HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19780522 Regular Meeting Aspen. C~. Council May 22, 1978 ~
Mayor Standley called the joint meeting to order at 4:10 PM with Com~nissioners Child,
Kinsley, Edwards, Couneilmembers Behrendt, and Johnston present. Also present were
City Manager Mahoney, County Manager Ochs, County Attorney Stuller and City Attorney
Nuttall.
1. 2q8 Water Quali~ ~anmgement. Plan. Tom Glass of Crested Butte and Phil Overender,
Coordinator, are present to discuss'the proposed Management Plans and Alternatives.
The COG will be h~lding a vote to determine the type of Management Plan for this area.
208 Water The question at this point is what type of Management Agency is appropriate for Pitkin
Quality County. Commissioner Child had not agreed with the vote taken by the C~G in February
~%%nagemen% and Pitkin County is not in agreement with the majority who wanted the County to be the
Plan Management Agency in Water Quality, Vail held a meeting similar to this last week and
they decided that there were clearly matters that were a County interest, but that there
were matters that the City of Vail wanted to have an equal voice on. This was m&inly
in receiving construction grants from EPA, Facilities type of grants, sewage treatment
type grants. If there is no agreement between the counties and the municipalities here,
it will rest with the governor's decision. Phil Overender further discussed what the
Water Quality Management program is. The Clean Water Act of 1972 set up a process
where regional and local agencies could be funded to develop plans to either clean up
the water or keep the water we have clean. The plans he reviewed covered 9,000 square
miles and six counties in Colorado. There are 93 stations over this area for reporting
water quality problems and judging the effect of land use on the quality of water. They
are recommendin§ different management policies in different areas due to differences in
the land use factors.
Manager~Mahoney recommended the adoption of Alternative II as opposed to Alternative I,
which gives the CoRnty direct management responsibility, The Alternative II is a com-
promise between the City and County, whereby the City Ks responsible for City areas, and
the County is responsible for anything outside the City area. Manage~ Mahoney further
explained that the City is going to purchase the Sanitation District plant to process
the storm run off, and he doesn't feel it appropriate for the County to now step in at
this time and receive funds. He strongly feels that they can continue to be as effective
as they.have in the past. The Planning Office acts as a coordinator between t~e City
and County and makes recommendations from that position.
County Manager Ochs asked if the policies can be varied between the counties, not just
one over-alL policy. Heiko Kuhn, Citizen, felt that every county in this COG district
is different and have different priorities. Mayor Standley suggested modifying the
approval process to a multiple choice whereby a county could adopt whatever management
system it wanted and then set a date they must comply~ That way the counties would have
local options. Commissioner Edwards feels that there has to be some entity with control
over and to maintain the different programs, such as: Snowmass, Aspen, Redstone, etc,
Otherwise they will end up working against each other.
The Members of the City Council were generally in favor of ~oting favorably on Alterna~_'.
rive IA, which is basically a totally joint management by City and County on an equal
basis.
Councilman Van Ness entered the meeting.
2. Bus Agreement. Harold Stalf, Transportation Director, discussed the Bus Agreement
between the City of Aspen and the Aspen Ski Corp, There have been some changes made
since this was reviewed at the May 8th meeting. The Ski Corp will pick up the drivers
cost above $5.50 per hour. They asked that we limit that increase to the percentage Bus Agreement
increase listsd on the consumer price index for that year. He feels this is a fair With ski Corp
request. The second change is that the Ski Corp has asked to pay the insurance costs
for the next five years. There is a $50.00 charge listed per year in the lease agree-
ment, which Tom Richards of the Ski Corp stated was included just to make the lease
effective, ~ntercept parking will be available only on an emergency basis, This is
because this would invalidate the Ski Corp lease with Pfeifer.
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the lease agreement with the recommended changes,
seconded by Councilman Van Ness. All members in favor, motion carried.
Councilwoman Johnston questioned the clause in the lease agreement dealing with the
commencement date of this bus service. The date in the lease is Thanksgiving day, 1978,
There is a clause in the agreement which protects the City if the buses are not deli-
vered on time.
