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CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
February 28, 1977
SPECIAL MEETING:
The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado,
met in special session on February 28, 1977 at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Protem Clayton, presiding, called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Councilman Smith. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Sovern.
Mayor Protem Clayton asked for roll call. Upon the call of the
roll, the following were present:
Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, ClS\Y'ton.
Absent: Mayor Taylor.
The Mayor Protem declared a quorum present.
Also present were: Asst. City Manager Nollenberger
City Attorney Berardini
Director of Public Works Waggoner
Director of Engineering Diede
Office Engineer Kehm
Dir. of Finance/City Clerk James
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COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS K>VED 'ro OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FORMATION
OF PAVING DISTRICT NO-. 24 IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. Councilman Brown seconded
the 100tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members WilliBDll, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton.
Nays: None.
Absent: Mayor Trqlor.
The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried.
Director of Public Works Waggoner presented maps showing the improve-
ments in the City of Englewood on the south side of West Evans Avenue from
Raritan to Zuni. He stated these improvements are in conjunction with the
City of Denver who will be improving the north side of Evans Avenue. Mr.
Waggoner further stated the City of Denver will take bids for the entire
project, and the City of Englewood will issue bonds for approximately
$69,000 to cover the assessable costs to the eleven property owners within
the paving district in the City of Engl.ewood. He also presented exhibits
of typical cross sections of the proposed improvements along West Evans
Avenue.
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Mayor Protem Clayton asked if there was anyone present at the public
bearing that wished to speak in favor of the formation of Paving District No. 24.
No one appeared.
Mayor Protem Clayton then asked if there was anyone present that
wished to speak against the formation of Paving District No. 24.
Will Christman, 19150 East 118th Avenue, appeared to speak against
the formation of Paving District No. 24 on behalf of D & W Construction Company,
Inc. located at 1810 West Evans Avenue. He stated he feels the improvements
are needed but that the costs for pavement improvements should be borne by the
City. Mr. Christman further stated Evans Avenue is a major street carrying
substantial traffic, but that ve17 little of this traffic is generated as a
result of his business. Mr. Christman agreed with assessing costs for side-
walk, curb and gutter; but he disagreed with assessing costs for pavement
improvements.
Mayor Protem Clayton asked if there was anyone present with questions
about the formation of this paving district.
Ralph and John VanderHorst, 7007 East Hampden Avenue, appeared and
asked questions concerning Paving District No. 24, which were answered by
Director of Public Works Waggoenner.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN K>VED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 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.
Nays: None.
Absent: Mayor Taylor.
The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried.
Assistant City Manager Nollenberger stated the purpose of this
public hearing was to receive comments concerning the formation of Paving
District No. 24, and that a Bill for an Ordinance creating the district
will be presented at the City Council meeting on March 7, 1977. He also
stated that anyone wishing to make statements to Council should appear at
that meeting.
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There being no further business, Mayor Protem Clayton adjourned
the City Council meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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