HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-12-07 (Special) Meeting MinutesSPECIAL MEETING:
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY OF ENGLEl«>OD, COLORADO
December 7, 1976
The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado,
met in special session on December 7, 1976 at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Councilman Brown. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Cub Scout Pack #347, Webelows Den #1.
Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon the call of the roll,
the following were present:
Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Taylor.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The Mayor declared a quorum present.
Also present were: City Manager Mccown
Asst. City Manager Nollenberger
City Attorney Berardini
Dir. of Finance/City Clerk James
Deputy City Clerk Varner
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COUNCILMAN SMITH K>VED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 1976. Councilman Brown seconded the motion.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resul.ted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN BROWN K>VED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1976. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO AMEND THE SECOND SENTENCE IN PARAGRAPH
EIGHT OF PAGE FOUR TO READ "COUNCILMAN MANN AGREED WITH THE PROBLEM OF TREATED
WATER WASTE AND STATED THAT THE CITY STAFF SHOULD ENFORCE REGULATIONS TO
PREVENT IT." Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the
roll, the vote resul.ted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion 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, Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Pre-sc~eduled visitor M. M. Summers, 3140 South Delaware, did not
appear.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEM 4c AT THIS TIME.
Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN
A PROCLAMATION DECLARING DECEMBER 9, 1976 AS GEORGE PERRIN DAY. Councilman
Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Taylor presented this proclamation to George Perrin, and
Mr. Perrin thanked City Council for this honor.
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Marten Lathrup, 3259 South Clarkson, appeared and presented a
letter from South Metro Denver Citizens Band Radio Operators addressed to
Utex, Inc., 3604 South Jason, and also a letter addressed to City Council
concerning interference of radio communications on pre-assigned radio
frequencies.
Mayor Taylor noted that this matter would be discussed during
Council's next study session.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO ALLOW ATTORNEY HARRY CARLENO TO SPEAK
AT THIS TIME ON BEHALF OF AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR
LICENSE FROM JAMES L. PLUMMER, COMPANY, D/B/A FRATELLI'S PIZZA, 1200 EAST
HAMPDEN AVENUE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE.
Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, TS¥lor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Attorney Harry Carleno, 3460 South Sherman, appeared and presented
a waiver of the thirty-day requirement for liquor license public hearings.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO SET THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 10,
1977 AT 6:00 P.M. AND SE'rl'ING THE BOUNDARIES OF ONE MILE RADIUS. Councilman
Brown seconded the DK>tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED 'ro CONSIDER AGENDA ITEM "COUNCIL MEMBER'S
CHOICE" AT THIS TIME. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call
of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED TO VOID THE MOTION MADE AT THE COUNCIL
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 1976 PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO PAY THE MEMBERSHIP
DUES FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER TO JOIN A SERVICE CLUB OF THEIR CHOICE BECAUSE
OF UNFAVORABLE REACTION FROM THE PUBLIC AND BECAUSE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY'S
OPINION. Councilman Williams seconded the Jll)tion. Upon a call of the roll,
the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED, FOR CLARIFICATION PURPOSES, THAT THE CITY
PAY ONLY FOR THE MULTIPHASIC PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER.
Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown~ Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The ~or declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO HEAR MRS. W. W. KELLY UNDER THE PRE-
SCHEDULED VISITOR SECTION OF THE AGENDA AT THIS TIME. Councilman Brown
seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mrs. W. W. Kelly, 3159 South University, appeared and stated that
the average taxpayer does not realize how much his taxes are until he receives
his bill. She also stated that increased assessments do not necessarily cause
higher taxes.
Mrs. Kelly stated that there are many people who appreciate the
work of City Council, and she cozmnended Councilman Brown for yielding to
the wishes of the people.
