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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-21 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO August 21, 1978 The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in regular session on August 21, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Dr. Harold Warner, Pastor of the First Christian Church of Englewood, 3190 South Grant Street. 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, 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 Deputy City Clerk Watkins * * * * * * COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 1978. Councilman Harper 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. * * * * * * Pre-scheduled visitor Harold Ambrosier, 3910 South Elati Street was present and discussed his request for passage I August 21, 1978 Page 2 of an ordinance prohibiting anyone living in the City of Englewood from owning or having an unspayed female dog unless otherwise permitted to do so by a license of a kennel. Mayor Taylor informed Mr. Ambrosier the Council will discuss the matter in a study session and check with the City Attorney to see what can be done. Councilman Clayton requested that the Clerk reproduce Mr. Ambrosier's letter from the minutes and supply each Council member with a copy. * * * * * * Pre-scheduled visitors, Captain Ron Frazier of the Englewood Police Department and Ruddy Tisch, 7032 South Franklin, Littleton, were present to discuss the annual liquor license renewal of Mr. Tisch's liquor establishment, the Liquor Barn located at 4415 South Broadway. Captain Frazier referred to the investigation letter which was attached to Mr. Tisch'& request presented to Council on August 7, 1978. Captain Frazier stated the letter reflected a clerk employed at the store was charged with an illegal sale of liquor to a minor; however, iDDediately following the incident Mr. Tisch terminated the clerk. Captain Frazier stated the file on the Liquor Barn actually reflects a broader picture in that there are numerous reports where the management has called the police de- partment to report minors trying to buy liquor. Captain Frazier stated that there were no other violations that could be charged against their business. Captain Frazier stated the police de- partment is impressed with Mr. Tisch's efforts to report such incidences and recomnended that the liquor license renewal be granted. The Council discussed Captain Frazier and Mr. Tisch. the serious repercussions that assured the Council that he is to prevent any re-occurrence. this matter at length with both Council cautioned Mr. Tisch of follow such an incidence. Mr. Tisch taking every precautionary measure * * * * * * COUNCILMAN WEBER MOVED TO GRANT THE REQUEST FOR AN ANNUAL RENEWAL OF A RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE LIQUOR BARN, 4415 SOUTH BROADWAY. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. August 21, 1978 Page 3 Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor asked if there were any other visitors wishing to be heard. No one responded. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO TAKE OUT OF ORDER AGENDA ITEM SB, A MEMORANDUM FROM THE CITY MANAGER TO CITY COUNCIL CON- CERNING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN A-1 DIVING COMPANY AND ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR USE OF A LAKE ADJACENT TO CENTENNIAL PARK. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. Council Member Smith. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown discussed the memorandum to which was attached an agreement between the Arapahoe County Connnissioners and A-1 Diving Company allowing the diving firm to use the lake adjacent to Centennial Park for various diving activities. City Manager Mccown stated even though the lake is owned by the County, the Comnissioners are requesting written permission from the City of Englewood signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk allowing the diving company to use the park. City Manager Mccown stated a re- presentative from the A-1 Diving Company, Mr. J. D. Bakke, was present if Council had any further questions. Mr. J. D. Bakke, 3445 South Downing, appeared before Council and stated the written permission is the City's acknow- ledgement that his firm will be using the lake and also alerts the Englewood Police Department who patrol the area. Mr. Bakke answered several questions from the Council. Councilman Clayton presented Mr. Bakke with the following question and asked that it placed in the minutes verbatim. Councilman Clayton: Do you understand where the boundaries are over there between Arapahoe County property and Englewood property and August 21, 1978 Page 4 Mr. Bakke: is it your full intention and practice to conduct everything you do on the Arapahoe County property? Yeah, we went through that with the County. We looked at the County maps and, I proposed that we stay on the County side so we wouldn't interf er with Englewood and I made it clear that we wouldn't venture into Englewood. Yes sir, I do understand where they are. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER TO THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING A-1 DIVING COMPANY, INC. TO USE THE LAKE. 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. Mr. Bakke requested that he receive a copy of the letter Mayor Taylor sends to the CoUBDissioners. Mayor Taylor assured Mr. Bakke that he would be sent a copy. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN HANN MOVED TO OPFM THE PRE-BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING. 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. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown stated the purpose of the hearing was to receive input from the citizens of the City of Englewood as to what priorities they would like the City to establish for the 1979 budget. * * * * * * August 21, 1978 Page 5 Mayor Taylor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to offer suggestions for the 1979 budget. Tom Chesher, 962 East Cornell, appeared before Council and stated he was appearing as a representative of the Jaycees. Mr. Chesher requested that additional money be given to the Jay- cees in 1979 to help produce their annual 4th of July celebration. Mr. Chesher stated the Jaycees were short $250 from this year's celebration and requested that Council budget an additional $250 or possibly more next year. Councilman Clayton requested Mr. Chesher to provide a copy of the Jaycees budget for purposes of review prior to mak- ing an decision on a donation increase. * * * * * * Maurice Jones, 5020 South Washington, appeared before Council and requested that funds be budgeted for facilities at Duncan Park. Mr. Jones also requested that funds be budgeted for a study of all the alternatives for improving Clarkson Street. * * * * * * Myrtle Jones, 5020 South Washington, appeared before Council and urged Council to give no money to the improvement Duncan Part unless the plans include bathroom facilities. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO BRING TO COUNCIL A STUDY BASED ON AN IMPACT OF A 3.51. INCREASE TO ALL NON-EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES AS IT APPLIES TO THE BUDGET FOR A STUDY IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. 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. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor asked if there were any other visitors wishing to speak to Council on pre-budget related matters. No one responded. * * * * * * August 21, 1978 Page 6 COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO CLOSE THE PRE-BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Naya: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * "Comnunicationa -No Action Recomnended" on the agenda were received: (a) Minutes of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting of July 12, 1978. (b) Minutes of the Denver Regional Council of Governments meeting of July 19, 1978. (c) Minutes of the Board of Career Service Com- miss ioner1 meeting of July 20 and July 26, 1978. (d) Minutes of the Employees' Retirement Board meeting of August 10, 1978. (e) Minutes of the Parka and Recreation Com- mission meeting of August 10, 1978. (f) Financial Report for the month of July, 1978. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented the minutes of the Englewood Library Board meeting of August 8, 1978 with a recomnendation that the City Council approve the proposed contract between the Library and the Arapahoe Regional Library District for the calendar year 1979 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE LIBRARY AND THE ARAPAHOE REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Naya: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. August 21, 1978 Page 7 The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Director of CoD111Unity Development to the City Manager concerning Belle Isle Gardens Annexation Petition. City Manager Mccown stated the matter has to go before the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion for a zoning hearing. City Manager Mccown recommended that Council receive this report and table any further action until the Commission has the hearing. COUNCILMAN WEBER MOVED TO RECEIVE THE REPORT AND POST- PONE ANY ACTION UNTIL THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DECIDES ON THE ZONING. Councilman Smith 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. * * * * * * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 17, SERIES OF 1978 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY GIVEN AS SECURITY FOR $17,285,000.00 HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1978 (PORTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROJECT), SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN EASEMENT OR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A TUNNEL. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 17, SERIES OF 1978 ON FINAL READING. Councilman Weber 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. * * * * * * I August 21, 1978 Page 8 INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22.4-13 h., ENTITLED 1-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, CONDITIONAL USES, BY CORRECTING SUB-SECTION h. (1) (a) (2) (3) AND (5) BY INCLUDING OMITTED PHRASES IN THE ORIGINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 6, SERIES OF 1978. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS THE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING. 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, Taylor. Council Member Williams. Councilman Williams stated he voted no on the original ordinance; therefore, he would have to vote no on this one. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN MANN A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 22.4-13 b. (1), 22.4-14 b. (2) AND 22.8 PROHIBITING METAL AND AUTO SHREDDING AND SIMILAR OPERATIONS WITHIN THE I-1 AND I-2 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO PASS THE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING AND SET THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 1978 AT 7:30 P.H. 