HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-08-06 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING:
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
August 6, 1979
The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe
County, Colorado, met in regular session on August 6, 1979, at
7:30 p.m.
Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Reverend Keith Merriman,
Ennanuel United Methodist Church, 2700 South Downing. The Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Mayor James L. Taylor.
Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon a call of the
roll, the following were present:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Taylor.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a quorum present.
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Also present were: City Manager Mccown
Assistant City Manager Curnes
City Attorney Berardini
Director of Connunity Development
Wanush
Deputy City Clerk Johannisson
Deputy City Clerk Watkins
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE RE-
GULAR MEETING OF JULY 16, 1979, AS SUBMITTED. Councilman Mann sec-
onded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING OF JULY 23, 1979, AS SUBMITTED. Councilman
Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO BRING FORWARD A PORTION
OF AGENDA ITEMS UNDER COUNCILMEMBER'S CHOICE. Councilman Clayton
seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted
as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS NOMINATED OLIVER GISEBURT TO FILL
THE VACANCY IN COUNCIL DISTRICT II. Councilman Clayton seconded
the nomination.
A discussion ensued relating to the appointment and
whether or not further considration should be given to the
other people who have expressed an interest in the vacancy.
It was noted that Mr. Giseburt stated in his letter that even
though he was interested in the vacancy, he would not run for
Council this fall.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Harper, Clayton,
Taylor.
Council Members Smith, Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and stated Oliver
Giseburt had been appointed to fill the interim term of Donald
Weber.
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City Attorney Berardini stated Mr. Giseburt would have
to qualify and take his oath at the next regular Council meeting
on August 20, 1979.
RESOLUTION NO. 30
SERIES OF 1979
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A RESOLUTION ORDERING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL RECALL EELCTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1979.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 30, SERIES
OF 1979. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion.
Councilman Smith spoke against the resolution. Mr. Smith
stated the resolution onlr, sets a special election and that the City
was getting "recall happy'. Mr. Smith queried why Mr. Harper ran
unopposed at the last election when people seem to be interested in
his seat now. Mr. Smith stated he felt the special election was un-
necessary and citizens could express their disagreements with their
councilmen in other ways.
Councilman Clayton stated he agreed with Councilman SMith.
Mr. Clayton stated such action is an abuse of the provision of re-
call.
Councilman Williams stated he strongly opposed the re-
solution.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Taylor.
Council Member Williams.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO RESUME TO THE ORIGINAL AGENDA. I
Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll,
the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
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The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Mr. Harry J. Atwell, attorney, and Mr. Robert Mcintyre,
President of Old Town Liquors, 325 East Jefferson Avenue, were pre-
sent. Mr. Atwell apologized for failing to attend the last regular
Council meeting on July 16, 1979. Mr. Atwell stated it was during
the time of the water main break crisis and he had assumed Council
would not meet.
Mr. Atwell stated he was representing Mr. Robert Mcintyre
of Old Town Liquors in a request for a retail liquor license due to
a change in ownership.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF A
LIQUOR LICENSE FROM OLD TOWN LIQUORS AT 325 EAST JEFFERSON AVENUE
TO OLD TOWN LIQUORS, INC., DUE TO A CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP. Council-
man Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Mr. Edward L. Shearn, Jr., 3361 South Corona, was pre-
sent. Mr. Shearn stated he recently purchased McGinty's Tig at
3370 South Acoma Street and requested Council's approval for a
liquor license for his new business. Mr. Shearn stated the name
of the establishment will change to Eddie's Off Broadway.
COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO ALLOW THE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE FROM EDWARD AND COLEEN MCGINTY TO EDWARD L.
SHEARN D/B/A EDDIE'S OFF BROADWAY. Councilman Williams seconded
the motion.
Councilman Smith asked Mr. Shearn if the issuance of the
license was baaed upon the purchase. Mr. Shearn stated that it
was.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted .as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
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Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Mr. C. A. Brown, 2743 South Acoma Street, was present.
