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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-2024 - City Council Meeting MinutesCity Council Meeting Minutes CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 WEST 29TH AVENUE, MUNICIPAL BUILDING  SEPTEMBER 9, 2024  Note:    This meeting was conducted both as a virtual meeting and hybrid, where some members of the Council or City staff were physically present at the Municipal building, and some members of the public attended in person as well. Eight members of Council were present in Council Chambers for this session.  Before calling the meeting to order, Mayor Starker stated the rules and procedures necessitated by this meeting format.  1. Call to Order Mayor Starker called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Those present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. Roll Call Council Members present: Jenny Snell, Scott Ohm, Rachel Hultin Amanda Weaver, Korey Stites, Janeece Hoppe, Dan Larson, and Leah Dozeman Absent: None. A quorum was established. Also present: City Manager Patrick Goff; Deputy City Manager Allison Scheck (Clerk for the meeting); City Attorney Gerald Dahl;, Director of Public Works Maria D’Andrea;; Community Development Director Lauren Mikulak, other staff, guests and interested members of the public.  4. Approval of Minutes August 19 2024 – Study Session Notes Without objection or correction, the Notes were accepted as presented. 5. Approval of Agenda Without objection or correction, the agenda stood as announced. 6. Proclamations and Ceremonies a. National Hispanic Heritage Month – Mayor Starker proclaimed September 15, to October 15, 2024, as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Wheat Ridge. He presented the Proclamation to James Gallardo, Lorenz Vasquez and Adrian Hernandez. All three members accepting the proclamation thanked Mayor and Council for the Proclamation and described their role as staff members with the City. b. Recognition of Carnation Festival Committee – Council Member Dozeman presented the 2024 Carnation Festival plate to the City and recognized the organization for its hard work that contributed to a great event. 7. Public’s Right to Speak Via Zoom Lindsey Rasmussen from Citizens for Jeffco’s Future requested Council’s support for ballot measure 1A so that Jeffco can retain revenue. 8. Consent Agenda Council Member Hoppe read the Consent Agenda into the Record. The Consent Agenda consisted of Items 7a through 7d, inclusive: a. Motion to award the 2024 Striping and Pavement Marking Project Base Bid and Bid Alternate 1 to Colorado Barricade Company of Denver, Colorado and approve subsequent payments in the amount of $238,100 with a contingency amount of $11,900 for a total not to exceed amount of $250,000 b. Motion to award the 2024 Concrete Repairs and ADA Pedestrian Ramps Project Base Bid and Bid Alternate 1 to Majestic Concrete Contractors, Inc. of Wheat Ridge, Colorado and approve subsequent payments in the amount of $556,504.60, with a contingency amount of $55,650.46 for a total not to exceed amount of $612,155.06 c. Motion to approve the purchase and payment of one 2024 vehicle replacement and the purchase and payment for installation of lighting and auxiliary and communications equipment in a total amount not to exceed $90,000 d. Motion to approve the purchase and payment to Schlosser Signs, Inc. for services to complete sign design and installation of the Recreation Center Sign Project for a total not to exceed amount of $92,303.58 with a project contingency not to exceed amount of $6,900 Council Member Hoppe made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stites. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. Public Hearings and Ordinances on Second Reading 9. Council Bill 18-2024, an ordinance authorizing the issuance by the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado of its Sales and Use Tax Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2024, and providing other details in connection therewith Council Member Dozeman read the Title and Issue Statement into the Record: Issue At the regular general election held on November 7, 2023, the electorate of the City approved ballot question 2J, which extended the one-half of one percent sales and use tax levied by the City and authorized the issuance of debt to finance City investment in capital improvement projects. Sales and use tax revenue bonds will be issued to finance the City investments, which requires approval of an ordinance by City Council. A change was made to the bond ordinance following first reading and is reflected in the first attachment. In summary, after additional financial analysis, it was determined it is prudent for the City to “refund” (include) approximately $5 million of the 2017 bond debt in this new issuance, defeasing the remaining 2017 debt with approximately $7.3 million of the 2E fund balance. Mayor Starker opened the public hearing on the matter. Patrick Goff, City Manager, made a brief presentation, stating the Bill was discussed in