HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19920622Regular Meeting Aspen City Council June 22, 1992
Mayor Bennett called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. with
Councilmembers Peters, Pendleton, Reno and Richards present.
PROCLAMATION - Don Gilbert
Mayor Bennett and Council commended Don Gilbert for his service to
the city upon his upcoming retirement.
PROCLAMATION - Native American Celebration
Mayor Bennett and Council declared the week of July 12 through 19
as Aspen Celebration Week for the Native American.
PROCLAMATION - Good Roads Day
Mayor Bennett and Council declared June 27 and 28th as Good Roads
Days in recognition of the thousands of Aspenites who have
volunteered to work on the revitalization of Independence Town, the
revegetation to Independence Pass and the building of the road
itself. Council presented this to Bob Lewis.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
1. Roxanne Eflin, plann ing office, told Council the Pitkin County
Open Space board matched the city's $75,000 grant for the purchase
of lot 2 of Pioneer Park. The funding raising campaign is underway
and the deadline is July 31.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Councilwoman Pendleton moved to table Ordinance #39, Kraut
Rezoning to July 27, 1992 and Ordinance #40, Aspen Institute,
Series of 1992, and Ordinance #18, Institutional Controls, Series
of 1991 to July 13, 1992; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All
in favor, motion carried.
2. Councilman Peters said he has received complaints from
neighbors of the Gordon/Callahan subdivision that some of the
conditions of approval are not being adhered to. Councilman Peters
requested staff research the minutes of the approvals and report
back to staff if the conditions are being adhered to. Amy
Margerum, city manager, said staff will report back at the next
meeting.
3. Councilman Peters asked if it would be possible to generate a
policy that if Council has seen a vending agreement previously and
it has been approved, that it can be handled administratively.
These agreements would be non-controversial and for non-profit
groups. Jed Caswall, city attorney, said the ordinance will have
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to be amended and allow staff to approve vending agreements.
Councilman Peters said if this is simple and there can be clear
policy guidelines, he would like to have staff grant vending
agreements. Councilwoman Richards said she has some concerns about
weekend events selling food and competing with local businesses.
Mayor Bennett agreed to look at this as long as there are policy
guidelines.
4. Amy Margerum, city manager, said staff would like to add to
the next appropriation ordinance revenues and expenses to add
another counsellor to the day camp program. The city has had an
over whelming response to this program. Ms. Margerum told Council
staff is working on the possibility of adding another two weeks at
the end of day camp. Currently the city does not have a location
for these two weeks.
5. Amy Margerum, city manager, told Council there was a power
outage during the food and wine classic. The city electric
department did a great job responding to this. Bob Gish, public
works director, said staff thinks the added load of the festival
and the fact and it was time for the transformer to go put this
over the top. The system itself was not overloaded. Ms. Margerum
said next year during the food and wine classic, the city will ask
for an electrical plan.
6. Amy Margerum, city manager, said the Council needs to schedule
interviews with the Boards. Council scheduled this for July 20th.
7. Amy Margerum, city manager, reminded Council of the Roaring
Fork Forum steering committee meeting Friday, June 26th in Basalt
at 8:30 a.m. Councilwoman Pendleton said she would try and attend.
8. Amy Margerum, city manager, said the city is planning the
sidewalk from Smuggler to town. There is a public meeting
scheduled June 25th at 7 p.m. at the library.
9. Mayor Benne tt said he spoke to the Mayor of a French ski town
who told him they truck their snow off the streets to the slopes.
Mayor Bennett requested staff talk to the Ski Company about this.
10. Mayor Bennett said if there is an oversight committee meeting
on July 16, could the meeting with Basalt be changed to another
date.
