HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19810427Rec Mgeti~g Aspen City Council April 27, 1981
JOINT MEETING WITH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Edel called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Behrendt, Collins, Isaac, and
Michael and Commissioners Klanderud, Madsen, Blake and Child present.
1. Roaring Fork Employees Credit Union - Treasurer's Salary Agreement. Sheree Sonfield
and Lynn Dunlop present an agreement which came out of past City and County meetings.
The City, County and Hospital have funded the treasurer and the credit union has put in
$100 a month toward the salary. Since then the credit union has taken all activities of
the treasurer and averaged them among the city, county and hospital. This comes to about
one-third per entity. Ms. Sonfield told the Boards they have drafted this agreement for
the cred'~it union treasurer so the entities will pay in; if at the end of the year there it
any money, it could be refunded. The agreement is drafted so that other entities may be
added; no other party already in the agreement will be picking of the expense of getting
new entities into the credit union.
Councilman Behrendt said he was troubled by the philosophy of underwriting the credit il
union. It takes time for a credit union to get together enough members to be self-suppor~
ing. Lynn Dunlop said they have no way to project with the potential membership they ~!
expect to gain, realistically, that the credit union w~ll ever be self-sufficient. Tom
Blake agreed he had problems with the continued subsidy of this, however, it is an employ~
benefit'. Blake indicated he would support this~at least for a year. Councilman Behrendti~
asked why not increase the rate for loans to help support the credit union. Ms.~_ Dunlop ~.li
said the credit union is at the maximum allowed by state charter. Chapman pointed out
two advantages are paying 15 per cent rather than 18 per cent, and the availability of
the loans from the credit union rather than from banks.
Ms. Dunlop reminded the Boards the credit union was established to facilitate help in
financial matters and was a request of the Boards four years ago. The credit union was
officiated by volunteers during working hours of the hospital, county and city. The
treasurer position rotated among the entities. However, no one has the time to do this
job properly. If this is not viable, there is a means to get out by selling the loans
to some other company. The credit union has tried to do the two things the Boards have
asked; ask other members to contribute, Snowmass and the Sanitation District are
contributing on an actual-usage basis. The credit union has also gone out to other
employers in the committee to see if they would be interested in joining. There has been
no commitment but some indications of interest.
Ms. Dunlop told the Boards they had surveyed all potential members; of the people respond-
ing, 93 per cent felt the credit union is a viable employee benefit. Ms. Dunlop said
she would like to get the employee segment that does not belong to participate, and they
intend to promote the credit untion.
Councilman Behrendt moved to read Resolution #25, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Isaac. All in favor, motion carried.
~RESOLUTION ~25
(Series of 1981)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ROARING FORK EMPLOYEES
CREDIT UNION AND THE CITY OF ASPEN SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITONS FOR
THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CREDIT UNION TREASURER
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City Council a proposed agreement
between the Roaring Fork Employees Credit Union and the City of Aspen setting
forth the terms and conditions for the employment of the Credit Union treasurer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO:
Section 1
That it does approve the agreement between the Roaring Fork Employees
Credit Union and the City of Aspen attached hereto and incorporated by this
reference; and does further authorize the Mayor on the effective date of
this resolution, to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Aspen.
Councilman Behrendt moved to adopt Resolution ~2~, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilwoma
Michael. All in favor, motion carried. Mayor Edel asked if this includes a review in a
year. Sheree Sonfield answered yes. The county indicated they will be favorable to the
credit union agreement.
2. Ambulance Service Contract. The contract is self-explanatory and both the city and
county should be paying $36,990. Councilman Behrendt asked if there is a program to get
this on the hospital district. Glenn Scott told the Boards he has not reached a solution
but are working with the city and county staff to see what the possibilities are available
to fund this from other sources. Scott said the hospital received a $5,000 grant from
the Christian Purpose foundation in support of the ambulance service. This money is for
indigent and elderly services~, and will be funneled into the revenue side of the picture.
At the end, it will come back to the Council in a reduction of outlay.
Councilwoman Michael moved to approve the ambulance service contract agreement between
the City of Aspen, County of Pitkin and Board of Directors of AVH; seconded by Councilman
Parry~ All in favor, motion carried.
Curt Stewart asked if there was a financial report available and are expenditures down
because of the lack of snow. Scott told the Boards that units of service are down
considerably due to lack of snow, but not costs. Scott said they will have a forecast
for the remainder of the year.
Commissioner Child moved to approve the contract for the county's side; seconded by
Commissioner Blake. All in favor, motion carried.
3. COG's 404 Program and Wetland Maps of Pitkin County. Ann Ober of COG presented a
slide show with examples of typical wetland species. Ms. Ober said that wetlands are
defined in the law as those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground
water with a frequency to support a prevlance of vegetation. The wetlands serve four
major functions; (1) flood prevention, (2) water quality protection, (3) wildlife habitat,
and (4) drought prevention. COG is working in four areas of wetlands; (1) mapping and
public education, (2) conflict identification, (3) wildlife habitat, and (4) ~itigation. ~
The mapping has been done and Ms. Ober showed some maps. The second element of public
education is to make the local residents aware of the program.
Commissioner Child asked if there was a possibility that the Corps of Engineers won't be
operating in this area any more. Mark Fuller told the Boards that there is state legisla-
tion pending that Would dismantle the 404 program alltogether. Some state legislators
feel the 404 program has gone too far.
Councilman Behrendt said he would like to pass on to COG the city's motion regarding the
Little Annie A-95 application. Ms. Ober suggested letters to FHA and COG telling them of
the city's view of this application. The COG may revote on this at their next meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
Councilman Parry moved to approve the minutes of February 23, 1981; seconded by Councilman
Van Ness. All in favor, motion carried.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Councilman Isaac moved to approve the accounts payable for March; seconded by Councilman
Behrendt. All in favor, motion carried.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
1. Jim McDade, appearing on bhalf of VOICE, presented a proposal for the Aspen Institute.
McDade read a letter from himself representing VOICE. "Dear Mayor Edel, the enclosed
resolution is a result of input from many members of VOICE, The Music Assoicates, and as
you are well aware, much help and encouragement from yourselves. The agreement has
gradually evolved over the last six months with extensive negotiations, hours of meetings
and reams of proposals. I do want it known that without your consistent concern and
unwaivering support for a solution to the Institute property, this agreement would not be
on stage today. I also wish to state emphatically that this is not a final solution or
even a solution at all. It is rather a mechanism, a process, a first step to resolving
the problems and conflicts which have troubled so many of us for the last several years.
