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April 6, 1972
The one hundred and fifty-fourth 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
Donaldson, Calvin Hulsey
arrived later
Dr. Paul Abramson, Jack Bramble, Joseph
and Ray Pepe. Alderman Robert Howard
Others attending were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise Turner, City
Attorney Maurice Fox, staff personnel and interested citizens
Citizen Comments were made by
E.D. Mattox of 4050 Zephyr Drive who stated that street cuts
on Dudley south of 38 Avenue, and on Pierce Street between 38 Avenue
and 35 Avenue have not been properly repaired and that 32 Avenue east
of Kipling is bad. He also stated that a permit had been given for
a rooftop sign on a frame building which is contrary to Code The
matter came to the attention of the Board of Adjustment when the
applicant requested a change to another type of sign. He referred
to a Memo of explanation from the Building Department. Mr Mattox
said he is not opposed to signs, but that he is strongly opposed
to having someone come up with "legal" reasons why signs such as
this one and the Conoco sign at 44 Avenue and Wadsworth Blvd can
be allowed when they are in "F.la;Jrant violation of our own Ordinance."
Alderman Abramson commented that portions of the subdivision
regulations are in conflict with the Zoning Ordinance and that he
would like to ask the Planning Commission to analyze them and make
changes so that there are not two standards Alderman Hulsev requested
that he do so as the li~on to Planning
Alderman Abramson said a letter from Columbine Glass Company
said the company had made a noise survey and had found itself to be
in violation of the City Ordinance and had requested a change in the
Ordinance. He stated the law should be enforced to the letter as it
is on private citizens or be changed.
Nancy Snow who said there is a statement in the new subdivision
regulations that says its terms apply to areas previously subdivided
and/or platted. She said the regulation requires that every subdivider
give 5% of land or equivalent value to the City for parks and asked
if 5% had been asked for and given on every permit issued since February
8, 1972 when the regulations went into effect
She asked if it were legal to apply the new regulations with
the retroactive clause to old subdivisions, If the regulations adopted
in 1969 without a retroactive clause could be applied to old subdivisions
for example, one is subdivided prior to 1900, and if either old or new
ones could be applied after a permit is given.
The questions were directed to City Attorney Maurice Fox
who requested time to look into the matter.
Henry Diers of 7960 West 38 Avenue who asked if 38 Avenue
would be a 4 lane street when the drainage project was completed and if
there would be drainage from the side streets into the main line.
Mayor Anderson explained that catch basins have been put in,
that laterals have been designed but are not being put in and that
widening of 38 Avenue has been discussed, but there is no determination
for widening at this time.
A 3-Wav Liquor License for Jennv's Italian Restaurant came up for decision
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that a 3-way liquor license applied for
by J & E Corporation dba Jenny's Italian Restaurant at 6995 West 38 Avenue
be granted for the following reasons
1. Hands indicated that only 4 people were present in opposition
and two of them spoke
2. 48 were present who favored approval
3 Over 2,000 names were on petitions in favor of the license."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson and passed 5-0 with Alderman
Bramble abstaining because he had not been present at the hearing
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Rezoning Case WZ-72-o6 came up for decision.
Motion by Alderman AbramBon "I move that Rezoning Case WZ-72-06,
a request from Restricted-Commercial to proposed Residential-Two
at 4350-1 Owens Street be approved because it puts the zoning in
compliance with the plat." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson
and passed 5-0 with Alderman Bramble abstaining because he had not
been present at the hearing.
A report was given by Police Chief Edward R. Pinson on expenses
incurred relative to a homocide including 240 hours of overtime,
mailing and damage expenses.
Resolution No. 163 was introduced by Alderman Bramble and read.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that
taining to the Police Budget) be approved "
Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0.
Resolution No 163 (per-
Motion was seconded by
Slides of the Clear Creek Green Belt proposed trail area were shown
by Boyd Kraemer, Parks Superintendent. Mr. Kraemer also explained
the Boulder Ranger program and the proposed Wheat Ridge Ranger program
under which he hopes to hire 10 boys at 65~ per hour for trail con-
struction and other park work. The boys would be furnished hard
hats, t-shirts and hand tools and would receive certain recreational
privileges. Mr. Kraemer also requested full-time status for one hourly
worker who has worked the maximum number of hours as hourly help and
must be made full-time or be terminated
Motion by Alderman Pepe
to hire a Parks Caretaker
paid from Account No. 452
and passed 6-0.
"I move that approval be made of authorization
I at a salary of $483.00 per month to be
11." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey
Information regarding a water tap at Paramount Park was given by Walter
Grande who recommended that the City proceed on a bid from Taylor
Construction Company. He said water from Consolidated Mutual would
run $1,800.00 per year as compared to an estimated $2,750.00 per year
for use of wells.
Resolution No. 164 was introduced by Alderman Pepe and read.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that Resolution No. 164 (pertaining
to Parks Budget) be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson
and passed 6-0.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that the Treasurer be authorized
to proceed on the installation of a water tap at Paramount Park at a
total cost not to exceed $6,470.00 from Account No. 452.17." Motion
was seconded by Alderman Abramson and passed 6-0
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that the Treasurer be authorized
to pay the current installment of $1,814.25 to Wolfe and Struby for
Police Professional Liability Insurance." Motion was seconded by
Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0 with Alderman Donaldson not present.
Louise Turner, City Clerk requested that Council authorize a correction
in the Minutes of September 16, 1971 which had been approved September 23,
1971. The error was a transposing of figures from $57,695.00 to an
incorrect $57,965.00 which was discovered by Finance Officer Walter Grande.
Motion by Aldsrman Bramble "I move the September 16, 1971 Minutes be
corrected." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 5-0 with
Alderman Donaldson not present.
HUD Open Space Contract was discussed
Resolution No 165 was introduced by Alderman Howard and read
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Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that Resolution No. 165 pertaining
to HUD contract be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey
and passed 6-0
Meeting was adjourned at 10 40 p.m
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