HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19811228Mayor Edel called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with Councilmembers Collins, Knecht
and Michael present.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
There were no comments.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Councilman Knecht requested that at least one side of the Castle Creek bridge be
shoveled so that people can walk on the bridge.
2. Mayor Edel said there has to be a special meeting on January 6, 1982, to discuss t~e
Wheeler Opera house rebidding and budget. There will also be three ordinances related ~
to the Aspen Mountain park SPA, disconnecting a tract of land from the city, and rezoni~.g
the Pitkin Reserve annexed property. Council scheduled this for 5:00 p.m.
3. Mayor Edel said that Dan Levinson had come to him again about t~e park dedication
fees. He came to Council eight months ago. and COuncil requested a report from staff.
Nothing has happened and it is unfair not to have an answer. M~yor Edel implored staff
to get a report on this.
4. Mayor Edel said regarding the open space program, he has heard concerns from citizens
saying they understand this Council's dedication to open space but what about future
Councils. What if open space bought by this Council is turned into something else in the
future. There are provisions to go to the voters in certain instances. Mayor Edel said
he Would like a Charter amendment saying any open space that is purchased with open space
funds, it is not the prerogative of Council to change the use but they have to go to the
voters. Mayor Edel said he felt the citizens deserved this kind of assurance that future
Councils will not arbitrarily make that kind of decision.
Francis Whitaker said he was on the City Council when the open space tax was initiated and
when the golf course was purchased. Whitaker had suggested that the golf course be deed
restricted but Council then felt no one would ever touch that land. Whitaker pointed out
there have been a number of attempts to rezone that land for various uses. Whitaker said
he felt a Charter amendment would be in the spirit of what the Charter intended. Whitaker
said an amendment that open space funds for open space could not be turned into any
other use with submitting it to the voters would be a good move. Whitaker said he has
looked into the figures for the land fund. The proposal is 77 per cent open space and
23 per cent Wheeler; the citizens will not quarrel with that.
Councilwoman Michael moved to put the open space question on the agenda; seconded by
Councilman Collins. All in faVor, motion carried.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
1. Francis Whitaker said every year he brings to the attention of Council and the city
manager that there is an ordinance on the books which requires people to remove snow from
their sidewalks within 24 hours after a storm. Whitaker said this is not being done.
Mayor Edel said every fall the traffic control officers go out with information to all
the shope owners to inform them of this ordinance. Mayor Edel said he will ask the police
officer to go out and enforce this ordinance.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
5. Mayor Edel said this is the last meeting of the year, and he would like Council to
thank and commend the staff for the work they do all year long and for the pressure they
have. Mayor Edel said he would write a letter.
CounCilman Collins moved to have the Mayor draw up a letter to the staff; seconded by
Councilwoman Michael, All in favor, motion carried.
Councilwoman Michael moved to place Ballet West special event permit on the agenda;
seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favOr, motion carried.
6. Councilwoman Michael asked about the police parking on Hopkins and exactly which side
of the street was to be used for police cars. Assistant City Manager Ron Mitchell
explained the police will change to the south side of the street for two reasons; people
have been backing out of parking spaces and backing into police cars; also the snow falls
from the roof and it is expensive to replace the light bars.
7. Councilwoman Michael said she had a call from Steve Sanderfer; they are apply to the
Aspen Foundation for $20,000 for an energy grant and are requesting a letter of recommenda~
tion from Council for the grant. Council said okay.
OPEN SPACE CHARTER AMENDMENT
Mayor Edel asked that staff draft a Charter amendment to bring to Council resolving that
no open space purchased with open space funds be used for anything else unless submitted
to a vote of the people.
Councilwoman Michael moved to instruct staff to draft a Charter amendment requiring that
any change of uses of open space lands be submitted to the voters; seconded by Councilman
Knecht. All in favor, motion carried.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT - Ballet West
Councilwoman Michael moved that the special event permit for Ballet West for February 1'3,
1982, be approved; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried.
PARK DEDICATION FEES
Dan Levinson told Council he had a building permit ready but cannot pick it up because of
the park dedication fees. Levinson said he had discussed with staff that there is a
double fee being charged. This discussion started in April; Levinson was promised there
would be something considered and this would be reviewed. Mayor Edel suggested that
Levinson pay the fee; if Council changes their approach to park dedication fees, Council
will make a notation since Levinson paid ~he fee and the approach is changed, the money
will be refunded. There is an onus on Council because they have sat on this for some
t~me.
Lev~nson said philosophically he does not auestion whether there should be a park dedica-
tion fee, but f~ere is a question because the percentage charqed is based on property
rates. Nothing has been done to keep that percentage in line with what ~s going on in
the property market. (Councilman Parry came to Chambers). Levinson said another question
is if residential property is being overburdened by this. Perhaps commercial property
should take up some~.of this. The third point pertains to duplexes; Levinson stated there
is no doubt there is%a doubling of the fee because of the formula. Levinson said he
feels park dedication fees are necessary but there should be a review . Levinson asked
Council to waive the promissory note; Levlnson said he would like to proceed with the
c/o. Nothing has happened in 7 or 8 months. Councilwoman Michael said that waiving a
fee would set a precedent. Levinson said the interest accruing on that note is 2 over
prime.
Mayor Edel said the Council wants a response from staff by the next meeting; this has
been dragged out. Councilwoman Michael suggested Levinson pay the park dedication fee and
the Council will commit to resolving this. Ron Mitchell said the city attorney should be
consulted before any waivers or agreements are made. Levinson said he would like a
rebate if Council does change the formula. Councilwoman Michael agreed she would like a
legal opinion before any decision on that is made. Council agreed to put park dedication
fees on the January 11, 1982, agenda.
APPLICATION FOR A THREE WAY LIQUOR LICENSE - Bici Comis
Councilwoman Michael left Council chambers. Mayor Edel opened the public hearing. City
Clerk Koch reported the posting and publication were in order. Tony Mazza, representing
the applicant, told Council this is an application for a three-way hotel and restaurant
liquor license to be located where the Aspen Bar & Grill was. There has been a liquor
license on the premise for six years.
