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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
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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.
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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"
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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.
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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.
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APPROVED
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MEMOR \JDUM
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Glen M Taylor, Director of Public
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To
John Jerman, Ci ty Adminis trator From
Subject See Be10\v
Date
June 12, 1975
Approved
Date
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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
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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
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