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MINUTES
August 23, 1975
The three hundred and thirty-fourth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge
City Council was called to order by Mayor Frank Stites at 4355 Field
Street at 7 30 p.m.
CouncilmBn attending 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 Treasurer James Malone, City Clerk Elise Brougham, staff and
interested citizens.
City Treasurer Malone gave the Budget and Appropriation Report for
the Month of July 1975 for the General Fund, Revenue Sharing Fund,
Parkland Acquisition Fund, Conservation Trust Fund and Capital Improvements
Fund. He also gave the Semi-Annual Report of the Police Pension Fund.
There being no corrections or deletions to the Minutes of 8/9/75 and
8/15/75, the Mayor declared they stood approved as written.
Item 3. was application by the Planning Commission to amend Ordinance
No. 98 to include proposed changes to Sections 17 and 21 which would
allow antique store sales in Restricted-Commercial zones and vaccine
production in Industrial Zones.
Dennis Zwagerman, Director of Community Development stated this was
initiated by the Planning Commission and that there are vaccines already
being produced in industrial zones. He stated there had been requests
for antique store retail sales in the R-C zoning but no outside storage
or repair would be allowed in this zoning category
Motion by Councilman Hulsey
up an ordinance on these two
Merkl and passed 5-0.
"I move we have the City Attorney draw
items." Motion was seconded by Councilman
Item 4. was Ordinance No. 217 amending Ordinance No. 40 was introduced
on second reading by Councilman Cavarra and the title was read.
Motion by Councilman Turner "I move Ordinance No. 217 be amended a
follows The word 'section' being the last word in the title, be
changed to 'sections.'" Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and
passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move Ordinance No. 217 be approved
(as amended) on second reading and order the Clerk to publish it."
Motion was seconded by Coundlman Howard and passed 5-0. Councilman
Howard voted "aye", Councilman Hulsey voted "aye", Councilman Merkl
voted "aye", Councilman Turner voted "aye", Councilman Cavarra voted
"aye' and Councilman Donaldson voted "aye."
Item 5. was Ordinance No. 218 amending Ordinance No. 207 on second
reading was introduced by Councilman Merkl and the title was read.
Motion by Councilman Merkl
on second reading and order
Councilman Donaldson.
"I move for approval of Ordinance No. 218
it published." Motion was seconded by
Discus~ion a:ose among C9~ncil as to why the Secretary III positio~
was belng ralsed to Grade from Grade 18 when none of the other posltions
in Grade 18 had been considered for an upgrade.
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Motion to Amend by Councilman HOWdrd HI move we delete Lhe 5ecretary III.
position in Section I. and the Secretary III. position in Section II.
of the Ordinance." Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed
5-0.
Motion to Amend by Councilman Turner "I move we delete reference
to the Administrative Clerk I, II and III in Section I. and delete
Clerk Typist III in Section II." MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Question was called on Motion to Passed Amended Ordinance No. 218
and passed 5-0. Councilman Hulsey voted "aye", Councilman Merkl voted
"aye", Councilman Turner voted "aye", Councilman CaJarra voted "aye",
Councilman Donaldson voted "aye", and Councilman Howard voted "aye."
Item 5. was approui of the intra-department transfer of funds form.
Motion by Councilman Merkl
Transfer of Funds format as
by Councilman Donaldson.
"I move for adoption of the Intra-Department
presented this evening.' Motion was seconded
Motion to Amend by Councilman Merkl "I move we put in the Mayor's
Signature above the City Administrator's signature with the word 'OR'
~fter i~ on the form " Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and
passed 5-0.
Motion to Amend by Councilman Turner "I move to include No. 4 on
the form to read 'Transfer of $500.00 or more from any account or
totaling $500.00 or more from any accounts be referred to the City Council
for approval wi thin a 30 day period.'" MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Question was called on Amended Motion to approve the form and passed
5-1. Councilman Turner voted "nay."
Item 7. was Resolution No. 457 rescinding Resolution No. 354 and
adopting a new Purchasing Policy and Purchasing Manual was introduced
by Councilman Merkl and the title was read.
Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move for adoption of Resolution No. 457."
Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson.
Motion to Amend by Councilman Merkl "I move that all reference of
$5,000.00 be deleted in Resolution 457 and a new figure of $2,500.00
be inseTted in its place in Section 4,7 and 11 and any other section
where it is mentioned." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson
and passed 5-1. Councilman Howard voted "nay."
Motion to Amend by Councilman Turner "I move that all reference to
$2,500.00 as made by Mr. Merkl be reduced to $1,500.00." Motion was
seconded by Councilman Howard and WAS DEFEATED 4-2. Councilmen Hulsey,
Merkl, Cavarra and Donaldson voted "nay."
Motion to Amend by Councilman Cavarra "I move to amend the last sentence
of Section 4. in Resolution No 467 to read as follows 'Final approval
by City Council will not be necessary as long as the supplies, materials,
or equipment hae been approved sepcifically by item description in the
Budget and do not exceed $2,500.00, except for vehicular equipment."
Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 4-2. Councilmen
Hulsey and Merkl voted "nay."
Motion to Amend by Councilman Turner "I move that Item 11. on page 3.
have ~he following deleted in the first sentence 'oveT $2,500.00 in
value' to provide that all contracts shall be subject to approval by
City Council." MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Question was called on Motion to pass amended Resolution No. 467 was
called and passed 5-1. Councilman Turner voted "nay."
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Item B.~as a request to appoint 8 members to a Civil Defense
Advisory Committee which were recommended by Clyde Hobbs, Civil
Defense Coordinator. It was discus5ed by Council that the duties
and respon5ibilities should be set out in the form of a Resolution
setting up the Committee and that this could be prepared for the
next meeting on 8/30/75. Councilman Hulsey stated he would withdraw
his name from t.he Committee.
