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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES----------January 23, 1978
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The three hundred ninety-fourth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council
was called to order by Mayor Oliver V Phillips at 8 00 am, 4355 Field Street
Council persons present were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph M Donaldson, Anthony N
Fiasco, Gary L Lewman, Ray C Pepe, and Louise F Turner
Also present were City Clerk Carol F Hampf, City Administrator John A Jerman,
City Attorney Edmund G Lambert, Deputy City Clerk Phyllis J Kramer, Department
Heads Richard H Bredt, Clyde E Hobbs, Chief Ed Pinson, ~ave Shelley, and
Robert G Vidal, staff, and interested citizens
Appro\:,:1l.<2f-.l'!j..Q.lJ, tes
110tion by Councilperson Flasco "I will move that the minutes of January 16,
1975;-be approved" ,L\,ccepted by Cou nc il
Public Comment
No one appeared to speak
I_t,,!l:I..L__..E!~senta.!,ion of "Kill the Cloud" Project involving air pollution control
Harry Lumberg, Council person, appeared on behalf of the City of Edgewater Mayor
and Council Mr Lumberg explained the City of Edgewater accepted the National
Energy Conservation challenge of Western State College in Gunnison The City's
first act was to talk to all its citizens, some 6,000, suggesting (each citizen)
give up use of their vehicle one day a week to help save energy The campaign
is progressing Since start of campaign all have come to the realization that
smog and pollution threaten the quality of life in the entire Metro Denver area
The support of the City of Wheat Ridge is requested at this time, in giving up
use of vehicle once a week to conserve energy Mr Lumberg had bumper stickers
available He stated they had discussed the situation with the Governor earlier
and had received an invitation to walk to work with him this coming Thursday
The Council commended the City of Edgewater for its involvement in this import-
ant program
Item 2 Application for Class D Retail Liquor Store License for Samuel Worth-
i~ton dba Grain3-N~Grape~loca!ed at 3809 Sheridan Blvd-, Denver, CO 80214
\Sectio~~2-47-1}6, 12-47-136, 12-47-138 of the Colorado Liquor Code)
Bill Ross, attorney, appeared on behalf of the applicant, Samuel Worthington
Mr--ROs-s'stated~plicant, Samuel Worthington, together with Phyllis Worthington
and Dan Worthington, were present to give testimony with respect to such appli-
cation and concerning results of survey petitions circulated In addition, the
applicants presented John Holtz and Linda Suttle who testified as to results
of survey petitions circulated by them on behalf of the applicants
Al Taylor was present and gave testimony as to the results of petitions circu-
lated by him with respect to an impartial survey conducted on behalf of the
City These results ,ndicated 50 FOR, 27 AGAINST, and 23 NO OPINION
l'lotion by Council person Cavarra "I would ask that the Council take a brief
recess to confer with the (City) Attorney before making a finding of fact"
Seconded, motion carried 6-0 (After five-minute recess, Council reconvened
t,10tion by Council person Cavarra "I move that the appl ication for Grains~N-
Grapes Class D Retail Liquor Store License at 3809 Sheridan Blvd. be denled
The reason for the denial, the Council finds the needs of the nelghborhood
are being met for these reasons Applicant did not present sufficient evi-
dence to show that needs were not being met 50% of the citizens polled on the
impartial City survey stated they were opposed or had no opinion, applicant
stated that they polled friends, or in the case of profession~l survey~r no
records of opposition were kept This use would create a major trafflC
problem in this location" ~1otion seconded by Councilperson Pepe, and
carried 6-0
Item 3 An Ordinance Repeal i~end_i..x..JL,.J:loocLJ.lain l.~n~!:l.g_Q,r:.di~n.~~_~ .