Mayor Edel asked for opponents. Councilman Parry said he understood the building was
going to be torn down. Mazza said it may be torn down the spring of 1982 or it might be
1983. Mazza introduced one of the owners, Steve Zarlenga, who published Aspen 100 Years.
Mazza said that Bici Comis will be in the old building and they also desire to be in the
new building. Tom Dunlop, environmental health, told Council he has been working with
applicant; however, has not received a set of plans. Dunlop said he would like the plans
so they can start working on the food license. Mazza said he would comply with the list
of item from Dunlop.
Mayor Edel closed the public hearing.
Councilman Parry moved that based on the evidence present'at a public hearing held this
date relating to an application of Bici Comis for a three-way liquor license, the City
Council finds that the needs of the community have not been met and the license as
applied for is hereby granted; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion
carried.
ASPEN INN GMP AMENDMENT
Alan Richman, planning office, reminded Council they had dealt with this issue in May
to consider the amendments which have been made to the 1978 GMP allocation. At that time
Council was informed that 36 tourist units and 24 employee units were awarded; however,
71 lodge units were being built. This brought up a regulation in effect at that time,
which has subsequently been amended, it is the responsibility of the planning office to
bring changes in GMP applications to Council to determine the appropriateness, which is
whether the changes would affect the scoring of the application at its original hearing.
In May, the planning office indicated that the changes in the application should not have
affected the allocation of units to the Aspen Inn. An application needs 35 points to
receive an allocation; in 1978 the Aspen Inn received 50 points. The planning office
could not see 15 points being in jeopardy. At that time, there were only two applicants
and changing the score would not be to the detriment of anyone else.
There were larger issues which the Council requested the staff to study and bring back
to Council. These are (1) demolition and reconstruction units outside of the GMP and the
types of reviews that should occur for such an action; (2) questions of the floor area
of the revised application, whether this is in excess of what was originally applied for;
(3) concerns that the conditions and features of the original application would be
provided.
Richman started with the issue of 'demolition and reconstruction; this is a well establishe
principle in the Code. There is a GMP exception in the Code regarding demolition and
reconstruction. The key criteria here is that there is no commercial floor area created
nor any additional dwelling units created. There is a letter in the file from the then-
city attorney and the then-applicant's attorney interpreting that section; the Code is
complicated that'at times applicants need letters of interpretation. The then-city
attorney interpreted the section to say that once the building department has verified
that a unit exists, the owner can receive a credit to demolish that unit and to rebuild
that unit upon its demolition. The then-city attorney also stated the unit could be
rebuilt in any zone in which it was a permitted use. In this application, the interpre-
tation has been taken further and needs to be clarified.
The applicant is asking to move the units from the Blue Spruce to the Aspen Inn, which is 11
somewhat of a transfer between parcels although there is some contiguity among the parcels.
From that standpoint, this does seem to fit within criteria. Mayor Edel asked if the
applicant was going to tear the units at the Blue Spruce down and transfer them to the
Aspen Inn site; what will happen on the Blue Spurce site. Richman told Council this is
a contiguous site; on a contiguous site an applicant has a certain amount of area and
bulk per use. By transferring those units on the same site, they are not creating any new
area and bulk on the site. They do not have any rights on the Aspen Inn site that could i{~
be rebuilt on the Blue Spruce site. Spencer Schiffer, representing the applicant, told
Council that once this is demolished, nothing will be built there. Schiffer pointed out
in context of the entire site, the area and bulk and density will not be ~ncrease. This as
taking 35 units at the Blue Spurce and moving them to another building. Richman stated
this will use up the underlying area and bulk. Schiffer said in order to do anything else,
they would have to come back to the city and apply for it. Richman said they have to
increase the parcels co come up with more area and bulk. Richman told Council any buildingI
would have to part of a PUD application for a larger site.
Councilwoman Michae~ said if this project is ever built, it will be the gross number of
units plus 35. Schiffer explained the entire site is considered, figure out what the
maximum density Is; the building cannot be any bigger than that. Schiffer told Council,
hypothetically, if a site is 100,000 square feet and you could build 100 units, that is
all that can be built. The 35 units fits into that math; it is not in addition to it.
Richman said the site where the Aspen Inn exists has the right to increase its units by ~1
some amount, either by GMP application or GMP exemption. Schiffer said the site can only I~
hold a certain number of units; what they are asking is for exemption from the GMP of the
35 units. Bil Dunaway asked what would have if the land under the Blue Spruce were sold
to a different owner. Schiffer said this would have to go through subdivision. Richman
pointed out it would create a non-conforming structure. The Aspen Inn site does not have
sufficient land areas to justify what is on it; therefore, a subdivision could no~ be done.
Schiffer illustrated that for purposes of FAR calculations certain sites were not used;
they are transferring the units. The planning office has interpreted the FAR requirements,
which would require that certain lands be included £n the site. The applicant has
conceded to that. Schiffer said the applicant has accommodated concerns of the planning
department so that this project can get accomplished.
Richman told Council the issues he brought UP about demolition and reconstruction is that
the applicant has not followed any of the guidelines, such as asking for verification
before a transfer was made; there was no demolition of the units before rebuilding of
them. Riehman said he could find a lot of reasons to support a rebuilding at the Aspen
Inn in terms of improving the quality of the units. Richman said there has been confusion
here; the planning office and building department ~ev~',, had a formal policy of bringing
these types of issues before P & Z and Council up until this application came through.
This is the first time that something of this complexity had occurred where it was clear
that both P & Z and City Council would be interested in that type of issue.
Richman reminded Council this fall the Pitkin County Bank came to Council voluntarily for
the eventual demolition of Pitkin Center and asked this to be put on the public record.
Richman said any pro3ect in the lodge or commercial zones that want to demolish and
reconstruct, these issues are sensitive enough they should go through subdivision exception
process for P & Z and Council to review. Richman said he did not feel s~ngle family and
duplex should have that level of review.
Richman suggested to Council four guidelines to be followed in any demolition and recon~
truction. (1) If the project is multi-family, commercial or lodge, a GMP exception should
be applied for so it is of record (2) the square footage should be demolished before they
are rebuilt. (3) The buildings demolished before GMP should not be allowed to be rebuilt;
jus~ current buildings. (4) When a project ~s ready to reconstruct, plans should be
brought forward to verify what was approved. Any additional development approvals will
be outlined at that time.
