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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1975 MII~UTES February b, 1975 The Study Session for the month of February was called 1,0 order at 6 33 p.m. by Mayor Homer Roesener at 4355 Field Slree!. Aldermen presen!, were and Larry Merkl. Calvin Hulselj Rober! Howard, Louise I-urner Also attending were Cil,y administrator John Jerman City At'orney Maurice Fox, City Clerk Elise Brougham. Mr. Al Foster from Denver Regional Council of Governments spoke on COG's solid waste proposal. He stated thar 'here is a problem of disposal of solid waste and that also energy and recovery of resources ware products of solid wasLe. fhiD could be done by transpor t3ting all solid waste in the metro area to a single processing center. He said that previously a rosk Force had studied the problem and had concluded Ihat there is a solid waste problem and making energy from solid waste is plausible and fe3sible. He slated COG is asking for funds for a feasibility analysis from each community based on a ~er capita basis which will also verify the amount of energy available. He stated 19 cities have approved it and all 4 counties. ite suggested that a Resolution be passed authorizing major intergovernmental contract, an eXDenditure of funds in the amount of $=,979.S0 and an appointment of a representative on a Management Committee. It was agreed that a Resolution would be scheduled for next week s meeting. Alderman Howard commented that this one of many long range planning programs of DRCDG and it is impor1ant that the whole program be presented so tha~ intelligent decisions based on future planning can be made. Mr. Jerman presented a plan to help alleviate the parking problem at the Police Rldg. ,rui I.dale School parking lot could be used on weekends, and Denver School of Gymnastics for ~irls al- 10603 ill. 44 Avenue would allow rental space for 31 cars during the week for $2~0.00 for two years. Chief Pinson stated he was concerned about the new regulations of parking police cars at Public ~orks. Alderman ~ulsey stated il was for extra cars and the ones no! in use, and that the Shops Foreman is 0 control the maintenance of the cars. It was agreed the rented parking porposal should be tried out, and Mr. Jerman was directed to proceed wilh a lease for all private cars to be parked at the gym with the exception of the night dispatchers. Mr. Ray Printz from Jefferson County Open Space Program spoke. Ye distributed a financial report stating that the City of Whe t Ridge balance as of 111/75 was $249,527.41. He sl~ol;ed the money was drawing interest. fhe proposed park called the Bosick property was mentioned and it was sta l;ed that no action had been taken to pursue this. Mr. Jerman stated that Lakewood has the property witllin !-heir city limits, but thai the people in Applewood (Jefferson Co.) and Wheat Ridge would use it so that it should be a three way effort. Several Council:nen questioned the policy of splitting it three ways. Alderman Turner stated it is a flood plain problem and Wheat Ridge should participate. Mr. Prinl~z stated he would contaci the City of Lakewood on this problem. In answer to a ques! ion, r'lr. Printz s+;ated that such things as temE courts, playfield and small structures that pertain .0 the park could be added onto the land once it is obtained. Open Space funds could be used to develop path trails and maintain them, but they could not be used for maintaining a lawn etc. f'1r. Prin t.zexplained I he procedure of land purchase The Ci ty suumi! s all applica I ion for I-,e J8c.ired Idnd, I-he Opel Space Commi I Ie inspec t s the land, a price is negotiated ir which a full appraisal may be asked for, 'Ilen he Commi tie workD wi I h 'he OW,leI' and he Ci y 1,0 nego iLl Ie a price. If t-here is a closirlg Lfle appraisal is par of! he cos!, 'he County takes title, and then gives he tille 10 the Ci'y wi1h a clause if i is nol UDeLl tor parkland il would rever TO he COLJ !-~. MINUTES - February 6, 1975 - Continued -2- REGULAR MEETING The two hundred and 6eventy-fourth meeting was called ro order by Mayor Homer Roesener at 8 00 p.m. Aldermen pre6ent were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Larry Merkl and Louise Turner. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the Minutes of January 23, 1975 be approved as presented." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and pas6ed 5-0. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the Minutes of January 30, 1975 be approved with the follOwing corrections On Page 3., 8th paragraph the word 'off' be added after 'water could not be turned' and on Page 4., 6th paragraph a '$' be change to '4.'" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Public Comment was made by Mr. Harry Nyland of 10059 West 34 Avenue who stated that Kipling is designated as a limited access road by DRCOG and he asked if the City was doing anything to change this designation. It was stated that the Motion at the DRCOG Meeting had been to remove the Kipling diagonal only. Alderman Cavarra stated that in her opinion if both had been asked for the whole amendment might have been defeated, and that it would take a unified movement with other cities to remove the designation. It was agreed that a Resolution be prepared next week stating that the present type of facility that exists is favored by Wheat Ridge. Mr. D.C. Granger living at the corner of West 32 Avenue and Field stated there was a serious traffic problem on W. 32 Avenue and Field because there is a "dog leg" curve which has caused numerous accidents. He suggested a speed sign with flaShing lights could be installed. Mayor Roesener 6tated the City is working on getting speed zone signs p06ted in regards to schools (W.R. High School is close to this area.) Alderman Turner stated that at one time a letter from a group of people had been sent requesting a flashing light because they felt a sign was not sufficient. Mr. Carl Dawson of 9025 W. 5 Place stated he was the district representative of Shop N Go located at W. 38 Avenue and Harlan. He stated that the 3.2% beer license wa6 due for renewal but that all of the officers had not signed the required forms and there had been some confusion as to what was required and the vice-pre6ident had been on an extensive vacation and he asked for an exten6ion. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move far the renewal of the 3.2% beer license at Shop N Go at Harlan & W. 38 Ave~H~ subject to the payment of the proper fees and should the forms OTnCity that are required when received, indicate that there is some impropriety within the company, then at that time the Council could consider revocation of the license." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0. Mayor Roe6ener presented a placque to Mr. Michael Sipes as recognition of him being named Teacher of the Year. Resolution and Ordinance callinq for the bond and 6ales tax election were presented by Bond Attorney Bob Johnson and explained. Alderman Hulsey stated he wanted it to go on record that the purpose of the income from the sale6 tax was for drainage. Ordinance No. 169 calling for an additional 6ales tax was introduced by Alderman Merkl and was read. Motion by Alderman Hu16ey "I move we suspend the rules.'1 Motion wa6 seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. MINUTES - February 6, 1975 - Continued -3- Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Ordinance No. 169 be adopted on first reading and be ordered published and posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-1. Turner voted "nay." Resolution No. 369 calling for a special election for the questions of an increased sales tax and bonded indebtedness was introduced by Alderman Hulsey and was read. Motion by Alderman of City Council." 6-0. Merkl "I move we suspend the rules of procedure Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Resolution No. 369 be adopted as read." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-1. Alderman Turner voted "nay." Resolution No. 370 appointing Dennis Zwagerman as Acting Chief Building Inspector was introduced by Alderman Merkl and was read. Alderman Turner stated she would vote against the Resolution because she felt Mr. Prose should continue as the temporary inspector until a new one is appointed. Mr. Jerman stated the job description is to go to the Personnel Committee and then will come before Council. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Resolution No. 370 be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 5-1. Alderman Turner voted "nay." Ordinance No. 168 establishing a retirement plan for city employees was scheduled for second reading. City Attorney Maurice Fox stated he recommended that the ordinance be defeated as it is written and that there is no intent to defeat the purpose but this is based upon a procedural aspect. He will prepare a Resolution. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that Council take no action on Ordinance No. 158 tonight and that action on the Ordinance and Resolution be scheduled for next week." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Ordinance No. 153 be approved on second reading." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and MOTION WAS DEFEATED BY A VOTE OF 4-2. Aldermen Donaldson, Hulsey, Turner a~d Cavarra voted "nay." Mayor Roesener introduced the new City Attorney Maurice Fox. He also announced there were more appointees to the Committee of 30 for a Better WheatRidge Jim Russel, Charles Hahn, Diane Olbngy and I.D. Bauerman. Mayor Roesener also read tow letters of praise for the following Wheat Ridge employees Officer Richard Reisch and the Sgt. who was on duty with him, and Richard Brett City Arborist. Mr. Jerman explained a report that had been distributed regarding the City's participation in federally funded programs for supplying salaries for employees. There are 68 such positions making up 8.8% of the work force excluding the police and department heads. A Memo from Walt Grande was distributed indicating that payment had been made by the State of Colorado for the damage which occurred in the May 6, 1973 flood in the amount of $6 079.00. However, there was estimated darnge to homes etc. in the amount of $1.5 million. A statement from Wright-McLaughlin in the amount of $1,704.30 for consulting services in connection with the Marvin residence flood plain matter and preparation of major drainage channel map of the City was scheduled for approval. MINUTES - February 6, 1975 - Continued -4- Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move for authorization for approval of payment of the bill from Wright-McLaughlin Engineers for a total amount of $1704.30 to be charged as follows Account 419.53 -$854.30 and Account 418.32 - $850.00." Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 5-1. Alderman Howard voted "nay" Mr. Jerman stated in f~s~onse to a question from Alderman Howard that the Marvin cas~ tne city in the neighborhood of $3,000.00. Mr. Jerman stated the flood plain map should be ready in about 30 days. A roval of urchase of chairs for the Council Chambers was scheduled. he low bid for 10 chairs Council, Mayor, City Clerk, City Administrator 8nd City Attorney) was from Seal Office Furniture for $1,565.60. Alderman Turner stated she felt this was an unnecessary expenditure. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that the City Administrator be authorized to purchase 10 chairs from Seal Office Furniture for an amount not to exceed $1,565.60 to be charged out of the contingency accounts of the Council Mayor, City Administrator and City Clerk." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and MOTION TIED 3-3. Aldermen Howard, Turner and Cavarra voted "nay." Mayor Roesener voted "aye" and MOTION PASSED 4-3. Alderman Howard questioned what the status of the sign that was purchased to indicate the direction of the Albert E. Anderson Building was. City Attorney Fox stated he became aware of the problem yesterday and he will try to work out a solution under the existing law, and if it does not pass then an ordinance can be passed. It was stated the Board of Adjustment had a tie vote in regards to the variance requested for the sign regarding the setback requirements. Announcement of the Public Hearings on the Parks and Open Space Plan was listed for the Planning Commission on 2/10/75 and City Council on 3113/75. Alderman Turner stated that the legal notice referred to the plan drawn up by THK and several hearings had been held on this plan, and suggested that reference to the changes which have been made on the THK Plan be presented at the Public Hearings. There was an announcement of a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment created by the resignation of Ethel Puckett. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move we adjourn the regular meeting and go back into the Study Session and have the Executive Session after adjournment." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. STUDY SESSION The Study Session was reconvened at 11 00 p.m. A Civil Defense Plan was presented by Walt Grande. He said the Department Heads have been given copies for their recommendations and then when it is finalized it will come before City Council. He stated he is working with the Police and Fire Departments. A need for snow removal on bikeways and pathways was discussed. It was indicated that the City needed a law to enf9rc~ snow removal. It was stated that there were large p~es of vacantX~~ong the walkways, and that another problem is that snow graders dump the snow on the walkways. Alderman Hulsey recommended using the tractors with a blade for snow removal. City Attorney Fox was directed to research the State Law as to requirements etc. The recommendation for Council Meeting Night to be changed to Monday was made by Mayor Roesener. He stated that the Council members would have the weekend to read the data they receive. It was noted that there are other Commissions, Boards etc. which presently meet on Monday who would have to change their schedule. An informal vote was taken to change the meeting day to Monday on June 2, 1975 and all agreed except Aldermen Turner and Merkl. Chief Pinson and Dennis Zwagerman stated they had 50me modification MINUTES - February 6, 1975 - Continued -5- plans in the building to make their offices mOTe workable and convenient. They were directed to get estimate figures and bring them back to Council. It was noted that budget appropriation adjustments would be necessary. Meeting was adjourned at 11 30 p.m. An Executive Session was held afterwards on a legal problem. Elise Brougham, City CleD< APPROVED "..) y] k.. / xfV -(l~ .~ ~ ~7 //7(,-- / /.f. J 0/ .