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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
Julv 28. 2008
Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Council members
present: Karen Adams, Karen Berry, Tracy Langworthy, Lena Rotola, Wanda Sang, Mike
Stites, and Terry Womble. Also present: City Clerk, Michael Snow; City Manager, Randy
Young; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl; City Treasurer, Larry Schulz; Director of Public Works, Tim
Paranto; Chief of Police, Dan Brennan; Planner, Meredith Reckert; staff; and interested
citizens.
Council Member Dean Gokey was absent.
APPRQVA,L OF MINUTES OF Julv 14. 2008
Motion by Mr. Stites for approval of the Minutes of July 14, 2008; seconded by Mrs. Sang;
carried 7-0.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor DiTullio read to Council a note of thanks from Lisa Griffin-Seidel and the Wheat Ridge
Piranhas Swim Team with regards to the new Anderson Pool; He handed each member of
Council a water bottle from the team.
Mayor DiTullio asked Mrs. Wheat Ridge, Karen Thaler, to read City proclamations:
Proclamation for Relay for Life. Mrs. Wheat Ridge read the proclamation. The City proclaimed
August 15-16, 2008 as "Relay for Life" Days. Wheat Ridge High School student, Tom Meiers,
thanked the City for their support and encouraged all citizens to participate in the event at
Everitt Middle School.
Proclamation for 2008 National Night Out. Mrs. Wheat Ridge read the proclamation and
announced the National Night Out event in Wheat Ridge on August 5th, 2008. Police Chief
Dan Brennan also spoke of the exciting activities to take place at the kickoff event hosted by
the Wheat Ridge Police Department on August 4th, 2008 from 4-8pm in Hayward Park and at
the Police Department and encouraged adults and children to participate to see how the
Wheat Ridge Police Department fights crime.
CACP Pioneer Policing Award. Steve Hasler, City of Lone Tree Police Chief and President of
the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, presented the award to Chief Brennan and the
Wheat Ridge Police Department. The award was given for the innovative training program
"Communication and Response Strategies For Peer Counselors", designed to help at-risk High
School Students; Chief Brennan recognized the members of the Police Department, especially
Sergeants Joe Cassa and Paula Balafas and the Counselors of Wheat Ridge High School for
their key contributions to making this program happen.
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The City's 5th Annual Business Awards were introduced my Mayor DiTullio. The following
awards were given:
. Cultural Commission Award to Harriet's Treadle Arts; presented by Terry Womble and
accepted by Owners Harriet & Carrie Hargrave.
. Vision Award to The Digital Frontier, presented by Lena Rotola and accepted by
Owner Mark Scott.
. Reinvestment Award to Seyfer Automotive; presented by Mike Stites and accepted by
Don Seyfer.
. Volunteer of the Year Award to Loretta DiTirro Schwankl; presented by Karen Adams.
. Small Business Award to Beds-n-Biscuits; presented by Tracy Langworthy and
accepted by Owner Rex John.
. Business of the Year to PrimeStar Solar, presented by Wanda Sang and accepted by
Mark Audle.
. City Council's Partnership Award to First Bank of Wheat Ridge; presented by Karen
Berry and accepted by Bank President Denise Weidel.
. Mayor's Business and Youth Partnership Award to Village Inn; presented by Mayor
DiTullio and accepted by Tim and Paula, who are Village Inn managers.
Mayor DiTullio called for a Break and Reception for the Business Awardees at 7:44pm; to
resume at 8:07pm.
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Tom Radigan encouraged the Council to postpone final decisions on the plans for the
development of the Park at 38th & Kipling until the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal
Authority completes their Blight Study of the Kipling Corridor and a comprehensive
strategy for the area has been established.
Joelle Hedden read a letter to Council on behalf of the Animal Welfare Commission's
concern and expressed need for new and updated facilities at the Table Mountain
Animal Shelter. The letter encouraged all to visit the facility to see how badly a new
building is needed and asked the Council to support allocating dog licensing revenues
in excess to the established percentage to the TMAC Building Fund as opposed to the
City's General Fund.
Claudia Worth told Council the story of a group of 50 children who, on July 23rd, 2008,
visited Wheat Ridge's Harvest Christian Church from their sister church, First Reform
Church of Warren City, Iowa and performed community service work over the weekend.
Mrs. Worth also provided Council updated fliers for the Wheat Ridge Historic Park.
