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Special Meetin~ Aspen:Cit¥~C. ouncil ~ October 11~ 1966
Meeting was called to order at 8:45 a-~gm., Aspen High School, by Mayor Pro tem
McEachern with Councilman Stapleton, Administrator Wurl. Also present Chief
Marion Scott and Juvenile Officer Ramon Drehobl. Due to trip to Sister City
Garmisch, Mayor Barnard, Councilme~ Kuster, Clymer and Provisional~City~Attorney
Gaylord were absent.
Opening speech was made by Mayor Pro tem McEachern - Studying rules, regulations
and authority* as relates~o local-government. This ~sa speciat meetlng of the
Council and we will conduct it as such.~ ' ~ ·
Mill Street water bMeak - Breakage of the water main caused sewer-line to settle,
Mill Street and ruined new pavement. Problem exists as to who is responsible and who will pay
for the repairs. Wurl stated the City has repaired the damage since Corn Construction
was ready to move out their ~quipment for soil cement. A luncheon~meeting will be
held Wednesday, October t2th by.~those.~concerned, City, Sanitation~District, Esco
to determine where the responsibility lies. Wurl stated he would attend the meeting
and keep Council informed.
Street Improvement:District:~#66-1 ~Second Street from Hallam to Main has been added
St.Imp.#66-1 to the district by owners individual agreements on a cash basis. City will pay for
the intersection.
Copies of proposed resolution put out by the Colorado Municipal League as related to
Amendo#5 Amendment #5 for November Election opposing elimination of the inventory tax and a
limit of 75 on mill levy was submitted to Council. To be considered at the next
regular meeting whether Council wishes to oppose this amendment by resolution. Mayor
Pro tem McEachern stated the school was not opp~iing this amendment as our mill levy
is under the 75 limit.
Council had received copies of lette=~received by,the City,objecting to the~new
Transient Sale transient sales ordinance. Mayor Pro rem explained to the student body the essence
of the ordinance. It was agreed~that~this~man woutd not bezaffected by thislordinance,
as he was selling fruit from a stationary spot on private~property.~
Mayor Pro rem McEachern asked Wurl why the water has not been turned on at the
Water Elementary and Middle Schools, bnt~ is on at the High~School~nd the Hospital. Wurl
explained we have not received official word from the State Health Department ~hat
the water is safe,~until that~time,~we have to abideby boiling or using bottled water.
Grand Jury Report - Administrator Wurl explained two recommendations of the report
Grand Jury Reporl which~have been~put into effect some time,ago. .The~City has hired a, full time
detective and also established a chain of command in the Police Department.
Chief~Scott. stated'~the report round,in the September~29th~issue:of~the~AspeniIllustrated
News is the total report of the Grand Jury and explained how the final report is~
Cooperation obtained. Cooperation with other law enforcement agencies has~ to come first in order
to protect the people, this has to be and we are doing this.
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Special Meeting Aspen City Council October 11, 1966
Curfew - Chief Scott read the complete ~ordinance of the City on curfew. Mayor
Pro rem McEachern read the recommemdation 6f the Grand Jury Report asking that Curfew
this be strictly enforced
Chief Scott outlined recommemdation made by Juvenile Officer Drehobl to the
curfew ordinance changing the c. urfew from 11:00 p.m. to lQ:00 p.m. on school days.
The Western Colorado Peace Officers Association is considering a chang~ in the.
age of a minor from 18 to 16 years of age ....
Juvenile Officer Drehobl stated also being considered, differen~t curfew hours for
differen~ ages.
Mr. Mueller, Teacher, asked if the student body could make up their recommendations
as relates to this ordinance for the City's consideration ....
Mayor Pro tem McEachern stated the Council was going to ask ~that they do, perhaps
they should also do some lobbying and maybe have a representative at the ~Council
meeting when this ordinance will be up for Council's consideration.
Question and Answer Session
STUDENT: What is the percentage of teen age problems by the locals as compared
to the tourists?
CHIEF: This is hard to tell with the turn over we have here. 75% of known
offenses ar& by people under 21 years of age;, Over 1/2 are committed by outsiders.
STUDENT: If we are more mature in this ~generation at the age of 16, why are
they lowering the hour for curfew? ~ ~
JUVENILE OFFICER: Majority of the lowering would be only on school days. Council
will have final say on this change. Parents are not as responsible as they used
to be, kids are allowed to do more things these days.
STUDENT: I was picked up last year at 11:25 p.m. in vi~lation of the curfew
ordinance and was detained by the Police Department till approximately 1:00 a.m.
JUVENILE OFFICER: I was not here at that time, but if you juveniles will be fair
with us, we in turn will be fair with you.
CHIEF: We are not trying to make it tough for the juveniles, we want to work with
the juveniles and for them to have.confidence in the Police Department. We are
going to be friends whether ~Du want to be or not.
Chief Scott outlined how a fear can be ingrained in a childs mind of a policeman,
which leads to dislike for the law, and later could lead to getting into trouble.
STUDENT: What if you violate the curfew when a movie runs late, dance etc?
CHIEF: This is a perfectly legitimate occasion.
STUDENT: Does the City ordinance pertain to the tourist also?
CHIEF: yes, makes no difference as long as they are inside the City limits they
must abide by the City's laws
STUDENT: How can the Police Department determine your age?
JUVENILE OFFICER: By asking the juvenile their name and age, identification and if
necessary ask the parents.
COUNCILMAN STAPLETON: Last winter we had 14, 15 and 16 year olds in jail. Just
being out past the curfew hour could involve you in something by just being there.
CHIEF: We should not take our rights and freedom for granted, we should not
abuse these things.
STUDENT: We should not have to apologize for making laws that will protect us,
we should just accept them.
TEACHER: Ail seems to be based on the definition of maturity and has maturity
really helped us. We should all think about this.
Special Meeting Aspen City Council October 11, 1966
TEACHER: Every generation seems to be more mature, what responsibilities go along with
curfew this maturity?
JUVENILE OFFICER: Some 16 and 17 year olds are capable of handling this maturity
and some are not. There has been an increase in responsibility given the child
by the parents.
STUDENT: There is a lack of things for us to do.
JUVENILE OFFICER: There is hiking, fishing, skiing, horseback riding etc.
JUVENILE OFFICER & ADMINIsTRAToR: What kind of recreation do you want?
STUDENT: Would like to see Galena St. East open for coke dances.
MAYOR PRO TEMMCEACHERN: This is the ~first generation where we have had to provide
entertainment, ideas should come from the students as well as the parents, local
government etc. Kids must do their part,
Councilman Stapleton made a motion to adjourh, seconded by Mayor Pro tem McEachern.
All in favor, meeting adjourned, 10:30 a.m.
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