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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-21 (Regular) Meeting MinutesEN8lEWOOO CITY COUNCJ L ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COIIITY, COLORADO Regular S.11ton Nay 21, 11190 l. Call to Ol'der The regular Net1ng of the Englewood City Council was cal l ed to order by Mayor Vin Dyke at 7:32 p.a . 2. Invocation The 1nvocatton was g1ven by Council Kemer W1gg1ns. 3 . Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Vin Dyke . 4. Roll Call Present: Council Mlfllbers H1th1w•y , Koltay, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, V•n Dyke Absent: None A quor11111 was present . Also present: 5. Minutes City Manager Fraser City Attorney DeWitt City Clerk Crow Director Fonda, Ut111ties Director Waggoner, Public Works (a) COUNCIL MEMBER KOLTAY MOVED, AND IT 11.U SECON>ED, TO APPIOVE THE NJIIITES OF THE RE8ULAR MEETING OF NAY l, lHO. Ayes: Council Members Koltay, H•thaway, W1gg1ns , Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke N•ys: None Motton carried. 6. &lneral Discussion (a) Mayor's Choice (1) Mayor Van Dyke announced the b1 -110nthly ••t1ng of the Waste ManagMent Task Force (Thursday, May 24) at which I proposal wtll be presented Englewood City Council Minutes Nay Zl. 1990 • Page Z concerning a grant application to the Office of Energy Conservation. There is a strong possibility that the City of Englewood could receive a portion of those funds for its pilot recycling progr111 now under consideration. She shared additional Information with other members of the Task Force (Counc11 Members Habenicht, Clayton, and Hathaway). (H) She shared information with City Manager Fraser concerning the Sister City Program, explaining that Englewood and lake City are Sister Cities. She was hopeful that the Information would help improve our relation- ship with lake City. The Idea of the Sister City program ts to help make the entire State of Colorado more economically viable. (111) She proudly announced that In the June Issue of the National Gengraphtc there ts coverage of Englewood's greenway, colTIIIIOnly referred to as The Plaza and the Little Dry Creek Improvements. (Iv) Mayor Van Dyke offered a resolution In support of youth pro• gra■s In the City, explaining that at a previous meeting a resolution support- Ing Teen Leisure Center had been tabled because some Council Members did not feel they had sufficient lnfonnation to support the resolution. H0111ever, Ms. Van Dyke felt adequate infonnation had now been provided. The resolution was assigned a number and read in Its entirety by the City Clerk. RESOLUTION NO. 45, SER!ES OF 1990 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING YOUTH PROGRAMS. NAVOR VAN DYKE MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 46, SERIES OF 1990. Council Member Bullock stated that as I former member of the Board (Teen Lei- sure Center, Inc .), he would be abstaining. Council Member Clayton stated he would support Resolution No. 46, however, he urged that recreation programs already offered by the schools and City be uti- lized as auch as possible. Mr. Bullock's reason for abstllning was discussed; Council Member Hath•wa,y advised that she Is a current member of the Board (Teen Leisure Center, Inc.) and did not feel It necessary to abstain. City Attorney DeWitt concurred it was not necessary for her to abstain. Council Member Habenicht stated that she would support Resolution No. 46 as it is a very generic resolution in support of youth programs; however, she did not want her support to be interpreted that she was giving support to any par- ticular program or programs. She expressed concern about previously published Information that Identified the Teen leisure Center, Inc. as being spOn$ored and supported by the City of Englewood, and she wished to clarify that ~lsrepresentation. Vote results: Englewood Ctty Counctl Mtnutts May 21, 1990 -Pagt 3 Ayes: Nays: Abstain: !lotion carried . Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Clayto n, Hab~ntcht, Van Dyke Council llember Wiggins Council Member Bullock (b) Council Member's Choice (1) COIIICJL NDIBER ICOLTAY MOVED, AND IT IIAS SECOIIIED, TO SET .JIIIE 4, IHO, 7:30 P.N., AS THE PUBLIC HWINQ DATE TO CONSIDER BUILDIN8 CODE AIIENDMENTS AS INTRODUCED Mil APPROVED DN FIRST READINQ NAY 1, 15190. Ayes: Council Me ■bers Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins , Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke Nays: None Motion carried. (11) A resolution concerning the deductibility of local ,ncorne and property taxes was considered . RESOLUTION NO. 47, SERIES OF 1990 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE ELIMINATION OF THE DEDUCT IBILITY OF LOCAL INCOME AND PROPERTY TAXES. COUNCIL MEMBER CLAYTON MOVED, AND IT VAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 47, SERIES OF 1990. Ayes: Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht , Van Dyke Nays: None Motion carried. Council Member Hathaway referred to Section 1 of Resolution No. 47 which urges that citizens of Englewood contact their legislators (Sena- tor Armstrong, Senator Wirth, and Representative Schaefer) expressing opposi- tion to this proposal. (111) Council llember Hathaway stated that in view of the progress made by the Fire Services Delivery Task Force and in light of colllll8nts aade by citizens representing the total community, she would like to offer a motion as follows: COUNCIL MENIER HATHAWAY MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO CONTINUE IN All 'AS JS STATUS' WITH THE FEDERAL FIRE STATION IIANNED IIHTIL VE RECEIVE THE RECOMIIENDA- TJONS FRON THE FIRE SERVICES DELIVERY CDNMITTEE1 FURTHER THAT THE RECOMIIEIIIA · TJONS BE RECEIVED BY AUQUST 15, 1990 IN ORDER FOR COUNCJL TO REVIEW AND/OR IMPLEMENT THOSE RECONIIENDATIONS THAT VOULO 60 ALONG WITH TH[ 1991 BUO&ET PROCESS. Mayor Van Oyke suggested that the rules be suspended to permit citizens to voice opinions concern i ng the Federal Fire Station. COUNCIL MEMBER BULLOCK MOVEO, MD IT WAS SECOIIIED, TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ALLOW CITIZENS TO SPEAK TO THIS ISSUE. Englewood City Council Ninutes Nay 21. 1990 -Page 4 Ayes: Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke Nays: None Motion carried. The following citizens addressed Council: (a) Ken Waechter, 3127 West Tufts Avenue, reminded Council of his long- term tnvol ·,ement with this issue . He urged that extra staffing be accom - plished to keep the Federal Fire Station open and both rescue units available; he does not feel that responses from tho prlvJte ambulance services have been satisfactory. (b) Betty Newton, 3079 West Stanford Avenue, concurred with Hr. Waech- ter's comments . (c) Kathleen Eubank, 335S West Monmouth Avenue, stated her concerns about the safety of the lives of the citizens In the Centennial area. She explained her history as a citizen of this area had always made her feel a part of Englewood, but recently it seems that the area Is no longer treated like part of the conmunlty. She conrnented that if this continues, she would support annexation to Littleton. Ms . Eubank was urged to attend and observe a meeting of the Fire Service Delivery Task Force, which are held every other Thursday In the Community Room at 6:45 p.m. It was explained that Council will be weighing carefully the recommendations of the Task force In making it·r, decision for what Is best for the Centennial area as well as for the rest l •f the City. (d) Bi 11 Melcher. 5088 South Hooker, asked how many t Imes do the clt1zens of Centennial have to tell Englewood that they want the fire station kept open. (e) Tom Weems, 3034 West Tufts Avenue, stated the real Issue about the way citizens of Centennial feel Is be.Ing tagged "the Federal Fire Station.• What Is really being talked about, however, 1s total fire protect1on for the City. He thinks the citizens are very interested In returning to full fire protection. The citizens are asking Council to budget the f1re department to protect the entire c1ty, staff It as necessary, and move on to other issues. COllfCIL MEMBER BULLOCK MOVED, ANO IT WAS SECONDtD, TO RETURN TO THE REGULAR A&ENDA. Ayes: Nays: Motion carr1ed. Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, W1gglns, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke None Council Member Clayton cor,~'!lented that it Is important to note that a repor. from the Executivo Officer of Safety Services indicates that during the three 110nth period (Fetruary 2 through May 14) there were only nine occasions where a private ambulance was used for transport. He believes the City still needs to look at private ambulance service as an alternative. Englewood City Council R1nutts Ray 21, 1990 -Page 5 Council Member Hathaway co111111ented that neither Districts II nor Ill has a fir, station with1n their boundaries; part of the real Issue Is to start looking at thts as 1 •city proble11, not Centennial 's probltll versus the rest of the city.• She explained that the reason the Fire Service Delivery Task Force was created was to look at the Issue from that perspective. Council Me11ber Bullock stressed to the citizens that he shared their concerns, further that he intends to put a lot of weight on the recollllM!ndations of the Fire Services Delivery Task Force. He encouraged the citizens to be in touch with the Fire Services Delivery Task Force to make their voices heard. Council Member Habenicht stated she was pleased that Council Member Hathaway had changed her previous position and had offered a substitute motion; she felt the Fire Service Delivery Connittee should be given enough time to thuroughly research the situation. Vote results: A.Yes: Nays: Motion carried. Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Yan Dyke None (iv) A resolution concerning the establishment of a City Council Policy Procedure was considered. Council Member Clayton, who served as chair- man of the Council Po11cy Subconmittee, advised that the connittee has been working for some time to develop a method for the adoption of Council philoso- phy for policy procedures. The resolution was assigned a number and read by title: RESOLUTION NO. 48, SERIES OF 1990 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL POLICY PROCEDURE. COUNCIL NENBER CLAYTON NOVEO, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE RES::"WTION NO. 48, SERIES OF 1190. A.yes: Nays: Motl on carrl ed . Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke None (v) A resolution concerning the City Council Travel Pol icy was considered. Council Member Clayton explained th1s was the first policy to be presented for the Policy Procedure Manual and was being sponsored by the Sub- co11111ittee . The resolution was assigned a number and read ~y title: RESOLUTION NO. 49, SERIES OF 1990 A RESOLUTION FOR THE ADOPTION OF A TRAVEL POLICY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF ENGLEWOOD . Englewood C1ty Coune11 M1nutes Nay 21, 1990 •Pages COUNCIL NEllll:R CLAYTON MOVED, AHO 1T VAS SECOIIJED, TO APPP.OVE llESOLUTION NO, 49, SElllES OF 1990. COUNCIL NDIIER CLAYTON NOVED, AND 1T VAS SECONDED, TO Mi.'111 RESOLUTION NO. 41, SERIES OF 1990, SO THAT SECTION 3 READS: "COUNCIL AS A &ROUP, SHALL IWC.E A CONSCIEMTIOUS EFFORT TO REIIAIN IIITHIN THE DESJ8NATED BUIMIET. • Ayes: Council Me11bers Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke Nays: None Motion carried. Council Healber Bullock stated the resolution lacked "backbone• as there was no accountability required. He noted at the Town Meeting citizens had expressed anger at spending 1110ney to send council members to conventions and ineetlngs. COUNCIL MENIER BULLOCK MOVED, AND IT VAS SECOlllED, TO MEIi> RESOLUTION NO, 41, SERIES OF 1990, TO ADD SECTIONS TO READ: "TO PUBLISH PROPOSED TRAVEL ElPENDI• TURES IN ENGLEWOOD SENTINEL PAID ADVERTISING SECTION PRIOR TO THE EXPENDITURE.• Lengthy discussion ensued regarding publication procedure, expense, etc . Council Me11ber Van Dyke suggested publishing the notice of proposed travel expenditures 1n the Citizen Instead of the Sentinel ; It's mailed to every ad - dress in the City of Englewood and It "doesn't cost any extra money.• Council Member Hathaway felt further clarification was needed. COUNCIL MEMBER HATHAWAY MOVED TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 49, SERIES OF 1990. The motion died for lack of a second. Further discussion ensued. Council Ne11ber Koltay felt it would be sufficient to simply publish City Coun- cil's expenditure report from "t1me to time.