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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/31/1978 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO July 31, 1978 (At 6 10 pm, July 31, 1978, a review by CDM, swimming pool architects, of the plans and specifications currently proposed for the Municipal Swimming Pool was available No formal meeting was held ) The Four Hundred and Eighteenth Regular Meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order by Mayor Oliver V Phillips at 7 30 pm, July 31, 1978, at 7500 W 29th Ave Council Members 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 Treasurer, James 0 Malone, City Administrator John A Jerman, City Attorney Edmund G Lambert, Deputy City Clerk Phyllis J Kramer (City Clerk Carol F Hampf was absent to attend the Municipal Clerks Training Seminar), Department Heads Richard H Bredt, Douglas Hilyard, Clyde E Hobbs, Chief Ed Pinson, Charles Stromberg, staff, and interested citizens Approval of Minutes of meeting of July 24, 1978 Motion by Councilmember Donaldson "I move that the minutes of July 24 be approved as printed ", seconded by Councilmember Pepe, carried 6-0 Municipal Swimming Pool Councilmember Cavarra stated the architects would like Council direction to contin- ue with the final drawings, and requested the matter be taken up under "Council Matters" Presentation by Ray Printz, Jefferson County Open Al Meiklejohn, and Representative Tom Tancredo re of Standley Lake as County-wide Recreational Facility Ray Printz, Jefferson County Open Space Director, stated it would be desirable for two Council members to be appointed to a Committee which is being formed for the purpose of assisting the State Parks Commission in the consideration of acqulrlng Standley Lake as a state part (not in purchase of the water, but in use of water surface) Representative Tom Tancredo also recommended the appointment to the Com- mittee of two Council members Senator Al Meikleiohn said the State had made a feasibility study which pinpointed some problems but which indicated this area should be so acquired--Iast big body of water with land in Denver metro area It was Council Consensus that members interested could submit names to office of the Mayor with final approval scheduled for future agenda Item 5 Space Director, Senator Possible acquisition Public Comment Jim Brown, 3505 Gray St , spoke re 35th Ave drainage problems between Gray and Harlan He said the work being done in the area is creating additional problems, and requested that the overlay not be put on at this time until the drainage is properly remedied Motion by Councilmember FIasco "I would like to move that the contract be stopped immediately, this matter be referred to the Street Committee, and that the money--the appropriation--be allowed to spend it in the best way to see fit as regarding the situation, and that the Street Committee look at all of the uncompleted work for the 1977 Street Program to see if can't bring this matter to a successful completion", seconded by Councilmember Donaldson Joe Healy, 5914 W 35th Ave, stated there have always been problems--can't get out of driveway Al Struckhoff, 3515 Gray St , said this has been a continuing problem for many vears Tony Glassman, 3530 Harlan St , is also aware of the drainage problems Public Hearings and Ordinances on Second Reading Item lOrd No 288 - Amending Article II, Section 2-3(d), Mayor, of the Code Motion by Councilmember Cavarra "I would move that Ordinance 288 be adopted on second reading and ordered published", seconded by Councilmember Turner Councilmember Pepe stated he intended to vote against this ordinance as felt the Mayor should sign all documents Councilmember FIasco said he would vote against the motion for the same reason and also felt it was in conflict with the Charter Motion carried 4-2, with Councilmembers FIasco and Pepe voting NO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, JULY 31, 1978 Page -2- Ordinances on First Reading Item 2 Ordinance - Regulating Motor Driven Vehicles on Private Property Councilmember Turner introduced Ordinance; numbered 289 and read by City Clerk Motion by Councilmember Cavarra "I would move that Ordinance 289 be adopted on first reading, and date for Public Hearing be August 28"; seconded by Councilmember Pepe Motion to amend by Councilmember Turner "I would move that in Section 1, first sentence, after word 'rides', add drives, or operates, and in third line, after 'vacant property', delete 'or acreage', and add parking lot, or other private property", seconded by Councilmember Cavarra Copies of letter from Frank Wilson, 4440 Brentwood St , urging approval of ordinance were distributed to Council Concern was expressed by Council as to enforcement, methods of metering dust, fumes, what constitutes a "nuisance" City Attorney rec- ommended it be tabled Motion bv Councilmember FIasco "I would move that this ordinance be tabled", seconded by Councilmember Donaldson, motion failed bv vote of 2-4, with Councilmembers Cavarra, Lewman, Pepe, and Turner voting NO Addi- tional concerns discussed Motion by Councilmember Pepe "I move that this ord- inance be tabled for two months--to September 25", seconded by Council- member FIasco, motion carried by vote of 4-2, with Councilmembers Cavarra and Turner voting NO Decisions, Resolutions, and Motions Item 3 Budget Status and Forecast Report of City Administrator submitted pursuant to Chapter III, Sec 3 4(e), of the City Charter The report projected a December 31, 1978 General Fund carryover balance of $359,278, including a Special Emergency Fund of $100,000 The City Administrator recommended further restrictive spending by the Departments, the installation of a mini-computer in the City Treasurer's office for