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February 26, 2018
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Skadron and City Council
FROM: Jennifer Phelan, Deputy Planning Director
THRU: Jessica Garrow, Community Development Director
RE: Resolution No. 30, Series of 2018 – Contract for Lift 1A Study, Phase 2
MEETING
DATE: February 26, 2018
SUMMARY: In response to the comments provided by the City Council at the January 16th work
session, where a majority of the Council requested an additional scenario be included (bringing
Lift 1A as close to Dean Street as possible), the draft scope for phase 2 of the study has been
modified. The scope is proposed to include four scenarios:
• 1) Scenario 1 (a lift extension south of Gilbert Street),
• 2) Scenario 7 (a lift extension south of Dean Street – maintaining the bullwheel),
• 3) Scenario 7A (Scenario 7 with the addition of a mid-station), and
• 4) Scenario 7B (Scenario 7 with a lift extension as far south as possible).
All stakeholders whose land could be affected by the study (Aspen Skiing Co., Gorsuch Haus, and
Lift One Lodge) have agreed to the amended scope.
Scope
The four scenarios will be analyzed both for physical planning requirements (for example,
ensuring a ski run meets minimum dimensional requirements for safety) as well as qualitative
parameters stake holders have provided (for example, the ideal width of a ski run for skier
experience).
The detailed options (Scenarios 1 and 7) will look at the best lift technology dependent on the
proposed location and the specific design aspects needed to locate any infrastructure, will look at
grading and retaining requirements in more detail, provide for more detailed pedestrian and skier
circulation, identify skier operation needs and placement of those services, and provide 3-d
renderings. A more general review will not include 3-d renderings and provide for a less detailed
physical planning analysis. Both Scenario 7A and 7B are proposed for a general study. Each option
will include a summary of advantages and disadvantages.
As part of the study staff will be conducting outreach with various neighbors and analyze any land
use implications with regard to the historic resources, Lift One Lodge entitlements, and the
resultant development scenarios that may be necessary due to the outcome of the study.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed cost of the study is $44,000.00 and is expected to be
completed within eight weeks of signing of the contract. The stakeholders have committed to
provide $10,000.00 each (or $30,000.00 total), with the city providing the balance. The city is in
receipt of those contributions. Similar to the last study, an open house and work session with the
consultant will be part of the roll-out of the completed study. If Council approves the scope and
contract, staff will request $17,000.00 from City Council as part of the spring supplemental to
cover the balance of the cost of the study and to provide funding for public outreach costs
associated with project.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council approve the attached contract between the
City of Aspen and SE Group.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to adopt Resolution N. 30, Series of 2018.”
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:_____________________________________________________
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ATTACHMENTS:
EXHIBIT A – Resolution No. 30 (Series of 2018)