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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19630408 Mayor Garfish called the meeting to ~der at 7:30 PM with Councilmen Newell, Beyer, Moore and Zordel, City Administrator Humphrey, City Attorney Stewart, and Earle Jenkinson of the Water and Eelectric Departments, present. M~yo~ Garfish listed the matters to be considered - Irrigation rates and amendment to code. Water rates outside City limits Meadows waterline, and requests from Mr. Mills and Mr. Rubey for water. Waterline extensions - Bealmear, Moore, and payment to Merrill Construction Hunter and CaStle Creek developments. City's water InterdePartmental transfer of Water rights - Attorney Stewart advised that, rights as the City owns the water rights this matter can be handled by resolution. Watermains outside City limits and dead-end lines;-Mill, Monarch,Waters Ave. Discussed - firm policy needed. Red Mountain - Don Randall requests that the City consider, taking over Randall-water- his waterline. Council indicated~ they were not in favor of this. line. Waterline maintenance districts. Water rmtes for establishments having swimming pool and on a flat rate. Back-billing- Earle Jenkinson inquired how long a period may be allowed for back-billing or refunding, refunding on water accounts - Council agreed to six months period and this is to be handled by resolution. Jim Chesley of the Abbey Bar and Restaurant presented a plan showing inside stair- Variance- way for the building which will require an extension into the alley. After discussion, Abbey Bar & a motion was made by Moore, seconded by Beyer, to allow an extension of the Abbey Bar Restaurant. and Restaurant stairway into the public right-of-way (the alley) a d~stance of eight f~et ~n accordance with the Plans on file in the office of the City Clerk, subject to theright of the City to direct the removal thereof in the event said structure shall subsequently be found to interfere with the health, safety and welfare of the in- habitants of Aspen, and that the City will not be responsible for the removal or moving of the power pole. Motion carried unanimously. Water rate Mr. Humphrey reported on anticiPated expenses for the water system, and recom- increase, mended an increase in water rates of 75% and this matter was discussed. Councilman Moore moved that all water rates be increased 100%. As there was no second to this motion, it died. After further discussion a motion was made by Councilman Zordel, seconded by Councilman Newell, to increase water rates 65% outside the City limits and 10% ~it5in the City limits, over the existing rates. This was discussed, and Councilmen Zordel and Newell rescinded the motion, and it was decided to instruct Earle Jenkinson to prepare for Council a schedule showing new rates in conformity with the increase of 65% outside and 10% inside the City limits. Irrigation rates I~rigation discussed- and a motion was made by Newell, seconded by Zordel, to ncreased, double the present rate to 20 cents per front foot per season-June.-jUly and August- and to continue to use the present method in determining total cost per user. Motion carried unanimously. More information needed on Meadows line - Wally Mills and Rubey requests, and Waterlines- Riverside-line. Mr. Humphrey Will work on this. It was suggested contract be drawn up on Meadows line; that Mr. Mills tap on at City limit and that considerable tap fee be charged, and that plan of his water system be presented to Council; that there be a special meeting with Mr. Benedict regarding Riverside and Claderwood lines. Riverside MaYor Garfish read a letter from Mead Metcalf re $500 tap 6barge, and this will waterline ~ b~ought up at meeting with Benedict, on Riverside line. Council reviewed cost break-down sent in by Mr. Benedict on the Riverside line and Aspen Grove line - hold_ for meeting with Mr. Benedict. Water use Mr. Stewart said Ed LeCuYer had instructed that a letter be sent to the Council report, from Merrick and Company ~egarding preliminary study of the use of water at one point for the generation of electric power, and for irrigation, domestic and recreational purposes. Mr. Stewart suggested that first phase be made and report thereon be sub- mitted to Council. Discussed- swimming pools - flat rate - to be researched. Holy Cross Mr. Humphrey said Holy Cross Association would like'to meet with Council; this Ass'ri. will be arranged, - wheeling charges to be discussed. Water Committee Mr. Stewart'suggested that a water committee be appointed to gather all facts for submission at regular meetings. Mayor Garfish appointed Ceuncilmen Moore and Zordel, and said he would help on this commlt{ee . The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 PM upon motion by Newell, seconded by Zordel and carried.