HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19930524Regular Meeting Aspen City Council May 24, 1993
Mayor Bennett called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. with
Councilmembers Peters, Pendleton, richards and Reno present.
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE BONUS AWARD - Ice Garden
Amy Margerum, city manager, told Council the employees of the Ice
Garden were nominated for their work over the past winter when they
had greatly increased attendance. Mayor Bennett and Council
presented the Ice Garden employees with a plaque and check.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
1. Leon Fell, representing the Mother Lode volleyball classic,
requested the city of Aspen be a sponsor of the event. Councilwom-
an Richards moved to add a discussion of a financial grant to the
Mother Lode volleyball classic; seconded by Councilman Reno. All
in favor, motion carried.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Councilwoman Pendleton reported Ruedi Water and Power
Authority has been pushing for second round water sales to take
place. They are still in the process of negotiating contracts.
Councilwoman Pendleton said they were hoping the water sales would
take place immediately so that downvalley communities could take
care of their water needs. Councilwoman Pendleton said the
Department of Energy has inquired about purchasing some of the
unused water. Councilwoman Pendleton said RWPA has tried to get
the Colorado Water Conservation Board to buy the unused portion of
water. Councilwoman Pendleton said the agreement is to keep Ruedi
at 95,000 acre feet through September 1st and 85,000 acre feet
through October 1st and to keep the stream flows in the Frying Pan
at 250 cfs.
2. Councilwoman Richards announced May 29th is the Fifth Annual
Art Park work day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Trees have been donated
by the Esprit Corporation.
3. Councilman Peters requested Council add to the May 27th work
session an update on transportation and the intercept lot.
4. Councilman Peters moved to table VI (f), Aspen River Frien ds
Contract and VII(d) Ordinance #23, 1993, Gordon Callahan; seconded
by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
5. Amy Margerum, city manager, told Council there are 3 appli-
cants for the Wheeler Board and 2 applicants for RFTA as well as
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several Council appointments that need to be made. Council
suggested discussing the Council appointments at the next brown bag
meeting.
6. Amy Margerum, city manager, reminded Council staff has been
working on the parks master plan. The consultants have completed a
survey asking residents what they are looking for in their parks
and recreational facilities. Ms. Margerum requested a meeting with
Council to go over this survey. Council scheduled this for
Wednesday June 2 at noon.
7. Bill Efting, assista nt city manager, told Council staff has
been working on the RFP process for the architect for the Red Brick
school. There is a meeting with the Red Brick committee May 26th
at 9 a.m. Council is invited to this meeting.
8. Tom Stephenson, police chief, u pdated Council on the threat
from flood and/or mud slides. Stephenson said there is a task
force, which is made up of city and county employees, to analyze
the threat and to lay the ground work for emergencies. Tom
Newland, county engineer, presented a map showing potential hazards
in the city and county. There are flood areas at the confluence of
Castle Creek, around Hallam Lake, near the Aspen Art Museum, Herron
Park, and at the Cooper Avenue bridge. Newland told Council a
letter has been sent to property owners in these areas advising
them about flood insurance.
Claire Sanderson, Red Cross, told Council she is working to set up
some shelters in case of emergencies. One will be at the Aspen
schools. Ms. Sanderson noted no repayment is ever asked for help
in emergencies. Ms. Sanderson is requesting volunteers for the
shelters including an EMT and nurse.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Peters moved to adopt the consent calendar as amended;
seconded by Councilman Reno. The consent calendar is:
A . Minutes - April 12, May 10, 1993
B . Resolution #37, 1993 - Mall Lease Renewals
C . Resolution #36, 1993 - Child Care Investment Committee
D . Board of Adjustment Appointment - Howard DeLuca
E . Resolution #35, 1993 - Personnel Intergovernmental
Agreement
F . Participation of Funds in Colorado Public Funds Trust
All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #17, SERIES OF 1993 - Optional Premises Liquor Licenses
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Kathy Strickland, deputy city clerk, told Council this will allow
spaces like the Aspen golf course to license outdoor premises next
to their facilities. This will make whoever holds the liquor
license responsible for the activities on that space.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilman Peters asked if issues raised by ASAP have been
resolved. John Worcester, assistant city attorney, told Council he
met with Steve Wickes and included their concerns in the ordinance
as standards for issues of the license. Councilwoman Pendleton
thanked Council for amending this ordinance to let ASAP be a
resource for the standards.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #17, Series of 1993, on
second reading as amended; seconded by Councilman Reno. Roll call
vote; Councilmembers Peters, yes; Pendleton, yes; Richards, yes;
Reno, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes.