11. Amy Margerum, city manager, asked if there is any direction on
the Galena street shuttle. Councilwoman Pendleton said she has
asked RFTA to find out other places that use these type of
shuttles. Jed Caswall, city attorney, said RFTA has contacted
other users and whether the state will inspect these vehicles. The
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles has decided not to revoke the existing
license plates and registration. Caswall said he has satisfied
himself there is no law that prohibits people from riding in these
vehicles; the Bureau of Motor Vehicles disagrees. RFTA is not
satisfied the vehicles are all that safe and is concerned about
operating these vehicles in mixed traffic. Mayor Bennett said if
the vehicles are licensed and insured, he does not see a problem.
Councilman Peters agreed. Caswall said it will be another month
before these vehicles can be ready to run. The drivers will need
to be trained after that. Councilman Peters said he would like to
move forward with the shuttle program. Councilwoman Pendleton
suggested Council take a test ride in these. Caswall said RFTA
will feel better with a written service agreement spelling out the
city's responsibilities. Councilwoman Pendleton said she would
like the city to take the responsibility. RFTA will get the
vehicles ready and help with the drivers. Councilman Peters said
it is unacceptable to not have the vehicles for 30 days. Caswall
said he will draft the service agreement with RFTA that they will
provide the service and the city will assume the responsibility.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Peters moved to approve the consent calendar; seconded
by Councilman Reno. The consent calendar is:
A . Minutes - May 11; June 8, 1992
B . Resolution #30, 1992 - Deputy Municipal Judge/Neiley
C . Resolution #31, 1992 - Deputy Municipal Judge/ Blockwick
D . Resolution #32, 1992 - Quit Claim Deed - Dump
E . Request for Funds - B. Cole
F . Resolution #33, 1992 - City Manager to Negotiate Red
Brick School Contract
G . Vendin g Agreement - Boy Scouts
H . Mayor's Deed - Kanan
I . Resolution #34, 1992 - ACES Annexation
All in favor, motion carried.
LIQUOR AUTHORITY BUSINESS - Special Event Permits
Councilwoman Richards moved to approve the special event permits
for Aspen Historical Society; Aspen Community Church; Art Museum
Fund Raiser and MAA; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton.
Councilwoman Richards asked about the use of the Marolt property
for the Art Museum, placement of tents, parking. Councilwoman
Richards asked if it is the purpose of the open space to be used
every weekend for some non-profit event. Councilwoman Richards
noted the art museum has a large facility; perhaps the fund raiser
should be on their property. Councilman Peters said these are good
points; however, he would like to deal with the use of public
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property as a separate issue. Mayor Bennett agreed this could be
dealt with in the parks master plan.
All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #12, SERIES OF 1992 - Aspen Winter Garden Ice Rink PUD
Diane Moore, planning director, reminded Council at the last public
hearing they wanted more information on the fee structure and
operation of the ice rink and public access to the rink. Ms. Moore
pointed out she added to conditions to the ordinance about
operations and public access.
Perry Harvey, representing the applicant, reminded Council they
wanted the applicant to look at spruce trees to screen the back of
the skate rental building. Harvey pointed out the skate rental
building is set into the hillside and not that much of the building
is visible. Harvey showed a plan with a canopy of maples. Craig
Hansen, Design Workshop, told Council they feel the allee of trees
with Norway maples is a stronger design to reinforce the arc and
feel of the walk. Shrubs could be planted behind the building.
Hansen said they prefer the allee of trees.
Mayor Bennett said he likes the canopy approach. Councilwoman
Richards said this landscaping plan is all right. Councilwoman
Richards said she would like Council to consider vacating Durant
street and allowing Savanah to do more landscaping on the north
side of the site. Mayor Bennett said Council should not be
debating every tree on every corner; they should have a policy.
Councilman Reno said he favors that approach. Councilman Peters
said this discussion should be left with P & Z; it is appropriate
the P & Z have flexibility in the tree discussions. Ms. Moore said
the applicant will retain as many trees as possible.
Councilwoman Richards suggested a site visit to get a sense of what
the skater will experience. Councilwoman Richards said this may be
the only park added to the city's inventory in the next few years.
