HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-10-07 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR .MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO,
HELD MONDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER
A.D. 1957
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llayor Purcell called the meeting to order and Councilman Parker gave tbe
invocation.
Mayor Purcell called for roll call:
PRBSBlfl': Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins, Scott
and Purcell.
ABSBMT: Rapp.
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Councilman Parker moved,
Robbins seconded
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) that the minutes of September 3rd and 16tb be
approved as written.
AJBS: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker Robbins, Scott and Purcell.
RAYS: Rone. ABSENT: Rapp.
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Tbe llayor declared the meeting open for public bearing on tbe ·pro-
posed budget for 1958, as duly advertised.
Mr. Donald P. Sletten of 4198 So. Washington asked about .the salary
of tbe Fire Chief and tbe basis of pay.
llr. Carl Sisskind, 4780 So. Jason, asked for a report for fire inspections
and was advised by the City Manager that such a report was not available as
"a report" since fire inspection was a continuing procedure of correspondence,
ect., with bis office and the State Inspection Bureau.
llr. Siaskind was of the opinion that since the Fire Chief was des-
ignated as the Fire Inspector and received extra salary for those duties that
a regular, report should be made available.
llr. Grady llaples stated that an accounting should be made for the Fire
Inspector's office and that something should be done to substantiate bis job
since no reports are available. And, after lengthy discuaaion,
Councilman Parker moved, )
Braun seconded ) that the public hearing on tbe 1958 budget
be cloded.
AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins and Purcell.
RAYS: None. ABSENT: Rapp and Scott.
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Mr. Clarence Hamm of 4360 So. Lincoln Street presented a petition signed
by 22 property owners and residents protesting the use of the Barton residential
property at 4335 So. Lincoln Street for commercial or parking purposes and
also any driveway through said premises for commercial purposes.
llr. Hamm stated that it was the opinion of the residents of this block
that llr. Barton intends to convert this property to commercial use and open the
driveway through from the alley to Lincoln Street.
Councilman Parker moved, )
McLellan seconded ) that the petition with accompanying evidence
presented to Council be referred to the
Zoning board of Adjustment for investigation.
AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins and PUrcell.
RAYS: Rone. ABSBlfl': Rapp and Scott.
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Kr. Hamm also spoke of the Broadhurst Rest Home, 4332 South Lincoln,
which was operation in a residential district. The City 11ana1er spoke pf
the procedures followed from the establishment up to tbe present time, and
after discussion,
Councilman McCabe moved,
Parker seconded
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) to ask the Zoning Board of Adjustment to
review their motion granting an indefinite s
stay.
AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins and Purcell.
RAYS: Rone ABSENT: Rapp and Scott.
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City Clerk read a letter received from Mr. M. o. Shivers Jr. Attorney
thanking tbe Council for the Resolution passed at a previous aeeting
co ... nding llr. Shivers for the services he had rendered the City of Englewood
in handling the legal phases of water rights procedures.
A report was received and read from Fred Janssen, Englewood representative
of tbe I.C.R.P.C.
A reco.U..ndation was received from the Planning Commission for the
approval of a plat presented by Mr. Stander for the replating of the north i
of Block 7, Harlen addition now vacated said replating to be known as Stander
Subdivision.
The City Manager stated that some variations bad been found in the
boundaries, and after discussion,
Councilman Brownewell moved, )
Robbins seconded ) that the plat be returned for corrections.
AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, aObbins, Scott and Purcell.
RAYS: Mone. ABSENT: Rapp.
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A reco ... ndation was received from the Planning Commission that the
atreet naaing Ordinance be amended to include a list of changes and additions.
(coaplete copy in file), and after discussion,
CouncillB&D Brownewell moved, )
Braun seconded ) that a hearing be held on October 21, 1957
and amendments be made at that time and
the Ordinance published.
AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins, Scott and Purcell.
lfAYS: None. ABSENT: Rapp.
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The M.A.M.A. asked that the City of Englewood appoint a representative
to that association.
Councilaan Scott moved, )
Braun seconded ) that Councilman Parker be appointed to represent
the City of Englewood.
Councilman llcLellan moved )
Braun seconded ) that the nominations be closed and that llr.
Parker be approved as the representative.
AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins, Scott and Purcell.
lfAYS: None. ABSli:NT: Rapp.
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The following Resolution received from the Suburban Mayors Group was
received and read.
