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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19601003 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Garrish at 7:30 PM with Councilmen Braun, James,Anderson and Beyer, City Administrator Wurl and City Attorney Stewart present. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 19 were read, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James, to approve minutes; carried unanimously. The bills of the City and the Special Water Fund were read and a motion was made by Braun, ~econded by Beyer, to suspend Rule 19 and pay the bills as read;carried unanimously. The. report of the Treasurer was read by John Hall, and discussed, and a motion was made by Ander- son, seconded by Beyer, to accept the report as read; carried unanimously. Jim Moore introduced Mr..and Mrs. Morton who have purchased property belonging ~o Deaconess Crowe, and they have found that, instead of owning all of CleVeland Street, she owned only a strip 55' by 100'. ~velan~ St. This was discussed, and Councilman Anderson suggested that an actual survey b~ made and that they get Deaconess Crowe plats, to determine if anyone else might have a claim, and again present to Council. Mr. Moore and At- property torney Stewart will work on this. Lawrence Elisha ~sked for a waiver on the water bills for the Hotel Jerome due to damage claimed Elisha- Hotel because of dirt in water pipes. Discussed and tabled. Jerome -water bill Tom Sardy referred to bulk billing for water to the Feinsinger, Anderson, Jonas and Jacobson houses, Water billing and asked if the City could bill each water user. This was tabled for further investigation as line is outside of the City. Dave Farney of the Whale of a Wash Laundry referred to a letter he had received from Mr. Wurl re- ~hale of a garding his claim for a refund on his water bill. Tabled and placed on agenda. He would like a decision Wash by October 15. Mayor Garrish read a letter from the Highway Department wherein it is stated that they expect to Bridge 82 start construction of the bridge on Rt. 82 about March I and finish about June l, 1961. Rob Roy showed Council an air map of his property and asked about plans on the ditch. He would like to tap on the flume and bring the overflow water into a pond on his property. This will be postponed and Rob Roy placed on agenda for the Spring. H~als~e~erred!~to~his~c!a~£o~ damage.to ~ehicles, and Attorney Stewart said the insurance adjustor had indicated to him that they would deny liab~lity~ but case has not been closed. Mr. Kern, representing the owners of the Nugget, referred to their application for a liquor license. Mr. Adams, the State Liquor Enforcement Officer, said that even if a provisional approval were given at' The nugget this time they would have to re-apply and re-advertise in 1961, add it would have to be considered as a Appl.for new application at that time. During discussion Mr. Adams referred to Section 72 - 7 of the State Liq- liquor uor Code regarding the issuances of licenses. He also read the stipulation that no license may be is- license sued to a place within 500 feet of any school. This matter was then tabled to determine d~fihitely if the property of the Nugget is within 500 feet of the new Elementary School.property. Hines Beck inquired about renewal of the lease on the Beck and Bishop Store in the Opera House Building. Placed on agenda. Mayor Garrish suggested that Beck get estimates on blowers they have re- Beck and Bishop quested, lease Mr. Porter of the Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Company referred to Council a draft of an ordinance that would grant to his company a franchise to bring in gas, either natural, artificial or mixed, This NatUral gas was read by Attorney Stewart and discussed. Reference was made to subsequent gas ordinances which would be reqqired, covering safety and installation requirements. Mr. Brown, Manager of the Public Service Co. of Rifle, referred totheir project for expansion and asked for m~re time to present a propos~al. Mr. Beat~ie and Don Snyder also suggested that further' consideration be given, before definite action is taken. Mr. Wurl brought out the problems involved in cutting of the streets for installation. Mr, Stewart suggested that before taking action, Council review all the problems involved. He will be in Denver this week-end and will confer with attorneys. He also asked Mr. Porter for samples of gas ord- inamces. Tabled. Guido Meyer asked if it would be possible to have employees fingerprinted. Atorney Stewart will get information on legality and problem of having the prints read. Attorney Stewart re~d the application of Trudi Meyer to change the license of the Maroon Bells Restaurant on West Main Street from beer and wine to beer, wine and liquor. This had been posted and Maroon Bells no remonstrances had been received. A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Beyer- to approve change Liquor in the license~of Trudi Meyer for the Maroon Bells Restaurant from beer and wine to beer,wine and liquor license effective January l, 1961. Carried unanimously. Administrator Wurl's R~port. Report on third well - 6 grains hardness and PH 7 Laying of waterline in west End - Hallam St. completed and they are working on Bleeker. Leftover pipe to be picked up. Health and Hospital