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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/1976 ['IINUTES March 8, 1975 The three hundred and nineteenth City Council was called to order at 4355 Field Street regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge by Mayor Frank Stites at 7 30 p.IT Councilmen present were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey, Larry Merkl and Louise lurner Also present were City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney Maurice 'ox, City Treasurer James Malone, City Qark Elise Brougham, staff ard interested citizens Item. 1. Resolution No. 438 establishing a savings account at the Wheat Ridge National Bank for funds received from the Colorado Bicentennial Commission was introduced by Councilman Donaldson and was read. Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move for the adoption of Resolution No. 438" Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. There being no corrections or deletions to the Minutes of March 1, 1975, the Mayor du lared they stood approved as published Public Comment was made by Thomas and Elaine Slatterly of 5859 West 32 Avenue who presented a document which showed the Jefferson County official platting of his property and platting of his property he had received from the City's engineer office. He stated there was a discrepancy of the 2 plats with the County's showing a distance of 30' to his property line and the City's showing 23'. He requested in writing a statement from the City on the discrepancy It was agreed that his attorney should call City Attorney Fox on this matter Item 2 and 3 Case WZ-75-07, Application by AMT Deveopment Co. for re- zoning from Agricultural-Dna to Planned-CommErcial-Development preliminary and final development plan at 11901 W. 44 Avenue was deferrred until 3/22/75 Item 4 Case WZ-75-03 application by L&K Industrial Park requesting approval of amendment to an approved Industrial Development at W. 49 Avenue and Miller, was scheduled for Public Hearing. A letter of intent by the developers had been filed and is attached to the Minutes. There are 2 separate owners of the property Lee Kunz who was present and Leroy Wildman. Dennis Zwagerman, Director of Community Development gave the following figures on the amendment APPROVED PROPOSED numerous small buildings 4 much larger buildings 25 5% building ground coverage 32.58% building ground coverage 47.9% Paving including parking, traffic 42% paving etc. 25.5% Open Landscape & walks 25.32% Open landscaping & walks He stated there is dedication of 30' along the northern boundary W. 49 Place and on Oak Street. He stated Public Works Dept. approved the drainage plan that is revised. Several Councilmen questioned including walkways in the required open space. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move for approval of Case WZ-75-03 Planned Industrial Development amending Case No. WZ-74-10 which was approved by City Council, for the following reasons 1. Development is a lessening of intensity IT approved plan. 2 Amendment meets all requirements of Planned Industrial Development District. 3. It was recommended by the Staff and the Planning Commission. I further move that the surveyor's certificate (on I;he Plat) be amended to read '1973 Colorado Revised St-atutes.'" Mot-ion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-1. Councilman Turner voted "nay" MINUTES - 3/8/76 - Continued -2- Councilman Cavarra requested that a discussion of the definition of maximum lot coverage be discussed, at. the next Study Session. Item 5 Change of ownership 3-way liquor license with extended hours for Good TimBS Saloon at 4990 Ward Road was scheduled for Public Hearing. Court Reporter Ruth Carsh was present. Mr. Robert Frie, attorney at 8580 Ralston representBd thB applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cook who were also present. No one appeared in opposition Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move for the approval of the change of ownership of a Class G 3-way liquor license with extended hours for Eugene Ellsworth Cook and Gladys Elaine Cook dba Good Times Saloon at 4900 Ward Road.'1 Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Item 5. the Consent Action Resolution was skipped due to the fact that it only had one item on it. Item 7. pertained to purchasing protective vests for police officers. Motion by Councilman Turner "I move that Council authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure bids for purchase of police protective vests manufactured by Armour of America." Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and passed 5-0. Item 8. Ordinance No. 207 repealing numerous personnel ordinances and incorporating pro~ions into Ord. 207 and providing for a 5% cost of living raise for city employees effective 4/1/75 was introduced by Councilman Merkl on first reading and the title was read Det Ed Ray stated the following regarding the Ordinance on behalf of the Police Protective Assoc 1. He noted this was a 5% cost of living raise but 10 police employees, i.e corporals and detectives, were only receiving 2Ydo. He stated he recognized the problems of compaction of levels of grades of pay within the police dept., but they felt this should be dealt with separately and that a cost of living raise should be the same for all employees. 