HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01-09-2017CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 WEST 29TH AVENUE, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
January 9, 2017
Mayor Jay called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m .
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Monica Duran Zachary Urban
Tim Fitzgerald Larry Mathews
Absent: George Pond
Janeece Hoppe
Genevieve Wooden
Kristi Davis
Also present: City Clerk, Janelle Shaver; City Attorney, Jerry Dahl; Administrative
Services Director, Heather Geyer; guests and interested citizens.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES of November 28, 2016 and December 12, 2016
and Study Session Notes of December 5, 2016 and December 19, 2016
Clerk Shaver made note of the addition of a clarifying word in the Study Session Notes of
December 5. There being no objection, the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
of November 28, 2016, December 12, 2016 the Study Session Notes of December 5,
2016, and December 19, 2016 were approved as corrected.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES none
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Adam Wylie (WR) spoke as a representative of ATAT. They are working on a project
called Cycle Trooper. A pedi-cab will be available for multiple uses -for folks who don't
have bikes, to help with bike repairs and to help deliver books for Ride for Reading.
John Clark (WR) announced that the WR Coop shared office space will be opening soon
at 7250 W 3Sth. It will be a place for people to use as office space. Details on an open
house will be forthcoming. -He also encouraged folks to celebrate our western heritage
and attend the Stock Show. His boys will be showing their steers on Jan 20 and 21 .
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
City Council Minutes January 9, 2017 Page2
1. Council Bill 26-2016 -PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLED due to applicant
withdrawal of the rezoning of property located at 10001 W. 32nd Ave. from
Residential-One (R-1) to Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) and for
approval of an Outline Development Plan (Case No. WZ-16-01/Fountain on the
Ridge)
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
ELECTED OFFICIAL'S MATTERS
Janelle Shaver recognized the recent passing of beloved community member Don
Eafanti. A local barber who served 5 terms on City Council, he was responsible for
countless acts of kindness in the community and will be greatly missed.
Zach Urban noted the Kiwanis is looking for new members. They will have a gathering
at Clancy's on Tuesday, January 10 from 5:30-7pm for anyone who is interested in
joining.
Larry Mathews noted missing the recent discussion about the retreat. He will send a
letter to Patrick and Council with his thoughts about what he thinks should be addressed
at the retreat. He suggested discussing "topics" soon -or nothing will get accomplished.
ADJOURN TO SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. A Special Study Session
followed.
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.