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MINUTES
August 1, 1974
The Study Session of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to
order at 5 40 p.m. by Mayor pro tem Joseph Donaldson at 4355 Field.
Aldermen present were
Hulsey, Larry Merkl and
and Mayor Paul Abramson
Joseph Donaldson, Mary Jo Cavarra, Calvin
Louise Turner Alderman Robert HowaTd
were absent.
Also attending were City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney
William Mc Carthy, City Clerk Elise Brougham, and staff.
Determination of another budget meeting with Council was scheduled.
It was agreed that such a meeting will be scheduled after the Public
Hearing on the Budget on August 15th, 1974.
Proposal to hire Denver Urban Observatory to prepare a model personnel
ordinance was scheduled and Mr. Hiram Shaw, Deputy Director of the
Observatory explained its operation. Mr. Bartholomew, Personnel Director
stated the City's present ordinances are poorly written, that there
may be some illegal aspects with new federal rulings, and that there
would be less conflict if an outside agency studied the ordinance and
made the necessary changes. It was recommended that this be scheduled
for August 8, 1974 and that the City receive bids from other companies.
Mr. Bob Richman, of the Planning Department presented the department's
recommendation for future road acquisition by the City. He stated
1. Presently the only means of road acquisition is by the applicant
at the time of development which is haphazard.
2. Industries are attracted to areas where there is good access.
3. There are 500 designated acres of industrial with 300 left for
development, and at the current rate this will be developed in 3 years.
4. That a reservation fee be paid to the landowners to protect
toe ROW for future development, and then at time of development the
developer will improve the ROW.
Council stated that an optimum street plan ought to be formulated
which could be followed and that there is no need for purchase of ROW,
and agreed that the Planning Department should go ahead with a street plan.
An Ordinance for Home Rule was scheduled for discussion. Alderman Cavarra
stated she was in favor of the Ordinance. The rest of the Council agreed
to table the Ordinance indefinitely.
The final report of the THK Park Consultants regarding land deSignated
as open space and/or parkland within the City of Wheat Ridge was submitted.
It was agreed that there would be a presentation formally on August 20, 1974
of the THK report and following that, there would be a meeting regarding
the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation
Commission and Council are to attend.
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order
at 7 3D p.m. by Mayor pro Tem Joseph Donaldson. Those in attendance
were as mentioned previously. Additionally attending were City
Treasurer James Malone and interested citizens.
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the Minutes of July 18, 1974
be approved and that the Minutes of July 25, 1974 not be read and that
they be scheduled for approval next week." Motion was seconded by
Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0.
A request for a softball marathon at Prospect Park from Saturday, noon
August 3 to Sunday, noon August 4 to raise funds to send a Wheat Ridge
girls softball team to the national ABA tournament in Shreveport, Texas
was presented by Carol Ridlev, coach.
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Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that Council approve the use of
Prospect Park from noon, August 3 to noon, August 4 for the purpose
of a marathon softball game." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey
and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the
applications from qualified electors to fill
with the deadline to be September 6, 1974."
by Alderman Merkl.
City proceed with taking
the vacancy of Mayor
Motion WEE seconded
Motion to Amend by Alderman Cavarra "I move that the applications
be submitted by August 19, 1974 with a decision to be made on the
first Council Meeting in September which would be September 5, 1974."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 3-2. Aldermen
Hulsey and Merkl voted "nay."
Question was called on Amended Motion and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the transfer of ownership
of a Class G 3-way liquor license at Rockette Tavern (at 10006 West
44 Avenue) from Harry Belstock to Ronald James Hood be approved."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 4-1. Alderman
Hulsey voted "nay."
Minor Subdivision MS-73-13 located at Reed Street between West 31
Avenue and 32 Avenue was scheduled for a decision after supplemental
information was provided by the Planning Department.
Dennis Wigert of the Planning Department stated
1. The City Engineer reviewed and approved the engineering on
the bridge, and stated the 12.5% grade is acceptable.
2. 40 feet ROW is not adequate on 31 Avenue, and 5' dedication
on the north side is recommended to allow parking.
