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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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The Three Hundred Ninety-sixth Regular Meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council
was called to order by Mayor Oliver V Phillips at 7 35 pm, February 6, 1973,
4355 Field Street
Councilpersons present were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph M Donaldson, Anthony N
Flasco, Gary L Lewman, Ray C Pepe, and Louise F Turner
Also present ~/ere City Clerk Carol F Hampf, City Treasurer James 0 r1alone,
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, Robert G Vidal, staff, interested citizens
Ite~ Ci ty Treas~~~fi nanci a).X~2.o.r:..t for.J:h~ear end~...p..e_cember_].L_1977
City Treasurer Malone presented to the Council the City's Financial Report for
the year ended December 31, 1977 The report indicated (1) General Fund carry-
over balance of $676 309 77, (2) Park Acquisition Fund carryover balance of
$822, (3) Anti-Recessionary Funds balance of zero (no funds anticipated for
first quarter of 1978), (4) Revenue Sharing Fund carryover balance of $58,069,
(5) Capital Improvements Fund carryover balance of $246,906 91 plus an adjust-
ment of $19,631 31, adjusted fund balance of $266,588 72, (6) Conservation
Trust Fund carryover balance of $814 45, (7) RECAP Total Funds carryover
balance of $1,002,604 52 plus Police Pension Fund of $532,385 39, Grand Total
All Funds of $1,534,Q89 91 Of that figure, $571,473, included in the 1978
Budget appropriation Thus, the true surplus figure, combining excess Revenues
and unexpended 4ppropriations, would be estimated at $431,131 52 (8) It was
also noted that some $60,000 to $70,000 for approximately five or six items
would represent a remaining 1976 Encumbrance
Item~ Resolution expressing opposition of the City of Wheat. Ridge to the
~Qsing of Fruitdale Elementary School in Wheat Ridge
Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I would move that we defer this Resolution
for one week", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco Discussion by Council con-
cluded that the School Board had asked deferment of its consideration until
after a presently scheduled meeting of February 10th The City Attorney ren-
dered an opinion, attached and made a part hereof, in that the meeting could
not be dinner-type meeting for citizen convenience The Mayor and City Admin-
istrator will make the appropriate arrangements Tuesday, February 7th, with
the School Board officials Councilperson Turner requested the Resolution be
redrafted for all signatures of the Councilpersons Motion carried 6-0
Ben Chastain, 3250 Marshall St , presented a letter of January 16, 1978, of
the-tolumbTa Gardens Association directed to the School Board, together with
the Emergency Resolution of the Wheat Ridge Area 4 Planning Committee, request-
ing reconsideration of the Columbia Heights School closure Mr Chastain asked
that the Council consider endorsement of the Resolution Motion by Council-
person Cavarra I would move that this matter be tabled for one week", sec-
on~~j by Councilperson Fiasco, carried by vote of 5-1, with Councilperson Pepe
vCcing nay
Item 3 Request by Charter Commission for Funds and Authorization to Publish
Home~~Th~i]:er_ prior to Februar;L1lst Electi9J1...
The December, Wheat Ridge Sentinel, publication costs were $1,111, are-print
will cost $725 Estimated costs for Denver Post publication would be $1375
plus 7% City Clerk's office has available at this time approximately 75
copies for citizen information t10tion by Councilperson Turner "I would move
that the Home Rule Charter be published prior to the election in the Wheat
Ri dge Sent i ne 1", seconded by Counc i 1 person Lewman Karen \~a tson, 3390 Ga rri son,
advised the Council she felt it was a voter's rightto'informaiTon and that the
Charter should be re-printed Genie Merkle, 3891 Estes St , informed the Council
that the requirements of the State Statutes with respect to time limitations of
publication and notices should be changed, requested Council consider contacting
11heat Ridge representatives (State) to initiate a change in the Statutes
Counciloerson Donaldson expressed concern at costs already expended of some
m:rJOO-;-th'iJ:t-rt:-hilcfpreviously been published The City Administrator advised
the Council that funds would have to be made available from Un21located General
Fund and establishment of an Account Number by a Budget transfer Resolution
Councilperson Turner added to her motion "'I would move that the Home Rule