It must be viewed in that light. But it does represent a break through; it does represent
a positive approach to reaching a solution. Further, poSsibly for the first time, it
affords Hans Cantrup an opportunity to present his concerns and his philosophies, his ~
willingness to work with the problems from a point of view of a member of the community.
Finally, in a meeting with Edgar Stern, Jean Jaffee and others, the consensus was reached
that there is an essential necessity for the City Council to embrace the concept of the
Board of Directors of the Aspen Meadows. Indeed, it is our consensus that Council recog-
nize the complexity of the problems and the impacts of the recommended process to the
extent of making the Board an official advisory agency to Council. According, it is
requested that Council consider appointing the Aspen Meadows Board of Directors to a joint
status as the Aspen Meadows Advisory Commission to the City Council. I believe there is
ample precedent for this in the downtown commission, the Rio Grande commission and the
Wheeler commission. I might add that Edgar and Jean have stated that such Council advisor~
status is a basic requirement for the Music Associates to participate on the Board. You
may find this also to be the feeling of the other Board members involved. There is little
doubt that this mechanism would afford control over the process and insure a better
product for all. VOICE is pleased to participate in this agreement and is pleased now to
recommend it to Council for their consideration. Jim McDade for VOICE".
"Dear Councilmembers; for the past several months, we have been in discussions with the
Committee of VOICE regarding the overall goals, objectives, and development for the Aspen
Institute Property. We understand that the discussions have resulted in a resolution
submitted to you today. We believe the process suggested by that resolution can provide
for the present and future needs of the Aspen Institute, the Music Associates, the Physics
Institute and the other cultural and arts activities. Further, we believe it provides
for the concerns of the neighboring residents. We concur with its objectives. We assume
that one of the major reasons for the resolution is to facilitate community input to pro-
vide for timely decisions in the process. We look forward to meeting with such a Board
to agree on assumptions for the development and operation of the property so that we may
submit an application to the City. It is our aim and desire that this devicive issue be
resolved so that these vital cultural groups may continue to enhance our quality of life
in such a manner that neighborhing residents do not see their quality of life destroyed.
Sincerely Hans Cantrup and June Cantrup."
The resolution itself, "As a result of negotiations between VOICE and Hans Cantrup, owner
of the property commonly known as the Aspen Institute property, hereinafter designated as
the Aspen Meadows, the following resolutions and agreements have been endorsed and agreed
to by and between VOICE and Hans Cantrup. RESOLVED that all parties recognize the crucial
importance of the Aspen Meadows to the Aspen Institute, the Music Associates of Aspen, to
thePhysics Institute, to other cultural and arts activities that utilize the facilities
and indeed the crucial importance of the property to the overall cultural health and qualit '~
of life of all of us who live in and love the Roaring Fork valley. AND RESOLVED that the
interest of the community transcend the boundaries of private commercial development as
well as the boundaries of the city limits of Aspen. AND RESOLVED that the past ten year
history of negotiation concerning the property has not been satisfactory to any partici-
pant and indeed has jeopardized the continued existence in Aspen of both the Aspen Institu e
and Music Associates, a situation which must be rectified without further delay. NOW
THEREFORE, the following resolutions and agreements have been negotiated with and agreed
to by the owner Hans Cantrup. A.
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A. A Board of Directors of the Aspen Meadows is herewith established.
B. The following shall be invited to constitute the initial membership of the Board:
(1) The Governor of the State of Colorado, (2) the Lieutenant Governor of the State of
Colorado, ~he Mayor of Aspen, the Mayor of Snowmass, the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners, Mr. Robert O. Anderson, Chairman of the Board of the Music Associates of
Aspen, Mr. Jim Chapin, Mrs. Walter Paepcke, Mr, Hans Cantrup, the president of the Bank
of Aspen, the president of the First National Bank of Aspen, the president of the Pitkin
County Bank and Trust Company, the president of the Chamber of Commerce, the president,
general manager, on a rotating basis of each of the media elements, the president of VOICE
the president of AVIA, and the president of the Arts Foundation of Aspen.
The Board, by majority vote, ma~ make such additions, changes or deletions in its
membership as it may itself decide. The Board agrees to be ruled by majority vote of its
members in all matters.brought before it.
C. All planning, development, disposition or other activity of any nature which in any
way effect, impacts or concern the Aspen Meadows will first be approved by a majority of
this Board prior to submission to the proper legal regulatory authorities and procedures.
D. Subject to concurrence of the Board, Hans Cantrup agrees to deed, by gift, to the
Music Associates of Aspen, all facilities presently utilized by such Music Associates ~
together with such additional lands as the Music Associates may desire and the Board may
approve.
E. Subject to concurrence of the Board, Hans Cantrup agrees to deed, by gift, to the
Physics Institute all facilities and land presently utilized by said Physics Institute.
F. The Board recognizes and agrees that Hans Cantrup is the present owner of the propertl
and acquieses to Cantrup's rentention of ownership of all housing and ancilliary
facilities and the lands therewith. In return, Cantrup agrees to submit for approval
of the Board all site plans and architectural plans for such development. The Board
agrees that free market, condominiumized residential development is the preferred way
to relieve traffic and tourist pressures on the west end residential area. There will
be a restriction providing for summer use by the Aspen Institute. It is further recogniz,
that certain housing facilities presently on the property are in serious need of upgrading
and they need to be extensively remodelled or replaced. However, despite all such
remodlling,~replacement~ or additional construction, Hans Cantrup does agree to a build
out total of 200 bedrooms in the form of trUstee houses of the type and nature to sell
in a premier market such as presently occupied by the Aspen Club, the Aspen Alps, the
Mountain Queen and similar projects. In addition, Hans Cantrup further agrees to construc
such employee housing as the Board may direct and the regulatory authorities may approve.
G. The final commitment of Hans Cantrup to this agreement is contingent upon the
actualization of the Board's organization and its approval of the agreements as outlined
in this document. Failing such approval, all commitments made herein will be null and
void and Hans Cantrup shall be under no obligation of any kind, legal or moral, to imple-
ment such commitment."
"In reference to the proposal of April 25th presented by Jim McDade of VOICE to the City
the Music Associates of Aspen welcomes the prospect of an early and permanent settlement
of their problems. As you well know, M~.A.A. is most desirous of obtaining fee-ownershiP
of the property which we now lease from the Institute and so forth, as well as an
area which we need for expansion. We favor settlement which accomplishes this purpose
and which is acceptable to the Council. We feel that the proposal has merit and should
be further explored and pursued by all concerned. Sincerely your, Edgar Stern, Chairman
of the Board."
