HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-17 (Regular) Meeting MinutesI
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY OF ENGL~OOD, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 17, 1973
REGULAR MEETING :
Tile City Council of the City o f Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in
regular session on September 17, 1973 at 8:02 P.M.
Mayor Senti, presi ding, called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by the Reverend George Cushing of the Mayflower Congregational
Church of Englewood. Tite Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop No. 92.
The Mayor asked for roll call. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present:
Council Members Schnackenb e r g , He nning, Dhority, Brown, Bl essing, Se nti.
Absent : Council Member Schwab.
nte Mayor declared a quorum present.
Also present were : City Manager Dial
City Attorne y Berardini
Assistant City Manager Mccown
Administrative Assistant Mendelson
Director of Finance Nollenberger
Chief of Police Clasby
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COUNCILWOMAN HENNING MOV ED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF THE JOINT COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 27, 1973. Upon the call
of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing, Senti.
Nays : None .
Absent: Council Membe r Schwab.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Mayor Senti recognized the followi ng p ers ons from the Us t of "Special Citizen
Program Invitees ."
Mr . Leroy L. Sloan, 2795 South Pe nnsylvania Street, Precinct No. 5.
Kr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Forbes, 3580 South Downing Street, Precinct No. 8.
Mr . Arthur L. Martin , Jr., 5054 South Grove Street, Precinct No. 13.
Mr . Martin state that the City of Englewood was on a new threshold of greatness
and he supported the Council's progressive programs in the area.
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COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG SECONDED A ?-K>TION TO RE-OPEN
A PUBLIC HF.ARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT S TO THE MASTER STREET PLAN. Upon the call of the roll,
the vote resulted as follows :
Ayes: Collllcil Membe rs Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing, Senti.
Nays : None .
Absent: Council Member Schwab.
'nle Mayor declared the motion carried and the public hearing re-opened.
A transcript of this public hearing is on record in the Department of Finance and
Record .
City Manager Dial stated that he would present some information which is germane
to the streets in the Master Street Plan amendments.
Yale Street f rom Tejon to Zuni has been dedicated to a 40-foot width at this time.
'nle question is , how much additional right-of-way is necessary? He presented various proposals
to Council.
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Councilman Schnackenberg inquired whether setback was required in an industrial
zone . Mr. Dial r eplie d in the negative. City Manager Dial stated that the Navajo Street align-
ment has gotten the bulk of the attention in the Master Street Plan amendment. A quiet title
suit may be necessary to firm up the 60-foot right-of-way that the City has assumed it owns on
the southern half of the Navajo Stree t between Quincy and Oxford.
City Attorney Berardini stated that the Council would have to give direction
in order to proceed on a qui et title suit in that area.
City Manager Dial stated that the staff had attempted ~o look at a 45-foot width
Windermere Street. He did not feel it was feasible to extend Windermere without expending large
amc>tmts of money on the purchase of land and improvements. He showed pictures and aerial maps
of the area in order to point out his case.
Councilman Dhority stated that the suggestion of aligning Windermere to Navajo
sounded very interes ting to him.
Councilman Blessing inquired whether there was any connection south of Quincy
for the Winderme r e alignment to go. City Manager Dial stated that there was some right-of-way
already owned in that area.
Councilman Schnackenberg inquired whether the street could be moved west 10 feet
or so, on the railroad right-of-way. City Manager Dial stated that he was not sure, but that
the City had not had a lot of luck in the past in cooperation with the railroad.
Ma yo r Senti stated that comments from the audience on the Yale Avenue amendment
were now in o rder. No persons appeared before Council.
Mayor Senti stated that comments on the Navajo Street alignment were now in order.
Mr. Fred Vante, Suite 800, Executive Club Building, attorney for the West Quincy Corporation,
appeared before Council.
He stated that when the West Quincy Corporation purchased the land, they paid
for all of it including the 30 fee t the City calls right-of-way. nte title insurance company
verified that purchase and is currently on notice of the question. Windermere Street is the
more desirable alignment of the two. He stated that if the City could get the railroad and the
coq>anies involved to help out, a good street alignment could be achieved. Tile taking of Navajo
Street is of benefit only to the Holthaus and Martin Shippers Supply Companies.