ORDINANCE #24, SERIES OF 1993 - Code Amendment - Specially Planned
Areas
Kim Johnson, planning department, said this code amendment will
streamline the SPA process to allow for 2 step review rather than 4
step review. This has been brought forward by the Benedicts in
request with their SPA review. Ms. Johnson recommended approval as
this will reduce work load for both Council and staff.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilman Peters said he does not favor this code amendment. In
the last election the electorate voted against a Charter amendment
to change land use issues by ordinance. Also SPA designation is
the most powerful land use tool in the city. Councilman Peters
said he does not want to encourage a lot of SPA designations. Ms.
Johnson said by reducing the SPA review process, there will still
be a P & Z public hearing as well as an ordinance adoption process.
This is only for cases where the planning director feels there
would be no increased public value in a 4-step process. Any
project can be required to go through a 4-step review. Sunny Vann
pointed out this code amendment has nothing to do with SPA
designation. This assumes SPA already in place.
Councilman Reno said this code amendment makes the process more
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flexible. Mayor Bennett said he agrees with the need to simplify
the code. Councilwoman Richards supported this amendment which
gives flexibility as the Council may require a 4-step process.
Councilman Reno moved to adopt Ordinance #24, Series of 1993, on
second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. Roll call
vote; Councilmembers Peters, no; Pendleton, yes; Richards, yes;
Mayor Bennett, yes; Reno, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #25, SERIES OF 1993 - Benedict Map Amendment
Mayor Bennett stepped down due to potential conflict of interest.
Kim Johnson, planning office, pointed out vested rights is being
included for this project. The request is to designate the
Benedict building a specially planned area and adopt the existing
structures and site plan as the final SPA plan. There is also a
request for a use variation as allowed in SPA to allow businesses
and professional offices. This property is currently Zoned RR,
rural residential, and the office/business uses are non-conforming.
Ms. Johnson recommended approval of the development plan, SPA
designa tion and vested rights.
Sunny Vann, representing the applicant, reminded Council they
previously approved a subdivision exemption to condominiumize the
Benedict office building. The purpose of that application was to
permit subdivision of the office spaces and gift them to M.A.A. and
the Tenth Mountain Association as charitable gifts. The building
was constructed in 1973 and became non-conforming when this area
was zoned RR in 1976. Vann said after condominiumization, the
applicants became concerned about the non-conformity, the ability
to sell the units and the ability to finance the units. Vann noted
the Benedict office building has historically housed a number of
local businesses. Vann said one solution is to designate this
building SPA and to acknowledge its unique status in the community
and to permit the continued existence of these uses. The underly-
ing zoning will stay rural residential. There is no expansion
being requested or approved as part of this application.
Councilwoman Richards asked if it is necessary to designate the
entire site SPA or can just the building be designated. Ms.
Johnson said the code addresses parcels rather than structures.
Council woman Richards asked if the remainder of the property will
be listed as open space. Vann said there are 2 separate parking
lots and a trail across the rear.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters opened the public hearing.
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Art Daily, representing the applicant, reiterated 40 percent of
this being is being donated to M.A.A. and Tenth Mountain. Many of
the tenants have been long term; the price to them is being
discounted so they may remain. This SPA designation is not to
increase the value of the units. Mike Otte, prospective tenant,
Dylan Gibson, and Nicholas DeVore, tenants, both encouraged Council
to approve this SPA designation.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Pendleton said this was a conforming use at one time
and was then zoned RR for the benefit of the Aspen Club. Council-
woman Pendleton said she does not see this SPA adds a lot of value
to the property. Councilwoman Richards suggested the open space on
the parcel now be recorded as part of the SPA for the site. Vann
agreed; however, there is some thought to putting employee housing
on this parcel in the future. This would be an amendment to the
application. The proposed spot at the east end of the parcel is
currently shown as open space. Ms. Johnson proposed a condition,
"the SPA plan shall designate the existing areas on site absent
parking and structures, as open space".