3. He had a letter from the Fire Department stating there is no
problem for access
4. Drainage is from the center line of the bridge to the south, and
the bridge itself will not increase flooding because the opening is 5
times as large as present drainage pipes.
Council stated that the applicant had said they could not dedicate
5 feet, and that they need a sketch of the proposed road surface and
existing ROWand also where the bridge crosses the ditch and where
it meets the street need to be more clear.
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that we table Case MS-73-13 until
after the THK Park Study Presentation for a decision on August 29, 1974
and to resolve some of these questions, and to consider how this fits
into our overall proposal, and this is justified because of the neighbor-
hood concern." Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner. Alderman Merkl
requested that a survey showing where the bridge ends be presented at
that time. Question was called and Motion passed 4-1. Alderman Hulsey
voted "nay," objecting to the delay to the applicants.
Decision on Rezoninq Case WZ-74-10 at West 49 Avenue and Miller Street
from Agricultural-One to Planned Industrial Development was scheduled.
Dennis Wiqert of the Planning Department stated
1. The revised drainage report received July 22, 1974 was approved
by the City Engineer with the following stipulations No drainage water
shall be allowed to enter the irrigation ditch through the property,
and two proposed ponding areas will be constructed. Pond 2 will provide
60,000 cubic feet storage above natural ground water level.
2. The Planning Department recommended approval with 30' ROW dedication
to the west required, which will provide a ROW on frontage road to Ridge.
Motion BY Alderman Cavarra "I move that Case WZ-74-10 be approved subject
to the Development Plan agreed to for the following reasons The plan
is in conformance with industrial requirements specified in the zoning,
it is in conformance with the Land Use Plan and it has been approved by
the Planning Department and Planning Commission." Motion was seconded
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by Alderman Hulsey. Alderman Turner stated she would vote against
the rezoning because no case had been presented to show why the
zoning should be changed from low density to maximum use industrial.
Question was called and Motion passed 4-1. Alderman Turner voted "nay."
Decision was scheduled to be rendered on the proposed redevelopment
of Prospect Park by Brannan Sand and Gravel. Attorney Maurice Fox,
and Mr. Cruise were present.
Mr. Fox stated he had not prepared a written request, that they desired
to get conSensus from Council for the proposed concept, and then the
actual details would be worked out with the City Attorney present. In
answer to question, he stated it was his interpretaion that HB 1529
obligated any area with gravel to be mined before other kinds of development.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move for the approval of the Prospect
Park redevelopment concept with Brannan Sand and Gravel, and direct
our City Attorney to work out final plans with the other parties
involved to be presented to this Council on August 29, 1974 for con-
sideration." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey. Mr. Fox requested
that another date be set. Question was called and Motion WAS DEFEATED
3-2. Aldermen Cavarra, Donaldson and Turner voted "nay."
Alderman Cavarra stated she requested the fallowing stipulations
1. EPA revised standards of pollution and noise pollution be met.
2. The Open Space Committee's aopraisers be allowed to negotiate
the price for the land involved.
3. That the slope of the lake be taken care of so that it is
not so steep around an area with active USe.
Alderman Turner stated the following
1. The City had received nothing in writing for a definite understanding.
2. There had been no discussion on whether the gravel could be crushed
at a different location.
3. She would like to see competitive bids taken on the value of the
gravel on City land.
Alderman Donaldson stated he thought the value of the City's gravel
should be investigated.
Alderman Hulsey and Merkl both stated that under HB 1549 the gravel will
be mined, and if their offer is accepted the City will come out with
a bigger park, the City will have some control, many sport leagues
recommended approval, that right now, the City is only voting on the
concept, it is good for the City to work with private development.
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the concept decision on the
proposal by Brannan Sand and Gravel for Prospect Park be continued
until August 29th or later, and in the meantime the City Administrator
be authorized and directed to investigate bids, and to determine if
a crusher could be located in an area other than the immediate mining
area." Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I would like to nominate P. Edwin Hester
to this position (for the Civil Service Commission). He wrote a resume
and also an application to the City to fill this vacancy." Motion
was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 5-0.
