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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/30/1978 CITY COllNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO January 30, 197R The Three Hundred Ninety-lifth REgular Meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council W;lS cal lc,d to order by Mayor Oliver V Phill ips at 7 30 pm, 4355 Field Street Council persons FlasLo, Gcuy L absent) present were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph M Donaldson, Anthony N Lewman, and Louise F Turnl'r (Council person Ray C Pepe was Also present were City Clerk Carol F Hampf, City Tre;lsurer James 0 Malone, Citv 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, Dale Shelley, staff, interested, itizens T tem I Ci ty _Ir_e,.'ls!:',r:e r' s_Yinal1('i,a!_,~e!:,or:_t_~or:...1:Jle _L'Car_,E'I1..d..ed_l)_<::.'c'-'=-I11!?e.r:~1ILJJJ}7 City Treasurer James 0 Malone advised the Council that the report was not yet completed but would be available for the February 6th meeting Consensus of CounLil agreed that the report would he deferred to February 6, 1978 ApEr:()v~l oLM.inu_~e~ Councilperson Cavarra moved to adopt the minutes of January 23, ]978, seconded by Councilperson FIasco, carried 5-0 Public Comment (a) }al1i.<,'e.,_J_J:1()111p~on, 12290 W 42nd Ave, spoke re Pr-.()p():s_e~~l..os~.l1lL0:...Erui,~- ~~}~~~e~~nl~r:y_School She advised Council that the School District will con- sider the proposed closing of Fruitdale Elementary, and in the event this should occur was desirous of receiving answers of Council to the following questions (l) \Vhat will happen to the Comprehensive Plan if site is sold, (2) \Vhat will happen to chances of keeping \V 44th Ave to a minimum width street, as there will still be schoolage children using the facll ity, (3) Where will the bridges to cross Clear Creek he placed, (4) \ViII the City upgrade Youngfield to make it sater tor pedestrians and bicyclists--there will be bussing to Kullerstrand, but will still need to use Youngfield, (5) If the proposed plan is implemented, Pennington will also need crossing guards provided along Kipling If the pro- posal is approved, it is planned to divide the present attendance into four other schools RL'quests City support, if possible, to keep community together by using only Kullerstrand and Vanderhoof Schools rather than separating into tour different areas Also, if unable to keep Fruitdale as an elementary school, requests City support to use facility as an alternative education site, such as tundamental Requests assistance to save '>lay ot 1 ife and to have the area remain residential (b) Cal Jenk~, 11885 \V 38th Ave, representing the Wheat Ridge Planning_Com- missjo~, presented a letter to the Council signed by the Members of the Com- mission, recommending" the release of all correspondence and information on the zoning mClp audit" (A copy ot the letter of January 26, 1978, is attached to these Minutes and made a part hereof ) (c) !1~r:)l~alhoun, 12185 \V 29th PI , appeared on behalf of the Home Ru!~ Chart_e2::_C()l11!l12::'3.sio~ She requested Council consider authorization ot funds for publication of the proposed Home Rule Charter prior to the scheduled election at February 2i By consensus of Council, the matter will be scheduled as an agenda item of Februar) 6th--Regular Meeting portion Orci_~na!:l.c_e.s. on .r':"ir s t.''{ead ing J!ECJ11.._~ Orrl..ip_ance No 25,').!:e.... Rep~a IJni' ApJ).,=,nc1..i~ ,B,__,F},()_od P lain Zoning Ord ~nan.E.," in its Entirety, of the Code of Laws of the Cit_y,_of Hheat Ridge ]976 Ed.itiol} a~~~- Am~ndecl ~_ -a0~~r--Ree~lL~ -{ {ng~said Ord!!~Cl~CC' Motion hy Councilperson Donaldson "1 move that Ordinance No 2~5 he removed j rom the TablL'" set ondL'd hy CO\l1ll i 1 person LC'wman carried 5-0 Hotion hv LO\lnci]person cavarrl "I mov, that Ordinance No 255 be approvL'd on"i'trst reading and authori2L' publication", secondL'd by CounLilpC'rson FIasco, carried ~-O City Council Minutes January 30, lQ78 Page -2- Item 3 O.':.dinnn_L_e ",-mcn.9.l:n~_ SC:,ctio.l1_!.il.::~ O~_n thc:_~o.9,::_,<'.,t.._Lll2's of tll-'=, <.:,ity of Whea t_~idge .L~.':l~~ptecj_'m~n pass,c.9_.in 197], w_hi<:'f1...,s.<:-':'.E,iCl.n_per!.ain__~~~p'o~n t- !TI_E!.r2!