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February 25, 1971
The ninety_sevent~egular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council
was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Meeting Chambers
at 7390 West 38 Avenue by Mayor Albert E. Anderson.
Aldermen present were: Dana Bowling, Jack Bramble, Joseph Donaldson,
Robert Howard,Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe.
Also attending were: Mayor Anderson, City Clerk Louise Turner, City
Treasurer James Malone, City Attorney Maurice Fox, department heads and
approximately 60 citizens interested in hearings and other city business.
WZ-70-30 Rezoning Case came up for decision. Robert Mugele had re-
quested a change from Agricultural-One to Planned Unit Development
for 384 units at 44 Avenue and Miller Street.
Motion by Alderman Bowling: "I move that WZ-70-30 regarding the pre-
liminary plat submitted, be approved for the following reasons:
1. The pattern of growth to the east of the property is
high density.
2. The proposed zoning would be compatible with the area
subject to conditions of street layout and other changes.
3. The plan meets the qualifications of Planned Unit
Development zoning." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed
4-3 with Mayor Anderson breaking a 3-3 tie in which Aldermen Bramble,
Donaldson and Howard voted "nay."
WZ-70-32 Rezoning Case request came up for decision. Harold Tucker of
Custom Builders had requested a change from Agricultural-One to
Residential-Two and Simms Street and 1-70.
Motion by Alderman Howard: "I move that WZ-70-32 request from Agri-
cultural-One to Residential-Two be approved for the following reasons:
1. The zoning conforms with the zoning of the surrounding area.
2. The zoning is compatible with the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive
Plan." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0.
The 3.2 package beer license for King Soopers at 3400 Youngfield came
up for renewal. Don Bergffi of 7053 Ingalls, manager of the store and Del-
bert Green of 3665 Holland Court, general stores manager were present.
Motion by Alderman Bowling: "I move that the renewal of a 3.2 package
beer license in the name of Dillon Co. Inc., King Soopers at 3400 Youngfield
shopping center be approved." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard
and passed 5-1 with Alderman Pepe voting "nay."
Swiss Society of Denver public hearing on the request for a 3-waV liquor
license was held. The location of the building is at 4850 Wadsworth.
Attorney Benjamin R. Loye represented the applicant.
Speaking for granting of the license were:
Louis Fohn of 65 Xavier Street, President of the Swiss Society
Eugene Padon of 6415 West 44 Avenue, Consulting Engineer and
Secretary Treasurer of the Society, and
Ernest Zimmerli of 4850 Wadsworth, member of the Board of
Trustees and caretaker.
On request of attorney Loye hands were raised in the audience of those
favoring the licenses with the number counted being 30.
Speaking in oppositon were:
Frank Chiovetti of 7475 West 48 Avenue presented a
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ditolla of 7145 West 48 Avenue
Richard Griffith of 7185 West 48 Avenue
Janet Chiovetti of 7475 West 48 Avenue.
All people reside on the bluff south of the location of the requested
license.
petition signed by
75 residents of
the block.
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Speaking as a neutral with points both pro and con was Carl Schranz
of 6965 West 48 Avenue.
Complete proceedings were recorded by Court Reporter Delbert C. Bohling.
Motion by Alderman Howard: "I move that we table this application for
a 3-way liquor license for the Swiss Society of Denver, located at 4850
Wadsworth Blvd. for two weeks and render a decision on March 11, 1971
at approximately 7:30 p.m." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and
passed 6-0.
WZ-71-02 Rezoning Case was heard. Applicant Donald Keim option holder
and attorney for land owners requested a change from Residential-One A
to Restricted-Commercial One at 12501 West 32 Avenue. Property in-
cluded five lots in Block one of Applewood Village Subdivision.
Mr. Robert Barr of the Planning Department staff stated that the Planning
Department recommended approval and that the Planning Commission by a
vote of 5-0 recommended approval.
Mr. Keim stated that he had been a party in a petition to rezone the
property to the west a few months ago, that he would like the opportunity
to develope the corner and that a company in Colorado Springs had plans
to spend $200,000.00 to do so, that it would be an attractive office
building with the entrance from Wright Court, however, that he was
prepared to delete lots 13 and 14 if property owners so desired. He
also stated:
That Lots 16, 17 and 18 which would remain are all cut by the
80' water board easement and the ROW is marked by flags,
That the best use of the property would be a continuation of
"attractive, high class, well constructed offices",
That the architect says building could be arranged with
parking over the easement, so as not to violate the easement,
That restrictive covensnts say property owners must sign a re-
lease if property is to be used for anything other than single family
residences,
That he had
Blocks 1, 2 and 4,
That houses
lot 15, and
That he was amending the application to not include lots 13 and 14.
a petition so stating signed by
could be put o~o1~ and 14 and a
40 residents of
house exists on
Speaking in opposition were:
Charles R. St. John of 12025 West 32 Avenue who presented a
petition with 125 names and a letter from the Applewood Village Home-
owners Association,
Lee Fields of l~t 15,
Richard Delatoile of lot 12 on Wright Street,
Joe Hart , West 32 Avenue,
George Innis, real estate broker of 3385 Ward Road,
George Rowland of 3115 Ward Court,
Walter Rwers of 3000 Ward Road,
Don Ball of 3360 Wright Street, and
Charles Fitzpatrick of 3341 Wright Street.
