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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620507 Aspen, Colorado Regular MeetinM Aspen City Council - May 7, 1962 The meetin~ was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Garfish with Cou6cilmen Beyer, Newell, Zordel and Moore, City AdmSnistrator Humphrey, City Treasurer Mrs. Taylor, And City Attorney Mr. Stewart present. The minutes of the previous regular meeting of April 16, 1962, were read and.approved upon motion by Beyer, seconded by Newell, and carried. The City's bills payable were read and discussed, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded hy Moore, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the amounts as read. Carried unanimously. The.report of the Treasurer was read by Mrs. Taylor and a motion was made by Moore, seconded by Beyer, to accept the report. Carried unanimously. Tom Sardy presented plan and asked permission to build a walk-over at the Aspen Sidewalk Cover Lumber & Supply Co. After discussion, a motion was made by Moore, seconded by Newell, to inK-Aspen Lum- allow a sidewalk covering to project into the public right-of-way not more than 8 feet from bet & Supply the lot line, to be constructed on the East and North sides of the Aspen Lumber & Supply Company building, subject to the right of the City ~Ouncil to direct the removal thereof in the event said structure shall subsequently be found to interfere with the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of Aspen. The motion carried. The previous request from Mr. Sardy for a donation for the Aspen Airport was discussed. Airport -Federal grant pending - private contributions from users of Airport - whether City contri- Aid bution could be considered as subsidy - Airport operated by committee - no landing fees charged. A motion was then made by Newell, seconded by Moore, that, providingtthe impendin~ Federal grant is allowed, the City will contribute $1,~00.00 to the Aspen Airport. Carried with Newell, Moore and Zordel voting '~ye." Beyer voted "nay." GAle Spence and Peter Green presented plan for relocation of stairway at the Golden Stairway Horn building. After discussion a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to approve relocation, the staircase as indicated on the plan submitted, for the reason this is utilizing space Golden Horn that has heretofore been occupied by said premises and that no additional hazard relating to the inhabitants of Aspen shall result by reason of said construction and nd additional area is occupied within the public right of way by reason of said construction. Motion carried unanimously. Paving ' ° ~ of.alley, Earl Kelly referred to the playground at the Elementary School and asked permlsszon toil Construction of pave the alley. They want to put in three tennis courts for the use ~f the school children~ fence - Block 57 and ~eed 20 feet of back.space; they also want to go beyond ~he lot lzne on the west side ii to lzne up with the retaining wall. After discUsszon, a motzon was made by Zordel, {! ~ seconded by Beyer, that City Attorney Stewart is directed to ~raft a resolution permitting i pavin~ of alley in Block 57, and permitting construction of a fence 6 to 7 feet on the , West side and 15 feet on the East side, - fence to be built on the property line on the ~ ! South of said Block, and further providing that insofar as existing utilities Or future k_~' utilities shall be constructed or repaired, it shal~l be at the cost of R.E. N0.1. Motion i carried unanimously. Application for . Application submitted by Richard P. Fitzgerald, for a 3.2 Beer license for The Dipsy !3.2 Beer license Doodle, 519 Eo Hymen, was reviewed by Attorney Stewart, references were read, and proof of iDiPsy Doodle publication for remonstrances was furnished.~ A motion was made by Councilman Moore to approve the application, but there was no second, so the motion died. Dave Farney told Council he had purchased the building with the idea of providing space for dancing and recreation fox teenagers, and that soft drinks would also be provided. Fitzgerald said it was his intention to run a well-ordered place. Council took no action. IApplication for Mr. Stewart then reviewed application submitted by Theodore B. Holdahl for a 3.2 Beer i3~2 Beer license license at Pinocchio's at 511 East Cooper. Mr. Stewart explained that as this would be inocchio's transfer of an existing license, no publication for remonstrances would be required. , Council directed that the license be tabled for further discussion on May 21. Holdahl said the license issued to Don Fteisher was due to expire soon and requested prompt.action. iRenovation of Mr. Scheid asked about plans for renovation of Armory Hall. Mr. Spra~ue presented {Armory Hall. survey made by Merrick and Co. which indicated that the present structure is inadequate for public use. After discussion Mayor Garfish recommended that the englneerln,~ report be turned over to the Council committee, to Work with Rob Roy's committee. iUnused equipment Reference was made to unused equipment in power plant, and Attorney Stewart said this ]inppower plant can be sold without the approval of the bondholders if reserves have been built up to Ordinance requirements. Humphrey will handle. Bastille Day Merge Fullmer requested that street for the Bastille Day Carnival be designated. They Carnival would like tc use Cooper and both parks. After discussion, a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, that contingent upon approval of adjoining property owners, and the Fire Department, the Carnival and dancing may be held on Cooper Ave. from Galena to Mill Street and north cn Mill to the next alley, with booths on Mill down to the Opera House, but fire hydrants must be left clear. Motion carried unanimously. Brand Building Don Ellsha was present about a letter he had received from Building Inspector Marka- ~ Requirement lunas outlining certain requirements for the Brand Building. He said he recognized the need for the required work, but due to expense involved, requested permission to do it on : a program