HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-02-06 (Regular) Meeting MinutesI
R.OULAR llEBTIHG OF THE CITY COUNCIL or THB CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO,
llKLD IK>HDAY THE 6TB DAY OF FEBRUARY,
A.D. 1956 AT 8 P.11.
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llayor Pro-tea Parker called tbe meeting to order and asked for Roll Call:
PRUDI': Braun, McCabe, McLellan, Hies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Wooda.
ABSBlft': Purcell.
Reverend Glen B. Shields gave tbe invocation.
Councilaan Braun aoved,
llcCabe seconded; that tbe minutes of tbe .. etin19 of January 3, 16
and special meeting of Januar1 23rd be approved as
written.
AYD: Braun, McCabe, llCLellan, Hies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
KAYS: Kone. ABSENT: Purcell.
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llr. Wilaon presented a .plat of a proposed subdivision to be known as OSford Bei1bta.
Tbe plat bad not been approved by tbe PlaDDin1 Collllission, and llr. Wilaon w .. instruct-
ed to pr88ent it to tbe Planning Coaaission for approval.
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A plat of proposed "Loffreda Sub-division" between So. Buron Street and So. Kal-tb
Street and extendin1 fro• Weat Manaf ield Avemae to tbe w .. t x .. aau Avenue proloasation
w .. pr .. •nted. This i• a replat of tracts 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Ro11e Sub-diviaion, and
b .. been reco ... nded for acceptance by tbe Planning Coaaiaaion.
Councilaan Braun aoved,
RalP seconded; that tbe above plat be approved subject to tbe approval
of tbe City Attorney.
AYBS: Braun, McCabe, llcLellan, Mies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
MAYS: Mone. ABSENT: Purcell.
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llr. Kelley presented a plat of a proposed sub-division located between Bast Bates Avenue
and Ba.at Cornell Avenue and between South Emerson and South Clarkson Alley extended and
BOutb Ogden and South Baerson Alley extended and with restrictiona on account of drainage
proble-. ·
Councilman Scott moved,
· McCabe seconded; to table same until the .. etin1 of February 20tb.
AYES: Braun, McCabe, llcLellan, Mies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
MAYS: Mone. ABSENT: Purcell.
Councilaan Rapp moved, Braun seconded: that a proposed agre99ent presented by llr. Kelley witb
tbe above plat be referred to tbe Planning Collllission
for study and recommendation.
AYES: Braun, McCabe, McLellan, Nies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
MAYS: None. ABSENI' : Purce 11.
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llr. Pbil Kronnenberger and llr. Boward Abbott, representing tbe Englewood Liona Club,
pr .. ented .pl&DS for a miniature railroad train to be placed in tbe City Park. Tbe
train would operate on a 16" gauge track of approximately 1400 feet in len1tb, witb
32 feet tunnel, side tracks, and station at a total cost of approxi ... tely $15,000.00.
Councilaan Scott moved,
Braun seconded; to receive the plat as subllitt·ed by the Lions Club
and refer to tbe City Manager for further details.
AYB8: Braun, McCabe, llcLellan, Mies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
HAYS: Mone. ABSENT: Purcell.
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Three paving petitiona were received as follows:
South Fox Street betw .. n West Dartmouth Avenue and West Baataan Avenue.
south Corona Street between East Dartmouth Avenue and B .. t Bastaan Avenue.
south Oiden Street between East Eastman _-Avenue and Bast Floyd Avenue.
Councilaan Braun moved, Scott seconded; that tbe above petitions be received and referred to tbe
City Attorney for checking as to aul~iciency.
AYES:
KAYS:
Braun, McCabe, llcLellan, Nies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
Kone. ABSENT: Purcell.
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There was presented a Quit Claia Deed as an easeaent for utilities between proloasationa
of South Jason Street and Soutb Inca Street, and extendin1 northward froa Weat <>aford to
a prolonsation of West Nassau Avenue. Tbis instrument was filed in County recorda ~1
intereated parties without our knowledge or acceptance.
