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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2005 - - IlmUIJIIlllS CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO Wheat Ridge Recreation Center 4005 Kipling Street 6:30 p.m. February 7.2005 Mayor Cerveny called the Study Session to order at 6:41 p.m. Councilmembers present: Karen Berry, Jerry DiTullio, Wanda Sang, Dean Gokey, Karen Adams, Mike Stites, Larry Schulz, Lena Rotola; Also present: Randy Young, City Manager; Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager; City Clerk, Pam Anderson; Joyce Manwaring, Director of Parks and Recreation; Timothy Paranto, Director of Public Works; staff. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Motion by Mr. Schulz to approve the Minutes of January 10, 2005 and January 24, 2005; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 8-0. Item 1. Staff Reports Randy Young, City Manager, asked for direction to move the intergovernmental agreement forward to the next available study session. He stated that he thinks it would be appropriate for the City Attorney to review the document and research special district procedures. Motion by Mr. Schulz to bring the IGA forward to the next available Study session with all relevant information; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 8-0. Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager, presented a staff report on the issue of the municipal code section Concerning Business Licenses (Sec. 11.22). He briefed Council that this would likely be coming forward soon as a regular meeting agenda item. Pam Anderson, City Clerk, updated Council on the status of the Board and Commission Appointments. A reception will be held in the lobby of the Municipal Building on February 14, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. for interested applicants. Item 2. Noxious and Right-of-Way Weed Program Randy Young introduced the item and presented the staff report. He asked for direction from Council on their desire to proceed with the program as presented. CITY COUNCIL MINUit's: February 7, 2005 2 Discussion followed regarding the program. Mr. Schulz stated that this program is important and in line with goals. He feels that this is related to the NRS and we should look at the budget, see what areas are most heavily traveled. Mrs. Sang agreed with Mr. Schulz. Mr. Stites stated that this should be a service offered to citizens, but is not in favor of touching the reserves, rather cutting from the existing budget. Mr. DiTullio agreed with Mr. Stites and stated concerns about citizens being cited for code violations for not cutting the right-of-way. Mr. Gokey stated that he did not know why this could not be funded through the un- used contingency funds from the 2004 budget. Direction was given to staff to go out for bid on the program as presented and bring it to Council. Ms. Berry stated that she did not feel that we should be spending this amount of time on issues such as the ones being discussed tonight when we have not begun to discuss the issues, such as economic development, that should be the priority. Item 3. Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Anderson Park Master Plan Mr. Young introduced the item. Joyce Manwaring, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the staff report with the recommendation to update the Master Plan. Discussion followed regarding the options presented. Council was updated on the condition of the pool at Anderson Park and notified that it could not be predicted when the filters would fail, but that the pool would have to be closed at that time. Mr. Gokey left the meeting at 8:04 p.m., due to illness. Direction was given to bring the item back to Council at the conclusion of the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy process. Mayor Cerveny called a brief recess at 8:12 p.m. The meeting was resumed at 8:25 p.m. Mr. DiTullio did not return to the meeting. Mrs. Manwaring was excused. Item 4. Spring Clean Up Program Discussion proceeded on the item. Ms. Berry presented an alternative to the recommendations. She suggested a voucher program for a prescribed amount, where citizens could apply on a first-come first-serve basis. Tim Paranto, Director of Public Works, stated that he would research the option and return the information to Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUi"l:'$: February 7, 2005 3 Mr. Stites stated that he felt that he supported the trash drop-off option, but thought that the voucher option was a good idea and a compromise. He would also like to see a branch drop- off made available to citizens as well. Mr. Paranto was excused at 8:47 p.m. Item 5. Rocky Flats Museum Mayor Cerveny presented the item. She asked Council for direction on a proposed resolution supporting the Rocky Flats Cold War Museum. Council had further questions regarding the Issue. Meeting adjourned at 8:56.m. APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 21, 2005 BY A VOTE OF ~ to -1l - ,.' / / ,/ ';,_ (i.) /" :;-'.1--<-'-- -I i c ~ ,c_ ~ Lena Rotola, COU!1cTI President