Mayor Pro Tem Peters said SPA designations are made for unique or
historic circumstances. Mayor Pro Tem Peters said he could support
this if 14 percent of the building were designated to non-profit
uses. This would make it a unique situation. Fabienne Benedict
told Council the percent is based on value, not square footage.
Vann said if the intent is to insure a portion of the building
remains in a non-profit status, the condition could state the space
that is being deeded to the Tenth Mountain stay as non-profit
space. Council agreed.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #25, Series of 1993,
with the two additional conditions regarding the open space element
of the SPA plan to be recorded with the site plan and that the
space currently to be conveyed to the Tenth Mountain Trails
Association shall remain as non-profit space within the building;
seconded by Councilman Reno. Roll call vote; Councilmembers
Peters, yes; Pendleton, yes; Richards, yes; Reno, yes. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #29, SERIES OF 1993 - Code Amendment Fireplaces
Lee Cassin, environmental health department, said this ordinance is
to allow fireplaces destroyed in a disaster be replaced with
natural gas log fireplaces. These may be replaced at a one to one
ratio with no maximum; fireplaces rights do not need to be
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purchased nor does an applicant have to go through a hearing
procedures. Ms. Cassin pointed out the Clean Air Advisory Board
reversed their approval of this code amendment. Ms. Cassin told
Council staff recommends adoption of this ordinance.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Richards asked Council not to approve this code
amendment. Councilwoman Richards pointed out Council needs to look
at the overall public policy not just how to assist the Aspen Alps
with their fireplace replacements. Councilwoman Richards noted
other Alps buildings may want to remodel or upgrade and will have
to follow the current codes. Councilwoman Richards said it would
be more appropriate to waive the planning and building fees rather
than to waive concerns about the air quality. Councilwoman
Richards said she feels this is misplacing the city's sympathies.
The Alps will be paying over $10,000 in city fees, and it would be
more appropriate to waive these fees.
Mayor Bennett said it is a reduction to go from a fireplace to gas
logs. Councilman Peters said the owners of the Aspen Alps building
have done nothing to trigger the city's abatement ordinances;
nothing was done volun tarily. This cannot be equated with
reconstruction. A new building can have gas log fireplaces.
Councilman Peters said he does not feel it is appropriate to levy a
penalty on someone whose house burned down. Councilwoman Pendleton
said she does not feel this ordinance is a movement against the
city's stance on air quality. Mayor Bennett said he sees this as a
gradual and deliberate step toward cleaning up the air. The
existing fireplaces cannot be replaced with fireplaces but have to
be replaced with gas logs.
Councilwoman Pendleton moved to adopt Ordinance #29, Series of
1993, on second reading; seconded by Councilman Peters. Roll call
vote; Councilmembers Peters, yes; Pendleton, yes; Richards, no;
Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #26, SERIES OF 1993 - Pine Glen Townhomes Condominiumiza-
tion
Kim Johnson, planning office, told Council this duplex is located
at 1010-1014 east Hyman Avenue and is almost complete. Ms. Johnson
reminded Council staff is reviewing the condominium regulations;
however, the applicant is eager to get this accom plished. Language
will be included stating the city is contemplat ing text amendments
and the applicants are proceeding at their own risk. The appli-
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cants have agreed to this. This is a new unit and there are no
tenants to give right of first refusal. The applicant has included
deed restricted accessory dwelling units so no impact fee is
required. Staff recommends approval of this ordinance.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #26, Series of 1993, on
second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. Roll call
vote; Councilmembers Peters, yes; Pendleton, yes; Richards, yes;
Reno, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #27, SERIES OF 1993 - Temporary Use Permit - Theatre in
the Park
Leslie Lamont, planning office, told Council this temporary use
permit is to produce live theatre on the Rio Grande park. The
permit is for June 1st to September 20th for performances 4 nights
a week from 8 to 10; rehearsals are 6 to 9 p.m. Ms. Lamont told
Council staff is trying to wrap up the master plan. Through the
SPA process, the Theatre is requesting a permanent use permission.
