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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.
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
Carol Kesselman
Ray Elliott
Absent: Mike Stevens
Tom Booher
Bob Murphy
Others in attendance: Mike Rock, City Manager
Roger Noonan, City Attorney
ITEM 3 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ITEM 4 - PROCLAMATION - RETIRING FIRE CHIEF BOB BROWN
A proclamation in appreciation of Retiring Fire Chief Robert Brown was read and presented. Mayor Burkholder expressed his thanks on behalf of the City of Lakewood for Chief Brown's dedicated service to the West Metro Fire Protection District and the citizens of Lakewood. Mr. Brown introduced his mother and wife and thanked them for their support and wisdom. He also thanked the City Council for its recognition of his service and expressed appreciation of Council members and staff of the City of Lakewood.
ITEM 5 - RECOGNITION - METRO MAYORS & COMMISSIONERS YOUTH AWARDS
Mayor Burkholder presented awards to three youth who have been nominated for Metro Mayors & Commissioners Youth Awards. Councilwoman Wise summarized Sydney Block's accomplishments and congratulated her on her nomination. Councilwoman Herbst summarized Kali Smith's accomplishments and congratulated her on her nomination. Councilwoman Martin summarized Neil Petersen's accomplishments and congratulated him on his nomination. Mayor Burkholder also congratulated the three nominees for their successes.
Gift from Baghdad City Council
Mayor Burkholder stated that the City had received a beautiful gift from members of the Baghdad City Council after meeting with members of Lakewood's City Council last December. The gift is a glass work of art hanging in the Council Chambers for all to see. Mayor Burkholder described the positive outcomes of that meeting.
ITEM 6 - PRESENTATION - ALAMEDA GATEWAY ASSOCIATION
On behalf of the Alameda Gateway Community Association, Alameda Corridor Business Improvement District and Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, George Valuck presented "Arty" the Artosaurus to the City for future public display and enjoyment. He recognized the artists from the Lakewood Arts Council who designed Arty and stated that Arty was painted by students from the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design. Mr. Valuck explained that the Alameda Gateway Community Association, the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, the City of Lakewood, and the Lakewood Arts Council have worked collaboratively to develop the Dinosaurs on Display project. "Making Tracks to Lakewood" is a multi-year program designed to promote the Belmar "downtown" District, greater Alameda Avenue corridor, Friends of Dinosaur Ridge and the City of Lakewood through community public art projects and events. Mr. Valuck gave an update to the Council regarding the Dinosaurs on Display program. Mayor Burkholder expressed thanks to the Lakewood Arts Council and the Alameda Gateway Community Association.
ITEM 7 - PRESENTATION - COLORADO ASPHALT PAVING ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Roger Young, Colorado Asphalt Paving Association, described the 14 types of projects for which the association presents awards every year. He presented two awards to the City of Lakewood for 2003 "Best in Colorado". The City Street Resurfacing Project Award was awarded for the Union Blvd. & Simms Street Project (south of Jewell and north of 6th Avenue), and the Project Delivery Award was awarded for the way the Union Blvd. Reconstruction Project (Alameda to 6th Avenue) was delivered without excessive interference to businesses and traffic. Mayor Burkholder expressed thanks for the awards and recognized the City employees responsible for the projects: Chris Jacobsen, Mike McAndrews, and Ed McClure.
ITEM 8 - RESOLUTION 2004-23 - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LAKEWOOD BOARD OF APPEALS
Councilwoman Koop made a motion to adopt Resolution 2004-23. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed with all ayes and no nays.
ITEM 9 - RESOLUTION 2004-24 - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LAKEWOOD COMMISSION ON CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS
Councilwoman Koop made a motion to adopt Resolution 2004-24. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed with all ayes and no nays.
ITEM 10 - RESOLUTION 2004-25 - APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE LAKEWOOD EMPLOYEES MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN RETIREMENT BOARD
Councilwoman Koop made a motion to adopt Resolution 2004-25. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed with all ayes and no nays.
ITEM 11 - RESOLUTION 2004-26 - APPOINTING AND RE-APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LAKEWOOD JUDICIAL REVIEW COMMISSION
Councilwoman Koop made a motion to adopt Resolution 2004-26. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed with all ayes and no nays.