Item 9 was a request to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with
Jefferson County for CETA personnel funding.
Motion by Councilman Howard "I move the Mayor be authorized to execute
an agreement with Jefferson County for a CETA contract." Motion wa5
seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0.
It.em 10. was a request from Judge Zarlengo to allow Ruth Howard, Director
of Probation and Kay Ore, Director of Youth Services to attend a
training session in Atlanta, GA.
Nancy Snow of 11155 W. 40 Avenue asked the Council why they should
send these 2 people to a conference when it had been shown previously
that their functions were not legal, especially counseling of youth.
Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we approve the request of Judge
Zarlengo for Ruth Howard and Kay Ore, Municipal Court Probation Counselors,
to attend a conference in Atlanta, GA from October 17-20, 1975 to be
charged to Account 414.15 in an amount not to exceed $895." MOTION DIED
FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I move we table this one week to be brought
back in with the duties of the Director of Probation and Director of
Youth Services." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0.
Item 11. was request to allow the Chief of Police to attend the IACP
Conference in Miami Beach, FL.
Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we approve the request of the
Chief of Police to attend the IACP conference in Miami Beach, FL
from September 25-30, 1975 to be charged to Account 420.15 in an
amount not to exceed $575." Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner
and passed 5-0.
Item 12. was a request to allow the Director of Public Works to attend
the American Public Works Association Conference.
Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we approve the request of the
Director of Public Works to attend the American Public Works Assoc.
International Congress and Exposition from September 25-30, 1975 at
Las Vegas, NV to be charged to Account 440.15 in the amount of $545."
Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 6-0.
Item 13. Motion by Councilman Turner "I move to cancel the regular
Council meeting on Monday, September 5, 1975 due to the Labor Uay
Holiday." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0.
Item 14. Mayor Frank Stites read a Proclamation calling September 8, 1975
a National Cancer Day.
Item 15. was a report concerning the progress of the walkway and bridge
project on W. 32 Ave. Mr. Jerman stated a quit claim deed had been
obtained from Mr. Howard and the City paid $550 to purchase the land.
He stated they are waiting now for a relocation of a water main by
Consolidated Mutual Water Co. before the project can begin.
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Item 15. was a reporl, on the BOR Grant requirements relating to
the proposed Swimland purchase. It stated that the government will
not pay for the cost of an appraisal and that it is a responsibility
of the City.
Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that Mr. Jerman ask for the cost
of a pool appraisal." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and
passed 4~2. Councilmen Cavarra and Howard voted "nay."
Item 17. was a price quotation by Asphalt Paving Co. for installation
of the asphalt baske j;ball/lLileyball court and parkinl]spaces at Panorama
Park. The cost was $5,700. Mr. Hobbs stated this was a separate project
and was not an extension of the City's paving program which was being
done by Asphalt Paving. Councilman Merkl requested a report on other
parks with similar problems.
Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move the City Administrator see if
Asphalt Paving Co. is agreeable with extending their contract and
the contract price, or if not, then go out for competitive bids on
the project." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0.
Mr. Jerman passed out a suggested Budget Study Session schedule for
City Council. The meeting times are 8/31/75, 9/9/75 and 9/14/75 at 7 00 p.m.
Councilman Merkl asked as Chairman of the Street Improvement Committee
why the walkway on W. 38 Ave. was being swept since the Council had set
a policy against this and that his sidewalk on W. 34 Place was a hazard
and a problem due to the drainage work and needed to be swept.
Mayor Stites stated he had given an administrative order to sweep the
W. 38 Ave. walkway and that it was for the safety of the children.
City Attorney Fox stated the Mayor has the power to handle all admininstrative
functions of the City.
COuncilman Merkl stated he had been handed a note stating that a member
of the Planning Commission had suggested that 1 or 2 more miles of
street paving be done this year in addition to the work already done.
He suggested that a Street Improvement Committee meeting be held
so that streets to be done could be suggested. It was stated by
Mr. Jerman that the crosspan work authorized could be taken up together
with this street work. Mr. Hobbs explained the crosspan work had not
been started yet until the street work is all done so they know how
much money they have left.
Councilman Merkl asked what is being done regarding the damage on the
streets which was caused by the Denver Water Board Project. Mr. Jerman
explained that on W 35 Ave. the Water Board must test for leaks in
their line first and that the contract states the City can request
paving at any time within a 5 year period, but the City hasn't requested
this yet due to possible settlement. Councilman Donaldson stated W. 34
Placw is ruined by the project but the Water Board does not want to
take responsibility for the damage.
Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we direct the staff to meet with
the staff of the Denver Water Board to get the Denver Water Board to
fix every street that they have dastroyed except W. 35 Ave." Motion
was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Councilman Turner asked what was the procedure to get a report back
since she and Mrs. Cavarra had requested a "Slow Down" sign in the
ore a of Brentwood St. in the past. Mr. Jerman stated he has C1 fOrlli
in triplicate that is sent to the proper department and sent back when
it is completed.
Mayor Stites commended the City and their staff on their work on the
Carnation Festival.
Item 18. was a requesl of P. Edwin Hester for a one year leave of
absence from the Civil Service Commission because he would be out
of the Country.
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Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we allow [d Hester 1 year leDv~
of absence from the Civil 5ervice Commi55ion." Motion WD5 5ccondcd
by Councilman Cavarra and TIED 3-3. Councilmen Donaldson, Howard
and Turner voted "nay." Mayor Stites voted "nay" and MOTION WAS
DEFEATED 4-3. Discussion arose as to changing the number of members
by amending the ordinance and providing for a permanent alternate.
Meeting was adjourned at 10 15 p.m.
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