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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-14 (Special) Meeting Minutes [3]SPECIAL MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO April 14, 1980 The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in special session on April 14, 1980, at 7:35 p.m. Mayor Otis, presiding, called the meeting to order. Mayor Otis dispensed with the invocation and pledge of allegiance because they had been given at the preceding meet- ing. Mayor Otis asked for roll call. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Higday, Neal, Fitzpatrick, Keena, Bile, Bradshaw, Otis. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. * * * * * * Also present were: City Manager Mccown Assistant City Manager Curnes City Attorney Berardini Deputy City Clerk Johannisson Deputy City Clerk Watkins * * * * * * Mayor Otis stated the purpose of the special meeting was to conduct a public hearing to consider an application for a Health Therapy Facility License at the proposed location of 4370 South Broadway. City Attorney Berardini noted the name of the license should be corrected to Massage Parlor License. COUNCIL MEMBER HIGDAY MOVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEAR- ING. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Higday, Neal, Fitzpatrick, Keena, Bilo, Bradshaw, Otis. None. April 14, 1980 Page 2 'nle Mayor declared the motion carried. Deputy City Clerk Johannisson presented the applicant's file on behalf of the City; the petitions and petition report from Oedipus, Inc.; and a map of the neighborhood showing the one mile radius in which the petitioning was carried out, the proposed lo- cation of the applicant and one other massage parlor in the neigh- borhood at 4171 South Broadway. Max Scott, Oedipus, Inc., 1200 Pearl, Boulder, Colorado, appeared before Council and presented his survey of the designated neighborhood and explained the results. Mr. Scott stated of those people eligible to participate in the survey 24.43i favored the issuance of the license and 75.57i opposed the issuance. Mayor Otis asked if there were any questions to ask of Mr. Scott. David Carey, 5601 South Broadway, attorney for the ap- plicant, asked Mr. Scott questions concerning the petitioning procedure. Mr. Scott provided the information. Council Member Higday asked for specific results for each petitioning packet. Mr. Scott explained the results. 8:05 p.m. 8:20 p.m. 'nlere were no further questions to ask of Mr. Scott. Mayor Otis declared a recess at 8:05 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Johannisson left the meeting at Deputy City Clerk Watkins entered the meeting at 'nle Council reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Mayor Otis asked for roll call. Upon a call of the roll, the following were pre- sent: Council Members Higday, Neal, Fitzpatrick, Keena, Bilo, Bradshaw, Otis. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. Mayor Otis asked for the applicant's presentation con- cerning the request for a massage parlor license. April 14, 1980 Page 3 David Carey, 5601 South Broadway, attorney for the applicant, appeared before Council and called the applicant to come forward and give testimony regarding the application. The applicant, Mrs. Mu Cha Mullins, 6960 Rolling Springs Lane, Fountain, Colorado, appeared before Council. Mr. Carey questioned Mrs. Mullins regarding her per- sonal and business background. Mrs. Mullins provided infor- mation and gave reasons why she was applying for a massage parlor license. Mayor Otis asked if anyone had questions to ask of Mrs. Mullins. In answer to questions from Council, Mrs. Mullins pro- vided information as to why she was locating her business in Englewood instead of where she presently resided. In response to questions from City Attorney Berardini, Mrs. Mullins provided information concerning her present employ- ment with BIT, a massage parlor located in Englewood; and the lease agreement for the building space at which she proposed to open business. Mr. Kenneth Mullins, 6960 Rolling Springs Lane, Fountain, Colorado, applicant's husband, appeared before Council to help Mrs. Mullins answer further questions since she was experiencing difficulty in understanding the English language. Mr. Mullins provided further explanation as to why Mrs. Mullins was seeking an application for a massage parlor facility. Under direct questioning from Mr. Carey, Mr. Mullins then provided information concerning his personal background and familiarity with the type of facility for which his wife was applying. Mr. Carey called Robert L. Schear to come forward and give testimony. Mr. Schear, residence in Lakewood, Colorado, stated he owned the property where Mrs. Mullins was proposing to lo- cate her business and had entered into a lease agreement with Mrs. Mullins for the space. Mr. Schear stated the applicant appeared to be a respectable person who would conduct her busi- ness according to the law. Mr. Schear added the lease agreement was not conditional upon issuance of the license. April 14, 1980 Page 4 Mr. Carey called Jong Ho Kim to come forward and give testimony regarding the applicant. Jong Ho Kim, Kims Tailors, 1333 N. Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado, appeared before Council. Ms. Kim provided information regarding her personal knowledge of Mrs. Mullin•'• character. Ms. Kim also provided information regard- ing her own occupation. Mrs. Mullin's sister, Ms. Yim, assisted Ms. Kim with language translation. Mayor Otis asked if there were any further questions to ask of the applicant or witnesses. In response to City Attorney Berardini's questions, Mrs. Mullins stated if the license was granted she would re- locate her residence to Englewood. In response to Council Member Neal's questions, Mrs. Mullins provided information regarding her financial situation. There were no further questions nor anyone who wished to speak in favor of the issuance of the license. Mayor Otis asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in opposition of the license. William Porter, 4860 South Lincoln, appeared before Council and asked questions of Mrs. Mullins regarding her quali- fications to operate a massage parlor. Mrs. Mullins provided information regarding her experi- ence as a masseuse. There were no further quesitons nor anyone who wished to speak against the license issuance. Mr. Carey gave closing conments and asked that Council overlook any bias connected with massage parlors and thereby grant the license. ~UUNCIL MEMBER HIGDAY MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Council Member Bradshaw seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Higday, Neal, Fitzpatrick, Keena, Bilo, Bradshaw, Otis. None. April 14, 1980 Page 5 The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Otis stated Council would make a decision regarding the application at their first Council meeting in May. Mayor Otis then adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. /s/ Eric E. Johannisson Deputy City Clerk /s/ Janice L. Watkins Deputy City Clerk