Mr. Douglas Auer, attorney for Sam Chavez, appeared before Council. He stated
that the line for the Na vajo alignme nt is right on the Chavez building. nte Olavez building
is a paint spray operation with a sensitive exhaust system inside. A road next to the building
would increase the dust and dirt and would make necessary an upgrading of the exhaust system.
Additionally, traffic that close would also have an effect on the building, although the exact
effect is not acertainable at this time. The building may be compromised to the point that it
is unusable for paint spray operatio n. The company could move the building, but over and above
that space limitation problem on the area exist. 1be interruption of the business alone would
cost $50,000 . 1be land taking would cost another $64,000. A traffic study in the area showed
that there was not a traffic problem on Lipan, which is the street immediately east of Navajo.
1be traffic pattern would not be improved by the Navajo opening.
Councilman Dhority inqui r e d about a 45-f oot right-of-way of Navajo rather than
the 60-foot . City Manager Dial stated that the 45-foot would not work too well on Windermere,
but it might work on Navajo, although it is not the standard City right-of-way. 1bere is a
water line along the west 15 to 20-foo t boundary of the Chavez property, making that unsuitable
for building anyway.
Councilwoman Henning inquired as to what activity was going on between the railroad
tracks in the aerial photograph. City Manager Dial stated that there was a luni>er yard there
with the land owned by the railroad , and leased to Alpine Lumber Company.
Councilman Schnackenbe rg inquired why the lumber yard was allowed within only
10 feet of the railroad on the western side, while the street has to be .30 feet away from the
railroad on the eastern side. City Manager Dial stated that the railroad was probably more
l e nient to lessees than they would be to the City.
Mr. C. A. Sm ith, Martin Shippers Supply Company, appeared before Council. He
stated that the Martin Shippers Supply Company needed access regardless of which side of the
company it is on. 1bey c ould be equally happy with either side.
Councilman Brown inq uired as to how Mr. Chavez would feel about a 45-foot right-
of-way . Mr. Chavez admitted that it would miss the building, but still takes ground which is
his highest p riority .
City Manager Dial inquired how the individuals would react to a trade-off of land
between the Chavez Coq>any and Martin Shippers Supply. Mr. Olavez stated that that was getting
much closer to a solution .
Mr. Smith stated that h e could not say at this time, but that he felt the more
logi c al alignment would be to us e the land just north of the West Quincy Corporation. Mr. Vande
of the West Quincy Corporation, stated that that would require a study and c~ntemplation.
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Councilman Schnackenberg stated that there were sizeable amounts of 100ney involved
in both proposals. 1lte Navajo alignment is much less obvious than the Windermere alignment and
it may be more economi c al to face up to that fact at this time.
Mayor Se nti stated that he felt the Council needed to go with the Windermer~ align-
ment and pay the cos t now rather than worry about future problems created.
Councilman Dhority stated that he felt more information was necessary, but admitted
that the Navajo Street goes nowhe re, even though Windermere doesn't go very far.
Mayor Sent i inquired whether there were any other streets in which persons wished
to address themselves to.
Mr. James Taylor, 32 56 South Steele, who owns property in the 2900 block of South
Shoshone Street, appeared before Council. He stated that there had been many inequities in the
past in the way the City acquires property. In some cases, the need to donate land is a prerequisite
as well as off stre et parking, but he stated that not everybody had to donate property in order
to get their building permit. 1lte Board of Directors of the Olamber of Cotmnerce had passed a
resolution asking that the City reimburse the property owners for land needed for street vacation.
He also felt that some thought ought to be given to Shoshone Street in relation to the total right-
of-way needed there.
1lte Chamber of Commerce committee of the land use council introduced themselves
to Council . Mr. Dorsen of South Shoshone Street, Mr. Doug Zehrung, Jr., 2778 South Tejon Street,
Mr. Walter Freeman, Mr. Allen Pelsue, Mr. Axedale, all requested Council to consider payment
to the prope rty owners for the land taken.
Councilwoman Henn ing inquired as to what the City's policy had been in the past.
City Manage r Dial stated that it had changed with the attorneys representing the City. When a
property is sub-divided, we have required a donation. When the City is approving a street without
any iq>rovement effort by the owner, we have bought it.
City Attorney Berardini stated that where we have an existing right-of-way and
an improvement district is under way, we had to purchase the additional right-of-way. It is
improper to require donations if there is not a sub-dividing going on in the area.
