HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19800414 JOINT MEETING WITH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Kinsley called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. with Councilmembers Isaac,
Collins, Parry, Behrendt, and Michael, Mayor Edel and Commissioner Child present. Also
present City Attorney Stock, City Manager Chapman, County Manager Ochs and County Attorney
Stuller.
1. Ruedi Reservoir. John Musick, water attorney, gave the Boards a chronology of events
regarding Ruedi reservoir and a status repOrt based upon recent actions of the Colorado
Water Conservation Board. The CWCB is seeking to amend S.B. 67 to include a line item
Ruedi provision for $10,000,000~to be used to purchase Ruedi reservoir. Musick said he did not
reservoir know whether this was for the water rights or the dam site; however, he assumed it was
sale of water the dam site and the CWCB was going to step in for'the Bureau of Reclamation, which owns
the dam site. This money will be expended during 1981 at which time the approximate cost
to buy out the BOR's interest in the dam is $10,000,000. If CWCB buys the dam site, it
will leave the water rights in the hands of the river district. Musick said he felt his
law firm had done as much as possible in this particular matter and it should be handled
by the city and county. Musick said he did not believe it was appropriate for law firms
to lobby.
Musick suggested the city and county, if they agree the purchase by the state of the
reservoir site is a good decision, they should work with senators and representatives
and the BOR to insure the money is appropriated and the sale goes through. Musick said
the city and county should communicate their specific concerns and recommendations.
There are three reasons why the CWCB is seeking to buy the reservoir site; 1) to preserve
a reasonable recreational pool, 2) to provide a revenue producing vehicle for the CWCB
water project construction fund, 3) transfer the issues concerning RUedi water dispositio~
from the federal to state. Musick told the Boards that the CWCB's construction fund is
drying up, and the state in an effort to insure revenue will generate that from the sale
of Ruedi water.
Councilman Isaac asked if there would be better control over the use of the water if the
state owns Ruedi. Musick said he felt so, the state has been cooperative and worked with
cities and counties on this. Musick recommended the Boards re-read Resolution 80,12
with six provisions for the sale of water rights out of Ruedi reservoir; it should be the
guideline for CWCB, and use it as the basis of support. As long as the CWCB establishes
the proper method of sale, proper dollars for Sale and the proper parties before the sale.
Musick said he would like to see this resolution read into the house and senate committee
reports, that this bill was being passed in full consideration of the City of Aspen/
Pitkin County's resolution 80-12.
Councilman Isaac asked for a status report on Hunter Creek. Musick said his firm had
contacted all landowners and water users on the Salvation and Red Mountain ditches and
have received all but one negative response to cOhtract sales. There is a very limited
interest, but they are working on this.
The Boards decided to jointly generate letters requesting the conference committee report
to include some of the language from Resolution 80-12. Musick reminded the Boards that
the present beneficial use of the water sits with the river district and if the river
district is not brought in on this, they could move their water rights out of that storage
vessel. Councilwoman Michael suggested communicating with Snowmass Village, Basalt and
Eagle to see if they are interesting in signing the letter.
2. Environmental Health Department Consolidation. Tom Dunlop, environmental health
department, told the Boards he is requesting approval to create a joint city/county health
Envirorm~_ntal department, which was outlined in a memorandum. Some of the changes have been initiated
Health because of the consolidation of the building departments. Councilman Isaac asked if
consolidation they did work in Snowmass Village. Dunlop answered yes. Councilman Isaac asked if the
town of Snowmass Village was funding any of this. Dunlop said they are doing food service
inspections in restaurants as in the past. Bob Nelson told the Boards the county depart-
ment has been funded through the state health department to do state mandated programs
in municipalities within the county. The state does not fund municipal departments, and
one of the advantages to a combined departments is that the state will have no hesitation
to fund 2 positions. City Manager Chapman noted the reason for this is to develop a back
up in the health department; the city was a one-person department.
Councilwoman Michael moved to approve the consolidation of the city-county health depart-
ments; seconded by Commissioner Child. All in favor, motion carried.
3~.i/iAVVNA Contract. Gene Marsh told the Boa~d~ this is the contract of the services
Contract provided by the Visiting Nurses Association. There is nothing different than approved
Visting Nurses previously and the budget allocations have been made. The county provides $28,000 and
Association $8,196 in-kind contribution of re~t and the city provides $20,000.
Councilwoman Michael moved to approve the agreement with the Vi~ting Nurses Association;
seconded by Councilman Behrendt. All in favor, motion carried.
4. A-95 Review Health Services Agency. Commissioner Kinsley told the Boards he had been
a board member of this agency and would move for favorable comment with the qualification
that the amount of red tape and paperwork required to comply with HEW guidelines and
requirements is such as to reduce their effectiveness in western Colorado; seconded by
Councilman Collins.
Kinsley said a large portion of the budget of HSA is to coordinate.development of health
systems generally and to provide A-95 type functions. HSA gave technical assistance to
Pitkin County in working on the nursing home. HSA has developed a health system plan
for the westen/slope which is good. Kinsley said HEW created this agency in such a way
that it is not as effective as it could be. There is so much paperwork, it can,~t get the
job done.
Gene MarSh asked if there was much duplication in terms of the service provided by HSA
and the state health department. Kinsley said that had not been his experience. Child
suggested that a negative statement would give the comment about HEW more effeCt. City
Manager Chapman said the philosophy behind HSA is to get local participation in terms
of decision making because HEW will go ahead anyway.
Councilmembers Behrendt, Michael, Collins, Parry and Commissioner Kinsley in favor, Mayor
Edel, Councilman Isaac and Commissioner Child opposed. Motion carried.
5. A-95 Review: Aspen/Pitkin County 701 Planning Grant. Commissioner Kinsley said this
review had to be received at COG before the next joint meeting.
Councilman Behrendt moved to add this to the agenda; seconded by Councilman Collins. All
in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Isaac moved for favorable comment; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in
favor, motion carried.
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
Councilman Isaac moved to approve the minutes of March 3, 10, 24, 1980; seconded by
CounCilman Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Councilman Isaac moved to approve the accounts payable for March; seconded by Councilman
Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Joe Cooper from Highlands told Council the bus service to Highlands was going to be dis-
continued in the next day or so. Cooper said the bus system should have continuity. Bus Service
There are riderships to and from Highlands, and there will be no bus service. There is
to Highlar~s
also the element of safety of people walking along the road at night. Duane Fengel,
transportation director, said he felt the service should be continued and can come back
to Council with cost and ridership figures for the next two weeks. Fengel told Council
the bus goes to Iselin and this would just be an extension to Highlands twice an hour
after 6 o'clock. Councilman Behrendt asked for the estimated costs. Fengel said he woul¢
like to have this service go to Highlands during the day and night both; there is no meant
of public transportation to Highlands now that the ski buses do not run. Monroe Summers,
transportation department, told Council the cost estimate for the run after 6 p.m. is
$3.78, for the whole day it would be $9.72. Jim Wentzel, Aspen Highlands Ski Corp, said
he would like to see the bus service extended for the whole day.
