HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-04-19 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING:
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
April 19, 1976
The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe
County, Colorado, met in r e gular session on April 19, 1976 at
7:30 p.m. Due to the large audienc e , the meeting was opened in
the Community Room.
Mayor Taylor, presid n ,
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City Clerk Jame s reported that on p age 59 , paragraph 1,
and p a ge 60, paragraph 3, of the minutes of the April 5 City
Council meeting the words "elderly housing proj e ct" should be
corrected to read "Senior Citizens Recreation Center".
Mayor Taylor requested that the figure "$75,000" be
corrected to read "$22,000" on page 57 of the minutes of April 5.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED
A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEET-
ING OF APRIL 5, 1976, AS CORRECTED. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
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Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS SECONDED
A MOTION TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEM 7a -"MEMORANDUM FROM THE DIRECTOR
OF FINANCE TO THE CITY MANAGER CONCERNING BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITION
OF THE OLD POLICE/FIRE BUILDING" -AT THIS TIME AND TO LIMIT THE
TOTAL DISCUSSION TO ONE HALF HOUR. 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 CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE BID FROM DOYLE HOUSE MOVING
AND WRECKING COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,440 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF
THE OLD POLICE/FIRE BUILDING LOCATED AT WEST GIRARD AND SOUTH
BANNOCK; THAT THIS AMOUNT BE INCLUDED IN THE SIX-QUARTER BUDGET;
AND THAT THE CITY REQUIRE A PERFORMANCE BOND FROM DOYLE HOUSE
MOVI NG AND WRECKING COMPANY.
Ralph Chumley, 3550 South Cherokee, was present to speak
in favor of this motion. He stated that he is in favor of razing
this building as soon as possible that is causing so much trouble
in the City. Mr. Chumley further stated that enough time and
money has been wasted on this building that has already more
than paid for itself. He requested that the citizens stick with
the City Council and proceed with doing something good for the
people.
Councilman Mann stated that this building is still
structurally safe and sound and that there are many uses for it.
He stated that the City cannot afford to build a new building
for a fraction of the population but could use an existing build-
ing to put the senior citizens in immediately.
Councilman Clayton pointed out that this building has
some real problems. He also stated that this building has 9,000
square feet and the new building will have 13,000 square feet.
He stated that he feels the right course is to put up a structure
for the senior citizens that will be usable, practical, durable,
and something for Englewood to be proud of.
Councilman Mann stated that the City Council is moving
to fast on this and that a public hearing should have been held.
Councilman Smith pointed out that a public hearing is not required
but that Council is listening to the people at this meeting who
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wish to speak. Councilman Smith also stated that this building
is not accomplishing anything and that no uses have been suggested
that make sense for a reasonable amount of money.
Robert Wright, 281J South Acoma, was present to speak
in favor of the motion. He stated that the people in attendance
were not invited by anyone on City Council or with the City but
that they are here because they do not want the old Police/Fire
building. He also noted that to install a good elevator in this
building would cost up to $80,000.
Art Sines, 3220 South Grant, was present to speak
against the motion. He stated that it does not make any
difference what he says because Council has already made up
their minds.
Mayor Taylor stated that one of the reasons for
discussing this item at this meeting is because Council is
endeavoring to represent the people. He requested those people
to stand that were in opposition to this motion, and there was
one. He then requested those people to stand that were in
favor of this motion, and there were a number of people.
Marten Lathrop, 3259 South Clarkson, was present to
speak in favor of this motion. He stated that it would take too
much money to make a decent building out of the old Police/Fire
building and that Englewood needs a new building that the people
can be proud of.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the motion
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting into the Council
Chambers. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present:
Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Absent: None.
The Mayor decl a red a quorum present.
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Dick Phelps, golf course architect with Phelps-Benz
and Associates, was present regarding the bids for the construc-
tion of the first nine holes of the proposed Englewood Golf
Course. He reported that there is a net budget of approximately
$354,000 and a final cost estimate of approximately $338,000. I
Mr. Phelps stated that the intent of the bidding process was to
award the contract to one general contractor, and he recommended
awarding the total contract to Yerkey Sprinkler Company in the
amount of $294,802.15.
COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED
A MOTION TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CONSULTANTS AND
AWARD THE TOTAL CONTRACT FOR THE GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION TO
YERKEY SPRINKLER COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $294,802.15.
Councilman Clayton reported that he had received a
telephone call regarding a discrepancy in the low bid for the
irrigation system.
Mr. Phelps stated that he still recommends awarding
the total contract to one general contractor in order for the
project to be completed on time and for the work to be properly
scheduled.
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.
Mayor Taylor announced that work will begin on the site
within ten days and groundbreaking will be on May 7, 1976.
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William James, Director of Finance, was present to
discuss the Financial Report for the year ending December 31,
1975. He reviewed the highlights of the report, and Mayor
Taylor requested that the City Manager set up a study session
before the Council meeting on May 17 to study this report.
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COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED
A MOTION TO OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAP-
TER 2, TITLE XIV, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADDING
TWO NEW SECTIONS THERETO RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE. Upon a
call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Acting Director of Community Development Romans stated
that this ordinance is an amendment to the Model Traffic Code by
adding two new sections dealing with noise control which are not
covered at this time. Section 14-2-13 deals with mufflers and
Section 14-2-14 deals with motor vehicle noise. Ms. Romans
stated that the advantages to this are that the tests are per-
formed on stationary vehicles, it takes little room to perform
the test, and the standards are accurate.
City Attorney Berardini recommended that the last line
of page 1 of the ordinance be corrected to read " ••• measured not
less than 20 inches".
Noise Control Officer Jasmund explained that this
ordinance will be enforced by monitoring on the streets. Ms.
Romans further stated that this department works closely with
the Police Department for the enforcement of this ordinance.
Grady Franklin Maples, 22 Viking Drive, inquired about
the cost of the administration of this ordinance. City Manager
Mccown replied that the budget is approximately $18,ooo per year.
No one appeared to speak for or against this ordinance.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED
A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 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 MANN
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 17
SERIES OF 1976
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, TITLE XIV, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TWO NEW SECTIONS THERETO RELATING TO
MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE.
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COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED
A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 17, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READ-
ING WITH THE AMENDMENT. 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.
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COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED
A MOTION TO OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS
22.5 AND 22.8 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO.
26, SERIES OF 1963, AS AMENDED) RELATING TO TEMPORARY STRUCTURES.
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.
Acting Director of Community Development Romans stated
that this ordinance amends the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This ordinance
allows a temporary structure to exist not more than six months
with a possible six month extension, as opposed to the previous
eighteen month permit. This ordinance also amends the definition
of temporary structures to include "any structure intended for
nonpermanent use or occupancy".
No one appeared to speak for or against this ordinance.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED
A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 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 WILLIAMS
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 18
SERIES OF 1976
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 22.5 AND 22.8 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 26, SERIES OF 1963, AS AMENDED)
RELATING TO TEMPORARY STRUCTURES.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED
A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 18, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READING.
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.
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"Communications -No Action Recommended" on the agenda
were all accepted:
a. Minutes of the Tax Committee meetings of March 9,
March 23, and April 8, 1976.
b. Minutes of the Employees Retirement Board meeting
of March 11, 1976.
c. Minutes of the Police Pension Board meetings of
March 11, March 18, and March 25, 1976.
d. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting of March 16, 1976.
e. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting of April 8, 1976.
f. Minutes of the Library Board meeting of April 13,
1976.
g. Minutes of the Fire Pension Board meeting of
April 8, 1976.
h. Schedule of Sidewalk District No. 76.
i. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works to
the City Manager concerning establishment of
truck routes in the City of Englewood.
Councilman Smith commented on agenda item 4b, pointing
out that the Employees Retirement Fund earned 20% on its invest-
ments for last year. Director of Finance James explained that
this is 20 % of the amount of money invested as of December 31,
1975 for the entire fiscal year.
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Councilman Mann coIJ111ented on agenda item 4i. He
protested using West Oxford Avenue from South Broadway to South
Santa Fe Drive as a truck route because there is an existing
truck route only two blocks south going in the same direction.
Councilman Clayton requested that the Public Works Department
discuss this further with City Council.
