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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/02/1973 MINUTES August 2, 1973 A Study Session 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 present were Dr. Paul Abramson, Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe. Others present were Mayor Anderson, City Clerk Louise Turner, City Treasurer James Malone, City Attorney Maurice Fox, Staff Administrator Walter Johnson, Recreation Superintendent Steve Pischke, Parks Director Boyd Kraemer, Finance Officer Walter Grande and Public Works Director Glen Taylor. Motion by Alderman Pepe. "I move that the request for a 3.2% package license for National Convenience Stores dba Shop N Go Markets be de- nied because the needs of the area are being met." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and the vote tied 3-3. Mayor Anderson stated he was not prepared to vote and wanted to review the case. At a later point he voted "nay" defeating the Motion and gave the following reasons: the City's poll which was impartial gave 71 in favor to 14 opposed, and 16 without an opinion which was overwhelmingly in favor, no one had appeared in opposition and there was no opposition. He concluded the applicant's burden had been more than legally met. The Motton was defeated 4-3 with Aldermen Abramson, Donaldson and Hulsey voting "nay." Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that a 3.2% package license for National Convenience Stores dba Shop N Go Markets at 7700 West 38 Avenue be granted because evidence was overwhelmingly shown that the needs of the neighborhood are not being mat." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 4-3. Aldermen Howard, Cavarra and Pepe voted "nay." Mayor Anderson voted "aye" to break the tie. Alderman Pepe repeated that the needs of the neighborhood are presently being met. MS-73-12 Minor Subdivision was brought up for decision. Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that MS-73-12 be denied for the following reasons this was the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and Plannlng Department and it cannot conform to the subdivision requirements." Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson. Alderman Pepe said he would vote "nay" on the Motion, that one of the planners was not opposed to it. Motion passed 5-1. Alderman Pepe voted "nay." Walter Kane, Lakewood City Manager spoke to the Council and answered questions regarding the role of "City Administrator" in a statutory City, which was set out by ordinance in Lakewood. Steve Shikes and Robert Johnson of the U.S. Civil Service Commission presented the classification manual of jobs and job descriptions and answered questions. It was noted that no federal strings were attached and that some positions were being revised. A forester's report pertaining to Dutch Elm Disease and report on the current recreation program were presented by Boyd Kraemer. Preliminary Budget Report was given by Walter Grande. In response to a request by Attorney Maurice Fox the following Motion was made by Alderman Abramson "I move that the Treasurer be authorized to deposit $3,000.00 in district court for use regarding condemnation of the G. Paul Talbert property, money to come from Account No. 452.15." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0. MINUTES - August 2, 1973 - Continued -2- Also on request of City Attorney Maurice Fox, a Motion was made by Alderman Pepe "I move that we drop condBmnation procBedings on the Charles Potuzak propBrty subject to negotiating for a trail corridor." Motion was sBcondBd by AldBrman Abramson. It was clarified that this would include property north of 44 Avenue which could be purchased out of open space funds, and leased back to Mr. Potuzak for lumber company use until the City was in a position to develop it. Also, that an accurate legal description would be needed and would probably cost $400 - $500." Motion passed 6-0. Walter Grande reported that he had been in contact with Mr. Early, an MIA expert who had indicated to him that the school distric~s appraisal of the Wheat Ridge Junior High site was based on replacement cost rather than market value and that there would be "considerable discrepancy" between this and appraisal which might be done for the City. He stated Mr. Early had set a fee of $3,000.00 to appraise the site. Mr. Grande requested that the hiring of Mr. Early be authorized. He added that this would be an area of expertise and bids would not be necessary. Mrs. Cavarra questioned whether or not there might be other appraisers rather than specifying Mr. Early, and Mayor Anderson explained that the City had used Mr. Early before, that the school site was involved and included the determination of "reversionary interests" and Mr. Early could handle the job. Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move the Mayor be authorized to contract with Mr Early, MIA Appraiser to secure an appraisal of the Wheat Ridge Junior High site, at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00 without further Council approval." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe. Alderman Howard questioned appropriation of money at a study session. Alderman Pepe withdrew the second and the Motion dies for lack of a second. Motion by Alderman PBpe "I move that the matter of an appraisal of Wheat Ridge Junior High be first on the Agenda next week and this meeting be adjourned." Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson and passed 6-0. Meeting was adjourned at 10 45 p.m. Louise F. Turner City Clerk ! ~ / <) n, /1 y/ ~: /- ,- .of .:Z" /