HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19960513Aspen City Council Regular Meeting May 13, 1996
Bennett called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. with Councilmembers Richards,
Paulson and Marolt present.
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE BONUS AWARDS
Mayor Bennett and Council presented outstanding employee bonus award
certificates and checks to Susan Arenella and Craig Lands of the recreation
department; Jodi Baker, personnel office; Kathy Strickland, city clerk’s department,
and Doug Smith, finance department.
PROCLAMATION -
National Historic Preservation Week
Mayor Bennett and Council proclaimed May 12 to 18 as Preservation Week and
called upon the people of Aspen to join their fellow citizens across America in
recognizing and participating in this special observance.
Amy Amidon, historic preservation office, told Council there will be awards for
historic preservation presented at the Hotel Jerome May 14. The city is receiving an
award for restoration of City Hall.
PROCLAMATION -
Arbor Day
Mayor Bennett and Council proclaimed May 23rd as Arbor Day and urged all
citizens to support efforts to care of trees and woodlands and to support Aspen’s
community forestry program. Rebecca Schickling, parks department, told Council
Aspen has again achieved the Tree City USA status. Schickling told Council there
will be a tree planting ceremony at Iselin park.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
1. A citizen stated that Aspen is marketing to families and an adult entertainment
place is an not appropriate business to have in a family town. This person stated she
felt Aspen was more advanced in thinking. This type of business is dehumanizing to
women.
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2. Marvin Jordan told Council his business is next door to Club 81611. Jordan
said he believes in free speech and constitutional guarantees. Jordan said he does
not feel Council has given sufficient concern to the adverse impacts of this type of
business on neighboring businesses. Jordan said he has concerns about the effects
on Aspen’s kids, his business and the Aspen mall. Mayor Bennett stated there will
be a full public hearing on May 28th on Ordinance #18, Series of 1996, the adult
entertainment ordinance.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
1. Councilwoman Richards moved to add to the consent calendar Board
appointments; Eric Calderon, Jon Busch, Ed Sweeney and Nancy Greenway to the
Wheeler Opera House Board and Peter Helburn to the Liquor Authority; seconded
by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
2. Councilman Richards said she has recently met with the alternate H
committee and suggested Council send them a letter thanking them for their time.
Councilwoman Richards said they are trying to answer some difficult questions.
Council needs to give them more resources, like more time with OTEK. Council
agreed.
3. Councilman Paulson announced next week is the bicycle ride for
Independence Pass foundation. The race is at 9 a.m. May 11 and registration is
available at Ute Mountaineer.
4. Amy Margerum, city manager, briefed Council on the results of the citizen
survey mailed to registered voters. The purpose of the survey was to get a sense of
how well the citizens feel city employees are doing their jobs. Ms. Margerum said
there will be a press conference May 14th at 4:30 p.m. This survey will give staff a
base line data in order to measure improvement or not in future years. Ms.
Margerum told Council she was thrilled by the results of the survey; the community
feels the city staff is doing their job well.
Ms. Margerum told Council 2900 surveys were mailed to registered voters; there
was a 13 percent return rate. Of those returned 77 percent were homeowners and
23 percent were renters. The average respondent has lived in Aspen since 1972.
Ms. Margerum said two important trends to point out were street maintenance, not
snow plowing, and dogs, dog poop and dogs not on leashes. Overwhelming
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response were people want the leash law enforced and that people should clean up
after their dogs.
5. Randy Ready, parking department, told Council the city’s parking department
received a 1996 international parking award for excellence. This is the highest
annual award. Aspen was competing against cities such as Anchorage, London and
the University of Cincinnati. Ready said Aspen was awarded based on two things;
the pay and display on street is the first to be used in North American and the plan
includes both incentives and disincentives.
Ready thanked Council and staff for their work on the parking plan. Ready also
thanked the transportation implementation committee, RFTA, citizen and guests all
who contributed to the success of the program and helped to improve air quality.
5. Councilwoman Richards moved to continue the North Maroon Creek and
South Maroon Creek annexation, Ordinance #8, 1996, Trueman SPA, and Hines
Water Agreement to May 28th; seconded by Councilman Marolt. All in favor,
motion carried.
Councilwoman Richards moved to move Resolution #23, Series of 1996, from
action items to public hearing; seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor,
motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Richards moved to read Ordinances #17 and 18, Series of 1996;
seconded by Councilman Marolt.
