Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-10-18 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO October 18, 1976 The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in regular session on October 18, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Councilman Brown. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Boy Scout Troop #154. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Co uncil Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Cl8\)'ton, Taylor. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared a quorum present. Also present were: City Manager Mccown Assistant City Manager Nollenberger City Attorney Berardini Director of Community Development Wanush Director of Utilities Carroll Director of Finance/City Clerk James Deputy City Clerk Varner * * * • • * COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 1976. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Sovern. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF '!HE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 1976. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. October 18, 1976 Page 2 Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Carol Maschka, Chairman of the Saint Louis Catholic Church P.T.A., I was present to request a special events liquor license for November 14, 1976 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. at 3301 South Sherman and 3310 South Lincoln. COUNCILMAN SMITH M)VED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL EVENTS LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SAINT LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH P.T.A. FOR NOVEMBER 8, 1976 AT 7:00 P.M. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, TS¥lor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Eugene J. Kottenstette, President of Englewood Lions Club, was present to request a special events liquor license for November 19, 1976 from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight at the Englewood Shrine Club, 3299 South Logan. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL EVENTS LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB FOR NOVEMBER 8, 1976 AT 7:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE APPLICANT CAN BE HEARD. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Attorney Robert Long appeared representing Encore, Inc., dba South Door, proposed location at 5470 South Broadway, to request a 3.2 beer license with consumption on the premises. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO SET A PUBLIC HF.ARING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR ENCORE, INC. FOR NOVEMBER 8, 1976 AT 8:00 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE APPLICANT CAN BE HEARD; AND SETTING THE NEIGHBORHOOD AREA FOR A RADIUS OF ONE MILE. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: October 18, 1976 Page 3 Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • John E. Sailer, 4201 South Sherman, appeared and requested a report concerning tow truck parking violations in the City. He stated that he reported these violations to the Police Department approximately two weeks ago and has received no response. Councilman Smith requested that the City Manager and the Chief of Police review the records and make a report back to City Council on this matter. * * * * * * "Communications -No Action Recommended" on the agenda were received: (a) Minutes of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting of September 8, 1976. (b) Minutes of the Library Board meeting of September 14, 1976. (c) Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of September 21, 1976. (d) Minutes of the Fire Pension Board meeting of September 30, 1976. (e) Financial Report for the month of September 1976. (f) Memorandum from the Director of Public Works to the City Manager concerning the 1976 Leaf Program. (g} Memorandum from the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager to the City Council concerning attendance at the International City Management Association Conference in Toronto, Canada. (h) Memorandum from the Fire Chief to the City Manager concerning attendance at the International Association of Fire Chiefs Conference in San Antonio, Texas. * • • * * • Mayor Taylor presented a proclamation declaring October 24, 1976 as United Nations Day. October 18, 1976 Page 4 COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR ro SIGN A PROCLAMATION DECLARING OC'R>BER 24, 1976 AS UNITED NATIONS DAY. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Martin Lathrup, 3259 South Clarkson, Chairman of United Nations for Englewood, appeared to receive the proclamation. He thanked City Council for the proclamation and noted that a program will be held in the Cinderella City Blue Mall at 2:00 p.m. on October 24, 1976. • • • • • • Director of Community Development Wanush presented and reviewed a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning an alternative to I-470 and a recommendation that City Council host a joint meeting of the communities in western Arapahoe County and the Arapahoe County Conmissioners to discuss the I-470 alternatives. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED THAT THIS REPORT FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE POSTPONED UNTIL A FUTURE DATE; AND THAT CITY COUNCIL SPONSOR A MEETING ON NOVEMBER 4, 1976 IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT CITY HALL AND TO INVITE THE ELECTED REPRIBENTATIVES OF ALL SURROUNDING POLITICAL ENTITIES INCWDING CITIES, TOWNS, AND ARAPAHOE COUNTY. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. After discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MJVED THAT CITY COUNCIL MAKE A STA'IEMENT TO THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON THE SANTA FE HEARINGS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD TO THE EFFECT THAT WE ARE VERY INTERESTED IN ALTERNATE 12, THE I-470 ROUTE, BEING S'IUDIED IN AN ANALYSIS OF MULTI- PURPOSE PLANNING AND FUNDING; AND TAKING INTO ACCOUNT TOTAL URBAN SYSTEM3 COST. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Mann, Taylor. Nays: Council Members Brown, Clayton. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN SMITH K>VED ro RECOMMEND ro mE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION ON WEDNESDAY EVEXING AND GIVE OUR SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SANTA FE CORRIDOR AS PLANNED. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: October 18, 1976 Page 5 Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the 100tion carried. COUNCII.HAN CLAYTON K>VED THAT THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL HOST A MEETING OF ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS OF ALL THE ENTITIE5 IN WE5TERN ARAPAHOE COUNTY AND THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND 'IQ INVITE THE MEMBERS OF ALL PLANNING BOARDS OF THOSE ENTITIES, TO BE HELD AT 7:30 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 4 IN 'llfE COp.fofUNITY ROOM OF ENGLEWOOD CITY HALL. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED 'ro POSTPONE DISCUSSION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION'S I-470 ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION UNTIL OUR MEETING ON NOVEMBER 8, 1976, FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARINGS. Councilman Brown seconded the 100tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 9:00 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared a quorum present. • • • • • • Director of Utilities Carroll presented and reviewed a recomnendation from the Water and Sewer Board that City Council authorize a water distributor's contract with the development known as "The Reserve" for 15 residential equivalent taps; that such contract stipulate that the distributor master October 1 8, 1976 Page 6 meter the system; that a check valve be installed to preclude backflow into Englewood's system; and that the distributor construct a 100,000 gallon reservoir and pump station to satisfy peak demands; all contingent upon the developer being denied water service from Denver. He explained that this recommendation involves supplying treated water to a thirty-three acre parcel in Cherry Hills Village and would have little effect on Englewood's water system. Bill Howard appeared representing Plan West, Inc., 2186 South Holly, Denver. He stated that Englewood is their only alternative for water service, and that if this recommendation is approved construction in the area will begin immediately. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON M:>VED TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE WATER AND SEWER BOARD TO SUPPLY THE WATER SERVICE AS REQUESTED, WITH THE INCLUSION OF A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE GOING BACK INTO ENGLEWOOD AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ONGOING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Cl~on, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN BROWN BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 50 SERIES OF 1976 AN ORDINANCE .AMENDING SECTION 41, CHAPTER 4, TITLE I, OF ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED "COUNCIL SALARIES", BY INCREASING SAID SALARIES FOR FUTURE MEMBERS OF THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE DURING THAT COUNCIL TERM COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. ON 'DfE FIRST M:>NDAY AFTER JANUARY 1, 1978. COUNCILMAN BROWN M:>VED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 50, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READING. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Cl~on. Nays: Council Members Sovern, Taylor. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • October 18, 1976 Page 7 INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 51 SERIE:> OF 1976 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPI'ER 2, TITLE IX, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III THERETO, LEVYING AND FIXING AN EXCISE TAX IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE (3%) PERCENT ON THE PRICE PAID TO GAIN ADMISSION TO ANY PLACE OR EVENT IN THE CITY, WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF SAID TAX; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF 'IBIS ORDINANCE; AND RENUMBERING THE SECTIONS CONTAINED UNDER ARTICLE IV OF CHAPI'ER 2 OF SAID TITLE IX. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 51, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READING. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Attorney Stuart Bennett appeared representing General Cinema Corporation, owner and operator of the Cinderella City theatres. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ALLOW ATTORNEY STUART BEJfNETT TO SPEAK AT THIS TIME. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Cl~ton, Taylor. N&¥s: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. Bennett expressed opposition to this ordinance because it singles out spectator-type amusements. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton, T1zylor. N&¥s: Council Member Mann. Absent: Council Member Williams. The M1zyor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 52 SERIE:> OF 1976 October 18, 1976 Page 8 AN ORDINANCE .AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 50, CHAPI'ER 2, TITLE IX, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AND INCREASING MISCELLANEOUS .AMUSEMENT FEES WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 52, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READING. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Cl~on, Taylor. Nays: Council Member Mann. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN MANN BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 53 SERIES OF 1976 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 3 AND 6, TITLE V, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROBATIONARY APPOIN'IMENTS; AND ESTABLISHING SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULES FOR GENERAL CAREER SERVICE EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEARS 1977 AND 1978, AND FOR FIRE AND POLICE DEPAR'IMENT EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEARS 1977, 1978 AND 1979. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 53, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READING. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, TS\Y'lor. NS\Y's: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The ~or declared the motion carried. • • • • • * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN MANN BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 54 SERIES OF 1976 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8, CHAPTER 1, TITLE II, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED, BY DECREASING THE MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION OF FIRE FIGHTERS TO THE FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND. October 18, 1976 Page 9 COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 54, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READING. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Councilman Smith stated that the financial condition of the Police and Fire Pension Funds is veiif critical and should be solved as soon as possible. M'1or T'1lor noted that this ordinance was a dangerous negotiation because of the financial problem of the pension funds. Councilman Sovern requested a status report at the next City Council meeting on the suit against the state. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. N'1s: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • * * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUBCII&N SMITH BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 55 SERIES OF 1976 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPI'ER 4, TITLE XV, OF THE 1969 ENGLE¥)0D MUNICIPAL CODE, BY REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR SANITARY SEWAGE SERVICE. COUNCI!ltiAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 55, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READING. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The M'1or declared the motion carried. • • • • * • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN CLAYTON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT TO SELL 850 SQUARE FEET OF LAND IN 'IHE EMERSON MINI PARK AREA 'ro JOHN W. AND DENISE L. FRAZIER. October 18, 1976 Page 10 COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT TO SELL 850 SQUARE FEET OF LAND IN THE EMERSON MINI PARK AREA TO JOHN W. AND DENISE L. FRAZIER. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Cl~ton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • RESOLUTION NO. 50, SERIES OF 1976 A RF.sOLUTION RELATING TO THE DOUBLE TAXATION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD RESULTING FROM THE OVERLAPPING OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND BECAUSE OF ANNEXATION, AS IT RELATES TO THE CHERRY HILLS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. COUNCII.HAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 50, SERIES OF 1976. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 51, SERIES OF 1976 A RESOWTION RELATING TO THE DOUBLE TAXATION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEl«>OD, KNOWN AS KENT VILLAGE, AS IT RELATES TO THE CHERRY HILLS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. RESOLUTION NO. 52, SERIES OF 1976 A RE:>OWTION RELATING 'ro THE DOUBLE TAXATION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD RE:>ULTING FROM THE OVERLAPPING OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMmTS, AND BECAUSE OF ANNEXATION, AS IT RELATES TO THE LITTLETON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. RESOLUTION NO. 53, SERIES OF 1976 A RF.sOLUTION RELATING TO THE DOUBLE TAXATION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD RESULTING FROM THE OVERLAPPING OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL October 18, 1976 Page 11 GOVERNMENTS, AND BECAUSE OF ANNEXATION, AS IT RELATES TO THE SOUTH SUBURBAN METROPOLITAN RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. COUNCILMAN SMITH t«>VED TO PASS RESOLUTION NOS. 51, 52 AND 53, SERIES OF 1976. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovem, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Attorney Berardini presented the Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Decision revoking the liquor license of Back Door Discount Liquors, 5450 South Broadway. COUNCIU4AN MANN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION CONCERNING BACK DOOR DISCOUNT LIQUORS. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED THAT THE NOTICE OF REVOCATION BE SERVED IMMEDIATELY. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Ma¥or declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Attorney Berardini requested a meeting with City Council to discuss the status of the pending law suits. Councilman Smith requested that a separate packet be sent out to the Council Members prior to the November 1 meeting. October 18, 1976 Page 12 COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO HOLD A STUDY SESSION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY ON PENDING LAW SUITS AT 4:30 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 1, 1976. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown stated that Sellards and Grigg or a staff member will give a presentation at the study session at 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 1976, concerning Little Dry Creek. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown stated that the staff would like to submit two additional projects for application under the Public Works Grant Bill -(1) North Central III Storm Drainage, and (2) Water Filter Backwash Disposal System. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO APPLY FOR THESE TWO ADDITIONAL PROJECTS UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS GRANT BILL. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager McCown presented a resolution concerning appropriation for repair of the snorkel. He stated that the Servicecenter has recommended that the snorkel be given a complete paint job; and, therefore, the resolution should be amended to show an actual cost of approximately $20,000 and a fund balance of $15,000 and a Fire Department appropriation of ($15,000). COUNCILMAN BROWN MJVED 'ro APPROVE A COMPLETE PAINT JOB FOR THE SNORKEL. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. October 18, 1976 Page 13 Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 54, SERIES OF 1976 A RESOLUTION UNAPPROPRIATING MONIES IN THE GENERAL FUND. COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED W PASS RESOLUTION NO. 54, SERIES OF 1976, AS AMENDED. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented and reviewed a memorandum from the Assistant City Manager concerning insurance coverage for Council Members on an individual basis. City Attorney Berardini noted that there m8'Y be legal problems with this type of insurance coverage. COUNCI~ SOVERN K>VED W DROP THIS MATTER BECAUSE OF PROBABLE LEGAL PROBLEMS. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Cl8'Yton, TB\Ylor. Nqs: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN MAD K>VED W DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF JANUARY l, 1978 AS A GROUP. The motion died for lack of a second • •• • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum concerning budget items for 1977· He noted that a utility trencher could be purchased for approxi- mately $3,000 and that its use would be limited to digging trenches. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED W APPROPRIATE $3,000 IN THE 1977 BUDGET FOR PURCHASE OF A UTILITY TRENCHER. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: October 18, 1976 Page 14 Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Taylor. Nays: Council Members Mann, Brown, Cl&¥ton. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion defeated. • • • * • * RESOLUTION NO. 55, SERIES OF 1976 A RESOLt11'ION ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE FOR FLAT RATE WATER SERVICE. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 55, SERIF.S OF 1976. Councilman Smith seconded the Jlk)tion. After discussion, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Cl&¥ton, Taylor. Nays: Council Member Mann. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • * * * • RESOLUTION NO. 56, SERIES OF 1976 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REVISED SCHEDULES FOR METERED WATER SERVICE. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 56, SERIES OF 1976. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Councilman Smith left the meeting at 11:25 p.m. At'ter discussion, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Brown, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: Council Member Mann. Absent: Council Members Williams, Smith. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilman Smith returned to the meeting at 11:33 p.m. • • * * • • City Manager Mccown presented a resolution amending the proposed 1977 budget. He also presented amendments to this resolution according to Council's decisions in the study session. October 18, 1976 Page 15 RESOLUTION NO. 57, SERIES OF 1976 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PROPOSED 1977 BUDGET. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 57, SERIES OF 1976, AS AMENDED. Council.man Sovern seconded the DX>tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN MANN A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TAX LEVY IN MILLS UPON EACH DOLLAR OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR THE YEAR 1977. COUNCILMAN MANN M:>VED TO PASS ON FIRST RF.ADING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TAX LEVY IN MILLS UPON EACH DOLLAR OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR THE YEAR 1977. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN MANN A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1977. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1977. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: October 18, 1976 Page 16 Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent; Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN MANN A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR ALL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF ENGI..EWOOD, COLORADO, IN THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1977 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1977, CONSTITUTING WHAT IS TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1977. City Manager Mccown noted that the figure under "Public Improvement Fund" should be corrected to read $1,385,412. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR ALL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, IN THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1977 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1977, CONSTITUTING WHAT IS TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1977; AS AMENDED. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown reported that he had received a letter from Shepherd and Company recommending that they need not conduct a second surprize audit during 1976. Discussion followed by Council. COUNCILMAN SMITH t«>VED 'ro NOT HAVE ANOTHER SURPRIZE AUDIT DURING 1976. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Taylor. Nays: Council Members Mann, Clayton. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • * * * * * October 18, 1976 Page 17 City Manager Mccown reported that the annual City Christmas Party can be scheduled at Columbine Country Club on December 6th since they have canceled the previously scheduled date of December 13th. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO SET A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON DECEMBER 7, 1976 AT 7:30 P.M. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO DIRECT THE MAYOR TO WRITE A LETTER TO EACH Mll4BER OF THE TAX COMMITI'EE THANKING THEM FOR THE GOOD WORK THEY HAVE DONE THIS YEAR. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Sovern. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Councilman Clayton noted that the Englewood librarian is being installed as the President of the Colorado Librarian Association and that the Bookmobile Librarian is being given a special award as the Bookmobile Librarian of the year. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON M)VED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATI'ORNEY TO PREPARE A PROCLAMATION TO BE PRESENTED AT THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • October 18, 1976 Page 18 Councilman Smith requested that the City Manager direct the Chief of Police to make a special effort to enforce the yielding of right-of-way to emergency vehicles in the City. • • • • • • Council.man Sovern discussed issues of importance to Englewood and I the metropolitan area concerning the Metropolitan Planning Organization, whereby DRCOG is considering withdrawing from the Joint Regional Planning Program. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED 'ID DIRECT THE CITY'S DRCOG REPRESENTATIVE, UNTIL FURTHER DIRECTION IS GIVEN, TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF ACCEPTING THE GOVERNOR'S CONDITIONS FOR BEING DESIGNATED M.P.O., WITH THE PROVISION THAT THERE BE A VETO OVERRIDE ON DRCOG. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Mayor Taylor adjourned the City Council meeting at 12:27 a.m.