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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620205 The regular meeting was called to.order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Garfish with Council- men ~ewell, zordei, Mo~re and Beyer, Czty Treasurer Mrs. Taylor, City Administrator ~Humphrey, and City Attorney Stewart, also Building Inspector Markalunas, present. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 15 and the special meeting of Jan- uary~25, 1962, were read and approved upon motion by Beyer, seconded by Moore, and ! carried. A motion was made by Newell, seconded by Beyer, to confirm the motion made at Confirm - the special meeting of January 25, authorizing the purchase of an adding machine and purchase calculator. Carried unanimously, adding machine calculator. A motion was made by Moore, seconded by Newell, to confirm the motion made at the special meeting of January 25, 1962, for the removal of the bus stop hut at Wagner Confirm- Park on Durant. Carried with three Councilmen voting "aye'~. Mr. Beyer did not vote remove hut. due to personal interest. Councilman Newell said that the Buttermilk bus was not following the route and Bus route stops set out, and Mr. Humphrey recalled that Council had decided that any request for changes should be handled by himself and the Police Department, and that it had been decided that the Buttermilk Bus should come down Mill Street one block and turn West. The City's bills payable were read and discussed, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the amounts as read. Carried unanimous- Councilman Zordel referred to the contract for leasing the Police c~ and the Clerk Leasing Police is to bring record of expenses to the next meeting, car City Treasurer, Mrs. Taylor, explained that a Treasurer's report had not yet been completed because statements had not been received from the bank. ~he read the cash position of the Water and Electric Departments, and a complete report will be ready for the next meeting. The report of the cash position of the General Fund was read by the City Clerk. Tom Sardy said he would like to tear up the sidewalk on the west side of Mill Sidewalk Street at the Aspen Lumber and Supply Company building, and narrow it and put in plant- ers, and also extend a roof over the sidewalk. This was discussed, and Mr. Stewart Sardy. said Council's concern is whether they would permit an extension into the public right- of-way. Council asked Mr. Sardy to submit a preliminary sketch of the proposed ex- tension, so that the matter can be considered further. Mr. Sardy then referred to the Occupational Tax under the Ordinance No.~ 14, Series of 1961, and the $25.00 fee, and asked how it will be enforced. Mr. Stewart outlined OCcupationa]~ the purpose of the tax and said that the City would enforce the provisions of the Ord- Tax inance-that it is a matter of administration, and will require tirm~ to put it into full effect, that people of Aspen should assist Whenever possible. Mr. Sardy said he is not against the tax but he felt it will be unfair unless it is applied to all who are covered under the provisions of the Ordinance. Bob Kopp also referred to this Ordinance, and asked how it will atIly to men coming in from other areas. Raleigh Alford also inquired about administration of tax collec- tion; Albert Bishop and Clint Sampson also apked about coverage of suppliers coming into Aspen. Under discussion, Council stressed their intention of having the tax pro- visions f~lly enforced. It was also brought out that contractors are cOvered under a separate provisioh of the Ordinance. Ted. Mularz, commenting on the proposed leash orRinance, said he agreed that some control is necessary, but he felt that more rigid enforcera~nt of present laws would be Dog control better than more laws. Mr.~Stewart outlined the provisions of the present rabies and Ordinance licemae Ordinance, and said the only thing left is a leash law to reduce the number of dogs running at large. Discussed - that many dogs are still not wearing tags, the difficulty in pickin~ them up, possible danger to Children from dog packs:;~ and en- forcement of the leash Ordinance if finally adopted. Discussed- Policemen's Pension Fund - and whether a payment to the widow of Cris Police Kralicek, deceased police chief, would be in order. A motion was made by Beyer, seconde. Pension Fund by Newell, to pay to Mrs. Kralicek $100.00 if this is in compliance with regulations governing the Police Pension Fund. Carried unanimously. Attorney Stewart will determin~ if such payment may be made. Mr. Humphrey referred to vacancy on the police force, and applications submitted by Clyde Vagneur and Dave Sturgeon were reviewed. After discussion, a motion was made Police- by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to hire Dave Sturgeon to fill the vacancy on the police Sturgeon force due to his experience and favorable police check.