HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.20170327Regular Meeting Aspen City Council March 27, 2017
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CITIZEN COMMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 2
COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENTS .......................................................................................................... 2
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS ................................................................................................................ 3
CONSENT CALENDAR ............................................................................................................................. 3
Resolution #34, Series of 2017 – Valley Fine Arts Lease extension .................................................... 4
Resolution #31, Series of 2017 – On-call water excavation services contract approval for Excavation
Services, LLC ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Resolution #36 &37, Series of 2017 –Permit Management System Contract ...................................... 4
Resolution #33, Series of 2017 – Water Treatment Supplies ............................................................... 4
Resolution #60, Series of 2017 – Analysis of potential use of In-Situ Reservoirs as a component of
Aspen’s integrated Water System ................................................................................................................. 4
Resolution #58, Series of 2017 – Civic Space Relocation Project – Architect change order ............... 4
Resolution #62, Series of 2017 –Parks Fleet Excavator Replacement Contract ................................... 4
Resolution #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #50, #56, #57, Series of 2017 –
As-Needed Service Contracts ....................................................................................................................... 4
Resolution #59, Series of 2017 – Cozy Point Ranch Management Plan .............................................. 4
Resolution #32, Series of 2017 – Green Clean custodial/janitorial service contract ............................ 4
Minutes – February 27 and March 6, 2017 ........................................................................................... 4
ORDINANCE #10, SERIES OF 2017 – Code Amendment – Title 9 Elections .......................................... 4
ORDINANCE #34, SERIES OF 2016 – Mountain View Planes ................................................................. 5
ORDINANCE #7, SERIES OF 2017 – Rescind Designation on Aspen Inventory of Historic Landmark
Sites and Structures – 540 E. Main Street ..................................................................................................... 5
ORDINANCE #39, SERIES OF 2016 – Gorsuch Haus (S. Aspen Street) – Planned Development and
Associated Reviews ...................................................................................................................................... 6
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At 5:00 p.m. Mayor Skadron called the regular meeting to order with Councilmembers Daily, Myrin and
Mullins present.
BLACK DIAMOND AWARD - Mayor Skadron said one of the fun things about sitting at the council
table is handing out Black Diamond Awards. We have several employees who do extraordinary work.
Steve Barwick said these employees participated in a very large capital project to replace the financial and
HR system. They put in over 6,000 hours in this project. I’ve resisted this project for many years
because of the complexity of the project. This team has pulled it off. Mr. Barwick read their names and
thanked them for their contributions.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
1. Jim Smith said at the March 7th council meeting the APD and geothermal heating was discussed
and he was not at that meeting. One of the factors not to do that was concerns expressed by the
neighbors, specifically those expressed by Concept 600. That is fake news. We were never
asked for or expressed an opinion. To the extent that the records state we object to that kind of
heating, we didn’t.
2. Leslie Thomas, horse council, wants to pass out a handout for the horse council and have an
opportunity to speak when it comes to that item.
3. Toni Kronberg – asked council to pull resolution 58 from the consent and resolution 50 from the
consent.
4. Peter Fornell stated he will not be here for review of 3 City affordable housing projects. For
mitigation certifications, there are only 2 zone districts that permit it. There is a limited amount
of vacant land in those zones. We may have to consider other zones for this. All 3 are in the
R15. These lots are appropriate for more than 2 front doors. He urged council to not spot zone
for these projects but look at the R15 and permit as a conditional use multi family.
5. Sue Tatem said she would like an independent commission to investigate the employee housing,
specifically Lee Mulcahy’ s situation.
6. Lee Mulcahy said he wants the housing department investigated.
7. Cale Mitchell said he was going to be running for mayor but will no longer be going to be doing
that. He lived just outside of Aspen city limits and did not meet the residency requirement.
Thanks to everyone who helped me out.
COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENTS
Councilwoman Mullins complimented staff on the housing open houses for the public private partnership.
There were lots of people there and lots of input. Jessica and com dev did a series on land use education.
They were very good. The transportation seminars have been great. Thanks to the institute. She went to
Denver to a lunch in honor of Nan Sundeen who received a state wide award. We are lucky to have her
as head of health and human services.
