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R E C O R D O F P R O C E E D I N G S
CITY OF LAFAYETTE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 17, 2012
Call to Order
Mayor Carolyn Cutler called the April 17, 2012 regular City Council Meeting to order at
6:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1290 South Public Road, Lafayette, Colorado.
Those present and answering roll call were Mayor Carolyn Cutler, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Kracha, and Councilors Alexandra Lynch, Pete d’Oronzio, Brad Wiesley, and Christine Berg. A motion was made by Councilor Lynch and seconded by Councilor Wiesley to excuse Councilor Lupberger. The motion passed unanimously.
Also present were City Administrator Gary Klaphake, Police Chief Rick Bashor, Deputy City Clerk Susan Barker, City Attorney Dave Williamson, Public Works Director Doug Short, Recreation and Facilities Management Director Curt Cheesman, Finance Director Bob Wright, Cultural Resources Coordinator Susan Booker, Human Resources Technician Penny Ford, and Parks, Open Space & Golf Director Monte Stevenson.
Volunteer of the Year Awards
Councilor Berg read a proclamation recognizing National Volunteer Week and Honoring Lafayette Volunteers. A motion was made by Councilor Berg and seconded by Councilor Wiesley to adopt the proclamation as read. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilor Berg announced the recipients of the 2011 Volunteer of the Year Awards and Mayor Cutler presented the awards as follows:
Teen Volunteer of the Year Award: Melissa Bullock, Teen and Children’s Services at the Library
Honorable Mention for Individual Volunteer: Christine Anderson, Library volunteer
Individual Volunteer Award: Carol Poore, Service to Senior Services
Volunteer Group Award: Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission and Public Art Committee
Presentations
2012 Governor’s Arts Award
Cultural Resources Coordinator Susan Booker presented to Council the 2012 Governor’s Arts Award that was received in Breckenridge April 13, 2012. The City was presented an original painting by John Lintott of Fruita, Colorado entitled “Evening Over Lafayette”. Mayor Cutler recognized Ms. Booker for all of her efforts and hard work.
20-Year Anniversary / Monte Stevenson
Mayor Carolyn Cutler recognized Parks, Open Space and Golf Director Monte Stevenson for his 20 years of service to the City of Lafayette.
Lafayette Open Space Advisory Committee Presentation
Chair Dave Belin and Vice Chair Erin Frazier presented to Council information on a Legacy Tax renewal for City of Lafayette Open Space. LOSAC requested Council begin the process to renew the Legacy Tax.
City Attorney Dave Williamson introduced Kenny Nguyen a senior at Centaurus High School. Kenny has been a member of the “I Have a Dream” class at Sanchez Elementary since second grade and has been shadowing Mr. Williamson.
Lafayette Liquor Authority
Public Hearing / New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License / 503 Café LLC
Deputy City Clerk Barker presented an application for a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License from 503 Café LLC d/b/a 503 Café. Ms. Barker said that Staff supports Authority approval of the application.
Mayor Cutler called a public hearing to order at 7:40 p.m. and asked interested parties to identify themselves. There were no interested parties present.
Oedipus, Inc., representative Max Scott summarized results of a survey conducted to demonstrate the favorable needs and desires of the neighborhood.
Owner Rafael Ortega and Chef Ado Salguero were available for questions from the Authority. Mayor Cutler closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilor Wiesley and seconded by Councilor Berg to approve Resolution No 2012-23 / Granting a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License to 503 Café LLC d/b/a 503 Café, 103 ˝ N. Public Road, Lafayette, Colorado. The motion passed unanimously.
Items From the Public
Dick Schillawski, 1160 N. 119th St. requested information on where the City stands on the Hwy 7 alternative route, he also spoke about the proposed renewal of the Legacy tax.
Public Hearing / First Reading / Ordinance No. 11, Series 2012
Community Development Director Patterson presented the first reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series 2012 / Amending Section 26-21 Sign Regulations/Chapter 26 of the Lafayette Code of Ordinance Pertaining to Electronic Message Signs. He said staff recommends the proposed amendments to Chapter 26 pertaining to electronic message signs.
