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The City Council Meeting was preceded by a Tour of the Willow Glen Senior Housing, 1575 Kipling Street, at 5:30 p.m.
7 P.M. August 25, 2003
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
Debbie Koop
Cheryl Wise
Jean Saum
Barbara Martin
Ray Elliott
Mike Stevens
Tom Booher
Bob Murphy
Absent: Carol Kesselman
Others in attendance: Mike Rock, City Manager
Paul Kennebeck, Deputy 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 - LAKEWOOD SISTER CITIES
President of the Sister Cities Program, David Hinrichs, and Councilwoman Barbara
Martin gave a presentation on the Lakewood Sister Cities program and shared
information regarding their recent visit to Cheshire, England.
ITEM 5 - PRESENTATION - 2003 SCRUB
Holly Boehm, City of Lakewood Planner III, gave a PowerPoint presentation on
the 2003 Neighborhood Scrub Program held in the southeast section of the City
in early June. The houses scrubbed were primarily for low-income, disabled,
and senior citizens in the area that fall under the Community Development Block
Grant income guidelines. Over 300 volunteers signed up to work on the program.
Many of the materials and supplies are donated. In addition, there was approximately
$7,000 in donated food, equipment, supplies, and money. Projects included exterior
home painting and repairs, landscaping, street clean up, tree removal, tree
trimming, debris removal, free dumpsite within boundaries of SCRUB neighborhood,
and providing vouchers to Hazardous Waste Disposal Site on Rooney Road.
ITEM 6 - PRESENTATION - LUTHERAN MEDICAL FOUNDATION GRANT
Dr. Ken Egmund, President and CEO of the Lutheran Medical Center Community Foundation,
stated that the LMC Community Foundation is dedicated to bringing as much philanthropy
to the west side of Denver as is possible. He stated that they are grateful
to the City of Lakewood and their commitment to community development, social
development, and economic development. Dr. Egmund presented a check in the amount
of $10,000 to the City of Lakewood in honor of all that Lakewood does for the
community. Mayor Burkholder assured Dr. Egmund that the money would be used
for community programs.
ITEM 7 - PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Yugel - 6156 Moore Street
Mr. Yugel stated that he worked for Bob Beauprez's office and welcomed questions
from the Mayor and City Council regarding state legislation. He distributed
his business card, as well.
Ron Stawicki - 12420 W. Atlantic Avenue - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Stawicki asked City Council why he would be required to go to the Board
of Variance on a fencing setback matter that the rest of his neighbors do not
have to comply with. He stated he is active as a Block Captain. Mr. Stawicki
stated he had reviewed the issue with Councilman Booher and is willing to move
forward to obtain signatures for a revote on the ordinance or do whatever it
takes to get it changed.
Walt Heidenfelder - 940 S. Yarrow Street - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Heidenfelder thanked the Lakewood on Parade organizers for a job well done.
He stated he had attended a JeffCo Candidates Forum where Commissioner Rick
Sheehan had mentioned dirty campaign tricks. Mr. Heidenfelder stated that he
was aware of some City Council members and others who like to dig up the dirt
on two or three individuals. He stated that those individuals should not follow
him and his wife around, as they occasionally visit hotels. He wished the other
Ward 3 candidates good luck.
The following Consent Agenda items were read into the record by the City Clerk:
ITEM 8 - RESOLUTION 2003-63 - ASSIGNING AND TRANSFERRING TO THE LAKEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY, A PORTION OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD'S 2003 PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND VOLUME CAP ALLOCATION FROM THE STATE CEILING FOR PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS TO FINANCE A RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COLORADO; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
ITEM 9 - RESOLUTION 2003-64 - AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR PARKING STRUCTURES MAINTENANCE AND WATERPROOFING TO THE LOWEST PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDER
ITEM 10 - APPROVING MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular City Council Meeting June 23, 2003
Special City Council Meeting June 30, 2003
Regular City Council Meeting July 14, 2003
Regular City Council Meeting July 28, 2003
Regular City Council Meeting August 11, 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 Councilman Stevens.
Vote on the Consent Agenda: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 11 - ORDINANCE O-2003-23 - ORDINANCE VACATING ALL OF SOUTH REED STREET AND SOUTH REED COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING BETWEEN WEST ALASKA DRIVE AND WEST VIRGINIA PLACE AS PLATTED IN THE VILLA ITALIA SHOPPING CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2 LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2003-23 on second and final reading. It was seconded by Councilman Stevens.
Public Comment: None.
Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 12 - ORDINANCE O-2003-24 - AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE METRO WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2003-24 on second and final reading. It was seconded by Councilman Stevens.
Public Comment: None.
Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 13 - GENERAL BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 14 - REPORTS
Mayor Burkholder and City Council members gave reports on their attendance at
various meetings and events as well as announcing their attendance at upcoming
meetings and events.
ITEM 15 - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Burkholder
adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Submitted by,
Margy Greer, City Clerk
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