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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620604 Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting~ Aspen City Council June 4, 1962 Mayor Garfish called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Present were Councilmen Beyer, Moore and Zordel, City Administrator Humphrey and City Attorney Stewart. Council- man Newell was absent. .and The minutes of the regular meeting of May 21, 1962, were read/approved upon motion by Moore, §econded by Beyer, and carried. The Cityts accounts payable were read, and a motion was made by Beyer, ~econded by Moore, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the several amounts. Motion carried. People's hearing on Daylight Savings Time. Mayor Garfish read letter from Jim Snobble of the Nugget in favor of Daylight Savings Time. Lists of names of persons opposing were referred to Councilmen. Daylight Barbara Hesiak referred to list submitted to Council showing those opposed, and Savings gave reason for opposition, with reference to restaurants. Time Mrs. Margaret Scheid, President of the Lodging Association, but not represent- lng the entire group, ~ocpressed opposition, feeling business would be disrupted. Marts Steinmetz expressed opposition-referring to restaurants and bars. Opposition also expressed by Frank Kralich, '*Red" Rowland, Albina Benboe. Mr. Singer said the Board of Trustees of the Music Associates were split, as they feel it will cause administrative problems, but they will co-operate if Council decides to remain on Daylight Savings Time. Raliegh Alford- opposed as bad for the economy of the City, and l~nger working hours for restaurants. Father Bosch of the Catholic Church referred.to tourists attending masses, and said he felt Council had stgeched its authority in adopting new ti~e. Attorney Stewart expressed the opinion that Council has the authority to adopt Daylight Savings Time, and he feels Council should weigh all the evidence. After discussion a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Beyer, to table this matter for further study. Motion carried. Mr. Singer asked for early decision due Special to advertising that is being prepared. Mayor Garfish called a specialnmeeting for Meeting. Monday, June 11, 1962, at 7:30 PM to consider this matter further. Mr. Singer Asked permission to hold 3 free concerts in Paepcke Park, and Council Free agreed to this and.expressed appre6iation. Concerts Applications for 3:2 Beer. Mayor Garris~ read telegram from Don Fleisher requesting postponement if ac- 3:2 Beer tion not taken on Ho%d~l's application at this meeting, app'ls. Application of Richard P. Fitzgerald taken from table for further discussion; Pinocchio's a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Beyer, to approve the application of Richard and P. Fitzgerald, dba Dipsy Doodle, Lot E, Block 95, for a 3:2 Beer License for a Dipsy Doodle u ° restaurant. Carried nanlmo~%~. Councilman Beyer said he had i~spected the~premises. He also suggested that they c~a~m ~he sale of 3:2 Beer at midnight during the week and at 8PM on Sundays. Attorney Stewart is to prepare ordinance if this is not con- trary to State Code. Application for 3:2 Beer - Holdahl for Pinocchio's. Mr. Stewart said his office had received request to act as intermediary. A motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Beyer, that, inasmuch as Holdahl was not present, application is to be tabled until Tabled conflict is cleared up. Motion carried.unanimously. A~reement from Lion's Club on recreational director not yet received. C Rec. Direct~ Lions Club Mayor Garfish said Ed Brennan had informed him that his interest in Trader Ed's had been sold to Jim Blanning, and he asked about the injunction that is pending. Trader Attorney Stewart said the corporation is involved, also out-of-town judge, the State Ed's. Liquor Commission, and a Court Reporter for the hearing. No change in license will be required. If Council decides not to proceed in this matter, they should be not- ified. After discussion, a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Beyer$ that the % City should proceed with the action against Trader Ed's. Councilmen ZOrdel and Beyer voted "Aye" and Councilman Moore voted "No". Motion carried. Electric. Long range planning for Electric system - Mr. Stewart said aPplication for loan System has been received, and he and Mr. Humphrey will prepare data for Council. ~ Bids-boiler Armory Hall- renovation and heating - A Noti=e for bids on boiler will be pub- lished in Aspen Times of 3une 8th. Long Range Plan~ing program - Attorney Stewart referred this matter to the County Commissioners, and he would like to have an application prepared by both the City and COunty Planning Commissions, to be referred to. Council with necessary Long Range resolutions, and he said Herbert Bayer is to call a joint meeting of both Commissions. Planning Mr. Stewart asked for Council approval to proceed with preliminary work necessary for preparation of application and Council agreed to this. City Administrator's report: Water pipe Break in water pipe in front of Harry Williams house on Francis Street between Williams main and curb box - discussed, and Council agreed~7 that, a~ this is work that should have been done by the contractor, as an exception, the City should do the digging, and laying of the pipe, and Williams is to pay for-the pipe. Humphrey was so dir- ected. Ord. 2, Attorney Stewart referred to request from Cliff Brelsford for vacation of a 1962 portion of South Spring Street, and he read in full for