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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-07-17 (Regular) Meeting MinutesI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO July 17, 1978 REGULAR MEETING: The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in regular session on July 17, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Reverend Fred Hahn, Im- manuel Lutheran Church, 3695 South Acoma Street. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 192. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. * * * * * * Also present were: City Manager Mccown Assistant City Manager Curnes City Attorney Berardini Director of Public Works Waggoner Deputy City Clerk Watkins * * * * * * COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 3, 1978. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. Naya: None. Abstain: Council Member Smith. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * July 17, 1978 Page 2 Pre-scheduled visitor, Doug Sovern, 4550 South Knox Court, was present as a representative of the Englewood Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Sovern presented Mayor Taylor with a check I for $740.00 for the Diamond Jubliee CoDlllittee. Mr. Sovern stated the money was the City's share of the proceeds from the Firemen's Ball which was the Diamond Jubilee Cornation Ball this year. Mr. Sovern requested Council to give a portion of this money to Jaycees for all the efforts that the Jaycees have done for the City. Mayor Taylor coDlllented that a letter should be written to the Jaycees coDlllending them for producing such a fine 4th of July celebration. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO WRITE A LETTER OF APPRE- CIATION TO ENGLE\«XlD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TO VOLUNTEER CHIEF DOUG SOVERN FOR APPRECIATION ALL THEY HAVE DONE AND TO MENTION THE CHECK FOR $740.00. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS A MOTION OF APPRECIATION FOR THE ENGLEWOOD JAYCEES FOR THE EXCELLENT JOB THEY DID IN THE JULY 4TH EVENTS. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Councilman Clayton requested the City Manager to submit a report to Council on what the situation of the Jaycees was after the celebration so Council could make a decision on how much money to contribute to them. * * * * * * July 17, 1978 Page 3 COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO TAKE AGENDA ITEM SE, A MEMORANDUM FROM THE TAX COMMITTEE TO .MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL REQUESTING FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECONOMETRIC MODEL FOR FORECASTING SALES AND USE TAX REVENUES, OUT OF ORDER FOR COUNCIL ACTION AT THIS TIME. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown requested Doug Sovern to appear before Council and discuss the memorandum. Doug Sovern, 4550 South Knox Court, appeared before Council and di1cu11ed the purpo1e and advantages of having the econometric model for forecasting sales and use tax re- venues. Mr. Sovern stated the model has been developed by the firm Briscoe, Maphis, Murray & Lamont, Inc. and the cost is $1,200. Mr. Sovern requested Council to accept this con- cept and make an expenditure of $1,200 ao the development of a model for Englewood could get started. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1, 200 FOR THE TAX COllUTTEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ECONOMETRIC MODEL FOR REVENUE FORECASTING. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Pre-scheduled visitor Mrs. Donna Frazer, Instructor at Charles Hay and Director of the Mile Hi Majorettes, was pre- sent and discussed her request for funds to send Barbara Wilson, 3210 South Washington and Sheri Bond, 3211 South Washington, to the U.S. Twirling Association Grand National competition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mrs. Frazer stated the girls are students at Englewood High School. Mrs. Frazer also stated the girls July 17, 1978 Page 4 have been trying to raise money to pay for their trip on July 28, 1978. Mrs. Frazer stated each girl has $164.50 towards the trip; however, the total expense for each girl is $412.00. Mrs. Frazer I stated the purpose of her visit was to request that Council help send the girls to the U.S. competition by making a contribution ot some donation. Mrs. Frazer stated she was making the request tor the two girls from Englewood exclusively. Council queried Mrs. Frazer at length on this matter and her organization. Council expressed concern on whether they could legally contribute to a private non-profit organ- ization. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO DONATE $495.00, THE BALANCE TO SPONSOR THE TWO GIRLS FROM ENGLEWOOD TO GO TO THE COMPETITION IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, IF THE CITY ATTORNEY STATES IT IS LEGALLY POSSIBLE FOR THE CITY TO DO SO. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Councilman Harper stated the Council might be over- funding if the girls are still planning to raise money at other events prior to leaving for the competition. Mrs. Frazer stated there is one more funding project scheduled for Saturday, July 22, at Centenntial Park. Mayor Taylor stated the girls should be able to make 11<>ney from their next project and stated he was against tunding the full balance ot their trip. Mayor Taylor cautioned other Council members that a precedent could be set by funding any part of their request. MAYOR TAYLOR MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO DONATE A TOTAL OF $200.00. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Mayor Taylor stated he felt that if students were go- ing to benefit from any competitive participation whether it be band or twirling they should get out and contact as many service clubs, etc. as possible. Mayor Taylor stated he was against subsidizing the balance. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes: Naya: Council Members Harper, Clayton, Taylor. Council Smith. mbers Mann, Williams, Weber The Mayor declared the motion defeated. * * * * * * July 17, 1978 Page 5 COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL MOTION THAT A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $495.00 BE DONATED AND THAT MRS. FRAZER SUBMIT A BALANCE AFrER THE NEXT FUND RAISING EVENT. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. Council Members Mann, Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original motion made by Councilman Williams resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton. Council Member Taylor. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN WEBER MOVED TO TAKE AGENDA ITEM 6B, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CREATING A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OUT OF ORDER FOR COUNCIL ACTION AT THIS TIME. Councilman Williama seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted ae follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. Council Member Smith. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN MANN A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL KJRICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING THE QUESTION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 1'0 A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT THEREOF. July 17, 1978 Page 6 COUNCILMAN HANN K>VED TO PASS THE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING. Councilman Williama seconded the motion. City Attorney Berardini stated there were corrections I and insertions to be made in the bill. On page 4, second para-· graph, third line describing ''Le••ee", the letter "d" should be stricken from the word "licen•ed". On page 7, fourth paragraph, third line describing "Lessee", the letter "d" should be stricken from the word "licen•ed". City Attorney stated he had sent a copy of the bill to Mr. Simon, one of the members of the Ad Hoc CoDIDittee, and asked him to review the bill and submit any conments. City Attorney Berardini stated a repre•entative, Mr. Terry Crow, from Mr. Simon's office notified him of a change. City Attorney Berardini stated the change does not affect the intent or the legality of the submission substantially. City Attorney Berardini stated the change is in the language and is taken directly from the statute. City Attorney Berardini stated the insertion would be in the question to be voted ur.on and stated the below mentioned words would follow the word 'amended" in the question: "to serve a public use, to promote health, safety, prosperity, security and welfare of the inhabitants of the Dllnicipality and to halt and prevent deteri- oration of property values in the central business district" City Attorney Berardini stated this insertion would be placed on page 1, last paragraph, third line that appears in capital letters; on page 5, first paragraph, eighth line in the notice of special election; and on page 8, last paragraph, last line in the special ballot form. At the request of the City Attorney, Mr. Terry Crow, 703 First National Bank Building, of Richard Simon's office, before Council and diacuaaed the reason for wanting to include the additional language in the question. Mr. Crow stated the additional language should help the public better understand what the authority can do, i.e. help the general welfare and halt the deterioration of the downtown area. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION BY APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AS SUBMITED BY MR. CROW OF RICHARD SIMON'S OFFICE AND THAT IT BE INSERTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Member• Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. July 17, 1978 Page 7 The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original motion resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor aaked if there were any other visitors wishing to be heard at this time. Gene Schneider, a representative from the Englewood Public Schools, appeared before Council and entered into the re- cord a memorandum from Deborah Pool, Board of Education, dated July 17, 1978 concerning approval of recomnended traffic signal changes. Mayor Taylor thanked Mr. Schneider for delivering the memorandum and stated this matter appeared on the agenda and would be handled later on in the meeting along with the six- quarter budget. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 8:45 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. * * * * * * "CoD111Unications -No Action Recommended" on the agenda were received: (a) Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of June 13, and June 20, 1978. July 17, 1978 Page 8 (b) (c) Memorandum from the Director of Connnunity Development to the City Manager concerning his attendance at the Joint Development Market Place Conference, in Washington, D.C. June 25-27, 1978. Financial Report for the month of June, 1978 Mayor Taylor diacuaaed Item (c) Financial Report and what he felt waa a mia-claaaif ication of expenditures for the City Council section under Legislation & Council. Mayor Taylor asked that thie matter be diacuaeed later at a budget retreat and possibly re-claa1ify the money under another item. Councilman Clayton discussed changing the format of the report. City Manager Mccown answered several questions Council- man Mann had concerning the Sewer Fund. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a request for a 3.2 beer license renewal -consumption on the premises -for the John, 90 West Belleview. City Manager Mccown stated a police report on this business was attached to the request. City Manager Mccown stated the possible liquor violation was investigated and police found the coq>laint to be invalid when they discovered that all the people in the establishment after hours were employees and under the state liquor code they can consume alcohol after closing. COUNCILMAN WEBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL FOR A 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR THE JOHN AT 90 WEST BELLEVIEW. Councilman Williama seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted aa follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Director of Finance to the Mayor and Members of Council trans- mitting a request for annexation of a parcel of land bordered on the north by West Stanford and on the south by West Tufts Avenue. July 17, 1978 Page 9 COUNCILMAN WEBER MOVED TO REFER THE ANNEXATION PETITION TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a letter from the Urban Drainage Flood Control Dietrict requesting additional monies for the Holly Dam. City Manager Mccown stated the low bid received for the construction of the project is higher that what was estimated. The District is requesting that Englewood make a coillilitment of 50t or $16,865. The District plans on contacting several other coD1111nitiee to requeet their farticipation and if any of them agree to participate, Englewood s share will be re- duced. City Manager Mccown stated there is no money budgeted for this item in the PIF; but advised Council to go ahead and approve it and decide at a later date from where the money will come. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPROVE THIS PROJECT FOR A MAXIMUM OF $16,865 TO BE PRORATED BASED ON OTHER MUNICIPALITIES' PARTICIPATION. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote reeulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Municipal Court Judge to the Mayor and Members of Council con- cerning court facilitiee. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS MATTER UNTIL AUGUST 7, 1978. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. July 17, 1978 Page 10 Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN WEBER BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 15, SERIES OF 1978 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLI- GATION REFUNDING WATER BONDS, SERIES 1978, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $8,455,000 OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR THE PUR- POSE OF REFUNDING GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING WATER BONDS, SERIES 1975, AND GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER IMPROVEMENT BONDS, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1978, OF THE CITY OUTSTANDING IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT $9,310,000; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ESCROW ACCOUNT FOR THE PAYMENT AND REDEMPTION OF THE OUTSTANDING BONDS TO BE REFUNDED; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY SAID REFUNDING BONDS AND THE INTEREST THEREON; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. City Attorney Berardini stated there had been an addition error and the dollar amount on page 19, Section 9 has been corrected to show $532,173, the amount shown on the bill at first was $432,173 and was in error. City Attorney Berardini stated he discussed the affect of this change with the City's bond- ing attorneys in this matter and they agreed that the change was minor. The City Attorney advised Council to pass the ordinance on final reading and direct that the ordinance be published in full. COUNCILMAN WEBER MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 15, SERIES OF 1978 ON FINAL READING AND INSTRUCT THAT THE ORDINANCE BE PUB- LISHED IN FULL AS READ BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 48, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD July 17, 1978 Page 11 AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, STATE OF COLORADO, RELATING TO FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROJECT M-1154 (2), DARTMOUTH AVENUE FROM LINCOLN STREET TO LOGAN STREET, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 48, SERIES OF 1978 SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF FUNDS IN THE SIX-QUARTER BUDGET AT A LATER TIME. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from himself to the Council concerning the Six-Quarter Budget for the period of July, 1978 to December, 1979. City Manager Mccown discussed the memorandum in detail. Councilmen Weber and Smith expressed their concern over deleting Handicapped Play Apparatus from the budget. RESOLUTION NO. 49, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1978 BUDGET IN THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FUND. COUNCILMAN SMITH K>VED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 49, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Council discuased the need for handicapped play equi- ment, the difficulty of finding adequate equipment and how to handle the grant money that will be issued for the equipment. COUNCILMAN WEBER MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO REMOVE THE $12,000 FOR PLAY EQUIPMENT FOR THE HANDICAPPED. Council- man Smith. In response to Councilman Harper's question, Council~ man Weber stated he did not have a replacement for the $12,000 at this point and wanted to study the matter at a later time. City Manager Mccown advised Council to pass the re- solution amending the aix-quarter budget and direct staff to replace the $12,000 before the next time the budget comes up. July 17, 1978 Page 12 Councilman Weber withdrew his motion for amendment. Councilman Smith withdrew the second to the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original motion resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Councilman Smith directed the City Manager to replace the $12,000 in the six quarter budget between now and the next time the budget is submitted. * * * * * * Councilman Weber directed the City Manager to submit a report on the approximate coat for providing a curb ramp between Craig Hospital and Cinderella City for wheelchairs along the direct route. * * * * * * Councilman Smith requested the City Manager to get a report from Parks and Recreation on the availability and cost of handicapped playground equipment. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO A SET A PRE-BUDGET HEARING ON AUGUST 21, 1978 AT COUNCIL'S REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON PRO- POSED USES FOR 1979 REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AT COUNCIL'S REGULAR July 17, 1978 Page 13 MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1978. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1979 PROPOSED BUDGET AT A SPECIAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1978. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO SCHEDULE A LOCAL FACILITY OTHER THAN CITY HALL FOR A LOCAL BUDGET RETREAT PREFERABLY OVER A SATURDAY AND SUNDAY REQUIRING NO ROOM RESERVATIONS OTHER THAN A MEETING ROOM RESERVATION AND MEALS. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as fol- lows: Ayes: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton. Nays: Council Members Mann, Williams, Taylor. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum concerning the supply and installation of acoustone sound-absorbing panels for the 11a1lti-purpoee room at the Elsie Malley Center. City Manager Mccown stated the low bid waa received from Dyna-Systems, Inc. for $2,552.19 and the City Manager recoDlllended acceptance of this bid. July 17, 1978 Page 14 COUNCILMAN WEBER MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM DYNA- SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE ACOUSTICAL TILE INSTALLATION AT THE ELSIE MALLEY CENTER. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Hann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor diacuaaed hia concern over the lack of attendance at meeting• of Boards and Con111issions. Mayor Taylor requested this matter be diacuaaed at a study session to deter- mine what needs to be done to get better attendance. Mayor Taylor also queried whether Council members should serve on Boards and Con111issions. * * * * * * Councilman Clayton requested Council consider the possibil- ity of restructuring the roll call to place the Mayor Pro Tem as the sixth name and be eliminated from the rotation. Councilman Clayton expressed his opinion• concerning thia change. Councilman Weber objected. Councilman Weber stated the the roll call should remain aa ia. Mayor Taylor auggeated that this matter be discussed at a study session. * * * * * * Councilman Hann requested Director of Public Works Waggoner to appear before Council and they discussed the planned construction along Dartmouth Avenue. Councilman Mann also asked the Director to find out the previous designation for Broadway. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN WILLLIAHS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted aa follows: Ayes: Council Members Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. July 17, 1978 Page 15 Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.