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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
October 9. 2006
Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers
present: Karen Adams, Karen Berry, Terry Womble, Dean Gokey, Lena Rotola, Wanda Sang,
Larry Schulz, and Mike Stites. Also present: City Clerk, Pamela Anderson; City Manager,
Randy Young; Deputy City Manager Patrick Goff; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl; Director of -
Community Development, Alan White; Director of Public Works, Tim Paranto; Police Chief
Daniel Brennan; staff, and interested citizens.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 25. 2006
Motion by Mr. Gokey for the approval of the Minutes of September 25, 2005; seconded by Mrs.
Sang and Mr. Schulz; carried 8-0.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor DiTullio introduced Brian DeLaet, President of Wheat Ridge 2020, to present a
check in the amount of $20,000 to Irene Griego of Jefferson County Schools for the
athletic fields fund to upgrade the Wheat Ridge athletic field to turf. Principal Pat
Harrison thanked Wheat Ridge Council and Wheat Ridge 2020 for their contribution.
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Rob Osborn, Wheat Ridge 2020, reported to City Council a resolution that Wheat
Ridge 2020 Board of Directors passed in the September meeting in support of Wheat
Ridge Ballot Questions 1 and 2.
Claudia Callas, 8701 W. 38th Avenue, of the Wheat Ridge Historical Society, formally
invited the Mayor and Citl Council and the community to Wheat Ridge Apple Cider Day
on Saturday, October 14t from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Historic
Park.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by to amend the Agenda to add Item 6: NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT PROJECTS; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 8-0.
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Item 1.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Award of RFB-06-49 Tree Planting Services to Davey Tree and
Lawncare, in the total amount of $28,845.00.
Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mrs. Rotola. She read the executive
summary.
Motion by Mrs. Rotola to award RFB-06-49, Tree Planting Services to Davey Tree and
Lawncare of Denver, Colorado in the total amount of $28,845.00 to be charged to
Account 01-604-700-704.; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 8-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 2.
2007 PROPOSED BUDGET AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing.
The item was introduced on second reading by Mr. Stites and he read the executive
summary.
Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager, made a PowerPoint presentation on the 2007
Proposed Budget. He announced that copies of the proposed budget are available for
review at the Wheat Ridge Public Library, Senior Community Center, Wheat Ridge
Recreation Center, and at the City Clerk's Office. Copies of the budget may be
purchased at the City Clerk's Office for $10.00. The Budget and presentation is
available on the City's web-site at www.ci.wheatridae.co.us.
Mr. Gokey and Ms. Berry made a few brief comments.
Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing.
Item 3.
A. RESOLUTION 48-2006 - A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS OF FACT REGARDING THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION
OF A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 3
SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. (CASE NO.
ANX-06-01 )
B. COUNCIL BILL 18-2006 - AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY KNOWN
AS LOT 8, ARVADA RIDGE, LOCATED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.
(CASE NO ANX-06-01)
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C. COUNCIL BILL 21-2006 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
ZONING ON PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF 10619 W. 50TH
AVENUE (CASE NO WZ-06-01)
D. & E. A REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PLAT WITH A RIGHT-OF-WAY
VACATION FOR PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 10619 W. 50TH AVENUE (CASE NOS.
WZ-06-01, MS-06-05 AND WV-06-01/COORS)
Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing and swore in those individuals wishing to
testify under the combined public hearings.
Resolution 48-2006 was introduced by Mr. Schulz.
Council Bill 18-2006 was introduced on second reading by Mr. Schulz. City Clerk Pam
Anderson assigned Ordinance No. 1371.
Mr. Schulz introduced Council Bill 21-2006 on second reading. City Clerk Pam
Anderson assigned Ordinance No. 1372.
Mr. Schulz also introduced Items Numbers 3 D. and E.
He read the executive summaries for all of the items under Item 3.
Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner, presented the staff reports for all of the items under
Item 3 and entered into the record: The Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance,
Subdivision Regulations, Case File/Packet Information and the Content of the Digital
Presentation. Ms. Reckert testified that staff is giving recommendation for approval for
all the items presented and that the City has met all the requirements under the
Municipal Annexation Act.
Don MacDonald, Coors Brewery, 17755 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, testified on behalf of
the applicant. He made a few comments and stated plans for construction of the fence
and landscaping plans in the spring.
City Council comments and questions followed.
Mayor DiTullio closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Mr. Schulz to adopt Resolution No. 48-2006, making findings of fact
regarding the Lot 8, Arvada Ridge annexation; seconded by Mrs. Rotola and Mr. Gokey;
carried 8-0.
Motion by Mr. Schulz to adopt Council Bill No. 18-2006 (Ordinance 1371) an ordinance
annexing to the City of Wheat Ridge unincorporated territory located in Jefferson
County and that it take effect immediately upon adoption; seconded by Mr. Womble;
carried 8-0.
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Motion by Mr. Schulz to adopt Council Bill No. 21-2006 (Ordinance 1372), Case No.
WZ-06-01, a request for establishment of Planned Industrial Development zoning on
property located east of 10619 W. 50th Avenue and for approval of an Outline
Development Plan for the following reasons:
1) The proposed zoning is compatible with existing development and zoning on
the west side of Miller Street.