ITEM 12 - RESOLUTION 2004-27 - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LAKEWOOD YOUTH COMMISSION
Councilwoman Koop made a motion to adopt Resolution 2004-27. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed with all ayes and no nays.
ITEM 13 - RESOLUTION 2004-28 - RE-APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LAKEWOOD SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION
Councilwoman Koop made a motion to adopt Resolution 2004-28. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed with all ayes and no nays.
ITEM 14 - RESOLUTION 2004-29 - APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE LAKEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilwoman Koop made a motion to adopt Resolution 2004-29. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed with all ayes and no nays.
Councilwoman Koop welcomed by name each person appointed to serve on a board or commission and asked all to stand and be recognized. Councilwoman Wise expressed gratitude for their willingness to serve and appreciation for the many volunteers who work so hard on behalf of their city. Councilwoman Koop thanked the Council Screening Committee for its hard work selecting persons to serve on boards and commissions. Councilwoman Herbst welcomed the new youth commissioners.
ITEM 15 - PUBLIC COMMENT
Carol Rahm - 195 Allison - Lakewood, CO
Ms. Rahm stated that the Seniors' Resource Center and Jefferson County Council
on Aging are selecting local Senior Heroes to be honored at its Salute to Senior
Heroes Celebration on May 12, 2004, at the Golden Recreation Center. The criteria
includes the following: volunteers must be 60 years or older, must have made
a special difference in the community, must be a Jefferson County resident,
cannot be gainfully employed in the field of aging, and must have served as
a role model by promoting a better understanding and appreciation of aging.
No more than two nominations will be selected from any one organization. Nominations
should include a written summary that describes the special attributes of the
nominee in 150 words or less. Two letters of support from other community members
or organizations must accompany the nomination. Nominations must be received
by 9:00 a.m. on April 23, 2004, at the Senior Hero Selection Committee, c/o
SRC, 3227 Chase Street, Denver, CO 80212, Attn: Palmer. Questions can be forwarded
to Palmer at 303-235-6968 at the Senior Resource Center.
No other persons expressed desire to make public comment; the public comment portion of the meeting was closed.
Mayor Burkholder recognized and welcomed Robert Cox, a Scout present at the meeting.
The following Consent Agenda items were read into the record by the City Clerk:
ITEM 16 - RESOLUTION 2004-22 - AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LENA GULCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT REGARDING STORMWATER QUALITY SERVICES
ITEM 17 - RESOLUTION 2004-30 - SUPPORTING AN EQUITABLE ALLOCATION OF STATE AND FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION DOLLARS TO THE METROPOLITAN DENVER REGION
ITEM 18 - RESOLUTION 2004-31 - AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION OF THE 1997 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PARK AND RECREATION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD AND FOOTHILLS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
ITEM 19 - RESOLUTION 2004-32 - AUTHORIZING A REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD AND COLORADO FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MONUMENT SIGN IN THE SOUTH ALLISON PARKWAY RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO 495 SOUTH ALLISON PARKWAY
ITEM 20 - ORDINANCE O-2004-7 - DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT 1010 PIERCE STREET, AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, ACCEPTANCE OF CONVEYANCE INSTRUMENTS, AND CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
ITEM 21 - ORDINANCE O-2004-8 DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTON OF WEST 14TH AVENUE AND ESTES STREET, AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, ACCEPTANCE OF CONVEYANCE INSTRUMENTS, AND CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
ITEM 22 - ORDINANCE O-2004-9 - DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG WEST 14TH AVENUE BETWEEN HARLAN STREET AND FENTON STREET, AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, ACCEPTANCE OF CONVEYANCE INSTRUMENTS, AND CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
ITEM 23 - ORDINANCE O-2004-10 - ADDING CHAPTER 10.37 PERTAINING TO ON-STREET PAID PARKING AND AMENDING SECTIONS 10.66.020 AND 10.76.150 OF TITLE 10 OF THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
ITEM 24 - ORDINANCE O-2004-11 - ADDING CHAPTER 12.20 TO THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE LOCATION OF NEWSPAPER CORRALS WITHIN THE BELMAR SITE AREA
ITEM 25 - APPROVING MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular City Council Minutes February 9, 2004
Regular City Council Minutes February 23, 2004
ITEM 26 - ACCEPTING MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Lakewood Housing Authority Meeting January 26, 2004
Lakewood Liquor And Fermented
Malt Beverage Licensing Authority Meeting February 12, 2004
Lakewood Liquor And Fermented
Malt Beverage Licensing Authority Meeting February 26, 2004
Lakewood Senior Citizen Advisory
Commission Meeting October 8, 2003
Public Comment: None
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. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion.