in its entirety, of the Code -of Laws of t~,,_ CJ.tY_.9_t_v!.h_eat.B_~dge,-I9Z.~.J,c1~!1.9~
as Amend~~..r1..c1_Reenac~ng__said Ordinance
Introduced by Council person Cavarra, numbered 255 and title
City Attorney requested the matter be deferred for one week
cilperson Cavarra "I will move that !his matter be tabled
Seconded by Council person Turner, carrled by votp of o=rr-
read by City Clerk
Hotion by Coun-
foroneweek"
City Council Minutes January 23, 1978 (contd )
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Ite_rl!..i_ Rel2.ort re Proposed ch~_~i!1_~~pre~.s_bu~e.!:'~is~j~Whea_t Ridge,
~_d..)tem--L_~que2.!.J'.9!~pJJ.1:'.9val to _s_ublT!.~~pl ication to RTD t~lOO% funding
t~, lnsta.D..Jl.~sh~l te.r~~Lth!:~e_J1) 1 ocati,~~~ \'iheat__Ridg~
Consensus of Council authorized combining of items 4 and 8 John Hardaway,
Chairma~,.Ji.a-2.~..J:.t:ansit~o.rn,rnit~~, appeared to request supportoTthEi- Council in
opposing the scheduled changes in RTD bus service within Wheat Ridge Mr
Hardaway outlined the proposed RTD changes which would go into effect in Sep-
tember 1978 ~ resolution in opposition proposed by the Mass Transit Committee
was presented for Council consideration Mr Hardaway stated the proposed
changes do not meet the needs of the Wheat Ridqe citizens, however, the Com-
~littee does not have an alternative plan to propose but rather feels that a
plan should be developed with input from the using citizens After further
Council discussion, Hotion by Councilperson Fiasco "I would like to move
that this matter (Proposea- Resolution Regarding scheduled changes in RTD bus
service within \,Iiheat Ridge) be tabled for one week period" r10tion seconded
by Councilperson Donaldson, and carried by vote of t-2, with Councilpersons
Turner and Pepe voting nay r~r Hardaway also stated a meeting at the RTD dOl'm-
town offices would be held February 3 at 3 p m Further information could be
obtained fror.l Tom Larc, Communi ty Development Department
(Item 8 re submission of an application for 100~ funding by RTD )
Mr Hardaway described the criteria required by RTD for review of IOO~ fundinc
requests by public entities The Mass Transit Committee adopted four specific
proposals to be submitted if I the RTD Crant Application as being high priority
items needed to assist in the City's transit needs These four items include
Bus turn-out lanes at the City Hall location of W 29th Ave & Wadsworth Blvd,
southwest corner of W 38th Ave & Kipling, shelter area, bus turn-out on east
side of Wadsworth Blvd at Times Square location, and pavement improvement on
W 38th Ave between Sheridan and Wadsworth Blvds City support of funding
application was set out in Resolution form Motion by Councilperson Fiasco
"I wou 1 d move tha t the proposed Reso 1 ut ion prepil-red by the Trans portat i on Com-
mittee (Mass Transit Committee) in regard to the funding for these four activ-
ities be approved, that the staff be directed to take the necessary steps,
and that the City Clerk be directed to prepare (them) in proper format"
notion seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried 6-0
Mr Hardaway further advised the Council that there are still only four persons
on the Mass Transit Committee, and that the members would like to have the
full complement of nine members He requested assistance of Council and
sU0port for the Committee
Item___~__.E.t::~se'2.!5l.!:i.o_rl. of._~e,~,:i.!i ~ t ion P_ackage fo!_lel~!2.b..~rl.e_.?Y~i:.~m for
fi.u~ici p_~l ~om21~l<
Dee Burton, City Hall Project Coordinator, reviewed for the Council the his-
tory-of-the-teiephone7 communlcatlons-.sysfem and the proposed des i gn specs
package prepared for competitive bidding purposes Dave Corbin, Associated
Communications, Inc , outlined the specs provided in the Request for Quota-
tion for City Telephone System, and described possible communications systems
that could be purchased or leased Mr Corbin's firm had been engaged to
assess the requirements of the telephone system for the City of Wheat Ridge
as to related needs and requirements of each Departmental area Mr Corbin's
report was reviewed and discussed by the Council Mountain Bell representa-
tives were also present to (a) describe systems available, including Direct
Inward Dialina and centrex (Departments listed by individual telephone num-
bers in the t~lephone book), the training programs that could be taken advan-
tage of by the City, the COf!1pany's communications de!l1onstration facility
Motion by Councilperson Flasco "I would so move to postpone the decision
for one week to re-write bid specs on Direct Inward Dialing and include
direction to witness a demonstration by lountain Bell" Motion seconded by
Councilperson Cavarra Mr Corbin stated there would be an additional charge
of hom $400 to $500 to prepare new specs After further discussion, during
which Council were qiven the information that Direct Inward Dialinq for a
system of the size of Wheat Ridge would be more costly than the propo~ed
electronic switching system, motion was d~f~~~e2 by vote of 2 to 4, wlth
Councilpersons Donaldson, Lewman, Pepe, and Cavarra ~oting nay MQ!i~~ by
Councilperson Cavarra "I would move that the Councll authorlze th~ ~lty.
of Wheat Ridge to go out for bids for telephone system per bld speclflc~tlons
prepared by Mr Corbi n" Seconded by Counc il person Dona 1 dson, ca rrl ed 0-0
City Council Minutes
January 23, 1978 (contd )
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(d) 1-470 funds are applicable in 1979,
(e) 208 Clean Water Plan was severely amended by the Governor,
(f) 1978 proposals include Regional Housing, Regional Water, VanPooling,
and Transportation Plan update,
(g) Metro-Government proposal was discussed, maximum cost of $22,300 per year
(2) CITY HALL PLAN PROPOSED REVISION
Councilperson Flasco requested the Council consider including a private office
-Forone-'ofher--Depa-rtment Head and elected official in the City Hall Complex--
for the City Clerk Council considered ways and means of developing this
a lterat i on of the present Ci ty Ha 11 plans Amended mot ion "I move that
the staff be directed to provide a private offlce--for'the City Clerk, a
Department Head and elected official provided that this can be accomplished
with additional partitioning in the general location of the City Clerk"
Original motion by Councilperson Fiasco, seconded by Councilperson Lewman
Amending motion by Councilperson Cavarra, seconded by Councilperson Lewman
Amendment carried 4-2, with Councilpersons Turner and Fiasco voting nay
Motion as amended carried 5-1, with Councilperson Turner voting nay
(3) PENDING ITEMS
(a) C_ouncJ.J~_s.()n.__L_elJJl1a.n_ requested a list of "pending items" be developed
by the City Administrator This would involve items requested by Council,
items presented to Council and deferred, etc Councilperson Turner cited an
instance of matters presented to Planning Commission, iE , a Mass Rezoning
hearing, and requested that Planning office research their records for like
items The City Administrator and City Clerk would compile such information
from records in their respective offices
(b) Coun.~i,lP~~20n.,_~~~an asked if the Professional Oral Board, with refer-
ence to the new Director of Community Development, would include a member
of Council and of the Planning Commission The City Administrator indicated
t,l is Boa rd had not yet been appoi nted
(c) ~ou~cjl~~so~_Pep~ inquired as to the status of the Amusement Machine
Ordinance The City Attorney advised that this ordinance required a sub-
stantial amount of changes, and felt it best to present it at a future Study
Session, probably February 6th The Ordinance previously passed on first
reading would need to be defeated when the new ordinance is introduced
MAYOR PHILLIPS ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 12 05 p m
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January 23, 1978 (contd )
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Item 6 Award of Bid for purchase of new 3/4-ton oickup truck for the Parks
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ant! fi~(:re_ati on Dep,artment .
