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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19610905 Prior to the opening of the regular meeting, the Mayor and the Councilmen met inform- ally with Frank Rae, the consulting engineer, for discussion of the street grade pro- gram. The meeting was then called t~ order by Mayor Garfish at 7:30PM with Council- men Beyer, James, Anderson and Braun, city Administrator Wurl .and City Attorney Stewart present. City Treasurer Hall was absent due to illness. The minutes of the'regular meeting of August 21 were read and approved upon -motion by Anderson, seconded by Braun, and carried. The Accounts ~ayable of the City and the Special Water Fund were theh read and discussed~:~ and all bills for work on the police department Ford car are to be referred Used police to the Ryder Co. when Mr. Braun takes the used car to Denver. A motion was made by car Anderson,seconded by Beyer, to suspend Rule 19 and pay the several amounts. Carried unanimously. The Treasurers report was read by the Clerk and approved upon motion by Anderson seconded by 3ames, and carried unanimously~ Ed Lynch, Mr. Shurwalter and Dale Grant were present, in the interest of the natural gas installation. Rocky Mtn. Mayor Garfish said Wes Thorpe had questioned the Gity's exacting demands for pro- Natural Gas. per installation by the gas fitters, as he felt by so doing, the City was going over the head of Rocky Mountain Natural Gas. Co. Mr. Thorpe indicated that he would be present at the Council meeting but did not show up. Discussion then followed on laying of pipe and gas installation code, and that welding is not mandatory according to the Code. Mr. Lynch suggested that Council work with Mr. Grant on this. He also said that the purpose of the school is to bring experienced men up to date on the requirements of gas pipe installation. Mr. Stewart referred to the Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Co. ordinance and to the one adopted by Glenwood Springs based on the Denver Code. The Company is respons- ible for installation up to the meter and they will run inspection on additional install- ation after Building Inspector makes inspection. Mr. Lynch said~they would have a two man crew to handle work that the local fit- ters are unable to take care of. · Jim markalunas read a proposed memorandum to be sent to Rocky Mtn. on installa- tions now made. Mr. Garfish referred to alleys where work was unsatisfactory and Lynch said they would withhold certain payments to the contractor until alleys were returned to former condition. Lynch reported that the force laying the transmission line had been increased. also that the line in the East end of town will be laid in the same ditch as the waterline. He also referred to the three sm~i1 regulators which will be set in the public right of way and akked for Council approval. Council indicated approval, and regulators are to be indicated on installation map, and will be moved at Company ex- pense if necessary, also the property owners must indicate approval in writing. Mr. Shurwalter said only temperature compensated meters would be used. Mr. Reed is ex- pected to be in Aspen this week. Sports Show Mr.' Lynch said that ski instr~ctdrs would represent Aspen in a Sports Show in Denver at the end of the week. Liquor Lic. Peter.Greene presented application for a restaurant liquor license for the Golden Appl. Go%den Horn Restaurant, which was read by by Mayor Garfish. Mention was made of the stairway Horn. to be removed by Steve Knowlton, and Attorney ~tewart said agreement between Greene and Knowlton provides for the removal of the stairway, and Greene said that if Knowlton does not take care of this matter, he would. Attorney Stewart said he had tried to contact Paul Adams regarding license as contract provides it would be void if license is not approved. However, as this is a transfer in the same premises, publication for remonstrances would not be required. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Braun, to approve the application for a beer, wine and liquor license for Peter Green~ dba the Golden Horn Restaurant. Car- ried unanimously. Nuisance- Mrs. Eugenic Armstrorgwas present in the interest of a petition signed by resi- Tom Crosby dents in the neighborhood of Lots N and O, Block 2~, requesting the abatement of a B1 21 hazardous nuisance in the form of remains of a house destroyed by fire, and a shed. Jim Markalunas showed photos he had taken of the buildings, which are owned by Tom Crosby. After discussion, a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Braun, to author- ize the Building Inspector to send notice tO. abate the nuisance by the removal of all . i~provements on Lots N and O in Block ~I, in order to abate the public nuisance