2. They felt overtime schedule of payment should remain the same for all employees working in excess of 40 hours a week. 3. In Section 9 & 10 they felt the clothing allowance should be given the juvenile officer as a uniform hampers his work. 4. They felt that court pay should be uniform for all instead of a 2 hour minimum for police officers and the actual time worked for police sergeants. 5. They were interested in providing for standby duty pay especially for sgt. and It 5. They were in favor of keeping longevity pay and were opposed to any reduction in payor benefits to employees presently. He also stated they would like to meet with the administration to discuss these questions and problems. Motion by Councilman Merkl No. 207 on first reading and by Councilman Cavarra. "I move for the adoption of Ordinance have it published.' Motion was seconded Motion to Amend by Councilman Hulsey "I move that the words 'juvenile officer' be stricken in Sections IX. and X. (Clothing and cleaning allowance), and add the words 'and other designated representatives by the Chief of Police' in Section IX., paragraph 2 after the words 'Lieutenant of Detectives' and add 'and other designated representatives by the Chief of Police' in Section X. paragraph 2. after the words 'Lieutenant of DetBctives "I Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0 MINUTES - 3/8/76 - Continued -3- Councilman Turner requested that standby duty p~y be prepared for an amendment on second reading of the ordinance Question was called on Motion to adopt the amended Ordinance No. 207 and passed 5-1. Councilman Howard voted "nay." Item 9 Ordinance No. 208 vacating an easement at 4284-5 and 4300 and 4305 Hoyt Street was introduced by Councilman Merkl and the title was read. Motion by Councilman Cavarra No 208 on first reading and seconded by Councilman Merkl "I move for the adoption of Ordin6rce have the Clerk publish it." Motion was and passed 5-1 Councilman Turner voted "nay." Item 10. Ordinance No. 209 repealing Ordinance no 5 and adopting by reference Title 9 of the Lakewood Code (penal Code) was introduced by Councilman Merkl on first reading and the title was read Mo ti on by Councilman Merkl "I move for the adop t ion of Ordi na nce No 209 and have it published, and schedule the Public Hearing on second reading on April 12, 1975" Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0 Item 11 Ordinance No 198 adopting the new flood plain map was scheduled for second reading and was introduced by Councilman Cavarra and the title was read Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move for the adoption of Ordinance No -~8 on second reading ( and order it published.)" Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra. Motion to Amend by Councilman Cavarra "I move the map shall include the amended Flood Plain Designation Map on Sheet 8 of 21 between Station 92 to Station 122." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-0. Question was called on adopting Ordinance No. 198 as amended and passed 5-0. Item 12 Ordinance No. 199 establishing certain classifications and fringe benefits was introduced by Councilman Merkl on second reading and the title was read. It was noted that this was being repealed by Ordinance No. 207. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move for the adoption of Ordinance No. 199 and order it published." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-1. Councilman Howard voted "nay", Councilman Hulsey voted "aye", Councilman Merkl voted "aye", Councilman Turner voted "aye", Councilman Cavarra voted "aye", Councilman Donaldson voted "aye" Item 13 Ordinance No. 200 amending Ordinances 18 and 131 regarding street cuts and permits was introduced on second reading by Councilman Cavarra and the title was read Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move that Ordinance No 200 be approved on second reading (and be published) " Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson After the following Motions to Amend the Ordinance, Councilman Cavarra WITHDREW HER MOTION. Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I move that Ordinance No 200, Section 1, be amended to read 'Section 1. Unless otherwise provided in this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person/s, firms, or corporations to enter upon rights-of-way of the City of Wheat Ridge for the purpose of installing water, sanitary sewer or storm sewer lines or taps into any utility service, curb and gutter or street improvements of this City without first having obtained the permits and having paid the fees ihat are herein established and without complying fully with the fees, regulations and specifications of this City which are hereby established by this Ordinance" Motion was seconded by Councilman Cav8rra and passed 5-1. Councilman Merkl voted "nay" MINUTES - 3/8/75 - Continued -4- Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I move that Ordinance No. ZOO, 5ection 2, be amended to read 'Section 2. Water