Motion by Councilperson Fiasco "] would move that the Parks and Recreation
Department be authori zed to awa rd the 1 owes t and bes t bi d for the pu rchase of
one new 3/4-ton pickup truck to Johnny Harper Motors, 3765 Wadsworth Blvd,
of $4,863 99, and charge to Account No 19-503-808" Seconded by Councilper-
son Cavarra, carried by vote of 5-1, with Councilperson Lewman voting nay
I tE'.n1. 7 ___.Dec i sj o..fl.....c:Q..ncej^n_ingJoca_t i '<)Il_Qf ~1ull_i c:jj),~L SwilTll11.ing fool_ COIllp_l ex
~19t2.o_fl by Councilperson Donaldson "I move that the matter concerning the
location of the Municipal Swimming Pool complex be removed from the Table"
Seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 6-0 Councilperson Turner stated
"] would like to have the record reflect that during the discussions with the
Parks Commission and Council last week there was a general feeling there would
be a difference in the way the pool is to be placed, other than in the original
drawing as submitted, and perhaps there would be several sketches presented
rather than one finished drawing, to indicate the possibilities of location
of the pool so that the Soccer field may be saved, and that a better utili-
zation of the pool site be developed" Amended Motion "I move that the
Wheat Ridge Park be approved as the site for-the Wheat Ridge swimming pool
complex, and that Camp Dresser & McKee be directed to bring preliminary
sketches of several alternatives rather than one finished product proposal
so that there is a choice of location, and that every effort be made to pre-
serve the existing Soccer field, and to make better use of the property than
was in the original proposal, and that the preliminary sketches be brought
back with in three weeks" Ori gi na 1 motion by Counc il person Dona 1 dson,
seconded by Council person Fiasco Amending motion by Councilperson Turner,
seconded by Councilperson Lewman Amendment carried 6-0, motion as amended
carried 6-0 It was the consensus of Council that at the time the preliminary
sketches are reviewed it should be a joint study session with the Parks and
Recreation Commission and City Council, and open to anyone else interested
The City Administrator called attention with respect to a letter of November
22, 1977, from Camp Dresser & McKee previously distributed to City Council,
which states there will be additional architectural fees of approximately
$12,000 The City Attorney will review the contract provisions, pertinent
correspondence, and City Council minutes, particularly of December 5, 1977,
so that the City Council might meet with the firm representative, Richard
Dart, of Camp Dresser & Mckee at its January 30th meeting to discuss the
proposed additional fees
Ite.m9...._ _B~.i:lf.L Agj^eell1.~n!.J'I_i th...I"'!,___~_oberL~~e P.r::.il_tt_ cOQcerflir1.9 property at
2991 ~larshall Ct
Motion by Council person Cavarra "I would move that the Council ratify agree-
nent with Mr Robert L Pratt concerning property at 2991 t1arshall Ct "
Motion seconded by Councilperson Donaldson, carried by vote of 6-0
Item 10 . Renewal of Cl ass J 3 2;~ FermentedMalt Bevera~ License for Shop-N-Go
~filrket5;' 1 o cil-tecraT599 0 ~f 3SthAve--\Sectron'-f2-:46='106 of the Colorado
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Motion by Council person Donaldson "I move for the renewal of Class J 3 2%
Fermented Malt Beverage License for Shop-N-Go Market located at 5990 W
38th Ave in Wheat Ridge" Motion seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried 6-0
IterTUL_.E~pruary _?_0,...1978 City C()Jlfl~lJ'leetl!'l.g
Motion by Councilperson Turner "I move the meeting of February 20th be
canceTl ed because it is a 1 ega 1 ho 1 i day" Seconded by Counci 1 person Lewman,
carried by vote of 6-0
tten1.,J_~_DRCQG Annu,al Dues_, Jill),uary 1, 197_8. thro_ug!1 December 31, 1978
Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I move that authorization of payment for
DRCOGannual dues for January 1,1978 through December 31,1978, in the amount
of $4700 be approved and charged to Account No 001-102-716, I might also
add here that the amount budgeted was $4100, so we will have to come up with
the add i ti ona 1" Seconded by Counc i 1 person Lewman Plfter discus s ion re DRCOl<
services available to the City, motion carried by vote of 5-1, with Council-
person Pepe voting nay
City Council Minutes
January 23 1978 (contd )
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~~AYOR' S ~1ATTERS
(1) Hayor Phillios reljuested confirmation of CO~lmi,lte~ ,Tl1_~mb,E'Y'~~ppointrn~nJ:s_t~
DRCOG, e g , appointment of Councilperson Gary L Lewman as Council DRCOG
representative, with Council person Mary Jo Cavarra as alternate Motion by
Councilperson Turner "I move the Mayor's appointments of COG represe'ntative
and alternate be ratified by Council" Seconded by Councilperson Cavarra,
carried by vote of 6-0
(2) Mayor Phillips requested ratification of his appointments to the tri-
entity Committee re Crown Hill property, e 9 , Councilpersons Fiasco,
Cavarra, and Pepe ~,10tion by Councilperson Lewman "I would move to ratify
your appointments to the- coordinating committee for the Open Space" Seconded
by Councilperson Turner, carried 6-0
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
lL~l1ln ~qu_esJ to_ retaJ!1 CH211 HL1_L&_/l,s,s.Qc;__to_.de.s,:L9~_and__~eY'lJ2.s,~__Ltl~.s!.?_lJ.'!-
1 i ~ n ~ f,n ew t r_a.!L~<::. ] i gh t_ s_ i g.n a.l,2.._~_tJL 2~_~h__~_,W_a_d_sl'lQ!_t ~_lD.v d_J.!l,_co.o_o~ c.aJ,_1..o_n.