multi-departmental applications; delay of any further General Fund expenditures not already commenced and programmed, and that the Capital Improvement Fund be retitled the "Sales Tax Improvement Fund" and the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program be referred to as the "5-Year City Improvement Program" for technical reasons He also reported the City is maintaining a strong cash posi- tion Request to "expand, enlarge or modify premises" by J & E Corporation, dba Valente's Italian Restaurant, 6995 W 38th Ave Ray Valente, 6995 W 38th Ave , presented the request Parking requirements were reviewed Motion by Coun- cilmember FIasco "I move to approve the request to expand, enlarge, or modify the premises for J & E Corporation, dba Valente's Italian Res- taurant located at 6995 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, subject to meeting all the required parking space requirements for this type license", seconded by Councilmember Donaldson; carried 6-0 Item 4 Item 6 Change Order for Proiect No PW 78-2 Because of serious deterioration of Moore St from 3955 north to W 41st Ave, it was recommended items 15, 16, 17, and 18 be deleted to release funds for the needed repair No change in total costs or contractual time It was pointed out that a serious surface drainage problem exists at Yarrow, 41st to 39th Motion by Councilmember Cavarra "I would move that Council authorize the change order to contract PW 78-2 which would include the deletion of Allison St 35th Ave & north, cul-de- sac, 37th Ave & Simms, cul-de-sac, 37th PI & Swadley, and Yarrow, 41st to 39th Ave, in order to accomplish the Moore Street reconstruc- tion, and that the Public Works Dept see if something can be done to alleviate the drainage problem at Yarrow St as part of this", seconded by Councilmember Turner; carried 6-0 Item 7 Acceptance of Deed from Brannan Sand and Gravel Co (Berbert property) Motion by Councilmember Lewman "I move to accept the deed from Brannan Sand and Gravel Co for the property described therein", seconded by Councilmember Donaldson, carried 6-0 Item 8 Budget Transfer Resolution - Signalization of W 29th & Wadsworth Blvd Resolution introduced by Councilmember Donaldson; numbered 594 and title read bv Clerk Motion by Councilmember Donaldson "I move for the adoption of Resolution No 594" seconded by Councilmember FIasco Council was informed that the left-turn-arrow costs and installation are included in the appropriation Motion carried 6-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, JULY 31, 1978 Page -3- Item 9 Budget Transfer Resolution - Increasing Funding for Swimming Pool Architect Introduced by Councilmember Cavarra, numbered 595 and title read by Clerk Motion by Councilmember Cavarra "I move that Resolution 595 be approved", seconded by Councilmember Lewman, carried 5-1, with Councilmember FIasco voting NO Item 10 Budget Transfer Resolution - Adding Funding for Master Drainage Study and Bus Fare Reimbursement Program Introduced by Councilmember Lewman; num- bered 596 and title read by Clerk Motion by Councilmember Pepe "I move to delete the section re bus fare reimbursement", seconded by Councilmember FIasco, carried 4-2, with Councilmembers Lewman and Turner voting NO Motion by Councilmem- ber Lewman "I move to adopt Resolution No 596 as amended", seconded by Councilmember FIasco, carried 6-0 (A resolution appropriating the $500 for the bus fare reimbursement funding is to be scheduled for next regular Council meeting ) (At 9 05 p m brief recess ) Item 11 Budget Transfer Resolution - Adding Funding for Professional Engineering Services to prepare Alternative Plans on W 32nd Ave Improvements Council reviewed scope of services to be performed by the engineer pursuant to the letter of July 27 This letter listed seven items at a cost of $7500 to be completed within 30 working days after notice to proceed Concern was expressed by Council re coordinating the engineering study/design proposed by City with time required by State for bidding, contracting, etc , to enable project being started in a timely manner, possible right-of-way problems, state/federal funding ratios, and division of listed items into two phases, ie, items 1 through 6 as phase 1, and phase 2 being item 7, and the respective costs therefor Councilmember Turner introduced Resolution; numbered 597 and title read by Clerk Motion by Councilmember Pepe "I move that Resolution 597 be adopted", seconded by Councilmember Lewman Councilmember FIasco stated intended to vote against this motion for the reason that the time elements would not lend to this being accomplished Councilmember Donaldson stated he intended to vote against this for the same reason, and felt State did come in with a good design Motion carried 4-2, with Councilmembers FIasco and Donaldson voting NO Item 12 Budget Transfer Resolution - To provide funding for Weed Mowing by City Forces Councilmember FIasco introduced resolution; numbered 598 and title read by Clerk Motion by Councilmember FIasco "I move for the adoption of Resolution 598" seconded by Councilmember Donaldson Councilmember Pepe stated would vote against this as the bid has been accepted by the City--and should not have rejected the bid Motion carried 5-1, with Councilmember Pepe voting NO Item 13 Budget Transfer Resolution - Adding Funding for lease of property on W 38th Ave Councilmember Lewman introduced the Resolution, numbered 599 and title read by Clerk Motion by Councilmember Turner "I move that Resolution 599 be adopted", seconded by Councilmember Lewman Councilmember FIasco stated would vote against the Resolution, has looked at property and agrees with staff, as not being practical, and a waste of City money Councilmember Cavarra commented the petitions from the