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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1975 MINUTES April 17, 1975 The two hundred and eighty-third regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order by Mayor Homer Roesener at 7 30 p.m. at 4355 Field Street. Aldermen attending were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey, Larry Merkl and Louise Turner. Also attending were City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney MaurimFox, City Clerk Elise Brougham, staff and interested citizens. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that the Minutes of April 10. 1975 be tabled for one week for consideration." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 4-2. Aldermen Howard and Hulsey voted "nay." Public Comment was made by Phyllis Kramer of 2715 Fenton who made reference to Item. 2.D. of the Agenda which pertained to DRCOG housing plan stated that before a decision was made on this item that Council study when and how the housing is required, and also that the citizens be allowed to have a voice in this matter. She further recommended that the housing be integrated into the City So B "blight" will not be created and cautioned against raising property taxes to support the housing. She further asked that Council pass a Resolution to be sent to the Governor urging him not to tax the income tax rebate. Public Hearing for a new Class G 3-way liquor license for Annbole Inn at 3935 Wadsworth Blvd. was scheduled. Court Reporter Ruth Carsh was present and took down the proceedings. Linda Kuenen presented the findings of the City survey with 36 signing for the license, 38 signed against and 27 had no opinion. Alderman Howard commented "that all of the signatures are north of W.44 Avenue and west of Wadsworth that signed against, and in the petition for the issuance there are two signatures within the immediate area of the applicant, and the other signatures are north of W. 44 Avenue and west of Wadsworth." Alderman Hulsev commented that the survey was done west of Wadsworth and did not feel it was a complete survey. Daniel Movle Jr.. attorney for the applicants stated the manager and principal stockholder would be G~orge Bradbury who is familiar with the Colorado Liquor Code. The nine existing similar outlets within the neighborhood have a different menu than the proposed restaurant, and they feel the restaurant will draw people from the whole west area. He stated that 28% to 30% of the business will be from alcohol. and they plan to open in September 1975. The proposed restaurant will be an English atmosphere. Plans of the building were presented. David Bradburv of 11228 W. 29 Avenue who was also an applicant stated he had circulated a petition with 350 signatures who were in favor of the license, and 28 were opposed. Lynn Bradburv also presented a petition with 57 signatures for and 3 against. Art Knief owner of Nero's Nook Restaurant spoke in favor of the license and stated it would bring revenue into the City. No one appedred in opposition. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move for the approval of a Class G (3-way) liquor license for Annbole Inn at 3935 Wadsworth Blvd., and that the license will be issued upon completion of the building in conformance with the plans and specifications as presented this evening and the testimony submitted by the applicants." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-1. Alderman How2rd voted "nay." Alderman Hulsey stated for the record that reasons for the approval are that petitions submitted by the applicant showed an overwhelming number in favor of the issuance, and it was a complete survey. and no one appeared in opposition. MINUTES - April 17, 1975 - Continued -2- Resolution No. 383 adjusting the City Attorney's budget appropriation to reflect change to contractual legal services and making necessary adjustments 1n Administrative SLrvices Department appropriations was introduced by Aldermar' Donaldson and was read. Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that Resolution No. 383 be adapted." Motion WCl! seconded by P.lderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Dave Olson of Galbraith & Green was present to explain the status of the employee retirement plan. He stated due to lack the number of employees who had signed up that the original plan proposed would be too expenseive ~n administrative costs, and that he now proposed that the City join the Colorado r.ounty Officials and Employees Retirement Association. It is also a money purchase plan with no minimum age requirement and the employee can contribute up to 10% on his own money, and the City's contribution would be 4%. Vesting would occur after each 12 months of participation at the yearly rate of 10%. He also stated at retirement an annuity could be established paying the employee a monthly sum, instead of 8 lump one-time amount. He also recommended that this be retroactive to January 1, 1975. Two resolutions had been distributed pertaining to the retirement association. City Attorney Fox recl'mmended that one of them be delayed to work out some problems, and the other one also had same blank spaces in it. Alderman Cavarra recommended that this be presented to the Employee'S Council. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that we table the Resolution(s) on the employee's retirement plan for ana week." Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra and passed 4-2. Aldermen Howard and Merkl voted "nay." Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that the City Council commend the Citizens for a Better Wheat Ridge for outstanding efforts in the recent Sales tax and Bond Public Information Campaign." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Mayor Roesener stated the City had great appreciation for the Committee's efforts, and presented certificates and pins or tie tacks with the City Seal on them to the members who were present. Resolution adopting the DRC8G Regional Housing Plan and Allocation Model was secheduled. Kathv Van Leer , Housing Chairman for the League of Women Vaters spoke for the League and stated they were in favor of this, and that this was an important step to provide housing for all areas. Resolution No. 384 affirming the City'S implementBt~on of the DRCOG Housing Plan, and agreeing to prepare and adopt its onw Housing Assistance Plen was introduced by Alderman Howard and was read. Alderman Cavarra stated she would like more information on this matter and would like to know the basis of criteria which determined the number of housing units Wheat Ridge needS, and also how the program would be implemented. Motion by Alderman Markl "I move that Resolution No. 384 be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson. Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I until the naxt Study Session." and passed 4-2. Aldermen Merkl move that Resolution No. 384 be Motion was secDnded by Alderman and Howard voted "nay." tabled Donaldson MINUTES - April 17, 1975 - Continued -3- Mayor Roesener gave a report on the status of the Budget and stated that the revenue could be the same actually, but would be increased due to the inflationary factor. He stated the City expenditure has been reduced by controlling the purchases, and that the carryover will be less than projected. Mr. Jerman stated that if the surplus carryover is discounted, the revenue is about the same as last year, and that the estimated revenue is higher and was done before the downturn in the economy and is off by about 8%. The budget is based on estimates, so the expeditures must be kept under control. He also not~ it was not realistic to use the expenditures so far this year as a comparison, because the summer expenditure in parks and Public Works will be higher. Alderman Cavarra questioned what is rec mmended regarding salaries, and Mr. Jerman stated that the salary survey that was recommended would cost about $135,000.00, and the question is whether the City can afford it, and he recommended that the figures be studied. Mavor Roesener recommended a special study session with the department heads and the Council. Alderman Ho~ard stated he was everyone, because the lower the ones that get it. against a flat percentage increase for paid ones who really need it aren't Bob Brown, City Mechanic living at 3460 Garland stated it should be a flat percentage increase if it is called a cast of living increase instead of a flat raise. Phyllis Kramer, City employee stated that "you can't spend money you don't have" and recommended that the revenue picture be 8crutinized, and that taxes should not be raised. Nancv Snow of 11155 West 40 Avenue stated that if you take off the surplus carryover, then the revenues are up about 8%, and that the increase was determined on a 5.2% increase creating a better revenue picture. Mr. Jerman stated that the surplus carryover is a dffference of ~32,000.DO however. A budget meeting was set at 1 00 p.m., April 26, 1975. Motion by Alderman Merkl HI move that this meeting end at 12 midnight regardless of whether we are in the middle of an item, or wh~re we are at (on the Agenda.)" Motion was seconded by Alderman Cavarra abd oassed 4-2. Aldermen HO&&Jard and Hulsey voted "nay." Anthonv Zarlengo, Municipal Judge requested additional funds for the Municipal Court Budget. He explained that due to the speed guns there was increased activity due to tickets in the court which was 500% increase. This has created overtime for his two office girls which he felt would be cheaper than a third girl this year. The Deputy Judge is working 4 nights a month instead of 2.There is incre3sed postage and xeroxing. The total anticipated shortage is approximately $7349.93. Mr. Zarlengo also stated the probation department activity has increased. The two women are strictly volunteer and requested that Council approve the office space behind the recreation office for the probation officers and that they have a telephone and a desk. He stated in the 1976 Budget he will ask for funding for a probation department for about $8,000.00. He also explained how Wheat Ridge need a youth service program, and showed a booklet that Lakewood has on such programs. MINUTES - April 17, 1975 - Continued -4- Mavor Roesener read a letter from Claudia Wirth asking the City to establish a Youth Services Bureau. Alderman Cavarra questioned whether a high school girl could be employeed to assist in the court office. Mr. Zarlengo stated the work is very detailed and exacting. Mr. Zarlengo stated in answer to a question, that the 2 existing probation officers would be administrators, and that more volunteers would be needed. Alderman Turner stated she felt the room for the probation officers could be created as an office, and asked that a resolution for the judge's funding requests be brought in next week, and that funding for the youth services be in the 1976 Budget. Council concurred. Kav Drr, volunteer probation officer spoke stating that the office is badly needed, and that they presently have a hard time getting cooperation with other agencies. Mavor Roesener r~ported that Council had been invited to attend a Luncheon at Lutheran Hospital end that a date must be set. A notice of the closing of the Bacher property at W. 45 Avenue and Vance wes acknowledged. A letter from the City of Lakewood denying any responsibility in the drainage created by their pipeway and draining into Wheat Ridge at W. 32 Avenue and Quail. Alderman Cavarra requested comments from the City Attorney and City Engineering Department before the matter is dropped. A proposal to pay sergeants $15.00 a court appearance as an interim measure pending reconsideration of the salary level for sergeants was scheduled. Mr. Jerman stated that due to some problems, the best solution would be a grl5!ater pay V at the time the decision on salaries is made. (differential) Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move we table this matter pending reviekl of the salary plan as it applies t. police sergeants." Motil]o was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-1. Alderman Turner voted "nay." Glen Tavlor, Director of Public Works reported on the funding of certain traffic signal improvements on Wast 44 Avenue and Kipling. Dick Sparling of the State Department of Highwasy stated the application had been for 3 signalized intersections with 73% federal funding, and 23% city contribution. At the intersection of W. 44 Avenue and Kipling a topics projects had been done there and so the federal funding would not be far the new poles etc, but only for th8 contrallers. He stated city funds could be used to make up the difference if desired. Mr. Tavlar stated the actual additional funding would be $10,000.00 which could come out of Account 441.32. Mr. Jerman supported this action strongly, as it would eliminate overhead wires and reduce maintenance. Alderman Cavarra questioned if the funds could be used for any other intersection such as at Amcons, but it was stated acquisition of ROW would be needed there. Motion by Alderman Merkl arid adjourn at 12 15 A.N. Turner and passed 6-0. "I move we extend the meeting 15 minutes, on the dot." Motion was seconded by Alderman MINUTES - April 17,1975 - Continued -5- Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that we utilize Option Z. with the following changes That the pedestrian heads not bB eliminated." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 6-0. Note The paper referring to Option 2. is attached to the Minutes. Re~uest to appoint EEA trainees as full-time city employees was scheduled. Mr. Jerman stated that there was 1 clerical at Public Works, 1 clerical at Community Development, and there is an automotive mechanic at PL,blic Works that is funded through June 30, 1975. Thil others expires March 31, 1975. A letter of understanding had been distributed stating the City would provide permanent employment at the end of the program for any positions developed signed by Ralph Bartholomew. Alderman Merkl stated Council had been told these people were not permanent when the program was initiated. Alderman Turner stated the question is whether these people are needed and if they are doing 2 necessary job. Mr. Jerman stated that the are funded through Manpower made on these people. tree trimmer and the sign code inspector and the same decision will have to be Motion by Alderman Merkl one week for study by this Donaldson and passed 6-0. "I move that we table this item for Council." Motion was seconded by Alderman Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move thct REzoning CaseWl-9~-04 Qave a development agreement instead of an eBCDmW account workeBU~etween Mr. O'Dell, Mr. O'Dell's attorney and the City Attorney far this property." Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 6-0. Meeting was adjourned at 12 20 a.m. APPROVI:::D It/~- / 'W <~rl ~/7 <) / MINUTES - April 17, 1975 - Continued- Page 6. 44th Avenue Signal Improvements Project M 7833(2) CEI 5001 April 17, 1975 1 Original Total Project Cost Breakdown (Per Plans and Specs) City Federal Total $ 27,000! 73,000:!: + 100,000- 2 Revised Project Cost Breakdown (Mast-Arm Poles and Pedestrian Heads Eliminated) City Federal Total $ 23,200 62,800 86,000 3 Additional City Cost to Complete Project as Planned City Federal Total $ 23,200 + 14,000 $ 37,200 $ 62,800 $ 100,000