_, Powe1'".:s-,-and...Qutie~_()f_~h..E'.._.chiE'! ~i Pol:i!'e Councilperson Lewman commented that wiLh respect to the Home Rule Charter pro- posal, it would seem inappropriate tu proceed at this time, motion by Council- person Lewman "1 would muve that it be deferred pending thcout~ume ot the election of February 21, 1978", seconded by Councilperson Cavarrn Consensus of Council determined that this was not a timely amendment to the Code, that the provisions in the Code as they now stand are sufficient, and felt no rea- son Jar any change until such time as the Charter is voted upon Motion carried by vote 01 5-0 Councilperson Turner requested the City Attorney to advise whether it would be appropriate at this time, since no action taken on the amendment, to officially appoint the Police Chief The City Attorney stated it 'vOId d be so appropria t e Mot ion by Counc ilperson Turner "l would move that Edward Pinson be appointed Chief of Police", seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried 5-0 Ttt'm 4 Request .."f,_c;amp Dresse,r~_HcKee_r~ll!.~r~ased Arch_itec:.tur':l:.~_Ye_~~.-ior the~':'Il,~c i pa,LJ3wimm.l:.l1lL-"_oo 1_ Com.Elc~x _due _ t~l1ange~loca_t.:i:on ~~chnrd Dar~, Project Architect, appeared in response to concern expressed by Council as to proposed increase in fees Mr Dart referred to his previous letter of November 22, 1977, which had been distributed to Council members He stated the SLope at the project had increased (original fee at $47,700 to $59,700) in the following respects (a) Site planning aspect, ie, much larger site than originally planned--W 29th & Wadsworth Blvd vs Wheat Ridge Park, site plan by LandPlan Design increased from $10,500 to $15,500, (b) Soils tests are much more critical at the new site (Wheat Ridge Park), and the fees will go from $2,000 to $3,000 for the soils consultant, (c) Pool consultant fees will involve a small increase from $3750 to S4250, or a S500 increase, (d) Survev costs because it is a much larger site will increase from $500 to $2200, or $1700, (e) Increased cost for mechanical design for standby and backup (two boilers)--alternate energy/heat evaluation due to change from solar heat--increase tram $30,950 to $34,750, based on plumbing as well as architectural consideration In response to additional questions and concern of Council, l:1E_ Dart and Ne~LP_a_stable ot LandPlan Design further commented (a) That in essence the entire Park has to be looked at with respect to entry drive, parking, drainage, etc (b) When plans are complete, a complete package for development of the park (c) Anticipated that they can still maintain original estimate of between five to five and one-half months, however, no in- formation available as to number of manhours involved (d) Soils tests required to determine clay content--how to utilize or add more gravel for sub-base (e) Increased survey costs determined by more control points--a much larger area involved (f) Solar heat can never be a single source, there must be back-up heat, feasibility study needs to be conducted with respect to heat sources Council reiterated desire to not disturb present location of soccer field unless no other possibility remains It was Council consensus that Mr Bastable should be directed to make up the preliminary sketches as requested by Council at its Januarv 23rd meeting, and that a joint meeting with Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council should be held to review the sketches Mo~ion by Councilperson Cavarra "1 would move that City Council contract, or authorize, Mr Bastable through LandPlan Design to proceed with the motion made on January 23, ]978, regarding the swimming pool site, and to be paid on an hourly basis" seconded by Councilperson Donaldson Mr Bastable stated it would be more efficient to have a Survey made first, however, would try to do it on a sketch basis Council telt the City surveying crew could possibly get the measurements, placement of buildings, etc Councilperson FIasco requested a cost range for this work Mr Bastable stated it would be from $800 to $1800 MCl.!~~~ carried by vote of 4-1, with Councilperson FIasco voting nay The City Administrator indicated the presentation could be scheduled for February 27 1978, prior to the regular Council meeting J:.t:em ~ Re':lt~~s~t__auth."E_itL.to purcha,s~,Tr<l.f!.i_c_ ~ignn ,I>}-.<lIl!<B _at ~ c~':'.~l ~~_,}35, 50 tor P~bli~_Works D~partm~n~ Mayor Phillips stated item 5 would be deletc'd, and would be brought back at a later meeting City Council Hinutes January 30, 1978 Page -3- Item ~ i.(~li.-'::'ie~'1nd Proccdurcs__Lo_r:....l'"<::Paymc!2.~to property owners prcvio~ charg.f:,d_ f~_r_w_e.f:,d_ l~~Si_ng in_ tb,~!,_Qii,__t,9 }Je _paj_d_lrom~~ccl~~()_OOl:-l?