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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/1971 MINUTES March 18, 1971 The ninety-ninth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order in the Council Chambers at 7390 West 38 Avenue at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Albert E. Anderson. Aldermen attending were: Dana Bowling, Jack W. Bramble, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray C. Pepe. Also attending were: Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise Turner, City Attorney Maurice Fox, Department Heads, staff members and citizens. Citizen comments were made by: Mrs. Hubert Ibbison of 3615 Teller Street, President of the Jefferson High School PTA, who expressed concern regarding summer recreation and stated that this is the time of year when the school normally published information on summer recreation and that the Wheat Ridge Youth Council has no program for this summer. Mayor Anderson stated that the City had backed the Wheat Ridge Youth Council for one year but had not budgeted money for it this year because no request had been made. Mr. A.F. Williams, Vice-Chairman of Parks and Recreation Commission, said that there would be a limited pilot program this year and that the staff and Commission were working toward a full program for 1972. Mrs. Ibbison suggested that communication be established between the City and the Youth Council and that the City give "Sanction and a boost to the Youth Council for a program to take care of this summer until the Park and Recreation program is ready to go." WZ-71-3 Rezoning Case came up for decision. Motion by Alderman Bramble: "I move that WZ-71-3 requesting a change from Residential-Two to Residential-Three to construct apartments at 34 Avenue and Wadsworth be approved for the following reasons: 1. It is compatible with the surrounding area. 2. Because of the topography it is the best use of the land. 3. It will generate no traffic problem on Wadsworth. 4. It was recommended by the Planning Commission." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0. Attorney Harold Lutz appeared before Council to discuss a possible solution to a drainage problem on proposed subdivision at 32 Avenue and Kipling. Mr. Lutz stated: 1. That the approval of the subdivision Plat W5-70-1 had been held up pending solution to an existing drainage problem. 2. That both his client and the City had hired engineers. 3. That the Wheat Ridge Engineers had been contacted re- garding meeting the requirements for approval. 4. That present run-off into Rocky Mountain Ditch would continue to do so and was not the problem. 5. That a solution was needed for additional water which would be caused by development of the subdivision. 6. That the engineers recommended that the "most westerly lot be used as a catch basin" to hold water during run-off and dispose of it at a convenient rate later. 7. That the State Highway Department would accept this provided someone would maintain the lot or drainage pond. 8. That Mr. Leprino had offered to dedicate the piece of property which would contain the basin to the City to be used as a park site or picnic area when not holding water. 9. That this offer was turned down by the Park Commission - "perhaps rightfully." 10. And that the lot could be dedicated as a drainage basin at the same time the streets are dedicated. -2- He requested that Council consider accepting it as a drainage basin. Rally S.S. 3.2 package beer license came up for renewal. Mr. Robert Hartman was present. Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that the 3.2 beer package license of Rally 5.5. - Mr. Robert Hartman be renewed." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0. Ordinance No. 81 pertaining to ttle fiscal year was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read. Motion by Alderman Bramble: "I move that Ordinance No. 81 pertaining to the fiscal year be adopted on first reading and be published and posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Ordinance No. 82 was introduced by Alderman Bowling and read. Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that Ordinance No. 82 setting up Improvement District No. Six be adopted on first reading and be published and posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Ordinance No. 83 was introduced by Alderman Hulsey and read. Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that Ordinance No. 83 setting up Improvement District No. Ten be adopted on first reading and be published and posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0. Factors pertinent to the problem of sewer facilities at Field Park were presented by Park Director Boyd Kraemer. Motion by Alderman Bowling: "I move that Maurice Fox be authorized to initiate purchasing proceedings of Lot 12A Happy Valley Garden Subdivision, and that he report back to the City Council prior to making purchase." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0. Sewer connection for the City Shops was presented by Public Works Director Clyde Hobbs. Motion by Alderman Bramble: "I move that the City of Wheat Ridge be authorized to negotiate a contract for installation of water and sewer to be tied into the existing water and sewer districts at the shop location for an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. The City Council should receive a copy and a report of the contract when it is awarded." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. An insurance proposal was presented by Walter Grande. Motion by Alderman Bramble: "I move that Council grant approval of payment of $3,959.00 to Norman Gallaher for the Special Multi-peril Package Policy for one year." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0 with Alderman Hulsey not present. Resolution No. 110 was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read. Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that Resolution 110 pertaining to a Park District Funds agreement be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-0 with Alderman Hulsey not present. Resolution No. 112 was introduced by Alderman Pepe and read. Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that Resolution No. 112 pertaining to a change in the total appropriation be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0 with Alderman Hulsey not present. -3- Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that pursuant to Resolutions No. 110 and 112 the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following obligations from Account 452.7: Eldon E. Kunz - $5,889.00 Denver Commercial Builders Inc. - $5,998.00 I further move that the Parks and Recreation Commission as established under Resolution No. 35 be ordered to outline their plan for the expenditure of the balance of this account and to present their plan to the City Council for its approval on April 15, 1971." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-0 with Alderman Hulsey not present. Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that Jefferson County Commissioner William H. Huntsbarger be appointed to represent the City of Wheat Ridge on the Regional Transportation District Board. Such appoint- ment to be effective March 1, 1971 in accordance with Jefferson County Resolution of February 25, 1971." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 5-0. Alderman Pepe announced thAt he, acting on behalf of Mayor Anderson who was ill, and Mayor Richey of Lakewood had presented the awards to the winners of the basketball tournament sponsored by the Lakewood Optimists and stated that he would like to commend the Optimists for this program. Resolution No. 113 was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read. Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that Resolution No. 113 per- taining to Flood Insurance be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 4-0 with Alderman Hulsey and Bramble not present. Information pertaining to street lighting on Wadsworth Blvd. was presented by Ronald French and Don Marque of Public Service Company. Lights were placed on Wadsworth on a trial basis in response to inquiries bV Council and following meetings with the Mayor and admin- istrative heads of the City. Lamps are high pressure sodium with 115 lumens per watt (compared with 60 lumens per watt for mercury and 20 lumens per watt for incandescent.) Lamps are 185' apart (closer than normally placed.) Lamps are set on ornamental poles at the request of the Mayor and are 5' higher than usual. There are 15 units in a ~ mile (this could be changed to 13.) If used the full distance of the City on Wadsworth a distance of 10,600 feet there would be 104 to 106 lamps, cost of which would run $124.00 per year per lamp. Alderman Donaldson said he felt there was too much light and asked if the lights might be staggered. Answer was that the more lights the greater the safety feature and that fewer lights gave a spotty effect. Alderman Bowling stated that he felt there was too much light, that it was too bright and actually constituted a hazard for drivers. Also, that a greao deal of expense would be involved. Mayor Anderson stated that lighting would have to be put in for safety reasons. Alderman Howard requested a complete report from Public Service Co. which report would give the cost of several alternatives. Additional information was given by Public Service Co. Meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. L b/ , ,/'i.::ruv.J.-G ' ~F-L-?'( Louise F. Turner, City \nt~n~\'l:...d "-- /' Clerk ) ~ , / -::.-' / _ ~; ) - / 7/