Councilwoman Richards said this will be surrounded on all 4 sides
by parking. No other city parks are surrounding on 4 sides by
roads. Councilwoman Richards said this site will be very noisy;
there is no winter growth to absorb noise from traffic. Council-
woman Richards suggested a condition that should the city decide to
vacate the parking on Durant street that Savanah can come back with
a landscape design incorporating the additional footage into it.
This may be an opportunity for the city to become a joint partner
in planning this area to see that it becomes a well used park in
the downtown of the city.
Don Ensign, Design Workshop, told Council the cottonwood trees on
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site are very stressed out. When these trees do not get watered,
they start to break, which has happened to these trees. Ensign
said the trees out on the street really crowd the street from a
pedestrian circulation point of view. Harvey said he does not
object to the vacated parking and expanded landscaping as long as
this is known before construction starts. Ms. Moore suggested
language, "In the event that the city should vacate the designated
parking for right-of-way adjacent to the ice rink park along Mill
Street and Durant Avenue by February 15th, then Savanah shall be
obligated to landscape the areas vacated to the satisfaction of the
city".
Harvey said if he has to make another amendment to the PUD starting
in February, it may not get complete by construction season.
Harvey asked if there is some way to structure this so that it does
not have to go through another public process, that it just
requires Council sign off. Amy Margerum, city manager, suggested
Council could approve an encroachment license for landscaping in
the right-of-way. Harvey said Council would have to make this
decision by early January in order to get it done by February.
Council agreed they would rather grant an encroachment than vacate
the street. Ms. Moore said this would not be an amendment to the
PUD; it could be done as an insubstantial change.
Mayor Bennett said the landscaping behind the skate rental building
will be done according to the applicant's proposal. Council agrees
the cottonwoods will not be saved. Mayor Bennett agreed the city
needs a policy for trees in the city which can be dispersed to P &
Z and staff.
Harvey pointed out the concession area has been moved slightly
further to the east to provide a buffer to the landscaping. Harvey
said 9 parking spaces will be maintained on Dean street plus a drop
off and a service area.
Harvey said the applicants have submitted a letter stating, "during
the months of December, January, February and March the rink would
be open, weather permitting, 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
unless otherwise extended by a special event permit". The language
in the ordinance is different, "the ice rink park shall be open
during the hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days per week throughout
the year unless otherwise approved by the city". Harvey said there
are conversion times and normal maintenance and the applicants
would like language to address those times. Harvey said the
applicants do not anticipate being open in November. Mayor Bennett
suggested the language say from Thanksgiving to the end of March.
Councilman Peters suggested the ordinance state, "any service of
liquor, wine or beer shall be by special event permit only". This
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reinforces Council's policy on liquor service in public parks.
Councilman Peters said he would like a clear idea of what is going
to be charged to the public at this rink. Councilman Peters said
he does not want what is "reasonable" to become a subject of debate
in the future. Councilman Peters suggested locals not be required
to rent skates. Harvey said no one is required to rent skates if
they have their own. Councilman Peters suggested the local rate
should be no more than 125 percent of what is charged at the Aspen
Ice Garden; the base rate would be 125 percent of what the city is
charging now. Councilman Peters said he wants to recognize the
relationship between the Aspen Ice Garden and this rink, and the
relationship the public will perceive. The pressure will remain on
the Aspen Ice Garden if this rink is not affordable to locals.
Harvey said part of the pricing structure includes local passes.
Harvey said the Ice Garden wants to free up some public time for
other group activities. Harvey said the market will drive this and
if the demand is so great, access will have to be restricted.
Councilman Reno said the agreement states the operator will submit
an annual operating budget and that the operator will meet with the
city on request. Councilman Reno said if Council does not feel the
pricing is correct, do they have any authority. Jed Caswall, city
attorney, said he does not feel the city can impose a price on the
ice rink. Caswall said the city can make an argument on the
definition of "reasonable"; if they charge a price the city does
not feel is reasonable, they would be violating the terms of the
PUD agreement.
