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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
August 19, 2003
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County
Home Rule Charter August 19, 2003, 6:30 p.m., at the South West Weld County
Administration Building, 4209 WCR 24 1/2; Longmont, CO.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell Martin. Vice
President Douglas Rademacher, Councilman Dwaine Kurtz, Councilman Chip Marks,
and Councilman Sander were present, constituting a quorum of the members. Also
present: Dan Auga, Kevin Darst, Frank Hempen, Ursula Morgan, Glenn Vaad, and the
Council secretary, Bev Thomas.
REVIEW PROGRAM: Public Works Director Mr. Frank Hempen gave an over view of
Weld County's strategic road plan for capital improvements. He reviewed the
background for the department receiving an annual $2,675,472 levy that is used in the
following ways: municipal shareback; gravel road improvement plan, dust abatement
program; and for strategic roadways. Mr. Hempen told Council members about projects
in each of these areas.
Mr. Hempen stated that the state of Colorado has provided east-west roads, but in
Weld County there is a vital need for more north-south roads — especially to alleviate
the traffic on 125. He explained a plan, soon to be presented to the Board of County
Commissioners, to create arterial roads along 125 to create options to 125 being used
for local traffic. He emphasized there had been a lot of preparatory work with
municipalities and residents to create the arterial road plan. Mr. Hempen also has
plans with towns to fix certain problem intersections.
County money budgeted for Public Works is supplemented by strategic road impact
fees; energy impact fees; and replacement grant monies
Questions from Council members and County residents were answered by Mr.
Hempen, who was assisted in his presentation by Commissioner Vaad.
AGENDA APPROVAL: The Council's agenda was approved by consent of the
members.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman William Sander made a motion to approve the
July 15, 2003 Council meeting minutes. The motion was seconded and carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: Council members reviewed the correspondence. Receipt of a
letter from Mr. John Folsom regarding the Southwest Drainage Authority was noted. No
action was taken as the Drainage Authority is no longer going to be a reality.
President Mitchell Martin said that the concerns of Mr. Folsom regarding arterial north-
south roadways alongside 125 had been addressed by Mr. Hempen.
COORDINATOR REPORTS: Vice President Douglas Rademacher reported that the
Communication Center's personnel are pleased with their new space, and they are
doing very well.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Vice President Douglas Rademacher made a motion to
approve the bills as listed.
Mileage for Councilman Dwaine Kurtz $23.80
Mileage for Councilman Chip Marks $20.40
Mileage for Councilman Mitchell Martin $14.28
Mileage for Councilman Will Sander $ 5.44
South Weld Sun for Legal Notice $22.00
Johnstown Breeze Subscription $25.00
The motion was seconded and carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
September 16, 2003 1.4
Date Approved Mitchell Martin, Council President
Beverly Thomas, Council Secretary
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