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Minutes are not a verbatim transcription, but rather an attempt to capture the intent of the speaker by the City Clerk.
ITEM 1 - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Murphy 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 Bob Murphy, Presiding
Diana Allen
Doug Anderson
Cindy Baroway
Karen Kellen
Sue King
Debbie Koop
Adam Paul
Ed Peterson
Tom Quinn
Vicki Stack
Others in attendance: Mike Rock, City Manager
Tim Cox, 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 and a moment of silent prayer was observed.
ITEM 4 - HOLIDAY MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
The Madrigal Singers & Lyrics Advanced Women's Choir of Alameda High School performed various holiday musical renditions at tonight's meeting.
ITEM 5 - RESOLUTION 2008-73 - APPOINTING THE MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD
A motion was made by Councilman Peterson and seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to adopt Resolution 2008-73 appointing Councilman Quinn as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Lakewood for the year of 2009.
Vote: Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 The motion passed unanimously
ITEM 6 - RESOLUTION 2008-74 - APPOINTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen and seconded by Councilman Peterson, to adopt Resolution 2008-74 appointing Councilwoman Kellen as President of the City Council of the City of Lakewood for the year of 2009.
Vote: Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 The motion passed unanimously
ITEM 7 - RESOLUTION 2008-84 - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LAKEWOOD ADVISORY COMMISSION
FOR AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
A motion was made by Councilwoman King and seconded by Councilman Peterson, to adopt Resolution 2008-84 appointing Mickey Rathe, Nanci Goldberg, Charles Andrews, Allen Cyr, and Eric Entin to the Advisory Commission For An Inclusive Community.
Vote: Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 The motion passed unanimously
ITEM 8 - MAYOR'S END-OF-THE-YEAR REPORT
Mayor Murphy gave a recap of what Staff and Council, as a group, have accomplished together in 2008 to make the City of Lakewood a better place. Some of the achievements include naming a new police chief, appointing the first new chief Municipal Judge in 20 years, opening a new 911 Communications Center and a new Operations Center. Also, the Lakewood Police Department played an integral role in the 2008 Democratic National Convention. He spoke briefly about "transparency" which is another name for the City's long-standing Council Core Community Value of having "open and honest communications". He noted that Physical Infrastructure, Transportation and Quality Economic Development are also Core Community Values that have seen advances in 2008. He said in the City of Lakewood, we place great importance on quality of life, inclusiveness and sustainability and in 2008, old boards and commission were restructured to create the Advisory Commission For An Inclusive Community. Additionally, Council recognized a growing trend and a fundamental economic unfairness by passing a law that removes the sales tax on grocery food items beginning January 2, 2009. He extended thanks to all and he looks forward to working together in 2009 for the benefit of all citizens in the City of Lakewood.
ITEM 9 - PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke in opposition regarding the baseball field at Coyote Gulch:
Dave Wood, 14343 W. Wesley Circle, Lakewood, CO,
Marina Connors, 14347 W. Wesley Circle, Lakewood, CO
Luke Connors, 14347 W. Wesley Circle, Lakewood, CO
Lea Connors, 14347 W. Wesley Circle, Lakewood, CO
Michael O'Bierne
Debra Hansen, 14345 W. Wesley Circle, Lakewood, CO
Rita Bertolli, P.O. Box 150574, Lakewood, CO
Mary Setnicker, 2481 S. Fig Court, Lakewood, CO
Maria Allen
Ann Snow, 2420 S. Ellis Court, Lakewood, CO
Chris Mallonee, 2481 S. Fig Court, Lakewood, CO
Ann Ornelas, 14138 W. Harvard Place, Lakewood, CO
Barbara Powell, 3061 S. Indiana Street, Lakewood, CO
Phil Randell, 2425 S. Fig Street, Lakewood, CO
Michael Pribil, 2666 S. Holman Street, Lakewood, CO
Susanne Rosenberg, 14368 W. Yale Place, Lakewood, CO
Bill Schroeder, 14439 W. Yale Place, Lakewood, CO
Darrell Ewing, 2380 S. Ellis Court, Lakewood, CO
Greg Connors, 14347 W. Wesley Circle, Lakewood, CO
Sean Doherty
Larry Tannenbaum, 2331 S. Fig Street, Lakewood, CO
Leona McCormick, 2464 So. Fig Street, Lakewood, CO
Janet Draper, 2663 So. Holman Street, Lakewood, CO
Robert O'Connell, 2364 So. Ellis Street, Lakewood, CO
Rafael Riveras
Christi Reeby, 2774 So. Fig Street, Lakewood, CO
Blaze McClure, 14324 W. Wesley Circle, Lakewood, CO
Brian Snow, 2420 So. Ellis Court, Lakewood, CO
Diana Myer, 2143 So. Flora Court, Lakewood, CO
Alecia Perry
Laurie London, 540 Vance Street, Lakewood, CO
Sy Fraud, 14214 W. Warren, Lakewood, CO
Dan Martinez, 2410 S. Holman, Lakewood, CO
Marion Gordon, 14149 W. Warren Drive, Lakewood, CO
Donna Turgeon, 2448 S. Flora Court, Lakewood, CO
Mark Gordon, 14149 W. Warren, Lakewood, CO
Bob Turgeon, 2448 S. Flora Court, Lakewood, CO
Argeon Annd, 14406 W. Yale Place, Lakewood, CO
Mike Sidebottom, 13800 W. Beech Ave., Lakewood, CO
Kim Eichler, 2425 S. Holman Circle, Lakewood, CO
Robert Simpson, 2425 S. Fig Street, Lakewood, CO
Mike Sidebottom, representing citizens of Coyote Gulch.