Richman said the second issue is the FAR question which comes from an understanding at a
previous meeting in May that the building being proposed was essentially the same building
in terms of floor area as the one approved in 1978. The question arose that this might
not be the case, and Council tabled the application and instructed staff to come up with
a clear determination of what the underlying FAR was. This has taken the staff months to
come up; there have been numerous iterations of the site plan, evaluated by the building
and planning office. Richman told Council the 1978 application suggests 40,000 square
feet to be built; the building department calculations show 50,000 square feet. The staff
requested the applicant to come back with technical clarifications regarding the site.
Richman told Council the lobby, which was part of the 1978 application, has been constructe~
but there is a design plan for it. The staff is using what is on the site as well as what
was part of the application as well as what is being withheld for approval of this
amendment.
Schiffer stated the plans have been approved; there are 18 units ~n the new structure whic~
need to be deed restrictions. These have been given to the city attorney. Schiffer told
Council about 37,000 square feet are under construction and the lobby and the 18 units
amount to about another 13,000 square feet. Richman said the staff gave the applicant the
chance to do technical clarifications, which ~s permitted under the GMP. Richman told
Council the staff feels that since the 1978 spplication, the applicant had made purchases
which added to the underlying ability to build on the site in terms of FAR. The applicant
was given the opportunity to come back with a site plans which corresponded to the entire
ownership, which was quite a bit more than what was owned in 1978 as a method of justifying~
what is being built. Richman told Council the FAR is based on a .67:1 FAR ratio for
rentable space. Doing the calculations and using all of the site area, the applicant can
barely justify what is being built right now. This site is approximately 100,000 square
feet.
Schiffer outlined for Council what is under construction, the lobby and the 18 units and
the existing lodge, and the entire site. Richman said this makes no assumption about
requests for additional units; this just suggests that under the existing square footage-
either under construction or under design-that they have the site area to do this. This
does not meet the request Council made specifically; Council requested is this an expan-
sion over the 1978 application. Richman answered yes it is; there is more floor area
being built or being designed than under 1978. Richman told Council the staff has said
there is an ability to do that and the applicant does not compete for square footage;
the applicant competes for units. The units the applicant competed for are either the
36, which the applicant was given an allocation for, or the 35 units, for which the
applicant is requesting an exception from G~ to demolish and reconstruct. Richman told
Council on both ways the applicant fits within the zoning code. The applicant clearly
has amended his application.
Mayor Edel asked how many employee units there are. Richman answered 24 which was the
number proposed in 1978. Mayor Edel asked if there were still 24 even though there are
more units. Schiffer told Council the number of employee units are based on square
footage; the total square footage required for this site is 6,000 square feet. The 24
employee units the applicant is dedicating is 9600 square feet, which far exceeds what
is required. Richman told Council the applicant represents this will house a certain
percentage of the total employee at the Aspen Inn. There is no method in the Code to
question yes or no that those 24 units can, in fact, accommodate the needs of the Aspen
Inn. Councilwoman Michael asked how many pillows this would be. Schiffer said there
would be 48 pillows for 71 lodge rooms. Schiffer told Council according to his informa-
tion, this ~s a sufficient number of employees for a 600 room lodge. Schiffer told
Council this was done in the context of a master plan first proposed in 1978; this was
to house 44 employees. Forty-four employees would be required for 200 rooms.
Richman told Council the last area of concern is the conditions related to the original
application making sure everything is tied up, making sure each one was a condition
and suggeste~ when these should be completed. These conditions are outlined in Richman's
memo and regard parking; ski-in trail easement; utilities undergrounded; energy conserva-
tion features; public benches and bike racks; conference facility; public areas to includ~
restaurant, n~ght club, health facility and lobby. The application stated they would
provide 5 limosines based on a formula, which is one limosine for every 25 guests. Since
units are being added, the planning office suggests 3 more limos~nes be provided. The
staff has suggested if the applicant wants to provide additional parking instead of the
additional limosines, that would be acceptable. Schiffer told Council the applicant
has no problem with this; one of the conditions ~mposed at the last meeting in May was
that the applicant provide the parking. The applicant asked to provide a combination of
llmosines and parking and Council agreed with a preference for llmoslnes. Mayor Edel askE
how these eight conditions would be controlled. Richman said the recommendation is all
subject to c/o; every conditions states "prior to the issuance of a c/o". Councilman
Collins asked if this site was about 100,000 square feet. Richman told Council the only
thing they are not seeing in terms of site is the four lots that include the Blue Spruce
located on Durant and Aspen; this is not included in the ability to justify what is being
built. The 35 units being transferred are both north and south of Dean street.
Richman told Council there are conditions relating to a letter between Ron Stock and
Ashley Anderson on time table when the major features will be seen as part of the Aspen
Inn complex; regarding the building permit must be obtained on the health facility prior
to the issuance of a c/o on the new lodge units; that the health club must be built in a
year or the c/o can be revoked. Mayor Edel asked if the applicants have not done this,
that they will be thrown out; that is absurd. Schiffer said the c/o could be revoked at
a certain time. Schiffer said if the applicant agrees to this, it ls enforceable. Mayor
Edel said he did not think it is enforceable. Richman told Council another condition is
that the 24 employee units be deed restricted and operational before the c/o is issued.
Schiffer ~old Council Richman was alludfng to an understanding to with the previous city
attorney. Schiffer said for the record, there has never been an agreement with the city.
Schiffer stated the city has bent over backwards to make sure that Cantrup toes the line.
Schiffer said the applicant had an interpretation of the section of the Code and wanted
it verified by Ron Stock, who simply verified that provision in the Code which allows one
to demolish a unit and reconstruct it. Schiffer stated there was no procedure provided il
the Code; Stock outlined the procedure. There was no agreement made with Stock to tear
down and rebuild the units.
Schiffer said for the recommendation for the procedure for demolition and reconstruction
of units, he agreed there should be a definite process and procedure. Schiffer disagreed
with the concept of P & Z and Council reviewing this at every step. Schiffer suggested
what Stock suggested originally is more appropriate; have the building department verify
~he exitense of a unit, look at that unit and say what it is without any reliance on the
part of the applicant as to what he can or cannot do with it. Let the building department
make an inventory. Schiffer said when it is time to reconstruct, then this can come to
P & Z. Schiffer brought up the FAR analys~s and told Council the applicants disagrees
with the planning department calculations; the applicant disagrees methodologically.
There are certain areas where, based on how the Code is interpreted, different things
could be said. Schiffer told Council four years after the 1978 application, the applicant
is finding out the calculations were possibly erroneous from the point of view of the
planning department. In the 1982 application, ~he calculations were based on the same
methodology and the applicant is told this is not correct.