At first reading, Council added a condition that parking be
prohibited behind the tent. This has been added to the ordinance.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Richards asked if some land around the tent is the
responsibility of the Theatre Company for insurance and maintenance
purposes. Ms. Lamont said last year a boundary was identified on a
site plan for which the Theatre was responsible. Councilman Peters
said the responsibility for managing the access is the Theatre's.
The city will install a barrier and chain.
Councilwoman Pendleton moved to adopt Ordinance #27, Series of
1993, on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. Roll
call vote; Councilmembers Peters, yes; Pendleton, yes; Richards,
yes; Reno, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #32, SERIES OF 1993 - Final PUD; GMQS Exemption - City
Shop
Councilman Reno stepped down due to conflict of interest.
Councilwoman Pendleton moved to read Ordinance #32, Series of 1993;
seconded by Councilman Peters. All in favor, motion carried.
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ORDINANCE #32
(Series of 1993)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANTING APPROVAL
OF A FINAL PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT QUOTA SYSTEM EXEMPTION FOR
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR THE ASPEN CITY SHOP
LOCATED AT 1080 POWER PLANT ROAD, A 1.24 ACRE METES AND
BOUNDS PARCEL IN THE CITY OF ASPEN PITKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO was read by the deputy city clerk
Kim Johnson, planning department told Council this is for the
proposed renovation and expansion to the city shop complex. There
was a recent bond question for the city shop which was approved by
the voters. P & Z and staff recommend approval of this development
plan. P & Z also approved stream margin review, conditional use
approval for a maintenance facility in a public zone district as
well as special review for parking at the site.
Ms. Johnson told Council staff is still working on the exact
dimension of the right-of-way dedication. This will be finalized
by second reading. Councilwoman Richards asked about the concern
of the neighbors. Ms. Johnson told Council 2 out of 3 concerns
have been addressed. Alan Richman said the drainage should be
addressed on-site. If this is not successful, there is a condition
that can be added to the approval.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #32, Series of 1993, on
first reading; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Peters, yes; Richards, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes;
Pendleton, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #30, SERIES OF 1993 - Final PUD Amendment - Truscott
Place
Councilman Reno moved to read Ordinance #30, Series of 1993;
seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #30
(Series of 1993)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANTING A
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL PUD/SUBDIVISION PLAN
AND VESTED RIGHTS FOR THE TRUSCOTT PLACE FINAL DEVELOP-
MENT PLAN, 39551 STATE HIGHWAY 82, CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN
COUNTY, COLORADO was read by the deputy city clerk
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Leslie Lamont, planning office, told Council this request is to
allow the housing office to amendment their final PUD development
plan to add a 26 square foot storage shed to each studio unit on
the old Red Roof Inn building; to replace the split rails with more
solid rails for privacy; to enclose the trash recycle bins; and to
add 8 more parking spaces at the end of the cul-de-sac. Ms. Lamont
requested Council amend the ordinance to include vested rights.
Tom Baker, housing director, told Council this is part of the
entire renovation plan for Truscott place. This work is to improve
the exterior, the quality of life, get storage off the decks.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #30, Series of 1993, on
first reading; seconded by Councilman Reno. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Peters, yes; Pendleton, yes; Richards, yes; Reno,
yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #32, SERIES OF 1993 - Little Cloud Water Service
Agreement
Bob Gish, public works director, told Council the negotiations on
this water agreement started 5 years ago. This project was exempt
under the moratorium for water line extensions. Staff recommends
approval of this agreement and resolution.
Councilman Reno moved to approve Resolution #32, Series of 1993;
seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #39, 1993 - East Water Plant Contract
Bob Gish, public works director, reminded Council staff had found
the water plant was leaking. Schmeuser Gordon Meyer was hired to
do an evaluation of the water plant. In May 1992 a report was
given to Council. There has been nothing new found since the scope
of work was put together. Ordinance #59, 1992, authorized $589,000
for the east water plant repair. Further evaluations are being
done on the plant. The asset management plan autho rized money for
chlorine work. These are to meet state-mandated requirements to
upgrade the water system.
The bid package included unconditional repair for the first year.
The package did not include the charges necessary if leak repair
would be required after the first year. Jay Hammond, Schmeuser,
told Council they will have someone on hand during the construc-
tion to keep an eye out for potential problems. Hammond pointed
out included in the construction documents is the requirement that
the basins be tested before the filter media is replaced. Gish
said that the new contractors have control only over this correc-
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tive work; they have no control how the original work was done.