4. Bus~Re~es~ Deaf Camp Picnic. Harold Stalf stated that they would like Co try to
run one-.City Bus and one County Bus to the Deaf Camp Picnic, which would greatly alle-
viate the traffic problem on the road. The charge would be~$1,00 per person on a ·
reservation basis. This will be a trial basis to see if the buses can even get up the Bus ~quest for
road. Deaf CampPicnic
Councilman Van Ness moved to provide one bus each from the City and County for the Deaf
Camp Picnic. Commissioner~Kinsley seconded, with all members in favor. Motion carried.
Ms. Smith of the Planning Office introduced Chuck Stewart to the Council and Commission-
ers. Stewart will be acting as the Transportation Planner/Coordinator,
3. Open space Advisory Board. Ms. Smith requested tabling this matter. This was done 3r
on the grounds that the requirements for sitting on this borad are felt to be too strin-
gent, and have no flexibility. Ms. Smith will draft a letter to the PCPA requesting
more nominations and a broader basis for selection of this board, iiOpen Space
~dvisoryBoard
Commissioner Child so moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnston. Child would like to see
someone from downvalley apply for a seat on this board. All members in favor; motion
carried.
5. Ambulance Budget Request - 24 hour emergenc~ service. Councilwoman Johnston moved
to table this item as there is no representative here to discuss this request, Council-
man Van Ness seconded, with all members in favor; motion carried. Ambulance Budget
Request
6. Skateboard Issue. Mayor Standley stated that the City also has a problem with the
skateboards, and there are two Ordinances in this packet which address this issue, The
members discussed the different areas where this outdoor sport might take place. Mayor
Standley stated that they had tried to direct this to the property below the new Eagles
property but this did not work. He further stated that the applicants had been advised Skateboards
to draw up a program to present to Council for discussion. They have not done so,
Manager Mahoney stated that they have been allowing the kids to skateboard by the Teen
Center down South Aspen Street. This will be addressed at length during the regula~
Council meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the minutes of the May 8th meeting. Councilwoman
Johnston seconded this motion. All members in favor, motion carried,
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Councilman Van Ness moved to approve the Accounts Payable, This was seconded by Council-!i
man Behrendt, with all members in favor; motion carried.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
There were no comments from the general public.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilwoman Johnston discussed the recent acquisition by the City of bicycles for
employee use. However, there will be a cost of $50 to get the bikes in running condi- ~icycles for
tion. Manager Mahoney further stated that the Police Department will acquire two Mopeds !~ity use
for use by employees and the Police Department personnel at Dealer cost,
Councilman Behrendt stated that several citizens have approached him about reconsidering
Fireworks - the decision on not having fireworks this 4th of July, He suggested following through
4th of July just as we have in the past, have them out of Wagner Park but for only a half hour and
no liquor sold. Mayor Standley suggested this be addressed as an Agenda item at the
next meeting.
Mayor Standley told the members that Captain Clean has been hired. They are starting
a program in the schools to get all the youngsters involved in this clean up program.
Pride in They have been passing out posters,
Captain Mayor S%andley requested that a new flag be acquired for City Hall. Manager Mahoney
Clean stated that one has been ordered and should be here in a few weeks.
P & Z Mayor Standley requested that the P&Z residency question be removed from the Agenda due
resignation to the resignation of the member in question.
Baranko
Police Chief Martin Hershey presented a preliminary program for the juveniles with drug
problems. Dr. Brauckman is an educator an the field of drug education, and Hershey is
Drug program requesting both financial a~d moral support from the Council for this program in the
elementary schools. Councilwoman Johnston stated that if the program as going to be
developed in the schools, the School District should be asked (and possibly the ABI)
to contribute funds toward this cause.
RED ONION RESTAURANT EXTENSION
Lary Groen is present to represent the Red Onion in its application to extend their
serving onto the pedestrian mall. Their arrangement will be the same as last year.
Restauran~ Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the application by the Red Onion for extension
extension into into the pedestrian mall, with the 6% increase as stated in the Mall Lease Agreement.
m~lL - Councilwoman Johnston seconded this, with all members in favor; motion carried.
