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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19610710 Aspen, Col.or,do Re.gular Meeting, Aspen Cit_y_Council, July 10~ 1961 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Garfish with Councilmen Anderson, Braun, Beyer and James, City Administrator Wurl and City Treasurer Hall present. Mr. Stewart was absent. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 19 and the special meetings of June 26 and 29 were read. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James, to approve the minute~ Carried unanimously.~ The bills payable of the City and the Special Water Fund were then read and dis- cussed and a motion was made by A~derson, seconded by Beyer, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the several amounts. Carried unanimously. ~.: City Mayor Garfish suggested that a record of all the City's equipment be kept in a Equipment card file. Fire Distr. Discussed - meeting to be arranged with the officers of the Fire District. Mr. Hall then read the Treasurer's report and this was discussed. A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Anderson, to accept the report. Carried unanimously. Bert Bidwell presented a petition requesting the repeal of Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1961, Licensing of Businesses - signed by 31 petitioners, stating that the Ordi- Ord. No. 7, nance is discriminatory. Discussion followed, as to exemptions for baby sitters, dance 1961 - instructors and other part time activities. Mr. Bidwell said he~ nat o~nosed to protest. ~egistration fee but feels the ordinance is unfair. Miss Corye~an~ ~U~sher were also present, and Miss Coryea said that she did not f~el the Ordinance was fair to Annual report, small businesses. Mayor Garfish suggested that Bidwel! bring this up at the next meeting, as Attorney Stewart was not present, and in view of the injunction filed by a local attorney. Attention was also drawn to the annual report given out at this meeting, showin~ the proportion of the property tax actually received by the City, and the need for additional revenue. Dr. Barnard showed plans for the improvement of the alley in Block 82. Mayor Gar- Alley fish referred to the objec~idn~by the Fire Department to the closing of alleys and Block 82 Dr. Barnard explained that the alley would be accessible, and he also said that the alley could be gravelled for about $40.~0. Attorney Stewart is to draw up the reso- lution covering use of the alley. Herbert Bayer, Jim Adams and Geraldine Price were present with plans for the. pro- posed "Civic Center". Jim said ~they had two objections from businessmen to the use of Civic Hyman ~Street, and were now considering Cooper Avenue between Galena and Mill Sts, and Center. that there had been no objections, except that Guido had said he would need additional parking space. Miss Price said the time considered for this project was very short considering the amount of planning and work necessary, and asked if it might be con- tinued through Labor Day if successful; also some time would be needed' to set it up and for the cle~R-up. Herbert Bayer felt that Council should consider such ~nproject as a permanent measure, and said that the Plannin~ CommisSion is working/parking problem and the matter of closing some streets with grassed area. Mention was made of using Wagner Park ~ and it was suggested that the County Commissioners be consulted in this respect. After furthem discussion, a motion ~was made by Braun, seconded by James, that, subject to the approval of the businesses in the block, and the Fire Department, Motion Cooper Ave. may be closed for a "Civic Center"(between Galena and Mill~Streets) from August 8th to August 22, 1961, and ~if the project proves to be successful, the closing may be extended through Labor Day ~eek-end. Carried unanimously. The approval of the businesses is to be in writing. Werner Kuester referred to the street survey, and said he fet~ that it would be a definite advantage to have Durant Street between the Ski School area and the Little Nell Slope paved. This was discussed with respect to grading, laying of gas lines, Durant ~t, need to have all residences and businesses hooked up to sewer, and adequate water lines laid before permanent paving is done. It was suggested that an improvement district be formed if the people would be willing to contribute. Mr. Wurl said he had spoken to Rebate to Mr. Sardy, County Commissioner, about rebate to the City from the County on road taxes, City and that he favors this. Wurl will follow up, Jim Markalunas said George Christensen wants to put up two post lanterns in front Lanterns of Newton's Abbey Bar, and this is to be referred to the Planning Commission. Jim was asked about trailers parked within the City limits and he will investigate. He also 3iffy said that he had instructed Jiffy Cleaners to clean up trash in the alley. Cleaners Mayor Garfish said Police Chief Kralicek wants authority to enforce ordinances Trash Ord. covering clean-up of garbage and trash. Council agreed that ordinances should be eh- enforce. forced, and Markalunas will give Cris warning notices to issue. A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Beyer, to confirm the motion made at Confirm the special meeting of June 26, 1961, regarding the~agreement with the Aspen Skiing Motion. Corporation. Carried unanimously. A motion Was made by Braun, seconded by Beyer, to confirm the motion made at the Confirm special meeting of June 29, 1961, granting a franchise to the Rocky Mountain Natural Motion Gas co..Carried unanimously. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James, to accept the bid of Stan Bealmear Bid -Pits for the construction of two pits, one at Hunter and Hymen and the other at Original and Motion Hymen, Carried unanimously. A motion was made by 3ames, seconded by Anderson, to approve the purchase of a Camera Polaroid camera for $106.00, for use in the Administrative, Police and Building Depts. Motion. Carried unanimously. Mr. Wurl said that today at about 11:30 AM they started pumping water into the Water tank new tank with pressures of 118 # and 60#, which will be set at 85# with cut-off at 125#. Discussed - water to Red Mountain and need for action. Well houses and keeping them clean Right of Way on Hyman where old line already is.~ # 3 Well and waterline. Council was in favor of bringing line up Mill Waterline St. to Main St~ #3 Well Wurl to prepare full report on Special Water Fund for next meeting. Mr. Wurl outlined plan for water.service on Red Mountain and he read a letter from Mr. Edgar Stanton cpvering agreement between water users and plans for tank and pump. Water Wurl and Mr. Stewart will prepare an agreement for consideration by Council. City Red Mountai~j water will be provided only at the time of t~e low period in Hunter Creek and during time of run-off. It was suggested that the City sell pump to them, splitting the cost; also that a gate be put at the headgate, Council agreed to this. Wurl read bid from Peter Luhn and Jan Van Loon on tree trimming: $18.70 per tree - trimming and removing trimmings. 12.00 per tree with City removing trimmings. The.extent to which tree trimming should be done was discussed, and satisfaction Tree Trimming with the work of Nichols was expressed. A motion was ~. by AndersOn, s~conded b~ Motion Beyer, to have tree trimming up to a cost of $1000.00/~ Nzchols Tree Servzce. Carried unanimously. Plans for the vault were discussed - with bids expected for next meeting. Vault. Government response to application for Housing and Home Agency loan not yet received Gov't loan Only one bid received for Police Car, and after discussion a motion was made by Police car Anderson, seconded by Braun, to reject the bid of $61Q.00 from Cris Kralicek for used Bid. police car (Plymouth). Carried unanimously. Discussed~-dump maintenance - and cost and time lost in using City equipment due Dump' to tire damage. Teleo Caparella is now pushing back the trash on Saturdays.. It was Maintenance. suggested that Nell Beck be contacted for bid. ~ Adjustment in Elec{z-~- rates - Wurl is working on this with Mr. LeCuyer. Supplement No. 2 to Electric Service Contract NO. 1~-06-700-15~0 from the Bureau of Reclamation was discussed, and the following Resolution was read by Mr, Wurl. Electric Service RESOLUTION - Resolution BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the City of Aspen, Colorado, the attached Supplemental Contract for electric service with the Unites States of America, which Supplemental Contract was duly presented to the City Council and whic~ contract is hereby approved. A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Anderson, that the proposed Supplement No.2 to Electric Service Contract No. 1~ - 06-700-15~0 be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk in accordance with the above Resolution. Carried unanimously. Count of water users pending, Increase in liability coverage - pending. Improvement in Bell Tower discussed, and Council agreed that ~url should go ahead Bell Tower with this. Ordinance codification- it was suggested that the Citizens' Council might help in Ord. Co~ifi- the reading of this. cation Aspen, Colorado Regular Cit, Council 19 cont'd, Land - / Wurl read a letter from the Bureau of Land Management regarding public lands avail- Government U able for little cost for recreational development purposes, and ~. Wurl will consult with the County Commissioners on this and get more details. ~ Story ware9 M~,. Wurl announced that *the story which he has prepared on the new water system ~ system will appear in the next issue of the American City. I Gas Ord. He also said that gas installation ordinance would be included in the ordinance ~ . codification. Councilman Beyer attended t~ hearing at the Public Utilities Commission on the Gas Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Co. application for certificates, and said the prospect Meters. of their getting them seemed good. He also discussed the matter of meters with a company representative, who will call Wurl on this matter. Council concurred on the advisability of using temperaturecompensating meters. Mayor Garfish read the following letters: From Rocky Mtn. Natural Gas Co - 6/38/61 - accepting gas franchise. From Jim Snobble e~ressi~ appreciation for Council action on liquor license for Nugget. FromAspen Institute - 6/27/61 - approving Civic Center project. FromPublic Se~ice Co. of Colorado - withdrawing application for franchise. 6/30/61~ FromAspen Skiing Corp. - 6/29/61 - confirming per~ission to the public for use of certain premises for skiing purposes, without charge, Copy of letter from Restaurant Association to the Liquor Commission re Nugget. Reflection Discussed - roof on Mrs. Beckerman's house causing distress to ~eighbors due from Roof to reflection, and whether there is an ordinance controlling such. Councilman James will refer this to the Planning Commission. ~ot 7. Councilman Anderson looked up Lot 7 in Riverside Addition, and found that it is Rlversmde not Card property. Electric Mr. LeCuyer has finished preliminary report which will be logged in Denver and Report. sent to Council. Councilman Beyer referred to need for work on electric lines, parti- cularly where there is tree interference, and any trimming necessary should be charged to the Electric Dept. Council agreed. Mayor Garfish requested that damaged traffic signs ~ repaired or replaced. Attorney Stewart's report postponed until next meeting. Upon motion by Anderson, seconde~ by James, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05 AM.