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