ORDINANCE #17
Series of 1996
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
AMENDING THE ADOPTION OF THE ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY HOUSING
OFFICE 1995 AFFORDABLE HOUSING GUIDELINES AS APPROVED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 17 (SERIES OF 1995) AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
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ORDINANCE #18
Series of 1996
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE ASPEN MUNICIPAL CODE BY
THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER TO REGULATE THE SECONDARY
EFFECTS OF SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES OPERATING IN THE
CITY OF ASPEN AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
REGULATIONS FOR SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES was read by the
city clerk
Councilman Paulson said his no vote is in regards to the request for funds for
Independence Place. Councilman Paulson said he has consistently voted against
Independence Place. Councilman Paulson said he feels this is the wrong use of
public funds.
Peg McGavock, Response, passed out a Supreme Court case ruling nude dancing is
not protected by the First Amendment.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt the consent calendar as amended;
seconded by Councilman Marolt. The consent calendar is:
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Minutes - April 22, 1996
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Resolution #25, 1996 - Mall Leases
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Ordinance #17, 1996 - Amending Housing Guidelines
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Request for Funds - Independence Place
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Resolution #24, 1996 - Utility Consulting Contract
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Ordinance #18, 1996 - Adult Entertainment Regulations
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Chlorine Emergency Response Program
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Board Appointments
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Roll call vote; Councilmembers Marolt, yes; Paulson, no; Richards, yes; Mayor
Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #13, 1996 -
Adopting 1994 Uniform Fire Code
David Hoefer, assistant city attorney, told Council this adopts by reference the
Uniform Fire Code. Its adoption is supported by the fire department and by staff.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor
Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #13, Series of 1996, on second
reading; seconded by Councilman Paulson. Roll call vote; Councilmembers
Richards, yes; Marolt, yes; Paulson, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #16, SERIES OF 1996 -
Bell Mountain Lodge GMQS Allocation
Extension
Bob Nevins, community development department, told Council Bell Mountain
Limited Liability Company is seeking approval for another 6 month extension to
August 1997. The applicant is also requesting the land use application fee be
waived or that it be a flat fee of $235. Nevins said this project is located on East
Cooper avenue across from City Market. Nevins said recently a consultant has been
hired to do a financial analysis of the Independence Place development. On the
consent calendar, Council approved $15,000 which will be used to have design
studies and fiscal analysis done in order to bring this project to a city-wide vote.
Nevins told Council the reason for the extension is that the applicant is interested in
participating in the Independence Place project, which is continuing forward.
Nevins said if this request is not granted, the applicant will need to prepare working
drawing in the next few months. Demolition and reconstruction of this site would
occur in fall 1996. This would eliminate Bell Mountain Lodge from being included
as part of the Independence Place development. Nevins recommended approval of
this ordinance to extend the GMQS lodge unit allocations and vested rights.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor
Bennett closed the public hearing.
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Councilman Paulson said initially he did not feel this project should get another
extension. Councilman Paulson said he will vote yes so that this gets scrutinized
with Independence Place.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #16, Series of 1996, on second
reading; seconded by Councilman Marolt. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Marolt,
yes; Paulson, yes; Richards, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #22, SERIES OF 1996 -
Colorado Riff Raft Temporary Use
Permit
Suzanne Wolff, community development department, told Council this temporary
use permit is to store vehicles and equipment for the raft business on the parking lot
at the intersection of Juan and Aspen streets. This lot is owned by Savanah and
leased to the Aspen Skiing Company, both of whom have authorized use of this lot
by Colorado Riff Raft. Ms. Wolff reminded Council they approved this use last
year. There have been no complaints and there are letters of support from
condominiums in the vicinity. John Sarpa, Savanah, told Council he feels L. J.
Erspamer, Colorado Riff Raft, represents a long time local business and he is glad to
support it.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor
Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilman Paulson moved to adopt Resolution #22, Series of 1996; seconded by
Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #23, SERIES OF 1996 -
Smuggler Affordable Housing
Conceptual PUD
Suzanne Wolff, community development department, told Council the applicants
are requesting approval for a 100 percent affordable housing project on two parcels
in Williams addition, at the corner of South and Spruce streets 13 units, 12 one-
bedroom and 1 two-bedroom units. These will be sold through the housing office.
