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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/1977 mNlJTES ~1ay 9! 977 If If The ~hundred sixty-third regular meeting of the I~heat 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 Carol Hampf Department Heads, Clyde Hobbs, Robert Vidal, Dennis Zwagerman, Richard Bredt, Ed Pinson, staff, and interested citizens The minutes of meetings of April 25, and May 2 1977 were approved as published PUBLI C Cm1~1ENT Allan Fox, 15100 W Bellvue, Jefferson County spoke as the owner of property on the NW corner of 44th and Jay, where there is an auto repair shop He has filed against the city of Wheat Rid~e, but was hoping to settle the question He referred to the NE corner of 44th and Jay, regarding the past lawsuit in which there had been zoning differences and the Court of Appeals ruled for C-1 Since his property was included in the same ordinance, he felt that his zoning should also be changed City Attorney Fox said that the lawsuit referred to (Wainwright) and this one are not the same issue, and that this would be a precedent case Motion by Councilman Howard "I move that on the advice of our City Attorney, I recommend that we let this case go to trial " ~,10tion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and carried 5-1, Councilman Hulsey voting Nay Bob Watkins, Amcor Inc, 5020 Marshall, Arvada, spoke regarding the Wheat Ridge Ordinance prohibiting precast concrete companies The state has taken the front part of his property and needs to be able to move to the back part but cannot get permit The state will start construction in September, therefore he needs to make arrangements as soon as he can Discussion by Council brought out that they did not realize that an existing business would be affected during previous discussions of Amending the Ordinance and would like to look into it further Mot i on by Counc i 1 man Merk 1 "I woul d 1 i ke to see it brought back in and put it on the Agenda" Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and carried 6-0 To be on Agenda May 23, (ordinance change) Mayor Stites presented the Com~endation Resolution to Dr Charles Romine, who expressed his appreciation Item 1 Ordinance adopting supplement to codification of Municipal Code Mr Fox said that there were some printing errors in the sup- plement, but is ok to accept it, and adopt it Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move to have this posted and published on first reading" Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and carried 6-0 Item 2 Application for renewal of the 3 20 Beer License for the Ridge Kwik Stop, 10390 W 38th Ave Motio~ by Councilman Cavarra that Council approve the renewal of the 3 2% Package Beer License Pau 1 Omer Da 1 pes DBA \^lheat Ridge Kwi k Stop at 10390 W 38th Ave " was seconded by Councilman Turner and carried 6-0 Wheat I move for Motion Item 3 Decision on Change Orders recommended by Urban Drainage and Flood Control District for Lena Gulch improvements at W 32nd Ave Rep- resentative of Wright Me Laughlin were present to show a sketch of what was involved Previous minutes were researched and no specific mention was made regarding installation of trees, but improvements were mentioned Mr Jerman had the Preliminary Plans showing the trees, but were left off the Final Plan There was discussion as to whether the addition of trees and been agreed upon previously, and as to the possibility of setting a precedent for plantings on down the Gulch Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that we approve the Change Order RequestS-in total amount of $4,986, and authorize $2,493 additional in City funds representing 50% of the total cost, and charge to Account No 31-504-833" Motion was MINUTES May 9, 1977 - 2 - seconded by Councilman Turner and carried 4-3, Councilmen Donaldson, Howard and Hul sey voting Nay, ['layor Stites voting Aye to break the tie Mayor Stites said that since this was a Budgeted Item, he would vote Item 4 Authorize re-establishment of part-time Sales Tax Inspector position for a six month period Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that we authorize re-establishment of the position of part-time Sales Tax Inspector for six months from May 10, 1977, to November 11, 1977, and be charged to the following accounts, Account No 001-106~602 (Salaries) $2500, and Account No 001-106-640 (Mileage) $300 Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and carried 6-0 This is $200 less than estimated Item 5 Award of Bid for Preventive Maintenance and Service Contract for Radio and Communication Equipment (excluding Police Department) Presented by Mr Rhodes This contract would service 32 radios, and covers nine points including, complete checking to factory specifications, all foreign matter removed and radio cleaned during complete maintenance check If something breaks between the 6 month check-up, the decision as to whether Wheat Ridge would be charged or not would depend on the reason for the break - their maintenance, or handling by Wheat Ridge The contract would also include portable radios, base stations Work done - hourly, would cost $18 50/hour There was a discussion re the need for a contract vs taking care of needs as they arise At this time, these costs were not known Mr Rhodes was asked to find out how much money was spent above the contract price for the last 6 or 12 months He will check the invoices and report back to Council at the June 6 Study Session In the meantime, the Mile-Hi contract is still in effect Item 6 Award of Bid for Surfacing and Painting of Tennis Courts at Panorama and Randall Parks Presented by Mr Rhodes Motion by Councilman Howard "I move that the Lowest and Best Bid be awarded to Coatings Inc , at 5903 Lamar Street, Arvada, Colorado for Surfacing, Color Coating and Striping three Tennis Courts, at a total cost not to exceed $6187 50 to be charged to Accounts Number, for Panorama Park 31-504-862-1 in the amount not more than $4125 and Randall Park 31-504- 862-2 in the amount not to exceed $2062 50" Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and carried 6-0 Item 7 Motion to amend Motion of April 25, 1977, zoning the Coors/ Jefferson Transit Mix Property correcting zoning annexation number Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move that Zoning Annexation #6 located between 3900 and 4200 blocks of Youngfield Street be zoned A-I, with