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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
April 24, 1978
6 30 p m Study Session with Camp Dresser McKee, Swimming Pool Architect, con-
cerning review of schematic plans for the pool design
Present were Mayor Oliver V Phillips, City Council members Mary Jo
Cavarra, Joseph M Donaldson, Gary L Lewman, Ray C Pepe, and Louise F Turner;
City Clerk Carol F Hampf, City Administrator John A Jerman, Department Head
Richard H Bredt, Parks & Recreation Commission Chairman, Tom Dodd, and members
Edgar Johnson, Doris Ibbison, and Robert Vidick, City Attorney Edmund G Lambert
Richard Dart, of CDM, presented preliminary program which had been previously
reviewed with the Parks & Recreation Commission He requested approval of the
preliminary program so they could go ahead, and in two to three weeks, return
with the schematic drawings Items presented and discussed included circulation
patterns, use of showers by gymnasium users location of wading pool, location of
concession stand, building materials; reason for designing of an oblong pool
rather than including a diving ell, wide-connecting link needed due to higher
elevation of pool and ramp for handicapped, width of deck surrounding pool, and
costs of pool with deck; bathhouse, utilities, parking, walkway, and landscaping,
and enclosure (building) Costs of solar heating were discussed Request was
made to get the costs of heating by conventional methods also The decision
was referred to the general meeting immediately following
STUDY SESSION ADJOURNED
The Four Hundred and Sixth Regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was
called to order by Mayor Oliver V Phillips at 7 45 pm, April 24, 1978,
4355 Field St
Councilpersons present were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph M Donaldson, Gary L Lewman,
Ray C Pepe, and Louise F Turner Councilperson Anthony N FIasco was absent
from the City Also present were City Clerk Carol F Hampf, City Treasurer
James 0 Malone, City Administrator John A Jerman, City Attorney Edmund G
Lambert, Deputy City Clerk Phyllis J Kramer, Department Heads Richard H Bredt,
Douglas Hilyard, Chief Ed Pinson, Leonard Smith, Charles Stromberg, staff,
interested citizens
Approval of Minutes for meeting of April 17, 1978
Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I move for the approval of the minutes of
April 17 as printed" seconded by Councilperson Turner carried 5-0
Resolution Appropriating Surplus Carryover Funds and Providing Additional
Funds for Swimming Pool Project
Tom Dodd, 9960 W 34th Dr , Chairman, Parks & Recreation Commission, stated the
Parks Commission requests approval of the proposed resolution The City Treasurer,
James Malone, stated he had no problem with the resolution
Item 11
SWIMMING POOL CONCEPT
Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I will move that the City Council endorse
the concept as presented by Camp Dresser McKee on April 24, and auth-
orize continuation of design based on this concept", seconded by
Councilperson Pepe Councilperson Cavarra clarified that this concept covered
the 50-meter pool without the ell Motion carried by vote of 5-0
(Item 11 as above referred to) Resolution introduced by Councilperson
numbered 571 and title read by Clerk Motion by Councilperson Lewman
that Resolution No 571 be adopted", seconded by Councilperson Turner,
Cavarra,
"I move
carried 5-0
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE RE
SWIMMING POOL
It was the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission through Tom Dodd,
Chairman, that the Council consider appointing a Swimming Pool Technical Committee
to be comprised of a member of the City staff, a Councilperson, a citizen at large,
and two Parks Commission members, and would offer recommendations as to names of
appointees in the very near future Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I would
move that we authorize the Parks & Recreation Commission to recommend
names to the Council for appointment to a Technical Committee to work
with the architects on the design phase of the swimming pool";
seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried 5-0
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 24, 1978
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Item 12
Resolution re Transfer of Funds to Implement Cost of Living Increase
City Administrator stated resolution will transfer proper amount of funds into each
departmental account to provide for the 5% cost of living increase, recalculation
of some merit increases which were authorized at the advice of the City Attorney,
and $743 for the Police Department Regional Crime Prevention Project, for a net
change of $109,951, which amount is being deducted from the Unallocated Account
Councilperson Turner asked if this also included the funding to cover the "dual
incumbency" It was stated that this item was covered in the item of "Administra-
tive Services, 01-115-601, Director, $2,544" as indicated--that includes both the
5% and the dual incumbency Resolution introduced by Councilperson Lewman, num-
bered 572, and title read by City Clerk Motion b-y Councilperson Lewman "I move
toad 0 p t Re sol uti on No 572", seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 5-0
Item 9
Authorization to solicit proposals for design and installation of foot-
bridges at (1) Clear Creek & Independence, and (2) Prospect Park
City Administrator described the footbridge alternatives and costs reported by
the Public Works Department as previously requested by Council The Director of