Councilwoman Pendleton said she has a hard time with "commercially
reasonable rates" and would like this better nailed down.
Councilwoman Pendleton said she would like it compared to some-
thing, like the rates at the Aspen Ice Garden. Councilwoman
Richards said she would like to further define reasonable as a
percentage of public fees. Harvey told Council they are looking at
pricing per age group, local passes. Harvey said their proposed
rates are $7.50 to $9.00 including skates. The Ice Garden charges
$4.00 to skate and $1.50 for skates. At 150 percent of the base
rate, which is this year's current Ice Garden rate of $4.00 this
takes it to $6.00 plus $1.50 for skates, which is at the low end of
the applicant's range. Harvey said he is concerned about the city
setting all the rates.
Councilwoman Pendleton pointed out the Council has decided that
rates at city facility have to keep up with inflation so that they
are not jumped a huge increase. Ms. Margerum said the staff will
recommend a 4 to 5 percent rate increase for the Ice Garden for
1993. Mayor Bennett said the reasonableness should apply to both
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parties. Councilman Peters reminded Council this is a quid pro quo
for development rights and open space. There is a lot of value
attached to what this rink is supposed to be providing to the
community. Councilman Peters said he favors 125 of the base rate.
Councilwoman Pendleton said she would support this; however, the
ice rink should be able to raise rates as costs go up.
Councilman Peters pointed out there is no fee for summertime use.
Harvey said there will be fees for special events in the summer.
Councilwoman Pendleton suggested a review after one year of
operation of the ice rink. Harvey said during this winter the
applicants were going to do a survey to determine what kind of
passes, what kind of programs, use sessions, etc. people are
interested in.
Councilwoman Richards moved to table Ordinance #12, Series of 1992,
to July 13, 1992, and to ask the applicants to come back with
language defining the process if the city decides to grant an
encroachment and do additional landscape for the parking on Durant
and Mill and secondly, have staff come back with options listed
tonight with analysis and recommendations of tying this to 125
percent of public to the breadbasket approach to a percent off and
look at which will be the easiest to administer and will get us
closest to our goal of defining reasonable and securing public
access; seconded by Councilman Peters. All in favor, motion
carried.
SECTION M AMENDMENT
Councilman Peters moved to table this; seconded by Mayor Bennett.
Councilwoman Richards said she would like to know whether $700,000
is the right amount and if the Koch rink should fail and there is
$120,000 left in the $700,000 where would that money go. Council-
woman Richards said she feels the ice rink plans should become
vested plans with the rink site and if the Koch rink fails, the
city should retain the right to establish a rink on the Ritz site.
Jed Caswall, city attorney, pointed out the Ritz site is zoned
park. The city can always condemn the rink site.
Councilman Reno said Council should make a decision. To have all
options open is not fair to this applicant or to the Council.
Councilwoman Pendleton agreed. Councilman Peters said outside of
the Section M amendment, Council will need to discuss some of these
issues.
All in favor, motion carried.
Perry Harvey, representing the applicant, told Council they have
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offered their best guess as to what will be required if this site
is to be a park.
ORDINANCE #34, SERIES OF 1992 - Inventory of Historic Sites and
Structures
Roxanne Eflin, planning director, recommended Council adopt this
ordinance which adopts the 1992 inventory of non-landmark historic
sites and structures. Ms. Eflin said the land use code states
buildings of historic value shall be on the inventory and re-
evaluation of these sites and structures shall occur every 5 years.
This is 94 of the 138 non-landmark resources. No changes in
regulations for historic structures are proposed at this time.
Ms. Eflin said historic communities have a mixed bag of buildings
that represent different eras of development and architectural
styles. Buildings have evolved as communities have evolved.