Councilman Van Ness pointed out there is a study session scheduled for May 7 to discuss
the Institute. This could be pursued further then. Mayor Edel commended McDade, VOICE
and other for their work. Councilman Isaac suggested all interested entities should be
invited to the work session. Mary Martin pointed out that the proposed Board does not
include anyone who lives in the area. Also the Board is heavy with people from arts
groups.
2. Dave Ellis brought up pedestrian circulation and sidewalks, specifically at the south0
west corner of Spring and Hopkins. The present sidewalk does not conform to reasonable
width standards; it is about 4 feet maximum. Also a fence is being constructed which
further restricts the pedestrian circulation. The fence is up on spring~ street but not
on Hopkins. Ellis suggested the fence be moved back further for pedestrian safety.
Mayor Edel said the Council would refer this to the engineering department. W. R. Walton
owner of the property and the fence, told Council he requested in his building permit
for a 5'4" sidewalk with a fence that is 36 to 42 inches. People can walk on the sidewalk
Walton pointed out he had installed a brick sidewalk, which people like.
Councilman Behrendt moved to put this on the agenda; seconded by Councilman Isaac. All
in favor, with the exception of Councilmembers Van Ness and Michael. Motion carried.
3. Dan Levinson said he had contracted to build a house in the west end. Levinson
submitted plans to the building department; paid water tap fees of $590 and sewer fees of
$1,000 and plan check fees of $577.20. Nothing was done about the plans for two weeks.
Levinson then paid an additional permit fee of $880. Then Levinson found out that the
park dedication fee for a single family residence Was $8,070 due at that time. He was
told he could pay it at the time of c/o but ha d to sign a promissory note bearing
interest at 2 per cent over Denver prime. The digger started on a Tuesday and Levinson
was then informed by the building department he had started two days early and had~[to
pay a penalty for starting early of $880.
Levinson told Council he is disturbed about these things. Contractors have worked well
with the building department over the years. Something has changed recently. Levinson
said he resented being slapped with a fee of $800 for starting a hole two days early.
Levinson told Council he is in favor of %he park dedication fee, but one of $9,000 for
a single family residence is being ripped off. Levinson pointed out the park dedication
fee is based on percentages; the land costs have gone up but the percentage is the same.
The fee is still based on a percentage and this is not fair. Levinson said the relation-
ship between the contractors and the building department is important. There is a short
building season here. In summary, the regulations in Aspen are very strict, which is fine
but people should be put in the building department who are sensitive to the citizens.
Mayor Edel requested that City Manager Chapman met with Levinson and investigate this.
4. Terry Harv told Council for the last four years he has been running sleighs in Aspen.
Last winter, without too much snow, was a tough winter. Harv has plans to put a French
brougham coach with wheels on the streets next year so that he won't be so dependent upon
the snow. Harv cs_me to ask Council for help, which he feels is justified because he and
his sleighs have done promotional things for Aspen on tv shows nationally and in Europe.
Harv is looking for an exclusive contract to operate on the streets of Aspen and feels
there is some precendence for this. Mayor Edel suggested Harv meet with the city attorney
and manager and have them draw up some specific information.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Councilman Isaac brought up a letter in last week's paper about the golf pass. Some
citizens are complaining that they bought a pass in 1980 and were told they could use the
pass in 1981. Now they cannot and they are irate. City Manager Chapman told Council that
has never been the policy of the city; no one on the golf course staff has ever said that.
There was some marketing to buy the pass early. Councilman Isaac said it might be good PR
to accept last year's pass. Mayor Edel said the city has no idea how much revenue that
might mean. Chapman read from the golf card that it is only good through the 1980 season.
2. Councilman Isaac asked that a letter be written to John Denver and Marty Stouffer
for the great job they did on the television special.
3. Councilwoman Michael reported a complaint from citizens that police come to work and
park their cars in a two-hour zone all day and do not get ticketed. Councilwoman Michael
requested permission from Council for Chapman to talk to the police department and report
back to Council.
4. Councilman Behrendt said at the west end of Durant street there is Midland right-of-wa'
on public property. The owners adjacent have used large earth moving equipment and have
destroyed the trail. Councilman Behrendt requested the city engineer look into this and
ask the property owner to restore the trail so it can be used.
5. Councilman Behrendt asked that a letter be written to FHA and Department of Local
Affairs to inform them of the city's position on Little Annie loan guarantee application.
6. Mayor Edel announced there was a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. for Vic Chilson this evening and
he was attending.
7. Mayor Edel asked who was going to the Little Annie meeting with the Commissioners.
Councilmembers Isaac, Parry and Collins were going.
TRIANGLE PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Jim Holland, parks director, told Council he has received several requests from people in
the area of this park to install additional payground equipment in the park. Triangle
park was built in 1977 and several pieces of equipment were bought for the park. ~
Before they were installed, sides were taken in the neighborhood and this became a big
issue. This past year Holland received requests from people in the neighborhood saying
they want the equipment put in.
Holland suggested Council have another hearing and let people have their say. Holland sai
he is not in favor of putting all the equipment in; there are four pieces of equipment lef~ .
Hollard said he likes the park the way it is. Councilwoman Michael asked that the news-
papers and radio advertise this hearing because it was a big issue. Councilman Isaac
said he would like to see the pl~y equipment in Herron Park. Councilman Collins asked if
Holland had had comments why people want more equipment; there is equipment at the school.
Holland pointed out the school equipment is nice but it is in a hot area surrounded by
asphalt. Council put this on the next agenda.
WALTON FENCE
City Engineer Dan McArthur told Council in 1975 the city passed Resolution 19 stating
areas of the city where sidewalks are required, the widths, etc. In 1976, Walton construc
the sidewalk on Hopkins and Spring streets without obtaining the appropriate permits.
Walton installed a substandard sidwalk according to Resolution 19. McArthur's measurement
including the outside of the curb is 4'6". In March 1977, Walton came to Council and
requested permission to install a fence in the public right-of-way. At that time the
engineering department wrote a memorandum stating they had one primar~ objection, that the
sidewalk did not meet the minimums. The engineering department also requested that the
sidewalk be brought to certain widths. Council gave Walton permission to install a fence
next to the sidewalk; the encroachment license can be revoked by Council.
Councilman Van Ness said he objected to telling someone they can do something and they
proceed to do it at expense to themselves, and then we tell them they cannot do it.
McArthur told Council if Walton had come to the engineering department and asked permissio~
they would have required an 8 foot sidewalk. Councilman Van Ness said the Council made a
mistake in 1977, but it was made. Mayor Edel asked if it would be a major problem to
amend Walton's sidewalk.
