HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.023-22 RESOLUTION NO. 023
SERIES OF 2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER REGARDING THE STRATEGIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
REMODEL AND REUSE PLAN FOR THE ARMORY(130 S. GALENA ST.),
OLD POWER HOUSE (490 N. MILL ST.),AND THE MAIN STREET CABIN
(630 W. MAIN ST.)
WHEREAS, the former city hall (AKA the Armory) is newly vacant due to the
construction of a new city hall, the Old Power House (OPH) currently accommodates the
Capital Asset department and Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA), and the Main
Street cabin houses the Special Events and Transportation departments; and,
WHEREAS,the city is considering options for the future remodel and reuse of all
three buildings; and,
WHEREAS, City Council reviewed the conceptual programming of the OPH and
Armory in work session on August 2, 2021, indicating that city staff offices should be
removed from the Armory and Main Street cabin,the offices concentrated in the OPH, and
that the Main Street cabin should be a residential use to support city operations; and,
WHEREAS, a remodel and reuse plan for the Armory and the OPH was presented
by city staff to the City Council at a work session on February 7,2022,that outlined suggested
initial programming for each building and a public engagement process and timeline to gather
community feedback; and,
WHEREAS,city staff seeks direction on the strategies and principles to be used guide
the remodel and reuse process for the Armory; and,
WHEREAS, this Resolution confirms direction provided to the City Manager for
advancing the remodel and reuse plans for the Armory, OPH,and Main Street cabin.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Confirmation of Requested Council Direction:
The initial strategies to advance the remodel and reuse plan are:
1. City staff will progress the remodel and reuse plan anticipating that the OPH will house
city departments and the Main Street cabin will become city-employee housing.
2. City staff will evaluate how the OPH may support outdoor programming of lawn space
adjacent to the Roaring Fork River and contain historic interpretation elements.
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3. City staff will progress the remodel and reuse plan for the Armory anticipating that the
Armory will house as much community use as possible and include the Sister Cities
Community Meeting Room,the primary ACRA visitor center,and primary ACRA office
space.
4. Staff will conduct an efficient public engagement process as identified in the Council work
session of February 7, 2022, with the anticipated completion being at the end of April
2022,to identify the potential community uses for the Armory.
5. The following guiding principles will frame the outreach,community discussion,and the
staff recommendations to City Council:
A. The remodel will respect the historic context and contribute to Aspen's small-
town character.
B. The building remodel will incorporate sustainable systems showing a
commitment to the environment.
C. The Armory should be able to be used by a diverse range of people.
D. The uses within the Armory should provide meaningful and affordable
participation in programs and offerings.
E. The operational structure of the Armory should limit the public financial burden
of operating and maintaining the building.
F. The programming of the Armory should contribute to a lively and diverse
downtown.
G. The programming of the Armory should focus on unmet needs within the
community.
These principles will be used as a basis for the research, community engagement, and
work product by city staff.
FINALLY,adopted this 22nd day of February 2022.
Torre, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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