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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/26/1976 MINUTES April 26, 1976 The three hundred and twenty-fifth 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 Howa~d, Calvin Hulsey, Lurry Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Robert .erkl and Loui~8 Turner. Also present were City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney Maurice Fox, City Treasurer James Malone, City Clerk Elise Brougham, staff and interested citizens. There being no corrections or deletions of the Minutes of 4/19/75, Mayor Stites stated they stood approved as published. City Treasurer James Malone gave his Budget and Appropriation Report through March 31, 1976. He stated 23.52% of the anticipated revenue had been received and 23.80% of the anticipated expenditures had been made. He stated the fund balance for 1975 as confirmed by the auditors was $234,932.00. Councilman Howard questioned if there was need for the Treasurer's report and the City Administrator's report on the budget. Mavor Stites stated they would look into this and do away with one of the reports if it is not needed. Item 1. Was a Franchise Tax Ordinance for Consolidated Mutual Water Co. on first reading. Motion by Councilman Howard "I move this ordinance be tabled until May 10, 1975." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-1. Councilman Hulsey voted "nay." Item 2. was an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 15 pertaining to the Board of Adjustment was requested to be deferred by City Attorney Fox until May 10, 1975. Item 3. was a Resolution No. 442 establishing a special emergency fund and adopting policies pertaining thereto. Said Resolution was introduced by Councilman Dohaldson and was read. Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move for the adoption of Resolution No. 442." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl. Motion to Amend by Councilman Turner "I move that the resolution be amended to include 'No. 5 This resolution shall repeal any other resolution or portion of resolution which may be in conflict with it.'" Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and NO VOTE WAS EVER CALLED 50 MOTION DIES. Motion by Councilman Merkl "1 move to table Resolution No. 442." Motion was seconded by Councilman Howard and passed 5-1. Councilman Donaldson voted "nay." City Attornev Maurice Fox recommended discussing the possiOlity of any conflicts during a recess. Item 4. was authorization for the preparation of a revised Civil Service System and rules and regulations for Civil Service employees. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that Dr. David E. Fletcher, Denver CO be retained as a consultant to prepare and submit a proposed revision of Ordinance No. 40 pertaining to the City's Civil Service System for Police personnel and the preparation of related Personnel Rules and Regulations. The cost for this project is not to exceed $2,000 and is to be charged to Account 417.32 and that the sum of $2,000 be transferred from Account 499.56 General Fund Unallocated Reserve to Account 417.32 to cover this expense." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-0. MINUTES - 4/26/75 - Continued -2- Item 5. was approval of purchase and moving of a used concession building to be used in W. R. Park. The estimated cost of the building is $2500 but ~here would be additional cost for the slab, moving, renovation, and sewer etc. Rich Bredt stated the Park Commission recommended bidding on the concession business at the City's parks. Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I move for approval of purchase (of the concession building) to be charged from Account 647 00 in an amount not to exceed ~6,25o.oo for movement and purchase and other related costs for the building owned by First Na"ional 8ank of Denver." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-0. Co~ncilman Hulsey voted "aye", Councilman Merkl voted "aye", Councilman Turner voted "aye", Councilman Cavarra voted "aye" and Councilman Donaldson voted "aye." Item 5 was approval of purchase of a restroom/concession building for Prospect Park. Motion by Councilman ~erkl "I move that the lowest and best bid be awarded to Hudson and Lening Sales Co. at 2595 W. Barberry Place, Denver,CO for super secur comfort station with concession stand at a cost not to exceed $19,200.00 to be charged to Account 547.00." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 6-0 ouncilman Merkl voted "aye", Councilman Turner voted "aye", Councilman Cavarra voted "aye", Councilman Donaldson voted "aye", COJncilman Howard voted "aye", and Councilman Hulsey voted "aye." Item 7. was a progress report concerning bridge construction project at W. 32 Avenue and Lena Gulch. ~r. Jerman stated there will be '-' meeting tomorrow involving the 7 property owners along the gulch in this area who will be affected and a letter had been sent. At this meeting the required right-of-entry/maintenance document would be explained to the property owners. Mr. Jerman also announced The State Highway ~e~t. has approved 90% funding for the bridge and the City will only have to pay 10% now and 50% of the channel improvements. He added there may have to be a special Council meeting to approve the revised agreement. Item 8. was a request of the City of Arvada asking Wheat Ridge to lend i~ support to Arvada's request for Urban System funds to construct a terial roadway in the Kipling/Independence area from 1-70 to Ralston Road at no cost to the City of WheatRidge. Councilman Robert Howard who is the City's DRCoG