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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19630415 Mayor Garfish opened the meeting at 7:30 PM, with Councilmen Beyer, Moore and Newell City Administrator Humphrey, City Treasurer Mrs. Taylor and City Attorney Stewart present Councilman Zordel was absent. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 1963 and the special meeting of April 8, 1963, were read and approved upon motion by Newell, seconded by Beyer, and carried. A motion was then made by Councilman Newell, seconded by Councilman Beyer, to Confirm confirm the motion made at the Special .meeting pf April 8, 1963, with reference to ~he motions. extension of the Abbey Bar and Restaurant into the public-right-of-way, and the motion covering ~he increase in irrigation rates. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Garfish read the minutes of the joint City-County Planning Commission meeting, held on April 2, 1963. ~ The bills payable of the City, the EleCtric and Water Departments were then read and.discussed, and a motion was made by Councilman Beyer, seconded by Councilman Moore, to suspend Rule 19 and to allow the several amounts. Motion carried unanimously. The Treasurer's report was read by Mrs. Taylor, and discussed, and approved upon motion by Newell, seconded by Beyer, and carried. Miss Kate Blakely presented Council with the annual report of the Aspen Music Music Associate~ Associates, and requested donation. Council will review report, and this matter is to be placed on the agenda fmr the next regular meeting. Miss Blakely said the Board for the Thrift Shop had estimated the cost to prepare Thrift Shop the garage at the City Hall for their occupancy would be $700.00, and asked for a guamantee of tenure. Council suggested that this could be for at least two years. Jesse Maddalone, Mr. ~ea~e,.Mr. Traynor and Mr. Johnson were present in the inter- est of the Continental Oil Co. regarding the proposed ordinance covering flammable Ordinance liquids - Ord. 2, 1963~ their contention was that the more frequent deliveries.re- Fla~able quired by smaller trucks would constitute a greater hazard than less frequent deliv- Liquidsrdelivery eries. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Beyer, that gasoline trans- portation should be.in a type of straight diesel truck with no additional truck or pup, and that the greatest caution should be used at the tim~ of delivery, and that the driver should be near the truck'!~at all times, and that an ordinance~is to be drawn up. Motion seconded by Newell, and carried unanimously. Wes Thorpe and Curt Baar were present. ~r. Thorpe referred to the lodge to be Liquor built at the foot of Little Nell slops, and their intention to apply for a liquor License license, and he presented a copy of suggestion for policy regarding the issuance of suck licenses. Mayor Garfish read letter from them regarding liquor license for their establishment. Irv Schechter requested permission to use an area 6' X 8' on the Galena St. side Motion- of his shop in the.~rince Albert Building, for nursery and bedding stock, through May Sidewalk use. 31, 1963, and permission was granted by motion made by Moore, seconded by Beyer, and carried. Peter Greene, representing the Restaurant Association, said they will submit Policy- proposed guide for the issuance of liquor licenses at the meeting pf May 6th. Dick Liquor Lic. Fitzgerald was also present in the interest of liquor license policy. Lou Wille presented plan for a balcony on the Aspen Court, which will extend into the pBblic right- of-way three feet, and he requested Council approval. Discussed- Balcony - height about 8 feet; grade to be reviewed;-and a motion was made by Newell, seconded Aspen Court. by Moore, to permit an extension of the balcony on Aspen Court into the public- right- of-way a distance of three feet, in accordance with the plan on file with the City Clerk, subject to the right &f the. City Council to dire~t the removal thereof in the event said stucture shall subsequently he found to interfere with the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of Aspen. Motion carried unanimously. George Madsen referred to trees near his property requiring attention, and he asked if Council would split cost of removing and trimming. Discussed- anticipated program, Tree program and determining work to be done, and a motion was made by Newell, seconded bM Beyer, that Council authorizes City Administrator Humphrey to advertise fo~ bid~ for trim- ming and removal of trees. Motion carried unanimously. referred to Bill Dunaway asked ~bout electric system program, and/his need for information TV cables. regarding the television cables on power poles. Mr. Humphrey is to contact Merrick and Company. There will be a water policy meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 1963, at 7:30 pM. Historical Society - plan not yet submitted. Board of Adjustment - more names to be submitted by Council. A proposed agreement with the Aspen Company regarding a water extension pipeline Waterline in the Hallam Addition was read by Attorney Stewart, and discussed by Council. This agreement- matter tabled until plat showin~ full installation has been presented to Council. Aspen Co. Rezoning business area in West End - awaiting return of Mr. Herbet Beyer-Chairman of the Planning Commission. Communications - Glenwood Springs - hold for report of County'd action. Photostat machine for office of the City Clerk discussed - and information to be Photostat gathered on this. Machine '~ Improvemant District No. 1 - Attorney Stewart cautioned that any change must be Improvement reported to Tallmadge and Tallmadge immediately, and close liaison between City and District Nc ~! the law firm must be maintained. He also recommended that firra agreement be made with 1. the State Highway Department on Route 82~ for fair distribution of cost. To be con- sidered further - treatment of streets not in District. / Contributio! Mayor Garfish read request for contribution for the BoyScouts of America, and a ~o¥ Scouts. motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Newell, to contribute $25.00 to the Boy Scouts. Motion carried unanimously. Pump house- Council instructed Mr. Humphrey to advertise the pump house on the east end of to rent. Hyman Street for rent. Motion- A motion was made by Councilman Newell, seconded by Councilman Moore,~to increase Maddalone salar, the salary of Charles Maddalone - Water Dept.