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June 28, 1982
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDvE, COLURADO
The City Council Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7 3u p m
Councilmembers present Pat Aiello, Will Burt, Kent Davis, Clyde
Hobbs, Ken Lewis and Nancy Snow Also present City Clerk, Carol
Hampf, City Administrator, Torn Palmer, City Attorney, John Hayes,
Department Heads Chief Jaquay, Charles Stromberg, Rodger Young,
staff and interested citizens
Motion by Mrs Snow to approve the Minutes of June 14, 1982 with the
addition to the portion regarding the Executive Session that Mrs Snow
voted no because she felt that this was a personal problem involving
herself and was public business, seconded by Mr Burt, carried 5 in
favor and 1 abstention (Mr Hobbs abstaining because he had not
received the Minutes in the mail)
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Larry Kotecki, 10545 West 3bth Place, spoke regarding damage to his
property that had been caused by a problem at 3590 Moore Ct Jane
LaPean, 4420 Teller St , spoke about traffic as regards King Soopers
and Time Square Tom Kasubke, of unincorporated Jefferson County,
representing a group from the vicinity of 52nd and Simms (mostly Wheat
Ridge citizens) asked if City Council could assist them with a water
problem created by Rainbow Ridge Subdivision in Arvada Mayor Stites
said we will talK with Arvada to see if something can't be worked out
but we have no jurisdiction in Arvada
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1
Application for approval of an Official Site Plan related to
a building permit as required by the Wheat Ridge
Comprehensive Plan - Wadsworth Town Center Master Plan, and
by the adopted Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Plan for the
Wadsworth Town Center - Limited Project Said property is
located at 3950 Wadsworth Blvd (Case WSP-82-1, Dunaway)
Motion by Mr Lewis that we continue this item to July 12, 1982, as
per the applicant's first request, because there is no one here to
represent the applicant, seconded by Mr Hobbs, carried 4 in favor,
1 against (Mr Aiello), and 1 abstention (Mr Davis - stating that he
was abstaining for the same reasons as have been stated in the past
regardin6 this property Council agreed to his abstention )
Item 2
Application for approval of a Preliminary Development Plan
in the Industrial District on property located at
approximately 5000 Oak Street, commonly known as Container
Systems (Case WZ-82-4, John E Byrnes)
Mr Stromberg gave the staff report Paul Pennock, Engineer of
Zieler-Pennock, Inc, 2727 Bryant Street, Denver, was sworn in
John Byrnes, applicant, was also present in the audience There was
no one in opposition
Motion by Mr Davis that Case No WZ-82-4/Container Systems, a request
for a Preliminary Development Plan in an Industrial District at 5000
Oak St be approved for the following reasons 1) Planning Commission
and staff recommend approval, 2) All Preliminary Development Plan
requirements have been met, 3) The Plan is consistent with surrounding
land uses and the Comprehensive Plan, and with the following
conditions -- 1) There be a looped water system around both the new
and existing structures, 2) All new and existing hydrants meet the
requirements of the Fire Department, 3) A fire lane easement between
the Container Systems and Coors building on Coors property be executed
as part of the Development Plan process, 4) An access easement between
Container Systems and Coors be executed through the Coors property
where the main entrance to Container Systems already exists,--seconded
by Mr Burt, carried 6-0
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Item 3
Application for approval of an a!llend~nent to a Planned
Commercial Development on property located at approximately
3320 Youngfield St (Case ~Z-82-6, Conrad Becker)
Mr Stromberg gave staff comments including that Planning Commission
had recommended an evaluation of the traffic problems on 32nd and on
~adsworth, and to make decisions for improvement Dennis Wyatt, 4800
Happy Canyon Road, Denver, was sworn in Conrad Becker, applicant,
was also present Mr Wyatt indicated that the plan as developed was
satisfactory to them except that they would request to put a 1 x 6
board fence where there is now a chain link, instead of the
grape-stake as shown on the Plan ~peaking in opposition was Patrick
Reynolds, 12550 West 32nd, regarding the traffic situation on West
32nd
Motion by Mr Hobbs that Case No WZ-82-6, a request for an amendment
to a Planned Commercial Development at approximately 3500 Youngfield
St be approved for the following reasons 1) Staff and Planning
