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July 8, 1971
The one hundred and fifteenth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge
City Council was called to order at 7 30 p.m. by Mayor Albert E
Anderson at 7390 West 38 Avenue
Aldermen present were Dana Bowling, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard,
Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe Alderman Jack Bramble was absent.
Also attending were Mayor Anderson, City Clerk Louise Turner, Treasurer
James Malone, City Attorney Maurice Fox, staff members, department heads
and interested citizens
Citizen Comments on items not on the Agenda were made by
Mr. Chauncey R. Parker of 7051 West 38 Avenue who presented to Council
petitions with 38 names of people who asked for "The immediate removal
of 'The Youth Action Council' operating as the "Lower Earth Coffeehouse'
at 7047 West 38 Avenue' because of noise, beer drinking, littering,
loitering and undesirable uses of the buildings, fences and parking lot.
Also speaking in opposition to the Coffeehouse were
E. Vince Nilson of 7015 West 38 Avenue, and
Mrs Genevieve Parker of 7051 West 38 Avenue
Speaking in defense of the Coffeehouse with emphasis on value to the
community in the reduction of crime, and supervision of activities in
the coffeehouse were Rev. Al Beck of 4440Yz Upham Street, Director and
Mrs Kay orr of 10565 West 45 Avenue, a member of the Senior Board
of Directors.
Complete comments are filed in the General File under "Citizens Comments _
Coffeehouse" together with the peittions submitted by Mr. Parker Also
filed are a copy of the Articles of Incorporation and a copy of the
Bylaws of the Wheat Ridge Action Youth Association submitted by Rev. Beck.
A Preliminary Hearing waa held for a 3-way hotel and restaurant liquor
license for Port 0' Entree at 4105 Wadsworth Blvd Michael Villano,
Attorney for the applicant, Hobo Inc. was present.
Motion by Alderman Howard "I move we hold a Public Hearing for a new
hotel and restaurant liquor license for Port 0' Entree at 4105 Wadsworth
to be held in this chamber August 12, 1971 at 7 30 P m and that we
set the boundaries of the neighborhood at one mile from the location."
Mr. Fox explained that the neighborhood could be increased or lessened
in accordance with evidence presented at the Public Hearing.
Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 5-0. Alderman Bramble
was absent.
Treasurer James Malone recommended that $100,000.00 be transferred from
the checking account to a Certificate of Deposit Note in Wheat Ridge
National Bank for six months
Resolution No. 128 was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that Resolution No. 128 pertaining
to investment of funds in Wheat Ridge National Bank be adopted."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 5-0. Alderman Bramble
was absent.
Mr Clyde Hobbs, Public Works Director, presented information to
Council on bids for overlay of High Court.
Motion was made by Alderman Hulsey "I move a purchase order not to
exceed $2,000.00 be issued to Asphalt Paving Company for overlay of
High Court North of 38 Avenue - the work will be identified as Project
PW-71-16 Street to be charged to Account 461." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Bowling and passed 4-1 with Alderman Howard voting "nay"
and Alderman Bramble absent
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In answer to questions by Alderman Howard, Mr Hobbs stated that other
streets needed similar attention and other requests would be made
within 30 days in time to be completed this season.
The Petition for Annexation No.2 came up
Fox, City Attorney, stated that a portion
to be included with the initial request
was not included in the Finding of Fact
handled by an amendment or an addendum.
for discussion. Maurice
of the 32 Avenue ROW was
He said the new addition
Resolution but could be
Resolution No. 129 pertaining to a Finding of Fact for Annexation No 2
was introduced by Alderman Hulsey and read.
Motion was made by Alderman Donaldson, seconded by Alderman Hulsey
and passed 4-0 "that Resolution No. 129 be amended by inclUding
in the Resolution the date August 19, 1971 and the time 7 3D p.m.
for the hearing."
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Resolution
taining to the Finding of Fact for Annexation No. 2 be
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 4-0
and Bramble were not present.
No. 129 per-
adopted as amended."
Aldermen Howard
Resolution No. 130 was introduced by Alderman Pepe and read
Resolution authorized the Mayor and City Attorney to negotiate for and
appropriate by right of eminent domain if necessary, property for ROW
at 44 Avenue and Harlan Street
Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that Resolution No. 130 pertaining
to acquisition of ROW at 44 Avenue and Harlan Street and authorizing
the Mayor and City Attorney to utilize the right of eminent domain be
approved." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 4-0.
Aldermen Bramble and Howard were not present.
Resolution No 131 pertaining to acquisition of land at 44 Avenue and
Harlan Street was discussed.
Motion was made by Alderman Hulsey, seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed
4-0 "that Resolution No. 131 be amended to add 'Said money shall be
charged to Account No. 461.'"
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Resolution No. 131 be
adopted as amended." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and
passed 4-0. Alderman Bramble and Howard were not present
Meeting was adjourned at 9 45 p m
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L--6uise F Turner
City Clerk
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