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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19630304 Aspen~ ColoradO _. Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council March 4, 1963 Mayor Garfish opened the meeting at 7:30 PM. Present were Councilmen Beyer and Zordel, City Administrator Humphrey, and Mr. John %~endt for ity Attorney Stewart. Councilman Moore arrived shortly thereafter, and Councilman Newell was absent. The Mayor announced that there will be a joint meeting of the City Council and i the City Planning Commission at 7:30 PM on Tuesday., March 5, 1963. The minutes of the previous meeting of February 18, 1963, were read and approved upon motion by Councilman Beyer, seconded by Councilman Zordel, and carried. The City's accounts payable were read and discussed, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Zordel, to suspend~Rule 19 and allow the several amounts. Motion carried,'rwith Beyer.and Zordel voting "Aye" - Councilman Moore abstained from voting. Petition- Mr. Herald Papst presented a petition bearing approximately 280 names, recommend- Cleanliness ing and petitioning that a Department of Sanitation be created, that the necessary enforcement personnel be appointed and equipment provided, for the permanent maintenance of cleanliness in the public streets, parks and alleys of Aspen, and that existing Ord- inances in the City Code be enforced,-with maximum penalties for violations, and that public notice be given of intent to enforce. Crosbie- Mr. Papst referred to provision in the Official Code providing that the City may Tom clean up vacant lots and charge owners, and Mayor Garrlsh mentioned case of Tom Crosbie, in which this action has been taken. Mr. Humphrey suggested that he and Mr. Papst, and others on the committee pre- paring ~he petition, meet to discuss this matter. Councilman Moore, after referring to previous efforts toward cleanliness in the City, made the following motion: that the City Council instruct the City Administrator to enforce the necessary laws and to take whatever action is necessary to see that the Motion. public and private lands are kept in a clean and orderly condition. Mayor Garfish putlined the cost that would be involved in the setting up of a San~ tatlou Depart- ment, and he assured those present in the interest of this matter that every effort would be taken to give the matter of cleanliness full consideration. The motion was then seconded by Councilman Beyer, and carried unanimously. Mr. Sanderson referred to tourists and the advisability of providing litter bags, and he suggested that p~mphlets be placed in lodges requesting co-operation of guests. Proclamation M~s. Terese David asked that there be a proclamation regarding a fete to be held Fete July 13 and 14th, with 1/2 of the proceeds to be donated toward renovation of Armory July 13-14 Hall and 1/2 towards a music scholarship. Discussed - paving - use of fire truck. ~ - Mr. Sanderson referred to newly f~rmed Aspen Historical Society. and need for i office space and museum. He r~ferred also to report of Merrick and Co. reMarding i ~ ~spen. Armory Hall, and asked that Council identify itself with the Historical Society and ~' Hzstor~cal allow them to use the first floor of the Hall so that visitors can become familiar with Society the history of Aspen. He said matter of liability and insurance is receiving attention. After discussion, Councilman Zordel suggested that Council meet~with Mrs. William James, president, and other members of the Society, for further consideration of thi~ matter. land at ~ip Jones and Jim Moore were present regarding a problem involving land at High- Highlands lands - a road put in during the 30's is not where survey shows it to be. Attorney Survey dis- Stewart, no~ present, suggested that this be handled by exchange deeds between Mr. crepancy Jones and the County. Mayor~Garrish instructed Mr. Humphrey to check this matter out. Ordinance No~ 2, Series of 1963, anl O~dinance Regulating the Transportation, deliv- Ord. 2 cry and Storage of Flammable Liquids, was read for the first time by Attorney Stewart. 1963 Jesse Maddalone was present with C. E. Johnson, Sales RepresentatiVe, and Richard Peat, Corporation Manager, of Continental Oil Co. Discussion on the proposed ordinance Motion covered - economy of delivery - transportation methods, safety factors - possibility to table of accidents-and especially compartments in large tanks~ Attorney Stewart advised that consideration should be given by Council as to whether compartments in tanks reduce danger. Councilman Zordel moved that the proposed ordinance be tabled for further research, especially into regulations in ColOrado Springs. The motion was s~conded by Beyer and carried. Jesse Maddalone told Council that the Thrif~ Sh~p must move from its present lo- space for cation in the Prince Albert Building, and asked if city has any space available that Thrift Shop might be used. Mayor Garfish referred to signs at the Conoco Station, and }ir. Peat expressed will- Signs-Conoco ingness to co-operate. Pete Harlan, representative of McCoy