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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/06/1972 MINUTES July 6, 1972 The one hundred and sixty-fifth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order at 7 35 p.m at 7390 West 38 Avenue by Mayor Albert E. Anderson. Aldermen attending were Dr. Paul Abramson, Jack Bramble Joseph Donaldson Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe. Also attending were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise Turner, Treasurer James MalonE staff personnel and interested citizens. Mayor Anderson stated that The Regional Transportation District still would like a meeting with Council. The date was set for July 19, 1972 with the location to be established later and memos sent out. Resolution No. 176 was introduced by Alderman Abramson and read. Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that Resolution No. 176 (establishing separate accounts for the salaries of directors and/or department heads) be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey Alderman Abramson explained that by setting up separate accounts Council could if it chose, change the salaries of Directors without involving other accounts. Question was called and Motion to adopt Resolution No. 176 passed 5-1 with Alderman Howard voting "nay." A Mass Transit Committee Report was given by Committee Chairman Ben Chastain and a written report presented to Council. Results of surveys both east and west of Wadsworth were reported as well as recommendations on bus service and a proposed general City policy which would tend to encourage mass transit and discourage individual car traffic. Complete report is in the General File under "Transportation - Mass Transit Committee." Alderman Hulsey expressed appreciation to Mr. Chastain and the Mass Transit Committee. Final settlement of the Storm Sewer Phase II was brought up for action. Treasurer James Malone requested authorization from Council to make the final payment. It was brought out that 1. The job had been completed 2. The bill for final payment had been submitted to the City. 3. The City had advertized by Public Notice three times for claims against the project. 4. Some complaints had been received but no claims. 5. That according to Attorney Fox only two things were to be considered. a. Claims involving payment of workers and payment for materials, and b. Whether or not the project was in substantial compliance with the control 6. City Engineer Ralph Johnson and project Engineer Harold Ellingson found it to be acceptable. Motion by Alderman Bramble for the storm sewer project Abramson and passed 6-0. Alderman Hulsev stated there had been a.meeting with North Jeffco on, . July 5 1972 and made the following Motlon "I move we table the oplnlon of the City Attorney for an indefinite period." Motion was seconded by AldermanDonaldsoRnd passed 5-0 with Alderman Pepe abstaining. "I move that the City make final payment phase II." Motion was seconded by Alderman , ' / MINUTES - July 5, 1972 - Continued -2- The matter of adjusting City Wards and Precincts to conform to the New General Election Precinct boundaries was brought up. In answer to questions, City Clerk Louise Turner stated 1. That the map presented to Council the previous week was perhaps the most reasonable adjustment and did not involve major changes. 2. That Ward II. had 4700 votes as compared with 4100 in Wards I and III. 3. That the difference could be lessened by transferring precinct 304 from Ward II to Ward I, but that this would create other problems. Alderman Abramson stated that 600 vote difference in the Wards was too great and that in his opinion it was not fair for the County to set out what must be done and how/the state demand~ unanimous 1 ..> (] approva . Motion by Alderman Donaldson study." Motion was seconded Alderman Bramble abstaining. "I move we table the matter for further by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0 with Meeting was adjourned at 10 10 p.m. / , / --- ,--;1 :J. 'rL ',j .L Louise F. Turner City Clerk --;T -_/ ,~7 ~-K,c::.,1_./") r /.......1...../ ?~)~ .~/ {' .7'k , ,