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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19611204 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Garfish at 7:30 P.M. with Councilmen Beyer, Braun, Anderson and James, City Administrator · HumPhrey, and City Treasurer Mrs. Taylor, present. City Attorney ~tewart was ab- sent. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 1961, were read~ and a motion was made by Braun, seconded by James, to approve the minutes as read. Carried unan- imously. Mayor Garfish said the dates on the City license issued to William and Evalyne Tenney Lic- Tenney did not agree with the dates on the State license for 3:2 beer, and the Clerk ense - 3:2 bee~ is to take care of this matter. The accounts payable of the City and the Special Water Fund were read and dis- cussed. Mr. Humphrey will look into th~ charge for the regulator an~ the alternator for the police car, also the account of Merrill Construction Co. Discussed - statements from Pecjak and Mol~ay on the vault and M~. Humphrey will determine if contract in- eludes installations in rest rooms. A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Anderson, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the several amounts. Carried unanimously. ~ ~ The Treasurer's report with the exception of the actual cash balances, was read by Mrs. Taylor and discussed. A motion was made by Anderson,seconded by Beyer, to approve the report as read. Carried unanimously. Mr. Humphrey said he had consulted the manager of the Mountain ~tates Tel. and Tree trim. Tel Co. about their assuming part of the cost of trimming trees that had interefered Mtn. States with telephone lines, and had been informed that their budget allowance for such Tel and Tel. expense had been used up. MiSs Helen Corya requested that a sidewalk be laid on Cooper Avenue between Sidewalk the Texaco Station and the bridge, to make walking more pleasant for visitors to Cooper Ave. Aspen. Mayor Garfish referred to street program now in the planning stage, under which such sidewalk would be considered. Mr. Robert Delaney was present in the interest of the contract for Mrs. Paepcke for water from Maroon Creek. He referred to the contract drawl~ up by Judge Shaw, and ~resented by him for consideration at this meeting. Councilman ~nderson said Leasing water all interested persons had indicated approval of the agreement with the exception Maroon Cree of Whipple Jones, who had been contacted but who had not yet been in to see JUdge Mrs.Paepcke Shaw. It was brought out that Mr. 3ones had indicated approval at the Council meetings at which the contract had previously been discussed. Sections 4 and 5 were read and ~ ' considered, and Mayor Garrish stressed thetfact that the City could not guarantee delivery of water, and this is covered in the contract. Mr. Garfish asked the will of the Council and it was suggested that Mr. Jones be contacted, and this matter be brought up for action at the meeting of December 18th. Mead Metcalf, George Madsen and Tom McFadden were present on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, regarding the free skating rink. Metcalf said the school Board and the ~ounty Commissioners had indicated they would participate and firm proposals had been received from the Elks and Lions Glubs.~ Mr. Humphrey said he had talked with Bob Mufti, who indicated he would like to receive some remuneration toward taxes, but that he would let the land be used for the rink in any event. Free Skating Mead said anticipated contributions were - Lions and Elks Clubs, $50.00 each; private Rink contribution - $75.00; School - up to $20~.00; County -up to $500.00;Chamber of Commerce up to $600.00. He said they would like to set up a special bank account for the rink, so that any surplus might be used for equipment o~ removal to a new site if necessary. After discussion it was decided that a committee should be formed from the Chamber of Commerce, the County, the School Board and the Elks and Lions Clubs if they are interested~ with Mr. Humphrey representing the City, and the fund will be set up. Miss porya mentipned that Wagnerlpark might be used as a village green. Mr. Madsen referre~ to the desire of the Chamber of Commerce for greater parti- cipation in local activities, and he asked for increased contribution from the City. I~ was decided that Mr. Humphrey would be chairman of the committee for the free skating rink. Mr. Humphrey asked about City participation i~ the skating rink pro- gram and Councilman Braun suggested matching the County,- with City assuming the cost of water, electridity and liability insurance. A motion was made by Braun, seconded by'Beyer, that the City contribute toward the expense of the free skating rink up to i $500.00. Carried unanimously. 