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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-09-21 (Regular) Meeting Minutes106 REGULAR MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO SEPTEMBER 21, 1970 The City council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in regular session on September 21, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Schwab, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Councilman Howard R. Brown. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop No. 153. The Mayor asked for roll call. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Councilmen Senti, Lay, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Absent: Councilmen Lone, Kreiling. The Mayor declared a quorum present. Also present were: Acting City Manager McDivitt, City Attorney Berardini, City Clerk Lyon. * * * * * * I COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE I REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 AND OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1970 i BE APPROVED AS READ. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lay, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Lone, Kreiling. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Mayor Schwab recognized Mr. Elvin Boemhmer and son, Mike, 4253 South LogCl'l Street, from the list of special citizen program invitees. * * * * * * Mayor Schwab recognized Mr. Rex Garrett, 5135 South Julian, who intro- duced Miss Harko Nika and Miss Hati Nika from Japan. * * * * * * Mr. Welton E. Wear, 3005 South Holly Place, Denver, Colorado, appeared before City Council requesting reissuance of the Glass Bottle liquor license from Mr. Ginther. COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT THE LIQUOR LICENSE OF THE GLASS BOTTLE, 336 WBST HAMPDEN AVENUE, BE REISSUED TO MR. WELTON E. WEAR. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lay, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Lone, Kreiling. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Mr. Paul Cohen, 3384 West Layton, appeared before City Council to request the revocation of the 3.2 beer license held by the Belleview Bowl and the extension of the liquor license held by the Bowl to cover the entire premises. Director of Finance Lyon reported that during the last two years such a request had become common among bowling alleys and had been granted to three alleys within the metro region. I COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN SENTI SECONDED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ·I THE ABANDONMENT OF THE 3.2 BEER LICENSE HELD BY THE BELLEVIEW BOWL AND THE EXTENSION OF THE LIQUOR LICENSE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES. Councilman Lone entered the Council Chambers at 8:32 P.M. and took his seat with Council. • I I I I September 21, 1970 Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lay, Dhority, Schwab. Nays: Councilman Brown. Abstain: Councilman Lone. Absent: Councilman Kreiling. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 181 ACRES IN THE VICINITY OF WEST UNION AVENUE AND SOUTH SANTA FE DRIVE BE OPENED. Upon the call of the roll,,the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lone, Lay, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Kreiling. The Mayor declared the motion carried, and the public hearing opened at 8:35 P.M. (Note: Notes necessary for verbatim transcript were taken by Ms. Camilla Stair, 530 Majestic Building, Denver, Colorado.) Listed below are the appearances in order of first appearance and the exhibits presented. Mr. Bernard v. Berardini, City Attorney. Mr. Stephen A. Lyon, Director of Finance. Exhibit No. 1 Exhibit No. 2 Exhibit No. 3 Exhibit No. 4 A notarized statement that the Englewood Herald is of general circulation within the proposed annexation area. Affidavit of publication of the notice of public hearing, the resolution of intent on the annexation, and the annexation map in the Englewood Herald for the date of August 20, 1970. Affidavit of publication of the notice of public hearing, the resolution of intent on the annexation, and the annexation map in the Englewood Herald for the period from August 27, 1970 to September 17, 1970. A letter from Mr. William J. Caskins, Jr., attorney, and a photocopy of a petition for an annexation election to the City of Sheridan of land included within the City of Englewood's proposed annexation. Mr. William E. Myrick, attorney, 1439 Court Place, Denver, Colorado. Mr. Kells Waggoner, Director of Public Works. Exhibit No. 5 Map of the proposed area for annexation. Mr. Richard L. Ott, attorney, Western Federal Savings Building. Mr. James Supinger, Director of Planning. Slide No. 1 Pictorial presentation of area to be annexed. Slide No. 2 Pictorial presentation of area to be annexed. Councilman Kreiling entered the Council Chambers at 9:00 P.M. and took his seat with Council. Slide No. 3 Exhibit No. 6 Map of area to be annexed showing various ownerships. Map showing area to be annexed with recent City annexations depicted. Mr. Norman Sample, 2900 West Tanforan. Exhibit No. 7 Annexation petition calling for election of certain properties located generally east of South Santa Fe Drive to the City of Englewood. 107 September 21, 1970 Exhibit No. 8 Exhibit No. 9 Exhibit No. 10 Exhibit No. 11 Annexation petition calling for election for annexation of the entire unincorporated area lying west of the Englewood city limit lines and generally south of the City of Sheridan city limit lines. Official City Council copy of Resolution No. 24, Series of 1970. Map of unincorporated area within exhibit number four. Deeds of ownership of unincorporated area lying generally west of Englewood city limits and south of the City of Sheridan city limit line as received by the City of Englewood from Transamerica Title. Mr. Pete Peterson, Englewood Chamber of Commerce, 180 West Girard. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lone, Lay, Kreiling, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried, and the public hearing closed at 10:35 P.M. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED, THAT THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION BE TABLED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lone, Lay, Kreiling, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Mayor Schwab called for a recess at 10:36 P.M. Council reconvened at 10:56 P.M. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Councilmen Senti, Lone, Lay, Kreiling, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. * * * * * * The minutes of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals special meeting of September 1, 1970 were received for the record. * * * * * * The minutes of the Library Board meeting of September 8, 1970 were received for the record. * * * * * * The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of September 9, 1970 with two recommendations attached were received for the record. Mr. E. P. Romans, Director of Parks and Recreation, appeared before City Council in regard to the first recommendation that the softball field at Centennial Park be named Spencer Field after J. Galen Spencer. City Council discussed the recommendation with Mr. Romans. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED, THAT THE RECOMMENDATION ON THE NAMING OF THE SOFTBALL FIELD AT CENTENNIAL PARK BE RECEIVED AND THAT THE ACTING CITY MANAGER BRING THIS RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL'S ATTENTION AT A FORTHCOMING STUDY SESSION. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lone, Lay, Kreiling, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The second recommendation that the Groussman building project be abandoned with the understanding that the need for this type of recreation facility be recognized in the future planning of the City was discussed by City Council. I I I I I I I I September 21, 1970 COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ABANDONMENT OF THE GROUSSMAN BUILDING PROJECT FOR A RECREATION FACILITY BE RECEIVED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND THAT THE CITY NOTIFY THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF ITS WISHES TO ABANDON THE PROJECT. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lone, Lay, Kreiling, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * The minutes of the Board of Career Service Conunissioners meeting of September 17, 1970 with a reconunendation attached were received for the record. City Council discussed the reconunendation that the pay grade for the classi- fication of storekeeper be increased from Grade 15 to Grade 17. COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF CAREER SERVICE COMMISSIONERS BE APPROVED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lone, Lay, Kreiling, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * The minutes of the Planning and Zoning Conunission meeting of September 9, 1970 with a memorandum attached were received for the record. The reconunendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that West Jefferson Avenue between South Broadway and South Acoma bear two-way traffic with a right turn only onto .Broadway permitted and left turns from South Broadway to West Jefferson be prohibited was discussed by City Council. COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN SENTI SECONDED, THAT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE APPROVED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lone, Lay, Kreiling, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * A brochure from the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District was received for the record. * * * * * * City Attorney Berardini stated that a report on the height waiver for a structure to be built at the northwest corner of West Ithaca Avenue and South Delaware would be presented at a future City Council meeting. * * * * * * City Attorney Berardini stated that a decision on the proceeds of the con- demnation of the Atchison Ranch property in which the City of Englewood has an interest would be forthcoming. * * * * * * Acting City Manager McDivitt presented a memorandum from City Manager Dial requesting a supplemental appropriation to the Finance and Record budget. RESOLUTION NO. 27, SERIES OF 1970 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. (Copied in full in the official Resolution Book.) COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN DHORITY SECONDED, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 27, SERIES OF 1970 BE ADOPTED AND APPROVED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lone, Lay, Kreiling, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 109 110 September 21, 1970 It was the consensus of City Council that a memorandum from the City Manager requesting an amendment to the ordinance exempting certain items for purchase from bidding procedures be tabled until the next City Council meeting. * * * * * * A memorandum from Mr. Kells Waggoner, Director of Public Works, explaining the expenditures for the signal installation at West Dartmouth Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive was received for the record and discussed with Mr. Waggoner. * * * * * * A memorandum from Mr. Kells Waggoner, Director of Public Works, explaining the expenditures for the school signal installation program was received for the record and discussed with Mr. Waggoner. * * * * * * A letter from Mr. Don Marshall, architect, outlining general specifications for a proposed animal shelter was received. Acting City Manager McDivitt stated that Chief of Police Clasby's estimated cost for the proposed animal shelter was $13,600 and that Mr. Marshall had indicated $28,800. * * * * * * Acting City Manager McDivitt stated that the proposed signals to be located on South Broadway at the entrance to the GEM store were being abandoned due to the fact that the City of Littleton would not participate in 25 per cent of the costs. * * * * * * Acting City Manager McDivitt presented a copy of the bus line application for Federal aid. * * * * * * Acting City Manager McDivitt presented copies of the August financial report to members of City Council. * * * * * * City Council discussed the appointment of an auditor for 1970. COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT THE FIRM OF WALTER E. HEIDER AND COMPANY BE APPOINTED AS THE 1970 AUDITORS AT AN ESTIMATED COST NOT TO EXCEED $7,200 AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lone, Lay, Kreiling, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Council established a study session to be held at 7:30 P.M., September 28, 1970, in Conference Room A. * * * * * * City Council discussed the possibility of a study session on the proposed annexation. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Senti, Lone, Lay, Kreiling, Dhority, Brown, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 11:48 P.M. ' I I I I