Councilwoman Richards asked what degree of warranty there is for
this work. Gish said the price includes an unconditional one year
warranty no matter what happens with the exception they do not put
the filter media back in. Amy Margerum, city manager, told Council
most firms did not even want to give the one-year warranty.
Hammond said the leakage problems were caught in time so that they
did not cause further structural damage. Councilman Peters said he
is not willing to spend an additional $250,000 to get extra
guarantees and is ready to approve the contract.
Councilman Peters moved to approve the contract with Schmeuser
Gordon Meyer for work at the water plant; seconded by Councilwoman
Pendleton. All in favor, motion carried.
RECOMMENDATIONS ON MALL PERFORMERS
Jon Busch, CCLC Chairman, told Council there will be a brochure
outlining the city regulations, locations for performances, dates
of performances at the Wheeler. Busch told Council the majority
recommendation from the CCLC regarding the Mill/Hyman mall area was
to prohibit all performers after 6 p.m. Don Swales, CCLC, told
Council reasons for the recommendation were public safety,
congestion on that corner, and noise. This is an extremely busy
corner and does not need added aggravation.
Busch said the rest of the CCLC recommended that street performanc-
es not be allowed at Mill and Hyman when there are performances
taking place inside the Wheeler. Busch showed an example of a sign
that could be posted at the Mill and Hyman mall. Busch suggested
this sign be the responsibility of the Wheeler staff.
Busch said an unresolved conflict is one between performers and
horse carriages at Galena and Cooper. These two uses are not
compatible. Busch suggested the horse carriages use the loading
spaces in front of the Elk's building or Andre's on Galena. Busch
said the CCLC supports an ordinance enforcing whichever recommenda-
tion Council chooses.
Councilwoman Richards said she would favor making the Mill and
Hyman corner off limits only when there are performances at the
Wheeler for a year trial period. If this is a problem, it can be
changed next year. Councilwoman Richards said eliminating
performances totally at Mill and Hyman would put more pressure on
the Galena/Cooper corner. Councilwoman Richards said the horse
carriages add an important, year-round ambience to Aspen. Council-
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woman Pendleton said she is a fan of "messy vitality" in the
downtown area rather than trying to regulate everything.
Mayor Bennett said the prohibition against performances at Mill and
Hyman should be kept to when they would conflict with performances
at the Wheeler. Mayor Bennett said he would leave the horses where
they are at Galena and Cooper. Councilwoman Richards said she
would like to see the Mill and Cooper mall enhanced for performanc-
es. Councilman Peters agreed.
Councilman Peters moved to approve CCLC recommendations on mall
performances as amended to provide for disallowing performances
only on nights there are performances at the Wheeler at the
intersection of Mill and Hyman and directing the police department
to use available ordinances to enforce these regulations; seconded
by Councilwoman Richards. Councilwoman Richards asked for an
amendment to allow the messy mix of horse, benches and performers
on Galena and Cooper and enhancing the Mill and Cooper site as a
potential performing site. Councilman Peters accepted that
amendment. Busch said a sign at Mill and Hyman is needed as a
courtesy. Councilman Peters amended his motion to include this
sign and to direct the Wheeler staff to be responsible for said
sign. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #31, SERIES OF 1993 - Appropriations
Councilman Peters moved to read Ordinance #31, Series of 1993;
seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #31
(Series of 1993)
AN ORDINANCE RECOGNIZING GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF
$36,900; APPROPRIATING GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES OF
$27,359; TRANSFERRING $23,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO
THE PARKING IMPROVEMENT FUND; RECOGNIZING PARKING
IMPROVEMENT FUND REVENUES OF $18,000; APPROPRIATING
PARKING IMPROVEMENT FUND EXPENDITURES OF $93,000;
APPROPRIATING HOUSING/DAYCARE FUND EXPENDITURES OF
$43,045; APPROPRIATING 1993 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS FUND
REVENUES OF $630,000; APPROPRIATING CITY SHOP FUND
REVENUES OF $1,800,000; APPROPRIATING CITY SHOP FUND
EXPENDITURES OF $1,800,000; REDUCING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
WATER FUND EXPENSES OF $43,160; APPROPRIATING GOLF FUND
EXPENSES OF $222,800; APPROPRIATING TRUSCOTT PLACE
HOUSING FUND EXPENSES OF $1,118,000; APPROPRIATING
MAROLT RANCH HOUSING FUND EXPENSES OF $685,000 was read
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by the city clerk
Rob Umbreit, finance department, pointed out staff has started
using transfers of funds between departments to avoid appropriation
ordinances for minor expenditures. These can be done by resolution
rather than ordinance. Umbreit noted this ordinance includes
revenues for environmental health fees that were approved after the
budget was adopted.
