HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-06-05 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING:
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
June 5, 1978
The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe
County, Colorado, met in regular session on June 5, 1978, at
7:30 p.m.
Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Howard Brown, 3183 South Race
Street. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Taylor.
Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon a call of the
roll, the following were present:
Council Members Williama, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Taylor.
Absent: None.
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Also present were: City Manager Mccown
Assistant City Manager Curnes
City Attorney Berardini
Director of Engineering Services
Diede
Deputy City Clerk Watkins
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 15, 1978. Councilman Harper 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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 43, SERIES OF 1978
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD COMMENDING
WILLIAM S. STAPLEY AND ROBERT CUNNINGHAM FOR ACTS OF BRAVERY
AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.
COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 43, SERIES
OF 1978. Councilman Clayton 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 and presented
Resolution No. 43, Series of 1978 to Mr. Robert Frye, Coordinator
of Peer I, Bob Cunningham and Bill Stapley. Mayor Taylor also
presented Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Stapely with a $50 reward from
victim's husband whom they protected from the crime.
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Pre-scheduled visitor, Municipal Court Judge Parkinson,
was not present.
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Mayor Taylor asked if there were any other visitors wish-
ing to speak to Council on any matters.
Will Howard, 3130 South Corona, appeared before Council
and discussed the fire fighting re-organization plan proposed by
the City's Fire Chief. Mr. Howard stated he thought the plan would
reduce the front line fire fighting and asked Council to seek addi-
tional information before making a decision.
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Mary Arthur, 3130 South Corona, appeared before Council
and discussed the fire fighting re-organization proposal. Ms. Arthur
stated she was against the proposal because she thought the plan
would reduce the present manning on the trucks.
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Joel McNamara, 3403 South Logan, appeared before Council
and discussed RTD's receptiveness to reducing the use of residential
streets and getting back to using comnercial streets. Mr. McNamara
also discussed the City's noise ordinance and asked Council for
stricter enforcement.
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Myrtle Jones, 5020 South Washington, appeared before
Council and suggested that Council approach the School Board about
buying Duncan School property and converting the area into a park I
facility for the residents of northeast Englewood. Mrs. Jones
requested that if such a purchase can be negotiated, she would
like additional facilities such as outdoor bathroom, outside cook-
ing grills and a shelter be installed on the grounds.
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William Anderson, 4981 South Washington, appeared before
Council and discussed his concern over the condition of Belleview
Park. Mr. Anderson stated the park needs lights; there is an
open flume, the sprinkler system is malfunctioning, the weeds
need to be pulled up and replaced with flowers, and the bleachers
have not been replaced.
In reply to Councilman Clayton's question, City Manager
Mccown stated the new bleachers were due April 15, 1978; however,
they have not arrived as yet. ·
Councilman Clayton asked the City Manager to provide
a report on Belleview Park sometime before the next meeting.
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Betty Hines, 3225 West Chenango, apppeared before Council
and asked Council to re-consider the fire fighting re-organization
proposal.
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Heather Holland, 4140 S. Inca, appeared before Council
and asked Council how she could better find out about the issues
that go before Council. Ms. Holland stated that it was by accident
that she found out about the fire fighting proposal.
Mayor Taylor stated that several issues are discussed
at the Town Meeting and the Mayor's Coffees which are open to the
public. Mayor Taylor invited Ms. Holland and any other citizens
to attend these meetings and voice their concerns.
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Maurice Merlin, 3688 South Sherman, appeared before
Council and discussed the short calendar that appeared in this
month's Englewood Citizen. Mr. Merlin suggested the format
be changed similar to the one at the Elsie Malley Center.
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There being no other visitors wishing to speak before
Council, Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 8:35 p.m. The Council
reconvened at 8:50 p.m. Mayor Taylor asked for a roll call. Upon
a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Taylor.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a quor\Dll present.
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COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO MOVE FORWARD AGENDA ITEM 6E
"A BILL FOR ORDINANCE RELATING TO SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER AND A BOND
SALE" FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION. Councilman Williams 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.