Commission recommend approval of the request, 2) All PCD requirements
have been met, 3) All Planning Commission conditions have been met, 4)
The amendment is consistent with the PCD Development Plan,--subject to
the following conditions 1) No Certificate of Occupancy be issued
until out-landscaping and parking improvements are completed, 2) The
applicant be authorized to amend his plan to show a 1 x 6 cedar fence
to replace the chain link fence,--seconded by Mr Burt, carried 6-0
Mrs Snow requested to abstain since her two sons work for King
Soopers but Council denied this request 5-0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item 4
Council Bill No 21 on first reading - An Ordinance amending
Appendix A, Zoning Ordinance, of the Code of Laws of the
City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado,
relating to the parking of Semitrailers and Trailers
Council Bill No 21 was reintroduced on first reading by Mr Aiello,
title read by the Clerk
Motion by Mr Aiello that Council Bill No 21 be approved on first
reading, ordered published, Public Hearing be set for Monday, July 26,
1982 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and if
approved on second reading take effect 15 days after final
publication, seconded by Mr Burt, carried 6-0
Item 5
Response to DRCOG Study Report as regards Signal Flashing
Oper ation
Mr Young gave a report on his research regarding traffic signal
flashing operations Council asked Mr Young to make a study of the
City regarding each traffic light, the need for the light, cost
comparisons for flashing and actuated controllers, - and to bring this
back sometime in the fall
Item 6
Clarification of Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Repair Program
Mr Young reviewed the Sidewalk Repair Program up to the present time
Motion by Mr Lewis that, in accordance with the original motion to
allow additional participation in the Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk
Hepair Prograrn, the amount be raised an additional $13,600 to a total
of $91,190 and authorize a new contract to be initiated after the July
31, lSJ82 deadline, seconded by Mr Hobbs, carried 4-2 with Mr Davis
and Mr Burt voting No During discussion on the above motion, a
failed motion by Mr Burt that we table this item indefinitely,
seconded by Mr Aiello, failed 3-3 with Mr Hobbs, Mr Lewis and Mrs
Snow voting No
Item 7
Motion to approve two agreements for purchase and sale with
1) Randolph G Currier and Clyde E Currier, and 2)
Wadsworth Limited re Wadsworth Town Center Park
Mr Hayes explained that there have been two subsequent drafts
submitted and Vince King, of County Open Space, had not reviewed the
current contracts and there had been substantial changes and
recommended this be postponed Motion by Mr Aiello to continue
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this item until July 12th, seconded by Nrs Snow, carried 5-1 with
Mr Lewis voting No
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Item 8
Ordinances on First Reading
Council Bill No 25 - An Ordinance providing for the
approval of a Rezoning from Residential-Three (R-3) to
Com;ilercial-One (C-1) with conditions for land located at
approximately 6701 West 44th Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge,
County of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case WZ-82-9,
George Leman)
Council Bill No 25 was introduced on first reading by Mr Davis,
title read by the Clerk
Motion by Mr Davis that Council Bill No 25 be approved on first
reading, ordered published, Public Hearing be set for Monday, July 26,
1~82 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and if
approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final
publication, seconded by Mr Aiello, carried 6-0
Item 9
Council Bill 26 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 12, Motor
Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Laws of the City of
Wheat Ridge, by amending Section 12-2 thereof to provide for
the creation of Traffic Violations Bureau, and the
authorization of said Traffic Violations Bureau to provide
for a mail-in system for collection of penalty assessment
tickets and authorizing the establishment of a fine
sched ule
Council Bill No 26 was introduced on first reading by Mr Burt, title
read by the Clerk
Motion by Mr Burt that Council Bill No 26 be approved on first
reading, ordered published, Public Hearing be set for Monday, July 26,
1982 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and if
approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final
publication, seconded by Mr Davis, carried 6-0
Item 10
A
Ordinance Draft - Council Bill 27 - An Ordinance repealing