Councilman Myrin said there was a pedestrian hit on Main Street and I talked to Engineering to
implement a crossing there like Original and Hopkins. On the October 10th resolution on the dams, I
supported it at the time, if it happened today I would not support it. The water presentation a week or so
ago shown without any packet material and I asked for a copy of the slides. I haven’t received them yet
and would still like those.
Councilman Daily said he fully supports the suggestion of an additional crossing at Main.
Mayor Skadron gave a big thank you to the Ski Federation, Ski Co and the volunteers for world cup. It
was a privilege to host that. The viewership around the world was better than expected. The Aspen
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uphill festival on Buttermilk is April 8th and 9th. It is a flag ship uphill event. The mountains are open but
no lift service. It is free and open to the public. The election is coming, May 2nd. Ballots will be arriving
the week of the 10th. Please vote.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Barwick said world cup was unbelievable in town. He is proud to be part of a community that can
put on events like that and attend like that. The park came off great. Thanks to everyone for their
patience. Congrats to everyone.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Reso 34 – valley fine arts lease
Councilman Myrin said the space in the Wheeler is commercial space. We recently passed a conditional
use for chains. Many of the letters were about homogenization and need for affordable rent and
discussion for the city to purchase commercial space that could serve as a bridge for launching into
commercial space. He would change to a 2-year renewal to use the space as a bridge to the free market
and use it as a tool to get where we are trying to get to.
Jack Wheeler, asset, said the current lease has a 5-year extension that is at the discretion of the tenant. In
2011 we were looking for sustainable occupancy. It has proven to be that. Councilman Myrin said it was
a 10-year lease. We don’t have a way out of a 10-year lease. Is the dollar amount negotiable? Mr.
Wheeler replied it goes up based on CPI. Councilman Myrin asked why is it on the consent if council has
no authority to do anything. Jim True, city attorney, stated it is a renewal and we feel it is appropriate for
council to review and approve it. There is limited authority to consider it. Councilman Myrin said if
there is an opportunity to renegotiate something or a way to shorten the term to 2 years. Mr. Wheeler said
I did have a chance to talk to Andrew Erneman and he said a comparable space is going from 75 to 120
dollars a sq ft on the high end and there is more turn over. Councilman Myrin said the lease ended in
December and we are renewing it now. Mr. true said it took a while to get the document finalized. There
were some issues and delays. She is on a month to month now.
Mia Valley, Tenant, said one of the things I think about is when the remodel happened is I had to close
my business for 8 months. Then I had to pay to build out the place for a second time after the remodel.
I’m on a 10-year plan.
Mr. true said the way this got moved forward, is to pull this off the agenda. Her attorney would assert we
have no choice. This is consistent with the original decision in 2011. The renewal option that she had is
consistent with that. There are issues, she and her attorney believe there are not. These terms are
consistent with the original lease.
Councilman Myrin said he would support 2 years. Mayor Skadron said he thinks it is ruthless. Mia is
exactly who we have talked about in this process, homegrown and it is working. To show up in a public
meeting and drop this is ruthless. I’m sorry if this is giving you heart palpations. Bert’s suggestion isn’t
crazy that these spaces shouldn’t be introduced. Thanks for the suggestion but I think there is a better
way to handle this. The broader notion is one we should suggest as city spaces becoming a bridge.
Councilwoman Mullins said she apologizes for springing this on you as well. There is an idea in here that
is interesting though as to what city spaces will become incubator but not midlease. I can’t support that. I
think it is a little short sighted for you to leave your lease.
Councilman Daily said unless there are details that Jim is aware of that I have heard nothing of, the cit y
needs to act in good faith. This is an honorable 5-year renewal.
Mr. True said there were questions about the timing of the notice in September. We concluded there was
an effort made and she had not failed to give notice. I do think it is appropriate to renew this lease.
Mayor Skadron said he will support this. We have a sincere intention to deal fairly with others.
Reso #60 – integrated water system
Councilwoman Mullins said we are entering a contract to investigate a fairly innovative type of water
storage
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Margaret Medellin, utilities, said the contract is with Deere and Adult to investigate alternative locations
and sizing to Maroon and Castle Creek reservoirs. Augment and replace storage reservoirs.
Reso #58 – architect change order for city offices
Saul Abrahams, project manager, said this is for design services for utilities at Rio Grande. Originally it
was for storm sewer only. More of a master plan to upgrade utilities and safety. Mr. Wheeler said it is a
holistic look at Rio Grande to realign utilities and traffic calming.