Councilaan Braun 11e>ved,
Scott seconded; to refee tbe Deed to the City .Attorney for checking
as to form.
AYBS: Braun, llcCabe, llcLellan, Nies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Wooda.
NAYS: Rone. ABIDI': Purcell.
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A letter fro• tbe Park "If" Shop Drug Store was read in wbich they offered to make water
bill collections for tbe City for a fee of 2C.'.
Councilaan McLellan aovecl,
Nies seconded; tbe request be denied on account of tbe lesality
feature.
AYBS: Braun, McCabe, McLellan, Nies, Puller, Rapp, Scott and Wood8.
NAYS: None. ABSBlrl': Purcell.
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Councilaan Nies made a report fro• tbe School-City Joint Coaaittee, and the ainut .. of
tbeir last aeetin1, prepared by Colbert E. Cushing were read in full. llayor Pro-tea
Parker appointed Councilaan Wooda to tbe committee to replace llr. Purcell vbo ...
unable to attend the day .. etin1s.
Councilaan Rapp aoved,
Braun aeconded; tbat Mr. B. B. Wright be notified that the City was
not interested in purcbaains the' property near 8outb
Lo1an and East Cornell whicb waa offered for aale. '
AYBS: Braun, llcCabe, McLellan, Nies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Wooda.
NAYS: None. ABS.Btn': Purcell.
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llr •. Pred Clatwortby, Manaser of tbe Cbaaber of eo ... rce made a report on a ... tin1 held
at tbe Sheridan Union Bish School resarding annexation, and atated another ... tin1
would be held Monday, February 13tb.
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City Attorney, Joaeph Bacb aade a report regarding tbe abetracta of t itle for the old
City duap property, stating that two abstracts are neceaaary.
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The State Bi1hway Depart .. nt stated that they need a ... 11 parcel of land for tbe new
Mo. 70 Bi1hway, which parcel could be obtained by tbe City conveying a like amount
which waa purchased for tbe Highway and not needed.
Tbe City Attorney presented the following Bill:
A BILL
POR AN ORDINAJfCB AUTHORIZING TBB BXCllAlfGB OF PART OF LOTS 26 AND 27, BLOCK 1, BIGGINS
BNGLDOOD GAllDBlfS, ARAPAllOB COUMTY, COLORADO, ODBD BY TBB Cl'n' OF BlfGLBWOOD, PORA
PART OP LOTS 28 AlfD 29, BLOCK 1, BIGGINS ENGLBWOOD GARDBNS, ARAPAllOB comrrr, COLORADO,
POR BIGllWAY RIGBT-OP-WAY PURPOSES, AND AUTHORIZING TD MAYOR AlfD Cl'n' CLBRJt TO BXEUTB
A D&m> TllDDOR.
WBBRBAS the City of Bnslewood bas heretofore agreed witb the Depart .. nt of BlsJlwaya,
State of Colorado, to obtain the ri1ht-of-way within the City fo~ State Bipaway Project
1002-2 (33) or llaapden Avenue-&D1lewood; and
WDRBAS a part of Lot• 28 and 29, Block 1, Bisgina Bn1lewood Gardena, Arapahoe County,
Colorado, is neceaaary for the ri1ht-of-way of •aid hi1bway; and
WDRBAB the City of Bn1lewood owna Lota 26 and 27, Block 1, Bi11ina Bn1lewood Gardena,
Arapahoe County, Colorado, and an exctau1e of a part thereof for tbe aaid ri1ht-of-
way wouid be to the beat interests of the City.
HOW, TBBRBPORB, BB IT ORDAINBD BY TBB CITY COUNCIL OF TBB Cl'n' OP BJIGLDOOD, COLORADO:
Section 1. That the followin1 deacribed .property be conveyed by the City of Bn1lewood,
CoioradO, to Charlea B. Deleve, to-wit:
Tbat part of Lota 26 and 27, Block 1, Bi11ina Bn1lewood Gardena, Arapahoe County,
Colorado, deacrilMtd aa follon: co-encin1 at the Morthweat corner of Lot 27;
thence South a1sn1 the Weat lot line of Lota 27 and 26, a diatance of 40.07 feet;
thence Korth 58 42' 30" Baat a diatance of 72.8 feet to the North line of Lot 27;
and thence Weaterly alon1 the North lot line of Lot 27 a distance of 60.56 feet
to the point of be1innin1;
and tbat tbe Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a
proper deed therefor.