Mr. Brown discussed some of the regulations in the building code
and the circ\Dllstances evolving from some of the inspections that have
been made at the new shoppette in the 3900 block of South Broadway,
Spruce Tree Shops.· Mr. Brown stated Southworth Corporation con-
tracted with Pennel Corporation to construct the building at the
location. Representatives from both corporations presented their
plans to the City a building permit was issued to them and con-
struction proceeded thereafter. Mr. Brown discussed the problems
that arose during the construction when the structure underwent
inspection by the City's Building Inspector and the stpes the
builder had to go through in order to copmly with building re-
gulations resulting in delays and loss of money. Mr. Brown also
discussed the problem with installing the sign for his business.
Mr. Borwn stated he had discussed these problems with
the City Manager and asked Council what could be done about them.
Mr. Brown then answered various questions from Council
relating to the problems he discussed; in particular, the instal-
lation of the sign for his business.
In response to Councilman Mann's question, City Manager
Mccown stated he had no knowledge of Mr. Brown's complaints. Mr.
Mccown offered to investigate the matter and prepare a report for
the next Council meeting.
Councilman Clayton requested that the report detail the
problem with the sign situation.
Councilman Smith requested that Mr. Brown attend the
next regular Council meeting on August 20, 1979, to hear the re-
port.
Councilman Clayton requested that Mr. Brown personally
receive a copy of Mr. McCown's report as well.
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Mrs. Audrey Scott, 2926 South Galapago Street, was pre-
sent. Mrs. Scott presented correspondence between herself and the
City Manager on the subject of reimbursement of water lines costs.
The letters stated Mrs. Scott's refusal to reveal her income in
order to receive reimbursement from the City on the basis that she
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felt it was discriminatory and an invasion of her privacy and the
City Managr's reply that she must divulge her income in order to
comply under the reimbursement guidelines.
Mrs. Scott provided copies of these letters to Council.
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Mayor Taylor asked if there were any other visitors
wishing to be heard at this time. No one responded.
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COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR SPECIAL EVENTS PER-
MIT FOR SOUTH SUBURBAN COMMUNITY ARTS SYMPHONY FOR AUGUST 25, 1979,
IN CINDERELLA CITY BLUE MALL. Councilman Mann seconded the motion.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Deputy City Clerk Johannisson appeared before Council
and was sworn in. Mr. Johannisson presented the subject file
for the City and stated it was in order and complete.
Ms. Elaine Good, representative from Comnunity Arts
Symphony, appeared before Council and was sworn in. Ms. Good
requested Council's approval for the special events permit and
distributed the calendar of events the organization has planned
for the week of August 20, -25, 1979, in Englewood, climaxing with
the Pops Concert for Saturday, August 25, 1979.
Mayor Taylor asked if anyone else wished to speak in
favor of the permit.
Mr. Terry Schmidt, 6931 South Spotswood, Littleton,
appeared before Council and was sworn in. Mr. Schmidt stated
he has been chosen as Chairman of the program. Mr. Schmidt
stated he believed it was proper to serve refreshments at the
final event and the profits would go to the Symphony.
Mayor Taylor asked if there was anyone else who would
like to speak in favor of the permit. No one responded.
Mayor Taylor asked if there was anyone who would like
to speak against the permit. No one responded.
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COUNCILMAN HARPER MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll,
the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO GRANT THE SPECIAL EVENTS
PERMIT TO THE SOUTH SUBURBAN COMMUNITY ARTS SYMPHONY FOR AUGUST 25,
1979, FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 12 MIDNIGHT IN THE CINDERELLA CITY BLUE
MALL. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the
roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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"Conmunications -No Action Reconnnended" on the agenda
were received:
(a) Minutes of the Board of Adjustment and appeals
meetings of May 9, and June 13, 1979.
(b) Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Connnission
meeting of June 19, 1979.
(c) Minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of
June 27, 1979.
(d) Minutes of the Denver Regional Council of
Governments meeting of June 27, 1979.
(e)
(f)
(g)
Minutes of the Public Library Board meeting
of July 10, 1979.
Minutes of the Animal Control Conmittee meet-
ings of July 23, and July 30, 1979.
