HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19930614Regular Meeting Aspen City Council June 14, 1993
Mayor Bennett called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m. with
Councilmembers Peters, Reno, Pendleton and Richards present.
PROCLAMATION - Mike Garrish
Mayor Bennett and Council issued a proclamation to former Council
member and Mayor of Aspen Mike Garrish on his moving away from the
community.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
1. Michael McHugh, president of the Colorado Restaurant Associa-
tion, said no one every thought the language regarding charbroilers
in the clean air ordinance would apply to special events. McHugh
said the step of enforcement against the food and wine classic over
charbroilers was an embarrassment to Aspen. McHugh said he hopes
this is resolved quickly.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Councilwoman Pendleton thanked everybody in city hall for
making her 3-1/2 years on Council easier than it could have been.
2. Councilman Peters moved to add a reque st for executive session
to discuss property acquisition to the new Council's agenda;
seconded by Councilman Reno. All in favor, motion carried.
3. Amy Margerum, city manager, noted her manager's comments
reference a request for a special meeting to discuss the water
agreement for the Maroon Creek ranch. This will be scheduled on
the next regular Council meeting.
4. Amy Margerum, city manager, said the planning office is going
to set up orientation for the new Council on the land use code.
Any Councilmember is welcome.
5. Amy Margerum, city manager, said the County Commissioners
would like to meet informally with the Council and suggested a date
after the June 21st work session. Council agreed.
6. Amy Margerum, city manager, told Council the monthly breakfast
meeting with the electric department staff is scheduled Wednesday
June 16th at 8 a.m. There is also a sister city breakfast meeting
that day at 7:30 a.m. at the Little Nell. Council requested the
staff breakfast meeting be rescheduled.
7. Amy Margerum, city manager, told Council there have been
inquiries about the street repaving program. Staff is rearranging
the 5 year plan and will take it to the Blue Ribbon Committee.
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This will then be brought back to Council.
8. Amy Margerum, city manage r, requested a work session with the
consultant on the superblock. This was scheduled for July 19 at
4:30 p.m.
9. Amy Margerum, city manager, reminded Council the finance
department has received the distinguished budget award for several
years. This year Aspen received the extra special notable award
for a budget that also serves as a policy document.
Councilman Peters moved to table Resolution #38, 1993, Aspen River
Friends contract and Ordinance #23, 1993, Gordon/Callahan subdivi-
sion and the Pfister Water Agreement to June 28; seconded by
Councilman Reno. All in favor, motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Peters moved to adopt the consent calendar as amended;
seconded by Councilman Reno. All in favor, motion carried. The
consent calendar is:
A . Minutes - April 26, May 10, 1993
B . Ice Garden Renovation
C . Chief Building Official Position Settlement
D . Resolution #40, 1993 - Consolidating Bond Paying Agent
E . Resolution #41, 1993 - Contract - Architect Red Brick
School
F . Resolution #39, 1993 - License Agreement; Golf Course
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
2. Buzz Dopkin, president of PAWS, said he is dismayed PAWS never
got the additional funding sorted out. Dopkin implored Council to
consider putting this back in the budget.
NEW LIQUOR LICENSE - Renaissance
Chairman Bennett opened the public hearing. City Clerk Kathryn
Koch reported the file, posting and publication to be in order.
Charles Dale, Renaissance, told Council he has had a beer and wine
license for several years and is requesting to upgrade to a 3-way
liquor license. Dale told Council the operation will remain the
same. There will be extension upstairs to a waiting bar area.
Bennett asked for opponents. There were none.
Peters moved that based on the evidence presented at this public
hearing, the liquor license authority finds that the needs of the
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neighborhood have not been met and the license is granted; seconded
by Peters. All in favor, motion carried.
NEW ARTS LIQUOR LICENSE - Music Associates of Aspen
Chairman Bennett opened the public hearing. City Clerk Kathryn
Koch reported the file, posting and publication to be in order.
Robert Harth, representing the applicant, requested an arts license
for the purpose of selling champagne at the Harris concert hall.