Walton said it was a difficult job to build the fence. An 8 foot sidewalk along his
residence would be completely out of scale. Walton said he thought a nice brick sidewalk
was better than the sidewalks in the downtown. Walton told Council it is difficult living
in the downtown area and he needs all the protection he can get from pedestrians and from
dogs. Councilman Parry said the sidewalk and fence are in scale with this Victorian and
he would be inclined to leave it the way it is now. Councilman Isaac said he felt the only
remedy is to make sure the sidewalk is kept clear of snow; the Council shouldn't make him
tear the fence down.
MALL BRICK POLICY
Gary Ptumley, representing the Pitkin County Parks Association, told Council in their on-
going pursuit of beautifying Aspen, they feel the use of the mall bricks for the planter
area between the sidewalk and curbs would be appropriate. The PCPA would like to encourage
people to replace whatever is there with mall bricks, which are not in use. They also
feel it would be appropriate to use these bricks at the bus stops in various locations
around town. Plumley told Council the PCPA feels is appropriate to lay these bricks in
sand because it will compensate for the uneven thickness of the bricks and will let the
water percolate down and water the trees.
Jim Holland told Council the staff has been trying to come up with a policy because there
several projects waiting for an answer. Holland toldl;Council there are several ideas;
giving the bricks, selling at half price, not giving them at all. The recommendation in
the memorandum follows the downtown landscape plan from Gage Davis. Holland said the street
scape guidelines breaks the downtown into three areas and tell where sidewalks should be
all brick, sidewalks half/half, and sidewalks with little treatment. If people want to use
bricks contiguous to the mall but more on their private property, they should pay for thesel
bricks. Holland recommended for purely personal use not to sell the bricks. Councilman
Parry agreed. ~.
Councilwoman Michael said she would like to get the downtown commission going and get the
streetscape guidelines out to the public and get some reaction from the public. Councilman
Collins said if there is a limited number of bricks, the city should require that the
projects that use them be contiguous to the mall. Gary Plumley told Council the Bank of
Aspen would like to plan for landscape and brick improvements. Now is the time for Council
to decide whether they are going to help people with their improvements and with bricks.
Councilman Behrendt said he did not see any reason not to allow the downtown commission
to give permission to people in the downtown district, within the commercial core, to use
those bricks and perhaps charge $.40 to $.50 a brick. Councilwoman Michael said the bus
stop ideas for the brick use is good. Councilman Parry said if the city is going to start
the beautification program, it ought to be started now. Dan McArthur pointed out that it
is not cost efficient to put bricks in compared to concrete, if the city is going to charge
Councilman Collins moved to approve the mall brick policy as outlined in Jim Holland's
memo of April 17, and that the actual siting of the bricks will be left to the discretion
of the downtown commission within the streetscape guidelines, designating a specific area;
seconded by Councilman Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
ELECTRIC BUSES
Paul Taddune, city attorney, told Council there has been some concern to come up with a
transportation system safe to the environment and accomplish the city's purposes. The
state of the art is sophiticated enough so that there are electric buses that can transport
30 to 80 people. Taddune showed a picture of these electric buses. The Electric Vehicle
Council in Washington D.C. can provide information. Mayor Edet asked this be pursued.
LITTLE ANNIE SKI AREA RESOLUTION
Joe Wells presented a draft resolution and told Council he had met with Little Annie
counsel, Ron Garfield, and tried to resolve the considerations Wells had. Wells had some
concerns about new language different from the P & Z resolution and which would be the
prevailing language. Garfield told Council in the paragraph 1. "Trail System", there is
a sentence, "In addition to the planning and zoning requirement that Little Annie bear the
costs for the construction and landscaping of its proposed Trail System, in accordance with
the Map and the dedication and eonstruction of the additional trails specific in Resolution
81-2", the underlined words were added. There is also added the reference to the resolutio
in paragraph 7, "Transportation". Councilman Behrendt asked that in the final draft, the
specific references be quoted in full.
Mayor Edel questioned the intent of permit parking, who gets permits, how is it controlled,
etc. Wells said throughout this process, this is one of the items that will have to be
developed more fully in the development plan. Councilwoman Michael pointed out the
sentence that "The City of Aspen, however, expresSly reserves the right to review and
change all the requirements imposed in this section". Garfield told Council prior to any
construction, all these details and development plans will be worked out. Mayor Edel
questioned the evacuation of the gondolas and asked if there were a plan to get the people
from the ski h~ll to the base area. City Manager Chapman told Council that this is the
authority of the U.S. Forest Service.
Mayor Edel pointed out the section on transportation addresses a~shuttle service from
Rubey park to the base area but does not mention Rio Grande. Mike Peters pointed out this
section also references a "collector loop". Mayor Edel said he felt that was a vague
phrase and he would like more specific language. City Manager Chapman suggested some
language that the transportation system will be integrated with a city system and parking
facility. Mayor Edel said if Little Annie does not make it financially, would they come
back in a few years and ask for further land development, condominiums, etc. Is there any
proviso that the city will not sanction a large development. Mike Peters said the city
has the power of zoning; they would have to allow it. There is nothing that ihlthe base
area that would allow this to occur.
Ron Garfield told Council there is nothing they own or control now that Little Annie could
build on in the city. Garfield told Council their scenario from the beginning has been
a ski area operation without any associated real estate development. Garfield said he
would be willing to insert language that says Little Annie has no plans for real estate
development nor approval at this time is any entitlement to development in the future.
Joe Wells stated right now this project is not consistent with city regulations; the city
does not have regulations in place for the base area development of employee housing.
Wells pointed out to Council there has to be second readings on the ordinances to accom-
plish this. Council discussed whether to pass this resolution tonight or not; they decide~
with some wording they coutd pass it.
Councilman Behrendt brought up the purchase price of the season passes and requested words
"will be no more than X times" in each section for the winter unlimited and winter limited
pass. (Mayor Edel left Council Chambers). Councilman Isaac brought up his concern that
Little Annie has no adjudicated water rights and he Would like a statement that any water
rights they do procure would not damage the city of Aspen water rights or minimum stream
flows in the Roaring Fork. Garfield said that Little Annie has to get an adjudication and
augmentation plan from court. The City has senior rights, which they cannot touch?. Also
the city can protest the augmentation plan. Councilman Isaac said the policy of the city
is that they do not want their water rights damaged by this project. Councilman Behrendt
asked the city's attorney if this language was important to protect the city's rights.
Paul Taddune said no.
Councilman Isaac asked for a straw vote that Taddune put in wording stating any water righ~
Little Annie acquires will not damage the city's water rights or minimum stream flows in
the Roaring Fork. Councilman Parry said he did not think that language was possible.
Taddune said the language is superfluous. Councilmembers Isaac and Collins in favor,
Councilmembers Parry, Michael, Behrendt, and Van Ness opposed. The language will not be
included.
