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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620402Aspen, Colorado - Regular Meeting Aspen City Council April 2, 1962 The. meeting was called to order at ?:30 PM by Mayor Garfish with Councilmen Zordel, Beyer an~ Moore, City Administrator Humphrey and City Attorney Stewart, also City Treas- urer Mrs. Taylor present. ~ouncilman Newell was on vacation. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 19, 1962 were read and a mot±on was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to approve the minutes as read. Carried unanimously. The City's bills payable were read~ and discussed, and a motion was made by Moore, seconded by Beyer, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the several amounts. Carried unanimously. Discussed- statement from G. E. Buchanan for work in connection with Reid fence, ~ Bill from East Aspen Patent, and Louis Sparovic deed, and a motion was~made by Moore, seconded by Buchanan Beyer, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the amount of $64.00. Carried unanimously. Mr. Humphrey was instructed to tell the Reid's to move their fence within one week. Reid fence. The Treasurer's report was then read by Mrs. Taylor, and approved upon motion by Beyer, seconded by Moore, and carried. Ted Mularz and "Shady" Lane were present in the interest of annexation of land in East Aspen Area and Riverside. Mr. Humphrey displayed plat that had been prepared. Riverside- Discussed - procedure to be followed; that Regent Street had been vacated by County; annexation can County road be included in land to be annexed; tax revenue to the City and rumber of residents, also area covered by streets. Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Stewart will work with Mularz and Lane in preparation of necessary information and petition for pre- sentation to Council in connection with request f~ annexation. Herbert Bayer, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, presented proposal of the Zonin~ Commission~for the financing of lang range planning, and said both the Long r~nge City and County Boards are in favor of such planning, and he asked Council, opinion, planning Mayor Garfish read a petition from Aspen residents requesting Council to consider the proposal for such planning. Discussion covered - total cost has not yet been determined- Aspen Institute has given $5000-the amount required from the City and County would be $2500 each for this year with provision for a similar amount in the budget for next year. Long range Attorney Stewart said Mr. Smith of the Colorado State Planning Commission had in- planning dicated that the present street grade program of the City could be extended to cover grant in connection with the planning program. Mr. Bayer referred to meeting of the Planning Commissions with Paul Lester Wiener, and he said the Commissions thought he was well qualified as a planner. He referred to the work already done by Trafton Bean, and he favored Mr. Wiener. Councilman Moore emphasized the need to encourage public participation at meetings, and said he felt that Mr. Bean had done a good job. Resolution A motion was made by Moore, seconded by Zordel, to authorize Attorney Stewart to · y Motion. prepare a resolution amendln,., the existing application with the Colorado State Plan- ning Commission, to permit overall planning, as provided in FHHA 701. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Delaney was present With Mr. Buchanan, and he inquired as to what action Buchanan had been taken on Mr. Buchanan's request for a deed to land in East Aspen. Mayor request for Garfish said that he and Council had agreed that no action would be taken until a deed. court decision had been rendered on the East Aspen Patent suit. After discussion, Attorney Stewart was authorized to issue notices as provided by statute to all con- flicting claimants. Ringquist- Loey Ringquist inquired about the $25.00 Occupational Tax, and said she felt that, Occupational as her operation of the Blew Inn was for~only three months, the amount was too high. Tax. Attorney Stewart informed her that further consideration of policy is to have Council consideration after April 15th. PeteDaniele asked about dumping in the Glory Hole and control of drainage, and Dumping - Glory also referred to chuck holes ~n alley and Water Street. Mr. Humphrey will handle. Hole/ Ro~ Roy referred to master plan he had prepared for renovation of Armory Hall, also Renovation- to need for space for conventions and for teen-age recreational facilities. He asked Armory Hall. for indication from Council if they would be agreeable to having a private group raise funds for this purpose, with a lease agreement. This was discussed, and Mayor Garfish appointed Councilman %ordel to work with th~m. Roy suggested an elevator to serve the upper floor, and said one might be available free. Council indicated approval of plan and the private group's committee is to prepare information on financing and present it. $500.00 George Madsen presented a financial report from the Chamber of Commerce , and , Chamber of after discussion', a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Zordel, to contribute $500.00 ~ i Commerce to the Aspen Chamber of Commerce fo~ the advancement of Aspen. Carried unanimously. I Aspen Tom Sardy referred'to the Aspen Airport, and the need for funds for further ex- Airport. pension. After discussion this matter was tabled until a meeting at which all Council- men are present. Discussed - clean-up campaign. Tom Crosby's condemned property - Building %nspector was instructed Crosby ~roperty- to inform him thatthis must be removed within thirty days, or the City will have it removed and charge him for the cost. Marquee at T~ader Ed's - Jim Markalunas ~aid this is definitely a hazard, and he T~ader Ed's. also referred to the accumulation of trash and garbage at this restaurant, and he was instructed to take the steps as provided under the City's Ordinance. 3im also referred to excavations in streets and hlleys not properly filled in, and Deport with ~ he suggested that a cash deposit for this purpose be required when permit is issued, excavation perm~ and Council agreed that he should set the policy in such matters. 