Rating historic buildings is a tool to help staff understand the
relative impact changes have had to historic resources. An earlier
Council adopted "significant, contributing and supporting"
categories for rating. The structures on the inventory have
received a rating from site visits and information from property
owners.
Ms. Eflin told Council the city hired consultants to give recommen-
dations on these historic ratings. Staff studied these and revised
them to Aspen standards. Ms. Eflin said the ranking category
percentage of 10, 75 and 15 high, medium and low is very appropri-
ate for Aspen standards as a number of architectural changes have
evolved over time. Ratings are a barometer to measure change that
has occurred to historic resources.
Ms. Eflin said the significant category has changed. These are on
or have been added to or are eligible for state or national
register of historic places. The Secretary of Interior as well as
local standards are than applied. Ms. Eflin said structures are
not on the inventory simply because they contribute to scale. All
resources are researched for age, studied for individual merit,
neighborhood character and overall community contribution. The HPC
and staff feel strongly these resources are the foundation of the
commun ity's character, which the community is working hard to
preserve.
Ms. Eflin agreed there should be more incentives for historically
designated structures; however, in this public hearing, Council
should focus on the inventory.
Ms. Eflin requested Council remove 233 West Hallam from the
inventory and send it back to HPC for more research. Ms. Eflin
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said this owner is very concerned about having her property on the
inventory. There will be more research and documentation to
describe the number of changes that have occurred to the structure.
Councilman Peters asked if HPC concurs with removing this one
structure. Bill Poss, HPC chair, agreed with tabling it to the
next round.
Ms. Eflin presented the inventory map showing the historic
districts and the scattering of historic resources around the
community.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. Jed Caswall, city
attorney, told Council Mrs. Benninghoff, owner of 233 West Hallam
does not want her property on the inventory. Mrs. Benninghoff has
always understood this is a voluntary program. There may be things
about this property that will disqualify it from being on the
inventory.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilman Reno asked if there are other property owners in the
same situation as Mrs. Benninghoff. Ms. Eflin said there are some;
however, once they understood the difference between being on the
inventory and being a landmark, they were not as concerned. Ms.
Eflin told Council she has spent time with everyone who has had
concerns.
Councilman Reno said property owners have contacted him with
concerns. He would like to make sure these people have recourse in
this situation. Councilman Reno said he supports preservation.
Poss told Council about a dozen people came to the HPC public
hearings and said they did not want their houses on the inventory.
Poss said these were evaluated; some structures were taken off the
list. The owner of 233 West Hallam was not able to attend the HPC
meetings, which is why staff and the HPC recommends this be put off
until the second round of inventory.
Councilman Reno said people are having problems selling or adding
on to small miner's cottages and other new structures on the
inventory. Councilman Reno said he feels like the city is not
helping these type of property owners. Councilwoman Richards said
she would like to create more financial incentives for people who
need this type of help to maintain houses in their historic charac-
ters. Councilwoman Richards said all parcels and properties play a
role in creating the value of Aspen. Councilman Reno said citizens
look at this as if the zoning is not across the board and some
people feel they are paying more than their fair share. This is
building specific rather than community-wide.
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Councilman Peters asked if there is a way to give historically
designated structures some insulation from random development
around them. Councilman Peters said there could also be tax
rebates between the city and county. Councilman Reno said he would
like to focus on the miner's cottages and small buildings.
Councilman Reno asked if small scale is a reason to save a building
that may not be worth saving from a practicality standpoint.
Councilman Reno said he is not convinced that having one's
structure designated is a valuable resource.
Poss said there may be some type of creative zoning to come up with
incentives from suggestions from the individual property owner.
This may be dealt with on a case by case basis. Councilman Peters
said preserving historic buildings is a basic community value and
there are standards to which everyone has to prescribe. Council-
woman Richards suggested having the HPC work with the character
committee of the Aspen Area comprehensive plan. Councilwoman
Richards agreed the city will not get to a point where they can
meet the needs for everyone.
