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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/1974 MINUTES Sep tember 5, 1974 The September Study Session was called to order at 5 30 p.m. by Mayor Paul B. Abramson at 4355 Field Street. Aldermen attending were Hulsey Larry Merkl and absent. Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Calvin Loujse Turner. Alderman Robert Howard was Also attending were City Administrator John Jerman City Attorney William McCarthy, City Clerk Elise Brougham, and staff. Mr. Jerman stated he had asked for a policy for paving all unpaved streets in the City by means of a revolving fund, and that City Attorney McCarthy had researched the question and had ruled that according to State Satute 88-2-1 that it is illegal for a statutory city to use general fund money to pave unpaved streets, That any improvements except sidewalks cannot be done without a petition, that if a majority of the people petition for paving etc., ~hen a special improvement district may be set up by ordinance, but that the people are the ones who pay for the improvement. Mr. Jerman stated his idea had been that a revolving account could be set up and that the City could do the work and then bill the citi7ens and then if they didnot pay, the charge could be put on their taxes and there would be no expense for a bonding attorney etc., but that now it appears this is not possible. Alderman Hulsev stated that the City'S policy in the past had been to pave streets only in developed areas, and that some improvement districts had been formed in the past, and that it would have cost more to sell bonds etc., so the City went ahead and paved the streets. Alderman Cavarra stated the county does all the preliminary work up to paving the street, and that she felt the City'S policy should be no less service than the county's. Alderman Merkl asked Mr. McCarthy to research if widening streets and putting in improvements such as bridges etc. would fall under this statute also. A report on 100% federal funding for clerical positions was presented by Mr. Bartholomew, Personnel Director who stated the city had money allocated from EEA which will run out in March 1975, and that in his opinion there might be other funding available at that time. That if the City does not use the money it will lose the money, and that EEA prefers full-time employment but that possibly they would go along with part-time Mr. Jerman stated that if the EEA money is used through March, then the positions could be continued full-time, and would not go over the 1975 budget. Also, if the funding ends, then the city could use these people to fill permanent vacant positions, or try to place them. Alderman Hulsey stated that at the Council's budget hearing they had determined to cut the additional help to part-time, and to use students. Alderman Turner asked if this money had to be for just clerical help, or are there other full-time positions that are vacant at the present time that could be used in this program. Alderman Donaldson recommended using the EEA program since the money is available. It was determined action could be taken during the regular meeting this evening. REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order by Mayor Paul B. Abramson at 7 45 p.m. Those attending have been stated previously, and there were interested citizens present. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the approval of the Minutes be continued (until next week)." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0. Mr. Maurice Fox, attorney representing Brannan Sand & Gravel Co. expressed willingness to renegotiate with the City on their Prospect Park proposal and staLed they needed 3 weeks to gain information that Council had pre- MINUTES - September 5, 1974 Cor,tinued viously indicated they wanted, and he asked Council to call his office regarding anyi'hing they were concerned about so that they would be prepared, and that they WJuld begin to negotiate the contract with the City and Coors. He stated his office would send a letter to each Councilman reqJesting their input. Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that Council approve the concept presented by Brannan Sand & Gravel (regarding Prospect Park), and if the concept is approved, that this be scheduled an the Agenda in 3 weeks (Sept. 25, 1974.)" Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0. Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move if a Motion is passed to suspend the rules to allow the meeting to continue past 11 00 p.m., the remaining Agenda will be reviewed at that time, and only those items which are of concern to many citizens present, or those in which a decision must be rendered immediately for the good of public health, safety or welfare will be considered. All other items will be postponed until the following meeting. Under no circumstances will the meeting be allowed to lastv1 a.m." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson. past Motion to Amend by Alderman Turner "I move that Public Hearings previously scheduled be included in the Motion." Alderman Cavarra agreed to change her Motion and the second agreed. Question was called and passed the Motion 4-1. Alderman Merkl voted "nay." Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Minar Subdivision Case MS-73-13 (application by Martha Mader at Reed Street between West 31 and 32 Avenues) be continued ~ntil September 12, 1974 upon request of the applican~" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0. Alderman Turner stated an applicant should be told all the requirements when he comes in, and not be given new requests later. Mr. Jerman cautioned the Council to be careful about asking the staff to do work that is a requirement of the subdivider. Mavor Abramson announced he had received a letter of praise from Mr. Willis Alderman an the fast service of Rescue 5 in getting him to the hospi tal. Mr. Jerman reminded the Council to attend the interview session for Director of Community Development and Director of Parks and Recreation. He also stated the Comprehensive Plan notice of meetings had a mispelling of the ward "Whea t Ri dge " and that due to the short time to print the notices the City did not thoroughly check the copy Mr. Jerman stated he had retained the same man who had done the study on the building department in Lakewood for the Wheat Ridge Building Dept. end that he would be here before October 24, 1974 and would have a written report by approximately November 15, 1974. Alderman Turner reported she had attended a meeting with Consolidated Mutual Water Company, and that Lakewood had passed an ordinance to take aVer the water districts, and that 15% of the water users of Wheat Ridge are an Consolidated lines but. that this will not affect their supply. Meeting was adjourned at 8 10 p.m. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that we reconvene the regular meeting." Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 3-2. Aldermen Hulsey and Merkl voi;ed "nay." MINUTES - September 5, 1974 - Continued -3- Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the personnel Director determine what positions which are regularly aJthorized positions for 1974 and which are currently vacant a~d which can be filled by WINN or EEA funds until March 1975, and present this information to Council for approval on September 12, 1974." Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 3-2. Aldermen Merkl and Hulsey voted "nay." Regular meeting was adjourned at 8 15 p.m. with Alderman Merkl voting "nay." STUDY SESSION The revised Purchasinq Manual was distributed to the Council. Mr. James Malone, City Treasurer made some comments on the revisions. Page4 no. 9 he qJestioned the word evaluate, Page 5 no. 11 regarding purchase without bidding if there was a single supplier, Page 6 the wording "under direction of the City Administrator", Page 8. requisitions not included in the budget should be taken to Councilor perhaps the City Council should be notified of such items over $100, Page 13 where it states final determination of nbject codes shall be made by the Purchasing Officer, he objected to this and recommended that it be subject to the review of the City Treasurer and City Council. Study of the ~anual was scheduled for September 12, 1974. Alderman turner told resigning Mayor Abramson he would be missed and wished him well. Study session was adjourned at 8 40 p.m. L{_~" or_, ,~L i-<.-,[ c- Elise Brougham City Clerk APPROVED 1/, "7-1'(, 3-.[ '"'T ' / /L-f / ,