RESOLUTION OF SUBURBAN MAYORS GROUP ------
THAT WllBRBAS, Richard Purcell, Mayor of the City of Englewood has served with
distinction as titular head of the municipal goverment of Englewood, and
WHBREAS, Mayor Purcell has been instumental in organizing the officials of
suburban co .. unities in the Denver area for the purpose of joint action on
co1a110n municipal problems, and
WllBRBAS, this group desires to recognize and commend ltla.yor Purcell's activities
on behalf of bis own community and other suburban communities,
1'01', TBKRBFORB, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Richard Purcell be strongly urged to
run for re-election to the City Council of the City of Englewood in ~rder that bis
qualifications, talents and attributes may be utilized by this group as well as
bis ho .. City of Englewood.
Unanimously adopted October 2, 1957
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Earl P. Sandquist
Acting Secretary
The following Ordinance was presented and read in full.
ORDINANCE NO. EERIES OF 19
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN ACTS AS OFFENSES AGAINST
THB CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, ESP~IALLY SETTING FORTH THOSE OFFENSES RELATING TO
CHILDREN, OFFENSES AGAINST GOOD MORALS, OFFENSES RELATING TO PLACES OF PUBLIC
ASSBllBLY AND RELIGION, OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFTY AND OFFENSES AGAINST
PROPERYT, FIXING PENALITIES FOR THE VIOLATION THERF.OF, AND REPEALING ORDINAKCE
NUllBERS 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 23, 26, 27, 32, AND 37, SERIBS OF 1912,
ORDINANCE NUllBER 4, SERIES OF 1917, ORDINANCE NUllBER 6, SERIES OP 1939, ORDINANCE
NUllBER 6, SERIES OF 1939, ORDINANCE HUMBER 3, SERIES OF 1943, SECTION 2, ORDINAKCB
NUllBER 30, SERIES OF 1912, SECTION 3, ORDINANCE NUMBER 31, SERIES OF 1912, SECTIOlf
1, ORDINANCE HUMBER 36, SERIES OF 1912, SECTION 14, ORD~NANCB NUllBER 38, SERIES
OF 1~12, SECTION 5, ORDINANCE MUllBER 15, SERIES OF :t94' JlSECTIOHS 2 i\1ll 8,
ORDINA!fCE MUllBER 26, SERIES OF 1954, ·AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AID PARTS OF
ORDJ:JIAR::ES J:JI CONFLICT HERBW:ITH.
Councilman Braun moved,
Brownewell seconded
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) that the above Ordinance just rtrad be introduced
and passed on second read~ng as Ord~nance Ro. 33
Series of 1957 &Dd <order•d _p\lbl1•b•d ·tn tbe
Englewood Herald and Enterprise,
AYES: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins, Scott and Purcell.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: Rapp.
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A Bill was presented to amend Ordinance No. 33 Series of 1957, and after
discussion
Councilman Parker moved, )
Robbins seconded ) to table the Bill Until November 4, 1957.
AYES: Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins, and Scott.
lfAYS: Braun and Purcell. ABSENT: Rapp.
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The following Resolution was presented and read in full.
R E S 0 L U T I 0 N
WHEREAS, a proposed budget for tbe. year 1958. for .tbe .Ci~y of .Bo1lewoo~,
Colorado, was submitted to the City Council on September 16,· 1957, Notice of
Public Hearing thereon, published as provided by statute, and Public Bearing
held in accordance with said Notice on October 7, 1957; and'
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Englewood has considered said
proposed budget, the objections thereto and comments thereon and certain revisions
and alterations thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is satisfied that the said proposed budget as
amended, meets the necessities and requirements of the City of Englewood, and
should be adopted as the budget of the year 1958.
HOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Bn1lewood, Colorado, this 7th day of October, A.D. 1957, that tbe Proposed
budset of the year 1958, submitted by the City Manager on September 16, 1957,
as amended, be and hereby is, adopted as the budget of the City of Englewood,
Colorado, for the year 1958.
Councilman McLellan moved, )
Parker seconded ) that the Resolution just read be approved
and adopted.
AYES: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins, Scott and Purcell.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: Rapp.
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The following Resolution was presented and read in full.
R E S 0 L U T I 0 N
WHERBAS, it is the duty of the City Council of the City of Bnslewood,
Colorado, under the statutes of the State of Colorado, to make tbe annual tax
levy for City Purposed for the year 1957, due and payable in 1958; and
WBBRBAS, it is necessary for an additional special levy to pay interest on
water bonds heretofore issued as a general obligation of the City of Englewood,
Colorado; and
WHERE.AS, it is necessary for an additional special levy to maintain the
Firemen's Pension fund at a reasonable level.