Schiffer said the applicant disagrees and would like the opportunity to come to Council
with this 1982 application and present their point of v~ew. For purposes of this, the
applicant is willing to include ~he Blue Spruce site so that the city can determine that
the FAR is adequate. Schiffer wanted this included in the record for when the applicant
returns with the 1982 application. Schiffer stated when Richman tells Council that the
50,000 square foot building just makes it under the wire, Schiffer ~s telling Council
he feels that is not even close. However, for purposes of getting this project accomplish
ed, Schiffer is agreeing with staff.
Mayor Edel said he is bothered by this, because in January the applicant will come back
to Council and tell them the land that was included in this project is now included in
another project. Schiffer said he is not going to do this. Richman said the applicant
indicates that that land will justify more units. Schiffer said that the land there
supports more building than the planning office says it supports.
Schiffer explained to Council he outlined that for a specific reason; this application
discusses tearing down the two chalets and the Blue Spruce. At Council's study session,
the concept was proposed to leave the Blue Spruce standing, temporarily, for employee
housing. Council liked that concept; Schiffer said he hoped Council would confirm this
tonight. Richman has suggested this be torn down now as a condition to issuance of a c/o~
Schiffer stated he felt this was not appropriate, if there is a concern about the FAR,
the applicant can verify there is sufficient FAR for it. Schiffer said it is not an
appropriate time to tear down a building, particularly where this building sits. This
building is housing employees right now, so why tear it down as a condition to the c/o.
Another condition is to tear down the two chalets. Schiffer told Council this has come
up in the context of the new discussion where the applicant disagrees with the c
of the planning department. Schiffer said they would not like to tear these buildings
down right now; the applicant would like an additional time to demolish the buildings.
The applicant intends to demolish these buildings; however, this ~s not an appropriate
time frame.
Schiffer told Council the conditions that were agreed to in the original application and
· n the letter to Ron Stock, the applicant still stands by them. The applicant will do
everything they said they would. Schiffer said some of the two conditions do not make
sense now, like the two a~orementioned. Schiffer stated the applicant will obtain a
building permit for the health facility before a c/o is issued; thevapplicant will
designate and deed restrict the 24 employee units; the applicant will obtain a permit for
the conference before February 1983. Schiffer brought up the parking question, there
is a requirement to provide 50 underground parking spaces. This has just come up now
as a condition for a c/o; it was not discussed in May, the option was to provide parking
or limosines. The applicant is asking for that option; Council preferred the l~mos~nes
to parking. Schiffer told Council in the context of the entire project, that underground
parking will be provided.
Schiffer said the dedicated trail easement should be as part of the PUD; it is not
appropriate to dedicate it now. The trail easement has to fit in with the entire design
of the hotel complex, which was presented in the 1978 application as part of the master
plan. Schiffer said the solar collectors are not appropriate from an engineering point.
The configuration of the building is not suitable for solar collectors; however, it would
be suitable to put solar collectors on another portion of the building. This requirement
will be met, but not as a condition to the issuance of a c/o. Schiffer brought up the
conditions for benches and bike racks on Dean street; it does not make sense to put
benches and bike racks on Dean street. Councilman Collins asked if these things were all
agreed on. Ri~h~an answered these are what was promised in the original application.
Schiffer said three things were agreed upon as a condition to issuance of a c/o; those
will be complied with. Councilman Collins stated in the original GMP application, these
were conditions as part of the agreement. Schiffer said yes, this was the first applica-
tion under the GMP. At that time, these were not required as criteria for judging the
project. These were items that were included. It was said as part of the master plan,
these~items will be provided. Schiffer said in certain circumstances, it was not said
these are part of the master plan; however, it was meant to say that. It was understood
at the time; perhaps that was a misunderstanding. The applicant ~s clarifying this now
as they go through the GMP process. Schiffer said it is unfair to characterize this as
something that was promised as part of this discreet project. Richman stated all of
these were items upon which points were based. Richman told Council there are points
relating~ to parking, to recreation, to utilities, solar, etc. Schiffer said the applicant
is going to provide all of these; but, in this particular building it does not make
sense to provide all of them. There would be a mechanism to provides these items. This
is one phase in a much larger project. Richman suggested that building would not have
been competitive if it did not promise all those things. Richman said an application is
only judged by what is being promised under that discreet application.
Councilwoman Michael said this is a situation where Mr. Cantrup is planning a project
unlike any the Council has seen in this town. This project cannot fit easily within
the context of the growth management plan. The Council is stuck with that tension; the
Council is also stuck with the political tension that they cannot suspend the GMP because
Cantrup has come up with this idea. Councilwoman Michael asked how the Council would
be justified in special dispensation to Cantrup because he is bigger. Schiffer stated
this is not a dispensation. Councilwoman Michael said every time Council turns around,
there is exempting and suspending and so forth. Schiffer said he is trying to clarify
this m~sconception; agreements have not been made. Cantrup does not get concessions
from Council. Schiffer said the applicant is trying to find a way to get this project
accomplished. The town needs first rate tourist lodging; Cantrup is willing to do this.
Councilwoman Michael said the burden of proof is on this client; it is not up to the
Council to make flex work.
Schiffer questioned the five month delay; this application was scheduled for Council's
next agenda, and they would have approved it. There was an approval on the tabled
conditioned on the FAR question. Over a period of three or four months, Cantrup put
together every bit of ownership and all the plans. The applicant aceded to the staff's
request for delays. Schiffer said the applicant is trying to work with the city. They
are saddled with the GMP and are trying to work within it. Bil Dunaway said the items
were in the original application in 1978; Cantrup did not have to put these items in the
application. Schiffer said these items will be done, but they should not be a condition
to issuing the c/o being told about the conditions a month before it is appropriate to
get the c/o. Dunaway said the application was submitted in 1978. Schiffer pointed out
that the applicant did not own the Blue Spruce in 1978 when the application was made,
the two chalets were not owned by the applicant.
