 9 2004 at 7 00 P m in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mrs Sang, carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 12, 2004 Page -4- Item 5 COUNCIL BILL 15-2004 - AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENCATING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING PARKS AND RECREATION AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH REPLACING CODE SECTION 16-64 Council Bill 15-2004 was introduced on first reading by Mrs Sang Motion by Mrs Sang to approve Council Bill 15-2004 on first reading, order it published, public hearing be set for Monday, July 26 2004 at 7 00 P m in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mr DiTullio carried 8-0 DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS Item 6 MOTION TO HOLD A TOWN MEETING IN LIEU OF STUDY SESSION ON AUGUST 16, 2004 Item 6 was introduced by Mrs Adams. Ms. Anderson read the executive summary Motion by Mrs Adams to hold a Wheat Ridge Town Meeting on August 16 2004 in the City Council Chambers at 7'00 p m that it is televised and that all interested citizens are encouraged to attend, seconded by Mrs Sang carried 8-0 CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS Randy Young thanked the Blue Ribbon Panel members He also thanked Patrick Goff, Debbie Meixner and the Department Directors ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Mayor Cerveny also thanked the Blue Ribbon Panel. Senior Center has a new phone number 303-205-7500 Carnation Festival will be August 19 through 22nd and the Jefferson Symphony will be kicking off the festival with a concert on Thursday, August 19 at Lutheran Medical Center grounds The parade will be August 21 Pam Anderson announced that the City Clerk's Office is now accepting Passport applications. Larry Schulz announced that FasTracks on the Gold Line will hold a reception at Rumours on July 22 from 5 30 to 7 00 P m. as a kickoff for the area campaign CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 12, 2004 Page -5- Councilmembers thanked the Blue Ribbon Committee and felt that their presentations during their meetings were very well done Mr Stites asked that people cut their weeds and take pride in Wheat Ridge Mrs. Rotola has been walking around 44th Avenue in the business areas and has seen a lot of weeds. She asked if Mr Young could do something about it. Meeting adjourned at 8 08 P m. APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 26 2004 BY A VOTE OF 8 to 0 9i.:".[,c ,d, 'y Wanda Sang, CounciT President 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