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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19600802 Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting Aspen Eity Council August 2,' 1960 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Garrish gt 7:30 PM. Present were Councilmen-J~es, Anderson, Beye~ and Braun] and Attorney Stewart. John Hall, Treasurer, and City Administrator Wurl came in later. Marshal Davis The new Marshal, Charles ~avis, was imtroduced. Mayor Garrish said that ~ue to his experience, the salary County was to start him out with a salary based on $350.00 a month, and it was decided that the City would do likewise. ~ Deed to Minutes of the regular meeting of July 18 and the informal meeting of July 23 were read and approved Luther subject to further discussion regarding the issuance of a deed to Luther. The City's b~lls payable were read and discussed. Motion by Anderson, seconde~ b~ Beyer that Rule 19 be suspended and the bills paid. Carried unanimously. · Steak Pit The application Of the Steak Pit was read in full by Attorney SteWart and Paul Raugu~st answered the License questions thereon. Letters of recommendation and protest were read. Mr. and Mrs. Barbier of the Sweet Beer &Wine and Snac~ were present an~ expressed the opinion that this restaurant would not be a detrimental infhence on their young customers. After discussion the following motion was made by Anderson, seconded by James, that a license to sell beer and wine in a restaurant known as the Steak Pit, under the management on Steak Pit, Inc., be granted. Carried unanimously. Councilman Beyer suggested that Attorney Stewart write to the Aspen Restaurant Association and quote from the publication of the Colorado Municipal League the paragraph regardin~ business licenses. Tel Co. Jim Markalunas said the telephone company had inquibed about Lots H and I in Block 65~ on which they Exchange wish to have constructed a telephone exchange. After reference to the Zonir~ Ordinance, Attorney Stewart expressed the opininon that such exchange might be permitted and that plans would have to be submitted to Council. Jim was informed that CoUncil feels favorably about this, but wants to review plans, and definitely opposes the storage of equipment thereon. ~im also reported that Lou Wille and Jim Hayes were conforming to the parking of commercial equip~ Nell Beck ment and that Nell Beck had said he had been unable to find suitable space. As the perio~ of temporary Variance variance has passed, Jim was instructed to take the necessary action. Mr. C. H. AndersoH said he Had obtained a bid of $1680.00 for i truckload of poles- about k~ - . Order Poles ks no other bids had been submitted the following motion was made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Beyer, that one tru6kload of ~5 poles should be ordered. Carried unao-imously. Mr. Wurl said he had contacted Mr. Robison about a place for storake. The Treasurer's repor% was read by Mr. Hall and discussed.. Motion by James seconded by Braun - that the report be accepted. Carried unanimously. City Administrator's report. Mr. Dods°n of Thompson Pipe and Steel Co. had submitted plans and estimates on the 1/2 million gallon tank. The price for the tank without earth work or foundation preparation, and without pipe or accessories, Bid - Tank is $27,8~0.OO. This includes erection at site and painting according to specification. Pipe and con- nections to a radius of 20' installed for $1852.00/ Delivery on tank from 8 to lO weeks - completion date 3~ to ~ months. Bid from Chicago Bridge and Iron Co, - $2?,500.00 including accessories but no pipe. Bid from Pittsburgh-DesMoines - $25,000.00 including accessories but no pipe. Councilman Beyer and Andersonwill review another site with Mr. Dodson. Wurl met with County Commissioners about truck that fell in the flume, and the County feels they are not entirely responsible but would like to replace the piece of road that fell in. He also talked with Roy - Flume Mrs. Roy who told him ~hat she would like to have the City do. Discussion followed and Attorney Stewart repair advised that a complete release should be obtained from the Roy's, and suggested that the City determine the amount of work involved and refer the matter to the insurance company, and that the company deal with the Roy,s direct. Regarding any repair to the flume, if a smaller pipe is used, th~inutes should indicate that it would be a temporary measure. Wurl will handle matter of pipe, and Attorney Stewart will take care of any letters to be written. Correspondence: Letter from Bestway Cleaning Service rs City Hall and Dump. Suggestion that City obtain other bids for cleaning Hall. Letter from Miss Hobgood re complaint on garbage service. Discussed. Wurl will handle. Letter from Dept. of Health ~ Mayor Garrish had assurred them that City is making every effort to meet