Mayor Edel said this issue is to amend the GMP application. Schiffer reiterated that in
concept the Council agreed the transfer was appropriate. There was a delay for a period
of time to do the FAR calculations. The applicant has satisfied the requirements on the
FAR calculations. There is another issue, which is whether or not to allow the Blue
Spruce to remain for an interim period for employee housing, which Council also agreed
upon. Schiffer would like this agreement confirmed. As to the conditions which Richman
required for issuance of a c/o, the applicant is saying some are appropriate and some are
not. The applicant would like a time frame in which to tear down the Blue Spruce and the
two chalets. The final issue is the 24 employee housing units. In the original applica-
tion, it stated 24 units would be provided. Some of these units were located in buildings
destined to be torn down; this was known at the time and was part of the application.
The applicant is saying when the project is built and is permanent, there will be
permanent employee housing. In the interim, the applicant needs to find a way to accommo,
date the needs of the employees. The applicant would like to dedicate six units that are
in existence right now and deed restrict these immediately. The applicant would build
18 units in connection with the lobby structure and deed restrict them. These 18 units
at some point would become free market units, only when there is a GMP allocation for
them and when other deed restricted units replace the 18 units. Richman told Council this
proposal has been heard by the city attorney and planner; the attorney is comfortable wit~
this. However, both the city attorney and the planner are uncomfortable about the idea
of reconstruction without demolition. The city attorney advised Richman to go for the
condition; it is appropriate and is the way the Code has been interpreted. Richman
answered the Mayor's concern about doubling the density or creating new units by allowing
the 35 stand, yes. It is the same land justifying the same number of units. Councilman
Parry pointed out the Council has bent over backwards to build employee units. This
would have 35 stay in tourist units and 35 turn into employee units. Richman said the
project is not in conformance with any of the zoning requirements to do that; the applicar
has no ability to build those 35 units without a GMP exception, nor does he have the
right to build that number of units on the total site, as he far exceeds his existing
area and bulk. Richman told Council the planner, attorney, and building inspector have
spent quite a bit of time coming up with the area and bulk interpretation. This will be
brought forward in January for Council relating to the new units, not the existing units.
Richman stated there is no question in staff's mind that the applicant is right at the
border. If the chalets and the Blue Spruce are not demolished, this is out of synch.
There is no~ way the building department can make any calculation to allow those units
to be occupied. Richman said the staff feels very comfortable in their calculations.
Councilman Parry suggested changing the zoning so this can happen.
Schiffer said the larger site is 250,000 square feet; there is plenty of site. There
does not need to be concern about this. To accommodate those concerns, Schiffer suggested
leave it standing as employee housing, at least temporarily. The applicant would like
to leave these until new employee housing is built; if Council finds this inappropriate,
at least wait until the summer, after the season.
Mayor Edel asked about some of the conditions, revoking the c/o. Richman said the staff
requires applicants coming in for GMP application and wants a c/o, the staff requires
everything to be there when it gets occupied. Richman told Council there was some
acknowledgement by staff and in the applicant itself some of these facilities were more
rightfully a part of a larger application. Mayor Edel said if this is so, why weren't
they put in the larger application. They were put into this application. Richman
agreed and the Code gives the city the ability to expect everyone of those as a part of
this application.
Councilwoman Michael asked which conditions the application is challenging. Schiffer
went through the list of conditions in the planning office memorandum of December 22,
1981. In #1, the 35 units of the Blue Spruce to be demolished prior to the issuance of
the c/o, the applicant would like to leave as employee housing. #2 the two chalets
existing on the site shall be demolish, the applicant agrees to remove and demolish them
they wou~d like to do this in the context of the 1982 application and the PUD. The
applicant cannot realistically tear these down now; it will be ready to be occupied in
30 days. Schiffer said he would tear these down next Summer as the construct proceeds
as part of the new application. If the new application is not approved, there is a PUD
coming before Council. Many items that seem to be open-ended now will be part of a
subdivision agreement and explicity set forth. The applicant agrees to remove the two
chalets before the next winter season.
In ~3, the underground parking cannot be constructed in 30 days as part of this. In
May there was a discussion of the parking and there was an option for parking or limo-
sine~ serviceo Councilwoman Michael asked whether or not the Council required underground
parking; and if they did, why was the building built without underground parking.
Schiffer said as part of the larger project, there will be underground parking. Council-
man Collins said the structure was originally conceived with underground parking. Richma~
told Council that is what the plans show. Schiffer told Council if they wanted, the
applicant can dedicate a ski-in trail easement; it would be more appropriate to dedicate
this as part of the larger project. Energy conservation features - they are having a
problem with the solar collectors because the building is not situated in a way that's
conducive to putting on solar panels. The applicant will agree to do this and possibly
to go on the new structure or to be engineered to fit on the '82 part of this. The
whole heating system is integrated and it will be supplemented by solar heat.
Mayor Edel suggested waiting and doing the entire project. Councilwoman Michael sa~d the
Council has to resolve the question of how to do a project like this, piece meal through
the GMP. Councilwoman Michael said she does not want a repeat of this; it destroys the
applicant"s credibility. The Council has a political problem of citizens thinking the
Council keeps giving in. The process is not working. Schiffer told Council that is why
the applicant wants to do a PUD; they are proceeding on it~ Councilwoman Michael said
the City does not have the apparatus to make it be fair- to other people and to the
sense about the political process for treating people in an even-handed way.
Councilwoman Michael said the applicant will be continually put in the position of saying
"can't we put that off", which makes a sham of any conditions that anyone comes in with
on a subdivision or PUD. Mayor Edel said in May 1981 he imPlored~Council and the appli-
cant tha~ this cannot be done piece meal; the'CoUncil has to look at the entire project.
At that meeting, Mayor Edel said he was not against the entire project. It is apparent
that piece mealing this destroys everything. Schiffer agreed with the Mayor's statements;
however, the applicant did not ask for this process but they are in this position. They
did not ask for this kind of dilemma. When Council asked for the entire plan in May 1981,
the applicant went to the planning department and showed them everything. Then there was
a study session with the Council. The applicant has gone to P & Z; they are moving as
fast as possible on a project of this size.
Councilman Collins said he recalled the application two years ago; to look at what is up
there now against that application, there is no comparison not only in terms of what has
been buil~, but what has not been built. Councilman Collins said this is another chapter
in a scenario that has been going on for over a dozen years. That mountain and what Hans
has been doing for many years, a constant change, broken promises, misdirection, changed
direction, the whole thing. Councilman Collins said he knows what the application is
trying to do, but this has been "cry wolf, cry wolf, cry wolf" for so many years now and
outside of one project that has been finiShed, what the Council is trying to do here is
quality for the town; that is the worst thing that could happen. Councilman Collins asked
when the city is going to see something come on line that fits in with Aspen and quality
and high prices; the city has not seen this. This is jUst one more request for another
exception; .the whole road behind this is just littered with these kinds of arrangements,
a lot have been forgotten. This is just one more of the same, and that is not what
Aspen needs. Councilman Collins said if everybody in town built the way the bottom of
Aspen mountain has been turned up and tossed around, the town would not be recongnizable.