Mayor Bennett asked if staff has estimated the costs for rebates in
property taxes. Ms. Eflin said this would range from $250 to $600
per residential property. Ms. Eflin said she has not gotten totals
for this but can work with the assessor if the Council is interest-
ed. Mayor Bennett said he would like to be able to give some tax
relief but also would like the city to be able to assess whether or
not the need exists; how to differentiate, and if legally the line
can be drawn.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #34, Series of 1992,
amended to exclude 233 West Hallam, subject to additional HPC for
resubmission to Council; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. Roll
call vote; Councilmembers Peters, yes; Pendleton, yes; Richards,
yes; Reno, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #41, SERIES OF 1992 - GMQS Exemption Affordable Housing;
the Crestahaus
Leslie Lamont, planning office, told Council the applicant proposes
to build one category #3 - 600 square foot studio, one category #2
- 500 square foot studio, and 1600 square foot one-bedroom resident
occupied unit for the operator of the lodge. At first reading,
Council asked if the resident occupied unit could be condomini-
umized and sold. Staff explained that employee housing is the only
residential use allowed in the lodge preservation zone district;
free market housing is not allowed in that district. Condominiumi-
zation is review by Council and staff would recommend against is as
free market housing is not allowed in the LP district. Staff would
also recommend denial because the intent of the unit is being
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circumvented by condominiumization.
Council also asked whether a pro rated planning fee should be
assessed for the resident occupied unit. The planning office does
not charge fees for deed restricted units, or accessory dwelling
units. Council requested an annual statement signed by the
occupants of these units as an enforcement measure to guarantee
these units are being used as what they have been represented.
Councilwoman Richards suggested the Council request the housing
authority draft statements to be signed by occupiers of these types
of units. Councilman Peters said this it is responsible action of
a business owner to provide housing for their employees.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #41, Series of 1992,
amending it to add enforcement language; seconded by Councilwoman
Richards. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Peters, yes; Pendleton,
yes; Richards, yes; Reno, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #46, SERIES OF 1992 - Charter Amendments
Councilwoman Pendleton moved to read Ordinance #46, Series of 1992;
seconded by Councilman Peters. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #46
(Series of 1992)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY
OF ASPEN AND SETTING BALLOT TITLES AND QUESTIONS FOR THE
AUGUST 11, 1992, SPECIAL ELECTION was read by the
deputy city clerk
Amy Margerum, city manager, told Council the second reading and
public hearing for this ordinance is scheduled for a special
meeting July 7 at 4:30 p.m. Councilwoman Richards said she is
concerned about whether the business plan can be ready for the
August 11th election.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #46, Series of 1992,
setting the ballot language and amending language to replace 32
days with 25 days in two places; seconded by Councilman Reno. Roll
call vote; Councilmembers Reno, yes; Pendleton, yes; Peters, yes;
Richards, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #44, SERIES OF 1992 - Patterson Final PUD
Councilwoman Pendleton moved to read Ordinance #44, Series of 1992;
seconded by Councilman Reno. All in favor, motion carried.