Harth told Council the M.A.A. has been in the community for 45
years and puts on over 200 concerts in a 9 week period. Jed
Caswall, city attorney, suggested the license be granted contingent
upon the completion of the facility. Councilwoman Richards
reminded Harth all the paid staff should take the alcohol awareness
training. Harth agreed and said holding the license until they
receive the certificate of occupancy is fine.
Bennett asked for opponents. There were none.
Peters moved that based on the evidence presented at this public
hearing regarding an application by the Music Associates of Aspen
for an arts license, the liquor license authority finds that the
needs of the community have not been met and the license is hereby
granted; seconded by Councilwoman. All in favor, motion carried.
LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER - Paragon
Richards said she has qualms about approving a liquor license
transfer from someone with such outstanding debt in the community.
John Worcester, assistant city attorney, told Council this
business by default would go back to Ted Koutsoubos. Joe Edwards,
repre sent in g the applicant, read from the lease agreement with the
previous owner, which states the business would go back to
Koutsoubos. On February 25th, Koutsoubos received a letter from
Sun Tatou telling him they would surrender the premises and lease
in April. Koutsoubos is one of many creditors of Sun Tatou.
Peters moved to approve the transfer of the liquor license from
Tatou to Paragon Enterprises; seconded by Richards. All in favor,
motion carried.
LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER - Aspen Club
City Clerk Kathryn Koch explained that Reinhold Aspen Inc. owns the
Aspen Club Lodge. They are requesting a transfer from ZG to
Reinhold Aspen Inc. The management has taken the alcohol awareness
training and will have their staff take it also.
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Peters moved to approve the transfer to Reinhold Aspen Inc.;
seconded by Pendleton. All in favor, motion carried.
OPTIONAL PREMISES - Tenth Hole Bar & Grill
Peters moved to table this to June 28 when the applicants will be
present; seconded by Pendleton. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #72, SERIES OF 1992 - Mocklin Rezoning
Leslie Lamont, planning office, reminded Council the applicant
proposes to rezone 1.1 acre of his 3.5 acre parcel. The parcel is
currently zoned R-15A. Mocklin wants the 50,000 square feet
rezoned to RMF/A. There is an existing 8 unit building on the
property. A multi-family structure is a non-conforming use in the
R-15A zone. Council was reluctant to rezone to RMF as it would
allow Mocklin to add about 9,000 square feet of floor area.
Additional dwelling units would not have been allowed. Mocklin
changed his request to RMF/A for 50,000 square feet. This amount
of land is needed to match the existing structure and would not
allow any additional floor area on the existing building.
Ms. Lamont noted one condition of approval is that the applicant
will do a survey and have it filed within 180 days. This will be
the accurate description of the rezoned parcel.
Sunny Vann, representing the applicant, said RMF/A was the zoning
applied to the surrounding parcels at the time of annexation into
the city. The purpose for this request was to remove the non-
conformity of this property. The Mocklin property was the only
property in the annexation area that was not zoned to use. The
application was amended to that area immediately surrounding the
existing structure. Vann said RMF/A has a lower FAR, which
requires a larger area to be rezoned in order to remove the non-
conformity. The parcel to be rezoned is based on the building's
existing size and the ability to expand the structure has been
eliminated. Vann said this is a zoning to use.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing.
Terry Paulson asked if there is a possibility this land would be
kept as open space. Ms. Lamont said this rezoning does not
preclude the purchase of this property as open space in the future.
The Open Space board has indicated they are not interested in
purchasing the existing multi-family structure but only in the open
space.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
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Councilwoman Pendleton asked how much the existing structure can be
expanded. Vann said as part of this rezoning they will stipulate
to a percentage or specific number. Councilwoman Pendleton said
she would be willing to put a cap of 1,000 square feet or less on
expansion. Councilman Peters said he has a hard time finding
substance with this issue when it is held up against the Aspen Area
Community Plan and it's goals. Councilman Peters said this is
either an upzoning in terms of density or in terms of units. This
should be reviewed in the context of the AACP and whether it serves
the purposes of the AACP or not. Councilman Peters said he does
not feel this application serves the AACP nor are there conditions
that warrant a rezoning.
Mayor Bennett asked staff if this is an upzoning or not. Ms.
