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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
July 24, 2006
Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p m Councilmembers
present: Karen Adams, Dean Gokey, Lena Rotola, Wanda Sang, Larry Schulz, Mike Stites,
and Terry Womble; Councilor 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 July 10,2006
Motion by Mr Schulz and Mrs. Sang for approval of the Minutes of July 10, 2006, seconded by
Mr Womble; carried 6-0, with \1rs. Adams abstaining.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor DiTullio introduced the Annual Business Awards. The following awards were presented
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.:. The Cultural Award was presented to Cutting Edge Framing and Gallery by Cultural
Commissioners Joyce Jay and Geoff Wodell. Accepting the award was Bruce Buckler,
Owner
.:. The Reinvestment Award was presented to The Foothills Group by Council President
Mike Stites and Councilor Karen Adams. Accepting the award was Mike Wieman,
Owner.
.:. The Small Business of the Year Award was presented to Down River Equipment by
Mayor Pro-Tem Wanda Sang and Councilor Dean Gokey Accepting the award was
Christine Wolfe and Mike Prosser, Owners.
.:. The Prestigious Business of the Year Award was presented to ARC Wireless
Solutions by Councilor Terry Womble. Accepting the award was Randall Marx, Chief
Executive Officer.
.:. The Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Cheryl Brungardt by Councilors
Lena Rotola and Larry Schulz.
.:. The Community Partnership Award was presented to Zarlengo Raub by Council
President Mike Stites. Accepting the award were Carol Wilson and Diane Newmeyer.
Mayor DiTullio announced the Business Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, August 4th at the
Recreation Center. Please contact Sarb Delgadillo at (303) 235-2806.
Mayor DiTullio called a recess at 7.16 p.m. for a short reception. The meeting reconvened at
7 36 P m
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. July 24, 2006
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1.
COUNCIL BILL 16-2006 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROVAL OF REZONING FROM AGRICULTURE ONE (A-1) TO
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5220 QUAIL STREET, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY
OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
(Case No WZ-06-02) (Wilson Community Development)
Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing.
Council Bill 16-2006 was introduced on second reading by Mrs. Rotola. She read the
executive summary City Clerk Pam Anderson assigned Ordinance No 1366
Mayor DiTullio administered the oath to all present who wished to testify on this item
Alan White presented the staff report and entered into the record the comprehensive
plan, the zoning ordinance, the case file and packet materials, and the digital
presentation. He stated that all notification and posting requirements have been met;
therefore, there is jurisdiction to hear the case.
Steve Wilson, Wilson Community Development. representing himself as purchaser of
this property as well as Charles and Jill Richardson, the owners of the property He
spoke to the history and nature of the proposed development, the site design, and the
drainage plan He submitted a proposed amendment to the ordinance concerning the
street frontage setback.
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City Council asked questions of the applicant and staff.
Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing
Motion by Mrs Rotola to approve Council Bill 16-2006 (Ordinance 1366) for the
following reasons:
1. A change in character has recently occurred in the area. Adjacent properties
have been rezoned and developed with single-family residential homes. A large
retail center has been constructed within Y2 miles of the subject property. A
proposed light rail line will be located just south of Ridge Road. These changes
create a favorable climate for additional residences.
2 The change in zone is compatible with the new development to the east and the
proposed Arvada Comprehensive Plan update directly to the west.
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3. Adequate infrastructure will be constructed as a result of development. Two
existing roads will be widened and improved, and two new streets will be
constructed Sidewalks will be constructed adjacent to the new public streets to
serve the neighborhood. These additions and alterations will improve the
vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area
4 The change in zone will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare,
nor will it create an isolated or spot zone district.
5 The change in zone will be in conformance with several goals of the
Comprehensive Plan, specifically providing quality aesthetically pleasing
housing, providing a variety of housing and development that is a contribution to
and compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
With the following conditions
1 The note on the ODP in Character of Development shall be amended to read
"Accessory structures larger than 120 square feet in area shall be constructed of
materials and painted in a manner similar to and compatible with the primary
structure"
2 The front setback shall var'l a minimum of 2 5 feet so that no more than one-half the
lots on any street frontage shall have homes with setbacks of 20 feet. At least 25%
of the homes shall have setbacks of 22 5 feet or 25 feet respectively No more than
three adjacent structures shall tlave the same front setback.
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Seconded by Mr Womble, carried 7-0
Item 2.
Public Input for 2007 Budget.