Councilwoman Kesselman stated that Resolution 2004-30 would support asking the Department of Transportation to give the Denver region and other planning regions in the state 90 cents on the dollar of available funds for highway and transportation projects.
Vote on the Consent Agenda: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 27 - ORDINANCE O-2004-4 - AUTHORIZING AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL WATER COMPANY FOR UNDERGROUND WATER LINE AND RELATED FACILITIES ACROSS A PORTION OF THE PARKING LOT AT 10555 WEST COLFAX AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO; FURTHER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Public Comment: None
Councilman Elliott made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2004-4 on second and final reading. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion.
Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 28 - ORDINANCE O-2004-5 - AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 7,106 SQUARE FEET OF THE WESTLAND TOWNE CENTER PARKING LOT TO WESTFIELD AMERICA, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING EXPANSION AT 10555 WEST COLFAX AVENUE, FURTHER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Public Comment: None
Councilman Elliott made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2004-5 on second and final reading. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion.
Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 29 - GENERAL BUSINESS
Councilman Elliott made a motion to hold an Executive Session immediately following this regular meeting of City Council for the purpose of developing strategies for negotiations relating to economic development projects, including the Colorado Mills, Denver West, and other developments, in accordance with C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) and Section 2.15(2) of the Home Rule Charter. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion.
Vote: All Ayes. No Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 30 - REPORTS
Mayor Burkholder reported on the recent National League of Cities meeting in Washington D.C. He assured the public there will be no toll lanes on 6th Avenue despite a recent proposal to do such. He announced a Town Hall meeting to be co-sponsored by the Evergreen Newspaper Group and the Sentinel and Transcript newspapers on March 30th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jefferson County Administration Building. State legislators will discuss issues related to TABOR, Amendment 23, and budget challenges facing the state.
Councilwoman Martin reported that the pothole repair season is starting and encouraged citizens to report potholes to the Street Maintenance Division at 303-987-7957. On weekends, potholes may be reported to the Police Department at the non-emergency number, 303-987-7111. For streets that are state highways (Sheridan Blvd., Wadsworth Blvd., Kipling Parkway, Colfax Avenue, Morrison Road, West 6th Avenue, Hampden Avenue), call CDOT at 303-757-9514 to report potholes.
Councilwoman Kesselman reported that the Morrison Road/Kipling Parkway project currently under construction will result in double left-hand turn lanes on all directions of the intersection. The City of Lakewood leveraged $300,000 to gain an additional $1.6 million federal and state dollars for this project.
Councilman Peterson stated that he enjoyed serving on the Council Screening Committee and was impressed by the exceptional applicants willing to serve on City boards and commissions.
Councilwoman Koop stated that she and Councilman Murphy have moved their Monday morning meetings with the public to the Express Gourmet at 1st and Wadsworth, from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Councilwoman Wise stated that she and Councilwoman Martin continue to meet with the public on Mondays from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at Café Del Sol, 6th & Garrison. She commented that some of the issues they're hearing about include parking at Belmar, the Baptist Church expansion (which is a project in Wheat Ridge, across the street from the northern boundary of Lakewood), open space, city auditing procedures, historical landmark preservation, plowing and sanding, fuel cell initiatives, tattoo parlors, water meters, Consolidated Mutual Water Board, inoperable vehicle parking regulations, curbside mail delivery and community college funding. She reminded everyone that the local Town Hall meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Belmar Library. State legislators, City Council, School Board and RTD representative members are available to talk to citizens at these meetings.
Councilwoman Herbst expressed congratulations to Lakewood High School choir, band and orchestra which competed at a music festival in New York and came home with a 2nd place award. She reported that the Greenbriar-Cloverdale neighborhood annual meeting would be held March 23rd at The Link at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 31 - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council; Mayor Burkholder adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Submitted by,
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Sharon Blackstock, Central Records Administrator
An Executive Session followed adjournment of the Regular City Council Meeting.
The Executive Session began at 8:04 p.m. and adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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