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve a two week trial day and night bus service extension
from Moore pool to the Highlands area; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor,
motion carried.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Councilman Isaac reported the Wheeler Renovation Committee has selected an architect,
William Kessler, from Detroit, after interviewing 5 architects from all over the country. Wheeler-
selection of
Kessler will be here next week to draw upa contract. Councilman Isaac pointed out that
not as much real estate has been sold and the real estate transfer tax is not generating architect
as much revenue as hoped. Money has been budgeted to other arts groups. The renovation
committee would like Council to put a hold on all funds going out of the RETT, until
it is decided how much is needed for the Wheeler. Mayor Edel pointed out from the
original ordinance, the first dollars have to go to the Wheeler, and excess monies go to
other arts groups. To date $42,000 has been collected from the RETT when it was thought
the city would have $120,000. The Council committed $56,000 to other arts groups.
Councilman Isaac said the Wheeler Renovation Committee w~ll need architect fees for this
year; they do not want all money from the RETT going to other arts groups and not have
any for the Wheeler. Councilman Behrendt said this was a good winter in town and the
tax receipts are still coming in. Councilman Behrendt asked to put a temporary freeze
on the RETT fund, and asked the staff for an update financially. Councilman Isaac said
they will be looking for a project manager for the Wheeler. Finance Director Butterbaugh
told Council the operational costs of the Wheeler are coming out of the RETT. Mayor Edel
said the committee has laid out an expenditure of $250,000 by the end of the year, if
they proceed quickly. .Councilman Isaac asked for a freeze for a month to see what the
expenditures and revenues are.
2. Councilman Isaac noted a brief about the city joining in a law suit with the county
and asked how much this would cost and what it involves. City Attorney Stock said that
document is the only investment, stating that the city agrees with the county. The
county has been sued and one of the arguments is that the growth management plan is
unconstitutional. Stock said the city's brief states this is not true, that the adoption
of the growth management plan is a valid exercise of police power. Mayor Edel said the
Council should have had an opportunity of reviewing this and agreeing or disagreeing.
3. Councilman ISaac complained about the Ski Corp setting their dates for opening and
closing so far ahead. They have no idea what next season will be like. Councilman Isaac
encouraged the Ski Corp to be more flexible with their dates.
4. Councilman Collins said last year the Council authorized a survey of the roads in Street
the city and asked where the information was. City Engineer McArthur told Council he had survey
some copies upstairs. Councilman Collins asked if anything is being done about this.
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McArthur told Council they are using this survey to determine which Streets will be over-
laid, which are in the worst condition. The overall consensus is that the streets are
in fairly good shape. A small portion are in really bad condition. City Manager Chapman
said they will be using this survey in the 5 year capital program.
~. 5. Councilwoman Michael pOinted out the city had received letters complaining about
pedestrian condition on Main street. A representative from the highway department will
Main street be in town May 1, Councilwoman Michael asked if he was coming to talk about this condition
~edestrian Chapman told Council the highway department representative is coming to tell Council what
safety the state is prepared to spend money on. The state would like to use this meeting, for
making decisions; the staff does have recommendations. The safety council has recommended
a report from the chief of Police on steps that could be taken for pedestrian safety.
The city has made highway 82 a focal point for the radar program and has advertised that
fact. Councilwoman Michael asked for a report from the police department on what kind
of patrol has been done on Main street in the past and where the police department is now
vis a vis pedestrian problems on Main street.
6. Councilman Behrendt moved the Ski Corp donation be put on the agenda, it was tabled
at the last meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Michael. All in favor, motion carried.
7. Councilman Behrendt said he felt the 1980 census is a total failure; it does not
seem to be working. About 30 per cent of the people in the Chambers indicated they had
been counted.
8. Councilman Behrendt asked for a state appraisal on the safety of Maroon Creek bridge,
how long it will last. City Engineer McArthur told Council that bridge is in the county,
and they are having all 56 bridges studied by the government. The reports will be in
by July to tell what can be expected in the life of the bridges.
9. Councilman Behrendt brought up the advertising on buses, the city did have a program
Buses- on this. Councilman Behrendt told Council that the Vail buses have placards for free
advertising, advertising major cultural and public affairs, recreation department programs. This is
public service a good way to advertise what is happening. This perhaps could be administered through
not, es the Chamber. There should be a consistent format. Monroe Summers, transportation
department, told Council a contract had just been executed for 18 to 22 signs per bus
17" by 28". The city gets a minimum of one sign per bus with the right to fill up all
unused space. Councilman Behrendt asked that the cultural elements be contacted to see
if they would like to advertise.
transportation 10. Councilman Behrendt said there is a successful program going with the courts for
department' - alternate sentencing. Councilman Behrendt asked if the transportation department would
prisoners clean contact the judge to see if people that have been sentenced could hand clean the buses
as their alternate sentencing.
buses
11. Mayor Edel noted some reports that have been received by the city, one on oil shale,
and the Colorado Annual Highway Report for 1978. The senate bill on time sharing and
condominiumization will be tabled by the legislature. In June the Colorado Municipal
League is having its meeting in Snowmass; these are very interesting. CAST is having
its meeting at that time.
12. Mayor Edel said the people putting on Earth Week would like Council to proclaim the
week of April 20 - 25 Earth Week. Councilman Behrendt moved to make that week Earth
Week 1980; seconded by Councilman Van Ness. All in favor, motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR 3-WAY LIQuoR LICENSE - Arthur's Chinese Restaurant
Liquor License (Councilwoman Michael left Chambers). Mayor Edel said he understood this would not be
application discussed until the lease had been presented to Council. Charles Fagan told Council they
Arthur'S Chines, were present to get approval of the liquor license documents and that the approval should
restaurant be contingent upon working out the lease. Fagan has met with staff and is waiting for
comments to finalize the lease. To attempt to avoid the notice problems, this has been
left on the agenda in hopes to get this moved down the road administratively.
Mayor Edel opened the public hearing. CitY Clerk reported the posting and publication
are in order. Charles Fagan told Council this is a Chinese restaurant which has been in
operation 3 years. Mayor Edel asked for opponents. Fagan stated the applicant currently
owns the premises and is working out a figt and lease back documents with the city so as
to avoid the problem of 500 feet from a school. This approval should be contingent upon
the details of that agreement. Councilman Isaac asked if the license could be conditione(
so that they do not serve liquor during the school hours. Ashley Anderson said this coul(
be done in the lease. Fagan stated they may want to serve liquor during lunch. Bil
Dunaway said he did not think it was legal for the city to issue a liquor license until
the city had acquired the land and issued a lease. Mayor Edel said the Council as a body
has voted for this; however, to be consistent he was going to vote against it.
Councilman Behrendt moved that based on the evidence presented at the public hearing held
April 14, 1980, relating to the application of Arthur's Chinese Restaurant 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, contingent upon a satisfactory
lease between the city of Aspen and the applicant, being approved by the city council;
seconded by Councilman Parry. Councilmembers Behrendt, Isaac, and Parry in favor;
Councilmembers Collins, Van Ness and Mayor Edel opposed. Motion NOT carried.
Ashley Anderson asked if they could come back with the lease, and have the application
tabled. Mayor Edel had not closed the public hearing.
