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February 15, 1973
The one hundred and ninety second 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
Clerk Louise Turner,
interested citizens.
Mavor Anderson, Treasurer James Malone, City
City Attorney Maurice Fox, staff personnel and
Motion was made by Alderman Abramson, seconded bV Alderman Pepe and
passed 4-2 "That the Minutes of February 8, 1973 be approved as pre-
sented and that the reading of them be dispensed with." Aldermen
Howard and Hulsev voted "nay."
Alderman Abramson commented that he wanted to commend the Chamber OF
Commerce, and especially Manager Mike Boorman on its attitude of favoring
''responsible industry". He said this was in accord with the feeling of
citizens in his Ward.
WZ-72-41 Rezoning Case came up for decision.
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that WZ-72-41 application of Lee
and Joyce Lichtenhahn on the northeast corner of 1-70 and Robb for
a change from present zoning of Agricultural-One to Industrial be
approved for the following reasons
1. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
2. The Land Use Plan shows Industrial.
3 There is Industrial to the west on 1-70 to the south, and
4. This would be the best use of this parcel." Motion was
seconded by Alderman Donaldson. Alderman Pepe stated the one citizen
who appeared in opposition had said he did not oppose good industrial
and Alderman Pepe believed this to be good industrial. Question was
called and Motion passed 3-2. Alderman Howard abstained on this and
the following decisions because he had not been present at the hearing
and Aldermen Abramson and Hulsey voted "nay."
WE-72 03 Gravel Extraction Permit Extension came up for decision.
Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that WE-72-o3 , an excavation
permit for Brannan Sand and Gravel be approved for the following
reasons
1. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
2. This excavation request is actually a permit to continue
what was already started and it would be an asset to the City to give
a permit to complete what has been started." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Abramson.
Motion was amended to add "with the proviso that the conditions imposed
by the Planning Commission be met." Amendment was approved by the
second and Motion passed 5-0. Alderman Howard abstained.
A 3-wav Liquor License for the Old Timer Inn came up for decision.
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that a 3-way liquor license for
the Old Timer Inn be approved because it was shown there was a need
for such an establishment and people were overwhelmingly in favor of
it, as was shown by the petitions." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Hulsey and passed 4-1. Alderman Howard abstained and Alderman Pepe
voted "Nay."
The Semi-Annual Police Pension Fund Report was given by Treasurer James
Malone. Report indicated a total investment of $97,655.63. Complete
report is in the General File under "Police Pension Fund-Semi Annual Report."
MINUTES - February 15, 1973 - Continued
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The Monthly Budqa and Appropriations Report was given by Treasurer
James Malone. Report indicated revenue received to be $105,219.30
and appropriation expended at $87,508.00.
Resolution No. 211 pertaining to the purchase of a Certificate of
Deposit Note from Wheat Ridge National Bank was introduced by Alderman
Pepe and read.
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that Resolution No. 211 be adopted."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 5-0.
Resolution No 212 was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read.
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that Resolution No. 212 author-
izing purchase of a $100,000.00 Certificate of Deposit Note from
Jefferson Bank and Trust be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Howard and passed 5-0.
~a~~~~ of the first half of the dues for Denver Regional Council of
Governments came up for approval.
Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that the Treasurer be authorized
to pay the first half of the 1973 participating member contribution to
the Denver Regional Council of Governments of $2,350.00 from Account
No. 411.2" ~10tion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey.
Alderman Pepe said approval of DRCOG would indicated approval of COG's
promotion of Regional Service Authority.
Alderman Abramson asked if it might be delayed until the benefit to
Wheat Ridge could be determined.
Alderman Howard said one of the prime activities of COG is studying
and making recommendations on Federal Grants, and that all HUD, HEW,
and TOPICS funds have to be requested by an approved planning body,
which the Denver Regional Council of Governments is. He added that
Wheat Ridge has some grants in process and whether or not Wheat Ridge
is a member of COG might have an effect on those funds.
Question was called and Motion was defeated 3-2. Aldermen Abramson,
Donaldson and Pepe voted "nay" Alderman Bramble abstained.
Payment of dues to the Colorado Municipal League came up for approval.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the Treasurer be authorized
to pay the 1973 dues to the Colorado Municipal League in the amount
of $3,282.28 from Account No. 411.2." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Donaldson and passed 5-0. Alderman Bramble abstained.
.!22proval of the purchase of a twenty channel recorder for the Police
Department was brought up. Request was made by Mayor Anderson in the
absence of Chief Edward Pinson. He stated a warrant is in the bank
from LEAA (LEAA Grant.)