ItIj!b~o l2.r ado D i v i.5_i ~_ 0' .J:1 igb.l'!.a.z.~~ n d C iJ)'
It was the consensus of the Council that competitive bids/proposals should be
secured, and, therefore, directed the City Administrator to secure a minimum
of two other proposals for the project under consideration
Item 14 Request by Dr Arthur Ohanian, Superintendent R-l School District,
0r.1~1'Yi'fmeeti_nis-=-of ~'::I S~l12.~LB-o~ca_,~tl_(j CiJy-_'CojJ.nsIf to-dLss_uss-malter~
of mutual interest
The City Administrator notified Council that Dr Ohanian, Superintendent,
R-l School District, has advised that the School Board would like to meet
with local entities for the purpose of discussing mutual problems and inter-
ests This meeting would be scheduled at the Council's convenience In
addition, the Council was advised there are two school Citizens Advisory
Committees whose representatives should also meet with Council Ben Chastain,
a member of a school Citizens Advisory Committee, stated that thesetwo%ups
have been actively involved with school affairs for years and are familiar
with existing problems, and that representatives of the Committees would
appreciate the opportunity of meeting with Council After further discussion
bj Council, t1otion by Councilperson Turner "I move that r~r Jerman be
directed to ser-upa meeting with the School Advisory Committees, and then
the following week a meeting with Dr Ohanian (R-l School Board) and the
Counc i 1 be schedu 1 ed, both meetings preferably on Thursday (eveni ng)"
Motion seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, carried by 6-0
f.r:QQerty AC~l~,isiJiotl_,~@J!~.Y' Re two parcels located I'lesterly of the City
maintenance yard presently under negotiation by City City Administrator
had obtained Receipt and Option Contract for each parcel, at a cost of $9500
each One parcel was to include one share of stock in Lane Ditch Co for
approximately one inch of water (far western lot) which would be sufficient
to water any desired landscaping for both lots Other terms involved
~lecessary survey at a cost of from $100 to $150, other contingency is that
the purchase, if approved by Council, would be subject to appraisal equal
to or exceeding purchase price prior to closing date of March 15 Funding
for purchase would be available from Revenue Sharing Funds, Unallocated
Resolution to be presented January 30th City would be protected by terms
of contracts in event appraisal came back at higher costs Motion by
Councilperson Donaldson "I move to authorize the Mayor to Slgnthe Receipt
and Option contracts for the two parcels as indicated and as described, and
which have been reviewed by the City Attorney, and he has approved"
Seconded by Councilperson Cavarra, motion carried by 4-2, with Councilper-
sons Lewman and Pepe voting nay
COUNCIL MEMBERS' MATTERS
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(I) DRCOG REPORT
~g~n~JJQ~rson Le~~~ gave a report on a recent DRCOG meeting as follows,
(a) application for 44th Ave would represent 26 funding from the City,
requested funding of $3,000,000,
(b) transportation improvement program of last year (Kiplinq-Independence
corridor) was approved,
(c) will be receiving a list of COG Advisory Committee, membership, and
attendance,
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
February 13, 1978
The Three Hundred Ninety-seventh Reqular Meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council
was ca~led to order by Mayor Oliver \I Phillips at 7 30 pm, February 13, 1970,
4355 Fleld Street 0
Council persons present were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph M Donaldson
Fiasco, Gary L Lewman, Ray C Pepe, and Louise F Turner '
Also present were City Clerk Carol F Hampf, City Treasurer James
ri tv Arlmi n; c:.tY';:atnY' lnhn IJ. loy.m::::H"" r + 1\++,,"""'...... r......l,.,.,. ",......I (' I _ ~l.-__ .J,..
