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Home My WebLink About1977-05-02 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO May 2, 1977 The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in regular session on May 2, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Protem Clayton, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Reverend Helen Walker, Esoteric Truth Center, 130 East Girard Avenue. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 1154. Mayor Protem Clayton asked for roll call. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared a quorum present. Also present were: City Manager Mccown Administrative Assistant Brown City Attorney Berardini Director of Utilities Carroll Dir. of Finance/City Clerk James Deputy City Clerk Varner • • • • • • COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON APRIL 18, 1977. Councilman Brown seconded the :m:>tion. 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 • • • •• • • • Thomas Nelson, representative fran King Soopers located at 5050 South Federal Boulevard, appeared and requested City Council's approval for remodeling. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED 'ID APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR REMODELING FROM KING SOOPERS, 5050 SOUTH FEDERAL BOULEVARD. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: May 2, 1977 Page 2 Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED 'ro CHANGE 'THE AGENDA BY CONSIDERING THE ''VISITORS" SECTION AT THIS TIME. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Upon Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared th~ motion carried and asked if there were any visitors in the audience that wished to be heard. Ray Ludwig, 2888 South Ogden, appeared on behalf of CONCENSUS concern- ing the proposed car shredding operation to be located at 2100 West Oxford Avenue. He requested City Council's assistance as follows: (a) request extension from Denver Health and Hospitals for Denver Metals to operate their present shredder at its present location in Denver until a more appropriate site is found; (b) presentation at public hearing before Arapahoe County Conmissioners on May 16, 1977 concerning Certificate of Designation for this operation, to include a demonstration of the destructive economics involved with the adjoining property and securing an appraisal of this area with City funds; (c) extend invitation to Arapahoe County Canmissioners to join in a helicopter trip up the Platte River at 2:00 p.m. on May 5, 1977. Mr. Ludwig also noted that there are currently three other locations available for the shredder site. Discussion followed by City Council concerning the appraisal and the amount of money it would cost. Councilman Sovern suggested a more logical approach of receiving testimony from realtors which deal in speculation rather than an appraisal. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO DIRECT THE MAYOR OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTA- TIVE TO CONTACT DENVER HFALTH AND HOSPITALS REGARDING AN EXTENSION OF THE PERMIT TO DENVER erALS. Council.man 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. May 2, 1977 Page 3 Councilman Sovern suggested setting up a contingency fund in case it is needed to explore other angles during the next two weeks, such as contacting an expert in the area of mechanical engineering to review this situation. COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED 'ro DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER 'ro HAVE $6,ooo AVAILABLE IN A SPECIAL FUND 'ro BE USED BY . CITY COUNCIL AFTER A POLL OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO AMEND THIS MOTION THAT ANY UNUSED FUNDS NOT USED BY JULY l, 1977 BE RETURNED TO THE FUND BALANCE UNLESS AN EXTENSION IS APPROVED. 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. Bays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared t~e motion carried. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original motion as amended resulted as followa: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Bays: Bone. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. COUBCILMAI SOVERN K)VED THAT CITY COUNCIL CONTACT THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY COtotaSSIONERS TO INVITE ~ TO ATTEND THE TRIP UP THE PLATTE RIVER. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Bays: Council Member Smith. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The ~or Protem declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN SMITH K)VED THAT A LETTER BE DIRECTED TO THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY C<HilSSIONERS EXTENDING THE CURRENT ZONING MORATORIUM FOR ANOTHER SIX MONTHS. 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. May 2, 1977 Page 4 Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. Mayor Protem Clayton asked if there were any other visitors that wished to be heard. No one appeared. • • • • • • COUNCILMAN SOVERN KlVED 'ro OPEN A PUBLIC HF.ARING 'ro CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT (3.2 BEER) FROM ALL SOULS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4951 S0t1l'H LOGAN STREET. Councilman Mann seconded the mtion. 