City Council Minutes for November 8, 2004

MINUTES
OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
CITY OF LAKEWOOD


7:00 P.M. November 8, 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
Carol Kesselman
Ray Elliott
Tom Booher
Bob Murphy
Barbara Martin

Absent: Mike Stevens

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 Scout Troop #814 whom was in attendance.

ITEM 4 - PROCLAMATION - NORMA ANDERSON DAY
Mayor Burkholder proclaimed November 8, 2004 "Norma Anderson Day" in the City of Lakewood. He complimented her on her hard work in the state legislature as both a representative and a senator and for all the work she has done on Lakewood's behalf.

Mayor Burkholder recessed the meeting at 7:10 p.m. A reception for Norma Anderson was held. The meeting was reconvened at 7:35 p.m.

ITEM 5 - RESOLUTION 2004-94 - APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE LAKEWOOD SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION

Councilwoman Koop made a motion to adopt Resolution 2004-94. It was seconded by Councilwoman Martin.

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

ITEM 6 - PUBLIC COMMENT

Rita Bertolli - 13484 W. Oregon Court - Lakewood, Colorado
Ms. Bertolli distributed to City Council a copy of a public notice from the Sentinel Newspaper advising of the formation of a neighborhood organization titled "Conservation of Open Parkland Space LLC". She stated that the organization was in no way affiliated with the Green Mountain Beech Park Association, Inc.

Jeff LaMontagne - 571 S. Taft Street
Mr. LaMontagne thanked the Lakewood citizens for their participation and support of the Second Wind Run. It was the most successful race yet. Proceeds from the race support the prevention of teenage suicide by providing counseling programs in the high schools located within Jefferson County.

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

ITEM 7 - RESOLUTION 2004-93 - ESTABLISHING PROJECTS AND PROJECT FUNDING LEVELS IN THE 2005 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM

ITEM 8 - RESOLUTION 2004-95 - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT REGARDING THE RAY ROSS PARK MASTER PLANNING

ITEM 9 - RESOLUTION 2004-96 - ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FEES FOR THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD

ITEM 10 - ORDINANCE O-2004-48 - TO REZONE LAND LOCATED AT 1599 FENTON STREET, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO

ITEM 11 - ACCEPTING MINUTES OF THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Lakewood Housing Authority Meeting September 27, 2004

Regarding Resolution 2004-95: Councilwoman Herbst thanked Ross Williams for the significant amount work he had done in regards to the conception of the Ray Ross Park Master Plan.

Councilman Peterson also thanked Ross Williams for his hard work.

Regarding Resolution 2004-96: Councilwoman Wise asked if the City Manager was allowed to delegate his authority regarding reducing fees for certain developments. She also asked if the small businesses were given consideration for fee reduction or waiver.

City Manager Mike Rock stated that the only time fee reductions or waivers were given were in cases where the development or business is enhancing the economics in Lakewood; either through creating a large employment center or providing increased sales tax revenues. To date, he has not delegated that authority.

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

ITEM 12 - ORDINANCE O-2004-46 - REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 5.45 OF THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS

Public Comment: None.

Councilman Elliott made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2004-46 on second and final reading. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion.

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

ITEM 13 - ORDINANCE O-2004-47 - AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 8.14.060 B.3.AND B.4., 8.14.090 B.,D.,E.,G.,H.,I.,J., 9.80.090 B.,C.,D.,F.,G.,H.,I., 9.85.060 (B.4. AND B.5., 9.85.090 B.,C.,D., 10.66.300 B. AND 10.66.310 A. AND D. OF THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

Public Comment: None.

Councilman Elliott made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2004-47 on second and final reading. Councilwoman Martin seconded the motion.

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

ITEM 14 - GENERAL BUSINESS

There was no general business.

ITEM 15 - REPORTS

City Council reported on their attendance at various meetings and events and announced upcoming events and meetings.

ITEM 16 - ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Council; Mayor Burkholder adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.

Submitted by,
Margy Greer, City Clerk