Red Onion
ENERGY FORUM
This is a request by the Roaring Fork Resource Center for the City to pay tuition for
any interested City employees to attend the Energy Forum which begins May 26th, through
Tuition for the 28th. The cost per employee is $30.00. Anne Oakes answered brief questions by the
city employees councilmembers.
Energy Foru~
Councilwoman Johnston moved to approve this budget expenditure. Councilman Van Ness
seconded, with all members in favor; motion carried.
NOW RESOLUTION
Mayor Standley stated that he had met with Charlotte Walls and Julie Hane last week to
discuss his concerns with the original Resolution presented at the last Council meeting.
Now Reso. Julie Hane stated that there was supposed to be a Resolution from the Democratic Party
supporting supporting this NOW Resolution in the packet but it is not there. The changed Resolu-
ERA boycott tion does allow transportation to or business in those states not having ratified the
of states not
adopting ERA, but they can take a copy of the Resolution with them to the meeting stating a boy- cott of that state's business and the reasons. This Resolution expires upon the adop-
ERA tion of the ERA, or expiration of the ERA.
Council Behrendt stated that originally, he felt this was ineffective, but in checking
and doing research on this subject, he has found that the boycott does indeed h~ve effect
in those states and is causing chaos.
Councilman Behrendt moved to read Resolution 10, Series of 1978. Councilwoman Johnston
seconded this motion, with all members in favor, motion carried. The R~solution 10,
Series of 1978, was read by the Deputy City Clerk.
RESOLUTION NO. 10
(Series of 1978)
WHEREAS, inclusion in the Constitution of the United States is the
basic right of every citizen, and
WHEREAS, women have been and continue to be excluded from the Con-
stitution, and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen views this exclusion of over one half of
the population of the United States from the protection of the Constitu-
tion as intolerable, and
WHEREAS, the people of the State of Colorado have spoken in fauor
of the Equal Right Amendment but are being denied the benefits of it
because of the failure of three states to ratify, and
WHEREAS, at the present time, the following states have not ratified
the Equal Rights Amendment:
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Illinois
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia, and
Regular Meeting Aspen City Council May 22, ±97~
WHEREAS, many organizations have adopted a policy of holding con-
ventions only in states which have ratified the ERA, thus providing incen~
tive for other states to do the same, and
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has been requested by the National
Organization of Women to do the same, which, with certain limitations,
the Council is willing to do,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Aspen City Council of Aspen,
Colorado, that from and after the effective date of this resolution, no
City of Aspen monies shall be spent on out-of-state travel, food or
accommodations for City officials or employees who attend meetings or
conventions in states which, at the time of the meeting or convention,
have not ratified the Equal Rights Amendment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this prohibition shall not apply with
respect to those expenses incurred (1{ in the extradition or other deli-
very of prisoners or (2) by City personnel or officers engaged in business
found by the City Council necessary for the administration of City govern-
ment (provided, however, that the official or employee has made reasonable
attempts to change the place of meeting and that the persons participating
in the meetings will, where appropriate, present a resolution mandating
the organization to hold future meetings in ratified states).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the resolution shall expire on March 22,
1979, or on adoption or expiration of the Equal Rights Amendment, whichever
first occurs.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded
to the various City officials, department heads, and City agencies, as
well as to the Governors of the states identified above which have failed,
at this time, to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
Councilman Behrendt moved to adopt Resolution 10 upon first reading. This was seconded
by Councilwoman Johnston.
~anager Mahoney feels that this is incorrec~ and does not agree. He does not feel it is
constitutional to disrupt the commerce between one state and another. However, Council-
woman Johnston feels that this boycott comes under the same jurisdiction as the grape
boycott, or a strike against those states. The question was called, with all voting
members in favor, motion carried.
WHEELER OPERA HOUSE COVENANTS
Jenifer Carr is present today to discuss the covenants on the Wheeler Opera House with
the Councilmembers. Mahoney has assigned various staff members %o coordinate on various Wheeler Opera
parts of this building project, since the disbanding of the Wheeler Task Force. Tom ~buse
Jones in Engineering; Karen Smith the architectural review; Peggy Carlson the Insurance covenants
on the Building; and Jenifer Carr to research grants and federal or state funds available.
The addition on the west side of the building for the elevator was discussed. Ms. Carr
noted that this will have to be done.
