City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
7:00 PM
Amended
Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - RICHARD N MCLEAN
MAYOR PRO-TEM - KIRBY WALLIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
LYNN BACA, REX BELL, JW EDWARDS
MARK HUMBERT, JOAN KNISS, KEN KREUTZER
CYNTHIA A MARTINEZ
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call.
Present: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca,
Councilmember Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert,
Councilmember Kniss, Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember
Martinez
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO FINDING
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF AN ANNEXATION PETITION, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 23, 2015, TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED
APPROXIMATE 38.101 ACRE PARCEL, TO BE KNOWN AS THE ORCHARD
CHURCH ANNEXATION, COMPLIES WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR
SUCH ANNEXATION
Resolution 2015-39
B. Approval of the March 17, 2015 City Council Minutes
C. Approval of the April 7, 2015 City Council Minutes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Kniss, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
City Manager Esquibel asked that the Regular Agenda be amended by moving Item 8A to 4G.
Motion by Councilmember Kreutzer, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve the Regular Agenda as amended. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
4. CEREMONIES
A. National Day of Prayer Proclamation
Mayor McLean read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to the City’s National Day of Prayer coordinator Ermie Marquez.
Motion by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve the
Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
B. National Kids to Parks Day Proclamation
Mayor McLean read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to Jeffrey Hulett, Assistant
Director of Recreation Services.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Kreutzer, to approve the
Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
C. National Public Works Week Proclamation
Mayor McLean read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to Streets and Fleet Assistant
Director Kimberly Dall.
Motion by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve the
Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
D. National Police Week Proclamation
Mayor McLean read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to Chief of Police Clint
Blackhurst.
Motion by Councilmember Baca, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve the
Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
E. Archeology & Historic Preservation Month 2015
Mayor McLean read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to members of the Historic
Preservation Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Kreutzer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, to approve the
Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
F. Introduction of New Employees by Chief of Police Clint Blackhurst
Human Resources Director Karen Surine introduced Andrew Baker, Planning Technician and gave a
brief history of his background.
Mayor McLean and City Council welcomed the new employee to the City of Brighton.
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
(Speakers limited to five minutes)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON,
COLORADO, APPROVING THE CASE FARMS PUD (SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL), 2ND AMENDMENT FOR THE
APPROXIMATELY 237.66 ACRE PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE CASE FARMS
PUD, LOCATED WITHIN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17,
TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Mayor McLean read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. and City Clerk Natalie Hoel verified the required postings and publications (April 15, 2015 in the Standard Blade) for this public hearing were completed.
City Manager Esquibel introduced Senior Planner Lauren Simmons.
Senior Planner Lauren Simmons explained that this item will approve the Case Farms 2nd Amendment. The Applicant is Clarke Carlson, Carlson Associates and they are requesting a PUD Amendment which is the 2nd Amendment for Case Farms. The property is approximately 242 acres and is located near the corner of 27th Avenue and Bromley Lane. A PUD Amendment was approved last year for the LDS Church. This property was annexed and zoned in 2003. The major changes being requested by the applicant include a revised layout for the residential portion of the property and to add three (3) uses including mini storage, research and development facility, and laboratory for research and testing, not including animals or hazardous materials to the commercial portion of the property. The original PUD had ninety-seven (97) acres and with the proposed changes there will be approximately the same number of commercial space, and the intent of the original PUD is similar.
The Comprehensive Plan calls for medium density residential on this property and the intent of the Bromley Lane Overlay District is to provide usable open space along key areas of the corridor and to allow for broadly defined development in order to attract quality uses while allowing the market to evolve. The Joe Case property is being added into the PUD to be used for open space. The proposed changes to the PUD include changes to the location of the community parcel; some of the lots are now backing up to 27th Avenue, and the commercial properties in the front along Bromley Lane. The applicant is proposing to maintain pedestrian connections, consistent landscaping treatments, screening of parking areas, foresighted architectural treatments, and integration of open space in addition to the City’s Commercial Design Standards for all commercial development. In addition the applicant is asking for the following uses to be prohibited because they are not compatible with residential uses including animal shelter, kennel (indoor), theater, drive-in (outdoor), gaming facility, drive-in movie theater, pawnshop with outdoor storage, bail bonds, funeral homes, parlor (crematorium), taxidermy, storage of gasoline, gases or liquefied petroleum, auction (outdoor) landfill and large vehicle sales.