Mayor Cutler opened a public hearing at 8:20 p.m. and invited interested parties to come forward. Seeing no one, she closed the hearing.
A motion was made by Councilor Lynch and seconded by Councilor Wiesley to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 11, Series 2012 / Amending Section 26-21 Sign Regulations/Chapter 26 of the Lafayette Code of Ordinance Pertaining to Electronic Message Signs. The motion passed unanimously.
Council Minutes
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to approve the minutes of the Workshop Meeting of April 3, 2012 as written. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor Lynch to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 3, 2012 as written. The motion passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Cutler read the consent agenda:
K. Second Reading / Ordinance No 10, Series 2012 / Rezoning the Two Creeks Open Space (previously known as the Stephenson Nelson Open Space) from DR (Developing Resource) to P (Public)
L. Resolution No. 2012-22 / Amending the City of Lafayette Investment Policy
M. Approval of Contract / 2012 Spring Paving Project
N. Approval of Contract / Indoor Water Meter Relocation Project / Hatrock Excavating
O. Approval of Contract Recreation Center Skylight Replacement / Powers Products
P. Authorizing City Attorney to Draft Potential Ballot Language / Legacy Tax Renewal
Q. Approval of Contract / Recreation Center Tile Project / Hunter Flooring
R. Purchase Orders & Purchase Order Amendments
Item P was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
A motion was made by Councilor d’Oronzio and seconded by Councilor Wiesley to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
Item P: Authorizing City Attorney to Draft Potential Ballot Language / Legacy Tax Renewal
Mayor Pro Tem Kracha made a motion seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to approve Item P/
Authorizing City Attorney to Draft Potential Ballot Language / Legacy Tax Renewal. The motion
passed unanimously.
Council Proclamation / Designating April 21, 2012 as Arbor Day
Mayor Pro Tem Kracha read a proclamation declaring April 21, 2012 as Arbor Day in Lafayette. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to approve the proclamation as read. The motion passed unanimously.
Appointments
Council Representatives / City Marketing and Communication Priorities
City Administrator Klaphake said that during the Goal Setting session on February 28, 2012,
Council agreed to direct two Council members to work with the City Public Information Officer in
determining ideas, priorities, goals and direction for the City’s marketing and communication
strategy. Three Councilors were interested in working with Public Information Officer
Debbie Wilmot.
A motion was made by Councilor Wiesley and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to appoint
Mayor Pro Tem Kracha, Councilor Berg and Councilor Lupberger to work with the Public
Information Officer on City marketing and communication priorities. The motion passed
unanimously.
Waste Reduction Advisory Committee
Councilor Wiesley made a motion that was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha to appoint
Shelly Colwell to a four-year term. The motion passed unanimously.
Modification to the Stormwater Code / Ordinance No. 12, Series 2012
Public Works Director Doug Short explained the proposed changes to Sections 104-34 and 104-39 of the Municipal Code. He said this ordinance will eliminate the discrepancies and avoid any future problem or conflict with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the City’s CDPHE permit.
A motion was made by Councilor Wiesley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 12, Series 2012 / Modification to the Stormwater Code, Sections 104-34 and 104-39. The motion passed unanimously.
City Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Klaphake presented the draft of an ordinance that would amend section 55-31
of the Code of Ordinances regarding peddlers to extend the exemption to those who
provide regularly scheduled delivery of dairy products. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Kracha requested that the draft amendment be placed on the next agenda for first reading. Council members agreed.
Councilor Reports
Councilor d’Oronzio said that members from the RTD Board were available to meet with the Council and he provided several dates to choose from. Council agreed on June 18 as their first choice and June 11 as a second choice.
Adjourn to Executive Session
City Administrator Klaphake said that Councilor Lupberger requested to listen to the Executive Session. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kracha and seconded by Councilor d’Oronzio to make the recording available to Councilor Lupberger. The motion passed unanimously.
At 9:30 p.m., a motion was made by Councilor d’Oronzio and seconded by Councilor Wiesley
to adjourn to Executive Session according to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a), for the purchase, acquisition,
lease, transfer or sale of any real, personal, or other property interest pertaining to a proposal for
retail/parking. The motion passed unanimously.
ATTEST:
Susan Barker, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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