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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19641207 As~e~! C~lorado Regular Meeting Aspen City Council December 7, 1964 Mayor Pabst called the regular meeting to order at 3:30 P.M. Present were Councilmen Barnard, Kuster, McEachern and Stapleton,City Attorney Balcomb, City Trea- surer Lum and City Administrator Kerrigan. The minutes of the previous reg~ar meeting of November 16, 1964, were approved as read. Meeting Due to the number of people who were assembling in the audience, a motion was adjourned made by Councilman Stapleton, seconded by Councilman McEachern, to adjourn*the to Courthouse meeting to the District Courtroom in the Pitkin County Court House, for the purpose ? See corvecti, n of a public he&ring. All Goun~ilmen voted aye.(Correction "to recess,the meeting". ) Meeting of ja~,4,i965 The Mayor opened the meeting in the Courtroom at 3:55 P.M., with all council- men, Attorney Balcomb, Mr. Lum and M~. Kerrigan, and Police Chief Hennig present. One hundred fifty to two hundred persons attended. Moral commu. William Clark, speaking for the school board, said the purpose of the hearing ity and is to keep Aspen a fit place to live in. Law enforce- ment Mayor Pabst thanked the people for coming to the hearing, and outlined the problems involved and the responsibility of homes, schools, churches and government agencies, and individual responsibility in building a strong moral co~m~unity. He said he opposed any vigilante action, and referred to plans for more effective law enforcement. General discussion followed on - Vagrancy law. Police may check bus station, but cannot stop people from coming into Aspen. More and better street lighting. Employars passing on information re undesirable help, and requiring cleanliness of person. Construction workers brought in by out-of-town employers. "Bet tough" policy and discontinuance of warnings. Larger police force. Need for decent, moderate priced housing. Enforcing Colorado License plate requirements for newcomers. C ' Council then reconvened in the ouncll room with all members present, and the Mayor again called the meeting to order. Interviews Jack Walls, Chairman of the Planning cmmlsslcn, called attention to the planners meetings to be held December 8, 9, lO,-and 12, at which Planners would be interviewed. Glen JOnes of Denver was present regarding the submission of a request for ~ CATV f~anchise,<~6~..~r~ac~~ ~he.~p~e~a~9oR TV franchise, but another franchzse (microwave). This was discussed with Bill Dunaway, and Council felt further consideration should be given to what is best for the City, and asked Mr. Jones to submit prospectus. Councilman Kuster, having looked over the accounts payable, moved for the suspension of Rule 19 and payment of the bills. Motion was seconded by Councilman McEachern. Roll call vote: Councilmen - Barnard aye; Kuster aye; McEachern aye. ~etitions- Petitions submitted opposing Ordinance No. 13, 196~ - Sales and Use Tax - against Ord. containing the required number of qualified electors' signatures, were reviewed 13,1964- by Attorney Balcomb. A motion was then made by Councilman Mtapleton to rescind Sales Tax Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1964. As there was no second to this motion, it died. A motion was then made by Councilman McEachern, seconded by Councilman Special Barnard, to instruct Attorney Balcomb to take the legal steps necessary for calling Election a special election on Ordinance No. 13, Series of 196~. All Councilmen voted aye ....... Lease-Wheeler Opera House-Mayor Pabst ~ead memorandum from City Administrator Kerrigan recommending extension of the lease, and after discussion a motion was made~ Lease by Councilman McEachern, seconded by Councilman Kuster to accept the proposal of Wheeler Dr. Enrich of a~13 year extension of the lease with a ten year renewal option. Roll Opera call vote: Councilmen - Bernard aye; Kuster aye; McEachern aye; Stapleton House. aye. Proposed contracts with the County Commissioners and with the County Sheriff Contracts- were then read in full by Attorney Balcomb. A motion was made by Councilman Jail- McEachern, seconded by Councilman Stapleton, to authorize the M~yor and City Clerk Commissioners to execute the two contracts. Roll call vote - Councilmen - Bernard aye; Kuster and Sheriff aye; McEachern aye; Stapleton aye. City Administrator Kerrigan referred to the amendments to the Municipal Amendments Code and a proposal from Gordon Hinds, attorney in Pueblo, to handle all details to Offici~lGode in connection with having them printed and brought up to date. Discussed - difficulty'and delay in having this handled in the City Clerk's office. A motion was made by Councilman Stapleton, seconded by Councilman Barnard, to allow City Administrator Kerrigan to contract with Gordon Hinds regarding amendments to the Motion Municipal Code. Roll call - Councilman: Bernard aye; Kuster aye; Stapleton aye McEachern aye. Jim Moore, realtor, discussed with Council the matter of the relocation of Dump_ the dump, and referred to possible sites, with lease, and County participation. He relocation will report on future developments. Special Police Officer - Kerrigan proposed the appointment of a special officer for the Red Onion, and after discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Special Police Barns'cd, and seconded by Councilman Stapleton, to appoint Russell Brann as officer- special police officer for the Red Onion in accordance ~th the provisions of the Red Onion. Aspen Municipal Code. Roll call vote Councilman Bernard aye; McEachern aye; Stapleton aye. Councilman Kuster refrained from voting due to personal in~erest. Discussed - dogs on Little Nell Ski slope - this is a County problem. To Dogs- be considered - an ordinance prohibiting dogs from certain areas. Ski Slope Attorney Balcomb's report: he is working on employee registration ordinance. Attorney Charles Stewart has filed motion for City in connection with Buchanan- Buchanan suit. East As~e~ · ~ Patent ~ Humble Oil sul~ against Cityof Aspen - challenging the City's zoning Suit against ordinances discussed with Attorney Balcom~. Council authorized Mr, Balcomb to City-Humble and take whatever steps are necessary for the City. Dikkers. Acoounti~ Machine - and memorandum from Mr. Kerrigan outlining bids was read: Burroughs Corporation $6,264.00 Accounting Machine National Cash Register Company 6,521.00 ~fter discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Stapleton, seconded by Motion Councilman McEachern, to authorize City Administrator Kerrigan to. purchase the Burroughs accounting machine for $6,26~.00. Roll call vote: Councilman Bernard aye; Kuster aye; McEachern aye; Stapleton. aye. Christmas bonuses for City employees discussed and a motion was made by Councilman McEachern, seconded by Councilman Kuster, to authorize bonuses in the Bonuses amount of $25.00 ~or employegs with more than six months service, and bonuses of $10.00 for employees with less than six months service. ROll call vote: Council- man Bernard aye; Kuster aye; Stap!eton aye; McEachern aye. City Administrator Kerrigan report - report on Improvement District No. 2 to District No. come,om Davis Holder. 2 - Condominium has. not applied for water service. Water Service Condominium Discussed- appointment of new auditor which would involve additional expense, and change in bookkeeping procedure for 1965. It was decided to bable the matter Auditor-tabled of the auditor. Discussed - Wagner Park Fund - and maintenance of park by City. Mayor Pabst read letter from Aspen Music Associates re Building Program. Hans Gramiger referred to three houses belching to Robert Ray and supposedly Sub-standard rented by Larry Kempton. Discussed - buildings sub-standard, - whether there is houses health and fire hazard, and action that may be taken legally by the City. A phone call was made by Mr. Gramiger to Mr. Ray who said houses were bein~ rented by Kempton. Counci~ felt this should not be per~nitted to continue, and inspections will be made. ~- The meeting was adjourned at 7:~0 P.M. upon motion by Councilman Stapleton, seconded by Councilman McEachern and carried.