Charter be published prior to the ele-ctTon in the Wheat Ridge Sentinel',
that the money will come from the Unallocated Fund of the General Fund, and
that the Council authorize a Budget transfer Resolution authorizing this at
a later date" seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried by vote of 5-1, with
Councilperson Donaldson voting nay
IterTl....! B~_q.ues!_ tCl.._,a_uth.oIi ze_ Profe~~j,Qn~LARpI~i~_aJ .J_o.c.. P.QJ_is_e/Communi ty
'2.~ve 1.Qpme!l.!.-J3,lLi lctLn.9. f.o!'..,f.Ll.:t:..Llrf_sa l_e
Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I move that approval to authorize a Pro-
fe.sslonal Appraisal for the Police/Community Development Building for the
future sale be granted", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco Some concern was
expressed by Council that this action may be premature, but others disagreed--
that it takes time to sell a building of this type City Administrator stated
a Budget transfer Resolution to set up account and funds would be brought in
for this item also Motion carried 4-2, with Councilpersons Pepe and Turner
voti ng nay -.- -.--------
Authorize advertisinq for final settlement of Public Works Project
ACCfP1 As~~Jt Paving prop()sal Jor =a.dd-o.n=wQTk.-~~J: j~tE~!'....9(Ji1..nu~,i_~2'
Item 5
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Motion by Council person Donaldson "I move to release P\~ 76-1 funds, subject
toadvertising, and authorize construction of crosspan at south side of W 38th
from Pierce to Newland as an add-on project in the amount of $10,845 to be
charged to 1976 encumbrance fund Account No 641", seconded by Councilperson
Fiasco Mr Hobbs, Director of Public Works, stated this was an addition to the
1976 Stre~Paving Program as recommended by staff, Asphalt Paving brought in
low bid, and the removal of poles by Mountain Bell had caused delay, and that
per letter of January 25, 1978, Asphalt Paving would honor its previous bid
Motion carried 6-0
Hem 6 De<:..~i..o~I~__C.Q~,.Q!.__LiviJ1.9..)nc.~_ase (Employee comments will be welcomed
Motion by Councilperson Fiasco "I would like to move that all City employees
be granted a Cost-of-Living increase, effective January 1, 1978, and that the
increase be $40 or 3~%, whichever is greater, this amount to apply to base
sa 1 ary on 1 y", seconded by Council person Dona 1 dson Ed.J3.~, Sgt , Pol i ce Depart-
ment, commented that a flat dollar increase would increase the pay compaction
problems with the Police Department employees, and requested consideration of
actual present and past cost-of-living figures Motion failed by 2-4 vote,
with Council persons Turner, Cavarra, Lewman, and Pepe'-v()tlngnay- r~otion by
Councilperson Cavarra " I would move that the City employees be granted a
6% increase to be effective January 1, 1978, and that an Ordinance be drafted to
accomplish this change", seconded by Councilperson Turner Discussion was had
concerning various percentage figures Comment by Councilperson Donaldson
"I want it brought out that this excludes all elected officials, all parttime
employees, and all contract employees, Judge, Assistant Judge the City
Clerk, and all the elected officials, to be excluded from any pay increase"
Motion by Councilperson Fiasco "I would move that this last motion be amended
to 5%", seconded by Councilperson Donaldson, motion defeated by vote of 3-3,
Council persons Cavarra, Lewman, and Turner voli ng-na~y--.. ~ouncil person Cavar!,~
"In view of the fact that we are at a stalemate, I will amend the motion--
my original motion--to state 5% I will reconsider and resubmit my original
motion to be a 5% increase" Motion seconded by Councilperson Donaldson, how-
ever Councilperson Turner had seconded the original motion, and was agreeable
to the amendment of 5t Moti~~_~ar.c..Led b~~~~ of _1~, with Councilpersons
Fiasco and Lewman voting nay
Councilperson Cavarra Before we adjourn the Regular meeting, as a result of
thedisc:ussiorls- h-efd at the Study Session on February 2nd, I think that some
comments would be in order, and, in fact, a motion Motion by Councilperson
Cavarra "I would like to move that as a result of the--alscussions that took
place Thursday, February 2, no resignations will be requested of any key
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personnel, the City Council requests that the City Administrator discuss with Mr
Vidal the possibility of Mr Vidal's reconsideration of his letter of resignation,
subject to review of procedures and organizational structure in order to improve
the working relationships among all Department Heads, the Council requests the