Doug Saba, acting Wheat Ridge Fire Chief, provided an update to Council and the
Community on the department's status on Response and District Operations.
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Karen Thaler updated the Council and the community on the funding for the Wheat
Ridge Carnation Festival taking place Aug 14-16 and asked the Council and community
members for contributions to fund the festival. Donations may be made to the Wheat
Ridge Carnation Festival or the Wheat Ridge Foundation and mailed to P.O. Box 1511,
Wheat Ridge, Co 80034. Donations are tax deductible if it is noted on the check to be a
donation for the Wheat Ridge Festival.
Tom Meiers informed the community and Council of a fundraising event for Relay For
Life which will take place July 31st, 2008 from 5-10pm at Baskin Robbins, 3912
Wadsworth Blvd. Baskin Robbins will donate 20% of ice cream sales revenue that night
to the Relay for Life cause. Funds will be used for Cancer Research, Education, Patient
Services & Advocacy. More information can be found online at
www.WheatRidaeRFL.com.
Roger Loecher, spoke about citations he'd recently received for weed height violations
on his property, claiming that they were not over 12" in height. Mr. Loecher also
provided Council photographs showing weeds on City property adjacent to his that are
in violation of the weed height limits.
Item 1.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution ;?8-200~ - Amending the fee schedule for criminal justice
records of the Wheat Ridge Police Department and the Wheat Ridge
Municipal Court.
B. Resolution 39-2008 - Amending the fiscal year 2008 budget to reflect
the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of
$7,344.00 for the renewal of the annual maintenance agreement for
the Channel 8 Community Bulletin Board Software.
C. Approval of Award ITB-08-27 2008 Minor Street Improvements Project
in the total amount not to exceed $182,273.51.
D. Motion to accept Right-of-Way at southeast corner of West 32nd
Avenue and Youngfield Street.
Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mr. Stites.
Motion by Mr. Stites for approval of the Consent Agenda; seconded by Mrs. Sang and
Mrs. Langworthy; carried 7-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING.
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Item 2.
Council Bill 10-2008 - An Ordinance authorizing the approval of a change
of zoning conditions on property zoned planned commercial development
and for approval of an amended outline development plan at 6340 W. 38th
Avenue.
(Case No. WZ-08-02/Shaw Sign for Highland South and West)
Mayor DiTullio opened the Public Hearing.
Council Bill 1 0-2008 was introduced on second reading by Mr. Womble. City Clerk
Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1414.
Mayor DiTullio swore in all speakers at once.
Ms. Reckert presented the staff report (attached to this packet) and submitted into
record the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Jonathon Harshaw, representing the Highland West and Highland South properties,
spoke in favor of the proposed changes in the zoning conditions.
Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mr. Womble to approve Council Bill 10-2008 (Ordinance 1414) on second
reading for the following reasons:
1. The sign is an appropriate amendment for the site in that it is proportionate to the
northern structure on the property.
2. The sign code does not distinguish between a three unit multi-family
development or one of this size which has 237 units.
3. The proposed sign would be an investment in the property.
With the following conditions incorporated into the plan set prior to recording:
1. The title be corrected to reference Highland South Planned Residential
Development.
2. The legal description be corrected.
3. A note be added that all other provisions of the existing ODP remain in force.
4. It be noted that the site data table on page one relates only to lot one.
Seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 7-0.
Item 3.
Council Bill No. 11-2008 - An Ordinance amending Sections 17.1, 17.22
and 17.32 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning restrictions of use
of Lakes and Waterways within the City.
Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing.
Council Bill 11-2008 was introduced on second reading by Mrs. Langworthy. City Clerk
Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1415.
Chief Brennan presented the staff report.
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No citizens were present to speak.
Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mrs. Langworthy to approve Council Bill 11-2008 (Ordinance 1415) on
second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication.
I further move to amend the second sentence of subsection 17.32(e)(5) to read "in
addition, each watercraft, except for kayaks, shall have on board at least one (1) throw
flotation device."
Seconded by Mrs. Rotola; carried 7-0.
Item 4.
Council Bill 12-2008 - An Ordinance amending Article IX of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws concerning Historical Landmark Designation.
(Case No. ZOA-08-03)
Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing.
Council Bill 12-2008 was introduced on second reading by Mr. Stites. City Clerk
Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1416.
Ms. Reckert presented the staff report and recommended typographical corrections in
Section 3 and Section 9.
Claudia Worth pointed out that Section 3 should also include State Historic
Designations and asked the Council to amend the Ordinance to reflect this.
