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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19621015 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM bv Mayor Garfish. Present w~re Councilmen Beyer, MOore, Newell and Zordel, City Treasurer Mfs.Taylor, City Admin- istrator Humphrey and City Attorney Stewart. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 1962, were read and approved upon motion by Newell, seconded by Beyer, and carried. The bills payable of theCity and the ~lectric and Water Departments were also read and discussed, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Newell, to suspend Rule 19 and to allow the several amounts. Motioncarried unanimously. The Treasurer's report was read by Mrs. Taylor~ and discussed. A motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Beyer, to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. An application for-a liquor li=ense filed by the Aspen Properties, Inc. DBA The Lodge, was reviewed by Attorney Stewart. Letters of reference were read by him. No remonstrances had been filed. Mr. Brinkman outlined their plans that they had Liquor License tried to put together a hotel and that they did not wish to have a bar, but they feel App'l. The they need liquor service with a first class restaurant also to provide for tea Lodge dancing. Be also said they would expect to c~ose about 9PM, except on special occasions such as holidays. Mr. Stewart advised Council that closing, tim~ may not be imposed by Council except by ordinance, unl~s s there is a lease involved, covering this. A motion was made by Councilman Moore, to accept the application as read. There was no second to this motion, so it died. Mr. Brinkman asked for the reason for this, and what action he should now take. Councilman Zordel said he felt that for the population -~ and size of Aspen there are sufficient liquor outlets; Councilman~Newell was in agreement with Councilman Beyer in the opinion that the needs of the area had been met. The recommendation of the Planning Commission for the rezoning of the business area in the West end to tourist was then discussed. MayO~ Garfish said Guy Drew had informed him that he had talked with other property holders involved, and that opposi- tion had. been expressed. Proposed gasoline station discussed, and the Mayor read Rezoning-in from the minutes of the Board of Adjustment, wherein building has been approved by West end. the Board, subject to certain conditions. After further discussion it was decided that a public hearing is to be held in the CouncilrOom in City Hall, on Tuesday, November 20, 1962, at 7:30 PM, to considerathe rezoning of this area, from business to tourist, and notice of the hearing is to be published. Electric system program - no new developments. · Long r~nge Long range planning - no word from office in Fort Worth. Councilman Newell ex- planning pressed concern that there had been no action by the Federal Government, and asked ~ about status of Mr. Wiener. Mr. Stewart said he is on~a per diem basis. ~ Recreational program - Mayor Garfish reported on the joint meeting of the City, Recreational County and School District, and said the majority favored a recreational program, District which should be taken up as a district with a one mill levy, and this is to be con- sidered further. Public skating Public skating rink discussed - it was suggested that Bob Murri's property again Rink. be used, and the Parks Committee is lookinK into this. Also discussed - liability insurance if property is leased. ,Continantal Oil Mayor Garfish read copy of letter from the Board of Adjustment to the Continen- Variance. tal Oil Company granting variance for the service station leased by Jesse Maddalone/ with certain racomm~dations. Braun to Mr. Garfish also referred to resignation of Paul Ebstrup from the Board of Adjust- Bd. of ment, and the recommendation 6f the Board that Alfred Braun be appointed to fill out Adjustment. the unexpired term.~ A motion was made by Beyer~ seconded by Moore, to appoint Alfred Braun to the Board of Adjustment to fill out the unexpired term of Paul Ebstrup. Motion carried unanimously. Salary increase for Eldon McCune. City Administrator Humphrey to make recom- Salary- mendation at next meeting. McCune Discussed- notice in newspaper regarding legal holidays~in State. A motion was made by Newell, seconded by MoOre, to reimburse Councilmen Beyer Official and Zordel in the amount of $2.55 each for expenses in connection with their attend- Travel- ance a~ the regiomal meeting of the Colorado Municipal League. Motion carried un- animously. A report of the meeting was given by the attending Councilmen. City Administrator Humphrey's report - Rubey-Waterline Mr. Rubey was unable to attend the meeting, and Mr. Humphrey had discussed matter Red Mtn. of tapping the waterline on Red Mountain with him. He is building a dam, and this will require rerouting of pipe, for which Mr. Rubey will assume cost, and Council instructed Humphrey to work with Mr. Rubey on this. , i Waterlines Mr. Humphrey referred to leaks on waterlines outside the Czty limits, especially / ~ outside Cit· on South Mill and South Monarch Streets. Discussed- metering watermain, and adoption %.