In addition to the Design Standards, the applicant is requesting a 40’ building setback off of Bromley Lane, a 15’ building setback off the commercial south side street, a 30’ building setback off of 19th, 22nd and 27th Avenues, and a maximum building height of 50’. The mini storage area will be screened with an opaque fence and landscaping treatment along the perimeter.
A sign was posted on the property, notice was sent to all property owners within 300’ and the notice was published in the Brighton Standard Blade on April 15, 2015. There was an error in the mailed notice that said the property was located on 22nd Avenue and not 27th Avenue, but the map and notice area were correct and any callers were informed of the mistake. Informal comments were received regarding the aesthetics of the mini storage.
Staff recommends approval of this request, and the zone change request does conform to the Land Use and Development Code approval criteria for a PUD. The proposed PUD conforms to the Comprehensive Plan’s designation for the area as being appropriate for medium density residential and the policies of the Bromley Lane Corridor. Staff has prepared a draft Resolution with the condition regarding reimbursement to Prairie Center [Metropolitan District]. Senior Planner Simmons read the specific condition into the record. “1. That the Case Farms PUD, 2nd Amendment, as described in Exhibit A, attached hereto, is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions: a. Prior to the processing or approval of a subsequent preliminary or final plat for all or any portion of the Case Farms property, the Developer shall satisfy its reimbursement obligation to the Prairie Center Metropolitan District(s) for its pro-rata share of the cost of financing, designing, constructing, operating and/or maintaining, as applicable, public improvements that either the Case Farms property benefited from or were oversized by the Prairie Center District to the benefit of the Case Farms property as set forth in the Comprehensive Funding Plan, Master Development Agreement, Pre-Annexation Agreement and Intergovernmental Agreement for Prairie Center and any amendments made there to. The Developer shall satisfy the reimbursement obligation by making a payment directly to the Metropolitan District or by executing a written agreement for payment with the Metropolitan District, and providing evidence of said payment or agreement to the City.”
The Planning Commission reviewed this item at the April 14, 2015 meeting and passed a Resolution recommending approval for the condition regarding reimbursement to THF (Prairie Center).
Mayor McLean asked if the applicant would like to add anything to the presentation.
Clarke Carlson, P.O. Box 247, Eastlake, Colorado 80614. Mr. Carlson introduced Planner Karen Henry and Engineer Tom Jensen. Mr. Carlson indicated that he has worked a number of times with the City and most recently on the Joe Case property which has been brought into the project and also worked with staff regarding the non-potable water storage facility located on the property for use in the parks system. The area around the pond and west of the Fulton Ditch will be designated as open space.
Karen Henry, Henry Design Group, 1501 Wazee Street, Suite 1C, Denver, Colorado 80202. Ms. Henry is the Planner for the project and will be presenting what the developer feels is an improvement to the existing PUD plan based on current market conditions. Ms. Henry has worked extensively with staff over the past eight (8) months and feels this is a plan the City will be proud of. Times have changed since the original PUD was approved in 2004 and an update was needed. Some changes to the PUD plan include redesigning the roads in the residential area to reduce infrastructure costs and hope that this will entice development and address current market demand making it more likely for development in the near future. The revised Prairie Center Drainage Master Plan has been incorporated along Indian Paintbrush Avenue. Mini storage has been incorporated in the C-3 area with an extensive set of design criteria to ensure that the use is both compatible and aesthetically pleasing from the perimeters. The multi-family are along Bromley Lane has been revised from eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre to ten (10) dwelling units per acre. A number of energy and water conservation sustainability measures have been added and will be required for both the housing and the site development. Additional PUD Design Standards have been added to establish the overall character, quality and neighborhood. The revised PUD plan has the primary access from Bromley Lane at 22nd Avenue and from Indian Paintbrush off 27th Avenue. The PUD plans provide for eight (8) distinct planning areas. Areas three (3) through six (6) are all single-family residential areas ranging in lot sized from 5000 sq. ft. to an excess of 8500 sq. ft. The largest lots along the southwest corner are adjacent to Adams County to provide additional compatibility. Planning area 8 in the center of the development is for the community park. There are a series of trails and open space which ties the entire development together. There is a road that divides the commercial parcel along Bromley Lane for the back half of the commercial parcel. The main reason for adding the mini-storage use is because the parcel is really deep. The primary uses like retail and commercial will want to be along Bromley Lane so alternative uses had to be looked at that could be placed in the second tier. Some of the design criteria written into the PUD for the mini-storage is enhanced landscaping, quality materials, architectural variations to create articulation, prove compatibility with the residential area to the south of the development, landscape buffers along Bromley Lane and 27th Avenue, and these are in addition to the City’s Commercial Design Standards. The heritage of the site will be maintained and extensive archeological and historic surveys have been done through photos and interviews with the Case family so there is a pretty good record of everything that happened on the dairy farm. The community park is the central organizing element but there are small pocket parks in each of the residential areas and all of the parks are interconnected through a trail system. The Public Land Dedication Standards have been met for both parks and open space and they will be further defined at the time of the Final Plat. The developer has stayed in compliance with the approval criteria
Mayor McLean asked if anyone in the audience had questions for the applicant, there was none.