Mayor Taylor commented on agenda item 4a, stating
that he is proud of the hard work being done by the Tax Committee.
He also protested the headline which appeared on the front page
of the Englewood Herald Sentinel last week -"Is Englewood Going
Broke?" He explained that this headline was very bad taste because
the article went on to say what is being done to head off these
problems. Councilman Sovern stated that the selection of headlines
is the prerogative of the newspaper. He further stated that the
City is faced with decreased services or increased taxes through
adjustments in taxes or new tax sources.
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Acting Director of Co111Dunity Development Romans
presented a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning
Commission for approval of the planned development for
Plaza de Medico, 3500 South Clarkson, submitted by William
Harvey. She stated that this is an irregular shaped piece
of property consisting of .767 acres bordered on the south
by the City Ditch. This property is zoned R-3 which does
permit the planned development of a medical office building
of approximately 9,000 square feet. Ms. Romans reported that
there will be an encroachment into the setback on the north
side and into the setback on the front, with the building
facing the southwest. There will also be an encroachment
into the Washington/Clarkson alley by approximately 12 feet.
W. L. Harvey, 4 University Lane, Littleton, was
present to answer questions. He explained that he is asking
to build right up to the north lot line with approximately a
six inch set back rather than the required fifteen feet. He
further explained that the front set back for the southeast
portion of the building will be approximately six feet rather
than the required fifteen feet. Ms. Romans stated that there
is a sixteen foot difference in elevation on this property
ma.king it impossible to be developed as if it were laid out
square.
Councilman Sovern expressed his concern with the
storm drainage and suggested that the storm run-off be limited
to the historic levels to prevent potential problems and
possible future law suits.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PLAZA DE MEDICO P.U.D. WITH THE INCLUSION
THAT THE WASHINGTON STREET RUN-OFF BE LIMITED TO HISTORIC LEVELS,
AS IDENTIFIED BY CASE 11-76 SUBMITTED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION WITH THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FINDINGS OF FACT.
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Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Taylor.
Nays: Council Member Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 10:05 p.m. Council
reconvened at 10:15 p.m. Upon a call of the roll, the following
were present:
Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a quorum present.
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Acting Director of Conununity Development Romans presented
a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve
annexation of Lot 6, Bell Isle Gardens, Arapahoe County. This is
one lot, approximately one-half acre, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Leon
Mardesen and is in the Santa Fe Union annexation area. Ms. Romans
stated that this property is presently zoned I-2 by Arapahoe County,
and the proposed zoning by the City of Englewood is I-1, light
industrial. A public hearing will be held by the Planning and
Zoning Conunission on May 4. Ms. Romans submitted to the City
Clerk a deed for a twenty foot right-of-way for roadway purposes
signed by Mr. and Mrs. Mardesen and a letter written by Attorney
Tom L. Eitel on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Mardesen dedicating this
twenty foot right-of-way.
INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS
A BILL
FOR AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LOT 6, BELL ISLE GARDENS, ARAPAHOE
COUNTY, COLORADO, TO THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON
SECONDED A MOTION TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN
ORDINANCE ANNEXING LOT 6, BELL ISLE GARDENS, ARAPAHOE COUNTY,
COLORADO, TO THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. Upon a call of
the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
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Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
I I I I I I
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS SECONDED
A MOTION TO RENEW THE 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR SEVEN-ELEVEN STORE,
2705 SOUTH BROADWAY. 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.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN BROWN
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 19
SERIES OF 1976
AN ORDINANCE REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, FROM R-3 HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENCE ZONE DISTRICT, TO B-2 BUSINESS ZONE DISTRICT, AND AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY.
COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED A
MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 19, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READING.
Councilman Williams stated he feels there should be a
compromised zoning that would be satisfactory to both the petitioners
and the City of Englewood.
Councilman Smith stated that he feels this area will
eventually be conmercial but that it should not be rezoned at
this time because of some legal ramifications.
Councilman Brown requested that the Planning and Zoning
Commission look into a special zoning in this case if this ordin-
ance fails.
Councilman Clayton stated that an adjustment does need
to be made but that the proposed rezoning is not the answer. He
requested that the Planning and Zoning Conunission look into a
zone that does not presently exist.