The applicants are seeking conceptual PUD approval and rezoning from R-6 to
AH1/PUD. Rezoning will occur at final PUD.
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Ms. Wolff told Council P & Z has seen this application twice and changes have
been made. P & Z recommended denial of the project; staff recommends approval.
Ms. Wolff said staff does not feel the proposed development is in conflict with any
portions of the Municipal Code. Ms. Wolff noted it is consistent with the intent of
the AH1/PUD that these affordable units be spread throughout the city and located
within walking distance of the core and close to available transit. The project is also
consistent with elements of the AACP, one of which is to create affordable housing
throughout the metro area, to develop small areas of housing which fit the character
of the community and to allow employees to live close to where they work.
Ms. Wolff said this proposal is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood,
which is comprised of single family and multi-family residential development. The
proposed units will all be owner occupied.
Ms. Wolff gave Council a summary of the traffic study done for Williams Ranch
which show that the intersections have a reserve capacity beyond this proposed
project. Ms. Wolff told Council road safety issues are currently being addressed
through the engineering department who is putting together a master plan. Money
from Williams Ranch project was dedicated to improvements in this area. Ms.
Wolff said the neighborhood character guidelines for the Smuggler Mountain
neighborhood state the area should have scale and character of a dense single
family residential neighborhood and should accommodate a variety of housing
types. The proposed structures are in keeping with the existing character of the
area. Ms. Wolff gave Council a chart comparing single family development on site
and this proposal. The total square footage is less than the square footage allowed
under a free market proposal. The height of the buildings will comply with the zone
district. The project is required to provide 14 parking spaces on-site; the applicants
are proposing 19 parking spaces on site to be accessed from the alley (or Race
street). There is common open space accessible by all the units.
Ms. Wolff told Council P & Z recommended denial of the project stating that the
plan is not consistent with all elements of the AACP, specifically dispersal of
employee housing throughout the community and not burdening one area. Also this
is not compatible with the surrounding zone district, the R-6 zoning in the Williams
addition and the plan would aggravate the existing traffic and negatively impact the
safety of South and Race streets.
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Ted Guy, applicant, presented an affidavit of mailing and posting. Guy showed the
two lots of 7500 and 6000 square feet. This lot is right on the bus routes. Guy
noted out a priority of the housing department is to create more small affordable
housing units. Guy said entry level, purchase housing is needed. The buildings are
designed in structures to maintain character with the neighborhood. Guy said this is
designed to give every unit a view and a yard. Guy showed how this project
compares to the AH zone. The maximum square footage in AH zone is 14,800; this
is 6,732, less than half of the allowable density. This is also below the allowable
density for R-6 zone. The AH zone would allow 32 units; this project is 13 units.
Guy pointed out they have requested a 0 set back on the back along South street to
improve the amount of light for the rear units. Guy said they do not have problems
with the conditions outlined in staff’s memorandum.
Guy told Council there is surplus capacity at the intersection. There are 242 cars at
the peak hour in the morning. This project will be adding 20 cars at the worst.
David Guthrie, applicant, read into the record a letter of support from Georgia and
Andy Hanson. Guthrie said the community plan calls for density where there is
density; near activity centers, as opposed to sprawl.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing.
Tony Rutgers, Spruce street resident for over 20 years, told Council 20 years ago
there was only the Smuggler trailer park. Since then, Centennial has been built, the
superfund clean up had to be endured for over 10 years, Williams Woods, Williams
Ranch have been approved. There is enough impact in the area without the
Williams Ranch having been built and occupied. The Williams addition is an island
of stability for the entire Smuggler area. This project will kill a stable
neighborhood. The residents in this area feel they have paid their dues in density.
Council should look out for the current resident’s quality of life.
20 years Smuggler resident told Council all this development has diminished her
quality of life. Other areas of the city should be developed. There is no open space
in this area. Tom Leddy, Spruce Street, said this project is the right idea in the
wrong place. There has been entirely too much development activity in this area.
Dave Harris, north of the project, said if this parcel is rezoned, owner of other
vacant properties in this area will want their property rezoned and more density.
Margot Pendleton, 20 year resident of the Smuggler area, told Council she supports
this project. A free market single family dwelling with duplex is more obtrusive
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than affordable housing and people being able to buy their own homes. Ms.