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the covenants. This was seconded by Councilwoman
Johnston. Councilman Van Ness seemed apprehensive about the agreement, but was assured
by Ms. Carr that all was in order. All members in favor, motion carried. Ms. Carr and
Manager Mahoney will request a work session with Council and any of their questions
still outstanding at that time can be answered in full.
EMPLOYEE APARTMENT REQUEST - Don Simpson
Bill Jordan is representing the applicant, Dr. Simpson, in his application to certify a
"bandit" condominium unit in the Koch Townhouses. This unit was built several years iEmployee apartment
without City approval, but was included in the plat and condominium declaration. At the request (Simpson)
present time the unit is unoccupied and is unuseable because of the zoning violation. ~"bandit unit"
Dr. Simpson is requesting to use this unit for employee housing. Dr. Simpson would agree
to the six month rent requirement, and was further asked to agree to not rent ~he unit
to anyone who was not a "working resident". He also agreed to the ninety-day notice
requirement and right of first refusal by the tenant.
Sanatarian Dunlop has no problems with this request. This question was further discussed
by City Attorney Nuttall as this will be setting a precedent for legalizing of other
"bandit" units existing in the area. Ms. Nuttall requested the adoption of a general
policy to legalize "bandit" units. Councilman Behrendt so moved, with Councilman
Van Ness seconding. Mayor Standley reiterated the requirement for renting only to
working residents. Councilman Behrendt suggested a~ this point that the applicant waive
right to protest on the policy established by this Council for one year, or until next
June. Dr. Simpson and his representative were in agreement with this.
City Attorney Nuttall will draft an agreement including all these requirements and
constraints.
All members in favor of the motion by Councilman Behrendt. Motion carried.
GRASSROOTS - Request for budget - Candi Harper
Candi Harper is present to discuss disbursement of funds allocated to the Grassroots
Network during budget hearings in 1977. They want to use funds to do a transportation Grassroots
show and also a live program hosting City officials. They have done this type of pro- approval of
gram with the County for the past two years and it has been very successful, budget
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve this reques~ by Grassroots, seconded by Council-
woman Johnston. All in favor, motion carried.
Le CABARET - Purchase and Sale and Transfer of License
Art Daily is present to represent the applicant John Barber for Purchase and Sale and
transfer of the liquor license for LeCabaret. Mr. Barber is dba Entertainment Durant,
Inc. He owns controlling interest in this corporate venture. Daily discussed the re-
sponsibility of outstanding debts left when the previous holders of this license de~
Le Cabaret faulted. Ebrahim Siani, who will own a small percentage of stock in this venture, and
purchase and is the landlord of the premises, has been helping accumulate any and all outstanding
sale debts. Daily stated that they have sent letters to any and all claimants they are aware
of, asking them to state their claim. These debts will be paid.
Mayor Standley, at this point in the hearing, pointed out to the applicant that there
are frequent infractions of the liquor laws by various liquor serving establishments in
this City. Two of the main infractions deal with: full meals must be served on the
premises between the hours of 10 AM and 11 PM, and that food must be served in any area
where liquor is served, even the bar area. That if these constraints are no~ met and
maintained, the applicant stands liable for loss of this liquor license.
Barber discussed the business operation with the members; it will be a dinner and show
operation. Barber further explained that during the season, they will be doing a break-
fast show and lunch.
Sanitarian Dunlop stated that the applicant has submitted plans to both he and the
building department and is aware of their recommendations. He is not aware of any out-
standing problems.
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the transfer of the liquor license for Le Cabaret
to Entertainment Durant, Inc. Councilman Van Ness seconded. All members were in favor,
motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY APPLICATIONS
City Attorney Nuttall has resigned her position, and applications for this position were
City Attorney closed last week. However, she has been asked to remain at least until the end of June,
applications or until a new attorney ~s hired, at .the City's ~xpense.
Councilwoman Johnston doesn't agree with the openended policy. Mayor Standley suggested
limiting the monthly expense to $300.000.
Councilman Behrendt moved to officially request City Attorney Nuttall to remain on the
3ob through June at $300.00 for lodging costs during this time. Councilwoman Johnston
seconded, with all members in favor. Motion carried.
