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December 20, 1976
The l~>hun~f~b and forty-seventh regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge
City Council Meeting 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, Calvin
Hulsey, Larry Merkl. Councilman Louise Turner arrived shortly after
the meeting convened and Cmncilman Robert Howard was absent.
Also present were John Jerman, City Administrator, City Attorney
Maurice Fox, City Clerk Elise Brougham, City Treasurer James Malone,
staff and interested citizens.
There being no corrections or deletions to the Minutes of 12/13/76,
the Mayor declared they stood approved as written.
Item 1. was renewal and change of class for the liquor license for
Swiss Society at 4850 Wadsworth Blvd.
Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move that the liquor license for
Swiss Society of Denver located at 4850 Wadsworth Blvd. be renewed and
changed to a Class T Tavern Liquor License at this time." Motion was
seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 4-0. Councilman Turner was
absent and arrived when Item 2. was under discussion.
Item 2. was award of bid for renovation of existing tennis court lighting
system at Panorama Park.
Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move that the lowest and best bid
be awarded to B&B Electric Co. at 9225 W. 44 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO
for renovation of existing tennis court lighting at a cost not to
exceed $3920.15 to be charged to Account 644.00." Motion was seconded
by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0.
Item 3. was request for authorization to make additional payment to ~KBNA
for added work on storm drainage projects PW-76-2A,B,Cin the amount of
$12,500. Several members of Council expressed concern tht the increased
cost for the projects by using the alternatives for each project had
not been brought out at the time of authorization. Council agreed to
have a representative from the engineering firm present on 1/3/77 to give
an explanation.
Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move that Council authorize additional
payment for engineering services to KKBNA in the amount of $2180.00 which
included additional work at the City's request for $1696.00 and soil
tests for $4B4.00 to be charged to Account 640.00." Motion was
seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Item 4. was request for authorization for hiring a consultant for the
zoning map audit as requested by the Planning Commission. A memo
was distributed listing the scope of work desired and 6 companies that
could possibly do the work. Council agreed that the companies should
be contacted for a cost estimate and previous similar work experience.
City Attornev Fox is to check whether official action is needed to correct
the zoning at 29th and Wadsworth since it was never changed on the official
map.
Item 5. was acceptance of a deed at 3 Acre Lane from Jim Dandy Fast
Foods Inc. for ROW purposes to facilitate traffic light installation.
Motion
Lane a
Inc."
by Councilman Merkl "I move we accept a 5' ~edication on 3
distance of 228.84 feet for ROW purpuses from Jim Dandy Fast
Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 5-0.
Acre
Foods
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Item 6. was approval of the agreement with Alexander Grant & Co.
for audit ssrvices for the ysar 1976.
Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move Council approve the agreement
for audit services submitted by Alexander Grant & Co. for an amount
not to exceed $6,000.00 to be charged to Account 103-750." Motion
was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 5-0.
Item 7. was appointment for a replacement on the Police Advisory
Committee.
Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that Arthur Gardner
37 Ave. be appointed on the Police Advisory Committee."
seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
of 7035 W.
Motion was
Item B. was a reqllest by the Animal Control Commissionto replace
Mrs. H.B. Manning as a member due to lack of attendance. Council
agreed that the names of people interested should be contacted, on the list that
had been distributed and that appointments would be made 1/10/77.
Item 9. was appointments for vacancies on the Mass Transit Committee.
No applications had been received to date. This was rescheduled for 1/10/77.
Motion by Councilman Turner "I move that Ordinances No. 223,224 and
225 and the Security Guard Ordinance be placed on the 1/10/77 Agenda."
Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed unanimously.
Councilman Merkl stated the Fire Dept. was going to be teaching a
program on saving lives and felt the employees should go to these
classes on city time. He is to contact the Fire Dept.. and let them
present their program on 1/17/77.
Councilman Turner requested that a Resolution commending the service
of Ralph Johnson, City Engineer be written for the 12/27/76 Agenda.
Meeting was adjourned at B 10 p.m.
An Executive Session was held afterwards pertaining to an open space
area. Two members from the Park and Recreation Commission were present
at the meeting, Edgar Johnson and Tom Dodd.
STUDY SESSION
The Study Session was convened with those present as stated above.
Item 1. was a discussion of Parity Pay Study and the Pay Incentive Plan.
Richard Andrews, Director of Administrative Services stated that other
cities in the metro area with populations of 25,000 to 50,000 were com-
pared and that the study is based on 1977 data. Council agreed that
this should be presented to the Personnel Commission, Civil Service
Commission and employees for input with the understanding that this
was not finalized.
Councilman Cavarra requested that the total cost of fringe benefits
paid for each employee be itemized also.
Item 3. was notification of the proposed health insurance increase
for Blue Cross and Kaiser. Galbraith and Green is in the process
of receiving bids from other insurance companies. It was agreed
that the bids should be available for the 1/3/77 Agenda.
Item 2. was a proposed amendment to the agreement of Valley Water District
for reconstruction of streets after the installation of Conduit No. 119.
Discussion arose as to the need for a city inspector on the job and
City Attorney Fox recommended the City hire a technician who c~n do
on the spot testing etc and that core testing could be done before
the job is begun so that information would be on hand. Council agreed
to place the contract amendment on the 12/27/76 Agenda and receive a
cost for core testing.
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Item 4. was a statement from the Planning Dept. regarding the scope
of work for a consultant to analyze traffic and noise problems and
solutions as they relate to planned residential areas and major
streets within the City as requested by the Planning CommissirIn.
Council felt they should not get involved with a citywide study
but that a consultant could be hired to study the one case that
the Planning Commission was concerned with. Bonnie 5coma, Planning
Commission member stated that they need a traffic and noise study in
particular.
Item 5. was discussion of procedures for public hearings for liquor
and/or malt beverage licenses. City Attorney Fox stated the rules of
order must be changed and he would prepare this. He also brought
up the question of liquor licenses that are expiring through the
next year(which are a Class G and may have to change to a Class T)
regarding the amount of occupational tax they should pay. Council
stated that they should pay the $600 for a Class G which is due now,
and if they change classes then they must pay the difference at that.
time. The City Attorney is to amend the occupational tax ordinance.
Item 6. was a letter from the City
the Kipling Independence Corridor.
final alignment and public hearings
of Arvada regarding the
It is still under study
will be held early next
status of
as to the
year.
Mavor Stites reported the fire department plans to install new fire
plugs next year.
Councilman Cavarra requested an Executive Session after the meeting
on a Personnel Matter.
Meeting was adjourned at 10 00 p.m. and the Executive Session was
convened.
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