neighborhood should be forwarded to the Parks & Recreation Commission for reevaluation of its decision concerning the park needs of that area; and also should be forwarded to the Planning Commission as there may be a need for zoning code addi- tions or change~ so that in future multi-family developmentq areas might be included for playground/park use Motion carried 4-2, with Councilmembers FIasco and Cavarra voting NO Mayor's Matters Subject W 35th Avenue project (refer to foregoing Public Comment) Mr Hobbs, Public Works Director, recommended against a stop-work order;tnat-rlie- contractor be directed to put in base course in the shoulder areas, at cost of approx- imately $500 He stated the work now being done is creating a problem rather than correcting It was also recommended that this street be designed and lowered properly, including the laying of a storm sewer line from approximately the middle of the block between Harlan and Gray westerly for drainage correction, at a later date Installa- tion of drain line estimated to cost $2500 to $3000 Motion by Councilmember Donald- son "I would move to give Mr Hobbs the approval to continue on and to put the base course in, and at an estimated cost of $500", seconded by Councilmember Pepe, carried 6-0 City Administrator's Matters A Street Committee meeting is to be scheduled Consensus to hold meeting on Wed Aug 2nd, 7 30 pm, second floor conference room W 35th Ave would be included as a topic, together with the Master Drainage Plan CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, JULY 31, 1978 Page -4- Design for panel wall of main lobby Consensus (5-1) of Council indicated the City Seal as now used, including the wording, is appropriate It was also suggested costs, materials, and designs with respect to placing the City Motto on this wall be investigated for Council consideration Council Matters Councilmember Cavarra requested Council carefulij consider the placing of vending machines for public use Motion by Councilmember Cavarra "I would move that we set up an alternative lounge area off the Court Clerk's area with tables similar to those in the employee's lunchroom, put the vending machines in there, and the doors be unlocked, and that area be open to the public during all public meetings and Court nights, and that we also investigate other alternatives", seconded by Councilmember Pepe Concern was expressed by Council that a meeting should be set up to formulate a few rules and guidelines for the Municipal Building use, that the Municipal Court Judges should be invited to attend also Motion carried 5-1, with Councilmember FIasco voting NO Policy dis- cussion re Municipal Building use will be scheduled for August 7th Study Session, and the Municipal Court Judges are to be invited to attend City Attorney's Matters Item 14 Attorney's Opinion re Carnation Festival Budget Mr Lambert stated he could find nothing illegal in making the appropriation, however, would suggest that more stringent requirements be adopted re accounting of all expendi- tures and proceeds, and that Council look into this matter further Copies of a typewritten letter of Ms Claudia Worth, 4650 Oak St , re expenditures of Carna- tion Festival were distributed to Council, Mayor, City Attorney Jim Reser, 4450 Holland St , Chamber of Commerce, stated would provide any information to Council on specific request It is a non-profit corporation, accounting is kept separate, with separate checking account maintained, that the Festival does not subsidize the Chamber Further, as carryover funds are increased, a donation to the community of a stage or other kind of public facility to be used by everyone is anticipated Council Members' Matters Councilmember Lewman stated the Lovejoy property appraisal is back, and a decision should be made re acquisition for the Greenbelt Motion by Councilmember Cavarra "I would move that Council express interest in purchasing the Lovejoy property and direct staff to send a formal request to the Open Space Committee to participate in this funding", seconded bv Councilmember Turner Councilmember FIasco stated would like to have the appraisal information, and moved "I would move to table this motion for one week", seconded by Councilmem- ber Pepe, carried 4-2, with Councilmembers Cavarra and Lewman voting NO Councilmember FIasco (1) Requested the Urban Drainage District be notified that the City adopted the McCall-Ellingson Report (2) Commented the August 7th meeting is a Study Session Motion by Councilmember Turner "I move we have a regular meeting long enough to consider any urgent matters that are necessary", seconded by Councilmember FIasco, carried 6-0 Swimming Pool Architects' Request re continuing design plans Concern of Council covering suggested changes and costs was expressed Written information was re- quested for review, including listing of alternatives, costs, and other pertinent data Motion by Councilmember Cavarra "I would authorize the architects to continue on the basis of the information presented at the study ses- sion last Wednesday", seconded by Councilmember Donaldson Councilmember FIasco stated he intended to vote against this motion, that the architect should bring in next week complete report on what he is talking about, in writing, with estimates, for the purpose of a full Council discussion before any authorization is made Motion failed by vote of 1-5, with Councilmembers FIasco, Donaldson, Pepe, Lewman, and Turner voting NO Council requested a tour of the Arvada pool now under construction be arranged for Saturday, August 5th, and that the archi- tects be invited to attend APPROVED (:J# Distributed to Oat .~ "JIZ.$_ CiN Clerk: City Treas: COUl"'I,",d iVia\,' i FROM C'.' 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