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Re ular Meetin Ma 27 1986
As en Cit Council
JOINT MEETING WITH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS '
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RFTA Appropriation Resolutions.
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RFTA Intergovernmental Agreement.
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Sanitary Landfill Agreement.
ORDINANCE #19, SERIES OF 1986 - Approving RFTA Inter-
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governmental Agreement •
Use Tables
ORDINANCE #16, SERIES OF 1986 - Amending
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ORDINANCE #17, SERIES OF 1986 - Rescinding Ordinance #25,
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1983
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ORDINANCE # 17 , SERIES OF 1986 ~
ORDINANCE #18, SERIES OF 1986 - Nordic Council Piston Bulley 6
RESOLUTION #13, 1986 - Nordic Council Pisten Bulley •
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LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - Main Street Liquors -
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ORDINANCE #20, SERIES OF 1986 - Accepting Sawmill Trail
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Easement
SUNNY PARK GMP GENERAL SUBMISSION AND ALLOCATION •
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GOLF COURSE REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT -
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BUSINESS LICENSE REVENUE REPORT
SMUGGLER MOBILE HOME PARK SPA AMENDMENT '
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CODE SIMPLIFICATION CONSULTANT CONTRACT •
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CHATEAU SNOW CONDOMINIUM PLAT AMENDMENT '
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SUBDIVISION EXCEPTION - Aspen Mountain Townhomes •
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GMP AMENDMENT - Carriage House
REFERRAL FROM USFS ON SHADOW MOUNTAIN TRACTS •
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DESIGN CONFERENCE REQUEST TO USE STREETS '
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REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM PERSONNEL RULES •
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As en Cit Council
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ELECTRIC UNDERGROUNDING ASPHALT CONTRACT '
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REQUEST FOR FUNDS - Junior Volleyball Club '
LITY STUDY FOR RECREATION CENTER AND OUTDOOR ICE RINK 18
FEASIBI
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EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR HOLY CROSS ELECTRIC •
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ASPEN MOUNTAIN LANDSLIDE REPORT -
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T MEETING ~nfiITH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mayor Pro TeFallinS
J O I i~1
called the meeting to ,order at 4:20 wi hi d unMadsen aand Blake
Commissioners Braudis- Klt haveua~ quorum, these matters will
present. The Council did no
be continued to the Council meeting
FTA -A ro riation Reso t ~ ons. Commissioner Kla a ethe
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o ened the public hearing. Bruce Abel, RFTS anda 1986 budgets.
Board these resolutions clean up the 198
tion 86-4 unappropriates funds not spent g5 a d will
Resolu
rojects in 1985. These projects were unde the monies into the
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continue in 1986 and resolution 86-5 puts These projects
1986 budget to continue these capi ant pwhichtwill be closed out
are the bus maintenance facility gr - Bus
in 1986 ; the bus acquisition grant for 16 Neoplan buses.
ainting has been completed; Neoplan transmission expenditure
of some transmissions,
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Abel was negotiating the Token downing Bus shelters budget was
these negotiations have br o f the project will be
established in 1985, the majority
m leted in 1986 the shelters have arrived, and RFTiocations
co p Abel said there are 10
pouring concrete in 2 weeks.
for these shelters. Tom Smith said he is concerned tbel tolduthe
precautions are taken to insure pedestrian safety. A as
there are no bus shelters along the highway,
Board presently
the highway department does have some concerns.
Abel said the city engineering department has been ean$ 3 0 0 , 0 0 0
process for RFTA. Ms. Klanderud asked about th
de osited into the capital improvements funds • im b ovement
P oes into the capital P
5300,000 comes off the top, g
funds and is used to pay mall maintenance and debtAbelvsaid
Braudis asked the source of the bus painting revenue.
there is revenue from receivables from accidents thatowcovertthe
people's fault. The insurance settlements were used
painting.
Tom Blake asked if the fund balance is adequate. Abel f ltheir
Boards he has just received the draft 26Pbuses n the next 3
findings is there is a need td replace
ears. RFTA has the financial capabilities to reply d. 1 Abel
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these. Abel said in his opinion RFTA is 9 tears, and have a 10
said the Blue birds have a d the twill ostage yreplacement so that
year life span. Abel s Y
the entire fleet will not have to be replaced in one year. Abel
said the operations are running at a break even basis.
Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Braudis moved to approve resolutions 86-4 and 86-5; seconded by
Madsen. All in favor, motion carried.
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2, RFTA Inter overn enta A, ee nt., City Atto fie tTofdthe
told the Boards this is a recapitulation l~t m de over the year.
several amendments to ente doesAnot rcontain anything the Boards
Taddune said this agrem
e not see before. Tom Oken, county finance directoBoa ds of or
hav
up the budget changes that need to come ba de idedh changes both
approval. In a work session, the Boards
ter than $10,000 and 10 percent to a specific prograa small
Brea
be reviewed. Oken explained the real thef Boa ds did not want
project, a 10 percent would be be lbrou ht to the Boards if they
to see that . The changes wil l 9
exceed both the $10 , 0 00 threshold and the 10 P or review fair ly
Oken said the Boards had agreed they only wanted
lar a changes. Oken said the RFTA Board will be lookboutasmaller
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changes in detail, and the Board were not concerne a
changes. (Councilman Isaac came into the meeting).
Madsen moved to approve the RFTA intergovernmental agreement as
amended; seconded by Braudis. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilwoman Fal l in moved to adopt Resolution 86-4 ried.86-5
seconded by Councilman Isaac. All in favor, motion car
Councilman Isaac moved to approve the intergovernmentan•ag Allein
for RFTA as amended; seconded by Councilwoman Falll
favor, motion carried.