• Council He11ber Bullock stated he appreciated Hr . Koltay's conment, but felt it would "dilute" the amendtnent. Council Member Wiggins stated he has never seen a travel request turned down. He expressed hts frustration over the lack of accountab111ty. Mayor Van Dyke stated In 1980 the travel budget was $12,000; they spent 1110re than that. Last year City Council spent $5,000. Council Member Bullock called for the question . Council Member Habenicht expressed concern over the wording; she felt the pro- cess would prove to be too "cumbersome.• She also felt certain Issues should be clarified. Englewood C1ty council N1nutes Nay 21, 1990 • Page 7 Vote results on Alllendment to add Section 6: Ayes: Nays: Hot1on carried. Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock , Clayton Council Members Habenicht, Van Dyke COUNCIL NEIi.BER CLAYTON NOYED, AND IT WAS SECOlllm, TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO, 411, SERIES OF 1990, SO TKAT SECTION 1 READS: "EACH COUNCJLHEIIIER SHALL JUSTIFY PARTICIPATJOH FOR ALL TRAVEL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTEIIIANCE AND APPROVED IY A VOTE OF THE COUNCIL." A.Yes: Nays: Hotton carried . Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wigg i ns, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke None Mayor ¥an Dyke noted that rumor has it ttu1.t al 1 counc11 members wtl 1 be traveling to Canada . She stated "emphatically that that is not true.• Ms. Yan Dyke explained she ts a member .:if the Governor's lntegratld Solid Waste Management Task Force and has expended "ti11e , effort, and expense " In an at - tempt to develop an Integrated solid waste program in the City of Englewood . She stated economic development and solid waste management were her major con - cerns. She felt the projected expense of less than $1,000, to attend the Intern ational Integrated Waste Management Conference being held in Canada this month, ts just i fied. Counc11 Member Habenicht ag r eed that Council should be accountable to the public for all expenditures. However, she disagreed with Council Member Bull · ock 's position that travel ts a "perk " and that she would not participate In an y travel as a "perk ." She noted Council has cut travel In half In an effort to economize . Ms . Habenicht stated she felt the Informat i on gathered from attending conferences has been very valuable . Vote results on mo t ion to approve Resolution No. 49, Serles of 1990: Ayes: Nays : Motion carried . Council Members Koltay , Hathaway, Wigg i ns, Bullock, Clayton, Haben!cht , Van Dyke None 6bvi(l) -Counc i l Member Hathaway presented awards and plaques to winners of the Earth Day "Every Day Trash to Treasure " contest. Present were the Tabatha Maher, the first place practical winner; and Jllffl\Y Hiltz, the second pl ace creative winner . Tabitha also rece i ved a S50 check for her entry and both were presented with letters from Governor ROl!ler and Congress1111n Schaefer . Tabatha and Jilllll,Y expla i ned their creations and were given a round of app l ause. Other winners who were not present were Shelia Martinez, first place creative, and Gladys Meredith, second place practical. 6bvi(2) • Council Member Hathawa,y suggested that board and c01111ls- sion Interviews be set as soon as possible In l ight of the current and upcom- ing vacancies on various boards . En9l.wood City Council Minutes May 21, 19!IO -Page 8 6bv11(l) -Council Member Wiggins requested that the Uti11t1es De- partment Investigate a situation existing w1th "old meters" In the Industrial area of the City. Mr. Wiggins stated It had been reported to hlm that some of the meters were Inoperable a"d therefore costing the City loss of revenue. 6bvl1(2) -Council Member Wiggins asked that 1110re effort be made to give advance warn ·I ng when the Uti lit I es Department undertakes flush Ing of the hydrants. He suggested that the warning be published 1n the Sentinel. 