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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/20/1975 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. MINUTES - 3/20/75 - Continued -2- 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. MINUTES - 3/20/75 - Continued -3- 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. MINUTES - 3/20/75 - Continued -4- 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. MINUTES - 3/20/75 - Continued -5- 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. ,,-j j t ,~_._I.... l./({ I Crt L..'V Elis~ Brougham, City IClerk APPROVED ~~~ ~! 10 /7j --- / ' ! ! 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. MINUTES - 3/13/75 - Continued -2- 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. MINUTES - March 13, 1975 - Continued -3- 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." MINUTES - March 13, 1975 - Continued -4- 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 -5- 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 APPROVED')] -; 7_, 11/<:6:/