- Carried unanimously. Discussed - police chief, and Council felt that Roy Baker had done a good job as Baker marshal and upon recommendation, a motion was made by Zordel,seconded by Beyer~ to cpm Police Chief. point Roy Baker as Police Chief for a probationary period of six months with salary of $420.00 per month effective February 1, 1962. Carried unanimously. Discussed-uniforms for police force, and a mstion was made bY Newetl,~seconded Uniforms by Zordel, to purchase 2 sets of uniforms each for four men, and one set for Davis, Police who is employed also by the County. Carried unanimously. Discussed - raises in pay as provided in the budget and Ordinance No. 1~, 196l, and a~motion was made by Newell, ~econded by Moore, to increase salaries as follows, salary effective February 1, 1962; increases Electric Dept. Tom Maddalone and Elbert Tacker, $25.00 a month increase each. Water Dept. Teleo Caparrella and Norman Herwick-$25.00 a month increase each~ Public Works -Street Dept.-Harold Smith and Orville Rusher - $25.00 a month increase each. Building Inspector- $14.50'a month increase in the City's share of salary. Police Dept. Glen Ricks- $25.00 a month increase. Charles Davis - $12.50 a month increase in City's share of salary. The motion carried unanimously. Discussed - Salary of City Clerk - amount of work involved, and assistance given to other departments - and a motion was m~de by Zordel, seconded hy Newell, to increase the salary of the City Clerk by $50.00 a month effective February 1, 1962. Carried unanimously. City Administrator Humphrey - will get information on water meters to be held in stock for replacement purposes, and will present it at next meeting. He told Council Water meters of the difficulty in reaching meters in certain lodges, particularly the Blue Spruce and Aspenhof Annex, which had been pl~ed on flat rate. He would like to install two remote readings, and will get mor~ ihformation on this. He also referred to excessive pumpln~ and use of water due to bleeding of pipes to prevent freezing, and the difficulty in determining who is doing this. Attorney Marolt-water Stewart is to determine if letter has been sent to Mike Marolt regarding his claim service, that there is an agr&emen~ for water service to him by the City. Discussed- old water lines and watermain district policy to be discussed at next meeting. - claim from Mrs. LevisohB, 212~Cleveland, for damages by water. The damage claim amount is $80.00 and break was caused because valves were no~ opened by employee of Levisohn. Merrill Construction Co. when main was laid. Mr. H~mphrey will take this up with Mr. Merrill. survey- - letter from Attorney Stewart to Mr. Humphrey regarding bill from G. E. Reid - Buchanan Buchanan for the survey in connection with Roy Reid's fence, was read, in which Mr. Stewart expressed the opinion that, as the City ordered the survey, there is a question whether the Reid's may be charged. Mr. Humphrey is to consult Mr. Buchanan on this, as Council feels, if records of previous survey were available, actual survey at this time was not necessary. Waterline agreements - next meeting. ~ Water lease Water lease agreement with Mrs. Paepcke - to be executed. agreements Water lease agreement with Futura, Inc. (Whip 3ones) rewritten by Judge Shaw due to deletion by Mr. 3ones from previous agreement, and Council approved the exertion of the agreement by Mayor Garfish. Printing of Ordinance codification - bids from Richardson Office Supply Co. rough bid on p~inting -would fall between $4,000 and $5,000. Intermountain Printing & Stationery Co. based on 225 pages mimeographed one side only, finished, ready to insert in binders (not included) 100 sets 12.67 each 150.~: " 9.47 " Ord. CodificatJ ~n. 200 " 7.88" 250 " 6.93" The Aspen Times - 500 sets of about 300 pages (150 sheets) to be 6½ by 9 in size - $840.00 with Understanding that copy furnished would be ready to be photographed. Punched 5 holes or less $50.00 extra. No binders/ Discussed, and it was decided that Mr. Humphrey would find nut cost from Aspen Times of 150 sets with extra sets of the most requested ordinances, such as Zoning Ord. S~et grede Mr. Humphrey has consulted with Frank Rae on the street grade program, and. it Program. was suggested that there be a meeting of Council and representatives from the State Highway Department to co-ordinate program. Pressure relief valves - pump man to come up. Request from G. E. Buchanan for deed - hold for Feb 19 meeting - tabled. East Aspen Patent -Trial Feb. 13, 1962 Quiet Titles'- ready for trial settings. Mayor Garfish said Wendy Morse had told