6bv11 (3) -Council Member Wiggins provided Information on the re- pairs done to the train track and trestle at Belleview Park. He also ex- plained the need for additional repair work to the other trestle, which will necessitate approval of additional funds. He announced the Lions Club Train was ready to co11111ence its su11111er runs on Saturday, Hay 26th. 6bvlil -Council Member Habenicht complimented Council Member Clay- ton for his efforts to amend CML Policy with regard to recycling. 6bix(l) -Council Member Clayton further explained that he had been successful In having the CML Policy Manual "Environmental Quality• amended by adding the phrase, •to support munic i pal and intergovernmental agreements In - cluding programs for purchasing recycled products.• 6blx(2) -Council Me11ber Clayton, referring to other CML actlv1- tl11s, suggested that Assistant City Manager Hartin be instructed to follow tha l n:tiat1ve being proposed by th0 National Federation of Independent Businesses r'1garding taxes. He felt the tax proposal If approved would seriously limit Englewood's ability as a home rule city to collect a number of small tues whi ch we now collect. 7 . Pr -scheduled Visitors There ~~re no pre-scheduled visitors. ~-~on-scheduled Visitors (a) Bill Hamilton, representing the Englewood Lions Club, briefly ex- plained there were additional re p lrs needed on the trestle In Belleview Park, rpec1f1ca1 l y to Include solid decking and repairs to the banisters . He stated that the work would cost approximately Sl,600 in addition to the funds pre- viously appropriated by Council . COUNCIL MDtBER lflGQINS MOVED, AND IT WAS SECDNDED, TO APPROVE AN EXPDIJITURE OF $1,600 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK IN BELLEVIEW PARK, Council Member Wiggins ex - plained that If the repairs cost more than the estimated $1,600, the Englewood Lions Club will pay the difference. (b) Jason Densmer, 1290 East Dartmouth, representing Boy Scout Troop No. 92, requested permission of the City Council to use Centennial Park Lake for water training purposes. He assured Council that all Scouts would be re- quired to wear life jackets during their training and to follow all prescribed canoeing safety rules. Englewood City Council Minutes May 21, 1990 -Page 9 COUNCIL NEIIIER KOLTAY MOVED, AIII IT VAS SECOIIIED, TO ALLOW TROOP NO. 92 TO USE THE FACILIT1ES AT CENTENNIAL PARK FOR TRAINING PROVIDED ALL REQUIRED DOCUMEN- TATION IS PROVIDED. Discussion ensued concerning the insurance requiret11ents, etc., and it was con- firmed that the Scouts would provide blanket coverage showing the City as a named insured . Vote results: Ayes: Nays: Motion cirried. 111ttee; however, Council Member Kolt1y, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke None Council Member Clayton noted he is I member of the Troop C0111- he did not see this as a possible conflict of interest. (c) Gary Kozacek, 1260 West Oxford Avenue, thanked Council for passing Resolution No . 46, even though 1t was In a •generic" form. Mr. Kozacek re- ferred to Council Member Habenicht 's corrment concerning prev i ously published Information Indicat i ng the Teen Leisure Center, Inc. was being sponsored and supported by the City of Englewood . He stated they have no i dea who sent the press release to the RockY Mountain News. Mr. Kozacek noted they are seeking the City's cooperation In an effort to coordinate their youth project with various City departments . 9. c-nicat1ons and Procl1111ations (a) COUNCIL MENIER ~IATHAIIAY MOVED , AIII IT VAS SECONDED, TO ACCEPT 111TH REGR ET THE RESIGNATION 0~ IIARJORIE L. BECKER FRON TNE PUIIIIN8 AIII ZONING COIIIISSION. Ayes : Nays: Motion carried. C~uncil Member Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins , Bu llock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke None (b) COUNCIL NENIIER HATHAWAY NOVED, AND IT VAS SECONDED, TO ACCEPT 111TH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF J~HN GRAY FRO~ THE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD. Counci l Member Hathaway noted th a Mr. Gray had submitted his resignation to the Library Board who then advised Counc il of Mr . Gray's resignation . Vote results : Ayes : Nays: Motion Cilrrled. 10 . Consent Agenda Council Member Ko l tay, Hath~way, Wiggins , Bullock, Clayton, Habe nicht, Van Dyke None COUNCIL MENIER BULLOCK IIOV£0, NII IT lfAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE CONSENT AIEJIIA ITEM lO(a) AS FOLLOWS: (a) ORDINANCE NO. 15, SERIES OF 1990, (COUNCI L Bi l l NO . 24, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BULLOCK), ENTITLED: EngltlfOOd C1ty Council K1nutes Nay 21, 1990 -Page 10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER I OF TITLE 8, ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE OF 1985 10 REFLECT SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COHMUNITV DEVELOPMENT AND WITHIN THE DIVISION OF BUILDING AND SAFETY. Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. 11. Publtc Hear1nt Council Meflbers Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Yan Dyke None No public hearing was scheduled. 12. Ordinances, Resolutions Jnd Notions (1) City Manager Fraser presented a reconmendation to adopt a bill for an ordinance amending the Englewood Municipal Code to reflect the changes that have taken plate within the City's organizational structure. Hr . Fraser fur- ther explained that these changes had reduced the nulllber of Directors from ten to seven and also had consolidated manning throughout the City. Ha reco-n- ded approval. Mr. Fraser responded to various questions ~oncerning the con- solidation, the Inclusion of the section referring to the Volunteer Fire De- partment, pension funds, and cost savings. The City Clerk was asked to read Council Bill No. 25 . entitl ed : COUNCIL BILL NO. 25, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL ►:: ABER CLAYTON: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE EFFECTING 'f,i '.: REORGANIZATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS BY REPEALING TITLE 1, tHAPTER 6, ARTICLE S A THROUGH K, ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 1985, ADHINISTRA"IJVt; SERVICE, AND RE tl-1,lll:IING A NEW TITLE 1, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLES A THROUGH H; AAENDING TITLE 3 BY UDING A NEW CHAPTER 8; AMENDING TITLE 6 BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 5; AMENDING TITLE 7 BY ADDING SUB· SECTIONS C AND D TO CHAPTER 6A; AMENDING TITLE 7 BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 7; AND AMENDING TITL( 1 1-4-1 AND 11-4-2. COUNCIL NEMBER cu,rou NOYm, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING COUNCJL BILL NO. 25, SERIES OF 1990. Council Member Habenicht explained that she has difficulties with two aspects of the reorganization, the combination of Police/Fire and Recreation/Library. She understood the arrangement has been very successful In larger cities, but not particularly •appropriate " in smaller cities. She stated she hasn't been convinced this is the best organization for the City of E~glewood. Council Member Bullock felt the City Manager should be 'given free reign to run the ship In the way that he'd like to run it until it's shown to our det- rllN!nt to be run otherwise.• Vote results: £n9l.wood C1ty counctl Ntnutes Nay 21, 1990 • Pap 11 Ayes: Nays: Hot1on carried. Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Van Dyke Council Member Habenicht (b) Director Fonda presented a r econnendation fr011 the Water and Sewer Board to adopt a bill for an ordinance approving the United States Geological Survey Joint Funding Agree11111nt for the operation and maintenance of a stream flow gauging station on the South Platte River at Union Avenue . Hr. Fonda explained that th1s is a continuation of an agreement approved by Council last year . The cost to the City 1s S3,050 representing one-hllf of the total costs . The City Clerk was asked to read Council Bill No . 26, ent i tled: COUNCIL BILL NO. 26, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KOLTAY A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A STREAM FLOW GAUGING STATION ON THE SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT UNION AVENUE. COUNCIL MENIER KOLTAY IIIYED, AND IT WAS SECOfllED, TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING COUNCIL BILL NO. 26 , SERIES OF 1990. Ayes: Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht , Van Dyke Nays: None Motion carried. (c) Director Fonda presented a recommendation from the Water and Sewer Board to adopt a bill for an ordinance approving• Wastewater Collect i on Sys - tem Maintenance Agreement with Sher idan . Under the proposed agreement, Engle- wood would provide maintenance for a portion of a sewer line in Sheridan's Santa Fe Industrial Park . Mr. Fonda explained Sheridan wil l pay a surcharge for the use of Englewood's flushing truck . The agreement can be voided wit h six months notice. Discussion ensued regarding surcharge rates. The C1ty Clerk was asked to read Council Bill No. 27, entitled: COUNCIL BIL L NO . 27, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIi. MEMBER BULLOCK A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE MAINTENANCE OF A PARTICULAR WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHERIDAN AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. COUNCIL MDIBER BULLOCK MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING COUNCIL aJLL NO. 27, SERIES OF 1990. Council Member Clayton stated he felt they should approve this Council Bill, however they should be cautious when agreeing to provide services to various Englewood Ctty Council Ntnutes Nay 21, 1990 • Page 12 other cities, be cogniunt of the cost, and focus on providing services to Ci ty of Englewood residents. Vote results : Ayes: Nays: Mot i on carried. Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke None (d) Director Waggoner presented a racoirmendatton from the Public Works Departaent to approve by motion the replacement of the Servicenter fuel tanks. Solle upgrad i ng of the service 11nes and associated equ1p111ent was approved during the 1990 budget process, but not tank replacement. He explained that the fuel storage tanks at the Servicenter are 19 years old and the associated piping system is very badly corroded and leaking. The installation would bring the storage tanks and associated piping into compliance with all of the new regulations on underground storage tanks. Council Member Koltay quest i oned the advisab111ty of privatizing fuel acquisilion. Council Member Clayton questioned wh ich city vehicles use the pulll)s and how much they are charged. City Manager Fraser stated he had requested the purchasing staff evaluate the alternatives In terms of contract i ng for these serv i ces as opposed t o replac- ing the tanks . The estimated cost varied between z~i and 33i more for us to do this service outside of the service facility. When that cost is added to the inconvenience and difficulty of dealing with other service providers it would not be cost effective or practical. Council Member Hathaway questioned the liability on the tanks if new regula - tions are put Into effect . City Manag e. !"raser noted if they change the regulations to something other than what Is applicable today the City would be responsible. Council Member Hathaway stated that in the last two years the State l egisla- ture has reviewed regulations for underground storage tanks. They have not passed, but in the future they might. COUNCIL MEMBEI HATHAWAY MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO AUTHORIZE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANKS AT THE SERVICENTER BY KEYSTONE EQUIPtlENT AT A COST OF $4Z,7H. Ayes : Nays: Motion carried . Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke None (e) Director Fonda pre sented a reconmendatlon from the Bi -City Super- visory Co mmit tee to approve by motion the purchase of two ten-yard dump En9lll!OOCI Ctty Counctl Ntnutes Nay 21, 1990 -P19e 13 trucks. This purchase was approved during the 1990 budget process and wi 11 replace trucks in the fleet that are old and in poor condition. COUNCIL MENIER CLAYTON IIOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO TEN-YQO DIIIP TRUCKS FRON TRANS-VEST FIEUIKl'LINER MC IN THE ANOIIIT OF $12,912. A.Yes: Nays: Counc 11 Members Ko ltay, Hathaway, Wigg1 ns, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke None Motton carried. Council Member Koltay questioned i f leasing this type of vehicle would be a viable alternative. Director Fonda stated they had not looked into le~;ing, but he did not feel it would be "practical." He stated the ten-yard dump trucks can be maintained by the servicenter . (f) Director Fonda