HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19981109Aspen City Council Regular Meeting November 9, 1998
Mayor Bennett called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. with Councilmembers
Richards, Markalunas and Vickery present.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT “TURKEY TALK”
Jannette Whitcomb, environmental health department, told Council their department
is joining Clark’s and City Markets to educate the consumers on food safety
associated with cooking poultry. The environmental health department is giving out
meat thermometers as well as safety tips.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Councilwoman Richards noted the change in date for the AACP community
meeting to December 10 at the Aspen Youth Center.
2. Councilman Markalunas said the driving conditions are hazardous and all
citizens should drive with extreme care. Councilman Markalunas said when people
hear street equipment, they should go out and move their car to make plowing easier
for the streets personnel.
3. Amy Margerum, city manager, said Council needs to reschedule the budget
wrap up and the EOTC meetings. Council said they will do this at the end of the
meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Richards moved to read Ordinance #46, Series of 1998; seconded
by Councilman Markalunas. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #46
(Series of 1998)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
SMUGGLER HUNTER TRUST SUBDIVISION AND REZONING OF LOT #2
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OF THE SMUGGLER HUNTER TRUST SUBDIVISION TO THE PARK (P)
ZONE DISTRICT, 2 WILLIAMS WAY, CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO was read by the city clerk
Councilman Markalunas removed Resolution #81, Meadows Trustee Street Name
from the consent calendar. Councilman Vickery removed Resolution #83,
Approving Purchase Contract 0002 Williams Way from the consent calendar. City
Manager Amy Margerum requested Council add Wheeler Opera House Mission
statement to the consent calendar.
Councilman Vickery moved to add the Wheeler Opera House Mission Statement to
the consent calendar; seconded by Councilman Markalunas. All in favor, motion
carried.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt the consent calendar as amended;
seconded by Councilman Vickery. The consent calendar is:
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Ordinance #46, 1998 - Smuggler Hunter Trust Subdivision & Rezoning
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Resolution #79, 1998 - MAA Banners
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Resolution #80, 1998 - Snyder Project Street Name (Kathryn’s Way)
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Resolution #82, 1998 - Supplemental 1/2 Sales Tax Expenditure
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Minutes - September 3, October 26, 1998
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Mission Statement - Wheeler Opera House
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Markalunas, yes; Vickery, yes; Richards, yes;
Mayor Bennett, aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #81, 1998 - Meadows Trustee Street Name
Mayor Bennett left the room due to a conflict of interest. Councilman Markalunas
objected to “Meadows Trustee” as a street name because it does not have a
historical context, nor is it named after a person. Councilman Markalunas suggested
when the city is naming streets, they consult with the Historical Society.
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John Sarpa, representing the Meadows Trustee Townhomes, told Council when the
property changed hands, everyone thought the street was “Meadows Road”. It was
changed by the property owners to “Meadows Trustee” in 1995. This name is on
everyone’s property records and filed with the post office. It would be a hardship to
change it again. Council agreed in the future the city should refer change of street
names to the city’s historical preservation officer or to the historical society.
Councilman Vickery moved to adopt Resolution #81, Series of 1998; seconded by
Councilman Markalunas. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Markalunas said he would like to see some criteria for designating
street names in the future.
ORDINANCE #39, SERIES OF 1998
- Tipple Lodge Subdivision Exemption
Mitch Haas, community development department, told Council he worked with the
applicant to make changes since Council’s last. The units will still be retained as
lodge units for short term rental, “short term” defined as less than six months in
duration. Condition (b) includes the kitchen in lodge room provisions of the code.
Condition (c) allows the owners to manage or to authorize a representative to
manage their units. The city attorney has gone over the language and it meets with
his satisfaction.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor
Bennett closed the public hearing.
Mayor Bennett said these changes address his concerns from the last meeting.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #39, Series of 1998, on second
reading as amended; seconded by Councilman Markalunas. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Vickery, yes; Markalunas, yes; Richards, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #71, SERIES OF 1998
- Burlingame Annexation
John Worcester, city attorney, reminded Council at the public hearing September
28th, staff went through findings necessary for this annexation step.
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Mayor Bennett re-opened the public hearing.
Jim Curtis told Council some adjacent property owners have expressed concern
about placing the court before the house and that no other actions take place before
the work session on the Burlingame project December 1. Amy Margerum, city
manager, said the county also requested Council not make any final decision until
after that joint work session. This action only finds that the annexation meets the
legal requirements.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilman Markalunas moved to adopt Resolution #71, Series of 1998; seconded
by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #72, SERIES OF 1998
- Iselin and Rotary Park Annexation
John Worcester, city attorney, showed Council a map of the areas proposed to be
annexed. City Clerk Kathryn Koch reported that the public hearing has been
published and that letters were sent to the county and school district. The property
is at least one/sixth contiguous. The property has not been divided into separate
parcels for the purpose of annexation and the annexation will not take away any
land from the school district.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor
Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Resolution #72, Series of 1998; seconded
by Councilman Vickery. All in favor, motion carried.
THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
Tabatha Miller, finance department, noted this report include a $426,492 refund
from the city’s insurance company as reductions in actual rates from past years.
