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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19601219 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Garrish at 7:30 PM with Councilmen Anderson, Braun, Beyer and james, City AdministraDor W~rl and Treasurer John Hall present. Mr. Stewart had asked to be ex- cused. The ~nutes of the regular meeting of December ~, 6 and 12 were read, and a motion was made by i Anderson, seconde~ by Beyer, to approve the minutes as read. Carried unanimously. k~, Mr. Wurl reported that the water samples for November had shown 10 safe and 2 unsafe. The accounts payable of the City were read, together with those of the Special Water Fund, and the Aspen Electric and Water Departments. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Braun, to suspend Rule 19 and pay the bills. Carried unanimously. Business License Bert Bidwell inquired about the proposed ordinance licensing all businesses, and said he op- tabled posed it as he did not think it is the answer to the question. Rob Roy said he favored a contract6r's license, but he does~ not like~the licensing of all businesses. After discussion a motion was made to table Ordinance No. ll for further discussion, by Anderson, seconded by James. Carried unanimously. The Mayor said Council would appreciate suggestions from the public on this ordinance. Rob Roy r~ferred to an article in the Daily Journal of Denver, covering assistance given to Love- State Plan. land by the State Planning Board. After discussion this was given to Councilman James to refer to the Board. Planning Commission. Lou Canaiy, Councilman of Estes Park, was present, and he said that the 2% Improvement Tax does State Advert. not affect our tourist business. He referred to the State Advertising Fund and suggested that represent- Fund atives in the House and Senate be contacted in the interest of getting a good advertising budget for Colorado. Werner Kuester and Nino Hirsig were present. Werner said he had been told that a policemen is to Police be stationed in front of each establishment on New Year's Eve. He was told that this is definitely not so, and Mr. Wurl will discuss this with the Police Chief. Werner asked that the meeting with the County Commissioners about the liquor licensing be postponed until after New Year's. Dr. Barnard asked what Council thought the function of the Police Force is, and he said he thought the Force should enforce law and order but not give lectures. Dave Farney commended the Force for their efficiency. After discussion, Mr. Wurl was instructed to cover the stop signs on the street to the tent. Mr. Wurl said Benboe has a problem in collecting from some people for his scavenger service, and Scavenger Benboe has asked if he may bill in advance. There is no provision in his contract with the City to Service. prevent this so it is private matter with him. It was suggested that he be impressed with the need to ~ ] improve his system and live up to the contract. Galligan- Wurl has talked to Mr. Galligan of Colorado Springs, who said he is awaiting report from Porter advise on natul of Rocky Mountain Natural Gas, and that he will quote his price after he hears proposal. ? algas. Reduced pressure valves - Wurl is awaiting further information. Fire and Police calls - Wurl has talked with the Sheriff and the County Commissioners on this, Police and Fire and Attorney Delaney is going to write Mr. Carroll about setting up a good radio set up. Wurl also Calls -- TV said that the Commissioners have appointed a T. V. Commission to work on the TV business throughout the County. Annexation~ Hogue Wurl reporte~that the County has agreed to the annexation to the City of the Hog~ Entry into Entry - Benedict. the City, and ~ritz Benedict wants to bring in his house property. The matter of the water was discussed. The Sanderson's gas tank is in the proper location. Mr. Lesch at the Bus Depot had asked permission Highlands Bus to establish "No Parking Except for Bus" signs by t~e Opera House. It was suggested that the Highlands loading. Bus be loaded at a less crowded location and Wurl will handle this. Wurl gave each Councilman a copy of a letter received from Bob Kirchner about paving. He also skid he had received no further information about codification. The Clerk was instructed to thank the Field Fund, care of William Field, for their assistance to Field Fund. Aspen this year. Water users out- Wurl said that in connection with the water users outside the City limits, he had come up with side City 9 areas and he suggested that this be included inca resolution, and he will work with Mr. Stewart on this. Adjustment in water rates Adjustment in water rates discussed and there will be a special meeting to go over rates before irrigation time. It was suggested tha{ a recanvass be made of the Uity to deterimne if the flat rates were correct. Wurl's report continued. - drainage in business district still pending. Blue Cross Blue Cross should be in effect by January l, 1961 Remodelling of offices. Council to review plans. Final salary payment to C. H. Anderson should be based on one month C. H. Anderson- fr~m D=cember l~, as there i~ a vacation period to be considered. No car allowance. final payment He asked will of Council regarding Christmas bonus to employees,and ~ Christmas Council agreed to a $2~.00 bonus to employees with more than one year of service, and $10.O0 to Bonus emp$oyees with less than one year, Council agreed that December 26 an4 January 3 should be holidays for the City Employees, as Christmas and New Year's fall on Sunday. Wurl will follow up on American Legio~ease. Field Notes 'from Mr. Buchanan. Councilman Anderson will handle. New Skaiing Rink - need for prompt readiness - Councilman James will handle. Wurl s~d that January 3 is the date for the final payment on the Merrill Construction Co. contract, Merrill Constr. and referred to a bill he had received from Snyder for rental of truck. Hewill take this up with Co. settlement Attorney Stewart. Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting Aspen City Council December 19, 1960 continued. Correspondence read by Mayor Garrish: Letter from Stapleton Insurance Agency re liability for free skating rink. Article from New York Times re o~ners responsibility for snow removal wkich had been handed in, by Snow removal Waddy Catchings. Waddy had also inquired about the painting of the water tower, which has been post- poned until Spring. A letter from Holde~ Engineers will be held mutil all proposals have been received. 1 Discussed- Beck and Bishop lease. They would like a renewal clause inserted. It was agreed~to a Beck & Bishop rental clause, without freezinq rent, with the right reserved to the City to take possession rather lease. than renew if space is required for City purposes. Application forlicense for the Chalet Apartments - formerly Riley's Top Ha~, read and a motion Chalet Apts. was made by Beyer, seconded by Anderson~ to approve the license. Carried unanimously. License. The matter of Earl Jenkinson working for Holy Cross discussed, and W~rl will look into the agreement, Holy Cross - so that it may be included in the minutes, and to consider the interest of the City. Earl J~nkinson Bill Dunaway said a replacement for Mr. Bishop on the Board of Adjustment has not yet been chosen. Question of having a State Patrolman on Route 82 between Glenwood and Aspen discussed. Wurl is to review oraffic ordinance in connection with rules that conflict with the State. Motion to adjourn made by Braun seconded by Beyer.