Parks and Recreation stated the receipt of the State Trails Grant funding would
probably not be forthcoming until in 1979 even if the footbridges were completed
in 1978 Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I move that we authorize staff
to solicit bids for design installation for footbridges at Clear
Creek & Independence and at Prospect Park", seconded by Councilperson
Lewman, carried 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms Nancy Snow, 11155 W 40th Ave , presented her concerns re paving "all of Pros-
pect Park", stating the paving did not comply with the Plan previously adopted by
the City Mr Bredt, Director of Parks & Recreation, described the manner in which
the plan was amended from the original to allow for parking re addition of con-
cession stand, filling of the lake, additional use of the Berbert House, the actual
use of parking at full capacity, with basically the historic-useage area being
included in the paving
Richard Doyle, 4491 Upham St , requested consideration of placement of new stop
signs for the safety of the community due to increased traffic since opening of
park at 45th & Vance It was consensus of the Council that the matter should be
referred to the Public Works Department
Item 1
Presentation of Annual Audit Report for fiscal year 1977
Charles Hauber, Fortner-Hauber & Co , PC, CPA, presented the three-part report
He stated that the financial statements examined fairly present the position of
the City, were in conformity with general accounting systems, and comply with State
law, resulting in "a clean opinion"
Item
2
Ord No 270 on second reading re Application by R W
rezoning from R-C to PCD of property located at 7360 W
Investments for
44th Ave
Mr Stromberg, Director, Community Development Dept , had no additional information
to present No one appeared to speak in opposition Councilperson Pepe introduced
Ord No 270 on second reading; Clerk read title Motion by Councilperson Turner
"I would move that Ordinance No 270 dealing with rezoning case WZ-
77-22 be passed on second reading, subject to those things stipulated
in the approval on first reading, and publicized", seconded by Council-
person Pepe, carried 5-0
Item 3
Ordinance providing for rezoning of land located at 4600 Kipling from A-I
to RC-I
Councilperson Pepe introduced the ordinance, Clerk assigned number 277 and read title
Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I would move that Ordinance No 277 be
adopted on first reading and published, and that a Public Hearing be
set for May 15 at 7 30 p m in the City Council Chambers at 4355 Field
St and that the ordinance, if approved on second reading, take effect
fifteen days after final publication ", seconded by Councilperson Pepe,
carried 5-0
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 24, 1978
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Preliminary Hearing to set neighborhood boundary and date of Public Hearing
for new Drugstore Liquor License application by Sav-Mor Drug, Inc , at
10123 W 37th PI
Woody Norman, attorney representing the applicant, was present and requested that a
one-half-mile radius be set as more representative of the area proposed to be served
Amended motion "I move that a public hearing be set for May 22, and dur-
ing the normal course of the meeting, for the purpose of hearing the
Sav-Mor Drugstore liquor license application, and the boundary for con-
sideration, subject to testimony generated during the public hearing,
be set at one-half mile from the address of the applicant which is
10123 W 37th PI and I would also add that the staff be directed to
survey the wishes of the neighborhood, and that if there is traffic
study information, that it be forwarded as a part of the survey infor-
mation" Original motion by Councilperson Lewman, seconded by Councilperson Cavarra
Motion to amend by Councilperson Pepe, seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried by
vote of 3-2, with Councilpersons Cavarra and Lewman voting no Motion as amended
carried by vote of 3-2, with Councilpersons Cavarra and Lewman voting no
(Item 5 Design Decision re Main entry and exterior building signs for City Hall
complex deleted )
Item 6
Resolutions re
Reinvestment of Capital Improvement Fund monies
City Treasurer recommended banking institutions and outlined bids received Reso-
lutions introduced by Councilperson Donaldson, numbers 573 and 574 assigned and
titles read by Clerk Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I would move for the
adoption of Resolutions Nos 573 and 574", seconded by Councilperson Lewman,
carried 5-0
Item 7 Change of Corporate Officers for Safeway Stores, Inc Motion by Council-
person Lewman "I move to approve the change of corporate offi-
cers for Safeway Stores, Inc dba Safeway Stores at 7525 W 44th Ave
and 10050 W 38th Ave The new President for the corporation is Dale
L Lynch", seconded by Councilperson Donaldson City Clerk stated appropriate
clearances have been received from the City Attorney and the Police Department
Motion carried 5-0
Item 8 Change of corporate officers for Skaggs Companies, Inc Motion by Council-
person Donaldson "I move to approve the change of corporate offi-
cers for Skaggs Companies, Inc dba Skaggs Drug Center, 4260 Wadsworth
Blvd, Wheat Ridge, Colorado The new President for the corporation
is John Hartman", seconded by Councilperson Pepe City Clerk stated appropriate
clearances have been received from the City Attorney and the Police Department
Motion carried 5-0
