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Home My WebLink About06/27/2005 - - @~uu @@ CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO June 27, 2005 Mayor Cerveny called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Karen Adams, Jerry DiTullio, Dean Gokey, Lena Rotola, Wanda Sang, Larry Schulz, and Mike Stites. Karen Berry was absent. 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 13. 2005 Motion by Mr. DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of June 13, 2005; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 7-0. CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Chief Jim Payne, of the Wheat Ridge Fire District, informed the public about the prohibitions against any kind of fireworks in the City of Wheat Ridge. He asked that the Police be called when any violations are observed. Alice Datema, 4645 Robb Street, spoke about rental property owners' responsibilities in maintaining their property. She urged Council to prevent slumlords in Wheat Ridge. Roger Loecher, 4599 Carr Street, addressed his issues with the sign code. Mayor Cerveny announced two awards given to the City of Wheat Ridge: CIRSA awarded the Motor Vehicle Safety Award; the Colorado Municipal League's Civic Awareness Program Award for the 2004 Blue Ribbon Panel process. Item 1. Consent Agenda: A. RESOLUTION 29-2005 - A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO. B. RESOLUTION 30-2005 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEN (10) ADDITIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO REFELCT THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,877 TO HIRE THREE (3) OF THE TEN (10) POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL, AND $108,000 TO PURCHASE THREE (3) ADDITIONAL POLICE VEHICLES. CITY COUNCIL MINUrrS: June 27, 2005 -- Page -2- C. RESOLUTION 31-2005 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 BUDGET TO REFLECT THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE WHEAT RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,209.60 FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIGHTING THE BRONZE STATUE LOCATED AT THE WHEAT RIDGE RECREATION CENTER. D. RESOLUTION 32-2005 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO (GOCO) TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR PHASE III OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CLEAR CREEK TRAIL. Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mrs. Sang. Motion by Mrs. Sang for approval of the Consent Agenda; seconded by Mr. DiTullio; carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 2. COUNCIL BILL 25-2004 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY; SETTING SERVICE CHARGES RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANAGEMENT THEREOF, INCLUDING USE OF REVENUES, ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS, APPEALS, AND ENFORCEMENT. Mayor Cerveny opened the public hearing. Council Bill 25-2004 was introduced on second reading by Mrs. Sang. City Clerk Pam Anderson read the executive summary and assigned Ordinance No. 1348. The following citizens spoke in opposition to the ordinance: Eugene Shirley Thomas Slattery, representing Wheat Ridge United Neighborhoods Joseph Coverdale Their comments included that there is no need for this fee or a tax; this is against the Tabor amendment. If you really want it, go to the voters. Ms. Berry entered the meeting at 7:24 p.m. Mayor Cerveny closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTtS: June 27, 2005 Page -3- Motion by Mrs. Sang to postpone indefinitely Council Bill 25-2004; seconded by Mr. DiTullio and Mr. Gokey; carried 7-0, with Ms. Berry abstaining due to her absence through a portion of the public hearing. Item 3. Public Meeting on 2006 Budget. Mayor Cerveny opened the public meeting on the 2006 Budget. Pam Anderson read the executive summary and the statement of the issues. There were no citizens present to comment. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 4. COUNCIL BILL 11-2005 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM A-1, AGRICULTURE-ONE AND C-1, COMMERCIAL-ONE TO PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOR APPROVAL OF AN OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4900 AND 4990 PARFET STREET. (Case No. WZ-05-05) (Michael G. Pharo associates for Bear Land Holdings) Council Bill 11-2005 was introduced on first reading by Mr. Gokey. Motion by Mr. Gokey to approve Council Bill 11-2005 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, July 25, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mr. Schulz; carried 8-0. Item 5. COUNCIL BILL 12-2005 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26- 204 AND SECTION 26-501 C. 4. OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING THE LOCATION OF PARKING FACILITIES. Council Bill 12-2005 was introduced on first reading by Mr. Gokey. Motion by Mr. Gokey to approve Council Bill 12-2005 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, July 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mrs. Rotola; carried 8-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTtS: June 27,2005 Page -4- CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS Randy Young reminded the public of the City's Open House tomorrow regarding Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Plan. CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS Mr. Dahl requested a motion to adjourn to executive session. ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Motion by Mrs. Sang to go into executive session for a conference with the City Attorney under Charter Section 5.7 (b)(1) and Section 24-6-402 (4)(B), C.RS., specifically concerning threatened litigation and further moved to adjourn the Council meeting at the conclusion of the executive session; seconded by Mr. Schulz; carried 8-0. Pamela Anderson had an announcement from the Assessor's Office regarding the Homestead Act. You can get a break on your property taxes in 2007 if you apply by July 15 this year. You need to be at least 65 years old and been the owner of record in your house at least 10 years and have used the house as your primary residence for 10 years. If you want an application call the Assessor's Office at 303-271-8629. Meeting recessed to executive session at 7:47 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 11, 2005 BY A VOTE OF ~ to ~ ".-' ..J-- .' /i/L) i D /c" {l / Lena Rotola, Council President 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.