Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19930222Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 Mayor Pro Tem Peters called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with Councilmembers Pendleton, Reno and Richards present. OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE BONUS AWARDS Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Council presented outstanding employee bonus awards and checks to Glenn Schaffer, police department; Gary Kalkman, police department; Kathy Tolle, police department; Tom Dunlop, environmental health department and the finance department. PROCLAMATION - Roxanne Eflin Mayor Pro Tem Peters read a proclamation to commend Roxanne Eflin for her exemplary service to the city for the past 5 years in protecting and preserving the historic resources of Aspen. Ms. Eflin accepted the proclamation and told Council the city received another grant today. CITIZEN COMMENTS 1. Ray Patch, Rocky Mountain Natural Gas, presented the city with a check for $80,454.22; the franchise tax covering residential gas sales for 1992. 2. Barry Siegel i nvited Council and staff to an open house Wednesday, February 24 at 4:30 p.m. to view the private sector affordable housing, Aspen Electric Subdivision. Siegel offered his expertise in developing affordable housing. Mayor Pro Tem Peters suggested Siegel approach the housing office with his help. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 1. Councilwoman Richards thanked the streets and water depart- ments for their extra help over the weekend and the community for pitching in, shoveling sidewalks, and keeping pedestrian walkways open. 2. Councilwoman Richards said she has received some comments about truck loading zones that have been added to town. This is a recommendation from CCLC and may not be satisfactory to the businesses the city was hoping to help. Councilwoman Richards suggested working with the ACRA on the loading zones. Mayor Pro Tem Peters suggested a member from ACRA attend the CCLC meeting when loading zones are discussed. Amy Margerum, city manager, said this loading zone recommendation came out of a series of meetings with delivery truck drivers, businesses and the CCLC. Mayor Pro Tem Peters proposed staff accumulate the complaints about loading zones and forward them to CCLC. 1 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 3. Councilwoman Richards respo nded to articles in the paper regarding transportation work done by this Council and work being done on highway 82. Councilwoman Richards said she empathizes with frustration of everyone driving highway 82 without safety improve- ments. Councilwoman Richards said there has been no attempt by the city to hold up the highway or the four laning. Councilwoman Richards said the newspaper implies the city has not been diligent- ly pursuing funding for the highway. Councilwoman Richards pointed out the city has been sending staff to Grand Junction and to Denver working toward funding for the highway. The city has been told it will take 15 years to get the funding to build the highway. Councilwoman Richards said the city has been pursuing HOV lanes and valley-wide mass transit in an attempt to work towards money that does exist for road improvements, which is inter-modal transporta- tion systems. Councilwoman Richards said Ralph Tripani has been reassigned to this area and CDOT is taking this seriously as a result of the efforts of Council and the Commissioners. Council- woman Richards said it is important that the community continue to pull together on the highway and transportation rather than pointing fingers and creating anger. Councilwoman Richards said when the EIS was not completed for this end of the highway, those highway funds were used to build the Blue Lake and El Jebel portions of the highway. Councilwoman Richards said the entire funding changed when the ISTEA legislation was passed. Without an EIS to cover inter-modal transportation and PM 10, there will not be federal money spent on this highway corridor. Councilwoman Richards suggested the city communicate more about the work that has been done so far. 4. Councilwoman Pendleton said the mail-in letter in the newspaper brings attention to four-laning of highway 82. Council- woman Pendleton said a lot of things have happened since the city voted in February 1990 to use city-owned open space across the Marolt property for the direct connection of the highway. There have been some stumbling blocks like the Clean Air Act and ISTEA legislation, which was enacted December 1991. The ISTEA legisla- tion changed the way funding was looked at for anything with asphalt on it. Without that legislation, the EIS and record of decision would have been completed in 1992. Councilwoman Pendleton said a number of circumstances have lead to the EIS being dropped. There were weight limit problems on Maroon Creek bridge; there was a memorandum of understanding with the CDOT relating to the entrance of Aspen. Council went to Denver to hear what was going on first hand. The CDOT told Aspen they need a transportation plan for the entire valley. Council then started building relationships with other governments up and down the 2 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 valley. In order to get funding, the valley will have to look at multi-modal systems in a partnership forum. There is a coalition of 17 elected officials Aspen to Snowmass to come up with a plan of things to be done in this area. Councilwoman Pendleton said the more people participate in this process, the faster it will get done. Councilwoman Pendleton said Aspen did not delay the EIS; there are a lot of reasons it was delayed. The Council has insisted the EIS get going again. Councilwoman Pendleton said the environmental impact study for Basalt to the airport should be out in May of 1993 and a record of decision in November 1993. Councilwoman Pendleton said the Snowmass/Aspen coalition is working on getting money out of the CDOT for needed improvements in the interim. Councilwoman Pendleton encouraged everyone to work together on this problem. 