Idaho Springs City Council

IDAHO SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 14, 2016

The City Council of the City of Idaho Springs held a regular meeting on Monday, March 14, 2016 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Michael Hillman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Answering the roll was: Michael Hillman, Tracy Stokes, Jason Siegel, Kate Collier, John Curtis and Bob Bowland. Denise Deese was absent. Also present were City Clerk Diane Breece, City Administrator Andrew Marsh, Public Works Superintendent John Bordoni, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dan Wolf, Police Chief Chris Malanka and Attorney Carmen Beery. City Treasurer John Young was not in attendance.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.

Agenda Approval Kate Collier moved to approve the agenda of March 14, 2016. Tracy Stokes seconded and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Approval of Minutes Kate Collier moved to approve the minutes for February 22, 2016. John Curtis seconded and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Approval of Bills Tracy Stokes moved to approve bills to March 14, 2016. Bob Bowland seconded and the motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Conflict of Interest There were no conflicts of interest.

Unscheduled Public Comment Donna Kline from Clear Creek County Human Services was in attendance to request an annual contribution from the City for the Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award Program. Mayor Hillman stated that a funds request was submitted during the budget process and the money will be disbursed.

Vicki Sparks was present to ask Council for permission to allow camping at their event, Rocky Mountain Rumble for two days, June 17 & 18. It was the consensus of the Council to allow camping for the event.

Public Comment There was no public comment.

Liquor Licensing Authority Mayor Hillman opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. The City Clerk submitted her clerk’s report regarding the application submitted by Blackstone Rivers Ranch, LLC dba Blackstone Rivers Ranch for a new “Tavern Liquor License”. The City Attorney and Police Chief had no objections. Stephen M. Lee from the firm of Dill & Dill was sworn in as the applicant’s attorney. Susan Schwall was sworn in and represented “LiquorPros” and stated that her company circulated the petition to determine the needs of the neighborhood and desires of the adult inhabitants. She stated that they obtained 98 signatures. The City Clerk stated that of those, an additional seven signatures were excluded mainly due to the person living outside the city limits. Rachel Betz was sworn in. Ms. Betz informed the authority that she is requesting their approval for a tavern license to allow alcohol service to her quests at the Pavilion. Mayor Hillman closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Kate Collier moved to approve the application for a new tavern liquor license for Blackstone Rivers Ranch, LLC dba Blackstone Rivers Ranch for the premises located at 3673 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, Colorado for the reasons stated in the clerk’s report and with the condition that the amended lease agreement is submitted for review by the City Attorney. Jason Siegel seconded and the motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Resolutions Kate Collier moved to approve Resolution #6, Series 2016; A resolution approving the restatement of the City of Idaho Springs employee retirement plan. Jason Siegel seconded and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Tracy Stokes moved to approve Resolution #7, Series 2016; A resolution affirming the continued use of the Model Municipal Records Retention Schedule, including all supplements thereto. Bob Bowland seconded and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Kate Collier moved to approve Resolution #8, Series 2016; A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with Clear Creek County concerning law enforcement mutual aid. John Curtis seconded and the motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Kate Collier moved to approve Resolution #9, Series 2016; a resolution affirming the designation of the Clear Creek Fire Authority as the emergency response authority for hazardous substance incidents within the City of Idaho Springs. Bob Bowland seconded and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Ordinance First Reading Tracy Stokes moved to approve Ordinance #1, Series 2016; An ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 17-88 of the Idaho Springs Municipal Code concerning camping which will be amended for second reading on April 11, 2016. John Curtis seconded and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Kate Collier moved to approve Ordinance #2, Series; 2016; An ordinance amending Section 15-32 of the Idaho Springs Municipal Code concerning speed limits, to establish a 15 mph speed limit on Miner Street throughout the City. Tracy Stokes seconded and the motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

City Administrator Andrew Marsh gave his staff report with two request(s) for action. Tracy Stokes moved to approve task order #6 for Phase IIII design of the Colorado Blvd Reconstruction Program for the estimated cost of $1,043,534.02. Bob Bowland seconded and the motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

Jason Siegel moved to approve an additional $500/month in compensation from the RAMP fund for PW Superintendent John Bordoni for his additional work and responsibilities related to the oversight of Phase II construction and Phase III design of the Colorado Blvd Reconstruction Program. Kate Collier seconded and the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.

City Clerk City Clerk Diane Breece gave her staff report with one request(s) for action. Tracy Stokes moved to approve the Mayor to sign the SIPA Grant Eligibility confirmation on behalf of the City. Kate Collier seconded and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Police Department Chris Malanka gave staff his staff reports with request(s) for action that had previously been voted on in the resolutions and ordinances. Public Works Department John Bordoni gave his staff report with no request(s) for action.

Water/Wastewater Dan Wolf gave his staff report with one request(s) for action. Kate Collier moved to approve service contract renewal with Hach for $5,546 from line item 5100-5000. Bob Bowland seconded and the motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Committee Reports There were no committee reports.

Mayor and Council The Mayor announced that he attended the memorial service for Tom Hayden and his contribution to the community will be missed. Peter Monson was appointed by the governor to fill the vacancy. He will serve until the end of Commissioner Hayden’s term.

Adjournment Mayor Hillman adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. The next regular Council meeting will be March 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.