}-=-.l~ Mr_J'hel~y, Acting Director of Community Development Department, presented the proposed Policy/Procedure re reimbursement of fees charged tor weed cutting in ROH to citi?oens CounC'ilperson Lewman asked if records had been kept of those who had been billed, and if so, it these records could be checked with those of the City Treasurer, a comparison made, and Lertified checks could be mailed to those who had paid Mr Shelley agreed this cmlld be so accom- plished ~tion by CounLilperson Turner "I move that the records be reviewed to determine who actually paid and that refunds of the money be made accordingly", seconded by Councilperson Cavarra, carried by 5-0 Item 7 Q t!,i,~la_1. n ami n g 0 f_,fr 0 n ~_a,g_e___!:o_ad_ 8...1:_0_ l::-l .<Ll>.ecll.'::.e.n \1 ad swo r t h a nel Tab 0 r ~_ ,';:;,h",ll!:,y', Acting Director of Community Development, presented a list of streets/intersections fronting on 1-70, the pl'esent names, and recommendation of statf ,'oncerning renaming of the frontage roads Concern was expressed by Council with respect to directions and citi~en convenience, and was informed that its recommendation would need review by the State ~J_()_tiorI by Councilper- son Cavarra "I would move to table the official naming of the frontage roads until we receivL' a recommendation of the Highwav Department on the naming of the frontage roads, and that it is the intent that you take your recommendations to them [or their recommendations, since we can't officially name these without their approval anY\vay", seconded by Councilperson ["'lasco, carried by vote of 4-1, with Councilperson Donaldson voting nay Item 8 Election Matters -- --~~ ^__li.ome...B:.llle Charter Elec_00~,--2L21/78 Motion by Councilperson Lewman "I move to extend the Memorandum of Agreement with the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder with reference to the operation of the Home Rule Election for February 21, I would further move that we approve the list of judges, alternates, approve polling places, and the payment of fees for the judges, and the use of the Church, and charge to Account No 001-108-708" Motion seconded by Coun- cilperson Turner, carried by vote ot 5-0 B Primary and General Elections The City Clerk explained the request ot the County tor the use of City facilities as a polling place on September 12th and November 7th, 1978 Motion_ by Councilperson Lewman " I would move to recommend that the Anderson Community Building, including this Chamber, be available to the County Clerk and Recorder from the hours of 6 00 a m to (i ,ci 8.<,00 p m on Tuesday, September 12, 1978, and November 7, 1978", seconded by I ~\,' Councilperson FIasco, carried 5-0 11) )- i'!' It em 9 ,!\~ceptan~-",-~eeds (A) Consolidated Industries, Inc deed to City Mr Shelley, Acting Director ot Community Development, described the corrections to a deed previously pre- sented to Council Mo~i_on by Councilperson Cavarra "I would move that the City Council accept the deed from Consolidated Industries, Inc , to the City of Wheat Ridge tor right-of-way purposes in conjunction with the Consolidated Industries Development Plan at H 46th & Wadsworth Blvd , this deed prior to amendment was accepted by Planning Commission December I, 1977", motion seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 5-0 (B) Kipling 5000 to City Mr Shelley described the area to be deeded, stated the deed has been checked by both the City Attorney and the Director of Public Horks The City Attorney suggested a check should be made to deter- mine whether or not Kipling 5000 had filed a Trade Name Affidavit Motion by Councilperson Lewman "I move to accept the deed from Kipling 5000", (accepted by Planning Commission on December 15, 1977) motion seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 5-0 (C) Coors Container Company deed to City Mr Shelley descrtbed the land to be involved in the deed transfer, and stated the deed had also been checked Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I move that the City COllncil accept the deed from Coors Container Company to the Cit, of Wheat Ridge in conjunction with the necessary right-of-way for street improvements" (accepted by the Planning Commission Delember 15, 1977) seconded hv Councilperson Flasco; Larried 5-0 City Council MinutLs January 30,1978 Pnge -4- It~11.....lO ~~E;ol~i,o.f1 iE:gP\),()~1t~o_n_tu proposed chan,g'cs in !:h~.!r:.()P.o~.':'_clRT.l2 bu~ ro..'!t<?~~,s_ rec(),rrl1n,:,nde~_b2: Mass Transit Committee M.'"'