HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19630903 Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting Aspen City Council September 3, 1963
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Garrish. Present were
Councilmen Bayer, Braun, Melville and Newell, Deputy City Attorney WendS. Mr.
Stewart and Mr. Humphrey came in later.
The minutes of the previous meetings of August 12, August 19, August 21, 1963,
were reid and approved upon motion by Councilman Bayer, seconded by Councilman
Newell, and carried.
The accounts payable of the City were read and discussed, and a motion was
made by Councilman Newell, seconded by Councilman Bayer, to suspend Rule 19 and
to allow the several amounts. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Newell said Mrs. Don Westerlund had complained about broken down
Complaint- buildings, but the~ are in the County. She a~so objects to j~nked cars in her
cars neighborhood. Discussed- action to be taken if on Oity streets- whether public
nuisance if on private property.
Redraft ~f agreement on the Benedict ~and and Cattle Co. waterline was re-
Agreement- viewed and discussed - that City is only agreeing to furnish water to Benedict-
Benedict and service beyond Benedict's land would be another matter. Council agreed that
it should first be determined whether the initial payment can be made ~thin 90
days - and any time extension should be discussed with Mr. Benedict.
The proposed agreement with the Aspen Inn Apartments on a new waterline was
Agreement- read and discussed. Attorney Stewart advised that the City can require that users
Aspen Inn on the old waterline tie onto the new line. It was decided that all present users
Apartments are to be notified -' certified mail - of the agreement with the Aspen Inn Apart-
ments.
Motion A motion was made by Councilman Bayer, seconded by CoDncilman Braun, to auth-
orize the execution of the agreement with the Aspen Inn Apartments for the construc-
tion of a water transmission line on South Mill Street. Motion carried unanimously.
After the Company has executed the agreement it will be signed by the Mayor and the
City Clerk.
Policy-waterline Attorney Stewart suggested %hat rules and regulations covering this type of
installation by formulated, so that ur~orm policy may be followed.
Agreement-dump Agreement on dump maintenance - A. J. 3ackson has not yet indicated his ac-
ceptance of it.
Ralph Graves, agent for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, presented
Group Ins. proposal for group coverage fo~ City Employees - to provide $3000 of life insurance
f0~ each employee, and 1/~ basic weekly earnings for accident or illness; cost to
City would be $39.88 a month. Discussed- that the employees should be consulted,
and the matter again re{erred to Council.
Galena St. Don Fleisher - Galena St. East - engineer's drawing ~tudied - this matter to
East-tabled. be cleared with the Building Inspector - tabled.
Historical Bldgs Preservation of Historical Buildings - The Planning and Zoning Commission is
working on this.
Electric Electric rebuild program - no report received frgm Public Utilities Commission
rebuild- re transmission line] Mr. Saaxegard had inquired about the material necessary for
material three-phase installations - cost approximately $1200 - and Council agreed that it
should be purchased.
Salvage Discussed - salvage of power poles - and a motion was made by Councilman
Poles Newell, seconded by Councilman Bayer, that the power poles from the old electric
system are to accumulated and examined for possible re-use before any offer of salvage
is accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
Improvement District No.1 - Mr. Humphrey gave report on progress and referred Highway 82
to article in the Aspen Times regarding drainage. He said the engineers for the State drainage.
Highway Department had done the work on Route 82, and that any correction would be up
to the State Highway Department. Mr. Humphrey is to contact Mr. McCoy regarding this :
matter.
Mr. Humphrey ~aid he had received inquiries regarding driveways into service Driveways
stations - and Mr. Stwart is to prepare legal opinion for Council.
Bob Kopp inquired about driveway at Herald Motors, and said he had been informed
when the curb was first put in- that if he would put it in the Highway Department would
pave over to it.
Discussed- cuts in curbs for driveways and need for policy - also several requests
received from businessmen for reserved parking space.
Long Range Planning Project P-26 - current expense - contract to be reviewed to Project P-26
see how expenses should be charged. Attorney Stewart referred to problem of interim
period in planning.
Mr. Whitaker told Council that the Planning Commission would like to have pro- Building
cedure for routing building plans through the Commission for modified design review, review
Discussed- time involved and need to call special meetings. Councilman Newell said
he is not in favor of delay due to short building season. It was suggested that the
Commission contact the architects with the idea of pursuading clients to have plans pre-
pared with design suitable for this area.
Mr. Leu Thomas referred to the Aspen "A's" said while the present paint job
made them unattractive - many people like this design.
Swimming pool ordinance - still in preparation.
Member to replace Ralph Melville on the Board of Adjustment - to be considered at Board of
next meeting. Council agreed that it would not be advisable to have member from the Adjustment
Planning Commission serve on this Board, as it is the board of last appeal.
Bid on police car - only one received - hold until next regular meeting. Bid-Police car
There will be a special meeting to discuss appointment of po%ice magistrate. ~olice magistrate
Leonard Thomas presented a petition containing the wording of a proposed ordinance Ordinance
providing that the City of Aspen.shall remain on Mountain Standard Time throughout the re time.
calendar year, and amending the Official Code of Aspen ~ccordingly. There were 52
signers . Attorney Stewart advised Council that if the ordinance is not adopted it
must be referred to the electorate at the next m6~i¢ipal election.
