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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19610117~ Aspen, Colorad9 Regular Meeting, A_s.~o~q Cit~ Council - January 17~ 1961 The meeting had been called for 6:00 PM to hear a report of Harry Galligan re- garding the proposals for natural gas. Present were Mayor Garfish, Councilmen Braun, Anderson, Beyer and James, C~ty Attorney Stewart and City Administrator Wurl. Mr. Galligan referred to the proposals made by Rocky'Mountain Natural Gas Co., Garfield Gas Gathering Co. , Public Service Co. of Colorado and Blue Flame Gas Co. Mr. Galligan Regarding rates quoted, he said Rocky Mountain had quoted rates similar to those in natural gas. Delta and Montrose, and that Public Service rate quoted is the same as in Rifle. He stressed the importance of doing business with a company financially able to carry out their co~mitments for the period of the franchise. Mr. Galligan outlined problems involved in the matter oF reserves of gas. He also mentioned the investment of the public in the changeover to natural gas, and said he had suggested a promotional rate during the beginning years as an inducement to changee He said he had told the Council in Glenwood Springs that he did not think it advisable for them to install a municipal system as the cost would be too great. As to the pro- posals ~lready made, he feels they are sincere but he does not think installation of a natural gas system would be feasible unless all the valley participates. Glenwood S~rings has left the matter open for further discussion, and he advised Council to keep in close touch with thei~ Council. In the matter of franchise, he said a standard form would be used providing for repairs, etc., and that all installation cost money should be available before fran- chise is granted. If Glenwood Springs does not grant franchise, there is a possi- bility Rocky Mountain might bring in a line, or Blue Flame might pipe in butane. Mayor Garfish thanked Mr. Galligan for his info~raation and the regular meeting was commenced. The minutes of th~ regular meeting'of January 3 and the continued meeting of Jan- uary 9 were read and approved upon motion by Anderson, ~econded by Beyer; carried un- animously. The accounts payable of the City and the Special Water Fund were read and disc- ussed. A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Anderson, to suspend Rule 19 and allow ~ the several amounts. Carried unanimously~ The ~accounts payable of the~ Electric Department were read and A~derson moved that Rule 19 be suMpended and the amounts paid;*ca~ried unanimously. ~Seconded by Beyer. T~e accounts p~yabl~ of the Water Department were read and a motion was made by B=Aun~ seconded by Anderson, to~ Suspend Rule 19 and allow the amounts. Carried un- animously. An application for a 3:2 beer license for the Corrina Inn was read by Mayor Corrina Inn Garrish. A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by 3ames, that the application 3:2 beer of Alle~ton Enterprises dba Cortina Inn, be approved. Motion approved ~nanimously. Mrs. Rob Roy referred to the condition of the road at Castle Creek, and said it was flood~ ed due to the flume, and she requested that the Councilmen inspect it. Mr. Wurl outlined Flume and road work already done which had not proved satisfactory, on the flume, He suggested putting Castle Creek pipe in the flume to take c@re of the water. After discussion a motion was made by Beyer Rob Roy. seconded by James, to purchase 350 ft. of corrugated pipe, 14 gage by 30", at approximate- ly $5.59 a foot to repair flume as an emergency measure. Unanimously carried. Cost is to be charged to Water and Electric Departments. Mrs. Roy asked about'rebuilding the road. Wurl will look into this and make recom- mendation. Newt Klusmir~ and O~to Steiner referred to letter they had received from Best Way Cleaning Service regarding paying in advance for scavenger service, and expressed thei~ Benboe - opposition to this. Mayor Garfish read a letter from F. Berko regarding this matter, SCavenger and also referred to a complaint he had received from the Eagles' Club regarding set- service. vice. Allen Benboe explained to Council his reason for billing in advance, sayzng that he had been having difficulty in many cases in collecting for services already rendered. Attorney Stewart reviewed the contract between the ~ity and Benboe and said there