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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1974 MINUTES April 18, 1974 The two hundred and thirty seventh regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order by Mayor Paul B Abramson at 7 30 P m at 7390 West 38 Avenue Aldermen present were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey, Larry Merkl and Louise Turner Also present were Mayor Paul Abramson, City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney William E McCarthy, City Clerk Elise Brougham, staff personnel and interested citizens. Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I Move that the Minutes of April 11,1974 be approved as printed and that the reading be dispensed with." Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and tied 3-3. Aldermen Howard, Hulsey and Merkl voted "nay." Mayor Abramson voted "aye" and Motion passed 4-3 Public Comment was made by Rose Franklin of 3057 Ames, member of Operation Clean Sweep Committee stated their plans were progressing and that she was pleased that Mr. Sullivan, City Enforcement Officer would meet with the Committee and give them some guidance. Mayor Abramson announced that this meeting would be adjourned in memory and honor of Mrs. Kate Greenough of 3285 Fenton Street who died recently at the age of 102 and who had been an active citizen in local politics. Motion by Alderman Howard "I would move at thiMq)Flat this item (7 A. Lena Gulch Urban Drainage Flood Plain Study) be deferred to the May ~d Study Session to allow study and give adavance information to the citizens '1f Wheat Ridge." IVJotion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 4-2. Aldermen Turner and Cavarra voted "nay." Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I'd like to move that we defer action on this (Item 7.B. Determination of curb to curb width of 38 Avenue) until a later date So that Mr. Garth Gibbons can present his study on the subject which he has been w'Hkinff,tfor one year." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0 It was discussed that the above Item would be on the May 2, 1974 Study Session, and that on that date Council should convene at 6 00 p.m. for a Study SeSSion, have regular Meeting at 7 30 p.m. and then when finished resume the Study Session. Request by Colorado Municipal League for financial help to oppose a proposed Mountain Bell ~aterlincrease with the City's contribution to be ~/z~ per capit~~S ~~~s~g~n~~t was turned down by PUC on a procedural ground, not on its merits. Motion by Alderman Cavarra: "I'd like to move that we do help finance this effort, and not to exceed the amount of $875.00." Motion was not seconded. MOTION DIED. Alderman Merkl named Anthonv Sargent Board as representative from Ward I. not be a member of the Building Code qualifications required. of 3035 Grav to the Police Advisory He also stated Mr. Sargent would Advisory Board because of the Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I'd like to make a Motion to continue (Resolution adopting new rules and regulations for Parks, and an Ordinance repealing parts of Park Ordinance No 55 and establishing the duties of the Park and Recreation Commission) this to allow time for the Parks and Recreation Commission to meet with City Council to discuss these items" Motion was seconded by Alderman How rd and passed 5-0. MINUTES - April 18, 1974 - Continued -2- Reports were made by Mavor Abramson stated Dr. Wolfe had made a study on trash removal and would like to see someone on the staff study the possibility of the City taking over the responsibility of trash removal. It was agreed tha~ it would be studied. Mayor Abramson also read a Proclamation naming the month of May Senior Citizens' Month City Administrator John Jerman reported on 1 The City's Revenue Report and the Status of Budget and Appro- priation Report He stated that presently the anticipated revenue iJ.las under $64,755 00 but that this !.L'as due in J:Ert tn the one month extensi~n for vehicle licenses. It was brought up by Council that they w~uld like an itemized account of Account 413 15 Management Contingency like they had received in the past, and that the Animal C~ntr~l C~mmission should study the recnmmendation that the County should provide their pound without charge to the City. Mr Jerman also stated that if the City continues to spend at its current rate it will be under $300,000 00 in spending, but that of COUrse there will be larger spending in the summer for paving projects Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the bid of William Moran Construction Company be approved in the amount of $1,495.00 for the relocation of the pump from City Park, 4355 Field Street to Prospect Park, 4300 Robb Street to be charged from Account 452.15" Motion was-seconded by Alderman Cavarra. Motion passed 5-1. Alderman Howard voted "nay " Council approval was requested for Mr. Walter Rybkowski and Mr. William E. McCarthy to attend the American Society of Planninq Officials Conference in Chicago from May 11 to 16, 1974 Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that Council approve sending Mr. Rybkowski and Mr. McCarthy to the ASPO conference upon the recommendation of the City Administrator." Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra Motion to Amend by Alderman How8rd "I would that Motion that we vote on them separately " by Alderman Cavarra and Alderman Turner. propose an amendment to Motion was seconded and approved Question was called on Mr. McCarthy attending and passed 6-0. Question was called on Mr Rybkowski attending and passed 4-2. Aldermen Howard and Hulsey voted "nay." Clarificati~n on health and life insurance being paid by the City for the City Clerk and City Treasurer was brought M,tion by Alderman Merkl "I move that we include the Clerk and Treasurer in the health plan ,f the City" Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner Motion to Amend by Alderman Merkl "I move that my Motion be amended to pay toward the City Clerk and the Treasurer the amount of the single person rate for Kaiser or Blue Cross." THERE WAS NO SECOND AND MOTION TO AMEND DIED. Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I'd like to make an amendment that we vote separately (on these two people)" Second agreed to amendment and Alderman Merkl agreed. Question was called on City Clerk having health plan paid by the City, and passed 4-3 with Aldermen Donaldson, Howard and Hulsey voting "nay" and Mayor Abramson voting "Aye." Question was called on City Treasurer having health plan paid by the City and passed 4-3 with Aldermen Donaldson, Howard and Hulsey voting "nay" and Mayor Abramsrm voted "aye," breaking the tie. ml'JUTES - April 1B, 1974 - Continued -3- Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the Clerk and Treasurer be included in the employees life insurance plan, at city expense." THERE WAS NO SECOND AND MOTION DIED. City Administrator John Jerman explained he had been informed by the Security Life Insurance Co that 75% of the elected officials would have to sign up for life insurance at their own expense or none of them would be allowed the insurance. Mr. Jerman brought up the idea of having a briefing session at 7 00 p.m bef~re each Council meeting There was no decision. Mr. Jerman also brought it to the Council's attention that there is a Municipal League Meeting on April 30, 1974 and that the Municipal League C~nference is scheduled for June 19-21. Alderman Hnward cast a vote of "Aye" to approve the issuance of the Class E, drug st~re liquor license for (Tuley Drug) Addington Merit Pharmacy. Moti~n by Alderman Merkl "I would like to see City Park renamed to Albert E. Anderson Park in recognition of his efforts, and that we ask the Park and Recreation Commission to consider this proposal." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0. Alderman Merkl also brought up the subject of use of city cars and was told that this was scheduled for May 2nd, and he also brought up the subject of an unpaid bill to the Whert Ridge Sentinel that was dated from last year. It was determined that this matter would be turned over to the City Attorney. Alderman Cavarra reported on DRCOG Meetings 1. The Waste Water Management Report was rejected for further study so that questions raised could be answered. 2. The Urban Highway Systems Fund has 1.6 million available and Mr Larry Thomas is attending the allocation meeting to ask for Wheat Ridge'S share. There is an accompanying map that designates which stree~will be eligible for these funds and approval is requested. Alderman Cavarra also brought up the subject of resurfacing 32 Avenue with a cooperative effort with Lakewood. Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that City Council authorizes the City Administrator to work out a cooperative agreement with Lakewood f~r resurfacing of 32 Avenue from Youngfield to Kipling" Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner Alderman Howard clarified that the costs and dollar distributions will then be brought back to Council for their appr~val ~r disapproval. Question was called and Motinn passed 6-0. Alderman Turner stated she felt there was urgency in receiving reports ~n the Lena Sulch and Harlan Street Drainage Studies and that she would be agreeable for a special meeting to be called. It was determined that these would be scheduled for the May 2nd Meeting. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Mr. McCarthy shall go to Chicago (to attend the Land Use Litigation Conference held by the Urban Land Institute on June 6-9, 1974.)" Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 5-1. Alderman Howard voted "Nay." Resolution No._281 creating the Business and Industrial Relations Committee was brought up for discussion. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that the Business and Industrial Relations Committee membership be limited to residents of Wheat Ridge." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and tied 3-3. Aldermen Cavarra, Donaldson and Hulsey voted "nay." Mayor Abramson voted "Nay" and MOTION WAS DEFEATED 4-3. Motion by Alderman Cavarra. "I move that a tot?JJ. of two members either from the business or industrial community needA~~cessarily be residents of the City of Wheat Ridge." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and tied 3-3 Aldermen Merkl, Turner and Howard voted "Nay." Mayor Abramson voted "Aye" and Motion passed 4-3 MINUTES - April 18, 1974 - Continued -4- Nancy Snow, resident of Wheat Ridge stated that she felt the people who had resigned from the committee should not be reappointed, and Barbara Davis chamber member stated one was unable to serve due to his other duties, and one (Ed Sutton) had moved. Discussion of a special election for sales tax increase was scheduled for April 25, 1974 so that all data could be provided. Alderman Turner stated "I am opposed to passing an Ordinance to have a special election to increase the sales tax." Bids for Public Works equipment and a Resolution transferring funds was brought up Resolution No. 302 was introduced by Alderman Merkl and was read. Said Reaiution pertained to appropriations adjustment in the Public Works Budget Accnunts. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Resolution No. 302 be adopted." Motion was secnnded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I Move that the low bid be awarded for equipment trailer to MacDonald Equipment Co. in the amount of $3,650.00, and award the low bid for an air compreSSor to Sullair Inc. in the amount of $5,154.0q and the low bid be awarded to Mac- Donald Equipment Co. for a mow trim attachment in the amount of $6,615.00." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 6-0 Letter from McCall Ellingson & Morrill Inc. Consulting Engineers requesting reconsideration for payment of their overrun on the Harlan Street Drainage Project was brought up. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that McCall, Ellingson and Morrill Inc. be paid a total amount of $18,000.00 which was the amount of their bill on the day the City issued the stop work order." Motion was ruled by Mayor Abramson invalid, and that a Motion to reconsider the matter must first be brought up by those passing the Motion to not pay over the amount authorized (which were Aldermen Donaldson, Cavarra and Howardlatl to authorize the expenditure of additional funds. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that we reconsider Mr. Merkl's Motion." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl Alderman Turner WITHDREW MOTION. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that we set the Rules aside." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl. MOTION WAS DEFEATED 4-2, with Aldermen Donaldson, Howard, Hulsey and Cavarra voting "nay." Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move we adjourn." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldsnn. Mayor Abramson stated that the implication wnuld be if Cnuncil adjourns that Council would give no further con- sideTatinn to this matter of McCall Ellingson, Morrill's bill Motion passsd 4-2. Aldermen Merkl and Turner voted "nay." Meeting was adjourned at 10 15 p.m i ,t ,)->c~ 'I)'--L"/ / 'J ~'~" <! (1/' / ) L/ -( ity Clerk Elise Brougham, APPROVED C ~I( /~ . ,.:..r .." ~ L) ~"") , 'I,