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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/19/1976 MINUTES January 19, 1975 The three hundred and fourteenth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order by Mayor Frank Stites at 7 30 p. m. at 4355 Field Street Councilmen attending were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey, Larry Merkl and Loui~e Turner. Also attending were City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney Maurice Fox, City Clerk Elise Brougham, staff and interested citizens Mayor Stites asked if there were objections or corrections to the Minutes of 1/12/75 as published. Being none, the Minutes stood approved. Case WS-75-05, Public Hearing on a final subdivisim plat by Ralph Jacobson, Applewood Knolls 12th Filing at West 32 Avenue and Quail Street which is zoned Residential-One was scheduled. Harold Lutz, attorney represented the applicant who was also present. He stated that the 5 points raised in the memo from Forrest Smith which were contingent upon approval by Council on the preliminary plat had been resolved The Planning Dept. recommended that curb and gutter be installed only on the cuI-de-sac and along West 32 Avenue due to topography, drainage and size of Lot 5. The developer will escrow for the street improvements, paving and sign a development agreement for the remaining improvements and pay a $75/10t park fee. Wright-McLaughlin Engineer had reviewed the drainage plan and found it generally acceptable and the developer has accepted the flood limit line of the Lena Gulch flood study. The Planning Commission recommended approval. The School District suggested east-west pedestrian circulation around 33 Ave. Mr. Ron Holley of 410 Hoyt water engineer gave testimony regarding the drainage plan. Opposition was as follows A letter from Ernestine Williams, Alan Quick of 3423 Simms and Marilyn Repsher of 3358 Swadley who recommended that Lot 5 should not be built on, and Wayne Olson of 11555 West 35 Avenue who questioned access to his land. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we approve the final plan for Case WS-75-05 for the following reasons 1. The applicant has agreed to accept the line of the new flood plain map as designated by Wright McLaughlin and all other recommendations of the Wright McLaughlin Engineering Firm. 2. Curb, gutter and sidewalk ~nstalle~ as stipulated by the staff, and also that curb, gutter and sidewalk along W. 32 Avenue be placed at the edge of the Right of Way." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson. Motion to Amend by Councilman Turner "I move the City purchase Lot 1 for open space with the price to be worked out with Mr. Jacobson." Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and was DEFEATED 4-2. Councilmen Donaldson, Howard, Hulsey and Merkl voted "nay." Motion to Amend by Councilman Turner "I move the City purchase open space easement to preclude development of more than 1 building on Lot 5 with the price to be negotiated with Mr. Jacobson." MOTION WAS NOT SECONDED AND DIED. Motion to Amend by Councilman Turner "I move that there be an Bfuot pedestrian access from the West between 2 and 3 of the subdivision and Quail Street." Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and WAS DEFEATED 4-2. Councilmen Donaldson, Howard, Hulsey and Merkl voted "nay." Discussion followed and Councilman Merkl reworded his Motion as follows and the second approved Motion "I move that we approve the final plan for Case WS-75-05 for the following reasons 1. The applicant has agreed to accept the line of the new flood MINUTES - 1/19/76 - Continued -2- plain map as designated by Wright McLaughlin and all other recommendations of the Wright McLaughlin [ngineering Firm. 2. Curb, gutter and sidewalk installed as stipulated by the staff, and also that curb, gutter and sidewalk along W. 32 Avenue be placed at the edge of the Right of Way. 3. The Wright McLaughlin st.udy yet to be adopted by the City may show Lots 1,5 and 5 lying within the Flood Plain." Question was called and MOTION TIED 3-3. Councilmen Howard, Turner and Cavarra voted "nay." Mayor Stites voted "aye" and MOTION PASSED 4-3. It was announced that a final plat for Moder Subdivision at Reed Street between W. 31 Avenue and W. 32 Avenue was continued until 1/26/75 upon request of the applicant. Application by Kipling 5000 for creation of a Special Assessment District and recommendation for retention of a legal advisor and financial advisor was scheduled. Dwight Griggs, attorney and applicant for Kipling 5000 was present. It was discussed that the area of Olympia Ridge would be included. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move the Council authorize Mr. Jerman and the Mayor to retain Hanifen, Imhoff and Samfom Inc. for financial cGnsultants and Willson and Lamm, attorneys at la~ as the professional legal consultants for the MSID improvements for the Kipling 5000 Corp., for this one project only." