HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.20050411Regular Meeting Aspen City Council April 11~ 2005
ORDiNANCE #18, SERIES OF 2005 - Galena and Main Subdivision ............................ 2
PROCLAMATION - Community Government (CGTV) Channel 11 ............................... 2
PROCLAMATION - Earth Day ........................................................................................ 2
GREEN LEAVES AND GREEN TREE AWARDS .......................................................... 2
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION .............................................................................................. 2
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS .................................................................................. 3
CONSENT CALENDAR ................................................................................................... 3
· Food & Wine Request Banners on Main Street Light Poles ..................................3
· Minutes - March 28, 2005 ...................................................................................... 3
RESOLUTION #23, 2005 - Design Contract AABC Housing .......................................... 3
FIRST READiNG OF ORDINANCES .............................................................................. 4
· Ordinance #24, 2005 - Burlingame Ranch AH PUD ............................................. 4
· Ordinance #23, 2005 - AVLT/AMCORD Initial Zoning ...................................... 4
· Ordinance #25, 2005 - Mother Lode Subdivision .................................................. 4
RESOLUTION #22, SERIES OF 2005 - Temporary Use Aspen Institute Tent ............... 5
ORDiNANCE #4, SERIES OF 2005 - 701 West Main Street Historic Lot Split .............. 6
ORDiNANCE #9, SERIES OF 2005 - Code Amendment - Lodge District ..................... 7
ORDiNANCE #10, SERIES OF 2005 - Code Amendment Signs .................................... 7
ORDiNANCE #20, SERIES OF 2005 - Code Amendment Residential Design Standards
ORDiNANCE #21, SERIES OF 2005 - Code Amendment Growth Management ........... 8
RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM FEASIBILITY STUDY ............................................ 10
Regular Meeting Aspen City Council April lit 2005
Mayor Klanderud called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with Councilmembers Semrau,
Torre, Paulson and Richards present.
ORDINANCE #18~ SERIES OF 2005 - Galena and Main Subdivision
Councilman Semrau moved to continue Ordinance #18, Series of 2005, to May 9th;
seconded by Councilman Torre. All in favor, motion carded.
PROCLAMATION - Community Government (CGTV) Channel 11
Mayor Klanderud and City Council welcomed the debut of community government
television and said they look forward to many years of timely and useful coverage of
local government.
PROCLAMATION - Earth Day
Mayor Klanderud and City Council proclaimed April 22, 2005 as Earth Day and stated
the city is committed to programs and projects that enhance the community's natural
environment and encourages the residents and businesses to use Earth Day to commit to
building a sustainable society. Lacey Gaechter, environmental health department, said
for Earth Day, their department will have information and give aways.
GREEN LEAVES AND GREEN TREE AWARDS
Lacey Gaechter, environmental health department, told Council the Green Leaf awards
go to businesses to recognize actions they are taking to be more environmentally sound.
The first award goes to Grassroots TV, 2 green leaves for lighting and ventilation retrofit.
The second Green Leaf award goes to Sole Source, who is being recognized for recycling
organic non-toxic products, recycling in the office, and efficient lighting. Ms. Gaechter
noted the Green Tree award is more encompassing and awards a business for all around
effort to be more environmental. Ms. Gaechter presented the Green Tree award to
Wildwood School. They received points for green building, water conservation,
recycling and education.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
1. Girmi Galliciano, Rocky Mountain Institute, told Council they are co-sponsoring
with ACES a community Earth Day celebration. Ms. Galliciano said they are bringing in
David Orr to lecture to bring Earth Day to another level. Ms. Galliciano requested a
$1000 donation for this event. Councilwoman Richards asked if this is going to be
filmed by Grassroots. Ms. Galliciano said that costs $300 and they will try to do that.
Councilman T0rre moved to grant $1,000 to Rocky Mountain Institute to bring David Orr
to Aspen for Earth Day and to have it taped by Grassroots TV; seconded by
Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carded.
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2. Toni Kronberg asked if the annexation question on Burlingame will still be on the
ballot. Ms. Kronberg thanked Rachel Richards for the recent debate on Burlingame. It
will be aired on Grassroots this week.
