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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/1969 NINUTES September 9, 1969 The fifth meeting of the \Jheat Ridge City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Albert E. Anderson in the City Office. Attending were Aldermen Pepe, ECkhardt, Bramble, Bm-rling, liO''lard and Hulsey. Also attending ,-;ere Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise F. Turner, Treasurer James O. Malone, Attorney Anthony V. Zarlengo, Lt. Boeka, Representatives from Recreation Districts and citizens. Minutes were read and approved as corrected. Jack Bramble presented to the Council letters from three car dealers ,'lith prices on cars available, or on order, that might be used for police cars. Lt. Boeka explained that there will be one car in operation by October 1 manned by Sheriff's men who normally would work five days and who will vrork six. The sixth will be for wheat Ridge. They would be commissioned as city officers and would wear gray shirts ,-rith a Wheat Ridge Emblem. He recommended that the car have some identification. The men would be paid $4 per hour and would not have a contract. There is sufficient personnel for two shifts per day Sunday through Thursday and three Friday and Saturday. Recommendations were made on the following B 69-120 Change was requested from R-2 to 4685 Wadsworth. Property was ~n odd shape removal of a house. Notion by Alderman Bowline;, 2nd by Alderman lIm'lard "that a recOlmnendation for approval be given because it ,'lould be a good buffer zone, because property is unusual and the plan proposed vrould be an ideal plan for it. Vote '"as "aye" unanimously. rezoning cases. R-3 on 1.1 acres for and access was to be apartments at facilitated by D 69-38 Change was requested at 4575 Wadsworth from R-2 to R-c for an antique shop and sales on .52 acre. }\otio..r1. by Alderman Eckhardt, 2nd h Alderman IIulsey "that the Council recommend denial because there is no reason for additional high intensity commercial uses in this location on a parcel this size. Also classification does allow uses not mentioned. A change to R-C 1 ,;hich requires less traffic in and out ''lould be preferable and if the application can be amended at this point to R-C 1 this motion "70uld include approval of an application for R-C 1 which would be more compatible ,'lith pattern no", developing in the area". Notion carried 4-1. Alderman llo,.;ard voted "nay" and Alderman Bowling abstained. The Clerk was directed to inform the commissioners of all recommendations in "rritin~. B 69-119 ^ new case was presented by Gary Latham. Re~uest is for change from A-I to C-2 on 1.93 acres to be used for storage, repair, sales, and service of boats, trailers, skidoos, and campers. The comprehensive plan recommends low density and though the site is near the proposed Freeway it is premature to rezone on the basis of the updated plan and this is definitely in conflict "lith the present one. No record of buildin~ permits at this address can be found and it is still being investigated. If it should be found that a violation exists no rezoning will be considered until the violation is cleared up. Unless proof of violation is shovm, it is assumed that this is a le~al non-conforming use. Motion by Alderman Hulse:', 2nd h, .\lderman Eckhardt and passed unanimously "that the case be tabled until T'hursday for consideration at that time~ Hotion by Alderman 3owling, 2nd ;)y Alderman Pepe "That the City Budget for 1969 be approved as given to the Council by Treasurer James O. l1alone." Carried unanimously. Notion by Alderman Dowling, 2nd by Alderman Iloward "That the Council appropriate funds for the purchase of a 1969 ford at Johnny Harper Ford Co. at the price of $2,496.6lf and that Alderman Bramlie be directed to proceed "lith the purchase." Carried unanimously. Hotion by Alderman Hulsey, 2rd by Alderman llmrard "That the Council appropriate $15,000 in funds for LaY; Enforcement". Carried unanimously. y/;. /c:: <; r;i) Motion by Alderman Bowling, 2nd by Alderman Ho,.,rard "That the Council accept the application of Walter Johnson to be 'Program Coordinator' at $1 per month plus 10C per mile for one month to be negotiated at that time." Carried unanimously. Mr. Elbridge Burnam gave a report on the advantages and costs of a city's o,vning its own means of distribution of power and 'Jas asked to meet with the Council's committee that is studying the P-,hl ic Service Franchise. Motion by Alderman Bramble, 2nd by Alderman Bm.,ling and carried unanimously "that Council approve the office lease prepared by Attorney Anthony V. Zarlengo. !