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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19610807 The meeting was Called to order at 7:30PM by Mayor Garfish with Councilmen Braun, Beyer and James, City Administrator Wurl and City Treasurer John Hall present. Attorney Stewart came in shortly after, Councilman Anderson Ande~s~a was absent. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 17 and the special meeting of July 27 were read, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James to approve the minutes. Carried unanimously. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Braun, to confirm the motion made at Sports Car the special meeting of July 27, to permit a sports car speed event in Aspen. Car- event tied unanimously. A motion was made by James, seconded by Beyer, to confirm the motion made at St. Program the July 27 meeting to authorize Leon Wurl to negotiate with the State regarding grant. the application for a-grant. Carried unanimously. State Councilman Braun moved to confirm the motion made at the July 27 meeting ad- Planning Div. opting the resolution on the application for the grant from the State Planning Resolution Division, with an amendment that the total figure be changed to $9,000.00 ( the- City's share to be $3,000.00) seconded by Beyer, and carried unanimously. Cguncilman Beyer then moved that Stan BealmearbuY the 6" pipe for-the waterline Stan Bealmear and that the City lay it and that the rebate is to apply to both the house and waterline horse barn 50% of the Water bill until he has been reimbursed for the cost of the pipe. Seconded by Braun, and carried unanimously. The accounts payable of the City and the Special Water Fund were then read and discussed, and the bill from the Aspen L~mber and Supply Go. for lumber for the Bell Tower is to be checked by Wurl. A motion was made by James, seconded by Beyer to suspend Rule 19 and allow the several amounts. Carried unanimously. not Councilman Beyer referred to street signs which have/been replaced, and Mr. Wurl Street signs will take care of this. The Treasurers. report was then read by Mr. Hall and discussed, and a motien was made by Braun, seconded by Beyer, to accept the report. Carried.unanimously. Mr. Hank Shurwalter of the Roeky-MtnNatural Gas Co. was present, with Oliver Fowler, Supt. of Production, Don Martinez, engineer, and Walter McIlhaney, Service Manager. Mr. Shu~walter said he had talked with Mr. Green of the Highway Dept. who had informed him that the City had full jurisdiction over the crossings over the Rocky Mtn. highway in Aspen. Natural Discussed - the ~inimum charge of $20.00 for installation which had not prey- Gas iously been mentioned and Mr. Shurwalter explained the need for this. - The purchasing of gas tanks by Rocky Mountain Gas Co. (as previous- ly promised) at a reasonable rate, as compared to the amount of $115.00 now of- fered. Mr. Shurwalter will get additional information on this and bring it in to the next meeting. Councilman Braun referred to the canvassers not having sufficient knowledge to advise customers, and he was informed that the training school is expected to be set up by Monday. Mr. Martinez referred to the map of installation, and said it was tentative, as there would be changes. The matter of alleys and places where there had been encroachment on City property were discussed, and CounCil recommended that they follow the lines established by Mr. Buchanan~ the Surveyor. Particular reference was made to the alley in Block 82,~in which an easement is provided - the grass strip at Dean Billings property which extends into the street; and City Park,which they will not cross. It was suggested that Mr. Wurl act as liaison, and that my questions be refer- red to him, and he will then bring them before Council. Three district regulator stations and the proposed ~ locations were discussed, Mr. Wurl stressed the importance of his knowing the proposed locations for installation of gas lines in order to protect the waterlines. Jim Markalunas asked for authorization from Council to have gas ordinance gas ord. drawn up. Attorney Stewart said this is in the codification which should be ready for presentation at the next meeting. Mr. Phil Scheid asked about plans for remodelling Armory Hall. This is to 1962 b~ considered in the 1962 Budget. Budget Jim Moore ~sked about the east end of Bleeker Street, east of Mill Mt. to the point of intersection with the City line. Mr. Stewart referred to abstract based Jim Moore on treasurer's deeds, and he said that taxes had been paid on the land so it was Bleeker St.l~'~ considered private land by the County. The matter of Jim Moore's conveying to the City sufficient land for a wellsite was discussed, and Jim and Mr. Stewart will prepare plats, and present them,, with the abstract, at the next meeting. Mr. Moore also r~ferred to the request he had received for insurance covering Ins. the speed event, and he will continue to work on this. Speed event. The current statement of the East Aspen Patent Account was discussed, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Braun, to pay to the County Commissioners the East Aspen amount of $887.68, which represents the proportionate share due the County based on Patent collections to date. Carried unanimously. Mayor Garfish reported on the Aspen Skating Rink Suit;: due to the circumstances involved and to the fact that the position of the City was not too favorable, after consultatio~ with the City's attorney on the case, Judge Shaw, Council degided that, Aspen rather than take the matter to the Supreme Court, the most ecoRomical decision would Skating be to make a settlement of $3,700.00 with each side assuming its full cost. A i i Rink motion was made by James, seconded by Beyer, to pay to the Aspen Skating Center settle- $3,700~00 ou% of the Electric funds, and that the City should receive satisfactory ~ ment. evidence of the judgment, and that ~udge. Shaw is to be consulted on this. Car- ried unanimously. Guido Meyer inquired about having working permits issued to those coming to Working Aspen to work. 