Reasons for opposition include:
• The proposed ballpark is not feasible at this location.
• It costs taxpayers too much to place a ballpark at this location.
• A baseball field will not help with the preservation of wildlife in the
area.
• Denial of open records request.
• There is much noise, traffic, trash, etc. associated with ballparks.
• Inadequate notification to area residents.
• Negative impact on home values.
• Population in Lakewood is declining - no need for more baseball fields.
• Proposed baseball field will serve only a small population (boys ages
14-16).
• Residents do not approve of the process implemented for this project.
• Eighty-five parking spots for a ballpark are not needed.
The following people spoke in support of the baseball field:
Tom Gleason, 2715 Raleigh, Lakewood, CO
Bob Gonzales, 14441 W. Yale Place, Lakewood, CO
Randy Little, 10590 W. Dakota Avenue, Lakewood, CO
Max Tyler, 755 Vista Lane, Lakewood, CO
Steve Bernard, 14146 W. Harvard Place, Lakewood, CO
Other public comments included:
Dan Bernt, 10405 W. 13th Place, Lakewood, CO wanted to thank the Mayor and City Council for their help with RTD concerns noted by the citizens on 13th Place.
Michele Wiechman, 722 S. Beech Street, Lakewood, CO encouraged residents in the Green Mountain Water District to attend a meeting on December 9, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at 13919 W. Utah Avenue, to discuss the 2009 proposed budget.
Andrew DeMattee, 1365 Federal, Lakewood, CO said residents are trying to protect their properties from the light rail project and something needs to be done.
Bob Zachman, representing the Heritage Culture and Arts Alliance, presented statistical information from the Colorado Business Community for the Arts (CBCA), and extended thanks to all for their support of the arts in the City of Lakewood.
Carole Tarpley, 333 S. Pierson Street, Lakewood, CO, said she is still trying to her questions answered regarding invasion of her property.
Fred Clifford, 11405 W. 17th Place, Lakewood, CO, supports sentiments expressed regarding property rights. Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the Lakewood Police Department in working with the Golden Optimist Club in donating bicycles. He said if anyone is in need of a bicycle, they could contact him at 720-935-0613.
Brian Wareing, Applewood, CO, said Carole Tarpley, urban renewal, RTD and Coyote Gulch have something in common-they all have had devaluation of their personal property for the benefit/use by the government.
Natalie Menton, Ward 5, said she's glad to hear Council taking "transparency" of financial records of the City of Lakewood seriously. She extended an invitation to Council members to join her at the State Capital on January 14, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for a briefing in front of the State Legislature where she will present a plan requesting the Legislature to enact a statue that will require the State of Colorado, and all political/governmental entities, to post their spending online. This is not something new-it's also being done by other states. She noted that they will continue with their plans to have City of Lakewood expenditures posted online so that citizens can see how their tax dollars are being spent. To view any searchable database, one can go to: www.nataliementon.com.
There were no additional public comments.
As Council discussion ensued it was noted that in reference to public requests made, all information requested, with some exceptions, have been completed and all records available have been provided.
Kathy Hodgson, Director of Community Resources, stated that the process for the baseball field at Coyote Gulch started in 1973 with an official development plan and on May 19, 1995 a resolution in this regard was adopted by City Council.
Mayor Murphy reiterated that never was the proposed property designated as passive open space, rather for many years it has specifically been designated for active ball fields.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda Items 10-22 were read into the record by the City Clerk.
