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MINUTES
March 20, 1975
The two hundred and eightieth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge
City Council was called '0 order by Mayor Homer Roesener at 7 30 p. m.
at 4355 Field Street.
Adermen attending were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Rober~
Howard, Larry Merkl and Louise Turner. Alderman Calvin Hulsey was
absent
Also attending were
Brougham, staff and
Jerman was absent.
City Attorney Maurice Fox, City Clerk Elise
interested citizens. City Administrator John
City Treasurer James Malone was also present.
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the Minutes of March 6, 1975
be approved as written, and that the Minutes of March 13, 1975 be
tabled one week for consideration." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Cavarra and passed 3-2. Aldermen Donaldson and Howard voted "nay "
Public Comment was made by
Amos Leaf of 2845 Chase Street presented a petition signed by
the residents of the 2800 block of Chase Street thanking the City
for the installation of a street light in the middle of the block
on 3/11/75 in response to a petition by Bonnie MiTIer.
Mr. Leaf also stated that he felt there were communication problems
in the City as Mrs. Bennington had called numerous times in the last
few years about chuck holes on Chase from W. 26 Ave. to W. 28 Ave.
to no avail.
Alderman Merkl recommended that since the Agenda did not get published
this week in the Sentinel that the street plan for 1975 be tabled one
week. Ben Thies of the Public Works Committee stated he would prefer
that it be heard tonight as scheduled, and a decision be made tonight also.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Item 1. (1975 Street Program)
on the Agenda and Item 3.D. (Decision on the street plan) be postponed
one week for the next Thursday meeting on 3/27/75." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
WZ-75-03 rezoning request from Restricted-Commercial to Proposed
Commercial-One at the northwest carner of W. 44 Ave. and Jay Street
by Applicant Alan Fox was scheduled for Public Hearing.
David Shelly of the Planning Dept. stated that it was a department
interpretation that the location was suited to highway commercial use
instead of service type commercial. The Planning Commission recommended
denial because it would ~ spot zoning and C-1 is not compatible.
He stated the present use is an automobile maintenance center, and is
presently a legal non-conforming use. He stated that zoning lends
itself to use, but the use shouldn't determine the zoning.
Alderman Howard asked if the existing zoning allows repair of motor
vehicles, and Mr. Shelley stated "No" but the use is allowed because
it is legal non-conforming.
Mr. Zwagerman, Director of Community Development s~ated he felt this
would not be spot zoning, and stated he thought this was a logical
area for concentrated highway business. Alderman Turner stated
there was no C-1 zoning touching the land.
Applicant Alan Fox stated that next to the land is a regular gas station
and there is Restricted-Commercial which would act as a buffer to the
apartments to the north. He stated the primary business will be
installation of mufflers, and that he is trying to bring the business
into legal conformity of what is presently there, because there are
problems of financing non-conforming businesses.
No one appeared in opposition.
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Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Case WZ-7S-03 located at
the northwest corner of West 44 Ave. and Jay reqJesting rezoning from
Restricted-Commercial to Commercial-One be approved for the following
reasons It was recommended by the Planning Department, it conforms
with the Land Use Plan and there was no citizen opposition~' Motion
was seconded by Alderman Howard and MOTION WAS DEFEATED 4-1. Alderman
Merkl voted "Aye."
Alderman Merkl stated the property was on a major thoroughfare, and
the Land Use Plan should be used to bring the land into conformit.y.
Alderman Turner requested that the Land Use Plan be annalyzed and
and that different commercial categories be indicated.
Decision on preliminary and final industrial development plan for
Case WZ-7S-04 at W. 48 Ave. and Van Gordon by Gene Pietro was scheduled.
City Attorney Fox stated that the mineral deposits in the area were
not economically feasible and HB 1529 did not apply on the subidivsion.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move trat Case WZ-7S-04 preliminary
industrial development plan at W. 48 Ave. and Van Gordon be approved
because it was recommended by the Planning Commission and Planning Department."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0. Alderman
Hulsey's written vote of "Aye" was recorded, and Alderman Howard abstained
because he had missed the hearing.
