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Home My WebLink About1958-02-03 (Regular) Meeting MinutesTHE REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO HELD ON MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY A. D. 1958 AT 8:00 P.M. • • • • • • • • • Mayor Scott called the session to order and the invocation was given by Reverand C. A. Reydon of the Hampden Hills Baptist Church. • • • • • • • • • Mayor Scott called for roll call: PRBSBNT: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, McLellan, Woods and Scott. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • Councilman McLellan moved ) Braun seconded ) · that the minutes of January 6th and January 20th be approved as recorded. AYES: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, McLellan Woods and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • * • • Bids were opened for the construction of a vault for a booster pump station at Belleview and Logan Street. The following bids were received: Ivar M. Larsen Westwood Construction Co. Fletcher Construction Co. Latimer Construction Co. Blackinton • Decker, Inc. lfortbwestern Engineering Coapany Bee Construction Company Emerson s. Ellett, Inc. Peter Seerie, Inc. 4885 South Broadway 3940 Morrison Road, Denver 19 5990 Wadsworth Avenue, Arvada 930 Wyandot Street, Denver 2017 So. University Blvd.,Denver P. o. Box 567, Denver 1 3351 So. Eudora St., Denver 1863 Wazee Street, Denver 2 866 So. Lipan St., Denver $6,200.00 9,270.00 6,632.00 6,990.00 6,389.00 6,906.00 7,086.00 9,380.00 8,100.00 Bids were opened for the installation of equipment for the booster pump station as follows: Bee Construction Company Emerson S. Ellett, Inc. C-B Construction Co. lforthwestern Engineering Coapany Oliver Well Works, Inc. York Pluabing • Htg. Co. Peter Seerie, Inc. 3957 So. Pennsylvania St. 603 8th Street, Greeley,Colo. 2701 West 8th Ave., Denver 4 7,397.00 8,810.00 14,133.86 7,897.00 7,455.00 7,797.00 7,012.00 Councilaan Braun moved ) Hill seconded ) that the bids be received and referred to the City Manager. AYES: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, McLellan, Woods and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • Attorney M. o. Shivers, Jr., gave a report on the Tri-City Trust, and reported that the City of Aurora was preparing to take water out of the South Platte River above our intake, and recommended to the Council that they prepare a letter of protest to the City of Aurora. Councilaan Graham moved ) Hill seconded ) that a letter of protest be written and given to the City of Aurora. AYES: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, McLellan, Woods and Scott. NAYS: Mone. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • Hearing was held on the rezoning of the following described property: A part of Block 3, Verona Place, on West side of South Lafayette Street between Bast Hampden and Bast Jefferson from R-1-D to C-2, I I I I I Inasaucb as no persons appeared at the bearing to protest or oppose tbe proposed cban1e in zonin1 Councilll&D Grab&• 110ved ) Braun seconded ) that the bearing be closed. AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, llcLellan, Woods and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • Bearing was beld for tbe proposed change in zoning on the following described property: Lota 44-45-46 and part of Lot 47, Block 2, Higgins Broadway Addition Bast of tbe Tucker Building from R-3 to C-1. Inasaucb as no persona appeared at the bearing to protest or oppose the proposed changes in zoning Councilll&D Braun 110ved ) Grabaa seconded ) that the bearing be closed. AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, Crai1, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, llcLellan Woods and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSENT : None. • • • • • • • • • BeariDI was held for tbe proposed change in zoning on tbe following described property: Lots 25-48 Inclusive, Block 6, Logandale, along West side of South Inca Street from West Kenyon Avenue to West Lebigb Avenue, fro• R-1-D to M-1. The following persons (8) appeared to protest the rezoning: Dell Stewart P. G. Lull R. L. Gilpatrick C. T. Beltll&D, Donald M. Duell Mr. Plank Dwayne Tileer Wayne Clenyer 3470 South Inca Street 3870 South Fox Street, owner of four lots across tbe street. 