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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-17 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORAOO January 17, 1977 The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in regular session on January 17, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Mayor Protem Clayton. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop #154. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, and Mayor Taylor. Absent: None. • • 'l The Mayor declared a quorum present. Also present were: City Manager Mccown Asst. City Manager Nollenberger City Attorney Berardini Deputy City Clerk Varner • • • • • • City Manager Mccown noted that the last four words in the third paragraph of page eight of the City Council meeting minutes of January 3, 1977 should be corrected to read "Housing Project for the Elderly", rather than "Senior Citizens Recreation Center". COUNCILMAN MANN K>VED TO ACCEPI' THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 1977, AS CORRECTED. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Abstain: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • * COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED 'ro ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 1977. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: January 17, 1977 Page 2 Ayes: Council Members Williams, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Sovern. The Mayor declared the IIK)tion carried. • • • • • • James W. Chandler, 3256 South Steele, Denver, President of the Englewood United/Suburban Chamber of Commerce, appeared and requested an investment from the City of Englewood to the Chamber of $10,000. He reviewed future plans and goals of the Chamber of Commerce for 1977 and answered questions from City Council. • • • • • • Tom Townsend, 2908 South Cherokee, President of the Englewood Jaycees, and Gary Housking, State Director, appeared to receive a proclama- tion from Mayor Taylor proclaiming the week of January 16-22, 1977, as Jaycee Week. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 16-22, 1977, AS JAYCEE WEEK IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the IIK)tion carried. Mr. Townsend also appeared and requested $3,000 funding from the City of Englewood for 1977 for the Fourth of July celebration. He reviewed the present plans for this celebration and explained how the money would be spent. • • • • • • Pre-scheduled visitor Howard Jenkins, Business Manager of Arapahoe Mental Health Center, was not present. • • • • • • "Communications -No Action Recommended" on the agenda were received: a. Minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of December 1, 1976. b. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of December 21, 1976. January 17, 1977 Page 3 c. Memorandum from the Assistant Director of Community Development for Housing to the Director of Community Development concerning a progress report on the rehabilitation loan fund program. d. Award winning essays in the "Improve Your Community" essay contest. e. List of all liquor and 3.2 beer outlets in the City of Englewood. f. Submittal of the 1977 Budget. * • * • * * City Manager Mccown presented a recommendation from the Englewood Public Library Board for approval of a contract with the Arapahoe Regional Library District for the period January 1, 1977 through December 31, 1977. He explained that this contract provides for payment to the Englewood Library of 48¢ per net reciprocal borrowing transaction and a payment of up to $500 for the annual audit of one month's circulation statistics. INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN CLAYTON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY SERVICES BETWEEN THE ARAPAHOE REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY SERVICES BETWEEN THE ARAPAHOE REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clqton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager McCown presented a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission to name the new Senior Citizens Recreation Center the "Malley Centennial Center" in honor of Elsie Malley. COUNCILMAN MANN M:>VED TO HAVE RESOLUTION NO. 62, SERIES OF 1975, BROUGHT BEFORE CITY COUNCIL FOR AMENDMENT. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: January 17, 1977 Page 4 Ayes: Council Members Williams, Brown, Mann, Taylor. Nays: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Clayton. Councilman Smith stated that an amending motion requires a two-thirds vote to be passed, and that this motion is therefore defeated. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO AMEND SECTION 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 62, SERIES OF 1975, TO READ -"PORTIONS OF THE CENTER OR THE CENTER ITSELF IS TO BE OPEN FOR MEt«>RIALIZATION BY INDIVIDUALS OR BUSINESSES THAT MAY WISH TO DONATE FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000). SAID AK>UNT MAY BE PAYABLE OVER A FIVE-YEAR SPECIAL PLEDGE PROGRAM. IN THE EVENT THAT NO SUCH CONTRIBUTION IS FORTHCOMING, THE CITY COUNCIL SHOULD THEN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO NAME THE CENTER APPROPRIATELY." Councilman Williams seconded the motion. City Attorney Berardini stated that a resolution should be amended by a new amending resolution rather than just by a motion. Therefore, Councilman Mann withdrew his motion and Councilman Williams withdrew his second to the motion. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE AMENDING RESOLUTION AS STATED, AND THAT IT BE PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL BEFORE THIS MEETING IS ADJOURNED. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Brown, Mann, Taylor. Nays: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Clayton. Councilman Smith noted that this motion also requires a two-thirds vote to be passed in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order. COUNCILMAN WILLIAM) MOVED TO VOID RESOLUTION NO. 62, SERIE:> OF 1975. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Discussion followed by City Council concerning proper rules of procedure. City Attorney Berardini stated that the City Charter only requires a majority vote to pass these motions. Mayor Taylor declared the motion to have the amending resolution presented at this meeting passed. Councilman Williams withdrew his last motion, and Councilman Mann withdrew his second to the motion. * * * * * • City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum and report concerning the traffic island at Elati Street and Floyd Avenue. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO DISCUSS AGENDA ITEM 4c, TRAFFIC ISLAND AT ELATI STREET AND FLOYD AVENUE. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: January 17, 1977 Page 5 Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Discussion followed by City Council concerning previous comnitments made to residents in the area to retain the island, the possible need to remove the island to allow an easier flow of traffic and emergency vehicles, and possible modifications to the island. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY STAFF TO PREPARE TECHNICAL DATA OVER THE NEXT THREE MONTHS RELATIVE TO TRAFFIC LOADS AND COMPARISONS; AND TO LOOK INTO POSSIBLE ?ol)DIFICATIONS TO THIS ISLAND PARTICULARLY FOR THE PASSAGE OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the IlX)tion carried. Councilman Mann suggested that the staff also look into the feasibility of reverting Bannock back to two-way from Hampden Avenue ·north, designating Cherokee as a through street for two-way traffic from Hampden to DartllX)uth, cul-de-sacing Delaware into Floyd, cul-de-sacing Elati into Floyd, and cul-de-sacing Fox into Floyd. Martha L. Scott, 3231 South Elati, appeared and stated she appreciates City Council's consideration in this matter. She expressed concern that Elati might become a bus route if the island is rellX)ved and that the street might have to be resurfaced because of a heavier traffic flow. Ms. Scott noted that she bas never been aware of emergency vehicles having difficulty getting through this area. She also reminded Council of the City's previous commitment by putting in this traffic island. • • • • • • Mayor Taylor recessed the City Council meeting at 9:10 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:25 p.m. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, and Mayor Taylor. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. • • • • • • January 17, 1977 Page 6 City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Director of Public Works concerning Sidewalk Improvement District 76 and the time schedule for completion. He noted that the time schedule includes a public hearing on March 14, 1977 concerning the assessments and requested Council's direction as to the p~ent period and the interest rate to be charged on the unpaid balances. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE TIME SCHEDULE FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 76 AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 14, 1977. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the JJX)tion carried. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO SET A TEN-YEAR ASSESSMENT PERIOD AT 5% INTEREST FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 76. Council.man Williams seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning setting a ten-year p~ment period versus a rive-year p~ent period. COUNCILMAN CLAY'roN K>VED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO PROVIDE 'IBAT ALL ANNUAL PAYMENTS BE A MINIMUM OF $20.00 A YEAR. The motion died for the lack of a second. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager McCown presented a memorandum from the Director of Public Works concerning Paving District No. 24 and the time schedule. He noted that a public hearing is scheduled for February 28, 1977 on the formation of this district. COUNCILMAN SMITH K>VED 'ro A....TlOPT THIS TIME SCHEDULE FOR PAVING DISTRICT NO. 24. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Cl~ton, Taylor. January 17, 1977 Page 7 Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • COUNCILMAN WILLI.Altf> MOVED TO RENEW THE 3.2 BEER LICENSE, OFF THE PREMISES, FOR U-TOTE-M, 123 WEST BELLEVIEW. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • COUNCILMAN WILLI.Altf> K>VED TO RENEW THE DRUG S'roRE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THOMAS J. GINTHER, D/B/A CHERRELYN DRUG STORE, 4285 SOUTH BROADWAY. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN BROWN BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. l SERIES OF 1977 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING S~TION 6, CHAPTER 4, TITLE XV, OF THE 1969 ENGLID«)OD MUNICIPAL CODE, INCRF.ASIIG SEWER CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES. COUNCILMAN BROWN K>VED 'ro PASS ORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES OF 1977, ON FINAL RF.ADING. Councilman Sovern seconded the mtion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the mtion carried. • • • • • • January 17, 1977 Page 8 INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN MANN BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 2 SERIES OF 1977 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3, 4, 5(a) AND 5(b) 0F CHAPTER 1, TITLE XIII, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CREATING A ~lEW CLASSIFICATION FOR "TAVERNS" FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING THE OCCUPATlOiiJU, TAX THEREFOR. COUNCILMAN MANN K>VED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 2, SERIES OF 1977, ON FINAL READING. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE CITY OF LI'l'l'LE'roN, COLORADO, RELATING TO USE OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT, AND REPEALING ANY PREVIOUS AGREEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER BY THE CITY OF LITTLE'IDN. City Manager Mccown explained that this agreement provides for use of the dog pound based on actual operating costs. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED 'ro PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE CITY OF LITTLE'roN, COLORADO, RELATING TO USE OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT, AND REPEALING ANY PREVIOUS AGREEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER BY THE CITY OF LIT'l'LE'IDN. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. City Manager Mccown noted that the figure of $4,ooo in item 3, page 5, of this agreement should be corrected to read $4,800. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • January 17, 1977 Page 9 INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SOVERN A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, FOR THE USE OF THE ENGLEWOOD ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITY. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED 'ro PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, FOR THE USE OF THE ENGLEWOOD ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITY. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. City Manager Mccown noted that this agreement calls for an additional animal warden, which the City of Englewood will be reimbursed for by Arapahoe County. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • RESOLUTION NO. 3, SERIES OF 1977 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1977 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR AN ANIMAL WARDEN POSITION. COUNCILMAN CLAY'roN MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 3, SERIES OF 1977. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • RE:>OLt1l'ION NO. 4, SERIES OF 1977 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF JAMES L. PLUMMER COMPANY, A COLORADO CORPORATION, D/B/A FRATELLI'S PIZZA, FOR A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LICENSE 'ID BE LOCATED AT 1200 EAST HAMPDEN AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. January 17, 1977 Page 10 COUNCILMAN WILLIAM3 K>VED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 4, SERIES OF 1977. Councilman Mann seconded the zootion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Sovern. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * • RESOLUTION NO. 5, SERIES OF 1977 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF G.G.O., INC., A COLORADO CORPORATION, D/B/A THE SIZZLER FAMILY STEAK HOUSE RESTAURANT, FOR A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LICENSE TO BE LOCATED AT 5151 SOUTH BROADWAY, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS M)VED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 5, SERIES OF 1977. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Smith, Taylor. Nays: Council Members Brown, Mann, Clayton. Abstain: Council Member Sovern. The Mayor declared the motion defeated. COUNCILMAN SMITH MJVED TO HOLD A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JANUARY 24, 1977 AT 5:30 P.M. TO CONSIDER THIS ITEM. Councilman Williams seconded the zootion. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO AMEND THE MJTION TO INCLUDE PREPARATION OF A TRANSCRIPT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON JANUARY 10, 1977 TO BE SUPPLIED TO COUNCILMAN SOVERN BEFORE THIS SPECIAL MEETING. Councilman Williams seconded the zootion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: Council Member Mann. The Mayor declared the amendment carried. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original motion as amended resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. January 17, 1977 Page 11 Nays: None. The Mayor declared the JJX)tion carried. Mayor Taylor noted that City Council will meet in executive session at 5:00 p.m. on January 24, 1977 before the special meeting. * * * * * • City Attorney Berardini stated that he is checking t'urtber with the City Attorney in Colorado Springs regarding their policy for special assessment hardship cases and that a report will follow. • * * * * • RESOLUTION NO. 6, SERIES OF 1977 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 62, SERIES OF 1975, BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO DESIGNATE AN OFFICIAL NAME FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS RECREATION CENTER. COUNCILMAN MANN K>VED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 6, SERIES OF 1977. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding City Council's intention in this matter and the overall benefits to the community. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Brown, Mann, Taylor. N&¥s: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Clayton. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • * • * • City Manager Mccown presented and reviewed a memorandum concerning the Six Quarter Budget for the period January 1977 through June 1978. RESOLUTION NO. 7, SERIES OF 1977 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1977 BUDGET IN THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FUND. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO PASS RESOWTION NO. 7, SERIES OF 1977. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. January 17, 1977 Page 12 Nays: None. The Mayor declared the nx:>tion carried. • • • • •• City Manager Mccown presented a menx:>randum from the Director of Conmunity Development concerning a grant application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for $200,000 in federal nx:>ney to be used to supplement the present housing rehabilitation loan program of the Englewood Housing Authority. COUNCILMAN MANN t«>VED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THIS GRANT AND TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the nx:>tion carried. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented a menx:>randum concerning interviews for filling the vacancies on the City boards and commissions. He noted that the interviews are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. on January 24, 1977. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented a menx:>randum concerning the refund of rent payments at property purchased for the Senior Citizens parking. He noted that this action may be contrary to the lease agreement for these properties. City Attorney Berardini requested an opportunity to legally review this matter further before submitting an opinion to City Council. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM AND TO DIRECT THE CITY A'rrORNEY TO SUBMIT A LEGAL OPINION ON THIS MA'rrER AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 7, 1977. Councilman Sovern seconded the rootion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • January 17, 1977 Page 13 COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE ENTRANCE FEE OF $100.00 AND TO INSTRUCT THE CITY STAFF TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS 'ID ENTER THE CHERRELYN HORSE CAR IN THE DENVER ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE ON MARCH 12, 1977. Council- man Brown seconded the motion. Upon a ca.11 of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown noted that the City of Englewood is the program sponsor for the March 10, 1977 meeting of the Arapahoe Mayor's Council. He stated that the topic will be the police and fire pension funds with the executive director of the Colorado Municipal League as the guest speaker. He further stated that a.11 of our legislators will be invited, as well as sending letters to other cities asking them to invite their legislators to attend this meeting. • • • • • • Mayor Taylor noted that the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation District will hold their regular meeting on January 27, 1977 at 2:00 p.m. • • • • • • COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED 'ID SEND A LETTER AND CONTRIBUTE $100.00 'roWARDS THE COMPLETION OF THE DENVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AS A GOOD NEIGHBOR GESTURE.Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Councilman Brown requested a report from the City Manager concern- ing the work load and help available at this time in the Municipal Court Division as soon as possible. • • • * • • COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO SET A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JANUARY 31, 1977 AT 7:00 P.M. TO APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. January 17, 1977 Page 14 Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: Council Member Smith. The Mayor declared the DX>tion carried. • • • • • • COUNCILMAN CLAYTON M:>VED TO ACCEPT "ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER" AS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL. Councilman Smith seconded the DX>tion. COUNCILMAN SMITH M:>VED 'ro AMEND THE MOTION TO ADOPT "ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER" BY ORDINANCE. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. City Attorney Berardini stated that the Englewood Municipal Code already has provisions adopting "Roberts Rules of Order". Councilman Sovern pointed out that there is a problem with interpretation and that the Council members must work together to reach decisions rather than becoming involved with technicalities of procedure. Councilman Clayton withdrew his original motion, and Councilman Smith withdrew his second. Councilman Smith withdrew his amending motion, and Councilman Clayton withdrew his second. • • • • • • Councilman Smith requested that the City staff look into an article in the Rocky Mountain News on January 13, 1977 concerning the Denver Water Board's possible plans for facility expansion. • • • • • • There being no further business, Mayor Taylor adjourned the City Council meeting at 11:15 p.m.