basis rather than within 90 days. Discussed inadequate exits for upper story and fire danger, and its present use as a nursery school. Attorney Stewart referred to ~_~i the City's Building Code and responsibility of Council. Markalunas feels that another exit should be given first consideration. Council supported Jim's instructions that upper story must be vacated until minimum requirements for safety have been met, and Ji~ will work with Don Elisha on this. Deed - East end Jim Moore referred to east end of Blocker St., and presented plat. Attorney Stewart of Blocker St. outlined background as contained in the abstract, which indicated that this portion of the street had been vacated and become private property. A motion was made bY Newell, seconded by Moore, that Jim Moore should apply for a~deed to this property according to the plat, and submit it to Council. Carried unanimously. City Administrator's Report Police car - present purchase price from the Ryder Auto Leasing Company is ~c~_ $1795.96. He has received tentative offer on new car' present car end,out $1000. He was instructed to call for sealed bids. Norman Herwick's resignation from the Water Dept. was read'and accepted. Mr. Humphrey referred to need for repair of northwest corner of power house -- estimated expense %1000.00 - City crew can do preliminary work. Council will look at this. {Daylight Savings Discussed - Daylight Savings Time and a motion was made by Beyer~ seconded by rime-adopted Newell, to adopt Daylight Savings for the period, from May 20 to September 2, 1962. Motion carried unanimously. lepair on Castle Mr. Humphrey referred to need of repair on Castle Creek flume and he has ordered pipe. ~reek flume He estimates City will have to spend about $2000 this year on repairs. Humphrey - pump installation on Well No. 1 awaiting Shelton. referred to aspen trees available at Benedict's gravel pit, which he would like to bring in for planting. Council agreed. Jim Markalunas requested that when water lines are flushed, water be poured into sewer manholes. Council agreed. Electric Mr. Humphrey referred to need for electric typewriter in Water and Electric Uepartment Typewriter cost about $~27.00 - and Council approved purchase. Street planning and grading - Frank~Rae is Working with State Planning Commission. Mill Street - Humphrey would like to keep it at maximum width and Council agreed that this is desirable. Zoning Ordinance- Mayor Garfish read letter from Herbert Bayer, Chairman, Planning Commission, regarding ~mendments amendments to Zoning Ordinance~ He is to be informed that the proposed amendments has beeni turned back~o Commission for revision. Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting Aspen City Council - May 7~ 1962 Mr. Stewart referred to Nz%PA sign and asked what action should be taken. Council in- NAPA sign structed him and Jim Markalunas to follow up on provision of Ordinance. Long range planning - Mr. Stewart said Mr. Smith of 'the State Planning Commission had Long range recommended that this be treated as a new application. Mr. Smith will prepare initial planning application for reference to Council, and he feels that Mr. Wiener should submit breakdown of expenses. Mr. Stewart recommended that resOlution not be passed until application has been studied. Mr. Stewart read letter from an attorney, Mr. Hoagland, in answer to an inquiry from ~oning Matters Herbert Bayer re zoning matters. Cost of such service was discussed, and Clerk was in- structed to draw to the attention of Mr. Bayer motion and instruction of Council regarding expenditure by Planning and Zoning Commission. Long range planning for Electric System - discussed with Mr. Sprague, and the possibili- Electric ty of bonding. Attorney Stewart and Mr. Humphrey will get information for Council. System Policy on Occupational Tax to be determined after all information has been gathered. Dccupational Pax - Policy After discussion a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Newell, to approve anlncrease in salary for City Administrator Humphrey from $600 to $650 a month effective May 1, 1962. Salary increase Carried unanimously. ~r. Humphrey A~nexation - Riverside - tax and valuation information will be presented at next meetim Annexation East Aspen Patent ~- request from Buchanan for deed - hold for ruling of Court. East Aspen Patent It was decided that report of Merrick and Co. for long range planning for Electric System be sent to Mr. Kirchner, and Mr. Stewart will work with Mr. Sprague on this. Joint Electric agreement with telephone company on poles is to be considered. System Quiet Titles - hearings in June. Agreement with Fire District on Fire Station again discussed and a motion was made by Fire District Beyer,' seconded by NeWell to approve the execution of the lease with the Fire District. Lease Carried ~nanimously. Wagner Park Maintenance Fund - administration to be discussed with Commissioners. Wagner Park Policemen's Pension Fund '- plan to be set up. Pension Fund Waterline agreements signed contract received from Mrs. Paepcke; others still pending. Beck and Bishop lease - sewer rent - meeting postponed until after vacations. Mayor ~eck & Bishopl Garfish outlined circumstances, and it was suMgested that City might pay ½ of sewer rent. ~ewer rent Mayor Garfish presented notice from PUC re reqnest from Glenwood Aspen Stages for rate increase. Meeting with Recreational Committee set for Thursday, May 10, 1962, at 7:30 PM. Attorney Stewart referred to injunction served on City requiring the return to Trader Trader Ed's Ed's of the State and City liquor licenses, and hearing has been adjourned until May 28. hearing He will contact Attorney General on thi~ matter. Jim Markalunas said the clean-up work on the condemned property had not been done by Tom Crosby Tom Crosby. Attorney Stewart will let him know what legal action may be taken. clean-up work Discussed - that Lions' Club would like to make up plaques with house numbers to be sold by BOy Scouts for their benefit. The meeting adjourned at 2:28 AM upon motion by Moore, seconded by Newell, and carried.