After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Braun, seconded by Councilman Motion-
Newell, that the matter of Daylight Savings Time be placed on the ballot, and that place on ballot.
Council not act on the proposed ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
Deed- Robert Kopp- Attorney Stewart referred to railroad right-of-way, also to
deed executed to John Hereon by former Mayor Robison and said this would be a pri-
vate matter, but he did want Council to be aware of this. It was discussed, and plat
reviewed, after ~hich a mobion was made by Councilman Bm~un, seconded by Councilman Deed- E. A. P.
Beyer, to authorize the execution of a quit claim deed - East Aspen Patent to Kopp.
Robert Kopp, to-
A tract of land located in the South East 1/4 of the South West 1/4 of
Section 7, Township 10, South, Ranee B4 West of the 6th P.M. Said tract is part
of Tract 40 of the East Aspen Addition and is shown as Lot 1 Block 1 of the East
Aspen Addition as recorded in the office of the Pitkin County Clerk and Re~order.
Motion carried unanimously.
Discussed- drilling of weils- offer of Jim Markalunas of wellsite. Awaiting re- Wellsite
port of geoldgist.
Waterlines- Vagneur and Meadows - still pending.
Updating water-report - hold for completion of present projects.
Refunding of bonds inform Mr. Kirchner that this will be on the agenda for Refunding of
September 16th. bonds
Discussed- off-street parking. Mayor Garfish read report submitted by Mr.
Whitaker wherein he asked that the Official Code be amended to require minimum park- Offnstreet
ing in Zone U. So far, the Building Inspector has been successful in pursuading parking
builders to comply with the requirements of the Official Code.
Questionnaire from ~he General Assembly regarding City owned property given to
Mr. Humphrey for completmon.
East Aspen Patent political status - ~e decision received.
Mayor Garfish read letter from Mrs. Ella Hoagland regarding removal of tree and Hoaglan~ -
damage to sidewalk at her house. Mr. Humphrey will handle. Council agreed that side- tree and side-
walk is to be repaired, and trees will be replaced in the Spring. walk.
Jack Kane was present with Dorm Jensen, regarding application for 3:2 beer at the
Aspen Lanes. This is a change of ownership - no remonstrances - Discussed, and Council 3:2 beer-
has no objection to the application covering both the bowling alley and the restaurant. Aspen Lanes
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Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting Aspen City Council September 3, 1963, continued.
Motion
A motion was made by Councilman Braun, seconded by Councilman Beyer, to approve
to-approve the application of Dorm Jensen, dba The Aspen Lanes~ for a 3:2 beer
~ license. Motion carried unanimously.
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Application Discussed- notice in Aspen Times re application for liquor package store license-
package application has not been filed with the City Clerk. (Jeannette Klusmire dba Centre
store. Liquors)
Mayor Garfish read letter from Governor Love regarding Governor's Forum.
Waterline Margaret and Duane 3ohnson - referred to grade having been l~wered, and Council
Johnson agreed that City will lower water service line to six feet if necessazSr.
Contract-City City Administrator's contract - renewal discussed - and contract to be reviewed
Administrator. at next meeting-
Discussed - need for drilling well this fall and possible sites.
Water- utili- Attorney Stewart and Council discussed plans for definite utilization of water
zation program and water rights:
Point of utilization this side of Shale Bluffs.
Dam for power, irrigation, flood control and recreation.
A feasibility report is to be considered this fall, and the ~Bgineer should establish
2 to ~ damsites, ~and prepare plans.
Motion HA motion was made by Councilman Beyer, seconded by Councilman Melville, that
Mr. *~umphrey is directed to conduct investigation to determine places of potential
damsites on the mainstream of the R oaring Fork River below Aspen, for purposes of
~iling map & impounding water for industrial, domestic, irrigation and recreational purposes.
claim. Motion carried unanimously. Map and claim statement are to be filed with the State
Engineer.
Discussed - request from Wally Mills to tap onto City water system for the Snow
Mills- request Bunny area. Council decided this is not feasible until adequate water supply is
for water tap provided - City would have no responsibility in Mills' waterline, and he would have
to install a meter.
Herron-East Attorney Stewart said he had asked Jonh Herron to submit tangible proposition on
Aspen Patent East Aspen Patent matter, and special meeting will be set to discuss this.
~ Galena St. Jim Markalunas referred to Galena St. EaSt - two exits are required, and Fleisher
.East will have to provide cover over entrance on Hyman Ave.
House - 3~d He also referred to house on the corner of Third and Smuggler that is in a
& Smuggler. hazardous condition, and he was instructed to send warning notice to owner.
Exits. Jim said he would like to strictly enforce exit provision of the Official Code
in public places. Council agreed this should be done.
waterline- Jim referred to new trailer court- Maddalone and Strong - he has plans - Council
trailer court, told him owners do not have authority to tap anyone on to their line - and they must
instal a meter.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:25 AM upon motion by Newell, seconded by Beyer
and carried°
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