HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/1977
~;rNUTES OF SPECIAL MEETHG OF THE
CITY COUI'KIL
June 23, 1977
The special meeting of the Wheat Ridqe City Council was called to order
by Mayor Frank Stites at 7 20 a m at the Village Inn, 4700 Kipling Street,
Wheat Ridge Colorado
Councilmen present were ~1ary Jo Cavarra, Calvin Hulsey, Larry ~1erkl and
Louise Turner
Also present were City Administrator, John Jerman City Clerk, Carol Hampf,
and Director of Community Development, Dennis Zwagernan
1-3 Slide Show and explanation of open office landscaping The slides were
of similar application in other offices in the area and showed the flexibility
of this type of furnishings Office space requirements are less with open
office landscaping than with conventional furniture Mr Stinnet said that
62" screens a re more attract i ve than 80" If e 1 ectri ca 1 condu its and telephone
wires are in columns from the ceiling, rather than floor plugs, more flexibility
of location of furnishings is allowed, and is also less expensive Modular
furnishings are estimated to cost $160,000 This type of furnishings would
be more attractive in a new building would save move-in costs, we would be
moving into a completed building, and current unused furnishings would be
sold Discussion if there would be all new furnishings,or in open areas,
or in private offices too Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move that we
authorize approval of the conce~of open office landscaping with electrical
and telephone from the ceiling, and authorize staff to develop a bid for
such furnishings, costs not to exceed $160,500" ~10tion was seconded by
Councilman Turner and carried 4-0 Councilman Turner said that she approved
of the concept, if usable existing furniture would be used Dee Burton
said that in some areas, the best of the existing furniture would be used
as feasible Mayor Stites iterated the decision that open areas would be
coordinated and look at the administrative offices
4 Discuss and approve final plans and specifications Mr Stinnet presented
a mockup of the front lobby area He said that at this time the lobby wall
facing the main entrance was scheduled to be oak panelling (smooth, not v-groove)
and that the only decoration that would not look good on it would be a mural
Decision Councilman Cavarra, Hulsey, and Merkl, in favor, Councilman Turner
against, the oak panelling, at this time If the decoration would not be
suitable to a panelled wall, this decision could be changed at a later date
The display case, if built, could be against the brick wall near the elevator
Suggestion that the City Seal be on the wall going into the Court and Council
Chambers Also that the names of former and present Mayors and Councilmen be
on a Plaque on this wall Mayor Stites said that if the City Seal is included
on the outside of the building, a smaller version would be nice on the wall
mentioned above
Re Insulated glass, vs bullet resistant, it was said that Chief Pinson in
agreeable to insulated glass
Councilman Turner requested that the cooling system be compatible with the
possibility in the future of converting to solar
Re the cooling tower, emergency generator and transformers
scheduled to be near the South property line, but because of
would be involved have been moved next to the building Mr
that the noise would not be heard inside the building
These had been
"he noise that
Stinnet said
Mr Zwagerman said that there had been a change in the Police Department area
re the reloading room Bullets will be purchased, not reloaded
Mr Stinnet said that they are 5 days behind schedule, that they will need until
Tuesday to finish the plans, and then Mr Zwagerman needs until Thursday to
look at them
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Councilman Turner requested that the brick pavers used inside the building,
be blended with the outside paving for more pleasing appearance
Mayor Stites said that he had a request from the Masonic Lodge to have a
Cornerstone Ceremony, including a box for such mementos as desired
Mayor Stites requested approval to sign off
Cavarra, Hulsey, Merkl and Turner said yes
Donaldson and Howard be checked with to get
on the final plans Councilmen
It was requested that Councilmen
their opinions
Mr Zwagerman said that re the voting light panel - it would be high on
the left front wall (as you face the Council) to be visible to the audience
and there would also be a panel on the Clerk's desk Mr Stinnet said that
there are brochures showing styles of voting light panels
Meeting adjourned
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