'Informal discussion followed and the consensus was that this should Permits be handled by the employers, as the cost tb the City would not be warranted due to the question of feasibility. ~ City Administrator Wurl.reported that bids had been furnished to Beck, Hyrup, Alcorn Construction Co., Alpine ~onstruction Co., and to Merrill Construction Co. Bid on on the waterline to b~ laid at ~he request of Ken Moore. Bid was received only from Waterline Merr~ll Construction Go.. Merrill sent in a $50.00 bond in cash and a total bid of for Ken Moore $947.00. A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Beyer, to accept the bid from the ~errill Construction Co., of $947.00, as it is the only ode received, and to author. lze the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract. Carried unanimously. As the cost of the installation of the above waterline is to be paid by Ken. Moore, Attorney Stewart requested aletter st ai~ting that the money which he is holding is to be paid to the City as negded. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James, that Mr. Wurl is authorized to s~nd notice of award, and notice to proceed, to Merrill after performance bond has been received. Carried unanimously. Mr. Wurl read the following letters: From Gordon Allott about government land for recreatioal purposes a~ $2.50 an acre on sale and 25 cents an acre per year on lease, and requesting informa- tion as to plans, etc. From Mr. Newton of the Rbcky Mountain Natural Gas Co. about their bond, and this was turned over to Mr. Stewart. A letter regarding construction contract between Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Co. amd Price Co. I i Speed Council instructed Wurl to proceed with the necessary work to oil and gravel event streets for speed event.. ~ W~rl then read a letter from Colorado pump and Supply Co. re pump change-over, a letter from Merrick & Co. re base maps and power maps for the electric system, and ties at City limits. a letter about temperature compensated meters, and Wurl is to check their reference to '~where possible". a letter from pueblo re 6 old transformers, and he will handle. a letter, from Colorado Municipal League about committee for City-County relations. Clymer - Wurl also presented a bill from Clymer Welding Service to Mrs. Gladys Meadows, Meadows bill which she had handed over to him with theiinformation that she had not authorized the work of thawing the pipe, or the resumption of water service. After discussion, Attorney Stewart said this is not a City matter, and suggested that a letter be sent to her outllnln= the decision. Wurl outlined to Council the problem involved, in the new and old lines on Mill Street, as the old line crosses the street in two places, and it was decided to tie in with a T and valve. Mr. Stewart will reply to the inquiry from Merrick & Co. about Hallam addition and ties. Wurl referred to the application for the grant from Colorado P1 arming Division and the engineering work. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Braun to pay to Frank Rae Frank Rae the sum~of $5,015.96, which is to be sent after the agreement is signed, Street grades and that the engineer should be instructed to complete the work in connection with the street grades, and transmit the proper documents, drawings,&maps evidencing said work for the approval of Council. Carried unanimously. Attorney Stewart will prepare the agreement. The Civic Center Mall was then discussed, and it was de~ded that angle parking would b~ permitted on Mill Street south of the alley between Cooper and Hyman on the Park side, if this is feasible. Mr. Wur! will check. It was~also decided that the electrical service for lighting would be provided. It was r~uested that City ! Civic provide,~d haul in and remove the necessary giravel to level off the street, and Center there was no objection, if the hauling can be arranged, as the gravel can be used for other purposes. Council decided that the request for a man to police and clean up the mall should be denied. Fire & The Aspen~Fire and Sanitation Di~ricts will hold.elections on Tuesday, August 8, Sanitation 1961. Districts Wurl said work on the installation of the Castle Creek Flume will begin next Flume week. Also~ that Judge Shaw is working on draft to submit to Mr. Stern' attorney in connection with leasing water. Rob Roy has plans for preliminary work on Armory Hall which he will give to Armory Hall Council. The bond submitted by~ the Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Co. was discussed- and it Rocky was decided that it Should be effective for the duration of the franchise. Mr. Stewart Mtn. Gas Co. will handle. Bond Request from REA for easement was discussed - and Mr. Stewart has asked Mr. Thurs- REA