Ms. Klanderud noted about 5
3, Sanitary Landfil d scussion about transf erring the dump as
years ago, there were
an asset to the county. Mayor Pro Tem Walls saiCouncildois
require an .election. Ms. Klanderud said if
interested, it could be added to the August or Nove bee usedlasta
Councilman Isaac asked how much lon ana errs said th y can stretch
land fill. John Eldert, county m g
Tom Smith, county
the 1 if a of the dump out c a~ otand county r own the landfill . The
attorney, said both the y
count has taken the management and operation of the redni nl the
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This agreement continues the practice that has occur
past.
Madsen moved to approve the sanitary landfill agreement; seconded
by Blake. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilwoman Fall in moved to approve the sanitarc• laAdiiin
agreement f or the city; seconded by Councilman I saa
favor, motion carried.
ORDIN-ANCR #19 SERIES OF 1986 - Approving RFTA Intergovernmental
Agreement
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Councilman Isaac moved to read Ordinance #19, SerieSCarri d86,
seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion
ORDINANCE N0. 19
( Series of 1986 )
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDED INTECOLORADOENAND
AGREEMENT BETWEEN T DO C pROVIODING PFOR THE CREATION,
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORA ,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PUBLIC CH' AGREEAMENT
SYSTEM BY A JOINT TRANATTINTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
REVISES AND SUPERCEDES TH
DATED NOVEMBER 21, 19 83 , TO INCLUDE ALLON SE TO ESAID
SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDITI ANDLD REOCTING THE MAYOR TO
AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT was read by the city clerk
Councilwoman Fallin moved to adopt Ordinance #19, Series.°members
seconded by Councilman Isaac. Roll call vote; Council
Fallin, yes; Isaac, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Walls, yes. Motion
carried.
CITI-Z ENS COMMENTS
1. Acting City Manager Mitchell asked that Council add easement
agenda authorization for signatures on the undergroun
agreements. Councilwoman Fallin moved add this item as VI (s);
seconded by Councilman I saac. All a.n favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #lfi SERIES OF 1986 - Amending Use Tables
Mayor Pro Tem Wall s, opened the public hearing. Acting City
Manager Mitchell reminded Council this ordinance amen sho s and
tables f or the public zone to alloP & Z nrecommended against
employee housing as conditional uses.
thi s amendment but planning staf f brought it be v ted~ onMatoP &r Z
Tem walls said as a conditional use, it will
on a case by case basis.
Councilwoman Fallin moved to adopt Ordinance #16- Rollecall vote;
on second reading; seconded by Councilman Isaac.
Councilmembers Isaac, yes; Fallin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Walls, yes.
Motion carried.
~RDINAN-CR- #17 SERIES OF 1986 - Rescinding Ordinance #25, 1983
Mayor Pro Tem Walls opened the public hearing.
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Re-aular Meetina Mav 27.
As~en_City Council
Al Blomquist told Council he was a member of the co83it enactedt
circulated the petitions to get Ordinanc~t d b 1 the voters to
Blomquist noted the land fund had been comma Y
the debt service of the Wheeler Opera House as well as uses other
than open space. Blomquist said the petitionesixth mm nny funds
afraid that in the future thereewouThe b u pose of Ordinance 25
left for acquisition of open spac P
was to restrict the use of sixth penny funds untcitsu haveimbeen
open space and recreation obJthisvordinancee is passed, other
achieved. Blomquist said if
funds will invade the land fund. Blomquist said the the cituns
should be untouched for 5 years in order to aoci teld lout if the
goals. Acting City Manager outcof thepland fund, Ordinance
electorate wanted to spend money
#25 could be superceded by the voters. Mitchell said Ordinance
#25 may be in violation of the original ordin~ in strapping
Councilman Isaac agreed Ordinance 25 went too f a resent
Council and not allowing them funds for mainee Sal th °penny i s
trails and open space and money ~ m noIsaac said any citizens
appropriate for maintenance. Council lan to
may listen to deliberations during budget sn sa°a the more land
spend the sixth penny. Mayor Pro Tem Wall
Mitchell told
the city acquires, the more it cos staff wille present both the
Council during budget time, the
o erating and capital budget for the sixth penny. (Councilman
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Collins came into the meeting)
Mayor Pro Tem Walls closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Fallin moved to adopt Ordinance X17, Seriecall vote;
on second reading; seconded by Councilman Collins,Rono: Mayor Pro
Councilmembers Fallin, yes; Isaac, yes;
Tem Walls, yes. Motion carried.
Corwin requested Council go back to CouncilmembeSecondedtby
Councilman Isaac moved to allow cat t on carried s~
Councilman Collins. All in favor, mo
CiTI Z EN S COMMENTS
1. Andy Corwin addressed Council about the $5,000 Corwintedold
the last meeting for a marketing fi dustr Afor n14 years, 12 of
Council he has been n base done many nat oval commercials and
these in Aspen. Co rwi Company . Co rw i n
has done promotional f alms f °hi h wouldlactively market Aspen
supports the concept of a film w
on a year round basis. Corwin said he diff in sad his piscnot
on how the city funds were asu°Cest d making a film for Aspen.
the first time someone has gg
Corwin said when he approached the city about making a film, he
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The ARA has indicated they did not have
was referred to the ARA.
the money or the project did not fit with their marketing plans.
Corwin said if .the correct amount of money does n to a ursueta
produce a quality marketing tool, ther thes nvestment made. If
project which cannot justify or return
money is spent to produce a film, but there are no means to
distribute it there will be no return for this efforttionedrwhn
said Aspen is known as being a quality oduct from a uproducer who
Aspen would risk getting an inferior p
has not completed a f ilm. Corwin said a qual it Corwin wsaid
require much more money than has been allocated.
