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MINUTES
July 1, 1971
The one hundred and fourteenth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge
City Council was called to order at 7 30 P m at 7390 West 38 Avenue
by Mayor Albert E Anderson
Aldermen attending were Dana Bowling, Jack W. Bramble, Joseph Don-
aldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray C Pepe
Others attending were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise Turner, Treasurer
James Malone, City Attorney Maurice Fox, commission and staff members
and interested citizens
A Petj~~on for Annexation, which had been filed June 28, 1971 was read
Property involved is at 32 Avenue and Voungfield The applicant Dwaine
K Richter was present and stated in answer to a question from Alderman
Bowling that a zoning change request was also involved
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that the matter of annexation
of a parcel of land at 32 Avenue and Voungfield be continued for one
week and be brought up for a Finding of Fact on July 8, 1971 " Motion
was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0.
Rez~nL~I:,as.!:: !UZ-71-05 was brought up for decision.
In answer to questions, Maurice Fox, City Attorney, stated the purpose
of having two hearings on a Planned Unit Development is to allow for
modifications of the initially proposed concept
Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Case WZ-71-o5, a request for
a change from Residential-Two to Planned Unit Development be approved
for the following reasons
1 A precedent has been set for this type of development.
2. If this is not approved, it is possible that we would have this
land vacant for a number of years because of zoning
3 Mr Bacon has done business in Wheat Ridge for many years and
has a reputation for quality construction and for not leaving an area
in a detrimental condition" Alderman Pepe seconded the Motion and said
he agreed with the first two reasons and would add that the Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Alderman Howard stated that the Planning Commission recommendation had
been for approval with modifications and that he preferred the Planning
Department recommendation that the number of units be reduced to 21
per acre
Council was polled and Motion was defeated 4-2 with Aldermen Donaldson,
Howard, Hulsey and Bowling voting "nay".
Don Marque of Public Service Co presented three proposals for street
lights on Wadsworth Blvd
First Proposal - 48 lights to be placed on the east side
Second Proposal - 20 lights on a segment of the west side to be
used in conjunction with proposal no. 1 and
Third Proposal - 47 lights for the west side
In answer to questions Mr Marque stated
That there would be no installation charge for proposal No. 1 and
no charge on either No.2 or No 3 if done in conjunction with No.1
That annual operating cost to the City would be for No 1 - $5,336.00,
No 2 - $2,540 00, and No 3 - $5,204.00
That lamps are 47 000 lumen high pressure sodium to be set on orna-
mental poles 225 feet apart.
That lamps on 1-70 are 37~m lumen white lamps with a sodium lamp
at exits
That white lamps in Wheat Ridge are 20,000 lumens
That those used on Arvada Bypass are 20,000 lumen white mercury
lamps staggered and 150 feet apart on both sides of the street and on
wood poles
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That operating costs for mercury and sodium lights are approx-
imately the same for equal levels of illumination.
That ornamental poles are on breakaway bases and not as harmful
to cars that hit them
That Public Service has sufficient materials on hand to complete
one side of the street in 60 days
Alderman Donaldson requested one week to study the matter
Pepe and Howard expressed a desire to not delay it a week
Aldermen
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that street lights be installed
on the east side of Wadsworth from 26 Avenue to 1-70 and on the west
side of Wadsworth from just south of 38 Avenue to just north of 44 Avenue
in accordance with proposals No.1 and No.2 of the Public Service Com-
pany" He explained that the additional light between 38 Avenue and
44 Avenue might bring people into the shopping area and prevent accidents
where there is alot of in and out traffic. There was no second and
the Motion died
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that 48 light poles be installed by
the Public Service Company on the east side of Wadsworth from 26 Avenue
to 1-70 at an estimated cost of $6,336 00." Motion was seconded by
Alderman Howard
Alderman Bramble stated he was not prepared to vote and preferred waiting
one week.