Mayor and City Administrator work closely with all Department Heads to resolve
all administrative internal problems If it is determined that existing rules
and regulations need modification, those recommendations be prepared for con-
sideration at the February 25th Study Session", seconded by Councilperson Turner
~Q_unc:.iJ'p.eI.?_Cl..-~F~SS..Q...!"~~.<;.,t.ed _all_1.J<.ecut i v.~ Ses,?_i on to di scuss thi s personne 1
matter and have the City Attorney present Review of Council Rules re Execu-
tive Sessions was made Vote of Council members was taken, carried 4-3, Mayor
voting aye to break tie, Councilpersons Lewman, Pepe, and Cavarra vot,'ng nay
The Council retired to an Executive Session
Counc i 1 meet i n;L!ecQ.n-",-ene~Jl.1.1...1~j)_Ill__
~9~~~2.l.Perso~Cavarr~ As a result of the discussions that took place, I will
separate out the motion Consensus of Council agreed that each part would be
taken separately Part one "The Council will not ask for any resignations of
any key personnel" ~iQ.t i o:;i",.i.e!ea te.cLbt.--,",-ote_.2f. 3-4, Mayor Ph i 11 ips voting nay
to break tie, Councilpersons Pepe, Donaldson, and Fiasco voting nay (Council-
person Pepe originally abstained, however, it was determined from Council Rules
that since certain procedures had not been followed prior to his abstaining, he
was required to vote) Part three "The Council requests that the Mayor and
City Administrator work CloselyW'lth Department Heads to resolve all administra-
tive internal problems If it is determined that existing rules and regulations
need modification, those recommendations be prepared fur consideration at the
February 25th Study Session", motiQ.n carried .QL-",ote J:>f 6-Q p~rt two "The
City Council suggests that the City Administrator discuss with Mr Vidal the
possibility of Mr Vidal's reconsideration of his letter of resignation, sub-
ject to review of procedures and organizational structure in order to improve
working relationships amon0 all Department Heads" Motion defeated by a vote
of 3-4, Mayor Phillips voting nay to break tie, Councilpersons Donaldson, Flasco,
and Lewman voting nay
Item re
Purchase of Police Patrol Vehicles
Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I move that the Purchasing Agent be author-
ized to purchase six Nova Police Patrol vehicles utilizing State of Colorado
bid prices at a total cost of $32,568 30 This is $5,428 05 per vehicle And
charge to Account No 19-503-808 in accordance with specifications requested by
the Chief of Police and approved by the Purchasing Agent This is a budgeted
item", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, carried by vote of 6-0
Item re ~]Jeged Liquor Violation Hearing previously set for February 27, 1978
Because of the number of items scheduled for the February 27th meeting, it was
requested that this matter be considered at a subsequent meeting Motion by
Councilperson Turner "I would move that the liquor hearing which was scheduled
for 27 February be rescheduled for March 6th at 6 30 pm", seconded by Council-
person Lewman, carried by vote of 6-0
Item re ~~ecial~ud1 Session of City Council scheduled for February 25, 1978
It was consensus of Council that this meeting will concern City Council members,
Mayor, Department Heads, City Administrator, City Attorney, press to be invited
Citizens welcome to attend City Administrator and Mayor are to make arrange-
ments to have an outside person coordinate the meeting Council will hold another
meeting with members of City's Boards and Commissions at a later date
Regular Meeting adjourned to Stud~ Session at 9 37 p m
STUDY SESSION (Mayor Phillips convened the Study Session at 9 48 pm, all
Councilpersons present, and asked if any of the items could be deleted from the
Agenda Items 10, 12, and 13 were deleted)
Item 1 proposed Ordinance amendj,Il~LSe~.16, 17, 18, 19, Appendix A, Zoning
Ordinance and Concerninq Area Regulations of certain Commercial Districts
Ordinance provisions were explained by tir Shelley, Acting Director, Community
Dev Dept Consensus of Council determined that para]rapn 10(d) of Sections l,
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5, 8, and 11 is to be deleted, parking landscaping provisions described in para-
graph 9 of Sections 2, 5, 8, and 11 to be referred to Council Street Committee
for review, and that in paragraph 8 of Sections 2, 5, and 8, delete "unless a
decorative wall in lieu thereof is approved by the Planning Commission" The
rev i secj--9Id i 11_~!l..<=.~..i~_,to _~~_.P.Y'.Cl.lJ5ll1.1:.jJ.'l~Ligr_fi!:'.?_t..!"ea_d i .I1_9_.Cl.D..1"'5l rc h_Jl......l2Z'?'