and/or 5anitation districts a5 5aid districts are defined in Chapter 32, Article 4, Sections 101 and 102 Colorado Revised Statutes of 1973, and utility companies as defi~ed by Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1959, are authorized to enter upon the public rights-of-way of the City of W~at Ridge, Colorado, to make emergency repairs without first obtaining a permit, provided that such water and/or sanitation districts and utility companies shall make application for a permit within the next business day in which the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado offices arB open for business III Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I mOue that Ordinance No. 200, Section 9, be amended to read 'Section 9. Water and/or sanitation districts as said districts are defined in Chapter 32, Article 4, Section 101 and 102, Colorado Revised Statues of 1973, and utility companies as defined by Ordinance No 14, Series of 1959, shall not be required to pay the fees as provided for in Section 8 of this ordinance III Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 4-2 Councilmen Howard and Merkl voted "nay." Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I move that Ordinance No 200, Section 10, be amended to read 'Section 10. Private water companies, whose primary function is to provide water for consumption, shall not be required to pay the fees as provided for in Section 8 of this ordinanceJ" Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and TIED 3-3. Councilmen Donaldson, Howard and Merkl voted "nay." MOTION DIED. Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I move that a new Section be added to Ordinance No. 200, which Section shall read '~ection 15. Utility companies operating under the jurisdiction of the State Public Utilities Commission shall not be requred to provide financial guarantees as provided for in this Ordinance." Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and TIED 3-3. Co~ncilmBn Donaldson, Heward, and Merkl voted "nay." MOTION DIED. Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I move that the appropriate sections of Ordinance No 200 be renumbered respectively." Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 5-0. Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move that Ordinance No 200 be amended as follows Section 2., first line, the wrd I and' be changed to 'and/or' , and line 5 , the word 'and' be changed to read 'and/or.' Section 8. that the basic permit fee be changed from $25 00 to $50.00 in Paragraphs A, B, C, D and E. Section 11. change paragraph 2.B., line 1, by placing a comma after the word 'bank', eliminate the word 'or' and in Line 2, place a comma after the word 'association' and add the words 'or other bona fide lending source.' Section 12, line 1 change the word 'and' to read 'and/or.'" Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 5-0. Motion by Councilman Howard "I move that Ordinance No. 200 be amended irlItem 4, Section 10, line by changing '$25.00' to '$50.00.'" Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 4-2 Councilmen Turner and Cavarra voted "nay." Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that Section 10 be stricken in tot8'l"" Motion was seconded by Councilman Howard and passed 4-2 Councilman Turner and Cavarra voted "nay." Motion by Councilman Merkl was seconded by Councilman and Turner voted "nay." "I move we delete Section 13." Motion Howard and passed 4-2. Councilmen Csvarrs MINUTES - 3/8/76 - Continued -5- Motion bV Councilman Merkl "I move that the sections be renumbered from Section 9. to reflect the proper numbers." Motion was seconde by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-0. Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move for the adoption of Ordinance No. 200, as amended." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 4-2 Councilmen Merkl and Cavarra voted "nay " Item 14 Ordinance No 201 amending Ordinance No 98 providing for outside storage of vehicles was introduced by Councilman Merkl on second reading and the title was read. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move for the adoption of Ordinance No 201 on second reading and order it published." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 4-2. Councilmen Turner and Cavarra voted "nay." Item 15. Ordinance No. 202 amending Ordinance No. 189 to provide requirements for parking for commercial schools was introduced by Councilman Merkl on second reading and the title was read. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I No. 202 and have it published." Hulsey and passed 5-0. move for the adoption of Ordinance Motion was seconded by Councilman Item 15. Ordinance No. 203 amending Ordinances 50 and 90 pertaining to weed control was introduced on second reading by Councilman Merkl and the title was read. Councilman Howard asked if there were funds budgeted and it was noted money would have to be transferred into code enforcement account. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move for the adoption of Ordinance No. 203 on second reading." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-1. Councilman Turner voted "nay." Item 17. Ordinance No. 204 establishing duties of the Park and Recreation Commission was introduced by Councilman Merkl on second reading and the title was read. Motion to Amend by Councilman Turner "I move that the foJJowing Section on Duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission be added to Ordinance No 204. Such section shall read 'Section 3. Duties. The duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be (a) To regularly consult with the Director of Parks and Recreation, (b) fo review all existing and propose legislation relating to parks and recreation matters, (c) To promulgate and issue rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the City Council, for the proper management, operation and control of the parks, parkways and other recreational facilities within the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, (d) To make recommendations on parks and recreation matters to the City Council, (e) To act as liaison between the Department of Parks and Recreation and the community at large, (f) To promote and develop ~8tiive relationships with community groups, other public agencies and the general public, (g) To encourage the widest possible citizen understanding of parks and recreation activies, (h) to seek citizen advice and support for the proper management and operation of parks and recreation facilities Additionally, I move that the other Sections of Ordinance No. 204 be renumbered appropriately to reflect the insertion of the above section." Motion was seconded by Counilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Motion bv Councilman Hulsey "I move for adoption of Ordinance No. 204 as amended." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0. MINUTES - 3/8/76 - Continued -5- Item 18 Ordinance No. 205 repealing Ordinance No. 55 and establishing rules and regulations for the Parks was introduced on second reading by Councilman Merkl and the title was read. Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move for the adoption of Ordinance No 205." Motion W3S seconded by Councilman Hulsey and Ordinance was subsequently amended Motion to Amend by Councilman Donaldson "I move that Section 3., item 3. be changed to read as follows '3. Animals - All animals must be on a leash or otherwise under control of the owner at all times III Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and passed 5-1. Councilman Merkl voted "nay." Motion to Amend by Councilman Donaldson "I move to delete paragraph 4. (Animal Leavings) in Section 3." Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 4-2. Councilmen Merkl and Howard voted "nay." Motion to item 4 be TIED 3-3. Amend by COI.Jncilman Donaldson "I move that in Section 3 deleted." Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and Councilmen Merkl, Howard and Hulsey voted "nay." MOTION B. (Winter Sports) DIED. Motion to Amend by Councilman Donaldson "I move in Section 3.(A), paragraph 11. (Flying Objects) delete the word 'baseball.'" Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and passed 4-2. Councilmen Hulsey and Merkl voted "nay." Motion to Amend by Councilman Donaldson "I move that in D. Water Areas, paragraph 3. model boating should be allowed." Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and was DEFEATED 4-2. Councilmen Cavarra, Howard, Hulsey and Merkl voted "nay " Motion to Amend by Councilman Merkl "I move in Section 3, item 13 Lighted Fields be changed to read as follows 'Artificially lighted athletic fields in the parks shall have the lights turned off at 10 00 p.m , except Wheat Ridge and Prospect Park, however, an inning in process may be completed, but no inning will start after 10 00 pm., except Wheat Ridge and Prospect Park where no inning will start after 10 30 pm.'" Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-1. Councilman Turner voted "nay." MOT~on to Amend by Councilman Donaldson "1 move that Section 3. Item 5. Alcoholic Beverages have the following added on the last sentence 'or by Council authorization.'" Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 5-0. Question was called on passage of amended Ordinance No. 205 and passed 5-0. Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move we dispense with the Rules of Procedure and continue the meeting no longer than 1 hour." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 6-0. Item 19 a Resolution urging the Jefferson County School District to provide a new or improved junior high at W. 38 Avenue and High Court was tabled for one week to receive information from the school district. Item 20. was approval of a joint agreement with the City of Lakewood, Jefferson County, and Urban Drainage District to share in costs of Maple Grove Reservoir improvements including purchase of an inflatable fabridam Motion by Councilman Cavarra "1 move we authorize the Mayor to enter inlo joint agreement and authorize payment of +he City's share of contribution not to exceed $17 500 from Account 540, Capital Improvements fund for Drainage." Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 5-0 MINUTES - 3/8/76 - Continued -7- Item 21. was a Decision by Council to choose the type of physical barrier for the W. 32 Avenue walkway as required by the State Dept of Highways A memo of explanation is attached to the Minutes, and stated that the state requires a physical barrier or a minimum of 151 separation between asphalt and the walk. It was noted by 2 Councilmen that this was a new requirement and had not been mentioned before A citizen affected by this action, Mr. Phillips, stated he felt people would rather have a curb and gutter than a guardrail along their property, and stated there is a ditch is the area that must be maintained. Clyde Hobbs, Director of Public Works stated there are plans to relocate the ditch. Mr. Jerman stated the type of alternative should be decided, if remaining funds be used for improvements of the bridge at W. 32 Avenue and Vivian Drive to make it a safe width, and if the City should utilize the State Engineer for designing the walkway etc. Councilman Turner mentioned that a guardrail would protect small children and asked what would happen to the row of large spruce trees west of the high school. Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I move that we use the standard 5" curb and gutter from the driveway at Wheat Ridge High School to ~ipling Street." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-~. Councilman Turner voted "nay." Mavor Stites clarified that there would be a 5" vertical curb with gutter, and a 8' concrete bikepath at the outer extremity of the ROW. Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move we utilize the service of the State Engineering Department in this project." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0. It was agreed to defer discussion of the bridge at W. 32 Avenue and Vivian Drive until 3/22/76 when Wright-McLaughlin Engineers will be present. Item 22. was approval of utilizing 5 senior citizens for the park pride program etc. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we approve hiring of temporary personnel for summer 1975, Parks and Recreation Programs in the areas of park pride and youth programs for the parks, which would be 5 employees (senior citizens and youth recreation trainees) 4 hours a day or any combination thereof." MOtion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and passed 6-0. Councilman Cavarra requested that Action Funds be looked into for this program Item 27 was brought up by Councilman Merkl which was appointment to the Mass Transit Committee of 3 members and he stated the Committee had requested that it be advertized that members are wanted who ride the bus and live in the Northeast section of the City around W. 32 Avenue and Sheridan, W. 44 Ave. and Harlan, and W. 44 Avenue and Ward Road. It was agreed by Motion to continue on with the meeting, to cover the rest of the Agenda items Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we allow the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Robert E. Leigh & Assoc for a Street Capacity Study as a cost not to exceed $4500, ~ith $1500 to be transferred from Unallocated Reserve 499 55 to Account 418.32." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 4-2. Councilmen Turner and Cavarra voted "nay." MINUTES - 3/8/75 - Continued -8- Item 24 authorizing payment of increased insurance costs for 3 additional vehicles purchased in the Police Dept and the Parks van increased liability was scheduled Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we authorize payment~Galbraith & Green Inc. for Great American Insurance Co. in the amount of $711, with $577 theTeof being charged to Police Dept. accounts No. 420.35, 422.35 and 421.36 in equal shares, and with $134 thereof being charged to Parks and Recreation Account No. 451.35" Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Motion by Councilman Turner "I move Council formalize the Study ,Session decision to authorize Parks and Recreation Dept. to offer any recreation programs as previously approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission, provided that all programs, including drama, do not exceed the confines of t.he approved 1975 Budget." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 4-2 Councilmen Merkl and Howard voted "nay." Item. 25 award of bid Dept was scheduled. brought up. for a loader mounted broom for Parks and Recreation Environmental requirements and regulations were Motion by Councilman Howard "I move this item be tabled one week for the next Study Session" Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed by unanimous consent. Meeting was adjourned at 12 10 a m An Executive Session was held afterwards EliS~8 Brougham ,'tli ty'C1:rk APPROVED < ---'~' /< " -j-' \ s<... )\ I 1-- <l)l/,v; ! March 3, 1976 t , I k ~ ! I t I Mr. L. Scott Tucker Executive Director Urbon Gr3in~Qe end Flood Control Distrirt 181 East SLth M enue Denver, LD 2~21C Deer ~1r. Tuck8r The City of ~h88t Ridce h33 re~eived BD~rovBl of Fe~erBl HighwBY Safety Grcnt fun~s 2d~iniatered through the Colorado State Depart- ment of :li"",",cvs for the in:itiJllatien of e bicyclD p",chuloy alan!:) W. 32nd Avenue frOM Voun(field to Holland Street under a phased program. The GrBnt funds can eleo be used for the im~rovement of the bridge-- culvert loroted ot ~. 