HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.093-24RESOLUTION N0.093
SERIES OF 2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER REGARDING DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING DIRECTION, PROVIDED
AT A CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND A CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION,
ASSOCIATED WITH THE REMODEL AND REUSE PLAN FOR ARMORY HALL
(130 S. GALENA STREET)
WHEREAS, the city is planning for the future remodel and reuse of the former city hall
(AKA Armory Hall) building; and,
WHEREAS, city staff seeks direction on the what uses should be programmed .into the
project and certain design considerations for the building and site; and,
WHEREAS, City Council discussed locating and size of a visitor center at their regular
meeting on July 23, 2024, indicating that a visitor center should be located on the Armory Hall site
and that it should not exceed 1,000 sq. ft. in size; and,
WHEREAS, City Council further discussed a visitor center, as well as other programming
and design items associated with Armory Hall at a work session on August 19, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, this Resolution confirms direction provided to the City Manager for advancing
the remodel and reuse plans for the Armory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN AS FOLLOWS:
Section l: Confirmation of Requested Council Direction:
The design for the remodel should incorporate:
1. A mix of uses in the building, rather than solely focusing on food, is the preferred option and
better represented by Concept 2, which includes five kitchens and was presented at the work
session on August 19'. The final location and size of the programming shown in Concept 2:
kitchen vendors, non -kitchen vendors, bar service, back of house, seating capacity, and lounge
and flex space should be further studied as well as the incorporation of potential additional uses
that will cater to a diverse range of ages and fulfill unmet needs within the community, including
ideas raised at the work session such as a games component and more vendors.
2. A visitor center located on the Armory Hall site, no greater than 1,000 square feet, will be
incorporated.
3. An expanded public realm along Hopkins Avenue, creating more connectivity between the park,
Armory Hall, and Hopkins Avenue.
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4. An activated building frontage, with further study of the treatment of the building's facades,
particularly the Hopkins Ave. fagade.
INTRODUCED READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the 27tn
Jay of August 2024.
Torre, Mayor
T� APPROVED AS TO FORM:
; %ames R True, City Attorney
Nicole Henning, City Cl
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