HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19700223Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 237 1970
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Fitzhugh Scott I~I at 4:15 p.m. with Council-
men Edwin Vare, William Comcowich, Ross Griffin, Jack Walls, F~ancis Whitaker, City Attorn~
Albert Kern and City Administrator Leon Wurl.
Minutes Councilman' Whitaker moved to approve the minutes~and amendr~nt of the CoUncil of Minutes
February 9th as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Walls. All
in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Walls moved to approve the minutes and ratify the action of the RSA meeting
held on February 12th, minutes as prepared and mailed by the Recording Secretary. Seconded
by Councilman Comcowich.
Councilman Whitaker questioned by ratifying the action, would the expen'~itures menCioned
in the minutes also be approved and'further'~under the Aspen Community,Committee Report of
contributions and donations is there l'egislation authorizing this type ~of expen'diture~.
Attorney Kern pointed out the State Statutes do provide for advertising for business,
social etc. Have not comp,letely'check~ed this out~
Councilman Comc~wich stated there are many functions of the RSA which need legal interp-
retation. If every 'aati'on is'ques~tioned, th-e~RSA ~Boar~ will never acc~omplish anything.
Administrator Wurl pointed out the City's share would be 5~3% off-the $30,000 under Commun-
ity Improvement. Council request Attorney Kern check further on contributions by the City.
Ail in favor, with exception of Councilmen Whit~ker and Griffin who voted nay. Motion
carried.
Comments - Councilman Griffin submigted a memo to'Council suggesting after 2-1/2 hours~of Length of
meeting, Council review the remaining items on the agneda and if feasible adjourn the Counci~ Meetings
meeting until the following Monday.
Councilman Wails submitted ~he following named persons to work .on the screening committee Screening
for a planner. James Bulkley, William McEachern; John Gilmore; J. Sterling Baxter; County Committee
Commissioner and Councilman Jack Walls.
Council request Councilman Walls select a member of the County Planning and Zoning Commiss.
ion to serve on this committee.
Councilman Whitaker reported the committee outlining the~ structure of ~the regional plannin
commission have completed their report, will be submitted to governing bodies very shortly
Parking Councilman Whitaker submitted a report relating to the necessity of engineering relating to
sidewalks, legal work that has been permitted in the past by the City and the need of a
traffic officer to handle traffic and parking problems. Photographs were submitted to Counc
of 3 areas in town where parking is permitted in the sidewalk area.
Councilman Comcowich stated Council should consider there are many problems' that are facing
this Council that are urgent, should not get hung up on legal problems that were created by
the previous Council. Should also be careful of diminishing any parking that we now have.
Councilman Walls questioned Police Chief Ritchey of the cars parking on the corners. Chief
Ritchey stated those cars in the crosswalk or intersection are towed those parking too
close to the corner are ticketed. '
P & Z Councilman Scott reported to the Council a letter from Robin Molny of the Planning and
Consultants goning Commission along with copies of letters from different consultants have berm sub-
nitted to Council relating to Highway 82. Councilman Scott stated he would like to withdraw
Ris original proposal that a committee be formed to work on an environmental study and re-
quest permission for Robin Molny and Dwight Shellman of the CCA to outline their proposal.
Mr. Molny outlined automobiles are a problem all over the country and our goal should be as
relates to Highway 82 safety and convenience. Mr. Molny informed Council the County Commiss-
zoners had rejected the proposed resolution presented to them and also the City do~s have
urisdiction within a 3 mile radius of the City limits.
iayor Eve Homeyer arrived.
Mr. Molny continued by saying we need time to plan the highway without delaying construct-
ion. All planners state we would have to up-date our inventory of 1966 in order to do furthei
p~anning. This would take at least 2 months and $15,000 to met in thm n~m{t{mn tm n~n ~hm
II h~ghwa~.. .Would be an additional ? months and funds to come up with a traffic circulation
plan. T~zs. could be completed przor to the hiring of a resident planner, the planner could
cross cnec~ and evaluate what has been accomplished by the consultant. Recommend the
following: (1) City spend $15,000 an~ get a consultant: (2) Council schedule a public hear-
ing to recommend that section of the Master Plan relating to Highway 82 be deleted. Respect-
fully request the funds for the Planning and Zoning to select and recommend to Council a
consultant on Highway 82. Suggest on behalf of the CCA CO-ordinating Committee the City
PLanning and Zoning Commission be budgeted funds in order that they can work on major prob-
lems with consultants. Give them the ability to do som~planning.
Councilman Com~owich questioned what proposal is being considered at this time: Scott's
proposal of'$5,000 to $10,000 or Helprin's proposal of $15,000 or the Gruen Proposal of
$15,000 to $20,000. Talking about environmental inventory or certain projects.