detail at a recent Study Session and summarizing the projects, funding amount and timing. Kim Crawford with Butler Snow summarized the legal components of the issuance. Nate Eckloff with Piper Sandler discussed the size of the possible two issuances, the benefits of refunding 2017 bonds and the timetable. Public Comments – None. Mayor Starker closed the public hearing on the matter. Council Comments: Council Member Hultin asked about the 3-year requirement for the spend down and asked about staff capacity to handle the work. Patrick Goff responded that the plan is to hire one CIP position to help. Council Member Dozeman made a motion to adopt Council Bill 18-2024, an ordinance authorizing the issuance by the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado of its Sales and Use Tax Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2024, and providing other details in connection therewith. It was seconded by Council Member Hultin. Vote:8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 10. Council Bill No. 19-2024 – an ordinance amending Title 19, Article IV of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning disposition of lost or abandoned property Council Member Ohm read the Title and Issue Statement into the Record: Issue A discrepancy exists between Code sections 19-80 and 19-77 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning the disposition of lost or abandoned property. To correct that discrepancy, the Wheat Ridge Police Department is requesting that Code section 19-80 be amended to render it consistent with Code section 19-77 and the standard operating procedures of the police department. Mayor Starker opened the public hearing on the matter. City Attorney Jerry Dahl gave a presentation on the matter. Public Comments – None. Mayor Starker closed the public hearing on the matter. Council Comments Councilor Hoppe asked if this was similar to the forfeiture fund. Mr. Goff responded that this is different from forfeitures. Council Member Ohm made a motion to adopt Council Bill No. 19-2024 – an ordinance amending Title 19, Article IV of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning disposition of lost or abandoned property. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stites. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 11. Ordinances on First Reading None. 12. Decisions, Resolutions, and Motions Motion to approve a professional services agreement with Olsson, in an amount not to exceed $1,067,000, to provide design, environmental, and right-of-way services for the Wadsworth Path project. Mayor Pro Tem Stites read the Motion and Issue Statement into the Record: Issue In 2022, the City was awarded a $7.5M grant through the Denver Regional Council of Governments Transportation Improvement Program to construct a multi-use path along the west side of Wadsworth Boulevard between 32nd and 35th Avenues. The Public Works Department solicited and evaluated proposals from five firms. Staff is recommending that the city enter into a contract with Olsson for the design, environmental, and right-of-way phases of the project. The fee amount was negotiated with Olsson and includes an approximate 3% contingency amount to address minor changes that may arise during the design process. City Manager Patrick Goff gave a brief overview of the matter. Council Comments Council member Larson asked about the timeline. Public Works Director Maria D’Andrea stated design will start this month. The project will go out to bid in late summer/early fall 2025 and the project should be complete in the spring of 2026. Mayor Pro Stites made a motion to approve a professional services agreement with Olsson, in an amount not to exceed $1,067,000, to provide design, environmental, and right-of-way services for the Wadsworth Path project. It was seconded by Council Member Hoppe. Council Member Hultin thanked staff for advancing this project. Council Member Hoppe commented that this has been in the works for a long time and is excited it is advancing. Vote: 8 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 13. City Manager’s Matters City Manager Patrick Goff reported that the Charter Cleanup ballot measure is 2B and the Lutheran Campus question is 2C on this year’s ballot. 14. City Attorney’s Matters None. 15. Elected Officials’ Matters Mayor and Council reported on recent events, other activities and events in the Wheat Ridge community. Councilor Snell mentioned tomorrow is the first IDEA committee meeting, which is a Council Appointed committee. Councilor Larson mentioned a neighborhood open house at the Ward station area from 9 a.m. – Noon on Saturday, September 28. Council Member Hoppe mentioned the Porchlight Family Justice Center fundraising event is on September 19 and tickets are available on the Porchlight website. 16. Adjournment There being no further business to come before City Council, Mayor Starker adjourned the meeting at 7:29 pm. _________________________________ Margy Greer, Sr. Deputy City Clerk _________________________________ Korey Stites, Mayor Pro Tem