Pendleton agreed open space amenities need to be created in this area. Ward
Hauenstein, Williams Addition, said people in this area have affordable housing to
the east, north and west. A new affordable project, Williams Ranch, is just
underway and residents have not seen the traffic generated by that project.
Hauenstein said this is not a NIMBY issue but a quality of life issue. Hauenstein
said on the free market a single family house, duplex and 3 ADUs is 6 units as
opposed to 13 units, twice as many.
Chip Patterson, Smuggler resident, said this area has not seen the impacts of
Williams Ranch and he cannot see approving 13 more units until those impacts are
evaluated. Jon Busch, Williams Addition since 1973, reminded Council he has
supported previous affordable housing projects like Williams Ranch and Williams
Woods. Busch pointed out this area has half the inventory of affordable housing for
the entire city. Busch said 13 units for this project is the entire number of residents
in Williams Addition. Busch said the Smuggler area has 50 percent of the entire
inventory for affordable housing,. The AACP recommends dispersing affordable
housing throughout the community. Busch pointed out the AACP identified this
area as deficient in open space. The Mocklin project has yet to be built.
Wayne Stricker, co-chair of the housing committee of the AACP, said the
committee strongly felt the community needed affordable housing wherever it can be
built in the valley. Stricker said every neighborhood is justified for affordable
housing. The public has several times given the elected officials the mandate to
provide affordable housing. Eric Scar said no one can argue the dire need for
employee housing in Pitkin County. Scar supports getting something built, even if it
is only 8 units.
Mike Christopher, Smugger Mobile home park, said Council should also consider
this project for auto disincentive. Robert Zupancis, adjacent property owner,
presented Council a large aerial photograph of Williams Addition so that Council
can visualize the area, the density, the streets. Zupancis said Race street is used
mainly as a path and houses face on that alley . It has very little traffic. There is a
school bus stop, a transit stop. Approval of this would be adding 13 units, the
highest density of any project, to an already crowded intersection. Jeanette Kapelli
told Council this is an attractive project and she supports it.
John Erspamer, Spruce street resident, told Council there are a lot of children in this
area. There are 28 kids waiting for the school bus. Erspamer showed pictures of
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kids waiting for the bus stop in the morning. This is a dangerous intersection and
addition of the building would hinder traffic visibility. Erspamer said he supports
affordable housing and has donated to the affordable housing campaign. However,
this project is too larger for the area. Someone noted that Smuggler does not allow
parking on the streets and this will push more cars into the neighborhood.
Vince Gallucio, Smuggler resident, said he support affordable housing and believes
in the community plan. Galluci said the AACP talks about spreading affordable
housing throughout the city. Gretchen Greenwood, Williams Addition, told
Council this is one of the last affordable area in Aspen that people can move into.
Ms. Greenwood said the neighbors would like to maintain R-6 zoning and to hold
on to their neighborhood. This is not a monster home neighborhood. Williams
Addition has different setbacks; the lots run east to west.
Diane Rutgers listed the affordable housing units built and converted in this area
over the last decade totaling over 600. This is a great impact and is over 50 percent
of the affordable units for in the community. Kirk Baker, Smuggler resident, said
this area has become dense enough. There are so many kids waiting for the school
bus, there is not sitting room on the bus. Si Coleman suggested locating affordable
housing closer to the new transit corridor.
Pat Simpson, Smuggler resident, said there are serious ingress and egress problems
at the mobile home park. Ms. Simpson said no other area is being asked to absorb
this many people. Ms. Simpson presented a petition signed by 48 homeowners
opposing the project. Laurence Brehmer said he supports this housing project and
would like an affordable unit.
Stan Lauriski, South Avenue, pointed out each employee housing project in this
area has been built without thought to the traffic that will be laid on this small
residential area. Recent traffic counts indicate 3870 vehicle trips without any traffic
control. There is excessive speeding which has created hazards in these
intersections. Lauriski said it is important to wait until Williams Ranch project is
built and its impacts are known before approving any more projects in this area.
Lauriski said traffic noise and pollution are major problems. Paul Yonkie said he
would like to live in this project.
Joe Wilson agreed with comments about too much density. Wilson said developers
should pursue other areas of Aspen for affordable housing. Dinah Kinsman,
Williams Woods, said their project is 18 units on 8 acres. Ms. Kinsman said she
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supports affordable housing and feels everyone should have a chance; however, this
density is so great and it may hurt children and residents. John said he supports this
project and feel it would be good for the community.
