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Augus t 2, 1976
The Study Session of the Whea Ridge City Council was called to order
by Mayor Frank Stites at 7 30 p.m. at 4355 Field
Street..
Councilmen present were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson, Robert
Howard, Calvin Hulsey, Larry Merkl and Louise Turner.
Also present were City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney Maurice
Fox, City Clerk Elise Brougham, staff and interested citizens.
Item 1. was discussion of the proposed Animal Pound by the Animal Control
Commission. Dr. Trefz of the Animal Control Commission wffipresent.
Mr. Jerman is a member of the Animal Shelter Board which consists
of members of all the entities involved in this intergovernment,al
project. He stated they had selected an architectural firm for the
bUilding. Dr. Trefz SBted that they would like to have input into
the design of the building because they have knowledge of problems
peculiar to the caging of animals and their diseases such as distemper
and kennel cough. He stated with constructing the area in rertain ways
that these diseases could help be controlled. Mr. Jerman stated he
could arrange a meeting with them and the Architect. Council agreed
that this should be done. They are also to meet with Mr. Jerman to
discuss problems that occur at the pound.
Item 2. was discussion of changes in various job classifications.
Rich Andrews, Director of Administrative Services explained the creation
of the job Coordinator of Technical Services in the Police Department
which would be at pay Grade 38 and would handle the records division
and supervise the dispatchers This would be a civilian job and is
currently handled by a lieutenant. Mr. Jerman recommended the word
coordinator be changed to supervisor. Council agreed that this position should
be changed in the form of an amendment to the ordinance.
Mr. Andrews also recommended deleting the title Adminiarative L,lerk
from the ordinance and using the Title Clerk Typist instead. This
would not affect the current pay steps, however in future pay ordin2nces
the positions of Clerk Typist and Secretary could be separated in pay
grades. At the present time they are in equal pay grades. It was
agreed to bring this in for consideration also.
Mr. Andrews also recommended deleting 5% additional pay for people
assigned to the Detective Division in the Police Dept. as prescribed
in Ordinance No. 40. City Attorney Fox stated he felt any promotion
or filling of vacancy should be held up until this ordinance could
be amended to avoid any confusion in the future.
Item 3. was presentation of the Street Sweeping Program for the City.
The City was divided into areas for sweeping as follows 1. East of
Wadsworth during April and July. 2. Between Kipling and Wadsworth and
north of I-70 during May and August. 3. Kipling to Youngf~d during
June and September. In answer to a question he stated they will sweep
the main streets of the City during the whole year.
Council~an Merkl requested an ordinance prohibiting driving over freshly
painted striping on the roads. He stated W. 38 Ave. had the paint smeared
on it and would like the street cle ared. Discussion also came up of
purchasing fast drying paint in the future, and having an officer present
and painting during the day when there is least traffic
Mayor Stites stated he felt the City should sweep the walkway along W. 38
Avenue as it is a hazard for the pedestrians with the gravel on it.
Councilmen Hulsey and Merkl felt it was the property owner's responsiility.
Meeting was adjourned at B 20 p.m.
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Elise Brough~m, City Clerk
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