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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/1976 iVlINUTES Decern]er 5, 1975 ti;t:......l. [vd"<:" 1'.1 1-- ] The)iwO~hundr8d' and forty-fifth rs~ .1'-".I' fflse!;.L ,g of the Wheat Rid'oJs City Council was called to order hy Mayor Frank Stites at 7 30 p.m. at 4355 Field Street. Councilmen present were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldsorl, 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 citiLen~. There being no corrections or deletions to the Minutes of 11/22/75, the Mayor declared they stood approved as written. Item 1.was renewal of the Class G 3-way liquor license for Country Jroker Restaurant, and change of stock ownership. The applicants Mr. Cdwin L Novak and Fred Borra were present and their attorney. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that Council approve the renewal of the Class G 3-way liquor license with extended hours for Country Broker Inc. at 10151 W. 25 Ave. and the Manager Doug Webb. I further move to approve the change of stock ownership to Venture Management Inc. for Country Broker Inc. dba Country Broker Restaurant and the Bull and Bear Pub Effective January 1, 1977." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0. Item 2. was a Motion to set the Public Hearing date for a new 3.2 malt beverage package beer license for 7-11 Store at 3795 ~ipling St. Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move that Council set a Public Hearing date on January 10, 1977 for the new 3.2 beer license for the Southland Corp. dba Seven-Eleven Store at 3795 ~ipling St. and that the neighborhood boundary be set at a one mile radius from the store site." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 6-0. Councilmen Hulsev and Merkl asked if the new liquor and beer laws affected the type of Public Hearing that should be held and limited testimony etc. Councilman Cavarra requested that the City Attorney provide guidelines for beer and liquor hearings for the 12/20/75 Study Session. Item 3. was an appropriation resolution to transfer funds for various department accounts. Several Councilmen brought up the following questions Whether there were enough funds left in the Public Works Dept. if there was a severe winter storm for sanding etc., why the Police Dept. needed large increases in the budget and what the true cost of the dept. was, why there was such a large increase for vehicle maintenance in addition to the amount that was originally budgeiEd and the fact that new cars had been recently purchased. Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I move to table the resolution for one week." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 4-2. Councilmen Merkl and Cavarra voted "nay." Meeting was adjourned a 8 00 p.m. STUDY SESSION The Study Session was called to order by Mayor Frank Stites and those in attendance are the same as cited above. Item 1. was a presentation by Pahl and Assoc. of the application and design to the Economic Development Administration of the city hall for the City of Wheat Ridge for a grant. Mr. Pahl and Assoc. was present and they explained the preschematic design. It was stated the plan is not binding and may be modified at a later date and the grant if received would only be for Phase I. MINUTE5 - 12/6/76 - Continued -2- Item 2. was a presentation by Dave Love from Wright McLaughlin fngineer~ regarding the alternatives at the Red Barn for Lena Gulch. Mr. Love stated he had met with Mr. Campbell, owner of ~e Red Barn and that he was agreeable to removing all three rear buildings. He stated that he recommended using the solution which was cheapest in cost rather that the solution which was the highest engineering recommendation as follows Remove Buildings 2 and 3 and construct a grasslined and rock lined channel for approximately $175,000. This would also involve a closed conduit and would cross 38th east of Hook School and would require the removal of the grocery store on W. 38th Ave. Council agreed that this proposal be brought in for approval on 12/1'/75 and that the property owners involved and who will be affected by this be contacted prior to this. Item 3. was a request for clarification as to the City's policy of supplying uniforms and equipment to the Reserve Police Officers. Other questions were raised as to the power that reserve officers have and what benefits they are entitled to such as the Pension Plan. It was agreed the City At,torney is to research these problems and bring back an amending ordinance before Council. Item 4. was a discussion of the City's position regarding the proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility at W. 40 Ave. and I-70 by the Metro Sewage District. The Planning Commission recommended that the City forward this proposal to DRCOG and let them recommend on the locations since this is a regional problem. Several Councilmen voiced their concern for the proposed plant and felt it would definitely affect Wheat Ridge and that Wheat Ridge should definitely present a recommendation on the proposals.Several people in the audience stated they were concerned with the location and were opposed to it because there would be a distinct odor. Council agreed to have a Resolution prepared opposing the proposed location and recommending the DRCOG plan of having a plant at W. 52 Ave. and Tennyson for 12/13/75 meeting. Item 5. was discussion of the proposed ordinance providing for the operation and licensing of pawnbrokers and pawnshops. It was noted that the zoning ordinance must be amended to allow for this type of business also. Council agreed to place this on the 12/13/75 Agenda for action. The Police Advisory Committee endorsed the ordinance. Item 5. was discussion of the proposed ordinance providing for the operation and licensing of guard service, security patrol and individual employees of such businesses. The Police Advisory Committee recommended staggered fees depending on the number of employees. City Attorney Fox stated he felt this was unenforceable and that a flat fee was better. It was recommended to have a minimum age and specify type of uniform, and that if firearms are carried the person be trained. The question of whether a bouncer in a bar would fall under this ordinance was brought up, and that the annual license fee should be lowered. City Attorney Fox is to incorporate these changes into the ordinance for the 12/13i75 Agenda. Item 7. was an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 13 providing for an occupational tax fee for clubs selling liquor only to club members and their guests. Council felt that this did not fit the 2 organizations in Wheat Ridge since they rent their facilities to private parties and are not private clubs. Council agreed not to place this ordinance on the Agenda for action. Item 8. was an ordinance amending the Code Book which codifies the City Ordinances pertaining to changes in the zoning law which had previously been discussed. This ordinance will not be brought up until the ordinance adopting the Code Book is in effect. Item 9. was discussion of an Ordinance adopting City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Book up to Ordinance No. 197. This is to be scheduled for 12/13/75. Item 10. was the announcement of the resignation of City Clerk Elise Brougham effective 1/14/77 due to pregnancy. City Attorney Fox stated Council must fill the vacancy by appointment and Council agreed that the deadline should be 12/31/75 for applications and that they should be returned to the Mayor's Office. MINUTES - 12/5/75 - Continued -3- Item 11. was a request for policy gUidance from Council for discussion of the parity pay study with the Personnel Commission and employees. Mr. Jerman asked Council if they wished to see the Study first before it is explained to the employees. Council agreed that they should see the st.udy first before it is distributed to employees and placed this on the 12/20/75 Study Session. Item 12. was a report showing the number of personnel that were donated to the NLC Conference from the City of Wheat Ridge. Councilman Howard questioned why Council had not been told before the conference that the City was planning to do this. Item 13. was a communication from Colorado Municipal League announcing a National Flood Insurance Program Workshop to be held on 12/17/75 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel which was acknowledged. Meeting was adjourned at 10 30 p.m. El~(B~~Ugha~, "Ci ty_~c{.terk APPROVED , , "'Ii - /-" ,/ , /,' .;".- . / . ~"-"