Angie Griffith said she has had employee housing in this area since 1949. Ms.
Griffith said she is concerned about parking. There is not enough room on the
proposed site for parking; there is not even enough room for a dumpster.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing. Mayor Bennett entered into the record
letters from Marcia Goshorn and Max Gempeler.
Councilman Paulson said he cannot support the project at 13 units on this site.
Councilman Paulson said projects like this seem to encourage migration
downvalley. Councilman Paulson said it is unfair to people who would purchase
these units. Councilman Paulson said he cannot support more than 6 units on this
site.
Councilwoman Richards said the shortfall for employee housing units continues to
exist. Councilwoman Richards suggested using GIS to generate a map of town
and look at how many sites and of what size are left for affordable housing.
Councilwoman Richards said buying existing units to keep affordable may be more
expensive but it is probably more politically palatable. Councilwoman Richards
said the AACP started as a fluid document. The county’s rural and remote zoning
pushed 175 units into the metro area. Councilwoman Richards said there are not as
many “starter” opportunities as there were 10 years ago. Councilwoman Richards
said this project is too much for the site. Councilwoman Richards said she would
like to table this resolution, put together a work session with the housing office and
neighborhood representatives to see what would be appropriate for this area.
Mayor Bennett said both statements, housing is needed wherever it can be built, and
housing is opposed wherever it is presented, are both true. Mayor Bennett said the
city is building new units every year and every approval is a major battle. Mayor
Bennett said in the city’s zeal to save the community of Aspen and retain working
people, the city can also harm a neighborhood. Mayor Bennett said future projects
have to be closer to the existing density in micro-neighborhoods. Mayor Bennett
agreed 5 or 6 units with 12 bedrooms is appropriate for this site. This would not be
giving additional density, FAR or bedrooms, to the neighborhood. Under R-6
zoning, this lot could hold 11,5000 square feet, which is an 85 percent build out.
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Councilman Marolt said it is difficult for him to endorse a project like this. This
area has had more than its share of housing, density and traffic. This is one of the
busiest place in town. RFTA ridership figures bear that out. Councilman Marolt
said he does not think housing on this site is fair to the residents.
Councilwoman Richards moved to table the resolution and embark on a work
session to look at the numbers and should there be any size project that is
appropriate and the subsidy that can make that happen; seconded by Mayor Bennett.
Councilwoman Richards and Mayor Bennett in favor; Councilmembers Paulson and
Marolt opposed. Motion NOT carried.
Councilman Marolt moved to consider the project canceled and encourage the
applicants to start a new project on a different piece of land; seconded by
Councilman Paulson. Councilmembers Marolt and Paulson in favor; Mayor Bennett
and Councilwoman Richards opposed. Motion NOT carried.
Councilwoman Richards moved to continue Resolution #23, Series of 1996, to June
10 to enter into a work session to discuss a subsidy to bring this project to 6 units;
seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, with the exception of Councilman
Marolt. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #19, SERIES OF 1996 -
Mall Performers
Councilman Paulson moved to read Ordinance #19, Series of 1996; seconded by
Mayor Bennett. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #19
Series of 1996
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE
ADOPTION OF A MALL ENTERTAINER’S ORDINANCE, INCLUDING
DEFINITIONS, APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR LICENSES, RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR ENTERTAINERS, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
was read by the city clerk
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David Hoefer, assistant city attorney, told Council CCLC received a petition from
local merchants requesting review of the laws governing transient and itinerant
musicians playing in the mall. This petition was signed by 72 local merchants. Staff
put together a mall performers committee to represent concerned mothers, business
community, M.A.A., staff from the city manager’s and police department. Hoefer
said the city can protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens by adopting
reasonable legislation to regulate mall activity. Hoefer pointed out no one on the
committee was opposed to mall entertainment. There have been some situations
where mall entertainers have created problems. This committee reviewed mall
entertainment statutes from other jurisdictions.
Hoefer said this ordinance has an application procedure for entertainment licenses.
There are rules requiring each entertainer to supply their license while performing.
The hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The locations are approved by the merchants. Each
entertainer may only perform at the same location for 2 hours. Entertainers must
clean up after their patrons and performances. Mall entertainers may give people
the opportunity to tip, but they may not actively solicit, hustle, beg or accost people.