Reso #59 – cozy point
Austin Weiss, open space, said this has been a two-year effort. We heard from many folks throughout the
community as to what the vision should be. This is one of the last working ranches in the HWY 82
corridor.
Toni Kronberg asked council to fast track tearing down the barn and build a new one.
Mr. Weiss said the plan speaks to numerous deficiencies but not a scrap and replace.
Rita Fulton Strong president of Roaring Fork Horse Council, said they support the approval of the Cozy
Point Management Plan. They would like an independent panel of experts to work with open space and
parks to oversee the process. They have been advised that language for the horse technical advisory
council must be inserted into the plan. They need some guarantee that it is legal and nonbinding.
Dr. Amy Krick, Veterinarian, spoke about the best practices and safety aspects. There have already been
some improvements to the barn recently. There is a good flow there with kids and horses. There is
always room for passage. Yes, it needs some updating. There are no glaring safety concerns. I have
done vet work there in the past.
Resolution #34, Series of 2017 – Valley Fine Arts Lease extension
Resolution #31, Series of 2017 – On-call water excavation services contract approval for
Excavation Services, LLC
Resolution #36 &37, Series of 2017 –Permit Management System Contract
Resolution #33, Series of 2017 – Water Treatment Supplies
Resolution #60, Series of 2017 – Analysis of potential use of In-Situ Reservoirs as a component
of Aspen’s integrated Water System
Resolution #58, Series of 2017 – Civic Space Relocation Project – Architect change order
Resolution #62, Series of 2017 –Parks Fleet Excavator Replacement Contract
Resolution #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #50, #56, #57, Series of 2017 –
As-Needed Service Contracts
Resolution #59, Series of 2017 – Cozy Point Ranch Management Plan
Resolution #32, Series of 2017 – Green Clean custodial/janitorial service contract
Minutes – February 27 and March 6, 2017
Councilwoman Mullins moved to adopt the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilman Daily. All in
favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #10, SERIES OF 2017 – Code Amendment – Title 9 Elections
Linda Manning, city clerk, explained with the purchase last year of new election equipment certain
sections of Title 9 are outdated. The current version was very specific to the old equipment including
serial numbers. The revised version will be more general. The mechanics of how the election is
conducted is documented in the Election Rules which is overseen and adopted by the Election
Commission. The Commission is meeting this week to review changes to Title 9 as well as to the Rules.
There is one somewhat major change from previous elections that voters will notice and that is there will
be no more stubs or ballot numbers on the mail ballot. The new equipment does not generate a ballot
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number when voters vote in person so we did not carry that forward to the mail ballot. The counties who
also utilize this equipment have also transitioned away from ballot stubs and numbers.
Councilman Myrin said then memo mentioned this is one more method to ensure voter anonymity. Ms.
Manning replied correct. Without a ballot number tied to a particular voter, once the ballot is removed
from the envelope it is anonymous.
Councilman Myrin moved to read Ordinance #10, Series of 2017; seconded by Councilwoman Mullins.
All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10
(SERIES OF 2017)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, AMENDING
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN BY AMENDING TITLE 9, ELECTIONS, OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE
Councilman Daily moved to adopt Ordinance #10, Series of 2017 on first reading; seconded by
Councilman Myrin. Roll call vote. Councilmembers Daily, yes; Mullins, yes; Myrin, yes; Mayor
Skadron, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #34, SERIES OF 2016 – Mountain View Planes
Jessica Garrow, community development, stated staff requests a continuation to April 3, 2017 for further
refinement of the code. Mr. True suggest the Mayor see that no one is here for public comment.
Mayor Skadron opened the public comment. There was none. Mayor Skadron closed the public
comment.
Councilwoman Mullins move to continue Ordinance #34, Series of 2016 to April 3, 2017; seconded by
Councilman Myrin. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #7, SERIES OF 2017 – Rescind Designation on Aspen Inventory of Historic Landmark
Sites and Structures – 540 E. Main Street
Ms. Garrow told the Council this ordinance will rescind the designation at 540 E Main. The request is a
result of relocating the historic resources to Holden Marolt. This was a unique preservation opportunity.
