HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/1973
EXECUTIVE STUDY SESSION
MINUTES
March 1, 1973
The meeting was opened by Mayor Albert E. Anderson at 7 40 p.m.
at 7390 West 38 Avenue.
Aldermen present were
Hulsey and Ray Pepe
Dr Paul Abramson, Joseph Donaldson, Calvin
Alderman Robert Howard was absent.
Also present were Treasurer James Malone, City Clerk Louise Turner,
and all department heads. City Attorney Maurice Fox was absent.
Citizen Douglas Henchal of 4355 Teller commented on the proposed
relocation of Wheat Ridge Junior High School in Edgewater He stated
1 That he and others felt it should remain in Wheat Ridge.
2 New schools attract and hold families who would seek them
elsewhere.
3. That rumor has it the City is interested in purchasing the
school to remodel for a city hall.
4. That had it been feasible to remode~ the school district
would not have chosen to rebuild.
5 The City should not trade a new school for a remodeled
city hall.
5 The stadium is to be enlarged necessitating a parking lot
for 1,000 cars.
7. That citizens were hoping to get 1,000 names on petitions.
8. That the citizens hesitated to reopen the matter to the
school board without some indication of support from the City Council
Mavor Anderson said official action could not be taken at a study session
He explained that for several years the school had been mentioned by
others as a potential city hall site, but that the City was currently
negotiating and had in fact, filed condemnation proceedings against
a piece of property at 44 Avenue and Field Street as the City'S choice
for the location of a city hall site. He added that Council had taken
no action regarding the school building, feeling that this should be
a school board determination.
Alderman Pepe stated he would be happy to sign the petition, as did
Alderman Hulsev Alderman Donaldson suggested they proceed with reopening
the matter to the school board.
Mr. Gianola of Urban Drainage requested $3,900.00 from Wheat Ridge
as the City's portion of the Urban Drainage and Flood Control Districts
proposed study of 9.8 miles of Lena Gulch through four jurisdictions
each of which would pay a part of the analysis to determine flood
control measures for the gulch The item is to be on the March 8, 1973
Agenda on requests of Aldermen Donaldson and Hulsev
Other items discussed were
1. Vacation of an alleyway at approximately 27-28 Avenue and
Fenton-Item to be on the March 8, 1973 Agenda.
2. Master electrical distribution system with increased lighting
and underground lines for parks - Item to be on March 15, 1973 Agenda.
3. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funds for parks
4. Increased budget and manpower for construction of greenbelt.
5 Additional park vehicles - Item to be on the March 15, 1973 Agenda
6. Limitations of open space funds.
7 Seven additional cars for police
8. Two speed guns (radar) for police.
9. Additional men and motorized bike tvpe vehicles for law
enforcement of greenbelt.
10. Selection fo aerial (ortho photo) photo contractor which was
presented by Don Hopkins. Item to be on the March 15, 1973 Agenda.
11. Consideration of utilizing a consulting engineer to coordinate
citizens, staff and Council in determining aims and goals of the City
which was presented by Bill Parker.
MINUTES - March 1, 1973 - Continued
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12 Manpower requirements of Public Works.-Item to be on 3/15/73 Agenda
13. Additional trailer for Public Works.
14. Proposed street improvements -Item to be on 3/15/73 Agenda
15 Laws prohibiting motorbikes on public land and in parks.
Item to be on future Agenda-3/15/73.
15. State laws applying to citizens.
17. Four year terms for Aldermen - Item to be on March 15, 1973
Agenda.
18. Civil Service Laws.
19 Civil Defense - Item to be on March 15, 1973 Agenda, and
20. Codification of the City's Ordinances.
Meeting was adjourned at 10 50 p.m.
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Lnuise F. Turner
City Clerk
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