and el iminate the health hazard and eTllminate the hazard to persons by reason of the dangerous condition of said premises. Carried unanimously. Markalunas should file pictures already take~ in the City Clerk's office,- also make Whatever further in- ~ vestigation he deems necessary, plus additional pictures and refer to Council at next meeting. Mr, Stapleton came in about the increasing of the liability in the City's Liabili7 coy. coverage. After discussion, it was decided that he would present actual cost of ine increase creasing the coverage at the next meeting, to $100,000 - 500,000 and to $500,000 to $1,000,000o Durant St. Guido Meyer requested that '~Durant Street at the ski area be improved, and it was decided that this should be done. Jim Markalunas asked Council opinion regarding the City taking over the book- San. District keeping for the Aspen Sanitation District. Discussion covered abating the odor at the plant, and the amount of work involved in operating the plant. It was de~ided to ask the Board to present a proposal to Council. Conference with Mr. Rae on street grades and the drainage problems was then Frank Rae resumed. Mr. Rae said that by de]sting certain streets an estimated $50,000 could be St. grades saved on paving. Methods for deleting streets were discussed. Mr. Rae said spotty curbing could cause trouble and suggested that areas of about one block be considered. Mr. Garfish read two letters from Mr. Rae, and also his bill to date was reviewed. Mr. Rae outlined further requirements of the Federal Housing and Home Agency and sug- gested that the City and County co-operate on the matter of drainage. It was suggested that Mr. Rae's preliminary report and sheets be accepted and Attorney Stewart will formulate resulution, outlining policy to be adopted. A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Braun, to accept the report of Frank Rae, Consultzno Engineer, as, the preliminary report for street and drainage im- Motion - provement. Carried unanimously. A copy of the report with the maps, is to be kept Frank Rae. on file in the City Clerk's office, and a deposit of $25~00 is to be made before re- port may be taken from the office. A motion was made by Braun, seconded by James, authorizing the City Administrator Motion- to use the Rae report when curb and gutter are to be installed, providing he gars Curbs final grade for the section involved from Frank Rae so that such curb and gutter Gutters. will be properly installed. Carried unanimously. A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Braun, to pay to Frank Rae the sum of Motion- $2,451.66, which represents the balance of his account to date. Carried unanimously, Frank Rae. Mr. Wurl read a letter from Holly, Colorado, re diesel, and he will follow up. Diesel Tests on concrete~and pits - 3475 pounds. Test - pits Mr. Wurl referred to the agreement on the waterline in the Calderwood area Waterline submitted by Fritz Benedict. The matter of tap fees was discussed, and it was decided Calderwood these should be included in the refund in the event of annexation. Council indica- area. ted approval of the agreement, but further action is to be withheld until total cost of installation and Exhibit A are received. Discussed - relief valve at power house - Markalunas referred to valves now on power house penn stock, and Wurl will look into this. relief valve Discussed - inspection by Teleo Caparrella of waterline being laid by Benedict- and whether this should be charged to cost o~ installation. Wurl will look into Waterline this. Mr. Wurl read a letter/~n~he residents by Benedict regarding hooking on to Benedict new main. Attorney Stewart presented notices to be signed by Mayor Garfish, to be sent But Notices- in connection with East Aspen Patent. ~East Aspen Pat, Mr. Stewart said City should have proof that Billie Hanks no longer has any iht- So. Monarch crest in the South Monarch waterline, having sold to Paul Wirth. Waterline Wurl said he would not get the assessed valuatio~ of the City until Thursday, Budget 1962 and would like to have a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13, to discuss the budget. It was decided to budget for the street hydrants. Attorney Stewart referred to the gas ordinance adopted by Glenwood Springs, and to be tendered to Basalt and Carbondale. Jim Markalunas read Ordinance No.9, Series 1961, An Ordinance Regulating the Installation, Alteration and Repair of Pipes, Ap- Ord. 9, pliances, Fixtures and Equipment to be used or in use for the Utilization of Natural Series 1961 or other Gas Furnished through Mains ~the Gas utility holding Franchise Therefor; Providing for Licenses and Permits and Collection of Fees and Prescribing Penalties for Violations Thereof; and Declaring an Emergency to