Councilman Sovern stated that he feels there is not
proof of a substantial change in this area or that the property
cannot be developed.
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Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Williams.
Nays: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED
A MOTION TO ADOPT THE FINDINGS OF FACT FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION ON THIS CASE. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted
as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: Council Member Williams.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN CLAYTON
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 19
SERIES OF 1976
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE WHOLE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE IN
PAVING DISTRICT NO. 22, IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO; APPROV-
ING AND CONFIRMING THE APPORTIONMENT OF SAID COST TO EACH LOT OR
TRACT OF LAND IN SAID DISTRICT; ASSESSING A SHARE OF SAID COST
AGAINST EACH LOT OR TRACT OF LAND IN THE DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING
THE MANNER FOR THE COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF SAID ASSESSMENTS;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS
SECONDED A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 19, SERIES OF 1976, ON
FINAL READING. 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.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SOVERN
A BILL
FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3 AND 5 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE
XIII (TAXES AND FINANCE) OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
BY PROVIDING FOR A MONTHLY PAYMENT OF THE UTILITIES BUSINESS
AND OCCUPATION TAX AND ASSESSING PENALTIES FOR LATE PAYMENT
THEREOF.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN MANN SECONDED
A MOTION TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMEND-
ING SECTIONS 3 AND 5 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE XIII (TAXES AND FINANCE)
OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROVIDING FOR A MONTHLY
PAYMENT OF THE UTILITIES BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAX AND ASSESS-
ING PENALTIES FOR LATE PAYMENT THEREOF. 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.
• • • • • •
City Attorney Berardini presented a report concerning
the proposed towing contract ordinance for the City. He stated
that he feels it is constitutional to license a business such as
this, and that the questionable area is prohibiting a legitimate
business from operating in the City. The intent of the ordinance
would be to correct the situation where an operator provides free
towing for City vehicles and passes the cost on to private vehicles.
The proposed ordinance would authorize contract bids to handle all
the tows in the City. This would not prohibit any business from
operating in the City but would authorize a revolving list for
those operators desiring to be on such a list which would be used
by the Police Department for accident calls. The operators would
be required to have the minimum required basic equipment as set
forth by the Public Utilities Commission of the state, and they
would be required to set a reasonable fee for the towing of private
vehicles.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COU~CILMAN SOVERN SECONDED
A MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAW UP AN ORDINANCE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OUTLINED IN ITEMS 1 THROUGH
3 OF CHIEF HOLMES' MEMO DATED JANUARY 29, 1976. Upon a call of
the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
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Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
• • • • • •
City Attorney Berardini presented a report concerning
a contractual agreement between the City and the Housing Authority
for the Senior Citizens Center, where the land is owned by the
Housing Authority and the structure will be owned by the City.
He expressed his concern that the Housing Authority is under
contract to the City to operate, manage, and maintain the struc-
ture; but the payments will go to the Housing Authority instead
of the City. He recommended that a contract be entered into
directing the Housing Authority to make all payments received
from HUD to the City, authorizing a management agreement, and
allowing for a lease agreement for the land until the bonds are
paid off. He further stated that there are still a number of
problems to be solved, and another report will be made at the
next regular Council meeting.
• • • • • •
City Attorney Berardini reported that the City has
possession of all the land on the west side of the river that
will be needed for the first nine holes of the golf course
except for one tract which will be available in thirty days.
• • • • • •
City Attorney Berardini reported on a suggestion
proposed by M. M. Summers for a Charter amendment providing
for salary increases for the Councilmen during their term of
office. He stated that Section 30, Article 5, of the Colorado
Constitution does prohibit an increase or decrease in salaries
of elected public officials during their present term.
Councilman Brown requested that the City Manager
make a comparison of these salaries with other comparable
cities for possible increases for the next Council.
• • • • • •
City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the
City Manager to City Council concerning the six-quarter budget
for the period April 1976 through September 1977. He reviewed
the necessary appropriations and the source of funds needed
for the following projects: land purchase near the elderly
housing site, demolition of the old Police/Fire building,
Paving District No. 22, park land acquisition, Capital Equip-
ment Replacement Fund, and the rescue unit.