Anthony N
o Malone,
City Council Minutes
February 13, 1978
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program in Wheat Ridge Funding is by a grant through CETA, five CETA youth,
ages 16-19, to be supervised by pool of retired Senior Citizens This service
to provide training of the youth and assistance of Senior Citizens The City
Attorney was directed to draft an appropriate ordinance concerning this for
consideration during the Council meeting of t1arch 13, for the purposes of
waiving appropriate Building Permit fees
l1.e.~ _~_ ,_9 rdj,tl,il.f1_c::e_ T o__~~J:_a..bli!>.h_,t he S a..l_aE.l'_o}_!~c:.i. 't:.'y__T_r:.e a ,s_LJY'e.r
r~oti.on and Introduction by Councilperson Donaldson "I move for the adoption
of Ordinance No 256 on first reading and order it published and posted", sec-
onded by Councilperson Fiasco Motion by Councilperson Turner "The salaries
of the Clerk and Treasurer have always been within 80% and would move to
amend this ordinance to put the City Treasurer at 80%, or $9600, or $800 per
month, and would move that amendment to this Ordinance", seconded by Council-
person Lewman Concern was expressed by Councilpersons to the effect this in-
volved a 20% increase, that an increase would not be appropriate at this time,
and that this was a part-time position Motion to amend was defeated by vote
of 2-4, with Councilpersons Pepe, Cavarra~60nill(E'orl~and Fiasco voting nay
r~otj,Qtl" ca!ri~jJ,L\lote~~_-:_O
lli~_Ordinance to Establish the~alar,y--9}_!he_ City Clerk
notion and introduction by Council person Donaldson "I move for the adoption
QT'Ordinance N-o---z57onfirst reading and order it published and posted",
seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried by 6-0
Item 3 Ordinance No 255 A~nding Appenqix B--relating to the F1Q~q~lain
Introduced by Councilperson Cavarra, title read by City Clerk, motion by Coun-
cilperson Cavarra "I move for adoption of Ordinance No 255 on second read-
ing and order publication", seconded by Councilperson Donaldson, carried 6-0
l!_e.r~~_ Transfer of OwnersQ]Jl_ for _Jime j,quarD_i.9.LJ_o.r_~
Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I move for the approval of the transfer
of ownership for Class D Retail Liquor Store license for Time Square Liquors
located at 4216 Wadsworth Blvd, from Frank LaBate, Jr , and Larry Follett,
a partnership, to Frank LaBate, Jr , sole proprietor", seconded by Council-
person Fiasco, carried by 6-0
(Item 5 deferred until 8 30 p m
Item 6 Resolution re Continuance of the City--Chamber of Comme.Y'c~_Committee
r~ayor Phillips lIlade appointments of two persons to the Committee, e g , Council-
person Donaldson as the Council representative, and Mrs Genie Merkle (3891
Estes St ), as the citizen representative Jim Reser, 4450 Holland St , Chamber
Manager, presented the Resolution and comments~-Ehe Chamber membership endors-
i ng conti nuati on of the COiilmi ttee, and reques ted a staff member, preferably the
Director of Community Development, to act as liaison for communications purposes
City Administrator said there was no problem for the Community Development De-
partment person to attend meetings as a non-voting member Introduced by Coun-
cilperson Donaldson, numbered 561, and title read by City Clerk~~tion by
Council person Donaldson "I move for the adopt i on of Reso 1 uti on No561" ,
seconded by Councilperson Cavarra Motion to amend by Councilperson Cavarra
"I move that the portion re funct i ons----arid dutTesbe amended to i nc 1 ude
'liaison to the business community' after the words 'Comprehensive Plan'
and before 'joint efforts', to delete the word 'overall' after 'conceptual ideas
for the City's' and before 'development and', and delete 'review proposals to
the City Council concerning land use, the accomplishment of the adopted Parks
and Open Space Plan of the City in the manner which will be acceptable to the
enti re community''', seconded by Counci 1 person Pepe, adopted 6-0 r~oti on to
amend by Councilperson Turner "I move that an additicn be made to theduties
and functions of 'Be it Further Resolved that the +'unctions and duties of the
Committee shall be directed toward the upgrading of the Commercial and Indus-
trial Districts with special attention to improvement of appeGrance, reduction
of vacancies, improvement of air quality and economic stability", seconded by
Councilperson Donaldson, adopted 6-0 City Clerk was given direction to incor-
porate both amendments into the "functions and duties" paragraph in the final
draft of the Resolution Motion to adopt amended Resolution carried 6-0
(The City Attorney ruled that this Resolution would supersede the previous
Resolution)
City Council Minutes February 13, 1978
Item 9 Request to purchas_e one bobtail dump truck
Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I move that the City be authorized to use
thelCOlorado State Bid for purchase of the dump truck for Public Works Dept
at a cost not to exceed $17,000, Account No 19-503-808", seconded by Council-
person Lewman City Administrator reported this State Bid would include a
trade-in of $2516 70, Mr Hobbs would like to have the option of securing
competititve bids on the old truck, net cost to the City would not exceed
$17,000, but could be less Motion carried 6-0
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Item 10 Acceptance of Deed_from M~_Jo~~~c~
Mr Hobbs advised the Council that while the deed was prepared in 1974 it was
not recorded until 1977 when right-of-way research for the 1977 street program
