HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-16 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING:
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
August 16, 1976
The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado,
met in regular session on August 16, 1976 at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Dr. Helen Walker, Esoteric Truth Center,
130 East Girard Avenue. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop
#92.
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 Tay l or.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a quorum present.
Also present were: City Manager Mccown
Aaat. City Attorney DeWitt
Chief of Police Holmes
Acting Director of Co111111Unity
Development Romans
Dir. of Finance/City Clerk James
Deputy City Clerk Varner
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Councilman Smith stated that the word "not" should be deleted from
the second sentence in the third paragraph of page 10 of the City Council
meeting minutes of August 2, 1976.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 1976 AS CORRECTED. Councilman Willi8118 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.
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Mayor Taylor read a note from Pauline Moore thanking City Council
for remembering her at the Mayor's Picnic on Auguat 12th. He also read a
note from Harold Rust thanking City Council for honoring him on August 12th.
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COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED THAT THE LETTER FROM HAROLD RUST BE ENTERED
VERBATUM IN THE MINUTES. 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.
Mayor Jim Taylor and Members of the
Englewood City Council:
Thursday, August 12th, is a day I will never forget. Thanks to you gentlemen
for proclaiming the day in my honor. It was a beautiful day, and having a
picnic at Cushing Park was a great idea. You can be sure I will always cherish
the framed proclamation and the plaque with the City of Englewood logo on it.
Thanks again for your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
Harold Rust
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Gary McKinney, 4084 South Galapago, and M. M. Summers, 3140 South
Delaware, who were pre-scheduled visitors, did not appear.
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"C011111Unications -No Action Recommended" on the agenda were considered:
a. Minutes of the Englewood Housing Authority meetings of
June 9 and June 22, 1976.
b. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings
of July 20 and July 27, 1976.
c. Minutes of the Englewood Retirement Board meeting of
August 5, 1976.
d. Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting of August 3, 1976 concerning the findings of fact
for case #17-76, Mr. John Littlehorn and Mr. William
Jackson.
e. Financial Report for the month of July 1976.
f. Memorandum from the Director of Personnel to the City
Manager concerning representation for the laboratory
technicians.
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COUNCILMAN SHITII MOVED TO RECEIVE AGENDA ITEMS 3a TIIROUGH 3f,
"COMMUNICATIONS -NO ACTION RECOMMENDED". 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 motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a recommendation from the Englewood
Public Library Board for membership in the Central Colorado Library System,
which provides for incorporation between libraries in an eight-county area
and for reciprocal borrowing.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO APPROVE THIS AGREEMENT FOR THE MAYOR'S
SIGNATURE. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll,
the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Hann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager HcCown presented the findings of fact from the Planning
and Zoning Commission for case #17-76 and case #24-76 concerning the zoning of
property annexed to the City at Santa Fe and Windermere. He noted that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that this area be zoned I-1, light
industrial; and that the public hearing is scheduled for August 23, 1976 at
7:30 p.m.
COUNCILMAN HANN K>VED TO RECEIVE THE FINDINGS OF FACT FROM THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR CASE #17-76 AND CASE #24-76. Councilman
Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted
as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Hann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented an application for renewal of the
retail liquor store license for Kenneth E. Chandler, dba Back Door Discount
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Liquor•, 5450 South Broadway. He al•o pre•ented a memorandum from the
Director of Pinanc• concernina an incident on August 5, 1976 where they
vere cited for violation of the State Liquor Code for selling liquor to
ainor•.
Steven Tinkler, 1700 Broadway, appeared on behalf of the applicant.
He reque•ted and va• given copie• of the City'• file on this case.
Kenneth E. Chandler, 6092 South Crestview, Littleton, appeared and
stated he under•tood there vas to be a public hearing tonight. City Clerk
James explained that Mr. Chandler vas notified to appear at this meeting in
case City Council had any questions.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS J«>VED TO APPROVE 'DIE RENEWAL OF nus LICENSE.