SOUND LEVEL MEASURING EQUIPMENT
Sanitarian Dunlop feels that the equipment the City now has is inadequate, and that many
Sound level of the regulations imposed the sound levels the
by
City
regarding
(such
as
snowmaking,
n~asuring Paragon outside serving area, etc.) will require more adequate equipment. He is re-
equipment questing $900.00 for purchase of new equipment. Finance Director Butterbaugh stated that
there are funds available in the Council budget if they wish to direct the cost from
that area.
Councilwoman Johnston moved to provide the equipment requested by the Sanitarian for
purpose of measuring sound out of the City Council budget. This was seconded by Council-
man Behrendt. Ail in favor, motion carried.
~SPRING STREET ASSOCIATES - Encroachment
John Kelley stated that there have been some changes made since the original application
Request for for this encroachment: the site plan has been revised and the building has been relo-
encroachment cated four (4) feet further to the south to enable them to build a single stairway on
Spring S~. the Spring Street side of the building, but will still be partially on the City right-
Associates of-way; ~n the event the City should require removal of the encroachment for whatever
reason, such removal and construction of the alternate access stairway shall be accom-
plished sole at the expense of the Spring Street Associates. They have also complied
with the encroachment license provisions set forth by Dave Ellis, Engineer, in which it
states such license is with the discretion of Council and may be withdrawn for any reason
at any t~me.
Councilman Van Ness withdrew his vote in this issue due to conflict of interest. The
Building Department and Engineering De~rtment have no problems with this request. ~
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the encroachment request with standard encroachment
indemnifications, seconded by Councilwoman Johnston. The vote was called, with Council-
members Behrendt and Standley in favor, Councilwoman Johnston against. Motion carried.
CONCEPTUAL SUBDIVISION - Arrowhead
Ms. Smith of the Planning Office suggested tabling this application as it is not complete.
Subdivision
Conceptual Council Van Ness so moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnston. Ail in favor, application
Arrowhead t ab 1 ed.
tabled
SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION - Cooper & Hymen Apartments
Subdivision Mark Danielson, Housing Director, stated that he has not had an opportunity to talk with
Exer~ption all of the tenants in that building who signed the condominiumization agreement.
Cooper & Hymen
Gene Law, owner of ~the two buildings, is present to discuss this application with the
Council. He doesn't have a problem if Council decides to table this application so that
Danielson can contact the tenants.
Mayor Standley stated that he talked with one~ of the tenants, Bill Kane, and that there
are some tenants genuinely zn favor of the condominiumization of these units for sale.
Councilwoman Johnston moved to table this request pending Mark Danielson's contacting
the remainder of the tenants. Councilman Behrendt seconded, with all members in favor,
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING
Ordinance #11, Series of 1978, Appropriation for Holy Cross Land
Ord. 11,1978
Councilwoman moved to read Ordinance 11, Series of 1978. Seconded by Councilman Appropriation
Behrendt. All in favor, motion carried, for Holy Cross
land
The Ordinance was read by the Deputy Clerk.
ORDINANCE ~11
Series of 1978
AN ORDINANCE MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$100,000 FROM PRIOR YEAR UNAPPROPRAITED SURPLUS ELECTRICAL DEPART-
MENT FUNDS EOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLY CROSS LAND ACQUISITION,
Councilwoman Johnston moved to adopt Ordinance 11, series of 1978, on second reading.
Councilman Behrendt seconded. Roll call vote: Councilman Van Ness aye; Councilman
Behrendt aye; Councilwoman Johnston aye; Mayor Standley aye. Motion carried.
CITY MANAGER
1. Skateboard Contest
Manager Mahoney stated that the Aspen Foundation for the Arts has requested a dual slalom
race and to close the street by Wagner Park (Monarch) June 3rd at 10:00 AM. The members Skateboard
briefly discussed this request, but did not feel that it would interfere with any of the Contest
daily activities in that residential area. They have the waivers and insurance.
Councilman Behrendt moved to close the street by Wagner at 10:00 AM on June 3rd as re-
quested by the AFA. Councilwoman Johnston seconded, with all in favor, motion carried.
