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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-03-04 (Regular) Meeting MinutesI I I I COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO MARCH 4, 1968 REGULAR MEETING: The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe county, Colorado, met in regular session on March 4, 1968, at the hour of 8 P.M. Mayor Schwab, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend Garth Hyde of the Church of the Nazarene. Boy Scout Troop 333 led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor asked for roll call. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. The Mayor declared a quorum present. Also present: City Manager Dial, Assistant City Manager Mack, City Attorney Criswell, Deputy City Clerk Herndon. COUNCILMAN FULLERTON MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGUl.AR MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 5, 1968 AND FEBRUARY 19, 1968 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1968 BE APPROVED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Schwab welcomed Mr. Paul Frelund, 2790 South Washington Street, special invitee, to the meeting. Mr. Harold Rust, manager of the Englewood office of the Public Service Co., presented a check from Public Service Canpany to the City in payment of franchise tax for the last six months of 1967. Mr. Alan F. Olsen, 3350 South Ogden, appeared before Council to discuss drainage problems in the 3300 block of South Ogden Street. Mr. Dial read a letter to the Council containing approximately 40 names of residents of the area regarding the drainage problem. Mr. Olson asked for assurance that the drainage problem would be taken care of. Councilman Lone stated that a committee should be formed to study the possibility of alleviating the problem. A conunittee was formed consisting of Councilmen Lone, Fullerton, and Dhority with representatives of the Public Works Department, Engineering Department, and citizens of the area. Mr. Leo Lentsch, 1550 East Dartmouth Avenue, represent- ing the Eagles Club, appeared before Council to request a transfer of location for the dispensing of alcoholic beverages at 65 West Floyd Avenue. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT THE REQUEST OF THE EAGLE CLUB TO TRANSFER ITS BAR TO A NEW LOCATION WITHIN THE BUILDING AT 65 WEST FLOYD AVENUE BE APPROVED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. 147 148 Mintues of March 4, 1968 Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. Richard Simon, representing Mr. Jerry Sturm and Mr. Thomas Nomina, appeared before Council to request a three- way liquor license for the Peanut Barrel, 3535 South Huron St. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD APRIL 1, 1968, ON THE REQUEST FOR A THREE-WAY LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE PEANUT BARREL, 3525 SOUTH HURON STREET. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None.· Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. William Dobratz, Utilities Director, appeared before Council and presented plans for water pressure relief from a study by Parker & Underwood, Consulting Engineers. Mr. Dobratz stated that a problem on easement right-of-way exists at the westerly point. It was pointed out that this property belongs to the railroad and they are not favorable to granting the City the right- of-way, although actual denial has not been received. Mr. Dobratz presented maps showing alternate proposals for the major pressure lines in the area. City Manager Dial suggested that the alternate routes be studied and presented to Council. It was the consensus of Council that Mr. Dial get the necessary information and proceed with getting bids. Councilman Lay, chairman of the Wage and Salary Study Committee, submitted to Council a proposal regarding the two emergency departments. He stated that immediate action be taken as the jobs require continuous training and schooling and these employees need an incentive in the way of a wage increase. Councilman Fullerton stated that all pay discrepancies should be studied and considered at the same time. Councilman Lay presented a letter to members of Council giving his personal views on the wage problem. A report from the Wage & Salary Cqmmittee to the Council dated March 4, 1968 was read to Council. Discussion ensued. It was the consensus to the Council that the Wage & Salary Committee meet with members of Council to work out the pay problem. Councilman Lone stated that he had made a study of the wages and salaries similar to that on Councilman Lays. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN KRJ:ILING SECONDED THAT THE PAY PROPOSAL CONCERNING THE TWO EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS BE APPROV- ED. Upon the call of the r.oll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilman Lay. Nays: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion failed. Councilman Lay stated that he felt the cost of a study being made by a Task Force consisting of various department heads was unfair to taxpayers. City Manager Dial stated that he did not feel the cost too high due to the need for the information. Councilman Kreiling asked where the money for the wage increases would come from. City Manager Dial stated that the budget could be changed by removing sane projects, extending sales tax or B & O tax. Councilman Lone stated that a deadline date of April 1, 1968 be made for the completion of the study of the pay raises. COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT THE PAY RAISE TO CITY EMPLOYEES BE RETROACTIVE TO MARCH 1, 1968. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson. Hays: Councilman Schwab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. I I I • I I I I I Minutes of March 4, 1968 The minutes of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting of February 14, 1968 were received for the record. The minutes of the Planning and Zoning Cormnission meeting of February 7, 1968 were received for the record. The minutes of the Board of Career Service Commissioners meeting of February 15, 1968 were received for the record. The minutes of the Public Library Board meeting of February 6, 1968 with a memorandum attached were received for the record. Council discussed the memorandum from the Library Board reconunending approval of the appointment of Mrs. Beverly Simon as representative from Englewood to the Central Colorado Library Council. COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT MRS. BEVERLY SIMON BE APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CENTRAL COLORADO LIBRARY COUNCIL. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The minutes of the Water and Sewer Board meeting of February 20, 1968 with five memorandums attached were received for the record. The memorandums were acted upon as •follows: COUNCILMAN FULLERTON MOVED, COUNCILMAN PARKINSON SECONDEJ;>, THAT MR. M.O. SHIVER, JR. BE REAFFIRMED AS LEGAL CONSULTANT FOR THE ENGLEWOOD WATER AND SEWER BOARD AS RECOMMENEDE. Upon the call of the roll, the \Ote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, L~y, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. William Dobratz, Utilities Director, presented a study giving specifications for piping of .McBroom Ditch through Kontiki Mobile Homes Village and asked for approval of the Water Board's recommendation for the encasement of the Ditch. COUNCILMAN FULLERTON MOVED, COUNCILMAN PARKINSON SECONDED, THAT THE RECOMMENDATION BE ACCEPTED AND APPROVED AND ·THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreili~g, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN KRIELING SECONDED, THAT THE 1968 DUES FOR THE INTER-COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION WATER STUDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200 BE PAID AS RECOMMENDED BY THE WATER & SEWER BOARD. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 149 150 Minutes of March 4, 1968 COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT DONALD G. GULLERTON BE APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER OF THE WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ICRPC, AS RECOMMENDBD -"BY THE WATER AND SEWER BOARD. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkin- son, Schwab. Nays: None. Abstained: Councilman Fullerton. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A memorandum regarding reconunendations of the Parks & Recreation Commission concerning parking at Englewood-Belle- view Park was received for the record. The Commission recom- mended that no new parking lot be constructed on the north side of the park at this time and that the City proceed with develop- ment of Belleview Addition for parking; that the existing parking lot on the east side of the park be paved now. Discussion ensued. COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOTED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT THE RECOMMENDATION BE ACCEPTED AND APPROVED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson. Nays: Councilman Schwab. Absent: None.· The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Police Department 1967 Report to the City Manager was received for the record. Mr. Dial stated that the training expense allowance approved by Council was appreciated. Council- man Dhority commended Chief Jack Clasby on the comprehensive report. Introduces as a Bill by Councilman Lone and read in full, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 16.6 IMPOSING A BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAX ON CERTAIN UTILITY BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATION CONDUCTED WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO: PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SAID TAS: AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES RELATING TO SAID TAX. COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT THE ABOVE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE BE APRROVED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTER- PRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion · :aarriad. BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 9, SERIES OF 1968 ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1965 EDITION OF THE FIRE BREVENTION CODE RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TO THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWIUTERS, AND THE OCTOBER 1966, REVISION THERETO AS THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. (Copied in full in the official Ordinance Book.) COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 9, SERIES OF 1968, BE APPROVED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted I I I I I I I I Minutes of March 4, 1968 as follows: Ayea: Councilmen Dhortiy, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. City Attorney Criswell presented a resolution regarding condemnation of property for Belleview Addition. RESOLUTION NO~ 10, SERIES OF 1968 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INSTITUTION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR MUNICIPAL PARK PURPOSES. (Copied in full in the official Resolution Book.) COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN l·'mDl'm SECONDED, THAT IUIBCDEDW~BNBO. tQ,SERIES of 1968, BE A»e~Allll 8•FSCVBD~DI NG Al D ERED PU BLISHED I N FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTER- PR S L . Upon the cal.l. of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the mo~ion carried. City Attorney Criswell stated that the distribution of handbills cannot be outlawed,but that hou•• could be regulated. It was the consensus of Council that Mr. Criswell be instructed to draw up a bill for an ordinance governing distribution of handbills. RESOLUTION NO. 11, SERIES of 1968 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INSTITUTION OF EMINENT Da4AIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE CERTAINPROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF AN ACCESS ROAD FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS DURING PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTIONi. (Copied in full in the Official Resolution Book.) COUNCILMAN PARKINSOB MOVED, COUNCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11, SERIES OF 1968, BE ADOPTED AND APPROVED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:· Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, 1Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. 