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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-06-01 (Regular) Meeting MinutesI I I I COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO JUNE 1, 1970 REGULAR MEETING: The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe county, Colorado, met in regular session on June 1, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Schwab, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Reverend Frederick Hahn of the Immanuel Lutheran Church . Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop No. 154. The Mayor asked for roll call. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. Also present were: City Manager Dial, Assistant City Manager McDivitt, City Attorney Berardini, City Clerk Lyon. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 18, 1970 BE APPROVED AS READ. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Mayor Schwab recognized Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Doane, 1201 West Radcliff Avenue from the list of special citizen invitees. Mr. Doane stated that he had moved to Englewood several years ago and that he did not regret it. Mrs. Doane stated that she appreciated the parks and recreation programs being conducted by the City. * * * * * * Mayor Schwab recognized Mr. Mark Wilson, new reporter for the Suburban Sun. * * * * * * City Manager Dial introduced Mr. Dave Sellards of Se~lards and Grigg, Inc., the engineering firm with which the City has contracted for the updating of the storm drainage study. Mr. Dial also introduced Mr. Neil Grigg, Mr. Tom Young, and Mr. Tom . Wilson. Mr. Dave Sellards gave discussion as to the considerations and methods used in a storm drainage study . * * * * * * A report from Kells Waggoner, Director of Public Works, regarding the work being done at the new lift station was received for the record. Director of Public Works Waggoner appeared before City Council and indicated that from the $6,300 bid price approximately $2,000 had been saved in the construction of the lift station serving the Servicenter. * * * * * * The minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings of April 21, May 12, and May 19, 1970 were received for the record. The minutes of May 19, 1970 were received with a recommendation attached. June l, 1970 COUNCILMAN KREILING MOVED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT THE RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST THOMAS AVENUE AND SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE BE REZONED FROM R-4 TO I-1 BE ACCEPTED AND THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE ESTABLISHED FOR JULY 6, 1970. Discussion ensued. Introduced as a Bill by Councilman Kreiling and read in full, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 5, 6, 7 AND 8, BLOCK 1, BELLISLE GARDENS, SECOND FILING, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL - PROFESSIONAL) TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL). COUNCILMAN KREILING MOVED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT JULY 6, 1970 BE ESTABLISHED AS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED REZONING AND THAT THE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE BE PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE AND THAT THE ABOVE MOTION BE DECLARED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PRIOR MOTION. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * The minutes of the Library Board meeting of May 19, 1970 were received for the record. City council discussed the recent contributions to the library from Mr. Sullivan and the Englewood Educators. * * * * * * The minutes of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals meetings of April 8 and May 19, 1970 were received for the record. The minutes of May 19, 1970 were received with a memorandum attached recommending an encroachment of a fence 11 feet on City property at 4101 South Inca Street. COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN SENTI SECONDED, THAT THE RECOMMENDED EN- CROACHMENT BE ALLOWED AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * The minutes of the water and Sewer Board meeting of May 19, 1970 with four memorandums attached were received for the record. (Note: Action on the first memorandum recormnending the purchase of eight shares of McBroom Ditch water rights had been taken at a previous City council meeting.) A memorandum recommending that the Water and Sewer Board Chairman or Vice Chairman be authorized to execute licenses concerning improvements encroaching on or over property of the City of Englewood, specifically the City Ditch, was received for the record and discussed. It was the consensus of City Council that a resolution delegating this authority be prepared setting forth the criteria for delegation. A memorandum recommending the inclusion of Additional land into the Bow Mar Sanitation District was received for the record. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED, THAT THE INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL LAND INTO THE BOW MAR SANITATION DISTRICT BE APPROVED AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A memorandum recommending that a Distributor's Contract between the City and the South Clay Street Water Users Association be approved and executed was received for the record. I I I I I I II I June 1, 1970 COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN DHORITY SECONDED, THAT THE DISTRIBUTOR'S CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SOUTH CLAY STREET WATER USERS ASSOCIATION BE APPROVED AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * A report by Brooks Taylor, Traffic Director, regarding his attendance at a Traffic Control and Systems Engineering Seminar in Davenport, Iowa was received for the record. * * * * * * BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 18, SERIES OF 1970 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND OWNED SOLELY BY THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. (Copied in full in the official Ordinance Book.) COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 18, SERIES OF 1970 BE PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab; Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 19, SERIES OF 1970 AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT OF A LIFT STATION TO BE LOCATED ON LAND LEASED BY THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD IN THE VICINITY OF CENTRAL SERVICES GARAGE, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO TO ROBERT DOUGAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. (Copied in full in the official Ordinance Book.) COUNCILMAN KREILING MOVED, COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 19, SERIES OF 1970 BE PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Introduced as a Bill by Councilman Dhority and read in full, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, ACTING BY, THROUGH AND FOR THE USE OF ITS BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS, A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN A WATER CONDUIT THROUGH THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT THE EMERGENCY BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE BE PASSED ON FIRST READING. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent : None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * 58 June 1, 1970 Introduced as a Bill by Councilman Dhority and read in full, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.1 ENTITLED "PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD - APPOINTMENT AND TERMS," OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD BY INCREASING THE VOTING MEMBERSHIP THEREOF FROM SIX MEMBERS TO NINE MEMBERS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT AND FOR THEIR TERMS OF OFFICE. COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED, THAT THE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE BE PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Introduced as a Bill by Councilman Senti and read in full, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2l e l OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD ENTITLED, "PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ESTABLISHED," BY INCREASING THE VOTING MEMBERSHIP OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM SIX MEMBERS TO NINE MEMBERS, PROVIDING FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT AND THEIR TERMS OF OFFICE. I COUNCILMAN SENTI MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT THE BILL FOR AN ORDI-I NANCE BE PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Dhori ty, Kreiling, Lay, ~ ... one, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Introduced as a Bill by Councilman Lone and read in full, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22.2-5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD ENTITLED, "ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS," BY INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF SAID BOARD FROM FIVE TO SEVEN MEMBERS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT AND FOR THEIR TERMS OF OFFICE. COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN SENTI SECONDED, THAT THE BILL FOR AN ORDI- NANCE BE PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Introduced as a Bill by Councilman Lay and read in full, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD ENTITLED, "WATER AND SEWER BOARD," BY INCREASING THE VOTING MEMBERSHIP OF SAID BOARD FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT AND THEIR TERMS OF OFFICE. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN SENTI SECONDED, THAT THE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE BE PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * I I I I I I June 1, 1970 Introduced as a Bill by Councilman Dhority and read in full, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD ENTITLED, "REGULATION OF POOL .AND BOWLING ESTABLISHMENTS," BY ALLOWING OWNERS, MANAGERS, .AND OPERATORS TO KEEP SAID ESTABLISHMENTS OPEN UNTIL TWO O'CLOCK A.M. COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT THE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE BE PASSED ON FIRST READING .AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 15, SERIES OF 1970 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING X-RATED FILMS WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. (Copied in full in the official Resolution Book.) COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 15, SERIES OF 1970 BE ADOPTED AND APPROVED. Discussion ensued. COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE AMENDED BY STRIKING THE WORDS "THE X-RATED FILMS ENTITLED" FROM SECTION 1 AND INSERTING THE WORDS "X-RATED FILMS SUCH AS": STRIKING THE WORD "INFRA-SEXUM" FROM SECTION 3 AND INSERTING THE WORDS "SUCH X-RATED FILMS." Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: .Ayes: councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Upon the call of the roll on the original motion, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City .Attorney Berardini stated that his written report on his trip to attend a short course on local government problems in Dallas, Texas had been submitted. * * * * * * City Attorney Berardini stated that the Sport Bowl 3.2 beer license suit had been argued on Friday, May 29, 1970. * * * * * * City .Attorney Berardini stated that a bill for an ordinance adopting the revised City Code would be presented on June 15, 1970 for Council's consideration. * * * * * * City Manager Dial discussed the funding of Sidewalk Improvement District No. 70. It was the consensus of City Council that the City go ahead with the construction of the district expending $16,000. * * * * * * June 1, 1970 COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT THE ATTENDANCE OF MISS HARRIET LUTE, DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES, TO THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN DETROI, MICHIGAN, JUNE 28 THROUGH JULY 4, 1970, BE APPROVED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Dial presented a memorandum dated June 1, 1970 concerning the employee wage benefit recommendations. Attached to said memorandum was a) a letter of understanding between the Englewood Police Association and City officials dated May 13, 1970: b) a letter of understanding between the Englewood Employees' Association and City officials dated May 13, 1970: c) a letter of understanding between the Englewood Firefighters' Association and City officials 'dated May 14, 1970: d) a memorandum from John F. Murphy, Personnel Director, to the City Manager stating that the Career Service Board unanimously recommends the adoption of the wage program as outlined in the letters of understanding: and e) a recommendation from the Career Service Board that the limitation of accumulation of sick leave be lifted in 1971. Mr. Dial stated that in essence the letters of understanding called for a ten per cent increase for all classified positions effective January 1, 1971, a maximum sick leave accumulation up to 120 days, and a moratorium on wage increases through 1971-1972 unless there is an increase in pay by area cities to eight per cent above that being paid the City of Englewood. City Council discussed the Career Service Board's recommendation. It was the consensus of City Council that the recommendation in regard to eliminating the sick leave accwnulation ceiling be eliminated from the resolution accepting the employee negotiations. RESOLUTION NO. 16, SERIES OF 1970 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1971 CITY EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS. (Copied in full in the official Resolution Book.) COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 16, SERIES OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BE ADOPTED AND APPROVED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * I I City Manager Dial stated that a study session had been established for 7:30 .~ P.M., June 8, 1970. Mr. Dial stated that oral and written reports on the out-of-state trips of Mr. Larry Bourn: Mr. Jack L. Clasby, Chief of Police: Mr. William A. Hamilton, Fire Chief: and Mr. William L. McDivitt, Assistant City Manager, would be presented. These trips were to view existing fire and police communication headquarters and had previously been authorized at an informal City Council session. * * * * * * City Manager Dial discussed the dedication of the new street shops with City Council. * * * * * * City Manager Dial stated that the West Slope dedication had been set for June 27, 1970 and would coincide with a study session. * * * * * * City Manager Dial reported on various TOPICS programs in which the City of Englewood was applying for or participating. Mr. Dial stated that it was the hope of the Colorado Department of Highways that the Broadway -·u.s. interchange would be completed by Thanksgiving. * * * * * * I I I I .1 June 1, 1970 City Manager Dial stated that the drainage problem on West Irving discussed at the last City Council meeting had been further discussed with the interested parties and the City staff. Mr. Dial stated that the residents of the area were preparing to approach the City of Sheridan and the developers for alleviation of their problem. * * * * * * Councilman Dhority left the Council Chambers at 10:26 P.M. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Senti, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Dhority. The Mayor declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. ex officio Clerk of the Council