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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.20011112Regular Meetin~ Aspen City Council November 12~ 2001 OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE BONUS AWARDS ..................................... 2 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ........ ~ ................................................................. 2 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS .............................................................. 2 CONSENT CALENDAR ................................................................................ 3 · Minutes - October 9, 22, 2001 ................................................................ 4 · Donation to NY Firefighters/911 Fund from Mayor's Cup Proceeds ..... 4 · Resolution # 106, 2001 - Cozy Point Ranch Bridge Replacement. ......... 4 · Appointment of Charles Kennedy to CCLC ........................................... 4 7TH AND MAIN RESIDENTIAL UNIT SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUEST ....................................................................................................... 4 ORDINANCE #44, SERIES OF 2000 - Petrick Annexation ......................... 5 ORDINANCE #48, SERIES OF 2000 - Petrick Rezoning ............................ 6 ORDINANCE #42, SERIES OF 2001 - Truscott Subdivision Amendment.. 7 RESOLUTION #105, SERIES OF 2001 - Contract for Wagner Park Restrooms ........................................................................................................ 7 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council November 12, 2001 Mayor Klanderud called the meeting to order at 5:00 with Councilmembers McCabe, Semrau and Hershey present. OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE BONUS AWARDS Mayor Klanderud and Council presented an outstanding employee team bonus award to Debbie Kirkwood and Gail Simicek of the parking department and to Karen Gardner of the water department. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 1. Toni Kronberg said at the work session last month, Council was informed the swimming pool will bring in $37,000/year in revenues. Council was told the facility would need 600 users/day on top of the current users to make the facility work. Ms. Kronberg told Council she has been working on this project for 8 years. Ms. Kronberg said she would like to help with on solutions for this facility. She has been working with the Iselin project manager on implementing some of these suggestions. 2. Ramon Duvernay suggested the city institute a matching funds campaign funds for those candidates who may wish to participate in order to even the playing field. Duvernay gave Council copies of this proposal from the city of Boulder. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 1. Councilman McCabe congratulated the girls' volleyball team for third place finish in the state in a very stiff competition. 2. Councilman McCabe thanked the Aspen Elks Lodge for hosting a Veteran's Day luncheon for veterans throughout the valley. This luncheon also included the National Guard on duty at the airport. 3. Councilman Hershey removed 7th and Main residential unit from the consent calendar. 4. Councilman Hershey thanked the city for donating proceeds from the Mayor's Cup to the NY firefighters/911 fund 2 Regular Meetin~ Aspen City Council November 12, 2001 5. Councilman Hershey said the golf cart at the Rifle nursing home had broken and the Elk's donated 2 or 3 carts for use by the residents and it is much appreciated. 6. Councilman Semrau appreciated that half the United Airline seats have been reinstituted and this should help the economy this winter. 6. Councilman Semrau said he recently visited several resorts. Some resorts have very small chain stores that fit within the historic character of these resorts. Another resort had big 8,000 square foot chain stores, which had taken, over the town. Councilman Semrau said when Council reviews the land use code amendment, they should keep in mind how chain stores are affecting Aspen. 7. Steve Barwick, city manager, requested adding an executive session at the end of the meeting for acquisition 0fproperty and personnel issues. 8. Councilman McCabe reported the Ruedi Water and Power Authority met, is working on the budget, and discussed renewing the executive director's contract. Councilman McCabe said RWAPA would like the city to approve the IGA as soon as possible. Councilman McCabe noted the fishery study will be done December 2002; the economic impact study will be done April 2002. Councilman McCabe said RWAPA is interested in setting up a website to inform people what Ruedi Water and Power does. Since funding is limited, they will be looking to CMC or the high school for help with web design, etc. 9. Councilman Semrau announced the Housing Board is reviewing the 2002 budget this Wednesday at 5 p.m. and any interested Councilmembers are invited. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Klandemd thanked the golf course staff for agreeing to contribute the funds raised from the Mayor's Cup to the New York Firefighters 911 Fund. Mayor Klanderud noted Council recently added an additional altemate to the CCLC. Charles Kennedy has been attending the CCLC meetings and adopting the consent calendar will make formal appointment of Mr. Kennedy. 