Councilman Isaac said he would like some kind of statement that construction will not star~
until all capital funds have been raised. Farney told Council they will have to have a
development agreement. Taddune told Council this is conditioned upon a detailed developme~
agreement, which will say the city expects various compenents of the project will be built.
Taddune Suggested requiring a performance bond or in some cases require monies be held in
escrow. Taddune said he did not expect Little Annie to have all financing completed at
the time constrUction is started because a normal construction loan does not work that
way. Taddune told Council there were problems in drafting this resolution because no one
had all the specifics to draft a comprehensive resolution. On the other hand, if Council
wants, there had to be a document to give Little Annie the approval it needed in order to
start financing arrangements. Taddune said the city is giving approvals su~ect to iron-
ing out all the wrinkleS in a development agreement, which the city expects to negotiate.
Councilman Isaac asked what is the legality of this document. Taddune answered this gives
Little Annie conceptual approval conditioned upon meeting the conditions in this resolutior
The specifics will be addressed in the development agreement. Garfield stated this is a
reliance approval; a bona fide approval. Councilman Behrendt stated this does not obligat~
the city to approve any one segment of the plant that does not meet the city's needs.
Councilman Collins asked about extending Ute down to Spring street through the Alps. That
is the shortest distance between two points. The circulation will be one of the biggest
problems. Farney said the owners of the Alps would not look kindly to having a street
through there. Also studies show it would be best to use Durant and Ute and no go through
the Alps. City engineer McArthur told CoUncil the city does not have enough right-of-way
on Spring street. Councilman Collins brought up the parking structure on the Rio Grande
and if there might be the possibility of providing some parking equivalent at the Rio
Grande to make up for some of the parking that will be increased because of Little Annie.
Garfield told Council there commitment is that if there are commitments coming from other
sectors of the city, Little Annie will commit in kind. Garfield said Little Annie does
not want to be identified as building the whole structure; if there are contributions from
other sectors, Little Annie will sit down and figure out what their's should be. Council-
man Behrendt agreed Little Annie should only be required to mitigate the problems it
creates and not to solve general problems. Mike Peters suggested adding language to the
resolution such as "parking and transportation problems directly attributable to Little
Annie". Taddune agreed to work this in. McArthur asked how Council can decide if other
things in the community are impacting and how much they are impacting. City Manager
Chapman said the concept is that developments are responsible for their parking problems.
If the city decides a. parking facility is the answer, then other developments will have to
help out.
Councilman Isaac requested a review after the first and second years of operation rather
than Wait until the second year. Little Annie agreed with this. Taddune asked if that
was to be the end of the review. Council said yes. Councilman Collins asked about the
ramifications of phase 2. Garfield told Council it is the joint review process from the
beginning. Councilman Van Ness pointed out there are commitments from Little Annie to
build a trails system, water connections, season passes, transportation and streets. The
agreement does not say when these have to be done. Councilman Van Ness asked if these
have to be completed before the areas goes into operation. Garfield told Council the Code
provides when a project goes in for final plat approval, they have to agree on a develop-
ment schedules, which outlines the construction schedule. The intent is to address this
at that time. Garfield said they do not know when the improvements will be started.
There will .be an agreement on the schedule that will satisfy the city before Little Annie
is started. Councilman Van Ness said the city should insist that the timing should be
spelled out in the agreement. Taddune agreed the time frames will be itemized in the
development agreement, Councilman Van Ness stated he wants the streets done before the
ski area .opens. There should be some general comment as to when these things should
happen relative to the ski area. Taddune said if these are concerns of Council, they can
be added to the resolution. Councilman Van Ness said another general question the agree-
ment does not address is what happens if some of the actions on Little Annie's part do not
happen. Taddune stated the Council can revoke their approval.
Councilman Isaac questioned the possibility of night operations; he would like these
identified and have some constraints put on night and/or summer operations. Mike Peters
told Council the next step in the Forest Service procedure is to submit a comprehensive
operating plan with regards to w~nter and summer operations. Peters stated the forest
service and county have agreed to rely on local input for these. This will be seen at the
development state. Peters said the reason is that this is a comprehensige document. These
things tie together with economic ramifications; it might not be prudent to operate at
night. This will nave to be a very thoughtful and very expensive document. Councilman
Collins asked if it is appropriate to mention employee housing in this resolution. Council
man Collins said he thought they were to house 35 to 65 per cent of their employees and
this should be mentioned somewhere. Mike Peters told Council this was discussed by the
Commissioners; at the initial startup stage, they will probably be housing closer to 100
per cent of their employees. They will also take a look at the employee impact. Garfield
pointed out the P & Z resolution is incorporated into the Council resolution. In the P &
resolution, the needs were~identified in numbers of units rather than percentage. Garfiel
stated he did not think any developer should have to house 100 per cent of its employees.
Garfield said they could take the housing portion of the P & Z resolution and quote it
verbatim. The attorneys will rework the resolution language and bring it back.
Mayor Pro Tem Behrendt continued the public hearing on Little Annie rezoning to May 11.
ASPEN SKI CLUB LEASE
Ron Windemuller, representing the Ski Club, told Council they would like a 50 or 99 year
extension of their lease so that they can go out and seek funds for improvements to their
building. Chapman told Council this lease has not been reviewed by the city attorney.
The only thing that has been changed is the expiration date. Mayor Edel suggested the
staff prepare legislation to change the lease.
Councilman Parry moved to have staff prepare legislation to extend the Ski Club's lease;
seconded by Councilwoman Michael. All in favor, motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR THREE-WAY LIQU~K LICENSE - 19th Green
Mayor Edel opened the public hearing. City Clerk Koch reported the files, posting and
publication to be in order. Fritz Bruggemeier and Nelson Owen as lessees of the premise
were present. They told Council they would operate the bar and restaurant for the summer.
There were no opponents. Mayor Edel closed the public hearing.
Councilman Behrendt moved that based on the evidence presented at a public hearing held
on April 27, 1981, for an application by Fritz Bruggemeier and Nelson Owen for a three-
way liquor license Council finds that the needs of the neighborhood have not been met and
that a license should be granted; seconded by Councilman Isaac. All in favor, motion
carried.
CONCEPTUAL PUD - Hotel Jerome
Alan Richman, planning office, told Council the Hotel Jerome presently has dual zoning
on 47,000 square feet. The applicant has requested conceptual PUD to remodel and construct
additional units to the north on Bleeker street. Models of the project were presented.