Mayor McLean asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on behalf of the request, there was none.
Mayor McLean asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the request, there was none.
Mayor McLean asked if any correspondence had been received, there was none.
Mayor McLean asked if there were questions from City Council.
Councilmember Kniss asked about the change in density from the original plan to the proposed amended plan. Ms. Henry explained that the [residential] units will be reduced from 1085 to 898.
Councilmember Martinez asked if the 50’ height limit is within the City’s standards. Senior Planner Simmons explained that the 50’ maximum height is typical in a commercial area. Councilmember Martinez asked if there will be a research laboratory in this area. Senior Planner Simmons explained that this would be a potential use that would be compatible with the residential in the area. Councilmember Martinez reported that she appreciates the water conservation and sustainability efforts being proposed.
Councilmember Bell reported that he appreciates the quality of the development at this location including the fencing, variety of housing, and pocket parks. Councilmember Bell asked if the mini-storage will be part of the southwest corner but back from Bromley Lane. Senior Planner Simmons explained that there is a specific condition in the PUD that limits the storage to be placed behind the bisecting south side road. Councilmember Bell reported that he does not want to see a long 50’ tall building for mini-storage. Senior Planner Simmons explained that the building could be up to 50’ tall. Mr. Carlson explained that this property is modeled after a property located at 128th Avenue and Colorado with different buildings located in the front of the development with the mini-storage behind. Councilmember Bell asked if this would be a single story building and Mr. Carlson reported that it will be.
Mayor Pro-Tem Wallin asked if Mr. Carlson met with the Historic Preservation Commission and if there are any structures of historical value on the Joe Case property that could be preserved. Ms. Henry reported that an inventory done by an archaeologist indicated that the majority of the structures were not historically significant and the old barn was not structurally sound enough to move. Ms. Henry reported that Historic Preservation and Long Range Planner Aja Tibbs have all of the records from the inventory. Mayor Pro-Tem Wallin asked if the City’s non-potable storage is located on this property and Senior Planner Simmons explained that it is. Mayor Pro-Tem Wallin asked if the expansion of the Oasis Water Park would be located to the east of the existing property. Assistant Director of Recreation Jeffrey Hulett explained that it will be located to the east of the existing Park and the entrance will need to be re-routed.
Mayor McLean asked when the expansion to the Oasis Water Park may take place. Assistant Director of Recreation Hulett explained that he does not know when the entrance will be re-routed and there will be money budgeted for the expansion.
Councilmember Kreutzer asked if the expansion of the Oasis could be located on the Joe Case Property and Assistant Director of Recreation Hulett reported that it could. Councilmember Kreutzer asked if there could be a four (4) story L shaped building on the corner of 27th Avenue and Bromley Lane and Senior Planner Simmons reported that it could with the current PUD. Councilmember Kreutzer expressed his concern regarding the possible height of the building and the view for the residents in the area. Senior Planner Simmons explained that this height is allowed in the C-3 zoning so there could be a four (4) or five (5) story building at this location. Mr. Carlson explained that the property will most likely be divided into pad users with banks and retail and does not believe that any of these users will approach the 50’ limit. The users will most likely be the same types as those at the entrance to Prairie Center. Senior Planner Simmons explained that the users will also have to meet parking requirements and with a building that large it would most likely not meet the parking requirements. Mr. Carlson reported that there may be a clock tower or architectural piece that could be that tall, but most likely not a building use. The developer will try to preserve the silos on the property.