3. Steve Holly told Council last night the Aspen Mother Puckers, Aspen's women's
hockey team, won the A division championship.
4. Greg Hughes thanked Councilmembers for serving on Council and for making
Aspen a better place.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Mayor Klanderud thanked the Aspen Skiing Company for the successful 30th
Mountain Travel Symposium and the Aspen Elks Lodge and the community for a
marvelous week for the 400 disabled Veterans and Aspen Filmfest for a great shortsfest.
2. Councilman Paulson said yesterday with the foul weather, United made an extra
effort to fly the veterans direct to Chicago, which is worth positive comment.
3. Councilwoman Richards reminded everyone to vote absentee if they are leaving
town.
4. Councilman Torte reminded everyone there is a benefit for KT at the Bellyup this
evening and everyone who can should attend for support.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Semrau requested Resolution #23, 2005, be taken off for discussion.
Councilman Torre moved to approve the consent calendar as amended; seconded by
Councilman Semrau. The consent calendar is:
· Food & Wine Request Banners on Main Street Light Poles
· Minutes- March 28, 2005
All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #23~ 2005 - Design Contract AABC Housing
Councilman Semrau asked if $2.6 million is the correct budget for this project. Ed
Sadler, asset manager, said it is. Councilman Semrau asked the size of the living area.
Sadler said it is 8800 square feet. Councilman Semrau said it appears the cost is
$300/square feet for an existing lot with no infrastructure. Sadler said the original
building has to be demolished and there are grading issues. Councilman Semrau said
$300/square feet is an expensive project. Sadler said this contract will not outline the
costs for the building. Councilman Semrau said he thought Council established a $2
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million limit for this project. Cotmcilman Semrau said the city should not spend
$190,000 on an architect to design a 9-unit building. Councilman Semrau said the
procedure has been to have a design competition. Mayor Klanderud asked how this
project went from 12 units to 9 units. Sadler said 12 units was the maximum that could
fit the site with the county regulations and the covenants with the AABC. Sadler said the
9 units fit better with the site. Councilman Semrau asked if there is a target price in the
guidelines. Councilman Semrau said generally an owner specifies the price for a
building. Councilman Semrau said he would like to see that price in the contract. Sadler
said the current price is $180/square foot.
Councilwoman Richards moved to approve Resolution #23, Series of 2005; seconded by
Mayor Klanderud.
Councilman Torre said he, too, is disappointed in the results of the process. Councilman
Torre asked the downside of not approving this contract and going out to bid. Mayor
Klanderud said there is a cost to not going forward. Councilman Semrau said he feels the
process should be to do RFQs, pick 3 and pay for designs, which will get the city a better
product than $190,000 for architecture. Mayor Klanderud suggested capping the budget
but starting over will be spending money. Council agreed in a work session to proceed
this way. Councilwoman Richards agreed whatever may be saved by going through a
design competition will be eaten up with starting over. Michelle Bonfils, asset manager,
said the budget is higher on this because of the cumbersome subdivision and rezoning
procedures necessary.
Councilwoman Richards withdrew her motion. Mayor Klanderud said she would like to
know the additional costs of not going forward with this contract. Mayor Klanderud said
she is concerned about changing the process in the middle of this. Sadler suggested
bringing back a tighter contract, tighter budget with conditions in the contract.
Councilman Torte moved to continue Resolution #23, Series of 2005, to April 25 and to
allow staffto tighten up the contract; seconded by Mayor Klanderud. All in favor,
motion carried.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
· Ordinance #24, 2005 - Burlingame Ranch AH PUD
· Ordinance #23, 2005 - AVLT/AMCORD Initial Zoning
· Ordinance #25, 2005 - Mother Lode Subdivision
Councilwoman Richards moved to read Ordinances #24, 23 and 25, Series of 2005;
seconded by Councilman Torre. All in favor, motion carded.