The interiors of the structures were almost entirely intact. It was a result of a partnership with the
Historical Society and will be part of an interpretative museum. There are no longer historic structures on
the property. HPC reviewed and recommended Council rescind the designation. At first reading Council
asked for examples of properties where this has happened. 303, 305 and 307 S Cleveland had rustic style
cabins relocated to Cozy Point Ranch and the designation rescinded. Staff recommends in favor of
rescinding the designation.
Councilman Myrin thanked Ms. Garrow for the example. We are doing this after the buildings have been
removed. This is the proper sequencing.
Councilman Daily said it is a clear decision.
Councilwoman Mullins said there are two options. The historic resources are more valuable if stay in
their historic place. We would have gave up the interiors if they stayed. They were so intact and unique
in this case it was worth moving them off site to save the interiors. It is an interesting problem and I think
we made the right decision.
Mayor Skadron said they will be seen by a greater number of the public now.
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Mayor Skadron opened the public comment. There was none. Mayor Skadron closed the public
comment.
Councilman Daily moved to adopt Ordinance #7, Series of 2017; seconded by Councilwoman Mullins.
Roll call vote. Councilmembers Myrin, yes; Daily, yes; Mullins, yes. Mayor Skadron, yes. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #39, SERIES OF 2016 – Gorsuch Haus (S. Aspen Street) – Planned Development and
Associated Reviews
Councilwoman Mullins said there was a letter in the paper from Michael Berendt suggesting she recuse
herself. She stated she works at buttermilk for Ski Co as a part time employee. She spoke to Jim True.
She said she does not have a personal or financial stake in the application. She thinks her city council
responsibility outweighs any unfound concerns.
Jennifer Phelan, community development, stated this is a continued public hearing. Additional public
comment was submitted past the packet deadline. The stragglers have been entered as exhibit Y. The
review process is three step. Council is step two. The first step was P&Z. They recommended denial as
submitted. This council review is site plan, mass and scale. The final step is back to P&Z for detail and
materials. The proposal is for mix use with lodge, commercial and free market residential. Affordable
housing is proposed but has been redesigned. A redesigned termination to S Aspen street with a lift and
skier return. Land use reviews include rezoning from conservation to ski zone, dimensions, height, set
backs. The sq ft needs approved via a planned development. Subdivision review will reconfigure the
parcels. They are also asking for the city to vacate right of ways. There are also environmentally
sensitive area reviews. From the February 13 public hearing by council, based on council direction there
has been additional redesign by the applicant. Changes include a different mass and scale, change to the
termination of S Aspen street, less right of way vacation and change in the site plan. Originally a
cantilevered building was proposed and that has been removed now. The mass is now proposed to be
broken into two modules. The roof forms have also changed to more gabled for some of the buildings.
The design of the cul de sac is larger now. They are also proposing to be more in line with the lodge zone
district dimensional standards. Representing the density will be at the higher allowances. They are
requesting the height be measured from natural grade only instead of how it is typically measured.
Overall, staff believes the site plan and massing are improving. We are still concerned with the skier
return and moving people from Dean. We are concerned the upper module appears quite large. We do
not support deviating how height is measured. We are concerned moving people to and from the site is
important. Transportation needs to rethink the rubber tire solution so they are in the hotel and
community’s best interest. 3rd party analyst to look at lift options. We are requesting council provide the
applicant with direction and table the application.
Richard Shaw, design workshop, said this is attraction, accommodation, origination. There is 25 percent
more public space at the top of S. Aspen Street. There is a separate hotel use. We removed the
cantilevered space. We broke the building mass into two buildings. There is a skier services building. It
will maintain the view between the two buildings. Other categories of change include lodge zone
compliance. We significantly reduced floor area. Increased amount of exterior public space.
Comprehensive design modifications. Scale at arrival increased the amount of affordable housing. The
scale of the lodge pushed back the front entrance. The site plan removed the cantilever and enlarged the
cul de sac. There is a 25 percent increase in public space including pedestrian space around the turn
around. Two feet less of grade separation align the lift and the mountain. It is mountain community
architecture. The building has been reduced in 80 foot of building length. The sloped roofs go with the
slope of the mountain. The project reduced 17 percent total square feet or 18,000. Reduced by two
lodging keys. We listened to council and the advice we have heard. We are working in a positive way.
