Untitled Document MINUTES
OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
7:00 P.M. January 26, 2004

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.

Full and timely notice of this City Council meeting had been given and a quorum was present.

ITEM 2 - ROLL CALL

Those present were: Mayor Steve Burkholder, Presiding

Jackie Herbst
Debbie Koop
Cheryl Wise
Ed Peterson
Barbara Martin
Mike Stevens
Carol Kesselman
Tom Booher
Bob Murphy
Ray Elliott

Absent: None.

Others in attendance: Mike Rock, City Manager
Roger Noonan, City Attorney

ITEM 3 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Mayor Burkholder recognized Boy Scouts and participants of Leadership Jefferson County who were in the audience.

ITEM 4 - PROCLAMATION - HONORING RETIRED CITIZEN CHIEF PETTY OFFICER MICHAEL BYRD

A Proclamation was read honoring retired citizen Chief Petty Officer Michael Byrd for his many contributions to the Nation and the local community.

ITEM 5 - PRESENTATION - JEFFERSON COUNTY R1 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Jefferson County R-1 School District Superintendent Dr. Cindy Stevenson and Ken Roake, a Neighborhood Superintendent, thanked the City Council for their support and partnerships with the schools located in Lakewood.

ITEM 6 - PUBLIC COMMENT

Newt Vaughn - 8663 W. Hawaii Drive - Lakewood, CO
Mr. Vaughn stated he is a volunteer with the Police Department's VST Program and encouraged citizens to get involved with the many volunteer programs at the Police Department. He stated the Volunteer Surveillance Team members patrol the parking lots at schools during their dances and work closely with the School Resource Officers. Mr. Vaughn spoke about safety issues the VST program is involved in and asked citizens to be aware of the many issues regarding personal and property safety.

The following Consent Agenda items were read into the record by the City Clerk:

ITEM 7 - RESOLUTION 2004-8 - AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO SIGN THE GRANT AGREEMENTS REGARDING THE AVIATION CLUB PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND MOLHOLM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND

ITEM 8 - RESOLUTION 2004-9 - APPROVING THE LAKEWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ACTION STEPS AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAKEWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

ITEM 9 - RESOLUTION 2004-10 - FOR RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 OVERLAY AND PATCHING PROGRAM

ITEM 10 - RESOLUTION 2004-11 - FOR ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM

ITEM 11 - RESOLUTION 2004-12 - APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONTRACT WITH FELSBURG, HOLT & ULLEVIG FOR THE DESIGN OF THE REPLACEMENT BRIDGE ON KIPLING STREET OVER BEAR CREEK

ITEM 12 - RESOLUTION 2004-13 - AUTHORIZING A REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD AND AMERICANA LAKEWOOD APARTMENTS IV, LLC, ACROSS THE SOUTH YOUNGFIELD COURT, TO ALLOW PLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF AN UNDERGROUND DIGITAL CABLE

ITEM 13 - APPROVING MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Regular City Council Meeting January 12, 2004

ITEM 14 - ACCEPTING MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Heritage, Culture & the Arts Commission Meeting November 19, 2003
Heritage, Culture & the Arts Commission Meeting December 17, 2003

Councilman Elliott 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 Martin.

Vote on the Consent Agenda: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.

Public Comment: None.

ITEM 15 - ORDINANCE O-2004-1 - AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF EASEMENTS TO LAKEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR UNDERGROUND WATER LINE AND UNDERGROUND SANITARY SEWER LINE AND RELATED FACILITIES FOR THE LAKEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1205 QUAIL STREET, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO, FURTHER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

The public hearing was opened. There was no public comment. The public hearing was closed.

Councilman Elliott made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2004-1 on second and final reading. It was seconded by Councilwoman Martin.

Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.

ITEM 16 - ORDINANCE O-2004-2 - AUTHORIZING AN EASEMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY FOR UNDERGROUND GAS LINE AND ELECTRIC SERVICES AND RELATED FACILITIES FOR THE LAKEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1205 QUAIL STREET, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO, FURTHER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

The public hearing was opened. There was no public comment. The public hearing was closed.

Councilman Elliott made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2004-2 on second and final reading. It was seconded by Councilwoman Martin.

Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.

ITEM 17 - GENERAL BUSINESS
None.

ITEM 18 - REPORTS
Mayor and City Council reported on their weekly schedule of events and their participation in various activities.

ITEM 19 - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Burkholder adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

Submitted by,
Margy Greer, City Clerk