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MINUTES
May 15, 1974
The twn hundred and forty-first regular meeting nf the Wheat Ridge
City C~uncil was called t~ order at 7 30 p.m at 7390 West 38 Avenue
by May~r Paul B Abrams~n.
Aldermen attending were
Hulsey, Larry Merkl and
absent
Mary J~ Cavarra, J~seph D~nalds~n, Calvin
L,uise Turner Alderman R~bert H~ward was
Others attending ware May~r Paul Abramsnn, City Administrator
J,hn Jerman, City Att,rney William E. McCarthy, City Clerk Elise
Br,ugham, staff and interested citizens.
M,ti~n by Alderman Dnnalds~n "I move that the Minutes nf May 9, 1974
be approved and that the reading be dispensed with" Motion was
seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 5-0.
Public Comment was made by the following:
Mr. Bob Vidick of 2950 Quay Street, Chairman of the Parks and
Recreation Commission who presented the 1974 annual award that he
had received feI' the rr ty at the Historic Denver Inc. award banquet
in recognition of the Sod House effort.
~onnie Scoma of 2859 Gray Street, and member of the Operation Clean
Sweep Committee stated that the clean up needed more trucks for trash
pickup this coming Saturday, and that the clean up effort has been
a big success.
Presentation of paperweight momentoes to past and present members
of the Animal Control Commission and the Arborist Board with a
letter from Mayor Abramson expressing appreciation for their service was done
The following people were honored
Animal Control Commission present Members Dr. Robert Hilsenroth,
Mrs. H.B Manning, Mrs. Alice McCuskey, Mrs. June Suttie and Dr.
William Trefz who was the only one present. Past Animal Control
Members Mrs. R. S. Cnn~, Dr. Weldon Heard, and Patricia L Jones
whn was the ~nly nne present Arborist Board Present Members Rnnald
Davis, Dr. James Feucht, R~bert Schulhnff, and Damon Swisher and
Vernon True b,th ~f wh~m were present. Arb~rist Board Past Members
Dean Schiemann, and Myr~n Nix~n and H~ward Bunger bnth ~f wh~m were
present
Res,luti,n N, 308 commending Ben Chastain f,r his service as an
empl'yee ,f the City and ~n the Mass Transit and related committees
was introduced by Alderman Turner and read
M'1ti,n by Alderman D~naldson: "I move that Resolution No. 308 be
approved" Mntion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0.
A Utility Easement granted to Public Service for construction of overhead
electrical transmission lines across Clear Creek near Carr and 46th
Avenue was brought up.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the City Council grants the
easement to Public Service Company and that the easement be properly
recorded." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Final design plans were presented for the new bridge at 44 Avenue
and Clear Creek. Mr. Peterson from Ihlenfeldt and Peterson Engineering
Firm was present, and he stated that the 10' median was painted for
a turning lane, there is about 10' clearance under the bridge, and
the tdal width of the structure is 72 feet.
Resolution No. 309 pertaining to an agreement with the State Department
of Highways regarding the bridge was introduced by Alderman Donaldson
and was read.
MINUTES - May 16, 1974 - Continued
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Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Resolution No. 309 be adopted."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 4-1 Turner voted "nay."
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that the plans submitted for the
bridge be approved." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and
passed 4-1 Alderman Turner voted "nay" A copy of the plans is
attached tn the Minutes.
Mr. Jerman stated that during construction nf the bridge a bypass
bridge must be constructed which will go through the Griffith property
at 44 Avenae and Everett Street. A temporary easement has been
negotiated until November 1st ~:hich provides fnr 30 trees along 44
Avenue, a fence along Lots 33 and 34 to their house, and a construction
easement payment nf $1,500 00 for 6 months. Mr. Tavlor stated that an
easement ~ith Mr Potuzak is also being worked out.
Motion by Alderman Merkl
and approved by OUr City
Cavarra and passed 5-0.
"I move we approve the easement worked out
Attorney" Motion was seconded by Alderman
Resolution No 310 pertaining to an appropriation adjustment in the
Court Accounts to provide air-conditioning in the offices and multi-
purpose room of the multi-purpose building was introduced by Alderman
Turner and was read.
Motion by Alderman Merkl: "I move that Resolution No. 310 be approved."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I hereby move that the Government Agency
Service Agreement for Credit Bureau Services for the City of Wheat
Ridge be and is hereby approved and accepted, and that Account Number
415.43 shall be charged with payment therefor." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Turner and passed 5-0
Ordinance No. 153, the Sales Tax Proposed Increase, was recommended
that it be tabled until a bonds expert could be obtained.