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Lowell Palmquist, Executive Director of the Swedish Medi-
cal Center appeared before Council and introduced a member of the
Center's bond consultants, Mr. Richard Bowles, of Dawson, Howard, Sher-
man and Nagel. Mr. Bowles then proceeded to discuss the bond issue
and entered into the record the financing agreement and the inden-
ture of trust doc\Dllents.
Councilman Clayton stated the City Attorney has ruled
that even though his wife is employed by the Swedish Medical Center,
there would be no reason for conflict of interest prohibiting him
from voting favorably on the passage of the bill.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH.
A BILL FOR
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $7,600,000 HOSPITAL REVENUE
BONDS (THE SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER PROJECT), SERIES OF 1978 TO RE-
FINANCE CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS OF THE SWEDISH MEDICAL
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CENTER; RATIFYING CERTAIN ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF A FINANCING AGREEMENT,
INDENTURE OF TRUST, CLOSING DOCUMENTS AND SUCH BONDS IN CONNEC-
TION THEREWITH; MAKING DETERMINATIONS AS TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF
REVENUES AND AS TO OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO SUCH REFINANCING;
AND REPEALING ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN IN CONFLicr HEREWITH.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS THE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE
ON FIRST READING. Councilman Williams 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.
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"Comnunications -No Action Reconmended" on the agenda
were received:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission
meetings of April 18, and May 3, 1978.
Minutes of the Public Library Board meeting
of May 9, 1978.
Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Conunission
meeting of May 11, 1978.
Minutes of the Board of Career Service Com-
missioners meeting of May 25, 1978.
Memorandum from the Director of Community
Development to the City Manager concerning
his attendance at the American Society of
Planning Officials Conference in Indianapolis -
April 29 to May 4, 1978.
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Administrative Assistant Hugh Brown presented the minutes
of the Water and Sewer Board meeting of May 16, 1978 and discussed
the recomnendations contained therein.
Administrative Brown stated the first reconmendation
concerned a request from Tagge and Taranto for relocation of City
Ditch along Santa Fe Drive near Mclellan Reservoir Pump Station.
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COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION
FROM THE WATER AND SEWER BOARD AND APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR RE-
LOCATION AND ENCASEMENT OF CITY DITCH IN THE AREA OF SANTA FE
DRIVE AND THE MCLELLAN PUMP STATION. Councilman Harper seconded
the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as fol-
lows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Williams, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Administration Assistant Brown discussed the next recom-
mendation from the Water and Sewer Board concerning Supplement #59
to Southgate Sanitation District.
COUNCILMAN HARPER MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION
FROM THE WATER AND SEWER BOARD AND APPROVE SUPPLEMENT #59 TO
SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT. 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,· Williama, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Administrative Assistant Brown discussed the next recom-
mendation from the Water and Sewer Board concerning a lease of
2,000 acre feet of water to Central Colorado Water Conservancy
District Groundwater Management Subdistrict.
COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION FROM
THE WATER AND SEWER BOARD AND APPROVE THE LEASE OF 2,000 ACRE FEET
OF WATER TO CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT. Council-
man Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Williama, Taylor.
Nays: Council Member Weber.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a reconnendation from the
Planning and Zoning Comnission meeting of May 16, 1978, con-
cerning zone designation on South Santa Fe Drive.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM CON-
CERNING SOUTH SANTA FE AREA INDEFINITELY. Councilman Williams
seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted
as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Council Members Weber, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Williams, Taylor.
None.
Council Member Smith.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a request for a change
of corporate officer for Encore, Inc. d/b/a South Door, 5470
South Broadway.
COUNCILMAN HANN MOVED TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE REQUEST
FOR CHANGE OF CORPORATE OFFICER FOR ENCORE, INC. D/B/A SOUTH
DOOR, 5470 SOUTH BROADWAY HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AND THAT THE NEW
OFFICER IS QUALIFIED TO DO BUSINESS UNDER THE LIQUOR CODE.
Councilman Williams 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.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the
Director of Public Works to the City Manager concerning a re-I
quest for signalization on Dartmouth at Tejon and Platte River
Drive. City Manager Mccown stated because of the limited amount
of money available in the PIF under Traffic Improvements both
locations can not be signalized. City Manager Mccown reconmended
that signals be placed on Dartmouth and Platte River Drive since
this location needs it more urgently than the other location.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO APPROVE SIGNALS AT BOTH
THE EAST AND WEST INTERSECTIONS OF SOUTH PLATTE RIVER DRIVE
AND DARTMOUTH AVENUE. Councilman Williams seconded the motion.