Councilwoman Henning stated that donation of land is not an automatic part of
the Master Street Plan. Tile Master Street Plan amendtlEnts were only to set up guidelines for
future development.
Mr. 1ltad Pel sue stated that the Council has an obligation to look out for the
economic interests of all the smaller parties involved, even though they may not be as aggressive
as some of the firms .
Councilwoman Henning stated that the Master Street Plan needed a little extra
study by Council. Mayor Senti stated that it would be studied in the near future.
COUNCILMAl~ DHORITY MOVED AND COUNCILWOMAN HENNING SECONDED A K>TION TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Counci l Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing, Senti.
Nays : None.
Absent: Council Member Schwab.
1lte Mayor declared the motion carried and the public hearing open.
A tape of this public hearing is maintained in the file of the Department of
Finance and Record .
City Manager Dial gave some background of the budget procedure. He stated the
development of the retail community in th e City of Englewood has been of treat significance.
1lt e Core Area Plan will be received in 1974, and the year 1975 should be a year of great ac-
complishment for the City.
Assistant City Manager Mccown gave a slide presentation summarizing the budget.
1lte total expenditu r es fo r the budget will be $12,827,742. Tile revenues will be $11,181,397.
1lte difference between revenues and expenditures will be found in cash balances. He gave
detailed explanations of al l the fun d expenditures and revenues.
City Manager Dial stated that if the Council wishes to change the budget by
5 % or more , that it must have another public hearing besides this one.
Councilman Brown stated that th e budget needed a lot of study at this time.
Councilwoman Henning stated that she felt it was necessary to point out that no
individuals were present in the audience who would be coming back in the future requesting the
Council for money .
Councilman Schnackenberg stated that the budget included many large items of a
non-reoccuring nature.
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COUNCILMAN BLESSING MOVED AND COUNCILWOMAN HENNING SECONDED A K>TION TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing, Senti.
Nays: None .
Absent : Counci l Member Schwab.
'nle Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
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Mayor Senti read a letter requesting that Mr. Tom Burns be appointed an Associate
Judge in the Municipal Court.
Councilwoman Henning left the room at 10:25 p.m.
COUNCii.MA.~ DHORITY MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG SECONDED A K>TION TO
APPOINT MR. TOM BURNS AS AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted
as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Schnackenberg, Dhority, Brown, Blessing, Senti.
Nays : None .
Absent: Council Members Schwab, Henning.
'nle Mayor d eclared the motion carried.
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Councilman Schnacke nberg stated that there are sirens going off at 2 o'clock
in the morning and questioned whethe r they were necessary. Chief of Police Clasby stated
that the Police sirens are used only in the case of response to a life or property damage.
Councilwoman Henning returned to the room at 10:30 p.m.
Councilman Schnackenberg inquired whether the City emergency vehicles could
go without sirens at night. City Manager Dial stated that whenever an emergency vehicle approached
an intersection it was his responsibility to give some warning.
Councilman Dhority stated that the sirens could be ambulances rather than City
vehicles .
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Councilwoman Henning inquired into the moratorium on the Core Area development.
City Manager Dial sta t ed that it was under discussion, although hampered by the vacation of
the Director of Community Development.
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Council r eceived the following items for the record.
A letter dat ed September 14, 1973, from Henningson, Durham and Richardson,
giving a status report on the design of the Bi-City Sewage Treatment Plant.
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of August 21, 1973.
Minutes of the Library Boa rd meeting of September 11, 1973.
Financial report for the month of August, 1973.
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Council received a me morandum from the City Manager relative to the construction
and location of tennis cou r ts .
City Manager Dial stated that the recommended site in the past was the Duncan
School site . Some alternative sugges t ed sites are included in the DEmorandum. Neighborhood
response was forecas t in the memorandum.
Councilman Schnackenbe rg stated that he had observed that there was no site
proposed in the northwest area.
Councilman Blessing s tated that he felt the site should be put at the Sinclair
and Hays now, and propose the others to allow neighborhood reaction.
City Manager Dial stated that the staff should possibly have concurrence from
the Council on certain sites in order to begin saq>ling of the neighborhood reaction.