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that discussion
153 be tabled until the June 6, 1974 Study Session."
onded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
of Ordinance No
Motion was sec-
Ordinance No 154 repealing Ordinances No 42 and 62 and providing
for organization and operation of the City under the City Administrator
was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and was read.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move for the adoption of Ordinance No.
154 on first reading." Motion lJ.:as seconded by Alderman Cavarra. (No
question was ever called on this Motion.)
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that under Section 4-2 City Clerk,
that an additional function be added as follows '4-3-10. Acting as
registrar for the Selective Service System of the United States '"
Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that under Section 5-2 Budget and
Purchasing Officer that the duty '6-2-11. Serving as Civil Defense Coor-
dinator' be deleted, and that this should be a resident of the City."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Turner
Department be deleted and
the Planning Department or
AND MOTION DIED.
"I move that Section 7-4 Community Development
that all the duties listed be put either into
Building Department." THERE WAS NO SECOND
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Ordinance No. 154 be adopted
as amended." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 4-1.
Alderman Turner voted "nay."
The Annual Aud~tor's Report was presented by Charles Hauber who stated
that the operation conformed with all laws and regulations and was accurate.
He also complimented the staff of the City on the high level of skill
and efficiency in managing the City'S accounts.
MINUTES - May 16, 1974 - C~ntinued
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Motion by Alderman Merkl. "I move that the appointment of Benjamin
Loye to the Industrial segment of the Business and Industrial Relations
Committee be removed from the table and that the appointment be voted
on now." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Alderman Cavarra recommended that Resolution No. 281 (Business and
Industrial Relations Committee) be brought up on a future Agenda for
possible revisions.
Mr. Jerman stated he had received a latter inviting him and the Mayor
to attend an incorporation meeting in Adams County It was stated
that perhaps the people involved in the incorporation of the City
might be of the mnst assistance
Mr Jerman gave the budget report for the City fnr the month of April.
Mr. Tavlnr stated that in June he hoped tn have a dollar figure on
the c,st OVer and above the m~ney budgeted for asphalt due to inflation.
M~ti,n by Alderma~ Merkl "I m~ve that we authorize the City Administer
to go nut for cnmpetive bids for resurfacing 38 Avenue from Wadsworth
to Pierce Street." Motinn was seconded Cavarra. Alderman Turner asked
and was told that the street did not heed to be lowered and it would
be the width of the existing paving. Question was called and passed
4-1. Alderman Hulsey voted "nay."
Mr. Jerman stated that the art work for the Recreation Brochures is
$400 00, and that Mr. Singh, Buyer had ordered 8,000 bruchures for
$950.00 by reducing the quality of paper.
Motion by Alderman Turner: "I move that the order for the City Seal
Rounds be increased to 250 and that out of that order 50 be made up
as tie tacks and 50 be made up as pins." Motion was seconded by
Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Mr. Jerman stated he had a letter from the Mountain Environment Committee
protesting the proposed paving quarry, which is approximately 10 miles
from Wheat Ridge. Alderman Merkl recommended that no action be taken,
and Mavor Abramson stated this is a county problem.
Mr. Jerman stated that Mr. Walter RVbkowski has been appointed as
a member of the Denver Regionsl Council of Governments Regional
Planning Advisorv Committee by DRCOG's Chairman.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that the Public Works Director
be authorized to begin preliminary design efforts for pedestrian
and bicycle walkways throughout the City." Motion~s secOhded
by Alderman Cavarra and passed 5-0
City Attorney McCarthv reported he had attended a convention in Chicago
a~d would give a report on it in the near future.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that the Administrator be authorized
to purchase a Peerless Pulsar 960 engine analyzer from Empire Automotive
Company at a total cost not to exceed $1,437.50 from Account No. 431.74."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that the City Administrator be
authorized to work up a bid package for a 4 post or single post
hydraulic car lift." Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Merkl: "I move that the City of Wheat Ridge cars
of the Department Heads only be marked if the Department Heads so desire."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner Discussion followed. Question
was called and MOTION WAS DEFEATED 4-1. Aldermen Turner, Cavarra, Donaldson,
and Hulsey voted "nay."
Motion by Alderman Merkl: "I move that the City Administrator be author-
orized to investigate a public address system, blackboard and other
permanent equipment purchases for a more professional atmosphere and
more workable area for the Council Chambers in the multi-purpose bUilding."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0.
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Alderman Cavarra reported on the DRCOG meeting which was a PUblic
Hearing on widening of streets in the eastern part of Denver and that
there was opposition, there was an 1-4-70 Highway proposal, and
that there would be a ~esolution on a future Agenda endorsing
DRCOG as handler of the funds on Waste Water Management instead
of the State.
Meeting was adjourned at 10 25 p.m.
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