Richman said the Hotel Jerome proposes 114 rooms; 39 rooms will be renovated and remodeled
into 34 new units; 76 new rooms and 4 employee units. The FAR would increase from the
present 1:1 to 2.5:1, which is in excess of the 2.0 which is allowed. The PUD process
provides a mechanism for allowing an excessive FAR.
Richman~told Council there are two aspects of the process. The applicant is before HPC
to apply for historic designation, as well as redesign. Under the current GMP there is
an exemption existing for historic structure, which can expand without going through GMP.
There is also an application to rezone the entire site to CC/PUD to provide the applicant
with the variances and to put a hotel into a zone in which it is a condition use. The
Council has initiated ~he rezoning process.
Richman noted there are several areas of concern which have been identified in his memo-
randum. Richman told Council it is important for them to recognize these, not necessarily
define exact solutions at this point in the process. Council needs to define the parameter
of the process - numbers, types of solutions. Richman has tried to provide numbers to
go by in terms of employees, parking, etc. P & Z asked the planning staff to look at the
employee parking needs and guest parking needs. Richman told Council he had looked at
some survey data and came up with an estimated 25 guest and 35 employee spaces. There are
some conceptual locations for this parking - the Rio Grande, rented space.
In terms of the employee housing needs, the planning office has been working with the
housing directors. The applicant has determined that four units would fit well within~the
hotel and would provide housing for key employees. The. applicant~is suggesting housing
15 employees. There are 65 employees now, and for the new hotel they expect to have 80
employees.
The P & Z was concerned about traffic circulation. The applicant has proposed an automobi~
pull off area on Mail and a doorman. The P & Z suggested Mill str'eet as a second drop
off. The applicant feels that would add traffic and security problems. The engineering
department recommends an industrial trash compaction facility; new sidewalks along Main
and Mill as iwell as curb and gutter. Richman told Council he has looked at area and
fulk and finds the open space will not be a problem due to the area by the pool. The
height limitation will be exceeded; however, because of the slope on the backside of the
block, the new building will not rise as high as the existing building. Richman said
he feels the design has tried to keep the e~isting building as the focus of the design.
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Richman provided Council with a_breakdown of the square footage and of uses. Richman
told Council the applicant has repeatedly suggested for a hotel to be economically viable
a minimum number~of 100 rental rooms has to be provided. The P & Z approved conceptual
PUD and placed seven conditions upon the approval involving parking, housing, degree of
inconvenience, trash needs, sidewalks, traffic circulation.
Councilwoman Michael asked what the reactions of the applicant are to these conceptual
thoughts. John Gilmore, owner of the Hotel Jerome, said he felt the requests are reason-
able and will help the Jerome be more viable, useful and helpful. Gilmore said the only
item that bothered him was the thought of loading and unloading on both Mill and Main
streets. Richman to~d Council P & Z felt having all the traffic drop off on Main street
would conflict with traffic circulation. The planning office felt to move it to Mill
street as well would destroy the Mill street solution; would be contrary to engineering
department that no restrictions be allowed there. P & Z felt they would like to see at
least drawings of this. There will be no truck loading and unloading on Main street; ther~
is a double bay loading area in the back.
Gilmore told Council if they conceptually approve of what he is proposing, they will go
into more accurate drawings. Councilman Behrendt requested a straw vote on the second
loading area on Mill street. Councilman Parry - would rather not consider Mill street;
Councilman Behrendt - no Mill; Councilman Van Ness - agreed; Councilman Collins asked how
engineering felt - McArthur said no Mill; Councilman Collins said that was good enough for
him; Councilwoman Michael - no Mill.
Councilman Behrendt pointed out this is a hotel and a number of guests will be driving and
asked if the Hotel Jerome is agreeing to participate in the 60 spaces. Gilmore said it is
difficult; he would like to participate in less, but he would. Gilmore stated he felt the
number of spaces is high. Mayor Edel asked if there would be valet parking; Gilmore said
yes. Councilman Isaac asked if the Hotel Jerome has an alternative site located for the
off-site parking. Gilmore said this will be a real problem. The surface parking will be
the first step, probably on the Rio Grande parking lot on a pay basis.
Councilman Isaac asked about parking under the building. Tom Wells, architect for the
Jerome, told Council they have looked at this. The lot is quite small in back and is
insufficient for a parking structure plUs it would raise the density up one floor. Also
they would need a two-way ramp and the lot is very small. Councilman Behrendt requested
that for the additional 15 employee units there should be deed restriction with language
to reflect that. Councilman Behrendt said for the employees he would like to see more thal
five rooms, would like to see at least 15 bedrooms and have them deed restricted. Gilmore
said he agreed to provide employee housing, have it deed restricted, in some configuration.
Richman said the category of housing has not been determined yet.
Councilman Isaac said there has been trouble on the Main street side with the trees dying.
If~the hotel plants trees, will they take care of them. Gilmore said he would take care
of the trees. Councilman Behrendt said in the past he has had problems with the east side
of the building on Mill street, The redesign in steps is nice; however, could it be
pulled back on the top floor, councilman Parry pointed out there is now another building
to the north on Mill street which will be higher. Wells said he feels very comfortable
with the general massing of the building. Councilman Behrendt tried to redesign the
building. Wells pointed out the downplaying of the northwest corner is a good transition
into the residential-type zone. Councilman Behrendt pointed out the heighth from the
northeast corner of the building will be overwhelming.
Mayor Edel asked if the architect and applicant felt this was the best solution, or was
there any possibility of making the top floor smaller. Tom Wells said this could be done
only by eliminating rooms. The building cannot go out on the west side because it starts
to encroach on the pool and into the existing neighborhood. There are only 15 rooms per
floor; the number of rooms is a matter of business. Architecturally, to lessen the size
of the mass weakens the relationship between the two buildings. Wells told Council one of
the points he feels strongly about is the transition into the neighborhood on the west
side.