Mr. Fox, attorney for Brannan Sand and Gravel stated his client had
directed him to withdraw the offer by Brannan Sand and Gravel to
contract with the City and develope Prospect Park and to advise the
City they are no longer to be contacted on the project.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Item B.C. (decision on length
of time on zoning hearings between Planning Commission and City Council)
be tabled until Alderman Howard can be present." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0.
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Mr. Jerman gave a report on emergency preparedness regarding Maple
Grove Dam which had been discussed with Mr. Virgil Hill of Consolidated
Mutual Water Co.
Mr. Jerman recommended that the City's false arrest insurance coverage
be increased.
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that the City approve false
arrest insurance coverage in the amount of $250,000.00 per person,
and $500,000.00 per incident." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl.
Motion to Amend by Alderman Cavarra "I move to amend my Motion
by changing the amount of coverage to $500,000.00 per person, and
$1,000,000.00 per incident for a total cost of $3,185.00." Second
agreed to amendment. Question was called and amended Motion passed 5-0.
Mr. Jerman stated that the City had received monetary donations for
use in the parks from Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce ($40) and
Jeffco Midget Football Assoc ($609.83). Alderman Hulsev stated that
framed Resolutions should be presented commending these organizations.
Mr. Jerman stated he had an estimate from Larrv Thomas, City Engineer
regarding the grade on Hoyt Street at 38 Avenue reducing the existing
14% grade to 5.5% and constructing concrete retaining walls for
approximately $17,500.00. Alderman Turner suggested this be brought
back to the residents in the area for their opinion.
Mr. Jerman reported on the building at 3100 Quay Street which was close
to Moder Subdivision, and stated the Board of Adjustment had granted
a variance, and that on the lateral ditch a foot bridge is proposed to
be built. Alderman Cavarra asked if the area had ever been subdivided.
Mr. Jerman reported that Public Service Co. could supply lights for
the area around the community building from a price of $66 to $97 each,
7000 lumen, and that only the installation is charged.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that we approve the Public Service
light for the bUilding and the area around this building to be charged
to Account 244." Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 5-0.
Alderman Merkl requested that the roof gutters at the seams on the community
building be fixed from leaking.
Alderman Cavarra reported on the DRCOG meeting she attended and stated
the appropriations for the Urban Systems will be based on population,
and that Karl Williams of Jefferson Co. had requested that all the
communities in Jefferson County work together on their requests.
Alderman Turner stated that Alderman Howard had requested that the decision
on Case WZ-74-14 be delayed ~ntil he could be present.
Motion by Alderman Turner
be delayed until August 15,
the applicant be notified of
seconded by Alderman Merkl.
"I move that the decision on Case WZ-74-14
unttil two weeks from tonight, and that
the delay in the decision." Motion was
Motion to Amend by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the decision on the
case on Vance Street (Case WZ-74-15) be delayed until August 15 also,
and that the people in the area be notified." He stated his reason
for this was to have a traffic count at 44 Avenue and Vance intersection,
and Alderman Turner suggested it be on 45 Avenue also. Motion was
seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0.
Question was called on amended Motion and passed 5-0.
STUDY SESSION RESUMED
Mr. Jerman stated they had received a statement from Wright-McLaughlin
regarding the area of 35 Avenue and Owens, Mr. Groom's property, where
there had been dumping and Mr. Groom had requested that the waterway
be piped. The report indicated it was not advisable to pipe the waterway.
It was determined that Mr. McCarthv, City Attorney take three weeks
to investigate all aspects regarding this property.
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Public Works Department requested that an engineering consultant be
contacted to give a price regarding the preparation of an application
for Highway Safety Project Grant. Council agreed that he could get
an estimate and then bring it back to Council far their decision.
Alderman Merkl stated 6 man days are last in Ward I of the Public
Works crew due to the Carnation Festival, and requested that 6 days
in September be given to Ward I. Mayor pro tern Donaldson stated
that the lass of time should be split 3 ways between all the Wards.
Mr. Jerman requested that the City have a full page advertisement
in the special edition of the Wheat Ridge Sentinel during the Carnation
Festival. Council agreed to this.
Meeting was adjourned at 9 45 p.m.
APPROVED
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