ORDINANCE NO. 24
(SERIES OF 2005)
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN APPROVING
THE FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR 97 AFFORDABLE
HOUSING UNITS (PHASE 1), GMQS EXEMPTION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
(AH), GMQS EXEMPTION FOR ACCESSORY USES IN MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT, SUBDWISION, SUBDWISION EXEMPTION FOR
CONDOMINIUMIZATION, SPECIAL REVIEW FOR AH PARKING, REZONING TO
AH/PUD, CONDITIONAL USE, VESTED RIGHTS AND APPROVING THE REVISED
CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR ALL PHASES OF THE BURLINGAME RANCH
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO.
Parcel 1D No. 27350-03-100805
ORDINANCE NO. 23
(SERIES OF 2005)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNING THE ZONING OF
CONSERVATION C TO LOT 1, PARCEL 2, PARK TRUST EXEMPTION.
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 273502200802
ORDINANCE #25
(SERIES OF 2005)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING WITH
CONDITIONS, THE MOTHER LODE SUBDWISION AND A GMQS EXEMPTION
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO CONSTRUCT A
THREE STORY EXPANSION TO THE MOTHER LODE BUILDING ON THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 314 E. HYMAN AVENUE, CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN
COUNTY, COLORADO.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinances #24 and 23, Series of 2005;
seconded by Councilman Torre. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Semrau, yes; Paulson,
no; Torre, yes; Richards, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #25, Series of 2005, on first reading;
seconded by Councilman Torre. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Torre, yes; Paulson, no;
Semrau, yes; Richards, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #22~ SERIES OF 2005 - Temporary Use Aspen Institute Tent
Chris Bendon, community development department, told Council this request is for a
temporary use at the Aspen Institute to erect a tent east of Anderson park in order to
accommodate events throughout the summer. The Institute wants to do this on a
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temporary basis to gauge the long-term interest. The parks department commented about
potential damage to the natural sage area. They do have conditions to address
reclamation of this area.
Mayor Klandemd opened the public heating. There were no comments. Mayor
Klandemd closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Richards asked if this is in areas restricted as open space in the master
plan. Amy Margemm, Aspen Institute, said it is in areas zoned academic. Councilman
Paulson asked if there is no other alternative location for this tent. Ms. Margemm said
the Institute did site visits with city staff. This area has the least amount of sage and is
relatively flat. The rest of the property is more undisturbed. This will be located right
next to the Koch building.
Councilwoman Richards moved to approve Resolution #22, Series of 2005; seconded by
Councilman Semrau. All in favor, with the exception of Councilman Paulson. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #4~ SERIES OF 2005 - 701 West Main Street Historic Lot Split
Amy Guthrie, community development department, reminded Council there were
questions at the last public hearing, which she has tried to answer in the memorandum.
Ms. Guthrie said one question was how much square footage could be built. Ms. Guthrie
said the idea of the lot split is that one is not developing any more than could be
developed on the fathering pamel, pre-lot-split. Ms. Guthrie said because of office
district zoning, there are some different scenarios. HPC has granted a variance and
allowed a lot split to occur on a non-conforming parcel, so a condition was added stating
that no more square footage can be built than could have been built pre-lot-split. Them is
a set amount for the comer lot, which is a mixed-use parcel, and a maximum on the
interior residential lot.
Parking requirements were discussed. The historic cabin will be an art studio with a
small gallery. This only generates .68 parking space and HPC will decide whether to
waive this or to require cash-in-lieu. Ms. Guthrie said there is no conditional use
required based on the new mixed-use zone. Ms. Guthfie noted she added an assurance
that the large spruce tree will stay. Ms. Guthrie told Council the applicant is getting
caught in the mixed use zone that downzones some of their property and staff
recommends a condition that the applicants have some time to stay under the rights they
were anticipating. Ms. Guttuie said she did not advise the applicants of the downzoning
of the mixed-use zone.
Mr. Olsen, applicant, told Council they have had discussed with the neighbor to the west
and he feels all the issues have been resolved.
Mayor Klandemd opened the public hearing.