was required Some discrepancy is involved in the deed, but it had been neces-
sary to have some formal title passage City Attorney recommended that in the
future a Title Insurance Company be directed to research titles, prepare deed,
and handle closings, that the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works
would determine when it would be feasible to have such handling accomplished
Motion by Councilperson Lewman "I would move that we defer action on accepting
this deed until the correcting measures are completed", seconded by Council-
person Fiasco, carried 6-0
Item 5 City Hall Matters
(a) Re~stJ21 HDR for additional fees in amount of $3400_due to City Hall
Des i gn Cha.!:l.9~s
In response to questions of City Council members, Dee Burton, City Hall Project
Coordinator, and Arba Stinnett, Project Architect, explained and described the
various items that increased the scope of design work for the project These
changes and additions were set forth in the letter of HDR under date of January
18, 1978, and numbered 1 through 12 Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I
would move that the City Council authorize additional expenditure of not to
exceed $3,400 to HDR, with the understanding that this is contingent upon
approval of change orders 9 through 12 as listed in the letter from HDR of
January 18, 1978, and this also includes three proposed change orders relating
to electrical changes, changes in the Clerk's office, and change of bullet
proof glass in the records section", seconded by Councilperson Pepe, carried
by vote of 5-1, with Council person Fiasco voting nay
(b) Change Order No 2
Motion by Councilperson Lewman "I would move that approval of Change Order
No 2 and the encumbrance of $6,226 14 from Account No 32-504-811 be accepted
by the Council", seconded by Council person Cavarra The seventeen additions/
deletions were reviewed as to architectural recommendation, Council approval,
and architectural omission/addition t1otion carried by vote of 4-2, with Coun-
cilpersons Turner and Fiasco voting nay
(c) Emergency Cos! Authocization:_Ll
Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I move that we approve and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $1708 50 to be used for the following purposes
bullet proof glass and dipped pass through for Police Dept Records Window,
$1000, revised parapet walls, $383 50, and anchorage for window framing sys-
tem of $325", seconded by Councilperson Pepe Discussion reviewed revised
office arrangements for City Clerk, that estimates would be obtained for
Council review Motion carried by vote of 4-2, with Councilpersons Donaldson
and Fl asco voti ng nay Motion-by Council person Lewman "I woul d move that
Ms Burton be authorized to acquire construction cost estimates on two pay
phones and provide for the processor to be added to the photo lab, and the
pri va te offi ce for the Ci ty Cl erk as ori gi na II y presented to the Ci ty Council",
seconded by Councilperson Cavarra, carried by vote of 4-2, with Councilpersons
Turner and Donaldson voting nay
(d) Request by Associated COlllffluflJ.C:2.,tions Consultants, Inc , for add it i_onil.l i'e,g?
l.r!_the amount of $819-Jor_il.9ditiQnal worl<..J.lCl_hour~J
Doubt was expressed by Council as to need of consultant to supervise installation
once system purchased per bid specifications Consensus of Council was that the
proposal should be renegotiated as to actual hours spent, and to reduce the im-
plementation to a final inspection only This will be pursued
City Council Minutes February 13, 1978 Page -4-
Two Announcements by City Hall Project Coordinator
(a) Meeting of the Telephone Committee, Thursday, 7 00 pm, at Community Devel-
opment to review bids received, also to have an initial overview of taping system
(b) A Furnishings Committee meeting will be held at 9 00 am, on Tuesday,
February 21, in Community Development
~~~est bJL Councilperson Cavarra \lould like to make a suggestion that at the
special Council meeting of the 25th, an hour be devoted by Council to review the
Telephone System and Furnishings Bids Consensus of Council agreed that Ms
Burton would coordinate this report/review with the City Administrator so that
it may be a part of the Agenda of the February 25th meeting The matters would
tentatively be scheduled for 8 30 a m to 10 a m
Hem ~ Ren~l'I.<!..l of 3 2% Beer Lic~!.1,se for Southland Corporation_
Motion by Councilperson Lewman "I would move to approve the Class J-l 3 2%
Beer License for the Southland Corporation dba 7-Eleven Store located at 3795
Kipling St ", seconded by Council person Donaldson, motion carried by vote of
5-1, with Councilperson Fiasco voting nay
Item )3 Budget Tran_sfe!':, ,lie_so,lution
The City Administrator reported the amount of $850 re Professional appraisal
fees for the Police/Community Development Building is just an estimate at this
time (Numbered 562 and title read by City Clerk) Motion by Councilperson
Lewman "I move that Resolution No 562 be adopted", seconded by Councilperson
Donaldson Motion defeated by vote of 3-3, Councilpersons Fiasco, Pepe, and
Turner voting nay r1otion by Councilperson Cavarra "I would move that this
Resolution be amendedlto delete those items referred to under Community Develop-
rlent Planning & Zoning and Planning & Zoning", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco,
motion carried 4-2, Councilpersons Lewman and Turner voting nay Motion by
Councilperson Cavarra "I would move for approval of Amended Resolution No
562", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, motion carried 4-2, with Councilpersons
