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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19630506 The regular meeting was opened by Mayor Garfish at 7:30 PM with Councilmen Newell, Zordel and Moore, City Administrator Humphrey, City TreaSurer Mrs. Taylor, present. Attorney Stewart came in~later and Councilman Beyer was absent. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 15 and the special meetings of April 16 and April 25, were read and approved upon motion by Newell, seconded by Zordel and carried. A motion was made by Councilman Newell, seconded by Councilman Zordel, to confirm the motion made at the special meeting of April 25, 1963, awarding the tree trimming bid to Peter Luhn. Motion carried unanimously. The City's bills payable were read, and a motion was made by Councilman Newell, seconded bY Councilman Moore, to suspend Rule 19 and to allow the~several amounts. Motion carried unanimously. MrS. Taylor then read the Tremsurer's report and this was discussed and accepted upon motion by Zordel, seconded by Newell and carried. IMPROVEMENT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. ~ - Certified-Record of Proceedings of Improvement DISTRICT NO. 1 District No. 1, were reviewed by Council. Notices of proposition to create the speciel improvement district will be published May 3, 10, 17 and 24th. Hearing will be held May 27th, 1963. An ordinance authorizing said improvements will be considered at the meeting of June 3, 1963, and published June 7, 1963. Notices are to be sent to~con- tractors and bond salesmen. Contracts and bonds to be awaked July 1, 1963. As only one method of construction may be included in Notice of Intent the specification will be for soil cement with" Sand Slurry Seal" surface. Gary McFadden referred to the desirability of the City's having a fiscal agent Fiscal agent or advisor to handle aspects of the bond issue not covered by the attorneys, Tall- madge and Tallmadge, such as savings in interest and tying up loose ends. MOTION ******* A motion was made by Councilman Newell, seconded by Councilman Moore, that Council See Pages confirms the form of Resolution relating to the formin~ of Imprevement District No. 1 228 A, B and of the City of Aspen, as acted upon at the meetin~ of April 1, 1963. Motion carried C. unanimously. Route 82 Mr. McFadden said he had an oral commitment from the State Highway Department that they will contribute the amount that it would cost them to repave ~oute 82. Maintenance Discussed with Mr. Cornell - Portland Cement Co. - maintenance of the soil cement type of construction. Suggested policy for the issuance of liquor licenses was then considered at ~ length. Mayor Garfish read letter from Wes Thorpe and Curt Baar regarding suggested Liquor policy - also report from the Aspen Restaurant Association outlining their views on License policy the part of area planning that concerns liquor outlets. Discussion covered - State Code refers~ to reasonable needs of area and desires-of inhabitants; seasonable business - control of poorly operated places - need for City and County to work t&- gether on this matter. Mayor Garfish then reviewed the application of Aspen Mountain Enterprises, Inc., Application for the three-way liquor license. One remonstrance had been received -from the Aspen Thorpe and Baar Restaurant Association. After discussion, Mayor Garfish asked the opinion of Council, and Councilman Newell said he felt the City does have sufficient liquor outlets; Councilman Moore said he would have to abstain from voting as he owns property in the vicinity of the proposed lodge. The application was then tabled until the next regular meeting, in anticipation that all Councilmen would then be present. Mayor Garfish then read letters from Herbert Bayer and Henry Pederson, also from Tree Peter Luhn, regardin~ the method of trimming trees,- they being opposed to severe trimming topping. Discussed - possible danger from falling trees- having waivers of liability signed by those property owners who want the trees trimmed only - City Attorney Stewart will determine if waivers would be feasible. Mr. Humphrey to contact Forest Service for further study on method of trimming cottonwood trees. Ken Isakson introduced Nancy Swank of the Child Welfare Service in Denver, who outlined tax supported recreational programs. Mrs. Phil Wright detailed the present Contribution Aspen school program and said they were desirous of having it continued throug.h the Recreation Fund summer and fall. Steve Rieschl outlined program planned for this summer. Mr. Isakson informed Council that cost will be $4,900, of which the County has contributed $1,200. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman NewelI, seconded by Councilman Zordel, that the City contribute $500.00 to the Recreation Fund. Motion carried unanimously. Incinerator. Mayor Garfish read letter from Mountain States Incinerators, Inc., re incinerator for Aspen , and Clerk is to write for showing of movie on this. Daylight A Proclamation for Dmylight Savings from midnight, May 26, 1963, to midnight, Savings Time September 2, 1963, will be published in the Aspen Times. Discussed - fiscal agent or advisor for the Improvement District Bonds- sea]sd bid Fiscal received from Stern Brothers. Bob Kirchner and Robert Baroch of Ransom and °ompany agent were present. Mr. Kirchuer said fiscal agent would handle establishment of interest rates and other matters relating to the sale of bonds. Mr. Baroch advised Council that as fiscal advisor, he would have prospectus prepared attracting more bidder~, handle sale df bonds, and take care of last maturities and locate buyer for the last 20% of bonds. Mr. Kirchner recommended that, as the City will be acting as agent for the property owners, the sooner this matter is resolved, the better. Mayor Garrish tabled this matter indefinitely, because Council.man Moore said he Tabled would abstain from voting as he did not fully understand the issue znvolved. Ed LeCuyer gave Council an outline of the general engineering phases of the electri( Electric improvement program, and said the telephone company is being very co-operative, also Program that bids will be on open wire and aerial space installation. Mayor Garfish read a letter from Holy Cross Association dated April 28, and one Transmission from the Department of Interior dated May 1, 1963, regarding transmission of electric Electric power, and after these were discussed, Council instructed Mr. LeCuyer to look after Power the City's interest in this matter. Mr. LeCuyer referred to Proposal submitted by Merrick and ~ompany on the Municipal Water system, and recommended that the~reports be kept current. He said a complete Water system analysis and projection, with analysis oC~'~rates and required income~ and preparation of report. report for Council would cost approximately $3,500, or more according to the amount of information desired. He stressed the need for policy on annexation, pertaining to water systems. The Mayor read a letter from Attorney Stewart regarding government bonds - and a Investment- motion was made by Councilman Zordel, seconded by Councilman Moore, to reglace an order. Electric funds. for $220,000 Of government bonds with C. F. Childs & Co. - (investment of proceeds from Electric Refunding Bonds) on May 24, 1963. Motion carried unanimously. Letter sent by Attprney Stewart to the Secretary of State, inquiring Whether or not Police Magistrate Guido Meyer's resignation as Police MagistrAte is required, was reviewed. Hold for reply. ~A motion was made by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Zordel, to appoint Board of to the Board of Adjustment - Stan Bealmear, King Woodward, Irvin Burkee, Ralph Melville, Adjustment Andrea Lawrence; and to approve the continuance of the previous Board through the meetin of April 19, 1963. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Zordel, to approve Tree Planting the transfer 6f~'$500 from the Tree Planting Fund to the General Fund, to cover cost of Fund purchase of ~rees. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Councilman Zordel, seconded by Councilman Moore, to approve Rooming House the issuance of Rooming House Licenses to Licenses Snowflake Apartments Floradora Chalet Lisl the applications having been approved by the Building Inspector. Motion ~arried un- animously. biscussed- refund~ water and electric deposits of good customers - amendment to Refund of be prepared, deposits A motion was made by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Zordel, to contri- IContribution buts $500 to the Music Associates of Aspen. Motion carried unanimously. Music Associ8 ~s Resolution to be prepared~covering transfer of $5,500 from the Electric Operating Trans. of Fund to the Water Operating Fund. funds. A motion was made by Councilman Zordel, seconded by Councilman Moore, to authorize Salary- the increase in salary of Elbert Tacker to $460.00 per month ef{ective April 1, 1963. Tacker. Motion carried unanimously. The follo~g~imatters were carried over to the n~xt regular meeting: Ordinance re flammable liquids. Thrift Shop agreement ~istorical Society - Buildings to be preserved. Rezoning business area - west end. Communications service - Glenwood Springs. Photostat machine Citizen's Aiding Council- Irv Schechter Amendment . change in water rates- swimming pools. Conveyance of land. to Futura, Inc. ( at dump) Calderwood Annexation - tabled. New Dump S{te East Aspen Patent The following will be considered at the special meeting of May 13, 1963: Agreement - Meadows line. Waterline agreements The meeting adjourned upon motion at 2:00 A.M.