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November 18, 1971
The one hundred and thirty-fourth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge
City Council was called to order by Mayor Albert E. Anderson at 7 30 p.m
at 7390 West 38 Avenue.
Aldermen present were Dana Bowling, Jack Bramble, Joseph Donaldson,
Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe
Others present were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise F. Turner, City
Treasurer James Malone, City Attorney Maurice Fox, holders of liquor
licenses applying for renewal, staff personnel and interested citizens.
Citizen's Comments were made by
Henry Zarlengo who asked if the inspection by Council of Jolly
Jacks had been made so that the license could be issued.
Motion was made by Alderman Pepe, seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed
5-0 "that the license be issued for Jolly Jacks."
Dr David Snow of 11558 West 39 Avenue asked if letters to Council
pertaining to agenda items should be read and become part of the record
of the meeting Attorney Fox said this is Council's option. Dr Snow
stated that the curbing promised to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams might
be a long time in the future and that the irrigation ditch supposedly
repaired and considered as the fulfilling of the developer's obligation does
not carry water to the Williams' property. Further, that according to
the testimony of the engineer for Development Properties the Flood Plain
of Lena Gulch had been altered.
Louise Turner of 11255 West 38 Avenue who stated that she and other
residents of the Lena Gulch were concerned over Council deCisions which
among other things condoned the filling of a portion of a basin in a
major floodway. She asked that a qualified review board, as recommended
by the Planning Director, be appointed and that this be done or an in-
dependent engineering study be made before any more exceptions are granted.
Complete comments are in the general file.
Planning Director Paul Walker advised Council that he had prepared and
and presented to them a Resolution calling for the appointment of a
Flood Plain review board and also a memo regarding the hiring of services
of an engineer so that Council could give consideration to both items.
Dr. Snow recommended that if a citizens' committee is appointed a fee
paid consultant should sit on the committee to give technical advice
when necessary.
Budget and Appropriations Report was given by Treasurer James Malone.
Report indicated that 91 7% of anticipated revenue had been received
and 71 7% of the appropriations had been expended. Cash on hand on
October 31, 1971 was $445,257.10.
Resolution No 147 was introduced by Alderman Bramble and read.
Motion by Alderman
the 1971 Budget be
and passed 5-0
Bramble
approved "
"I move that Resolution No 147 adjusting
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey
WZ-71-23 Rezoning Case came up for decision.
Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that WZ-71-23 be approved for the
following reasons
1. The property is now zoned Commercial-One which can be used for
less desirable uses.
2 This piece of property is abutted by high density.
3 There was no public opposition to the rezoning
4 The proposal is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan
of the City" Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 4-2 with
Aldermen Howard & Pepe voting "nay " Alderman Howa!d expla~ne~ he voted
"nay" because the Planning Department and the Plannlng Commlsslon re-
commended denial.
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The following liquor licenses came up for renewal
1.Verns Restaurant, West 44th Inc. for a 3-way liquor license Owner
Vern Vohaska was present.
Motion by Alderman Pepe, seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-0
"that the hotel & restaurant license for West 44th Inc, Verns, at 7605
West 44 Avenue be approved for renewal."
2. Swiss Societv of Denver, 3-way license Louis Fohn was present.
Motion by Alderman Bramble, seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed
6-0 "that the hotel and restaurant license for the Swiss Society of
Denver located at 4850 Wadsworth be renewed."
3 House of Lords, 3-way license. Owners - Wilbur Varra and Kosmos
Lallas were present.
Motion by Alderman Bramble, seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed
6-0 "that the hotel and restaurant license for House of Lords at 4111 Kipling
be renewed."
4. Rockette Bar, of 10006 West 44 Avenue, 3-way license. Harry
Belstock, owner was present Police Department report said a fight
had taken place but no charges had been filed.
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that the renewal of the hotel and
restaurant license for Rockette Bar at 10006 West 44 Avenue be approved "
Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-1 with Alderman
Hulsey voting "nay."
5. Disabled American Veterans Club No. 22, 3-way license. Donald
Fernandez, manager was present.
Motion by Alderman Pepe, seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0
"that the hotel and restaurant license for Disabled American Veterans Club
No. 22 at 4901 Marshall Road be renewed."
6 Applejack Liquors, package liquor store license. Herbert
Becker, owner was present.