Councilman Behrendt moved to continue the public hearing; seconded by Councilman Parry.
All in favor, motion carried.
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MEN'S/WOMEN'S SOFTBALL FIELD USAGE FEES
1. Gary Prunkin told Council that Ted Armstrong had done an excellent job presenting Softball field
the increases to everyone and discussed them all. The general consensus is that the usage fees
players would be willing to accept the $350; however, the $50 is a matter of taxpayers
moneys in the past paYing for facilities available to the entire community. Now the fee
has been levied against these teams, taxation without representation.
Councilwoman Michael asked for an explanation of the $50. City Manager Chapman told
Council the $50 per team fee is the amount covering the field use fee. This ties back'
into the budget hearings last year, and one of the decisions Council made was that
recreation fees would have to be increased across the board in order to pay for certain
items of maintenance.
2. Don Crouch said in the last four years, the fee for playing softball has increased
from $80 to $400. This is an activity that a lot of citizens of Aspen take part in, and
they would like to see this subsidized.
Lois Butterbaugh, finance director, told Council that the overall parks allocation to the
playing fields and areas used for recreation is about $140,000. For specific recreation
areas it is about $80,000. A1 Pendorf asked what the total budget is. Ms. Butterbaugh
said the general fund is $2,500,000 out of a total $10,000,000 budget. Pendorf said he
did not think $80,000 was an awesome sum out of the budget. Mayor Edel pointed out the
city has committed $56,000 for the arts groups that they do not have; nor can they work
on the Wheeler for $250,000. To say that any amount of money is unimportant is wrong in
the light of the pressures on the Council.
3. Jerry Penn said the recreational park maintenance whether the solftballers use the
park or not, the city still has to maintain the park. The city has done this for years
and the teams have not had to pay for it, it has come out of taxpayers' money. Unorganiz~
sports do not pay to use the parks, so the softballers are subsidizing these people.
Jim Holland, parks director, said last year the city did not have a person to maintain
the fields. Between parks and recreation departments, they found money to hire a non-
approved person. Holland budgeted a person to maintain the ball fields; this was denied.
Armstrong is passing this costs to organized sports.
4. Don Ball said if the city is charging organized sports, they should have toll gates
at the trails, people playing frisbee in the park should be charged.
5. Mike Vernon pointed out that Aspen is recreation-oriented. The softballers pay for
themselves through sales tax. The attract a lot of people. The city has spent a lot of
money for employees in town, through transportation and employee housing. They are not
willing to spend money to make recreation in general almost free. This increase may
force the teams to go elsewhere.
6. Jim Hoppe asked if the city recreation teams are cancelled, will the city still pay
for the maintenance of the fields. City Manager Chapman said there is $18,000 for field
maintenance in the budget, more or less could be spent whether the teams play or not.
The decision is in regards to the quality of the program.
Katie Tobie asked if any other organized sport in town pays for maintenanCe of the fields
that they use. Chapman said soccer, football and rugby teams are going to pay. Rugby and
soccer do ~ot go through the city administration for anything; they run their own leagues
Bruce Holly asked if the teams would be assured, with the increased fees, that they will
not be sliding into holes, that the sprinklers will not be on when its raining. Is there
any guarantee that since they are paying extra money, that the fields will be well
maintained. Holland said he would not be getting any more money to maintain the fields
than before except for the extra person. Ron Moore said they are disputing the $50 use
fee and asked where it was going and will they get any benefits.
Chapman said for the increases, the staff tried to make a reasonable adjustment based on
the number of people participating, and tried to spread the increase over the entire use
of the facility. Ail the programs are being carried financially to some extent, some
more than others. The cost of everything, including labor, is going up. Chapman said
the staff tried to minimize the impact on everyone, and they tried to make sure they did
not price people out of the market. Councilman Parry pointed out this $50 increase break~
down to an additional $.25 per player per game. Mike Tobias said the increase is a
problem for some of the teams as the sponsors have withdrawn their sponsorship as a mattez
of principle. They feel if there is a 100 per cent increase this year, what will happen
next year. What this means is the players will have to come up with the money out of
their pockets. Joe Lee asked What the justification is for taxing the softballers again
for the maintenance of the fields that other people will be using. Chapman said the City
gives prior to organized sports; they try to scheduled ar6und these needs and requirements
Councilman Collins said he has problems with the $50 increase, and the Council should
consider repealing that increase. Councilman Collins said he felt the solftball program
is a good program. This increase will discourage the sponsors, who usually pick up the
tab for that fee and this will put the burden of costs on the participants. Councilwoman
Michael asked about the other items that make up the $350. Jim Hoppe said they have not
agreed as an organization to accept the $350; they will have a meeting to discuss the
other items.
Councilwoman Michael said the budget process is a stunning process. There is not enough
money, and there will be less and less as time goes on. The increase in recreation fees
is unpopular, but there was a feeling if this problem is not introduced, it will get worse
and worse. The city has a ~roblem and they have to start assessing each program in terms
of its costs, field maintenance, use of building, etc.
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Si Smith said this increase will cause hardships on sponsors. Smith stated he felt there
is nothing in this town other than skiing that attracts the number of people and
enthusiasm. Smith said he felt this would double taxation. Councilman Behrendt pointed
out the proposed recreation budget for 1980 was $182,000 plus and the projected income
from the recreation programs was $83,000. This left a deficit of $100,000. The city and
people have an incredible investment in the lands. The recreation programs have grown
alot over the years, and the city could not bear increased costs and do anything other
programs.
C~uncilman Parry pointed out the tennis court fees are up, the golf course fees are up,
skiing is up. The city has to fund this somehow. Councilman Van Ness said at budget
hearings it was agreed that to a certain extent the allocation for field use was an
arbitrary number, whether softball was going on or not. Councilman Van Ness said he felt
the city should subsidize recreation; the city subsidizes arts, gardeners, transportation,
etc. It benefits the community to have a good recreation program. Councilman Van Ness
stated he has been opposed to this all along. Councilman Isaac said the city will still
be subsidizing recreation; there will be tax money going into recreation. .The council's
idea is to try and make as many programs self-supporting as possible, and not to support
any other programs. The fees are going up; all costs are going up.
Willard Clapper told Council that the problem is well beyond money; it is one of quality.
Clapper stated nobody minds paying the price if they get something worthwhile. Clapper
said he and many people have been battling to get good fields; Clapper said the city's
field border on being crap. The city has to look at doing something about the quality
of the fields. Council and staff agreed the fields are the pits. Clapper stated the
upgrading of the softball fields is definitely a commitment to the labor force in this
town. Chapman said the problem is that the fields are overplayed. One cannot do what
is done to the city's fields and expect them to be in shape. The answer is more facilitie
Parks and Recreations directors are to give long-range projection for additional facilitie
This program will probably take a bond issue to get the program implemented.
Councilwoman Michael pointed out there will be a meeting to discuss the first three months
sales tax collections and to look at the budget. This $50 field usage fee could be looke~
at along with all other budget requests at that time. Councilman Behrendt suggested the
softball league discuss the other $350 budget and come back to Council. . <~ ,~
Councilman Van Ness moved to rescind the field usage fees for all city parks and fields;
seconded by Councilman Collins.
