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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO June 13. 2011 Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present: Karen Adams, Davis Reinhart, Joseph
DeMott, Karen Berry, Joyce Jay, Wanda Sang and Mike Stites. Also present: City Clerk, Michael Snow; City Treasurer, Larry Schulz; City Manager, Patrick Goff; Public Works Director, Tim
Paranto; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl; Police Chief, Dan Brennan; Community Development Director, Kenneth Johnstone; staff and interested citizens. Council Member Langworthy was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF May 23. 2011 Motion by Mr. Stites for approval of the Minutes of May 23, 2011; seconded by Mrs. Adams; carried 6-0-1 with Mr. Reinhart abstaining due to his absence.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor DiTullio awarded the Colfax Marathon Relay Award team members to Davis Reinhart, Patrick Goff, Jerry Dahl, Betsy Sailor, and Sarah DiTullio. Medals
for their participation in the race were awarded. The Wheat Ridge team finished ih in their municipal category and 74th overall. CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Chad Harr spoke on behalf of
Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission who along with Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation, LiveWell Wheat Ridge, and Wheat Ridge 2020 will host the first ever discover Wheat Ridge garden tour.
This event takes place on Sunday, June 26th starting at Richard Harts Estate, rain or shine. Tickets may be purchased the day of event for $10 each. Britta Fisher, Executive Director
of Wheat Ridge 2020 announced the next LiveLocal Event to take place July 14th, 2011, 7-9pm at Dairy Queen. Wheat Ridge 2020 is also co-sponsoring a Candidate Education Night along with
the Jefferson County Association of Realtors (JCAR) and The White House Project to provide information and training for anyone interested in running for elected office in the City of
Wheat Ridge. Wheat Ridge City Clerk, Michael Snow, will also attend and provide valuable information on technical and legal requirements for candidates. The event will take place on
Tues June 28th, 2011 from 6-8pm at 950 Wadsworth Blvd. at the JCAR office.
City Council Minutes June 13,2011 Page 2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council gave unanimous consent to add to the agenda, Item 10, Extension of City Manager contract for one month. L CONSENT
AGENDA A. Resolution 14-2011 -amending the Fiscal Year 2011 General Fund Budget to reflect the approval of a Supplemental Budget Appropriation in the amount of $3,635 for the renewal
of the WRTV8 Community Bulletin Board Software for 2011. B. Resolution 17-2011 -approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between Jefferson County and the City of Wheat Ridge for inclusion
of the City as part of the Urban County for the County's Entitlement to receive Community Development Block Grant Funds. C. Resolution 18-2011 -approving a contract with the City of
Edgewater for the maintenance of streets that are common to both cities. Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mrs. Adams. Motion by Mrs. Adams for approval of the Consent Agenda;
seconded by Mr. Stites; carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING 2. Council Bill 20-2011 -amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws concerning the regulation of Hoop
Houses. Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 20-2011 was introduced on second reading by Mrs. Jay. City Clerk Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1494. No staff report
was provided. No citizens were present to speak on the issue. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Mrs. Jay to approve Council Bill 20-2011 (Ordinance 1494) on second
reading and that if take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mr. Reinhart; carried 7-0.
City Council Minutes June 13,2011 Page 3 3. Council Bill 15-2011 -temporarily waiving the City's Two-Cent Sales Tax within the Boundaries of the Longs Peak Metropolitan District. (Public
Hearing continued from April 25, 2011) Public Hearing was continued from the meeting of May 23'd, 2011. Council Bill 15-2011 had been previously assigned Ordinance No. 1490. Motion by
Mr. Stites to continue the hearing of Council Bill 15-2011, Series 2011 temporarily waiving the City's Two-Cent Sales Tax within the Boundaries of the Longs Peak Metropolitan District
until June 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers; seconded by Mrs. Adams; carried 7-0. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING 4. Council Bill 21-2011 -reappointing Presiding Municipal
Judge Christopher Randall, increasing his hourly compensation and approving a Presiding Municipal Judge Services Agreement. Council Bill 21-2011 was introduced on first reading by Mr.
Stites. Motion by Mr. Stites to approve Council Bill No. 21-2011, on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, June 27th at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
and that it take it effect upon adoption at second reading; seconded by Mr. Reinhart; carried 7-0. DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS §.,. Resolution 15-2011 -adopting a Debt Policy
and Unrestricted Fund Balance Policy. Resolution 15-2011 was introduced by Mrs. Jay. Motion by Mrs. Jay to approve Resolution 15-2011, a resolution embracing the City's financial stability
and unrestricted fund balance with the following amendment: That spending below the targeted 25% unrestricted fund balance will require a majority vote of City Council unless such use
reduces the balance below the 17% level, in which case approval would require a super-majority vote of Council; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 6-1 with Mr. DeMott voting No.