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. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 8:45 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:55 p.m. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: August 21, 1978 Page 9 Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. * * * * * * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN CLAYTON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS CONCERNING THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF A DRAINAGE STRUCTURE AND APPROACHES ON LEBOW AVENUE AT BIG DRY CREEK BETWEEN THE CITIES OF ENGLEWOOD AND LITTLETON, COLORADO. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS THE BILL FOR AN OR- DINANCE ON FIRST READING. Councilman Smith 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. * * * * * * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN CLAYTON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, LITl'LETON, COLORADO AND THE URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT CONCERNING THE REPLACEMENT OF LEBOW BRIDGE ACROSS BIG DRY CREEK. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS THE BILL FOR AN OR- DINANCE ON FIRST READING. Councilman Smith 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. August 21, 1978 Page 10 The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS THE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote reaulted aa follows: Ayea: Nays: Council Member• Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williama, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Attorney Berardini presented a proclamation sup- porting the "Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Weekend" of September 3 -4, 1978. COUNCii.MAM CLAYTON l«>VED TO PASS THE PROCLAMATION SUP- PORTING THE "JERRY LEWIS LABOR DAY TELETHON" AND "JERRY LEWIS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TELETHON WEEKEND". Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayea: Nays: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 51, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1978 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FUND BUDGET. City Attorney Berardini stated the resolution provides for the redesignation of funds ($100,000) from the planned expen- diture for the fire station on Belleview to the remodeling of the combined City Council/Court Chambers. August 21, 1978 Page 11 COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 51, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted ae follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williama, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from himself to the City Council concerning the ad for the Englewood High School Pirate Log. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF $75 FOR 1/2 PAGE AD IN THE ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PIRATE LOG BOOK FOR THE YEAR 1979. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO READ A FULL PAGE AD IN THE AMOUNT OF $140. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the amendment re- sulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Council Members Williams, Weber. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original motion as amended resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Council Members Williams, Weber. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO SET SEPTEMBER 11, 1978 AT 5:00 P.H. AS A STUDY SESSION TO REVIEW THE SERVICENTER AUDIT. Councilman Williama seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: I August 21, 1978 Page 12 Ayes: Nays: The Mayor Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown informed the Council that both he and Assistant City Manager Curnes would be out-of-town attending the State Managers' Conference on August 24 and 25, 1978. City Manager Mccown stated that Director of Finance Bill James has been designated Acting City Manager in the interim. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor stated he has learned that Council might be able to acquire the Duncan School Park on September 1st for the rest of this year for $1.00. Mayor Taylor asked for Coun- cil's opinion on whether they should obtain portable restrooms for the area during that time if the purchase takes place. COUNCILMAN WEBER MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK THE LOWEST BIDDING COMPANY THAT WILL SUPPLY TWO PORTABLE TOILETS FOR DUNCAN PARK AND HAVE THEM LABELED ACCORDINGLY. Coun- cilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Naya: Council Members Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Williams, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * At the request of Mayor Taylor, Council discussed whether or not to continue the Mayor's Coffee program since the attendance at the meetings have been so low. Mayor Taylor stated the meeting has already been publicized for the month of September. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO CONTINUE THE MAYOR'S COFFEE THROUGH SEPTEMBER TO OBSERVE THE ATTENDANCE AND THE INTEREST AND THEN RE-DISCUSS THE MATTER. 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. · August 21, 1978 Page 13 Nays: The Mayor None. declared * * the motion carried. * * * * COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. 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 and adjourned the regular meeting at 9:20 p.m. I