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Rob Weien, adjacent property owner, told Council since the public hearing two weeks
ago, they have been able to get most of their issues resolved. Weien asked about the
residential lot. Ms. Guthrie said the original zoning allows FAR equivalent to an R-6 lot;
however, Council recently adopted the mixed use zone and there is a disincentive which
allows 20% less floor area. Ms. Guthrie proposed to allow the applicants to operate
under the original square footage.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public heating.
Councilman Semrau moved to adopt Ordinance #4, Series of 2005, on second reading;
seconded by Councilwoman Richards.
Councilman Paulson stated he will not be supporting this, as there is a problem with lot
splits changing the historic character. Councilman Paulson said he would like to revisit
the lot split regulations in the future. Councilwoman Richards said she prefers this to a
huge addition, which overwhelms a small historic building.
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Richards, yes; Paulson, no; Torte, yes; Semrau, yes;
Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #9~ SERIES OF 2005 - Code Amendment - Lodge District
Randy Ready, assistant city manager, requested this be tabled until April 25th and a work
session with the lodge owners be scheduled for April 18th. Council agreed staff meet
with the lodge owners on April 18th and have this noticed so that any Council who wish
to may attend.
Councilman Torre moved to continue Ordinance #9, Series of 2005, to April 25th;
seconded by Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #10T SERIES OF 2005 - Code Amendment Signs
Sarah Oates, community development department, reminded Council this was continued
from the March 28th meeting. Ms. Oates noted a sunset provision of one year was added
for the sandwich board provisions. References to the outdoor lighting code will be added
to this ordinance. Ms. Oates reminded Council the anniversaries for groups wishing to
have banners on Main street light poles was changed to start at the 10th anniversary and
every 5th year thereafter. Mayor Klanderud suggested once an event has passed their l0th
anniversary, recurring annual events that are significant to a large segment of the
community should be able to have banners without coming to Council. Councilwoman
Richards agreed to this change for banners on light poles. This gives Council the
flexibility to support non-profits and events that define the town and requires events that
do not fit in this category to make a request to Council.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor
Klanderud closed the public heating.
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Councilman Torre moved to adopt Ordinance #10, Series of 2005, on second reading as
amended; seconded by Councilman Semrau. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Richards,
yes; Paulson, no; Semrau, yes; Torre, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #20~ SERIES OF 2005 - Code Amendment Residential Design
Standards
Sarah Oates, community development department, reminded Council they asked staff to
look at the residential design standards for an update. These were originally adopted in
1994. Ms. Oates said staff met with architects to talk about the good and bad of the
residential design standards. Ms. Oates told Council the first complaint is that residential
design standards apply to all residential design standards everywhere. This amendment
breaks out different types of residential uses and different areas of town. The second
complaint is when a variance is needed, these have to go to P&Z. The suggestion is that
the community development director may grant up to 3 variances/project based on
criteria in the code. The third complaint about the design standards is secondary mass,
which is supposed to help break up the mass of the building. This works in the west end
where there are alleys but does not work in all areas. Ms. Oates said secondary mass has
been redefined and only required in the Aspen infill area.
Ms. Oates said the areas broken out are multi-family housing, which has to comply with
some but not all of the standards. Building orientation to the street, garage access and
some elements to bring down the mass are still required. Areas within the Aspen infill
area will have to comply with all standards or seek variances. Parcels not located in this
like Cemetery Lane, Riverside drive will not have to comply with secondary mass, may
have non-orthogonal windows. Ms. Oates said the amendments are more lenient on
parcels with no street frontage; they do not have to comply with street orientation because
there is no street.
Ms. Oates noted residential units in mixed-use buildings are exempt from the design
standards. Another change is that applicants may seek variances from up to 3 individual
requirements from the community development director rather than going to P&Z. Ms.
Oates said staff felt 3 variances would give an applicant the ability to work with an
irregular parcel. An applicant who is denied or who wants more than 3 variances can still
go to P&Z. Council requested P&Z be informed when staff approves variances. Ms.
Oates said the Knollwood, Eastwood areas do not have to comply with residential design
standards.