4 • ! I Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor called for a recess at 10:40 P.M. Council. reconvened at 11:05 P.M. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. The Mayor declared a CIUOrum present. City Manager Dial reviewed briefly with Council the letters received in opposition to Paving District Ko. 17. A letter dated March 2, 1968 was received from Mr. Harold F. Ferris stating he felt the Paving District was premature and ill conceived. It was noted that the letter was received after the Public Hearing. A letter fran Bill Gunesch dated March 2, 1968 was received after the Public Hearing: however, it was pointed out that Mr. Gunesch did appear at the hearing. He stated that he felt the cost was not canmensurate with the ·value received, "· 151 152 ,, .. Minutes o f March 4, · 1968 tha~ the storm drainage problem was acute and water lines should be installed first. Since the sanitary s .. er was not in, it would require trenching later. A petition with 113 signatures was received for the record requesting Chenango Circle area be seal coated rather than asphalt overlay. COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED THAT THE WEST WARREN AVENUE AREA BE DELETED FROM PAVING DISTRICT NO. 17. The motion died for lack of a second. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT THE CENTRAL AREA BE DELETED FROM THE PAVING DEISTRICT. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lay. Rays: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion failed. COUNCILMAN KREILING MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, TO DROP 1200' OF SIDEWALK ON WEST SIDE OF JASON AND FROM KENYON TO HIGHWAY 70. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Schwab. Nays: Councilman Parkinson. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. Bill Dolan, 5098 S011th Linden Drive, stated briefly his opposition to the overlay in the .Centennial area. Councilman Fullerton stated he felt that, possibly, the City should bear the cost of overlay in the future. Mr. John G. McMurtry, 2890 South Clarkson, appeared before Council to state his objection to the removal of the trees by the City in front of his home. Mr. Dial sta•ed the Denver City Ditch crosses the property line at this point and that the City of Denver is requesting permission to extend the cover over the ditch. It was decided that the City would work with Mr. McMurtry on the time schedule to minimize the tilll! between removal of the trees and the erection of a new fence for his property. Introduced as a Bill by Councilman Kreiling and read in full. A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE NO. 10, SERIES OF 1968 AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN .THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, TO BE KNOWN AS PAVING DISTRICT NO. 17: ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION THEREIN OF STREET AND AVENUE IMPROVE- MENTS: PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE DISTRICT IN PAYMENT BOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS: PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND TO BIDDERS FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS OF SAID CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. COUNCILMAN KREILING MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT THE ABOVE BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE BE APSSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTER- PRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. I I I I I I I I Minutes of March 4, 1968 City Manager Dial reported to Council on the establish- ment of a 1968 Sidewalk Improvement District. He stated that a sidewalk replacement district could be established which would enable the property owners to pay the cost of the improvement over a five year span rather than one amount due and payable at one time. Mr. Dial submitted a Sidewalk Improvement District calendar, with estimated date of completion set for November 4, 1968. City Manager Dial reported to Council on the acquisition of right-of-way in th 2900 block of South Galapago Street for inclusion in the 1969 Paving District. General Iron Works did not favor widening of the street due to loss of parking space for their employees. BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 11, SERIES of 1968 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7.5 AND 17.17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD TO PLACE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR TRAFFIC\AND BUILDING INSPECTION UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND DESIGNATING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY TO ADMINSTER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 17.17 OF THE SAID MUNICIPAL CODE. (Copied in full in the Official Ordinance Book.) COUNCILMAN ~ ·PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN1' FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 11 SERIES OF 1968, BE PASSED ON FINAL READING AND .. ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTER- PRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: Councilmen Kreiling, Lay. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. City Manager Dial reminded Council of the National League of Cities Conference to be held in New Orleans in Decem- ber. It was decided that Councilmen Schwab and Parkinson would attend the meeting. City Manager Dial brought before Council the problem concerning the Englewood-Littleton-Fort Logan Bus Line and reminded Council that the newest bus was totally destroyed by fire and that the two remaining buses were in poor mechanical condition. It was suggested by Mr. Dial that a three-way partnership could be entered into between Englewood, Littleton, and Mr. Herbertson on the purchase of a new bus. Mr. Dial stated that the Littleton City Council would discuss the problem at their next meeting. The possibility of using Federal aid to help finance the cost of the bus was discussed. Mr. Dial informed Council that all members were to be in the V.I.P. receiving line at the pre-grand opening celebration of the New Englewood Shopping Center. COUNCILMAN KREILING MOVED, COUNCILMAN PARKINSON .SECONDED, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 1:10 i53