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COUNCILMAN BLESSING MOVED AND COUNCILWOMAN HENNING SECONDED A M:>TION TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HF.ARING. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing, Senti.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Schwab.
'nle Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
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Mayor Senti read a letter requesting that Mr. Tom Burns be appointed an Associate
Judge in the Municipal Court.
Councilwoman Henning left the room at 10:25 p.m.
COUNCii.MA.~ DHORITY MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG SECONDED A K>TION TO
APPOINT MR. TOM BURNS AS AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted
as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Schnackenberg, Dhority, Brown, Blessing, Senti.
Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Schwab, Henning.
'nle Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Collllcilman Schnackenberg stated that there are sirens going off at 2 o'clock
in the morning and questioned whether they were necessary. Chief of Police Clasby stated
that the Police sirens are used only in the case of response to a life or property damage.
Councilwoman Henning returned to the room at 10:30 p.m.
Councilman Schnackenberg inquired whether the City emergency vehicles could
go without sirens at night. City Manager Dial stated that whenever an emergency vehicle approached
an intersection it was his responsibility to give some warning.
Councilman Dhority stated that the sirens could be ambulances rather than City
vehicles .
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Councilwoman Henning inquired into the moratorium on the Core Area development.
City Manager Dial stated that it was under discussion, although hampered by the vacation of
the Director of Community Development.
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Council received the following items for the record.
A letter dated September 14, 1973, from Henningson, Durham and Richardson,
giving a status report on the design of the Bi-City Sewage Treatment Plant.
Minutes of th e Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of August 21, 1973.
Minutes of the Library Board meeting of September 11, 1973.
Financial report for the month of August, 1973.
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Council received a memorandum from the City Manager relative to the construction
and location of tennis courts.
City Manager Dial stated that the recommended site in the past was the Duncan
School site. Some alternative suggested sites are included in the DEmorandum. Neighborhood
response was forecast in the memorandum.
Councilman Schnackenberg stated that he had observed that there was no site
proposed in the northwest area.
Councilman Blessing stated that he felt the site should be put at the Sinclair
and Hays now, and propose the others to allow neighborhood reaction.
City Manager Dial stated that the staff should possibly have concurrence from
the Council on certain sites in order to begin sa~ling of the neighborhood reaction.
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Councilman Dhority stated that he felt there was some need in the Bishop School
area and that we should not elimina te the northwest area from consideration.
COUNCILWOMAN HENNING MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG SECONDED A MOTION TO
APPROVE THE FLOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, SINCLAIR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AND CHARLES HAY ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL SITES FOR TWO COURTS, TWO COURTS AND HANDBALL COURTS, AND TWO COURTS RESPECTIVELY.
Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti.
None.
Council Member Schwab.
11te Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG MOVED AND COUNCILWOMAN HENNING SECONDED A K>TION TO
APPROVE A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PETE HONNEN
EQUIPMENT COMPANY (JOHN DEERE) FOR THEIR LOW BID OF $20,850.45 FOR A MOTOR GRADER. Upon the
call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti.
None.
Council Member Schwab.
11te Mayor declared the t00tion carried.
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Council began consideration of an ordinance on final reading vacating a portion
of the street right-of-way at the intersection of South Zuni and College.
City Attorney Berardini stated that this should possibly be delayed until the
final thought is given to the Master Street Plan.
COUNCILWOMAN HENNING MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BLESSING SECONDED A K>TION TO TABLE
THE ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH ZUNI
AND COLLEGE UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti.
None.
Council Member Schwab.
'llle Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Council began a discussion of an ordinance on final reading authorizing the
Mayor to sign an agreement with the Public Service Company for an option to purchase property
for Greenbelt/Open Space development.
Councilman Dhority stated that he was not sure the City should pass this ordinance
so soon before an election in which a golf course question will come up.
Councilman Blessing stated that land will be very valuable in the future and
that the City needs to obtain open space now.
Councilman Dhority stated that he felt the City would not lose out if we waited
until after the election .
Councilman Schnackenberg stated that the land would not necessarily be for a
golf course and the City needed it desperately for open space. Councilwoman Henning seconded
his comments, stating that open space and river development need support of the Council.
INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN BLESSING.
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 31, SERIES OF 1973
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, A COLORADO
CORPORATION, AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, RELATING TO THE
PURCHASE AND LEASING OF LAND BY THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RECREATION AREA.