Item 2 ProlLQ.s~,g_O!'.d i nal1ce_~I1l~l1d i ~.s~~~~_~lLaJ_~_App~n.Qi,><" A, Zon i ng Ord i nance
\'Ihich Section pertains to Definition of "LandsS..'lJ2ing", and
Itel1l_.~-- f.rgp.QSed Ordfnance-!J~E:nd i ng J\Jl:2~~1 x) ,-~1.CJ~.Lng Ord_i.nance by~ddi ti Q.~
of.._~~s___~L_2whl,c:.b_.p~!:ta i.Q.s_ to Co_mprehens i v~La..l1,cJs~~,Ej!1.5L~e.rJ.Ll i re.me_n_1:.s__,JJ2.s tri ct~
Consensus of Council directed that these items be brought back in Orjll1~~_~_O!.11l
for_.flrs t. r~il.cJ.i_~9.-2.n. Ma!_c~_L3..-.-l21]
Lt:.eI11.-!1 f'.r..oJ2os~sLOrdi nan.c:_e_Jl.rovi d i r1.,LfoL1.i~~ns i ng_-.il~.~() 11 ecti Cln of ~ees_JJ.pon
~~:t~.bli2_h.lll~nts_ mai nta.i.t'!..~.~.l1~ment ,!!.E:~i c~.~li tJl.~Ci ty,g,:U<!_~~_a~ Ri dge.
Charles Perrotti, 7174 \~ 38th Ave , voiced opposition to the proposed ordinance
as.drafted,-stating he has volunteered to assist in preparation of appropriate
provisions E9_1.ilmb~rh_CitY~.1:.torn_ex, stated draft ordinance is basically taken
from previous presentation and the Lakewood ordinance He advised the Council
that specific provisions needed revising as to definitions, license application
requirements, amounts of fees required, etc City Clerk suggested investigation
and fees should be required of all applicants and requested clarification of
distance measurement to schools and violation hearing procedures The City
Jl,tt..()!~J'{i 1.LP!':~~~ an ord:i.r1,.anc~_ for .Jl,rese_F!tati on at the t~arch 13, 1978, meet-
ing for Council consideration
Item 5 City Hall Matters (Dee Burton, City Hall Project Coordinator)
Tal'"RequesF-of'l:fDTfforacrdH i ona 1 fees of $3400 Dee Burton, Ci ty Ha 11 Project
Coordinator, and Arba Stinneft;-P'roie-c~Architect, described additional design/
scope of work requiring added architectural fees Matter to be scheduled for
agenda of February 13th Regular Meeting for Council approval consideration
(b) Proposed Change Order. No _Z Items reques ted under Change Order No 2 were
delineated Approval consideration by Council scheduled for meeting of Febru-
ary 13, 1978
(c) E,roposed Change in HDR ContracJ:....~ubs,:tituti~ De~~LJ.!:'ton for Dennis Zw_~rman
It was consensus of Council that since contract did not specify a name, but
rather "Director of Community Development", that no change be made, and that
Mr Shelley, the Acting Director, would assume the responsibility for the
interim period
(d) Revised City H~ Budge! The Council were advised an estimated $88,900 in
additional funds would be needed for fees, landscaping, telephone system, taping
system, moving expenses, and a contingency fund It was consensus of Council
that consideration of a Resolution appropriating only what is absolutely neces-
sary at this point in time, instead of funding the entire estimated amount, also
taking into consideration results of bids re telephone system, furnishings,
1 andscapi ng, etc Couns_U".jl.~<1j rected J:!1~_Ci ty_~torne.l'.J:o research the con-
trac.!.J2!-.Clvisions with Camp Dresser & tkKee re land..sc~ping des~.as an amount
of~50,000 may have been included for landscaping the combined City Hall/Swimming
Pool Project This information is to be reported to Council at the February 13th
meeting --
(e) ~evi_~ed e!ll~~en_CJ' cost authorizationJ2!:..os~dl1!~ Previously used form okay,
with change of Mayor's name and year
(f) !\!ShitE:ct's reco!TImenrlation re....offjce for City Clerk Preliminary design
outlined, location of window area to be reviewed with City Clerk, will be
brought back as a Change Order item for Council approval consideration
(g) Report of _~DR c()!1cerni n.9...He.'l.t Zones Wri tten report presented
(h) Additional item re Telephone Consultant Spent few more hours at meetings
than originally contemplated, asked for-addltional eighteen (18) hours--12 hours
for review and 8 hours for supervisory implementation, matter to be brought
back on February 13th for official action
Mountain Bell facility tour scheduled for 6 45 pm, Tuesday, February 7th
Ite~~ Ci ty Iden1:.L't1_~oml1lit.:t~E:_I~,_Pl ace.ment_..CJ.f_Clty MottQ.._~Sj_1y_ Ha II
Elaine Slattery, Committee Chairman, reminded Council that no decision has been
'made on placement of the ~lotto The Project ,I\rchitect made suggestions (a)
City Seal which appears on stationery in an abstract dark metal of 8 to 9-foot