Motion by Alderman Merkl flI move for approvnl of the Final Development
Plan for Case WZ-7S-04 at W. 48 Ave. and Van Gordon." Motion was sec-
onded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0. Alderman Hulsey's written
"Aye" vote was recorded and Alderman Howard abstained. Alderman Hulsey's
vote is attached to the Minutes.
Alderman Turner commented that the land was used illegally for sometime
as industrial storage with no plan approval. Mr. Zwagerman stated
it was not legal, but had been done.
Item 3.E. was brought up next which pertained to hiring McCabe and Assoc.
Management Consultants to conduct and install a Systems and Management
Training Program in the Public Works Department Alderman Cavarra
stated she wanted written, sepcific proposals. Mr. Pasley from McCabe
and Assoc. stated they could make copies of what they will do. He
stated their business would among other things make a cost control
scheduling of production, reduce internal operating cost, would
analyze internal operation. He stated an initial analysis had been
made in the Public Works Dept. about 1 month ago. They propose a training
program for management and personnel and that this would be an outside
objective evaluation. He mentioned the union and that management needs
to know what is a fair day's work when dealing with a union.
Alderman Turner questioned if this review would be for the whole City.
and he stated it would be just for the Public Works Dept. Alderman
Turner also recommended that this be referred to the Public Works Committee.
Mayor Roesener disagreed and stated this was only a legislative and
executive decision and recommended that it be deferred 1 week for a
distribution of the report. Alderman Cavarra recommended that an
agreement be made, and Mr. Pasley stated they do not have a formal contract.
He stated that the company has a 5 year follow-up program and that
he had been contacted by a citizen of Wheat Ridge in October of the
possible need for them in Wheat Ridge.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that we defer this (Hiring McCabe
& Assoc.) one week." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
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Approval of plans and specifications for traffic signal installation
on W. 44 Ave. and approval of agreement with Colorado Division of Highways
for construction supervision to be paid from Acct. 441.42 was scheduled.
Glen faylor, Director of Public Works stated that some improvement had
been done at W. 44 Ave. and Kipling prior to when he was hired, and
that there may be some difficulty in obtaining funding far that location.
Resolution No. 379 authorizing appropriation adjustments in the amoun~
of $27,000.00 for traffic installations on W. 44 Ave. was introduced
by Alderman Cavarra and was read.
Mr. Jim Malone, City Treasurer explained that the $27,000.00 was taken
out of street paving account, and in the future that account will
be reimbursed with revenue sharing monies, and the inteni is not
to have matching funds be federal funds from the City. Mr. Dave Singh,
Buyer far the City stated there were corrections in the accounts and
the amount, and Mr. Fox stated that that a statement needs to be
added in the Resolution.
Motion by Alderman M8rkl "I move that Resolution No. 379 be sent
back (and tabled) for proper staffing for one week." Motion was
seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0. There was a break
and the corrections in the Resolution were prepared.
Motion bV Alderman Turner "I move that Resolution No. 379 be removed
from the table." Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 3-2.
Aldermen Donaldson and Howard voted "nay."
The corrections in the Resolution were read.
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "i move that Resolution No. 379 be app~oved
(as amended)." Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 4-1.
Alderman Turner voted "nay."
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move for approval of the plans and
specifications for traffic signal installation on W. 44 Ave." Motion
was seconded bV Alderman Donaldson and passed 4-1. Alderman Turner
voted "nay."
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move for approval of the agr8ement with
Colorado Division of Highways for construction supervision to be paid
from Account 441.42 and direct the Mavor to execute the project
agreement with the State of Colorado." Motion was seconded bV
Alderman Donaldson and passed 4-1. Alderman Turner voted "nav."
Approval of class specifications for stockkeeper was scheduled.
The class sepcification of Directior of Administrative Services
was deferred by the Personnel Committee request. Alderman Howard
asked if the stockkeeper classification had been approved by the
Personnel Committed and Mayor Roesener did not know.