.t}on by Councilperson Donaldson "I move that the proposed Resolution regarding scheduled changes in the RTD bus service within Wheat Ridge be re- moved from the Table", seconded by CO\lncilperson Turner Larried 5-0 Coun- cilperson Lewmnn introduced the Resolution, nnd requt'sted till' City Clerk to assign a number and to read the title (The Resolution was assigned No 556 and tithe read by City Clerk) Mrs .Iouc~lt'C Y_ ]Z~Clge!, 3530 Miller Ct re- quested support of the City in retaining route 83X, stating reasons therelor She also presented a petition bearing fifty-two signatures in support Motion by Council person Turner "r would Like to move that Resolution No 556 be' -ll-d-;;p ted", seconded by Counc i I person Donaldson Mo,r io_n_t.o.y_mend by Counc i)- person Turner "r move that under item A the words 'routing and' be added in line 3 belore 'trequency of servin" and that the J ollowing be added at the end 'Be it Further Resolved that the Wheat Ridge City Council, on behalf 01 its citizens, and in the interest of gas conservation and reduction of auto use and pollution asks that RTD work with the City in arriving at solutions for the above mentioned items in order to better meet the needs ot the people, and, thereby encourage increased use of Mass Transit", seconded by Council- person Cavarra Amending Motion carried by vote of 5-0 Motion to adopt Resolution, as amended, carried 5-0 Consensus of Council that the City Clerk would send certified copies of the Resolution to RTD ofticials and members of the Board of Directors under a cover letter, together with the Petition pre- sented by Mrs Krager It em..Jl Re. s,Cl_lu t ion a EP r o~:i..~g ~c()n tc.ra c t ua!~!F e~me.J1:l3_i.t.J1__C_o,~o r ad 0 De pa rt me n t () f H 1..8..J:1..wa y s_f 0 r _, Pro j eC:,1:.._BhTHHO_IV_,-.l} ncl!~Y_e.._0~1~1' .J'..t...._"''=-s!:__,'1',ot a 1_ Pro j_e C t est: ima te~ co~__ $)0.0,000, City _sh_~-",---_il.Q...()OO Councilperson Cavarra introduced the Resolution and requested the City Clerk to assign a number and read the title (Title read, numbered assigned 557 Councilperson Cavarra asked if there would be any problem to deleting the word "concrete" The City Administrator indicated the State would want to keep it as an extension of the existing installation and would interpret it as a mandatory part of the agreement He also advised the Council a tour of this site has been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, 2 00 pm, to walk and review any questions relative to this project Tony Ursini, Project Engi- neer, and Mr Gebhardt, State Engineer's office, would attend Also, with respect to separation, there is no prohibition against separation if there is room enough in the right-of-way Councilperson Turner asked if we could add "and request a provision allowing flexibility of design within the amount of money specified" Further discussion indicated time element not a tactor and that if tour were actually conducted more information would be forthcom- ing, action on the Resolution could be deferred Motion by Councilperson Lewman "Based on the request and the fact that the-;;;:--i~ a meeting scheduled, I would move that further aLtion on Resolution No 557 be deferred until the 13th of February, ]978", Councilperson Turner seconded, carried 5-0 The City Administrator will confirm meeting schedule with the City Council I t em_l~ Re so~ u t iOI1_t .!'iln s!.e.l'Li,i1.!2._! u~~_~-"-ilr_i_o.u ~_c C o..'! n t,.s Councilperson Donaldson introduced the Resolution and requested the City Clerk to assign a number and read the title (Title read, No 558 assigned) Mo,rJ_on by Councilperson Donaldson "I move for the adoption of Resolution No 558", seconded by Councilperson Lewman The City Administrator explained the purposes of the Fund transfers and the requirements of the Revenue Sharing Administration Motion carried 5-0 )!:~.m..Jl R.L'~_ol.u.t=ion ,aut,119!1zi.I1,g"subl1l_i..?siClE_Clf ap_plJ_cation to DRCOG_,!.()..l'...Eartia.! tunding through 1-470 Transfer Funds for improvement of W44th Ave from Young- field to Wadswor'th~'--- ,--,~-,----- --------,-- --,-- ------- Councilperson FIasco introduced the Resolution requested City Clerk assign a number and read th~ title (Title read numbered 559) Motion by Counctl- person Fl:1.sCO "I move that this Rc'solutton be adopted", s-;;:c~nded by Council- person Cavarra Counc i 1 person Lewman rc'minded that it wnu I cl be necessary to budget $715,000 out of next year's (1979) Capital Improvement Fund, unless authorization could be obtained to budget per project segments This would be a matter to be reviewed at next Budget session by the Council Carried 5-0 City Council Hinutes January 30, 1978 Page -5- l-.t.e.l"l.1.~ Re.I1.~'^'.Cl.l_.