Exist. A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Beyer, to adopt the Ordinance and order it published. Carried unanimously. Codification of ordinances - awaiting Traffic Code - Planning and Zoning - and Codification General Business ordinance. A draft was given to each councilman rom review. Under of Ordinances. the 2% Improvement Tax - Title 9 Chapter 3, it was decided that, under"Definitions~, the period should be 30 days instead of 6 months. Bill James will call Dr. Houston for persons to read the ordinances. ~ Mr. Stewart said all documents had been sent to Mr. Hodges on t~e Aspen Skiing Aspen Skiin~ Corp. agreement. Corp. Tabled - Emmerick request for land to square off their property at the Glory Hole. Aspen Skating Center suit - a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James - in Aspen connection with the settlement of the ASpen Skating Center suit, a check in the amount Skating of $3,700.00 is to be drawn on the Electric Operating Funds to the order of the Clerk Center and sent to Miss Louise Berg at Pitkin County Court Ho~se. ?i~ suit of the District Court, Carried unanimously. Upon receipt of the check, Miss Berg Will furnish the City with a receipt, and she, in turn, will send a check for this amount to the attorneys for the Aspen Skating Center, who Will furnish her with a Satisfaction of Judgment which will ~e ~iled with the case in the District Court. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James, to pay the bill from Judge Shaw in the amount of $71.00 for services in connection with water questions and charge Motion 1/2 ~he amount to the Water Dept. and 1/2 ~he amount to the Electrle Dept. Carried · unanlmouslyo A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James, to pay to Judge Shaw the amount to pay of $872.19 to cover his statement for services in connection with the Aspen Shat- Judge ins Center suit from the Electric .Operating Funds. Carried unanimously. Shaw Mayor Garfish read the following letters: From Gordon Allott re government lands for sale or lezse.~ From the Deputy Attorney General re the sports car event~ From the Chamber of Commerce re renovating Armory Hall. From Attorney Stewart re performance bond of the Rocky Mountai~ Gas Co. From Aspen Institute re Civic Center and permanent Mall. From Leon Wurl tendering his resignation as of October 1, 1961. A letter in appreclatlO of the experimental mall. He also read list of suggested names for the Board of Examiners. A letter from John D0remus re Courtesy Tickets used in Santa Fe. Agreement with Fire District- awaiting information from their minutes. Electric rate adjustment - awaiting information from Mr. LeCuyer. Contractors' Ordinance - in codification. Leasing water - no action~ as yet. Bid on dump maintenance - only one received- Dump Maint. Dooger Digging $97.00 a week Tabled. East end of Bleeker St - Ji9 Moore- he did not come to the meeting. East AspeD Patent - Mr. Stewart will follow up re Vanderwelt. Quiet Titles - Lots in Paepcke Park - October term. Claim by Wieben - being published . No reply. Roy Reid fence . Mrs. Re~d said they are contacting Mr. Delaney about this and Roy Reid will get in touch with the City. Fence REA request for easement - Attorney S~tewart brought out to Holy Cross that there should be a rate o~ the pump and they indicated that that they would give the same rate REA req. fo~ as in other similar cases. I ! easement I Irrigation rate review pending. ~ Bud Smith would like to participate in final approval of the alleys after gas installation. Water-Earl Hose Councilman Anderson said Earl Hose had inquired about water and Wurl will handle. Discussed - warning signal f~r tank if power goes off. including in budget amount to provide panel for water system, in City Hall. The meeting was recessed at 2:10 AM until 7:30 on Wednesday, Sept. 13,1961. Aspen, Colorado - Recessed Meeting - Aspen City Council Sept. t3,1961 The regular recessed meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor'~Garrish with Councilmen Beyer, Braun and James, City Administrator Wurl and. City Attorney Stewart present. Councilman Anderson was out of town. Resignation Mayor Garfish read a letter from 3chh Hall t~ndering his resignation as City Treasurer Treasurer, and Council expressed regret on hearing this. He also read a letter from a visitor expressing appreciation for the experimental civic center. As the purpose of the meeting was to review the propsed budget for 1962,,~Mr. Wurl read the Budget after furnishing the Mayor and the Councilmen with copies. He explained each step and discussion followed. Salary The salary of Marshal Glen Ricks was discussed, and a motion was made by Beyer, Ricks. seconded by Braun, to increase the salary of Glen Ricks to $375.00 a month effective September 1, 1961, due to length