is no pro¥ision to prevent his billing in advance, and that the City is not involved. He said the obligation of the contractor is to collect garbage in accordance with the terms of the ~ntract, but that he is not obliged to render service unless paid for it. Dis- cussion followed, covering the advisability of establishing good business relations, also what action City will have to take if service by Benboe is discontinued due to non-pay- ment, and garbage and trash b ava c611ected. It was decided that Council will meet with Benboe on Monday, January 23, at 7:30 PM, for consideration of policy and. new truck he is considering purchaping. Mr. Beattie of the Public Service Co. of Colorado, ir~boduced Bob Craven from Denver, Public Service and referred to the meeting in Glenwood Springs, and reiterated their desire to get Co. natural natural gas to Glenwood Springs and Aspen this year. Wurl asked him about promotional gas. rate and Mr. Beattie said that this had been handed to Public Service but they were not yet prepared to commit themselves. Jim Markalunas handed out his building report for 1960. Discussed - the request for water lines in new sub-division in vicinity of the Meadows: would County agree to City taking over lines as this would be taxable pro- perty. Attorney Stewart had consulted Tallmadge and Tallmadge who had advised that water Water line rate must include~enough to provide for maintenance and repair of lines, and that City Meadows. may serve water according to the terms and conditions as set by the City. Mr. Buchanan, County Surveyor, had requested affirmation that line could be supplied, also schedule of rates. Council agreed to this and contract is to be drawn up. Mayor Garfish read a letter from Bob Kirchner~if Peters, Writer and Christensen, in Reply to reply to C.'H. Anderson's letter published in the Aspen Times, and Bill Dunaway took C.H.Anderson copy of letter for publication, letter re power bonds The Mayor also read a letter from Noi~way Lodge regarding ~nforcement of "Stop for PedestriAn" signs, and a letter of appreciation from the TV Committee for the City' con- tributio~. The bids for gasoline, tank and pump were then opened and reviewed: Texaco - Fire Chief .179 per gal. no tax: price to fluctuate with tank Gasoline wagon price. Tank and Punpto be l~ned, bid Continental - Conoco .184 per gal. no tax - price firm and tank and pump to be supplied. Co-operative (Roaring Fork Valley) .182 - no tax - regular or bronze. Tank and pump supplied. Standard Oil Co. .175 - no t~x - firm through Dec. 31, 1961. Regular gas- tank and pump. supplied and they set pump A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Beyer, to a~mrd the bid to Standard Oil Co., who is the lowest bidder. Carried unanimously. Wurl will investigate matter of bulk City Administrator Wurl's report: For consideration - who is to represent the City with respect to Colorado River Basin. ~ower lines and switch yard under bridge on Route 82. Highway Dept. and contrac- Bridge - Rt.82 tots have requested estimate of cost of relocating, as cost will be paid by contractor. Power lines It was suggested that Wurl contact Edward LeCuyer, Consulting Engineer for Holy Cross, Switch Yard, for advice on this matter. Courtesy Ticke~ - he has dicsussed this with Police Chief Kralicek, who advocated Warning using standard form ticket and marking it "warning" rather than having special tickets tickets printed. Reduced speed signs - he has conferred with Mr. Green of the Highway D~pt. on this. Raises for employees discussed - and a motion was made by James, seconded by Beyer, that the following raises be effected: Wage-inc. Orville Rusher - Street Departmen~t~ -to $2.00 an hour effectiv~ Jan. ~, 1961. Elbert Tacker - Electric Dept. to $2.00 an hour e~fective January 1, 196 . Roy D. Baker - Police Dept. to $375.00 a mo. effective Jan. 1, 196~ Charles W. Davis Police Dept. to $375.00 a mo. elf. Feb. 1, 1961- 1/2 pd by City - 1/2 pa~ by County. Cris Kralicek Police Chief to $425.00 a mo. eff. Jan 1, 1961. Dorothy Hoffmann City Clerk to $350.00 a mo. eff. Jan. 1, 19~!,if according to statute. A motion was made by James, seconded by Beyer, to approve the aforegoing 'increases as provided in the 1961 Budget. Carried uoanimously. ~url referred to Teleo Capare~la's attendance at the Water Course in Denver. He re~ quested permission to attend the Colorado Water and Sewage Institute on January 26 and Approved 27, and the meeting of the Purchase Advisory Committee of the Colorado Municipal League absehces, on February 3. He said Jim Markalunas would like to attend the meeting for Building Inspectors on January 20thl Council agreed to these ab~nces. Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting Aspen City Council January 17, 1961 Cont'd. Ordinance No. 1 Series 1961, An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of Aspen Ord. 1 Mlectric Light and Power Refunding Revenue Bonds in the amount of $116,000.00, for ~ Series i: ~the Purpose of Paying and Redeeming a Like Amount of Outstanding City of Aspen Electric 1961 Light and Power Revenue Bonds, dated February 1, 1956; prescribing the Form of Said mlectric Refunding Bonds and the Interest Coupons to be Attached thereto; Providing for the , Payment and Redemption of Said;Bonds; Providing for the Pas~ent of the Refunding Bonds and the Interest Thereon and Other Details in Connection with Said Bonds; and Declaring an Emergency,- read at length for the second time by Attorney Stewart. A motion was made by Councilman Braun, seconded by Councilman Anderson, that this Ordinance be · Aye . Motion finally passed and adopted as read Ail councilmenrwere present and voted" " carried unanimously. Fimld Notes Discussed-,Field notes, and it was decided that they should be included in the city's records. Anderson will obtain them. Map Reference was made to Howe map which is obtainable from D and RG RR. Clerk to write. Mr. Stewart spoke about meeting of F.B.I. to be held in Grand Junction on February 14, 15 and 16. He said Vince Jones had told him that they are preparing a booklet Meeting which would be of value to the City and a copy should be filed with theCity Clerk. F.B.I. The meetings will be from 9 to 5 and it was suggested that Cris Kralicek and possibly other officers should attend. The meeting was then postponed until January 19 at 7:PM. Continued meeting, January 19, 1961, at 7:00,PM Present were Mayor Garfish, Councilmen Braun, Anderson, James and Beyer and City Administrator Wurl. Lease- The lease between the City and Beck and Bishop was signed by the Mayor and the Beck & BishOp Councilmen. Mayor Garfish read letters from Rocky Mountain Natural Gas requesting time to review their proposal with the Council before franchise is granted, and from John Doremus regarding map of Aspen and Vicinity which he ovms. E ' Removal-poles Mr. Wurl said he had talked to Mr. LeCuyer who confirmed the lectrzc Department's and transformers proposal for the removal of poles and transformers. He said Planning Commission is working on street grade program,~ and that one more ~-~ St. grades proposal is to come. He is also working on Electric Department Inventory. Inventory Discussion was then called for in the matter of liquor licenses. County Commissioners Howell, Gerbaz and Sardy were present, also Newt Klusmire, Art Headley, Mead Metcalfe, Armie Armstrong, Werner Kuster, Nino Hirsig, Guido Meyer, Albert Kern, Attorney, and Paul Adams, State Liquor Enforcement Officer. Nino gave out an analysis of existing food and liquor places and bed accommodations prepared by the Aspen Restaurant Ass'n., Liquor and said they felt that the present businesses could not survive if any more licenses Licenses were issued. The position of the City and State in regard to applications for licenses was outlined by Mr. Adams. Guidoand Kuster expressed the opinion that the amount of investment should be taken into consideration. Also discussed,- the matter of motels applying for licenses, also fihancial responsibility of those applying,- looking into past records,- and the present ~ity Occupational Tax. Mr. Kern referred to statutes regarding refusal to issue additional licenses due to reasonable needs of community having been met, and method of determining reasonable needs of Aspen was discussed. In the matter of local enforcement it was suggested that the police keep a record of all calls to" establishments and that these be taken into consideration at the time appli- cations are presented for renewal. It was then proposed that the Restaurant Ass'n. appoint three members to keep in touch with CounCil. Mr. Adams said that the name on the license for the Limelite would have to be changed to agree with the name appearlno on the Federal records,- from individual to corpor- ation. The meetlno was then adjourned.