Council should know what distribution this video nilhase been
from the producers efforts; if the 1 prod Co w°n asked what
guaranteed; and the sche has overt the film, what is the budget
control the City of Aspen
break down and how is the money spent. Whatts money if the
project goes over budget, can the city recoup 1 Y
f ilm is not f ini shed.
Corwin said this proposal should be handled with more thothetcitd
in a more formal manner. In spendi d rexresentsthencommunity as
should look at all possibilities an p
positively as possible. Corwin volunteered his time as
consultant to the Council to offer professional view points and
knowledge. Corwin said if the city is inttrandedut the
promotional film, they should devCollins ex clained that the
project up for bid. Councilman P
Council pledged 20 percent of the total budget a of$ work0as
Council received a detailed presentation of the scop
well as a break down of the budget. Councilman Collins said the
X5,000 pledge from the Council was contingent upon the applicant
raising the rest of the funds.
Councilman Collins said when the money was approved, it was also
conditioned upon returning to Council with a definition on how
this would work before the city signed .tnetha r Council
Councilwoman Fallin added there the film ymak g ~ Mayor Pro Tem
will be kept informed during
Walls said she f eels this should be presented to Council during
budget time. Councilman Isaac suggested Corwin meet with Acting
City Manager Mitchell, and perhaps report back to Council.
Mitchell told Council the main use of the film is for education,
marketing is a secondary aspect.
ORi}IN-ANCE #17 , SERIES OF 1986
Francis Whitaker told Council a lot of citizens askbecause more
to get a reasonable split on dive tedh from op ns space funds .
and more money was being
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Whitaker said if this ordinance passes, the sixth pee nc u dndo
will be up for grabs again. Whitaker asked what peopl
to protect the primary purpose of the sixth penny. Mayor Pro Tem
Walls said the city has taken over the trails frometmoneoutoytake
has purchased more open space and does not have th y
care of what they own.
Councilman Collins said it is too bad that people pain. to Council
Council to reiterate their position time and ag
Collins said this Ordinance #25 was initiated by a citizens open
space committee and was felt to be a reasonable compromise at the
time. Councilman Collins is opposed to rescinding Ordinance #25
because it throws the door wide open to other type projects.
Councilman Isaac said he would be willing tompke ssure otheyaare
outlining expenditures of the sixth p ndytra is and not on other
spent on parks, maintenance of parks a
uses. Councilman Isaac said he is not willing to only aance of
percent of the sixth penny funds to go towards mainten
trails and parks.
Whitaker recommended changing the percentage Tem Wallsl gre dnto
rather than opening this wide up. Mayor Pro
looking at an ordinance limiting the uses the sixth penny could
be used for. With this limitation, the city has neglected the
parks and not kept them up. Whitaker suggested reviewing the
percentage as needed for acquisition and maintenance everWhitaker
years to give some protection to the hen trails,f the city does
agreed with the new acquisitions and Councilman
need more money for maintenance and improvements.
Isaac suggested getting together before budget time aeeds rand lto
an ordinance to give the city the flexibility it n
take care of the citizens' concerns. Councilman Isaac suggested
scheduling a work session on this.
Whitaker said Council owes it to citizens who worked on open
space to protect the fund from being raided. Bile sixth enny
Ordinance 16 was approved by the voters and opens th p
fund only to those expenditures the electoratcitizens meet Mwith
Pro Tem Walls asked that ablution for concerns of both sides.
Mitchell to work out a s
Mitchell pointed out the adoption of Ordinance #causel theobudget
any effect on the sixth penny funds for 1986 be
has been adopted.
ORHINA~eE #~1~: SERIES OF 1986 -Nordic Council Piston Bulley
Mayor Pro Tem Walls opened the public hearultation ywith rthe
Taddune told Council he has been in cons
attorneys for Jinco, and the agreement will be modified, the city
will not having to sign an arbitrage certificate.
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Aspen C1ty Council Reau~ar Meeting
Councilman Collins moved to adopt Ordinance X18, Series of 1986,
on second reading; seconded by Councilman Isaac.
Councilman Collins asked why the city is entering intActins City
the funds come from Pitkin County and Snowmass. 9
the financing, and
Manager Mitchell said the citY.ncur an n additional expense. The
accounting for it but will not 1 Y
funding will come from ,the other 3 agencies. The city ari r Chas
arranged for the acquisltlon of the flyds°t 1Ptist Craig 1Ward, Nordic
would be the most expedltlous way to
Council, said another reason is that the trails were given over
to the city.
Mayor Pro Tem Walls closed the public hearing.
Fallin, yes; Isaac,
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Collins, yes;
yes; Mayor Pro Tem Walls, yes. Motion carried.
RE`SOLUTIOI~--#13. 1986 -Nordic Council Pisten Bulley
Acting City Manager Mitchell told Council thishat theucity
approves the intergovernmental agreemenBulle nsf romt the county,
receives the funds O ° districtlst Craig Ward, Nordic council,
Snowmass and the scho 1
said the commissioners have agreed to go ahead with this
agreement, and he is presenting to the school di sinte dsa to
Snowmass next week. Mitchell said the school dlstrlct
budget this on an annual basis. City Attorney Taddune said there
have been some changes requested from the county. oaenter into
this should be tabled with directions ton to Sf f °nalized. Ward
the lease purchase unt11 the agreeme
explained the agreement has been changed from, s some ex osureeif
with an annual review. Taddune sald there 1 P
one of the entities decides not to appropriate funeast a e eary
would be responsible for the fund Seer the other entities
Councilman Coll ins said, t e should not hbe at risk .
assume that risk; the c1 y
Councilwoman Fallin moved to table this until June 9ed.1986;
seconded by Councilman Isaac. All in favor, motlon carrl
~iC}~J6R-SENSE APPLICATION - Main Street Liquors
Councilman Isaac moved to table this until June 9, 1986; seconded
by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried.