2) The proposed zoning and Outline Development Plan will facilitate circulation
and loading improvements on the existing plant site.
3) All requirements for an Outline Development Plan have been met.
4) The Application meets the requirements of Section 26-112D of the Code of
Laws.
Seconded by Mrs. Sang and Mrs., Rotola; carried 8-0.
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Motion by Mr. Schulz to approve Case No. WZ-06-01, a request for approval of a
Planned Industrial Development Final Development Plan for property located at 10619
W. 50th Avenue and vacant land to the east for the following reasons:
1) The proposed improvements to the bottling plant will improve
circulation and site efficiency.
2) The proposed improvements will have a positive impact on
vehicular circulation in the area.
3) The proposed Final Development Plan is consistent with the
underlying Outline Development Plan.
4) All requirements for a Final Development Plan have been met.
With the following conditions:
1) Plant material on Lot 8 which has died be replaced according to the
original landscape plan prior to document reading and be deferred
until spring 2007.
2) Architectural materials for the proposed perimeter fence should be
steel or wrought iron.
Seconded by Mrs. Rotola; carried 8-0.
FINAL PLAT
Motion by Mr. Schulz for approval of Case No. MS-06-05, a request for approval of a
final plat for property zoned Planned Industrial Development located at 10619 W. 50th
Avenue and vacant land to the east with a right-of-way vacation (Case No. WV-06-01)
for the following reasons:
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1) All requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met.
2) The right-of-way is no longer needed for public purposes.
3) The evaluation criteria for right-of-way vacations support approval of the
request
With the following condition:
1) A Blanket utility easement be provided across the vacated Miller Street right-of-
way.
Seconded by Mrs. Rotola; carried 8-0.
Item 4.
COUNCIL BILL 25-2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
LAWS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO "ANIMAL - PARKS CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER" OR "APCO OFFICER" TO READ
"COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER" OR "CSO".
Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing.
Council Bill 25-2006 was introduced on second reading by Mrs. Sang and she read the
executive summary. City Clerk Pam Anderson assigned Ordinance 1373.
Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mrs. Sang to approve Council Bill 25-2006 (Ordinance 1373), an ordinance
amending the Code of Laws to change references to " Animal-Parks Code Officer" or
APCO Officer" to read "Community Service Officer" or "CSO" on second reading and
that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mr. Womble; carried 8-0.
Item 5.
COUNCIL BILL 26-2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13,
ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 41 THROUGH 60 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE
CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING ABANDONED VEHICLES AND
TOWING.
Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing.
Council Bill 26-2006 was introduced on second reading by Mrs. Sang and she read the
executive summary. City Clerk Pam Anderson assigned Ordinance 1374.
Police Chief Daniel Brennan presented a brief staff report.
Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mrs. Sang to approve Council Bill 26-2006 (Ordinance 1374), an ordinance
amending Chapter 13, Article III Section 41 through 60 of the City Code Concerning
Abandoned Vehicles and Towing and that it take effect 15 days after final publication;
seconded by Mr. Schulz and Mr. Gokey; carried 8-0.
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Item 6.
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Motion by Ms. Berry that staff research and development at least three different options
for a traffic management program that includes:
Neighborhood actions
Traffic enforcement
Traffic calming measures
All options should include estimated staffing needs and program costs. Prior to
January 15, 2007, the proposed options and recommendations shall be presented to
Council at a study session; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 8-0.
Motion by Mr. Gokey that the City of Wheat Ridge fiscal year 2006 Capital Investment
Program Budget be amended to provide for placement of two additional speed boards
on 44th Avenue near Allison Street. He further moved that the Neighborhood Traffic
Management Projects account number 30-304-800-844 be increased from $25,000 to
$40,000; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 6-2 with Council members Adams and Rotola
voting no.
Mrs. Adams stated that a traffic management study is being conducted city wide and
would rather wait for those results prior to voting on this budget item tonight.
Motion by Mrs. Sang that the word "SCHOOL" be marked on the pavement west-bound
at 44th Avenue and Zephyr Street and east-bound at 44th Avenue and Brentwood Street
to provide additional warning to motorists entering the school zone; seconded by Mr.
Gokey; carried 8-0.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
City Attorney Gerald Dahl asked for direction from the City Council regarding the City
Manager evaluation.
Motion to direct the City Attorney to facilitate the 2006 review of the City Manager
evaluation as described in the memorandum; seconded by Mr. Stites; carried 8-0.
ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS
Council Member Berry, stated that the District I meeting will be at the Senior Center on
November 15, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., outlined the topics, and mentioned that the meeting
will be advertised on Channel 8, City Web Site and in the Wheat Ridge Connection.
Council Member Stites mentioned the length of the ballot this year and outlined Wheat
Ridge Ballot Questions 2A and 2B and asked for support of these issues.
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Council Member Adams, encouraged the District III residents to attend the meeting that will be
held at the Recreation Center on November 16, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. with special guest Rob
Osborn, Wheat Ridge 2020.
Mayor DiTullio thanked Chief Payne for volunteering the Wheat Ridge Fire Department to be
on call to transport a Wheat Ridge citizen to the hospital who is waiting for an organ transplant
and is without transportation.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Mi (e Stites, 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.