Charlotte Whetsel, Historical Society President, encouraged Council to take the advice
of the Planning Commission to deny this Ordinance. Mrs. Whetsel believed that the
Ordinance was proposed out of anger and is detrimental to the City.
Doris Ibbison, expressed the desire that the Richards-Hart Estate remain under the
direction of the City; urged Council to research carefully what is and should be protected
as a Historical property in Wheat Ridge and to deny this Ordinance.
John Dwyer spoke against the Ordinance and urged the Council to preserve the
Historical Society's role in preservation as a key and necessary element. Mr. Dwyer
believes that this ordinance would only make the process of Historic Designation a
political one.
Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mr. Stites to approve Council Bill 12-2008 (Ordinance 1416) on second
reading and that it take effect immediately after adoption, with the following
amendments as proposed by staff:
Section 3.C., first sentence, strike 'or by a member of City Council."
Section 9.A., first sentence, strike 'or by a member of City Council."
Seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 6-1 with Mr. Womble voting No.
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 5.
Council Bill 13-2008 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of change
of zoning conditions on property zoned Planned Commercial Development
and for approval of an amended outline development plan for property
located at 3700 Kipling Street (Case No. WZ-08-04/City of Wheat Ridge)
Council Bill 13-2008 was introduced on first reading by Mrs. Adams.
Motion by Mrs. Adams to postpone Council Bill No. 13-2008, Case No. WZ-08-04, a
request for approval of an amended Outline Development Plan for a property located at
3700 Kipling Street, on first reading, to the regular Council Meeting on September 22nd,
2008 and order it published with the Public Hearing set for October 13th, 2008;
seconded by Mrs. Rotola.
Substitute Motion by Mr. Stites to approve Council Bill 13-2008 on first reading, order it
published, public hearing set for Monday, August 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by
Mr. Womble and Mrs. Sang.
Substitute Motion carried 4-3 with Council Members Berry, Adams and Rotola voting no.
Motion as substituted carried 4-3 with Council Members Berry, Adams and Rotola
voting no.
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
Mr. Young encouraged citizens to partici~ate in the National Night Out in Wheat Ridge
with the kick-off celebration on August 4t and the Night Out event on August 5th, 2008.
Neighbors interested in information about the events may contact Officer Kyle Eversole
at 303-235-2948.
ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS
City Clerk Michael Snow reminded voters of the Primary Polling Place Election taking place on
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008. Those voters that have received mail-in ballots may drop voted
and signed ballot envelopes in the drop box in the City Clerk's Office at Wheat Ridge City Hall,
7500 W. 29th Ave. Early voting will available only at the Jefferson County Clerk's Office in
Golden starting August 4th, 2008.
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Council Members expressed their condolences to the Wilde family at the passing of former
Mayor Dan Wilde.
Mrs. Rotola celebrated Wheat Ridge being recognized in the Andiamo paper recently as
having 3 winners of the best-of-the-best Italian restaurants. Those restaurants being
recognized were Pietra's for Best Pizza, Vincenza's for Best Bakery and Vinnola's Deli for Best
Italian Deli.
Mr. Stites commented that he will miss seeing Dan Wilde on his daily walks by his garage. Mr.
Stites also encouraged citizens to go see the Wheat Ridge High School turf fields and the
beautiful trees just planted there. He also encouraged citizens to do one nice thing each week
for their community, and as always, reminded them to "find it and buy it in Wheat Ridge".
Mrs. Sang informed citizens that Council Member Dean Gokey is done with chemotherapy, is
doing well and will be returning to service soon.
Mr. Womble asked the City Manager to look into the weed situation purported in the photos
presented by Roger Loecher and to report to Council on the situation.
Mayor DiTullio gave his condolences to the Wilde family for their loss; Mayor DiTullio thanked
Joey DeMott of Pietra's Pizza for sending out the e-mail about the Best Italian Restaurants in
Wheat Ridge and their Primo Awards; he thanked City Council for their support of the Wheat
Ridge Business Awards. Mr. DiTullio also thanked the various donors of the public art project;
Over $1 ,000 in donations have been received just in the last week in addition to the $3500.
Meeting adjourned at 9:38p.m.
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Michael Snow, City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 11, 2008 BY A VOTE OF ----.ftL to 0 ~ I
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Mike Stites, Mayor pro tem
The preceding Minutes were prepared according to 947 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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