3890 South Galapago Street 3751 South Huron Street 3751 South Huron Street 3780 South Inca Street 3791 South Buron Street 3847 South Lincoln Street Also, a letter was received from the Englewood Savings and Loan Association, owner of tbe property at 3807-17-27 and 37 South Inca Street. , Tbe above property owners were not opposed to having a post off ice annex but were opposed to a zoning change to M-1. Councilll&D Grab&• 110ved ) Brownewell seconded ) that the bearing be closed. AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, llcLellan, Woods and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSBNT: None. • • • • • • • • • llr. F. T . Geor1e of 4675 South Kalamath Street, stated that be would like to lease fro• tbe City apace in the City Park for a miniature golf course. After diacuasion Councilaan Grabaa moved ) Rill seconded ) to table the request and refer same to the City Manager for study and recom- mendation at the next council session. AYBS: NAYS: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, llcLellan, Woods and Scott. None. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • llr. Elliott, ll&Dager of tbe Yellow Cab Company, and Mr. Walter Simon, attorney for tbe Coapany, stated tbat they would like to take out licenses on a specified nuaber of cabs and drivers but be free to use any cab avail- able, which would insure better service to the City of Englewood. After discussion Councilaan llcLellan moved ) Braun seconded ) tbat the City Manager and City Attorney meet with the Yellow Cab Company to work out details and decide on tbe number of cab licenses and tbe number of taxi drivers licenses to be paid and llake recommendations to tbe Council. AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, llcLellan, Woods and Scott. RAYS: Rone. ABSBNT: Mone. • • • • • • • • • llr. Harold Ruat, Local aanager of the Colorado Central Power Company presented tbe City with a check for $11,261.48 representing their first six 11e>ntba operation under the new franchise. llr. Rust stated that prepared maps for revised street lighting program would be presented at tbe next Council session. • • • • • • • • • A letter was received from Mr. II. K. Merton of the State Highway Department which stated that bids for the paving of South Broadway would be lat March 4, 1958 rather than on February 8th as previously stated. • • • • • • • • • Tbe City Attorney asked the Council to make recommendations on tbe questionnaire of annexation before be returned same to the Colorado Municipal League. Councilman Bill 11e>ved ) llcLellan seconded ) that the questionnaire be sent in as prepared by the City Attorney. AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, llcLellan, Woods and Scott. HAYS: Hone. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • The following Bill for an Ordinance was presented and read in full: A BILL FOR AH ORDIHAllCB RBZOHIHG THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM R-1-D (RBSIDDTIAL) TO C-2 (COllllERC IAL) CLASSIFICATION, TO-WIT: ORB-HALF BLOCK OH WBST SIDB OF THB 3500 BLOCK SOUTH LAFAYETTE STREET BBTWBBH llAllPDBM AVBHUB AMI> HIGHWAY NO. 70, WITH THE BXCEPI'ION OF A TRIAMGULAR PIBCB ABUTI'lllG HIGHWAY NO. 70: "THAT PART OF BLOCK 3, VBROKA PLACB, DBSCRIBBD AS: BBGilfMING AT A POINT 276.27 FEET SOUTH OF THB HORTHBAST COIUfBR OP SAID BLOCK; THEHCE NORTH 176.27 FEET; THBlfCB WBST 158.75 FBBT; TBBJ«::E SOUTH 213.54 FBET; TllBNCE EAST 123.55 FBET; TRBlfCB HORTH- BASTBRLY 51.2 FBET, llORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BBGINHING," CITY OF BllGLDO<I>, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. BB IT ORDAIHED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EHGLEWoa>, COLORADO: WBBRBAS, application heretofore bas been made for the rezoning of certain property hereinafter described, within tbe City of Englewood, Colorado, from R-1-D (Residential) to C-2 (Commercial) classification, and the City Planning Commission bas recommended approval of such change in zoning; and WBBRBAS, public notice bas been given of such proposed rezoning by one publication in the Englewood Herald and Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and the official newspaper of tbe City, at least fifteen (15) days before the public hearing on sucb rezoning, and notice of such proposed rezoning bas been posted on tbe property for fifteen (15) consecutive days prior to such bearing, as required by ordinance; and, WllBREAS, public bearing was held pursuant to the aforesaid notice by tbe City Council of the City of Englewood in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 3345 South Bannock Street, Englewood, Colorado, on tbe 3rd day of February, A. D. 1958, at the hour of 8 o'clock P.M., at which bearing no persons appeared to protest or oppose the proposed change in zoning; and, I I I WllBRBAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices justifies the change in zoning of the hereinafter des- cribed property from R-1-D (Residential) to C-2 (Commercial) classification; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BlfGLDoa>, C<LORADO: Section l. The zoning of the hereinafter described property, located within tbe City of Englewood, Colorado, is hereby changed from R-1-D (Residential) to C-2 (Commercial) classification, to-wit: One-half block on the west side of the 3500 Block South Lafayette Street between Hampden Avenue and Highway 70, with the exception of a triangular piece abutting Highway No. 70: "That part of Block 3, Verona Place, described as: Beginning at a point 276.27 feet South of the North- east corner of tbe aaid block; thence North 176.27 feet; thence West 158.75 feet; thence south 213.54 feet; thence Bast 123.55 feet; thence Northeasterly 51.2 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning." Section 2. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that the bereinabove change in zoning is justified by the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices and tbat tbis ordi- nance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and convenience. Section 3. In the opinion of the City Council an emergency exists; therefore, this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its final passage and publication. Passed on First Reading by the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, this 3rd day of February, A.D. 1958, and ordered published in the Bnglewood Herald and Enterprize. ATTEST: City Clerk Councilman Braun moved ) Craig seconded ) Kay or that the Bill just read be approved and passed on First Reading, and ordered published in the Englewood Herald and Enterprise. AYES: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, McLellan, Woods and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • The following Bill for an Ordinance was presented and read in full: A BILL FOR AN ORDINAlfCE REZONING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY PROM R-3 (llULTI-PAllILY RESIDBlfl'IAL DISTRICT) TO C-1 (BUSINESS DISTRICT) CLASSl- PICATIOlf, TO-WIT: APPROXIMATELY THE NORTH ONE-THIRD OP THB DST SIDB OP THB 3600 BLOCK ON SOUTH SHBRllAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DBSCRIBBD AS: L<71'S 44,45, 46 A1'D THE SotrrH 20 FEET OP LOI' 47, BLOCK 2, BIOGIHS BROADWAY ADDITION, CITY OF ENGLDoa>, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. BB IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLBWOCI>, COLORADO: Wll&RBAS, application heretofore bas been made for the rezoning of certain property hereinafter described, within tbe City of Bn1lewood, Colorado, from R-3 (Multi-family residential district) to C-1 (Business district) classification, and the City Planning Commission bas recommended approval of aucb change in zoning; and, 1fllBRBAS, public notice bas been given of such proposed rezoning by one publication in the Englewood Herald and Enterprise, a newspaper of 1eneral circulation within tbe City, and the official newspaper of tbe City, at least fifteen (15) days before the public bearing on sucb rezoning, and notice of sucb proposed rezoning bas been posted on the property for fifteen (15) consecutive days prior to such bearing, as required by ordinance; and, WBKRBAS, public bearing was held pursuant to the aforesaid notice by the City Council of the City of Englewood, in the Council Chambers of the City Rall, 3345 South Bannock Street, Englewood, Colorado, on the 3rd day of February, A.D. 1958, at the hour of 8 o'clock P.M., at which hearin1 no persona appeared to protest or oppose the proposed change in zonin1; and, WllBR&\S, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and 1ood zoning practices juati1iea the change in zoning 0£ the bereina£ter cS.acribed property ~ro• R-3 (lluiti-1aaiiy reaidentia1 district) to C-1 (Buaineaa district) claaeification; MOW, TllBRBFORB, BB IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUHCIL OF TBB CITY OF B1'GLDOOD, COLORADO: Section 1. The zonin1 of the hereinafter described property, located within the City of Bn1lewood, Colorado, is hereby chan1ed from R-3 (Multi- fallily residential diatrict) to C-1 (Business district) classification, to- wi t: Approxiaately the North one-third of the West side of the 3600 Block on South Sherman, more particularly described as: Lota 44, 45, 46 and the South 20 feet of Lot 47, Block 2, Bi11ina Broadway Addition. Section 2. Tbe City Council hereby finds, determines and declares tbat the bereinabove chan1e in Zoning is justified by the public necessity, convenience, 1eneral welfare and good zoning practices and that this ordinance ia neceaaary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and convenience. Section 3. In the opinion of the City Council an emergency exists; therefore, this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its final passase and publication. Passed on First Reading by the City Council of the City of Bn1lewood, Colorado, this 3rd day of February, A.D. 1958, and ordered published in the Englewood Herald and Enterprise. ATl'BST: Clty CJ.erk Councilman McLellan moved ) Brownewell seconded ) Mayor that the bill just read be approved and passed on First Reading and ordered published in the Englewood Herald and Enterprise. AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham , Hill, Kreiling, McLellan Woods and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • • A Bill for rezoning of Lots 25-48, inclusive, Block 6, Logandale, alon1 the West side of South Inca St1·eet from West Kenyon Avenue ·to West Lebish Avenue from R-1-D to M-1 was presented. Councilman Graham moved ) Brownewell seconded) Councilman Braun moved ) the proposed rezoning be denied and after discussion Woods seconded ) to table the above motion until tbe Council session of February 17, 1958. AYES: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, McLellan, Woods and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSENT : None. • • • • • • • • • Tbe City Manager stated tbat the bids on construction of the Booster Puap Station vault and materials bad been tabulated and that tbe Consulting En1ineer recommended tbat the following contractors be awarded the contracts, theirs being the lowest and best bids: Ivar M. Larsen for the construction of the vault -$6,200.00 Peter Seerie, Inc., for the installation of equipment -$7,012.00. Councilll&D Braun moved ) Craig seconded ) that the contracts be awarded as recommended. AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, McLellan, Woods and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • I I I I I Tbe City lla.Daaer presented a written report regarding tbe auaaested purcbaae of a strip of land near tbe Sewage Disposal Plant. After d1•- cuaaion Councilaan Braun moved ) Craig seconded ) to receive tbe report and refer same to the Water Advisory Board. AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, McLellan, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, Woods and Scott. Mays : Mone . ABSENT: Mone. • • • • • • • • • Councilman Braun moved ) Woods seconded ) that tbe City Attorney prepare an Ordinance vacating streets and alleys in the area now occupied by tbe Senior High School and in the area now be- ing partitioned between the School and City, "The City to retain ease- ments". AYES: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, McLellan, Woods and Scott. MAYS: Mone. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • Tbe City Ila.Dager reported tbat the Englewood Fire Department was aaain na .. d first in the state among second-class cities. Councilaan Craig moved ) Kreiling seconded ) that a letter signed by tb.e Mayor be given the Department in recog- nition of their fine achievement. AYES: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, McLellan Woods and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • Councilaan Braun moved ) AYES: MAYS: Woods seconded ) tbat the City Attorney prepare a petition for the detachment of Scenic View from the College View Fire Depart- ment. Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, McLellan, Woods and Scott. Mone. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • Tbe City 11anaaer presented tbe official map of arterial and local service streets in the City street system of the City of Bn1lewood, Colorado, aa sucb streets appear of record as of December 31, 1957; certifyin1 that there are 32.18 ailes of arterial streets and 76.87 ailea of local service streets. Tbe above map auat be certified to the state as being adopted by tbe City Council. Councilaan Kreiling moved ) Brownewell seconded ) that tbe map be approved and certif~ed to the State. AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, llcLellan Woods and Scott. MAYS: Mone. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • A letter of resignation was received from Councilman Richard H. Craig, stating that be could no longer serve as a Councilman as be would be out of tbe City. Mr. Craig asked tbat bis resignation be accepted effective February 3, 1958. Councilaan Woods moved ) Hill seconded ) tbat the resignation of Richard B. Craig be accepted with regrets. AJBS: Braun, Brownewell, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, McLellan,Woods and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Approved clai1111 on the various funds of the City of Englewood were preaented aa follows; General fund •.•........ $50,860.18 Water fund ...•........ 20,690.50 Sewage Disposal Plant Fund ...• 15,648.78 Sewer Districts Fund . . . . . . . 1,447.14 Councilaan Kreiling moved ) Bill seconded ) that the approved claims be paid. AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, llcLellaut, Wooda and Scott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mone. • • • • • • • • • Councilaan Braun 11aved ) Jtreiling seconded ) to adjourn. AYSS: Braun, Brownewell, Craig, Graham, Hill, Kreiling, llcLellan, Wooda and Scott. MAYS: Mone. ABSENT: None. • • • • • • • • • The ainutes of the meeting of the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, held this 3rd clay of February A. D. 1958, stand approved as recorded this 3rd day of llarch, 1958 A. D. ... , I I