City Council Minutes June 13, 2011 Page 4 §. Resolution 16-2011 -amending the Fiscal Year 2011 General Fund Budget to reflect the approval of a Supplemental Budget Appropriation in the
amount of $40,000 for the Wheat Ridge Business District (WRBD) Revitalization Incentive Grant Program. Motion by Mr. DeMott to approve Resolution 15-2011; seconded by Mr. Stites; Janeece
Hoppe spoke in support of funding for Business District grant program as an appointed member of the Wheat Ridge Business District emphasizing the program provides matching grant funds
to businesses throughout the City, not just along 38th Avenue. Ms. Hoppe reported the District has issued 12 grants in the past year for a total grant amount of $72,244 for a total estimated
project cost of $632,662. Another six grants are pending award with the district. Ms. Hoppe decided to locate her current business in the City of Wheat Ridge partly due to the availability
of these grants and believes the program is an effective means to improve the business business community and attract other strong businesses. John Marriott, chairperson of Wheat Ridge
Business District, emphasized the importance of the district's role as the economic development program for the City. He encouraged Council further support their programming by approval
of the proposed funding from the City of Wheat Ridge to the Business District. However, he asked Council, rather than trying to manage the program from the City Council, to continue
utilizing the voice of the Council-appointed citizens and Council membership on the District board to appropriately direct the use of the District's funding. Motion by Mr. Reinhart to
amend Resolution 16-2011 with the following conditions: Prior to the release of funds the Wheat Ridge Business District will provide the city manager with: 1. A full accounting of the
prior expenditures including log of funds received, the amount, names and addresses of prior grants, administrative fees and current balance. 2. A written statement from the business
district board agreeing to the following conditions: a. Maximum grant award i. $3,000 cap for a sign ii. $6,000 cap for a fa9ade iii. $2,000 cap for architectural design b. Applicant
shall always spend funds equal to or greater than the Business District Grant. c. No more than two grants may be made to anyone land owner or their immediate family member. Seconded
by Mrs. Jay;
City Council Minutes June 13, 2011 Page 5 Motion to amend the amendment by Mr. Reinhart to allow a 10% increase to the previously stated grant caps if the project uses Wheat Ridge contractors,
in accordance with current Wheat Ridge Business District practice; seconded by Mrs. Jay; fails 4-3 with Council Members Berry, Jay and Reinhart voting Yes. First amendment to Resolution
16-2011 by Mr. Reinhart carried 4-3 with Council Members DeMott, Stites and Sang voting No. Motion by Mr. Stites to amend Resolution 16-2011, increasing the funding amount from $40,000
to $75,000; seconded by Mrs. Sang; Mr. Marriott answered Council questions pertaining to the backlog of funding requests for grant funds, as justification for the increase in City funding.
The District has recently approved two additional grants, bringing the funding balance to zero. Month by month requests cannot be foreseen. They expect the same pace of requests as in
the past, with an increase expected over the construction season. Amendment by Mr. Stites failed 4-3 with Council Members DeMott, Stites and Sang voting Yes. Ms. Berry called the question;
call failed 4-3 with Council Members Berry, Adams, Jay and Reinhart voting Yes (requires a super-majority, 6 votes, for approval). Motion by Mr. Stites to reconsider the vote on Mr.
Reinhart's second amendment to the Resolution; seconded by Mr. DeMott; carried 4-3 with Council Members Berry, Adams and Sang voting No. Motion by Mr. Stites to amend Resolution 16-2011
allowing an additional 10% grant for applicants using Wheat Ridge contractors or businesses; seconded by Mr. Reinhart and Mrs. Sang; carried 5-2 with Council Members Berry and Adams
voting No. Motion by Mr. Stites to amend Resolution 16-2011 increasing the funding amount from $40,000 to $55,000; seconded by Mr. DeMott; carried 4-3 with Council Members Berry, Adams
and Jay voting No. Main motion to approve Resolution 16-2011 as amended carried 6-1 with Mrs. Sang voting No. 7. Resolution 19-2011 -approving the Jefferson County Multi-Jurisdictional,
MultiHazard Mitigation Plan. Motion by Ms. Berry to approve Resolution 19-2011; seconded by Mr. DeMott; carried 7-0.
City Council Minutes June 13, 2011 Page 6 8. Motion to award RFB-11-21, for the purchase of a Street Sweeper, to OJ Watson, Denver, Colorado, at a total cost of $157,300. Motion by Mr.
DeMott to award RFB-11-21, for the purchase of a Street Sweeper, to OJ Watson, Denver, Colorado, at a total cost of $157,300; seconded by Mrs. Jay; carried 5-2 with Council Members Stites
and Sang voting No. 9. Motion to approve appointment of Amanda Deerr to the Parks and Recreation Commission -District I. Motion by Mr. Reinhart to appoint Amanda Deerr to the Parks and
Recreation Commission -District I, term to expire March 2,2013; seconded by Ms. Berry; carried 7-0. 10. Motion to extend the employment contract for the City Manager. Motion by Mrs.
Jay to extend the current employment contract for the City Manager for a period of one month beyond its current expiration date; seconded by Mr. Reinhart; carried 7-0.
City Council Minutes June 13, 2011 Page 7 ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Mr. Snow announced the participation of the Clerk's Office in the June 28th Candidate's Education Night sponsored
by Wheat Ridge 2020, The White House Project and Jefferson County Association of Realtors. The Potential Candidate's Forum currently scheduled by the Clerk's Office for July ih will
be rescheduled to a date later in July and will provide more in-depth information on the legal and organizational requirements for a campaign. All citizens interested in running for
office or their campaign officers are encouraged to attend these events. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Manager Evaluation Executive Session was not held due to the Council's temporary extension
of the City Manager's employment contract. Meeting adjourned at 8:00p.m. Michael Snow, City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON June 27, 2011 BY A VOTE OF £ to ~ The preceding Minutes
were prepared according to §47 of Robert's Rules of Order, i.e. they contain a record of what was done at the meeting, not what was said by the members. Recordings and DVD's of the meetings
are available for listening or viewing in the City Clerk's Office, as well as copies of Ordinances and Resolutions.