Section 2. That in excban1e for tbe conveyance by the City of Bn1lewood, Coloaado,
of the property deacribed in Section 1, a conveyance shall be made by Special Warranty
Deed by Charles B. Deleve to the Department of Highways, State of Colorado, of tbe
following described property, to-wJ&:
That part of Lots 28 and 29, Block 1, Biggins Englewood Gardena, Arapahoe County,
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Colorado, deacribed aa follow•: Be1inning at the Southeast corner of Lot 28, Block 1,
Bi11ina BD1l~d Gardena, in tbe RBi of tbe NBi of Section 3, Townabip 5 South, llan1e
88 w .. t of the 8tb P. M.; thence North o0 27' Bast along the eaat line of Lota 28 and
19, a dlataaoe of 41.8 f .. t; tbebee South 56° 42' 30" Weat a distance of 77.5 feet, to
the South line of Lot 28; thence South 89° 54' 30" Bast along the .South line of Lot 28
a diatance of.64.4 feet, more or less, to the point of beginnin1; containing 0.032 acres,
110re or le••·
Section 3. Tbe City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
neceaaary for tbe i ... diate preservation of public peace, health, safety and convenience.
Section 4. In the opinion of tbe City Council an emergency exiata; therefore, this ordinance
aball tiie effect and be in force from and after its final passage and publication.
Paaaed on Firat Reading by the City Council of tbe City of Englewood, Colorado, this 6tb day
of February, A. D. 1956, and ordered published in tbe Englewood Preas.
ATTBST:
City Clerk
Councilman Braun move4~
llcLellan seconded;
11&yor
that the above Bill just read in full be accepted
on first reading and ordered published in the
Bn1lewood Preas.
AYBS: Braun, McCabe, McLellan, Nies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
NAYS: None. ABSBMT: Purcell.
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Tbe followin1 Reaolution was presented and read in full:
RESOLUTION
1•••••1 , tbe Depart .. nt of Highway•, State of Colorado, depoaited $7,800.00 on bebalf of
Petitioner in Civil Action No. 11419, Diatrict Court in and for tbe County of Arapahoe,
State of Colorado, wherein Tbe City of Bn1lewood, Colorado, waa petitioner and Lawrence
•· Guilford and others were reapondenta; and
1'111RBAS, tbe Clerk of said District Court by her check No, 11847 in tbe a11e>unt of $1433.25
baa .. de refund fro• said deposit payable to tbe City of Bn1iewood; and
1DRRBAS, aaid refund in fact belonsa to and should be paid to the Depart .. nt of Highways,
State of Colorado.
lfOW, TllBRBl'ORB, BB IT RBSOLVBD BY TBB CITY COUNCIL OF TBB CITY OF BRGLBWOOD, COLORADO, thia
6th day of February, A. D. 1956, that check nuaber 118'7 in the aaount of $1433.25, froa
the Clerk of tbe Diatrict Court of Arapahoe County to the City of B111lewood, be endorsed
bJ the proper officials of tbe City payable to tbe Depart .. nt of Bighwaya, State of Colo-
rado.
Councilaan Rapp aoved,
Braun seconded; to adopt the above Resolution.
AYBS: Braun, McCabe, McLellan, Niea, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Wood&.
NAYS: None. ABSElft': Purcell.
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City Manaser L. R. Rudd atated that a fire hydrant rental char1• for outside service should
be adopted. Be preaented saaple fi,ures.
Councilaan llcLellan aoved,
Wooda aeconded; that a charge of $30.00 per year be adopted, and that the
City Attorney be authorized to draw up a saaple contract.
AYBS: Braun, McCabe, McLellan, Nies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Wooda.
KAYS : Rone. ABSBlft': Purce 11.