Motion by Alderman Howard "I move to table that item (stockkeeper
classification approval) for one week far clarification and refer
it to the Personnel Committee." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Turner and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Howard "I so move that the item (insurance premium
due on 3/20/75 on the Umbrella Liability Insurance Policy to be distri-
but8d among ~rious department abject Codes .36) be paid." Motion was
seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 5-0.
Ordinance No. 172 amending Zoning Ordinance No. 9B was scheduled
for second reading. Mr. Zwaqerman recommended that the discussion on
non-conforming use be a separate ordinance. He did recommend the
words "car Washes" be deleted in Section 1, the landscaping requirements
be changed to 10% except in industrEl zones. Alderman Turner recommended
that the words "zoning set back" be used instead of "yard space."
Alderman Merkl requested that the title of the Ordinance be read.
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Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that in Se~~\on 1. the words 'Car
Washes' be deleted and in Seciions 2 through SI/f.l"le words 'twenty
per cent (20%)' be changed to 'ten per cent- (10%)', and after the
words 'any' the words 'required ~oning set bac~' be added and the
words 'yard space' be cEl.eted." Mofion was seconded by Alderman
Howard and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman furner "I move that in Sections 6 and 7 (a) the
following words be inserted after the word 'any' - Required ~oning
setback)' and in Section 2 through 5 the words 'yard space' be reinserted."
No second was made.
fhe Clerk was requested to read the Motions and there was some confusion
as to fhe changes.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that we rescind all previous Motions concern-
ing Ordinance No. 172 passed this evening." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Howard and passed 4-1. Alderman Turner vote "nay."
Motion by Alderman
follows
Section 1.
Sec tion 2.
the word 'any'
setback)'.
Merkl
"I move thaf Ordinance No. 172 be amended as
Delete the words 'car washes.'
Subparagraph (1) - Decrease the 20% to 10% and after
in the first line, include the phrase 'Required (zoning
Subparagraph (20 - Include after the word 'any' the
phrase 'Required (zoning setback),'
Section 3. Subparagraph (1) - Decrease the 20% to 10%, and add
after the word 'any' the phrase 'Required (zoning setback)'.
Subparagraph (2) - After the word 'any' include the
phrase 'Required (zoning setback)',
Section 4. Subparagraph (1) - Decrease the 20%
the word 'any' include the phrase 'Required (zoning
Subparagraph (2) - insert after the
(zoning setback)'.
Section S. Subparagraph (a) - decrease the 20% to 10%. After
the word 'any' include the phrase 'Required (zoning setback)'.
Subparagraph (b) - After the word 'any' include the
phrase 'Required (zoning setback)',
Section 6. Subparagraph (a) - Include the phrase after the word
'any I 'Required (zoning setback)'.
Subparagraph (b) - Include the phrase after the word
'any' 'Required (zoning setback)'.
Section 7. Subparagraph (a) -Include after the word 'any' 'required
(zoning setback)'.
Subparagraph (b) - Include the phrase after the word 'any'
'required (zoning setback)'.
And I further move that in Sections 2,3 and 4 Subparagraphs numberd
(1), (2) and (3) be changed to the letters (a), (b) and (c)." Motion
was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 5-0.
to 10%, and
setback)'.
word 'any'
after
'Required
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that Ordinance No. 172 be amended
as follows Under Section 8 23(a) Landscaping that after Ire words
'coniferous trees' the words 'artificial greenery' be removed and
be inser ted after the ward 'rock,' and before 'or ornamen tal object. "'
Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Ordinance No. 172 be adapted
as amended (and be ordered published and posted.)" Motion was seconded
by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Mayor Roesener reported that the Colorado Municipal League had sent
out a questionnaire to cities to see if they are interested in
supporting ~he League's fight against the Mountain Bell'e telephone
race increase. After the meeting he stated he would poll the Council
to see how they felt.