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(Copied in full in the Official Ordinance Book.)
COUNCILMAN BLESSING MOVED AND COUNCILWOMAN HENNING SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE NO. 31, SERIES OF 1973. Upon the call of the roll, the vo.te resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Brown, Blessing, Senti.
Nays : Council Member Dhority.
Absent: Council Member Schwab.
1be .Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Council began consideration o f an ordinance on final reading controlling the
public display and sale of obscene literature and materials.
Councilman Brown stated that he would like to carry this ordinance over until
the next meeting as one of the supporters was absent.
COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED AND ~OUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG SECONDED A K>TION TO TABLE
AN ORDINANCE ON FINAL READING CONTROLLING THE PUBLIC DISPLAY AND SALE OF OBSCENE LITERATURE
AND MATERIALS UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING . Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Brown, Blessing, Senti.
Nays : Council Member Dhority.
Absent : Council Member Schwab.
The Mayor declared th e motion carried.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SCHWAB.
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 32, SERIES OF 1973
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AT THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6' 1973, A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO nm CHARTER
OF THE CITY RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS AND THE EVENTUAL
ELIMINATION OF THE SURPLUS AND DEFICIENCY FUND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
(Copied in full in the Official Ordinance Book.)
COUNCILWOMAN HENNING MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG SECONDED A MOTION TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO . 32 , SERIES OF 1973. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows :
Ayes:
Nays :
Absent:
Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti .
None.
Coun cil Member Schwab.
lbe Mayor declared the motion carried.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILWOMAN HENNING.
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 33, SERIES OF 1973
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AT THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1973, A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TIIE CHARTER
OP THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF COUNCILMEN AND THE ELIGIBILITY TO
HOLD THE OFFICE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
(Copied in full in the Official Ordinance Book.)
COUNCILWOMAN HENNING MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BLESSING SECONDED A K>TION TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE NO . 33, SERIES OF 1973. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes :
Nays:
Coun cil Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti.
Non e .
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Absent: Council Member Schwab.
'nle Mayor declared the motion carried.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN BLESSING.
BY AUTIIORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 34, SERIES OF 1973
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREF.MENT BETWEEN TIIE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND nlE CITY OF
LITTLETON , COLORADO, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER AND PROVIDING FOR ITS PAYMENT
AND USE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
(Copied in full in the Official Ordinance Book.)
COUNCILMAN BLESSING MOVED AND COUNCILMAN DHORITY SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE NO. 34, SERIES OF 1973. Upon the call of the ro l l, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays :
Absent:
Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti.
None.
Council Member Schwab.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Council began discussion of a bill for an ordinance requiring dead-bolt locks
in certain buildings used for business purposes and multiple family dwellings.
City Attorney Berardini stated that this would require dead-bolt locks on
comme rcial and multi-family structures . It is modeled after an Oakland burglary ordinance
and the ordinance amends th e police regulations.
City Manager Dial stated that at the next meeting they would have a presentation
of the types of locks which are used. A citizen wrote a letter to the Council recently on
this, also.
Chief of Police Clasby stated that it was an enforceable ordinance and would
help to reduce burglary in the City.
Councilwoman Henning inquired whether Oakland had a statistical report on this.
Chief of Police Clasby replied in the negative.
Councilman Brown stated that the theory behind the dead-bolt ordinance was
good, but could we enforce it? Chief of Police Clasby stated that many commercial buildings
were in compliance already, and multi-family dwellings are the big problem at this
time. Tile tenants are at the mercy of the owner for burglary protection.
Councilman Dhority questioned whether the commercial buildings should be in
the ordinance at all. City Manager Dial stated that there was an appeal process to the Board
of Adjustment and Appeals.
Councilwoman Henning stated that she felt that an advance warning to the conmercial
communi ty was necessary in order to give them time to react to this type of ordinance. Additionally,
she felt she needed a better understanding of exactly what it would do in DEans of the commercial
enterprises.
Councilman Dhority sta ted that the ordinance read that only an intrusion detection
device could be appealed to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, and he did not feel the ordinance
was fai r to businesses.
Councilman Schnackenberg stated that by passing this on first reading, it was
only putting the people on notice as to its possible passage.
INTRO DUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN BLESSING.