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received:
Mayor Protem Clayton arrived at the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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"Communications -No Action Recommended" on the agenda were
a. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
of November 9, 1976.
b. Minutes of the Library Board meeting of November 9, 1976.
c. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of
November 11, 1976.
d. Minutes of the City of Englewood Retirement Board meeting
of November 12, 1976.
e. Minutes of the Career Service Board meeting of November 23,
1976.
f. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation to
the City Manager concerning attendance at the 1976
National Congress for Recreation and Parks.
g. Letter from the Municipal Finance Officers Association
to the Director of Finance concerning the Annual Financial
Report of the City of Englewood for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1976.
Mayor Taylor noted that there is a vacancy on the Library Board
and the Retirement Board which need to be filled before the end of the year.
Concerning agenda item 3g, Councilman Smith noted that the
Municipal Finance Officers Association has highly commended the City
for its high standard of financial reporting.
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City Manager Mccown presented a list of twenty-two liquor licenses
that need to be renewed and a memorandum from the Chief of Police concerning
related police calls over the past year. Those liquor licenses to be renewed
are:
Zimmermans 2796 South Broadway
Holly South 3535 South Huron
Hampden West 3517 South Elati
Golden Fiddle 3370 South Acoma
Hilda's Cafe 4386 South Broadway
Snow's Lounge 2893 South Broadway
Casual Lounge 65 West Floyd
Belleview Bowl 4900 South Federal
Bar Harbor 3484 South Broadway
BJ's In 3467 South Broadway
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VFW
Knights of Columbus
Eagles
Eilts
Thorobred Liquors
Supreme Liquors
Old Town Liquors
Englewood Liquors
Glass Bottle Liquors
MD Pharmacy
Drug Fair
Seven Eleven
3860 South Jason
3800 South Windermere
3384 South Broadway
3690 South Jason
5050 South Federal
5112 South Broadway
325 East Jefferson
3434 South Broadway
336 West Hampden
2895 South Broadway
4204 South Broadway
4400 South Broadway
Attorney Richard C. Landrum representing William Gilmore and
Rodney Utz, owners of The John, 90 West Belleview; Arthur Snow, owner of
Snow's Lounge, 2893 South Broadway; and Maurice Soliman, owner of Bar
Harbor, 3484 South Broadway, were present to answer Council's questions
concerning police calls to their establishments.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED 'ro RENEW THE LIQUOR LICENSES AS LISTED.
Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Cl~on,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the 100tion carried.
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Assistant City Manager Nollenberger presented a recommendation from
the Water and Sewer Board that City Council approve Supplement #52 to the
Southgate Sanitation District connector agreement. He explained that this
is a 13.42 acre tract in Greenwood Plaza, an industrial park in Greenwood
Village located at Orchard and I-25. He stated that only 8.8 acres will be
developed and that usage would equate to residential..
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED 'ro APPROVE SUPPLEMENT #52 'ro SOUTHGATE
SANITATION DISTRICT CONNECTOR AGREEMENT. Councilman Cl~on seconded the
motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the JJK)tion carried.
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Assistant City Manager Nollenberger presented a recormnendation
from the Water and Sewer Board that City Council approve a revision in the
Municipal Code to increase sewer construction inspection fees to $12.50/hour
for weekdays and $18.75/hour for after normal duty hours, weekends and
holidays. He explained that this increase is necessary in order to keep
this function self-supporting.