ITEM 10 - RESOLUTION 2008-75 - AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 AGREEMENT
AMONG THE LENA GULCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
LAKEWOOD REGARDING 7TH AVENUE, 8TH AVENUE AND FIG STREET
ITEM 11 - RESOLUTION 2008-76 - REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FROM, AND CERTIFYING
EXPENDITURES TO, JEFFERSON COUNTY OPEN SPACE FOR IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURES OF
THE BEAR CREEK LAKE PARK CAMPGROUND FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING FROM SEPTEMBER
1, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2008
ITEM 12 - RESOLUTION 2008-77 - REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FROM, AND CERTIFYING
EXPENDITURES TO, JEFFERSON COUNTY OPEN SPACE FOR IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURES OF
THE WHITLOCK INLINE HOCKEY RINK FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING FROM MAY 1, 2007 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
ITEM 13 - RESOLUTION 2008-78 - ESTABLISHING PROJECTS AND PROJECT FUNDING LEVELS FOR THE 2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND PRESERVATION PROGRAM (CIPP) NEIGHBORHOOD PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
ITEM 14 - RESOLUTION 2008-79 - AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD POLICE MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST BY ADOPTION OF THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT
ITEM 15 - RESOLUTION 2008-80 - AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE CITY MANAGER DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FOR THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD BY ADOPTION OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT
ITEM 16 - RESOLUTION 2008-81 - AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND TRUST BY ADOPTION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT
ITEM 17 - RESOLUTION 2008-82 - AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE LAKEWOOD EMPLOYEES
MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST BY ADOPTION OF THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT
ITEM 18 - RESOLUTION 2008-83 - ESTABLISHING CERTAIN WATER FEES FOR THE CITY
OF LAKEWOOD
ITEM 19 - RESOLUTION 2008-85 - AMENDING RESOLUTION 2007-48, AS AMENDED, CONCERNING THE ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
ITEM 20 - ORDINANCE 2008-30 - AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO FOR UTILITIES ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY, LOCATED WITHIN TRACTS K & L, SOLTERRA SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2
ITEM 21 - APPROVING MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Special City Council Meeting, October 13, 2008
Regular City Council Meeting, October 13, 2008
Regular City Council Meeting, October 27, 2008
ITEM 22 - ACCEPTING MINUTES OF THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Lakewood Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage Licensing Authority Meeting, October
23, 2008
Lakewood Advisory Commission For An Inclusive Community Meeting, September 17,
2008
Lakewood Advisory Commission For An Inclusive Community Meeting, October 15,
2008
Lakewood Planning Commission Meeting, September 3, 2008
Mayor Murphy asked for public comments on the consent agenda.
Johann Cohen, Chairman, Lakewood Advisory Commission for An Inclusive Community Wanted to make sure that Item 19 is passed as amendment.
Councilwoman Allen said the Resolution in question has been changed and it does not have to be amended. The wanted change has been added -- a structural change in the Committee makeup and to change the name of the Historic Landmark Committee to the Historic Preservation Committee, and a resolution from Council is needed to get this done.
Councilman Anderson asked that Item 18 be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote and discussion.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen and seconded by Councilman Peterson, to approve Council Minutes, accept all minutes for Boards and Committees, order all ordinances introduced on first reading to be published into the Rocky Mountain Newspaper for public hearing set for dates included in the ordinances, and to adopt resolutions, excluding Item 18- Resolution 2008-83 - Establishing Certain Water Fees for The City of Lakewood, all of which are included in the Consent Agenda Items, for the record and introduced by the City Clerk.
There were no additional comments on the Consent Agenda.
Councilwoman Stack had a question on Item 20 - first reading ordinance.
Mike Rock said staff would be happy to answer questions between now and second reading.
Vote: Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 The motion passed unanimously
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
THERE WERE NO SECOND READING ORDINANCES
ITEM 23 - GENERAL BUSINESS
Resolution 2008-83 - Establishing Certain Water Fees for The City of Lakewood,
Councilman Anderson expressed frustration that about voting on a utility rate increase and then notifying the affected citizens. He asked if we could, in the future, change the process so that notifications can be sent to affected citizens prior to any increase so that they can give their input before voting takes place.
Mike Rock said staff could make that change.
Councilman Anderson also questioned the proposed 18% rate increase.
Anne Heine, City Engineer, said the City of Denver Water Department (Lakewood water supplier) has increased the rate charged to the City of Lakewood utilities twice since the last Lakewood rate increase. The first increase was 4.7% and the current proposed increase is 12.7% for a compound total of 18%. She said this is a pass-through rate increase and we expect an annual increase. Staff will come back to Council this time each year in this regard.
Councilman Anderson further suggested that we look towards a plan of consolidating our water suppliers.
Mike Rock said we are open to this and willing to divest.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen and seconded by Councilman Peterson, to adopt Resolution 2008-83.
Vote: Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 The motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 24 - REPORTS
Mayor Murphy and City Council Members reported their attendance at previous meetings and events and announced upcoming neighborhood meetings and events.
ITEM 25 - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council; Mayor Murphy adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
Submitted by:
Margy Greer, City Clerk
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