Staff is suggesting half this amount be used for departmental projects at the
discretion of the city manager and the other half be available in the general fund for
Council. The report also include $61,500 for additional Water Place housing
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expenses. Steve Barwick, assistant city manager, told Council the Water Place
housing project was over budget by 1.5 percent. The project had a razor thin
contingency of 1.5 percent. More money was spent on the project like tree
mitigation to make it a high quality project. Councilman Markalunas complimented
the good management of the project. Councilman Vickery agreed this was
exemplary project management to come in just $61,000 over budget. Council said
the entire staff deserves commendation.
Ms. Miller noted the city also received $40,000 refund from worker’s
compensation. Staff suggests that half of this go to the general fund for Council
projects and $20,000 be given to employees as recognition of their efforts.
Councilwoman Richards said she would like to see the additional department
projects proposed out of the $210,000.
Ms. Miller said the overall financial picture is better than at the beginning of the
year. Every fund will be in a good position. Councilwoman Richards said she
would like the monthly financial statements to show the RETT income. Ms. Miller
told Council staff has just entered into a contract with a company that specializes in
sales tax audits and will be entering into that process soon.
Councilman Markalunas moved to approve third quarter financial statements;
seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #83, 1998
- Approving Purchase Contract 0002 Williams Way
Councilwoman Richards said this property was purchased by Pitkin County in order
to build Williams Woods affordable housing project. Originally, the County thought
they could get access through Hunter Creek, but that did not happen and the County
bought this land and house. The County made a commitment to Hunter Creek that
they would provide open space for this area. The portion of property the city is
buying is deeded open space; however, it is private open space. The county traded
this parcel to the Aleys in exchange for a parcel on Smuggler mountain. The Aleys
are interested in selling the open space portion of the parcel to the city to create a
public park.
Amy Margerum, city manager, pointed out in the deed this is described as a
“passive park” to be used by small children and families and will be equipped with
picnic tables and play equipment. During the 10 years no basketball, skateboarding
or volleyball will occur. Maxwell Aley noted the new contract negotiated with the
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city does not have any parking spaces reserved by the owner, which makes it a
better contract for the city.
Councilman Vickery asked the remaining development potential. Ms. Margerum
said this deal does not add or subtract any development potential to the lot. Aley
said this deal reduces the FAR for multi-family housing. Councilwoman Richards
noted the open space negotiated by the county did not preclude using that portion
for FAR for the other lot. The parcel total size would have been counted for FAR.
Under this contract, the city is purchasing the land for open space and it cannot be
used for FAR. Councilman Marklaunas said this house does have historical
significance and it is not on the historic inventory.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #83, Series of 1998, approving
a purchase contract for 0002 Williams Way; seconded by Councilman Markalunas.
Julie Ann Woods, community development director, told Council there is an
easement included to allow lot 1 to continue to be 27,000 square feet for
development purposes. Councilman Vickery said he does not have a problem
buying open space but is concerned about what happens to the rest of the property.
Councilman Marklaunas said he would like to see the historical aspect of the house
on lot 1 protected. Councilman Markalunas disclosed this house was his
grandfather’s. Councilman Vickery agreed and said he would like to make
placing this on the inventory part of the contract. Aley said the house is made up of
a structure from the 1890’s, a house moved there and a modern part connecting the
two structures.
City Attorney Worcester suggested this be tabled and brought back coincidental
with second reading of Ordinance #46, which subdivides and rezones the property.
Councilwoman Richards withdrew her motion; seconded by Councilman
Markalunas. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Vickery moved to continue Resolution #83, Series of 1998; seconded
by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, Councilman Markalunas abstained.
Motion carried.
Councilman Vickery said he would like a report from the city’s historic preservation
officer on this structure. Councilman Vickery said he would also like to know the
FAR on lot 1.
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Councilwoman Richards moved to adjourn at 6:20 p.m.; seconded by Councilman
Markalunas. All in favor, motion carried.
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT “TURKEY TALK” .................... 1
CITIZEN COMMENTS ................................ ................................ .......................... 1
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ................................ ................................ ....... 1
CONSENT CALENDAR ................................ ................................ ........................ 1
Ordinance #46, 1998 - Smuggler Hunter Trust Subdivision & Rezoning .............. 2
Resolution #79, 1998 - MAA Banners ................................ ................................ . 2
Resolution #80, 1998 - Snyder Project Street Name (Kathryn’s Way) ................. 2
Resolution #82, 1998 - Supplemental 1/2 Sales Tax Expenditure ......................... 2
Minutes - September 3, October 26, 1998 ................................ ........................... 2
Mission Statement - Wheeler Opera House ................................ .......................... 2
RESOLUTION #81, 1998 - Meadows Trustee Street Name ................................ .... 2
ORDINANCE #39, SERIES OF 1998 - Tipple Lodge Subdivision Exemption ........ 3
RESOLUTION #71, SERIES OF 1998 - Burlingame Annexation ............................ 3
RESOLUTION #72, SERIES OF 1998 - Iselin and Rotary Park Annexation ........... 4
THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT ................................ ........................... 4
RESOLUTION #83, 1998 - Approving Purchase Contract 0002 Williams Way ...... 5
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