-Iotion by Alderman I1mvard, 2nd by Alderman Tiulsey, "That Council approve the choice of Hr. Jack Trezise and John Harper as Board of Director members of the Regional Transportation District." Carried unanimously and the Clerk directed to notify the District. In the matter of a proposed street vacation on 28th Avenue at Benton Street. The clerk ,.,as directed to advise the Planning Commission that the City recommends the County take no action because of lack of jurisdiction and refer the case to to the City for jurisdiction (statute 139-1-7). RESOLUTION no. 1 Allowin,g the Hayor to drm-l anticipation Harrants on t Ie City Treasurer. Hotion to adopt resolution by l\ldernan Bramble, 2nd by \lderman Pepe, passed unanimously. Motion 'JaS made, seconded, and carried unanimously at 12:45 p.m. that the meeting be continued Thursday, 9-11-69, at 7:30 p.m. Louise F. Turner Clerk i:~ r; :-"-;"","77.:;'",__, /. ~-'7 "".,.. __, , ". W. 9-11-69 The continuation of the meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Hayor Albert E. Anderson, all city officials, city attorney and citizens attending. ORDInANCE NO.3 Has introduced by Dana L. Bowling, ,\lderman, and read by the Clerk. Ordinance is entitled "Providin0, for a li~ Sales Tax for the City of \>Jl1eRt Ridge." Hotion by ,\lderman Hulsey, 2nd by .\l.derman Howard "That the Council pass the Cigarette Tax on first reading and direct the Clerk to publish it in the Arvada Citizen and post it in six public places. }~tion carried unanimously. As a result of the fact that the County Attorney had stated that there ~1ould be no appropriation in the County Budget for 1970 for 1 mill Recreation Districts areas that were within a city, Mr. Walter Johnson and Mr. Felix Leopore from the Wheat Ridge District and Mr. Leonard Homan of the Prospect District were present to express their concern that the parks be kept and maintained. Several methods of solution were discussed (#1 that the city request by resolution that the County maintain the districts for the present; (#2 that a Metropolitan District be formed; (#3 that the County could appropriate 1 mill in the unincorporated area and the City in the City and the two districts could continue as they are; (#4 that the City take them over and put the people from the present boards on a city board; (itS Alderman Hulsey and Eckhardt ,'1ere appointed to keep in touch with the Recreation Board.) There was a discussion of a proposed Arvada High<:1ay ,.!hich goes through the NH part of Wheat Ridge North of 1-70 and \-lest of Kipling. Jack Bramble stated that he could visualize a traffic jam situation at the Kipling exit of 1-70. Additional comments pro and con resulted in the follo~1ing motion by Alderman Hulsey "That there be a public meeting on 9/25/69 at Fruitdale School; that Arvada and County officials be present; and that if no valid opposition becomes evident from this meeting, the Council will proceed to work out an agreement to :)e hrought back and considered for passage at a regular meetin~ of the CounciJ." ?nd 1" Eckhardt and Carried. Hotion by Alderman Pepe, 2nd by Hderman Hulsey "That Jack Bramble be the City Harshall who shall be the Chief of Police". Carried unanimously. t- /(-". ("-) :lotion by Alderman :1ovlard. 2nd by ,\lderman Eckhardt "That the Council authorize the appointment of up to 30 policemen". Carried unanimousl;7. The Council designated a design for Police Car identification. The sheriff vms quoted as stat in:; that there ,-rill be no LEA levy in ,fueat Ridge. There \rill be one sheriff IS (not LE.\) car in \Jheat Ridge indefinitely--vrhich .'rill be out of the County .,cneral fund. Alderman Eckhardt suggested that there be a school contest to design a seal. RESOLUTION NO.2 (Authorization of Budget) (Hulsey) Authorizing the ,\ppropriat ion and E:,:pendi ture of Funds for 1969 budr;et. !lotion to adopt by Alderman ilo"rard, ,2nd by Alderman Eckhardt "That Resolutionit2 be ado~ted~ Carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 3 (Treasurer) (Bouling) Be it resolved that the Treasurer of the City of Hheat Ridge be authorized and empO'lered to make deposits and dra'.r funds from the follo'.'ring banks: Lakeside National 1st Westland National 1st National Bank of Arvada Jefferson County nilnk Wheat Ridge national Bank Colorado 13ank of Lake,'lOod Hotion by Alderman Ho\vard, 2nd by Alderman Eckhardt and carried unanimously "T'Iat Alderman Bowling be authorized to investigate ilnd procure proper insurance for the City and expend funds therefor. Hotion by Alderman Pepe. 2nd by Alderman BO\lling and carried unanimously"That Ralph Johnson of the \fueat Ridge \-later District be appointed to the follo"ing positions on an interim basis at the rate of $1 per year: Superintendent of Streets. Water, and Se.'rer and City Engineer." Heeting adjourned at 1 a.m. Louise F. Turner City Clerk ~ -r--r- C,./ / "'" tJ/-ti/,,-/ /