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 4-2. Councilmen Turner and Howard voted "nay." Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move the Council authorize the Mayor to enter into the Indemnification Agreement with Kipling 5000 Corporation." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 4-2. Coundlman Howard and Turner voted "nay." (This agreement included designating Don Cowan of Cowan Engineering & Surveying Co. as the project engineer.) A Public Hearing for the District will be scheduled in the future. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we don't meet the week of February 15th." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-0. (Feb. 15th is Washington's Birthday, a legal holiday for the City.) Dr. Albert Burke, 911 Coordinator to Jefferson County was present who stated the report dated 10/30/74 on the communication center had not had the intent to centralize the dispatching or have storage of evidence etc. in the building. He sta~tddit is now his understanding that there is a proposal for a new w~t~ these ideas and in his opinion it would be money wasted. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move the City of Wheat Ridge immediately contact Lakewood and Arvada and announce that we are no longer going to participate in joint effort for 911 and put all our efforts into warking on a 911 system with Jefferson County on the Ralph White Study." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. It was also suggested to have a meeting with Dr. Burke for further explanation etc. of the 911 system. A list of 11 engineering firms with their credentials had been distributed who would be eligible to do the City's 1976 street work. Motion by COIJncilman Cavarra "I move that the staff with the approval of the City Council prepare a street improvement bid package for 1975 to be submitted to these firms with the intention of reviB~ng. the lowest 3 proposals." Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and WAS DEFEATED 4-2. Councilmen Donaldson, Howard, Hulsey, and Merkl voted "nay." MINUTES - 1/19/75 - Continued -3- Motion by Councilman Howard to draw from to for engineering and passed 4-2. be under the present guidelines we are using now services." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson Councilmen Turner and Cavarra voted "nay." "I move we adopt this list of engineers A list of 9 firms had been distributed for the street design concept project with an attached specification package for the project. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we accept the proposed work program for a future roadway capacity study as presented by Mr Jerman." Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and passed 5-1. Councilman Turner voted "nay." Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move the proposed future roadway st.udy be submitted to the 9 engineering firms as presented to us by Mr. Jerman for bids." Motion was 8econded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-1. Councilman Turner voted "nay." Mr. Jerman stated the Director of Parks and Recreation had several projects that he would also like to be engineered such as restrooms at Prospect Park, tennis courts, parking areas etc. Motion by Councilman Merkl to the Park Commission for Councilman Hulsey. "I move this list of consultants be sent recommendation." Motion was seconded by Motion to Amend by Councilman Turner "I move that the Park Commission make a recommendation of which project actually needs engineering." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0. Question was called on Amended Motion and passed 5-0. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we suspend the Rules of Procedure pertaining to the 11 o'clock adjournment of the meetings and have no end set on tonight's meeting." Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and passed 5-0. A report on the background and status of the proposed walkway along West 32 Avenue had been distributed and also an estimated cost to install curb, gutter and sidewal~ ~lBng West 32 Ave. from Youngfield to Sheridan was included. It was~~~at the Federal Highway Administration stated bikeways have to be 8' which was questioned. The question was brought up what was the definition of a bikeway and sidewalk, and due to cost, the possibility of an asphalt bikeway. Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move this item be tabled until Mr. Jerman can secure information from the state Highway Dept. regarding the requirements with the safety grant." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0. City Attornev Fox stated he had prepared an amendment to the Subdivision Regulations requiring public improvements and a drainage plan to be shown on the plat, and an amendment to Ordinance No. 98 providing rules for Public Hearings at the Planning Commission & Council level It was stated that these would be placed on a future Agenda. Council Reports were made by Councilman Hulsev asked when the school limit signs would be up and was informed due to a problem on the order, they would be up in approximately 2 or 3 weeks. Councilman Merkl reported that there will be a meeting with RTD, Wed., at 7 30 p.m. in the conference room in the Mayor's office on the townrider bus, and bus schedules etc. Mavor Stites sta~ed he would like to expedite the 1975 street program for the City and named the following to a Street Improvement Committee Larry Merkl,Chairman, Calvin Hulsey and Mary Jo Cavarra. He named the following to be on the Community Development Committee to work with the Comprehensive Plan Joseph Donald::on, Chrmn, Robert HOuJ8id and Louise Turner. MINUTES - 1/19/76 - Continued -4- Mr. Jerman otatBd thB developer h~d bEen exempted DV the City in the peat not to pavB 141' Baal of Robb Street on W. 46 Rvenue which is in the vicinity of the Sod House and suggested that the City pay for this on the developer's bid package. The new Street Committee is to look into this. Councilman Cavarra recommended that the City pursue annexing the enclave (Lee Sand & Gravel) on Youngfield. City Attorney Fox is to pursue this. Councilman Merkl reported that the City is deficient in many areas of fire hydrants and suggested that ways be looked into setting up special improvemnt districts for placemenr of the hydrants and also looking into consolidating the fire districts. Motion by Councilman Merkl in the amount of $2,050.00 was seconded by Councilman "I move we pay the annual dues to DRCOG to be charged to Account 410.50" Motion Cavarra and passed 5-0. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we pay the dues to the Colorado Municipal League in the amount of $4,355.59 to be charged to Account 410.50." Motion was seconded by Councilman Howard and passed 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 11 30 p.m. STUDY SESSION Dennis Zwagerman was present to receive recommendations from Council as to what they wanted in their packets on rezoning and subdivision cases. It was suggested to have a simple map of the site showing the surrounding zoning by means of the zoning symbols and the dimensions of the lot in question etc., to have in the file a picture of the posting, a check list of agencies granting approval and explanation if not. He was also directed to update the blue zoning book and supply land use maps in the books. He will formulate a revised packet proposal. Mr. Z~8qerman also had a proposal of building division forms and the permit fees. He recommended the condensation of 9 permit forms into 2. He also recommended that the Mayor's signature not be on the miscellaneous permit form and would only have to sign the permit involving a new structure or addition. It was indicated that this was in the realm of Mayor for decision. He also suggested changing the fees to be in line with the type of construction and all fees would be included in the one charge. The proposed fee for garages, carports, patios etc. was questioned and the proposal was referred to the Building Code Advisory Committee for their comments. The fee schedule will be brought back in the form of an ordinance amendment. A draft of Street Cut amendment was scheduled for discussion. City Attorney Fox stated he included a section to allow emergency work, a section for a $25 fee for each permit for water districts and companies, a section requiring financial guarantee except water districts. He stated a revised copy will be drawn and scheduled later for action. Discussion on a revised penal code was scheduled. City Attorney Fox asked for direction as to whether he should revise the Lakewood Code to fit Wheat Ridge or only have cases in the code that are not covered by the Colorado Criminal Code which would in turn hae the cases tried at the County instead of the municipal court. The concensus was to have the entire penal code brought in and that the noise section could not be regulated and should be deleted. An all day retreat for Council for a program by Dyna-Com Resources in analyzing their role was tabled until a representative of the company could come to explain the session. This was scheduled for 2/2/75. Mavor Stites proposed that the Council try a consent Agenda format where items are discussed beforehand and then at time of action can be grouped together for adoption by a resolution~ He also . proposed to go along with this idea to have alternatlng study seSSlons MINUTES - 1/19/76 - Continued -5- between regular bU5inEbb nleeting5 and that the fifth Monday would be for additional business. It was agreed to trv this proposal. Renewal of an agreement with the Town of Mountain View for the City to maintain certain streets and be reimbursed was scheduled. It was suggested by the Public Works Director to limit this to snow and ice removal and salt and sanding. It was agreed to notify Mountain View that the City was not in a position to continue the agreement and that the City would provide backup help in case of an emergency. Council agreed to participate in the DRCOG minority internship program and Mr. Jerman recommended Charlene