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Jim Defrancia, architect, this project is the competition of this particular neighborhood. It is the fewest
keys and least floor area of many of the hotels in Aspen.
Councilwoman Mullins asked will it impact the ability to move people up the mountain. Ms. Phelan said
we are working on a third part analysis. In the interim, what are the options.
Mayor Skadron opened the public comment.
1. Ruth Kruger said this is the exact place for a hotel. It was supported by the co-ops. Somehow
they go to council and were denied. They would have been completed by now. We don’t know
how long this upswing will be. It’s such a disgrace as the base of our ski center and race center.
The more you cut this hotel down the less likely it will be built.
2. Bill Seelbach said this project is much improved but still has two big problems; height and mass.
Still out of keeping with surrounding development and open ski slope. Development on either
side are no more than three stories. Impact on public views and access for what up till now has
been an open slope. Keep requiring the height and mass be reduced.
3. Clark Smith said the lift is starting up higher than it should be. He spoke about other
transportation concerns.
4. Craig Platt said he is uncertain how accessible the mountain will be. He is a neighbor and heard
nothing about being good neighbors. Concerned with safety and access.
5. Patrice Becker handed in additional public comments. It is still too big and will still block the
entrance to the mountain. 40 feet is still too high. She does not want to see another concrete
plaza. The lift should be brought down to Dean.
6. Karen Day said currently the Nell has the smallest floor area and number of keys. If this is built
it will have the smallest floor area, number of keys and room size.
7. Jim Cardamone said he is a supporter of Gorsuch. It is a beautiful plan. Great new facility at the
base of the mountain.
8. David Guthrie said he is a total support of the project. To keep talking about a lift that isn’t going
to happen is a waste of time. At some point, we must find the common points.
9. Renie Gorsuch said she came in 1955 with 25 ski racers. They walked to lift 1A every day and
waited 45 minutes in line. Aspen in a wonderful place with fabulous hotels. You have a creative
passionate group who is trying to do something good for this town. We need a new lodge.
10. Stan Clauson, representing Shadow Mtn homeowners Assn, spoke about the importance of
maintaining the right of way. Closing it would have detrimental effect. It is massive in scale and
diminish the use of adjacent properties. The termination of S Aspen Street should not be
privatized. They believe the ROW should be maintained. 60 foot ROW would require Gorsuch
move 30 feet to the east. They find the lift could be moved 60 feet down the mountain.
11. Warren Klug said we need to see this portal active, alive and vital. It will provide base facilities
next to the lift that are exciting and what we want to see. It is downsized and redesigned and a
better plan. Aspen has lost lodging inventory.
12. Denis Murray said he thinks lodging above Dean is a challenge. He was on both co-ops and an
advocate for the grid. He does not see that here. He is offended by the FIS and that it has
something to do with the hotel. If they need a new chair buy it. He thinks you should respect the
ROW.
13. David Stapleton said it is a wonderful building, fantastic job. This will make our town better and
fill beds.
14. Chris Hassig said there is something different about slow lifts. Quieter and relaxed feel. The
gondola is great but this could be different.
15. Alex Biel is concerned with what happens when you put buildings on an already narrow slope.
People come here to ski not watch it.
16. Bill Stirling said to look how high up the hill Shadow Mtn is. There have been good changes
since the last meeting. Aspen became a ski town again last week during world cup. Approving a
Gorsuch Haus are in Aspens long term best future. This is going in the right direction.
Appealing in shape and design, local skiers and skiing town. Good balance for town and resort.
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17. Karen Blomquist said she is adamantly opposed to the project as it stands. The change in zoning
is from one extreme to the next. It is not just a hotel.
18. Rick Kenezevich, represents the Dolensic. He said they bought the property almost 100 years
ago. They wanted to not sell the property for the ultimate value but give it to the city as a park.
They went to the city and conducted additional negotiations for 2.5 million dollars for a
conservation easement. They wanted the park to be available for all Aspenites and have no
commercial applications going on. Shortly before the easement was signed we learned the
possibility of a lift going through the property. They did not want that so a conservation
easement was put together that says no lifts, structures or cables can go on, over or through the
property. There is no way for a cable or lift system to go through that property. Jim had no
negotiation ability. The Dolensic had the ability to sell that property for 2 to 3 times what they
sold it to the City. It was impossible for Jim to negotiate anything else. They were adamant.