Company, presented proposal to Council- his Diesel company would allow $5,116.00 on the diesel motor toward a caterpillar tractor costing Motor $18,116~00 - a net cost.of $13,000.00. Council discussed matter of the present dump, which Mr. Humphrey said would be ad- equate for about three more years. Jim Moore ~fer~e~ to land that migh~ be available Dump site for another dump site, and suggested that the ulty 3oln with the ~ounty ~n reclaiming land and in purchase of tractor. Mr. Harlan asked if Council would consider selling them the diesel motor, with credit applied to future purchase. Mayor Garfish suggested that this matter be given further consideration, and Mr. Humphrey is to advise Mr. Harlan. The meeting with Mr. LeCuyer of Merrick and Co. postponed until March 13, 1963. Lon~ range planning contract Project P-26 - Mr. Stewart said contracts.amc ready Contract but the Oounty Commissioners want to refer them to Mr. Delaney before executing them, Project P-26 Council has already approved the execution of the contract by the Mayor - See Minutes of February ~, 1963. Copies of tempor~r~z sign ordinance to be given to Councilmen for review. Temp sign ord. Business area - W~st End - to be discussed at the joint meeting with the Planning Commission. Board o~ Examiners and Appeals- Jim Markalunas to ask Dick SPringer and Fred Braun Board if they will serve. Examiners Members. of Board of Adjustment - next meeting. Directive - on funds already transferred from the Electric Dept. to Water Dept. and General Fund. Attorney Stewartwill confer with Mr. Handy, for resolution. Applications- approved by Building Inspector, reviewed, and a motion was made by Licenses- Zordel, seconded by Moore, to approve the issuance of rooming house license to the Rooming Tipple Inn and The Vagabond Lodge. Motion carried. Houses. Meeting to be arranged with Police orce. Discussed- Prince Albert Building and condition of alleys. Council gave City Administrator Humphroy complete authority over all City employees. Authority Discussed- Pitney Bowes cigarette meter machine, and Council authorized that the Tax stamp tax must be prepaid, and machine set accordingly. Mayor Garfish will contact Mr. meters S ' Benedeck in Glenwood prlngs regarding his meter. City Administrator Humphrey's report; He is sending plans for Highway 82 to Mr. Shumate of the Highway Dept~ Bids on paving - forms for Council review on March 18. Bids on tires and bulk oil - meeting of March 18th. Tree planting -.to be discussed at meeting with PlanninK Commission. Power plant - work in progress. Well No. 3 - awaiting control panel and installation of transformer. Occupational Tax - he is following up - further report March 18. Mayor Garfish read a letter from Dr. Baxter protestinM the Occupational Tax. Placed on agenda - curb and gutter installation - whether to be paid bY assessment. Curb and Mr. Stewart said Bob Tallmadge will be in Aspen and a special meeting will be arranged, gutter cost. After discussion, a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Moore, to send Teleo Motion Caparrella to water school sessions in Boulder, March 25 to 29th. Motion carried un- Water school animously. Mr. Humphrey said he had looked into records in the Pitkin CouDty Court House, and Ownership they indicate that the City owns all but two lots in Paepcke Park - ( Lo~s H and I) Paepcke Park Calderwood annexation request - still tabled. Mayor Garfish read - letter from Herbert Bayer, requesting moratorium on covered sidewalks pending further consideration of this matter. letter dated February 20, 1963, from Kirchner & Co. re amount for services in connection with the Electri~ refunding Bond issue, and a motion was made by Zordel, motion % 223 Aspen Colorado, Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council March 4, 1963 continued. seconded by Beyer, to suspend Rule 19 and to allow the amounts as agreed. Councilmen Beyer and Zordel voted "Aye" and Councilman Moore voted "Nay". The motion carried. Attorney Stewart: East Aspen Patent political status and Herron request for negotiation - Mr. Stewart is waiting to consult with Mr. Delaney, County Attorney. Pending - amendment re jurors' fees and contractors license fees. Correct~ve deeds : A motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Beyer, authorizing the Mayor to execute the following corrective deeds: To Ruth Humphreys Brown - Lots A through I - Block 54, City and Townsite of Aspen. To H. A. Bornefeld Jr. and George P. Mitchell - Lots 34 through 39 of the Deeds~ Ute Subdivision, Gity and Townsite of Aspen, as shown on plat thereof recorded as Block 107. Document No. 60225 of the records off Pitkin County, Colorado; also the tract of land lying adjacent to and southerly of S/2 of Block 107, City and T6wnsite of Aspen and northerly of and adjacent to the North lines of tracts 36-37-38 and 39 of said Ute Subdivision - City and Townsite of Aspen. Motion carried unanimously. Vacation Council approved vacation of City Clerk - weeks of April 22 and 29, 1963. The meeting was adjourned upon motion by Zordel, seconded by Beyer, and carried) at 11:55 PM.