representative stated he was unfamiliar with any plans and recommended discussing what was proposed with Arvada and DRCOG. Motion by Councilman Turner information is received." and passed 6-0. "I move this item be tabled until definite Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson Item 3. Resolution No. 442 was brought up again. City Attornev Fox recommended that, the resolution be researched to make sure it does not conflict with the purchasing manual. It was agreed that any possible conflict be investigated and that the adopting Motion by Councilman Donaldson of Resolution No. 442 should stand. The vote was taken and Resolution No. 442 passed 6-0. Item 9. was the status of the 8udget Report done by computer for March 1976 as given by Mr. Jerman. Item 10. was a report regarding costs of legal publications in the Sentinel compared to costs in the DenverPost Zone 3 which the City was presently using. Dick Hilker, publisher of the Wheat Ridge Sentinel was present to answer questions. It was stated the Zone Three uses 9 pt. type and the Sentinel uses 5 pt. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move the publications remain with the Denver Post." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and TIED 3-3. Councilmen Howard, Turner and Cavarra voted "nay." Mayor Stites voted "nay" and MOTION WAS DEiEATED 4-3. MINUTES - 4/25/76 - Continued -3- Motion by Councilman Turner "I move the legal advertizing for the City of Wheat Ridge b~ placed in the Wheat Ridge Sentinel." Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and TIED 3-3. Councilmen Hulsey, Merkl and Donaldson voted "nay." Mayor Stites voted "aye" and MOTION PASSED 4-3. Item 11. was appointmen~ of Clyde Hobbs as Civil Defense Coordinator for the City. His residency is closer proximity to the City than the present Civil Defense Director. Questions were brought up as to whether or not the Civil Defense Director would have to be at the communication center during an emergency, what the exact duties were and whether or not they would conflict with the duties of the Public Works Director. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move this matter be tabled indefinitely until we get some answers." Motion was seconded by Councilman Howard and passed 5-1. Lo~ncilman Turner voted "nay." Mr. Jerman distributed a proposed reduction of 24-hour vehicle assignment and stated the 24 hour use was reduced from 16 to 8. Council agreed the total fleet of the City should be reduced also. Councilman Merkl requested a complete list of all the vehicles that the City owned. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move the vehicle assignment recommend2tion dated 4/21/76 be put into effect immediately by the City Administrator as presented. I further move that the word .sergeant' after 'off-duty detective be deleted." Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 4-2. Councilmen Donaldson and Howard voted "nay." Mr. Jerman stated the City had received notification from HUD stating the block grant application had not been approved. Mr. Jerman also distributed a letter from the Colorado Municipal League with an attachment of Governor Lamm's proposal regarding exempting food from sales tax which did not include municipalities' sales tax so there would be no loss in revenue by the cities if the proposal passes. Mr. Jerman announced that Outdoor Recreation Magazine had a full page article about Prospect Park. Item 12. was a report from Councilman Turner on her attendance at an Energy Conservation Conference. She stated the question is no longer if there is an energy shortage, but how to deal with the shortage. She stated ways of handling this is conservation and a transfer to renewable energy sources She stated solar energy is the most promising source of energy but there should be an accompanying cost structure to provide the low user of alternate energy a lower cost. Councilman Merkl stated the Street Committee needs to have a meeting to discuss the plan on W. 38 Avenue and the walkway. Councilman Merkl also requested that legal procedures be looked into to ensure that Rocky Mountain Ditch Co. maintains and cleans their ditch. Meeting was adjourned at 9 50 p.m. An Executive Session was held afterwards. APPROVED ~~~ , 10-/1717/ I' / CITY 'OF WHEAT RIDGE - MEMORA.T'JUM To City Council From Mayor/City Administrat~~\ April 21, 1975 UA I -\. ,\ I '\ 1/ ,j ,-1 Subject Set forth below ./ Date Approved MINUTES - 4/26/76 - Page 4. Date SUBJECT PROPOSED RECOMMENDATION FOR REDUCTION OF 24-hour VEHICLE ASSIGNMENTS In accordance with the direction of the Council at its meeting April 19, 1975, it is proposed that the 24-hour vehicle assignments be restricted to the following persons only City Administrator 1 Chief of Police . 1 Director of Public Works. 1 Director of Community Development. 1 Director of Parks and Recreation 1 Director of Administrative Services 1 Vehicle for on-call off-duty Police Lieutenant. 1 Vehicle for on-call off-duty Detective, Ser~~gAt.... 1 8 vehicles The above proposal would eliminate the following 24-hour vehicle assign- ments Chief Building Inspector . Lieutenants, Police Department Detectives/Police Department 1 2 5 8 vehicles Other vehicles which will be assigned for use during working hours only include Mail delivery. Code Enforcement Officer Building Inspector Planning Staff vehicle . Chief Engineer . 1 1 1 1 1 5 vehicles At a later date, after receipt of the new Police vehicles, recommendations will be made concerning the replacement for any of the above vehicles which should be declared obsolete and disposed of. JAJ pjk