Lamont told Council if this building were demolished, the applicant
must replace on site 50 percent of what was demolished and 50
percent of the number of bedrooms. There is an 8 unit structure on
the property. This structure falls under the housing replacement,
Ordinance #1. The applicant could demolish the building and
replace them with eight 15,000 square foot parcels with up to 4500
square feet of building on each parcel without going through GMP.
Because of Ordinance #1, the applicant would have to mitigate 9,000
square feet and 7.5 would bedrooms be replaced on site. To get any
free market units on the remainder of the property, the applicant
would have to go through GMP and subdivision.
Vann said their commitment was to size the parcel being annexed so
that the existing structure could not be torn down and replaced
with large, new units. Ms. Lamont said this is a potential
upzoning as under RMF/A, there would be enough land to add units
but these could only be added within the existing structure. Ms.
Lamont pointed out the growth rate identified in the AACP is 7
residential units in the metro area. Whether a project is exempt
from GMQS or not, it still comes out of the allowable quota.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #72, Series of 1992,
on second reading restricting the FAR that can be increased by 5
percent or 9,000, whichever is less; seconded by Councilwoman
Pendleton. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Reno, yes; Pendleton,
yes; Peters, no; Richards, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #28, SERIES OF 1993 - OBlock Subdivision
Leslie Lamont, planning office, told Council this is an amendment
to a previously approved subdivision. The applicants are also
seeking vested rights. This is for 10 free market units and 4
accessory dwelling units. The primary amendment is to replace the
underground parking garage with on-site at-grade parking. The
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applicant will be required to provide 6 month minimum leases on the
free market unit. There is no housing impact fee required because
9 of the free market units were created through Smuggler transfer
development rights.
Ted Guy, representing the applicant, presented a plan showing
layout of the project. The garages will be reached through the
alleys on a snowmelt driveway. Guy told Council the parks
department is concerned about moving the large trees on-site. Guy
said the applicant will work with the parks department and will
meet all their conditions. Ms. Lamont pointed out the city will
have money in escrow to cover new landscaping if the trees do not
survive.
Councilwoman Richards disagreed that the change in the parking is a
significant alteration to the site plan. This is a backhanded way
to extend the vested rights. Councilwoman Richards said she would
rather see this further the goals of the Aspen Area Community Plan.
This change will allow the visibility of cars on site rather than
an underground garage. Ms. Lamont told Council staff had
determined this was a substantial amendment; the applicant proposed
an insignificant amendment. By coming through the process with a
new site plan, the applicants can vest. Ms. Lamont pointed out
there is not a lot of site design criteria in the subdivision
section of the code. Guy told Council the owners plan to break
ground this summer so that vested rights should not be an issue.
Councilman Peters said he has a desire to use of the TDRs here in
town rather than along the river and to get them off the books.
Councilman Peters pointed out the applicant is providing 3 more
ADUs than required. Diane Moore, planning director, pointed out
the vested rights protect the property owner from any subsequent
changes in the code for 3 years from approval. Vesting does not
mean the development plan goes away in 3 years. They still have
the ability to build. Amy Margerum, city manager, said for
amendments, insubstantial or substantial, there is criteria in the
code and this project does not meet the criteria for an insubstan-
tial amendment. Councilwoman Richards noted developers could make
changes every 24 months to their projects and get vesting in
perpetuity.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Guy said the project is still providing covered parking, 2 for each
unit. 9 out of 10 units are on the alley. There will be 9 cars on
grade and the rest of the cars in the garage.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #28, Series of 1993, on
second reading; seconded by Councilman Reno. Roll call vote;
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Councilmembers Reno, yes; Pendleton, no; Richards, yes; Peters,
yes; Mayor Bennett, no. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #30, SERIES OF 1993 - Final PUD Amendment Truscott Place
Leslie Lamont, planning office, told Council the housing office is
requesting an amended final PUD development plan and vested rights.
They plan to replace the deck railings on the old Red Roof
building and to have storage closets for the studios and to enclose
the recycle bins and to add 8 more parking spaces on site. Tom
Baker, housing director, told Council this will improve the quality
of life for the tenants.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing.
