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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/1975 MINUTES June 23, 1975 The two hundred and nirEtieth 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 present were Hulsey, Larry Merkl and absent" . Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Calvin Louise Turner Alderman Robert Howard was Also present weTe City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney Maurice Fox, City Clerk Elise Brougham, City Treasurer James Malone staff and interested citizens. Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that the Minutes be approved as printed, and that we dispense with the Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 4-1 voted "nay." of June 16,1975 reading of them." Alderman Hulsey City Treasurer James Malone stated there was a bill for paving the Green Belt Trail from Asphalt Paving He stated there will be another bill for 400' which is now completed. Motion by Alderman Donaldson "In accordance wi t"h Resolution 253, Series of 1973, and Resolution 272, Series of 1974, I move the City Treasurer be authorized to pay Asphalt Paving Company the amount of $19,213.78, payment to be made as follows $10,701.63 from the Open Space Fund, and $8,512.15 from General Fund Account 462.34, and that Account 452.34 be reimbursed in the amount of $8,512.15 when funds are received from the State Trails Grant." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Mr. Jerman explained the time table for competitive bidding for concrete sidewalks on W. 41 Ave., West 32 Ave. and High Court and the street improvements. Bid #1 for High Ct. and W. 41 Ave. would be completed by 9/19/75 and Bid #2 for W. 32 Ave. walkways would be completed 10/31/75, and the street improvements would be completed by 9/5/75. Di~ Sparling and Bob Sellers were present from Centennial Engineering. Mr. Sparling stated on High Ct. a hollywood type gutter would need m be placed to carry the water. Alderman Cavarra stated she had thought the concept was for separated walkways, and Mr. Sparling stated the ROW was not sufficient to make it separated. Alderman Turner asked what happend to the concept of planting gras~ between the street and the walkway. Alderman Merkl stated he was~8ure about the idea of improving property with a curb and gutter, and stated that High Court needs to have the street repaired first. Mr. Sparling of Centennial stated the problem on High Ct is that there is nothing to carry the water now causing the street to break up, and that the street is on the overlay program and that the curb and gutter is all on the ROW. Alderman Hulsey stated the walkway along W. 41 Ave. is hollywood type curb and it is not separated and that the plans are to tie into the existing sidewalk. Alderman Cavarra asked if there was any appreciable difference in engineering cost and materials cost for concrete vs. asphalt. Mr. Sparling stated the cost differential is not very significant when the cost of labor is compared. He also stated that concrete holds up better under water and impact of cars. Alderman Cavarra stated that W. 32 Avenue is eligible for funding under the Urban Systems Project because it is Number 3. and although the funds are presently used up more may become available and the project would be eligible if the plans were complete. The plans are scheduled for completion on 8/8/75. Alderman Hulsey stated he was in favor of walkways for grade school children rather than high school students who drive to school, and that i I had been voted on once for concrete MINUTES - 6/23/75 - Continued -2- The Centennial Engineers stated they had been instructed to make W. 32 Avenue rhe rhird priority. Alderman Turner stated for the record, thar asphalt had been budgeted originally and it had been later changed to concrete which was repetitive. She asked to what exrent, the asphalt on High Ct would be widened, and Mr. Sparling stated it will be approximat.ely 2' wider, then ~h' concrete and 4' for the walkway. He stated curb on the street in front of the apartment house will have to be torn out. Alderman Turner asked if the area was sodded with a dip in the area, if it could carry wa'er Mr Sparl- ing stated the street asphalt breaks up when there is moisture and also needs adequate support. Aldermrn Turner asked if there was a significant difference for engineering cos~concrete and asphalt. Mr Sparlin stated that the engineering is minimal if the walkways etc. are separated, but if you have flat streets and drainage problms, careful surveys are needed. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that Mr. Jerman be directed to work with Centennial Engineering to get the bid packages ready to follow this timetable, and that the improvements on High Court be put in the bid package under the recommendations of Centennial Engineering." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson. (The time table is attached to the Minutes.) Alderman Cavarra asked if the streets in the bid package included all of the street improvements that had been approved by Council. Mr. Sellers stated s~me had been deleted because their condition was so bad they woulBA~~J~f reconstruction for the City due to drainage etc., and also due to the figure they were given to cover the cost of the projects they met with Public Works to revise the list of streets that could be done. Alderman Cavarra objected to voting on this until she knew what streets were or were not included and also stated this program was more expensive than the original plans. Question was called on the Motion and ~ion passed 3-2. Aldermen Turner and Cavarra voted "nay." Rehearing for a Class E drug store package liquor license for Sarad Drug Inc. dba Super Serve #18 at 10125 West 37 Place was scheduled. The Rehearing had been ordered by the District Court. License had been denied by Council previously. Ruth Carsh, Court Reporter was present to record the proceedings. City Attorney Fox stated only testimony regarding similar type of Class E license should be heard, and that the previous testimony could be heard if the applicant so desires. William Madden, attorney represented the applicants. The applicants were also present Sara Gullstrom, Russell Jones and Donald G. Eldridge. Mr. Madden asked the Council to consider the previous petitions that had been presented by the applicants, and also turned in 2 more petitions. He stated there was 1 Class E license within the one mile radius. David and Marilyn Hoke of 4124 5. Quince testified to being the circulators of the new petitions. No one appeared in opposition. Mr. Madden summarized that the area surveyed in the city ~rvey was very small, 80% were living in an area that had not been contacted, 12% did not like surveys, and of the 45 who opposed the license no reason was given, the results of the city survey for Annbole Inn were essentially the same and the license had been granted by Council. A short recess was called for. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move the Class E, drug store package liquor license for Sarad Drug Inc. dba Super Serve #18 at 10125 W. 37 Place be granted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0. MINUTES - 6/23/75 - Continued -3- Change of corpora'e officers for Barnes Investment Co. owner of a Class D package liquor license dba Prk N Pik Liquors at 9345 W. 44 Avenue was scheduled. Court Repor~~uth Carsh cook down the proceedings. Mr Reynolds, attorney represented t"he new officers Thev were present and were Dale E Oetken, Darrell E. Oefien, Gladys E. Oetken. Stockholder was Martha Oetken who was also present. The attorney noted that #10 on the state form was incorrect and should indicate that Mr. Poltera has a note on the stock of the liquor business, and a second deed of trust is held by Mr. Badger and Mr. Gasperetti. The form was corrected and initialed by Mr. Dale Oetken. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that the change of corporate officers for Prk N Pik Liquors (Barnes Investment Company) at 9345 W. 44 Avenue, Class D package liquor license, be approved." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0. Rezoninq Case WZ-75-o9 from Restricted-Commercial to Commercial-One at 6795 West 38 Avenue by ~en Lewis was scheduled. David Shelley of the Planning Dept. stated the Land Use Plan calls for commercial and the rezoning has been recommended by the Planning Commission and Planning Department. This rezoning will make the gas station conforming. Attorney George Holley represented the applicant who was also present, and he stated that a service station had operated continuously since 1952 at the location and it is now a non-conforming use. Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Case WZ-75-09 be approved for the following reasons It is in compliance with the Land Use Plan. Approval of Commercial-One zone will place the applicant's property and business into conformity The Planning Department recommends approval." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Mike Boarman, manager anqXbF~sident of the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce was present for a request for a Special Events Permit to sell beer, wine and liquor at the Carnation Festival. He stated it would be the same operation with someone in attendance at all times, and liquor and food would be sold in the same proximity. Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that the Special Events Permit for the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce be granted to sell beer, wine and liquor at approximately 130 feet north of West 38 Avenue on High Court an 8/21/75." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl. Motion to Amend by Alderman Hulsey "I move that $1.00 city fee be paid." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0 Question was called on Amended Motion and passed 5-0. Mr. Gib Green, Chairman of the 1975 Carnation Festival was present for a special events permit for the Festival. Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that the Special Events Permit for Carnation Festival 1975 be granted to sell beer, wine and liq~or at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival at W. 38 Ave. and High Court on 8/22/75 and 8/23/75 at a city license fee of $1.00." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0. Renewal of LEAA grant was scheduled. (Item 2.A.) Motion by Alderman Cavarra "1 move that a decision be deferred one week an this matter due to the fact that the background information was distributed this evening." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 4-1. Alderman Hulsey voted "nay" MINUTES - 6/23/75 - Continued -4- Rich Andrews stated 2 bids had been received for the sod house roof and recommended awarding the low bid. Alderman Merkl questioned the high cost of the project. Ward Horton staia:l when the house had been originally constructed the weight of the roof had been misditributed and that is why the walls are caving out. He stated the charge of engineering on the roof was $930, and the size of the building is approximately 33'X31'. Motion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that Project PR-2-75 the sod house roof be approved and the contract be awarded to A & C Builders at 3726 Pierce Street, #209 in the amount of $6,110.00 to be charged to Account No. 462.67." Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and passed 4-1. Alderman Merkl voted "nay." Mayor Roesener reported that Centennial Music was having a grand opening in Wheat Ridge. He also stated that the petitions turned in by Wayne Whitney requesting an election had been purged and had been sent downtown for notarizatioR at the union office. Mr. Whitney had refused to notarize them, and~~tated Council should consider this regarding having the election or not. Mr. Jerman gave the status of the budget report through May 31, 1975. He stated the receipts in general are greater than last year except a few categories. He also stated the Annual Report was in progress and it should be decided whether to send it to each household or inserted in the paper. He also stated the 3 seasonal park ranger positions had been filled. James Malone, Treasurer stated his budget and appropriation report is completed through May and that the revenue is 8.7% up, and revenue from building permits is up. City Attornev Maurice Fox stated approval from the State Highway Dept. had been received regarding the traffic schedules for the model traffic code ordinance. He also said the Planned Commercial Development at W. 32 Ave. and Youngfield lawsuit had been dismissed, and he had been told that the applicant and the neighbors are working out a compromise. Alderman Merkl stated he had 3 items to bring up. 1. He would like to see a policy established that nothing is acted upon by Council uiess it has been received 14 days before. Alderman Cavarra recommended that nothing be acted upon if it has not been received on Thursday in the packets, unless there is an emergency. Alderman Hulsev felt Thursday delivery would be adequate. Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that all material unless it is an emergency item which could not be included, be included with the packet distribution on Thursday and that those items with a deadline be placed on the Agenda prior to the time of the deadline for action on such items." Motion was fficonded by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0. Alderman Merkl's second item was the tall weeds in the city, parks and ROW. Mr. Jerman Sated he had met with Mr. Hobbs to assign people to clean up several bad situations in different parts of the City during the rest of the week. Next week the assignment will be 3 people to asp halting in street, 2 on each street sweeper and 1 in a truck to service the sweepers, 1 on street striping, 2 for drainage and 2 people from the labor pool on patching. Bob Brown reported the tractor for the mower would be fixed by tomorrow. Alderman Hulself stated that hat:! operation is needed also 0 get where the mower can't, and suggested hiring high school kids. Mr. Jerman stated there was no money in the Public Works Budget for this. Alderman Hulsey suggested taking them from the Parks Budget. Alderman Turner commented that 5 people had just been fired who were experienced who could do this work. Alderman Merkl also mentioned the weeds in the parks were getting high where the mower doesn't go around bushes, fence and under the bleachers. MINUTES - 6/23/75 - Continued -5- Alderman Turner asked if the Wheat Ridge Park sign which could no~ be placed along W. 44 Ave. could be placed in the park. Alderman Merkl and Mayor Roesener stated they would like to see in where it had been intended. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that City Attorney Fox be directed to write an ordinance allowing the sign for Wheat Ridge Park to be placed on the ROW." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 3-2. Aldermen Turner and Cavarra voted "nay." Alderman Turner requested that the microphone system be fixed and longer cords be placed on the sets. Alderman Cavarra asked if 151t/mile could be allowed for travel raLher than 121t/mile, since this is what the federal government is paying now Mr. Jerman stated the rules allow the federal government's allowance and he would check into this M~tion by Alderman Cavarra "I move that we direct the Parks Department and Commission to establish a uniform policy regarding waiver of pavilion fees." Motion was seconded by Alderman Turner and MOTION WAS DEFEATED 3-2. Aldermen Hulsey, Merkl and Donaldson voted "nay." Alderman Hulsey reported that Steve Lund is rewriting the park rules ordinance. It was acknowledged that William Dutcher was resigning from the Personnel Committee Motion by Alderman Turner "I move that Robert E. Barton at 31 Range View Drive be appointed to the Mass Transit Committee." Motion was seconded by Alderman Merkl and passed 5-0. A letter from the State Dept. of Highways was acknowledged announcing a meeting Thursday, 6/26/75 at 7 3D p.m. at Regis College Science Amphitheater regarding 1-76 extension to Wadsworth and 1-70. Mavor Roesener stated a letter from Arvada supporting the transfer of funds for Highway I-470 to mass transi~~ mute point. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting the City to participate in the Carnation Festival Parade was scheduled. Mr. Jerman stated due to the city's budget restrictions, it is hard to justify the expenditure. Bonnie Scoma, citizen in the audience, stated the city should reqJest volunteers from the city. Mr. Jerman was directed to get the cost of the float last year. Mr. Jerman stated a letter from Imhoff Bonding Co. stated that HB 1377 will allow the City by its own motion to create a special improvement district without a petition from the people, and permits the City to guarantee the last 20% of the bonds. He stated this may stop the city paving unpaved streets, and allow it done through special improvement districts. Alderman Lavarra stated it was her understanding that the bill is only for sewer, water and sidewalks, and anything else must have a mandate from the property owners. City Attorney Fox is to research this. Motion by Alderman Merkl "I move that the City of Wheat Ridge contact the County Commissioners of our approval of Eugene Fortier as representative to RTD." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 11 02 p.m. f' .-) ( __ I '--'" J ' ffr) U ).( ( l~ vC~( /J f.-c,e E ~~e B.rougham, Ci ty/-qlerk APPROVED I ! " " -----. C~TY OF \tVHEAT iFHDGE - MEMOR \JDUM i"' J' ,~V,l.Ul , Glen M Taylor, Director of Public r10rk~ To John Jerman, Ci ty Adminis trator From Subject See Be10\v Date June 12, 1975 Approved Date MINUTES - 6/23/75 - Continued - P3g8 6. SUBJECT Major Milestone Schedule for the Accomplishment of r1allovay and and StI'eet Improvt'ments by Contra .t I r1ALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS A Bid Package #1 (i e West side of High Court, between W 35th and PI 38th Avenues and; north side of W 41st Avenue, bet..:een Fenton and Harlan Streets and; south side of W 41st Avenue, between Harlan and Reed Streets) 1 Plans/Specifications complete and out for bid on or before July 7, 1975 2 Bid Opening on AugUst 1, 1975 3 Council Approval on August 4, 1975 4 Notice of Award/Proceed on August 5, 1975 5 Completion of Contract on or before September 19, 197~ B Bid Package #2 (North side of W 32nd Avenue, between Holland and Youngfield Streets 1 Plans/Specifications complete and out for bid on or before August 8, 1975 2 Bid Opening on August 29, 1975 3 Council Approval on September 1, 1975 4 Notice of Award/Proceed on September 2, 1975 5 Complete on or before October 31, 1975 II STREET Il1PROVEMENTS Bid Package #1 (Street Improvements) 1 Plans/Specifications complete and out for bid on or before July 18, 1975 2 Bid Opening on August 1, 1975 I / \ 3 Council Approval on August 4, 1975 4 Notice of Award/Proceed on August 5, 1975 5 Completion of contract on or before September 5, 1975 Note This scheduling has been reviewed and agreed upon by Centennial Engineering Gl1T/es