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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
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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
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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
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^__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
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,!\~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
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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
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.!.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
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January 30, 1978
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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
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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 (:/ /
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APPROVED
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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, 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
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~~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
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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
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(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
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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
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(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
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APPROVED
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