2. Hazardous Sidewalks
Dave Ellis, City Engineer, is present to discuss the condition of the sidewalks in the
area bounded by Durant, Garmisch, Main and Original Streets. He cited section 19-103
and 104 of the code which requires owners to maintain the sidewalks abutting or ser- Hazardous
vicing his premises. Ellis stated that in the pas5 the City has ended up doing the Sidewalks
work and putting a lien on the proper~y of the owner. Ellis has assessed the work that
needs to be done, which should cost around $17,000. The City will proceed against the
offenders. Ellis was directed by Council to contact the offenders as a public relations
type project.
3. Golf Course Report
Manager Mahoney gave a report on the development of the Golf Course. The contract was ~
given to Nick Semens from California. He has a good background in building golf courses.
They started construction two weeks ago, so they cannot tell yet whether they are on Golf Course
time or on budget. Manager Mahoney reviewed the basic plans with the Councilmembers. report
The existing watering systems will be hooked up and incorporated into the new watering ~
system.
4. Land Purchase
Manager Mahoney requested an Executive Session after the regular meeting to discuss a
land purchase option for the City.
CITY ATTORNEY - Mayor's Deed - Re~d Rowland Block 49
Attorney Nuttall presented a request from Peggy J. and Harold Rowland for marketable Mayor's Deed
title to Lots F, G, H, and I, Block 49, City and Townsite of Aspen. Bowland
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve granting of Mayors Deed to the Rowlands for the
above proper~y. Councilwoman Johnston seconded, with all members in faovr, motion
carried.
2. Ordinance #12, Adopt Insulation Code
This ordinance amending the Building Code as required by Senate Bills 159 and 432 re-
garding adoption of insulation codes. This amendment will bring the Code into confor- Ord.12, 1978
mance with these requirements.. Adopting Insulation
Code
Councilwoman Johnston moved to read Ordinance 12, Series of 1978. This was seconded by
Councilman Van Ness. The Ordinance was read by the Deputy Clerk.
ORDINANCE 12
Series of 1978
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-141(s) (AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE) BY THE ADDITION OF R-3 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES TO SECTION 5302
THEREOF,
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve Ordinance #12, seconded by Councilwoman Johnston.
Roll call vote: Councilwoman Johnston aye; Councilman Behrendt aye; Councilman Van Ness
aye; Mayor Standley aye. All members in favor, motion carried.
3. Ordinance ~13, Park Dedication Fees ~
This ordinance is the provision for payment of Park Dedication fees. Attorney Nuttall
explained this ordinance to the members. This ordinance will apply to new residential Ord. 13,1978
construction based on 1% of the market value and the bedroom factor (1% of market value Park Dedication
x number of bedrooms). ~es _
Councilman Behrendt moved to read Ordinance 13, Series of 1978, seconded by Council-
woman Johnston. All in favor, motion carried. The Ordinance was read by the Deputy.
ORDINANCE 13
Series of 1978
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-18(a) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
PROVIDING FOR LAND DEDICATIONS OR CASH PAYMENTS IN LIEU THEREOF,
Councilwoman Johnston recommended a change in paragraph (7) of this ordinance to read,
"...constitutes a bona fide moderate income housing development and/or wishes to sub-
sidize its construction..."
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve Ordinance 13, Series of 1978, as amended, seconded
by Councilwoman Johnston. Roll call vote: Councilman Behrendt aye; Councilwoman
Johnston aye; Councilman Van Ness aye; Mayor Standley aye. All in favor, motion carried.
4. Ordinances 14A and 14B, Prohibitin~ certain vehicles on sidewalks
Mayor Standley discussed these Ordinances. Ordinance 14A addresses motorized vehicles,
0rd.14,1978 bicycles, skateboards and similar devises on sidewalks. Ordinance 14B addresses only
Prohibiting motorized vehicles and bicycles on sidewalks.
certain
vehicles on Now that MOPEDS are being rented in town by a local business, the problem of people
sidewalks riding them on sidewalks has become an issue. There is still a problem also of kids
riding skateboards on the downtown commercial area sidewalks and through the mall. After
a brief discussion of the alternatives in both ordinances, the members suggested changing
Ordinance 14A, to address itself only to the Commercial Core and C-1 Districts, where
sidewalk traffic is the heaviest. The members were not adverse to skateboard riding in
the residential areas where sidewalk traffic is a~ a minimum.