A BILL FOR
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XI (POLICE REGULATIONS) OF TIIE OFFICIAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A
NEW CHAPTER THERETO TO BE ENTITLED "BURGLARY PREVENTION" CHAPTER 14, REQUIRING SF.CURITY DEVICES
IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS USED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES AND MULTIPLE FAMILY STRUCTURES, AND PROVIDING
FOR nlE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF.
COUNCILMA.~ BLESSING MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG SECONDED A MOTION TO
PASS A BILL FOR A~l ORDINANCE RI:QUIRING DEAI>-BOLT LOCKS IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS USED FOR BUSINESS
PURPOSES, MULTIPLE FAMILY STRUCTURES. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Schnackenberg, Brown, Blessing, Senti.
Nays: Council Members Henning, Dhority.
Absent: Council Member Schwab.
The Mayor declared the motion ca rried.
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City Attorney Berardini began discussion of a bill for an ordinance requiring
the City to construct a swimming pool at Dartmouth Park. He stated that this had been initiated
by the people . City Manager Dial inqui red if the Council passed these ordinances without
submitting them to vote, whether Council could then change them in the future. City Attorney
rardini said this was probably a thwart of the will of the people.
Councilwoman Henning inquired whether the ordinance could be repealed if it
is passed by the people . City Attorney Berardini stated that that was questionable.
INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN DHORITY.
A BILL FOR
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE VOTE OF TIIE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF TIIE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO,
AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1973, A PROPOSED ORDINANCE, "REQUIRING
THE CITY TO CONSTRUCT A SWIMMING POOL IN DARTMOUTH PARK."
COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED AND COUNCILWOMAN HENNING SECONDED A K>TION TO APPROVE A
BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE PEOPLE A QUESTION REQUIRING TIIE CITY TO CONSTRUCT A
SWIMMING POOL IN DARTMOUTH PARK . Upo n the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent :
Council Membe rs Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti.
None.
Cotmcil Membe r Schwab.
nte Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Attorney Berardini began discussion of a bill for an ordinance requiring
that no City funds be used to acquire , construct, manage and maintain a golf course as a
mlDlicipal recreational enterprise. He stated that the options on this one were the same as
the previous one, and that the ordinance as such would submit the question to the people.
INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN BROWN.
A BILL FOR
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO TIIE VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF nm CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO,
AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1973, A PROPOSED ORDINANCE, "PROHIBITING
THE USE OF CITY FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT, MANAGE, MAINTAIN OR OPERATE A GOLF COURSE."
COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED AND COUNCILWOMAN HENNING SECONDED A K>TION TO PASS A
BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE SUBMI TTING TO THE PEOPLE A QUESTION PROHIBITING 11iE USE OF CITY FUNDS
TO CONSTRUCT , MAINTAIN OR OPERATE A GOLF COURSE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted
as follows :
Ayes:
Nays :
Absent:
Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti.
None.
Council Member Schwab.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILWOMAN HENNING.
A BILL FOR
AN ORDINANCE EXCEPTING THE PURCHASE OF A 1250 GPM (GALLONS PER MINUTE) DIESEL REPLACEMENT
FIRE PUMPER FROM NORMAL PURCHASING PROCEDURE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
COUNCILWOMAN HENNING MOVED AND COUNCILMAN DHORITY SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF A 1250 GPM PUMPER FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Nays:
Abs e nt:
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Coun c il Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti.
Non e .
Coun ci l Member Schwab.
nt e Mayor d eclare d the llk>tion carried.
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City Attorn ey Be rardini began discussion of a resolution authorizing negotiations
to pu r chase p r o pe rt y on th e n o rthwes t c orner of th e Broadway/U.S. 285 interchange. He stated
t h at this resolution sets this taking as necessary for mtmicipal purposes for park, open space
and drainage ways.
RE SOLU TION NO. 40, SERIES OF 1973.
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AS BEING REQUIRED FOR nm PUBLIC USE AND AUniORIZING
niE ACQUISITIO N THEREOF.
(Copi e d in f u l l i n th e Of ficial Resolution Book.)
COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG MOVED AND COUNCILWOMAN HENNING SECONDED A ~TION TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 40, SERIES OF 1973. Upon th e call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows :
Ay es :
Nays :
Ab se nt:
Coun ci l Memb e r s S c hna c k e nb e rg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Se nt i .