Insurance - more Lids to come. Hight-of-Way for tank nearing completion. Fi~e calls - he has talked to Gene Mason who indicated that the Fire District would pay $100.00 a month toward this. Discussed - adjustment on present contract with the Sheriff and determining exact amoun Fire calls Fire District will contribute, to have calls handled by Aspen Reservation Service - both fire and police- on a 24 hour basis. Wurl will handle. Frank Kralich refund on waterline installation discussed,- amd a Motion was made by Anderson, Kralich seconded by Braun, to refund to him $201~62 less any refund already made. Carried unanimously, refund - waterline False arrest coverage - Wurl has sent for information. Sweeper- flusher - Wurlwill write letter to Chamber of Commerce,- Qost too high butwill try to convert present equipment to flusher. Fire tower in West End - Wurl to handle. No towers available. Waterline for Harlan on Water Street scheduled for laying. Licenses of all businesses - committee is handling. It was suggested that cigarette dispensing machines be checked. Discussed - need for sewer line for Bob Marsh's property due to proximity to wellsite, and contract. Sewer line Bob Marsh ASPEN., COLORADO REGULAR MEETING ASPEN CITY COUNCIL October 3, 1960 Continued Discussed - code for installation of gas lines. Fiscal year February I through January 31, and appropriations based on calendar year. Fiscal Year Fiscal year will be changed to calendar year January l, 1961. Budget for Water and Electric Departments to be prepared as heretofore. Budget meeting Thursday, October 6. ~ i Discontinue park maintenance according to contract. Sidewalks, cUrbs and gutters ~ Couucilmen James and Braun and Jim Markalunas will work on plau this Repair side- winter. A motion was made by Anderson seconded by James to direct Building Inspector to enforce repair walks of dangerous sidewalks. Carried unanimously. Discussed - establishing grades, and to permit temporary repair of sidewalks in the meantime. Zoning amendments to Mr. Stewart for further action. Land around Glory Hole still pending. Spring St. Spring Street vacation behind Glory Hole Motel is a private matter ~ccording to Mr. Stewart, vacation Question - when East Bleeker Street was vacated. Attorney Stewart will handle. East Bleeker Aspen Skating Rink suit still pending. St. East Aspen Patent still pending. Letter from Attorney Delaney about agreement with County read and East Aspen Patent discussed. Clerk to prepare breakdown of all receipts and expenses. Deed 0eo1~$$ & Deed of George Henry Strong and Emma Louise Strong to all of Lots A, B, C, and D. in Block 32 East Emma Stromg Aspen Additional Townsite reviewed. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded, by Anderson, that it is in order for Mayor Garrish to sign this deed. Carried unani~uosly. Deed Robert Ray Request from Robert Ray for deed to lot in Original Street North discussed, and Attorney Stewart will research further. Liability Liability for playgrounds. Mr. Stewart recommended that City not permit the making of any at- Playgrounds tractive nuisances. Mr. Stewart will prepare lease for room in Ciby Hall for American Legion. He will also write to Lease- American bondholders for release of stock in Powerhouse. He will look into matter of Aspen Water Company extinguish- Legion lng all rights in the condemnation suit. Beck and Bishop Councilman BeyerandMr. Wurlwill determine fair market price for rent on Beck and Bishop store. Store Memorial Resolubion for the late Mr. Paepcke was read by Mayor Garrish: RESOLUTION Memorial Resolution WHerEAS, the City of Aspen has enjoyed the direct and indirect benefits bestowed upon ~! Mr. Paepcke the City by reason of the vision of the late Walter P. Paepcke as a result of his interest and pursuit of .the cultural and intellectual fields of study affecting modern man, i i WHEREAS, the City of Aspen became a center for his expression throughout the United States and the entire world, which has created advantages to the City an~ to its citizens, ~NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Aspen expresses its sincere appreciation for the contributions of the late Mr. Paepcke to the City of Aspen and to our country, and that the City Council on behalf of the Citizens of Aspen shall remember and regret his untimely death and does hereby express sympathy for his family and friends. Be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be placed with the Clerk of the City as a part of the permanent minutes of the City of Aspen. A motion was made by James and seconded by Beyer, that the Resolution be adopted as drafted. Un- animously approved. Wells-test pump Wurl said he had received a quotation of $~0.00 each to test pump the wells on a 2h hour basis. g motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James, to accept the bid of T. C. Koogle & Sons to test pump No. 2 and 3 wells at Sh~o.o0 each. Carried unanimously. Gallun Bldg. A letter from Mr. Kern regarding water seepage into the Gallun Bu~lding was read and discussed. Screening of laundry yards required in Zoning Amendments discussed, and this will be taken up with Laundry yards, the Zoning Commission. Meter at School Mr. Beyer will call Mr. Kelly regarding paying for the meter for the new school as this is a just debt. Meeting adjourned upon motion by Braun seconded by Anderson.