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City Treasurer JamesMalone gave the status of the Budget report
for Mr. Jerman who was absent. He stated ~he 1974 surplus carryover
was an estimate, and that; more revenue had been received this year
than last year. He stated there were some accounts that are misbudgeted
and will have to be taken care of. He also stated ~hat the present
budget is so cumbersome for accounting procedure that a computer is
almost needed, and recommended that City Council establish a format
for the budget and eliminate the line detail that is required now.
Mr. Malone also presented his own Budget and Appropriations Report
through February ~d also presented a more detailed report of expenditures
for each d~rtment. He stated there was adequate cash on hand.
The Budget preparation calandar for 1976 Budget had been distributed.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move for the adoption of the 1976
Budget Uiandar." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Lease/agreement to rent voting machines from the City and County of
Denver at a cost of $350.00 was scheduled for approval. The City
of Wheat Ridge is responsible for the machines, and the County is transporting
them and programming them.
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the lease and agreement be
approved (pertaining to voting machines rental from the City & County
of Denver) and that the Finance Department look into proper insurance
coverage for the machines. I further move that the agreement be executed
by the Mayor." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0.
Mr. Dave Sinqh stated that an insurance rider could be obtained.
Announcement of expiration of term of 4 member on the Police Advisory
Board was secheduled. There was discussion as to whether the Board
was to continue or if it was set up for only 1 year. Alderman Cavarra
also mentioned that due to the tremendous interest that perhaps the
members should be new ones. Clarification of the Resolution setting
up the Board was scheduled for next week.
Meeting was adjourned at 11 00 p.m. by unanimous vote.
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MINUTES
March 13, 1975
The two hundred and sev8n~y-ninrh regular meeting of ~he Wheat Ridge City
Council was called ~o order by Mayor Homer Raesener 81 7 3D p.m. af 4355 Field S~.
Aldermen attending were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Calvin Hulsey,
Larry Merkl and Louise furner. Alderman Robert Howard was absenl.
Also attending were Mayor Roesener, City Administralor John Jerman, City
Attorney Maurice Fox, City Clerk Elise Brougham, staff and interesetd citizens.
Motion by Alderman Turner
March 6, 1975 be tabled one
passed 5-0.
"I move that consideration of the Minutes of
week." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and
Public Comment was made by
W.J. Giddinqs of 7273 W. 35 Place who stated he was opposed to the Ibbison
property becoming a park because there was wildlife there now, it would increase
noise and debris, and it would interfere with water rights for the ditch on
the property.
Case WZ-74-31 a rezoning request for a SO'X611.26' strip in the 4300 block
of Wadsworth to be rezoned from Restricted-Commercial to Commercial-One was
scheduled for Public Hearing. The applicant was the City of Wheat Ridge to
correct the zoning map.
David Shelley of the Planning Dept. stated the Planning Commission recommended
approval and stated it would bring the zoning map into conformity and he stated
it is a technical error.
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that Case WZ-74-31 (requesting rezoning
from Restricted-Commercial to Commercial-One) be approved because it was
recommended by the Planning Department and the Planning Commission to correct
an error." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Case WZ-7S-04 preliminary and final industrial plans at W. 48 Avenue and Van
Gordan was scheduled for Public Hearing. The applican' was Gene Pietro and
the approximate area was 5 acres.
David Shelley stated telephone, gas and water service had been approved. He
stated there was a house on the southwest corner of the property, and a gas
station at the corner of Ward and W. 38 Ave. The Land Use Plan calls for industrial.
Alderman Cavarra questioned whether HB1S29 did not apply because the onwer
rezoned the land in 1970, and City Attorney Fox said he would research this.
Mr. Fox advised that it was proper to combine a preliminary and final plan.
Mr. Pietro was present.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that we table Case WZ-7S-04 one week for
a decision." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Open Space Plan and Parks Plan to be part of the Comprehensive Plan was sche-
duled for Public Hearing. Dennis Zwaqerman, Director of Community Development
stated there were different types of parks
1. Neighborhood parks - 3 to 10 acres intended to service elementary
school children for a Yz mile radius.
2. Community park - 9 to up to 100 acres to service the entire community
with such things such as lighted ball diamonds, tennis courts etc.
