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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/1972 MINUTES January 6, 1972 The one hundred and forty-first 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 attending were Dana Bowling, Jack Bramble, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe Also attending were Clerk Louise Turner, interested citizens Mayor Anderson, Treasurer James Malone, City City Attorney Maurice Fox, staff personnel and Citizen Comments were made by the following Rev. John McElderry of 6 Hillside Drive who said That as of January 1st, Wheat Ridge has the right to act on Home Rule, That an election can be called in two ways - by petitions signed by not less than 5% of the registered voters or by an Ordinance of the City Council, That Council should take the leadership, That the citizenry knows better than the State Legislature how Wheat Ridge should be governed, That just over 500 names have been put on petitions, beginning in early October, That petitioning takes time because an explanation must be given to each person. Gerald Birney of 10660 West 48 Avenue, who said a Home Rule Government is only as good as its Charter, that it should be done by the petition procedure and not rushed. Charles Hahn of 4061 Field Drive who said the people should be allowed to vote on it. William McBride of 4042 Iris Court who said a charter is overdue, that to maintain self-government, a City must be under Home Rule so that it can't be changed by the whim of the legislature. Ivan Haun of 4900 Robb who said he was interested in information on Home Rule, that he didn't understand what we would be gaining and what we would be giving up in the protection of State Statutes. That Council should not presuppose how people feel. If the people want Home Rule they will sign petitions. Alderman Bramble said it was premature and that education is needed. He felt that the petitions were disappointing when compared to zoning case petitions that effect only a small area, and often get 500-600 names in two weeks. He said he would like to see enthusiasm before Council took the initiative. Alderman Donaldson stated if an Ordinance were to be presented at this time, he would vote against it. He was neither for nor against Home Rule, but felt information was needed Ordinance No. 103 pertaining to a Home Rule Election was introduced by Alderman Bowling and read. Alderman Bowling stated this is the first possible time that an election could be called, that Council should not deny citizens the right to vote on it, that the petitioners might get the rest of names in the next 10 days, but it would be several months before the election would take place allowing plenty of time for information to get out. He urged Council to take action. Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that Ordinance No. 103 be placed on the Agenda for January 13, 1972" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and was defeated by a vote of 5-1 with Alderman Bowling voting "aye." /" / /" -2- Alderman Pepe stated it would not be fair for Council to call an election on the matter when 600 signatures couldn't be gotten in 30 days. He pointed out that 550 signatures were obtained in 24 hours for the incorporation petition. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Ordinance No. 103 be adopted on first reading and be published and posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling who explained the monetary benefits of a Use Tax and listed the other Colorado cities who operate under a charter. Council was polled and Motion was defeated 5-1 with Alderman Bowling voting "aye." In response to a question on point of order regarding Alderman Bramble's "nay" vote, Attorney Fox said Robert's Rules say that the person who makes the Motion should vote for it, but that three time opposite action had been taken. Alderman Bramble explained that he had sought to relieve was being applied to Council and that he would abstain considered 4-1 with one abstention pressure which Vote will be Resolution No. 159 which pertains to reinvestment of funds was explained by Treasurer James Malone. Resolution No. 159 was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read. Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that Resolution No. 159 (reinvestment of funds) be adopted" Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0. Three requests for purchase approval were presented by Walter Grande, Finance Officer First Request was for Randall Park lighting. Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that the Mayor be authorized to contract with Howard Electric Company for floodlight renovation at Randall Park for an amount not to exceed $14,000.00 to be paid from Account #452.17 " Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey. In answer to a question by Alderman Howard, Boyd Kraemer, Parks Superin- tendent explained that salvaged lamps could and would be used at Randall or Panorama Pa~ Council was polled and Motion passed 6-0. Second Request was for dues for the first half of 1972 for the Denver Reoional Council of Governments in the amount of $2,400.00. Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that the City Treasurer be authorized to pay the first half of the 1972 participating dues of $2,400.00 to Denver Regional Council of Governments out of Account No. 411.2." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Third Request was for dues for Colorado Municipal League for 1972 in the amount of $3 011.81 from Account No 411 2. Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that the City Treasurer be authorized to pay the Colorado Municipal League participating dues ($3,011.81 for 1972 from Account No 411.2)." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. The following statement was made by Alderman Bowling "Since this is my last Council Meeting, I'd like to say it has been a pleasure serving my Ward and community and I am very proud to have had the opportunity. It has enabled me to meet many people which has been a rewarding experience I would like to compliment the Mayor and Council on work completed in the past and wish them well in the future especially our new member Paul Abramson." -3- Alderman Hulsey stated the Council would miss Alderman Bowling, and Mayor Anderson thanked Alderman Bowling for his contribution and his dedication and loyalty. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Alderman Bowling retain his nameplate" Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 5-0 with Alderman Bowling abstaining. Meeting was adjourned at 9 00 P m. , . Louise F. Turner City Clerk -,,( , - '\pr,I J,'cd '- --+--;->,{ - \ , ? I ,