NOW, THBRBFORE, BE IT RBSOLVED that there be and there is hereby levied
for the year A.D. 1957, due and payable as required by statute in tbe year
1958, for said purposed, a tax of 11.90 mills on the dollar for tbe General Fund,
and a special tax of 1.00 mills on the dollar for the Water Bond and Interest
v Fund, and a special tax of 0.10 mills on the dollar for the Firemen's Pension
Fund, upon all taxable property, real, personal and mixed, of whatsoever kind,
within tbe limits of the City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado,
subject to a tax in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
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Councilman McCabe moved, )
Parker seconded ) that the Resolution just read be approved and
adopted.
AYES: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins, Scott and Purcell.
NAYS: :None. ABSEMT: Rapp.
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City Ila.Dager gave a report prepared by the Police Department on the
variour liquor outlets. (report in Clerk's file)
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. The City Manager presented a letter received from the Recreational Director
in regards to the base ball field and added his comments int :regards to the Red
Birds Se,. . Pro Club plans for the use of the old City Dump.
:No action was necessary.
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City Ila.Dager stated he was unable to get permission from the Martin Company
to remove anr of the buildings at the Atchinson Ranch.
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Mr. Rudd gave a report on the Joint School-city Committee meeting of i
September 19, 1957, and recommend a plan for the removal of structures on Sou
Logan Street in the 3700 Block to make way for the widening of South Logan s eet.
Councilman Brownewell moved, )
McLellan seconded ) to accept the recommendations as presented
by Mr. Rudd. (these papers are a part of .·
City Manager's file)
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AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Scott,.Robbins and Prucell.
~AYS: None. ABSENT: Rapp.
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Departmental reports were received and filed.
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The City Manager asked that a proxy be named to the following meeting
of the :Nevada Ditch Holding Company and the McBroom Ditch Company on November
4, 1957.
Councilman Parker moved, )
Scott seconded ) that Mr. Harold H. Babcock, Water Collllissioner,
be authorized to vote for the City of Englewood.
AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins, Scott and Purcell.
:NAYS: :None. ABSENT: Rapp.
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The City Manager gave a report on paving petitions for the 1958 program
stating that 35 had been received.
Mr. Myron Bott of 3101 s. Downing spoke regarding the drainage problem
in his area.
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The City Manager presented the approved bills for the various departments
for payment.'
Council Brownewell moved, )
Robbins seconded ) that the following bills be paid:
General fund totaling
Water fund
Sewage Disposal Plant
Sewer Districts fund
Total operating funds
Paving District No. 7
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$77,756.77
90,096.22
3,241.58
3,122.88
$174,217.45
$106,974.12
The following Resolution was presented and read in full.
R E S 0 L U T I 0 N
WHEREAS: South Logan Street, an important Englewood arterial,
recently has been paved from Dartmouth street to Highway 70. • • and
WRKRKAS: This project was made possible principally through the efforts of
the adjacent property owners and •••
WllERBAS: this service was rendered voluntarily even though it does not fall
within the scope of Councilman's duties •••
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT his fellow Councilmen salute bis action
and publicly thank him by this Resolution •.
Councilman McLellan moved, )
Robbins seconded ) that the Resolution just read be approved
and adopted.
AYBS: Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins, Scott and Purcell.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: Rapp. Abstaining Braun.
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The following Resolution was presented and read.
R E S 0 L U T I 0 N ----------
WHEREAS, President Eisenhower, following a precedent established in
1948, has again issued an official proclamation designation October 24th, as
United Nations Day and calling upon the national, state and .. local governments to
participate in the nationwide observation of that important occasion; and
WHEREAS, in 1956 more than 8,000 communities observed United Nations
Day; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council of the City of Englewood,
Colorado, that the said City should join in honor the observance of United Nations
Day;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Englewood,
Colorado, this 7th day of October, A.D. 1957 that October 24th be and hereby is
designated and proclaimed as United Nations Day, and all citizens and organizations
within said city are urged to participate in the appropriate observance of such
day.
Councilman Braun moved, )
Robbins seconded ) that the above Resolution be approved and
ordered published.
AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, McLellan, Parker, Robbins, Scott and Purcell.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: Rapp.
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Councilman McLellan Moved, )
Braun seconded ) to recess to Monday, October 14, 1957,
at 7:00 PM.
AYBS: Braun, Brownewell, McCabe, KcLellan, Parker, Robbins, Scott and Purcell.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: Rapp.
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The minutes of the meeting of the City Council of the City of Englewood,
Colorado, held this 7th day of October, A.D. 1957-, stand approved as #',;«;;
this •tb day of November, A.D. 1957.
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