Item 10 Award of Bid for weed cutting services
only one response received Concern was
business address of the low bidder may not conform
cilperson Donaldson "I move that this matter
two weeks to enable Mr Jerman to get some
seconded by Councilperson Pepe, carried by 5-0
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
Nine vendors were contacted, but
expressed by Council that the
to area zoning Motion by Coun-
be tabled for a period of
more information on this",
Item 13
Offer of Sale to City of two inches of Rocky Mountain Ditch Water
City Administrator reported the water rights go with land at 38th & Kipling, the
ditch has been covered, and has not been utilized for several years He recommen-
ded the City Attorney be directed to research validity of title Motion by Council-
person Lewman "I would move that the City staff be authorized to pursue
the purchase of the two inches of water from Rocky Mountain Ditch, and
that the contingencies mentioned by the City Manager be taken into
account, as well as the possibility of a Court decree for changing the
point of diversion", seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 5-0
COUNCIL MEMBERS' MATTERS
Motion by Councilperson Pepe "I move to request the Planning Commission to
begin procedures for rezoning of the land commonly known as the Colum-
bia Heights Elementary School, City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and also
request the Planning Commission of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado,
shall initiate proceedings to accomplish the rezoning of the property
commonly known as Columbia Heights Elementary School, to include that
property within the PF-l zoning classification", seconded by Councilperson
Turner Motion to amend by Councilperson Turner "I wou ld move to amend the
motion or change the motion to say that the City Council initiate this
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 24, 1978
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"rezoning and direct the staff to prepare
sion hearing"; seconded by Councilperson Pepe
of 5-0 Motion as amended carried by vote of 5-0
Mayor Phillips announced that a special meeting of the Board of Education, Jefferson
County R-l, would be held April 25, 1978, 1215 Quail St , Board Room, 5 45 pm, for
consideration of the Wheat Ridge zoning ordinance Mr Stromberg, Director, Community
Development Dept , was requested to attend on behalf of the City
the case for Planning Commis-
Motion to amend carried by a vote
Councilperson Lewman requested that the matter of the Open Space purchase of the
"Lovejoy" property be considered It was reported that the purchase was recommended
by the Parks & Recreation Commission at its March 15th meeting, a portion of the
property is located in the flood plain, and would add park area to the Prospect Park
Mr Koepke and Jack Fike, the owner's representatives, indicated the owner needed to
sell the property and would not be interested in a lease-purchase arrangement Con-
cern was expressed by Council as to need to exercise budgetary restraints of Open
Space funds because of proposed Crown Hill property negotiations It was suggested
that if the Council were interested it should authorize a resolution for appraisal
and for purchase to be brought to the May 8th meeting Amended motion "I would
move that we authorize an appraisal for purchase of the site, authorize
purchase subject to final approval of the purchase price, and a sepa-
rate authorization of the development rights of the south portion of
this parcel which would not preclude the sale to anyone else but would
keep the area adjacent to the greenbelt" Original motion by Councilperson
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Cavarra, seconded by Councilperson Turner MotlonUto amena'by Councilperson Turner,
seconded by Councilperson Cavarra, carried 4-1, with Councilperson Pepe voting no
Motion as amended carried 4-1, with Councilperson Pepe voting no
Receive Boards' and Commissions' Statements of Duties and Responsibilities
for forwarding to City Attorney
All of the statements of the Commissions have now been received It was noted the
Parks Commission and the Arborist Board are satisfied with the duties as described
in the Code and so stated This information/data will be prepared by the City
Attorney in ordinance form to be presented to the Council at the May 30th Study Session
Item 14
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Request by Wilmore-Davis PTA for installation of pedestrian activity cross-
walk light and flashing lights in the vicinity of W 44th Ave & Ammons St
Mrs. Martha Cerrone, 3373 Yarrow Ct , out-going president of the Wilmore-Davis PTA,
reaffirmed the need for pedestrian safety measures at W 44th Ave & Ammons, citing
past accidents It was noted that this matter was given to Public Works Department
previously for engineering study and that funds had been appropriated if the study
warranted installation Motion by Councilperson Turner "I would move that
Council authorize placement of a walk light at approximately 44th &
Yarrow, with the exact location to be determined by Mr Hobbs and the
members of the Wilmore-Davis PTA, if justjtication is allowed according
to the standards of the State Highway Department, which is to be deter-
mined by the study of the traffic count which is now under process The
money has been encumbered for this purpose" Seconded by Councilperson
Pepe, carried 5-0
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10 15 P m
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