and reenacting Chapter 10, Improvement Districts, of the
Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge providing a
Comprehensive Statutory Scheme for creation of a Special
Improvement District, the determination and assessment of
costs, authorizing the levying and collection of
assessments, and providing for the issuance of bonds to
further any improvement authorized
Mr Hayes explained that this item had been submitted to Council as a
draft, for indication from Council as to whether this was the sort of
ordinance they were interested in having Mayor Stites asked if they
wished to discuss it or if anyone would be interested in introducing
it on first reading Item was introduced on first reading by Mr
Aiello, title read by the Clerk
Motion by Mr Aiello that Council Bill No 27 be approved on first
reading, ordered published, Public Hearing be set for Monday, July 12,
1982 at 7 30 p m in Ci ty Council Cha~,lbers, t'lunicipal Building, and if
approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final
publication, seconded by Mrs Snow, carried 6-0
B
Request regarding construction of West 48th Avenue between
Tabor and Ward Road
Bob Vermillion, 2800 South University, stated that he was interested
in beginning a Special Improvement District to construct West 48th
between Tabor and Ward, to conform with the Council requirements from
his Preliminary Development Hearing, and was interested in knowing if
Council was interested in such a project Since this was a similar
subject to the Ordinance just introduced, it was determined that it
would not be a proper time to discuss this matter
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Motion by Mr Lewis to suspend Council Rules and finish with the
Agenda in its entirety, seconded by Mr Hobbs, failed 3-3 with
Mr Davis, Mr Burt and Mr Aiello voting No
Motion by Mr Davis to suspend Rules only to complete Items 11, 13,
and 14, seconded by Mr Aiello, carried 4-2 with Mr Lewis and
Mr Hobbs voting No
Resolutions and Motions
Item 11
Resolution 794 - Authorizing the City of Wheat Ridge to
enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of
Jefferson in order to transfer to Jefferson County the
allocation of the City of Wheat Ridge, under Section
29-4-803 of Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973, as amended, to
finance mortgage loans to provide more adequate residential
housing facilities for low and middle income families
Motion by Mr Lewis to approve Resolution 794, seconded by Mr Hobbs,
carried 6-0
Item 13
A
Authorization to increase Brannan's contract to install
storm sewers on Dover 3treet Project and additional
reconstruction of 44th Place and Dover
1:3
Resolution 795 - Providing for Budget Transfers within the
Annual Budget providing for the Drainage Improvements
Ed Hess, 4460 Dover, Arnold Kley, 4450 Dover, and Richard Debus, 86~3
West 44th Place spoKe favoring the installation of the drainage pipe
on Dover Street prior to rebuilding the Street
Motion by Mr Lewis that we instruct the Director of Public Works to
construct the portion of the proposed storm sewer that is involved
with the reconstruction of Dover between 44th and 45th Place, in the
amount of approximately $25,000 Further, that we approve the Budget
Transfer Resolution 795 for the transfer of funds from Account
01-607-795 to Account 31-303-840 for Brannan Sand and Gravel, to cover
the cost of the storm sewer Further, that within 90 days, staff come
back with a complete drainage system, specifically, Dover west to the
creek,--seconded oy Mrs Snow, carried 4-2 with Mr Burt and Mr
Aiello voting No , Mr Burt stating he had nothing against the $25,000
expenditure for the storm sewer, but was tired of emergency programs
being brought up by Mr Lewis that could be handled through the staff
Mr Aiello stated he was voting no, however, he felt the $25,000 was
needed, but seconded Mr Burt's commments that we could handle
problems without getting so many people upset Failed motion by Mr
Aiello to eliminate the last clause in the motion, seconded by Mr
Burt, failed 3-3 with Mr Hobbs, Mr Lewis and
Mrs Snow voting No
Item 14
Resolution 796 - Providing for Budget Transfers within the
Annual Budget providing for the purchase of an underground
pipe locator
Motion by Mr Davis that we approve Resolution No 796 for Budget
Transfer within the Annual Budget for the purchase of an underground
pipe locator, seconded by Mrs Snow, carried 6-0 It had been
explained that we have many pipes in the City, that we do not know
where they are located
Items 12, 1') and 16 will be on the July 12, 198U Agenda
Meeting adjourned at 11 20 P m
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