Councilman Saith seconded the 110tion.
Mr. Chandler further stated that he had called the Englewood Police
Department two or three veeka ago to disburse juveniles from the area, but
that the police did not respond. Councilman Smith requested a report on
this matter.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton.
Nays: Council Meaib~rs Mann, Taylor.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
COUNCILMAN SMITH K>VED THAT UNDER ARTICLE 75-2-11, PARAGRAPH 2, OF
THE LIQUOR CODE, THIS LICENSE BE SUSPENDED FOR FIFTEEN DAYS FROM AUGUST 31
TO SEPTEMBER 14, 1976; AND THAT UNDER PARAGRAPH 1 OF THE LIQUOR CODE TO
SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 1976 AT 7:30 P.M. Councilman
Mann seconded the motion.
Councilman Sovern stated that Council needs a report from the
City staff on the alleged violations, and that the license could be suspended
at that time if necessary.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Med>ers Smith, Mann.
Nays: Council Member• Williama, Sovern, Brown, Clayton, Taylor.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO INSTRUCT THE CITY STAFF AND CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO PREPARE AN INVESTIGATION TO BE PRESENTED TO CITY
COUNCIL AT THE NEXT MEETING. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon
a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
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Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS K>VED TO RENEW 'DIE 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR
SHAKEYS, INC., 3261 SOUTH SANTA FE. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Director of
Finance and the Director of Parks and Recreation concerning bids for the
Emerson Park improvements. He stated that six bids were received and that
the low bid was received from B & J Sprinkler Service in the amount of
$8, 728.
COUNCILMAN MANN l«>VED TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM B & J SPRINKLER
SERVICE IN THE AJ«>UNT OF $8,728 FOR 'DIE EMERSON PARK IMPROVEMENTS. Council-
man Brown seconded the 1m>tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted
as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the 1m>tion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SMI'DI l«>VED TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEM 2b, PRE-SCHEDULED
VISITOR M. M. SUMMERS, AT THIS TIME. Councilman Brown seconded the motion.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Mellbers Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
K. K. SU1mer•, 3140 South Delaware, wa• present to discuss voting
obligatione. He •tated that •011ething need• to be done to increase the
number of people who vote.
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Mayor Taylor noted that Mayor's Coffees are held twice a month
for the purpose of informing the citizens of what is going on, as well as
the "Englewood Citizen" newaletter which will be published monthly.
Mr. SWiiier• auggested appointing three persons to handle this
matter by seeing that every person in Englewood is registered and by
providing ride• on election day. He also suggested increasing taxes
on those persona who do not vote.
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City Manager McCown presented a memorandum from the Director of
Finance concerning the audit contract with Shepherd & Coq>any, Inc. for
1977. The contract call• for a maximum aggregate fee of $20,500.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS t«>VED TO ACCEPT THE AUDIT CONTRACT FOR
1977 WI'111 SHEPHERD AND COMPANY, INC. Councilman Smith seconded the
motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Willia11U1, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown atated that there i• a vacancy on the City
of Englewood Retirement Board. He explained that William Ritterhouse has
been tranaf erred to Texaa and can no longer serve on the Board.