Gonzales. There is no cost to the City. Council declined to join the United Stated Conference of Mayors at a cost of $500 annual dues. Discussion on city policy regarding unpaved and half-paved streets was referred to the new Street Improvement Committee. An executive session was held after the meeting. The Study Session adjourned at 1 05 a.m. APPROVED I I List #1 1/ , ) I ~t I- , I (;J ()/ /i)v "'/V" O-{, (j;1 71 !MINUTES - Continued Page 6 1/19/75 CONSULTING ENGINEERING FIRMS THAT HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN THE 1976 1.)1 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE STREET PROGRAM WORK ~ ~_ " (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT) AGENOA \TEN! r (Listed in Alphabetical Order) JAM 19 '976 ~" STUDY Sfl)l)I')N nfM (1) ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS WEST, INC. 1675 Carr Street, Lakewood 80215 Located in Lakewood, specialize in drainage, sanitary, water, sub- division and grading work, have performed work for Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, States of Nebraska, California, and Colorado, provide archi- tectural as well as engineering services, provided professional ser- vices to Wheat Ridge in 1975 at Sod House and for Community Develop- ment Department. (2) CENTENNIAL ENGINEERING, INC. 11445 West 48th Avenue, Wheat Ridge 80033 Located in Wheat Ridge, principals were formerly officers of Ken R. White Company in Denver, one of area's largest consulting firms, the firm has extensive experience in civil engineering as well as trans- portation, industrial, and environmental work, has large qualified engineering staff available for all areas of engineering specialties, performed considerable engineering ~ork for Wheat Ridge in 1975 on street program and pathways, clients include Colorado Division of Highways, Cities of Arvada, Lakewood, and other cities in Colorado. (3) F.M. FOX & ASSOCIATES, INC. 4765 Independence St., Wheat Ridge 80033 Located in Wheat Ridge, qualified in soil and geological work as well as civil engineering, have provided soil testing services to W~eat Ridge, offices in several large cities, staff of 19 professional engineers plus supporting personnel, handled street improvement pro- jects for Cities of Arvada, Lakewood, Steamboat Springs, Auorra, and other cities in Colorado. List #1 -2- (4) HENNINGSON, DURHAM & RICHARDSON 310 Capitol Life Center, Denver 80203 Located in Denver, have provided engineering services continuously since 19~7, Denver staff num~ers 13 professional engineers, clients include Colorado Department of Highways, City and County of Denver, and other cities in Colorado, services include general, civil, and environmental fields as well as architectural. (5) K.K.B.N.A., INC. (Ketchum.Konkel.Barrett.Nickel.Austin, Inc.) 7455 West 5th Ave., Denver 80225 Located in Lakewood, staff of 20 in civil engineering, stress team approach to projects, 2 staff engineers have extensive municipal experience in Cities of Arvada and Westminster, other clients include State Division of Highways, City and County of Denver, City of Lake- wood, and other communities throughout the state. (6) MERRICK AND COMPANY 10855 E. Bethany Dr., Denver 80232 Located in Denver, specialize in fields of civil, sanitary, electrical, mechanical, aerial, architectural, and power engineering, established in 1955, clients include Cities in Colorado plus Urban Drainage Dis- trict, Colorado State Highway Department, and U.S Government, quali- fications' statement shows 9 professional engineers in various specialty areas. (7) MEURER, SERAFINI AND MEURER, INC. 570 W. 44th Ave., Denver 80216 Located in Denver, firm has 21 years' experience in metro area in pro- viding professional services to cities, past work includes major pro- jects of Arapahoe County, City and County of Denver, Denver Urban Renewal Authority, and Colorado State Highway Division, qualifications' statement includes 20 staff professional engineers in various specialty areas. l ---- PROPOSED WORK PROGRAM CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO FUTURE ROADWAY CAPACITY STUDY Introduction The City of Wheat Ridge is currently developing a Comprehensive Master Plan to guide future development of the City A critical input into the preparation of the ~1aster Plan is the traffic planning element involving roadway travel lane requirements based on future traffic volumes and land use planning. On the basis of a need for a traffic planning element, the City is planning to obtain the services of a traffic engineering con- sultant to undertake a work program with the following objectives: 1 Determine future traffic volumes on specific roadways in the City for the year 2000. 