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October 29, 1970
The eighty-second regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council
was called to order by Mayor Albert E. Anderson at 7 30 P m. in
the Council Meeting Room at 7390 West 38 Avenue.
Aldermen attending were Dana Bowling, Jack Bramble, Joseph Don-
aldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe
Also attending were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise Turner, Trea-
surer James Malone, City Attorney Maurice Fox, Assistant City
Engineer Clyde Hobbs, Director of Administrative Services Walter
Johnson, Police Chief Edward Pinson, and interested citizens
Dr Fred Wolf, citizen, read a letter which he had sent to Council.
Dr Wolf recommended employ college students for seasonal labor in
the parks and utilizing the knowledge of Senior Citizens in regard
to "Green Thumb" and "Green Life" programs
A Preliminary Hearing was held for a 3-way liquor license for Granatos
Restaurant and Lounge at 6117 West 38 Avenue. Applicant Frank Granato
was represented by Attorney Morton Davis.
Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move we set the boundaries for the
neighborhood at one mile radius from the outlet, depending on a
decision by Council to increase or decrease the area according to
evidence presented, and that we set the hearing date for December 1, 1970 "
Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0.
Clerk was directed to furnish signs for posting and a map of the area
to the applicant.
City Attorney Maurice Fox requested a two week delay in the decision
on Wheat Ridge Knolls Subdivision in order that the two attorneys and
engineers might continue working toward a solution.
Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that a decision regarding Case
WS-70-1 filed by Mike Leprino be continued to November 12, 1970 at the
hour of 7 30 pm" Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-1
with Alderman Howard voting "nay."
Budget and Appropriations Report was given by Treasurer James Malone
Report indicated that 71.9% of anticipated revenue has been received
and 50 2% of appropriations have been expended. Complete report is in
the General File
Resolution No. 91 authorization for a savings account at Columbia Savings
and Loan Association was introduced by Alderman Pepe.
Motion by Alderman Pepe
be dispensed with and the
by Alderman Bramble
Motion was amended to include "and the deposit be $20,000 00." Amend-
ment was approved by the second and passed 6-0
"I move that the reading of Resolution No. 91
Resolution be approved" Motion was seconded
Ordinance No. 64 was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read. The
Ordinance pertained to positions and pay scale of city employees
Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Ordinance No. 64 pertaining
to positions and pay scale be approved on first reading and be published
and posted" Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0
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OrdinancB No. 65 pertaining to the disposal of lost, abandoned and
stolen equipment was introduced by Alderman Howard and read.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Council approve Ordinance
No 65 on first reading and be published in the Wheat Ridge Sentinel and posted~
Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0.
Ordinance No. 62 pertaining to city departments and lines of authority
was brought up for second rBading and the title read
Motion was made by Alderman Pepe, seconded by Alderman Donaldson and
passed 5-0 "that the Clerk dispense with the reading of the rest of
the Ordinance."
Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that Ordinance No. 62 pertaining
to city departments and lines of authority be passed on second reading
and that it be published and posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Pepe and passed 6-0
Ordinance No 63 was brought up for second reading and the title read
Motion was made by Alderman Pepe, seconded by Alderman Bowling and
passed 6-0 "that the Clerk dispense with the reading of the balance of
the Ordinance."
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that the word 'general' be inserted
between 'Wheat Ridge' and 'Improvement District' to read Wheat Ridge
General Improvement District - in the title and in Sections 2 and 3 "
Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Ordinance No. 63 - setting
up 'Wheat Ridge General Improvement District Number Three' bB passed
on second reading and be published and posted" Motion was seconded by
Alderman Howard and passed 6-0
A request was made by Clyde Hobbs that thB city purchase a conveyor
for the purpose of mixing sand and salt
Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that the purchase of a conveyor
be approved in the amount of $2,000 00 to be paid out of Road and
Bridge Funds" Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0
Mr
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Hobbs announced that
R White Company for
Topics Project 0073
additional money would be needed to pay the
changes required by the State Highway Department
Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that an additional $1,100.00 for
Topics ADject 0073 be approved and Ken R. White Company be notified
that at a future date Ken R. White Company would be requested to appear
before the Councill" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson.
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Alderman Hulsey asked to go on record as saying that the changes per-
tained to the intersection at 26th Avenue and Wadsworth Blvd. and that
it was not Wheat Ridge which was "holding back progress" at that in-
tersection And that the project will be done next year if not this
year
Council was polled and Motion to allow an additional $1,100 00 for
Topics Project 0073 passed 5-0.
Attorney MauricB Fox rBquested that a special Judge be appointBd for
coming caSBS in which JudgB ZarlBngo had disqualifiBd himsBlf. HB
recommended George Aucoin
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that we appoint Mr. GeorgB Aucoin
as a special Judge for matters as requested by the City Attorney."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Resolution No 93 pertaining to moral support for Denver in the matter
of the Tramway was introduc8[:!l~nd r'eao. ' n <'
Motion by Alderman PepB "I move that Resolution No 93 be passed."
Motlon was secondBd bV Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0 with
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Alderman Bramble abstaining.
The Clerk was directed to 5end a certified copy to Mayor McNichols
Friday morning
Alderman Howard announced that Mayor Anderson had been elected Vice-
President of District One of the Colorado Municipal League
Meeting was adjourned at 11 15 p.m
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Louise F Turner
City Clerk
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