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MINUTES
October 19, 1972
The one hundred and seventy-eighth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge
City Council was called to order at 7 35 p.m. at 7390 West 38 Avenue
by Mayor pro tem Ray C. Pepe
Other Aldermen attending were Dr. Paul Abramson, Jack Bramble, Joseph
Donaldson, Robert Howard and Calvin Hulsey.
Also attending were
Malone, City Attorney
citizens
City Clerk Louise Turner, City Treasurer James
Maurice Fox, staff personnel and interested
Rezoning Case WZ-72-25 came up for decision.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that Rezoning Case WZ-72-25 at 7100
West 44 Avenue, a change from Residential-Two to Restricted-Commercial-
One be approved for the following reasons
1. This wouldn't increase traffic due to the type of shop it is
going to be.
2 This area is tending to lean toward commercial type zoning."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble.
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move to amend the Motion by deleting
'due to the type of shop it is.'" Motion to amend was seconded by Alderman
Donaldson and was defeated 4-2. Aldermen Bramble, Howard, Hulsey and
Pepe voted "nay."
Alderman Abramson commented that the Planning Commission having recommended
approval of a rezoning not in conformity with the Land Use Plan was
telling CouncilVtohameQd the a Laand Use Plan.
that t ey lnten e
Council was polled and Motion to approve the rezoning passed 6-0.
WZ-72-29 Rezoning Case came up for decision.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move for approval of WZ-72-29 for the
follOWing reasons
1. The Land Use Plan shows low density residential.
2. Additional ROW will be gained.
3. It is not in the Flood Plain, and
4. There was no opposition."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey.
Alderman Howard stated he would vote "nay" because he felt it was not
proper for two parcels under separate ownership to be heard as the same
case, that each should have been heard alone and considered on its
individual merits
Council was polled and Motion to approve WZ-72-29 passed 4-2. Alderman
Howard and Pepe voted "nay."
Budget and Appropriations Report for the period ending September 30, 1972
was given by Treasurer James Malone. Report indicated that 84.74% of
the anticipated revenue had been received and 69% of the appropriation
had been expended.
Resolution No. 186 was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read. The
Resolution pertained to returning $100,000.00 to the general fund.
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move its adoption." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0. Alderman Bramble was absent.
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Resolution No. 159 ExprEssing opposition to amendments 7 and 12 was
introudced by Alderman Donaldson and read.
Alderman Abramson said he was opposed to amendments 7 and 12 but could
not go along with this Resolution, that he would support a resolution
opposing the amendments, but not this resolution. He said he was not
in a position to say if points 3 and 4 were valid, nor to support them.
Motion by AlQerman Howard "I move Resolution No. 189, introduced by
Alderman Donaldson be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey.
Alderman Pepe said on the basis of information given by the Colorado
Municipal League that he would support the resolution as written.
Council was polled and Motion to pass Resolution No. 189 passed 4-1,
Alderman Bramble was not present and Alderman Abramson voted "nay."
Approval of dues for the Denver Regional Council of Governments came
up for action.
Motion by Alderman Howard
$2,400.00 to DRCOG for dues
contribution of the City."
passed 5-0.
"I move the Treasurer be authorized to pay
for the second half of 1972 as the participating
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and
Walter Grande, Finance Officer recommended "umbrella insurance protection"
from Hartford Insurance Company.
After conSiderable discussion as to need and the city policy of taking
bids on costs over $1,000.00, Attornev Fox stated Council must decide
whether or not the insurance was needed and two bids should be taken.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move the Treasurer be authorized to purchase
Umbrella Insurance Protection at a cost of $2,205.00 and the amount be
charged to the proper account."
Alderman Howard stated in his opinion the insurance was needed but procedure
was wrong and the item should be bid.
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson who said it was a temporary
measure and would be bid in February.
Alderman Abramson stated $2,205.00 was a one year amount and the proportionate
cost until March was under $1,000.00.
Council was polled and Motion passed 4-1.
Three Deeds were presented to Council by Robert Barr for acceptance _
one from Harold and Carol Luebke and two from Capitol Artisans.
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move their acceptance." Motion was
seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 5-0.
Walter Grande explained steps since August 1971 leading up to consideration
of the purchase of a city hall site. He listed criteria and locations considered
He said the location adjacent to Field Street upon which Council would
vote, met all requirements as follows
1. It is close to the geopraphical center of the City.
2. It is close to 25 acres of city parkland, and is in the greenbelt.
3. The location lends itself to distinctive architectural advantages.
4. A traffic signal can be installed on 44 Avenue.
5. It is out of the 100 year flood plain.
6. It can be a cash expenditure.
7. It is near the shops.
8. It needs a minimum amount of preparation.
MINUTES - October 19, 1972 - Continued
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He encouraged haste saying that with use of temporary office space
in Field Park and at Public Works the City could save money on the
leases due to be renewed in February, March and in May.
Resolution No. 188 calling for the acquisition of a site for a municipal
complex was introduced by Alderman Hulsey and read.
Motion by Alderman Abramson
by Alderman Hulsey.
"I move its adoption." Motion was seconded
Alderman Howard asked if the specific property needed to be included
in the Resolution. Attorney Fox answered that it was marked on the
map.
Council was polled and Motion passed 5-1. Alderman Howard voted "Nay."
A written vote left by Alderman Bramble who was not present, was read
by Mayor pro tem Pepe.
Resolution No. 187 (pertaining to changes in appropriations for purchase
of land out of the 1972 Budget) was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and
read.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move Resolution No. 187 be adopted."
Motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Pepe and passed 5-1." Alderman
Howard voted "nay", Alderman Bramble's written vote was read by
Mayor pro tem Pepe.
Resolution No. 190 (authorizing eminent domain proceedings) was introduced
by Alderman Donaldson and read.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "1 move for adoption of Resolution no. 190."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson and passed 4-1. Alderman Howard
voted "nay" and Alderman Bramble was not present.
Meeting was adjourned at 9 45 p.m.
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Louise F. Turner
City Clerk
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