HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19600718 The meeting was called to order mt 6PM with~M~yor Garrish, CounciLmen Beyer, Anderson and Braun~
City A~ministrator Wurl and City Attorney Stewart present.
The meeting had been called early for the purpose of discussion on the maintenance of the Maroon
Maroon Creek Flume. Present were Attorney Delaney representiDE Mrs. Paepke, Danny Berry, Jim Moore and
Creek Flume Leonard Thomas. Whip Jones came in later. Judge Shaw had been invited but was unable to attend. There
was much discussion as to the position of both the City and the ranch owners, also present and future
use of the water by the City~ the amount the ranchers would need, and cost of improvements. Attorney
Delaney said he represented only Mrs. ?aepke. It was suggested that they prepare a proposal and
present it to Council for consideration at a later meeting.
Whip Jones asked if City would be interested in selling power and this will receive consideration.
Treasurer John Hall came in at 7:30 PM and the meeting was formally opened by Mayor Garrish, who
said that the representatives of the School Board had not been able to come ~t ?:OOPM.
The minutes of the regular meeting of July ~ and the special meeting of July ll were read and
approved.
Motion by Anderson seconded by Beyer - to suspend Rule 19 and approve minutes of June~20 read July
~. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Anderson seconded by Bayer - to accept Treasurer's report - carried inanimously.
Motion by Bayer, sedonded by Braun, to suspend Rule 19 and pay bills of Special Water Fund.
Carried unanimously.
The City's bills payable were read - motion by Beyer seconded by Anderson - to suspend Rule
and pay bills. Carried unanimously.
Accounts payable of the Water and Electric Departments were read - motion by Bayer seconded by
Bramu, to suspend Rule 19 and pay bills. Carried unanimously.
Rudy~Pecjak, representing the School Board, inquired about grading for sidewalks~and width of
New School Center Street. He is to take matter of curb up with Herbert Bayer and Leon Wurl.
Sidewalks
Motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Anderson - the new school is to be permitted 2~' on the
East side of the lot line to the curb, including sidewalk, and 12½ ft on the North and West Sides from
New School the property line to the curbline including sidewalks, such areas to be used for the construction of
Center St. sidewalks and loading and unloading zones Eor buses. Carried unanimuosly.
Widths allowed.
Mr. Pecjak also mentioned the school's contribution of $1,000,00 for Wagner Park, and this will
be discussed with the Board before August 1st.
Nino Hirsig, Werner Kuster, Art Headley and Louis Pastore were again present in connection with
~2 the application of the Steak Pit for a wine and b~er l~nse. Mr. Stewart said he had been informed
Steak Pit ~ by the Liquor Commissioner that another publication would be required so no action could be taken.
Wine and~ Beeh Nino~ representing the Restaurant Association, asked what the policy of Council would be on future
License. applications and was informed that each must be considered as presented. The present Occupational
Tax was discussed, also the fact that-no other businesses are controlled. The matter of licensing
all businesses is under consideration.
Jack Walls referred to public meeting for proposed zoning changes, and asked if any consideration
had been given to reviewing height restrictions. This is receiving attention.
Louis Pastore wants to put a parking ~rea in the lot next to his store, and asked permission to
Louis Pastore make cuts in curb at his expense. This was referred to City Administrator Wurl and Council indicated
Pahking area approval of having such cuts made.
Ken Isaksen asked about relations between City Council and the Electric Department and inquired
as to who wrote to Denver about the Department. He was requested to get more specific information.
Waddy Catchings spoke in connection with a letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that
Parking the City black-top old bell tower site. Discussion folbwed as to parking space and Wurl and Police
Chief Kralicek are working on the parking problem. Clerk was inetructed to write Caiu and S~vil to ·
find out if they are still interested in leasing the bell tower site. Mr. Wurl will work with the
Chamber of Commerce on parking.
Thrift Shop Councilman Beyer reported that the Thrift Shop wished to contribute equipment for children's
playground. Possible sites were discussed and Attorney Stewart will look into matter of liability.
City Administrator Wurl's report.
Bid on dog pound - $~169.00 - from Allied Builders discussed, also possibility of veterinarian
locating here. Hold.
Eighth Street~extension of waterline started.
~ Rerouting hospital line and cost of pipe discussed.
Preparation of budget for 1961 and~ list of anticipated buying - also Special Water Fund discussed,
amd these will be given consideration at a speci~ meeting for presentation at a regular meeting°
Location of tank discussed.
