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Home My WebLink About12/22/1970 ----- MINUTES December 22, 1970 The ninety-first regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge was called to order at 7 30 P m by Mayor Albert E in the Council Meeting Room at 7390 West 38 Avenue City Council Anderson and Aldermen attending were Dana Bowling, Jack Bramble, oseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray C Pepe Others attending were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louis8 Turner, Treasurer James Malone, City Attorney Maurice Fox, Finance Officer Walter Grande, Director of Administrative Services Walter Johnson and interested citizens Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that the reading the Minutes of the December 17, 1970 meeting be dispensed with" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0. Public Hearing for the transfer of a 3-way liquor license was held Attorney Allen Stevenson r~presented Applicant Peter Hellermann Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that the transfer of the liquor license of Ridgeview Inn at 4465 Garrison to Peter Hellermann be granted as of January 1, 1971" Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0. WZ-70-29 Rezoning Case came up for decision M S Nummamp had requested a change from Residential-Two (R-2) to Residential-Three (R-3) at 44 Avenue and Moore Street Motion by Alderman Bowling "I would move that in Case WZ-70-29 a pro- posal from Residential-Two to Residential-Three be approved for the following reasons 1 This would be the best use of the land 2 The Planning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. 3 The Comprehensive Plan shows low to medium density and I feel this would qualify" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0 with Alderman Bramble abstaining WS-70-3 Carnation Gardens Subdivision came up for decision Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that WS-70-3, final plat for Carnation Gardens Subdivision be approved for the follOWing reasons 1 It is Residential-Two existing zoning which meets the Comprehensive Plan. 2 It has been approved by the Planning Commission 3 The drainage meets the qualifications of final platting " Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0 with Alderman Bramble abstaining Ordinance No 72 pertaining to the annexation of property at 50 Avenue and Kipling Street was brought up for second reading and the title read Motion by Alderman Pepe "1 move that the Clerk dispense with reading of the Ordinance, the title having been read." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-1 with Alderman Bramble voting "nay" Mr Dwight Griggs, attorney, stated that two deeds had been presented to the City, that roadway dedication requests of the City of Arvada had been met and the legal descriptions for them had been drawn up by Richard Morris, Arvada City Engineer Also, Mr Fox stated that intent of Public Service Company had been conveyed in a letter that the Public Service ROW could be used for roadway purposes provided it did not result in expense to Public Service Company Motion by Alderman Hulsey "1 move that Ordinance No 72 be approved on second reading and be published and poated." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-1 with Alderman Bramble voting "nay " -2- WZ-70-26 Rezoning Case was heard The applicant, Swiss Society of Denver was represented by Attorney Richard Bangert Mr Fox, City Attorney, stated that the hearing was called specifically to determine the exact property to be rezoned, the placement of the building on the property and whether or not there was adequate parking space available Exhibit "A" - the proper legal description, having been amended and initialed by Eugene Padon, surveyor, Richard Bangert, attorney, and Albert E. And8rson, Mayor, and Exhibit "B" - the property survey, also initialed by Mr Padon, Mr Bangert, and Mr Anderson were presented, explained by Mr. Padon and entered into the file Parking was shown to be adequate throught use of adjacent Resi~ential-Two (R-2) property owned by the Swiss Society Motion by Alderman Pepe "[ move that a change of zoning from Residential- Two to Commercial-One in rezoning Case WZ-70-26 be allowed for the fol- lowing reasons 1 The facility is already in existence, and 2 The facility meets all requirements under Commercial-One zoning" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0. Treasurer's Report given by Treasurer James Malone indicated that 87% of 1970 Revenue has been realized and 73% of appropriations spent Complete report is in the General File Renewal of the Lease for 7470 West 38 Avenue was discussed City has option to renew lease annually for five subsequent years, provided notice is given in writing no less than thirty days prior to expiration date of February 1st Motion was made by Alderman Bramble, seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0 "that the City Attorney be authorized to negotiate renewal of the lease for office space at 7470 West 38 Avenue for one year " WV-70-6 Vacation requested by Angelo Laporta came up for consideration Motion by Alderman Bramble, seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0 "that the m3tter be tabled and a time be reset by City Council " Ordinance No. 71 pertaining to a vacation requested by Leonard Zall was brought up for second consideration and the title read Motion was made by Alderman Bowling, seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0 "that second reading of Ordinance No 71 be dispensed with II Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Ordinance No 71 be passed on second reading and be published and posted" Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and the vote tied 3-3 defeating the Motion Aldermen Bowling, Bramble and Donaldson voted "nay" Ordinance No 73, the Annual Appropriation Ordinance was brought up for second reading and the title read. Motion was made by Alderman Hulsey, seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0 "that the Clerk dispense with the reading of the remainder of the Ordinance " Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Ordinance No on second reading and that it be published and posted " seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0 73 be passed Motion was Motion was made by Alderman Bramble "that Council set the date of January 14, 1971 at 7 30 P m. for a Preliminary Hearing for a 3-way liquor license for the Swiss Society of Denver" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0 -3- Bids for paving various City streets were discussed Motion by Alderman Bramble be tabled until a meeting in man Bowling and passed 6-0 "I move that Public Works' paving bids January" Motion was seconded by Alder- Resolution No 103 pertaining to the adoption of a Class Specifications Manual as required by Ordinance No. 46 was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Resolution No 103 be approved" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that a Public Hearing be set for January 28, 1971 for Improvement District i\Jumber Nine." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0 City Attorney Maurice Fox presented twenty-three Deeds made out to the City and recorded for acceptance by Council Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the following Deeds presented by the City Attorney be accepted by the City Council for the purposes stated in the Deeds 1 Commissioners Deed for road purposes. 2 Quit Claim Deed from Gene Pietro for road purposes 3 Warranty Deed from Knolls Development Co for park purposes 4 Warranty Deed from Knolls Development Co for road purposes 5 Warranty Deed from F.F and Hadia Mestecky for City shops 6 Quit Claim Deed from Seventeenth Street Realty and Arthur Johnson Foundation for a storm sewer ease~ent. 7. Quit Claim Deed from Frank Lancaster for road purposes. 8 Quit Claim Deed from Frank Tubbs, Elmira Tubbs and George Kersnick for road purposes 9 Warranty Deed from M E. Faes, D J Lechniak, William S Carlton and W W. Churchill for road purposes 10 Easement for Right of Way from F.L Hildenbrand for road purposes 11 Warranty Deed from William and Gertrude Durcholz for road purposes 12 Warrarty Deed from R-1 School District signed by W. Van Arsdale for park purposes 13 Quit Claim Deed from John B Cartwright for road purposes. 14 Quit Claim Deed from James B Craddock for road purposes. 15 Quit Claim Deed from John B. Cartwright for road purposes 16 Quit Claim Deed From Skelly Oil Co for road purposes 17 Quit Claim Deed from John J and Maggie G Miner for road purposes 18 Quit Claim Deed from J M and D H Knight for road purposes 19 Quit Claim Deed from Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, signed by Stuart Meyers for road purposes. 20. Quit Claim Deed from Humble Oil Company for road purposes 21 Quit Claim Deed from Continental Oil Company for road purposes 22 Quit Claim Deed from Industrial Lands Inc for road purposes. 23 Quit Claim Deed from M W Davis, C.M. Davis, Ronald T. Davis, K D Davis and K O. Davis for road purposes" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0 Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that our Police Department manning table for 1970 be increased on December 28, 1970 to provide for the hiring of up to six new recruits." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0 WZ-70-30 Rezoning Case tabled at previous meeting for staff and Attorney's comments at this time was brought up for those comments Mr Robert Barr stated that the Planning Department recommended that the case go back to the Planning Commission as a Planned Unit Development The City Attorney Maurice Fox expres5ed the same recommendation -4- Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that a previous Motion, approved on December 17, 1970 calling for a decision to be made on January 14, 1971 be withdrawn and furthermore that the applicant be allowed to amend his application to Planned Unit Development, that the additional fee be paid, then the Case go back to the Planning Commission and then to a hearing before City Council" Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 3-2 with Aldermen Bowling and Howard voting "nay" and Alderman Bramble abstaining Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that George Hunter be appointed Superintendent of Streets for the City of Wheat Ridge starting with his reporting for duty in 1971 " Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-1 with Alderman Pepe voting "nay." Motion was made by Alderman Bramble, seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0 "that the purchase of traffic counters be tabled " Motion by Alderman Bramble, seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0 "that Council approve the request for purchase of a mower not to exceed $1,450 00 " Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move we approve payment of 1971 Municipal League Dues of $3,124 19" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-1 with Alderman Pepe voting "nay." Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move we table until Clyde Hobbs can be present at Council " Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0 the purchase of culverts Motion was seconded by Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move we not approve the purchase of a ten foot strip of land at the City shops" Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0 Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move Council accept the proposal to use West co Kennels for impounding dogs." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0 Alderman Bramble nominated Herbert Schillereff of 3900 Garrison as an Alternate to the Board of Adjustment. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that the Nominee be appointed as an Alternate to the Board of Adjustment" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-1 with Alderman Howard voting "nay II WV-70-6 Street Vacation was of 4902 West Oxford, Denver of Ficco Subdivision heard Applicant was Angelo Laporta of Street lies along the North boundary Motion by Alderman Pepe "On the advice of the City Attorney, I move we table Vacation Case WV-70-0 until we receive further information enabling us to set a hearing" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 0-0 Meeting was adjourned at 12 05 a.m 'cc;-/'7-u1 / ~ 7C--?<--" OUlse . I urner City Clerk ~ p;" u