Drake Jacobs told Council the softballers are looking for more ways to getting more money
for instance, setting up a franchise around Wagner park to sell food and raise money.
Councilmembers Collins and Van Ness in favor; Councilmembers Parry, Michael, Isaac,
Behrendt, Mayor Edel opposed. Motion NOT carried.
BOARDS AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Rio Grande Task 1. Rio Grande Task Force. Councilman Isaac moved to nominate Rick Ferrell, Bill Kane,
Force:Ferrell, John McBride, Janet Landry, Remo Lavagnino, Fritz Benedict, Fred Smith, fro~ P & Z
Kane, McBride, Perry Harvey and Joan Klar, from Council Susan Michael and Michael Behrendt, seconded by
Landry, Lavagni~ Councilman Van Ness. All in favor, with the exception of COuncilman Collins. Motion
Benedict & carried.
2. Board of Adjustment, Councilman Behrendt moved to reappoint Remo Lavagnino and
Bd. of ~just. Josephine Mann; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried.
Lavagnino &
Mann 3~ Board of Appeals and Examiners. Councilman Behrendt moved to nominate Don Westerlind
Bd. Appeals and Eugene Bishop for ~eappointment; seconded by Councilman Isaac. All in favor, motion
Westerline & carried.
Bishop
4. Historic Preservation Commission. Councilman Behrendt moved to nominate Richard
HPC: Cicero, Cicero, Georgeann Waggaman, and William Clark for regular members for the HPC and as
Waggaman, Clark alternates Florence Glidden and Majorie Brenner; seconded by Councilman Isaac. All in
Glidden& Brenn, favor, motion carried.
as alt.
5. Clean Air Advisory Board. Councilman Behrendt moved to nominate Steve Goldsmith;
CAAB: Goldsmith seconded by Councilman Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
RIO GRANDE AREA PLAN - Aspen Skiing Corporation Donation
Rio GrandeArea M~yor Edel said he had thought when Council had the initial meeting ~is a vis the Rio
Aspen Skiing Grande master plan and the monies attendent to, $45,000 was requested to do the plan and
Corp doD~tion the city could only come up with $15,000. Mayor Edel said he thouqht he had told Council
he was going to try to get mOnies from outside businesses and in pirticular the Ski Corp.
Mayor Edel stated what happens at the Rio Grande is one of the most important things that
can happen in Aspen in the next-few years. It is vital to do a good job of exploring and
planning the property. The inference that was drawn implying some alignment between
the City and Ski Corp was unfair and inappropriate. The Ski Corp wanted to attached this,
if possible, to snowmaking on Aspen mountain. The $5,000 was not to be repaid and the
$10,000 only to be repaid if they did snowmaking. Mayor Edel said it is important to note
this was a good gesture.
Councilman Van Ness said he is opposed to this as people will expect extra favors from
Council because they have made a contribution. Councilman Van Ness said the Council
could get nailed on this. The city should finance itself out of tax monies. Councilwoman
Michael said she would like to pursue the $5,000. The Ski Corp di~ give money to the
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county to start a bus service. Councilwoman Michael said she would prefer not to pursue
the $10,000 because of the appearance of it. Councilman Parry said he wanted to go for
the whole $15,000. If the city cannot fund this planning, they will not get off the
ground with the Rio Grande property. Mayor Edel said the attitude of Council working wit]
businesses he finds very positive and the City should take the $15,000.
Councilman Behrendt moved to gracefully accept the $5,000 gift from the Ski Corp for work
on the Rio Grande master plan; seconded by Councilwoman Michael. Mayor Edel, Councilmemb~ rs
Michael, Behrendt, and Parry in favor; Councilmembers Collins, Isaac and Van Ness opposedi
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION ~11, SERIES OF 1980 - Aspen Institute
Reso. 11, 1980
City Attorney Stock gave Council a fifth draft of the SPA ordinance with the changes Aspen
highlighted from the Ordinance ~40, 1979. This resolution states that Council initiate Institute
the process and send the attached ordinance to the P & Z. This ordinance is not to be
voted upon this evening. Mayor Edel said he is in favor of the resolution; however, he
has many problems with the ordinance. Stock told Council he has given a copy of this
ordinance to the Institute's attorney and has received changes. Three of the modificatioz
were grammatical. Stock requested the Council on the three changes, they consider this
ordinance as being a fluid document, recognizing in the process before P & Z the ordinanc~
will be amended. Stock told Council they have not had specific language on the definitio~
of conservation area. Section 6 has language which tracks a particular line, saying any
land laying in the Castle Creek valley and below 7800 feet is the conservation area.
Stock presented a map showing that line. The proposed modification from the Institute
is requeSting the possibility of placing tennis courts in the Castle Creek area. Their
concern is that all their facilities may not fit up on the bluff. By saying no tennis
courts in this area may have created a priority between this space and the riding rink.
The 7800 line would still allow for some construction to occur on the lip of the area.
Nick McGrath questioned in sending this ordinance to P & Z if they will have the impressi(
Council has substantively approved something or not. McGrath questioned if the approval
of this without a map will give sufficient notice of what approval is being granted.
McGrath stated his clients are concerned about the riding rink and want it as open space
possible. This can be postponted to the PUD stage; however, will the Institute, if
agreement is not achieved at the PUD stage, rely or indicate reliance in a law suit on
this approval. McGrath said he felt there was a problem with being silent about reliance
and suggest some wording about reliance is added to the ordinance.
Stock told Council during the process the P & Z will review the ordinance and make recom-
mendations and modifications. Councilman Collins said he finds that the 1980 ordinance
makes considerable concessions to the applicant compared to Ordinance ~40, 1979, which
was defeated 6 to 1 by Council last year. Councilman Collins asked what the city gained
in the new ordinances. Stock said he felt there have been considerations granted on both
sides, that this is not a one-sided document. A major concession from the Institute is
Council's concern about what type of programs take place at the Institute. There are
some conferences that meet from 7:30 to 9 in the morning and from 4 to 6 in the evening,
which does not rely on daytime activities and is an excuse for people to go skiing. The
City asked that language be included; the Institute added language saying they will have
and design their programs to cater essentially to the corporate, the association and
educational institutions market for the intensive educational ~r training session whose
programs primarily require daytime use of the facilities.
Mayor Edel asked if 7 to 9 and 4 to 6 weren't daytime. Stock answered the language says
p ~marily daytime", and if the Institute runs that kind of program, they are not being
consistent with the ordinance. Stock said he felt the language adequately protects the
city. Stock pointed out there has been a concession on the retail facilities and limitin¢
those so that this entity does not become a separate trade center, an area that would pul~
the public to the site for retail purposes. Stock said there is a major concession in
agreeing to a limitation on tourist use. In the past, the Institute would not agree to
any limitation whatsoever.
Stock told COuncil the Institute has said they will house 60 per cent of their staff.
They have always in the past said they would build 19 units. The agreement to construct
sufficient housing to house 60 per cent of their operational staff is a concession. Also
their agreement as to how that employee housing woUld be used is a concession. They
wanted a proposal that if they did not have employees there because no one wanted to
stay, they would put faculty there. This ordinance says they cannot. As to the conserva~
tion area, they Institute has indicated that certain areas should not be constructed upon.
