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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19650719 The regular meeting of the Aspen City Council was called to order at 3:35 PM by Mayor Pabst. Present were Councilmen Barnard, Kuster, McEachern and Stapleton, Attorney Scott and City Administrator Kerrigan. ~ The accounts payable were given to Councilman Kuster to check. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 1965, were approved as read. ~ Jesse Maddalone was present in the interest of the Smuggler Trailer Court water agreement. City Administrator Kerrigan referred to minutes in which agreement had Water agree- been indicated, but subsequent minutes did not show that any agreement had been ment executed. A new application for water service has been filed. Discussed- need Smuggler for contract - that house in not part of the trailer court fire-hydrants. Trailer Ct. A motion was made by Councilman Barnard that City Administrator Kerrigan be in- structed to draw up, with the help of the Water Department~ a contract between Motion the City and the Smuggler Trailer Court covering present water system, fire hy- drants and adjustment in water rates. Motion seconded by Councilman McEachern. Roll call vote Councilmen Stapleton aye; Kuster aye; McEachern aye; Barnard aye. A motion was made by Councilman Stapleton, seconded by Councilman Barnard, Motion ,that a contract be drawn up between the City and the Smuggler Trailer Park, Inc., to cover water service to one house as described in the contract. Roll call vote- Councilmen - Barnard aye;Kuster aye; McEachern aye; Stapleton aye. Mrs. Glidden and Mrs. Maddalone were present and requested that the lease on the Thrift Shop he extended for another two years. Discussed- that City does not need this space at the present tirae, and a motion wasmade by Councilman Kuster, Thrift Shop seconded by Councilman Barnard, to extend the lease on the Thrift Shop premises Lease-motion in the City Hall Building for another two years on the present basis. Roll call vote Councilman Stapleton aye; Kuster aye; McEachern aye; Barnard aye. Councilman Kuster then moved to suspend Rule 19 and to pay the accounts pay- able. Motion seconded by Councilman Staple ton. Roll call vote - Councilmen - Barnard aye; McEachern aye; Kuster aye;Stapleton aye. Glen Paas spoke for several lodge owners who were present regarding the Alternate alternate parking signs that have been installed - and said this is causing a Parking- problem for the tourists in the summer season. After discussion, it was decided ~hat Tourists Mr. Kerrigan would work with Mr. Paas on this matter. Lodge signs -Mayor Pabst read recommendation from the Planning Commission that these be placed on a pole separate from the street sign pole. Mr. Paas said Signs- some ~gns have been so placed, and it does not appear to be a good idea.~ Council Lodge will lobk at thew. ~ A visitor complimented Council on the orderly and prompt procedure of the meeting. Buchanan demand for deed - East Aspen Patent - no new report - discussed- Buchanan- need for action - and Attorney Scott-will have report fom next meeting, deed Property for parking on Cooper Ave. to be withdrawn from agenda. Lots behind City Hall in Block 93 - MayorPabst said a complaint had been Lots in filed with the District Attorney against his selling these lots to the City, and B1 93 that an opinion ~d been received from the State Attorney General that this trans- action is legal.~ Attorney Scott advised that this is the Mayor's problem and that Legality the City is not directly involved. Annexation - Mr. McAllister gave report some legal descriptions still needed- Annexation and petitions are Coming in. Tony Berumin asked whether state stat~u'tes require that annexed area be zohed Zoning by City within two months of annexation. Discussed - new master plan. Mayor Pabst said resignation from the Board of Examiners and Appeals had been received from New members Frank Willoughby Engineer for Sam Caudill Architect Board of Mike Garfish Electrician Examiners. Attorney Scott is to determine whether appDi6tees must be residents of the City of Aspen, and thfs will be considered at the next meeting~. Suygested appointment~ - ~obert Sterling and G. K. Holloway. Dan Wiegner referred to proposed extension of waterline west of the City and said he felt this would be good for development, and he suggested that the City Waterline bank-roll for the first three years, and he would guarantee the balance. Discussed - Extension nee~ for orderly development; latest water bond issue and balance not used; this west- would be setting precedent; that developer in the East end had been required to finance waterline; cost of Wiegner's line would be about $48,000.00; that verbal Wiegner commitments have been made on the line to the school. A motion was then made by Councilman McEachern, seconded by Councilman Staple- Motion ton, that City Administrator Kerrigan be instructed to work with Mr. Wiegner to see if they can have proposition ready for the next Council meeting. Roll call vote- Councilmen Stapleton aye; Kuster aye; McEachern aye; Barnard aye. Drainage Drainage Original Street - Mr. Kerrigan said low quotation is from Armco Steel- Original $11,958.76; he has talked with Fritz Benedict wh6 is i~terested in diverting water i~ Street from Durant Mine if he can benefit from it; discussed- whether water would be used ~.Or domestic use or irrigatioD - danMer of having a private water system developed; whether storm sewer should be put in if water is diverted. Mr. Kerrigan is to ! arrange a meeting with Mr