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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-16 (Regular) Meeting MinutesCOU•CIL CBAMBBRS CITY or INGL£1fOOD, COLORADO January 16, 1978 REGULAR MEETINGS The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, aet in regular session on January 16, 1978, at 7:40 P·•• Mayor Taylor, preaiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation vaa given by Mr. Werner Schnackenberg. The Pledge of Allegiance vaa led by Boy Scout Troop 192. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon a call of the roll, the following were presents Council Member• Williama, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Absents None. The Mayor declared a quoru• present. Also present were1 City Manager Mc:Cown Assistant City Manager Curnes City Attorney Berardini Deputy City Clerk Watkins • • • • • • COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING or JANUARY 3, 1978. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayea1 Council Member• Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williama, Taylor. I Naya1 None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Pre-scheduled visitor Dick Richard&, 1090 w. Oxford, Co- Chairman for the Long Range Planning Committee of the Englewood School January 16, 1978 Pa.;e 2 District appeared before Council and presented a request for assistance from the City Council in establishing a school-com- munit/ coDDDittee. Mr. Richards referred to a report that has been prepared studtinb the causes and effects of problems in the En6lewood School Diatrict and stated that he had additional copies of the report with him if anyone needed one. Mr. Richards stated he had two reasons in his purpose for coming before the Council. Mr. Richards'& first request was that the Council consider meeting with the CoDIDittee to hear the presentation of this report. Mr. tU.chards's second re~uest was that the Council take under advisefilent the possibilitj of expanding their current school liaison activities. Mayor Taylor stated that all members of the Council should be present to hear the presentation and informed Mr. Richards that a convenient time would be probably after February 20th, and the Council would have to let him know when they could meet. Councilman Harper su6gested that the School-Council Co:nmittee and another person meet with Mr. Richards prior .to any ex~ansions plans of the liaison activities. * * * * * * Pre-scheduled visitor Mr. William C. Gorham, 7377 E. Mississi~pi~f Kutak, Rock and Huie was present and discu~sed the ordinance on final reading concerning the Porter Memo ~~ial Hos~ital Industrial Revenue Bonds. Mr. Gorham pointed out some chan6es in the ordinance. Hr. Gorham stated that 1) the words ''c~iven" were chanbed to "6ive"; 2) some "and/or's" were chan6ed to "and"; and 3) a dele6ation agreement was added to the document. Mr. Gorham stated that the delegation agreement was an agreement between the City of Denver and the City of Englewood by which the City of Denver is delegating its power to the City of Engle- wood to issue the bonds. Mr. Gorham stated that he has discussed the dele~ation agreement with the City Attorney and they have concludea the a6ree~ent to be in order and that there was no need to republish the ordinance in the legal newspaper. After questionin6 by the Council, Mr. Gorham stated that the a&reement wao in order and a desirable feature of the bond issuance process; however, the final issuance of the bonds depended entirely upon the passage of a supplemental resolution that the Cotmcil will consider at one of their February meetings. Councilman Smith re~uested Mr. Gorham to explain the Cit1's liability in this matter. Mr. Gorham explained that these bonds were industrial revenue bonds and placed no liability upon the City of En6lewood; the responsibility being with the Porter Me morial Hos~ital completely. * * * * * * January 16, 1978 Page 3 Mayor Taylor aaked there were other visitors in the audience who wished to speak to the Council. Mr. Maurice Merlin, 3688 s. Sherman, appeared before I the council and diacuaaed hi• concern over the renewed publicity on aetropolitan governaent. Mr. Merlin also inquired about the City's distribution policy of the Inglewood Citizen and how it appeared to be at a low circulation level. City Manager McCown assured Mr. Merlin that the City is making every effort to circulate the Englewood Citizen to people in apartment complex•• and single family dwellings. • • • • • • Larry Nowacki, buaineas address 701 w. Hampden Ave., appeared before the Council to remind the Council that the Land Use Collllllission waa meeting Friday, January 20, 1978 at 9:00 a.m. and the Commission waa scheduled to take under advisement the land for annexation to Sheridan. Mr. Nowacki suggested that the City write a letter to each member of the Commission apprising them of the background on this matter and submitted a suggested,sample letter. Mayor Taylor and City Manager McCown informed