The city has never had a clear definition of what construction meant; that it meant no
tennis courts in the Castle Creek Valley. The Institute has given a concession on that;
they are now granting and willing to give a covenant. The Institute has now agreed to
providing and having Council's approval of a phasing process. Stock told Council there
are some small and some large concessions on their part. The city's major concession is
going from 227 to 265.
Councilman Isaac moved to ~ead Resolution #11, Series of 1980; seconded by Councilwoman
Michael. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #11
(Series of 1980)
A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A
PRECISE SPA PLAN FOR THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, on March 24, 1980, the Aspen City Council agreed to consider
a precise SPA plan for the Aspen Institute's property, and
WHEREAS, a precise plan must" . be considered and approved pursuant
to the application, notice and hearing requirements of ArtiCle XI" of Chapter 24
of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APSEN, COLORADO:
Section 1
That reveiw of the Aspen Institute's SPA precise plan shall be initiated
immediately and undertaken with due diligence and utmost good faith. Section 2
That the proposed ordinance attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its considera-
tion and recommendations Section 3
That the Planning and Zoning Commission hold a pUblic hearing on the
ordinance pursuant to ArtiCle XI of Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code of the City
of Aspen after the required fifteen days' notice.
Aspen Institute Section 4
That the Planning and Zoning Commission return its recommendations to
the City Council no later than May 21, 1980. Section 5
That the Aspen Institute be encouraged to resubmit its conceptual
subdivision and PUD presentations at its earliest convenience
Mayor Edel asked if this resolution could be worded so that the Council await an ordinance
from P & Z. Mayor Edel stated he had many problems with the ordinance. Stock said he
could vote no on this resolution. This resolution and attached ordinance are to avoid
the requirement that the Aspen Institute submit any further documentation in order to have
a proposal to consider. If Council sends nothing to P & Z, they have nothing to deal with
other than what was submitted last summer. Council is dealing with this ordinance as
though it were an application and sending it to P & Z. Councilman Behrendt pointed out
the main thrust, the city's agreement with the Institute, is in the ordinance. Some
Councilmembers told the Institute they would put this agreement in writing and would vote
on it. Stock is trying to find a way for this to occur so that the city's interests are
protected. Councilman Behrendt said he felt the Council had made a commitment, and this
is the formalization of that commitment. Stock agreed and stated something has to be
given to P & Z for their consideration.
Councilman Collins said he felt this ordinance is very soft. Councilman Collins read
a memorandum from Stock to Council of two weeks ago, "The Aspen Institute is very dis-
couraged because of the economic conditions within the country. At one time they believed
they could develop the Institute property on their own. Now, they feel that their
opportunity has been lost and that they will not be able to develop the property even
with a developer unless the city is really interested in helping by creating a flexible
document." Councilman Collins said it was a flexible document which got the city in its
present situation with an SPA overlay on the Institute property to give them as much
latitude as possible. Councilman Collins pointed out this new document there are a number
of "principle uses", the adjective principle opening up questions later on as to intent.
Councilman Collins said the number of units have been increased from 227 to 265; the total
buildout of the development has gone from 220,000 square feet to 265,000 square feet.
In this new ordinance, it appears that the benefit of the doubt in every case leans
towards the applicant. Councilman Collins said in the present suit, there is occasion
for the doctrine of reliance. If Council recommends this particular ordinance as drafted
to go to P & Z, there could be a good case of the applicant relying on this as another
action of good faith on the part of Council to move forward. Councilman Collins summarize
the present ordinance is much worse from the city's standpoint than the one denied last
year.
Councilman Parry moved to approve Resolution #11, Series of 1980; seconded by Councilman
Isaac.
Councilman Behrendt said this document is flexible only provided one can get approval.
Councilman Behrendt said he felt SPA was a prohibitively expensive zoning requirement.
Councilman Behrendt asked Council if they wanted this ulcer to go for 8 more years or to
try and settle it now; Councilman Behrendt said he would like to settle this. Councilman
Van Ness stated the laws of Aspen, specifically the growth management plan, which
prohibits the construction of hotel rooms and lodging except under the quota which allows
18 per year. This is waiving a magic wand and saying the growth management system does
not apply to the Institute. Councilman Van Ness said he did not feel there is enough
distinction in this plan, calling themselves a commercial conference center. Councilman
Van Ness said logically and rationally he could not vote for this. Councilwoman Michael
said what people do with their towns and communities is not necessarily based on logic.
Councilwoman Michael said she was not sure what is being worked on with the Institute
can be logical because of the relationship of the town with this organism.
Councilmembers Michael, Behrendt, Isaac, and Parry in favor, Councilmembers Collins, Van
Ness and Mayor Edel opposed. Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT - Astor
Subdivision -
final plat (Councilman Isaac stepped down), Gideon Kaufman reminded Council they have seen this
Astor application at rezoning and subdivision. This is approval of the final plat, which the
(3 ~ployee planning office and P & Z have recommended approval.
housing units)
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve; seconded by Councilwoman Michael. Lou Buettner,
engineering department, told Council this should be subject to meeting the engineering
conditions outlined earlier, not all of'which have been met.. Kaufman said he had not
problems meeting these. Councilman Behrendt amended his motion to include these conditior
seconded by Councilwoman Michael.
Councilman Collins brought up the city attorney's report concerning rebuilding units.
Stock said if someone has an existing units and agrees to deed restrict it, that is the
destruction of a unit considered within the growth management plan and allows the party
to rebuild. The benefit is that it gets the city employee housing. Stock said there
was some criticism from P & Z to his approach and he is asking Council to make a determina
tion. If they agree with his interpretation, this project will go forward. If Council
does not agree, it is improper to allow for a subdivision because they have no right to
construct on it. Stock said he felt Council should approve this and if Ms. Astor is
going to deed restrict 3 units, She can build two new free market units. Stock said if
Council approves this, they would be creating an approach that anywhere in town where
someone already has a free market structure and lots of land, they could get a subdivision
deed restrict the existing units in order to have the right to build the same number or
smaller number of free market units. Kaufman told Council the application has 4 free
market units no'and will end up with 3 free market units.
All in favor, motion carried.
TRAIL EASEMENT - Aspen EmplOyee Housing
Lou Buettner, engineering department, reminded Council at their last meeting they passed Easement - Trail
the subdivision exemption for this property and requested that the staff look into a Aspen ~loyee
trail easement. Buettner looked into this and reported to Council any trail through the housing No. 1
land will put people right in the middle of the fairway. The property is only 217 feet
from~the parks building. The planning office has no trail there on their master plan.
The recreation department would not like access to the golf course there; they would have
to hire people to patrol the golf course.
Councilman Isaac moved for no trail easement through the property; seconded by Councilman
Behrendt. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE 95, 'SERIES OF 1980 - Emergency Alarm Systems
City Attorney Stock reported the final details have not been worked out between the staff
and the alarm systems people. Ord. 5, 1980
~ergency
Councilman Behrendt moved to continue the public hearing to May 12, 1980; seconded by Alarm system
Councilman Van Ness. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE 911, SERIES OF 1980 - Celia Marolt Annexation and Rezoning
Ord. 11, 1980
Mayor Edel opened the public hearing. Buettner told Council this annexation does not Celia Marolt
depend upon Opal Marolt annexation for contiguity. However, there was some confusion and Annexation
the applicant's attorney requested continuation.
