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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/1971 MINUTES 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. ,/ , / -2- 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. -3- 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 1\, Meeti~g ~as adjourned at 11 45 p.m ;~ ---- ,<:.' , '.' ~ '.J_-; L~~i~e- r ~ Tli'T'n~": < 1'; h rl,....,......L