Supplying water to users outside of City discussed and Wurl was informed that he could inform
Waterline to representative of proposed lodge on Galena Street that they could tap on under provisions of Ord-
lodge-Galena inance.
~ St. Glory Hole has been fenced.
Correspondence:
Connors Add. Lot Letter dated July ? from John S. Cammack re Lots 9 and l0 Block 3, Connors Addition read. At-
Cammack torney Stewart said Ann Wieben also claims these lots, and that records indicate that City is the
owner without reservation. ~He suggested that na abstract be ordered and that the successful litigant
pay other party for same. Council agreed and Mr. Stewart will prepare resolution.
Letter from Otto Haerdle, dated Ju~y 8, re Lots K,LsM, and Lot West of Block 26, discussed.~MotiOnoo
by Beyer, seconded by Anderson, - the City Attorney was instructed to give notice to Mr. and Mrs.~aerdle
that the City Council will give a.~deed to Lots K , L and M, Block 26, East Aspen, but that the Council Haerdle
should retain that portion of West ~nd St. for whichMro and-~. Haerdle have been appr~hed for a deed, Lots KLM
and that Mr. William Luther should be given a deed to that portion of West End St. occupied by his im- East Aspen
provements, and which is in conflict with the area claimed by M~. and Mrs. Haerdle. Carried Unanimously. Luther
Committee~reports:
Councilman Braun will confer with Lion's Club about trails.
" Beyer - Wagner Park - bills ha~e been sent to the County on m~intenance.
Codification of Ordinances - motion by Beyer seconded by Anderson, to allow $~00.00 for ten weeks work Codification
of codification to Charles Johnson. Carried unanimously.
Suggestion - that l~tter be sent to the School Board asking them to submit plans on proposed side~alk~ School side-walks
and landscaping at new school building to the commi~tee,-Anderson, Braun and Beyer. landscaping
Letter is to come from Merrill Construction Company requesting that he be released from bla6k-topping
and gravelling.
Further oiling of streets discussed - consensus was no more oiling. Mayor Garrish said County would
let City u~e their broom for~sweeping streets~
Ordinance No. 6 Series 1960 read by Attorney Stewart for second time, -Motion by Beyer seconded by Ord. no.6
Braun to adopt ordinance as read. Unanimously accepted.
Ordinance No. 7, Series 1960. Vacating etc. (Slavens)- AnOrdinance vacating that portion of Hyman L~ Ord. No. 7
Street abutting and adjacent to the northerly line of lots Ho and I, ~lock ~, East Aspen addition~ to
the City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado, and dec~arin~ an emergency to exist, Ee~d for the first time by
Attorney Stewart. Motion by Beyer.seconded by Anderson, to accept ordinauce as read. Carried unanimously.
Application for license for Aspen A'S ~ead and discussed. H01d for approval of Buildin~ Inspector Aspen A's
of gas installation. Motion by Braun seconded by Anderson to issue license after such approval. Carried
unanimuosly.
Purchase ef new hydrants discussed - motion by Beyer seconded by Anderson, that l~ more hydrants l~ hydrants
be purchased. Carried unanimously.
Water District ~ Mayor reported that opinions expressed indicated opposition to it.
Glory Hole - Disposition o~ land still under discussion.
Vacating Dean Street - Petition not received.
Dumping fines - Attorney Stewart Suggested e~qoerimentingwith regulations and he and Wurl will work Dumping
on this.
Aspen Skating Rink - it was decided to have Judge Shaw handle this.
East Aspen Patent - Attorney Stewart is~trying to get with Attorneys Delane~and Melman to take deposi.
tion from John Herron.
Ordinance No. 8, Series 1960, An ordinance amending Ordin~uce No. ? Series 1~9 providing for a fee Ord. No. 8
for each permit issued by the building iuspector for excavations in streets or alleys and declaring
an emergency to exist. Read for the first time by Attorney Stewart~ Motion by Anderson, seconded by
Beyer, to accept ordinance as read - carried unanimousl~j~'
Discussed - adoption of plumbing, heating, electrical and similar codes by reference.
Street grades being handledobyAnderson and Wurl.
Further discussion of Glory Hole - Attorney Stewaht referred to request from En~nericks to purchase land. Glory Hole
This matter to be further explored to see what land the City should retain.
Discussed - Railroad property - and it was decided it was in order to issue deed. Deed-railroad.
Motion to adjourn - by Anderson, seconded by Beyero