2. On the basis of the future land use and traffic volumes, determine physical and operational roadway characteristics which will function at an acceptable level of service. Scope of Work The roadways included ~n this proposed project are as follows: A. Youngfield Street from West 32nd Avenue north to West 44th Avenue B. West 32nd Avenue from Youngfield Street east to Sheridan Boulevard MINUTES - 1/1 6 - Continued - Page 8. CONSULTING FIRMS THAT HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN THE SPECIAL STRE~T DESIGN CONCEPT PROJECT AS PROPOSED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. List #2 (Listed in Alphabetical Order) (1) Centennial Engineering, Inc. 11445 w. 48th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Late Addition (9) Faulkner Associates, Inc. 1425 Brentwood St. Lakewood, CO 80215 (2) K.K.B.N.A. Consulting Engineers 7455 W. 5th Avenue Denver, CO 80225 (3) Leigh Associates Urban Transportation Planning 1514 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202 (4) Merrick & Co. Engineers & Architects 10855 E. Bethany Drive Denver, CO 802.32 (5) Oblinger-Smith Corporation 1221 University Building 910-15th St. Denver, CO 80202 (6) URS (Jerry Spicer) 3955 E. Exposition Denver CO 80209 (7) THK Associates, Inc. 1501 Emerson Street Denver, CO 80226 (8) Alan Mo Voorhees & Associates, Inc. Transportation & Urban Planning Consultants Suite 200 - 288 Ciayton St. Denver, CO 80205 January 15, 1975 .- MINUTES - 1/19/76 - Continued - Page 9. c. West 38th Avenue from Youngfield Street east to Sheridan Boulevard D. West 44th Avenue from Youngfield Street east to eastern City limits E. Pierce Street from West 32nd Avenue north to West 44th Avenue F. Harlan Street from West 32nd Avenue north to 1-70 G. Gc,......y.'r\~~ 6--,,~~ t.U '14-th , , u c.~ I,,,,,.-j $ Work Program Major Elements In order to satisfy the needs of this study, the selected con- sultant will prepare the following documents: 1. A Traffic Flow Map indicating future average daily traffic (ADT-year 2000) on the roadways outlined above. 2. Roadway travel lane requirements and minimum rights-of- way to accommodate the projected traffic volumes at an acceptable service level. Typical cross-sections will be prepared of each roadway under study. 3. For each roadway, a general identification and description of traffic control devices such as a. Traffic signals b. Special turning lanes c. Center Median and/or divider d. Type of access control e. Signing f. Channelization and pavement markings -2- . , The projected traffic volumes to be developed and utilized by the consultant must be determined with due consideration of: a. Traffic volumes as projected by the State Department of Highways b. City's projected land use planning c. The review and approval of appropriate City officials Information Supplied by the City A Recent Aerial Photos at a scale of 1"=50 feet B All traffic volume data currently on file with the City C. Existing cross-sections of the roadways under study D. A map and/or a list of existing or committed traffic control devices, type and location Meetings The consultant should plan on attending one public ('1-7--\. fLcL'<'~', C,I.'Mlfll J'2-~,,- L.. . meeting" and 1. C \ '7 <,{ tHO- one City Council public hearing Time of Performance /;1. "- The services of the consultant will be limited to two months \ L'L (/U~f / following execution of an agreement. Proposal and Study Cost The consultant is requested to prepare a brief proposal outlining the Study Program Approach and an estimate of cost for services and direct expenses to complete the project. Your proposal must be submitted to the City no later than -3- MINUTES - 1/19/75 - Continued - Page 7. List #1 -3- (8) PADON ENGINEERING, INC. 6415 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge 80033 Located in Wheat Ridge, qualified in civil, structural, and sanitary engineering, have 4 professional engineers with a total staff of 15, performed work for Wheat Ridge in prior years, other clients include Jefferson County Schools, City of Edgewater, U S. Government, City of Westminster, Alameda Water & Sanitation District. (9) PARKER & ASSOCIATES 255 Yuma Street, Derver 80223 Located in Denver, active in municipal consulting work since 1952, services include planning, aerial photography and architecture, pro- vided paving services to a number of cities in Colorado and Wyoming and the States of Colorado and Ne~raska Highway Departments, staff consists of 10 civil engineers plus other supporting staff. (10) SELLARDS & GRIFF, INC. 8545 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood 80215 Located in Lakewood, has provided services to Wheat Ridge on several Topics projects in coordination with Colorado Department of Highways on traffic controls and improvements, founded in 1958, staff inclUdes 4 civil engineers plus related staff totaling 28, clients include Cities of Englewood, Pueblo, and various Sanitation Districts. (11) URS COMPANY 3955 E. Exposition Ave., Denver 80209 Located in Denver, formerly known as the Ken Ro White Coo, background includes Urban street design and related fields, founded in 1952, has 150 members Denver office, offering engineering services in all specialty areas, clients have included Adams, Jefferson, and Arapahoe Counties and many cities in Colorado. January 15, 1975 JAJ pjk