3. Open space.
4. Unique parks.
The Planning Commission had accepted the plan with the following recommendations
which are attached to the Minutes.
Alderman Turner stated she had requested that a large map be shown indicating
the changes made by the staff from the original THK Plan.
Mr. Ben Loye ,attorney siated he was present on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Ibbison
whose property was indicated by Circle 5 as a community park. II is 9.1 acres
and he stated he Ibbison's are not overly anxious to have their land included
as a park.
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He stated the type of park planned is not large enough for the Ibbison's property
and I-he Ibbison's had owned the property since 1887. He stated they had been
approached by the City to sell their land for park purposes and they had said
they did not wish to sell. There is already a traffic problem on Wadsworth.
He stated the land should be ~eted as a park and alternative smaller parks
in L~e area should be.designated. He stated. th~ tBer~ was some c~nfusion re-
gardlng the property ln the THM report, but lt had f,Me understandlng that the
Ibbison property would be excluded. He stated the City might not have the
funds available to purchase the land, and he recommended that the Planning
Commission recommendation to delete the land be foTIawed.
Alderman Turner stated she felt parks aren't vital to a city, and that the right
of eminent domain should not be exercised for the purchase of any park parcel.
She also stated the Ibbison's had received a letter from Mr. Jerman stating
the City would not purchase their land unless they wantffi to sell.
Mr. Loye stated that sometime in the future, if the Ibbison's desired to,
they could possibly sell their land for a park if the price was agreed upon.
A citizen living at 3050 Teller questioned who was responsible for vandalism,
increased lights etc.
Mr. Robert P. Eckhardt stated he was chairman for the Neighborhood 4 Planning
Team and that they had met on 2/24/75 and had formu1ted recommendations for
the park plan. They are attached to the Minutes. He also stated they had
contacted the Denver Water Board and they had stated there was a possibility
of using the Ashland Reservoir at W. 29 Ave. and Fenton for a recreation such
as a tennis court etc.
Beverly Conrad of 4729 Estes St. recommended that 300 families in the Clearvale
Subdivision were in favor of a small park at W. 45 Ave. and Everett for their
children to play.
Mr. Sipes living at W. 41 Ave. and Oak stated he felt the area West of Wadsworth
Blvd. were being left out as far as parks were concerned. Alderman Cavarra
stated there was a park on the THK plan in the area that he was discussing, and
she also questioned where the access points are to be. Mr. Zwagerman stated
that was a separate issue, and stated it would only be pedestrian access except
where there is parking.
Janice Thompson of 12290 W. 42 Avenue stated she was glad motor bikes had
been omitted at 1-70 & Ward Road. She stated she did not want BB guns allowed,
and on the lakes there are ducks and geese and there are farm animals that
are attractive targets. She stated she wanted the Greenbelt posted "No guns."
Mrs. Pat Samson of 7451 W. 45 Ave. stated she felt that if the land at W. 44
Avenue and Pierce was not available, then the land at W. 44 Ave. and WadSWorth
should be considered (Land at 45 & Vance). She reminded Council that at a rezoning
this land was to act as a buffer to the commercial areas, and there were petitions
with 1000 signatures asking for the area to be a park. Alderman Hulsey stated
he felt that area should be a park, but the land at W. 44 Ave. & Pierce was
used by the owner for farming and should be allowed to continue. He stated
he felt eminent domain should be used as a last resort.
Bruce Ibbison of 3615 Teller questioned the planning process in designating
the parks, and he stated the park designated for the Ibbison property could
possibly have the homes to the south condemned.
Steven Wolcol;t of 7337 W. 35 Ave. stated his property adjoins the Ibbison
property and he did not want ball fields and tennis courts in his back yard.
Ray Pepe of 3390 Teller stated the Ibbison property was too valuable to be
a park, and rhere is dangerous access.
Mr. Eckhardt stated pa~ks in the middle of large cities are now very valuable,
and that he felt parks are necessary and if eminent domain is not used, parks
cannot be obtained.