5. Councilman Reno agreed and said it is not his intention to put any stops to four-laning highway 82. Councilman Reno said he feels there will be other solutions along the way which will make transportation easier. 6. Councilman Reno noted that the recently adopted water policy did not address natural disasters. Councilman Reno requested staff look into adding something about natural disaster to the water policy. 7. Mayor Pro Tem Peters requested an executive session to discuss potential litigation of MCDC and the city's water service agree- ment. Council scheduled this for March 3 at 5 p.m. 8. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said the department of transp ortation has a plan to four-lane highway 82; it is not clear that they have the money to pay for it. The highway relief may be a long time in coming. There are also consequences of highway construction. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said the taxpayers are spending $2 million of sales tax funding a $4 million budget for the Roaring Fork Transit Agency. The citizens have built a $7.25 million parking garage. There are parking problems and a four-lane will make this worse. Councilwoman Richards said the local governments have been trying to find the common issues. Much of the work force lives down valley. There are developments approved down valley that will add traffic to the highway and add to parking problems in Aspen. There are over 12,000 people riding RFTA buses daily at this time. 9. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said he would like the financial policies removed from the consent calendar and put on the next regular agenda. 10. Amy Margerum, city manager, said during the recent threat to 3 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 the city's water system, the city staff pulled together, worked with the county and did an excellent job. Bob Gish, public works director, told Council this incident was handled very professional- ly by the sheriff's department. Both Castle and Maroon creek inlets to the water plant were simultaneously cut off. Gish said staff should put together a disaster plan for the city's water system. Larry Ballenger, water department director, told Council the headgate is turned on at Castle creek and the crews are working on Maroon creek. Tom Stephenson, police chief, told Council there were additional concerns about the water being held behind ice dams. Stephenson said there are also skiers missing in the Taylor Pass area. Stephenson told Council the police department is providing assistance to the sheriff's office in responding to routine calls. 11. Amy Margerum, city manager, told Council Pioneer park is being renamed Copland/Twining Pioneer Park. This has been researched and the names have historic significance. 12. Amy Margerum, city manager, said the county has scheduled a date with Cleary and Mosten to discuss funding the priority projects outlined in the Snowmass to Aspen transportation plan. This is February 25th at 2:30 in the library. 13. Amy Margerum, city manager, point ed out staff has recommended changes in the right-of-way vacation policies; exhibit A regarding the public notice procedure be deleted and the reference to publishin g be deleted. 14. Amy Margerum, city manager, requested Ordinance #72, 1992, Mocklin rezoning be tabled at the request of the applicant. Councilman Reno moved to table Ordinance #72, Series of 1992, to March 8; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. All in favor, motion carried. 15. Amy Margerum, city manager, told Council the only change in the housing guidelines is an increase in payment-in-lieu. This will be on the next regular agenda. 16. Amy Margerum, city manager, requested a work session with the arts groups be scheduled April 19. When Council gave the annual grants to the arts groups, Council asked the arts groups to come up with suggestions on how that process might be improved. Council agreed. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Reno stepped down due to a conflict of interest. 4 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 Councilwoman Pendleton moved to approve the consent calendar as amended; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. The consent calendar is: A . Minutes - February 2 B . Resolution #11, 1993 - Johnson Hockey Camp C . Design Contract Approval Phase II City Shop Master Plan D . Resolution #12, 1993 - 1992 Budget Transfers E . Vacation Policies - Public Rights-of way F . Resoluti on #13, 1993 - Filter Media Removal and Replace ment Contract ORDINANCE #23, SERIES OF 1992 - Berger Annexation Kim Johnson, planning office, reminded Council the first reading of this ordinance was in December at which time staff pointed out the need to incorporate a fisherman's easement. This language has been inserted in the ordinance. Staff and P & Z recommend approval, finding it is in the city's best interest to have planning control over development and land uses on the parcel, which may be the entrance to town one day. Ms. Johnson told Council any historic landmark designation of the structure would not effect the state's plan for the highway into town. Scott Harper, representing the applicant, noted this application has met all the statutory criteria for annexation. This parcel has