3Gnd Avenue snd Vivian Drive on Len2 Gulch to widen the bridre abuttments over ~he culvert End thereby reduce traffic hazards to pedestriEns and birycliets. Sinre the condition of low cDCBclty of t~is bridge--rulvert wee included in the recent Wrirht-McL~uqhlin study on Lena Gul h ~~e- pared For the Urb8n Dr8in~ne District, 2nd, in linht of the City's plons for the possible ir.1Drov2i!lsnt of the street and rmthw3'j struc- ture over the culvert, it would sc~~ laoteal end 2ocro~ri8te thst plons be m8~e concurrently to in~reBBe t~e w tel' cerrvinq c~~ rity of the culvert at the 89me timCl that the street snd cbuttment j.j,l- provements ure completed. In order to resolve this metter, the City recuests that the Urb n Drainage District inv2stiJ2te this recuest with your consultents, WriC1ht-~lcLL,u['hlin, to [jeterlnine uliletller E! nodii'lL: cion to the w'"ter flow copacity at this ti~2 would be dctrimsnt31 to Mownstreem con- ditions. If' not, th2 Ci.tV reriL!8sts th:lt the District consider matchinG the cost of this reodiflcation at this time in cocreration Mr. l. Srott Tucker -:1- March 3, 1976 t~ith the Cfty of Wheat Ridge so that the entire improvement of this brid0e--culvert, both street end water carrying capacity, could be done in 1975 as B coordinated project. Sin,:e the City is under severe time constraints as a ('ondi ticn to thp. rll.qhv.;OIY Ssfe'.:y Grent, it would be appreciated if the District could respond to this request in the very near future 60 that we cc~ develoif1!lBns accordingly. \ (' ~:ir~;elY, ) ~~, ,~ @;rc.~C-<--.... JOhFt-A-! ermsn City Administrator JAJ:pjk cc Clyde E. Hobbs, Director, Public Works February 21.. 19n Mr. R.J. Brasher District Engineer Colorcdo f;t..~t(! De'JC'rtment of liighways 2000 South Holly dt. Denver, CO 8"~22 Attention: Hr. Hnrry Sabin Urban Systems Engin~8r Dear r'lr. S~bin This 10 to inforn you "het the IJheat qidne City Council at its rC9ular meet- ing Fcb'f'ljEjry 2 ~, 1r,7C, ~.'8CE:'i."cd ['no ['cnsidered yaur letters d8ted FebrUl:"ry 9 and Febru2ry 23, 137[, 2nd h2l~ 2 publi discussion with many ree10ente pre- sent r~n'.ernin~ the propo3ed bi~c~~v/n~.hw2Y on u. 3"n~ Avenue from Vcunn- field to Holl Old Street. 111....c1' "om:d.c'2r"'ble d1.s-1I8sion of this m:Jtter 2nd 8 review Df the stQnd_~~8 set forth 1n your lette~s. the Ccuneil voted to 8uth- orize the Mro~ect to ~rocGe~ under the follow~ng conditions A. That the con~rete pothwsy/bikew8Y be con~tru~ted ct 0 width of eirht feet beginning from the drivewey eit of the ~h20t Ri~Qe High S-hool westerly and thst the rothway be constructed at the edge of the City's existing right of way. 8. That the elevation of the bikeway/pathway be consistent with the crown ~f the street or (18 determined by enJin8erin~J studies to be romoh!tcd. C. That no curb und gutter be installed. D. Thot 811 ather itamn ronteined in your letters be carefully considered by the stoff 8nd that r10se coordination be mode with your office to achieve cOl:ljJlience. Based on t:18 abGve suthori-:atlon, "Ie will commencp. cn']inecrin'l sturJieB to design the ;JEltl1wey hl;.1eclEd;elv I :;;nd an overell pIon for th'" 21ir nmelT: of W. 32nd Avenue to include tho bikcw8y!pathwBY locvtion will b2 developed. The overall nl~n will be ~iscuosed with you at B meetinQ in your office on Tues- day, March 7, 1970, at 11 C8 B.m. as I dis:US3t!d with you on thic dute. Mr. R.J. 8r3sher District Engin2~r Attn Mr. Hsrry Sabin Fpbruery 24, 1976 Page -2- The Council also took note of the comment in your letter of February ?3, 1S7c, recuBstinq that lines of communication with your office be established throuch designsted percoll or persons on the Wheat Ridne stEff, and, accord- ingly, dS8iqneted tl18t 811 contacts be throu~h the City Administrator in order that the project can proceed in an or~erly manner and be expedited to the grectest extent possible in order to meet all time schedules. We feel thet the area between the eDge of the existinQ pavement and the proDosed eight-foot bikeway/pathway should satisfy your requirements for a physical separation. It is the intention of this City to move this nroject elono 88 ropidly aa cossible, ~nd we loo~ forward to wor~inq closely with you in the weeks to come towsrds the successful completion of this project within the funds avei12ble this year. Sincerely, John A. 2errflan City A~min18tr2tor JAJ pjk cr Mayor Frank Stites CITY ~F wHEAT RIDGE - ME:.l'YiORAi~.JUM Approved \ "tQ , 1\-\ Ci ty Administr~~ V \ March 3, 1976 ~. /l'~A\ \ ~ o #4,' ''::,.