().L Cl ass J '3 2 % I' "rment pd Ma It lOp_v,' r..a.ge License and Class T Tavern License Moti,(:.n. bv Councilpprson Donaldson "I move to approve renewal of Class J 3 2% fermented Malt Beverage License lor J S Dillon & Sons Stores Co , Inc , dba King Soopers, located at 3400 \oungfield St , \-Jheat Ridge Colorado", seconded bv Council person Turner carried 5-() Mo"t:ion.bv Councilperson Donaldson "1 move to approvl' the renewal of Class T with extended hours Tavern Liquor License for Booze and Beans, lnc , located at 9110~] 44th Ave Hheat Ridge, CO", seconded by Councilperson Lewman, uuried by vote of 4-1, with Counci'! person Flasco voting nay Item 15 Invoice from Maurice F Fox tor legal se_r:Yic~,,:~!.. January,.1".,J978, !.':'.~J.~,nuaI.y=9 ".)I7~~=)-':;- ih'c:_~~~~l~~.r_~Ij~l', 0 l:r' - Mo"t:ion by Councilperson Donaldson "1 move thnt the statement submitted by Mr Fox, attorney at law, tor services rendered in the nmount ot $1 016 be remitted, Account 001-107-750", seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried 5-0 I t em I h Pre, m i um5:.~a rg~ .Lo.!':- S tat e ......c:-"I11l'.~,'!~.~.s..i or:'_l.n.s uEE.0_c-,=,-XI1.I1ci. J.oE _Py Ii ':'1'.._ Peii';-d .J / I iZ3 ~i:J.D..LZ~..l:!l...~lle~l11ol1':'!t._ 0 f._1,?.2 ,063.2.. _A.l:,c.oun.t...l'l.o_.()()}:=i'_l,O,::-.62l Mo.t:_ion by Cocmcilperson Donaldson "1 move that authorization for the premium charge for State Compensation Insurance Fund for the policy period of January I, 1978, to January 1, 1979, in the amount of $22,069 be paid and charged to Account No 001-610-621", seconded by Councilperson Lewman Councilperson Donaldson asked if it were required that the entire premium be paid at this timc' (,ity Administrator replied the bill is for the full amount, and would have to check to see if they would allow us to split it City Treasurer Malone stated that normallv the State Compensation Insurance premiums are paid one year in advance, unless a monthly arrangement is paid The discount is rated on "experience" Motion carried by vote of 5-0 HAYOR'S MATTERS (A) Mayor Phillips requested confirmation of his appointment of three people to the Council Street Committee Councilpersons Turner, FIasco, and Pepe ,t::1Etion by Council person Lewman "I move that Council ratify the Mayor's appointments to the COlIncil Street Committee" seconded by Councilperson FIasco, carried ~-O (B) Mayor Phillips reported that with reference to proposed school closings in the R-l School District, the School Board would like to have the Council members and others meet with them at a dinner meeting DisCllssion indicated that the 10th of February would be most convenient The time, date, and location will be confirmed later <;:'().'lE.c:1..1P!"~~!1._Tu~ne~,.r:.':'qu~..i5,l3j. a Resolution opposing the closing of Fruitdale School be presented at the Council meeting ot February 6th (Regular Heet ing port ion)~o-2l':'!.c:ilP.':'Lsor:~av<lE.r:..a__s.'::1.gges,.s..~i this Resolution should also include that all possible alternatives be looked into--that all possible economic alternates be looked into CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS _._,_._-~-_._----_."~.,"._~~_._~ --- .!.t:el11.J1 B!,,_q,u~st..J>.y Comm_l1.ni~'y De-",,-e:lOJ'Jl!.en_t.J2ePi3rtl11.en t_r.or__~.'::1.1=hor~t v__t'-'-. hi r:~ f OIl'[.J?i'.r:_~- t 1.111.':'--.1' e .r s on ne 1 t <J _~~ use d ~o~c omp 1 e t ,:, C in,-wi d !"...h..o.l1. sJn ~-,:_0.Il..cl2c"t:.:I 0 ~s. ,:,~ey City Administrator advised funding would be available from the vacant position of Planner II Mr Shelley explained needs and purposes o[ survey, in that this would be a completion of survey started in 1974 under 701 funding of approximately 6900 units, and would take tour people part-time approximately thirty days, about 47~ manhours This information is a required element for Community Development Block Crant Applications Motion by CounciJperson Donaldson "I move that Community Development Dep~rtment be authorized to hire tour (4) part-time personnel, and that a Budget transfer Resolution to provide necessary [unds be submitted to the Council for approval", seconded bv Council person Lewman cClrried by vote of ') 2, with Counl'ilpersons FIasco and Turner voting nay City Council Minutes January 30, 1978 Pag.' -6- Item lR I'>l..".t i ce_ S'l._Ir'.CI,'::3...s..ec...ot l.:e'J:>yr P_oo 1 Ra ~'C s _el.t."c ti~", .J.a.t1ya ry_.!-,-~ 1978 The City Administrator gave a brief review of the use ot L"bor Pool pLrsonnel, hourly rate includes all ('osts including fringe benefit costs, and that this is a tlexible means of manpower for I1S<' by the Publ ic Works Department The City Administrator informed the Council of the receipt of a lLtter trom the Labor Pool General Manager of rate increases effective January ] caused by increase of minimum wage, Soci"l Security taxes, etc , as would be applicabie to City employees ~ounci.!.l'.L'rsoI1_f1.a~co asked i1 there were other sourLes, and directed that the City Administrator and Mr Hobbs check to see it there are other sources and their rates It em 19 Pennission _to_ .:rem~:-'':'.C:.':'l,-tenn2:~ l-::~.aE St_r:eei.