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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/1975 MINUTES April 3, 1975 The Study Session for Ihe month of April was called L8~~5f an =xecUl.ive Session at 6 35 p.m by Mayor Homer Roesener at 4335 Field Street Aldermen atl.ending were Merkl and Louise Turner arrived later Mary Jo Cavarra, Calvin Hulsey, Larry Aldermen Robert Howard and Joseph Donaldson Also present were City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney Maurice Fox, Cit.y Clerk Elise Brougham and the following members from the Personnel Commitree LeRoy Cook, Dora Piccoli, Harry Meerdink, and William Thornton Mr. Robert Rhodes from the Intergovernmental Personnel Agency who is revising Ordinance No. 46 and 102 explained what he had done as far as getting input on the problems of the existing ordinances, and how he proposed to rewrite the personnel ordinances. Regular Meeting At 7 50 p.m the Regular Study Ses~ion was called to order by Mayor Roesener. Those present ure listed above, and in addtion staff and citizens were present. Mrs. Hayden from the League of Women Voters stated they had compiled a booklet on the appointed boards and commissions in Jefferson County and distributed it. She also stated that a booklet entitled "Know Your City" on Uheat Ridge would be out soon. Class specifications discussion on Director of Administrative Services, stockkeeper and Administrative Aide was scheduled. Mr. LeRoy Cook of the Personnel Committee stat.ed they wanted to see the organizational chart on the Director of Administrative Services and all the jobs under that position and the job specifications, and that they could check if money was actually being saved. Mayor Roesener stated there are already people doing the work in t.he offices, and there would possibly be an addition of a floating secretary, and that it would be a substantial savings to the taxpayer. Mr~man stated there would be one director of administrative services over the budget and personnel departments, 1 clerk in personnel, 1 buyer and one other secret.ary-aide ~Cook also stat.ed that in regards to the stockkeeper, the posi tion was part of the Public Works Department reorganization, and the committee had not been advised of any of that organization when it was done, and they questioned why part of the reorganization was now coming to them. Mr. Cook also stated Item 7. on the Agenda (increase of city contribution on healt.h insurance) had not gone before the Personnel Committee. Alderman Howard requested a policy statement from the Personnel Committee if husbands and wives can both work for the City. The Personnel Committee agreed to look into the matter. Mr. Jerman stated that Ordinance No. 46 st.ates that they cannot be employed in the same department. Harold Rust of the Public Service Co. stated that the quarterly payment of the franchise tax had been e~timated 31. $52,000.00 and had been paid which ~hould result in a yearly payment of $20B,000.00. He distributed a sheet showing the total payments made to the City 5ince incarporution. Members from rhe Park ~nd Recreation Commission were presenc to discuss Lheir role Members present were Tom Dodd Jr., Robert Viddick Rober Hartung and Wendell Lynch They stated rhey would like 5 better link between the Commission and rhe Council and that they would like their job defined by Council. The example of the tot lot at W 45 Ave and Everett being designated on the parks and open space plan by Council was giverl. ~1r. Hart.ung recommeflded that the CommissiQii be a sounding board for req'Jesl s LJV ci rizer,s MINUTES - 4/3/75 - Continued -2- Alderman Turner questioned why was the THK Park Plan completely redone. Mr. Vidick s~ated that it had been a department project, and thai the Commission had endorsed ~he THK Plan Mr Jerman stated the Planning Commission had given the direction to Mr. Zwagerman to prepare a parks plan Alderman Turner stated the Minutes of ~he Planning Commission request Ihe staff to review the plan, but iot rewrite it and "cut it in half" Alderman Cavarra stated she felt it would have been be~ter to have more alternatives. Alderman Merkl stated t-he present plan would allow some areas to be developed without questioning whether it be a park or no~. It was stated that the tot lot Cat W. 45 Ave & Everett) had been on the original THK Plan, and had been placed back on due to citizens I requests. Alderman Turner stated she thought that the Open Space Department at the County would not consider any land for a park etc. if it did not shaw on the plan. Mayor Roesener read recommendations on the park plan from a Neighborhood 4 Planning Committee. The Commission had not received the request. Alderman Hulsey recommended that in the future when there is an executive session on land acquisition, that the Parks Commission receive the information first. Item S. Discussion of removal plants. on the ROW for the sidewalk along W. 41 Ave. and other walkways was to be deferred for comments from the Public Works Committee and the Arborist Board. Alderman Donaldson stated he felt the walkway should be on the south side of W. 41 Ave. Mr Jerman gave a report on a proposed tri-city CArvada, Wheat Ridge and Lakewood) and Jefferson County dog pound. He stated there is a great need and the present county facility is overloaded, and the cost would be a pro-rata share yearly plus an initial cost. Alderman Turner asked if there was adequate water on the site (at the present county dog pound at 4105 Youngfield), and Mr. Jerman stated there would be a well and 8 septic tank. He also added that it would operate with the county staff members with long range plans of an intergovernmental organization Alderman Howard objected ~o the county being included because Wheat Ridge citizens are already paying a mill levy to the county, and Alderman Cavarra suggested that a portion of the present 16 mill levy for the county be sat aside for the pound'S operation. Alderman Turner felt this was a long range mounting problem of the animal population, and recommended an approach towards prevention. She stated that Boulder has a spay clinic which could be copied, and she also recommended an animal registration fee which would be nominal for neutered or spayed animals (dogs and cats), but would be $25.00 (estimate) for a one-time breeding fee if the animal was capable of reproducing which would leave the choice up to the owner. Mayor Roesener felt cooperation with the dog pound would prevent the zoning problems and operational problems of having one within the city limits of Wheat Ridge. It was recommended to send both proposals to the Animal Control Commission. Item 7 states health was explained by Mr. Jerman who said that that the City will pay the full share for insurance, and when the rates went up, the Ordinance No 46 he employee on ~heir amount of payment MINUTES - 4/3/75 - Continued -3- was nor increased. The amoun priate employees would receive that rhis should be done. involved was nominal, and the appro- retroactive pay. Council agreed Alderman Cavarra reported tha the legislative council of the Colorado Municipal League had agreed to approve a 1~ increase in the gasoline tax with the cities receiving the income, but now there is a bill in the State Legislator giving all of this increase to I,he state, and she recommended that a letter be sen!. to the legislators etc recommending that the bill be amended to the original purpose or be defeated. Alderman Merkl suggested that a study be made to see what would be cheaper regarding the street projects for 1975, i e. whether or not it costs less for the Public Works crews to do the work or for a contractor to do all of the Public Works projects. He recommended that the street projects and the result of the study be scheduled in 3 weeks. Alderman Cavarra agreed she would like a cost comparison but questioned whether or not it was too late in the season for this, and also asked if personnel would be laid off. Alderman Turner cautioned that similar things be compared such as whether or not the engineering work is done by the City or not. Mr. Jerman also brought up on 3 2% beer renewals a fingerprint clearance is required on large corporations such as Safeway and this is impractical especially when it is out of state. The Clerk stated that she sent the background information sheet on all applicants. The consensus was that this was not always necessarv on large corporations, and that Mr. Jerman would work this out at an administrative level. Meeting was adjourned at 10 40 p.m. An Executive Session was held afterwards. ~) y Clerk APPROVED !! d /. 'f'f/; /. 1;-/) //7 ' }0~-! 'V. l , ! . ) -_/