3 Regular Meetin~ Aspen City Council November 12, 2001 Councilman Hershey moved to approve the consent calendar as amended; seconded by Councilman McCabe. The consent calendar is: · Minutes - October 9, 22, 2001 · Donation to NY Firefighters/911 Fund from Mayor's Cup Proceeds · Resolution #106, 2001 - Cozy Point Ranch Bridge Replacement · Appointment of Charles Kennedy to CCLC All in favor, motion carried. 7TM AND MAIN RESIDENTIAL UNIT SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUEST Councilman Hershey said his concern is the cost of $75,000 to convert this space from commercial to residential. Councilman Hershey said there is also an alternate design for this unit from Gilbert Sanchez. Councilman Hershey noted at original approval he questioned the cost of conversion and was told these costs were not significant. Councilman Hershey pointed out the P&Z and Housing Board were both opposed to commercial use in the space and were told the space could be converted easily. Councilman Hershey said $75,000 seems like a lot of money. Councilman Hershey said Sanchez came up with a re-design to move the bedroom so that the headlights from cars on Main street do not flash into the bedroom. Mayor Klanderud asked if this redesign would require additional HPC review. Mary Roberts, housing director, said it would not require additional approval. The redesign will cost $10,000 more. Councilman Hershey entered into the record a letter from Sanchez pointing out the problems with the in-house design for this residential unit. Councilman Semrau asked what will happen to the storage space in the basement. Michele Bonfils, housing department, said this is a 250 square foot space. The other units have 50 to 80 square feet storage. Councilman Semrau asked if this space would be divided up to share with the other residential units. Bonfils said that could be done. Jay Leavitt, housing department, said no matter which design is chosen, the owners will have to install really good window coveringS to keep the car headlights out. Leavitt 4 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council November 12~ 2001 told Council he chose the less expensive design based on no exterior changes and no matter what the design, the owners will have to take care of the windows. Councilman Hershey reiterated he brought up the cost of conversion at the original approvals and was assured the costs to convert to residential would be minimal. Staff pointed out $15,000 of the cost is to purchase a parking space at Benedict Commons. There are only 7 on-site parking and the approving ordinance required purchase of a space if this unit were converted from commercial to residential. The plan from Studio B is to put in a solid wall on the east side, which costs $7400 and changing the windows facing Main street. Councilman Hershey said the city will be out money on the conversion and on the settlement for the previous tenant, additionally no one has been living in this unit. The total for this conversion will be $115,000. Councilman Semrau said the housing board did not vote in favor of the commercial unit, and he is disappointed in the process. Mary Roberts, housing director suggested the homeowners association be given the large storage space and use it for common things like maintenance, gardening. Councilman Semrau moved to approve a supplemental appropriation for 7th and Main with the living room in the room, not to exceed $90,000 including architect's fees; seconded by Councilman Hershey. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #44~ SERIES .OF 2000 - Petrick Annexation John Worcester, city attorney, told Council this property is located on the west side of Cemetery lane. The petition was presented about 2 years ago and staff determined a pre-annexation agreement was necessary. Some concerns were landscaping and soil stabilization. Mitch Haas, representing the applicant, told Council all conditions of the pre-annexation agreement have been met. Haas said the slope stabilization and landscaping plan had to be acceptable to engineering, parks and planning. Haas showed the plan, the existing residence, 7 required parking spaces, of which 4 are in the garage. Haas pointed out the slope cannot be fully stabilized. It is partially talus slope and to bring it back to it's natural angle of repose, the slope would go all the way across Pitkin Mesa Drive. Regular Meetin~ Aspen CitY Council November 12, 2001 Haas noted the driveway to the south will be eliminated. Haas said the proposal is to eliminate the hazards that would result from the slope, like putting in a retaining wall and netting. There will be pockets of native shrubs along the hillside, drip irrigated, to help prevent slope falling. There will be 4 terrace levels. Steven Ellsperman, parks department, told Council the geology is very rocky and this plan will make the situation better. There is no possible way to return this slope to its original condition. Mayor Klandemd opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Klandemd closed the public hearing. Councilman Hershey said the lack of public comments is an indication of how the applicant has worked with staff and neighbors to make this a better project. Councilman Hershey said he is very pleased there will only be one driveway~ Mayor Klanderud asked if the changes in ADU affect this development. Haas said this agreement holds to mandatory occupancy of the ADU. The unit is fully above grade and attached but with its own entrance, utilities, fire alarms. Councilman Hershey moved to adopt Ordinance #44, Series of 2000, on second reading; seconded by Councilman Semrau. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Hershey, yes; McCabe, yes; Semrau, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #48, SERIES OF 2000 - Petrick Rezoning Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing. Julie Ann Woods, community development department, recommended this be zoned R-15, which is compatible with the surrounding areas. Ms. Woods noted there is an agreement they applicants cannot exceed the existing FAR even if the building is tom down and rebuilt. The FAR is lower than allowed by zoning. Mitch Haas said this property is 4.5 acres; however, there are stipulations that do not allow subdivision to 15,000 square foot lots. This is the build out, one duplex and one ADU. Councilman McCabe moved to adopt Ordinance #48, Serie~ of 2000, on second reading; seconded by Councilman Semrau. Roll call vote; 6 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council November 12~ 2001 Councilmembers Semrau, yes; Hershey, yes; McCabe, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #42~ SERIES OF 2001 - Tmscott Subdivision Amendment Chris Bendon, community development department, told Council when the original subdivision was approved, it created 4 lots; lots 2, 3 and 4 are the housing and lot 1 is the recreational development. The financing for the affordable housing requires the parking appurtenant to the affordable housing be secured so a 5~ lot was platted. This ordinance adds a 5th lot to the subdivision. The ordinance does not create any additional development rights or change the project in any way. The concern from the financing agency is that there is parking and it is an identified lot. Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing. Councilman McCabe moved to adopt Ordinance #42, Series of 200 I, on second reading; seconded by Councilman Hershey. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Hershey, yes; McCabe, yes; Semrau, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried Councilman Hershey moved to continue Ordinance #43, Series of 2001, Oden Annexation, to November 26, 2001; seconded by Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carded. RESOLUTION #105, SERIES OF 2001 - Contract for Wagner Park Restrooms Scott Chism, parks department, said this contract for construction of the Wagner Park restrooms is in the amount of $763,790. Chism told Council staff and the contractor have worked hard to make sure this contract amount is accurate and that it fits within the budget. The money for this project comes from the 1999 bond issue amount of $750,000 plus $250,000 from the Rio Grande trail portion of that bond. CORE has contributed $30,000 to go towards the photovoltaic roof system. Chism said the budget did not allow all elements as fully design to be built in one phase. Elements for phase 2 is the maintenance overlook building, the telephone kiosk, and the bench. 7 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council November 12, 2001 Councilman Semrau asked if there is a penalty if the contractor is not done by J~e lstl Chism S~id there are liquidated damages. Jeff Woods, parks department, told Council the mall playground in its current condition has been a concern of the city's insurer. Also the playground does not meet ADA standards. Woods said staff feels there is adequate budget for this project. Chism noted the playground equipment including installation will costs $38,000 and the graphic boards are $20,000. The arch climber and one slide will be re-used. Councilman Semrau requested Council see the cut sheets for the playground equipment before it is ordered. Chism told Council they will have public hearing on this playground before ordering any equipment. Mayor Klandernd said she would like to see the paving and the bench put back into the project if monies can be found. Woods said staff hopes that they will have all of the contingency fund left and that fund will be used for these elements. Mayor Klandernd said the video camera could be eliminated. Dan said when Council originally looked at this, the cost was thought to be $16,000. The cost is more like $2500 and the idea to use them is to show history of Aspen videos, clips about the photovoltaic roof producing energy. Councilman Hershey moved to approve Resolution #105, Series of 2001; seconded by Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carded. Councilman Hershey moved to go into executive session at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of receiving legal advice per C. R. S, 24-6-402(4)(b) and personnel issues per C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(0(1); seconded by Councilman McCabe. All in favor, motion carded. Councilman McCabe moved to come out of executive session at 9:00 p.m.; seconded by Councilman Hershey. All in favor, motion carded. Councilman Hershey moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.; seconded by Councilman McCabe. All in favor, motion carried. Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk 8