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MINUTES
November 1, 1975
The three hundred and forty-first regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge
City Council was called to order by Mayor Frank Stites at 7 30 p.m.
at 4355 Field St.
Councilmen 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 Clerk Elise Brougham, City Treasurer James Malone,
staff and interested citizens.
Item 1. was Resolution No. 478 which was introduced by Councilman
Cavarra commending Dr. Otto J. Bebber for his service to the City
on the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission and was read.
Motion by Councilman Cavarra nI move for the adoption of Resolution
No. 478.n Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 5-0.
Councilman Merkl stated the approval for the concrete pan from Pierce
to Newland on W. 38 Ave. should be brought up at this meeting.
Motion by Councilman Merkl nI move that the City Council approve
the addition to Public Works Project PW-75-1 for the installation
of a concrete pan from Newland St. west 900 feet at a cost not to
exceed $4550.00 plus a 10% contingency to be charged to Drainage
Account 540.00.n Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and
passed 5-0.
Councilman Turner requested that in the future the correct account
number projects etc. are to be charged to be known ahead of time
and wanted a written clarification as to what is being done on this
project.
Meeting was adjourned at 7 45 p.m. Council had an Executive Session
afterwards.
STUDY SESSION
The Study Session of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to
order by Mayor Frank Stites. Those in attendance were cited above.
Item 1. was a preliminary report of Meurer, Serafini and Meurer
Consulting Engineers regarding the proposed crosspan construction
and drainage modification at certain intersections. Mr. Carl Tebbens
was present and handed out drawings and costs. The intereections
involved were W. 35 Ave. & Ames and Benton, W. 41 Ave. & Harlan and
Ingalls and W. 41 Ave. and Kendall. The proposals involved cutting
back the asphalt on the street and included proposed curb and gutter
placements at the corners. In general on the crosspans, Council
directed Mr. Tebbens to come in with a revised design excluding
the recommendations in excess of correcting the drainage problems
or the traffic problems which would be accompanied by revised costs.
Mr. Tebbens recommended on 41st Ave. and Kendall that an existing
8n drainage pipe be replaced with a larger 18n pipe running along under
the street.
Item 2. was discussion of the Mass Transit Committee functions, goals
and objectives and the need for new appointments to fill the vacancies
on the Committee. A letter from the Committee had been distributed
outlining their concerns and 3 members of the Committee were present
Bt the meeting. It was recommended that Dennis Zwagerman be the
staff liaison person for the Committee to contact and who would be
the City's contact for RTD. Councilman Merkl suggested that the
Committee formulate the letter for distribution on the bus advertizing
the vacancies on the committee. Councilman Turner recommended that
the Area 4 Group be contacted to see if anyone is interested in serving
on the committee.
Item 3. was discussion of the proposed pay incentive plan as recommended
by the Civil Service and Personnel Commissions. Members from the
Personnel Commission were present. Comment from the employees was
taken from the following
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Ed Ray, Police Dept., Jack Prose, Building Dept., Dennis Zwagerman,
Director of Community Development, Bob Brown, Public Works Dept.
and Charlotte Hill, Treasurer's Office. In general there was employee
concern for removing the longevity benefit as it presently is, and
reducing t,he amount of sick leave to be carried over to 2/3. Mr. Hobbs
Director of Public Works handed out a survey from the Public Works
Dept. employees. It was agreed that Council would vote on the concept
on 11/22/75 and then the salary ordinance and personnel rules
would be changed at a later date. It was suggested that some more
explanation to the employees be given on the concept.
Item 4. was discussion of agreement with Alexander Grant & Co. for
computer services for the City's accounting system. A representative
from the firm was present. Councilman Howard stated he felt the
program should be put out for bid. Mr. Malone stated he had investigated
other programs. Council agreed to place the agreement on the 11/8/75
Agenda for action.
Item 5. was a report on the construction costs of the W. 32 Ave.
bridge and walkway project. Mr. Jerman stated the State had tried
to get additional matching federal funds but had been turned down.
Consequently the State's estimate of the City's responsibility is
$30,879 and Mr. Jerman's estimate was $28,130. Authorization for
the additional funds from Council will be scheduled at a later time.
Councilman Cavarra stated that the lawn where a trailer has been
sitting should be reconstructed when the work is done.
Item 5 was announcement of the expiration of the terms on the Board
of Adjustment for Mike Boorman, Alternate and James Reynolds regular
member of the Board of Adjustment. Appointments will be made 11/8/75.
Item 7. was discussion for approval of an agreement with RTD for location
of bus shelters. The proposed locations are at Lutheran Hospital and
Highland West Apt. Dennis Zwagerman stated the staff had discussed
the proposed locations with the Mass Transit Committee. He stated
another location had been W. 38 Ave. and Wadsworth but the Methodist
Church had declined having the shelter on their property. City Attorney
Fox requested that certain wording in the agreement be changed before
rr-is voted upon by the City. Council agreed that the changes should
be worked out prior to approval regarding liability.
City Attorney Fox stated a Resolution amending Annexation Resolution
471 would be scheduled 11/8/75 which would change the Public Hearing
dates for the annexation. He also brought up a zoning interpretation
matter.
Meeting was adjourned at 11 45 p.m.
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