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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-02-21 (Regular) Meeting Minutes212 REGULAR MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO FEBRUARY 21, 1966 The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe, County . Colorado, met in regular session on Monday, February 20, 1966, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Englewood, at the hour of 8:00 P.M. Mayor Allen presiding called the meeting to order and the invocation was given by City Manager Dial. The Mayor asked for roll call. Upon the call of the roll, the following persons were present: Councilmen Rice, Parksinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Also Present: City Manager Dial, Assistant City Attorney Myrick, City Clerk Malone. Absent: Councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared a quorum present. The Mayor recognized the following "Special Citizen" invitees and welcomed them to the Council meeting: Dr. Duane E. Butterfield, 4550 South Jason Street, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hanuner, and family, 4765 South Logan Street. Mr. Ernest P. DeMoulin was present regarding his five acre tract of land immed- iately south of the GEM Store upon which litigation is pending. The City Attorney had conferred with Mr. DeMoulin and invited him to the Council meeting. A brief discussion followed concerning the litigation and cost of same and who was to pay said cost, however, no conclusion was reached. It was suggested that a pre~trial conference set for February 25, 1966, be postponed temporarily until Mr. DeMoulin could study the matter and return to Council with his recommendations and conclu- sions as to what he, as an individual, could afford to do in the matter. The City Attorney reported that the City-School agreement is being prepared but not yet ready for presentation to the Council. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN HANSON SECONDED, THAT THE MATTER OF THE CITY-SCHOOL AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF AN OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL AT THE SINCLAIR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BE TABLED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rice, Parkinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Manager reported to Council on the receipt of bids on the outdoor swimming pool to be located at Sinclair Junior High School, and presented a resume of said bids. He reported that original estimate for this pool was $82,500 and that all bids exceeded this amount considerably. He further reported that con- ferences had been held during the day and that there was a possibility that cer- tain facilities could be deleted, thereby reducing bid price to more nearly conform with the original estimate. The architects in an earlier meeting had indicated a reservation toward the low bidder, Tri-Co Builders, Arvada, Colorado, and recom- mended that the second low bidder be considered as the best bid and that they be permitted to begin negotiations with the second low bidder, Blackinton and Decker, Inc., Denver, Colorado. COUNCILMAN KREILING MOVED, COUNCILMAN LUDWIG SECONDED, THAT THE COUNCIL REJECT THE LOW BIDDER AND REQUEST THE ARCHITECT TO PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS INCLUDING THE FIRST ALTERNATE WITH THE SECOND BIDDER WITH THOUGHT OF DELETING CERTAIN ITEMS TO REDUCE THE TOTAL COST. REASONS FOR ACCEPTING THE SECOND LOW BID WERE THE MATTER OF TIME OF CONSTRUCTION, 110 DAYS vs 130 DAYS, AND SOME QUESTIONS REGARDING PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF THE LOW BIDDER. THE ARCHITECT WAS REQUESTED TO REPORT RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1966, FOR THE COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION IN SPECIAL SESSION ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1966. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rice, Parkinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared the motion carried. I I I I I I I February 21, 1966 Minutes of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting of February 9, 1966, were received .for the record and a recommendation contained therein concerning temporary signs was considered. After discussion concerning the action of Council required in this matter: COUNCILMAN RICE MOVED, COUNCILMAN PARKINSON SECONDED, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER REVIEW THE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE BUILDING INSPECTOR BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE TEMPORARY LOCATION OF SIGNS ON THE NEW SHOPPING CENTER SITE, AND PROVIDE FOR COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE AND THAT THE MATTER BE ENTERED UPON THE SPECIAL CALL FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1966. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rice, Parkinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Although the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of February 9, 1966, were not available for Council review, a recommendation contained therein con- cerning the final plat for the Hampden Hills Baptist Church Subdivision was consi- dered. The City Manager presented the plat for Council review and Councilman Rice explained details of the subdivision. It was reported to Council that all utility concerns had been consulted and had approved the subdividing and that the city Attorney had reviewed all legal requirements in connection therewith. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN LUDWIG SECONDED, THAT UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THE FINAL PLAT OF THE HAMPDEN HILLS BAPTIST atURCH SUBDIVISION BE APPROVED AND ACCEPTED. Upon the call of the roil, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rice, Parkinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Although the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of February 16, 1966, were not yet available for Council review, the recommendation contained there- in concerning the rezoning of an area in the 3800 block of South Inca Street, was considered. Mrs. Romans, Planning and Traffic Director, reviewed the details of the request and the Planning Commission's considerations. The City Clerk read the following bill for an ordinance and in so doing the bill read somewhat confused. Introduced as a Bill by Councilman Rice A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REALTY LOCATED WITHill THE: ·ccYTar"·"OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN, FROM R-1-C (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-4 (RESIDENTIAL-PROFESSIONAL). WHEREAS, the realty hereinbelow described has heretofore been placed in that zoning district commonly known as R-1-C (Single family Residential) in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1963, commonly known as the "Zoning Ordinance": and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of said Ordiance No. 26, Series of 1963, the owner of the realty described below has made application to the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Englewood for a change in the zoning of said realty, fran R-1-C (Single family Residential) to R-4 (Residential-Professional), which Camnission, after full and complete compliance with the provisions of said Ordinance and the rules adopted thereto, has submitted its report and recommendation to the City Council, wherein said Commission favorably recommended the aforesaid zoning change: and WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofor held a public hearing upon this ordinance has otherwise fully and completely complied with all necessary requirements for amending the zoning ordinance of this City: and 1 WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices justify the proposed amendment to the said Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1963, as amended: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO: 2.1 214 February 21, 1966 Section 1. The hereinafter described property located within the City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, is hereby rezoned from R-1-C (Single-family residential) to R-4 (Residential-Professional), and Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1963, as amended, together with the zoning map appended thereto, is hereby accordingly amended: Beginning at the intersection of the center-lines of West Lehigh Avenue and South Inca Street: thence East along the centerline of West Lehigh Avenue a distance of 185' to the centerline of South Huron Street: thence South along the centerline of South Huron Street a distance of 660' to the centerline of West Mansfield Avenue: thence West along the centerline of West Mansfield Avenue a distance of 348' to the centerline of the utility easement of Block 13, Logandale Subdivision: thence North along the centerline of said utility easement a distance of 660' to the center- line of West Lehigh Avenue: thence East along the centerline of West Lehigh Avenue, a distance of 163' to the point of beginning. Section 2. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that the hereinabove change in rezoning is justified by the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices. Introduced, read in full, passed on first reading set for public hearing before City Council at 8:00 P.M. on Monday, the 2tat Qy··t;f March, 1966, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Englewood, Colorado, and ordered published in full at a regular meeting of the City council held on February 7, 1966. ATTEST: COUNCILMAN KREILING MOVED, COUNCILMAN HANSON SECONDED, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE NECESSARY CORRECTIONS IN THE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE READ TO COUNCIL AND IF NECESSARY RETURN THE BILL TO COUNCIL AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rice, Parkinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared themotion carried. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Conunission meeting of January 19, 1966, were distributed to Council and considered received for the record. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Conunission meeting of February 8, 1966, were r~ceived for the record. Introduced as a Bill by Councilman Fullerton BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES OF 1966 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY IN BLOCK ONE (1), HIGGINS ENGLEWOOD GARDENS, BUT RETAINING A UTILITIES EASEMENT THEREIN AND MAKING THE VACATION OF SAID ALLEY EFFECTIVE ()))LY UPON THE RECORDING OF PROPER INSTRUMENTS TO CONVEY TO THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD A FURTHER UTILITIES EASEMENT OVER,THROUGH AND UNDER PORTIONS OF LOTS EIGHTEEN, NINETEEN AND TWENTY (18, 19 AND 20), BLOCK ONE (1), HIGGINS ENGLEWOOD GARDENS. COUNCILMAN RICE MOVED, COUNCILMAN LUDWIG SECONDED, THATORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES OF 1966, BE PASSED ON SECOND AND 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 Rice, Parkinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared the motion carried. I I I I I I 1· February 21, 1966 The City Attorney reported on the Lubeck vs City of Englewood case recently filed against the City. COUNCILMAN KREILING MOVED, COUNCILMAN HANSON SECONDED, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO DEFEND THE CITY IN THE MATTER OF LUBECK vs. THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rice, Parkinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared thetnotion carried. The City Attorney reported that property acquisition in the Park Improvement Program relating to Lutheran, Skjerl and Body properties had not been completed and that unless agreements were concluded by mid-week that condemnation proceedings would be filed. The City Attorney reported that the resolution adopted at the regular meeting of Febr~ary 7, 1966, authorizing the City Manager to apply for Federal Assistance in our Park Redevelopment Program did not include an amount sufficient for adminis- trative costs whic~ere allowable and, therefore an amendment to this resolution was being presented to Council. RESOLUTION RESOLUTIO~ING RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 7, 1966, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO THE HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE VII OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1961, AS AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE ESTIMATED ACQUISITION COST FROM THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS ($380,805.00) TO THREE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS ($390,805.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION IN A CORRESPOND- ING INCREASE AMOUNT. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Englewood has heretofore, at its re- qular meeting on Monday, February 7, 1966, adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager of the City of Englewood to make application to the Housing and Home Finance Agency under Provisions of Title vJI of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended: and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Resolution provided, inter alia, that in the event of a grant by the Housing and Home Finance administrator for the Development of certain open space areas within the City of Englewood the City would fully comply with all laws and regulations relating thereto: and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Resolution estimated that the cost of acquiring the interest in the property involved would be Three Hundred Eighty Thousand, Eight Hundred Five Dollars ($380,805.00), and that the cost of developing would be Two Hundred Twenty Four Thousand, Twelve Dollars and Twenty-Seven Cents ($224,012.27) and that the total amount of relocation payments to be made would be Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00), by reason of which the City Manager of the City of Englewood was authorized to make application for a grant in the amount of Three Hun:lred and Two Thousand, Four Hundred Eight Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($302,408.63): and WHEREAS, the estimated acquisition cost set forth in said Resolution inadver- tently failed to include the estimated eligible administrative cost which can rea- sonably be expected to be expended in said acquisition: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD: 1. That the resolution authorizing the City Manager of the City of Englewood to make application for federal assistance to the Housing and Home Finance Agency under the Provisions of Title Vt! of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended, which Resolution was adopted by City Council on the 7th day of February, 1966, should be and is hereby amended in the following respects: A. The figure set forth in said Resolution as the estimated cost of acquiring th~nterest in the real property described in said Resolution is increased from Three Hundred Eighty Thousand Eight Hundred Five Dollars ($380,805.00) to Three Hundred Ninety Thousand Eight Hundred Five Dollars ($390,805.00). B. That the application for a grant to be made to the Housing and Home Finance Agency, which grant was, in said former Resolution, in an amount of Three Hundred and Two Thousand Four Hundred Eight Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($302,408.63), shall be in an amount presently estimated to be Three Hundred Seven Thousand, Four Hundred Eight Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($307,408.63). 