Councilaan Braun aoved,
Xie• aeconded;
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to approve the Water Distributor's Contract with the
South Weat Cherry Billa Diatrict; if, after referring
the contract to the Water Board, it was approved by
that board.
AYES: Braun, McCabe, llcLellan, Nies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Wood&.
KAYS: None. ABSBMT: Purcell.
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CitJ llallacer stated Colorado Central Powez Coapany bas 85 sharea of llcBrooa Ditch Rights,
readJ for tranafer, tbe City bavin1 asreed to buy when available.
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The followin1 R .. olution was preaented and read in full:
RBSOLUTION
Reaolved tbat tbe City purcbaae 65 abare• of llcBroo• Ditch Water Rights at $225.00 per share
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and that the llayor and City Clerk be authorized to draw a check in pa)'ll8nt of the a&IMt.
Councilaan Braun moved,
Kie• aeconded; that the above reaolutlon be adopted autbor1z1n1 tbe
pay .. nt for the 60 abar ...
AYBS: Braun, llcCabe, llcLellan, Kies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
KAYS: Rone. ABSBlfl': Purcell.
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llr. Rudd stated that tbe State Bi1hway Department (in connec~ion with construction of
Bi1bway Ko. 70) aaked tbat the alley extending northward one block fro• Bast Jefferson
Avenue bet ... n South ... raon St~eet and South Osden Street be vacated, or blockaded at
tbe South end of aa11e. A at .. p 1rade at that location would be very dangeroua.
Council11&11 .Rapp moved,
Braun seconded; that the City Manaser notify ltate R11bway authorities
that the alley be "Dead Boded" with adetauate barricade.
AYBS: Braun, llcCabe , llcLe l lan, Ries , Parker , Rapp, Scott and Woods.
KAYS: Kone. ABSB:NT: Purcell.
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llr. Rudd au11eated that adaptation of Denver building code for ordinance purpoa .. in
Baclewood be accoapliahed with aaaiatance of technical counael now offered and available,
and under the direction of City Attorney.
Tbe Council ap-eed "without toraal vote" that the llanaser proceed.
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Plana for expanaion of the filter plant were presented by Dale Rea and Harold Babcock.
Councilaan Rapp moved,
Braun seconded; acceptance and that advertising be run and that bids
be opened Monday, February 27th at 8 P.11. (Special
Seas ion)
AYBS: Braun, McCabe, llcLellan, Kies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
KAYS: Kone. ABSBlfl' : Pu!cel l.
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It waa requ .. ted that aoaeon• be de•i1nated and authorized to sign "Annexation Petition"
on behalf of the City, aa to two City-owned tracts (54.5 acres and 8.11 acres) in the
area aoutb of llallpden Avenue and weat of Sanjia Fe Drive.
Councilaan Braun moved,
Ki•• aeconded; that tbe Mayor and City Clerk be a•thorized to •11D the annex~
ation petition.
AYBS: Braun, McCabe, llcLellan, Mies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
KAYS: Mone. ABSENT: Purcell.
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Tbe followin1 approved bills were presented for payment:
General Fund
Water Fund
Disposal Plant Fund
Sewer District• Fund
Total All Funda
Councilaan Braun 11e>ved,
$ 36,393.57
75,181.71
15,454.26
8,690.53
,1.35, 7ZO. 07
McCabe seconded; that the above approved clai-be paid.
AYBS: Braun, McCabe, llcLellan, Mies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
lfAYS: lfone. ABSENT: Purcell •
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Councilaan Scott moved,
McCabe seconded; that the City Manager investigate the feasibility of
hiring a traffic Engineer and make bis reco ... ndation to
the Council.
AYBS: Braun, llcCabe, llcLellan, Nies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
MAYS: Rone. ABSENT: Purcell.
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There bein1 no further business to come before the Council:
Councilman Braun moved,
McCabe . seconded; to adjourn.
AYBS: Braun, McCabe, McLellan, Nies, Parker, Rapp, Scott and Woods.
RAYS: Rone. ABSBNT:
Mayor
beld tbia
llarcb, A.D. 1956.
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