O~DiNA~CE- #-28 - SERIES OF 1986 -Accepting Sawmill Trail Easement
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Asuorr- City -Council Reaul ar Meet ' n4 - Mav -27 , 1986
Acting City Manager Mitchell said the staff has had extensive
negotiations with Al Dietsch to resolve the height of the bridge,
the approach, and other items. Mitchell said by second reading
the license and easement agreements will be finalized.
Councilman Collins moved to read Ordinance #20, Series of 1986;
seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #20
(Series of 1986)
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMELICENSE EACROSS
R. AND ALFRED R. DIETSCH A PERPETUAL
THAT PORTION OF THE MAROLT PROPERT T AGREEMENT BETWEEN
AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AND AN EASEMEN
ALFRED J. AND GERMAINE R. DIETSCH CONVEYING SUBDIVISION
A PUBLIC TRAIL ACROSS LOTS 1 AND 2 SAWM L
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY was read by the city clerk
Councilman Isaac moved to adopt Ordinance #20, Series of 1986, on
first reading; seconded ny Councilwoman Fallin. Councilman
Collins requested to have a map of the license and easement by
Councilmembers Fallin, yes;
second reading. Roll call vote;
Collins, yes; Isaac, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Walls, yes. Motion
carried.
S$NN'~~~ PAIR G-Mf}--Gt'NERAL SU~gMISSIflN AND- AI,~~flCA-Ti~ON
Councilwoman Fallin moved to table this until onncarri d•86~
seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, mote
GOLF` -CflU-RSE~-RE VEST FOR APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMEi~1T
Acting City Manager Mitchell told Council this year's play at the
golf course has been expanded due to the early opening and the
good weather. This has resulted in additional revenue of $6,350.
Staff is requesting to be allowed to appropriate an additional
$5 , 000 for the starter and ranger program. Mitchell explained
these are temporary personnel hired to make sure players start on
time, and there are not unauthorized people on the course, as
well as to insure that play on the courshe procramsbeyond
reasonable manner. This request is to expand t p g
June, July and August.
Councilman Isaac moved to approve the additional expenditure of
$5,000 for the ranger program and to recognize the 1nddiAllnin
revenues of $6,350; seconded by Councilwoman Fall
favor, motion carried.
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Councilman Isaac asked what is happening to the lodge at the golf
course. Mitchell said the lodge itself is closed, but the
outdoor grill is operating. Taddune said Red Roof Inns has filed
foreclosure against the current owner. There is not a payment
due to the city until November.
B~~i ItfiE~S`E L-i C`Ei~fiS~-.~B~lEN~3-E REPORT
Cindy Shafer, finance director, reminded Council in January they
approved the addition of a temporary staff person to assist with
the collection of business license revenues. Ms. Shafer said the
assumption was that staff person would pay for themselves with
the additional collections. Ms. Shafer told Council this program
has collected about 520,000 because of the additional staff
person. Ms. Shafer told Council she would like to continue the
program through September. Ms. Shafer said besides collecting
business license revenues, this staff person will assist with the
budget and other finance department functions. This temporary
position will still pay for itself. Councilman Isaac asked if
there are penalties for businesses who do not pay their fees.
Ms Shafer said there are no financial penalties. Ms. Shafer
told Council the staff is looking at sale tax collection as a
separate issue.
Councilwoman Fallin said she has been discussing with staff that
the city collect their own sales tax and perhaps contract with
Pitkin County and Snowmass to collect theirs as well.
Councilman Isaac moved to extend the temporary position in the
finance department to September 30; seconded by Councilwoman
Fallin. All in favor, motion carried.
S-M~IC~,-Ei~-~78I~_ HOI~ PARR 5-PA A~N~MENg
Steve Burstein, planning office, said the Smuggler Mobile
homeowners are requesting to convert the existing leasehold to 87
fee simple lots. The reason for this request is economic
consideration. Burstein said the staff feels this is an
appropriate use for this land. Burstein said the overall density
is above the minimum lot size. Staff and P & Z recommend
approval with four conditions; that the amended plat be recorded,
that the subdivision agreement be amended, that a housing resale
agreement be drafted, and verification of compliance with prior
approvals be taken care of.
Brooke Peterson, representing the applicants, told Council when
the park was purchased in May 19 82 , they received 5 year
financing from a lender. This lender would like to be paid off.
Peterson said in contacts with local lending institutions, they
are willing to look at the financing only if they can have
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security in individual lots. Peterson said they wPAld P terson
have single family lots within the cap sextthe homeowners have
said he feels in the past 4 ye
demonstrated commitments to improvements ,in tds toe keeppcontrol
told Council the homeowners nts°Cwhichnwillemirror the existing
of the park through covena ,
lease. Peterson said the homeowners intend to use the covenants
as a mechanism to compel owners to complete theiruncilo he ehas
prior to issuance of a deed. Petroblem twith them as long as
reviewed the conditions and has no p
it is clear that there will be no change in the way to qualify
purchasers.