2. That except to the extent that this Resolution amends the former Resolution hereinbefore described, all of the terms, provisions and conditions of the said Resolution of February 7, 1966, are hereby rearirrmed and retified. ATTEST: ~~_A City Clerk~ 2J 216 February 21, 1966 COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN RICE SECONDED, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AND APPROVED. Upon .. the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rice, Parkinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Englewood and Castlewood Fire District approved by the City Attorney and recommended by the City Manager was considered. COUNCILMAN KREILING MOVED, COUNCILMAN HANSON SECONDED, THAT THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND CASTLEWOOD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BE APPROVED AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rice, Parkinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Attorney reported that the Sanchez vs City of Englewood case concern- ing an assessment for the Scenic View Sanitary Sewer District was dismissed by Court in that the plantiff did not file a protest within ninety days from passage of the ordinance. The City Manager announced that specifications had been prepared for grading, leveling, drainage and tree removal on the Lutheran and Belleview Park sites and that the bid date of March 3, 1966, should be set with Council consideration of bids at their regular meeting of March 7, 1966. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON K>VED, COUNCILMAN HANSON SECONDED, THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON GRADING, LEVELING, DRAINAGE AND TREE REMOVAL ON THE BELLEVIEW AND LUTHERAN PARK SITES AND THAT A BID DATE OF MARCH 3, 1966, AT 9:00 A.M. BE ESTABLISHED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rice, Parkinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Manager pointed out that vacation of Delaware Street through the Lutheran Park site would be necessary in the near future. The City Manager discussed the park improvement program in general and emphasized the need for architectural services on numerous park structures which the administrative staff could not handle. The City Manager presented a resume of proposed structures with a total cost in construction during 1966 at $61,033.80. The Council concurred that the City Manager should proceed with employing an architect to assist the administrative staff in design and construction of these facilities. The City Manager reported that the application for federal assistance had been canpleted and mailed and that a trip to Fort Worth, Texas, by the Parks and Recreation Director and/or City Manager may be advisable in the near future to expedite the application. The Council concurred that the City Manager should use his discretion in making such a trip and by all means proceed if necessary. The City Manager's monthly report for the month of January, 1966, was received for the record. The City Manager reminded the Council of the public hearing on Paving District No. 16, set for February 28, 1966. The City Manager presented a revised schedule on the canpletion of Paving District No. 15, and reminded Council that this new schedule called for a public hearing on April 11, 196 6. As previously requested by council the City Manager reported that 107 non resident library cards had been issued since January 1, 1966, and that in the year 1965 there were 3,282 non resident library cards issued. I J I I I I I · February 21, 1966 The Mayor expressed his concern in that the bids on the outdoor swinuning pool exceeded the estimate considerably and requested the City Manager to advise the architects that final plans on the indoor swinuning pool should not be distributed until the City Council was provided a firm estimate on the construction of this pool. The Mayor presented a letter from Mr. Edward D. Nelson, 4160 South Galapago, concerning a drainage problem which he referred to the City Manager for his review and requested that a recormnendation be returned to the Council. The matter of naming a representative to the State Highway Department Tech- nical Steering Camnittee was discussed and Councilman Ludwig agreed to serve as the City's representative. The City Manager was asked to obtain additional infor- mation about the workings of this conunittee and provide same to the Council and Councilman Ludwig. Councilman Rice extended an invitation for Council members to attend the Planning and Zoning Conunission meeting of February 23, 1966, at which Mr. Jim Miles, State Planning Office, will be present and will show a film entitled "All the People All the Time". Councilman Ludwig inquired as to what is being done regarding the Dartmouth Park site. It was pointed out that this site was a part of the request to. the Federal Government for assistance and that in this regard no official action could be taken, that is, no purchase, contract or agreement. After discussion it was concluded by Council that the City Manager and City Attorney should make contacts with the property owners involved and begin preliminary discussions. Brief discussions were held regarding the sanding of intersections after snows and the 1965 Police Department Report to the City Manager. Councilman Ludwig reminded Council that the new shopping center should be referred to as Englewood and that it was no longer considered "New Englewood". COUNCILMAN HANSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN LUDWIG SECONDED, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJO~D. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: councilmen Rice, Parkinson, Ludwig, Kreiling, Hanson, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Fullerton. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:19 P.M. /s/ Claude D. Malone, Jr. City Clerk-Treasurer Clerk of the Council The minutes of the meeting of the City .Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, held on the 21st day of February, 1966, stand approved as written this 7th day of March, 1966. £~~~ City Clerk ~fa 21