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Home My WebLink Aboutminutes.council.20191008Regular Meeting Aspen City Council October 8, 2019 1 SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES – CORE Proclamation .......................................................2 CITIZEN COMMENTS...............................................................................................................................2 COUNCIL COMMENTS ............................................................................................................................2 BOARD REPORTS ....................................................................................................................................2 CONSENT CALENDAR ............................................................................................................................2 Resolution #103 and #108, Series of 2019 – Contract for Sewer Line Under Burlingame Park and associated documents..............................................................................................................3 Resolution #104, Series of 2019 – Contract to Purchase Aspen Mini Storage Property ........3 Resolution #105, Series of 2019 – Body worn camera contract .................................................3 Minutes – September 23, 2019 ........................................................................................................3 ORDINANCE #22, SERIES OF 2019 – Establishment of Transferable Development Rights – 616 ½ West Main Street............................................................................................................................3 ORDINANCE #25, SERIES OF 2019 – Prohibiting the possession of deadly weapons within city-owned buildings...................................................................................................................................3 RESOLUTIONS #109 AND #110 – Support of Propositions CC and DD .........................................3 71 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council October 8, 2019 2 At 5:00 p.m. Mayor Torre called the regular meeting to order with Councilmembers Mullins, Richards, Mesirow and Hauenstein present. SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES –CORE Proclamation Councilman Hauenstein read the proclamation. Mac Scott, CORE, accepted the proclamation. He said he is excited to be part of the history of CORE. This proclamation means a lot to our organization. Mayor Torre said CORE saves you money. Your office is serving the people of Aspen and Pitkin county. Councilman Hauenstein encouraged everyone to get an energy audit. Councilwoman Mullins said the small lodge program is successful partly from the work and funding from CORE. CITIZEN COMMENTS 1. Lee Mulcahy read from an APCHA transcript from August 2018. Councilman Hauenstein said I agree with the court’s ruling upholding your 1 st amendment rights. I agree you got a victory there. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Mesirow wished everyone happy high holidays. Councilman Hauenstein said I echo Skippy’s sentiments. Councilwoman Richards gave a shout out to all the hard working city employees at the ARC and ice garden for a successful rocky mountain high hockey tournament. Also thanks to the golf course for the special rate. Mayor Torre wished a happy birthday to Chris Kelly. Congrats to Mary Wolf and the golf team. A hole in one was had by Nick Pevney yesterday. Last week a couple council members attended the Mountain Town 2030 climate summit. It was a great event and well run. We had a lot of conversation about climate change. The shining mountain film festival is coming the 13 th and 14th. Tickets are still available. BOARD REPORTS Councilwoman Rachael said APCHA members attended the board retreat. Thanks to John Sarpa for moderating. We will be holding meetings/updates regarding the guideline changes. We are looking for public feedback. It was a great all day retreat. Councilman Hauenstein said CCLC celebrated the end of the summer market. There was discussion from the agricultural vendors that they want to end the day earlier. CCLC recommended starting earlier and the aggies remain throughout. Nordic has plans for increased snowmaking this year at the high school course. They also suggested a council ski day at golf course. Mayor Torre attended the ACRA meeting where Philip Supino introduced the recreation plan as it relates to the uphill economy. The ACRA retreat is at the end of the month. CAST will be hosted in Aspen on the 24th and 25th. CONSENT CALENDAR Resolution #104 – mini storage purchase 72 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council October 8, 2019 3 Councilwoman Mullins asked about the 31 days after signed we can terminate if notice is not given by council. Is that starting on Sept 23rd. Chris Everson, asset, replied correct. Jim True, city attorney, said if the resolution is approved then we will provide them notice. We have due diligence alternatives to terminate for 120 days. There is the appraisal and phase 1 assessment and any other reason council wishes to terminate. That 31 days is just to get approval by council. Councilwoman Mullins asked what’s being constructed adjacent to it. Is that part of the diligence. Mr. Everson replied yes and a physical inspection. Resolution # 103 and #108 – sewer line at Burlingame park Councilman Hauenstein questioned if delaying the park would enter into the sewer line cost. Mr. Everson replied he does not have that from parks. They would have to come back next year and complete the park. We would be faced with the same question. Councilman Hauenstein said it doesn’t make sense to finish the park then tear it up again. If delaying the park can save money that would make sense. Sara Ott, city manager, said I don’t think that the delay of both projects is in the interest of the neighborhood. They would like to see the work move forward and the park completed. Our thoughts were to try to get this resource to the community. Councilwoman Richards said part of this has been the new council telling staff to get phase 3 going. That may have created the intersection between the two projects. I want to see the park completed and usable for the residents out there. What is the warranty for the work. Mr. Everson said the sanitation district will take over management after the warranty. Resolution #103 and #108, Series of 2019 – Contract for Sewer Line Under Burlingame Park and associated documents Resolution #104, Series of 2019 – Contract to Purchase Aspen Mini Storage Property Resolution #105, Series of 2019 – Body worn camera contract Minutes – September 23, 2019 Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt the consent calendar; seconded by Councilman Mesirow. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #22, SERIES OF 2019 – Establishment of Transferable Development Rights – 616 ½ West Main Street Mayor Torre opened the public comment. There was none. Mayor Torre closed the public comment. Councilwoman Richards moved to continue Ordinance #22, Series of 2019 to October 22, 2019; seconded by Councilwoman Mullins. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #25, SERIES OF 2019 – Prohibiting the possession of deadly weapons within city-owned buildings Mayor Torre opened the public comment. There was none. Mayor Torre closed the public comment. Councilman Mesirow moved to continue Ordinance #25, Series of 2019 to October 22, 2019; seconded by Councilwoman Mullins. All in favor, motion carried. RESOLUTIONS #109 AND #110 – Support of Propositions CC and DD Mayor Torre asked is there any questions or clarification needed. 73 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council October 8, 2019 4 Councilman Hauenstein said on DD, I support passing it. The ends justify the means. I don’t support gambling. I know part of the proceeds go towards addiction to gambling. I support where the funds go but disapprove gambling. Councilwoman Richards said Club 20 voted to take no position on CC or DD. The only reason I can support this is because it is done in conjunction with the Colorado water plan. I’m in full support of these measures. Councilwoman Mullins said on DD the groups I’m involved with do support it. This is only funding a portion of the plan. If it passes we want to make sure people know the plan is not funded fully. This is a good step towards it whether you like gambling or not. Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Resolutions #109 and #110, Series of 2019; seconded by Councilwoman Mullins. All in favor, motion carried. At 5:50 p.m.; Councilman Hauenstein moved to adjourn; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried. Linda Manning City Clerk 74