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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-16 (Regular) Meeting MinutesEN8LEVOOO CITY COUNCIL EN8LEWOOO, WPNIOE COUNTY, COLORADO Regular Session July 111, 1990 1. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Hayor Van Dyke at 7:36 p.m. 2. Invocation The invocation was given by Council Hember Wiggins. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Van Dyke. 4. Roll Call Present: Absent: A quorum was present. Also present: 5. Minutes Council Members Hathaway, Koltay, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke None City Manager Fraser City Attorney DeWitt City Clerk Crow Executive Officer Olson, Safety Services (a) COtllCIL MEIIIER HATHAWAY MOVED, AND JT VAS SECONOED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE RE&ULAR MEETING OF JULY 2, 1990. Ayes: Council Hembers Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke Nays: None Motion carried. 6. Pre-scheduled Visitors (a) A resolution concerning a reappointaent to the Englewood Downtown Developaient Authority was considered. The resolution was assigned a nllllber and read by title: RESOLUTION NO. 62, SERIES OF 1990 Englewood City Council Minutes July 15, 1990 • Page 2 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GREGG BIRDSALL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. COUNCIL NDIIER HATHAWAY MOVED, AND IT VAS SECOll)ED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO, 52, SERIES OF 1990, Ayes: Council Me~bers Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke Nays: None Mot i on carried . Hr. Birdsall 's reappointment shall expire June 30, 1994. As Hr. Birdsall was not present, a Certificate of Appointment and a City logo lapel pin will be sent to him. 7. Non-scheduled Visitors (a) Ken Haraldsen, 3018 Sout ,1 Washington Street, expressed concern regard i ng the proposed stad i um tax issue . He comented that Denver ts be1ng d1scrim1natory by penn1tting only citizens of Denver to work at the new air- port . Regarding the Quincy Fire Station, Hr. Haraldsen said 1t should be pre- served 1s I part of Englewood's heritage and not sold or destroyed for a park . Discussion ensued . (bl Sharon Fritz, 4861 South Cherokee Street, expressed strong support for installation of warning sirens [Agenda Item 12(b)(i)). (c} Allan Fritz, 4861 South rherokee Street , concurred with his wife's comments. COUNCIL NENBER HABENICHT MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO BRING FORWARD A&EMIA ITEM lZ(b)(I) -A RESOLUTION CONCERNING INSTALLATION OF WARNING SIRENS. Ayes: Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wigg i ns, Bullock, Clayton, Haben i cht, Van Dyke Nays: None Motion carried . The resolution was ass i gned a number and read by title: RESOLUTION NO . 63, SERIES OF 1990 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS AND AU- THORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. COUNCIL MEMBER HABENICHT MOVED, AND IT VAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 53, SERIES OF 1990. Council Member Habenicht, sponsor of Resolution No . 63, stated she is present -n ing the Resolution as a means to hasten installation of the warning sirens which were purchased by the CHy from El Paso County. Executive Officer 01· son, referring to a reconwnendat1on of the Department of Safety Services dated February 16, 1990 , confirmed the estimated cost to install four warning sirens is $20,000. If Council decides to proceed with the lnstal lation, It is the opinion of Executive Officer Olson that two of the six units be retained for future repairs as the units are no longer manufactured and farts are not available. Mr. Olson expres sed the opinion that there are I ternatlves to installing the si rens . Installation proble~s were identified and discussed; Englewood C1ty Counc11 N1nutes July 16, 1990 -Ptge 3 changing weather patterns, test i ng, and the manner in which warnings are given were exp1alned. Position statements were given by Council members who stressed the need for public awareness and education. Vote r esu1 ts: Ayes: Council Members Koltay, Hathaway , Wiggins, Bullock , Clayton, Habenicht, Yan Dyke Nays: None Notion carried. Council Nember Koltay suggested that staff 1nvestigate exist- Ing lighting structures throughout the City for installation of the sirens. Council Member Clayton stressed the need to educate the public concerning the warning sirens. 