}d~_nt if icat::0..I1...~_i.~s_ Councilperson Turner requested that prior to the removal ot the signs that the City's Historical Society members be contacted to review such action, and that as each such sign is removed, it be donL very carefully so that the Society may receive the removed signs, since this was the group who had ini- tiated the historical sign identification program /;I.TI,,"-nded Mot:.,i()E- "I move that the Centennial-year Street Identification Signs be removed contingent upon review by the Historical Committee" Original Motion by Councilperson Cavarra seconded by Councilperson t<lasco Amending Motion by Councilperson Cavarra, seconded by Councilperson Turner Amendment carried by vote of 3-2, with Council persons Donaldson and flasco voting nay Original motion as amended carried by vote ot 3-2, with Councilpersons Donaldson and FIasco voting nay CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS The City Attorney advised the Council he will tile an answer to the Amended Complaint filed on behalf of Sam Worthington dba Crains-N-Grapes, and answered other questions ot the City Council with respect to allegations made in the Complaints Councilperson Lewman noted that the City currently does not use Ordinances for zoning hearings and is the only City in the State that does not The City Attorney stated he had asked the City Clerk to address this question at the February 6th Study Session l!..~ 20 Consideration ~_cont2:pl1an~~ _C:L,.di-"E.andme.I1!~~i.tL~Chambe~..9.!. Commerce Coord ina t in~omm.g.i..e,'=-Y~L.Reso lu.!,roI1_l'i..o__~ll..6 Mayor Phillips stated he would like to continue the matter until February 13th if agreeable with Council Councilperson Cavarra stated she would like to see the Committee continued for the purposes of continuing cooperation with the business community, and would like to recommend that one additional member be added, ie, one interested citizen not a member of any City Board or Commis- sion or of the Chamber, to get input from an average citizen, and also felt that it deserved to run two years concurrently with encumbent Councils Mayor Phillips stated this was consistent with the present thinking at this time Councilperson FIasco stated he would have to agree with Councilperson Cavarra, would like to see the Committee continued Motion by Councilperson Lewman "I would move to defer item 20 until February 13th", seconded by Councilperson Donaldson, carried 5-0 ~1EETING ADJOURNED BY MAYOR PIlILLIPS '?c:;;;~L~d7 f2L47~.L; . ,~' ____ CAROL F HAMPF, CITY CLERK (:/ / pjk APPROVED J <1./", 2....:J _____,...l_ ._. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES----------January 23, 1978 ---- ~-~-"---- ----~-~------- 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, Dave Shelley, and Robert G Vidal, staff, and interested citizens Approva L.2f_~.i.rJ.utes_ /lotion by Councilperson Fiasco "I will move that the minutes of January 16, 1978'--be approved" ,lkcepted by Council Pu b 1 i c Comment No one appeared to speak IJ.~!l:I..l__E!'esentat i o!l__2.L~@l_the Cl_oud "_ Project _i nvo 1 vi nv i r poll uti on 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~~on dba Grains-~Grapes, loca~~d at 3809 Sherigan Blvd, Denver, CO 80214 \Sectio~s 12-~~~}~~~~47-13~~L2-4J~L38 o~~~~91orado Liquor Code) Bill Ross, attorney, appeared on behalf of the applicant, Samuel Worthington f.fr._-R'O-s-s'-stated appl icant, Samuel l~orthington, together with Phyll is 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 indicated 50 FOR, 27 AGAINST, and 23 NO OPINION t'10tion 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 '!:hat the appl ication for Grains-N- Grapes Class D Retail Liquor Store License at 3809 Sheridan Blvd., be_denied 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" Motion seconded by Council person Pepe, and carried 6-0 Item 3 An Ordinance Repeal i.n.g Append.i.x_~,_F~oocLJ'lain 1..<2..n~rl.g_Qr::.cJ.~f@.nc~_~ . in its entirety, of the Code of Laws of the_Clty -9_~ \>lh.ea1:.J<_~dge, LZ.~_E?2!.lOn as Amended, and Reenacti~9l2~~_~cd~nance 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 tabl.ed Seconded by Council person Turner, carrled by votp of ~rJ read by City Clerk i-lotion by Coun- for one week" City Council Minutes January 23, 1978 (contd ) Page -2- I te~~.Beport~.Pro posecL-.I~~_t!9..~1i!...f.)~pre'?5__bu s_2er.'ds~lr1.._Whe?J:.._ Rid ge , and Item 8 Request for approval to submit application to RTO for 100% funding to-Tns~ 11 bu s- s,.be 1 te!-.?" aLfB!:,~ r3.l'-i ocati_ons.J...