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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620305 ~The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Garfish. Present were Councilmen Newell, Beyer, Moore, and Zordel, City Admir~stmator Humphrey, City At- torney Stewart, and City Treasurer Mrs. Taylor. Tom Sardy. as ChaCo. man of th~ County Commissioners, offered cooperation from the County to the City Council. He also referred ~o the dump, and said the County had been doing all the bull- Dump dozing, an~ he felt that the City should do more policing. Discussed, mine taillings for dump, and it was suggested that Darcy Brown be contacted. Airport He said they were going to file for Federal funds for the Airport, and he felt that the City should contribute. The minutes of the regular meeting pf February 19, 1962, were then ~read and approved upon motion by Moore, seconded by Beyer, and carried. Mayor Garfish referred to the Calderwood Tract,~ and said the County has some Calderwood land in that 9icinity, and he suggested contacting the Commissioners about opening Tract a road. Mr. Humphrey is to work with Fritz Benedict on this. The bills payable of the City were read and discussed, and Councilman Newell moved to suspend Rule 19 and allow the several amounts. This was seconded by Moore, and carried. Discussed - feasibility of renting Policecar; rate on street lighting. Mrs. Taylor read the Treasurer's report, and this was discussed, and Mr. Humphrey is to get more detailed information on the Water Operating Fund. A motion was made by Moore, seconded by Beyer, to accept the report as r~ad~ Carried un- animously. Wendy Morse again inquired ~about Council reaction to the request from George Mitchell for vacation or right to use of a portion of Ute Avenue. This was discus- Request to sed with respect to license to use without closing, planting of trees, bridle path, vacate portion grading, snow Rlow~ng and it was decided that the Building Inspector should be in- of Ute Ave. formed of this request. Mr. Morse asked, if the City does not care to vacate, would Mitchell ~e~ permitted tp improve the area and use it. This is to be considered further, and a letter is to be sent to Mr. Morse re Council decision. Rob Roy referred to previous request made by him for use of water from Rob Roy-leasin Maroon Cree~, and this is to be considered further. He also inquired about the pro-. water, posed ordinance submitted bY the Planning Commission for architectural review,say- he felt it was good in theory but difficult to enforce. Attorney Stent suggested he present his views in writing to Council. Discussed - statement from Fritz Benedict for preparation of zoning map and Zoning map. Clerk is to find out when and by whom map was authorized. Reference was made to map being prepared by County. Glint Sampson said he is having difficulty in gettinM through alleys due to parking, and Mr. Humphrey will look into this. Bids on tires for street equipment were then read by Mayor Garfish; Bids~- tires Standard Recap Co. of Grand Junction: U. S. Royal 1~00-2~-12 Nylon 153.~9 Net Mohawk 1~00-2~-12 " 162.37 " ~ McDonald's Texaco Service ~ 1~00 x 2~ 16 ply nylon Sure Grip - open center 235.52 : Goodyear Tires. 1~00 x 2~ 12 ply nylon Sure Grip open Center 185.88 Aspen Conoco Service 2- 1~00 x 2~ Nylon 12 ply 1st grade tires 360.00 2 1~00 x 2~ tubes 20.00 38o.UU Bids were discussed with respect to quality, warranty and shipping cost, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to purchase 2 Gates tires and tubes from Aspen Conoco Service, for a total amount of $380.00 Carried unanimously. Mr. Humphrey repo~ted on the new yell and settlement to be made by the ~ns r- ance company. After d~scussion, a motion was made by Newell, seconded by Beyer~ to pay to Shelton Drilling an advance of $?00.00 on drilling of well, this amount to Payment to be paid. out of the General Fund. Carried Unanimously. Shelton - well. Mr. Humphrey also reported on his conversation with representative from the Mount- aiu States Tel and Tel Co., about joint use of power poles. After discussion, CounCil indicated that a joint agreement would not be advantageous to the City. It was sug- Tel Co. gested that the franchise be renegotiated, and that the telephone company again be Franchise approached regardin~ cost of tree trimming. Mr. Humphrey will Mandle. tree trimmi~ He also outlined for Council condition of present grades due to constant street filling, also need to have test made for soil cement, which would have the advantage Street of not requiring the purohase4oflbase material. Portland Cement C~.is having tests program made. He has not yet heard from Frank Rae re grade study, and will follow up. He has contacted Highway Dept. about~u Route 82 and will send notices to property ownersfor reaction to curb and gutter program. The tranquillizer gun for use by police only, in connection with dog control, Gun-dog control has been ordered. Waterline agreements: Waterline agree merits Rob Roy - feeling is that his offer of $25.00 a year is not sufficient. Stan Bealmear -line in City and.he is to be reimbursed according to the agree- ment for pipe only. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to approve the Bealmear execution of this agreement. Carried unanimously. Fritz Benedict Calderwood Tract -property now outside City limits annexation to be considered - provides for six year period for rebate if annexed - no refund if Calderwood not annexed. A motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Moore, to approve the execution of the agreement on the Calderwood Tract waterline. Carried unanimously. Fritz Benedict - Riverside - Attorney Stewart suggested executing it as drawn - Riverside no reimbursement may be made to Benedict on difference in width of pipe - if area is annexed, adjustment can be made at that time. A mobion was made by Moore, seconded by Newell, to approve execution of the agreement on the Riverside waterline/ Carried unanimously. Aspen Meadows line - George Vagneur - City would become disbursing agency- discuss~ l, ~spen and Attorney Stewart is to return it to their attorney in Denver to have reference to Meadows line maintenance deleted. Aspen Institute fine -(G. E. Buchanan request) Mr. ~mphrey to look into this. Aspen Institu~ line Red Mountain water ~ank and policy on watermain districts to receive further con- sideration. After review of the applications, a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to approve the issuance of motel licenses to: Motel Lic. Ski-Vu Swiss Chalet The Mountaineer The Agate The ~onarch Carried unanimously. 3im Markalunas referred to the marquee at Trader Ed's, and Council in structed Trader Ed's Jim to tell them to either maintain it or remove it. Marquee Rate adjustment still awaiting report from Merrick and Co. Committee report on heating and renovating City Hall - to come. Long range planning - Councilman Moore outlined plans for the County. Amendments to Zoning Ordinance - not yet presented in revised form. Occupatic~nal Tax and 2% Rental Tax policy on rented homes being formed. Fire District - Attorney Stewart is working on agreement. Still pending: East Aspen Patent suit - Quiet Titles - Firemen's Pension Fund- G. E. Buchanan's request for deed - annexation of Calderwood Tract and Riverside. Mayor Garfish read letter from Terese David in which she suggested that arrangements be made for dancing in streets. To be considered further. Discussed with Bill Dunaway - paper for codification - better grade would increase cost by about $20.00. Mayor Garfish said he had talked with Mr. Miller, a veterinarian from Boulder,~ who is interested in moving to Aspen. He also referred to the Mayors' and Council's Conven- tion in Boulder. Ute Avenue and request for use by Mitchell further discussed, and it was suggested Ute Ave. that actual proposal be ~ubmitted for review before any commitment is made. Mr. Humphrey said committee will pay all bills on the Public Skating Rink, and Public Skat. there will be a smmll reserve. Rink. Councilman. Zordel will present plan for the development of Wagner Park. Wagner Park Upon motion by Moore, seconded by Newell, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 PM.