There are restrictions on amplifications, vulgar language, obscene dress, signs, and
vending.
Hoefer said the ordinance proposes a 3 day and 6 month license to accommodate
weekend performers and all-summer performers. There are nominal fees for a
performer’s license. There is a provision to exempt M.A.A. students.
Della Pegalotti, committee member and mother, told Council she became
concerned last summer when some tourists where chased by a clown performer.
Ms. Pegalotti said another clown was not setting a good example in the way he
talked to children. Ms. Pegalotti said the police have no ordinance to enforce on
performers. Ms. Pegalotti said no one wants to see the mall performers leave town
but rather have some guidelines for them to follow.
Mayor Bennett said the whereases outline what Council is trying to accomplish, a
goal of a more inviting atmosphere for Aspen’s pedestrian malls and adding to the
diversity of the malls.
Councilwoman Richards moved to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 9:30
p.m.; seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
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Marvin Jordan, mall businessman, said he supports this ordinance. Jordan said he
was on the original mall commission and CCLC. Jordan said mall commission
years ago felt the need for guidelines for performers. Jordan urged Council to leave
in nominal fees so that entertainers will realize the importance of getting a license.
Sarah Pletts said she has been a performer in the community for over 18 years. Ms.
Pletts said no artists were invited to be on the committee mentioned earlier. Ms.
Pletts said it is essential to allow freedom of expression wherever people want to go.
Ms. Pletts said people are afraid to talk because they have been repressing their
expressionism.
Councilwoman Richards said she would like to have no fees for the performers, at
least for the first year. Mayor Bennett said a community has an obligation to create
safe spaces for its citizens, especially children. If the only means of doing this is
setting up rules, then that is what it comes down to. Hinton Harrison, performer,
said there are problems and they have escalated. Councilwoman Richards said this
ordinance can be fine tuned; this is only the community’s first step in trying to deal
with this difficult issue. Councilwoman Richards pointed out the city has tried to
enhance performance areas by adding benches and lighting to areas to create more
space. Councilwoman Richards said it is unfair for any one performer to claim one
spot for their own and not let anyone else perform there.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #19, Series of 1996, on first
reading changing the hours to 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., no fee will be charged for the
license for the first year; have a committee review in September with the same
committee and add artists to that group; seconded by Councilman Paulson.
Mayor Bennett said he does not want the registration in the police department but
somewhere in city hall, like the city clerk’s office.
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Richards, yes; Marolt, yes; Paulson, yes; Mayor
Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adjourn at 9:50 p.m.; seconded by Councilman
Marolt. All in favor, motion carried.
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Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
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OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE BONUS AWARDS ................................ ................................ ........................... 1
PROCLAMATION - ................................ ............................ 1
NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK
PROCLAMATION - ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 1
ARBOR DAY
CITIZEN COMMENTS ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 1
COUNCIL COMMENTS ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 2
CONSENT CALENDAR ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 3
M - A 22, 1996 ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 4
INUTES PRIL
R #25, 1996 - M L ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 4
ESOLUTION ALL EASES
O #17, 1996 - A H G ................................ ................................ ...................... 4
RDINANCE MENDING OUSING UIDELINES
R F - I P ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 4
EQUEST FOR UNDS NDEPENDENCE LACE
R #24, 1996 - U C C ................................ ................................ ..................... 4
ESOLUTION TILITY ONSULTING ONTRACT
O #18, 1996 - A E R ................................ ................................ ............. 4
RDINANCE DULT NTERTAINMENT EGULATIONS
C E R P ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 4
HLORINE MERGENCY ESPONSE ROGRAM
B A ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 4
OARD PPOINTMENTS
ORDINANCE #13, 1996 - ................................ ................................ 5
ADOPTING 1994 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
ORDINANCE #16, SERIES OF 1996 - ...... 5
BELL MOUNTAIN LODGE GMQS ALLOCATION EXTENSION
RESOLUTION #22, SERIES OF 1996 - ..................... 6
COLORADO RIFF RAFT TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #23, SERIES OF 1996 - .......... 6
SMUGGLER AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONCEPTUAL PUD
ORDINANCE #19, SERIES OF 1996 - ................................ ................................ ........ 12
MALL PERFORMERS
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