- to $420.00 a month effective April 1, 1963. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Councilman Newell, seconded by Councilman Beyer, to adopt Water rates- the proposed increase in the water rates. This was discussed- also rates on swimming swimming pools where there is no meter. The motion was n~voted on; instead, Council in- pools, structed Attorney Stewart and Mr. Humphrey to draw up an ordinance amendment covering rate increases and flat rate for swimming pools based on .0133 per sq. foot per month. Police Mayor Garfish said it had been established that Guido Meyer (who holds a liquor Magistrate license) is not legally permitted to serve as Police Magistrate, and Council is to consider a replacement. Water Mr. Stewart will contact Merrick and Company about water report and water use report, feasibility report. Mayor Garfish rea~a letter from Attorney Stewart outlining procedure that Council could take regarding land owned by the City which conflicts with the Aspen Highlands Subdivision. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Newell, seconded by Councilman Moore, to convey to Futura, Inc., Mr. 3ones' ~orporation, the land lying south and easterly of the fence, with survey to be made at Futura, Inc.'s expense, and for the consideration of $100.00 to be paid to the City. Motion carried unanimously. Bd. of Mayor Garfish read notice from the Board of Adjustment that the Board would hold Adjustment a hearing on April 19, 1963, to hear application of Realty Ventures, Inc. for a variance of rear yard setback. Pending - Dump site. Calderwood Annexation. Mr. Humphrey reported that Holy Cross Association would like to have Council attend their forthcoming meeting. East Aspen Patent - political status still pending. Mr. Stewart referred to letter from Mr. Delaney addressed to Mayor Garfish re- garding Adolph Barailler claim to land in East Aspen Patent, and Mr. Stewart said East Aspen he felt that Mr. Delaney is entitled to a reply from Council, and that Council should Patent decide if there is a conflict. The findings of the Council were that the area de- Barailler. scribed in the Notice by the Mayor described the land possessed, occupied and used by Alex Barailler as of the date the Mayor filed the application for patent with the Bureau of Land Management in Denver, Colorado, and that there does, in fact, exist a co~tict in the application filed by Mr. G. E. Buchanan, and that the dispute should be resolved according to law. The following Resolution was read by Attorney Stewart: RESOLUTION Resolution WHEREAS, the City of Aspen has received a refund from the Social Security Kralicek- Administration of the sum of $1,301.63; Police Pension AND WHEREAS, said sum represents F.I.C.A. contributions made by Chris Kralicek, for many years Chief of Police of the City of Aspen, and the matching contributiongmade for his benefit by the City of Aspen; AND, WHEREAS, the City of Aspen, has enacted an Ordinance relating to the Police Pension Fund; AND WHEREAS, the State of Colorado's enabling statute relating to police pension 'funds was enacted prior to the date of death of the aforesaid Chris Kralicek; AND WHEREAS, the widow of Chris Kralicek is deserving of increased benefits by reason of her husband's long and faithful service to this Oity; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, that the City Treasurer be and she herebyls authorized and directed to pay the sum of $1,301.63 to the Trustees of the Police Pension Fund; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the de,ire and expedmtion of the City Council that the Trustees of the Police Pension Fund employ such funds to increase the widow's pen4ion benefits paid to Mrs. Chris Kralieek to the sum of $106.25 per month. A motion was made by Councilman Newell, seconded by Councilman Beyer, to adopt Motion on the Resolution regarding payments to the widow of Cris Kralieek, from the Police RESOLUTION Pension Fund, such payments to be made retroactive to the date of his death, with adjustment in payments already made. Motion carried unnaimously. % 232 Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council April 15, 1963 A motion was made by Councilman Beyer, seconded by Councilman Newell, that a six Accounts- back- months period is to be allowed for back-billing and refunding of accounts in the Water billing ~nd Electric Departments. Motion carried unanimously, crediting. Mr. Humphrey asked about'a resolution for the transfer of funds to meet some expenses in the Water Dept. and~will furnish more information. Councilman Newell referred to racing and reckless driving of some young drivers, and this it to be reported to the Police Chief. Discussed- that an officer of the Police Force must be in ~he~Gity of Aspen at all Police. times, and this is to be discussed with Chief Baker. The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 AM upon motion by Newell,~seconded by Beyer, and carried.