Ralph Nixon of 4290 W. 27 Ave. spoke for the owners of Highland West. Ap~
and stated they were opposed to the land $Uth being a park, and it was their
desire to develop it with an intermediate care center far the elderly, and a
park would contribute to the vandalism ta the cars in the parking lot.
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Alderman Donaldson polled the room and found there was an overwhelminQ
majority apposed to the Ibbison property being a park.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that the Ibbison property,
9.11 acres, located between W. 36 and W. 37 Avenues on Wadsworth,
and from Wadsworth to Teller (east) be deleted from !he Open Spac8
Plan, and nor, be designated as a park." Motion was seconded by
Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0.
Alderman Cavarra recommended that perhaps a portion of the land remain
on the plan as a futur8 park, and Alderman Merkl stated the Planning
Committee had recommended other areas, and Alderman Hulsey st.at-ed
they should listen to the people who live in the area.
Mr. Eckhardt stated some of the alternatives were the property west
of Wadsworth and north of W. 35 Ave., and there is a parcel south of
w. 29 Ave. Alderman Hulsey stated the owners have a right to know
their land is being considered.
Alderman Donaldson stated he wanted to go on r8cord that he had never
had a "secret" neighborhood meeting on the parks plan at any time,
as had been mentioned once or twice during the hearing.
Mr. Zwaqerman stated that obtaining large areas is critical because
the planned facilities will be needed when there is future development,
and that the plan calls for 5 community parks same place in the City.
He stated that open space could serve as a protection such as open flood
plain land, it could separate different zoning categories, and it could
be for environmental reasons.
Alderman Turner stated she felt there was value in preserving open
space that is privately owned, and then in the future when the owners
are willing to sell, open land is available. Mr. Zwagerman agreed.
She also stated there were 21 parcels removed from the original TH~ plan,
she felt more options should have been left on the revised plan, and
she would like to see additional parcels mentioned as possible sites.
Alderman Cavarra agreed and stated that priorities might change since
this is a long range plan.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the 1.88 acres at W. 45 Ave.
and Vance be the top priority in Number 5, and H (at W.44 Ave. & Pierce)
be the lower priority, and that the tot park at W. 46 Ave. and Everett
be a high priority, and be added to the Park Plan." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that the land north of W. 38 Avenue
and west of Parfet be replaced on the plan, and the land in the vicinity north
of W. 38 Ave. and Miller be considered as both are flood plain sites."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that we establish a neighborhood
park at W. 28 Ave. and Ames as a high priority." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the area south of Highland West
4.4 acres, be removed from the Plan unless the owners would at some
future time chose to have it put on." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Donaldson and passed 5-0. Alderman Turner stated it was a matter of
record the owners did not went the land designated as a park. Alderman
Turner also asked if the Planning Commisaon recommendations are-cClnsr:--
dered to be part of the plan, and Mayor Roesener answered "Yes."
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move tha~ the statement be added in
the written body of the Park report that purchase of parcels be limited
to those for sale and the right of eminent domain be revoked for the
purchase of parkland." Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and
MOTION WAS DEFEATED by a vo!-e of 4-1. Alderman Turner voted "aye."
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Alderman Cavarra recammanded that- the use of eminent domain be discouragad,
and only be us ad when all ather maans ara axhaustad and when it would
be a benefit to the community.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that the Planning Department pursue
looking at the piece of property at W. 29 Ave. and Wadsworth Blvd.
to be put on this park plan." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson
and passed 4-1. Alderman Hulsey voted "nay."
Alderman Turner suggested that adoption of the plan be delayed one
week for additions that were left off from the THK Plan. Alderman
Hulsey stated the plan should be adopted tonight and it can be amended
in the future.
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that 2 sites that appear on the
THK Plan be reinserted as alternates in Area 4. One is in the vicinity
of W.35 Ave. and Garrison and the other is in the vicinity of W. 33
Ave. and Wadsworth in the area of Rocky Mountain Ditch due to the fact
that this area is devoid of parks and is highly developed." Motion
was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 4-1. Alderman Hulsey
voted "Nay~
Mr. Jerman stated there was soma interest to have the parcel on the
south side of W. 38 Ave. between Owens and Parfet designated a park
Mr. Shelly stated the parcel is before the Board of Adjustment and did
not appear on either plan.
Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the parcel be added as a possible
open space site on the south side of W. 38 Ave. between Owens and Parfet."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and MOTION WAS DEFEATED 3-2.
Aldermen Dona Idson, Hulsey and Merkl voted "nay."
Alderman Cavarra asked when the access paints would be adopted, and
Mr. Zwagerman stated he thought in a month it would be ready.
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that the Planning Commission
recommendations made at their Public Hearing be included which includes
(park designation) additional purchase of land at W. 32 Ave. and Union."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move we adopt the amended map of Community
Parks and Open Space Plan." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson
and passed 4-1. Alderman Turner voted "nay." Alderman Turner recom-
mended that the property at W. 35 Ave. and Wadsworth be included.
Resolution No. 378 adjusting appropriations in various accounts
was introduced by Alderman Merkl and was read.
Mr. Jerman stated the source of revenue is the unappropriated surplus
and the balance would be $57,558.00. Alderman Hulsey stated he felt
changes to buildings such as adding an air-conditioner should come
before Council before, and several Aldermen felt the unappropriated
surplus was very low.
Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that Resolution No. 378 be approved."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 3-2. Aldermen Merkl
and Turner voted "nay."
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that the Detectives in the Police
Department and the lab technician be allowed to take their city vehicles
home." Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 3-2.
Aldermen Hulsey and Cavarra voted "nay." Alderman Cavarra had
stated t-hat the Civil Service Commission had recommended against the practice.
Motion by Alderman Merkl
cedure and adjourn in one
by Alderman Donaldson and
"I move that we suspend the rules of pro-
hour at midnight." Motion was seconded
passed 4-1. Alderman Cavarra voted "nay."
MINUTES - March 13, 1975 - Con I inued
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Salient faces concerning Special Election of April 1, 1975
was introduced by Alderman Merkl and was read and is attached to
t-he Minutes.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that we approve the elatement
of fact." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldsm and passed 4-1.
Alderman Turner voted "nay."
Nancy Snow stated that the statement that indicated that the money
was for n~ther lawful purposes" was in contradiction with the ordinance
that stated for "other capital improvements." Bonnie Scoma stated
that this would be for many years in the future and priorities
may change.
Ordinance No. 170 creating and abolishing severall job classifications
and decreasing salary ranges for certain classes was introduced by
Alderman Merkl and was read.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Ord:irence No. 170 be adapted
on first reading and be ordered published and posted." Motion was
seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 4-1. Alderman Turner voted "nay."
Ordinance No. 174 adopting the 1974 Model Traffic Code and traffic
schedules was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and was read.
Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Ordinance No. 174 be adopted
as read and be ordered published and posted." Motion was seconded by
Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Council authorize purchase
of glass beads (for traffic paint) from Cataphote Corp. at a cost
not to exceed $1028.00 to be charged from Account 451.21. (Beads have
1.65 reflective index)." Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and
passed 4-1. Alderman Merkl voted "nay."
Mr. Jerman announced plans to intensify inter department communications
by having the department heads, City administrator and Employee Council
meeting on Friday to review what occurred at Council Meeting. The
consensus of Council thought that it should be a meeting with the
department heads who in turn should explain to their employees.
Mr. Jerman stated he felt the
Mr. Bartholomew's resignation
he had ever seen."
articJs in the Sentinel of 3/12/75 about
was "unfair, and the most biased article
It was recommended to have an informal Study Session and have Council
sit around a table and no official business would be taken.
Mr. Jerman stated that the Budget Calandar was prepared and noted
that an out of town retreat was scheduled in April for concentrated
training.
It was announced that Mr. Zwagerman wanted to have a meeting with
the Planning Commission and Council to discuss the sign code and
developemnt agreements.
Meeting was adjourned at 12 06 a.m.
An Executive Session had been held prior
was continued afterwards.
and
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