Councilman Isaac moved to continue the public hearing to April 28, 1980; seconded by
Councilwoman Michael. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE 912, SERIES OF 1980 - Rezoning Little Annie and Conceptual Subdivision and PUD
Councilman Parry moved to read Ordinance 912, Series of 1980; seconded by Councilman Van Ord. 12, 1980
Ness. All in favor, motion carried. Little Annie
ORDINANCE 912 rezoning
(Series of 1980)
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF ASPEN MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBITS "A" AND "B" ATTACHED HERETO FOR THE PURPOSE OF AND
CONDITIONED UPON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SKI AREA WITH A BASE LIFT FACILITY
ON THE SITE REZONED was read by the city clerk
Joe Wells, planning office, told Council they are considering a rezoning request for two
different zone categories necessary to beging to process applications. The Council is
also considering conceptual PUD and subdivision. After this, there are several steps
remaining in the process; preliminary PUD and subdivision, conditional use application.
Wells noted it has been presumed preliminary will be filed and processed with all other
information required through site specific agreement. There is a separate set of consul-
tants addressing the question outlined by COuncil. These will address transportation,
parking and circulation on Ute avenue issues which were key to P & Z. Wells told Council
the applicant has acknowledged that because of the complex levels of this application,
that reliance cannot be garnered through conceptual level approval. Mayor Edel asked
that if at some future date if they find the transportation is inappropriate, they can
amend their actions. Wells answered yes.
Mayor Edel opened the public hearing. Councilman Isaac asked if Council needed to know
how much of this area is open space. Wells pointed out this ordinance omits the referenc~
to mandatory PUD, and RR/PUD and R-6/PUD was requested.
Councilman Parry moved to adopt Ordinance 912, Series of 1980, as amended; seconded by
Councilman Behrendt.
Wells requested Council, in their approval of the conceptual subdivision and PUD, is to
instruct him as to the areas of concern they have, such as outlined in P & Z's resolution.
Bill Kane, Sno'engineering, presented maps of the area and stated on the behalf of the
Farneys and Little Annie's they plan to restriCt the use of the facilities to skiers.
What is proposed is a ski facility with a 4500 capacity in the first phase serviced by
19,000 foot gondola servicing six lifts'~ There is a proposed base terminal of 20,000
square foot footprint servicing 2200 skiers per hour with a 2 hour load time. The trans-
portation proposal is to run two separate bus routes; one a high volume shortfall line
from the lodging district to the base of the mountain. They will have 9 buses with an
operating fleet of 7. They Nave discussed this with the city transportation department
for purposes of budget estimates.
Councilman Isaac asked who~guld pay for widening ute avenue. Kane told Council that has
not been resolved, but will'bave to be resolved at preliminary plat level. Wells told
Council in their approval of conditional subdivision highlighting as specifically as
possible the areas of conoern. Kane said the other transportation would be from Rubey
park, and providing drop off and delivery through the bus dro~off transportation building.
Kane told Counc~il P & Z had raised a parking issue in that the proposal for employee .
units had 67 units and the parking was deficient for the number of bedrooms proposed.
Now there are 105 bedrooms and 134 parking spaces. Basically the parking is consistent
with the zoning code. Councilman Isaac asked if the density were consistent with R-6/PUD.
Little Annie Wells told Council Little Annie anticipates being able to take advantage of whatever
rezoning overlay is adopted. LA has amended the amount of land to be included in the R-6 request
to make sure it is consistent. Councilman Behrendt said that Ute and Original streets
will both have to be upgraded. Councilman Behrendt asked if these roads could handle
the flow. Kane said there is adequate right-of-way on Ute right now to improve the paved
radius. Dave Farney told Council, in their proposal is a parking attendant to tell people
there is no parking at the area, except by permit. Ute avenue should not be a parking
lot; when there are no cars on it, it is wide enough. Dan McArthur told Council during
preliminary plat all the design standards are addressed. Farney said they are trying
to design the area so that people can walk to it, take available transportation or lodge
limos. Kane told Council the employee housing units will be available within the rental
price guidelines and there will be a covenant against future condominiumization. Of the
7.6 acres on both sides of the street, 4.2 acres will be described as open space.
Joe Wells told Council he had received several letters regarding this application, one
from Charles Paterson, living in the Calderwood subdivision, generally supporting the
application. One from Fonda Paterson conditionally supporting the application but
raising questions about the impact on Calderwood from day skier parking, improvement of
trails, access. There is a letter from First National Bank people in suppor~ of the
application speaking to the commercial benefits. Mayor Edel presented a let{er from
Ken Moore backing the same issue. Wells gave a letter from Fritz Benedict pointing out
the continued delays relating to the costs. Mayor Edel said there is a letter from
residents of Ute avenue objecting to the impacts on Ute avenue.
Councilman Collins asked why Council is looking at this ordinance now. Wells told Council
the city attorney had taken the position that until the land was appropriately zoned,
the application could not be processed. Councilman Collins said he was looking at the
question of reliance again. Stock told Council when the city entered into the site
specific agreement, they asked how the Forest Service would like the city's input into the
consideration. The Forest Service had said they wanted the city to give every approval
necessary from the city prior to their issuance of the final environmental impact report.
The city then identified what approvals were needed, rezoning, PUD approval, etc., were
listed in order and told Little Annie's to take them one at a time. The site specific
agreement identifies this is the first step along a process which will take at least a
year. Stock told Council the site specific agreement addresses the question of reliance
such that as they went through the process, the approval at one stage did not give them
reliance to assume approval at the next stage. Garfield said he had no problems.
Councilman Behrendt moved to adopt Ordinance #12, Series of 1980, as amended with PUD
designation; seconded by Councilman Parry. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Behrendt, aye;
Isaac, nay; Collins, nay; Van Ness, aye; Parry, aye; Michael, aye; Mayor Edel, aye.
Motion carried.
Joe Wells told Council that P & Z's recommendation regarding conceptual subdivision and
PUD is that any approval be conditioned upon P & Z's concerns of transportation impacts,
circulation on Ute avenue, assurance be given that existing neighborhoods will not be
disrupted by day skiers, employee housing and parking all as discussed in P & Z's
resolution 80-3. There is a recommendation that employee housing be deed restricted to
rental only. Ski area consultants are working on employees generated, etc. There are
some engineering comments to be addressed prior to preliminary action.
At the last stage, the planning office told P & Z to limit themselves to discussion of
the appropriateness of the uses on the site. P & Z did not try to address other land
uses as Council has never asked them to do that. Wells said he would like Council to
direct P & Z to look at these land use questions.
Councilman Behrendt moved to grant conceptual subdivision and PUD approval to Little
Annie incorporating P & Z's considerations and conditions in Resolution 80-3; seconded
by Councilman Parry. All in favor, with the exception of Councilmembers Isaac and
Collins. Motion carried.