3im also inquired its. about policy on hotel-motel licensing-where one management covers buildings at different locations. This will be considered at the time policy is set for the Occupational Tax. City Administrator's Report: He is~>;working on grades and will advertise for bids on streets- curbs and gutters. Streets- Attorney Stewart advised that agreement be prepared on curb ahd gutter, for property Curbs-Gutters owners. Discussed~- sewer line on Mill Street or alternate lines. - amnunt still due Merrill Construction Co. and excavations still needing repair work. -meeting.with Merrick and Co. representative on April 9th. -diesel and unused stock in power plant. Humphrey will consult Bob KiPchner about selling. Mayor Garfish read reply from Mr. SteWart to Bob Murri's request for some tax Bob-Mufti reduction on property used for Public Skating Rink. City has no authority to do this, req, for comp. but Humphrey will consult Chamber of Commerce and County as to s~me remuneration to him. on taxes. Discussed- Ford at Conoco Station available for even swap with Water Dept. 3eep, Swap, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Zordel, to exchange the Water Dept. truck Wa~er Dept. for Ford Truck from Conoco Station. Carried unanimously. ~ ..3eep. ~olice Car Discussed- Police car, and Mr. Humphrey is to contact Ryder Automobile Co. Mr. Stewart read the following Resolution covering projection of Mill Square Bldg. into alley: RESOLUTION RESOLUTION Mill Sq. Bldg. WHEREAS, Walter 3. Pred0vich, Trustee, has p~rchased Lots P, Q, R, and S in Block 80 in and to the City and Townsite of Aspen, County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, WHEREAS, there is situate upon said property a building known as the Mill Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council April 2, 1962, Cont'd. Square Building which was constructed about six years ago and the City Council for the RESOLUTION City of Aspen is advised that based upon a survey made by Mr. G. E. Buchanan, the roof cont'd. overhang of said building projects into ~he alley northerly of Lots Q, R, and S, said ~ Block 80, a distance of approximately 0.85 feet, WHEREAS, said building is a desirable improvement in the City of Aspen from which the City derives benefit through the payment of taxes by the owner thereof, and the alteration of said roof overhang would cause undue expense to the owner to eliminate said projection into the alley, WHEREAS, said overhang does not interefere with the existing utility lines, and from information available to the Council, the projection ~.as not caused by the negligence of the present owner or prior owners of said property, WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of granting a license to Walter J. Predovich, Trustee, to per, nit said overhang to remain in place, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED: That the City Council for the City of ~spen does hereby grant unto Walter J. Predovich, Trustee, his heirs, successors and assigns, Roof overhang a license to permit the'roof overhang of the Mill Square Building situate on Lots Q, Block 80. R and S, Block 80'~ City and Townslte of Aspen, to project into the alley as now con- structed and in use, providing however, this license shall become n~ll and void in the event said building is destroyed by fire or other hazard or if such building is re- moved from said premises by the ow~ner thereof. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to adopt the Resolution as read and it is to be included in the Minutes. Carried unanimously. Mr. Stewart then read the proposed agreement with the Fire District,and terms and Fire District balance of the previous advance to the City are to be determined at a joint meeting of Agreement the Board and Council. Mayor Garfish will call Hod Nicholson about the meeting. Attorney Stewart referred to the property of Ann Slavens in Bowles Addition - Lots Siavens H, I, Q, R, S, in Block 35, and a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Moore, to deed B1 35. authorize Mayor Garfish to execute the deed. Carried unanimously. Discussed - Mitchell's request for vacation or use of Ute Ave. and a motion was Ute Ave. made by Zordel seconded by Moore, that there is to be 'no vacation or landscaping of Ute no vacation Avenue. Carried unanimously. Discussed - irrigation ditches and headgate - use and maintenance. Also request fro~ I~rigation Fritz Benedict to have ditch rerouted at Waters Ave., to follow lot line. As this will ditch -' not~ affect the point of diversion, Council agreed to this with Mr. Humphrey supervising, to reroute. - Painting Electric Dept. office and halls in City Hall - hold for further consideration of renovation program. Councilman Moore said he felt he had outlived his usefulness as member on the Moore- Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Garfish will consult with Herbert Bayer about this Planning line Comm. Agreement with Bealmear's on water ag~eemeR~ - Mr. Humphrey said they were agreeable Waterline to the ten year period if refund includes one-half on house and one-half on horse barn. Bealmemr's. Council agreed to this and he will handle. Attorney Stewart referred to Sparovic deed issued on Court order,and he said, as t ~ Sparovic there is no mention of a ten-foot strip for public use in the order, this would now have Deed to be handled through negotiation. Discussed- Daylight Savings Time- petition being circulated to go to State. Council Daylight indicated that they favored daylight savings time. Savings Time Mayor Garfish read: Letter from W. J. Otorowski protesting creation of building review committee. Music Associates in appreciation of City's donation. !? Dr. Barnard re Occupational Tax not applicable to Medical Center. " Gov. McNichols re Medical Self-Help Training Program/ " Peters, Writer & Christensen re local office. " Holder Engineering Service re services available. " Consulting Engineers' Ass'n. re services available. Copy of letter to Riverside property owners re annexation from Ted Mularz, was given to Councilmen. Upon motion by Moore, seconded by Zordel, the meeting was adjourned at 12:50 AM.