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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/29/1976 MINUTtb March 29, 1975 The three hundred and twenty-first regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order by Mayor Frank Stites at 7 30 p.m at 4~55 Field Street. Councilmen attending were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Calvin Hulsey, Larry Merkl and Louise Turner. COIJncilman Robert Howard was absent. Also prese,j were City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney Fox, City Clerk tlise Br~ugham, staff and interested citizens. Mayor Stites asked for corrections or deletions to the Minutes of 3/29/75. Councilman Turner stared on page 3, paragraph 5, should reflect Mayor Stite's vote as "nay" instead of "aye." Mayor Stites declared that the Minutes of 3/22/75 were approved as corrected. Public Comment was made by Louis Van DVke of 3000 Upham stated in the past the area around his address had been involved in a mass rezoning to R-1 ro prevent duplexes and they thought that the problem had been solved, and now the property at 2910 Upham had been issued a building permit for a double and is zoned R-2. A stop work order had been issued on this project when they brought this to the attention of the Planning Dept. but the Board of Adjustment had met in a special meeting and determined that the property was zoned R-2 and the contractor is continuing his work. City Attornev Fox stated he had been contacted by Mr. Zwagerman of the Planning Dept. on this matter and that the present zoning map designates the property as R-2. The board of Adjustment affirmed the action of the Planning Dept. and the stop work order was lifted. Mr. Zwaqerman stated the Board of Adjustment determined the limit of zoning and the lot lines do not show up on the official map and that this was not a public meeting. mass City Attornev Fox stated at the time of the rezoning the subject property was excluded upon the belief that the propert.y was zoned R-1. He stated in his opinion Mr. Zwagerman acted properly. Council questioned the authority of the Board of Adjustment in the matter, suggested that the area be remeasured and that the intent at the time of the mass rezoning was that this property would be R-1. Motion by Councilman Turner "I move that a Stop Work Order be issued by the Department of Community Development at the beginning of the work day tomorrow, and that a complete review be conducted by the City Attorney and returned to Council on 4/5/76." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0. Councilman Cavarra requested that a copy of the Minutes of the Board of Adjustment be furnished also. Item 1. Application for change of ownership of a Class G 3-way liquor license at 4400 Ward Road formerly known as Happy Traveler to Port 44 Inc was scheduled. Mr. Gerald Avrum of 11929 W 58 Avenue represented the applicants who were also present, Lura and Eugene Frisk. Court Reporter Ruth Carsh was present and took down the proceedings. No. 10 and 11 of the stte liquor application were corrected by the applicant and initialed. The applicants were also requesting permission to remodel the building by adding cedar shake shingles and removing the over hanging protective roof. Motion by Councilman Turner "I move that Council approve the chanqe of name from Happy Traveler to Port 44, approve the application for a a building permit for remodeling, and approve the change of ownership to Port 44 Inc., Lura and Eugene Frisk." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0. MINUTES - 3/29/76 - Continued -2- Item 2. Case M5-73-13, application bV Martha Moder for a minor subdivision at W. 31 Avenue and Reed was scheduled for a staff report on adequacy of the bridge design. The Public Works Dept:. approved the bridge approach onto 31st stating it would have no effect on 31st. Darrell Skelton, attorney was present representing the applicants No one appeared in opposiiion. Motion by Councilman Turner "I move Case MS-73-13 be approved." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Councilman Cavarra stated she voted "aye" with reluctance because she felt this area would have been an asset to the area for open space. In answer to a question from Councilman Merkl, City Attorney Fox stated if people parked on the street because access was difficult, the City could post no parking based on an engineering study. Item 3. Consent Agenda Motion was not used due to a wish for discussion from Council. Item 4. request to allow Richard Bredt, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation and John Weider, Acting Recreation Sup. to attend conference in Wichita, KS 4/3-5/75 was scheduled. Councilman Merkl expressed concern that both acting directors would be gone at the same time. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we authorize Richard Bredt, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation and John Weider, Acting Recreation KSSupervisor to attend (Midwest District Park and Recreatio~ Conferenceo~/3_5/75 In Wichita charged to the following accounts Not to exceed $150.00 for account 451.15 and not to exceed $150.00 to account 452.15." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Item 5. req.Jest to allow Elise Brougham, City Clerk to~th~npnternational Institute of Municipal Clerks Conference in Honolulu, HI 5/22-27/76 was scheduled. Councilman Turner requested that written reports be submitted on both of the conferences attended. Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move we authorize the City Clerk to attend International Institute of Municipal Clerk Conference in Honolulu, HI 5/22-27/75 at a cost not to exceed $700.00 to be charged to Account 411.15." Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 5-0 Item 5. Ordinance No. 207 repealing Ordinances 175, 182, 190 and 199 and providing a cost of living pay increase for employees effective 4/1/75 was introduced on second reading by Councilman Merkl and the ti tIe was read. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move for the adoption of Ordinance No. 207 and order it pUbliShed, and amend the ordinance to exempt the Park Ranger Naturalist lfrom overtime) and so designate with an I(E)' after that title." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Councilman Cavarra voted "aye", Councilman Donaldson voted "aye", Councilman Hulsey voted "aye", Councilman Merkl voted "aye" and Councilman Turner voted "aye." Item 7. Ordinance No. 208 vacating an easement at 4280-85, 4300 and 4305 Hoyt Street was introduced by Councilman Cavarra on second reading and the title was read. Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move that Ordinance No. 208 be approved on second reading." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 4-1. Council Turner voted "nay" stating she felt this had not been researched adequately. MINUTES - 3/29/76 - Continued -3- Item B Resolution No. 441 appropriation Centennial-Bicentennial granc funds and increasing the General Fund was introduced by Councilman Donaldson and was read. Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move for adoption of Resolution No. 441 and direct the City Clerk to file it with the Division of Local Governments." Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 5-0. Councilman Hulsey voted "aye", Councilman Merkl voted "aye" Councilman Turner voted "aye", Councilman Cavarra voted "aye" and Councilman Donaldson voted "aye." Item 9. was request for approval of purchase of 5 silent. patrolman safety slide shields for police vehicles. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that the lowest and best bid be awarded to R.T. Crossman Inc., 840 N. Main Street, Orange CA for six silent patrolman safety slide shields for police vehicles at a total cost of $1020.00 to be charged to Account 422.42." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Item 10. approval of Sod House parking lot design plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission was scheduled. Mr. Jerman stated the paving would be included in the paving bid package, Rnd the curb and gutter would be a separate contract. Councilman Turner requested that the curb end in a graceful manner where it goes around the property from 45 Ave. to Robb St. Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move to approve this plan as submitted." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Item 11. award of bid for tractor mounted broom for Parks and Recreation Dept. and an attached report of EPA regulations involving dust was scheduled Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move that the lowest and best bid be awarded to API FordTlactor Co. at 5920 Logan St. for one loader mounted sweepster broom 5'X32" at a cost not to exceed $1,371.02 to be charged to Account 452 42" Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-0 Mr. Jerman reported that the bullet proof vest purchase for the police department were not on the Agenda because there was another vest out that the Police Dept. would like to be tested before final purchase is made. Mr. Jerman gave a progress report on the bridge at W. 32 Ave. and Vivian Drive and stated the cost estimate is $135,000 for the bridge and upstream and downstream channel improvements and that the cost born by the State, Urban Drainage District and the City needs to be worked out and a full report will be brought back into Council. Mr. Jerman announced that the City of Lakewood was sponsoring a symposium on p~Dblems in local government 4/1-5/75 at the Villa Forum and Council was invited to attend. Mr. Jerman stated Consolidated Mutual Water Co.wa~equesting that the City stated they have no objection to the company of availing themselves of industrial bond financing through the County at a lower interest rate. This was scheduled for 4/12/76 meeting. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I (due to the political caucus.)" Turner and passed 5-0. move we Cancel the Meeting of 5/3/75 Motion was seconded by Councilman Councilman Merkl requested that the effect of the State legislator passing sales tax exemption on food be researched as to the effect on city's revenue etc. from sales tax. MINUTES - 3/29/76 - Continued -4- Councilman Merkl stated he fell ci V emplovees should livg in thg City of WheQt Ridge and would like 10 see !his pOlicV st8rtgd Councilman Turner stated she felt that the Civil Defense Director should live within the City. Councilman Hulsey req~ested that a list of 'he employees be made and where they live and who drive city cars Councilman Merkl requested a s~aff recommendation on this. Item 12 Repor' concerning conversion of t,raffic signal walk ligh~s as required by law was scheduled. The Council Street Improvement Committee had recommended approval. Mr. Hobbs stated the deadline was July 1, 1975 and there would be a cross walk light at 38th and Marshall. The estimaled cost is $35,000 charged to Account 648. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we authorize the City Administrator to go out for bids for traffic signal walk lights conversion to flashing lights as required by law and other traffic improvements in an amount not to exceed $35,000 to be charged t.o Account. 548." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Discussion came up as to the need of a turn signal light at 38 Ave. and Pierce and 38 Ave. and Kipling and Councilman Hulsev asked that traffic counts be done at those intersections. Item 13. Proposal of the Cenntennial-Bicentennial Commission to have the City purchase arm patches with the '75 symbol and to authorize purchase of the Commission's logo design for the Commission's use was considered. It was stated police personnel could not wear the arm patches. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we authorize the expenditure of $41 for the Centennial-Bicentennial Commission for stickers of the logo design charged to Account 652.59 plus the purchase of 4 patches for city personnel." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-0 Item 14. appointment of the Planning Commission vacancy caused by Mrs. Harlow's resignation was scheduled. Councilman Cavarra began to make a Motion for an appointment, but the Mayor stated he had the power of appointment with Council approval and made the following appointment Bonnie Scoma was changed from Alternate to permanent member of the Commission and Wayne Preston was appointed Alternate. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we ratify the Mayor's appointment.." Motion was SEconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Motion was made to adjourn the regular meeting at 9 50 p.m. STUDY SESSION Item 1. was a verbal report from Larry Borger, Division Director of DRCOG who gave organizational highlights of DRCOG and its functions Item 9. proposal that the City allow the Jefferson County Housing Authority to assume jurisdiction in Wheat Ridge for the purpose of working toward the City's Fair Share Housing Goal was taken up next while Mr. Borger was still present. Mr. Zwagerman stated landuse and zoning decisions would be under the City's jurisdiction. Councilman Turner recommended the County receive guidelines from the City on type and size of complex etc. Council agreed t.o schedule a Resolution on this proposal for 4/12/75. MINUTES - 3/29/76 - Continued -5- Item 2 proposed amendemnts to Ordinance No 15 establishing the Board of Adjustment was scheduled. Mr John Opie, Chairman of the Board was presellt Mr. Zwaqerman explained the changes would give more specific guidelines for the Board to grant variances under. The Rules of the Board were also reviewed with the provision t.hat a rehearing or an appeal must be made 15 days after the decision is made. Council agreed to schedule these amendments for action. Item 3. request to purchase 10 overhead lights/siren speaker system for 10 police patrol vehicles was scheduled. Chief Pinson stated the lights are need to fit on the new cars ordem:1 and would update the old systems on the present cars. Councilmen lliJarra, Turner and Hulsey were in favor of 5 new systems for the new cars. Councilmen Donaldson and Merkl were not in favor of the purchase. Mayor Stites directed the Chief to see if he can utilize the "ones they have." Bid was authorized for 5. Item 4. proposal to purchase a pre-fab combination restroom and concession stand for Prospect Park at an estimated cost of $25,000 was scheduled. The price of the building would be $19,000 delivered, not installed, and there would be additional cost of the cement pad and sewer etc. Councilman Merkl stated the operation of the concession stand should go out for bid. Council agreed to go out for bid on the building. Item 5. a request by Councilman Cavarra for a definition of lot coverage in the zoning and/or subdivision regulations was scheduled. Mr. Zwagerman stated that things other than natural greenery were allowed in the landscaping and if a sidewalk was part of the integral of the design it would be acceptable and that it depends on the situation. Councilman Turner stated she felt paving such as a sidewalk should be counted in the paving requirement of the plan. Councilmen Donaldson, Hulsey and Merkl sta+ed they felt the department should continue to be flexible and use its own judgement. It was ruled by Mavor Stites to remain flexible and allow the staff to work with the plan. Item 5 Proposed construction of entry vestibule at the Police Building for security purposes was scheduled. The propp:saL was for 12' X24' but Mr. Jerman stated it could be reduced to 12'X18'. Chief Pinson felt 3 to 4 parking spaces would be los+. Council agreed to go out for bid on the 12'X18' size Item 7. a request of repainting City vehicles used as staff cars for safety reasons and to avoid confusion was scheduled. Mayor Stites stated a decision has to be made on what to do with these staff cars as the cost of maintenance budgeted was $85,000. Councilman Merkl recommended having the staff drive their own cars and get mileage etc. Mr. Jerman estimated it would cost $150 a month to buy a car and maintain it and that the City would save on maintenance if they bought compact cars. Mavor Stites asked for a cost projection on savings of compacts versus the maintenance cost of the existing vehicles. Councilman Cavarra also requested in the report the savings of eliminating taking the cars home, Councilman Merkl suggested a flat fee, and Councilman Turner recommended paying the cost of mileage during the work day only in the person's own car. Meeting was adjourned at midnight. An Executive Session was held afterwards. Elise Brougham, City Clerk APPROVED .-r-' "\i. '-, / ,: \ /j I