Schiffer said this has not been all the choice of the applicant. The applicant is stuck
with the process. The applicant tried to start this in 1972; Ordinance 19 would not let
it happen. Councilwoman Michael said the applicant knew exactly what he was getting into.
The land use issue here is paramount; it has been paramount for 12 years. Political
tensions regarding develoPment exist in Aspen. Councilwoman Michael said if there were
a referendum on the growth management plan tomorrow, it would be ratified. Councilwoman
Michael agreed with Collins, the Council is looking for quality units. Councilwoman
Michael said she felt the lodging situation needs a boost. Councilwoman Michael said
everyone recognizes the dilemma; the Council cannot go on piece mealing in the sense that
applicants have to come back and change the plans. Schiffer said the applicant is trying
to clean house; they have one more issue to take care of and they will move into the PUD.
Councilman Knecht agreed that quality lodging is a number one priority~ Councilman Knecht
said this should be done with a PUD and suggested CounCil should go on with the amendment
for the 1978 Aspen Inn GMP and the conditions should be incorporated into a PUD situation
and brought back. Councilman Knecht said that is the only way to get the project going.
Schiffer told Council the PUD is being worked on currently and may be submitted within
60 days.
Councilman Knecht moved to approve the amendment to the 1978 Aspen Inn GMP amendment and
to exempt from GMP the reconstruction of the 35 units from the Blue Spruce at the Aspen
Inn, subject to the following conditons be implemented in the new PUD; seconded by
Councilman Parry.
Mayor Edel asked what happens if the PUD is not approved. Councilman Knecht said he did
not think that is where this is going; however, he is willing to take a gamble. Council-
man Parry said the Council is caught up in this because they have done it. The CounCil
has made ordinances that can build many little 18-room lodges in this town. This
applicant wants to build a 500 room lodge. This has got to get to the PUD. Councilman
Parry said this has to get going to keep it moving or there will be a give up and another
hole. Councilwoman Michael said she is going to vote no. Councilwoman Michael said She
does not want to stop Cantrup's process, but she has a serious sense that until the
question of the large project being done within the context of this GMP and a study
session soon is resolved, Councilwoman Michael stated she was remaining faithful to a
situation in which the city has a GMP that applies conditions and promises. Councilwoman
Michael said she could go no farther, as supportive as she is of the concept, until that
question is resolved.
Councilmembers Knecht and Parry in favor; Councilmembers MiChael, Collins and Mayor Edel
opposed. Motion NOT carried.
Councilman Knecht asked to give the applicant some direction. CouncilWoman Michael said
she wants a study session. Schiffer asked what to do about the 35 units and the 71
units; it seems the only point this is stuck on are the conditions and how to impose these
Schiffer said the Council has already had a study session on this issue. Mayor Edel
said there is a PUD coming up shortly; in the sense of that'pUD, bring all this together.
Mayor Edel said this has got to be studied as a PUD. Mayor Edel sai!d the city did not
tell Mr. Cantrup to go ahead and build this thing. On a positive sense, taking this
entire area, this will be reshaping all of Aspen. Mayor Edel said he would endorse
coming forth with an entire PUD. Schiffer said what needs to be resolved now is the
issue of the transfer of the 35 units; can this be resolved tonight sO the project can
move forward. Councilman Parry said the town needs the 71 units at the Aspen Inn to
open this winter. Councilwoman Michael said how this was propOsed to Council tonight
in a form that was unacceptable. Councilwoman Michael said this does not mean she does
not support the 35 to 71 jaunt; however, the line has to be drawn somewhere.
Council recessed for ten minutes.
Councilwoman Michael moved to ask for a study session on T~ursday January 7, 1982, on
the Aspen Inn GMP amendment; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #79, SERIES OF 1981 - Housing Price Guidelines
Mayor Edel opened the public hearing, Alice Davis, planning office, reminded Council this
ordinance was tabled at a December 9 special meeting to make revisions. The staff
changed Section 4 to address those projects which have received approval prior to the
adoption of this ordinance. These projects will be allowed a price increase annually
consistent with guidelines the Council adopts annually. Council agreed this addressed
their concerns.
Councilman Knecht moved to adopt Ordinance #79, Series of 1981, on second reading as
amended; seconded by Councilman Parry. Roll call vote; C0uncilmember Collins, aye;
Knecht, aye; Michael, aye; Parry, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #82, SERIES OF 1981 - Land Use Fees
Mayor Edel opened the public hearing. Alan Richman, planning office, told Council this is
in the same form as first reading and adopts new fees for the land use processes.
Richm~n told Council the planning staff will come back to Council in six months to check
to see that small projects are not being overcharged. Mayor Edel closed the public
hearing.
Councilman Parry moved to adopt Ordinance #82, Series of 1981, on second reading; seconded
by Councilman Knecht. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Michael, aye; Parry, aye; Collins,
aye; Knecht, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #83, SERIES OF 1981 - Election precinct
City Clerk Koch explained the City's Charter outlines certain precincts unless changed by
Council by ordinance. This ordinance establishes one ordinance for the special election
in January. Mayor Edel opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Edel
closed the public hearing.
Councilman Parry moved to adopt Ordinance #83, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Collins. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Parry, aye; Collins, aye; Knecht, aye; Michael,
aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #84, SERIES OF 1981 - Self-insurance pool
Mayor Edel opened the public hearing. Larry Thoreson told Council the city has opted Ito
join a self-insurance pool as insurance premiums have risen considerably. This poOl
will decrease the city's costs This plan complies with the state insurance commissioner
Councilman Collins asked what the premiums were expected to be. Thoreson said they were
schedule at between $71,000 to $100,000 and that is about what they will be.