Mona Read asked what the city is doing to effect auto disincentive
at Truscott Place. Baker said there are 86 parking spaces for 96
units. The code requires one space per bedroom. Baker said the
housing office gives priority to non-auto owners.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilman Reno asked what is happening with the pool area and main
restaurant. Baker said the pool is filled in with dirt. The
housing office is working with the tenant of the Tenth Hole Bar &
Grill to see if they can negotiate better use of this space.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #30, Series of 1993, on
second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. Roll call
vote; Councilmembers Pendleton, yes; Richards, yes; Reno, yes;
Peters, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #31, SERIES OF 1993 - Appropriations
Rob Umbreit, budget director, told Council this has not been
amended since first reading. This ordinance includes the Cemetery
Lane Underground district so that construction can begin.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilman Peters moved to adopt Ordinance #31, Series of 1993, on
second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Pendleton. Roll call
vote; Councilmembers Peters, yes; Pendleton, yes; Reno, yes;
Richards, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #32, SERIES OF 1993 - Final PUD, GMQS Exemption - City
Shop
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Councilman Reno stepped down due to conflict of interest. Kim
Johnson, planning office, told Council P & Z recommends approval of
this application. P & Z approved stream margin review and special
review for parking. The only change since first reading was the
final resolution of the right-of-way dedication proposed for Power
Plant road. Dave Gibson, architect, showed the site plans for the
compound. Gibson told Council this will have a more efficient
circulation on site. The new buildings will share the roofs and
material of the historic building, which is being used for storage.
This plan requires the least physical alterations for the historic
building.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing.
Jim Breasted said it is great that the city should save and use the
historic shop.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Pendleton said she was impressed with this process;
there was a lot of work with citizen groups and with the neighbor-
hood.
Councilwoman Pendleton moved to adopt Ordinance #32, Series of
1993, on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. Roll
call vote; Councilmembers Peters, yes; Richards, yes; Pendleton,
yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ENDORSEMENT OF RIO GRANDE MASTER PLAN
Leslie Lamont, planning office, told Council P & Z adopted the
master plan June 8, 1993, at a public hearing. Staff worked with a
committee of citizens on this plan, including representatives of
users and potential users, like the trolley, art museum, theatre in
the park. Ms. Lamont noted the master plan is not a conceptual SPA
and does not expire in 2 years.
The committee identified sites A and B. Site A is a passive park
and is where the snow melter is currently located. The committee
recommends that the snow melter be removed within 2 years. There
is a recommended 20 foot transition zone between the two sites
which would protect site A from development.
Site B is the current playing field, Rio Grande plan, youth center
and transportation related activities. Ms. Lamont pointed out the
committee recognizes there are certain light industrial uses that
should be kept within the city and some of these uses might be
contained on part of site B. Ms. Lamont said the plan attempts to
preserve visual access to the river and up Independence Pass. Any
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future development will have to go through a full SPA review.
Councilwoman Richards asked about the property in site B that is
currently used for parking by the Obermeyer and Bass buildings.
Ms. Lamont said the city has entered into negotiations with the
property owners. This process will continue. Councilman Reno
asked about a recreation are, like basketball courts. Mayor
Bennett said he would like to see as little asphalt on the area as
possible. Councilman Peters said he would like the playing field
to remain only until there is a regional transportation facility.
Councilman Peters suggested a general comment that there should be
as limited automobile access to this area as possible and still
meet handicap access.
Mayor Bennett said he would like moving the snowmelt included in
the 1994 budget and not to wait two years. Councilwoman Richards
said she would like the snow melt separated with a fence; it could
be a hazard to children. Councilwoman Richards requested some
recommendations from staff about this.
Councilman Peters moved to endorse the Rio Grande master plan
adding an amendment that automobile access to site A be restricted
as much as possible and still comply with minimum technical
handicap access requirements and that the snow melt be relocated as
soon as is humanly possible; seconded by Councilwoman Richards.
All in favor, motion carried.