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Councilman Harper stated he would have to vote no on
this motion because he felt with the closing of several schools
other types of lights would be needed and he would rather spend
the money towards the safety of students.
Councilman Clayton withdrew his motion. Councilman
Williams withdrew his second to the motion.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED THAT THE ITEM BE POSTPONED
UNTIL JULY 3, 1978 AND BE PLACED ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA AT THAT
TIME. Councilman Smith seconded the motion.
A lengthly discussion ensued on whether or not the
date mentioned in the motion should be deleted since the schools
needed ample time to make a study and issue a findings report.
Councilman Mann suggested that the lights from the
schools that will be closed be reused at the schools that remain
open.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO TABLE THE MATTER. Council-
man Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Williams, Taylor.
Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the
Director of Public Works concerning paving district policies with
respect to alleys and truck routes.
Gary Diede, Director of Engineering Services, appeared
before Council and answered their questions concerning the memo-
randum.
A lengthly discussion ensued on the need for a compre-
hensive and definitive policy for paving districts. The Council
felt it was necessary to discuss the various determining factors at
a retreat.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED THAT THE STAFF PREPARE FOR
COUNCIL IN WRITTEN FORM THE POLICIES USED FOR THE BASIS OF FORM-
ING PAVING DISTRICTS. Motion died for lack of a second.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the
Director of Engineering Services concerning an extension of an
agreement between the State Department of Highways and the City
on the Dartmouth Avenue-Delaware to Lincoln Project.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD.
Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll,
the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Williams, Mann, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEBER
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 11, SERIES OF 1978
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS
OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR PAVING DISTRICT NO. 25,
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STREET AND ALLEY PAVING,
CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, IN SAID DISTRICT; PRE-
SCRIBING THE FORM OF THE BOROS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF
SAID BONDS AND THE INTEREST THEREON.
COUNCILMAN WEBER MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 11, SERIES
OF 1978 ON FINAL READING. 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.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 12, SERIES OF 1978
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
AND THE STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, CONCERNING
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MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON STATE HIGHWAYS WITHIN
THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 12, SERIES
OF 1978 ON FINAL READING. 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.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 13, SERIES OF 1978
AN ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, FROM R-1-C, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO I-1, LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, RECITING A WAIVER AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS
THEREON; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS ORDINANCE.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 13,
SERIES OF 1978 ON FIRST READING WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
1.
2.
THE ADDED LEGAL DESCRIPTION UNDER SECTION 1.
CHANGE OF ZONE CLASSIFICATION.
THE WORDING BE CHANGED TO REDUCE THE 40 FEET TO
25 FEET AND ADD THE NEED FOR ENGINEER'S APPROVAL
UNDER SECTION 3c. THE PARAGRAPH WOULD READ:
"THERE SHALL BE A MINIMUM SET BACK OF 25 FEET
FROM THE CENTERLINE OF THE CITY DITCH, AND 25
FEET FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 43, BELL
ISLE GARDENS, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, WHICH-
EVER IS FURTHEREST WEST, OR SUCH FURTHER DISTANCES
WHICH MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER AND
FIRE DEPARTMENT BUT IN NO EVENT LESS THAN THE SAID
25 FEET TO THE WALL OF ANY BUILDING LOCATED ON THE
EAST ONE-HALF OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY."
Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as follow•:
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Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Williama, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Attorney Berardini informed the Council that the
next item on the agenda ia a bill for an ordinance authorizing
the sale and conveyance of a building located at 3333 South Lincoln.
City Attorney Berardini stated the federal government has still not
approved the method of payment.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED THE MATTER BE POSTPONED UNTIL
THE METHOD OF FINANCING HAS BEEN APPROVED. 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, Williama, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 44, SERIES OF 1978
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF COURT ADMINISTRATOR AT
GRADE 7.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 44,
SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a
call L the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Williama, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 45, SERIES OF 1978
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1978 GENERAL FUND BUDGET.