COUNCILMAN MANN t«>VED TO SEND MR. RITTERHOUSE A LETTER THANKING
HIM FOR SERVING <* '111E RETIREMENT BOARD. Councilman Clayton seconded the
motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote reaulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Mellbera Willia•, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Councilman Sovern suggested that a notice of the vacancy be
published in the newspaper.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS •
A BILL FOR
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECnON 35, CHAPTER 4, TITLE XIII, OF THE 1969
ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODI, AS AMENDED, BY MAINTAINING THE RATE OF SALES
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AND USE TAX REVENUES AT 111REE CENTS (.03) <* EACH DOLLAR, BEYOND DECEMBER 31,
1976; EXPRESSLY REPEALING PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7, ORDINANCE NO. 27, SERIES
OF 1970, RELATING TO 11IE EXPIRATION OF SAID TAX; AU1110RIZING THE REVENUE
DERIVED FROM USE TAXES UPON !l>TOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, SEMI-TRAILERS, BUILDING
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, TO BE SEGREGATED AND HELD APART AND USED SOLELY FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS K>VED TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION JS, CHAPTER 4, TITLE XIII, OF 'lHE 1969 ENGLEWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED, BY MAllTAINING THE RATE OF SALES AND USE TAX
REVENUES AT 111REE CENTS (.03) ON EACH DOLLAR, BEYOND DECEMBER 31, 1976;
EXPRESSLY REPEALING PROVISIOIS OF SECTION 7, ORDINANCE NO. 27, SERIES OF
1970, RELATING TO 'DIE EXPIRATION or SAID TAX; AUTHORIZING THE REVENUE
DERIVED FBOM USE TAXES UPON MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, SEMI-TRAILERS,
BUILDING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, TO BE SEGREGATED AND HELD APART AND
USED SOLELY FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. Councilman Brown seconded the
motion.
Councilman Sovern noted that this action is a part of the Tax
Committee's reco11111endations for more stable tax revenues. Councilman
Smith pointed out that this tax can be deleted at any time.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Mellbers Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Assistant City Attorney DeWitt presented a Bill for an Ordinance
approving a lease agreement between the City and the Housing Authority. He
stated that the last line on page 1 of the agreement should be corrected to
read: "and/or other public uses as determined by City Council."; and that
line 14 of No. 3 on page 3 should be corrected to read: "to, meetings and
recreational activities as determined by City Council, and that improvements".
INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN MANN
A BILL FOR
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN 111E CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND
THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY.
COUNCILMAN MANN K>VED TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN
ORDINANCE APPROVIN(i A LEASE AGREEMENT BE'lWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND
THE ENGLEWOCI> HOUSfNG AUTHORITY. Councilman Williams seconded the 111>tion.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Member• Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Hann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY CX>UNCILMAN MANN
A BILL FOR
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT AND POLICY STATEMENT BETWEEN DIE CITY
OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY RELATING TO
111E MANAGEMENT OF '111E APARTMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY.
COUNCILMAN MANN K>VED TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT AND POLICY STATEMENT BETWEEN DIE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY RELATING TO DIE
MANAGEMENT OF THE APARTMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY. 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 tha motion carried.
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Assistant City Attorney DeWitt reported on the case of Schmitt
vs the City of Englewood, Civil Action #30891. He stated that the court
has determined that the property at the corner of West Harvard and South
Raritan does belong to the Schmitt's, and that the adjust sum for this
property is $2,725.00.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON K>VED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY STAFF TO SETTLE
THE CASE OF SCHMITT VS THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, CIVIL ACTION #30891, FOR
THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED $2,725.00. 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.
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Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 8:55 p.m. Council reconvened
at 9:10 p.m. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present:
Council Members Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton,
and Mayor Taylor.
Absent : None.
The Mayor declared a quorum present.
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City Manager Mccown preaented a memorandum from the Chief of
Police concerning the rule• and regulations governing towing services of
licensed wreckers in the City.
Chief of Police eo1 ... atated that the rates were arrived at
through a aurvey of towing aervicea in the area and determining an average
tow charge to reco ... nd to City Council.
COUNCILMAN SOVEIN )l)VED TO ADOPT THE TOW RATES AS CONTAINED IN
PAGES 9 AND 10 OF '111E 111.ULES MD REGULATIONS FOR '111E LICENSING AND OPERA-
TION OF LICENSED WRECKERS IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOD, COLORADO". Councilman
Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows:
Ayes: Council Members William, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Assistant
City Manager concerning overlapping special districts taxing within the
City of Englewood.