Councilwoman Fallin moved to approve the requested SPA precise
lan and subdivision agreement amendment subject to the
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conditions 1 through 4 outlined ,in the plannSn9 Alllcin mf avor,
May 19, 1986; seconded by Councilman Collin
motion carried.
epHE--S-I-i~PL I~~I eA~if7N ~ON~SULTANT -~NTRA~
Alan Richman, planning director, reminded Council they auttan~z~o
staff to go forward with the process to choose the consul
do Code simplification. Richman said staff solicited bids;
received responses from 18 firms, ,cut that to 10 firms at the
staff level. The code simplification task force ane lookedl at
attorney then cut that to 6 f i rms. s involved inr the process.
experience, quality of the individual
Interviews were held in April with Richman, Taddune, Councilwoman
Fallin, Nick McGrath and Perry Harvey.
Richman told Council the interview group was best to do the
determining that Siemon, Larsen and Purdy are the
work. This is a law firm with land use and planni d Richmanuto
located in Chicago and Sarasota. The group directe
do reference checking and to negotiate a contract. Richman said
the reference check was very good. Richman told Council he has
developed a contract that he feels is adequate to do staff Jdid
The original draft of the contract was, n 55 ~ Staf f whash worked the
not feel Council would be interest i of work.
contract down and stayed within the original scope
Richman said the program involved some time for theMocs~s o f athe
getting up to speed, which will be at a minimum.
money is spent on writing a paper that will identify problems
found in the code with alternative solutions and an ce tst that
outlined of a new Code. Richman said wRichman nsaid astaff feels
outline, drafting is straightforward.
this is a good contract and will work and recommended Council
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approval. Richman proposed a work session for Council and P & Z
with the consultants on June 30th.
Counc ilman Isaac asked abut the advantages of havingado as otheo
firm. Richman said they did solicit firms in Color Y
thought it might make a difference. This did not result in being
a top ranked factor. Richman told Council this firm does not
bill travel time, it does bill expenses. Councilman Isaac said
he felt Colorado firms might be more famil iar ore tem hasisaon
statutes. City Attorney Taddune said he did put m P
being from Colorado. However, when this consultant was
evaluated, everyone agreed the firm had a lot of exper would abe
exposure in a lot of parts in the county, which
beneficial. Richman pointed out the recommended c letedaat rowth
lot of strengths in resorts. They have just comp g
management plan and code draft for the Florida Keys. They have
experience with historic areas. Richman pointed out the
consultants are not charging the city for any orientation time.
Councilman Collins asked what the COG draft ref overnments sunder
said that is some work ,done by a le ~ 80 s.il COG Gprepared a draf t
contract to the city in the e y
code which staff spent many hours refining, and thesCode nows
available to the consultants to compare what is in t
Richman told Council this code
some suggestions for change.
simplification deals only with the zoning anthe t sk force
sections. Councilman Collins said the report of
committee seemed to be getting more into subject matter rather
than just technical arrangement of the code. Councilman Collins
said he has some doubts that a consultant not familiar with the
intent of the code could take it and reduce the language.
Richman said this is not proposed substantive c code ~easiers to
desire to work on the procedure an when the contract first came
understand. Taddune told Council ,
in, a major portion of the work dealt with conducting surveys ,
establishing policies, and the staff agreed the consultant should
look at the code the way it is and find the problems- thef rocess
is going to be changed, it will be done at the end of p
with the Council. Richman said the intent is to look most eof lthe
of the code which cannot be followed. tantivel svery good, and
consultants said Asperitsbeofollowed.bsRichman agreed bringing in
they all said i t canno
an out-of-state consultant to deal with substantive issues will
not get the job done.
Councilman Isaac asked if the committee though anasa d that
consultants doing the same job for the county. Richm
is a possibility; however, the county is currently working on the
- substance and then will deal with procedures. Mayor Pro Tem
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Walls said she is concerned about how to pay for this as this is
not budgeted, and there is not enough moneCounc 1 the n ea reend
fund. Acting City Manager Mitchell told Y
report indicates the cash balances are higher than anticipated,
and if Council is interested in this contract, staff would
recommend the money be appropriated out of fund balance.
Councilwoman Fallin moved to approve the contract between the
city and Siemon, Larsen & Purdy; seconded by Councilman Isaac.
All in favor, with the exception of Councilman Collins. Motion
carried.
Richman requested a work session with Council, P & Z and the
consultants Monday, June 30th at 5:00. Richman said the
consultants will be talking to local architects and lawyers to
find out how they use the document and what problems they have
with using the Code, find out what tools are lacking in the
code.
Cii-A~A~~ -Si~Oi~T -e6i~D4Nti~~M -~A~ - A-~+~Ei~fiHME~~
Steve Burstein, planning office, told Council the Board of
Adjustment has given approval for enclosure of decks. Burstein
said there are no land use issues associated with this. Burstein
recommended approval subject to filing an adequate plat. Erin
Hazen, representing the applicant, said these spaces used to be
limited common elements; now that they are enclosed the plat has
to be amended so these decks are part of the units and no longer
1 im i to d common elements .
Councilwoman Fallin moved to approve the requested subdivision
exception for the purpose of a condominium plat amendment for the
Chateau Snow subject to the condition in the planning off ice
memorandum of May 20 , 1986; seconded by Councilman Isaac. All in
favor, motion carried.