Minutes of the Englewood Downtown Development
Authority meeting of July 25, 1979.
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~) Memorandwn from the Director of Libraries to
the City Manager concerning her trip to the
American Library Association Annual Conference
in Dallas, Texas, June 23 -29, 1979.
(i) Memorandwn from the Court Administrator to
the Mayor and Members of Council concerning
her trip to the National Association of Court
Administration Conference held in Sarasota,
Florida, July 9 -13, 1979.
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Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 8:43 p.m. The Council
reconvened at 9:02 p.m. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon a
call of the roll, the following were present:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Taylor.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a quorwn present.
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Director of CoD111Unity Development Richard Wanush presented
the 1979 Comprehensive Plan and discussed its preparation, content,
and purpose.
Mr. Eddie Tanguma, 1020 West Tufts Avenue, appeared before
Council. Mr. Tangwna stated as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning
Cot11Dission he wanted to personally thank those people to participated
in the compilation of the 1979 Comprehensive Plan.
Director Wanush requested Council to review the Plan
set up a study session with the Planning and Zoning Conmission
discuss any questions they mifht have. Director Wanush stated
Plan would be adopted by reso ution at a later date and should
cil desire so, a public hearing could be held.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO SET UP A JOINT MEETING WITH
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AS SUBMITTED. Councilman Mann seconded the motion.
Council discussed the timing involved in meeting with
the Planning and Zoning Co11111ission and decided to leave the ar-
rangements up to staff.
and
to
the
Coun-
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes:
Nays:
The Mayor
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
declared the motion carried.
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Director of CoD111Unity Development Wanush presented the
Final Plat of the Centennial South Subdivision, Case #14-79. Di-
rector Wanush stated the Planning and Zoning Commission held a
public hearing on June 19, 1979 and approved the Final Plat on
July 17, 1979. The plat was now being submitted to Council for
final approval. Director Wanush discussed the plat's location,
land division, its zoning, potential housing development, and
required street dedicationa. Director Wanush stated the plat
has received pertinent departmental approvals.
Director Wanush stated the applicant was in attendance
should Council have any queationa.
Councilman Clayton atated he understood that the plat
was next to Centennial Park and he recalled problems wherein
people have come back to Council after approving a land develop-
ment complaining about thing• that happen around parks. Mr.
Clayton suggested that aome atatement be included so that the
owner• and future occupant• could read and understand that the
situation exiats. Mr. Clayton atated he could foresee complaints
about the light• on the aoftball field and softballs.
Councilman Smith atated Council was approving the plat
of the land into building aitea for which it was already zoned.
Mr. Smith atated the develop•r• should make an effort to be aware
of any problema aurrounding the area; and that it was not Council's
job to regulate what waa done only to see that the land was zoned
and platted properly.
Councilman Clayton asked if there were any objections
to this plat at the Planning and Zoning Conmission hearing. Coun-
cilmen Smith and William• who are members of the Commission in-
dicated there were none.
Director Wanuah stated there were some concerns on the
drainage and traffic and these were resolved by the Public Works
Department.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPROVE THE PLAT IN CASE #14-
79. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the
roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes:
Nays:
The Mayor
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
declared the motion carried.
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Director of Co11111Unity Development Wanush presented a
recomnendation from the Planning and Zoning Comnission meeting of
July 17, 1979, concerning the vacation of a right-of-way in the
3200 block of South Clarkson Street. The Planning Commission re-
comnended that the excess right-of-way on the west side of the
3200 block South Clarkson Street be vacated, and that an ease-
ment be retained to provide access to utility service lines.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED THAT AN ORDINANCE BE PREPARED
BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE VACATION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE
WEST SIDE OF THE 3200 BLOCK OF SOUTH CLARKSON STREET AS DESCRIB-
ED IN THE REQUEST FROM THE CITY'S PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll,
the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a letter from the Execu-
tive Director of the Downtown Development Authority concerning
the Authority's budget.
James T. Keller, II, Director of the Downtown Develop-
ment Authority was present, appeared before Council, and answered
various questions posed by Council relating to the budget.
COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BUDGET FOR THE DOWN-
TOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND TO ACCEPT THE EMPLOYMENT OF JAMES
T. KELLER, II, AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOP-
MENT AUTHORITY. Councilman Smith seconded the motion.
Council discussed whether or not they should approve
the employment contract for the position of Director of the Engle-
wood Downtown Development Authority. Councilman Mann thought Coun-
cil needed only to accept the appointment of Mr. Keller because
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the Authority had already accepted the contract and conditions
under which Mr. Keller will work.
A short discussion ensued relating to the Authority's
power to employ an executive director, write the contract, and
function under a budget without Council's approval.
City Attorney Berardini stated Council could approve
the compensation for Mr. Keller and the budget for the Authority
but could not affect the right of the Authority to write an em-
ployment contract for an executive director.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote on Councilman Mann's
motion to approve the Downtown Development Authority's budget
and the employment of Mr. Keller resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 29
SERIES OF 1979
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BY AUTHORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO. 31
INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN HARPER
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 6, 1979, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD RELATING TO THE AGE AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT OF MEMBERS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
COUNCILMAN HAREPR MOVED TO PASS COUNCIL BILL NO. 31, SERIES
OF 1979 ON FINAL READING. Councilman Smith seconded the motion.
Councilman Williams expressed his reasons why he thought
the ordinance was contradictory on the terms which qualify a per-
son to be a qualified elector and those which qualify a person to
be eligible to be a council member.
City Attorney Berardini stated the requirements make it
more stringent to become a council member rather than just meeting
the requirement of being a qualified elector. Mr. Berardini noted
that the proposed requirement is not as strict as it is presently
contained in the Charter.
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Councilman Williams stated the candidate not only has
to be a qualified elector but also a resident of the City of 12
months to be on the Council. If the candidate has to be a quali-
fied elector (a resident of the precinct for 32 days), why not
a candidate for Council after 32 days.
Councilman Smith noted that a possible candidate could
be a resident of the City for one year and not have lived in his
precinct for 32 daya thereby disqualifying a person to run for
Council.
City Attorney Berardini agreed with Councilman Smith's
co11111ent.
Councilman Williama stated he understood that the ordi-
nance was qualifying a person to be a council member.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote on Councilman Harper's
motion to pass Council Bill No. 31 on final reading, resulted as
follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Taylor.
Council Member Williams.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 30
SERIES OF 1979
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BY AUTHORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO. 32
INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 6, 1979, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOD REK>VING THE REQUIREMENT THAT A MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
BE ON THE LIBRARY BOARD.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS COUNCIL BILL NO. 32,
SERIES OF 1979 ON FINAL READING. Councilman Harper seconded
the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as fol-
lows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
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Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 31
SERIES OF 1979
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BY AUTHORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO. 33
INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITl'ING TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 6, 1979, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD REMOVING THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: THAT MEMBERS OF CITY
COUNCIL ALSO BE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION --
THAT MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE TAX-PAYING
ELECTORS.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS COUNCIL BILL NO. 33,
SERIES OF 1979 ON FINAL READING. Councilman Harper seconded the
motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.
SERIES OF 1979
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BY Atn'HORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO. 34
INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN SMITH
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITl'ING TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON I
NOVEMBER 6, 1979, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD REMOVING THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: THAT MEMBERS OF THE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS BE TAX-PAYING ELECTORS.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS COUNCIL BILL NO. 34,
SERIES OF 1979 ON FINAL READING. Councilman Harper seconded
the motion.
City Attorney Berardini answered questions posed by
Councilman Mann concerning the removal of the requirement that
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members of the board be tax-paying electors. Mr. Berardini de-
fined tax-paying elector and affirmed Mr. Mann's statement that
people who rent property could be appointed to the Board of Ad-
justment and Appeals.
Councilman Clayton spoke against the bill because he
thought people appointed to the Board should have a real estate
interest in the co11111Unity.
Councilman Williams spoke against the bill because
he felt it was contradictory when the term "qualified electors"
was used.
COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO POSTPONE THE BILL UNTIL THE
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Clayton,
Mann, Taylor.
Council Members Smith, Harper.
'11'le Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 32
SERIES OF 1979
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BY AlTl'HORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO. 35
INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN SMITH
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITI'ING TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 6, 1979, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY
OF ENGLEWOOD REQUIRING MEMBERS TO BE QUALIFIED ELECTORS AND RESI-
DENTS OF THE CITY AT LEAST ONE YEAR PRIOR TO DATE OF THEIR APPOINT-
MENT; AND REMOVING THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT: THAT THE MAYOR AND
TWO COUNCILMEN BE MEMBERS OF THE WATER AND SEWER BOARD.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS COUNCIL BILL NO. 35,
SERIES OF 1979 ON FINAL READING. Councilman Harper seconded the
motion.
Councilman Clayton spoke against the bill on basis
that the Board's decisions are too important to be without
members of Council on it. Mr. Clayton stated there should be
Council members on the Board to act as a liaison with Council.
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Mayor Taylor stated the Water Board was not a policy-
making board only advisory and the final decisions were made by
the Council anyway.
Councilman Harper stated the Council has the option
to appoint a Council member to the Board if it so desires.
Councilman Clayton reiterated his concerns that a
Council member remain on the Board.
Councilman Williams stated the bill reflects the
same contradictions in requiring the member to be a quali-
fied elector but yet a resident of the City for one year as
he had pointed out before.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote on Councilman Smith's
motion to pass Council Bill No. 35 on final reading, resulted as
follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Smith, Harper, Mann,
Taylor.
Council Members Williama, Clayton.
'11le Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 33
SERIES OF 1979
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BY AUTHORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO. 36
INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE ENGLEWOOD EM-
PLOYEES ASSOCIATION, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1980 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
1981; APPROVING A MODIFICATION OF THE WAGE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN
THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 1978.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS COUNCIL BILL NO. 36,
SERIES OF 1979 ON FINAL READING. Councilman Williams seconded
the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as fol-
lows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
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The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 34
SERIES OF 1979
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BY AtmlORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO. 37
INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN HARPER
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE ENGLEWOOD FIRE-
FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1980 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
1981; APPROVING A MODIFICATION OF THE WGE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN
THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT DATED JULY 8, 1975.
COUNCILMAN HARPER MOVED TO PASS COUNCIL BILL NO. 37,
SERIES OF 1979 ON FINAL READING. Councilman Clayton seconded
the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as fol-
lows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 35
SERIES OF 1979
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BY AtmlORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO. 38
INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN SMITH
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND ENGLEWOOD POLICE
BENEFIT ASSOCIATION, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1980 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
1981, APPROVING A MODIFICATION OF THE WAGE PROVISIONS AND THE
COLLEGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM CONTAINED IN THE 1976 MEMORANDUM OF UNDER-
STANDING.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS COUNCIL BILL NO. 38,
SERIES OF 1979 ON FINAL READING. Councilman Harper seconded the
motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
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Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.
SERIES OF 1979
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BY AUTHORITY
A BILL FOR
COUNCIL BILL NO. 39
INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
AND THE STATE OF COLORAOO, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, CONCERNING
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON STATE HIGHWAYS WITHIN
THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS COUNCIL BILL NO. 39,
SERIES OF 1979 ON FIRST READING. Councilman Harper seconded the
motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.
SERIES OF 1979
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF COLORAOO PIZZA COR-
PORATION, OOING BUSINESS AS MR. GATTl'S, FOR A RETAIL 3.2% BE-
VERAGE LICENSE FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES TO BE LOCATED AT
225 EAST JEFFERSON AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO.
Councilman Smith asked if the background material on
the executors of the estate of one of the stockholders had been
submitted yet.
City Attorney Berardini stated that the information had
not been received.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO POSTPONE THE RESOLUTION UNTIL
THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Councilman Clayton seconded the
motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes:
Nays:
The Mayor
Council
Council
declared
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Members Smith, Clayton, Taylor.
Members Williams, Harper, Mann.
the motion defeated.