PFISTER RANCH WATER AGREEMENT
Councilman Peters told Council the P & Z did not make a finding
that the Pfister Ranch development was consistent with the
community plan. Councilman Peters said P & Z was overwhelmed with
the task of reviewing an enormous development and the most
significant water extension within the last 20 years. P & Z
approved the water service extension. Councilman Peters said the
ultimate decision resides with Council. Councilman Peters said
annexation should be a condition of any water extension agreement.
Councilman Peters said this project does not provide community-
type housing; it will be a country club with large housing.
Councilman Peters encouraged Council to take a look at this
development.
PROCLAMATION - Frank Peters
Whereas, Rank Peters has ably and faithfully served as a
member of the City Council for four years and as Mayor Pro Tem for
two years - his outstanding service has contributed to the
continued prosperity of the City and the accomplishment of it's
goals; and
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Whereas, Frank had the foresight to propose a real estate
transfer tax for affordable housing and a sales tax for housing &
day care - he has long championed quality day care for this
community, serving on the child care task force and the early
learning center board; and
Whereas, Frank fought for employee housing by creating the
housing replacement ordinance and demanding fairness for tenants at
Castle Ridge and elsewhere; and
Whereas, Frank served as the city's representative on the
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, and he dearly loved
those monthly junkets to his condo in Frisco; and
Whereas, Franks literally earned his "wings" while serving on
the City Council, achieving heights in the air rivalled only by
those of his logic and concision on the ground - and giving real
estate developers a whole new reason to fear flying; and
whereas, Frank manager to win two elections in a single term
(although we don't recall the details_; and
Wherea s, never shy or bashful when resolving issues, Frank
earned the title "Motion Man" for his skillfully crafted motions,
which regularly saved difficult issues from the chaos of indecision
and moved them successfully to resolution; and
Whereas the City will miss his pithy insights, his dry sense
of humor, his hard work ethic, his independence, and - most of all
- his deep commitment to preserving Aspen's unique qualities as a
community.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Council and
People of Aspen hereby commend and sincerely thank Frank Peters for
his meritorious service to our City and our citizens.
PROCLAMATION - Margot Pendleton
Whereas, Margot Pendleton has ably and faithfully served a s a
member of the Aspen City Council for 3.4 years, and her outstanding
service has contributed to the continue prosperity of the city and
the accomplishments of it's goals; and
Whereas, Margot's motto on Council has been "Just Do It" - and
it was always a pleasure to see reports' pencils raised when she
begin to speak; and
Whereas, margot not only served as the city's representative
on the Ruedi Water and Power Authority, acting as a watchdog over
Colorado's water, she also presided as Commodore of the Aspen Yacht
Club, navigating that venerable institution through fair weather
and foul, ever ready to fend off an attach from the Dreaded
Squawfish; and
Whereas, during Council meetings, Margot never failed to
contribute many excellent "idearers"; and
Wher eas, Margot served unswervingly as the city's representa-
tive on the Roaring Fork Transit Authority and soberly with the
Aspen Substance Awareness Project - her abstinence and total
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dedication to clean living shining as a beacon in the night for the
rest of Council; and
Whereas, Margot has been a driving force behind the Transpor-
tation Plan and would always give it a good "kick start" when
doubts & fears threatened to slow it down; and
Whereas, Margot's smile and sense of humor helped Council and
staff deal with many difficult problems; and
Whereas, the City Will sorely miss her willingness to serve,
her willingness to work, and her willingness to listen with an open
mind - and we hope she will stay close by to keep us honest,
focused and - most of all - Moving Forward
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the city Council and
people of Aspen hereby commend and sincerely thank Margot Pendleton
for her outstanding service to our City and our citizens.
SWEARING IN NEW COUNCIL
Municipal Judge Brooke Peterson sworn in John Bennett as Mayor and
Georgeann Waggaman and Terry Paulson as Councilmembers.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Councilwoman Waggaman thanked her supporte rs and the other
candidates. Councilwoman Waggaman said she hoped the other
candidates would continue to be active in local government.
Councilwoman Waggaman said the next 4 years are very crucial and
will require changes in citizen's lifestyles. Councilwoman
Waggaman said the city cannot compromise tomorrow for the sake of
today's convenience.
2. Councilman Paulson said he ran for office because he likes
this community and is willing to put out the effort to make the
community keep going the way it has been in the last 45 years.