Pepe and Turner voting nay
Item 14 Authorization t~_.~y Public Officials Liability Police Insuran~~fc~~iul"
~otion by Council person Donaldson "I move to authorize the payment of the
annual premium for Public Officials Liability Insurance to Galbraith & Green,
Inc , 4800 Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge, of $3,554, for a policy period of
March 1, 1978, to March 1, 1979, and charge to Account No 001-610-712-3",
seconded by Councilperson Fiasco The City Attorney will review the policy
for specific details of who is covered, if individuals are named, if covers
su its fi 1 ed persona llY B_eport due Fe_tCl,Jil!'.)/__Pt.b. Mot ~Q..r1_ca rri ed _6.-0
Item 15 Reso 1 ut i on No 557....92PIO..Y.in9. contractu_i~L~r~ement with Co 1 Grado D~-
.f:lartment of_H.l9.bways for __E_cojec_t. BVJHHO W 3?nd ~~..Ll:'~i_lle!'. S.L_!l~.?_L___l.qtal
project estimated_~ost $100,000--City share $IQ,OQQ
Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I would move that Resolution No 557 be
approved", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco Motion by Councilperson Turner
"I would propose that we make the following amendment In the title, delete
the word 'concrete', and in the first Whereas, beginning with 'construction',
change it to read 'for the construction of an eight-foot (8') bike/pedestrian
path on the north side of W 32nd Ave from Miller St west within the City
of Wheat Ridge, the design of which will incorporate flexibility upon recom-
mendation of representatives of the State Highway Department''', seconded by
Councilperson Pepe, carried by vote of 4-2, with Councilpersons Donaldson and
Fiasco voting nay Concern regarding drainage and continuation of the project
in the same manner as accomplished in the first phase was expressed by Council
Moti~carrie~~~, with Councilpersons Donaldson and Fiasco voting nay
MAYOR'S MATTERS
MaY()..r:...'phi II i p_s mil.~ !.tl~_.1o 11 owin.9....9.nnounc~fl1,e.r1.!..s.
(1) The Mayor reviewed the possibility of a consultant to assist with develop-
ing ways and means of improving format structure of the Council meetings and
procedures Discussions had been held with Roger Kahn, a research and training
consultant, his charge is $50 per hour Consensus of Council was that such
services would provide a valuable assistance to the Council if it did not turn
out to be a selling program of other services Motion by Councilperson Cavarra
"I would move that ~/e authorize the City Administrator to secure the services
City Council Minutes February 13, 1978 Page -5-
of a person to assist with the Council with our Study Session on February 25th
at a cost not to exceed $250, charge 50% to Council Contingency Fund and 50%
to Mayor's Contingency Fund", seconded by Councilperson Turner, motion carried
by vote of 5-1, with Councilperson Pepe voting nay
(2) Mayor Phillips announced Camp Dresser & McKee and LandPlan will give pre-
sentations re the swimming pool at a public meeting to be held on Wednesday,
February 15, at 7 30 pm, with the Parks & Recreation Commission, in the
Parks offices lunchroom facility
(3) A revision of the Council Rules of Procedure re Executive Sessions was
read by Mayor Phillips The City Attorney was directed to review the proposed
revision for the February 27th Council meeting
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
I!em_J&.~~o.r:j:__Q_t_Q.2..i.ill.o~of va 1 ue secured for proper:t i ~P!opos_ed Jo_r ~-
silio.Q.. i mm~la..t~lY ~w..e2!. _0!...c:.1j;)tl~~nte.rlilnc_~"y_cl rd
Grace,.fulgus_, rea ltar, present to answer ques ti ons ~'lQ.t i on by Counc i 1 person
Cavarra "I would move to authorize the City Attorney and the City Administra-
tor to conclude the purchase of the properties, two lots, at $9500 each, in-
cluding one share of water rights, per Receipt and Option Agreement", seconded
by Councilperson Fiasco, carried by vote of 5-1, with Councilperson Lewman
voting nay
Item 11 Recommendation of Wheat Ridge Plannin~mmission re Release of all
correspondence and information on the Zoning ~Audit_and Procedural__Gui~~
Zoning Map Preparation
(Dave Shelley reported he was allowed to present the Resolution re Fruitdale
Elementary to the R-l District Board of Education, and received no comments
from that Board )
Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I move to authorize release of all information
pertaTning to the Zoning Map Audit", seconded by Councilperson Lewman Mr
Shelley, Acting Director, Community Development Dept , reported his offices
would be prepared shortly after noon Tuesday to notify all landowners of any
discrepancy involved, per format of letter presented to Council Following
discussion of appropriateness and necessity of Council action, City Attorney
stated he felt it would be appropriate Motion ado~!~~ by vote of 6-0
(City Administrator's ~'atters continued)
Item 17 Progress Report concerning Goals and Objectives Council Meeting,
tentatively scheduled for February 25, 1978
The City Administrator stated the meeting is tentatively scheduled for the
Ramada Inn, 1-70 & Kipling Lunch will also be served at that location The
first I', hours will be devoted to the Communications and the Office Landscape
Bids Meeting will convene at 8 30 am, close at 5 p m ~ouncil.2erson Cavarra
suggested that any Councilpersons who have an item they wish discussed to fur-
nish this to the City Administrator for inclusion in the Agenda as soon as
possible--would like to keep it as broad as possible
Item 18 Recommendation that John Wieder, Recreation Supervisor, be authorized