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RESOLUTION NO. 20, SERIES OF 1976
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MONIES IN THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED I
A MOTION TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 20, SERIES OF 1976, CONCERNING
ADOPTION OF THE SIX-QUARTER BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1976 TO
SEPTEMBER 1977, WITH THE PROVISION THAT NO FUNDS WILL BE SPENT
ON THE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND OR THE ACQUISITION OF
FIVE HOMES AT BATES-LOGAN PARK UNTIL FURTHER AUTHORIZATION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilman Clayton stated that he would like to see a
plan where the five homes at Bates-Logan Park would not have to
be taken out, and that it is more important to do this properly
than on time.
Councilman Smith expressed his opposition to the pur-
chase of these homes for that purp-ose. He also inquired as to
what will be done with the exterior stones from the old Police/
Fire building.
Councilman Mann stated that the Citizens Budget
Committee should help work on the six-quarter budget.
Clayton.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Nays: Council Members Mann, Taylor.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
• • • • • •
City Manager Mccown presented two memorandums to the
City Council concerning communication and animal shelter charging
to other governmental entities for services provided by the City
of Englewood. He explained that the communication charges would
be based upon the number of message units received per year.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS
WITH THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WHICH THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD SUPPLIES
RADIO SERVICES AND ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES.
Councilman Mann pointed out that public relations should
be considered in these negotiations.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
• • • • • •
City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the
Assistant City Manager to the City Manager concerning animal
control. He reported that the Chief of Police and the Fire
Chief both had negative responses to using off-duty policemen
and firemen for picking up stray dogs because of bad public
relations, substantial costs, and liability problems.
Councilman Mann stated that this problem will never
be solved by only attacking the dogs, and that notices should
be served on the people responsible.
City Manager Mccown requested that the staff look
further into this problem.
• • • • • •
City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum to the
City Council concerning the Police Department Training Program.
The Chief of Police and Training Committees are requesting
approval for two out-of-state trips: (1) Criminal Intelligence
School, Sacramento, California on May 3-14 for one investigator;
(2) Forensic Laboratory Technicial Training, University of
Indiana on May 17-28 for two lab technicians.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TRIPS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAIN-
ING PROGRAM. 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.
I I I I I I
City Manager Mccown stated that he had received a
request from the A.A.R.P. to use the City bus for the Englewood
Centennial-Bicentennial Foundation victory dinner.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS SECONDED
A MOTION APPROVING THE USE OF THE CITY BUS AND/OR OTHER CITY VEHICLES
IF NECESSARY FOR THE E.C.B.F. VICTORY DINNER ON APRIL 30 AT THE ELKS
LODGE. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Williams, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
Tayl o r.
Nays: Council Members Sovern, Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Councilman Sovern reported that there was a meeting
this evening concerning the 208 Waste Water Management Plan.
He suggested sending a letter to DRCOG saying: (1) the entity
or entities that implement the 208 Waste Water Management Plan
should be a taxing entity; (2) DRCOG should not be a taxing
agency; (3) it is unfair for communities such as Englewood and
Littleton to sell revenue bonds on a facility that will serve
the entire South Denver metropolitan area.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER TO DRCOG CONCERN-
ING THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF THE 208 WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT
STUDY ADDRESSING THE POINTS THAT WE DO NOT WANT DRCOG TO BE A
TAXING AGENCY AS THE IMPLEMENTING AGENCY SHOULD BE AND THAT THERE
SHOULD BE SOME MEANS OF REMOVING THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF INDIVIDUAL
COMMUNITIES IN IMPLEMENTING WASTE WATER PLANTS ON AN AREA-WIDE
BASIS. 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 CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED
A MOTION, REGARDING THE LAW SUIT OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD VS.
CHIODO AND OTHERS, TO OFFER $640,000 SETTLEMENT UNDER THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS PROPOSED BY MR. ZOELLNER FOR THE PURCHASE OF
APPROXIMATELY A THIRTY ACRE TRACT. 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.
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COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN MANN SECONDED
A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. 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, and the meeting
was adjourned at 12:25 a.m.
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