him that George Mitchell wanted to have Ute Ave. part of Ute Avenue closed, as it is his intention to build co-operative apartments; to be considered further. Agreement with Agreement with Aspen Skiing Corporation outlined by Attorney Stewart; all docu- Skiing Corp. ments are ready to be recorded, and letter from Skiing Corp. for use of ski terrain by public without charge will be included. A motion was made by Moore, seconded by ' I Newell, that the City Attorney is authorized to accept delivery of an easement from the i Aspen Skiing Corp. for the Pump House at Well No. 4 lying southerly of Durant St. in Hunter St., and to record the deed of conveyance of the kO foot strip of land in B1 102. Block 102, and recording therewith a copy of the lease agreement dated February 5, 1962, relating to the release of the City's rights in the area of the Ski Jump southerly of Aspen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Stewart is followin% up on agreement with Fire District. Rate adjustment will be discussed with waterworks uticy. Bd. of Adjust- Membership on Board of Adjustment to stand, in accordance with provisions of ment Ordinancel4, 1961. Study to be made of heating equipment in City Hall, also of renovation of Armory Hall. Date of meeting with Planning Comm to be comfirmed. Zoning map. Statement from Fritz Benedict on ~oning map-hold for further consideration. Aspen, Colorado ~Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 5, 1962, cont'd. Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1962, an Ordinance Providing that it Shall Be Unlaw- ful for the Owner or Custodian of any Dog to Permit the'Same To Run About or At Large Ord. 1,1962 wf'thin the Corporate Limits of the City of Aspen~ Providing for the Impounding of Dogs Dog Control Running'at Large and for Giving Notice of Warning to the Owner or Custodian Thereof: Providing for Notice of Impoundment and Release Thereof; Providing for the Disposition of Impounded Dogs; and Providing for Penalties for Violation of this Ordinance; and Declaring an Emergency to Exist,- was read in full for the firt time by Attorney Stewart and a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by NewelS, to approve the Ordinance and to order it published. Carried unanimously. Mayor Garfish referred to the report that "Left~ Brinkman had been giving private Brinkman lessons on the Public Skating Rink. Discussed and the consensus of Council was that Public Skating the purpose of the rink is to provide skating free'of charge and that it should not Rink. be used for any other purpose, and Brinkman is to be so informed. The statement from Rudolph Pecjak was reviewed, and after it had been determined that he had met the requirements on the bid for the vault and restrooms, and that he Pecjak- had furnished the necessary lien releases, a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by bal. of account. Moore, to pay the balance which amounts to $1,256.20. Carried unanimously. Mayor Garfish read the followi~l~ letters~ From Tom Carter, President of the Aspen Ski Club, expressing appreciation for the donation to the Junior Ski Program. From Earl Ketly~ Supt. of Aspen School District No. 1, expressing appreciaton for the excellent job of snow clearingby the City crew, around the school area. From Peter Hofer, inquiring about purchasing City owned Lots 7 and 9~ Capitol Hill Addition. Copy of letter from Attorney Delaney to 3udge Shaw re water l~ase for Mrs. Paepcke. Mayor Garfish said that Gene Mason had told him that Roncallio intends to'sell his property on Main St. at Center, and Mason has suggested to him that he reduce the Library price so that t e City or the Library Board might be able to buy it for the library site site. Board of Examiners and Appeals was discussed, and a motion was made by Moore, seconded by Beyer, to appoint the following: Architect Sam Caudill Engineer Frank Willoughby ~ Plumber Joe Popish Electrician Louis Popish Independents Guy Drew and Tom McFadden Contractor Stan Bealmear if he will'serve, and Ceuncilman Newell is to contact him, Motion carried unanimously. A letter from J. Doremus to J. Walls regarding Aspen and Vicinity Topo Map owned by Doremus, was discussed. According to information from Walls, the County Commissioner~ Purchase have already agreed to join wzth the zty zn thecPUrchase of thzs map, each assuming Topo Map one-half of the total .cost of $230.00, and the ity to receive one Cronar. A motion was made by Newell, seconded by Beyer, to ~ay $115.00 for one-half interest in the Aspen and Vicinity Topo Map, provided the °ity receivea one Cronar, as mentioned in Doremus' letter to Walls, dated Dec. 4, 1961. Carried unanimously. Upon motion by Newell, seconded by Moore, the meeting was adjourned at 1:~0 AM. City 01e //?