of service and good performance of duty. Carried unanimously. Mr. Wurl recommended that the relief man in the Public Works Department take over Dog Catcher the duties of dog catcher, and Council indicated approval of this if feasible. Water Mayor Garfish suggested sending a resumA of the new water system to all box report holders, to inform the people of Aspen how the money for this project has been spent. Adjustment in water and electric rates is receiving attention and this is to be considered further. Information to be furnished by Mr. LeCuyer on electric rates. The City Clerk was instructed to order a copy of the publication of the American Waterworks Magazine regarding water rates. Due to the resignation of Mr. Wurl, the necessity to designate someone to ne- ~ H gotiate with the Colorado State Planning Division regarding the grant for street improvement was discussed; it was suggested that Mr. Stewart be designated gad this will be confirmed at the meeting of September 18th. Council is to review the proposed budget and to inform Mr. Wurl of any suggested Mill Levy changes by Monday morning. Mr. Wurl suggested a mill levy of 18 mills, thereby drOp- ping 8/lOths of a mill.. He said he had talked with Mr. Kelly and the County Com- missioners and they had indicated that both the school and the County levy would be lowered for 1962. Councilman Braun re~ferred to the proposed ordinance codification and the need for careful review of the draft. Mr. Stewart suggested a special meeting, and he said Ord. Codifi- he had received information concerning the traffic code and had sent to the Municipal cation League for codes. A date for the meeting will be set at the September 18th meeting. Mr. Wurl was instructed to have Maroon Creek water turned off ~ once, as no Flume-Maroon proposal for leasing water had been received. Water is to be turned on again when Creek necessary Go preserve the flume. Attorney Stewart i~formed Council of the necessity to make decision as to the use to which water is to be put, and suggested that a feasibility report be obtained on using it at Shale Bluffs for generating elec-tricity. This will receive further consideration. Mr. Wurl referred to decisions that will have to be made between the~ time of Acting his leaving and the ~ppointing of a new City Administrator, and Mayor Garfish will City Manager speak to Jim Markalunas to see if he can handle this. The Mayor appointed Mr. Braun as chafrman of committee to review applications received for the position of City Administrator and he will meet with Councilmen Beyer and James on this. Mr. Wurl said Jack Cammack had asked if it would be possible for him to store Storing some patio furniture~ in the Armory Hall for the winter. Discussed- charge to be furniture.. made and release of liability - but no decision reached. Cammack Mr. Wurl said that he had redrafted all of the waterworks maps, and Merrick and Waterowrks Co. will make an original for the City Clerk's office from which copies can be made. ~ap/ Mr. Stewart referred to the application submitted by Peter Greene for the liquor . license for the Golden Horn Restaurant, which had been approved by Council as a L{cense transfer. He said Paul Adams had told him that the license previously issued to Golden Hornl Nino Hirsig had been withdrawn so the~application-from Peter Greene would have to Restaurant be treated as a new application~nd it will be necessary for Greene to publish for ~ remonstrances. Mr. Stewart said that September 5, 1961, may still be considered as the date of the original filing of the application in the City Clerk's office. In- formgtion regarding Nino's withdrawing of his license had not been made available to ~either Mr. Stewart or Council at the time the first application submitted by Greene was appro~ed. Mr. Stewart said he had called Mr. Hodges and all the dmcuments regarding the Aspen agreement with the Aspen Skiing Corpoz~ion are being prepared. ~He also referred to Skiing Corp. action taken by Council in 1954 regarding Spring Street from Durant to the alley, which should be confirmed by ordinance. Regarding East Aspen Patent, Mr. Stewart has written to Mr. Mellman that they East Aspen should get together with the expert witness, Mr. Vanderwelt, before the October term. Patent The atary of Earle Jenkinson, Electric and Water Depts. was discussed, and the foil-owing motion Was made by Beyer, ~econded by James, and carried unanimously - Salary -Earle that the salary of Earle Jenkinson is to be increased to $500.00 a month effective Jenkinson September l, 1961. Carried unanimously. The need to replace the street signs was discussed, and Wurl will take care of Street signs this. Upon motion by Braun, seconded by James, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at ll:40PM .