HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.015-85RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ~ONING COI~ISSIOR
CONFIP~ING ITS PREVIOUS RES(~UTION WIT~ RESPECT TO
THE USE OF A TROLLEY SYSTEM IN TEE CITY OF ASPEN
I~SOLUTION NO. 8§-15
WHEREAS, the Commission has for a considerable time
recognized the need for a Rio Grande Parking and Transportation
Center, an improved transit center at Ruby Park, and a transit
link between both that would include service to the center of the
commercial core and possible extension to lA; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has considered a trolley system as a
mode that could address the requirements of that transit link in
an effective, convenient,and desirable fashion; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has previously requested by
resolution a study of a trolley system for that transit link
the utilization of the City owned cars; and
and
WHEREAS, the City Council allocated funds for a preliminary
feasibility study of a trolley system and has since withdrawn the
funds because the study was not put out for procurement; and
WHEREAS, the Commission believes that the results of such a
study are vitally necessary in planning some of the land use
and transportation requirements of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that it
does hereby request that the City Council fund and order a study
of a trolley system which would include necessary land use,
right-of-way, engineering, esthetic, and cost impact information
in assisting the City Council and the Commission in accomplishing
rational planning decisions.
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on 16 July
1985.
ATTEST:
ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING
CO~tlSSION
Welton Anderson, Chariman
Klm Wilhoit, Deputy City Clerk