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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-17 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO May 17, 1976 The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in regular session on May 17, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Reverend Helen Walker of Esoteric Truth Center, 130 East Girard. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Taylor. 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. The Mayor declared a quorum present. Also present were: City Manager Mccown Asst. City Manager Nollenberger City Attorney Berardini Director of Finance/City Clerk James Deputy City Clerk Varner • • • • • • COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED A MOTION THAT THE WORD "ACCEPTED" BE CHANGED TO "RECEIVED" IN PARAGRAPH 11, PAGE 3, OF THE MAY 3, 1976 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. 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. Councilman Sovern requested that "Santa Fe" be changed to "Dartmouth" in paragraph 5, page 3, of the Council minutes of May 3, 1976. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MAY 3, 1976 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AS AMENDED. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: I May 17, 1976 Page 2 Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Alan Rice, Chaplan of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #322, appeared and was presented with a proclamation declaring the week of May 16, 1976 as Veterans of Foreign Wars Buddy Poppy Week. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 16, 1976 AS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS BUDDY POPPY WEEK. 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. • * * * * • Ray Petersburg was present representing the firm of Henningson, Durham & Richardson, Inc., consulting engineers for the Fire Training Facility project. He reported that eleven bids were received for Phase I on May 12, as well as for Alternate #1 to omit an external stairway and Alternate #2 to provide for sandblasting and painted graphics. Mr. Petersburg recommended awarding the low bid of T. C. Construction Company in the amount of $65,379 plus Alternate #2 in the amount of $1,385. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN MANN SECONDED A MOTION TO AWARD THE BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE I OF THE FIRE TRAINING FACILITY TO T. C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE BASE BID OF $65,379 AND ALTERNATE #2 FOR $1,385. 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. • • • • • • Thad Seely was present to request a public hearing for a 3.2 beer license consumption on the premises for Seely's Beer Concessions located in the Old Paris Flea Market at 5450 South Broadway. May 17, 1976 Page 3 COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED A MOTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A 3.2 BEER LICENSE APPLICATION FROM THAD SEELY FOR JUNE 28, 1976 AT 6:00 P.M. AND SETTING A SIX BLOCK BOUNDARY AREA. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED A MOTION TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL MOTION BY SETTING A TWELVE BLOCK BOUNDARY AREA. 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 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. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Attorney Erick K. Furedy was present representing Ms. Terezia Kesmarki, President of the Plantation, Inc., dba The Studio, to request a public hearing for a change of location from 5020 South Broadway to 4756 South Broadway. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN MANN SECONDED A MOTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR PLANTATION, INC., OBA THE STUDIO, FOR JUNE 28, 1976 AT 7:00 P.M. AND SETTING A TWELVE BLOCK BOUNDARY AREA. 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. • • • • • • Jon and Roger Kidneigh were not present regarding a request for transfer of license for Englewood Liquors Inc., 3434 South Broadway. • • * • * • May 17, 1976 Page 4 COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED A MOTION TO RECEIVE THE "COMMUNICATIONS -NO ACTION RECOMMENDED" ON THE AGENDA: (a) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 20, 1976; (b) MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING OF MAY 11, 1976; (c) FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTHS OF MARCH AND APRIL 1976. Councilman Clayton commented on agenda item 3b, expressing concern that The Friends are entering discussions regarding a sister city. 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 SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED A MOTION TO SET ASIDE AGENDA ITEM 2e REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF LICENSE FOR ENGLEWOOD LIQUORS UNTIL FURTHER REQUESTED BY THE PETITIONERS. 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 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ZONING A NEWLY ANNEXED PARCEL OF LAND TO THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, FROM AN UNZONED CLASSIFICATION TO I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED I A MOTION TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ZONING A NEWLY ANNEXED PARCEL OF LAND TO THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, FROM AN UNZONED CLASSIFICATION TO I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 7, 1976. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. May 17, 1976 Page 5 Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. I I I I I I COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN MANN SECONDED A MOTION TO RECEIVE THE FINDINGS OF FACT FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ON CASE #13-76, REZONING OF AN AREA IN NORTH- WEST ENGLEWOOD FROM R-1-C SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE TO R-2-C MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE. 