the first time, Ordinance Spring St. No. 2, Series of 1962, andOrdinance~Vacating South Spring Street, southerly from the Intersection with the South Line of Durant Avenue to the point of Intersection with the North Line of Ute Avenue, and Declaring an Emergency to Exist. A motion was made by Moore, seconded by Beyer,~to approve Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1962, and to order it published, and that Spri~ Street as platted is not necessary for public acgess and conveyance, for the reason that access has been provided to the City by conveyance of a strip of land 40 feet wide extending from Durant Avenue south to the intersection with Ute Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. Bank Bldg. Fritz Benedict presented plans of the new bank building in connection with a covered covered walk. After discussion, a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Zordel, to walk accept the plan presented for the new Aspen Bank Building for a covered walk on Mill Street from Hopkins Ave. to the alley, and balcony on Hopkins St. side extend- ing 30 feet, with a width of 1½ feet into the public right of way, subject to the right of the Council to direct removal thereof in the event said structures shall sub- sequently be found to interefere with the health, safety and welfare of the inhabi- tants of Aspen. Councilmen Beyer and Zordel voted "Aye" and Councilman Moore did not vote. Motion carried. Mr. Humphrey referred to a car damaged by Bob Kopp, Herald Motor~ when moved Car damage on to. City lot, and his insurance paid all but the $50.00 deductible insurance. Car Herald Motors was towed due to snow removal, and damage occurred on City property. After discussion, a motion was made by Beyer~ seconded by Moore, to suspend Rule 19 and to pay Herald Motors $25.00, as damage occurred on City property. Motion carried. City Administrator: ~il! get bids on repair work on Power Plant. C~stte Creek Flume being repaired. Referred to dead and dying trees and danger to property and public, and Trees Council agreed that such trees should be removed. Mat~er of replanting to be re- ferred to Tree Planting Committee. Referred to condemned property of Tom Crosby. Jim is to take more photos. Crosbv Attorney Stewart sa~d Ordinances~do provide for removal of such property, and Mr. Condemned Humphrey was authorized to go ahead with removal of condemned buildings. buildings. Discussed - bids on tree trimming and replacement program. · Paving started and will have cost figures on curb and gutter at next meeting. Street oiling being done. Attorney Stewart's report: Agreements - . Waterline agreement with the Bealmear's reviewed, and Council approved the waterline exeo~nn~hereof. Bealmear ~ Waterline agreement with Fritz Benedict on Calderwood tract reviewed, and Calderwo0d Council approved execution of it. Annexation pending and plat is being prepared. Riverside Waterline agreement - Fritz Benedict - Riverside area - Council approved its execution. Vaguest Waterline ~greement.- Va~eur - Council authorized Mayor to sign. City is agent for collection of tap fees. : Meadows li~ Pending agreements - Meadows line and Gale ~pence request. Gale Spence East Aspen Patent request. Lots in Paepcke ~ark - He has consulted with attorney for church- !~Quiet Titles will have more information at next meeting. Resolution for transfer of funds from Electric Reserve Fund to Water Reserve Trans of Funds Fund - in prepaz~ion. Rob Roy- Request from Rob Roy to take water from Castle Creek Flume - pending. Castle Creek Ci6y Clerk Report - Submitted - zoning map p~epared by Fritz Benedict and approved by Zoning Comm.- New Z~ing Map discussed. Motion by Beyer to accept map and pay bill died for lack of a second, and this matter was tabled. Application for a ~otel license for Slavens Motel approved upon motion bM Beyer, Slavens Motel seconded by Moore,s and carried. 178 Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council June 4, 1962 Confd. Approval given for attendance ak Municipa! League Conference on June 14, in Glenwood Springs. Submitted - bill from John W. Vanderwitt for expert testimony at East Aspen Patent- E.A.Patent i Herron trial. '~A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to suspend Rule 19 and expert test. i pay the amount of $1201.26. Motion carried, imony -bill , Check received f=om American Legion discussed.~ Due to engineer's report on con- American dition of Armory Hall Council decided not to continue lease. Legion Lease Mayor Garfish read letter received from Stapleton Agency re insurance on Armory Ins- Armory Hall Hall - no change at this time. Pending - Policy on Occupational Tax Pension Funds- Police and Firemen. Jim Markalunas asked about status of Mill Street paving as Sanitation District is Mill St. ready to lay sewer. As Cit~ is not paving there, it was suggested they go ahead, and sewer Jim and Humphrey will work on this. Re NAPA sign - complaint prepared on failure to get permit, and summons will be NAPA sign issued for Police Magistrate Court. Jim said he had loaned an air pistol - for use in dog control- to the Police Dept. Markalunas and it had been stolen at the time the Police office was robbed. A motion was made by Air pistol Beyer, seconded by Moore, to suspend Rule 19 and to reimburse Markalunas in the amount of $18.75. Motion carried. Attorney Stewart said Bob Ray had contacted him about lot in North Original St, Original St. with buildings on it, and suggested Council look at site. Ray The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 AM upon motion by Moore, seconded by Beyer.