2% Bed<~T~xe WendyMorse referred to Ordinance No. 15, Series~of 1961, amending Ordinance No. 4 of 1957, which had been read for the first time. He was particularly concerned Wendy Morse. about the inclusion of privately o.wned homes. His questions, and answers fr~m ~ Council: Who instigated original o dinauce -, City of Aspen.. ~ Who instigated ~ amendment Aspen ~odglng Assoczatlon. Is Ordinance legal without consent of the people The ordinance was drawn up by the City Attorney. Is the County included -No. Also discussed - whether this would require rezoning of residential areas. Shouldl Aspen set pace for other areas. Should ~ot Attorney General be consulted. Does Council feel number of places involved would warrant what Mr. Morse felt would be a detri- mental effect upon the City of Aspen. Wo~uld collectors of the 2% Tax receive remun- eration for their paper work. Ken Moore referred to the meeting of the Aspen Lodging Association at which this matter had been discussed, and said that the Association feels that all who rent on a transient basis should be required to collect the tax. Mr. Morse said that, in all fairness to home owners, time should be allowed so that all owners can be contacted to get their reaction. Miss Corya supported Mr. Morse in his contentions. City AdministratOr Humphrey said signs for bus stops had been o~dered,- tha~ Mr. Signs- Sigmeier will be in Aspen soon,- and that other matters referred to his attention were Bus stop. being handled, The agreement with the Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies on the vault door Agreement was discussed, and a motion was made by Braun, seconded by Anderson, to ratify the agree- Aspen ment between the City and the Aspen Institute on the vault door removed from the Opera Institute House. Carried unanimously. Mr. Humphrey said he had talked with Jerr~ Hobgood, and Vault door she will furnish City with a release provided payment is made to her in the amount of $120.00 to cover her claim for damages. Mr. Humphrey reported on repair work already done by the City. A motion was mmde by Beyer, seconded by Braun, to allow the claim Claim- for $120.00 of Jerry Hobgood, provided the claim is made in writing and full rAlease Jerry Hobgo~ is signed by her. Carried unanimously. Mr. Humphrey will handle. Mr. Humphrey referred to a dead tree near the Villa, which had been weakened when Tree - a line cut was made, and Council agreed that, as this is a hazard, the tree is to at Villa. be removed by the CitY.crew. The application of Ray Gilbert dba Gilbert's Early and Late Grocery, was again reviewed, with approvals issued by the Building Inspector that it meets building re- 3:2 Beer quirements, and a motion was made by Anderson, secdnded by Braun, authorizing Mayor License Garfish to execute the applicatio~ of Ray Gilbert for a'3:2 Beer store license. Car- :Gilbert tied unanimously. Mayor Garfish read a letter regarding Civil Defense, and this is to be turned Civil Defense over to Orest Gerbaz, the County Director of Civil Defense. Letter regarding singing of carols and soliciting contributions by Seventh Day Seventh Day Adventists was read by Mayor Garrlsh who said he had given approval. Adventists. Letter from Frank Rae re State Planning Commission grant read. " " Peters, Writer and Christensen re municipal bonds read. Mayor Garfish read letter from Judge Shaw about the agreement with MrsJ Paepcke Water rights- on Maroon Creek water, and offer from Trentaz to buy Hunter Creek water rights. Trentaz The second reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1961, the Amendment to Ordi- Ord. 15 nance No 4, 1957, was postponed until the meeting of December 18, in accordance with 1961 the request of Wendy Morse. Mayor Garfish will contact the Lodging Association re the postponement. Pending: Waterline agreements Calderwood ~ Riverside - Bealmear - Vagneur Red Mountain - Mr. Humphrey will work with Mr. Stewart. Watermain maintenance distrcts agreement - Mr. Stewart and Mr. Humphrey. Mr. Stewart handling:~ Pump rate agreement with REA East Aspen Patent - Feb 13, 1962.. Quiet Titles. Paepcke Park and Conners. Agreement with Skiing Corporation Pending: Resolution for transfer of funds from ~ontingen~y Fund. Dec, 18. Resolution to close out Special Water Fund - Dec. 18. Agreement with Fire District :Printing of Ordinance Codification. Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1961 - Ordinance Codification -second reading. Moving costs - Mr. Humphrey - he will furnish ~he amount involved. Meeting with Les Finlay. Rate adjustment- electric and irrigation. Date of first meetinglin January° Discussed - report that Louderbach is renting house owned by Tom Crosby, in Crosby which there are no sanitary facilities. Mr. Humphrey will refer this to Mr. Stewart. house. Mayor Garfish read a letter from Merrick & Co. with which they had sent an~~ outline of_their qualifications as consulting engineers. The meeting w~s adjourned at 11:15 P.M. upon motion by Anderson seconded by Braun.