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that the Treasurer be authorized
to purchase a twenty channel recorder and related equipment through
tl18 State-local purchasing program at a total cost not to exceed $9,888.00
from Account No. 421.54." Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson
and passed 5-0. Alderman Pepe was not present.
Purchase of a reproduction ma~hine for Planning and Public Works Depart-
ments was tabled to a later date.
Traffic Safetv Program request listed on the Agenda had been settled
internally and was not heard.
MINUTES - February 15, 1973 - Continued
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Resolution No. 213 commending Paul Walker, Director of Planning who
had resigned was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move the Resolution commending
Paul Walker be approved." Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson
and passed 5-0 Alderman Abramson presented a gift from the Planning
Commission to Mr. Walker.
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that the Mayor be requested to
appoint Mr Robert Barr as acting Director of Planning with all the
authoritv and obligations thereof at his current salary of $807.00 per
month, and that he be temporarily appointed to that position from
his present merit position of Current Planner." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0.
Robert Barr was called in and notified of his appointment by Mayor Anderson.
Glenn Tavlor, Public Works Director requested that Council approve a
contract for engineering services required in order to qualify for
federal and state matching funds for bridge removal and replacement.
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that Mayor Anderson be authorized
to engage Ihlenfeldt Peterson Associates, Structural Engineers under
contract to perform those engineering services as outlined within their
proposal dated February 1, 1973 for an amount not to exceed $18,550.00
from Account No. 431.24 - Capital Outlay." Motion was seconded by
Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0.
Ordinance No. 122 amending Ordinance No. 98 regarding greenhouses was
brought up for second consideration and read.
George Hollev, attorney for the greenhouse owners recommended passing
the Ordinance as written, but said none of his clients would be affected
if the words "and/or retail" were removed, that only two of his clients
sold retail and they are both legal non-conforming uses, and could'nt
be hurt by it.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that the words 'and/or retail'
be stricken." Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson and passed 5-0
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that another paragraph be added
under Section 1. following the word premises' as follows - 'Retail sales
shall not be permitted from greenhouses in any residential district.'"
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson.
In answer to questions, Attornev Fox stated that with this wording the
greenhouse on 29 Avenue could continue to operate as it is now as a non-
conforming use, regarding retail sales, that it could build additional
greenhouses but that sales wnuld have to be at wholesale prices from
the increased area, that wholesale and distributing could be expanded
with no restrictions for sale elsewhere, and that zoning at that location
and at one other was Residential-One.
Question was called on the Motion that would prevent retail sales from green-
houses in residential districts and Motion passed 5-1. Alderman Donaldson voted "nay."
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move the Ordinance be amended by striking
Sections '4.5, 5, and .7' from the title and from Section 1." Motion
was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 5-0. Alderman Bramble was not
present
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that Ordinance No. 122
as amended on second reading and be published and posted."
seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
be adopted
Motion was
The lease on the Empire ~~~~nJls and Loan Building facilities used by
the City of Wheat Ridge (i.e. ~ouncil Chambers, the office of the Court
Clerk and one room on the first floor) came up for renewal.
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Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that approval be made of exer-
cising the option contained in the lease and addendum to lease dated
March 7th and March 9th, 1972 respectively, by Empire Savings and Loan
Assoc. for city facility rental for one year beginning April 1, 1973
with one year renewal option, at a rental of $270.00 per month, and
that the Mayor be authorized to execute same." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Abramson and passed 5-0.
Attorney Fox requested arrangements be made for use of the small room
across from the Council Room for use as an extra Court Room on Wednesday
nights. After discussion, it was determined that arrangements for use
of the room would be requested for approximately three months, and
after that time Court would be held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
in the Council Room only.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that approval be made exercising
the one year option contained in the two leases for the Police building
space, dated May 25, 1972 and June 17, 1971 respectively, by Thomas
H. Braydon Jr. and Beverly Ann Braydon for rental for one year beginning
July 1, 1973 at a total of $425.00 per month, and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute same." Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson
and passed 5-0.
The vacancy on the Council was discussed. Alderman Hulsey stted Council
would like to interview all applicants on Monday evening, February 19, 1973
in the Council Room, and asked that each be allowed fifteen minutes and
that they be seen in order as their letters were received. He asked that
the Mayor's secretary arrange for them to be properly notified by hand
carried letters.
Meeting was adjourned at 9 40 p.m.
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Louise F. Turner
City Clerk
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