COUNCILMAN SMI'l11 K>VED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
TO FILE SUIT IN COURT TO EFFEC'nJATE '111E RE!l>VAL OF THE SPECIAL TAXING
DISTRICTS WI'l11IN '111E CITY OF DGLIWOD AMD TO ALLOW THE CITY ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE TO SOLICIT AMY COOPERATIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE. Council-
man Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Membera Willi8J18, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the DK>tion carried.
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Councilman Sovern noted that the north aide of U.S.285 between
approximately Franklin and Univeraity is not in the City and that City
equipment should not be sent to accidents in that area.
COUNCILMAN SOVERM K>VED TO INSTRUCT THE CITY STAFF TO RESEARCH
'111IS SUBJECT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS BACK TO CITY COUNCIL.
Acting Director of Co1111unity Development Romans stated that the
Planning and Zoning Conniasion and the City Attorney's office are now
working on this matter.
Councilman Sovern withdrew his motion.
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City Manager Mccown preaented a memorandum from the Acting Director
of Connunity Development concerning the monitoring of barking dogs. He
recomnended that City Council meet in a study session with the Noise Control
Officer, Police Chief, and City Attorney to discuss this subject.
COUNCILMAN SOVERM K>VED TO MEET Wim mE PARTIES INVOLVED CON-
CERNING niE K>NITORING OF MlllNG DOGS. Councilman Smith seconded the
motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown preaented a report from the Acting Director
of CoDIDlnity Development concerning the Housing Division staff. This
report recommend• the uae of federal grant money for administrative costs
for an Administrative Aaaiatant to aasiat in the general administration
of the present housing progra ...
COUNCILMAN SMI'DI K>VED TO ACCEPT 'DIIS REPORT. Councilman Sovern
seconded the motion.
Tom Burns, Chairman of the Houaing Authority, stated that the
individual would be a City employee; but that the salary and benefits
would be paid with federal 11>ney.
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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RESOLUTION NO. 41, SERIES OF 1976
A RESOLUTION AMENDING '11lE 1976 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND.
COUNCILMAN SMl'l1l K>VED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 41, SERIES OF 1976.
Councilman Mann seconded the .,tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Member• Willia .. , Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the .,tion carried.
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City Manager Mccown pre•ented a memorandum from the Assistant
City Manager concerning repair of the •norkel. He stated that The Snorkel
Company will not share the co•t• of the repair because there is a one-year
warranty and it is now seven year• old. The estimated cost to repair the
boom is $35,000; and the work i• scheduled for September 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 39, SERIES OF 1976
A RESOLUTION AMENDING '11lE 1976 BUDGET IN '11lE GENERAL FUND.
COUNCILMAN SMITH t«>VED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 39, SERIES OF 1976.
Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Med>ers Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the .,tion carried.
Councilman Smith •tated that the dips in the streets need to be
repaired. City Manager Mccown stated that a report is being prepared
concerning this problem.
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City Manager Mccown presented the 1977 Budget Schedule. He noted
that the August 30 date should be corrected to read August 31.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN K>VED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON '11lE 1977
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 1976 AT 7:30 P.M. 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.
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Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown requeated Council's consideration of setting
meetings to conaider the water metering policy, the traffic control island
at Elati Street and Floyd Avenue, and the goals and objectives in the
development of the central buaine•• diatrict of the City.
COUNCILMAN SOVID ll>VID THAT THE CITY MANAGER BRING THESE
ITEMS BACK BEFORE CITY COUNCIL An'IR OCTOBER 1, 1976. Councilman
Willia1118 seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Meabera WilliAM, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the 110tion carried.
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City Manager Mccown requested Council's direction concerning the
Citizens Budget Comaittee.
COUNCILMAN BROWN K>VED TO HAVE A SELECT BUDGET COMMITTEE TO SIT
IN ON 111E MEETINGS, AND THEN TO HAVE A SPECIAL MEETING FOR THEIR INPUT.
Councilman Williama seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Willia1118, Brown.
