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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/1972 MINUTES July 20, 1972 The one hundred and sixty-seventh regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order at 7 40 p.m. at 7390 West 38 Avenue by Mayor Albert E Anderson. Aldermen present were Dr. Paul Abramson, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe. Alderman Jack Bramble was absent. Also present were James Malone, City citizens. Mayor Anderson, City Clerk Louise Turner, Treasurer Attorney Maurice Fox, staff personnel and interested Ben Chastain of the Wheat Ridge Mass Transit Committee requested that a directive be given by Council. He stated that the bus company desired a meeting with the City Council and Paul Walker, Planning Director. He stated the following 1. That the Mass Transit Committee had recommended an additional bus to Youngfield Street for a trial period. 2. That it might go out on 38 Avenue and into Denver on 44 Avenue and a return bus in the evening. 3. That the distance would be 41 miles and $76.00 per day would be the gross charge. 4 That the schedule could be revised and some buses not being used could be dropped. 5 That buses could be dropped any time, and 6. One hundred riders a day would make the bus self-sustaining. Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that there be an additional bus to Youngfield going out 38 Avenue to Youngfield, up to 44 Avenue and into Denver in the morning and returning in the evening with the route re\B15ed." Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson and passed 5-0. It was clarified that this was a trial run from September to December 1972 and Alderman Abramson requested that its effectiveness be evaluated, either by working with the bus company or by Wheat Ridge Mass Transit Committee people. Alderman Hulsey announced that the Park Commission had met and taking action on fees required for use of pavilions in parks. the action probably would be to increase the lower limit where charge begins. discussed He said the A Drugstore Liquor License for Wadsworth Drug Inc was brought up for decision. Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that a drugstore liquor license be approved for Wadsworth Drug Inc. at 7397 West 44 Avenue for the following reasons Petitions showed the majority who signed were in favor and there was no opposition saying that needs are now being met." Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson. Alderman Pepe stated that on the basis of answers to questions at the hearing, he felt the applicant would be entering the package liquor business with drugs as a sideline and that in this respect the needs of the neighborhood are being met. Alderman Howard agreed. City Attorney Maurice Fox said Council was to consider only the same type of license and that his opinion was that it would be improper to consider package liquor licenses. Council was polled and Motion to approve a drug store liquor license for Wadsworth Drug Inc. passed 3-2. Aldermen Howard and Pepe voted "nay " ~~ / l_ MINUTES - July 20, 1972 - Continued -2- WZ-72-13 Rezoning Case was brought up for decision. Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Case WZ-72-13 be denied for the following reasons 1. The Land Use Plan shows low density residential. 2. It would not conform to the surrounding area to the east, west and south. 3. The Planning Commission recommended denial." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 3-2 to deny the rezoning. Aldermen Hulsey and Howard voted against the Motion. WZ-72-15 Rezoning Case was brought up for decision. Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Case No. WZ-72-15 from present zoning of Agricultural-One to proposed Commercial-One be approved for the following reasons 1 The Land Use Plan shows commercial for this land. 2. The Zoning Map shows to the north Agricultural-One and Resi- dential-Two, to the east Residential-Two and Commercial-One and to the south Commercial-One. 3 The Planning Commission recommends approval." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 4-1. Alderman Abramson voted "Nay." WZ-72-14 Rezoning Case was brought up for decision. Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Case WZ-72-14 at 4500 Hoyt _ a request from Agricultural-One to Residential-Two be approved for the following reasons 1. The Land Use Plan shows mid-density. 2. The zoning to the north is Residential-Two, to the east is Residential-Two and Commercial-One and to the south is Commercial-One, and 3. The Planning Commission recommended approval." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Budget and Appropriations Report for the month of June and for the first six months was given by Treasurer James Malone. Report indicated that 59.2% of the anticipated revenue had been received and 50.9% of the appropriation had been expended. Cash on hand was $317,315.31. Resolution No 177 was introduced and read. Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that Resolution No. 177 (authorizing the Treasurer to purchase a certificate of deposit in the amount of $100,000.00 from Wheat Ridge National Bank for 90 days at 5}1.%) be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0. A report on Marshall Street Bridge with a summary of all events and action to date was given by Glenn Taylor, Director of Public Works. He concluded that it was necessary "to determine if there is a problem, to determine the magnitude of the problem and to determine what to do about it." Dean Peterson, engineer, who had run studies on the bridge was present and stated 1. That he considered the "safe load capacity" and "the remaining life of the bridge to be zero." 2. That the weakest point, which~ts the north span area, determinai the load carrying capacity. 