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Home My WebLink About12/14/1971 MINUTES December 14, 1971 The one hundred and thirty-seventh 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 Bramble, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey, and Ray Pepe. Also attending were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise Turner, Treasurer James Malone, City Attorney Maurice Fox and interested citizens. Rezoning Case WZ-71-30 came up for decision. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Rezoning Case WZ-71-3o be denied for the following reasons The Comprehensive Plan shows low density residential, A number of people presented evidence against the change of zoning with petitions and even though a desirable building would be put in, the property might go to a different use at a later date." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe. Alderman Pepe stated he would vote in favor of the rezoning, that he felt the petitions should not be considered because they were not witnessed by one person, but had been passed door to door. He also added that the Planning Department and Planning Commission had recommended approval. Alderman Howard stated he felt the petitions were not valid for Mr. Pepe's reasons and added the signers lived "a block and a half to two blocks away" and that no objections had come from the people "immediately surrounding or adjoining the property or to the east." Council was polled and Motion was defeated by a vote of 4-1 with Alderman Bramble voting "aye", Alderman Bowling abstaining because he had not been present at the hearing and all others voting "nay." Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that Rezoning Case WZ-71-30 be approved for the following reasons This rezoning constitutes an extension of an existing commercial zone, The Planning Department recommended approval, The Planning Commission recommended approval, and No evidence was presented showing objections of people in the immediate neighborhood." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 4-1 with Alderman Bramble voting "nay" and Alderman Bowling abstaining because he had not been present at the hearing. Rezoning Case WZ-71-31 came up for decision. Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move Case WZ-71-31 be approved for the following reasons It is an upgrading of the zoning, and The Planning Commission voted favorably." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard. Alderman Pepe commented that it was an upgrading of use but a downgrading of the owner's value. Council was polled and Motion passed 5-0 with Alderman Bowling abstaining because he had not been present at the hearing. An extension of the lease for the City offices was discussed. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that the City of Wheat Ridge renew the lease for the City hall offices at 7470 West 38 Avenue with Chris S. and Tulla C Papedo on February 1, 1972 for a period of one year at the rate of $200.00 per month." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. -2- The City Attorney was directed to give the necessary thirty days notification. The possibility of acquiring land for a city hall and/or police complex was discussed Paul Walker, Planning Director said a survey of needs had been made and a survey of vacant land would be for the most part completed in the next two weeks. A State Highway permit from the Director of Highways for cutting Wadsworth for the placement of the storm drain which is an extension of the Pierce Street Storm Drain Project was discussed. Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that the City hereby approve the Division of Highways, State of Colorado permit as issued for a street cut to allow a 42 inch storm drain at 44 "lfuenue and Wadsworth." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0. A.F. Williams presented to Council a proposal for the purchase of pro- perty adjoining Field Park, formerly owned by Boyd White and presently owned by the Kiwanis Club. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that we authorize the City Attorney to negotiate for the purchase of the property under discussion (formerly Boyd White property) at a price not to exceed $47,200.00." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0. Purchase approval for the following three items was requested by Walter Grande, City Purchasing Agent Item 1 - Backstops for parks. Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that the Treasurer to purchase backstops for fields at Field and Paramount price not to exceed $2,334.00 from Account No. 452.52." seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0. be authorized Parks at a Motion was Item 2 - Final payment on paving projects. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that we approve the final payment of $63,192 23 to Western Paving for paving projects as authorized on August 19, 1971 from Account No. 461." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson. Treasurer Malone recommended that Council be aware that not all of the intended paving had been done for the stated amount. Council was polled and Motion passed 6-0. Item 3 - Extension of money for tree limb removal. Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that the amount authorized for tree limb removal be increased from $3,000.00 to $4,500.00." Motion was seconded by AlrnJl'llan Donaldson and passed 6-0. Bud et and A ro riations Re ort was given by Treasurer James Malone. Report indicated that 97.5500 of annual revenue had been received and 85.3% of the annual appropriations had been expended. Complete report is in the General File. Resolution No 148 was introduced by Alderman Pepe and read. Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Resolution No. 148 returning $19,000.00 in funds invested in Capitol Federal Savings to the General Fund be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0. Resolution No. 154 was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read. /"- -/ / -3- Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Resolution No. 154 withdrawing $19,000.00 from First Federal Savings and Loan Association and returning said amount to the General Fund - be approved." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Resolution No. 155 was introduced by Alderman Hulsey and read. Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Resolution No. 155 returning $19,000.00 in funds invested in Sheridan Savings and Loan Association to the General Fund be approved." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0. Resolution No. 156 was introduced by Alderman Bramble and read. Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Resolution No. 156 (honoring Geraldine Birmingham, now deceased, for her contribution to the City as a member of the Board of Adjustment) be approved and adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that Felix LePore, Wendell Lynche and Albert Williams be reappointed as Park and Recreation Commissioners." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0. The hiring of a high school girl at $1.75 per hour for the Police Department to do routine filing and some other secretarial work was brought up by Alderman Bramble and discussed. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Chief Pinson be allowed to hire a high school student as discussed here tonight." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 4-2, with Aldermen Pepe and Bowling voting "nay." Alderman Pepe explained he felt the Police Department had enough employees and that the Police Budget should not, now or later in the year, be allowed to be increased. Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that Bill Greene be appointed to the Board of Adjustment to fill the unexpired term of Geraldine Birmingham." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0. The Quail Street extension was brought up by Alderman Donaldson and discussed Meeting was adjourned at 9 15 p.m. t:~ufs-~ "F. Tur'n~e~~ L - .f A City Clerk 1......____.. ~,1il ~t' 1". L --::;~- / r /