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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620319 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Garris~ with Councilmen Beyer, Moore and Zordel, City Administrator Humphrey and City Attorney Stewart pre- sent. Councilman Newell was on vacation. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1962, were read and approved upon motion by Beyer, seconded by Moore, and carried. ~ The bill~ payable of the City and the Electric and Water Depts. were read and ~ discussed, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to suspend Rule 19 and to allow the several amounts. Carried unanimously. Water Dept. Joe Discussed- condition of Water Dept.. jeep, which the Water Superintendent feels is no longer adequate. Bulk gasoline Bulk gasoline and more accurate record of withdrawals from tank. Mr. Humphrey will hartke. Peter Hofer was present regarding his request that certain lots owned by the City be put up f~r auction. Discussion covered- whether City has valid interest to sell - that a quit claim could be issued, not a warrant - that all City owned pro- perty should be evaluated, and that further study of the City's needs should be made before any action is contemplated. Contr. Music Miss Kate Blakely inquired about a donation from the City for the Music Associates Associates of Aspen, and left a copy of their annual a~udit. The amount to be raised is $70,000. After discussion a motion was made. by Zordel, seconded by Moore, to contribute $500.00 to the Music Associates of Aspen, to promote the welfare of Aspen. Carried unanimously. Chamber of George Madsen inquired about a contribution from the City for the Aspen them- Commerce. bet of Commerce, and Council requested him to furnish financial report of the Cham- ber. Councilman Zordel suggested that, when available, space might be provided, for the Chamber of Commerce by the City in lieu of any contribution. Report of Mr. Humphrey: City dump - discussed - maintenance and more strict control of dumping. gravel Streets - and Council gave him permission to obtain gravel for fill. Street Improvement Program - County wants to lay new sewer line down Mill St. Humphrey is trying to get more information re grades from Frank Rae. He showed Council Hershy Meter with remote reading, and as the meter at Ken Moore's is one of the difficult ones to read, it was suggested that Moore install one and he will work with Humphrey on this. Mr. Humphrey said that the Police Force had inquired if they might move to the County Court House, due to availability of certain equipment, and it was decided that the City Force should operate from the City Hall. Discussed - Dog Control Ordinance and efforts being made for full enforcement. Annexation - he is working op this and more descriptions are required. ~ Discussed - Water Department monthly reports. Rob Roy -- Council approved Mr. Humphrey writing to Rob Roy that the City will not comply Flume with his request for tap on Castle Creek Flume. Discussed - request from George Mitchell for use of part of Ute Avenue. No Mitchell-Ute action will be taken until adjacent landowners have indicatedapproval. Beyer and Ave. Moore will contact them. Electric plan. Merrick and Co. have requested, a special meeting on April 9, 1962, to discuss long range plan for Electric Department. Annual Report Mr. Humphrey will present annual report the second meeting in April. Waterline He said the Bealmear's had indicated that the ten year period in their water- c~greement- line agreement with the City was too short, and he and Mr. Stewart will redraft the Bealmear agreement. Waterline Mr. Humphrey is to get more information re waterline to Meadows area. Meadows. Mayor Garfish referred to Main St. and suggested that the City crew clean it up. The stational~y s~hool signs are to be removed. Water~ain district agreements still pending. City Hall Comm. Mayor Gmrrish asked Councilman Beyer to serve on the committee for renovation and heating of City Hall. The bid from Rocky Mountain Natural Gas on heating is to be?el~. L6ng range planning - Councilman Moore suggested that preliminary data be Long range cumulated, on which planning would be based, and he said most of the information can planning be obtained locally. He outlined aim of planning and it was suggested that all political entities work closely together on ~his, and that the public be kept in- formed of plans. This was discussed at length. Zoning Map/ Zoning map prepared by Fritz Benedcit's office - h~ld statement for approval of map by Zoning Commission. Amendments to Zoning Ordinance revi~ed drafts not yet submitted by Zoning Commission. Discussed - Business Occupational Tax, and Councilman Zordel asked what measures Final Notice were being taken to insure full enforcement of the Ordinance. After discussion, Occupational the City Clerk was instructed to send out final notices that tax must be paid by Tax April 15, 1962. Policy on rental agents for vacation houses to be considered further. The followinM deeds were submitted and after review, a motion was made by Deeds Beye~ seconded by Moore, to authorize e×ec~tion of deedi~to Edwin C and Alice M. Baker of an undivided 1/2 interest to all of Lots R and S and the east 9.27 feet~ Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council March 19,1962 continued. of Lot Q. Block 105 in and to the City and Townsite of Aspen. To authorize the execution of a similar ~eed to 3ohn Emmerton and Beverly 3. Emmerton. To authorize the execution o"f a deed to ErnstR. Martens and Wilhelmine Martens tO all of Lots E and F in Block 69 in and to the City and Townsite of Aspen. The motion carried, unanimously. An agreement has been referred to the Fire District for consideration. ~ Fire District Request from Mrs. David and a letter to her from Norman Singer-re setting aside a street for dancing on 3uly 14, 1762! were considered, and a motion was made by Beyer, Street secondBd by Moore, to grant permission to have such dancing, but designation o~ exact Dancing location is to be withheld until it has been determined where it can best he ~orrelated. Carried unanimously. Councilman Zordel said program for Wagner Park is being prepared. Wagner Park Mayor Garrish suggested that the Mountain States Tel and Tel. Co. be approached re- Mtn. St. Tel Karding their franchise with the City and he will h~ndle this. and Tel. Mayor Garfish read a letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the calling of meetings and public attendance, also letter indicating that the City and Planning County Planning and Zoning Commissions had voted unanimously to fully support the im- mediate development of a regional plan. The followin~ applications for Hotel-Moral licenses were reviewed, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Zordel, to approve the issuance of license to: Hotel-Motel Continental Inn Kandahar Apts. Aspenlaaf Apts. App'l. Aspen Court The Tyrol Sepp Kessler Apts The Smuggler Towne Place The Viking Bell Mountain Lodge Hearthstone Inn Holiday House Chalet Lisl Hillside Lodge and Aspen "A's" (which must be considered as separate entities) The motion carried unanimously. Attorney Stewart referred to the overhang of the Mill Square Building into the Mill Square public right-of-way, and he is to prepare necessary forms on this. He said he h~d again Overhang heard from William Hodges re request from the Emmerik's to purchase land at Glory Hole to square off their property. In connection with annexation, Mr. Stewart said it would be desirable for the Annexation City to consider expansion of its electric system, Discussed. East Aspen Patent trial date April 30, 1962. The meeting was adjourned at 12:47 A. M. upon motion by Beyer, seconded by Moore, and carried.