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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
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MINUTES - July 5, 1972 - Continued
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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
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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.
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City Clerk
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