Mr. Nowacki that the City has been in contact with Land Use Commission on the matter1 however, they were informed that the meeting was Friday, January 27, 1978. Mayor Taylor assured Mr. Nowacki that the Council would keep in contact with CONSENSUS in this regard. • • * * • * Mayor Taylor asked Mr. Marten Lathrop to appear before the Council and give an impromptu report on the Simon Center Committee Pund. Mr. Marten Lathrop, 3259 s. Clarkson, appeared before the Council and stated that to the beat of his knowledge the fund balance was approximately $8,500. Mr. Lathrop stated that the cook book• have been printed and the expected return on the sale should be approximately $1,500. Mr. Lathrop also reported that the Conanittee ha• plane for more fund-raising events in the spring. * * * * * • Mayor Taylor aaked if there was anyone else in the audience wishing to speak to the Council on any matter. No replied. * * * * * * . January 16, 1978 Page 4 "Communications -No Action Recommended" on the agenda were received: (a) (b) (C) (d) Minutes of the Englewood Housing Authority meeting of November 15, 1977. Minutes of the Englewood Public Library Board meeting of December 13, 1977. Minutes of the Englewood Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting of December 14, 1977. Minutes of the Board of Career Service Com- missioners meeting of December 15, 1977. • • • * • • City Manager Mccown presented requests for liquor license renewals for the following businesses: (a) (b) (c) (d) ( e) A 3.2 beer, off premises, license for Albertsons, 5175 South Broadway. A hotel and restaurant license for Fratelli's Pizza, 1200 East Hampden Avenue. A hotel and restaurant license for Sizzler Steak House, 5151 South Broadway. A 3.2 beer, off premises, license for King Soopers, 5050 South Federal Blvd. A 3.2 beer, off premises, license for Shop and Go, 2901 South Broadway. City Manager Mccown stated that the next item was a request for a change of ownership. ( f) A change of ownership for John w. 's d/b/a The Dart Board, 3467 South Broadway, formerly B.J. 's In. The new stockholders are Messrs. Jerry Feather and Michael Thornsberry. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO ALLOW THE ANNUAL RENEWAL OF ITEMS (A), (B), (C), (D) AND (E). Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. January 16, 1978 Page 5 Naya1 Rone. The Mayor declared the 110tion carried. Mayor Taylor requested the representative from The Dart Board to appear before the Council. Mr. Jerry Peather, 1072 B. Exposition, appeared before the Council and anawered question• from the Council in regard to his intent in operating the business at The Dart Board. Mayor Taylor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in disapproval of the request. No one replied. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO GRANT THE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, SALB OF lOOt o~ THE STOCK TO THE DART BOARD FROM FORMERLY B.J. •s IN. Councilman Williama seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as followss Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH. BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCI NO. 1, SERIES or 1978 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING POR THE ISSUANCE OF CITY or ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1978 (PORTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROJECT) IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OP $18,000,000 AND CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1978, IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 ALL FOR THB PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING PORTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND CONSTRUCTING CERTAIN HOSPITAL FACILITIES AND REFINANCING OBLIGATIONS INCURRED BY PORTER MEMORIAL WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OP CERTAIN HOSPITAL FACILITIES, AND AUTHORIZING THI PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS RELATED THERETO. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES OF 1978 ON FINAL READING. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: January 16, 1978 Page 6 Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 22.5-21, ENTITLED, "CONDITIONAL USE", AND AMENDING SECTION 22.8, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS", OF THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE (ORD. f26, SERIES 1963, AS AMENDED) BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USES AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND RE- QUIREMENTS THEREFOR. INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 22.4-13, ENTITLED 'I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT', OF THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE (ORD. f26, SERIES 1963, AS AMENDED), AUTHORIZING AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS AND JUNK YARDS AS A CONDITIONAL USE. INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22.4-14 b., ENTITLED, 'PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES' I-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, OF THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE (ORD. f26, SERIES 1963 AS AMENDED) BY ADDING AUTOMOBILE WRECKING OR JUNK YARDS AS A PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USE, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO THE FOREGOING BILLS READ CONSECUTIVELY FOR ORDINANCES BE PASSED ON FIRST READING. Council- man Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Smith, Harper, Clayton, Williams, Taylor. Council Members Weber, Mann. January 16, 1978 Page 7 The Mayor declared the 110tion carried and stated that the public hearing date for the above bills will be determined later in the meeting. • • • • • • City Attorney Berardini presented a memorandum from himself addressed to the Council concerning the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph va. City of Englewood, Civil Action No. 35967, Stipulation For Settlement and Dismissal of Action. City Attorney Berardini discussed the history of this case bringing the City'• position up to date. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THI STIPULATION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT. Councilman Clayton seconded the 110tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as f ollowsa Ayes: Nayaz Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Attorney Berardini presented an agreement between the City of Englewood and Rampart Investments Corporation (Mr. Brooke Banbury who i• the major stock holder of the corporation). Mr. Banbury own• the land upon which the City built three water storage tanka. City Attorney Berardini explained that the agree- ment ha• been discusaed on the landscaping, the fencing of the property at the City'• expense, that the City would grant to Rampart a twenty-year lease for the surf ace of the large tank to construct a tennis court for the surrounding residents to use after the City approve• final construction, and the City would install an adequate sprinkling ayatea for the area. City Attorney Berardini also added that the tennis courts would be restrictive in the number of player• peraitted on the courts at one time and a violation of the reatriction would reault in a forfeiture I of the lease. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVID THAT THE AGREEMENT BE APPROVED AND THAT THE MAYOR Bl AUTHORillD TO SIGH THE AGREEMENT. Councilman Mann seconded the 110tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as followaa January 16, 1978 Page 8 Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, ·Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Councilman Clayton expressed concern over the zoning in regard to the foregoing bills that were passed on first reading. Councilman Clayton requested the City Attorney provide possible amendments to the bills that would protect I-1 zones adjacent to the residential zones at the next Council meeting allowing the amendments to be heard at the public hearing. Councilman Clayton also requested any additional information concerning this matter be provided by the Community Development Department. Councilman Smith also requested that a map be provided of all I-1 and R-1 areas contiguous to the area. COUNCILMAN SM I 'l'H MOVED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ITEMS 6(8), 6(C), AND 6(D) ON THE AGENDA BE SET FOR FEBRUARY 27, 1978, AT 7:30 P.M. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Attorney Berardini presented orally the next item on the agenda which was the research of the availability of other legal newspapers in the City of Englewood. City Attorney Berardini apologized to the Council for not having a memorandum on the subject: however, City Attorney Berardini explained that so much material was involved in his research, he decided the presentation should be aade orally rather than by memorandum. City Attorney Berardini reported that his research verified that the Englewood Herald Sentinel is a legal newspaper and can be designated by the Council for their use without any contractual obligation. City Attorney Berardini offered to further research this matter and prepare a memorandum if the Council so desired. January 16, 1978. Page 9 In response to Councilaan Smith'• question, City Attorney Berardini stated that it waa atill hia legal opinion that the Council still has the Englewood Herald Sentinel •• its legal newspaper. Ci Attorney Berardini reco .. ended that the Council continue to design the Englewood Herald Sentinel until further information is availab and at which time the Council can make another judgement. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO CONTINUE THB USE OF THE ENGLE- WOOD HERALD SENTINEL AS THE LEGAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE CITY OF ENGLE- UNTIL OTHERWISE DESIGNATED. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO POSTPONE COUNCIL ACTION UNTIL FEBRUARY 6, 1978 SO THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY CAN PREPARE THE INFOR- MATION THAT WAS REQUESTED AT THE LAST COUNCIL MEETING. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. In response to Councilman Mann's motion, Councilman Smith stated that his motion was essentially congruent and he made the motion to eliminate repetitve voting until all the information was received at which time Council could take the necessary action. Councilman Mann stated he preferred a time limit in order to pro- perly follow up on the matter. A lengthly discussion took place regarding the particular motion the Council would be voting on according to parliamentary procedures1 the seemly n~ed to designate a legal newspaper at this time even though the Council has the prerogative of publishing articles in the Englewood Herald Sentinel whenever the need arises1 and the interpretation of the agenda item upon which the Council shout act. Following the discussion, Councilman Mann withdrew his motion. Councilman ~illiams then withdrew this second to the motion. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO AMEND COUNCILMAN SMITH'S MOTION TO · EXTEND THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD SENTINEL AS THE LEGAL NEWSPAPER UNTIL THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 6, 1978. Councilman Williams seconded the motion for amendment. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the amendment to the motion made by Councilman Mann was as follows1 Ayes: Council Members Williams, Clayton, Mann, Nays: Council Member• Weber, Smith, Harper. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original motion made by Councilman Smith resulted as follows: January 16, 1978 ~age iu Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Clayton, Mann, Tdyior. Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper. Tne Mayor aeclared the motion carried. * * * * * * ftayor Taylor declared a recess at 9:20 p.m. The Council reconvenea at 9:45 p.m. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon a ca!! ot the roll, the following were present: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. ftD~ent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. * * * * * * ~icy Man a ger Mccown presented a memorandum from himself aodressed to the Council su bmitting the Six Quarter Budget for the period of January, 1978 to June, 1979, and a ~esolution relating to the same. City Manager Mccown pointed out some chan6esin the 19/8 Budget: those being $100,000 for the land acquisition to purchase land for the relocation of Fire Station 13 and $100,000 for the construction of the Sinclair Pool Bath House. in answer the Councilman Mann's question in regard to 1978 Budget funds for the Miller Building, City Manager Mccown stated that the Council decided, in a meeting at which Council- man Hann was absent, to take the funds from the Miller Building and apply the funds to Paving District No. 25 in order to cover the expanded plans for it. City Manager Mccown also explained that the Council decided to replenish the funds for the Miller Build- ing from PIF if there were available funds at the end of the year . ~~unci!man Smith stated that he intended the Miller Building fund to be replenished at the end of the first quarter of 197~ frow 6eneral funds. Councilman Mann expressed his concernabout this matter and disappointment that the funds may not be replenished unti! the first quarter of 1979. ~ity Manager Mccown requested the Clerk to locate the minutes concerning this matter for the purpose of clarification. January 16, 1978 Page 11 City Manager McCown pointed out the changes for the second I quarter 1979 Budget1 those being $200,000 for the construction of I a two year storm drainage system for a basin enclosed by Broadway, Ii Oxtord, Clarkson and Little Dry Creek1 $20,000 as part of a five program for a City-wide survey project, and $70,000 for street over- lay program. I City Manager McCown stated that these recommendations were all in accordance with the City Council's adopted Five Year Capital Improvement Program. City Manager also informed the Council that the Parks and Recreation Department has been notified by the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation that the City is eligible to receive a grant of $94,130 for the development of the shore of Centennial Park which is one- half the estimated cost. City Manager Mccown pointed out that there are no funds budgeted for the other half ·and if the Council desires to accept the grant then the Council will have to decide on how to match funds. City Manager Mccown exhibited the drawing of the proposed development. The Clerk returned to the Council Chambers with the motion as passed by Council concerning the extraction of funds from the Miller Building to be placed in the Paving District No. 25 fund and any overages from the PIF at t c end of the year to be used to re- plenish the Miller Building f nd . City Manager Mccown then read aloud the 1notion. Mayor Taylor stated that there was misunderstanding on someone's part because he was under the impression that there were