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 an ordinance regard- ing the Englewood Dam maintenance agreement. He explained that changes had been made in the agreement so that full liability is that of the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District rather than the City of Englewood. INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN BROWN BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 21 SERIES OF 1976 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT OF THE ENGLEWOOD DAM BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS SECONDED A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 21, 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. * • • * • * City Attorney Berardini presented a Bill for an Ordinance creating Paving District No. 23. He noted that the total estimated May 17, 1976 Page 6 cost of the improvements is $337,800 with the Urban Systems Highway Program's share being approximately $236,800 and the City of Englewood's share being approximately $41,500. INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE CREATING PAVING DISTRICT NO. 23 IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STREET PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS AND OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISTRICT. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED A MOTION TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE CREATING PAVING DISTRICT NO. 23 IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, ORDER- ING THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STREET PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS AND OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISTRICT; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEAR- ING FOR JUNE 7, 1976. 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. • • • • • • Agenda item 5c -a Bill for an Ordinance licensing and regulating vehicle wrecker or towing service -and agenda item 5d -a Bill for an Ordinance prohibiting the solicitation of towing or wrecker business -were struck from the agenda due to the fact that they were previously tabled until June 7, 1976. • • • • • • City Attorney Berardini presented a Bill for an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding dogs running at large by I setting the fine for third convictions in an amount of not less than $75.00 nor more than $300.00 or not more than 90 days in jail, or both. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN MANN SECONDED A MOTION TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEM 6b -MEMORANDUM FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO THE CITY MANAGER CONCERNING METHODS OF SOLVING ANIMAL CONTROL PROBLEMS IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD -AT THIS TIME WITH THE BILL. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: May 17, 1976 Page 7 Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN CLAYTON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 2(c) OF CHAPTER 11, TITLE XI, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED A MOTION TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 2(c) OF CHAPTER 11, TITLE XI, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE. Councilman Mann recommended that a record be kept of warnings. Councilman Smith stated that he feels the animal wardens are too lenient in giving out warnings rather than citations. City Attorney Berardini suggested inviting Judge Swearingen to meet with City Council to discuss the fines and circumstances involved with this problem. Councilman Sovern stated he still feels the fines are too low for second and third convictions. 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 SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED A MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF INCORPORATING DOG BARKING PROBLEMS IN THE NOISE CONTROL ORDI- NANCE, AND IF IT IS LEGAL THAT HE PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED AT THE JUNE 21, 1976 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OR A REPORT AS TO WHY IT IS NOT LEGAL. 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. May 17, 1976 Page 8 COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED A MOTION TO INVITE JUDGE SWEARINGEN TO A STUDY SESSION AT HIS EARLIEST CONVENIENCE TO DISCUSS THE DOG PROBLEMS. 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 resolution of intent to create Sidewalk Improvement District No. 76. He requested that City Council set a period of time in which the assessments are to be paid in installments and to establish an interest rate on the unpaid installments. RESOLUTION NO. 22, SERIES OF 1976 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, TO CREATE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN SAID CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 76; ADOPTING DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR; ESTAB- LISHING A DATE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING UPON THE CREATION OF SAID DISTRICT; AND ORDERING PUBLICATION AND MAILING OF NOTICE THEREOF TO THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY TO BE ASSESSED WITHIN THE DISTRICT. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED A MOTION TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 22, SERIES OF 1976, WITH THE ASSESSMENTS PAYABLE IN FIVE YEARS AT 6 1/2% INTEREST; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 28, 1976 AT 8:00 P.M. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ALLOW TEN YEARS FOR PAYMENT OF THE ASSESSMENTS. The motion died for the lack of a second. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original motion resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Taylor. Nays: Council Member Clayton. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • * • • * * May 17, 1976 Page 9 City Attorney Berardini presented a resolution approving the agreement between the City of Englewood and the State Depart- ment of Highways for Federal Aid Urban System Project M-7354(3). This project is for improvements to Dartmouth Avenue from Zuni Street to U.S. 85 in the City of Englewood. RESOLUTION NO. 23, SERIES OF 1976 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, STATE OF COLORADO, RELATING TO FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROJECT M-7354(3), DARTMOUTH AVENUE FROM ZUNI STREET TO U.S. 85, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. cOUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN MANN SECONDED A MOTION TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 23, SERIES OF 1976. Councilman Mann inquired if the improvements proposed are all in the City of Englewood. Councilman Sovern responded that improvements at Robinson Brick Company are out of the City limits, but that the City of Denver is contributing out of their share of Urban Systems money towards the Zuni Street project as a matter of compensation. 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 SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 15 THROUGH 21, 1976 AS "THE COMMUNITY ARTS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WEEK". 