S~B-~}i~fi-iS-~pi~fi--E-~6N - Aspen Mountain Townhomes
Steve Burstein, planning office, said this is a request for
condominiumization of 3 units in a reconstructed project at 623
S. Monarch. The applicant is also asking for exemption from the
6 month minimum lease restrictions and the first right of
refusal. Burstein told Council the 6 month minimum lease
restriction is not ,appropriate as this is located in the L-2 zone
district . Burstein said the housing office was satisfied that
this has not been rented within the employee guidelines prior to
reconstruction. Burstein recommended approval with conditions to
join the lodge improvement district and exemptions from the 6
month minimum lease and right of first refusal. Barbara Purvis,
representing the applicant, said this is located in the L-2 zone,
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which is designed to encourage tourist oriented units, and lease
restrictions and right of first refusal are aimed at protecting
long term residents. Ms. Purvis requested language be added to
condition 2 that the applicant be able to protest the scope of
work and reasonableness of the assessments. Council decided
everyone has a right to protest a district and requested the
standard language.
Councilman Isaac moved to grant the requested subdivision
exception for the purpose of condominiumization subject to the 4
conditions in the planning office memorandum of May 16, 1986;
seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion carried.
Gib--~MEi~D~tEi~ - Carriage H ou s e
Steve Burstein, planning office, said this proposal is 23 lodge
units with 3 employee on-site units and 3 employee off-site units
located at the Ritzbuhel, changed from the Swiss Chalets.
Burstein told Council the P & Z accepted the recommended scoring
of the planning office. Burstein said the staff recommended the
site design scoring be lowered to 1 point because cutting down
the spruces was a flaw. The commitments in energy conservation
were higher than in the original plan. The recreation facilities
were rated higher.
Burstein pointed out one condition is that the mature spruce tree
on the southeast corner of the property shall not be cut down.
P & Z felt it would be a compromise to allow the applicants to
cut down the spruce tree on the southwest corner. The planning
office is concerned about the loss of this tree, as it is very
large. The applicant is required to submit a revised site plan
to incorporate the changes. The applicant will have to agree to
join the lodge improvement district. The last 2 conditions cover
the employee housing. The applicants are requesting exemption of
the employee housing from the GMP and approval of the change in
use. Burstein recommended the memorandum from the housing office
be incorporated into the conditions of approval for the employee
housing. The change in use is for the 6 on site residential
units to lodge units.
Dave Gibson, representing the applicant, said the application is
for 23 new units and replacement of 5 units, rather than 6, since
the building department questioned the adequacy of one of the
units. Gibson showed Council the site plan approved in 1982 with
the spruce trees that have been referred to. The present site
plan has deciduous trees on the south side of the site. gibson
said they would like to remove two large spruces as they block
the view and the solar access. Gibson told Council 29 percent of
the site is open space. P & Z has approved removal of the spruce
on the southeast corner as well as approving the landscape plan.
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Burstein told Council the parks departmentidashe afeels too many
cannot be removed. Councilwoman Fallin sa ,
spruce trees in this area have already been remov deciduous ctrees
Isaac agreed the site would be better served by
and let the sun light in. Burstein said the reason for the
removal of the spruce is the subsurface diningdaCouncil ausing
the spruce would reduce the space•rentlmass oflthe building and
subsurface space reduces the appa
the building is set back from the street 43 feet.
Councilman Isaac moved to confirm the GMP allocation for the
Carriage House amended project subject to conditions 1 through 6
in the planning office memorandum of May 20, 1986; seconded by
Councilman Collins.
Judy Royer said the spruce tree creates a privblocksr the sview.
and doesn't block the view. Shadow mountain
Burstein said this motion would retain o w ma heFa 1 in esaideshe
the southeast corner of the lthe southwest corner retained.
wants the spruce tree on
Councilman Collins said the tree on this corner may not meet the
engineering standards of the code for traffic.
Councilmembers Isaac and Collins in favor; Councilwoman Fallin
and Mayor Pro Tem Wall opposed. Motion NOT carried.
Councilman Isaac moved to confirm the GMP allocation i o 2 tae
Carriage House amended GMP project subject to conditions
b, c, d, e, 4, 5, and 6 and table the decision on the spruce tree on
the southwest corner for a recommendation fromo linsngl All lin
department to Jun 9; seconded by Councilman C 1
favor, motion carried.
Burstein told Council the applicant is requesting a GMP exemption
for 3 employee units off-site and 3 employee units on-site and
recommended approval subject to the conditions in the Housing
off ice memo.
Councilman Collins moved to approve the GMP exemption for
employee housing subject to the conditions in the Ao lsiin f av ore
memorandum; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. 1
motion carried.
Councilman Isaac moved to approve the requested GMP exemption for
change in use from 6 on-site residential units ~ tion carriedits;
seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor,
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Glenn Horn, planning office, told Council the city has of clanddon
referral from the forest service abCetwouldr like atos dispose of
Shadow mountain. The forest serve
these lots under the small tracts act to adjacent property
owners. Horn showed Council the tracts under consid licationato
the Mollie G, which Lyle Reeder has filed an app
purchase. Horn said the Mollie G is a fairly large parcel and
can be developed. Horn said the other are smaller fragments, and
Hans Gramiger as adjacent property owner has .applihast a r eed ato
these parcels. Horn told Council Gramige g
exclusions for right-of-way at 7th and Hopkins streets.
Horn told Council John Tucker, owner the Sibley lode, hcrass lthe
to the forest service to construct an theefore t service sells
Mollie G for access to his pro Weill ~letf the property owners work
the Mollie G to Reeder, they Horn said these
out the agreement about crossing the parcel.
parcels have a lot of hazard considerations. Horn ct idbutewould
could purchase these parcels unasr forethesesparcels. The city
have to demonstrate a public nee
could ask for easements for trails on.th couldaannex these
prerequisite to the sale~e develoaed, tthey lwould come under the
parcels so when they a P
city's review. Horn told Council the parcels Gr d Reedero and
obtain have no developmen nnedt unit adevelopment aincluding the
Tucker have discussed a pla
Sibley, the Mollie G and lot 20.