Councilman Isaac moved to charge P & Z to examine and make recommendations on the whole
host of land use matters outlined in the site specific agreement; seconded by Councilman
Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER
1. Appointment of Youth Council. City Manager Chapman said there are a number of people
in the community working to try to develop a voice for the teen-age element of the
Appointment of community. They are feeling frustrated because they run into obstacles because they are
Youth Council not an official group. They are asking the city to recognize a youth council and to
appoint officially a youth council to be advisory to the city. Councilwoman Michael said
she would like to support this; this is a group of people who know what questions to
ask. Councilman Isaac asked if the city were participating in providing space. Margaret
Albouy told Council they have met with the Wheeler Commission on the possibility of
space in the Wheeler.
was a idea, and the commission should
Councilman
Behrendt
said
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thought
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terrific
get one or two members of Council to be included in the meetings. Councilmembers Parry,
Behrendt, and Collins all volunteered.
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the request that Council endorse and support and
work with the youth council, participate ~n quest for space for a facility catering to
the youth, open discussions with business people about serving youth, and clerical
support for the new youth council; seconded by Councilwoman Michael. All in favor,
motion carried.
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Councilman Behrendt moved to appoint as Youth Council Christie Kienast, Margaret Albouy,
Pal Marvin, Peter Dahl, Sid Baxter and Phoebe Ryerson; seconded by Councilman Collins.
All in favor, motion carried.
2. Do Not Tow Policy. City Manager Chapman told Council he had found out that the
police department had been honoring every request that came in for people not to tow Tow policy
cars. Chapman suggested chaing the policy so that the only do not tow requests that are
honored are illness or mechanical failure and these will only be honored for 12 hours.
During that time people will have to make arrangements to get their cars moved. Chapman
stated anyone that planned to be gone for prolonged periods of time could contact the
police department who will permit them to park in the impound lot on a space available
basis for a fee.
.Councilman Behrendt moved to endorse and support this Policy; seconded by Councilman Isaa~
Councilman Van Ness stated this is putting people into an impossible situation. What if
there is no space in the impound lot; what are they supposed to do about their cars.
All in favor, with the exception of Councilmembers Collins and Van Ness. Motion carried.
3. Water Plant Housing Report. Chapman told Council last Friday, the city was about to
confirm with Boise Cascade they could arrange financing for the water plant housing at Water Plant
9-1/2 for 30 years, amortization 10 year balloon and 2-1/2 points at closing. On the Housing
advise of the city's underwriter, the Council should adopt an inducement resolUtion to Report
begin negotiating with this group and work towards permanent financing. Chapman stated
there is a drawback, it is the opinion of the city's bond attorneys if the city first
issues revenue bonds, they will not be able to use g.o. bonds voted upon in February 1980
at a later date to refinance. Jim Reents, housing director, told Council after the
investors receive the inducement resolution, they will be able to get a commitment of fun~
within 3 weeks. Councilman Parry said the city has got to continue to move. This has
been delayed one year and put the city in this position.
Councilman Parry moved to read Resolution ~12, Series of 1980; seconded by Councilwoman
Michael.
Councilman Van Ness asked if this would increase the rents up 10 or 12 per cent. Reents
told Council in terms of a total interest rate, this would be 10-3/4 per cent cap and
translated to the rental rates these would be $290 for studio to $765 for a 3 bedroom
unit~ These rents are withing the price guidelines for the community.
All in favor, with the exception of Councilman Behrendt. Motion carried. Reso. 12, 1980
Bond issuance
RESOLUTION ~12 for housing
(Series of 1980)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF MUNICIPAL REVENUE BONDS TO
FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING IN THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen, Colorado, was authorized by the electorate on
February 26, 1980~ to issue general obligation bonds for the purpose of construct-
ing low and moderate income housing in the City; and
WHEREAS, we are advised by our bond underwriter that the conditions
currently applicable to the municipal bond market make it temporarily impossible
to sell the bonds as authorized; and
WHEREAS, investors represted by Edward Lucero ("Purchaser") have indicated
their willingness to purchase Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) in municipal
revenue bonds to allow for the immediate construction of said law and moderate
income housing at terms which will enable the City to call said revenue bonds at
such future time as the general obligation bond market improves allowing for the
issuance of the voter approved municipal bonds, and
WHEREAS, it is determined necessary and advisable for the promotion of the
public health, welfare, safety, convenience and prosperity of the citizens of
the City that the City issue its bonds for the purpose of financing the cost of
acquisition and construction of low and moderate income residential facilities, an
WHEREAS, the City deems it necessary and advisable to authorize the
taking of such further steps by its officials and employees as may from time
to time be required and necessary,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO: Section 1
The issuance of revenue bonds by the City to finance the acquisition and
Construction of low and moderate income residential facilities will serve the
purposes of promoting the public health, welfare, safety, convenience and
prosperity of the people of the city. Section 2
It is hereby authorized to be issued and the City Council hereby determines
to issue and sell its revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to
exceed Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000), the proceeds of which will be used to
acquire and construct low and moderate income residential facilities. Bonds so
issued will be on terms which are mutually agreeable to the City and said
purchasers.
Section 3
The officials and employees of the City be, and hereby are, authorized to
take such steps as may be required and necessary in order to cause the City to
issue revenue bonds in accordance with and subject to Section 2 herein was read
by the city clerk.
Councilman Parry moved to adopt Resolution #12, Series'of 1980; seconded by Councilman
Isaac. All in favor, with the exception of Councilmembers Behrendt and Collins. Motion
carried.
Chapman told Council he expected the architectural work to be 100 per cent complete withi~
a week. After that, they will get a final top set estima%e and have six weeks to begin
construction. Mayor Edel requested a financial break down of all costs committed to this
date.
4. Impound Lot. Chapman told Council the staff is looking for an alternate impound lot
site. They went to P & Z and requested their approval for continuing to use the Rio
Grande site on a temporary basis until the Rio Grande master plan is completed. Chapman
Impound Lot suggested the staff would be willing to use lots on Cemetery Lane where the parks depart-
ment offices are. The P & Z would rather use the Plum Tree until a more permanent
arrangement can be made. Mayor Edel stated the Council made a strong commitment they
would only use the Plum Tree until April 15. Councilwoman Michael agreed and said the
Council told the public this was an interim use. Mayor Edel said he felt the city had
to go with the Rio Grande.
Councilman Behrendt moved to discontinue use of Plum Tree property as impound lot and to
temporarily use the Rio Grande lot; seconded by Councilman Isaac.
Chapman said the time limit he gave P & Z was when the Rio Grande master plan was f~nished
and until there is a higher priority. Councilman Parry asked if the city could tear
down the berm at the Plum Tree and landscape it.
All in favor, with the exception of Councilman Van Ness. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE $14, SERIES OF 1980 - Lodge Condominiumization
Ord. 14, 1980 City Attorney Stock told Council with regard to the next ordinance, #15, regarding lodge
Condominiumiza- preservation, P & Z adopted this which would take away most of the negative impacts of
tion of lcdges being non-conforming but would not allow for increase in the size of the lodges. Stock
told Council that P & Z, in some instances, would allow for increase and they consider
this ordinance a temporary measure. It will take P & Z six or eight months to recommend
to Council a lodge overlay to allow for conditional use approval of expansion of lodges.