Councilwoman Michael moved to adopt Ordinance #84, Series of 1981, on second reading;
seconded by Councilman Parry. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Collins, aye; Parry, aye;
Michael, aye; Knecht, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES 89 through 92, SERIES OF 1981 - Appropriations
Mayor Edel opened the public hearing on ordinances #89 through #92, Series of 1981. Ther~
were no comments. Mayor Edel closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Michael moved to adopt Ordinance #89, Series of 1981, on second reading;
seconded by Councilman Parry. Roll call vote; Councilembmers Michael, aye; Collins, aye;
Parry, aye; Knecht, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
Councilman Parry moved to adopt Ordinance #90, Series of 1981, on second reading; seconde~
by Councilman Collins. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Knecht, aye; Parry, aye; Michael,
aye; Collins, aye; Mayor Edel, aye.
CounCilman Parry moved to adopt Ordinance #91, Series of 1981, on second reading; seconded
by Councilman Collins. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Michael, aye; COllins, aye; Knecht
aye;~ Parry, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion Carried.
Councilman Parry moved to adopt Ordinance #92, Series of 1981, on second reading; seconde
by Councilman Knecht. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Knecht, aye; Parry, aye; Collins,
nay; Michael, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #60, SERIES OF 1981 - 1982 Budget
Assistant City Manager Ron Mitchell suggested Council adopt the budget and put the
revenue sharing public hearing on the next agenda and Council reaffirm their vote. The
public notice for revenue sharing was not published in time. Bil Dunaway asked if this
included the arts. MaYor Edel said this is not in here; there is no money to the arts.
This will be re-evaluated after the season is over. Councilwoman Michael thanked the
finance staff for a good budget process.
Councilwoman Michael moved to read Resolution #60, SEries of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Knecht. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #60
(Series of 1981)
WHEREAS, the City Manager, designated by Charter to prepare the budget,
has prepared and submitted to the Mayor and City Council the Annual Budget for
the City of Aspen, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1982, and
ending December 31, 1982; and
WHEREAS, the budget as submitted set forth the following estimated fiscal
data including anticipated revenues and expenditures for the year 1982:
NET TRANSFERS INCREASE (DECREASE)
REVENUES EXPENDITURES IN (OUT) FUND BALANCE
General Fund; Operations
& Debt service $3,551,204 s(4,127,338) $ 1,043,730 $467,596
Land Fund: 1,417,260 (144,160) (819,660)
Debt Service (12,812) 440,628
Transportation Fund: 1,306,000 (60,000) (1,471,851) (225,851)
Debt Service
Wheeler Transfer Tax Fund 347,750 (319,120) (28,630) -0-
1979 Street I~provement Fund
Debt Service (131,980) 131,980 -0-
1978 Sales Tax Rsfunding:
Debt Service (686,485) 686,485 -0-
Water Fund: 1,448,940 (567,858) (149~800)
Debt Service (722,192) 9,090
Electric Fund: 2,277,000 (1,697,490) (69,550)
Debt Service (104,500) 405,560
Transit Fund: 765,650 (1,462,686) 1,010,036
Debt Service (310,000)
Castle Ridge Fund: 491,000 (82,100)
Debt Service (363,700) 45,200
C~lf Course Fund: 210,400 (188,358) 82,750
Debt Service (82,750) 22,042
Ice Garden Fund: 182,050 (182,050) -0-
Debt Service
Police Pension Fund: 78,000 (78,000) (330,000) (330,000)
Employee Pmtirement Fund 179,000 (74,000) 105,900
~venue Sharing Fund 85,490 (85,490) -0-
S12,337.644 $11,397,479 -0- 940,165
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO: Section 1
That the budget for the City of Aspen as submitted is hereby adopted, which
adoption shall constitute appropriations of the amounts specified therein as
expenditures from the funds indicated; and that the estimated budget revenue
requirements of $12,337,644 is declared to be the amount of revenue necessary
to be raised by the tax levy and income from all other sources, including
fund balance at the beginning of the year, to pay the expenses and certain
indebtedness, and to provide a reasonble fund balance at the close of the fiscal
year beginning January 1, 1982, and ending December 31, 1982.
Councilwoman Michael moved to adopt Resolution #60, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
PLANNING OFFICE CONTRACT
Councilwoman Michael moved to table the planning office contract; seconded by Councilman
Collins. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE ~88, SERIES OF 1981 Retirement Ordinance
Assistant City Manager Mitchell reminded Council this had been tabled at the last meeting
to answer some question. Mitchel said he had met with the city's consultants who advise
on these things and they consider this to be a standard retirement plan. Mayor Edel said
he felt the vesting schedule is a mistake. Mitcsael told Council he would have the city
attorney review the language before.nsecond reading;
Councilman Collins moved to read Ordinance #88, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #88
(Series of 1981)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-101, 2-200, 2-202, 2-300, 2-302, AND 2-600
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN TO MODIFY THE EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT PLAN AND TRUST AND TO ALLOW ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN
A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN was read by the city clerk
Councilman Collins moved to adopt Ordinance #88, SEries of 1981, on first reading; seconde~
by Councilman Parry. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Collins, aye; Knecht, aye; Michael,
aye; Parry, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 961, SERIES OF 1981 - Lease Purchase Renewals
Finance Director Sheree Sonfield told Council they have previously reviewed these which
are extension of lease/purchase agreements for large capital items.
Councilman Parry moved to read ResolUtion ~61, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Collins. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #61
(Series of 1981)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL AND CONTINUATION
OF EXISTING LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen desire to renew and continue the lease
purchase agreements described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated
herein for one year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1
That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to renew and
continue the lease purchase agreement described in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein for one year renewal terms.
Councilwoman Michael moved to adopt Resolution ~61, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Knecht. All in favor, motion carried.
PROVISION OF AN ELECTRIC SERVICE EASEMENT AT THE WATER PLANT
Assistant City Manager Ron Mitchell told Council this has the conditions attached that
were worked out in a study session. They are paying $700 in advance of an appraisal.
An agreement was prepared by the city attorney with conditions that were recommended by
the engineering department.
Councilwoman Michael moved to approve the Holy Cross electric Assoication, Inc. right-of-
way easement with the attached memorandum of agreement from Gary Jacobs to the city;
seconded by Councilman Knecht. Mayor Edel said he feels the city is making a mistake by
not requiring people to underground.
All in favor, motion carried.
