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MINUTES OF May 15, 2013
Vice-chair, Riley Tippet called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Commissioners
in attendance were Bill Dinsmoor, Terry Butler and Kiki Raj. Absent were
Andrew Kole, Hana Pevny and Siam Castillo.
Staff: Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk
Rachel Burmeist—Environmental Health
Emzy Veazy III suggested the CCLC do a survey.
Mall Lease issues
Rachel said she had issues with hand sinks last year with Escobar and Finbarr's.
John from Finbarr's said they were going to use an RV sink.
Rachel said this year they both need hand sinks. They are both planning on mixing
drinks which require hand sinks.
Bill said the requirement is because they are mixing drinks.
Rachel pointed out that ice is a food product. If they are using lemons and oranges
that is a concern. They have to have warm water and paper towels. There would
also be a tank for the used water.
Dan Nelson said Escobar had a refrigerator and a bear broke in. There was food
stored inside the refrigerator and that is why it occurred. Food should not be stored
in the refrigerator.
Terry said Escobar had a management issue.
Kiki said she is opposed to the refrigerator. The refrigerator is not the success of
the establishment.
Dan also said he is opposed to the refrigerator. Dan said Parks is assessing the
electrical upgrade.
Kiki said we aren't hurting their restaurant not having a refrigerator.
MOTION: Kiki moved that the mall lease should remain as is with no
refrigerators; second by Bill. All in favor, motion carried.
Bill said hand washing without the use of electricity is permitted.
Dan said electricity is an issue and there is not enough power.
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Dan said lights are an issue and both use lighting. Dan also said they are installing
a meter for the electricity.
Riley requested the two applicants come to the next mtg.
Mall leases:
Ellina Restaurant - Kathy said Ellina has no changes — Stephen presented and
said he is proud of the restaurant that I have. I have nine foot umbrellas. We serve
dinner only and we open at 5:00.
MOTION: Kiki moved to approve the mall lease for Ellina; second by Bill. All in
favor, motion carried.
Gisella Restaurant - Kathy said Gisella has no changes. — Cristiano Lavia said he
is the new manager.
MOTION: Terry moved to approve the mall lease for Gisella; second by Kiki. All
in favor motion carried.
Justice Snow Restaurant—Marco said they are requesting the same design as last
year. In addition they would like two tables in front of the Wheeler. Marco said
they don't have sun on Mill and the two tall tables with umbrellas would enhance
the restaurant.
Kathy said the Community Development department has no issues. Kathy also
said Graham Slaton from the Wheeler is opposed.
Terry pointed out that the sidewalk is wide there.
Riley said there is never anything going out in front of the wheeler.
Bill said when the sidewalk was expanded with DEPP the purpose was for alfresco
dining.
MOTION: Bill moved to approve the two high tops and umbrellas; second by
Terry.
Kiki said Graham did not give a concrete reason to deny it.
Riley said if there are any issues they should be resolved by management.
Kathy said Randy Ready need to approve the application.
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Commissioner Comments:
Bill said there are pianos on the 16" mall. The issues are that people think the
piano is there's and they tend not to leave.
Dan said he sees kids destroying the pianos. Right now he is dealing with
vandalism.
Bill asked CCLC if they want to pursue the pianos. Bill asked staff to check with
the city manager to see if that is something the city would want to pursue.
Kiki said this is for one season only.
Bill mentioned the winter market and is this a good fit for Aspen. The people in
Denver could come after the election and we could request a work session with the
new council.
MOTION: Kiki moved to adjourn second by Terry. All in favor, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk
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