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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/1969 MINUTES August 26, 1969 The third regular session of the City Council of Wheat Ridge was called to order by Mayor Albert E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Heights School. Aldermen attending: Ray C. Pepe, Robert P. ECkhardt, Calvin o. Hulsey, Dana L. Bowling, and Jack W. Bramble. Also attending were: ~myor Anderson, Clerk Louise F. Turner, and Treasurer James O. Malone, and twenty citizens. First on the agenda was a report from Mountain Bell Telephone Company by Mr. Tharp on the "Occupational Tax" or an agreement for the right to do business vTithin the community. Mr. Tharp stated that Arvada on a 2% basis received $23,000 in 1968 and Englewood on a 3% basis received $41,900. Ile estimated that liheat Ridge on a 3% basis would be eligible for something in the neighborhood of $36,000 per year--subject to adjustment when accurate figures are available. Mr. Tharp stated that he amount v~uld be paid quarterly and that the first payment of approximately $9,000 would be prepaid on an estimated basis at the time the ordinance is enacted. Contract is an open end contract and can be in effect until such time as it is amended by the Council. This may be introduced as an ordinance on Thursday followed by publication, after which it may be passed again. Laura Hiller and Henry Fontaine of the Library Board reported briefly on material available on local and municipal government and donated to the Council the Hunicipal Government Reference Center Catalog, along with the offer to help at any time. Mrs. Miller stated that Wheat Ridge has the choice of operating its O\1n libraries or allowing the County to continue. The Library Board would like to continue with its long range plans. She stated that if Wheat Ridge chooses the status quo nothing is required to be done but that a statement of policy to the Commissioners would be in order and appreciated. Second on the agenda vras a report on the City Attorney by the committee of Mr. Mattox and Mr. Donaldson. The following attorneys have submitted applications: Carl Duggan, Russell Gumin, Darrell Skelton, Benjamin Loye, Anthony V. Zarlengo, R. W. Bangert and Gary Potter. Mr. Mattox recommended Mr. Zarlengo as an interim attorney until we can decide upon a permanent one. Alderman Bramtle made the following motion "that we accept Anthony V. Zarlengo's statement of application on a temporary basis until we come up with a permanent attorney." Seconded by Alderman Dana L. Bowling. Discussion brought that it was important to study each person's qualifications but it was important to act promptly to obtain the services of an interim attorney, that Mr. Zarlengo would not be available on a permanent basis and that the matter of a permanent attorney would be attended to later. Council was polled individually and all members present voted "aye". Motion W"aS carried. The clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Zarlengo to see if he can be , present for a study session Thursday evening. Third on the agenda was the matter of a location for an office. Mr. Mattox reported that the dO\Vfistairs of the Jefferson Savings and Loan Building was available. The room is large, does need some finishing, is centrally located, will allow sign privileges, and can be leased for six months 1vith a six month option for $100 per month including utilities. The bank has agreed to make some arransements for additional heat ducts. Alderman Eckhardt made the following motion "Be it resolved that after study of the space requirements and of the sit.uation of the City that the report of Mr. Mattox be accepted and that a lease be entered into with Jefferson Savings and cr/ ~G /,{ 5- (,~ i Loan for six months w'ith a six months option to renel-T, on terms of $100.00 per month rental includin~ utilities--subject to the Savin~s and Loan finishing the duct work and utilities, furnished. Seconded by Alder;nan Bramble. Carried unanimously. Fourth on the agenda was a report by Alderman Bowling on Sources of Revenue. Approximately $132,000 "lould be available from the State Highway Department or Highway Users Tax next August, and from the specific o,vnership tax (which is $1.50 on each car in Wheat Ridge) about $57,000 would be available about March or .\pril, 1970. Alderman Hulsey announced that Hr. Ron French "lill meet ,.lith the Council Thursday evening at its study session to discuss a Public Service Franchise with the City. Alder;nan Ray C. Pepe introduced an ordinance that there be in the City of Wheat Ridge an occupational tax of 2~ per pack on cigarettes and the means for enforcement thereof. The ordinance entitled "A bill for an ordinance licensing the business of selling cigarettes imposing an occupational tax thereon and providing for enforcement thereof," was read. Discussion by the Council brught up the follo,"ing points: that Arvada received $54,000 in the first six months of 1969 with a 2~ tax; that it mi8ht be "rise to suspend the $5 license until January; that the clerk handles the applications and the revenue gross goes to the treasurer; that wholesalers should be notified that inventory is to be taken ,"ithin 30 days; that there might also be a cigar and miscellaneous tobacco license and tax but that it is much harder to collect and that miscellaneous tobacco is picked up on sales tax from which cigarettes are exempt. Council ,"as polled, all members present voting "aye" and the ordinance ,vas passed on first reading. Motion was made by Alderman Dana Bowling "to publish the ordinance in a legal paper and post it as required by statute subject to approval of the City Attorney". Seconded by Alderman Pepe. Motion was carried and the Clerk was directed to arrange for publication. Mr. Sam Martin and Mr. Harvey Kolesar reported on Building Codes and Inspections. Mr. Martin reported that Arvada has three building inspectors and a chief. Arvada uses the Uniform Building Code, 1967, the }bdel City Code, National Electrical Code, Uniform Mechanical Coade and the Plumbing Uniform Code, 1967, which is separate from the Uniform Code. The system mayor may not pay for itself. He presented three recommendations to the Council--the County of Denver Code 2. Uniform Building Code and 3. and added that if a contract is to be made ,"ith Jeffco Jeffeo Code. use of: 1. the City and the Jefferson County Code it might be well to use the Mr. Kolesar stated that "the Denver Code has a different basis and could present difficulties; the uniform building code is usually used with modifications; the Jeffco Code is based on the Uniform Code but departs from it in three parts-- Jeffeo used Uniform electrical Code, State Plumbing Code and the heating is separate. Setting up a \'fueat Ridge Department requires the ability to enforce it. It '>1ould entail having an expert in each of four areas--structure, electricity, plumbing, and mechanics. He felt it "lould be reasonable to adopt the Jeffco Code ",ith the idea of contracting ,'lith Jeffco and "lOrking to'!lard the Uniform Code as Jeffco is doing. Additional study ,.rill be made and material submitted in writing. The clerk 'las instructed to send letters of congratulations to the victorious candidates in Jefferson City. Alderman Hulsey made a motion for adjournment. It was 2nd and carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Louise F. Turner, Clerk ,vi/( o~ / /~ l/G;/ 7' /J_C /c- 7" Cl J Study Session at Columbia Heights School 7:30 p.m., August 28, 1969. Mr. Zarlengo read a contract which he had dra'~ up to present to Jefferson Savings and Loan regarding leasing office space. Gary Latham presented a case for a rezoning at 34th and Kline Streets in Wheat Ridge. Mr. Ron French read a proposed contract for a Public Service Franchise agreement which was discussed by Council members as it was read.