Hands raised indicated that of the people present, 31 were opposed to and
2 were in favor of the rezoning.
Points brought out by the opposition included:
That residents wanted a quiet residential neighborhood,
That residents did not want commercial zoning allowed,
That they had restrictive covenants to protect them,
That the homeowners Association should have been contacted,
That the land was worth more as commercial but no need for
rezoning had been shown,
That residents would welcome a park on the property,
That people in the immediate area had not been contacted to
sign Mr. Keim's petition,
That vacancies exist in the present office building,
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That residents opposed widening of 32 Avenue,
That most of the people present to oppose were from within a
one block area,
Residents had signed for and approved Mr. Keim's
request as a buffer zone and felt the commercial should
Should the Commercial-One zoning be granted, any
use could go in, and not just an office building.
former
end there, and
commercial
Motion by Alderman Bowling: "I move that Case WZ-71-02 with lots
13 and 14 to be deleted be taken under consideration until March 11,
1971 at 7:30 p.m." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed
6-0.
Treasurer's Report was given by Treasurer James Malone. Report indicated
that 86 people receive pay checks, that sales tax receipts for January
were $42,000.00, that 5% of actual revenue had been received and 6.7%
of appropriations had been expended. The complete report is in the
General File. A copy of the Police Pension Semi-annual Report, copies
of which Council received, is attached to the Minutes and is on file in
the General File.
Park Department Report pertaining to the enlargement of park properties
was given by Boyd Kraemer.
Motion by Alderman Howard: "I move that Mayor Albert E. Anderson be
authorized to sign affidavit to be returned to the Game and Fish Depart-
ment." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0 with
Alderman Pepe not present.
It was stated by Mayor Anderson that negotiations for property to serve
Field Park with access and sewer might need to be considered later.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that the City Attorney be
authorized to exercise the option to renew the lease presently in effect
for use of space in Empire Savings and Loan Building." Motion was
seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0.
Motion By Alderman Pepe: "I move that the City of Wheat Ridge Director
of Public Works be authorized to award a contract to Merrick & Co. for
the preliminary engineering work on 38 Avenue - Wadsworth to Kipling -
to better facilitate traffic movement and pedestrian safety for an amount
not to exceed $1,550.00 to include the topography and original cross
section of this area." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and
passed 6-0.
Alderman Bowling requested that Mr. Hobbs look into the possibility
of access to the Lutheran Hospital parking lot from 35 Avenue and
Dudley Streets.
A proposal for increased health insurance for the City emplovees was
presented by Walter Johnson.
Motion by Alderman Howard: "I move we accept the Capitol Life offer to
provide increased life insurance for 35~ per thousand, per month; that
coverage be increased from a uniform amount of $2,000 for all employees
to $5,000 for employees earning up to $7,500; to $7,500 for employees
earning from $7,500 to $10,000; and to $10,000 for employees earning
over $10,000. I further move that the present policy with the above
amended coverage be extended for one year." Motion was seconded by Ald-
erman Donaldson and vote tied 3-3 with Aldermen Bowling, Bramble, and
Pepe voting "nay." Mayor Anderson voted "aye" to break the tie and pass
the Motion.
Mr. Harold Ellingson of McCall Elingson Engineering Firm appeared to
present contract on the proposed storm drain project.
Resolution No. 109 pertaining to a contract with McCall-Ellingson Engineering
Firm was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read.
Motion bV Alderman Pepe: "I move that Resolution No. 109 pertaining to
a contrgct for storm sewer project be passed." Motion was seconded by
Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:10 a.m.
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Louise F. Turner, City Clerk
City of WhC3~ Ridcc, Co~cr3dc
Police Pension Fund
S-j'A.t:iJiENT OF CASH RECC:IP~iS P.r\~D DI53UaS~iji~l\TS
Fo~ the Fiscal Year Ended Dece~ber 31, 1970
Cash 8alance, January 1, 1970
Receipts
E~~loyees' Contributions
E~ployerls Contributions
Interest
Total Cash Receipts
Z 5,147.45
5,147.45
91.88
Total Cash Available
DisbuI'S8i';lQnts
InvestCi8nta ?wrchased
Int8~est on Investments
Refunds
S lO)2S4.SJ
91.33
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Total Disbursements
Cash Balance, December 31, 197~
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Citv of Whcst RidgcJ C~lorado
Police Pansion Fund
8A~Aj\;CE SHEET
December 31, 1970
ASSETS
Investments:
Lakeside Nat'l Bank Savings alc (4-1/2%)
Interest Receivable on Investments
Liabilities
Fund Balance
LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND FUND BALA~CE
City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Police Pension Fund
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1970
Fund Balsnce, January 1, 1970
Revenues
Expenditures
$ 10,386.78
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Fund 8~lance, December 31, 1970
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