~ \vheat.. Ridge'--. Consensus of Council authorized combining of items 4 and 8 John Hardaway, Chairman, Mass Transit Committee, appeared to request support~the Counc:il in opposing'the scheduledchangesln RTD bus service within tvheat Ridge Mr Hardaway outlined the proposed RTD changes which would go into effect in Sep- tember 1978 ,IJ" resolution in opposition pro;:lOsed by the r'1ass Transit Committee was presented for Council consideration r~r Hardaway stated the proposed changes do not meet the needs of the Wheat Ridqe citizens, however, the Com- ~ittee 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, ~otion by Councilperson Fiasco "I would like to move that this matter (Prclposed' Resolution Regarding scheduled changes in RTD bus service within '~iheat Ridge) be tabled for one week period" f10tion seconded by Councilperson Donaldson, and carried by vote of 4-2, with Councilpersons Turner and Pepe voting nay Mr Hardaway also stated a meeting at the RTO down- town offices would be held February 3 at 3 p m Further information could be obtained fror:l Tom Larr: Community 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 lOO~ fundinc requests by public entities The Mass Transit Committee adopted four specific proposals to be sub~itted in the RTD Grant 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 Citv 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 would move that the proposed Resolution prepared by the Transportation 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 sUlport for the Committee I te!ll._.~_.~~f.s.~J:l!5lJ:io~0__SjJ.E'cifi c:.<1t i o~J:.ac kage.. f(),r_..l~l eJ2,tJ.2.n_E'..,jy,?~eml.()r ~!1~ic..ijJ_~.L.C()~np 1 ex Dee Burton, City Hall Project Coordinator, reviewed for the Council the his- 1Q-ry.of 1:he-fei'epho'ne7c-omm"u.ni catlons"sys tem 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 Dialing and centrex (Departments listed by individual telephone num- bers in the telephone book), the training programs that could be taken advan- tage of by the City, the Company's communications demonstration 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 i10untain Bell" Motion seconded by Councilperson Cavarra Mr Corbin stated there would be an additional charge of from $400 to $500 to prepare new specs After further discussion, during which Council were given the information that Direct Inward Oialing for a system of the size of Wheat Ridge would be more costly than the proposed electronic switching system, motion was defeated by vote of 2 to 4, with Councilpersons Donaldson, Lewman, Pepe, an.(jCii'varra voting nay Mo~ion by Councilperson Cavarra "I would move that the Council authorize the City of Wheat Ridge to go out for bids for telephone system per bid specifications prepared by Mr Corbin" Seconded by Councilperson Donaldson, carried 6-0 City Council Minutes January 23, 1978 (contd ) Page -3- Item_~ _~~~l"~L()fJ3j d~ forE.u_rcha2e o!~ n~w 3/~-!Cl.f1 pi c~~tcuS.~fol"__J~31r:ks ~ncl. Re~realiSln_ DeP.'l!'!!l1E',n.t ~1otion by Councilperson Fiasco "I would move that the Parks and Recreation Department be authorized to award the lowest and best bid for the purchase of one new 3/4-ton pickup truck to Johnny Harper Motors, 3765 Wadsworth Blvd, of $4,863 g9, and charge to Account No 19-503-808" Seconded by Councilper- son Cavarra, carried by vote of 5-1, with Council person Lewman voting nay Hem Z~. o.ec:l'3jg_nson~:er.Qi.ri9...l()ca! i.o.0__.ot.J1urljcJll.ilJ_ SVlirn,!l''.i.ri9,Poo L COI11])l ex ~10ti on by Counci 1 person Donaldson "I move that the matter concerni ng the locatlon of the Municipal Swimming Pool complex be removed from the Table" Seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 6-0 Councilperson Turner stated "I would like to have the record reflect that during the discussions with the Parks Commission and Council last week there Vias 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 dra~/ing, 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 Whea't 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 within three weeks" Original motion by Councilperson Donaldson, seconded by Councilperson 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 lie_mCJ._~RaJ!!,Y__~ re e11l.e n J:.J'I. i t h...l.'v1 r.. Ro be It L e E'.~~!:.a tt _.f.oI]C e r Q.iJ1.g.J2 ro p e rty~t 2991 Marshall Ct ---.~~_. ---------,,-- ~~o.!.i.on by Counc i 1 person Ca varra "I wou 1 d move that the Counc i 1 rat ify agree- ment with Mr Robert L Pratt concerning property at 2991 ~,1arshall Ct " Motion seconded by Councilperson Donaldson, carried by vote of 6-0 I_tern ,1.0..