Councilman Semrau moved to adopt Ordinance #20, Series of 2005, on second reading;
seconded by Councilman Torre. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Richards, yes; Torre,
yes; Semrau, yes; Paulson, no; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #21~ SERIES OF 2005 - Code Amendment Growth Management
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Chris Bendon, community development department, suggested Council review the
changes and continue this to May 9th. Bendon reminded Council the growth management
covers residential, commercial, lodge and essential public facilities. The code
amendment suggests lowering the growth rate for free market residential from 2% to 1%,
which would allow 37 units/year. The cap for affordable housing contained in the AACP
is 800 to 1300 units and 687 units have been built since the adoption of the AACP. There
is not an annual cap, just the overall ceiling. Mixed free market and affordable projects
have two provisions; one is 60% affordable where 30% of the total FAR is affordable.
The second change is 70/30 program, which has been allowed in the affordable housing
district. The recommendation is to extend this to all zones districts and not require
rezoning to AH. Commemial development stays at 2% growth rate. Commercial
development has been flat. Bendon pointed out the commercial quota accumulates unless
Council takes action to wipe it out. Bendon suggested the allotments not build up from
year to year. Bendon said there is about 200,000 square feet of unused commercial
development sitting on the books. Bendon told Council 2% is about 28,000 square feet
per year. The 60% employee mitigation rate is being retained.
Bendon reminded Council there are ongoing discussions about lodge development with
minimum density and maximum average unit size, 1 lodge unit/500 square feet of lot and
average size of 500 square feet or less. If that standard is met, housing mitigation is
reduced from 60% to 30%. This is to encourage lodge development. Bendon said over
the last 10 years, 30% of the lodge base has been lost. The lodge code amendments also
allow for associated free market development, larger lodge rooms, timeshare, and free
market development as an incentive to lodge development. These would require
mitigation by ADUs or cash-in-lieu. Bendon noted a criticism of the code is that the
procedure is cumbersome and the criteria are elusive. Bendon noted clear standards have
been included. This is a first come, first serve application. There are various levels of
review from staff sign off, to P&Z and/or Council review. Bendon said another criticism
is .~owth management has been called a system of exemptions. Projects still have to
m~t~gate, to go through a process, to undergo critical review. This amendment allows
exemptions for projects that are not growth issues.
The studies on mitigation ratios have been updated and the ratios are still relevant. There
is a provision to encourage on-site employee housing, especially in mixed projects.
There are exemptions for historic development. Ifa historic project will generate 4
employees or less, they have no affordable housing mitigation. Generating between 4
and 8 employees, one will have to mitigation 30%, after that the mitigation rate will be
the same as all other developments. Bendon said this is to give historic incentives but
still have some mitigation. This would allow a lodge to expand by 8 lodge rooms without
providing mitigation. Bendon said comments from HPC will be available after the April
18th meeting. Bendon said he will refer the housing categories required to the housing
staff.
Mayor Klandemd opened the public hearing.
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Dale Paas, Limelight Lodge, commended staff for working on these and the lodge code
amendments. Paas said these amendments are viable and well thought out.
Councilwoman Richards said reducing the affordable housing by 50% should only be for
projects that do not go through a PUD process. Councilwoman Richards said she is
concerned about creating a lower standard and people will not provide housing. Bendon
said a PUD allows Council to address any number of issues. Councilman Semrau noted
applicants do not get the 50% decrease in housing mitigation by right. Councilwoman
Richards said she would like it to be more explicit that this incentive is just for lodge
development. Councilman Semrau suggested the employee housing mitigation reduction
is only available if the 500/500 standard is maintained. Councilwoman Richards said she
would like a statement of the intention of this reduction. Councilwoman Richards said
the provision to allow housing on site seems like double dipping. Bendon said the
incentive is that housing is developed on site, built by the developer, the uses are mixed.
Councilwoman Richards requested before this is adopted, staff prepare a report on how
much housing deficit might be created with these types of developments. Councilwoman
Richards said she would support reducing the 60% requirement in some areas; however,
this puts more need for the public sector to create affordable housing. Councilwoman
Richards noted the most recent Healthy Mountain Communities travel pattern study
indicates Aspen has lost 7.5% working residents living within Aspen in the last 4 years.
