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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
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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
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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
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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
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