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diameter on wall which would face Wadsworth (b) Sign identifying the building,
appropriately, would best be located on the ~I 29th Ave entrance to be com-
patibly designed with the architectural features of the building--brick, metal,
(c) on the inside of the building, at main entrance, accent wall--first thing
you see--would be a possibility of locating the motto or, on the back side of
the elevator wall (which faces the lobby) The design should be compatible
with the artwork, etc
Item 7 Presentation of Sloan's Lake Qrain_a.~j3asi.!1..sj~Qy.!.._~iPjlIl Dr~.inage an.2._
Flood Contr-ol DTstrict-
Ben Urbonas and Bill DeGroot of Urban Drainage District explained the development
of the Sloans La'~Drainage-Basin Study, and that to date the engineer has com-
pleted Phase B and has submitted a draft of the preliminary design, with the
Master Plan to be finalized (Information previously distributed to Council)
Council was informed that about fifteen structures in Wheat Ridge would be
affected City Administrator stated a letter from Mr Tucker requested that
the City should adopt the report, regulate the 100-year Flood Plain as defined
therein, and pass an appropriate Flood Plain Ordinance for this area Mr
DeGroot explained this action would be an extension of what the City is presently
doing now with respect to Lena Gulch and Clear Creek, the open area involved is
mostly in street right-of-way, just to make certain there is a pathway for water
to get through The District will again this year be sending notifications to
home owners/occupants with respect to Flood Plain locations The City Attorney
and Director (Community Development) sh~u.liJ:lraw J!P~.2!:din~ce as-rsappropriate
for Council consideration Information concerning eligibility for Flood Plain
insurance should be made available to the citizens (is contained in UD&FCD noti-
fication)
Item~ Request ~t Publi~~rvice Co for joint statement by City and Public
Service re attachment of sJJLns, pos~ers, banner~,-Rlacards to light poles, traffic
signal poles, ornamental street li~htsL-or li~!~xture~
Harold Rust of Public Service Co informed the Council that some six months ago
they had received letter from concerned citizens re posting of signs on utility
poles, etc Thus, Public Service is suggesting a joint statement with local
governmental entities on the subject of attachment of such signs, involving
Public Service personnel safety and community aesthetic values for monitoring of
such activities Public Service officials are suggesting a joint statement with
the Company and the City of Wheat Ridge that people take a little more pride in
our community by not affixing such siqns, or, if they do so, at least remove
them after the event
Item 9 Request of_area homeowners for paving of the westerl1 side of Indepen-
dence Ct from W 51st PI southerly._to the. hi gh bank of_ th~iQ.l i ng 5000
Developm~~J0_~sti~ated cost of~359
This matter is to be referred to the Council Street Improvement Committee for
review and report
Item 10 Status Report of Installation of Footbridge at Rocky Mtn Ditch &
Garrison St, Item~_ Progress Report for Community Development Block Grant
Applications, Item 13 Methods of charging fees for rezoning and subdivision
applications in relation to actual City's costs (These items deleted)
Item 11 DRCOG (a) Restated Regional Highway Plan Network,
Growth and Development Plan (No consideration made)
and (b) Regional
Item 14 Recommendations of City Attorney (a) that Zonings
nance, ana-(b) leases over one-year period by Ordinance and
Resolution (No consideration made)
be done by Ordi-
under one-year by
City Administrator Called attention to the 1-470 Grant Application that had
been distributed to Council, together with a request for comments or objections
Councilperson Lewman
Committees
Requested alternates be appointed to DRCOG Advisory
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City Clerk Stated Council person Lewman had requested a "pending items" list-
ing, andt'his had been distributed to Council this evening
Citl Attorney The Motion for new trial in the matter of f~~_~~~ea!~~
was deriTe-cr.'same basic situation as in v!.a..i!'l\'lriJJ.hL~.~_...\'I.beat Ri~.