8 . Coaun1catlons and Procluatlons (a) COUNCIL MEMBER KOLTAY NOYm, MD IT IIAS stCONDm, TO DECLARE THE IIEEK OF .JULY 8 -14, H90, AS "AGENT ORANGE SCREENING AWARENESS IIEEK.• Council Member Hathaway asked why the proclamation had not been presented be- fore the scheduled date s , and was advised the request had not been rece1ved In a timely manner to pemlt Its submittal to Council . Discuss i on ensued; It was agreed that effort should be made to encourage organizat i ons to subffllt their requests In a more timely fashion . Vote results : Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. 9. Consent Agenda Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Yan Dyke None COUNCIL NEMBER CLAYTON MOVED, AND IT IIAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE CONSOO MEIIM ITEMS 9 (a) THROUGH (d) AS FOLLOIIS: {a) ORDINANCE NO . 33, SERIES OF 1990 {CCUNC IL BILL NO. 29.1 lNTROOUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS HABENICHT, HATHAWAY, AND CLAYTON), ENTITLED : AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY Or ENGLEWOOD AT THE NEXT SCHEDU LED REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD RELATING TO AGE AND RESIDENCY REQUIRf- MENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCI L. {b) ORDINANCE NO. 34, SERIES OF 1990 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 33, INTRODIJCEO BY COUNC I L MEMBER HATHAWAY), ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A WARRANTY DEED CONVEYING CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE CITY DITCH TO THE STATE OF COLORADO, STATE BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS. Enylewood City i::ouncll Minutes Ju y 15, 1990 -Page 4 (c) ORDINANCE NO. 35, SERIES OF 1990 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 35, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KOLTAY), ENTITLED: AH ORDINANCE APPROVING QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR A PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY WEST OF 2829 SOUTH SANTA FE DRIVE. (d) ORDINANCE NO. 36, SERIES OF 1990 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 37, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BULLOCK), ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE CONSOLIDATING THE AMENDMENTS TO AGREEME~TS BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, THE BOARD OF COUNTY Cott4ISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE AHD WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO, INC. Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. 10 . Public Hearing Council Me11bers Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Dyke None No public hearing was scheduled. 11. Ordinances, Resolutions and Notions (a} City Attorney DeWitt explained that the need for th1s particular resolution becallll! apparent when the title to the property was reviewed, reflect Ing a defect with the title of the property in the name of a priest not the Archdiocese. Quiet title action would clear the defect, and the Archdiocese has no objection to this form of action. Council M~mber Hathaway added that this Is the land the Malley Center Is trying to acquire for future expansion; further that part of the conditions of the contract with the Archdiocese calls for the City to do certain lmprove~ents before school c011- llll!ntes this fall. The resolution was assigned a number and read by title: RESOLUTION NO . 64, SERIES OF 1990 A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD TO QUIET TITLE TO THE SOUTH 75 X 125 FEET OF THE ST. LOUIS PLAYGROUND. COUNCIL MEMBER HATHAWAY MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO, 84, SERIES OF 1990. Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, 11,ggins, Bullock, Clayton, Habenicht, Van Oyke None 12. General Dtscuss1on (a) Mayor's Choice En,lewood C1ty Counc11 N1nutes Ju y 18, 1990 -Page 5 ( 1) Hayor Van Dyke explained tt,e agenda format has been restruc- tured with Mayor's Choice and Council Member's Cho1ce preceding the C1ty Man- ager's Report. If the change meets with Council's approval, the proposed Rules and Procedure of Council will reflect the new format. ( 11) NAVOR VAN DYKE NOVEO, AND IT IIAS SECONDED, TO CONTlllUTE SIOO TO "HAPPY DAYS CELEBRATION .