Nays: Council Mellbera Sovern, Smith, Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON t«>VED TO HAVE A BUDGET COMMITTEE BASICALLY
111E SAME AS 111E PAST TWO YEARS, WHERE EACH COUNCILMAN APPOINTS ONE MEMBER
AND THE MAYOR APPOINTS 'DIREE MEMBERS. CouncilMn Mann seconded the motion.
Councilman Mann atated that a new type of Budget Conmittee
procedure is needed. Councilaan Sovern stated that specific ground rules
need to be established for the Budget Coladttee to follow. After further
discussion, Council1181l Clayton withdrew hi• motion and Councilman Mann
withdrew his second.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN ll>VED THAT POI THE BUDGET PROCESS FOR 1977
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT, NOT TO USE A BUDGET COlllITTEE; AND THAT CITY COUNCIL
INVESTIGATE IN 1976 THE POSSIBILITY ARD GROURD RULES FOR AN ONGOING
BUDGET COMMITTEE IN PUTUU MIETIM;S. Councilman Smith seconded the
motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote reaulted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Melllbera Willi-• Sovem. Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the .,tion carried.
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Maurice Merlin, 3688 South Sherman, was present to discuss the
noise problem with emergency vehicle• from out-of-town. He suggested an
ordinance setting a decibel rating for the sirens used by emergency
vehicles. He also noted that aome of the emergency vehicles use their
sirens when they are not needed.
Councilman Sovern stated that private ambulance runs are made
this way far too of ten, and he auggested instructing the City staff to
look into more stringent clearances for rescue runs.
Mayor Taylor suggeated writing letters to the private companies
advising them that City Council has diacusaed this matter.
Councilman Smith noted that there is also a problem with
other vehicles failing to yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles.
Mayor Taylor stated that these problems will be considered.
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Mayor Taylor presented a letter from Betty Ann Dittemore regarding
a proposed amendment to the Colorado constitution which would require
registered electorate approval of state and local executive or legislative
acts resulting in new or increased taxes. He explained that this would
take away the local government's ability to tax without a referendum.
Councilman Smith further noted that this would require over
50% of the registered voters in favor of an act for it to be passed.
* * * * * *
Mayor Taylor expreaaed concern over recent complaints on loud
parties and over speeding in various parts of the City. City Manager
Mccown stated that such complaints should be referred to the Police
Department. Councilman Sovern noted that the Police Department only
has one radar gun to monitor speeding vehicles.
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COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS KlVED TO HIRE AN EXPERT PARLIAMENTARIAN
FOR A FEE OF $25.00 PER HOUR REGARDING RULES OF PROCEDURE CONCERNING THE
K>TION AT 'DIE CX>UNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 1976 TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION
APPROVING 'DIE TRANSFER OF LOCATION FOR PLANTATION, INC. Councilman
Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted
as follows:
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Ayes: Council Mellbers Williams, Sovern, Brown, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: Council Mellben Smith, Mann.
The Mayor declared the 110tion carried.
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Councilman Mann requested the City Manager to obtain copies of
Littleton's flood plain ordinance for study purposes. Councilman Sovern
stated that our present flood plain ordinance needs to be reviewed in order
to get a flood plain eatabliahed.
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Councilman Mann pointed out that the National League of Cities
convention will be held in Denver on November 28 through December 1, 1976.
COUNCILMAN MANN ll>VID TO INSTRUCT 111E CITY MANAGER TO BRING BACK
INFORMATION TO CITY COU1'CIL RIPEllNCE S!Tl'ING UP A HOSPITALITY SUITE AT
THE HILTON DURING THE NATIORAL LEAGUE ·or CITIES CONVENTION. Councilman
Williams seconded the 110tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted
as follows:
Ayes: Council Hellbera Willi ... , Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Taylor.
Nays: Council Mellber Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SOVERN K>VED TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Councilman Willia .. seconded the IK>tion. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as followa:
Ayes: Council Hellbera Williama, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, and the City Council
meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.a.
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