~ limits- of p~licy. A motion was made by Newell, that water should be metered as it leaves leaks, the ity limits and the water charges proportioned to users on the lines, and if the City repairs any existing leaks, that the cost thereof likewise may be proportioned to the users.~ Motion seconded by Moore, and carried unanimously. Mayo~ Garfish suggested that there be a complete review of the water system out- side of the City limits. Street grade program - Frank Rae - no new developments. Fire ins. Mr. Humphrey referred to pulling pumps for fire insurance inspection, and Council pulling pumps, agreed as long as the insuranc~ company will assume the cost Of this. - Discussed- rental of roller, and allowance toward purchase - and it was decided not Roller. to buy it. ££ Mr. umphrey reported on progress of street paving program. He is to send letter Grade- to the State Highway Department re bringing Route 82 to grade. Rt. 82 Political status of East Aspen Patent area - Mr. Stewart ispreparing letter to East Aspen County Commissioners for their next meeting. Political status Deeds- G. E. Buchanan and Adolph Barailler - awning reply to notice sent to Mr. Buchanan. Quiet titles -~set for October 19th. Lots in PaepCke~Park - Mr. Stewart said that the Christian Church Quiet titles takes the position that there was a movement in 1945 to request them to transfer land Wieben-Paepcke to the City. Will probably be set after the first of the year. 'Park, Annexation of Riverside area - New map being~prepared and effort will be made to Annexation- have it ~ublished this week. Riverside Mr. Stewart will work with Jim Markalunas on amendment re Contractor,s license Amendments fees and policy on vendors. Deeds- Algot Erickson and William and Lillenas - awaiting surveys. Mr. Stewart referred to remaining court case on East Aspen Patent, date for which Quiet Title has not been set. He also reviewed summons on Civil Action no. 3343, Curtis and Ann Slavens. Slavens, and said it is a quiet title action and no reply is required. Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1962, An Ordinance Levying Taxes for the Year 1963, was Ord. 6, read in full for the second time by. Attorney Stewart, and finally adopted upon motion 1962 by Beyer, seconded by Newell, and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1962, An Ordinance Adopting the Budget for the City of Aspen, Colorado, for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the First Day of January, 1963, and Ending on the Last Day of December, 1963, estimating the Amount of Money Necessary to Ordinance No. 7 be Raised by Tax Levy Based on the Said Budget sO Adopted; Estimating the Amnnnt of 1962 Money to be Derived from Other Revenue Sources; and Setting Forth the Total Estimated Expenditures for Each Fund~ - was read in full for the first time by Mr. Stewart. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Newell, to approve Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1962, and to order it published, Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 8, Series of i962, The Annual Appropriation Ordinance: Appropriat- ing Sums of Money to Defray Expenses and Liabilities of the. Gity of Aspen, Colorado, for Ord. No. 8 the City's Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 1963, and Ending ~the l~tDay of Dec- 1962 ember, 196~, was read in full for the first time by Attorney Stewart, and approved and ordered published uponmotion by NeWell, seconded by Beyer, and carried. Ordinance reoulatzng bicycles, and ordinance covering Policemen's~Pension Fund Bicycles- given to Councilmen for review for next meeting. ?olicemen's Fund , Bill Dunaway reported that ~he printing is almost completed on the Ordinance Ord. Codificatiol Codification, and Mr. Humphrey will assist the Clerk in obtaining the binders 5 hole, if available. Mr. Stewart referred to a deed on the Holt property, and he said he had not yet Deed-~Holt been able to tie in the description, so it is not yet ready for signing, Discussed- Reviewing Ordinance no. 1, Series of 1960, Waterworks Ordinance. Daylight Savings Time -bring up at first meeting in De~eraber.- Waterline contracts Calderwood and Riverside - still-pending. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM upon motion by Zordel, seconded by Newell and carried.