Councilman Paulson said there are many major developments pending
in the community and in the valley. Councilman Paulson said the
community has to decide how much is enough before Aspen loses it's
sustainability. Councilman Paulson said the environment was the
platform of his campaign. People are concerned about the environ-
ment, and Aspen need to keep things going the same way. Councilman
Paulson suggested Council make a statement of their vision for the
future. Councilman Paulson said the city needs to make an action
plan for the highway coming into town.
3. Mayor Bennett said he feels it an honor and privilege to be
sitting at the Council table. Mayor Bennett said he will continue
to fight for controlling growth and to maintain the small town
flavor of Aspen. Mayor Bennett said he supports affordable housing
and maintaining the vitality of the community. The biggest issue
facing Council is transportation.
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4. Councilman Reno said he is looking forward to working with the
new Council. Councilman Reno thanked Frank Peters and Margot
Pendleton for their work and support.
5. Councilwoman Richards thanked Margot Pendleton and Frank
Peters for setting a good example for Council.
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REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION - Castle Ridge
Frank Peters said there is a lot of background work on the history
of Castle Ridge. The new Councilmembers should have all this
before an executive session.
Council scheduled an executive session for July 6th at 5 p.m.
ORDINANCE #36, SERIES OF 1993 - 409 E. Hopkins Extension of Vested
Rights
Councilman Reno moved to read Ordinance #36, Series of 1993;
seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #36
(Series of 1993)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANTING
PERPETUAL VESTED RIGHTS FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
MITIGATION PROVIDED FOR THE 409 EAST HOPKINS GROWTH
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PLAN, BLOCK 88, LOTS D, E, AND F
ASPEN, COLORADO was read by the city clerk
Diane Moore, planning director, reminded Council the employee
housing for the 409 East Hopkins project was mitigated by the
purchase and conveyance of the Smuggler Mountain apartments. Ms.
Moore said employee mitigation is not required until the building
permit is applied for. This ordinance preserves this as employee
housing. Councilwoman Richards suggested the ordinance be amended
for second reading to make clear the special nature of this vesting
so that it is not used as a precedent.
Councilman Reno moved to adopt Ordinance #36, Series of 1993, on
first reading; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Reno, yes; Waggaman, yes; Richards, yes; Paulson,
yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #34, SERIES OF 1993 - City Shop Bond Financing
Councilman Reno stepped down to conflict of interest. Councilwoman
Richards moved to read Ordinance #34, Series of 1993; seconded by
Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #34
(Series of 1993)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO, OF ITS LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION
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BONDS, SERIES 1993C, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF $1,800,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE
RENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC CITY SHOP AND THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SUPPORTING FACILITIES AND TO PAY ALL
NECESSARY INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT COSTS AND EXPENSES
IN CONNEC TION THEREWITH; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID
BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SAID BONDS AND
APPROVING A BOND PURCHASE PAYMENT AGREEMENT AND A
REGISTRATION AND PAYING AGENCY AGREEMENT; PROVIDING A
PLEDGE OF ALL FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE CITY, BUT NOT FROM
A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE, AS SECURITY FOR SAID BONDS;
PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID BONDS;
AND APPROVING THE FORM OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT was
read by the city clerk
Dallas Everhart, finance director, told Council these are limited
tax bonds and the city cannot use other sources other than property
taxes to pay the debt on these bonds. Everhart said the city is
working with Moody's to get a good rating.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #34, Series of 1993,
on first reading; seconded by Councilman Paulson. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Waggaman, yes; Paulson, yes; Richards, yes; Mayor
Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Richards moved to suspend the rules and extend the
meeting to 9:20; seconded by Councilwoman Waggaman. All in favor,
motion carried.
ORDINANCE #33, SERIES OF 1993 - Castle Creek Townhomes Subdivision
Exemption
Councilman Reno moved to read Ordinance #33, Series of 1993;
seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #33
(Series of 1993)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANTING CONDO-
MINIUMIZATION AND VESTED RIGHTS STATUS FOR 777-787
CASTLE CREEK DRIVE, LOT 10, CASTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO was read by the
city clerk
Leslie Lamont, planning office, told Council this condominiumiza-
tion is being reviewed under the city's existing regulations. The
applicant has agreed to file 6 month minimum lease restrictions.