No n e .
Co un c il Hcmb C' r Sc hw11b.
nt e Mayor dec lare d th e motion c a rried.
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City Manager Dial began a discussion of a memorandum from the City Manager
r egarding a c quisition of properties for the South Drainage Basin District.
He stated that substantial progress has been made and he gave the address
r ela ting to th e ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. 41, SERIES OF 1973
A RESOLUTION AUTIIORIZING PETITION BY nm CITY ATTORNEY TO CX>NDEMN FOR DRAINAGE WAY AND FLOOD
DE TENTION AREA WITHIN THE soum DRAINAGE BASIN AND GREENBELT AREA, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND
AUmORIZING THE FUNDING THEREFOR.
(Copie d in f ull in the Official Resolution Book.)
COUNCILMA..~ BLESSING ~VED AND COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG SECONDED A MOTION TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 41, SERIES OF 1973. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as
fol lows :
Ay es :
Nays:
Absent:
Coun ci l Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti.
None.
Coun cil Member Schwab.
nte Mayor dec l a r e d the motion carried.
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City Manag e r Dial be gan discussion of a consideration of a resolution endorsing
the Urban Se rvi c es Authority which will be voted upon on September 25th. He stated that the
firs t assignments given to th e USA are modest, but the overall idea was good.
RESOLUTION NO. 42, SERIES OF 1973
RE SOLUTION URGING VOTER APPROVAL OF nIE URBAN SERVICES AUTHORITY.
(Copied in full in the Official Resolution Book.)
COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG MOVED AND COUNCILMAN DHORITY SECONDED A MOTION TO
APPROVE RES OLUTIO N NO. 42, SERI ES OF 1973. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows :
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Nays:
Absent :
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Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti.
None .
Council Member Schwab.
'nle Mayor de cla red the motion carried.
COUNCILWOMAN HENNING MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG SECONDED A MOTION TO
SUPPORT MAYOR SENTI AND EXPRESSED APPRECIATION FOR HIS ACTIVE INTEREST IN DIE USA ELECTION.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ay es : Coun cil Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing.
Nays : None .
Abstain : Council Member Senti.
Absent: Council Membe r Schwab.
Tile Mayor decla red the motion carried.
Councilwoman Henning stated that the whole Council owed a debt of gratitude
to Mayor Se nti for his performance in this area.
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COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED AND COUNCILWOMAN HENNING SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE
'nlE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE PO LICE PISTOL TEAM BE PERMITTED TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL POLICE
PISTOL MATCHES AT JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 4, 1973. Upon the call of
the roll, the vote r esul t ed as foll ows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti.
None .
Council Member Schwab.
Tile Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Dial requested that R. D. Morris, Communications Supervisor, be
permitted to travel 1 0 Omaha, Nebraska . He stated that the trip was an outgrowth of the meetings
on the 911 exchange . 'nle City of Omaha has done the most effective job on the 911 emergency
xchange and was worth looking at .
COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BLESSING SECONDED A K>TION TO APPROVE
A RECOMMENDATION THAT R. D. MORRIS, COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR, BE PERMITTED TO TRAVEL TO OMAHA,
EBRASKA, WITH THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY 911 COMMITTEE TO INSPECT nrn 911 EMERGENCY RESOURCES CENTER
OF THE CI'lY OF OMAHA. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes :
Nays :
Absent:
Council Members Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Se nti.
None.
Col.Ulcil Member Schwab.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Dial stated that the National League of Cities Conference has
requested that the City appoint an official delegate and alternate for that Conference.
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City Manager Dial introduced into the record a copy of a letter from the
attorney for Mrs. Rose Weeks.
City Attorney Berardini stated that it bears on the question of the annexation
of the Santa Fe-Union area and whether it actually divides the property or not.
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COUNCILMAN BLESSING MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SCHNACKENBERG SECONDED A MOTION TO
ADJOURN. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Nays :
Absent :
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Council Membe rs Schnackenberg, Henning, Dhority, Brown, Blessing,
Senti .
No ne .
Council Me mber Schwab.
llle Mayo r declared th e motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 12:32 P.M.
Isl Karl Nollenberger
ex officio Clerk of the Council