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 declared a recess at 8:55 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. May 17, 1976 Page 10 Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Director of Public Works to the City Manager recommending the installation of full signalization at the intersection of Girard and Clarkson. By using a span-wire installation and some items from stock, the installation could be done for $6,500. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND TO INSTALL FULL SIGNALIZATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF CLARKSON AND GIRARD. 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 Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Chief of Police to the City Manager concerning barking dog problems and stray dogs in the City. Councilman Smith requested that more effort be made to locate the owners of dogs with rabies tags that are picked up. Councilman Mann stated that cats should also be covered under the City's animal control ordinance. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN · SOVERN SECONDED A MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PRESENT RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE NUISANCE ORDINANCE BASED ON THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENVER. 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. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Personnel Director to the City Manager concerning a salary May 17, 1976 Page 11 survey of twelve area cities for mayor, mayor pro-tern, and council members. Mayor Taylor pointed out that the money paid to elected officials is to off-set expenses involved. Councilman Smith stated that the salaries should be increased to encourage future people to run for office. Councilman Mann stressed the fact that no member of the present Council will receive the increase and that it would not go into effect until 1977. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED A MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING SALARIES: MAYOR -$275/month; MAYOR PRO-TEM -$225/month; COUNCIL MEMBERS -$175/month. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Nays: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Taylor. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Assistant City Manager to the City Manager concerning Emerson Mini Park. He recommended that this area be developed for a mini park with the planting of grass and a sprinkler system for approximately $15,000. COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN MANN SECONDED A MOTION THAT CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT AND IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE THREE COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE UNOFFICIAL MEET- ING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION LAST WEEK THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROPRIATE FUNDS IMMEDIATELY SO THAT THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM CAN BE INSTALLED AND GRASS AND TREES PLANTED IN THIS AREA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, THE MONEY TO COME FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS; AND THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBIL- ITY OF USING A STURDIER NATURE GRASS. Harvey Martinez, 2940 South Emerson, appeared and stated that the people in the area are just requesting grass, trees and a sprinkler system at this time. 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. • • • • • • May 17, 1976 Page 12 City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum concerning an application for an E.P.A. grant for a 201 Facility Plan for chlorine and ammonia toxicity reduction investigation from the discharges at the sewer plant. He stated that the application for funds needs to be sent in to the Colorado Water Quality Control Cormnission. He also explained that E.P.A. requires a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute all official documents in behalf of the City of Englewood. RESOLUTION NO. 24, SERIES OF 1976 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR AN E.P.A. GRANT (STEP I -201 FACILITY PLAN -CHLORINE AND AMMONIA TOXICITY REDUCTION INVESTIGATION) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS IN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD RELATING THERETO. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED A MOTION TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 24, SERIES OF 1976. Councilman Smith noted that he is in objection to this as an example of mandated costs to a city. 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 MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED A MOTION TO RECEIVE THE AUDIT LETTER FOR 1975 FROM SHEPHERD AND COMPANY, INC. 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 asked if there were any visitors in the audience that wished to speak at this time. c. A. Brown, 3964 South Sherman, was present to inform City Council that the 7-11 Stores in Englewood are May 17, 1976 Page 13 collecting tax on food. He also stated that the 7-11 Stores often refuse to give a receipt, or a dated receipt or a receipt with their name on it. Mr. Brown cited some examples that he and his neighbors have experienced, and he submitted some receipts to Council as proof. Mayor Taylor stated that this information would be investigated. Maurice Merlin, 3688 South Sherman, was present and stated he is pleased that Council is taking action regarding stray dogs. Mr. Merlin suggested that the monthly financial reports be published in the Englewood Herald Sentinel. He presented some questions regarding allocated funds, which were answered by the City Manager. • • • • • • Mayor Taylor commented that the Council retreat was very worthwhile. He thanked the staff members who were there and presented information. • • • • • • COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED A MOTION THAT THE CITY STAFF BE AUTHORIZED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GATHERING OF INFORMATION AND SO FORTH AS NEEDED FOR COUNCILMAN SOVERN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE COLORADO COUNCIL ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL. 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 WILLIAMS MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED A MOTION TO ADJOURN. 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 City Council meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.