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 and asked if any one in the audience wished to speak in favor of this permit. Sam Kosiara, 660 East Grand Avenue, appeared and explained that they are having a two-day festival on May 21 &_22 to raise funds for the parish. The hours of the festival will be 1:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. He noted that they wish to serve 3.2 beer with sandwiches. Reverend John J. Grabrian, 435 Penwood Circle, appeared and stated he has checked with the Police Department concerning the game prizes. He further stated that they did not check for other available facilities because they want to use their own facilities. Councilman Sovern noted that the licensed facilities available are "The John", 90 West Belleview Avenue, and "The South Door", 5470 South Broadway; but their hours conflict with the desired hours for the festival. Mayor Protem Clayton asked if any one in the audience wished to speak against this permit. No one appeared. COUNCILMAN SOVERN K>VED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 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. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. May 2, 1977 Page 5 COUNCILMAN MANN K>VED 'ID APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT-3.2 BEER FOR ALL SOULS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4951 SOUTH LOGAN, FROM 1:00 P.M. UNTIL 11:00 P.M. ON MAY 21 & 22, 1977. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Brown, Mann, Clqton. Nays: Council Member Smith. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • "Communications-No Action Recommended" on the agenda were received: a. Minutes of the Police Pension Board meetings of March 31, April 8, and April 26, 1977. b. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of April 5, 1977. c. Minutes of the Library Board meeting of April 12, 1977. d. Minutes of the Firemen's Pension Board meeting of April 14, 1977. e. Minutes of the Parks ar1d Recreation Commission meeting of April 14, 1977. • • • • • • Director of Utilities Carroll presented a recommendation from the Water and Sewer Board for approval of a six-month extension on the lease/purchase agreement with Coors over the Boreas Pass water rights which expires on May 9, 1977. He explained that this extension would give the City time to consider a new proposal from Coors. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPROVE A SIX-K>NTH EXTENSION ON THE LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH COORS OVER THE BOREAS PASS WATER RIGHTS. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Sovern. Absent: Mayor Taylor. May 2, 1977 Page 6 The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Director of Utilities Carroll presented a recommendation from the I Water and Sewer Board for approval of Supplement NB to the Greenbelt Sanitation District Connector Agreement, provided that the District agree to a stipulation that, should the land be zoned to a higher density, sewer service will be pro- vided only upon a mutually acceptable residential-equivalent density on the property. This involves inclusion of ten acres in Greenwood Village into the Greenbelt Sanitation District. One 2.5 acre parcel is zoned B-1, and one 7.5 acre parcel is zoned R-2.5; and there are no pending rezoning requests or subdivision plats on the subject ground. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENT #8 TO THE GREENBELT SANITATION DISTRICT CONNECTOR AGREEMENT. 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, Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. * • • • * * Director of Utilities Carroll presented a recommendation from the Water and Sewer Board for approval of Supplement #53 to the Southgate Sanita- tion District Connector Agreement. He noted that Greenwood Village has indicated the zoning recently approved for the proposed Town Center Development Planned Unit Development would remain as a covenant on the property should this develop- ment fail. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED 'ro APPROVE SUPPLEMENT #53 TO SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT CONNECTOR AGREEMENT. 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. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • * • Director of Utilities Carroll presented a recommendation from the Water and Sewer Board for approval of Supplement #1 to the Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District Connector Agreement. The area involved is known as the M~ 2, 1977 Page 7 Kent-Denver Country D~ School and is currently served by its own treatment plant which discharges into Greenwood Gulch. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENT #1 TO THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE SANITATION DISTRICT CONNECTOR AGREEMENT. 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. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Director of Utilities Carroll presented a recommendation from the Water and Sewer Board for approval of the distributor contract with the Windermere Water Users' Association. This contract would serve an 8.35 acre parcel of ground in Littleton but adjacent to Englewood along the west side of South Windermere near West Belleview. The land is zoned "industrial" and water deDBnds are expected to be nominal. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MJVED 'RJ APPROVE THE DISTRIBU'IUR CONTRACT WITH THE WINDERMERE WATER USERS' ASSOCIATION. Councilman Mann seconded the 100tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor T~lor. The M~or Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Director of Utilities Carroll presented a recommendation from the Water and Sewer Board for approval of a tap-on agreement with the Valley Sanitation District Connector Agreement. This agreement involves a commercial developnent known as "Pride" located in the 2700 block of West Belleview in Littleton. COUNCILMAN MANN K>VED TO APPROVE THE TAP-ON AGREEMENT WITH THE VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT CONNECTOR AGREEMnfT. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Cl~ton. Nays: None. May 2, 1977 Page 8 Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Director of Utilities Carroll presented a recommendation f'rom the Water and Sewer Board that City Council, during their deliberations on Alternate #2, consider having the City assume the cost of the conversions at change of ownership and occupancy, and for voluntary conversions; and that such costs be included in the bond issue. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO RECEIVE THIS RECOMMENDATION. 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. • • • • * • RESOLUTION NO. 25, SERIES OF 1977 A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CO?+ruNITY DEVELOP- MENT FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT TO THE POSITION ENTITLED CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR AND RECLASSIFY THE POSITION FROM GRADE 11 ($1,386.00) TO GRADE 10 ($1,290.00). COUNCILMAN SMITH K>VED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 25, SERIES OF 1977• 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. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • * * RESOLUTION NO. 26, SERIES OF 1977 A RESOLUTION TO REK>VE THE POSITION OF ENGINEERING AIDE III (GRADE 7 -$1,039.00) FROM THE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND ADD THE POSITION OF ENGINEERING INSPECTION SUPERVISOR (GRADE 7 -$1,039.00) 'ro THE PRESENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. May 2, 1977 Page 9 COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 26, SERIES OF 1977. 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. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • RF.SOLUTION NO. 27, SERIES OF 1977 A RESOLUTION TO REK>VE THE POSITION OF FIELD ENGINEER (GRADE 10 -$1,290.00) FROM THE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND ADD THE POSITION OF CITY SURVEYOR (GRADE 8 - $1,115.00) TO THE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MJVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 27, SERIES OF 1977. 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. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO RENEW THE 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR SEVEN-ELEVEN STORE, 2705 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. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN MANN BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 9 SERIES OF 1977 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A t1l'ILITY EASEMENT FR>M THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, TO THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY. May 2, 1977 Page 10 COUNCILMAN MANN K>VED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 9, 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, Cl~ton. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The M~or Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN BROWN A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF ENGLEWOOD AND LITTLETON, COLORAOO, RELATING TO THE ORDERLY TRANSFER OF ENGLEWOOD AND LITTLETON EMPLOYEES TO THE BI-CITY WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY. COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF ENGLEMOOD AND LITTLETON, COLORADO, RELATING TO THE ORDERLY TRANSFER OF ENGLEWOOD AND LITTLETON EMPLOYEES TO THE BI-CITY WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY. 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~on. N~s: None. Absent: Mayor T~lor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN WILLIAM3 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7, CHAPTER 2, TITLE XIV OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE TURNING MOVEMENTS OF VEHICLES ON STEADY RED LIGHT. COUNCILMAN WILLIAM3 MOVED 'IQ PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7, CHAPTER 2, TITLE XIV OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE TURNING MOVEMENTS OF VEHICLES ON STEADY RED LIGHT. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: ~ 2, 1977 Page 11 Ayes: Cowicil Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clqton. Nays: None. Absent: Mqor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • •• INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SOVERN A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BON:Jl3 OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR PAVING DISTRICT NO. 24 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STREET PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING 'mE FORM OF THE BONOO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONOO AND THE INTEREST THEREON. City Manager McCown noted these bonds are in the amount of $55,000 and are being awarded to First National Bank of Englewood through this Bill. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED 'ro PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSE5SMENT BONOO OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR PAVING DISTRICT NO. 24 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STREET PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDE.WALK IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS AND THE IN'l'ERD3T THEREON. 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. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Tqlor. The ~or Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented a resolution issuing the special assessment bonds for Paving District No. 24 in the amowit of $55,000 to First National Bank of Englewood. COUNCILMAN SOVERH MOVED 'ro PASS RESOWTION NO. 28, SERIES OF 1977. Cowicilman Mann 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. May 2, 1977 Page 12 Absent: Mayor T~lor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • RESOLUTION NO. 29, SERIES OF 1977 A RES0Lt1l'ION OF THE CITY OF ENGL!.WOOD, COU>RAOO, CONFIRMING USE OF EQUIPMENT AT 'DIE BI-CITY WASTE WATER TREA'IMENT PLANT. COUNCILMAN SOVERN K>VED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 29, SERIES OF 1977. COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED 'JllE K>TION. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. N~s: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Attorney Berardini presented a report concerning the case of the City of Englewood vs. Kenneth C. Chandler, dba Back Door Discount Liquors. The City has received the ofter tor sale ot this package liquor store to an individual who would qualify as its operator to restore to the City all of its costs expended in the hearings for this revocation. COUNCILMAN SMITH M>VED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REPLY NIDATIVELY TO 'JllIS OFFER AND THAT 'JllE CASE BE CONTINUED. 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. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Attorney Berardini presented a report concerning the case of Broderick Lumber vs. City ot Englewood. This suit is to recover compensation for rights-of-way tor pipeline and roads in Grand County. The total settle- ment figure is $26,750; and the City's share is $10,125. COUNCILMAN SOVERN K>VED 'ID AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO OFFER SETTLEMENT IN THE CASE OF BR>DERICK LUMBER VS. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,750; THE CITY'S SHARE NOT TO EXCEED $10,125. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: May 2, 1977 Page 13 Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Attoniey Berardini preeented a report concerning the case of Thurston vs. City of Englewood. Mrs. Thurston has been awarded $5,000 for · d•••ge to her property as a result or vehicle• crossing it after she purchased it. Mr. Berardini recommended that Mrs. Thurston convey an additional two and one-half feet right-of-way on Logan Street in exchange for the City not filing a motion to set aside the award, which ie acceptable to Mrs. Thurston. He f'urther recomnended that the fence on East Yale Avenue which encroaches on public right-of-way rem.in until the right-of-way is needed. COUNCILMAN BROWN K>VED 'ID ACCEPl' THIS RECO?+imDATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND 'ID ACCEPI' THIS OFFER OF SET'l'LEMEBT. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call or the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Nays: lkme,. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried • • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum concerning the city-owned property located at the old Police/Fire site. He requested the assistance of the Denver Regional Council of Governments, through their local planning assistance program, to do a market analysis of this area. There is no charge for this service. COUNCILMAN SOVERN K>VED 'ID At1l'HORIZE THE CITY MANAGER 'ID WORK WITH '!HE DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERRMENTS IN A MARKET STUDY OF THE PROPERTY BOUNDED BY ACOMA, BANNOCK, GIRARD AND FLOYD STREETS. Councilman Williams seconded the Ill)tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Nays: None. Absent: Mayor Taylor. The Mayor Protem declared the motion carried. • • • • • • M8'Y' 2, 1977 Page 14 City Manager McCovn reported his office had received a request from the International City Management Association for cities' participation in a lav suit against a lav passed by the federal government which maintains that cities start picking up the cost of unemployment compensation. He stated the cost would be ba.sed on a population basis, and the City of Englewood's share I would be approximately $2,500. Mr. Mccown requested time to review this matter with City Council action in a study session &1'ter the special City Council meeting on May 9, 1977. Council agreed to this schedule. • • • • • • Mertyl Jones, 5020 South Washington, appeared before City Council concerning the "Citizen" newsletter. She presented questions which were answered by City Manager McCovn. Mrs. Jones suggested hearing from the City Manager, a different City Council Member, and/or the Mayor each month. • • • • • • There being no further business, the Mayor Protem adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:47 p.m. ~~·~:A_~aw•-' City Clerk ~