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City Manager Mccown stated this resolution appropriates
the $3,500 Council decided to contribute to the Lions Club to assist
in the repairs of the train track at Belleview Park.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 45, SERIES
OF 1978. Councilman Harper 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.
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Assistant City Manager Curnes presented a memorandum
from the Director of Finance concerning the award of bids for the
Sinclair Pool Bathhouae. Assistant City Manager Curnes stated
the staff is recomnending Alternative 1 whereby Council accepts
the bid from Butler Construction Company in the total amount of
$109,605 contingent upon the decision to appropriate an addi-
tional $11,855 to the current budget of $120,000 increasing the
total budget to $131,855.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO ACCEPT THE STAFF'S RECOM-
MENDATION TO DO ALTERNATIVE 1 AND TAKE THE $11,855 FROM THE
$21,000 RECEIVED FROM THE CITY OF LITTLETON. Councilman Clayton
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.
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City Manager Mccown presented the matter of the Fire De-
partment re-organization.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED THAT THE MATl'ER OF THE FIRE DE-
PARTMENT RE-ORGANIZATION BE TABLED UNTIL A LATER DATE TO BE DECIDED
UPON BY COUNCIL. Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Mann requested the matter go before a public
hearing.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO POSTPONE THE MATTER OF THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT RE-ORGANIZATION UNTIL JULY 3, 1978. Councilman
Weber seconded the motion.
Councilman Smith stated he waa against having a public
hearinf becauae the deciaion waa baaically administrative. Council-
man Sm th stated he waa in favor of having a public presentation
instead.
Councilman Weber stated he felt the problem was inter-
departmental and suggested that Council direct the City Manager to
get together with the Fire Chief and resolve the situation.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL
COUNCIL CAR REVIEW THE ITEMS INVOLVED. Motion died for lack
of a second.
COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO ALLOW MAURICE MERLIN TO SPEAK
TO COUNCIL ON THE MATTER BEFORE THEM. 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, Williama, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Maurice Merlin, 3688 South Sherman, appeared before
Council and stated the Council meeting minutes dating back to
1974 should reflect the impact the citizens had in influencing
Council to enlarge the, fire force. Mr. Merlin opposed the idea
that the problem should be resolved internally and stressed
the importance of citizen input.
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City Manager Mccown spoke against conducting a public
hearing. City Manager Mccown warned against the possibility of
the hearing pitting a supervisor against some of his staff or vice
versa and creating an untoward work atmosphere.
In response to Mayor Taylor's question, City Manager
Mccown stated the whole picture of the proposal was presented
to Council because he felt it was essential to the understand-
ing of the certain parts upon which Council would make decisions.
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Councilman Mann conmended the City Manager for bring-
ing the matter before Council reciting the events of a past issue
concerning the Police Department.
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Councilman Harper conmended both the City Manager the
Fire Chief for the report. Councilman Harper stated he preferred
to have more information in the form of citizen input as well as
staff input prior to making a decision.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO POSTPONE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RE-ORGANIZATION MATTER UNTIL JULY 3, 1978. 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, Williama, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Councilman Clayton suggested that the Fire Department
re-organization be made a discussion item at the Mayor's Coffees
and the Town Meeting in the month of June.
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The Council decided to discuss the Fire Department re-
organization proposal at the June 12th study session comnencing
at 5:00 p.m.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPOINT R. N. HARRINGTON TO
FILL THE VACANCY OH THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD. Councilman
Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayea: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Williama, Taylor.
Nays: Hone.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL CHALLENGE THE LAST
PLACE TEAM OF THE ENGLEWOOD WOMEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE TO A SOFTBALL
GAME. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the
roll, the vote resulted aa follows:
Ayea:
Naya:
Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton,
Mann, Williama, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Councilman Clayton requeated the staff to begin building
a file on the location of West Belleview and South Bannock at the
K-Mart Store for the purpoaea of re-negotiating with the State
Department the need of a traffic light.
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Councilman Smith requested the City Manager obtain an
item by item comnent from the Firefighters Association on the
re-organization proposal.
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COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING. 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, Williama, Taylor.
None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned the
meeting at 11:00 p.m.