~ v/V/) ~ 6> Meeting with State Highway Department Offit~~ 19~ March 2, 1975, Regarding W. 32nd Ave. PathwaY'''B~;ect '"6' On March 2, 1976, I met with officials of the Colorado Stat~~ ment of Highways concerning the a~ove project, accompanied by E. Hobbs, Director of Public Works. The purpose of the meeting w to review recent Council discussions and direction concerning the project and to evpedite the accomplishment of the Pathway Project. (See attached letter dated February 24, 1975.) From To Mayor Frank Stites Ci ty Council Subject S t f t h b 1 e Dr e ow. Date Date SUBJECT The guidelines and direction adopted by Council on February 23, 1976, includ~d the placement of the eight foot (8') bikeway/walkway at the ext~eme edge of the existing rights of way without curb and gutter, and a physical separation from the edge of existing pavement to new proposed eight foot (8') bikeway/pathway of approximately seven (7) to ten (10) feet. To meet the minimum Federal and State requirements for a physical separation, the State officials stated that safety standards required at least fifteen feet (15') of phy- sical separation between the edge of asphalt and beginning of eight foot (8') bikeway/pathway, and preferably twenty feet (20'). This requirement had not been indicated previously by the State. Therefore, alternative possibilities were reviewed, including the use of guard rails, plain eight inch (8") to ten inch (10") vertical curb, and six inch (5") vertical curb and gutter. These physical barriers were essential according to the State officials to comply with Federal Safety requirements and must be strong enough to de- flect an automobile to thereby protect a pedestrian or bicyclist. The distance involved for Phase I of this project from the high school parking lot driveway to Kipling Street is approximately 1320 feet. Cost estimates provided by the State for the various alter- natives for a physical barrier are as follows Alternative Estimated Cost 1. Type 3 Guard rail (see attached photo), $7 00 per running foot 2 Type 5 guard rail, $14.00 per running foot, total 3. Plain vertical curb, WiD gutter (8" to 10" high), $3.75 per running foot 4. Standard curb and gutter, $5.00 per running foot $ 9,240 $18,480 $ 4,950 $ 5,500 Mayor Franv Stites City Council -2- March 3, 1975 It is proposed that the first phase of this project to be completed in 1976 will be the segment from the Wheat Ridge High School parking lot driveway to Kipling. Also, it is proposed to utilize the remain- ing available funds for the improvement of the bridge at W. 32nd and Vivian Drive to consist of a widening of the bridge abuttments to a safe width. Bridge improvement must be coordinated with the Urban Drainage District to ascertain whether the City can safely increase the culvert carryillg capacity at this time without adversely affect- ing downstream residents. A letter has been sent to the Urban Drain- age District asking for the District's advice on this subject and to ascertain whether District matching funds co~ld be made available to the City so that the total project could proceed simultaneously. (See copy of letter attached ) State Highway officials were also given full information on the City s proposed Master Plan for Bikeways which was reviewed by the Council on March 1, 1976, and which will be considered in depth by the City Planning Commission at its meeting March 4, 1976 After reviewing the map, the State officials seemed pleased with the Plan and indicated that it complies with one of the State's requirements for the Pathway Grant Finally, we discussed the possibility of utilizing State Highway Department engineers and staff to complete the necessary engineering plans and specifications for this project The State officials offered to provide such assistance to the City if requested. This would minimize the necessity of using outside consultants and could result in substantial savings to the City The use of the State engineering staff would also insure that all aspects of the project fully co~ply with State and Federal requirements. It is requested that the Council decide on which alternative, as explained above, is acceptable for the project and authorize the staff to proceed immediately in full cooperation with the State Department of Highways, utilizing State engineering services to be charged directly against the project cost It is felt that with this utilization and together with work already commenced the City can fully comply with the time limits specified by the State Highway Department in its Grant approval letter dated February 9, 1975. JAJ pjk Atts. cc Clyde E. Hobbs, Director, Public Works Department .'TIz(' CarnatIOn Clh" Letter of Intent To the Planning Department City of Wheatridge The u\\ner of record for the fifteen (15) acres located east of Miller Street and south of 49th Avenue, is Lee R Kunz and Land K Investment Company All of the area is in the industrial set:tion of the City of Wheatridge recommended land use plan The area to the north is all industrial with the Glass Plant and the Box Plant being locate.d there To the south is the Fire Alert Industrial Building To the west is gTound owned by the Public Service Company, zoned A-I The other property owners surround- ing subjet:t property is shown on our preliminary plat plan. The type of occup:mts for proposed development would be as permitted in Section 21 for industrial districts We propose to construct an Office Industrial Park similar in use and design as the development at 4000 Robb Street, which was approved by the City and is now under development With our application we have enclt)sed copies of letters from the Sanitation and Water Districts, stating that they can serve this development. We estimate that the total development of this project will require from five to seven year s ! '~ .