3. That the only thing saving it was the load limit and the length of time it would carry even the reduced load was questionable. 4. It could fail at any time, that it was unsafe in its present state to carry traffic. He explained the difference between dead load and live load, the importance of rebar etc. and ln answer to questions said That repairs, not including an on site detour would be $20,000 00 and might take 45-60 days. Taking bids might take 2 to 3 weeks Also, that after repairs, life of the bridge would depend upon maintenance. If posted and maintained, it might be good for several years. /~ ;1 ) MINUTES - July 20, 1972 - Continued -3- Benjamin Loye, attorney commented 1. That the Marshall 5treet Bridge Association was not opposed to repairs if they were necessary. 2. That with $20,000.00 repairs the bridge would last a long time and allow the necessary time for requesting funds for replacement. Hands were raised on request of Alderman Abramson and indicated that 18 people were present from the Marshall Street Bridge Association, 4 of whom lived in Wheat Ridge and 10 of whom lived elsewhere, but owned property in Wheat Ridge. Motion by Alderman Pepe as of midnight July 27, of today saying it will "I move that Marshall Street Bridge be closed 1972 and a sign be posted within 24 hours be done." Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move the Motion be amended by adding and take immediate steps to go out for bids so that we can repair this bridge as soon as possible in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00. This $20,000.00 to come from Public Works Account No. 431.30." Alderman Howard said he would vote "nay" because the Motion was out of order, also, that $20,000.00 might not cover the cost and the amount should not be limited. Council was polled and the vote on the amendment to the Motion was 3-2 Aldermen Howard and Pepe voted "nay." City Attorney Fox stated the Motion did not pass because motions pertaining to the expenditure of public funds must pass by a majority of the entire elected Council. Motion by City will repair." Alderman Abramson to amend the Motion by adding "and the take immediate steps to go out for bids for this particular Motion to amend was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 5-0. Mr. Fox stated Council must appropriate the money when the bid is accepted. Motion by Alderman Abramson to amend of midnight Friday, July 21, 1972." for the bridge to stay open. the Motion to say "be closed as He stated a week was a long time Alderman Hulsev stated he felt the bridge should stay open until the bids came in for the sake of the people who use it and that he would so move if Motion in process failed to pass. Council was polled and Motion to amend passed 3-2 with Aldermen Donaldson and Hulsey voting "nay." Council was polled on the Motion amended to read as follows "I move that the Marshall Street Bridge be closed as of midnight Friday, July 21, 1972 and a sign be posted within 24 hours of today saying it will be done and the City will take immediate steps to go out for bids for this particular repair." Motion passed 4-1 with Alderman Hulsey voting "nay." Ordinance No. 114 was introduced by Alderman Abramson and read. Comments were made by Benjamin Loye and David Lvnch recommending the Ordinance be passed as presented. Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that Ordinance No. 114 (amending Ordinance No 98) be passed on first reading and be published and posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0 with Alderman Bramble absent. Resolution No. 176 came up for action by Council. " "} MINUTES - July 20, 1972 - Continued -4- AldBrman Abramson stated: 1 That Resolution No. 176 had been prepared in consultation with the Treasurer 2. That the figures challenged by Mayor Anderson in his letter regarding Resolution No. 176 were precisely those figures in the 1972 Budget as prepared by Mayor Anderson and Walter Grande. 3. That the salaries for the Chief of Police and for Director of Public Works said to be incorrect could be found on Pages 27 and 49 of the 1972 Budget. 4. The Park Superintendent's salary was as established by the Merit Ordinance. 5 This was not "juggling of books but a proper handling of accounting procedure." Alderman Abramson concluded there was "no merit in the Mayor's letter regarding Resolution No. 176" and made the following Motion "I move that Resolution No. 176 be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 4-1. Alderman Howard voted "nay." Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that the 3-way liquor license (previously granted) for Port 0' Entree be issued." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Maurice Fox, City Attorney requested someone to help on acquisition matters. He requested $500.00 per month, from August 1, 1972 through the end of the year for an individual who would work 24 hours a week on city business or a total of 3 days a week, two of which would be in the office and the third on prosecutions. Treasurer James Malone said another account should be created and a Resolution was needed. Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that Council authorize Attorney Fox to hire an assistant and approve $500.00 per month for 5 months." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 10 35 P m. r /> _l '7' , ::Xo)uJ.-;> / - / it'. ( L/71J!: ~1...... Louise F. Turner City Clerk - --, '7 ,j~J7cJ Jy->