Benedict for further information, and Attorney ~cott is %-~ Water right to consult Mr. Balcomb regarding filing for water rights. George Madsen referred to irrigation ditches in the west end, in which the water Ditches in is flowing - and overflow caused by their being closed at one end. Discussed-cost to City open and. maintain ditches. A motion was made by Councilman Barnard, seconded by Councilman Kuster, that the street department be instructed, where reasonable, to Motion help clean the ditches a~d help flow of water. Roll call vote; Stapleton aye; Kuster aye; McEachern aye; Barnard aye. Golf Course Mayor Pabst said the pri~e of the golf course has now been set at $1,200~000. Storage space. Discussed - storage space for the Rescue Group and the Historical Society, and it was suggested that fhey present proposals. Deputy. City Deputy City Attorney - a motion was made by Councilman McEachern, to appoint C Attorney. Fitzhugh (Tam) Scott, III, as deputy/a~rney. Motion seconded by Councilman Bar- nard. Roll call vote Councilman Stapleton aye; McEachern aye; Barnard aye. Kuster aye. Sidewalks- The following Resolution was read by Attorney Scott, and it was Sidewalks decided to amend the resolution to include approximately 1/2 of the block Bast of Galena Street as set out by the engineer. RESOLUTION Resolution WHEREAS, IT APPEARS FROM AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER THAT certain sidewalks in the.!City of Aspen, Colorado, are in deed of repair, replacement or installation; and WHEREAS , in accordance with Section 8-1-1- of the Official Code of Aspen, the lty Counczl of Aspen Colorado, Is authorized to order such repair, replacement or installation. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~SPEN, COLORADO, That either repair, replacement or installation of sidewalks in the City of Aspen, Colorado, lying on Galena and Mill Streets, and on their connecting streets, namely, Main Street, Hopkins,Hyman,Cooper and Durant Avenues, and also on the West half of Hyman Avenue between Galena and Hunter Streets, is deemed necessary and the same is hereby ordered. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that Notice in writing shall be served upon each of the owners or persons in charge of the premises on the line of the sidewalk project, and that such Notice shall require such persons to comply with the above order to repair, replace or install sidewalks to meet the standards set by the City Engineer within thirty (30) days from such Notice; or in default thereof, to let the work be done by the City with the cost thereof to be charged to the property owner. Motion A motion was then made by Councilman Barnard to adopt the resolution with the amendment covering Galena Street. Motion seconded by Councilman McEachern. Roll call vote Councilmen Kuster aye; Stapleton aye; McEachern aye; Barnard aye. Discussed- time allowance in sidewalk contracts, and Council agreed to shortening it to 30 days. Humble Oil Suit trial date not yet set. Knight Club, Inc. - nothing new. Mr. ~errigan: Dog control ordinance is being prepared. Salary schedule has been sent to Council members for review. Glory Mole Lots in Paepcke Park - appraisals have been sent to their attorney- no reply yet on Glory Hole property. Distr. #2 Improvement District No. 2 - new petitions are ready to go out, with revised figures. Mr. Kerrigan said the new police car has heen services at 2000, 3900, and 8200 miles. manager telephone compaby, referred to need for Te,1 Co. Mr. Krill local for the additional underground cables for a condominium and additional facilities for underground the Aspen Ski Corporation, and asked Council approval. A motion was made by cables. Motion Councilman Kuster, seconded by Councilman Stapleton, to approve the installation of the underground cables. Roll call vote - Councilman Barnard Nay; ~cEachern aye; Kuster aye; Stapleton aye. The motion carried. Mr. Kerrigan referred to the meter requirement in the Municipal Code, and Mete~ring asked Council approval to go ahead with the meter installation program - with the meters being bougbt by the City and installatiom ho~t being borne by the property , C ' Aspen Colorado Regular Meeting Aspen City Courcil July 19 1965 ontlnued. owner. Discussed- advantages and disadvantages of metering letting people choose Metering between meter and flat rate. A motion was made by Councilman Kuster, seconded by Counc~ man Barnard, to let customers choose between metering and flat rate. Councilman McEachern said he would like to have figures on what ~ffect this would have, and the motion was withdrawn by Councilmen Kuster and Barnard. This matter is to be held on Hold on the agenda, agenda Mr. Kerrigan said Dale' Rea is preparing land filings on the reservoir. Reservoir Planning Comm{ ssion - pending matters Neight restriction Density Control Zoning land owned by Moore ( formerly Bleeker St. ) Discussed - Paepcke Park - additional benches and tables, and toilets - Council Park favored the additional park furniture but not toilets, furniture A motion was made by Councilman Barnard, seconded by Councilman Kuster, to go into executive session at 6:45 PM, and all Councilmen voted aye. Discussed - dumpsiDes. Dumpsites A motion was made by Councilman Kuster at 6:54PM to go out of executive session and into regular session. Motion seconded by Councilman McEachern, and carried with alll Councilmen voting aye. The Mayor called the regular meeting to order, and a motion was made by Council- ~a~5 B~hamd, seconded by Councilman Kuster, to adjourn, and the motion carried with all Councilmen voting aye. ~t