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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
September 11, 2006
Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers
present: Karen Adams, Karen Berry, Dean Gokey, Lena Rotola, Wanda Sang, Mike Stites,
and Terry Womble. Councilor Larry Schulz was absent. Also present: Deputy City Clerk,
Christa Jones, Deputy City Manager, Patrick Goff; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl; Director of
Community Development, Alan White, Director of Public Works, Tim Paranto, staff; and
interested citizens.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF Auqust 28,2006
Motion by Mrs Sang for the approval of the Minutes of August 28, 2006, seconded by Mr
Womble, carried 6-0 with Mrs. 6.dams abstaining
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor DiTullio read a Proclamation from the President of the United States for Patriot Day,
2006 remembering 9/11/2001 He also called for a moment of silence, which was observed
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Mayor DiTullio read Proclamation for 2006 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Rob Osborn. Executive Director of Wheat Ridge 2020, asked for Council's continued
support and funding for Wheat Ridge 2020 in the amount of 1 5 Million Dollars He
reported on some of the programs that had been accomplished so far and outlined
future plans.
Item 1.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of the 2006 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement in the amount of
$62.88748
B RESOLUTION 42-2006 - APPROVING A LICENSING AGREEMENT
WITH THE DENVER COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (DRCOG) FOR
THE DENVER REGIONAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT
Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mr Gokey
Motion by Mr Gokey for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mrs Adams;
carned 7-0
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 2.
PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION 43-2006 - AUTHORIZING
ASSIGNMENT TO THE COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE
AUTHORITY OF A PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION OF THE
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PURSUANT TO THE COLORADO PRIVATE
ACTIVITY BOND CEILING ALLOCATION ACT.
Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing
Resolution 43-2006 was introduced by Mrs Sang. Deputy City Clerk Christa Jones
read the Executive Summary
Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing
Motion by Mrs Sang to approve the assignment of Allocation between the Colorado
Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) and the City of Wheat Ridge and to adopt
Resolution 43-2006 authorizing assignment to the Colorado Housing and Finance
Authority of a private Activity Bond Allocation of the City of Wheat Ridge pursuant to the
Colorado Private Activity Bond Ceiling Allocation Act In the amount of $1.274,760
thereby designating the City's PAB allocation to CHFA for the purpose of providing
single-family mortgage loans to low- and moderate-Income persons and families,
seconded by Mr Womble, carried 7-0
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 3
COUNCIL BILL 22-2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26
OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS PERTAINING TO THE
AGRICULTURAL AND PUBLIC FACILITIES TABLE OF USES AND
ACCESSORY USES
(Case No ZOA-06-06)
Council Bill 22-2006 was introduced on first reading by Mr Womble
Mr Dahl asked that an amendment be made to the Council Bill, by adding to Section 1
. Section 26-204 of the Code of Laws. Agnculture and Public Facilities Table of
Accessory Uses is hereby amended as follows"
Motion by Mr Womble to approve Council Bill 22-2006 on first reading, with the
amendment suggested by the City Attomey, order it published, public hearing be set for
Monday. October 23. 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.
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Item 4.
COUNCIL BILL 23-2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26-
603 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS PERTAINING TO
FENCING.
(Case No ZOA-06-04)
Council Bill 23-2006 was introduced on first reading by Mr Womble
Motion by Mr Womble to approve Council Bill 23-2006 on first reading, order it
published, public hearing be set for Monday, October 23, 2006 at 7.00 pm in the City
Council Chambers, and that it ta"e effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by
Mrs Sang, carried 7-G
Item 5.
COUNCIL BILL 24-2006 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM A-1 , AGRICULTURAL-ONE
AND R-1, RESIDENTIAL-ONE TO PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE DISTRICT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11210 WEST 45TH AVENUE
(Case No WZ-J6-04) (City of Wheat Ridge)
Council Bill 24-2006 was introduced on first reading by Rotola
Motion by Mrs Rotola to approve Council Bill 24-2006 on first reading, order it
published. publiC hearing be set for Monday, October 23, 2006 at 7'00 p m in the City
_ Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by
Mr Stites and Mrs. Sang. carried 7-0
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 6.
Council Appointment to CML Policy Committee
Motion by Mr Stites to re-appolnt Karen Berry to the Colorado Mur.icipal League 2006-
07 Policy Committee for the term of one year; seconded by Mrs Rotola, carried 7-0
ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS
Mayor DITulliO Invited everybody to the upcoming Town Meeting on September 14,
2006 from 4 00 P m. to 8'00 p m at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
He asked that the Cieri< read a letter from Cynthia Stevenson, Superintendent of
Jefferson County PubliC Schools, addressed to Mayor DiTullio The letter thanked the
Mayor for hiS letter dated August 21, 2006 and referred to their telephone conversation
of August 25, pertaining to the Mayor's fund raising efforts for artificial turf fields for
Wheat Ridge Senior High School
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Karen Berry thanked citizens for their input to the budget. They brought up a lot of good
issues and concerns and she encouraged them to continue providing input.
Karen Adams made everybody aware that Farmers 5000 will be held Sunday morning
Terry Womble encouraged artists to come out to the Farmers 5000 and do some
artwork while people are running capturing the event and perhaps it can be auctioned
of
Wanda Sang thanked Britta and Ryan Fisher for hosting a block party It was a great
way for neighbors to get to know each other and see what's going on on their street and
be aware of their neighbors should there be a time of problems
Mike Stites invited everybod~' to the Open House on Thursday He has seen a lot of
development going on in the City and families re-doing their homes. He thanked them
for staying In Wheat Ridge and re-investing in their homes.
Meeting adjourned at 7'25 ;J m
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