Article Contributed on: 2/2/2009 5:19:48 PM
City Council meeting summary: January 22, 2009
Councilmembers present: Mayor Kathleen Novak, Sheri Paiz, Gaye Monroe, Joyce Downing, Ervin Baker, Susan Clyne, Jill Parsons and Gene Wieneke
Absent: James Miller
Two Added to Board of Adjustment
CR-8 and 9 are resolutions for the appointments of Terry Wadding and Terry Ketelsen to the Board of Adjustment. These resolutions passed unanimously.
Marquez Named to VALE Board
CR-10 is a resolution appointing Patricia Marquez to the VALE Board. This resolution passed unanimously.
City to Make Final Payment on 120th Ave. Bridge
CR-11 is a resolution to authorize the city manager to expend funds for the final payment of $119,864.46 for the 120th Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. City Council had approved an Intergovernmental Agreement for cost sharing with the city of Westminster for bridge enhancements on the 120th Avenue bridge over Interstate 25 in 2004. The city approved the expenditure of $152,480.68 plus a contingency of $15,000 for a total amount of $167,480.68 for this project. The city's total cost of the project is $169,614.46 and exceeds the originally approved expenditure amount of $167,480.68 by $2,133.78.
The city paid $49,750 the to Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), which was Northglenn's portion of the hardscape and landscape maintenance. The final invoice for the project in the amount $119,864.46 was received from the city of Westminster. Councilmember Baker asked why is the bill so late and when this project was complete. Staff responded that the project was completed in 2007 and that staff had made several requests to the city of Westminster for the final invoice. Northglenn received the invoice in December 2008. This resolution passed unanimously.
Resolution to Have For-Profit Group Do Remodeling Homes Fails
CR-12 is a resolution approving the Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Program contract between the city of Northglenn and PG Construction Value Builders for an amount not to exceed $150,000. The work would include rehabilitation, remodeling or updating of a single-family home or homes acquired by the city using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Discussion began with Councilmember Paiz stating that this is a project that Northglenn Neighborhood Development Corporation could accomplish and it is a nonprofit organization rather than a for-profit group. Councilmember Parsons concurred with the ability of NNDC to do the work. Councilmember Baker said he intended to vote against this resolution, as the city does not need a third party to do the job. Councilmember Downing questioned why we are looking for a profit organization when NNDC, a non-profit organization, could accomplish the work. Councilmember Clyne agreed with the comments voiced by other councilmembers. Councilmember Wieneke said he supported PG Construction Value Builders as they displayed extensive background and experience and met the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP). Staff response was that staff findings reflect PG Construction Value Builders had demonstrated experience, and their timeliness would keep the program moving on. Councilmember Monroe asked why staff did not ask about financial solubility if that was a major point of consideration in the RFP. Staff response was that NNDC would not have the ability to fund projects up front. Value Builders gave examples of projects completed, and NNDC has not shown self-sufficiency. Downing stated that NNDC provided the city with a chart of specific improvement charges in their proposal. Councilmember Paiz stated that she does not feel that the city should be in the business of holding and selling property. Downing stated staff is biased against NNDC. Mayor said that although she had doubts with NNDC, at this point, she would recommend the city go back to NNDC. The mayor suggested tabling the issue until council had an opportunity to study the issue further in a study session. The vote to table CR-12 failed with three yes votes by Novak, Parsons and Monroe and five no votes cast by Paiz, Downing, Baker, Clyne and Wieneke. The original resolution to approve the contract between the city and PG Construction Value Builders failed with one yes vote by Wieneke.
Northglenn to Continue Association with Rocky Flats
CR-13 is a resolution regarding triennial determination for the continuation of the Rocky Flats Stewardship Council. As of Feb. 13, 2006, the city entered an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) establishing the Rocky Flats Stewardship Council to allow local governments to continue working together on issues related to the long-term protection of Rocky Flats. This resolution extends the city's participation on the Rocky Flats Stewardship Council for the next three years. This resolution passed unanimously.
City Hires Out for Washington Street Detention Design
CR-14 is a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the city of Northglenn and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) for the design of the Washington Street Detention Area Project in the amount of $100,000. The Washington Street Detention Area is located west of Washington Street and north of East 105th Avenue. Improvements would provide protection of downstream properties from flood events. This resolution passed unanimously.
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