COUNCILMAN SMITH l«)VED 'ro DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVISE THE
MUBICIPAL CODE (ORDINANCE HO. 5, PARAGRAPH 1, SERIES OF 1972, AND AMENDED
ORDINANCE NO. l, PARAGRAPH 1, SERIES OF 1973) TO READ $12.50/HOUR WEEKDAYS
AND $18.75/HOUR AFTER NORMAL DUTY HOURS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. Councilman
Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH K>VED 'ro RESCHEDULE THE PUBLIC HEARING 'ro CONSIDER
A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR G.G.O., INC., D/B/A
SIZZLER FAMILY STEAK HOUSE, 5151 SOUTH BROADWAY, FOR JANUARY 10, 1977 AT
8:00 P.M. OR AS SOON .THEREAFl'ER AS THE APPLICANT CAN BE HEARD. Councilman
Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
T81'lor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown requested that agenda items 4e, memorandum
concerning an encroachment agreement for Plaza de Medico located in the
3500 block of South Washington, and 4f, memorandum concerning a gas service
easement for the gas distribution system at the Bi-City Wastewater Treat-
ment Plant, be withdrawn from the agenda to allow for further review before
presentation to City Council.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED 'ro WITHDRAW AGENDA ITEMS 4e AND 4r UNTIL
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON DECEMBER 20, 1976. Councilman Clayton seconded
the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMEN MANN AND WILLIAMS
BY At1l'HORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 60
SERIES OF 1976
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2(c), CHAPTER 6, TITLE XIII, OF THE 1969
ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING 'lU COLLATERAL SECURITIES ON BANKS HOLDING
CITY CASH DEPOSITS.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS M)VED 'lU PASS ORDINANCE NO. 6o, SERIES OF 1976,
ON FINAL READING. Councilman Sovern seconded the mtion. Upon a call of the
roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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INTROOOCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN CLAY'IUN
A BILL FOR
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 12 AND 13, CHAPTER 3, TITLE XV, ARTICLE II,
OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, AUTHORIZING THE OPTIONAL USE OF
SCHEDULED FLAT RATE OR MEASURED METERED SERVICE FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER
USAGE WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 12 AND 13, CHAPTER 3, TITLE XV, ARTICLE II, OF
THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, AUTHORIZING THE OPTIONAL USE OF SCHEDULED
FLAT RATE OR MF.ASURED METERED SERVICE FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER USAGE WITHIN THE
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. Councilman Williams seconded the motion.
City Attorney Berardini explained that this Bill provides for
new residential water customers to choose between flat or metered service
and for existing customers to change from metered to flat rate service.
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Mr. Berardini added that control would come from rules and regulations to
be established by the Water and Sewer Board.
Councilman Sovern stated that he feels this is poor timing because
of the upcoming water improvement program. He stated that metered service
is ioore fair because the customer pays only for the amount of water used and
because meters cut down on overall water waste.
Mayor Taylor noted that water is our most precious commodity and
that the waste of treated water must be stopped. He added that this is
possible through metering.
Councilman Smith stated that this motion is premature because of
the upcoming water study.
Councilman Clayton stated that this is a matter of fairness and
equal rights for the water user.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Clayton.
Nays: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Taylor.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated.
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RESOLUTION NO. 62, SERIES OF 1976
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF ENCORE, INCORPORATED, A DELAWARE
CORPORATION, D/B/A THE SOUTH DOOR, FOR A RETAIL 3.2% BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR
CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES OF THE LICENSEE, TO BE LOCATED AT 5470 SOUTH
BROADWAY, ENGLEWOD, COLORADO.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN K:lVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 62, SERIES OF 1976.
Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Cla¥ton,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 63, SERIES OF 1976
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN A. CRISWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 3780 SOUTH BROADWAY,
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL IN LITIGATION TO BE COM-iENCED TO
DETERMINE '111E VALIDITY OF A CERTAIN SAND AND GRAVEL LEASE ENCUMBERING CITY
PROPERTY CURRENTLY HELD BY MOTOR CRANE SERVICE COMPANY, A COLORADO CORPORATION.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED 'ro PASS RESOLUTION NO. 63, SERIES OF
1976. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the m:>tion carried.
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COUNCIL.MAB WILLIAMS MOVED 'ro REQUEST THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PRESENT
A WRITTEN REPORT CONCERNING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HARDSHIP CASES AT THE FIRST
CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN JANUARY. Councilman Sovern seconded the motion.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Cl~on,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the m:>tion carried.
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City Attorney Berardini presented a brief report concerning two
law suits filed against the State of Colorado regarding the Police and Fire
Pension Funds.
Councilman Sovern suggested that the City Attorney and City
Manager's office prepare a press release requesting other municipalities
and special districts to join in these suits.
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Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 9:10 p.m. Council reconvened
at 9:25 p.m. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present:
Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Cl~on, Taylor.
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Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared a quorum present.