i:-re sented a reconnendat Ion fro11 the Bi -Cl ty 'iuper- vl sory Co11111i t tee to approve by motion the purchase of one dewatered s 1 udge hauling trailer. This purchase 1o1as approved during the 1990 budget process and will prcvide more efficient oper,11t•on of Bi -City's Beneficial Use Program . COUNCIL NEMBER CLAYTON MOVED, AND IT VAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE DEVATERED SLli>GE HAULING TRAILER FRON EAST IIMUFACTURINB CORPORATION FOR t:SE IN THE BENEFICIAL USE PROGRAM IN THE MOUNT OF $114,147. Ayes: Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht , Van Dyke Nays: None Hotton carried. 3. City Manager's Report (a) City Manager Fraser transmitted copies of two letters received pro- testing the usessments for Paving District No . 33. He reminded Council of the Public Hearing scheduled for May 31, 1990 at 7:30 p .111. concerning the Paving District No . 33 assessments . (b) City Manager Fraser provided Information concerning the upco•ing Fourth of July celebration. He advised Council of the cooperative efforts of the group working on this project . He Informed Council that a letter equest- ing donations will be mailed this week to some of the larger busine sses 1n Englewood . He also advised Council that Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village have both indicatect a willingness to join us in this effort; Sheridan, Li ttleton, and South Suburban have all c011111itted to participate. (c) City Manager Fraser advised Council that the collective bargaining process had commenced; he requested that, after conclusion of the regular ses- sion, Council adjourn to Executive Session for a briefing. Englewood Ctty Council Ntnutes Nay 21, 1990 -Page 14 14. C1ty Attorney's Report a} Ctty Attorney Dewitt requested a motion accepting the deed from the Doimt ow Development Authority for the parking lot. COUNCll NEIIBER HATHAWAY NOYm, AND IT IIAS SECOlllm, TO APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEm CONVEYING TITLE OF THE EN&LEVOOD DOIINTOIIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHDRJTY PARK- IN& LOT OIi LINCOLN STREET TO THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, ,\yes: Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Yan Dyke Nays: None Mot ion carried. (b) City Attorney requested a motion to approve defense of Allstate Insurance Co. v Wycoff and City, to collect sums that are due for transport of a non-resident of the Ci ty. COUNCIL NENBER BULLOCK IIOYED, AND IT VAS SECOlllED, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY AT- TORNEY TO ENTER DEFENSE IN THIS MATTER. Ayes: Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke Nays: None Notion carried. (c) In the matter Carpenter v Cottle and City, Hr . DeWitt expla i ned this is a title dispute, and even though he does not feel we have an Interest in the title, he requested a motion authorizing the City Attorney to file an answer pending further review. COUNCIL NENBER BULLOCK NOYED, AND IT VAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE FILING AN ANSWER IN THE NATTER CARPENTER V COTTLE AND CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. Ayes ; Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke Nays: None Motion curled. (d) City Attorney DeWitt noted he is working In conjunction with the City of Littleton on the Lowry Insurance Litigation. The Littleton City At- torney has proposed the sharing of a data base . At the present time the ini- tial indications are tnat this i s quite expensive; we've declined to partici- pate to date. Hr. DeWitt stated he is asking the Littleton City Attorney for documentation in order to establish some benchmarks for proceeding. 15. Adjourraent IIAYOR YAN DYKE MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED TO HAYE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOLLOII· ING ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR "EETING TO DISCUSS CONTRACT NEflOTIATIONS. Ayes: Council "embers Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke Nays: None Notion carried. 0 Entlwood City Council Ntnute1 Nay Zl, lllO • Page 15 CGIIICIL 1111110 IIATIWIAY IIOYED TO ADoJOURN. The -ting adjourned at 9:52 p.■•