Motion by Alderman Bowling, seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed
6-0 "that the package liquor store license for Applejack Liquors be
renewed."
7. Prk-N-Pik Liquors, package liquor store license Mr. William
Poltera was present.
Motion by Alderman HUlsey, seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed
6-0 "that the package liquor store license for Barnes Investment Company
doing business as Prk-N-Pik Liquors at 9345 West 44 Avenue be renewed."
8. Lakeside Liquors, package liquor store license. David E. Perry
owner, was present
Motion by Alderman Pepe, seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0
"that the package liquor store license for Lakeside Liquors at 5820
West 44 Avenue be renewed."
9 HollV West, Capa Inc , hotel and restaurant license. Owner,
George Apostolakis was present. Police Chief Edward Pinson reported
police had investigated one morning at 3 00 a.m. when cars were in the
parking lot and people inside but could get no answer until a phone call
convinced occupants that police were at the door. Person answering the
phone had claimed to be a sherrif officer The written report was not
attached to the license application
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move the matter of the license
renewal for Capa Inc. doing business as Holly West be continued for
five days until the 23rd of November, 1971 for the written report"
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0.
Detective Ronald White reported
at Wheatridge Liquors Companv
an eighteen year old boy.
there had been a Liquor Code Violation
Two 6-packs of beer had been sold to
Maurice Fox, City Attorney, explained that matters of state concern go
to Court in Golden.
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Summary suspension was discussed.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the license of Wheatridge
Liquors at 5808 West 38 Avenue be suspended summarily starting at
noon on November 19, 1971, that a hearing be set for November 23, 1971
at 7 30 p.m. and the suspension be continued until the hearinq on the
23rd of November" Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0
A.F. Williams appearing on behalf of Boyd Kraemer presented to Council
a request for a 1972 one ton stake truck for park use Walter Grande,
finance officer, stated the low bid was from Dodge
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the Treasurer be authorized
to purchase a one ton stake body struck for the Parks Department
at a price not to exceed $2,981.70 from Account No. 452.51."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0.
Mr A.S. Widdowfield, attorney, representing the Henderson Water Asso-
ciation stated the users of Henderson Water would be connected to Con-
solidated Mutual's lines. Henderson lines need extensive repairs and
cannot afford them Consolidated Mutual has lines that parallel all
Henderson lines. Consolidated will make connections without charge
and will charge only for the required five shares of stock at $350.00
total This charge will be a strain on many in the area who are on
pensions or social security. Mr. Widdowfield asked the City to assist
by patching the street cuts.
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that the Public Works Department
be authorized to make repairs to the street cuts made in the Henderson
Water Association area." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson
and passed 6-0
The reading of Ordinance No. 98 was discussed and a point of order
raised by Alderman Howard as to the placing of a new Ordinance before
Ordinance No 98 which had been read in part on the Agenda Attorney
Fox ruled that it was proper.
Ordinance No. 100 pertaining to Animal Control was introduced by Alderman
Donaldson and read.
Dr. Weldon Heard, Dr. William Trefz, and Mrs. Doanld McCuskey of the
Animal Commission were present to answer questions.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson
as follows
1 The title of Ordinance No.
'Rescinding Ordinance No. 70 of the
are found in the first line of said
2 A new Section be added and
shall read as follows
'Section 1 Purpose The expressed purpose of this Ordinance is to
supercede Ordinance No 70 of the City of Wheat Ridge and to further provide
regulation, control and protection for dogs and certain other animals
within the City of Wheat Ridge.'
3 All presently numbered sections be renumbered, as required, due
to the placement of the new section numbered one." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0 with Alderman Howard absent.
"I move that Ordinance No. 100 be amended
100 be amended by striking the words
City of Wheat Ridge', which words
paragraph.
numbered Section 1., which Section
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move th~ Ordinance No 100 (Animal
Control) be passed on first reading as amended and be published and
posted "
A F. Williams asked about requlrlng rabies shots for cats and if it would
be possible to have dogs "under control" instead of on a leash in the parks
Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-0 with Alderman
Howard not present
Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that Felipe Vianzon be
of Public Works until the posi tion is permanently filled "
seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0
acting director
Motion was
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Meeti~g ~as adjourned at 11 45 p.m
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