Horn pointed out the two options for trail easements, one is on
the Midland right-of-way and the other higher up er to seer the
Horn told Council the property owners would pref
trail along the Midland right-of-way and are willing to give
trail easements and everything north of the Midla~n the tcity lto
or county as part of the PUD. Thssin ouf orw the wtrail to avoid
develop a grade separated Horn told Council he has discussed
conflicts with the driveway.
the trails with the Nordic council, who said either alternative
would work as long as there is no conflict with automobiles.
Horn recommended the staff draft a letter fo d for oadsr or
signature to identify easements thatransactbonnbetween the forest
trail and that this be part of the
service and any purchaser. Bill Johnson, forest service, told
Council the Mollie G is outside the city limits ascent landowner
acquired by the city in the townsite ax lained under the townsite
would have first priority. Johnson e p
act, a city would have to identify a specific struo urmeet the
for the parcel; open space and trails do n
requirements under the townsite act.
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Councilman Isaac said he would not like to be in the position of
trading easements for development rights and would prefer not to
annex these parcels. Horn said if the land were annexed and the
property owners did not do a PUD, they could site houses on these
lots without going through any review process. The city does not
have a 1041 review process for geological hazards. Councilman
Isaac said he feels the Midland right-of-way makes more sense for
a trail; it is more accessible. Councilwoman Fallin said the
higher trail may be too steep for the average skier. Al
Blomquist said the snow stays longer on the higher trail than on
the Midland. Blomquist said the officers of the Shadow mountain
neighborhood are not in town but do have grave concerns about
houses being built up on the hill looking down on the
neighborhood. Blomquist said the city should buy the Mollie G
parcel. Johnson said he could confirm whether or not the city
can qualify under the townsite act, but he does not think open
space meets the qualifications of the townsite act.
Councilman Collins said he would 1 ike more clarif ication on the
townsite act as well as more information on the two trail
alternatives. Councilman Isaac suggested a site inspection.
Horn told Council if the city could purchase this land, federal
law requires fair market value at the time of acquisition.
Counc it scheduled at site visit for June 2 , 19 86 at 5:00 p. m.
Hans Gramiger told Council he has applied for 7 parcels and
showed the locations of these. One of these will clear up a
title dispute. Gramiger told Council he is relocating his berm
on Hopkins street and is willing to give a trail easement on
Hopkins street, if he doesn't run into problems with the city.
Gramiger pointed out parcel 19 would have an easement to Little
Cloud park. Gramiger said he does not believe the city has any
interest in the parcels he proposes to acquire. Horn told
Council the referral to the forest service should identify the
easements the city would like to retain.
H~3-If; I~--e'E?I~FF•RE~E~ - ~E~ ~0 _ D~E-~ ~TRF-F~
The request is to close Galena between Hyman and Cooper for two
hours June 19th. Acting City Manager Mitchell said the Design
Conference will have to pay $25 an hour for the police personnel
to keep this area free of cars. Judy Royer said they only want
Galena closed to traffic from 10:30 p. m. to midnight. Ms. Royer
said this party will follow the closing party at the Design
Conference, they would like to have a flatbed truck with a band
and have a food table in that area. Mitchell said the band may
violate the noise ordinance. Colleen Collins said Andre' s and
the Paragon are hosting this party, and closing off the street is
to establish some continuity between the two restaurants.
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Mayor Pro Tem Walls suggested cordoning off this block and not
eliminating all the cars but allowing people to move their cars.
Ms. Royer asked about having banners across the mae lmusico could
had no objections to the banners. Mitchell said th
be non-amplified.
Councilman Collins moved to approve banners in the mall; seconded
by Councilman Isaac. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Isaac moved to cordon off Galena between Hyman and
Cooper on May 19 to through traffic and have the Design
Conference pay for the traffic control officers; seconded by
Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried.
~?-DEST^ --FAR ~~ENtPTI~ON~-_F`R81"t PERSONNEL. __R~I~ES
Councilwoman Fallin moved to exempt Janet Raczak from the
personnel rules and regulations to campaign for an elected
position and that it not interfere with her job; seconded by
Councilman Isaac.
Mayor Pro Tem Walls said the personnel rules require an employee
resign or take a leave of absence if running for an elected
position as there may be a conflict of interest or use of office
time for campaigning. Acting City Manager Mitchell said the
personnel rules are in the purview of the city manager's office;
however, staff wanted to bring this to Council's attention.
Councilman Collins said if the Council has not adopted these
rules, it is not in their purview to be making exemptions.
Council said Mitchell can make this exemption.
Councilwoman Fallin withdrew her motion.
E~-E`CT'R i~~~H~R~~NDi~ _AS PRAL~ ~C;t~][~`tR~A~T
Jay Hammond, city engineer, requested Council award a contract to
Basalt construction for the patching of the trench work in the
electric underground project. Hammond told Council staff
requested two types of bids; patching every 7 days and every 30
days. Hammond said to patch every 30 days costs less; however, ,
staff prefers the 7 day patching because the city encourages
private contractors to do their patching as often as possible.
Basalt construction's 7 day contract was only $3200 more.
Councilman Isaac asked if the city did this on a 30 day basis,
would the ground have settled better. Hammond said the cable
will be buried in said, the trenches will be backf filled with road
base and compacted them to requirements.
Councilman Collins moved to approve Basalt Construction as the
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low bid asphalt patching contractor for the city's utility
undergrounding project; seconded by Councilman Isaac.
Councilman Collins asked the reason for the large discrepancy in
bids between Basalt construction and Elam. Hammond told Council
Elam indicated that their plant may be moving around this summer
and they may have to haul different distances.