ton for an adjustment on rates for pump, and this is receiving attention, easement Increas~ in liability coverage still pending. Injunction - Ordinance No. 7, 1961 - discussed, with consideration given to using Injunction "occupation tax" instead of "license". Case still in process. Contractors' Ordinance - hold for decision on business ordinance. Ordinance codification - next meeting. Meeting with Les Finlay delayed until September. East Aspen Patent suit - Mr. Melman is to contact~ Mr. Vanderwelt as expert witness. E.A. Patent Quiet titles - Lots in Paepcke Park - Attorney 'Stewart has discussed this with the Quiet attorney for the Christian Church. For October term. titles Lots claimed by Wieben - notices filed and will be published. RoY Reid fence - Attorney Stewart is to send notice that Council says to-remove Roy Reid it or City will take action, fence Steve Knowlton has not yet come in to Council about stairway in alley at Golden Golden Horn, Horn Bi~S on dump maintenance will be invited by ~'ad". dump maint. Attorney Stewart and~Markalunas will work on enforcement of 2% Improvement Tax. 2% Tax. Request from Emmerik for land at Glory Hole still pending. Emmerik Glory Hole Po~ing places for November election - City Hall and Smuggler Motel if permission is given~ Poling places. 1962 Budget - ready for preliminary study at first meeting~in September,- to Budget consider - renovation of Armory Hall - Civic Center. To be considered increase in salary for Earle Jenkinson. Salary- Jenkinson Additional funds for Special Water Fund - hold until October. Sp. Water Fund Attorney Delaney has not presented proposal for leasing water in Maroon Creek. Leasing water John Skiff's problem with State Highway Dept. discussed.~ Water users count is being made and increase in flat rates will be considered. Water users count The following resolution regarding the Alley in ~lock 82 was read by Mr. Stewart: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, all of the owners of lots in Block 82, Aspen, have heretofore petitioned the City Council to vacate the alley in said Block 82; WHEREAS,~the petitioners desire to utilize said alley for parking purposes and to provide certai~ landscaping in connection with existing improvements in said Resolution Block82 blocky Alley WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Aspen did not desire to vacate said alley for the reason that it was believed by the Council that the public rights should not be vacated at this time, but that there would be no detriment to such public rights by way of utilizing said alley for parking purposes and permitting landscaping done in accordance with plans heretofore submitted to the Council, and that by reason thereof, said alley ought to be closed to public traffic, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED: 1. That the Owners of Lots in Block 82 shall be and are hereby permitted to utilize the alley in Block 82 for purposes of parking and-landscaping in accordance with plans submitted to the City Council and on file with~the Clerk; 2. That said alley shall be and is hereby closed to public travel until further order of the City-Council, providing however, such alley shall be available to emergency vehicles as may be necessary to protect the public*health, safety and welfare; 3. That by reason of this closure of said alley for the purposes herein provided, the City shall not and~does not assume any liability in connection with injuries to persons or property which may occur upon any of said alley used for the purposes herein provided by the adjoining land owners; the City does hereby reserve the right and privilege to demand indemni~y against any claims as may be asserted against the City by reason of personl injury or property damage occurring on said alley and may demand from adjacent land owners insurance~to' be with a company authorized to do business in the State of Colorado, providing for minimum coverage of $25,000.00 for each individual and $50,000.00 total for each accident and $10,000.00 property damage. ~. in the event any person shall construct improvements on said alley in the nature of landscaping or parking facilities, he shall not be entitled to any damage by reason of action of Council rescinding,this Resolution, excepting as may be provided in separate agreement. Dated this 7th day of August, 1961 Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting Aspen City Council August 7, 1961 cont'd. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James, to approve the Resolution with the minimum coverage of $25,000.00 and $50,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to s%gn it. Carried unanimously. Deed Council approved the signing of the Mayor's deed to Natalie Gignoux to the Gignoux South 3~ feet of Lot A and all of Lot B in Block 89, in the City and Townsite of Aspen. Councilm~n Beyer referred to dumping at the Glory Hole. Wurl will discuss Dumping at with Bud Smith'the matter of levelling off and putting up "no dumping" signs. Glory Hole Adjustment in electric rates pending. Still pending- Agreement with Aspen Skiing Corporation. Letter from Aspen Sports Car Club re speed event, and certificate of insurance. Irrigation rates Spring of 1962. Durant Street paving Inventory of City Streets. The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 AM upon motion by Beyer seconded by Braun. 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