That conservation easement is in perpetuity which means forever. There was also an article that
says the Dolensic did that because of a feud with the skiing company and I can say that is
absolutely false. They just wanted to preserve their land. They have been great Aspen citizens.
19. Carl Hartman said the biggest issue is conserving the ski slopes. There won’t be enough room on
S Aspen Street to hold races with a big hotel to do the staging.
20. Davie Gorsuch said it is a great project. They downsized it. This is one of the most charming ski
towns in the world. This is a great thing. Tweak what needs to be changed.
21. Abby Fox said she is a supporter of the project. It mirrors Aspen and Vail.
22. Lee Reid said he appreciates that something needs to happen at the top of South Aspen Street.
Would like to see a lift come down. Could Ski Co do what they want to do without a hotel. It is
a beautiful hotel. Like the changes that have happened.
23. Alan Harvey, part of the project team. The hotel fits in with the context of the location. It is the
right size for the place. The neighborhood has always had a hotel and a restaurant until now.
This brings that back.
24. Jeremy Oates stated he supports the project. It is time to rejuvenate the neighborhood. Time for
a change. If you want it to be world class, it need to look like it.
25. Patrick Westfeldt said this is the best project for the space. Both functional and beautiful.
Community anchor and project. He would be excited to see this realized and built.
26. Eddie said he would love to see the mountain balanced. Hotel better than condos and balance the
mountain.
27. Toni Kronberg talked about moving people and transportation.
28. Mario Zulian said he supports the project. Hopes this area of the town will be revitalized.
29. David Harris said is this the best place for the lift. Does the lodge depend on the lift. Can they be
looked at somewhat separately.
30. Ward Hauenstein said if you came to town and this hotel was at the west portal would you think it
was a cool hotel. I like the design but particularly the textures. Don’t give up on the idea of a
people mover on getting people up the hill. This is a 50-year decision. Of all the places that
could handle some mass, this is it. It could add to Aspen mountain. The improvements have
been good. He is not totally opposed to building something there but is not sure this is the right
one.
31. Junee Kirk said thanks for the reductions in mass and scale. It is a fabulous design. If there is
any large development it should be here. This is something that should be moved forward.
Mayor Skadron closed the public comment.
Mick Ireland said he works for Gorsuch at their invitation. Our ethic as a community is about
sharing. This provides a portal to the public to share the mountain.
Councilman Myrin said the reason things hung up at P&Z and what several people said tonight is
trying to build a hotel south of Dean is the transit. He supports staff on the calculation for height.
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Tax money and advertising money could be diverted towards the lift. He is not convinced we will
have a whole bunch more skiers here. It is not there yet.
Councilwoman Mullins said the public comment was about 50-50. There seems to be consensus that
something needs to happen there. She agrees there needs to be balance. Great job with the masses
and the roof line. She is still concerned with the privatization and breaking up the use. One of the
saddest things of highlands is you don’t see the lift or the mountain. That is what I see here. It is a
problem. We are still giving up quite a bit of right of way. There needs to be a significant public
benefit. She agrees the transit is a problem. She is interested in what the third party is going to say in
terms of lift access.
Mayor Skadron said it is much improved. It is beautiful. It is a struggle. I love this side of the
mountain because it is quiet. I recognize the neighborhood is changing and think something should
happen to refurbish this area. Return lodging and restaurant to area. Fend off incremental
privatization. I am reluctant to support development that doesn’t bring the lift lower. I think the
building still needs to be lower. It is not enough to grant the rezoning. I am asking that you go back
and work with the neighbors, all of them. I am offering, open for the city to work with on the right of
way to help deliver the outcome to bring the lift down the hill. I must stand by the commitment I
made to the Dolensics when we made the deal.
Councilwoman Mullins said she would support continuing this. They have made a good faith effort
in moving this forward. Mr. True said the difficulty of continuing to a date certain is it may not lead
to a constructive discussion with you. You are probably better to table, get the report and see where it
takes you.
Councilman Myrin said he wants to give staff the time needed.
Councilman Myrin moved to table Ordinance #39, Series of 2016; seconded by Councilwoman
Mullins. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Myrin moved to adjourn at 11:20 p.m.; seconded by Councilwoman Mullins. All in
favor, motion carried.
Linda Manning, city clerk.