• Hayor V11n Dyke co11111ented tl:at the "Happy Days Cel ebrat1on" 1 s a ca~aun1 ty project sponsored by the 1950s alumni of Englewood High School, and w111 pro- vide outstandtng scholarship funding . Council Member Habenicht clarified that the donated funds are from Council's Aid to Other Agencies account. Ayes: Council Members Koltay, Hathaway, Wiggins, Bullock, Clayton , Habenicht, Yan Dyke Nays : None Motion carried. (b) Council Member's Cho1ce (I) This agenda Item was moved forward. See Page No. 2 for offi - cial action. ( 11 ) Counc 11 Member Clayton c 1ar1 f1 ed h h request to have I rep • resentat\ve from the Court system and the City Attorney present at the budget retreat, stating 1t 1s Important to consider all departments when makl~g final budget decisions. - COUNCIL MENIER CLAYTON NOVED, ANO IT IIAS SECONDED, TO SCHEDULE IUD6ET f'P.(S[H- TATIONS FOR THE COURT SYSTEM, THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND ALL OTHER FINANCIAL MI- TERS THAT INPACT THE BUDGET TO BE TAKEN CARE OF AT THE BUDGET RETREAT, City Attorney DeWitt stated he understands the City Attorney budget ts to be discussed with Council 1n a study session prior to the retreat. 14ayor Van Dyke concurred, stating the Court's budget will be presented in Augist, the City Attorney's 1n September . The motion was withdrawn with the understanding budget requests for 111 de- partments are to be presented prior to or at the budget retreat and tliit 111 dec isions are to be finalized at the conclusion of the retreat. Concurrence was given to having a representative fro111 all departments at the retreat . Also requested 1s a report on the impact to the budget by the wage increases for the mid-management group. Hr. DeWitt was asked to prepare a •tlon for consideration at the August 6, 1990 meeting covering Council's dh--:t1on to staff. (111) Council Member Habenicht discussed four Items: (1) She asked about the Oxford striping and bike path signs; she was assured they were In place. Discussion ensued concerning vehi- cles using the bike lane for right-turns. Englewood City Council Minutes July lS, 1190 • Page 6 (2) Hs. Habenicht advised Council that the Public Library Board at their July 10th aeetlng had discussed at length th• City's tight revenue situation and how that situation will affect the Library's bud- get. .She stated the board 11embers were searching for positive, Innovative 11 tarn at 1Yes. (3) She attended the Employees Annual Picnic on July 14th and stated It was an enjoyable event. (4) Ms. Habenicht requested that regular raports on 1con011lc dev1lop111nt efforts be provided Council; Mayor Van Dyka assured her reports would be received. (iv) Council Hetnber Wiggins discussed two Items : (1) He reported that Mayor Van Dyke, Council Hamber Clayton and ha had participated In the recent South Platte River raft trip which was sponsored by Urba11 Drainage and Flood Control District. He en• couraged other members of Council and staff to consider participating In this fun ,vent In the future. (2) He concurred with Council Members Clayton and Habenicht that a report should be prepared for consideration at the budget retreat concerning mid-management, I.e., staffing and cost Implications. 13. City Manager's Report Mr. Fraser did not have any matters to bring before Council. 14. City Attorney's Report (a) City Attorney DeWitt briefly discussed the Federal District Court Order dismissing Haldon's claim against the City, stating the ••tter at the present time Is closed . (b) Hr. DeWitt transmitted copies of the Final Determination of the Department of Revenue in the matter City of Englewood vs. Harti n Manufacturing concerning certain taxas owed the City . Hr. DeWitt advised l';e would keep Council apprised if an appeal 1s filed. (c) There was a brief discussion concerning proclamations; consensus is not to foma11ze the process of proclamation submittals, but to continue to review requests on a case-by-case basis and to encourage organizations to sub· mlt their requests In a more timely manner . 0 IMlNIOd Ctty Counctl lltnutes .Jufy 11, lNO -Pa .. 7 15. MJourrant CGUIICIL IIENIEI HATNAMAY IIOYED TO AD.JOUIUI. The 1111t1ng adjourned at l:tt p.■.