going to be overages in the budget to cover the expense of remodeling the Miller Building. City Manager Mccown stated that the overages were predicted to be in the General Fund and not Public Improvement Fund. Councilman Smith requested that a financial report concerning the end of the year overages be prepared and pre- sented at a study session so the Council can determine where surplus monies can be appropriated, Keverting to the grant and development of Centennial Park, Councilman Clayton requested the City Manager to submit a tull status report for the next Council meeting. Mayor Taylor inter ~~cted his desire step up action on the Little Dry Creek flood situation in 1978 so that some positive headway can be m a~e in 1979 and asked City Manager ~cCown to confirm that no a d it ional money needed to be appro- priated in the budget at this time which he did. I January 16, 1978 Page 12 RESOLUTION NO. 2, SERIES or 1978 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1978 BUDGET AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FUND AND THE GENERAL FUND. ~OUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS RESOLTUION NO. 2, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager McCown presented correspondence and a re- solution concerning departmental requests of antirecession funds and appropriation therefor. City Manager Mccown discussed the purpose of receiving antirecession funds from the federal govern- ment and the guidelines under which cities, communities, counties, etc. can use the funds under Public Works Title II. City Manager Mc~own stated that the departme nts requesting funds were the Finance Department -$24,000 to expand the utilization of the City's Data Processing function; the Police Department -$9,500 to hire a person to catalog police files and for additional park patrol1 the Community Development Department -$6,000 to n1re an Administrative Assistant in the Housing Division; and the Parka Department -$10,000 to hire a greenhouse caretaker. RESOLUTION NO. 3, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1978 ANNUAL GENERAL FUND BUDGET. ~UUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 3, SERIES OF 1~78. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, nann, Williams, Taylor. "ays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from himself to tne City Council concerning the Santa Fe annexation and the statu~ January 16, 1978 Page 13 being that no progreaa ha• been aade. City Manager Mccown stated that no property owner in the propoaed area has contacted the City Attorney'• office nor the co .. unity Development Department. City Manager McCown stated that he had extended the fire service for the the proposed annexed area paat the January 3, 1978 date because he ~received that thia ~ould be the desire of the Council, however, he requested direction from the Council for any further direction and recommended that the Council formally extend fire service until February 6, 1978. City Manager Mccown also stated that attached to his memorandum was a report from Community Develop- ment Wanush on the proa and cons of annexing this area. COUNCILMAN HARPER MOVED THAT THE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION TO THE PROPERTY THAT HAS PRESENTED A PETITION TO ANNEX TO ENGLEWOOD BE EXTENDED FOR 60 DAYS FROM JANUARY 16, 1978 AND DURING THIS PERIOD OF TIME THE CITY STAFF AND PETITIONERS ARE TO PREPARE PETITIONS AND CONDITIONS RELATED TO ANNEXATION FOR SUB- MISSION TO COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilman Smith suggested that the Council have another meeting with the petitioner• to discuss the possibility of having a special assessment district as one of the conditions of annexation. Councilman Mann requested that the Council be provided with a more understandable map outlining the boundaries distinc- tively. * * * * * * City Manager McCown presented a memorandum from Director of Finance James to the City Manager concerning the telephone bid recommendations. City Manager Mccown briefly explained how the bids were obtained and the results of the bids. City Manager I Mccown stated that in analyzing the City'• needs in conjunction with the proposed bids, the staff and the consulting firm of Control IV recommend the City pursue a private-owned telephone system and award the bid to Northern Telecom. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO DIRECT THE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE FILING OF THE NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO A PRIVATE CONTRACT WITH NORTHERN TELECOM. Council- man Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: January 16, 1978 Page 14 Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, · Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Chief of Police Holmes to the City Manager concerning House Bill 1597 as it pertains to Criminal Justice Records. City Manager Mccown stated that the bill was recently passed by the State House and it requires a fee for the searching and duplication of records be established by the agency's governing body which is the City Council. City Manager Mccown stated that Chief Holmes is recouunending that the fee be established at $3.00 for aaking three copies and an additional $0.50 per extra copy. COIJNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED ·ro ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THAT THE COUNCIL SET THE FEES A~ ~KU~OSEO. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. 1n answer to Councilman Weber's question, City Manager Mccown stated that the requesting bodies are the ones responsible for paying these fees. City Manager McCown also stated that the normal reports, e.g. accident reports or offense reports, would remain at $1.00 per copy: however, this matter concerned copying complete files, etc. City Manager Mccown stated that the fee of $3.00 was comparable to fees that other municipalities have adopted. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown transmitted the 1978 Budget to the Council and informed the members of the press and members of the audience that copies were available upon request. • * • * • * January 16, 1978 Page 15 City Manager McCown discussed the transfer of funds pro- cess for various public improve•enta in the metropolitan area and the present atatua of the project•. City Manager McCown stated that three project• have been approved so far, i.e. Santa Pe, Kipling and the 1-470 parkway. City Manager McCown stated that there were. several •illion dollar• left for the cost• of other improveaenta and the City ha• received a letter froa DRCOG re- quiring that the liat of further requested improvements be sub- mi tted by February 6th so a decision can be made by mid-March. City Manager McCown stated that plans have been made for Inglewood to combine it• requests for improvements with other surrounding entitiea in an effort to c~mpete for those requests that the City of Denver will submit to DRCOG also. City Manager McCown stated that the submission must be in resolution form and he recommended that the Council consider this resolution at a meeting following the public hearing on January 30, 1978. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO SET A SPECIAL MEETING FOLLOWING THE PUBIC HEARING ON JANUARY 30, 1978. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted aa followa1 Ayeas Mayas Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, ftann, Williama, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor reported that he has been informed that the bridge across Little Dry Creek on the vacated street is being torn down. * * * * * * In answer to Mayor Taylor's question concerning repre-I sentation at the Land Use Commission meting, January 27, City Manager Mccown replied that either he or both he and "the Director of Community Development Wanush plan to attend the meeting. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor requested Council's permission to write letter to FloodJuniorBigh School commending the students for cleaning up Little Dry Creek through Englewood. * * * * • * January 16, 1978 Page 16 COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO APPROVE THE SAMPLE LETTER SUBMITTED BY MR. LARRY NOWACKI FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CITY STAFF TO TAKE WITH THEM OR FORWARD TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION ON JAN~ UARY 27, 1978. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Councilman S•ith stated that he did not object to the format of the letter1 but stated that he did object to some of the wordings and that so•e of the statements should be researched for accuracy and a new letter composed. · COUNCILMAN MANN CHANGED THE MOTION TO STATE THAT THE STAFF PREPARE A LETTER EXPLAINING THE HISTORY OF THE PROBLEM. Councilman Smith agreed to the change and seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the motion as changed was as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Councilman Clayton reminded the Council about the need to appoint another Council Member to the City-School Committee. COUNC:!LMAN MANN MOVE TO NOMINATE COUNCILMAN DONALD HARPER. Councilman Harper e xpressed that he would like to serve on this committee1 however, because he has been and still is in close contact with the sc~ool, Councilman Harper suggested that another Council Member may be a more objective participant. Councilman Mann argued that because of his close contact with the school is the exact reason he nominated Councilman Harper. Cotmcilman Mann stated that Councilman Harper would be fully knowledgeable of the intracacies and an effective ;ne111ber. Councilman Williams seconded Councilman Mann's motion. There were no further nominations. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, Smith, Clayton, Mann, W1111ams, Taylor. Council Member Harper. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * January 16, 1978 Page 17 There being no further buaineaa, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11125 p.a. I I I I