to attend the New Mexico Swimminq Pool Institute'
Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I move that John Wieder be authorized to
attend the New Mexico Swimming Pool Institute to be held in Albuquerque, New
Mexico, March 10-11, 1978, to be charged to Account No 001-602-728, not to
exceed $124", seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried 6-0
Refunds o.n the Weed Cutti~
Mr Shelley, Acting Director of Community Development Department, reported
that due to bookkeeping procedures of the contractor, and upon recommendation
by the City Treasurer, it would not be feasible to refund payments re weed
cutting as directed by previous Council Motion (Item No 6, January 30, 1978)
The previous recommendation of contacting the respective property owners by
letter asking for verification of payment and amount would be more fiscally
acceptable r~otion bv Councilperson Fiasco "I would move that we rescind
the previous motion on the payment of the cutting of weeds and take Mr
Malone's suggestion on going back and take the Planning Department's original
proposal on paying it", seconded by Councilperson Donaldson, carried 4-2,
with Councilpersons Cavarra and Le~man voting nay
City Council Minutes February 13, 1978 Page -6-
Bids_lor _the pro12osal..(),U~!" de,2ign ~ 2qth Ave & Wadsworth Blvd (traffic
2.t9_nalizatiol}!. , -- ----- ---~--------------,--
City Administrator reported that as Council directed had requested bids of two
additional firms, Meurer, Serafini & Meurer, and a Greeley firm, and that both
firms indicated being too busy to take on this work He recommended firm of
CH2r~ Hill be authorized for this work Motion by Council person Fiasco "I would
move that we proceed with the installation-Q(-traffic siqnal at 29th & Wadsworth
from the consultant, CH2~1 Hill, amount of $6500, charge to Account No 001-302-
760, Consu ltant s fees", seconded by Counc il person Pepe, ca rri ed 6-0
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
Item 19 . Results of Research of Camp Dresser & McKee contract re ~espon~j,.l:lil i!y
for J-J!.ndscape Des.:Ul~~for-"'Sl^l..i_Jl:I.mi ng, Pail or ~JetiQ.,n_ of ..,mQ.,n,:eys---
City Attorney stated he had reviewed the contract, they are not responsible for
the landscape design at the City Hall--really not obligated to do anything at
that location ~,Q.,~~sjJperso~_I9~arr~ questioned whether could negotiate a
deduction, and was informed would be good for leverage
Item~, Pro p 0 s ~__[)l::.QC ed u r!"_l.2!'_ f.e z ()o ir:!SLby~Orj i n~,ns_~
Iitz Att9rney_~tatej, It is my recommendation that we, in future, do all zon-
ings by ordinance Concern was expressed by some Councilpersons as to timeli-
ness of the immediate adoption of the recommendation because of the forthcoming
Charter election and because of possible inconvenience and/or added costs, bur-
den to current applicants It was also requested of the City Attorney that in
the future he provide Council with written recommendation proposals so that
proper revi ew mi ght be made by Counci 1 Moti on by Counci 1 person Fl asco "I
wou 1 d move that thi s ma tter be tabled for one month peri od", seconded by
Councilperson Donaldson, motion defeated by vote of 3-4, Councilpersons Lewman,
Turner, and Cavarra voting nay, Mayor Phillips voting nay to break tie Motion
by Councilperson Donaldson "I would like to make a motion to table this-for a
period of two weeks", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, motion defeated by vote
of 3-4, Councilpersons Lewman, Turner, and Cavarra voting nay, and Mayor Phillips
voting nay to break tie Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I move that begin-
ning at the next Council meetln-g of February 27, 1978, all rezonings will be
handled by Ordinance, and that those applicants who applied prior to this date
will be given consideration for an emergency ordinance due to their reliance
on previous methods, and that Council Rules of Procedure be changed accordingly",
seconded by Councilperson Lewman, motion carried by vote of 4-3, with Council-
persons Pepe, Donaldson, and Fiasco voting nay, and Mayor Phillips voting aye
to break tie
l!em ~_ p(o)osa 1 s re Leases (1) Leases that extend one year or. ()",~L_J3Y
Ordinance, 2 Leases that are fo\"_.J_~2S_!!l<1!l.....()Yl~ ye.5l.\"__ By ResCJl~llon
City Attorney quoted from CRS 31-15-801 re lease authorization by ordinance or
resolution as appropriate Motion by Councilperson Pepe "I move that all
leases for one year or more 5e-crone by Ordinance, and that all leases for less
than one year, by Resolution", seconded by Councilperson Lewman, motion carried
4-2, with Councilpersons Donaldson and Fiasco voting nay
COUNCIL MEMBERS' MATTERS
Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I would ask Council to have a short Executive
Session re land acquisition", seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 6-0
Councilpers_~Lewman (1) Reminded Council the need to submit names of repre-
sentatives for the DRCOG Advisory Committees by Friday (February 17, 1978)
(2) I would like to ask the City Administrator to draft a request for proposal
to submit to various individuals to do a Budget analysis, so that we know
where we have been with our Budget process
Motion by adjourn by Councilperson Fiasco,
pers6-n Pepe voting nay Meeting adjourned
COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION RE
seconded carried 5-1, with Council-
at 11 30 p m
LAND ACQUISITION MATTERS
Carol F
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