This was built pursuant to Ordinance #1, and an accessory dwelling
unit was provided and no housing impact fee is required. Council-
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man Reno asked why the vested rights is included since this is
already built. Ms. Lamont said vested rights is automatically
included because it is a state statutory requirement.
Councilman Reno moved to adopt Ordinance #33, Series of 1993, on
first reading; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Waggaman, yes; Reno, yes; Paulson, yes; Richards,
yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #37, SERIES OF 1993 - Bell Mountain Lodge Vested Rights
Councilman Reno moved to read Ordinance #37, Series of 1993;
seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #37
(Series of 1993)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, VESTING THE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS FOR THE BELL
MOUNTAIN LODGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL, LOCATED AT 720
E. COOPER AVENUE (LOTS K-P AND PART OF LOT Q, BLOCK 105,
TOWNSITE OF ASPEN) was read by the city clerk
Councilman Reno moved to adopt Ordinance #37, Series of 1993, on
first reading; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Richards, yes; Waggaman, yes; Reno, yes; Paulson,
yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #35, SERIES OF 1993 - Sister City Housing Vesting
Extension Amendment
Mayor Bennett stepped down due to a conflict of interest.
Councilman Reno moved to read Ordinance #35, Series of 1993;
seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #35
(Series of 1993)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20 (SERIES OF 1993)
GRANTING A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF VESTED RIGHTS FOR THE
UTE TRAIL TOWNHOMES DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS, 1280 UTE
AVENUE, ASPEN, COLORADO was read by the city clerk
Dave Myler, representing the applicant, reminded Council they
granted vested rights to this project earlier in the year. Shortly
after that approval, it became obvious that one of the tenants
could not vacate the property by the June 15th deadline. All other
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tenants have vacated. Myler said this ordinance extends the
condition of vacation related to the Devores to July 15th.
Councilman Reno moved to adopt Ordinance #35, Series of 1993, on
first reading; seconded by Councilwoman Waggaman. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Paulson, yes; Waggaman, yes; Reno, yes; Councilwoman
Richards, yes. Motion carried.
Councilman Reno moved to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.; seconded by
Councilman Reno. All in favor, motion carried.
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
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PROCLAMATION - Mike Garrish 1
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 1
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 1
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CONSENT CALENDAR 2
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 2
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NEW LIQUOR LICENSE - Renaissance 2
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NEW ARTS LIQUOR LICENSE - Music Associates of Aspen 3
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LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER - Paragon 3
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LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER - Aspen Club 3
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OPTIONAL PREMISES - Tenth Hole Bar & Grill 3
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ORDINANCE #72, SERIES OF 1992 - Mocklin Rezoning 4
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ORDINANCE #28, SERIES OF 1993 - OBlock Subdivision 5
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ORDINANCE #30, SERIES OF 1993 - Final PUD Amendment Truscott
Place 6
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ORDINANCE #31, SERIES OF 1993 - Appropriations 7
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ORDINANCE #32, SERIES OF 1993 - Final PUD, GMQS Exemption -
City Shop 7
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ENDORSEMENT OF RIO GRANDE MASTER PLAN 8
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PFISTER RANCH WATER AGREEMENT 9
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PROCLAMATION - Frank Peters 9
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PROCLAMATION - Margot Pendleton 10
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SWEARING IN NEW COUNCIL 11
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 11
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REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION - Castle Ridge 12
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ORDINANCE #36, SERIES OF 1993 - 409 E. Hopkins Extension of
Vested Rights 12
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ORDINANCE #34, SERIES OF 1993 - City Shop Bond Financing 12
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ORDINANCE #33, SERIES OF 1993 - Castle Creek Townhomes
Subdivision Exemption 13
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ORDINANCE #37, SERIES OF 1993 - Bell Mountain Lodge Vested
Rights 14
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ORDINANCE #35, SERIES OF 1993 - Sister City Housing Vesting
Extension Amendment 14
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