Mayor McLean is excited to see business in this area and is glad to hear about the preservation of the silo.
Mayor McLean closed the public hearing at 8:33 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
Ordinance. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
B. AN ORDINANCE, OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL, APPROVING
THE REZONING OF AN APPROXIMATELY 3.3 ACRE AREA OF LAND
GENERALLY LOCATED IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST
OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS,
STATE OF COLORADO, FROM A ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-3 (MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO A ZONING DESIGNATION OF C-2
(RESTRICTED RETAIL AND SERVICES)
Mayor McLean read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing at 8:35 p.m. and City Clerk Natalie Hoel verified the required postings and publications (April 15, 2015 in the Standard Blade) for this public hearing were completed.
City Manager Esquibel introduced Assistant City Planner Aaron Clark.
Assistant City Planner Aaron Clark reported that this item will approve a rezoning request for the Telluride Business Park Phase 2. The applicant is North Forest Office Space, the owner is William and Judith Woods Living Trust/Dean and Sharon Colligan and the property is approximately 3.3 acres at the corner of Telluride Street and Huerfano Street. A request has been made to rezone the property from R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) to C-2 (Restricted Retail Services). North Forest is currently in negotiations to purchase the property contingent on Council’s approval of the zone change request. They currently operate a commercial office space on the neighboring lot to the north of this property which is zoned C-2. North Forest would like to expand that use onto this new property. Planning Commission recommended approval of this request at their April 14, 2015 meeting. A sign was posted on the property, notice was mailed to neighboring property owners and notice was published on April 15, 2015. No formal public comments have been received. The Comprehensive Plan does designate this property as appropriate for high-density residential but it is immediately adjacent to property designated in the Comprehensive Plan as commercial. Comprehensive Plan boundaries are not hard and fast lines and staff feels that the fact that a C-2 use is already present in the neighborhood, the surrounding properties are already a commercial/residential mix of uses this use does fit in the neighborhood context. Staff recommends approval of this request.
Mayor McLean asked if the applicant would like to add anything to the presentation, he did not.
Mayor McLean asked if anyone in the audience had questions for the applicant, there was none.
Mayor McLean asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on behalf of the request, there was none.
Mayor McLean asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the request, there was none.
Mayor McLean asked if any correspondence had been received, there was none.
Mayor McLean asked if there were questions from City Council.
Councilmember Kniss asked if the same builder will be used for the new construction that built the office buildings on the adjacent property. Brett Steinbar [representing the Applicant] explained that the same builder would be used. Councilmember Kniss expressed her concern with this because there have been some problems with cracking and concerns with the construction of the other buildings. Mr. Steinbar explained that there were issues with the groundwater and that is what caused the issues in the buildings. Steps have been taken to ensure this will not happen with the new property.
Councilmember Edwards asked if this will make the combined properties double the current size and asked how many acres this property is. Assistant Planner Clark explained that the property is approximately 3.5 acres. Councilmember Edwards asked if the new building will have the same number of units. Mr. Steinbar reported that the new building will be the same size with the same number of units.
Mayor McLean closed the public hearing at 8:43 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Kniss, to approve the
Ordinance. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
7. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON,
COLORADO APPROVING THE LEASE OF A 31.4 ACRE PARCEL OF CITY-
OWNED LAND, THE “K-MART PROPERTY”, TO LLOYD LAND; SETTING OUT
THE TERMS OF SAID LEASE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAID LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor McLean read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
City Manager Esquibel reported that this is the final reading of the Ordinance and there have not been any changes since first reading.
Mayor McLean asked if there were any comments from the audience on the second reading of the Ordinance, there were none.