All in favor, motion carried.
R~O-~ES'fi -FOR --FUNDS - Junior Volleyball Club
Leon Fell , volleyball coach, said a group formed this volleyball
team. This team is ranked number 1 in the Rocky Mountain region.
The coaches volunteer there time. The team has raised money for
Fell said the team has been invited to
travel to tournaments.
play in the Junior Olympics in St. Paul, Minnesodedic tion sand
this is a great opportunity to repay the team s
also for positive advertising for Aspen. Fell requested a
contribution from Council toward transportation. has donated
housing and meals. Fell told Council the Thrift Shop
the bulk of the team's budget. Mayor Pro Tem Walls encouraged
the team to apply for budget requests for next year. Mayor Pro
Tem Walls said she feels an exception could be made in this case,
because the team did not know they were going to be invited to
these games .
Councilman Collins moved to approve the request for X2280 out of
Council's contingency fund; seconded by Councilman Isaac. All in
favor, motion carried.
Fell introduced the team of Adam Hewey, Mar Tobadoland Bruce
Stephens, Clem, Chris Douglas, Craig Helm, Craig
Johnson.
F~A$IB IL~fi~ --S~U-DY ~-F6R ~ECRE~A~i~I~Y- -eEN~T~ER -AEI? -6U TDOflR -ICS -Ri
Acting City Manager Mitchell reminded Counc it they have had a
work session with ice rink study committee. The committee
presented concepts to deal with an outdoor ice rink.
Councilwoman Fa 11 i n moved to suspend the rules and extend the
meeting to 9:30; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor,
motion carried.
Mitchell said the committee recommended a study to determine the
feasibility of a recreation center at Iselin park. At the last
regular meeting Council approved $25,000 for a beenuwtorkin o on
this study. Mitchell said Banner/Ernemann has 9
the pool enclosure. Banner/Ernemann presented a proposal to do
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this study for no more than $10 ,000. Mitchell said both the pool
committee and ice rink committee are concerned th~h committees
will not answer all the needed questions. Bo
recommend to proceed with the more extensive study and only
advertise locally in order to speed up the process and not delay
any longer.
Marty Flug, ice rink committee, said both commiatbesavailabletfor
do the process locally, conceptual designs coul
mid-summer. Flug told Council this would enable staff and the
committees to get the community involved. Flug said there are
two basic parts of the proposed study; a conceptual design study
with supporting documentation to give an opportunity to see what
the capital costs of the project would be. The second aspect is
economic models, what it would cost to operate, whetcomm ttees
cost to service various levels of debt. Flug said t
feel in order for a recreation center to be successful, people
have to be attracted to it. Flug said the committees need to
know how many people will have to use the facility in order to
pay for it, and if it is even feasible.
Councilman Collins said the committees already have the
demographics regarding the swimming pool and the present ice
rink. This information can be expanded tc lmane Co 1 inst saida he
needs and what the economies are. Coun
feels the staff can come up with the costs for a facility.
Councilman Collins said he feels it is premature to spend $25,000
on a study. Councilman Collins said Council has spent many hours
on a capital improvement plan, and the first item on that list is
covering the pool; this is putting that project on hold. Council
was told recently that project would be complete in the next 8
months. Councilman Collins said he feels the city should
complete the projects they have established.
Flug told Council both the pool and ice rink committee feel this
may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to gedoan t have rthe
product. Flug said the staff and committee
capability to develop the kinds of economic infor~aofo community
required to make a decision. Flug said the amoun
involvement is not known, especially those summer part time
residents. Flug said if this is a visionary project, they feel
they will be able to fund raise outside normal government sources
and will be attractive to the youth of the community.
Councilman Isaac said he would prefer to do the requests for
proposals at least state-wide. Councilman Isaac asked if anyone
knows if the site that has been identified is available and at a
reasonable price. Mitchell told Council the study will determine
that. Mayor Pro Tem Walls said Council spent a year studying
covering the pool, have considered the cost of that, and spent a
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1 of of money on the pool work . Councilman Isaac said he doe sn' t
want to spend any money to study a site that is not for sale.
Flug pointed out both the pool committee and ice rink committee
would like the opportunity to do a study forlocateb $25 ,, 000 tf or
The Council voted at the last meeting to al
this study.
Councilman Isaac moved to allocate up to $25,000 ilwomanUeFallinr
proposals limited to Colorado; seconded by Coun
Councilmembers Fallin and Isaac in favor; Councilman Collins and
Mayor Pro Tem Walls opposed. Motion NOT carried.
Councilman Isaac requested staff call the owner of the property
to find out if the land is available.
E`A-S-EMi~N~- A~Q~~ITIOi~-~I~OLY CROSH- ELECTRIC
Acting City Manager Mitchell said staff is recomm mer sg f or Holy
pay for easements that are required for trans
Cross undergrounding project.
Councilman Coll ins moved to direct staff to proceed with the
acquisition of necessary transformer and power line easements in
the west end territory of Holy Cross Electric Association;
seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilwoman Fallin moved to adopt Resolution #15, Series of
1986, authorizing the Mayor to sign the undergrounding easements;
seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Collins moved to approve the consent agenda; license
by Councilman Isaac. The consent agenda is liquor
renewals - Aspen Meadows; Continental; Aspen General Store;
special event permit -Aspen Council for the Arts. All in favor,
motion carried.
A~-PEI~ -MOD~3TAIN ~ANDS~ I-DE REP6RT
Councilman Isaac moved to continue this item to, Monday June 2 at
4:30; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion
carried.
Council left the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Kathryn S. och, City Clerk
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