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O RDINANCE #44
(Series of 1992)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
GRANTING FINAL PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL AND
SUBDIVI SION EXEMPTION FOR CONDOMINIUMIZATION FOR THE
PATTERSON DUPLEX LOCATED AT 580 CEMETERY LANE (LOT 2,
CASTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION) was read by the deputy city
clerk
Leslie Lamont, planning office, told Council the applicants plan to
renovate an existing duplex and provide an accessory dwelling unit
which has been approved by the P & Z. The applicants will deed
restricted One duplex unit to resident occupancy rather than pay
the housing impact fee. Ms. Lamont said adding an additional
dwelling unit is a substantial amendment to the plan. This
requires going through a PUD amendment.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #44, Series of 1992, on
first reading; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Reno, yes; Pendleton, yes; Richards, yes; Peters,
yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #45, SERIES OF 1992 - Smuggler Lot Line Adjustment
Councilwoman Pendleton moved to read Ordinance #45, Series of 1992;
seconded by Councilman Reno. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #45
(Series of 1992)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANTING A LOT
LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE SMUGGLER MOBILE HOME PARK
SUBDIVISION AND 860 GIBSON AVENUE, ASPEN, COLORADO was
read by the deputy city clerk
Leslie Lamont, planning office, told Council the Smuggler home-
own ers association is proposing this lot line adjustment for their
southern boundary. A fence has separated the two properties. This
fence has sat 12 feet off the property line. The Smuggler
homeowners would like to give this property to Ms. Peterson and
need to amend their plat to reflect this. Ms. Lamont told Council
in July 1990 the homeowners association amended their PUD plan and
failed to file their plat within the required time limit. The
homeowners are requesting permission to extend that date. The
homeowners will file one plat with the 1990 amendments and this lot
line adjustment.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #45, Series of 1992, on
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first reading; seconded by Councilman Reno. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Reno, yes; Pendleton, yes; Peters, yes; Richards,
yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #35, 1992 - Roaring Fork Forum/Rio Grande Right-of-Way
Amy Margerum, city manager, told Council at the last Roaring Fork
Forum meeting, the forum unanimously supported this resolution and
asked it be sent to all jurisdictions for their endorsement. This
resolution sets up a task force to pursue the acquisition of the
Denver Rio Grande right-of-way for multiple uses in the public
interest. Ms. Margerum requested Council consider who they would
want on this task force. Councilman Peters suggested Lee Ambrose;
Council agreed.
Councilman Peters said the task force will answer a lot of
questions, like who will pay for this, where ownership will be
vested, what recourse do the jurisdictions have to use the
property, and how can one apply for multiple use.
Councilman Peters moved to endorse the resolution endorsing the
formation of task force to pursue the acquisition of the Rio Grande
right-of-way and to appoint Lee Ambrose as Aspen's municipal
representative; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. All in favor,
motion carried.
ORDINANCE #47, SERIES OF 1992 - Unclaimed City Property
Councilman Reno moved to read Ordinance #47, Series of 1992;
seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #47
(Series of 1992)
AN ORDINANC E AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE II TO CHAPTER
2, ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED
PROPERTY HELD BY THE CITY OF ASPEN was read by the
deputy city clerk
John Worcester, assistant city attorney, told Council the state
legislature adopted a new expanded unclaimed property which would
require the city to turn over unclaimed property to the state
unless the city has their own procedures for unclaimed property.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #47, Series of 1992, on
first reading; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Reno, yes; Pendleton, yes; Peters, yes; Richards,
yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
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Regular Meeting Aspen City Council June 22, 1992
Councilwoman Pendleton moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.; seconded by
Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
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Regular Meeting Aspen City Council June 22, 1992
PROCLAMATION - Don Gilbert 1
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PROCLAMATION - Native American Celebration 1
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PROCLAMATION - Good Roads Day 1
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 1
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 1
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CONSENT CALENDAR 3
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LIQUOR AUTHORITY BUSINESS - Special Event Permits 3
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ORDINANCE #12, SERIES OF 1992 - Aspen Winter Garden Ice Rink
PUD 4
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SECTION M AMENDMENT 7
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ORDINANCE #34, SERIES OF 1992 - Inventory of Historic Sites
and Structures
7
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ORDINANCE #41, SERIES OF 1992 - GMQS Exemption Affordable
Housing; the Crestahaus 10
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ORDINANCE #46, SERIES OF 1992 - Charter Amendments 11
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ORDINANCE #44, SERIES OF 1992 - Patterson Final PUD 11
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ORDINANCE #45, SERIES OF 1992 - Smuggler Lot Line Adjust ment 12
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RESOLUTION #35, 1992 - Roaring Fork Forum/Rio Grande Right-of-
Way 12
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ORDINANCE #47, SERIES OF 1992 - Unclaimed City Property 13
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