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City Council Special Meeting Meeting
Monday, June 14, 2021
1000 Englewood Pkwy – Community Room 6:00 PM
1 Call to Order
The Special Meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Mayor
Olson at 6:00 p.m.
2 Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Olson
3 Roll Call
COUNCIL PRESENT:Mayor Linda Olson
Mayor Pro Tem Othoniel Sierra
Council Member Joe Anderson
Council Member Dave Cuesta
Council Member Rita Russell
Council Member Steven Ward
Council Member Cheryl Wink
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT:City Manager Lewis
City Attorney Niles
Assistant to the City Manager Dodd
City Clerk Carlile
Deputy City Clerk Truscott Reed
Police Chief Collins
Deputy Police Chief Watson
Director of Public Works D'Andrea
Director of Community Development Power
Director of Finance Loh
Director of Communications Harguth
Director of Utilities and South Platte Renew Van Ry
Deputy Director of Engineering Utilities Simon, Utilities
Court Administrator Wolfe, Municipal Courts
Division Chief Fender, Police Department
Finance Manager Engles, Finance
Interim Director of Information Technology King
Officer Douglas, Police Department
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Network Administrator Hunnicutt, Information Technology
System Administrator Munnell, Information Technology
4 Organized Garbage & Recycling Collection - Request for Proposals Content
Review
a)Director of Public Works Maria D'Andrea was present to discuss various items
& options from the Citizen's Committee in the revised Request for Proposals
regarding trash haulers.
5 Discussion of Options for Rescinding Emergency Ordinance No.10, 2020
a)Council discussed options for rescinding the Emergency Ordinance, including
how to continue one or more code suspensions provided for in the City
Manager's Emergency Orders. City Manager Shawn Lewis was present for
questions.
6 Discussion of Election of the Mayor
a)Council discussed a proposed Charter amendment to provide for the direct
election of the Mayor. City Attorney Tamara Niles and City Clerk Stephanie
Carlile were present for questions.
7 WIFIA Loan Application
a)Director of Utilities and South Platte Renew Pieter Van Ry and representatives
from Stantec were present to discuss the Utilities WIFIA loan application,
including projects to be funded and the application fee.
8 Break - 10 minutes
The meeting recessed at 7:59 p.m. for a break.
The meeting reconvened at 8:07 p.m. with all Council Members present.
9 2020 Audited Financial Statements Review
a)Finance Manager Kevin Engels and Audit Principal Jim Hinkle were present to
discuss the 2020 Audited Financial Statements.
10 2022 Budget Workshop Part I
a)Director of Finance Jackie Loh and members of the Leadership Team were
present to discuss the first of two meetings of the preliminary 2022 Budget.
The meeting recessed at 9:44 p.m. for a break.
The meeting reconvened at 9:48 p.m. with all Council Members present.
11 Executive Session
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a)The City Attorney recommends Council adjourn into executive session for a
conference with the City Attorney and for the purpose of receiving legal advice
on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b); Updating on
the status of claims and litigation in which the city is involved.
Moved by Council Member Linda Olson
Seconded by Council Member Steven Ward
MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR A CONFERENCE
WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING
LEGAL ADVICE ON SPECIFIC LEGAL QUESTIONS UNDER C.R.S.
SECTION 24-6-402(4)(B); UPDATING ON THE STATUS OF CLAIMS AND
LITIGATION IN WHICH THE CITY IS INVOLVED.
For Against Abstained
Linda Olson (Moved By)x
Othoniel Sierra x
Joe Anderson x
Dave Cuesta x
Rita Russell x
Steven Ward (Seconded By)x
Cheryl Wink x
7 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
The meeting recessed at 9:50 p.m. to go into Executive Session.
The meeting reconvened at 10:36 p.m. with all Council Members present.
Mayor Olson recited the following statement: For the record, if any person who
participated in the executive session believes that any substantial discussion of
any matters not included in the motion to go into the executive session
occurred during the executive session, or that any improper action occurred
during the executive session in violation of the Open Meetings Law, I would
ask that you state your concerns for the record.
None stated.
Moved by Council Member Linda Olson
Seconded by Council Member Steven Ward
TO CLOSE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
For Against Abstained
Linda Olson (Moved By)x
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Othoniel Sierra x
Joe Anderson x
Dave Cuesta x
Rita Russell x
Steven Ward (Seconded By)x
Cheryl Wink x
7 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
12 Reports from Board and Commission Council Liaisons
13 Council Member’s Choice
14 City Manager’s Choice
15 City Attorney’s Choice
16 Adjournment
Roll call was taken to adjourn the meeting - Seven Ayes. The meeting adjourned at
10:43 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk
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