Motion by Councilmember Kreutzer, seconded by Councilmember Bell, to approve Ordinance 2202. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON,
COLORADO APPROVING THE LEASE OF A 15.8 ACRE PARCEL OF CITY-
OWNED LAND, THE “TUCSON PROPERTY”, TO LLOYD LAND; SETTING OUT
THE TERMS OF SAID LEASE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAID LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor McLean read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
City Manager Esquibel reported that this is the final reading of the Ordinance and there have not been any changes since first reading.
Mayor McLean asked if there were any comments from the audience on the second reading of the Ordinance, there were none.
Motion by Councilmember Humbert, seconded by Councilmember Baca, to approve Ordinance 2203. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON,
COLORADO APPROVING THE LEASE OF A 17 ACRE PARCEL OF CITY-
OWNED LAND, THE “HOMESTEAD PROPERTY”, TO LLOYD LAND; SETTING
OUT THE TERMS OF SAID LEASE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor McLean read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
City Manager Esquibel reported that this is the final reading of the Ordinance and there have not been any changes since first reading.
Mayor McLean asked if there were any comments from the audience on the second reading of the Ordinance, there were none.
Motion by Councilmember Kreutzer, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to approve Ordinance 2204. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
8. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON,
COLORADO ADOPTING THE 2015 CULTURAL STRATEGIC PLAN AS THE
GOVERNING DOCUMENT FOR THE FUTURE OF ARTS AND CULTURE IN THE
CITY OF BRIGHTON
Mayor McLean read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Manuel Esquibel introduced Public Information Manager Kristen Chernosky.
Public Information Manager Kristen Chernosky explained that the members of the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission and the Cultural Strategic Team have worked together to create the Cultural Strategic Plan.
Members of the Cultural Arts Commission introduced themselves and reported that they were inspired by the leadership of Helen Rodriquez.
Motion by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Resolution 2015-40. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
B. A RESOLUTION AMENDING CERTAIN ACCOUNTS IN THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND, PARKS AND RECREATION CAPITAL FUND, LOTTERY
RESERVE FUND, WATER FUND AND WASTE WATER FUND, AND
APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EXPENDITURE
Mayor McLean read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Esquibel introduced Finance Director Dan Frelund.
Finance Director Dan Frelund explained that this Resolution amends certain accounts in the Capital Improvement Fund, Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Fund, Lottery Reserve Fund, Water and Wastewater Funds and appropriating money for expenditures. This Resolution was presented at the last meeting and was approved, but after further review there were some technical corrections that needed to be made. The Lottery Fund needed to be separated on the revenue side so this Resolution will correct that omission. Director Frelund answered questions from Council regarding:
- The total amount being $29,400.00, the Lottery Funds were just split.
Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, to approve Resolution 2015-41. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON,
COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE BID OF A-1 CHIPSEAL CO. AND AWARDING
THE CONTRACT FOR THE 2015 CRACK SEAL ~ CAPE SEAL ~ SLURRY SEAL ~
CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, BID #15-010, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($679,475.00), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THERETO
Mayor McLean read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Esquibel introduced Streets and Fleet Director Joe Smith.
Streets and Fleet Director Joe Smith asked for Council approval of the bid for A-1 Chipseal on the slurry seal portion of the project that is typically called the CIP Program. In the past the slurry and overlays were done in one (1) program and there ends up being subcontractors to handle the crack seal and that adds more money to the contract. This bid is strictly for the slurry seal and the asphalt work will be in a separate bid. A-1 Chipseal is a very good firm and has completed a lot of work in the City. Three (3) subdivisions are included in the proposed project including the HKS Subdivision, Bromley Creek and Pheasant Ridge as well as crack seal and chip seal on Baseline Road, North Main Street and North 4th Avenue. The cost of the project is $679,475.00. Director Smith answered questions from Council regarding:
- An explanation of the crack seal and slurry seal process.
Motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve Resolution 2015-42. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
9. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON,
COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BT CONSTRUCTION INC. AND
AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE KEN MITCHELL 1 PIPING ADDITION
PROJECT, BID #15-013, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY DOLLARS ($147,690.00),
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THERETO
Mayor McLean read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Esquibel introduced Utilities Director Curt Bauers.