Alderman Hulsey explained that he would abstain because he works for
Public Service and it might be a conflict of interest
Council was polled and Motion passed 3-2 with Alderman Hulsey abstaining
and Aldermen Bramble and Donaldson voting "nay"
Water for Paramount Park was discussed
Mr Peter Wheeler, a hydrological engineer, reported the following to
Council
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water
3. ThAt the state would recommend against any well because the
water is tributary to Clear Creek The burden of proof that water
was not tributary to the water resources of the state would be on
the peti tioller.
4 A permit might be obtained if "make-up water" were supplied
5 Possibility exists that the existing wells might be curtailed
in the future
6. No permission is needed to sink test holes to determine the
best location The cost would be $1 50 to $2 DO a foot and this would
be the first step
7 The second step would be to try to get a permit from the State
Engineer
8 That the existing wells should be registered, the tops sealed
and the upper 10 feet grouted.
That the park requires twice the potential of the existing wells
That drilling a new well would be tapping into tributary
Bob Hartung of the Parks Commission said that the pumps would be repaired
and the wells cleaned out so they could be used to the best advantage
but that an auxiliary source was needed to keep the grass alive
He read a statement signed by Felix Lepore, chairman, saying "with regard
to the proposed expenditure for water at Paramount Park it is the recom-
mendation of the Commission that Council reject all bids on the $8,000 00
item at this time"
Mr. Hartung submitted a comparison of costs of water from Wheat Ridge
Water District and Consolidated Mutual Water Company, a copy of which
is attached to the Minutes and filed in the General File
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He stated that in addition, booster pumps to supply pressure would be
needed if the water came from the Wheat Ridge Water District
The Commission requested the purchase of a two inch tap, meter package
and vault from Consolidated Mutual Water Company.
Mr John Schrunk, professional engineer, stated
1 There were not the proper pumps - one was cavitating and
had too small a suction line. Both were running at less than 40%
efficiency and new pumps were needed
2 The present ~ inch nozzles, some of which are operating im-
properly, should have 70 pounds of pressure which they don't have
3 The system needs to be sanitized.
4 That there is a high water table at times and should be used
to the maximum, which among other things would benefit the trees
5. That the system is pumping 100 gallons now which may be all
that is needed on 9 2 acres However, the donut pattern in the grass
shows that the ground is not reached properly That cisterns with the
right pumping equipment might supply enough water
He recommended fixing present wells and utilizing them and having an
auxiliary supply
Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that the Park and Recreation Commission
be authorized to go out for bids on a tap, meter and vault" Motion
was amended to read "that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to go out
for bids on a tap, meter and vault." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Pepe and passed 6-0
Alderman Bowling reported that the report which he had brought in last
week had been made by McCall-Ellingson without charge The report is
in the General File.
Alderman Donaldson requested that the present wells be cleaned and the
system remedied
Walter Grande, purchasing agent, presented a request for traffic control
signals for Public Works ts ~e ~sed at 44 Avenue and Ammons and at
44 Avenue and Independence n tRe two being used at the present time is
loaned by Dial Electric Company
Motion by Alderman Hulsey
orized to purchase two solid
monitors from Econolite at a
to Account No. 462" Motion
"I move that the purchasing agent be auth-
state traffic controllers with signal
price not exceeding $5,030.08 to be charged
was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed
5-0
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that the City of Wheat Ridge approve
the appointment of William H. (Bill) Huntsbarger to the Regional Transportation
Board for a four-year period. Such appointment is to be effective July 1,
1971 in accordance with Jefferson County Resolution of June 2, 1971 "
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0.
A Resolution was discussed which would remedy a past action which had
placed Robert Barr of the Planning Department into a position which did
not exist in the position ordinance. Mr. Barr explained that there were
actually seven flaws in the preceding action
Resolution had been approved by Paul Walker, Planning Director and the
Personnel Committee but had not been submitted to the Planning Commission
Alderman Bowling requested a recommendation from the Planning Commission
before introduction of the resolution No action was taken.
James Malone, Treasurer, explained to Council the poss~pility of moving
$50,000.00 out of savings and loan accounts and $50,000 00 out of checking
and putting the money into a $100,000.00 Certificate of Deposit Note
which would gain YUo interest Resolution or Resolutions will be pTesented
to Council next week
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