standards. Wurl is to check Chlorinator° Sawvil and Cain wrote that they did not wish to lease lots next to Fire Station. Litterbug Letter from Herbe~ Bayer about Litterbug ordinance to be handed over to ordinance codifier. ord. Councilman James will contact Gordon Hinds in the matter of lodging while here on ordinance codification Ord. Codifi- cation Aspen, Colorado - Regular Meeting Aspen ~ity Council - continued August 2,1960 Councilman Braun has talked to Tom Sardy about trails and said volunteer help might be available. Councilman anderson reported that the man to do the tree trimming will be here between August ~ and Tree 10th. Trimming Councilman Beyer inquired about lots owned by County in City Park~ and also mentioned that plans were City Park being made for a library in the park. Councilman Anderson said Fritz Benedict is trying to get in touch with Mr. Rubey about well site on Well site Bob George's land. Motion by Braun seconded by James - to order 250' of pipe at once and then order the balance of 1600' order pipe of pipe from Thompson Pipe and Steel Co., whose quotation is 12" steel pipe in 20' lengths - $h.36. Smith Scott bid was $~.~8. Carried unanimously. Attorney Stewart and Beyer are still working on land around Glory Hole. Zoning Ordinance amendments and changes are still pending. Judge Shaw is handling Aspen Skating Rink suit. East Aspen Patent- Report from Attorney Stewart. East Aspen Shafter lots have been acquired bM Guido Meyer. Is it will of Council to issue deeds to lots l~-16-1?. 18 in Block 20? Motion by Anderson seconded by Braun, that it is in order for Mayor Garrish to sign a deed conveying lots l~ through 18 inclusive in Block 20, East Aspen, to Guido Meyer. Carried unanimously. Railroad area discussed. Attorney Stewart is writing to the Haerdle's. Deposition from Herron will ,be taken Sept ? or 9th. Motion regarding issuance of deed to Luther discussed and it was decided it should stand. Railroad Motion by Anderson seconded by Braun - that the Mayor be authorized to execute a deed or ~eeds of property conveyance to the Rio Grande Railroad providing said Railroad recognizes the claims of Doug ~ermsde, Sarah deed Kaplan, Elizabeth Callahan, Fred Glidden and F. W. Anderson, and that there be reserved from said lands easements for Mill Street and other public rights of way and that an easement be reserved along the course of Hallam St. for F. W. ~nderson who has heretofore purchased property from saod railroad. Carried un- animously. Ordinance No. 7 - Series 1960 - An Ordinance Vacating that portion of Hymen Street abutting and Ord. ? adjacent to the northerly line of LOts H and I, Block 3~, East Aspen Addition to the City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado, and d~laring an emergency to exist - read for the second time by Attorney Stewart. Motion by Beyer seconded by James, to adopt the ordinance as read. Carried,~nanimOusly. Or~dinance No. 8 - Series 1960 - An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. ? (Series 19~9) providing for a fee for each permit issued by the Building Inspector for ~ excavations in the streets or alleys and declarin Ord. 8 an emergency to exist - read for the second time by Attorney Stewart - Motion to adopt as read made by Beyer and zeconded by Anderson. Carried Unanimously. A motion was made by Braun. and seconded by Beyer to adopt the resolution regarding abstract for Lots ~ieben 9 and lO Block 3, Connors Addition- that the City Attorney order'an abstract of title to all of lots 9 and B13 Connors 10, Block 3, Connors Addition to the °ity of Aspen, and that he is hereby authorized after examination addition of said abstraCt to initiate a proper proceeding in a Court of competent jurisdiction to determine the title to said property, providing however, that Ann Wieben shall agree to purc~ of the City said ~bstract in the event such court shoold determine that she is th~ legal owner of said property. Carried unanimously. Attorney Stewart has a letter of confirmation from Ann Wieben as agreeing to the purchase~ and an abstract has been ordered. Mr. Stewart is looking into the m~tter of liability for ap_layground. Well site easement has been well easement drafted and County Commissioners want description of tie-in of ~opkins St. included. Wurl and SteWart will handle. Stewart will also check with Jim Markalunas on bill from Buchanan about survey for marMer removal. Ken Moore is working on petition° for vabation of a pnrtion of Deane St. Fire tower - West end, discussed - and use of lift tower will be considered. Wurl said Louis Pastore had built in the west end of towrf and had inquired about water line. Discussed waterline szze of line, meters, amendment of present ordinance, and setting up definite procedure for the City extensions Administrator to follow. Hold for further consideration. Motion to adjourn by Beyer seconded by James.