STUDY SESSION ADJOURNED AT 12 MIDNIGHT
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
MEMORANDUM
To Mayor Oliver Phillips and
Members of City Council
~~ect Proposed School Board Mtg
From Janet Phillips, Office of
the City Attorney
Dag 6 February 1978
Approved
Date
Pursuant to your request, I have examined the provisions of the
Colorado Open Meetings Law, 1973 C R S , Sec 24-6-401 and 402,
as amended, to determine whether your proposed "dinner meeting"
of February 10, 1978 with the R-l School Board would be in vio-
lation of this statute Although the School Board is exempt
from the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, the City of Wheat
Ridge must concern itself with the potential for acting in vio-
lation of this statute
The law provides that "all meetings of two or more members
at which any public business is discussed are declared to be
public meetings open to the public at all times " A meeting
between the Wheat Ridge City Council and the School Board would
obviously be for the purpose of discussing public business re-
lating to the community's public school system The very nature
of a "dinner meeting" will make it impossible for the public to
be in full attendance to observe the proceedings and make their
opinions known Unless provisions are made to comply with all
sections of 1973 C R S , Sec 24-6-401 and 402, as amended, and
a place at the dinner table is made available to all members of
the public who may wish to attend, this office must advise the
City of Wheat Ridge to refrain from meeting with the members of
the School Board at "dinner" sessions
This opinion is not intended to preclude possibilities for the
City to meet with the School District; exchange of information
and ideas is crucial to good government However, such meetings
would better serve the community if held with full public dis-
closure and access, in strict compliance with the State Open
Meeting Law
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(Above and within Opinion of City Attorney attached to and made a part of the
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, item 2, of February 6, 1978 )
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fi,ty CQu.!!.<=j~ec iiLS_t,LJ_dy'.s.~s_s 2Sm J1.i Y1..~_tes
February 2, 1978
The Special Study Session of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order
by Mayor Oliver V Phillips at 7 00 pm, February 2, 1978, at 4355 Field St
Councilpersons
Lewman, Ray C
absent )
present were Joseph M Donaldson, Anthony N Fiasco, Gary L
Pepe, and Louise F Turner (Councilperson Mary Jo Cavarra was
Also present were City Administrator John A Jerman, City Clerk Carol F
Hampf, City Treasurer James 0 Malone, and staff
Item 1.
Discussion of Employee Salaries
Recommendation of City Administrator
Mr Jerman reviewed the Memorandum distributed as an Agenda packet attach-
mel1t~-which included a recommendation that a 70/ Cost-of-Living increase
retroactive to January 1, 1978, be given to all employees Discussion with
Council involved (1) If this would include Department Heads and the City
Administrator, and (2) The feasibility of a flat rate increase as opposed
to a percentage increase
M~19y.~.hillips asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment Jack
.c:.b.is~r..l, Police Department, Bill Wi9.9J.r1..~, Parks & Recreation, Jerry Helton,
Pub 1 i c \~orks, Engi neeri ng Di vi s ion I:!ovla rcLJ_aquay, L t , Po 1 ice Department,
Ed Pinson, Chief of Police, Clyde E Hobbs, Director, Public Works Depart-
ment': Bob Brown, Public vJorksDepartment--;-Robert G Vidal, Director, Admin-
istratlve-Services Department, Jay ~C~l, Animal-Controll8fficer, ~~abini,
Police Department, Richard H Bredt, Director, Parks & Recreation Department,
James 0 ~1al.o..0..E', City Treasurer, and c:arol---.E.~l11jJf, City Clerk, spoke
regarding
What the Cost-of-Living increase has been since October,
Why the employees had not been notified that their comments
would be invited,
A flat amount across-the-board,
Percentage would be better because Cost-of-Living went up 9t
not a flat amount,
When increases are granted after the first of the year those
long-term employees whose Anniversary Date falls early in the
year are denied a merit increase,
People who are not on overtime and still must put in many
hours to get the job done feel that a percentage increase
would be fair,
Why longevity was discontinued when people had been hired
with that understanding,
A flat figure would cause compaction between classes and
that problem exists already,
That a Pay and Classification Study should be made by an
outside firm,
People with overtime often make more money than their Super-
visors who do not get overtime,
And that the Cost-of-Living increase be glven now and
take care of the other items at a later date
Mr Vidal was asked to bring graphics, perhaps a bar
pay amounts (gross or take-home) and show the range
the Police Department may be made if he so desires
graph, to illustrate
A separate graph for
Consensus of Council was to bring the matter of a Cost-of-Living increase
to the Monday evening (February G, 1978) Council meeting, and the City
Clerk to issue an Addendum to the Agenda
Mr Vidal was asked why he was leaving the City He replied that it was
for unresolvable differences and a considerable discussion ensued
Mr Lewman said that there are a number of vacancies on the Citizen
Volunteer Committees
Meetin~\"Ias adjO~~ne~d.a 9 00 P m/
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Carol F Hampf, Ci ty Clerk,
APPROVED
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