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MINUTES
October 17, 1974
The two hundred and sixtieth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City
Council was called to order at 7 35 p.m. by Mayor Homer L. Roesener
at 4355 Field Street.
Aldermen attending were
Howard, Calvin Hulsey and
absent.
Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Robert
Louise Turner. Alderman Larry Merkl was
Also attending were City Attorney William McCarthy, City Clerk Elise
Brougham, City Treasurer James Malone, and representing the City Administrator,
Mr. John Jerman - who was absent, was Mr. Walter Grande, Finance Officer,
citizens and staff.
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move the Minutes of October 10, 1974 be
approved as written and not be read." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Donaldson and passed 4-1. Alderman Howard voted "nay."
Public Hearing for consideration of issuance of a Class G 3-wav liquor
license to Donald E. Jones dba Red Lobster Inn No. 119 at 4455 Wadsworth
alvd. was held. Court Reporter Ruth Carsh recorded the proceedings.
Linda Mever of 6027 Yarrow Lane, Arvada gave her survey of the neighborhood
for the City of Wheat Ridge. She stated that out of 100 people contacted,
60 signed for the issuance, 27 signed against and 13 didn't care. She stated
there were 9 existing Class G licenses within the one mile radius.
FloVd G. Enqeman, attorney for the applicant nave a presentation, and
called Donald E. Jones to testify. He asked Mrs. Mever if any of the
objections were based on religious convictions and she answered "no."
Mr. Donald Jones of 76 Ranchette Estates, Keller, Texas stated the
national average of people to restaurants is 615, and that Wheat Ridge
has 1,220 people per restaurant. He claimed there are only 4 restaurants
in the area that are similar in character and that this one will be the
only one specializing in seafood. He stated there are a total of 15
restaurants in the area, and that alcohol will be 10% of the sales.
He stated he would be in once a week to oversee the operation, and
Lhat the manager will be Mr. Ronald Johnson. He stated he had an
agreement with Red Lobster Inc. that he would "Not be locked up" if
there was a liquor problem, but it was later clarified that he would
be ~e responsible party. In answer to a question, he stated the
building is owned by the corporation, and will be leased to him.
f'lr. Walt Bracken of 2930 Steele Street, Denver stated he was employed
by International Bureaus Inc. and circulated peTItions and also Mary
Ratliff and Theresa Walt circulated petitions and were also present.
The results of the petitions were 826 homes or business were contacted,
514 signed for the license, 3D were opposed, 86 didn't care, and 266
were not at home.
No one appeared in opposition. Alderman Howard stated he noticed his
wife had signed the petition and asked if he should abstain. City Attornev
McCarthv advised him to abstain.
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that the application for a Class
G 3-way liquor license for Donald E. Jones dba Red Lobster Inn #199
at 4455 Wadsworth Blvd. be approved, because there was no opposition
in the community, the survey should the majority of the residents in
favor of granting of the license." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Hulsey and passed 4-0. Alderman Howard abstained and Alderman Merkl
was absent.
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~ appraisal policy for the City was considered. Mr. Walt Grande
stated it had been the policy of the Open Space Committee that a MAl
appraisal accompany land acquisition requests and that the City
Administrator recommended that for land under the value of $5,000.00
that a MAl appraisal not be required, but Lhat the appraisal from
a local realtor be obtained.
Motion by Alderman furner "I would move that in purchases or land
acquisitions where the value is $5,000.00 or less, that a MAl appraisal
or equivalent appraisal not be required, and that in lieu of that appraisal,
there be an appraisal from two or more local realtors, and that Louncil
be informed of all such actions. I further move that this policy be
excepted in those cases where aMAI appraisal is required." Motion was
seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 5-0.
Approval of auto insurance payment was scheduled. The coverage of
the city vehicles and personal cars when being used for City business
is from Home Insurance Co., Trust Hall Agency.
Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that the following premium be
paid for auto insurance for the City to be charged from the following
accounts Account 421.55 $4,616
421.56 258
424.13 252
431.83 9,453
452.13 759
453.13 378
making a total payment of $15,716.00." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the grant of right-of-way for
street, curb, gutter and sidewalk purposes only, between Gordon E. and
Kathleen E. Mitchell and the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, be accepted."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson.
Discussion followed LallY Thomas, City Engineer stated this dedication
will line up with the curb and gutter to the north on Hoyt Street,and
that the present owner has asked for his escrow money back for curb
and guLter because he is not going to develop it but plans to sell it
vacant. Discussion followed as to whether the city policy is uniform
requiring escrow money for curb and gutter and Alderman Hulsev requested
that Council receive a directive from the past Mayor regarding where
escrow money should be put up and where development agreements are to
be used. Question was called on Motion and passed 5-0.
Ordinance No. 160 authorizing the purchase of parkland for the greenbelt
from the Roboffs was scheduled for second reading and the reading was
begun by the Clerk.
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the title of Ordinance No. 160
having been read, that the reading of the Ordinance be dispensed with."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman furner "I move that Ordinance No. 160 be approved
on second and final reading and be ordered published and posted." Motion
was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 5-0.
Mavor Roesener reported that he needs additional names on the centenial-
bicentenial rommission and that the Penal Code will be scheduled on the
next Study Session. Alderman Turner recommended that the 12 board members
of the Historical Society should be members.
Mr. Walt Grande stated a report of hazardous intersections had been dis-
tributed. These intersections had been observed by patrol officers.
Alderman furner asked if there had been any correlation between dark
areas and high crime areas.
Bonnie Scoma of 2859 Gray Street stated that at the SE corner of 29 Avenue
and Gray there is an elm bush obstruction the view, and that on the
list 2880 Harlan is a cuI de sac. Mr. Grande stated if anyone has additions
to report them to the Police Department.
MINUTES - October 17, 1974 - Continued
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It was determined that Council would study the list and then make
any recommendations or additions.
Mr. Grande gave the Revenue Report through September 30, 1974 of the
City.
A report from Wright McLauqhlin Enqineers regarding the runoff at
35th Avenue and Owens had been distributed. City Attorney McCarthy
stated that the staff was not prepared for a solution tonight.
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that this matter be delayed until
such time there is action to be taken." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Cavarra and passed 5-0.
Mr. Grande reported that Operation Chuck Hole was 50% complete.
City Attorney William McCarthy reported that the Public Works Dept.
had aided him with getting a colored brief cover quite quickly and
efficiently which he appreciated, and he stated in general there was
more appeal activity now and that there were now 3 suits against police
officers.
Alderman Turner stated she and Mrs. Cavarra and other city representatives
had attended the county meeting on HB 1041 and she suggested that Council
meet with the Planning Commission on Monday night (10/21/74) for a dis-
cussion on this subject.
Meeting was adjourned at 10 DO p.m.
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