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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620806 P Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting Aspen City Council August 6, 1962 The meetin~ was called to order by M~or Garfish at 7:30 PM. Present were CouncilmenBeyer, Zordel, Newell and Moore, City Administrator Humphrey, City Attorney Stewart and City Treasurer, Mrs. Taylor. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 16 and the s~ecial meetings of July 19, July 30 and July 31, 1962, were read and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Motions Newell, to approve the minutes and to confirm the motions - amendment to Office Code confirmed, re use of romex, bid from Dooger Digging, and permanent appointment of Roy Baker as Police Chief- made at the special meetings. Motion carried unanimously. The bills payable of the City were read and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Newell, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the several ~aounts. Carried unanimously. The treasurer's report was read by Mrs. Taylor and discussed, and a motion was made by Newell, seconded by Beyer, to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. Jack Kane inquired about deed requested for Mrs. Jack Hendrickson, and said it is for a small tract claim and that it had been surveyed. Discussed - whether any Deed- conflict with Sparovic, and Mr. Kane said that if the~e is, they will handle any claim Hendrickson - after deed has been issued. He said he is also handling request rom deed for Barrailler. il Barrailler Attorney Stewart referred to rights in 1956, when patent was applied for and said City must consider manner in w~ich people have occupied the land. A motion was made by Newell, seconded by Beyer, to authorize the issuance of a deed for Mrs. Hendrickson, as platted in survey. Motion carried unanimously. Bob Kirchner sa{d his company would like to work with the City in handling of the bond issue for the electric improvement legal advisors. Attorney Stewart referred to meeting with representatives from other companies, and said bm felt that C%ty should have guidance in setting up the bond issue. Bond issue- Mr. Kirchner said he felt that this should be handled by someone enthusiastic about Kirchner Aspen with careful consideration to proper timing. He offered his services grat~s, with ~ity to p ay legal costs and for printing. Discussed - ordinance to be prepared, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Zordel, that Council select Mr. Bob Kirch- ncr to prepare the o~dinance for the bon~ issue ~ontingent upon subsequent authorization, and the City to pay direct expenses. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kirchner referred to their obtaining $10,000 worth of 1938, 1938 Bonds that they would be available to the City for 89 cents on the dollar, Discuss - pos- Police Pension sibility of investing part of the reserve fund of the Policemen's Pension Fund in Fund. these Bonds, and this is to be referred .to the Board of Trustees of the Policemen!s Pension Fund. Mr. Stewart read the proposed franchise for television cables requested by Bill Dun~way - discussed - copies to be given to Councilmen for further study, completion Franchise- date would have to be su~equent to date power poles are put in. John Oyharcabal said Television the Television Committee wanted to have included that Channels 6 and 7 would be kept clear and not used; provision must be made for use of free channel; that separate agreement be made with Television Committee on other dealings such as guarantee re- garding booster. Dunaway said this was agreeable if feasible. Mr. Stewart suggested that franchise be non-assignable without consent of Council until installation ms completed. ~lhe franchise tax was Set at 2% of gross earnings, and pole rental to be the same as will be charged for the telephone company. Mr. Stewart to provide copies '~' for Councilmen, and Mr. Dunaway will meet with ~elevision Committee. Fire Calls. Mayor Garfish reported that arrangements for the calls had been made by the County Commissioners and the ~'ire District with the Valley Hospital. Liquor Lic. Liquor licenses - Mr. Humphrey to check license at the Rendezvous due to sale of Rendezvous. business. Application submitted by Fitzgerald on the Dip~y Doodle due to partnership with Partnership Amandoli reviewed by Attorney Stewart, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Dipsy Doodle Moore,~to approve the issuance of a 3:2 Beer license to Fitzgerald and Amandoli dba The Dipsy Doodle. Motion carried unanimously. This will replace previous license issued to-Fitzgerald only Application for motel license for the Snowflake Apartments, now approved by the Motel lic. Building Inspector~ as certain dangerous conditions have been rectified, was reviewed, Snowflake and a~motion was made by Zordel,-seconded by Moore, to approve the application of Bill Apts. Goodnough dba Snowflake Apartments for a motel license. Motion carried unanimously. Letter regarding conditions in the Garret read by Mayor Garrishv~$cussed%that The Garret motel license had been denied - Mr. Humphrey and Doctor Baxter, the Health Officer, will inspect and report to Council. A motion was made by Zomdel, seconded by Newell, that Mr. Humphrey,Dr. Baxter, and Jim Markalunas are to inspect the prem'i~es known as the Garret, and if the operator thereof does not comply with health and building regulations of the City, the~place will be closed. Motion carried. Applications for hotel-motel licenses to be sent to Smuggler Motel and the Glory Smuggler - Hole Motel as licenses are non-transferable without consent of the Council. Gloom Hole. Policy meeting for Occupational Tax to be set. City Administrator's report: He said Fritz Benedict had objected to the agreement