~B.E'new2!....oL.c:.l ass_.J_.3,.j'7f FermE'nted !1illLBevera~icense for Shop-N-Go Markets, located at 5990 W 38th Ave -rSection 12-46-106 of the Colorado ---...._--~'--) - -, -.-----,---,..~ ~.__.__..--,_._--_... Beer Code---~-- ~--~ Motion by Fermented 38th Ave Councilperson Donaldson "I move for the renewal of Class J 3 2% Malt Beverage License for Shop-N-Go Market located at 5990 W in Wheat Ridge" Motion seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried 6-0 Item Ll_. February 20, 1978 Ci ty.....c:.ourl.~l_t1E'.etl.f1.g Mo!:i.on by Council person Turner "I move the meeti ng of February 20th be cancelled because it is a legal holiday" Seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried by vote of 6-0 Item 12 DB,C,QG AnnLJ.ill.DLJ~s2.. Januar2'_1. _lgZS!. l.h.l^ough~Dec~f.11.her_}J_, 197B MClJ:i.on by Councilperson Donaldson "I move that authorization of payment for DRCOG annual 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 Vie will have to come up with the additional" Seconded by Councilperson Lewman ,lI.fter discussion re DRCOb 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 ) Page -4- ~~AYOR'S ~1ATTERS ~-~~--- ---~--' (1) Mayor Phillips re~uested confirmation of ~om_~it~~~.lO~~P~!_~~ojntments~Q DRCOG, e g , appointment of Councilperson Gary L Lewman as Councll D~COG representative, with Councilperson Mary Jo Cavarra as alternate MO~lon b~ Council person Turner "I move the Mayor's appointments o~ COG representatlve and alternate be ratified by Council" Seconded by Councllperson Cavarra, carried by vote of 6-0 (2) Mayor Phillips requested ratification of his apP?intments to the tri- entity Committee re Crown Hill property, e 9 , Councllpersons Fiasco, . Cavarra, and Pepe ~'10tion by Councilperson Lewman "I would move to ratlfy your appoi ntments to .thecoordi nati ng commi ttee for the Open Space" Seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 6-0 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS _. ____ _c_ ___...________. ___ ___ .-_ l!.~I1l__1l~Re9.~en t'2..retain CH}r~ H.ilL2__i\~soc, to desi.9..Q_and sup~r~l~.Jnst~ll.~- t i 0 n~f... n ew",t r a ffi.s:..lLg!1_Ls_i.911il~tJi---.? 9 t h_..!.~ <L~ wo r t h B 1 v d 1 n c 0 o~ r a _tJ..o.!l. wlfb..S.Q 1 ora,g,o_ D.t.. is i on _2.LHi.9.h!'@t.~~nd Ci t)i 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 Dis~rict, fOrJOTriTlil~etings_ Qf.R,::rSCtiOOi-SOar:.d and~'City COunc.il toyi..~~.2.s ma~ters 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--groups 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 by Council, ~10tion by Councilperson Turner "I move that r~r Jerman be directed to set""UlJ.a meeting with the School Advisory Committees, and then the following week a meeting with Dr Ohanian (R-l School Board) and the Council be scheduled, both meetings preferably on Thursday (evening)" Motion seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, carried by 6-0 ?roperty AC3.~.i.~Ltion ~_atter Re two parcels located ~Jesterly 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 ~ecessary 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 --~'---'----""-----'-,--,~--,,- (1) DRCOG REPORT ~.Qunc i 1 p~rso_n.Lewm_an gave a report on a recent DRCOG meet i ng 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 (Kipling-Independence corridor) was approved, (c) will be receiving a list of COG Advisory Committee, membership, and attendance, City Council Minutes January 23, 1978 (contd ) Page -5- (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 C~0~un.s.i,12.e.r:,?on..il as..c.Q, requested the Council cons i der i nc 1 ud i ng a pri va te offi ce for one other Department Head and elected official in the City Hall Complex-- for the City Clerk Council considered ways and means of developing this a Hera t i on of the present City Ha 11 plans Amended mot ion "I move that the staff be directed to provide a private oHlcedfo.r.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 Flasco, 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)~oun.c_iJpersoTl....,=-e.l"fTllan_ 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) Councilperson Lewman asked if the Professional Oral Board, with refer- ence tCl.thelnew-Olrector-of Community Development, would include a member of Council and of the Planning Commission The City Administrator indicated tJis Board had not yet been appointed (c) C_ounci.l,p!"!son_?ep_~ inquired as to the status of the Amusement Hachine 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 _ _ [2<:,-4- -} /b?/Z.h /4, CARtf F~ Hf.\.rVfp.F'.,~clyf&n~K ---~.__._---. pj k APPROVED i -)<1 7{ C ;.l ---'- !~- -r. ---- ,.. 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