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COUNCILMAN HANN MOVED TO PASS THE RESOLUTION UNDER THE
CONDITION THAT THE CITY STAFF RECEIVES THE INFORMATION REFERRED
TO BY COUNCILMAN SMITH AND PRESENTS THE INFORMATION BEFORE COUN-
CIL IN A STUDY SESSION TO SEE IF IT IS PERTINENT TOWARDS THE RE-
SOLUTION AND IF IT IS IN THE NEGATIVE FORM THEN IT CAN BE RECON-
SIDERED AND THE RESOLUTION CAN BE BROUGHT BACK BEFORE COUNCIL.
Councilman Williama seconded the motion.
Councilman Williams stated he could not understand the
importance of getting information on the estate of one of the
stockholders, John Mercherson. The estate is worth several mil-
lion dollars.
Councilman Smith stated the applicant is required by
state law to provide background information on all people who
will hold the liquor license.
City Attorney Berardini stated Council had time to wait
until the next regular Council meeting, August 20, 1979, to take
action on the resolution and wait for the information to be sub-
mitted.
Councilman Mann withdrew his motion. Councilman Williams
withdrew the second to the motion after stating he disagreed that
information on the executors needed to be submitted.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote on Councilman Smith's
motion to postpone consideration of the resolution until the next
regular Council meeting resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 31
SERIES OF 1979
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF JACK FIELD, INC. FOR A
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LICENSE TO BE LOCATED AT 701 WEST HAMPDEN
AVENUE IN CINDERELLA CITY, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 31,
SERIES OF 1979. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a
call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS THE PROCLAMATION DECLAR-
ING LEO LENTSCH AS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER
OF EAGLES FOR THE NATIONAL CONVENTION IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, IN
AUGUST, 1979. Councilman Mann seconded the motion.
Councilman Clayton stated he had attended the conven-
tion and presented the proclamation to Mr. Lentsch. Councilman
Clayton spoke of the contributions that are made by the fraternity
order.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the motion resulted
as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Taylor stated it was a great honor for the City of
Englewood to have one of ita businessmen bestowed with the office
of International President and to have Councilman Clayton take his
own time to go to Kansas City to present Mr. Lentsch with the pro-
clamation.
MAYOR TAYLOR MOVED THAT THE CITY REIMBURSE COUNCILMAN
CLAYTON $104 FOR HIS PLANE FARE TO KANSAS CITY AND BACK FOR THE
NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL EAGLES CONVENTION. Councilman Williams
seconded the motion.
Councilman Harper stated in his opinion this was not
City business; and it was a very poor policy for the City even
though he had nothing against Councilman Clayton and Mr. Lentsch.
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Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the motion resulted
as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Smith, Mann,
Taylor.
Nays: Council Member Harper.
Abstain: Council Member Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandtUD from the
Director of Co11111Unity Development concerning an out-of-state
trip for the Assistant Director of Co11111Unity Development -
Housing to Diamark, North Dakota. Mr. Mccown stated funds
have been budgeted but approval is required because the trip
will be out-of-state.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO GRANT THE REQUEST FOR THE
OUT-OF-STATE TRIP. Councilman Williama seconded the motion.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper,
Clayton, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown distributed the agenda for the next
Downtown Development Authority meeting, Wednesday, August 8, 1979,
at 12 o'clock noon, to be held in their office.
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City Manager Mccown stated in regards to the appearance
of Mr. C. A. Brown earlier in the meeting. Mr. Mccown stated in
order to clarify any confusion, Mr. Curnes informed him that he
was the one with whom Mr. Brown had had conversations. Mr. Brown
may have been confused in thinking that he had talked to him rather
than Mr. Curnes.
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Councilman Smith asked when discussions would take place
regarding cable television.
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City Manager Mccown stated sometime during the first week
of September, Council would be meeting with a representative of the
national cable firm to review the ordinances, the requested amend-
ments, and coDlllent on the plan at that time.
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Mayor Taylor announced there would be a public hearing
next Monday night, August 13, 1979.
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Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting without a vote at
10:30 p.m.