been surrounded on 3 sides by city land and a community of interests exists. Mayor Pro Tem Peters opened the public hearing. Les Holst said from a historic perspective it is valuable to bring this into the city and will be an asset to the community kept in its present state, if possible. Sy Coleman agreed. Mayor Pro Tem Peters closed the public hearing. Councilman Reno brought up a January 20, 1992, letter from the county manager relating to an article in which the applicant described using historic designation as a way of obstructing the entrance to town. Harper said Berger's intention are incorrect from a legal point of view. Councilman Reno said he favors this annexation because of the proximity; however, he is concerned about what may happen if the highway were to come forward. Councilman Reno said he will not let this annexation stop the highway. Councilwoman Richards said she does not believe the annexation will have any bearing on the highway work. Councilwoman Richards agreed it is important to be able to plan this as the entrance to Aspen. Mayor Pro Tem Peters concurred this will have little effect on the highway. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said the applicant deserves his rights as a voting citizen in Aspen. Councilwoman Pendleton said 5 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 she does not believe the motives for annexation are honest. Councilwoman Richards moved to table Ordinance #23, Series of 1992, until March 22, 1993. Motion DIES for lack of a second. Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #23, Series of 1992, on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. Councilman Reno said he would like to see language added to the ordinance noticing the applicant of the planning process and transportation issues and potential for a highway coming through this property. Jed Caswall, city attorney, said based on the status of the law, there is nothing the applicant can do to stop the highway. Mayor Pro Tem Peters noted that this Council is not fully consti- tuted and withdrew his motion. Councilwoman Richards moved to continue this issue to March 22, 1993; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Peters. Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilwoman Richards in favor; Councilmember Reno and Pendleton opposed. Motion NOT carried. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said it is inappropriate to rely on procedure to kill an issue. Mayor Pro Tem Peters requested Council table this so that it can be heard with the entire Council. Councilwoman Richards moved to continue Ordinance #23, Series of 1992, to the March 22 meeting; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Peters. All in favor, with the exception of Councilwoman Pendleton. Motion carried. Councilwoman Richards moved to continue Ordinance #24, Series of 1992, to the March 22 meeting; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Peters. All in favor, with the exception of Councilwoman Pendleton. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #83, SERIES OF 1992 - Child Care Investment Fund Cindy Wilson, assistant city manager, told Council requested changes have been made in this ordinance since they saw it last. Jed Caswall, city attorney, noted he amended the section in order to allow out of city residents serve on the investment committee. Caswall asked if Council felt that was too narrow. Council agreed they wanted these members to be Pitkin County residents. The finance director will make final determinations on all investments. Mayor Pro Tem Peters opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Pro Tem Peters closed the public hearing. 6 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 Councilman Reno moved to adopt Ordinance #83, Series of 1992, on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Richards, yes; Reno, yes; Pendleton, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Peters, yes. Motion carried. Councilwoman Pendleton moved to consider Ordinance #4, Series of 1993, in front of Ordinance #3; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #4, SERIES OF 1993 - Code Amendment for Parking in LP Zone Kim Johnson, planning office, reminded Council this code amendment lowers the parking requirements in the LP zone from 1 to .7 parking space per lodge unit. The .7 is consistent with other lodge zones, CL and LTR. This proposed amendment also allows a reduction to .5 space by special review of the P & Z. Mayor Pro Tem Peters opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Pro Tem Peters closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Pendleton moved to adopt Ordinance #4, Series of 1993, on second reading; seconded by Councilman Reno. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Pendleton, yes; Reno, yes; Richards, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Peters, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #3, SERIES OF 1993 - Bell Mountain GMQS Allotments and Exemption for Affordable Housing Kim Johnson, planning office, reminded Council this ordinance grants growth management allocations for 1992 of 10 lodge units, future allocations of 10 units in 1993 and 2 units in 1994, total 22 lodge units. This will bring Bell Mountain Lodge up to 40 units. The site plan includes a parking garage for all parking required by the newly adopted text amendment. Ms. Johnson said at first reading Council discussed the resident occupancy for the 3 bedroom affordable housing unit was not sufficient to meet the requirement of the code. Staff met with the applicant and housing office to change the restriction to category 4 with the caveat a manager could exceed the income and assets of category 4. Ms. Johnson said the applicants feel this will allow them to continue to operate the lodge. This project meets minimum threshold scoring for GMQS for the new development. Staff supports future allocations. There have been no applications in the LP zone in the past 4 years that a project of this kind warrants future allotments. 