Council Behrendt moved to read Ordinance 14A as amended, seconded by Councilwoman Johnston.
ORDINANCE 14A
Series of 1978
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING MOTORIZED VEHICLES, BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS,
AND SIMILAR DEVISES UPON SIDEWALKS IN THE COMMERCIAL CORE AND
C-1 DISTRICTS,
Councilwoman Johnston moved to adopt Ordinance 14A as amended. Seconded by Councilman
Behrendt. Roll call vote: Councilwoman Johnston aye; Councilman Behrendt aye; Council-
man Van Ness aye; Mayor Standley aye; All in favor, motion carried.
5. Ordinance 15, Appropriations to the Land Fund
This is an appropriation Ordinance for the Rio Grande and the Pride in Aspen Campaign.
Ord. 15, Councilman Van Ness moved to read Ordinance 15. This was seconded by Councilman Behrendt.
Appropriation Ordinance 15 was read into the record by the Deputy Clerk.
Land Fund
ORDINANCE 15
Series of 1978
AN ORDINANCE MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE LAND
FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000.00 FROM 6th PENNY SALES TAX
REVENUES IN EXCESS OF THOSE ESTIMATED IN THE BUDGET AND
TRANSFERRING $44,300.00 TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE RIO GRANDE
PLAYING FIELD AND LANDSCAPING AND ONE-HALF OF THE PRIDE IN
ASPEN CAMPAIGN,
Councilman Behrendt moved to approve Ordinance 15, Series of 1978, seconded by Councilman
Van Ness. Roll call vote: Councilwoman Johnston aye; Councilman Behrendt aye; Council-
man Van Ness aye; Mayor Standley aye. Motion carried.
6. Ordinance 16, Appropriations - Transportation Fund
Councilman Behrendt moved to read Ordinance 16. Seconded by Councilwoman Johnston. Ordi-
Ord. 16,1978 nance 16, Series of 1978, was read by the Deputy Clerk..
Transportation
Fund ORDINANCE 16
Series of 1978
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $22,500 FROM EXCESS 7th PENNY
SALES TAX REVENUES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION FUND, TRANS-
FERRING $5,000.00 FROM THE TRANSPORTATION FUND TO THE
GENERAL FUND, AND APPROPRIATING $12,870.00 FROM THE
EXCESS TRANSPORTATION REVENUES FOR BUS PAYMENTS,
Councilman Behrendt moved ~o approve Ordinance 16, seconded by Councilman Va~ Ness. Roll
call vote: Councilwoman Johnston aye; Councilman Behrendt aye; Councilman Van Ness aye;
Mayor Standley aye. Motion carried.
7. Ordinance 17, Supplemental Appropriations
Councilman Van Ness moved to read Ordinance 17, Series of 1978. This was seconded by
Councilman Behrendt. Ordinance 17 was read by the Deputy Clerk.
Ord. 17,1978
Appropriation ORDINANCE 17
Series of 1978
AN ORDINANCE MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM
UNAPPROPRIATED CURRENT YEAR TRANSFERS AND PRIOR YEAR
UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND SURPLUS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$70,600.000,
Councilman Van Ness moved to adopt Ordinance 17, seconded by Councilwoman Johnston.' Roll
call vote: Councilwoman Johnston aye; Councilman Behrendt aye; Councilman Van Ness aye;
Mayor Standley aye. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Johnston questioned these appropriation monies and asked why the purchase of
the Aspen One Property has not been addressed as a priority before these others, for which
Council had thought there were no funds. Ms. Butterbaugh explained that the purchase
price of the Aspen One Property was $100,000 and that much they definitely do not have.
If the Council or City goes for condemnation procedure, they have to come up with those
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monies l~ediately. This is going to be addressed in the future.
Councilman Behrendt moved to adjourn at 7:30 PM, seconded by Councilman Van Ness. All
in favor, motion carried. They will break for five minutes and then meet in an execu-
tive session.
Ellen Atkins, Deputy City Clerk