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INFORMATION UPDATE
May 20, 2019
5:00 PM,
I.INFORMATION UPDATE
I.A.Update on East End Parking Enforcement
I.B.Wheeler Feasibility & Community Needs Study
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INFORMATIONAL MEMO
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:Mitch Osur, Director of Parking and Downtown Services
THRU:Scott Miller, Director of Public Works
Trish Aragon, P.E., City Engineer
DATE OF MEMO:May 13, 2019
MEETING DATE:MAY 22, 2019
RE:Update on East End Parking Enforcement
UPDATE:
At the City Council Meeting on March 19,2019 Council gave direction to the Parking
Department to start full Residential enforcement in parts of the east end of town (aka E
Zone)
The streets that will be part of a new E Residential Zone are:
Dale Ave.
Hopkins Ave.
Midland Ave.
Park Ave.
Park Circle
Riverside Ave.
The time table for communication and infrastructure is:
May 13: 40 signs, poles and receivers ordered
June 3: Letters sent to all residents on the 6 effected streets (letter attached)
June 17: Vehicle permit registration begins
June 24: New Residential Zone Map printed
Week of July 8: signs and posts installed
July 9: Press release sent to all local papers
July 15: Enforcement begins
The parking department will also runs ads in the local paper’s communication the parking changes on
June 20, 28 and July 2, 10.
The Parking Department will begin enforcement in the new Residential E zone with our current staff. As
a result, the parking staff will have to split its time between the current A, B, C and D zones and the new
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E zone. We expect this will create a lower compliance rate because we will be enforcing approximately
2 hours less a day in the current residential zones. This reduces our consistency and may produce
unequal enforcement in all zones. We plan to reevaluate our staffing needs after our experience this
summer. This need will be explored in the 2020 budget process.
Letter to Residents:
PARKING RULE CHANGES IMPACTING YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD
Dear Aspen Neighbor,
After lengthy discussion between Parking Department representatives, City Council andstakeholders
the City of Aspen is beginning daily enforcementon Dale Ave., Hopkins Ave., Midland Ave., Park Ave.,
Park Circle and Riverside Avenue. These will now be designated as “Residential Zones.”
What does this mean? Starting on Monday, July 15these streets will fall under the rules and restrictions
of all residential parking zones in Aspen. This means there is a cost to park in this area for more than
two hours Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Other rules will apply and are on the back of this
letter.
The important information for you to know is that if you are a qualified resident in this area and meet
eligibility, explained below, parking is still free for you.
To get a residential parking permit you must provide proof of residency in this neighborhood andyour
vehicle must be registered to you at that address. In 2019 each resident will be eligible for upto 4
permits, plus one guest pass.
Key Dates:
Monday, June 17: Sign-upfor residential permitsbegins
Monday, July 8: Parking signs start to go up
Monday, July 15:Daily parking enforcement begins
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Parking Team directly at 970-920-5267.
Please remember the parking department has recently moved to 201 North Mill St.
Thank you,
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Residential Parking Rules:
Enforced Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Twohours FREE parking per day, no re-park. One visit per residential zone, per day.
Paid parking is $8 per day.
Carpools of 2 or more of driving age with permit, park for FREE
Residents with proof of eligibilitycan get up to 4 permits (virtual), plus a guest permit.
Eligibility meansvehicle must be registered to your address in that Residential Zone.
Youwillget a permit onlyfor the zone in which you live.
You must move your vehicle every 72-hours, whichis enforced on a complaint basis.
You must move your vehicle every 72-hours, even if you have a Residential Parking
permit.
EV and NEVs get to park for FREE with a permit. Register at the Parking Department
Hybrids park for 50% off the current price with a permit. Register at the Parking
Department.
Construction spots are reservable for $25 a day
Event spots are reservable for $10 a day
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:Gena Buhler, Executive Director Wheeler Opera House
THROUGH:Jeff Woods, Manager of Parks & Recreation
CC:Wheeler Opera House Board of Directors
MEETING DATE:Information Only
MEMO DATE: May 17, 2019
RE:Council Update | Wheeler Feasibility & Community Needs Study
REQUEST OF COUNCIL:This memo is for information purposes only to update
Council on the status of the Wheeler Facility Feasibility Study progress.
SUMMARY:
Following direction from Council in May 2018, the Wheeler Opera House has secured a
contract to complete a feasibility and community needs study to explore the possibility
of Wheeler expansion and determine the necessary WRETT funds required for the
building and on-going operation of an expansion. The study will forecast demand for
different types of usage.
A competitive bid process occurred in April 2019 and a team of vendors has been
selected. The total contract cost is set to not exceed $49,500 with an additional $5,000
of project funding of direct Wheeler spend reserved for public outreach events and
communication.
Theatre Projects, an international theatre consultant with more than 1,500 projects in 80
countries, has led studies for arts organizations, municipalities, and private and public
universities, will lead the study.
Keen Independent Research will provide market research and economic consulting
services. Keen has experience conducting economic and market research in Aspen,
Carbondale and other communities, including consulting work as a part of the Venue
Market & Feasibility Study for Denver Arts and Venues and a similar feasibility study for
the May Bonfils Stanton Theater in Denver, CO.
Venue cost consultants focus on entertainment, arts, and other specialty venue studies.
Colorado based projects include Denver Performing Arts Center (new and renovation),
Lone Tree Cultural Arts Center (new), May Bonfils Stanton Theatre (renovation), and
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Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts Center (new), as well as other projects across 42
states and in 92 cities. They will provide costing input and data for the study.
The study will be completed in a 6-month time frame, with kick off meetings and events
beginning at the end this month. A final presentation to Council and the Wheeler Opera
House Board will occur in Fall 2019.
Project kick off meetings are scheduled for May 30 and 31. During this time, the firm
will conduct user interviews, venue tours, and a community workshop. The community
workshop is scheduled for May 30 (5pm – 6:30pm) in The Vault at the Wheeler (2
nd floor
event space). The goal for the workshop is to gather input from the broadest cross
section of the community and to make sure that every voice is heard.
Future site visits will include a second community workshop, meetings with Wheeler
Opera House Board members, key stakeholders, and Wheeler staff.
The final presentation will include recommendations, Masterplan concepts, capital and
operational financial plans, a summary of community feedback, and if necessitated by
findings, a business case for expansion.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Information only. For any questions, please contact
Gena Buhler, Executive Director Wheeler Opera House.
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