Utilities Director Curt Bauers explained that this Resolution is to request the approval of a contract with BT Construction, Inc. in the amount of $147,690.00 for a project that is designed to increase the pumping capacity of the existing pump station in Cell 1 of the Ken Mitchell Lakes. Additional piping and metering will be added so that all three (3) pumps in the well can operate separately without restriction. Procurement received four (4) bids on the project and BT Construction was the lowest most responsive bidder. The project is fully budgeted in 2015 and therefore staff recommends approval of the contract in an amount not to exceed $147,690.00.
Motion by Councilmember Baca, seconded by Councilmember Kniss, to approve Resolution 2015-43. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
11. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor.
Mayor McLean read a Certificate of Appreciation from Brighton DECA for support of their program. Mayor McLean read a Certificate of Appreciation to the City for the Platinum Sponsorship for the School District 27J Hispanic Advisory Council Scholarship Dinner. Mayor McLean attended the Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards and a scholarship winner was from Brighton and attended the Help for Homes event.
B. By Department Heads.
City Manager Intern Murphy Robinson presented City Council with a list of upcoming agenda items for May.
C. By the City Attorney.
D. By the City Manager.
12. REPORTS BY COUNCIL ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Kniss attended the retirement party for Helen Rodriquez. Councilmember Kniss thanked City Manager Esquibel for scheduling the meetings with various entities in the surrounding areas. Councilmember Kniss thanked the Youth Commission for all of their work with SPEAK Week and the walk. Councilmember Kniss serves on several scholarship committees and there are so many young people in the community that go above and beyond their twenty (20) hours of community service required to graduate and actually put in 100’s of hours, have high academics and also work. There are some exceptional young people in the City. Councilmember Kniss attended the Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards. Councilmember Kniss thanked the Parks Department and the BHS Senior class for planting over 100 trees in Pheasant Ridge. Councilmember Kniss attended the Help for Homes event.
Councilmember Kreutzer attended the Adams County Aging Network Conference which gives senior citizens an opportunity to learn different things, the Hispanic Advisory Council Dinner. Councilmember Kreutzer served as auctioneer for the Hispanic Advisory Council, the Zion Lutheran School and will serve this week for the Almost Home Spring Fling. Councilmember Kreutzer attended the Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards, the Help for Homes event and the BHS Baseball game at Coors Field and the BHS vs. Prairie Center game.
Councilmember Martinez attended the DRCOG Awards dinner, the SPEAK Walk, the Chamber luncheon at the Armory, the ADCOG dinner in Northglenn, the Law Day breakfast, the Hispanic Advisory Council dinner, the Brighton High School baseball game at Coors Field and the Help for Homes event. Councilmember Martinez recognized Helen Rodriquez for the commitment to the community and for her friendship.
Councilmember Edwards attended the ADCOG meeting, the Chamber luncheon, and the Help for Homes event. Councilmember Edwards read a letter of appreciation to the Council from the recipient of the Help for Homes homeowner that the City Council team worked on.
Mayor Pro-Tem Wallin attended the retirement part for Helen Rodriquez, the SPEAK Walk, the Arbor Day celebration at Southeast Elementary, the Tiny Tots and Tumblers tree planting day, Senior Ditch day for Brighton High School, the Help for Homes event and the Brighton High School baseball game at Coors Field. Mayor Pro-Tem Wallin thanked Streets and Fleet for the Trash Bash.
Councilmember Baca attended the SPEAK Walk, the National Honor Society induction at Prairie View High School, the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards, the Hispanic Advisory Council dinner, the ADCOG dinner in Northglenn, and the Law Day breakfast.
Councilmember Humbert attended the Law Day breakfast, the Brighton High School Senior Ditch Day, the Youth Awards, the SPEAK Walk, Trash Bash, Help for Homes, Meet and Greet with Commerce City, and the Arbor Day celebration. The Historic Preservation luncheon will take place on Saturday at the Armory and HPC member Albin Wagner will receive an award.
Councilmember Bell thanked his fellow Councilmembers for their work at the Help for Homes event. Councilmember Bell attended a bicycle event in Greeley and the Pedal the Plains event will take place this weekend.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Kreutzer, to adjourn at 9:49 p.m. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Bell, Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss,
Councilmember Kreutzer, and Councilmember Martinez
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO
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ATTEST Richard N. McLean, Mayor
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Natalie Hoel, City Clerk
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Approval Date