the understanding that the Applicant is free to submit a Planned Commercial Development plan at his convenience" Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and carried 6-0 This is new zoning An Ordinance wi 11 be brought in Item 8 Deleted Item 9 Resolution re Purchase of Hart Estate from Open Space Funds and City Funds Coucilman Merkl said that there would be a Central Jeffco Governments meeting Wednesday and would like to delay this one week until after this meeting to see if Edgewater still wished to par- ticipate Mr Bredt said that there was an Open Space meeting on Tuesday and this was on the Agenda and would like it heard Mr Jerman said that Edgewater had committed $25,570,and that the heirs are agreeable ~nd we should continue on Mr Fox sald that we have a contract to be slgned, there are 8 people involved, in several states, and Wheat Ridge should get going on it Councilman Hulsey suggested that Wheat Ridge buy it outright in order to avoid possible future problems Therefore, the Resolution was changed the second paragraph was deleted, and the fifth paragraph clause following $200,000 to the semi-colon and word 'and' were deleted Resolution was introducted by Councilman Hulsey and numbered 510, and was read by the City Clerk Motion to Amend by Councilman Cavarra "I'd like to offer an amendment where the sentence was deleted, I'd like to insert 'with the understanding that a sum of money be contributed by the City of Edgewater from its County Open Space Allocation' " Motion -3- INUTES May 9, 1977 was seconded by Councilman Turner and failed 2-4 Councilmen Donaldson, Howard Hulsey and Merkl voting Nay Motion by Councilman Hulsey I move that Resol ution No 510 be passed" Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl Councilman Howard asked what was to be the use of the structures on the land and what would be the maintenance Mr Bredt said that they were in fair condition The Historic structure is to be used as a Senior Citizens center, the Duplex could be rented or sold In this case since if only the building (duplex) were to be sold, there would not have to be voter approval - no land would be sold Motion by Councilman Merkl I move that the words 'subject to any sums that-may be contributed by the City of Edgewa ter' be inserted in the fifth paragraph fo 11 owi ng '$200,000' " Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and carried 4-2, Councilmen Howard and Hulsey voting Nay Motion as Amended carried 4-2, Councilmen Howard and Hul sey voting Nay Motion by Councilman ~1erkl "I move that the Mayor be authorized to sign thet:ontract of Purchase and Sale for the Hart estate" Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and carried 4-2, Council- men Howard and Hulsey voting Nay Item 10 Resolution amending Capital Improvements Appropriation to pro- vide funds for purchase of certain structure of Hart Estate by City Resolution was Introduced by Councilman Donaldson and Numbered 511 Motion by Councilman Donaldson "I move for the adoption of Resolution 5lll''- Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and carried 4-2, Council- men Howard and Hulsey voting Nay Item 11 Request of Comunity Development Department for authorization to proceed with appl ication to Federal Government for "ltJeatherization Program" through the Federal Community Service Administration Mr Zwagerman said that this program would provide for complete home in- sulation for low-income home owners The procedure would be that it would be advertized, the people would make application it would be reviewed by Chris Cisneros in Denver, for approval Motionby Councilman Merkl "I move that the City apply for the Grant to -theFedera 1 Com- munity Service Administration" Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and carried 6-0 Item 12 Resolution concerning a Proposal for the Creation of a Metro- politan Council in the Denver Region Resolution was Introduced by Councilman Merkl and Numbered 512 Motion by Councilman Howard "I move for the adoption of Resolution 51Z---Motion was seconded by Council- man Merkl Motion to Amend by Councilman Turner "I propose that the Title instead of saying 'A Resolution Concerning a Proposal for the Creation of a Metropolitan Council in the Denver Region', that it say, 'A Resolution Opposing a Proposal for the Creation of a Metropolitan Counc il in the Denver Reg i on I " t~oti on was seconded by Counc i 1 man Merkl and carried 6-0 Motion as Amended carried 6-0 Item 13 Appointment of City Council member to City - merce Coordinating Committee per Resolution No 496 appointed Councilman Merkl Mr Jerman appointed Mr City staff member There will be a Public meeting on May 12 at 5150 Allison in Arvada at 7 30 p m re the 1-76 interchange at 1-70 and Wadsworth Chamber of Com- r~ayor Stites Zwagerman as the The Retalleck property at 29th and Wadsworth also has two structures, a house and barn on it, which cannot be purchased with Open Space Funds The appraised price is $25,500, and the actual cost will be the amount set by the jury but will not be less than the appraised amount Mr Jerman suggested that this amount'~l taken from the Unallocated of the Capital Improvement Fund, vlhich/~~~uce it to approximately $15,000 The house would be available for sale to be moved If sold,the money would go into the General Fund Resolution for the Transfer of the money to be on Agenda May 2 3 Mr Fox asked Council to Authorize use of electronic election the July 19 Home Rule Election Motion by Councilman Merkl the Home Rule Charter Election be--held -on the Computer Punch Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and carried 6-0 devices for "I move that Card ballots." MINUTES May 9, 1977 - 4 - Counc il man Turner as ked why the Lee's La ke Sub rezon i ng wa s on the Tentative Agenda Mr Zwagerman said that it was because there was a deficiency in the legal notice The 1977 Street Program bid opening will be May 12 at 10 00 a m at Publ ic Works Councilman Howard requested approval to attend the Action Conference in Salt Lake City on May 19, and 29, 1977 Motion by Councilman Turner "I move that Mr Howard be authorized to gato-Salt Lake City with the appropriate allotment" Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and 4-1, Councilman Merkl voting Nay, Councilman Howard abstaining Motion for Adjournment I . ( , c'" jO/<{, /) Lot, J city Clerk ;/ / / APPROVED --- 'i-L -'--I- L r' - ," 1" ---