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the request for conceptual PUD for the purposes of
remodelling and expansion of the Hotel Jerome subject to the following seven conditions:
(1) the applicant agreeing to provide parking for 25 guests and 35 employess at an off-sit~
location to be precisely determined by the applicant and the City. Should Council agree
to coordinate the timing of the Rio Grande parking structure and Hotel Jerome construction
then the applicant should be required to participate proportionately in the cost of the
construction of the structure, based on the need for 60 spaces. Should such an arrangemen
not be found to be workable, the applicant should lease a site nearby and provide valet
parking arrangements for guests of the hotel, or should provide parking underground at
the hotel itself; (2) the applicant agreeing to provide four deed restricted employee unit~
within the hotel and to work with both the city and county housing departments to develop
an equitable arrangement to provide housing for an additional 15 employees of the hotel at
a location acceptable to the city at 15 bedrooms; (3) the applicant making every effort to
store construction materials on site, thereby causing no inconvenience in the vicinity of
the hotel. IF there is a need to disrupt any right-of-way in the area, this inconvenience
should be limited only to Bleeker street; (4) the applicant agreeing to install inside the
loading dock an industrial-type trash compaction facility to handle all solid waste
generated at the hotel, (5) the applicant agreeing to provide new sidewalks along Main,
Monarch and Bleeker, as well as curb and gutter as needed. If construction causes any
damage to the new sidewalk and curb along Mill street, the applicant should be required to
replace those sections. Also trees on Main street and maintenance of them; (6) the
applicant agreeing to proivde detailed information at the preliminary plat stage regarding
the height, mass and bulk of the proposed additions in relation to the request for rezonin¢
and expansion of a conditional use. The applicant is also expected to provide at that
stage of the review process detailed plans regarding the exact number of rooms requested
and a breakdown of square footage in terms of hotel rooms, commercial space, mechanical
space and other uses. Lastly, the applicant should provide detailed arrangements specify-
ing how parking and employee housing needs of the Hotel Jerome as outlined above, are to
be met; (7) the applicant providing a detailed solution to the traffic circulation
problems; seconded by Councilman Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
SUBDIVISION EXCEPTION - Dietsch
Alan Richman, planning office, told Council this is a subdivision exception in the R-6
zone at Lake Avenue and Second street with a lot of less than 12,000. This is a request
to condominiumize a proposed duplex on a lot created prior to the GMP. There is an
existing historic structure on the lot and the applicant is proposing to incorporate that
structure into the duplex they want to build. Richman told Council the problems the
engineering department found with the plat have been corrected~ The city attorney
recommended compliance with Section 20-22 with no short terming allowed. This has been
reviewed with Wogan/Jacobsen with a lot line adjustment.
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the Dietsch Subdivision exception application for the
pruposes of condominiumization subject to the following conditions; (1) applicant agrees
to restrict both units to six month minimum leases with nor more than two shorter tenancie
per year; and (2) correcting the plat to meet engineering requests; seconded by Councilman
Isaac.
Gideon Kaufman told Council this lot was created with WPW in 1977 and predates the
adoption of the GMP. The people have come in because there is going to be a building next
door, they would like to trade 300 feet to preserve the view planes for each. They have
dropped this.
All in favor, motion carried.
SUBDIVISION EXCEPTION - Laurilat
Alan Richman, planning office, told Council this is a request for condominiumization in
the R/MF zone Hopkins at West End on a 12,000 square foot lot. This is a 16-unit apartmen~
complex. The engineering department is concerned because the building is in West End stre~
and their records show no vacation of this street;, however, there is evidence of this now.
The attorney suggested approval in compliance with Section 20-22; the applicant has
provided documentation of that. The building inspector has done an inspection; there are
several violations. The applicant showed p~ans for a newly remodeled building which would
bring up to code all the violations. This should be a condition of approval. P & Z
approved with three conditions.
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the Laurilat subdivision exception subject to the
following conditions; (t) the applicant's elimination of West End street from the plat or
provision of a record of the West End street vacation with documentation to the engineer-
ing department and city attorney that the street was never platted; (2) the applicant's
agreement that the units shall be restricted to six month minimum lease with no more
than two shorter tenancies; (3) the building shall be remodeled and all aspects of it
brought up to Code prior to the sale of the first unit. Should the applicant fail to
fully satisfy the building department that all violations have been eliminated, then the
condominiumization is cancelled; seconded by Councilman Collins.
Councilman Isaac asked if there was a right of first refusal or if there were no tenants
at this time. Alan Richman said there are tenants but they all fall outside the housing
price guidelines. Jon Seigle told Council they gave all tenants the opportunity to pur-
chase these; some of the tenants did exercise that option. Se±gle told Council it is
their intention to renovate the building and bring it up to code. Seigle said he would
prefer, even though they plan to bring it up to code, the lesser standard of health, fire
and safety codes.
Councilman Behrendt amended his motion to say all aspects be brought up to life, health
and safety and fire standards prior to the sale of the first unit; seconded by Councilman
Collins. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #24, SERIES OF 1981 - Lodge Condominiumization
Richman told Council this ordinance related to condominiumization of lodges is to take
care of some procedures Council was concerned about. This will require an affidavit
itemizing the expenses incurred in upgrading, require a promissory note secured by a deed
of trust to insure the improvements promised will be done, and approvals on the condo-
minium map from various city departments.
Councilwoman Michael moved to read Ordinance #24, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Isaac. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE 924
(Series of 1981)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-23 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
1. REPEALING AND RE-ENACINT SECTION 20-23(A) (6) (b) TO REQUIRE THAT
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE ~ ~OR UPGRADING OF LODGES SO(3GHT TO BE
CONDOMINIUMIZED BE PRESENTED IN THE FORM OF AN AFFIDAVIT
2. AMENDING SECTION 20-23(A)~(6) BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (c)
PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENT FOR SECURITY TO ASSURE THE ACCOMPLISHMENT
OF THE PHYSICAL UPGRADING OF THE LODGE SOUGHT TO BE CONDOMINIUMIZED
3. AMENDING SECTION 20-23(A) BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (7) TO
REQUIRE THAT THE LODGE CONOMINIUM MAP CONTAIN CERTIFICATES SHOWING
APPROVAL OF THE MAP BY THE CITY ENGINEER, CITY ATTORNEY, THE CITY
PLANNING OFFICE, THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Behrendt moved to adopt Ordinance 924, Series of 1981, on first reading;
seconded by Councilwoman Michael. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Behrendt, aye; Collins,
nay; Isaac, aye; Parry, aye; Van Ness, aye; Michael, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #25, SERIES OF 1981 - Recording Requirement
Alan Richman told Council this is to exempt condominiumization map and other documents
from the 90 day requirement.
Councilman Behrendt moved to read Ordinance #25, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #25
(Series of 1981)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-14(e) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO, BY ADDING A NEW SENTENCE EXEMPTING FROM THE NINETY (90)
DAY RECORDATION REQUIREMENT CONTAINED THEREIN THE RECORDING OF CONDOMINIUM
MAPS, DECLARATIONS OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRE TO ACCOMPLISH A CONDO
MINIUMIZATION IN THE CITY OF ASPEN was read by the city clerk
Councilman Behrendt moved to adopt Ordinance #25, Series of 1981, on first reading; second~
by Councilman Parry. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Parry, aye; Michael, aye; Behrendt,
aye; Isaac, aye; Collins, aye; Van Ness, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #26, SERIES OF 1981 -
Councilman Isaac moved to read Ordinance #26, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman Parry
All in favor, motion carried.