Bendon said this would be across all zone districts as a trade off to getting any housing.
Councilman Semrau agreed Council thought this would be of value to get housing in the
commercial core. Councilman Semrau suggested this only apply to CC and C-1. Bendon
said he feels there is value to this code amendment in the lodge zones and some
peripheral zones. Mayor Klanderud said Council looked at this as a total package to
achieve other community goals, like mixed uses and affordable commercial spaces and
more lodge units. Councilwoman Richards suggested a sliding scale based on the
number of rooms or the size of the mixed-use project. Councilman Semrau noted this
only applies for a mixed-use project. Councilwoman Richards requested examples of
past mitigation and what this reduction in mitigation would do. Councilwoman Richards
said she feels the livability of the affordable housing units should be increased for
accepting fewer units. Bendon said the ordinance contains a new concept of an alley
store. This has been included as an administrative review. Council should decide
whether they want this as a P&Z or staff review. The other issue is whether to start off
with 0 commercial allotment or some amount of square feet. Mayor Klanderud said she
assumed this would start fresh each year.
Councilwoman Richards moved to continue Ordinance #21, Series of 2005, to May 9th;
seconded by Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carried.
RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM FEASIBILITY STUDY
Phil Overeynder, water department, reminded Council after previous work sessions, it
was suggested the city study using reclaimed water for Burlingame and for the golf
course. Overeynder said the feasibility study has been completed and the principle issue
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would be financing of a system. Overeynder said there is funding available from water
and parks for a system to the golf course. Overeynder requested Council approval to
proceed with the design phase. Overeynder pointed out there are water fights issues
assomated with reclaimed water.
Ron McLaughlin said the concept is water quality and water conservation. McLaughlin
said the Colorado Department of Public Health has developed regulations governing the
use of reclaimed wastewater for irrigation. This regulation has categories of restricted,
which has a level of quality and cannot be used all the time and an unrestricted, which
can be used any time. McLaughlin said the state is working on a 3rd category, which will
allow wastewater to be in single family residential; the current regulations apply to
everything but single family. The pipe is the large cost item and it should be put in
concurrent with development because it cost even more to put it in after infrastructure has
been put in. McLaughlin said the Sanitation District has in treatment systems and these
systems are already qualified for category 2 reuse. The impetus for this reclaimed water
system is using water that has nutrients, trace organics for plants to feed. It is a beneficial
reused water system. The budget for this project is $1 million, which would be used by
Sardy field, Burlingame and the golf course. The cost per thousand gallons is
$.78/thousand. The cost could be lowered if more customers can be found. The major
part of the cost is capital recovery costs.
Councilman Semrau asked if this reclaimed water can be used for snowmaking.
McLaughlin said it is possible. Overeynder told Council the Ski Club is interested in this
project rather than ski training outside the area. Councilwoman Richards said there might
be a possibility of hooking this project in with landscaping highway 82. Councilwoman
Richards said she is interested in getting more information and further refinement of this
proposal. Councilman Semrau said this is positive program because of the water savings.
Councilman Semrau said the time constraints are the pipe across the Maroon Creek
bridge and the pipe to the Burlingame project. Councilman Semrau asked why this water
project would trigger a replacement of the golf course indgation. Steve Aiken~ golf
course superintendent, told Council their water system is 5 years past replacement. Jeff
Woods, parks director, said there is special pipe required for a reclaimed water system by
the state health department mandate. Councilman Paulson asked the long-range
projection, not returning back to the river. Overeynder said reclaimed water would not
affect the downstream equation. This is taking water that is already being applied and
just moving the point of diversion to another location. This would be using less water
and would increase down fiver stream flow. The choice for the future is how one uses
the freed up water supply.
Councilman Semrau moved to direct staff to proceed with the design phase of reclaimed
water system; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, with the exception of
Councilman Paulson. Motion carried.
Councilman Torre moved to go into executive session at 8:30 p.m. for the purposes of
discussion property acquisition; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, with
the exception of Councilman Paulson. Motion carried.
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