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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
Carol Kesselman
Tom Booher
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 - PRESENTATION - CITIZEN AWARD - ELIZABETH LOGAN
Police Chief Ron Burns presented citizen Elizabeth Logan with the Citizen Citation
for Meritorious Service for her assistance in the apprehension of a burglary
suspect.
ITEM 5 - PRESENTATION - LAKEWOOD LEGACY FOUNDATION GRANTS
Chairwoman Eileen Schurman presented a grant to Bandimere Speedway for their
Race to Read Program, the Jefferson County Youth Orchestra, and the Links for
Learning Foundation.
ITEM 6 - RESOLUTION 2003-53 - APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE LAKEWOOD SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION
Councilwoman Koop made a motion to adopt Resolution 2003-53, appointing Ellen Rees to the Lakewood Senior Citizens Commission. It was seconded by Councilman Murphy. Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 7 - RESOLUTION 2003-54 - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LAKEWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Councilwoman Koop made a motion to adopt Resolution 2003-54, appointing Robbie Felzgref and Nancy Schooley to the Lakewood Board of Adjustment. It was seconded by Councilman Murphy. Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 8 - RESOLUTION 2003-55 - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LAKEWOOD AD HOC YOUTH COMMISSION
Councilwoman Koop made a motion to adopt Resolution 2003-55, appointing Anna Cruz-la Santa, Joseph Dolance, Amber Girior, Rosanna Knoblock, Ben Oldari, Cassiope Sydoriak, Michele Weichman, and Nicole Wong to the Lakewood Ad Hoc Youth Commission. It was seconded by Councilman Murphy. Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 9 - RESOLUTION 2003-56 - APPOINTING THE MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD
Councilman Murphy made a motion to appoint Carol Kesselman as Mayor Pro-Tem. It was seconded by Councilman Stevens. Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 10 - PUBLIC COMMENT
Lora Walker-Greene - 6000 W. 18th Avenue - Lakewood, Colorado
Ms. Greene asked if Council would approve a 5' fence on her property at 18th
& Harlan. It is a high crime area and people are entering her yard. The
property needing to be fenced is actually a side yard compared to those talked
about in the fencing ordinance.
Vicki Stack - 8890 W. 13th Avenue - Lakewood, Colorado
Ms. Stack asked why the City continues to let Mr. Rock cut personnel in the
Police Department and allow pay increases for the chosen few. She stated it
is not fair to balance the budget the City's most precious resource.
Don Saum - 1796 S. Ames Street - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Saum invited everyone to attend the 13th Annual Lakewood-on-Parade Golf
Tournament on August 9th at 7:30 a.m. For registration, people may call 936-7290.
Calvin Hartwick - 9856 Van Gordon Court, Suite 306, Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Mr. Hartwick asked if the City would consider developing a very small park play
area for the children of the complex where he lives. There is a vacant lot near
the Skateboard Park.
Johan Cohen - 1208 S. Brentwood Street - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Cohen stated he is the President of the Lakewood Citizens for Open Space
Committee. He stated that the City needs ongoing projects and conversations
regarding open space. He asked Council to create a commission for the environment.
He stated citizens continue to come forward wanting more parks and open space.
He asked City Council to review the issue carefully.
Gary Maxfield - 8965 W. 20th Avenue - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Maxfield thanked Councilors Murphy and Koop for their efforts for controlling
traffic on 20th Avenue. He stated he is eager to get the speed display signs
up and running. He stated a car was broadsided in front of his house again.
Mr. Maxfield stated the traffic problems have not improved much.
Michael O'Beirne - P.O. Box 260313, Lakewood, Colorado 80226
Mr. O'Beirne thanked Lakewood for their effort in what will be the beginning
of having fuel cell technology headquartered in Jefferson County. He stated
fuel cell technology is an alternative energy source which will serve the community
well.
The following Consent Agenda items were read into the record by the City Clerk:
ITEM 11 - RESOLUTION 2003-51 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD TO ENTER INTO A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PADCOM INC. FOR SOFTWARE THAT PROVIDES WIRELESS NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS FOR POLICE MOBILE UNITS
ITEM 12 - RESOLUTION 2003-52 - AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF LAKEWOOD, DENVER, ARVADA AND LITTLETON TO AUTHORIZE AND FORM THE MMC ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE FINANCING OF TRANSIT-ORIENTED AFFORDABLE MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING PROJECTS THROUGH THE USE OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS
ITEM 13 - ORDINANCE O-2003-18 - ESTABLISHING THE ALAMEDA CORRIDOR BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ITEM 14 - ORDINANCE O-2003-20 - REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 14 OF THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, 2003 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, 2003 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, 2003 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, 2003 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, 2003 EDITION; THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, 2002 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, 2003 EDITION AND THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, 2003 EDITION, AND ESTABLISHING THE PENALTIES THEREFORE
ITEM 15 - ACCEPTING MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Lakewood Planning Commission Meeting May 21, 2003
Public Comments: None.
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 Kesselman.
Vote on the Consent Agenda: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 16 - GENERAL BUSINESS
Councilman Murphy made a motion that City Council accept the recommendation of staff regarding the budget for the Neighborhood Participation Program, which is to limit the projects to the two current projects for a total of $14,500 and delay other projects until funding is available. Staff should not solicit projects for 2004 calendar year. It was seconded by Councilwoman Kesselman. Vote: 9 Ayes. 2 Nays (Herbst, Elliott). The motion carried.
ITEM 17 - REPORTS
Mayor and City Council updated the citizens on their schedules and activities.
ITEM 18 - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Burkholder adjourned at the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
Submitted by,
Margy Greer, City Clerk
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