on the waterline for the Waterline Riverside area which goes beyond the area applying for annexation. He said Fritz wants Riverside. reimbursement based on the entire pipe line for Riverside, if a portion is annexed. After discussion Council indicated that this could not be allowed, and Humphrey and Attorney Stewart will ~andle. Humphrey referred to waterlines on South Mill and South Monarch, and possible an- Waterlines nexation of that area, and he is working on this. So.Mill&Monarch He said he had clearance for waterline from County and railroad. Waterline clearance. He is working on request from residents in Snowbunny area for hse of City water, through tap on City lines. He said State Health Department is running test on wells for detergents. Council agreed to the laying of a 2" waterpipe to the Fire Station so that trucks Fire. Station may be filled within the building. 2" waterline Attorney Stewart suggested that a Councilman be selected to meet with Bob Kopp and Fire representatives from the County Commissioners re fire calls in the event arrangements Calls. with the hospital do not work out, and Councilman Zordel was appointed. Mr. Humphrey referred to report from State Health Depaf~nent re condition of the Dum. p dump and he will consult with the County Commissioners and bring report to Council. He Toilets- said Health Department had also referred to toilets at Little Nell slope not being on Little Nell sewer and he will follow this up. Discussed- curb and gutter program, and Humphrey reported on his trip to Delta and Curb and gutter Montrose to look over Gilsonite paving. It was suggested that paving be tried on two Paving. blocks and Humphrey will furnish further information on this. Tree trimming - Council ~uthorize~ Humphrey to call for bids, and Humphrey said Tree Trimming. County is to provide $500 in'~xt year's budget for this purpose. Waterlines - Meadows and Spence , still pending. Petition for annexation-Riverside they are still working on this. Franchise with Mountain States Tel and Tel. Co. reviewed by Attorney Stewart. It Franchise expires in 1969. M~. Stewart feels negotiations are possible due to changes in the mean- Mtn. States time. Tel & Tel. Attorney l~Stewart referred to the East Aspen suit, Herron vs the City, and the East Aspen letter from Attorney Mellman was again read by Mayor Garfish. Discussed- that City Patent should file letter of ~pposition if Herron files with the Bureau of Land Management, as they have ultimate authority. Also discussed - political status of area in East Aspen Patent. Mr. Stewart said letter had previously been sent to the County Assessor to have this area placed on the City tax rolls, but this had been turned down. Mr. Stewart said he would like to have a directive from Council to proceed with action to get a Declaratory Judgment from the Court as to the political status, and Council authorized him to make recommendation with respect to the issues involved. Mayor Garfish again asked Council opinion as to appealing the decision on the No Appeal Herron vs City case, and they were unanimous in their decision that there should be no E. Aspen Patent appeal and Mr. Mellman is to be so informed. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, authorizing Mayor Garfish to ~ execute quit claim deed to Deed-Biancol Benjamin ~ and Johanna Z. Bianco to Lot K and west 15 feet of Lot L, B1 ~ Block ~44 in the ~ity and Townsite of Aspen '~ Motin carried unanimously. A motion was made by Moore, seconded by Beyer, to authorize Mayor Garfish to execute Quit Claim Deed to Clyde and Inez Clymer - to a fractional part of Lot S in Block 98 in and to Deed -Clymer the East Aspen Additional Townsite Entry recorded in Plat - Doc. 108453 Ditch Block 98 Book 2A Page 252; and to East 1/2 of Lot R and all of Lot S in Block 98 in and to the City and Townsite of Aspen. Motion carried unanimously. City of Aspen Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council August 6, 1962 Cont'd. Deed Zupancis A motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Beyer, to authorize Mayor Garfish to ex- ecute a quit claim deed to ~ John P Zupancis and Francis Zupancis to property situate in the East Aspen Additional Townsite Entry, which patent is recorded as Document 106874 Book 185 ~ Page 69 of the Records for Pitkin County. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Moore, to authorize Mayor Garfish to Deed execute Quit Claim Deed to Evelyn Evelyn Prockter to a fractional part of Lot D Block 25, East Aspen Additional Prockter Townsite recorded on Plat - Document No. 108453 Ditch Book 2A Page 252; and to Lots D, E, and F, Block 25, East Aspen addition to the City and Townsite of Aspen. Motion carried unanimously. Req. for deed Mr. Stewart reported that the request from Freda Boles for a deed was awaiting Bowles. description, and determination as to whether building was constructed after filing of the East Aspen Patent. Ermnerik's Quit Claim Deed for Emmerik's for land at Glory Hole. Humphrey is working on deed. description. Buchanan req. Request from G. E. Buchan~for deed. Attorney Stewart still working on this. It is for deed/ in conflict with Herron. Long Range Long range planning - letter of intent has been sent to Mr. Wiener. Planning. Mayor Garfish read a letter opposing Daylight Savings Time, also a letter from fencing Mr. Lasley requesting fencing of the Glory Hole, due to hazard to children. Discussed- Glory Hole place on agenda. Discussed- concrete slab for boiler room floor and Humphrey will handle. request for donation to Little League Baseball. skating rink for next winter. Daylight Savings Time for next summer. Notice to be put in Times for reaction of the public. Quiet Titles- still pending. The-meeting was adjourned at 12;53 AM upon motion by Zordel, seconded by Moore, and carried.