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ITEM 1 - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Burkholder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Lakewood Civic Center South, 480 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado.
ITEM 2 - ROLL CALL
Those present were: Mayor Steve Burkholder, Presiding
Jackie Herbst
Bob Murphy
Debbie Koop
Cheryl Wise
Jean Saum
Barbara Martin
Ray Elliott
Mike Stevens
Tom Booher
Carol Kesselman (arrived at 7:11 p.m.)
Others in attendance: Mike Rock, City Manager
Roger Noonan, City Attorney
Full and timely notice of this City Council meeting had been given and a quorum was present.
ITEM 3 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ITEM 4 - PROCLAMATION - FOSTER PARENT MONTH
Mayor Burkholder presented a Proclamation to Mr. Bob Cook honoring May 2003
as Foster Parent Month.
ITEM 5 - PRESENTATION - SHAWN M. GORDON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Police Chief Ron Burns introduced the family of Shawn Gordon, who in turn, presented
several Lakewood police families with the Shawn Gordon Memorial Scholarship
Fund awards in honor of their daughter.
ITEM 6 - PRESENTATION - CUB SCOUTS - JEFFCO ACTION CENTER AND VOLUNTEERISM
Representatives from Cub Scout Pack #814 spoke about the many ways in which
the Cub Scouts help others in the community. One of their main projects is collecting
food and clothing for the JeffCo Action Center. Scout Troop Leader Richard George
spoke about the many projects the boys are involved in from Cub Scouts to Eagle
Scouts. A representative from the JeffCo Action Center thanked the Boy Scouts
for their assistance with the Center.
ITEM 7 - PUBLIC COMMENT
Fred Taake - 10251 W. Exposition Drive - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Taake reminded everyone of an upcoming golf tournament, Links for Legacy,
to help raise money for the Lakewood Legacy Foundation. He thanked the City
and other sponsors who help make the tournament successful.
Walt Heidenfelder - 13009 W. Ohio Avenue - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Heidenfelder stated that state and federal funding for many social service
programs has been cut and discontinued from the budget. He stated his disappointment
with the current legislators who are more concerned about remaining in office
than they are about their constituents. He stated it may be time to consider
a recall election.
The following Consent Agenda items were read into the record by the City Clerk:
ITEM 8 - RESOLUTION 2003-31 - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE METRO WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ITEM 9 - RESOLUTION 2003-32 - FOR ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR THE UNION BOULEVARD PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, ALAMEDA AVENUE TO 6TH AVENUE
ITEM 10 - RESOLUTION 2003-33 - AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO THE DICTAPHONE LOGGING RECORDER CONTRACT
ITEM 11 - RESOLUTION 2003-34 - APPROVING THE LAKEWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The following item was added to the Agenda at this meeting.
RESOLUTION 2003-35 - ENDORSING THE CANDIDACY OF LAKEWOOD MAYOR STEVE BURKHOLDER
FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE COLORADO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE (CMLl) EXECUTIVE BOARD IN THE
LARGE POPULATION CATEGORY, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COLORADO.
ITEM 12 - APPROVING MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular City Council Meeting April 14, 2003
Regular City Council Meeting April 28, 2003
Special City Council Meeting April 14, 2003
ITEM 13 - ACCEPTING MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Lakewood Liquor and Fermented Malt
Beverage Licensing Authority Meeting March 13, 2003
Lakewood Housing Authority Meeting March 24, 2003
Public Comments:
Barbara Barry - P.O. Box 568 - Golden, Colorado 80402
Ms. Barry stated that she has been very involved and has worked very hard on
the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan. The new goals and policies will help the city
in the future. She stated that she is speaking on behalf of herself and the
Applewood Valley Association Board. The homeowners association has 1700 households
and a number of small businesses. She stated that the Resolution identifies
three products to be approved regarding the Comprehensive Plan: the goals, the
policies, and the action steps. The action steps have not been written yet and
are most important. She asked how it is possible to approve a plan that is incomplete.
She asked that the action steps be set aside until the criteria has been established.
Michael O'Beirne - 25 S. Cody Court - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. O'Beirne stated that he is also concerned about the action steps as Ms.
Barry stated. He stated he has talked to many groups about his concern about
industrial growth in the City of Lakewood. He stated that Lakewood's economy
is based on federal tax receipts, the distribution through various entities.