~RDINANCE #26
(Series of 1981)
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE-ENATING SECTION 24-13.11 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN SO AS TO CLARIFY THE LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT
OF DEED RES~ KCTED EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS WHICH MAY BE ADDED TO NON-
CONFORMING LODGES IN THE R-6 THROUGH R-40 ZONE DISTRICTS was read by the
city clerk
Richman explained Council has requested the 700 square foot limitation be eliminated. The
best was to incorporate employee housing in lodges is through conditional use. The units
have to be rented as common elements of the lodge and the units will be rented only to
employees of the lodge.
Councilwoman Michael moved to adopt Ordinance #26, Series of 1981, On first reading;
seconded by Councilman Parry. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Van Ness, aye; Collins, nay;
Behrendt, nay; Isaac, aye; Michael, aye; Parry, aye; Mayor Edel, nay. Motion carried
LITTLE ANNIE RESOLUTION
Paul Taddune went over the changes of this resolution with Council. On page 4 there is an
insertion "application of a residential bonus overlay". On the trails system they added
"in addition to the P & Z requirement that Little Annie bear the cost of the construction
landscaping of its trails system in accordance with the map, Little Annie shall complete
all trail system improvements prior to commencing operations and shall also have a con-
tinuing responsibility for snow removal and maintenance of s~ch trails. On page 5,
number 3, water connections, to address the concerns about when the improvements will take
place, language was inserted, "prior to commencing operations, Little Annie shall pay all
costs assoicated etc." New sentence, "Little Annie shall be reponsible for all parking
impacts directly attributable to Little Annie's operations". The new resolution addresses
the first and second year reviews. The evacuation of gondolas was tied to the development
agreement~
On transportation, "The Little Annie transportation system will provide shuttle service
from Rubey Park to the Little Annie base areas and a collector loop to the lodge area,
all in accordance with a plan submitted to the transportation department and as amended by
resolution 81-2 of the Aspen planning and zoning commission which are incorporated herein
by this reference. The proposed Little Annie transportation system shall be integrated
with the present city of Aspen system and any parking facility which may be constructed in
the future". The language from the P & Z resolution was added to the Council's resolution.
A new paragraph 10 "No approval of second phase expansion" is added which states, "Little
Annies is given approval of an underground gondola storage area adequate to accommodate
both first phase construction and possible second phase expansion of the ski area. As a
condition to such approval, Little Annie shall waive any claim to a reliance argument for
possible second phase expansion and any second phase expansion shall be subject to prior
City of Aspen approval". The employee housing paragraph is a direct quotation of the P & Z
resolution.
In the engineering, at its expense was dropped and "Little Annie shall be responsible for
and pay 5/6 of the expense of said improvement costs". This is for Ute avenue, original
street to Durant avenue. Chapmans said the plans will be approved by the city and the
city will do the inspections. The new paragraph 12 adds, "Further, neither this resolution
or any approval contained herein shall be contsrued as any right or entitlement to any
real estate development not expressly permitted herein". A paragraph was added to tell
when this resolution would~be effective; upon passage of Ordinances 13, 18 and 19.
Councilman Behrendt moved to adopt Resolution 81-26; seconded by Councilwoman Michael.
Roll. call vote; Councilmembers Van Ness, nay; Collins, nay; Isaac, nay; Parry, aye; Michael
aye; Behrendt, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #23, SERIES OF 1981 - Amending False Alarm Fees
Staff requested this be tabled. Councilman Behrendt moved to table Ordinance #23, Series
of 1981; seconded by Councilman Behrendt. All in favor, motion carried.
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Regular Meeting Aspen City_Cg~nq~l April 27, 1981
ORDINANCES #21 and 22, SERIES OF 1981 _.T Vehicle Leases
Councilman Isaac moved to read Ordinances 21 and 22; seconded by Councilman Collins. All~1!
in favor, motion carried, ii
ORDINANCE ~21
(Series of 1981)
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A VEHICLE LEA~ING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN AND DICK WHEELER INC. WHICH LEASE
IS FOR A TERM OF THIRTY-SIX MONTHS AND PROVIDES FOR A MONTHLY PAYMENT
OF $256.98
ORDINANCE 922
(Series of 1981)
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A VEHICLE LEASING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN AND THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
GLENWOOD SPRINGS WHICH LEASE IS FOR A TERM OF THIRTY-SIX MONTHS AND
PROVIDES FOR A MONTHLY PAYMENT OF $235.42 were read by the city clerk
Councilman Isaac moved to adopt Ordinances #21 and #22, Series of 1981; seconded by Council.
man Parry. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Van Ness, aye; Parry, aye; Behrendt, aye; ~
Isaac, aye; Collins, aye; Michael, aye; Mayor Edel, aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #24, SERIES OF 1981 ICMA Retirement Corporation
Councilman Isaac moved to read Resolution #24, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman Parry
All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION ~24 ii
(Series of 19810 !~
A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING KEY EMPLOYEES ENTITILED TO PARTICIPATE ~!
IN THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGE !i
MENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION -- i~
WHEREAS, Section 2-101(k) of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen
require the City Council to determine which employees are eligible to :
participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan, il
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO: Section 1
That the following employees are hereby determined to be key employees
entitled to participate in the Deferred Compensation plan:
Municipal Court Administrator
Councilman Berhendt moved to adopt Resolution #24, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Parry. All in favor, with the~exception of Mayor Edel. Motion carried.
CLUB 20 MEMBERSHIP
Councilman Isaac said he would like to not fund Club 20 because it does not represent
Aspen's point of view. Mayor Edel said he feel it is important to get involved and have
voice. In the coming years with all the problems, Aspen should be involved.
~ouncilman Behrendt moved to join Club 20 and pay the $100 membership; seconded by Council-
nan Parry. Councilmembers Collins, Isaac, Van Ness opposed; Councilmembers Parry,
~ichael, Behrendt and Mayor Edel in favor. Motion carried.
ELECTION COMMISSION
2ouncilwoman Michael moved to appoint Leonard Oates and Jim True to the election commission;
~econded by Councilman Behrendt. All in favor, motion carried.
ELECTION JUDGES
~ouncilwoman Michael moved to approve the list of election judges; seconded by Councilman
~ehrendt. All in favor, motion carried.
%PPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF APPEALS AND EXAMINERS
~ouncilman Behrendt moved to appoint John K~ckx to the Board of Examiners and Appeals;
~econded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried.
2ouncilman Behrendt moved to adjourn at 10:15 p.m.; seconded by Councilman Van Ness. All
in favor, mo~ion carried.
Kathry~S. Koch, City Cle~rk