Councilwoman Michael moved to read Ordinance #14, Series of 1980; seconded by Councilman
Isaac. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE $14
(Series of 1980)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-3(s) (2) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN BY REQUIREING SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR THE RESUBDIVISION
OF AN IMPROVEMENT WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY COMPLIED WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN; AMENDING SECTION
20-9(c) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN BY DELETING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST THE SUBDIVISION OF NON-CONFORMING LODGES; AND
ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 20-23 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN
WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR THE CONDOMIUNIUMIZATION OF LODGES was read by the city
clerk
Mayor Edel noted this ordinance addresses time-sharing dwelling units and asked where
that came from. Stock told Council 20-3(s) (2) is only one of four separate definitions
of subdivisions, and that time-sharing should be considered a subdivision. Stock said
his intent is that if one gets approval for condominiumization of lodges, the applicant
still has to go through subdivision procedures for time-sharing. Kaufman reminded
Council when they first addressed condominiumization one of the reasons to deny lodge
condominiumization was the interpretation of 20-9(c) stating no subdivision should be
approved that is not in conformance with the zoning code. Section 20-9(c) has been
changed to state no subdivision, with the exception of the condominiumization of lodges
etc. Stock told Council he had recommended to P & Z that this language read "No sub-
division of land "and not address only lodges. P & Z changed that because of
possible a~fects. Stock told Council he preferred his original language addressing just
land. Stock told Council the planning director would like to see some limits on
condominiumization.
Councilwoman Michael moved to adopt Ordinance $14, Series of 1980, amending it to read
Section 20-9(c) "No subdivision of land shall be approved which includes elements not
in conformance with the provisions of any applicable zoning ordinance or other ordinance
of the City of Aspen or law or regulation of the State of Colorado", leave out the last
sentence entirely and change "lodge" to "Structures" in the title; seconded by Councilman
Isaac. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Parry, aye; Collins, naye; Van Ness, aye; Isaac,
aye; Michael, aye; Behrendt, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE ~15, SERIES OF 1980 - Lodge Preservation
Councilman Isaac moved to read Ordinance $15, Series of 1980; seconded by Councilman
Ord. 15, 1980 Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
Lodge
preservation ORDINANCE $15
(Series of 1980)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING SECTION 24-12.10 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN WHICH PRESERVES LODGE AND RESIDENTIAL USES was read by
the city clerk
Councilman Isaac moved to adopt Ordinance $15, Series of 1980, on first reading; seconded
by Councilman Parry. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Michael, aye; Behrendt, aye; Isaac,
aye; Collins, nay; Parry, aye; Van Ness, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #16, sERIES OF 1980 - Residential Bonus
Councilman Parry moved to read Ordinance #16, Series of 1980; seconded by Councilman Van
Ness. All in favor, motion carried. Ord. 16, 1980
Residential
ORDINANCE ~16 Bonus for
(Series of 1980) low, moderate,
middle housing
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF BONA FIDE LOW, MODERATE AND
MIDDLE INCOME HOUSING THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED RESIDENTAIL BONUS; ESTABLISHING
AN OVERLAY ZONE WHICH PROVIDES FOR SUCH A RESIDENTIAL BONUS; AND ESTABLISHING
A PROCESS FOR THE DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH RESIDENTIAL BONUS
OVERLAY DISTRICT was read by the city clerk
City Attorney Stock asked Council to delete the first sentence of the last paragraph on
page 9, which was put in by mistake. Councilman Behrendt pointed out many people in the
community had previously expressed interest in this and they have not been alerted.
Kaufman told Council the most objections raised last time were from West end and Cemetery
Lane property owners and these issues have been addressed.
Councilman Behrendt moved to table this ordinance; seconded by Councilman Isaac.
Bil Dunaway said P & Z has not addressed this ordinance. Stock told Council this is
nothing more than a redraft of portions of the original housing overlay ordinance.
Councilman Parry pointed out this is only first reading; the public hearing will be at the
second reading. Councilman Isaac said he felt this ordinance is confusing and would like
a study session before the second reading. Councilman Behrendt asked that the public who
objected to the housing overlay be alerted.
Councilwoman Michael moved to adopt Ordinance #16, Series of 1980, as amended on first
reading; seconded by Councilman Van Ness. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Isaac, aye;
Van Ness, aye; Parry, aye; Michael, aye; Collins, nay; Behrendt, aye; Mayor Edel, aye.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE ~17, SERIES OF 1980 - H, Historic Designation, Pedersen Residence
Ord. 17, 1980
Councilman Isaac moved to read Ordinance 917, Series of 1980; seconded by Councilman H, historic
Parry. All in favor, motion carried, designation
Pedersen
ORDINANCE #17 residence
(Series of 1980)
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AS AN HISTORIC STRUCTURE AND SITE THE LOCATION
OF THE HENRY PEDERSEN RESIDENCE CONSISTING OF LOT 18, BLOCK 103, HALLAM
ADDITION was read by the city clerk
Councilman Isaac moved to adopt Ordinance #17, Series of 1980, on first reading; seconded
by Qouncilwoman Michael. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Collins, aye; Michael, aye;
Behrendt, aye; Parry, aye; Isaac, aye; Van Ness, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #18, SERIES OF 1980 Holden Ditch agreement
Ord. 18, 1980
Councilman Isaac moved to read Ordinance #18, Series of 1980; seconded by Councilman Van HoldenDitch
Ness. All in favor, motion carried, agreement
(water delivery
ORDINANCE ~18 w/Castle Creek
(Series of 1980) hc~eowners)
AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING A WATER DELIVERY AND DITCH MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CASTLE CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF ASPEN PROVIDING
FOR DELIVERY OF WATER TO THE CASTLE CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE HOLDEN DITCH was read by the city clerk
Councilman Parry moved to adopt Ordinance #18, Series of 1980, on first reading; seconded
by Councilman Isaac. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Michael, aye; Van Ness,aye; Isaac,
aye; Collins, aye; Parry, aye; Behrendt, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
Councilman Isaac moved to adjourn at 10:45 p.m.; seconded by Councilman Behrendt. All in
favor, motion carried.
Kathry~ S. Koch, City Clerk
Regular Meeting Aspen City Council April 28, 1980
JOINT MEETING WITH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Edel called the joint meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. with Councilmembers Behrendt,
Collins, Isaac, and Parry and Commissioners Kinsley and Child present. Also present were
City Manager Chapman, City Attorney Stock, County Manager Ochs, County Attorney Stuller.
1. Consolidation Agreements - Building and Environmental Health Departments. County
Manager Ochs told the Boards he had put both departments into one agreement, which is Building &
self-explanatory. John Eldert, finance department, pointed out the changes that had been Enviror~aental
made in the agreement. Regarding the building department, language was added stating, Health
"Administration of the Finances for this department shall be handled by the County Finance Consolidations
Office at no additional expense or charge to the City. The County will provide the City
with monthly reports shwoing departmental revenues and expenditures."