1981 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT
Ron Mitchell said the Council must approve an audit firm for 1981. Councilman Knecht
asked why the fees would be lower for 1981 than those for 1980. Mitchell explained this
year there were new requirements for the audit from AICP and it took a lot more based
based upon the new format. Councilman Collins asked how many years Schneider & Schuster
have been doing the City's audit. Finance Director Sheree Sonfield told Council this
will be the fifth year. Ms. Sonfield told Council that timely distribution of the audit
is important and that receiving it by June 30th is a high priority.
Councilman Knecht moved to approve the engagement letter from Schneider & Schuster, CPAs,
revied to include "Due to the improtantce of timely distribution of the audit report,
we will prioritize this audit report for a June 30th distribution date; seconded by
Councilman Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #62, SERIES OF 1981 - Police Retirement Plan
Finance Director Sheree Sonfield told Council this is the next step in the process of
dissolving the city police pension fund. The Council has adopted an ordinance allowing
the remaining four members to request withdrawl from the plans. The other members have
submitted a waiver. This resolution allows the Council to publish the intent to dissolve
the fund.
COuncilwoman Michael moved to read Resolution #62, SEries of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. ~
(Series of 1981)
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH A SIXTY-DAY
NOTICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-30-313 C.R.S. 1973, AS ~IENDED,
FINDING THAT NO PERSON NAMED IN TITLE 31, ARTICLE 30, PART 3,
C.R.S., IS, AND NO SUCH PERSON CAN, BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR
PAYMENT OF A BENEFIT FROM THE ASPEN POLICE RETIREMENT PLAN AND
AUTHORIZING MONEY IN THE FUND WHICH IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE CITY OF ASPEN TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES
PROVIDED IN SECTION 31-30-313(2)(a) C.R.S. 1973, AS AMENDED
WHER ~
EAS, Section 31-30-313(2)(a), C.R.S. 1973, as amended,
~ovides as follows:
"(2)(a) If the governing body of a municipality, by resolu-
tion, finds that no person named in this part 3 is,
and no such person can become, eligible for the pay-
meDt of a benefit from the municipality's police-
men's pension established pursuant to this part 3,
it may authorize use of the money iD the fund to
make contributions to the fire and police members'
benefit fudd pursuant to section 31-30-1013(2) or to
make contributions udder the Federal social security
laws if the municipality's police officers are
covered by the social security laws. In addition,
any money iD the fudd which is attributable to COD-
tributions by the municipality and to interest on
such contributions may be used for any police-
related purpose and, if no such police-related Deed
exists, then for any purpose as decided by the
governing body of the municipality."
%d,
WHEREAS, Section 31-30-313(2)(b), C.R.S. 1973, as amended,
~ovides as follow:
"(2)(D) At least sixty days before adoption of the resolu-
tion, tne governing body of the municipality shall
publish one notice in a newspaper having general
circulation within the municipality and shall pro-
vide ~ ~opy of sucn~ .pub~ish~~ notice to the Board
of Directors of the ~S.~ate Fire add Police Pension
Association established pursuant to part 10 of this
article. The notice s'hall state the intent of the
governing body to use the money in the policemen's
pension fund for the purposes permitted iD this
section (2). The notice shall state that persons
wno believe t~ey are or may be entitled to benefit
payments from the fudd shall have fifty days from
the date of the notice in which to file an objec-
tion, iD writing, with the governing body regarding
its proposed use of the fudd. If any such written
objection is received, the governing body shall
hold a public hearing before adoption of any reso-
lution udder this SuDsectioD (2) with prior pub-
lished notice of the time add place of the hearing
as well as written notice of such hearing mailed,
by certified mail, to each person filing a written
objection."
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Aspen Police Retirement
[an nas advised the City Council that, to the best of its know-
~oge, no person named in Title 31, Article 30, Part'3 is, and DO
~cn person can become, eligible for payment of a benefit from the
~peD Police Retirement Plan, and the City Council therefore
~sires to adopt a resolution pursuant to the requirements of
~cti6n 31-30-313, C.R.S. 1973, as amended, and use the monies of
le plan as authorized therein; add
WHEREAS, the City Council desires, in accordance with Section
[-30-313(2)(b), C.R.S. 1973, as amended, to direct the City Clerk
) publish the necessary notice and provide a copy of such pub-
ished notice ~o the Board of Director of the State Fire and
)lice Pension Association established pursuant to Title 31,
~ticle 30, Part 10, C.R.S. 1973, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
[TY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1
The City Clerk be and she hereby is directed to publish the
Dllowing notice iD The Aspen Times, a newspaper having general
irculation within the City of Aspen, and to provide a copy of
~cb published notice to the Board of Directors of the State Fire
~d Police Pension Association, pursuant to the requirements of
~ction 31-30- 313(2)(b), C.R.S. 1973, as amended:
"A NOTICE CONCERNING THE USE OF MONEY IN THE
ASPEN POLICE RETIREMENT PLAN
DTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 31-30-313(2),
.R.S. 1973, as amended, the City COUncil of the City of Aspen,
Dlorado, intends to adopt a uesolution dissolving the Aspen
Dlice Retirement Plan add authorizing the use of funds from the
plan for the purposes specified, and that any money in the plan~
which is attributable to contributions Dy the City of Aspen may be
used for a police-related purpose and, if no such need is found to
exist, then for any purpose as decided Dy the City Council.
All persons wno believe that they are or may De entitled to beDe--
fit payments from tne plan shall have fifty (50) days from the
date of this notice in which to file an objection, in writing, to
the City Council of the City of Aspen concerning its proposed use
of monies in the Aspen Police Retirement Plan. Unless aD objec-
tion is received, it is the intent of the City COUncil to adop~ a
resolution DOt less than sixty (60) days from the date of the pub-
lication of this notice, finding that no person named in Title 31,
Article 30~ Part 3, C.R.S. 1973, as amended, is, and no such per-
son can become, eligible for pa~eDt of a benefit from the Aspen
Police Retirement Plan and to thereupon authorize the use of
monies as provided Dy Section 31-30-313(2)(a), C.R.S. 1973, as
amended.
Councilwoman Michael moved to adopt Resolution ~62, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilm~
Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Parry moved to adop~ the consent agenda; These items were (1) appointment of
election judges; (2) liquor license renewals; the Arya; Tom's Market; Clark's Market.
seconded by Councilman COllins. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Collins moved to adjourn at 7:40 p.m.; seconded by Councilwoman Michael. All
in favor, motion carried.
Koch, City Clerk