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City Manager Mccown presented a meJOOrandum concerning the senior
center name meJOOrialization.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING ON JANUARY 3, 1977, AND THAT THE CITY STAFF ARRANGE A STUDY
SESSION WITH THE ENGLEWOOD CENTENNIAL-BICENTENNIAL FOUNDATION. Councilman
Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Assistant City
Manager concerning the "Englewood Citizen" newsletter. This newsletter has
been published monthly since June of 1976, and Mr. Mccown requested Council's
direction for 1977 publications. He noted that it is an annual expenditure
of approximately $24,000 to publish this newsletter every month.
After discussion, Council decided to take a poll in February to
receive feedback from the citizens.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Director of
Finance concerning a status report on the River Development Project. He
noted that additional funds ~ be needed tor this project because settlement
costs for the land are running higher than expected.
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City Manager Mccown presented a meJOOrandum fran the Director of
Finance concerning changes in the State Liquor Code. He stated that the
state has a new Class A classification entitled "tavern license" and that
the state has changed the errective date of liquor licenses from the calendar
year to the anniversary date.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MlVED TO REQUE5T THE CITI A'rl'ORNEY TO PREPARE
AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO CORRESPOND WITH THESE
CHANGES IN THE STATE LIQUOR CODE. Councilman Smith seconded the motion.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Assistant City
Manager c oncerning the establishment of a Sever Fund Construction Account
for additional funds from the 1971 E.P.A. Rehabilitation Grant in the amount
of $235,000. He recommended that such an account be established for future
capital outl'1 towards future expansion of the Bi-City Treatment Plant. He
also noted that this account would be used to make up or receive any differences
between sewer tap fees received and expenditures for debt retirement, capital
construction and front-end operating costs of the new facility.
Councilman Smith suggested that this money be invested and that
any withdrawals be made at budget time.
COUNCILMAN SMITH K)VED 'lU SET UP A S£WER FUND CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT.
Councilman Sovern seconded the motion.
Councilman Clayton stated that restrictions should be established
for this account.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, T'1lor.
N'1s: Council Member Cl'1ton.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the iootion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum concerning proposed
revisions to the State Water Quality Criteria and Stream Classification
System by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission. He noted that a
letter will be sent to the Commission stating Council's comments and/or
recommendations based on the study session discussion.
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City Manager Mccown noted that there will be a luncheon meeting
with City Council and the Housing Authority on December 15, 1976 at 11:30
a.m. followed by a topping-off ceremony for the Englewood housing project.
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COUNCILMAN SOVERN ?«)VED TO HAVE A DINNER MEE.'I'ING WITH THE PARKS
AND RECRF.ATION COMMISSION ON JANUARY 20, 1977 AT 6:00 P.M. Councilman Brown
seconded the m:>tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a letter from the Chamber of Conmerce
requesting City Council's desires for holding meetings of the Arapahoe Mayor's
Council.
COUNCI~·SMITH MOVED 'ro HOLD K>NTHLY MEETINGS. The motion died
for lack of a second.
COUNCILMAN BROWN K>VED TO HOLD MEETINGS EVERY OTHER K>NTH. Council-
man Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted
as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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William Anderson, 4981 South Washington, appeared and addressed
Council on several matters of concern. Among his comments, Mr. Anderson
expressed his opinions as follows: the City needs better police protection;
the gutters should be cleared of leaves; Clarkson needs to be patched;
suggested an amusement tax on golfers; beer should be allowed in the parks;
information in the "Englewood Citizen" should be published earlier; outside
sewer customers should be charged higher rates; in favor of a bond issue
to improve water pressure but not to provide water to outside districts;
and that the mistakes involved with construction of the Senior Citizens
Center should be at the expense of the engineer or the architect.
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COUNCIUtfAN SMITH ?«)VED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A
RESOLUTION FOR SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER
TO BE PRESENTED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING ON DECEMBER 20, 1976. Councilman
Sovern seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Clayton,
Taylor.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Mayor Taylor adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:30 p.m.