Mr Stites introduced the item and read the executive summary
Pat Harrison, Principal of Wheat Ridge High School, Lorraine Wright, 9945 W. 34th
Drive, Nick DeSimone, Athletic Director and Assistant Principal of Wheat Ridge High
School. spoke to City Council and made a PowerPoint presentation regarding a
proposed Initiative to fund synthetic turf for the new athletic fields currently being
constructed Mr Harrison outlined the initiative, the benefits, and the funding goals. He
asked Council's consideration under the 2007 budget for a funding contribution to the
initiative Mr DeSimone spoke regarding the monetary and environmental benefits to
artificial turf
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 3.
COUNCIL BILL 19-2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-
623 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING
EXCAVATION AND DEPOSIT CONTROL.
Council Bill 19-2006 was introduced on first reading by Mr Gokey
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: July 24, 2006
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Motion by Mr Gokey to approve Council Bill 19-2006 on first reading, order it published,
public hearing set for Monday, August 28, 2006 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 7-0.
Item 4.
COUNCIL BILL 20-2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 26-
204 AND 26-613 OF THE CODE OF LAWS TO INCLUDE MASSAGE
THERAPY
Council Bill 20-2006 was introduced on first reading by Mr. Gokey.
Motion by Mr. Gokey to approve Council Bill 20-2006 on first reading, order it published,
public hearing set for Monday. August 28, 2006 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 7-0
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 5.
Award of Purchase for playground equipment at Louise Turner Park in the
amount of $34.883 00,
Item 5 was introduced by Mr. Stites. He read the executive summary
Motion by Mr Stites to award the purchase of new playground equipment for Louise
Turner Park to Recreation Plus, Ltd Of Golden, Colorado in the total amount of
$34,883 00 to be charged to Acct. No 54-601-800-877, seconded by Mrs Adams,
carried 7-0
Item 6.
Amendment to Planning Commission Bylaws.
Item 6 was introduced by Mr. Schulz and he read the executive summary.
Motion by Mr Schulz to approve the amendments to the Planning Commission bylaws
as presented; seconded by Mr Womble and Mrs Rotola; carried 7-0
Item 7.
Acceptance of the 2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Item 7 was introduced by Mr Schulz and he read the executive summary.
Motion by Mr. Schulz to accept the 2005 CAFR from Swanhorst & Company, LLC;
seconded by Mrs Adams
Deputy City Manager Patrick Goff introduced Wendy Swanhorst and Kyle Logan from
Swanhorst & Company, LLC Mr. Logan formally presented the document and made a
brief presentation.
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City Treasurer Mary Cavarra complimented Patrick Goff and the City Staff for the work
that they do, She complimented Swanhorst & Company for the integrity with which they
do their work. She updated the Council on the sales tax software system and the plans
to investigate net-based systems
Motion carried 7-0
Item 8.
RESOLUTION 34-2006 - AMENDING THE 2006 BUDGET TO REFLECT
THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $246,000 FOR MARKET ADJUSTMENTS TO
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLANS
Resolution 34-2006 was introduced by Mrs. Sang and she read the executive summary
Motion by Mrs. Sang to approve Resolution 34-2006, seconded by Mrs. Rotola,
carried 5-2, with Mr. Gokey and Mr Womble voting no
Item 9.
Motion to allow for the use of banners for the Wheat Ridge Carnation
Festival and Parade scheduled for August 16 through August 19, 2006.
Item 9 was introduced by Mr. Womble Mr Womble read the executive summary
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Motion by Mr Womble to allow for the use of banners for the Wheat Ridge Carnation
Festival and Parade scheduled for August 16 through August 19, 2006, seconded by
Mr Schulz; carried 7-0
ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS
Motion by Mrs. Sang to put a discussion of earmarking the $54,000 budget question to
the August 7 Study Session; seconded by Mr Womble
Motion to amend by Mrs Adams, if the Council President feels there is time at that
Study Session, to expand the discussion to look at the possibility of keeping future
monies, seconded by Mrs. Rotola, carried 7-0
Original motion as amended carried 7-0
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: July 24, 2006
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Motion by Mrs Rotola to start the August 7lt1 Study Session at 6:00 p.m.; seconded by
Mrs. Sang, carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9'14 p m.
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 14, 2006 BY A VOTE OF ~ to L
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. Recordings and DVD's of the meetings are available for listening or viewing
in the City Clerk's Office, as well as copies of Ordinances and Resolutions.
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