Umbreit noted parking fund revenues of $18,000 and expenditures of
$93,000. Umbreit told Council later this year a parking enterprise
fund will be set up, which is where these monies will be budgeted.
Umbreit reminded Council they decided during the 1993 budget that
golf course capital improvements would not be budgeted until staff
and the golf course committee went over the recommenda tions.
These are the capital improvements recommended by staff and the
committee and include irrigation upgrading, seeding, sand bunkers,
tee signs, flowers, etc.
Councilwoman Pendleton moved to adopt Ordinance #31, Series of
1993, on first reading; seconded by Councilman Peters. Roll call
vote; Councilmembers Peters, yes; Pendleton, yes; Richards, yes;
Reno, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
MOTHER LODE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Leon Fell, representing the volleyball tournament, said the city of
Aspen is the primary beneficiary of this event. Fell said the city
has as much right to be involved in this as others. Fell said the
organizers have tried not to go after big name sponsors and to keep
the event a local event. Fell requested Council consider one of
the bottom 3 levels of sponsorship. These levels are $6000, $3500
or $1500. Fell said there are also multi-year contracts for
outright grants. Last year 78 local businesses donated prizes to
the event. This is a cash-driven event.
Councilwoman Richards said she would be willing to sponsor $1500
for this event. Councilwoman Pendleton said there are a lot of
organizations that need the city's help. Councilwoman Pendleton
said she does not support on-going sponsorship of this event.
Councilwoman Pendleton pointed out Council has asked the arts
council to come back with suggestions of a more fair way to
distribute the city's support and suggested doing this for all the
sports events.
Councilman Peters said the city should not be in the business of
marketing promotion. The businesses of the city should be in the
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marketing business. Councilman Peters said the city cooperates
with the volleyball tournament and gives them the use of fields.
Councilman Reno said he would support a $1500 sponsorship as this
event has been part of the community for many years. This gives
locals an event to watch and to participate in. Councilman Peters
pointed out that the food and wine classic returns 4 to 1 the
city's contribution in grants to non-profit organizations in this
community. Mayor Bennett said on-going grants are to come out of
the city's budget. Council did not give money to the rugby club
and had to eliminate the air show. Mayor Bennett said Council has
to stick to their rules of only granting money during the budget
process.
Councilwoman Pendleton moved to adjourn at 9 p.m.; seconded by
Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE BONUS AWARD - Ice Garden 1
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CITIZEN COMMENTS 1
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 1
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CONSENT CALENDAR 2
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ORDINANCE #17, SERIES OF 1993 - Optional Premises Liquor
Licenses 2
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ORDINANCE #24, SERIES OF 1993 - Code Amendment - Specially
Planned Areas 3
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ORDINANCE #25, SERIES OF 1993 - Benedict Map Amendment 4
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ORDINANCE #29, SERIES OF 1993 - Code Amendment Fireplaces 5
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ORDINANCE #26, SERIES OF 1993 - Pine Glen Townhomes Condomini-
umiza tion 6
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ORDINANCE #27, SERIES OF 1993 - Temporary Use Permit - Theatre
in the Park 7
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ORDINANCE #32, SERIES OF 1993 - Final PUD; GMQS Exemption -
City Shop 7
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ORDINANCE #30, SERIES OF 1993 - Final PUD Amendment - Truscott
Place 8
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RESOLUTION #32, SERIES OF 1993 - Little Cloud Water Service
Agreement 9
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RESOLUTION #39, 1993 - East Water Plant Contract 9
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RECOMMENDATIONS ON MALL PERFORMERS 10
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ORDINANCE #31, SERIES OF 1993 - Appropriations 11
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MOTHER LODE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT 12
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