7 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 Gary Wright, representing the applicant, noted LP stands for lodge preservation and the application has tried to preserve this family lodge. Wright reported the applicants have been involved with the superblock and have made a financial commitment for the study of this superblock. Wright said the category 4 three-bedroom unit will be exempt from category 4 guidelines for an owner/manager. Mayor Pro Tem Peters opened the public hearing. Sy Coleman asked if the passage of this ordinance will facilitate underground parking in this area. Wright said it is a requirement for the Bell Mountain Lodge to meet its parking and it will have to construct underground parking. Mayor Pro Tem Peters closed the public hearing. Councilman Reno asked if there is a good LP project next year, could the city go back and utilize quota. Ms. Johnson said at the time of allocation of projects, the staff would have to forward a resolu tion to continue any unused allocations. Ms. Johnson said staff has not done this in the past. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said this is the first lodge project the city has seen in a long time. Councilwoman Pendleton thanked the applicants for cooperating in the superblock. Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #4, Series of 1993, on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Reno, yes; Pendleton,yes; Richards, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Peters, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #5, SERIES OF 1993 - 111 W. Hyman Residential GMQS Allocation and Exemption for Affordable Housing Kim Johnson, planning office, told Council this is the only application for 1992 in the residential category and is only 1 free market unit. There is also a one-bedroom deed restricted unit proposed to be category 1. Mayor Pro Tem Peters opened the public hearing. Sy Coleman asked about parking. William Griffith, representing the applicant Snare, said there is a garage and parking on the rear of the property and there will be a space for each bedroom. Mayor Pro Tem Peters closed the public hearing. Councilman Reno moved to adopt Ordinance #5, Series of 1993, on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Richards, yes; Pendleton, yes; Reno, yes; 8 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 Mayor Pro Tem Peters, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #6, SERIES OF 1993 - Appropriations Dallas Everhart, finance director, told Council the ordinance was amended to add an expenditure of $10,000 for the Aspen Snowmass transportation. Another carry forward item is title search work for the parking garage of $2,000. Everhart requested the ordinance be amended to include $6800 for Kraut property, an addition of $1800, and the carry forward funds for the Cemetery Lane under- ground project. Mayor Pro Tem Peters opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Pro Tem Peters closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #6, Series of 1993, as amended on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Reno, yes; Pendleton, yes; Richards, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Peters, yes. Motion carried. MAROLT & TRUSCOTT REFINANCING Jim Curtis, housing board, told Council the housing board has done long range planning on both Marolt and Truscott. The Board feels it would be beneficial to refinance and buy-down some existing debt to put these projects on a stable foundation. Curtis told Council in 1992 Marolt was budgeted for a $20,000 deficit; it appears there will be a $30,000 profit. Truscott was budgeted for a $5,000 deficit; there may be an $8,000 profit. Steve Jeffers, Kirchner Moore, told Council if the city refinances both Marolt and Truscott, they will be bumping up against the $10 million bank qualification criteria. A municipality can issue up to $10 million of debt in one year; under that the bonds are bank qualified. The bank can buy those investments and get a better treatment of tax exempt income. Over $10 million, the bonds are no longer bank qualified and the interest rate in the first 10 years will escalate some. Jeffers said in order to keep this at $10 million, the city will have to pay into one of the plans. The city would issue new advanced refunding bonds of $4,085,000 and pay in the July 1 and part of the January 1 bond payments in order to reduce the debt service $292,000. Jeffers presented the refinancing, showing it through 2008, same as the present debt. Interest rates are 2.54 to 5.65 percent. The savings in the first year would be about $303,000; however, this should be weighed against the $292,000 that would be paid in. The city would save overall $525,000 with this program on a future value basis and $226,000 on a present value basis. This is net of 9 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 all issuance costs. Jeffers pointed out there would be an 11 percent per year reduction in debt service. Jeffers said for Marolt the city would be issuing $5,915,000. The city would be paying in a month early. The city would also pay in $500,000 from the housing/day care fund. Jeffers noted the interest on this debt is 2.45 to 6.20. The $225,000 the city would pay in on March 15 would reduce the April 15th payment by $225,000. There is a decrease in the bond payment between $50,000 to $55,000 annually. There would be a $191,000 savings at present dollar value. Dallas Everhart, finance director, said he would like to know if there is general support from Council. If so, preliminary work will be done at no cost to the city. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said there would be a commitment to cash from the housing day care fund. There is also the timing issue; interest rates are good right now. Both Marolt and Truscott were loaded with too much debt at the beginning. Councilwoman Pendleton said she supports this and would like to see the overall picture in the housing day care fund. Curtis said the housing board is prioritizing the activities through the year 2000. Councilwoman Pendleton said the city has nothing to lose by going forward. Councilwoman Richards agreed she wants to look at the long term housing projects. It is important to make sure the projects that are already done are done well. Councilman Reno said refinancing Marolt and Truscott does not seem to preclude the city from doing other projects. Councilman Reno said he would like to act while the financing is good. Curtis emphasized the need to get the Marolt and Truscott projects on a sound basis. Curtis told Council they are planning to convert 50 seasonal rooms at Truscott to long term units as part of the long term plan. RED BRICK SCHOOL RENOVATION AND MANAGEMENT Amy Margerum, city manager, reminded Council the Red Brick committee was to advise Council on the renovation of the building and the management/maintenance of the building. The committee members are Julia Marshall, Lee Ambrose, Jill Uris, Don Fleisher, Janet Garwood, Bill Martin, Joann Lyons, Mary Martin, Janet Roberts, Katherine Lee and Bob Camp. The committee recommends the site be used for arts, recreation and compatible community uses; the parcel should not be split or sold off for other purposes; that the management of the tenant relations and day-to-day maintenance of the building should be done by one entity; that Council should appoint an advisory committee to review the operational aspects of the building and to recommend capital improvements. 10 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 Renovation came down to two alternatives. The first alternative was to do minimal health and safety renovation to the existing building to meet UBC and ADA standards. This is not being recommended to Council as the Committee feels the dollars necessary to renovate the entire building would be spread too thin. Ms. Margerum told Council the city has $1,000,000 for the renovation plus savings as the bonding took longer than anticipated. The committee felt that money should be used in the most efficient and effective way. The committee recommends the money be put into the gym and the newer part of building and fix that up to a higher level and to demolish the older part of the building. This would leave room for an expansion at a later date which would be funded outside the city. The committee recommends the property management and tenant relations should be kept in one entity. Large capital improvements would have to be approved by Council. The advisory group would come to Council on an annual basis. The committee recommended the Arts Council manage the building for the first year and that this be re-evaluated after the first year. There is a draft of the management agreement. The management entity will pay the city a set amount per year which would go towards debt reduction or capital improvements. The management entity would be responsible for paying the day to day maintenance, insurance and utilities. Mayor Pro Tem Peters asked how comfortable staff is that the conceptual cost estimates are close to reality. Bill Efting, assistant city manager, said these are conceptual and until the project goes to bid no one will know exactly what the costs are. Councilwoman Pendleton said she wants the city to get the best use out of the available money. Councilwoman Pendleton said she would like to give the Arts Council a chance to manage this building. Councilwoman Pendleton said doing the entire building may run into more costs than the project is worth. Councilwoman Pendleton said the chances are better with alternative 2b than with 1 and it fits within the budget. Councilwoman Richards asked what the criteria for the selection was. Janet Roberts said a lot revolved around the best use for the space given the amount of money available. Ms. Roberts said it was important to get the arts groups into the building as soon as possible. Councilwoman Richards said it is difficult to put a dollar value to future opportunities. By demolishing the 1941 portion a lot of opportunities will be lost. Councilwoman Richards said she is very concerned about demolishing space that may be very difficult to replace. Councilwoman Richards said she would prefer to mothball the older half of the building. Councilman Reno agreed with Councilwoman Pendleton. Councilman Reno said he has never seen a use for the old building and questioned putting a lot of 11 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 money into the older half to renovate it. Les Holst reminded Council about a year ago the HPC passed a resolution that they would like to see the entire building saved. This was put on hold due to the city's negotiations with the school board to purchase the building. HPC has requested this resolution be resurrected. Holst said this is not about architectural review but is about community, scale and massing. Holst said demolishing the older half would destroy 14,000 square feet of usable space and the city would be putting money into a facility that is not big enough. Holst said the committee has come to a consensus that this is the correct place for an arts/cultural/recreation center and not for affordable housing. Holst said the committee should have been given the direction to make the project work with the budget given. Sy Coleman asked if there is criteria for eligibility to use this space. Ms. Margerum said the committee did put together a criteria for eligibility. After the alternative for the building is chosen, this can be worked on with the advisory committee and arts council. The objective is to take care of arts and recreation. Councilman Reno asked if there is a break down on renovation between the 1971 and 1941 buildings. Ms. Roberts said the committee did not ask for that cost. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said he feels the construction numbers in this report are very preliminary, as the large contingency number shows. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said he feels the HPC should be consulted on this as this is not just a financial decision. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said the voters voted on preserving a historic context. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said he does not feel a second floor should be put on this building. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said he would like the construction numbers refined. Ms. Margerum said it is difficult to get better numbers without going out to bid. The numbers have been reviewed both by staff and people on the committee with construc- tion experience. Ms. Margerum there are some costs that can be cut out, like tenant painting or floor finishing. Councilman Reno said if this goes to HPC he would like them to look at historic context, not the structure itself. Councilwoman Richards supports having HPC review this. Councilwoman Pendleton said it is a duplication to reopen the vote on this issue. Councilwoman Pendleton said she would consult the HPC but does not want to open up the entire issue again. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said this should be reviewed by HPC if they think this is a significant building in any way, size, materials, location. Councilman Reno said he feels the Arts Council should be given the chance to take the master lease and sub-lease to other users the first year. Councilwoman Richards and Councilwoman Pendleton 12 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 agreed. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said having the Arts Council manage the building has been a ground rule since the beginning. Coleman said he would like to see the Council come up with guidelines for whom this building was meant. Mayor Pro Tem Peters suggested the city put out an RFP for a 3 phased architectural program including renovating the entire building; renovating the newer part and mothballing the older part; and alternative 2B. Ms. Margerum said the recommendation in the memorandum is to spend the budget renovating the new part of the building and not demolish the old part until there is a plan for the entire building. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said he is interested in finding out more about this recommendation. Councilman Reno said his concern is where the money is going. Alternative 1 is $40/square foot; alternative 2B is $50/square foot for renovation. Councilman Reno said he feels $50/square foot may be low; there may be problems with costs no matter which option is chosen. Councilwoman Richards said she does not understand why the city would spend $100,000 to get rid of the old portion of the building. Councilman Reno said there will be some costs in mothballing the old portion. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said he is interested in the costs of mothballing the old building. He would also like to hear the recommendations of HPC. Efting suggested staff get costs for mothballing the old portion including fixing the roof on that portion. Mayor Pro Tem Peters suggested Council put off a decision on the different options until the entire Council is present. Councilman Reno said in trying to do the entire building, the quality of the product will not match the money available. Councilman Reno said getting money on the mothballing option is a waste of time and money. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said the committee has done great work. There are questions Council would like some answers to before they make the final decision. Councilman Reno moved to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried. Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk 13 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 22, 1993 OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE BONUS AWARDS 1 .............................. CITIZEN COMMENTS 1 ................................ ............... COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 1 ................................ ......... CONSENT CALENDAR 4 ................................ ............... ORDINANCE #23, SERIES OF 1992 - Berger Annexation 5 .............. ORDINANCE #83, SERIES OF 1992 - Child Care Investment Fund 6 ..... ORDINANCE #4, SERIES OF 1993 - Code Amendment for Parking in LP Zone 7 ................................ ................... ORDINANCE #3, SERIES OF 1993 - Bell Mountain GMQS Allotments and Exemption for Affordable Housing 7 ...................... ORDINANCE #5, SERIES OF 1993 - 111 W. Hyman Residential GMQS Allocation and Exemption for Affordable Housing 8 ........... ORDINANCE #6, SERIES OF 1993 - Appropriations 8 .................. MAROLT & TRUSCOTT REFINANCING 9 ................................ .. RED BRICK SCHOOL RENOVATION AND MANAGEMENT 10 ..................... 14