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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.007-82RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN COMMENDING OLOF HEDSTROM Resolution No. 82 - 7 WHEREAS, Olof Hedstrom has served on the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission since June 28, 1976 and has further served as Chairman since July, 1979, and WHEREAS, Olof has generously given of his time to attend to the heavy work load that has characterized this Commission over the last six years, and WHEREAS, he has contributed intelligent analysis to the difficult problems that have faced this community, in particular the issues of expansion of the Aspen Institute, the opportunity for upgrading of Aspen's nonconforming lodges, the formulation of a Housing Action Plan, specific incentives for the production of employee housing, the development of residential floor area controls, and the maintenance of sound growth management and land use policies, and WHEREAS, throughout the discussion and debate of matters of community concern, Olof continually asserted the high standards of quality and environmental enhancement which have underscored the urban design, functional system, and unique natural ambience of the City of Aspen, and WHEREAS, Olof has withstood the tremendous pressures of his position, exhibiting a remarkable degree of patience and good humor in all of his dealings with the public and his fellow Commissioners, and WHEREAS, he will be known by this Commission and the staff for his untimely departures to tend his pottery kiln and for his characteristically unselfish contribution of the Olof Hedstrom memorial "Ice Skating Scoring System" for ranking GMP applications, and WHEREAS, at the last meeting Olof attended he summed up best his own philosophy of planning for Aspen which should guide us all in our future work, which, simply stated is to '~Love Aspen". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Aspen, Colorado: 1. That Olof Hedstrom be, and hereby is, commended for his many contribu- tions to the workings of the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission which have facilitated the implementation of many planning goals of this community and enhanced its viability as a unique mountain town and resort. 2. That this commendation be made a matter of public record and that a copy hereof be forwarded to Olof Hedstrom on its adoption. Adopted unanimously by the Aspen Planning and Zoning Co~mission at their regular meeting on June 22, 1982. ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Perry Harvey, Chairman ATTEST: City Clerk