Mr. O'Beirne stated that tax cuts are looming right now and federal tax receipts
are down. He stated that he did not see in the Comprehensive Plan, areas determined
to be viable areas for industrial development in the areas of high technology
and associated industries. He stated he would like to know the action steps
that will evolve from the philosophical statement that will serve the economic
engine for the city.
Councilman Murphy made a motion to approve the Council minutes; to accept the minutes of Boards and Commissions; and ordered all ordinances introduced on first reading to be published in the Lakewood Sentinel with public hearing set for the date included in the ordinance; and ordered the adoption of resolutions, all of which were included in the Consent Agenda items introduced into the record by the City Clerk. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Herbst.
Councilwoman Wise asked to discuss Item 11 regarding the Comprehensive Plan. She thanked the many participants who worked untold hours in studying, writing, and developing a very well-crafted document that she believes will serve Lakewood well.
Councilwoman Wise made a motion to amend the Resolution, to change the wording of the Resolution, paragraph 5 to read as follows: "Whereas, the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan will be composed of two components containing a) goals and policies and b) action steps; "
The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Herbst.
Vote on the Amendment: 11 Ayes. 0 Nayes. The Amendment passed.
Councilman Elliott stated he read in the document that the Action Steps would be forwarded to City Council for approval scheduled by the end of 2003.
Roger Wadnal stated that the Action Steps will be developed and brought forward to the Planning Commission first and then to the City Council for approval by the end of 2003.
Councilwoman Kesselman asked for clarifications regarding the specifics of the Comprehensive Plan. None of the current ordinances will lapse in the short term while the specific Action Steps are being developed for the Comprehensive Plan. This simply sets the stage for additional clarification down the road. Mr. Rock concurred with her statement.
Mr. Wadnal stated that in reference to the question regarding industrial properties, that there are policies relating to economic development and all land use categories including industrial. The Comprehensive Plan is a set of goals and policies, it is not a zoning document. There are certain areas within the City of Lakewood that are zoned for industrial development. That is a zoning issue. The Comprehensive Plan does not change any zoning. A rezoning proposal would need to be brought forward.
Councilman Murphy stated that some of the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are Corridor Plans and a component of the corridor plans could be the encouragement of trade and technical uses.
City Manager Mike Rock stated that the primary source of municipal revenue is actual sales tax through retail activity. The City does not rely heavily on the federal government for revenues.
Councilman Elliott stated that the Comprehensive Plan does not change any underlying zoning that currently exists. It really is an advisory document that contains goals and policies to be reviewed when looking at land uses in the City.
Vote on the Consent Agenda as Amended: 11 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 14 - ORDINANCE O-2003-12 - TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 24-FOOT SERVICE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 2, BLOCK 1, FIRSTBANK HOLDING COMPANY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, AT 1530 VIEWPOINT ROAD, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2003-12 on second and final reading. It was seconded by Councilwoman Herbst.
Vote: 11 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 15 - ORDINANCE O-2003-13 AUTHORIZING AN EASEMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY FOR AN UNDERGROUND GAS LINE AND RELATED FACILITIES FOR THE MAIN GAS LINE LOCATED IN THE HERITAGE CENTER AT BELMAR PARK LOCATED AT 801 SOUTH WADSWORTH BOULEVARD; FURTHER ACCEPTING TWO QUIT CLAIM DEEDS FROM PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY TO THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY'S INTEREST IN TWO EXISTING EASEMENTS ACROSS BELMAR PARK, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2003-13 on second and final reading. It was seconded by Councilwoman Herbst.
Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 16 - ORDINANCE O-2003-14 TO REZONE LAND LOCATED AT 8303 W. COLFAX AVENUE, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2003-14 on second and final reading. It was seconded by Councilwoman Herbst.
Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 17 - ORDINANCE O-2003-15 AS AMENDED MAY 12, 2003, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.47 OF THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES; FURTHER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2003-15 on second and final reading. It was seconded by Councilwoman Herbst.
Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 18 - GENERAL BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 19 - REPORTS
Mayor and City Council reported their attendance at previous meetings and events
and announced upcoming neighborhood meetings and events.
ITEM 20 - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Burkholder
adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Submitted by,
Margy Greer, City Clerk
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