Councilman Scott stated he has withdrawn his proposal and now discussing certain projects.
Councilman Walls questionsd to request a hearing to delete Highway 82 present location from
the Master Plan would be pre-determining the outcome of the sur~ey or inventory.
Councilman Vare moved to fund the Planning and Zoning Commission to forman advisory resi-
dent gmnup and hire planning firms of their choice and inform State Highway Department of
the City Council action and ask them to respect our efforts by holding in abeyance Project
S-82 for a six month period. Seconded by Councilman. Whitaker.
Councilman Whitaker_questioned where the funds would come from to proceed with this. project
as per the motion made. Administrator Wurl informed the Council, this has not been budgeted
for. Mr. Molny reported the cost woutd~be approximately $20,000 or $25,000. Administrator
Wurl stated the only funds that would be available would be from the contigmncy with Council
has already~indicited would be used f'~r the planner and office, or Council could decide, whic
items budgeted for they did. not wish to pursue..and use those funds for this purpose. It is
questionable wheter this can be done this time of the year or having ~o wait till the last
uarter of the year. There Is also the possibility, the Charter will not provide for this.
Administrator Wurl suggest the Ctiy contact the State and see if an extension of 6 months
or a year. could be obtained, .this gi~ing the City time to do these~studies.
Mr. Sheliman stated this request is not only for the highway but to give the P & Z funds so
they can plan...Theyare willihg to work with the City' Council on their consultant selection
and priorities.
Mayor Homeyer state this should be looked at from all angles, Councilman Griffin stated the
Council would need to know a specific amount.
Councilman Vare withdrew his motion, Councilman, Whitaker withdrew his second.
Attorney Kern reported the motion would have to include an exact amount.
Qouncil agreed to allow the budgeted amount under the Planning and Zoning Commission's
budget for consultants. . ~
Regu£ar ~eetzng
Councilman Comcowich moved-that the City authorize the Planning~ and Zoning Commission-to
expend any funds up to the maximum that their budget allows such that they can come up wit]
specific proposals for a planner oriented toward solving the highway problem and trans-
portation. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Roll call vote - Councilmen Whitaker aye; Walls
aye; Scott aye; Griffin aye; Comcowich aye; Vare aye.
Councilman Whitaker submitted a report on maintenance and repair of streets. Street
Maintenance
Councilman Whitaked moved this matter of maintenance and repair of streets be referred to
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the City Administrator. Seconded by Councilman'.Scott. Ail in favor, motion carrze .
Fire Chief Clapper was present and reported the Fire Department would like to request new Fire Department
large signs be placed by the fire station, continuous problem of people parking in front
of the fire barn. Also report~ed the department would be installing a new siren at the down
town location this week. Further reported standard inspections are nat made, only upon
request as this is a volunteer department and is somewhat restricted· Highest ladder in
the department is 35'.
Density and Open Space Hearing - Councilman Whitaker moved the public hearing on density, Density & Open
open space and leased parking be continued to. March 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Seconded by ~ouncil~ Space
man Scott. All in favor, motion carried.
Al~l~y and Street Vacation - Attorney~Oates was present representing Joseph Wilson, J. Alley Vacation
Christophed Dyer and James A. Perry. Mr. Oates reported this matter has been scheduled fox Block 26
publich hearing by the Board of Zoning Adjustment. It was felt by. the City Administrator
and City Attorney this should be brought to the City Council's attention. Mr. Oates sub-
mitted to the Council copies of a map showing the location of the property in question.
Request vacation of the alley adjacent to Block 26, Lots N, 0, and P. Request being made
due to the density requirements and desire to buld 14 condominium units. If the City
vacates the alley, will give the City a perpetual easement and also deed restriction the
applicant would never~build on the vacated alley.
Oates explained he did not know of any further conflicts with the alley or fractional lots
but applicant would be willing to clear up an title problems on the part of the City as
well as the applicant.
It was pointed out this alley is not being maintained as an alley and~thi~ would give the
City river frontage across from Herron Park.
Councilman Comcowich moved the City authorize the City Attorney to take the necessary step
to accomplish~the proposal protecting the City in the way that has been discussed~
Seconded by Councilman Vare. Roll call vote - Councilmen Scott aye; Griffin aye; Walls
aye; Comcowich aye; Whitaker aye; Vare aye.
City Administrator Wurl so notify the City Clerk to notify the people concerned with the'
Board of Adjustment Case No. 70-2, the case has been resolved·
RESOLUTION #8 SERIES OF 1970 a~s follows was read in full by the City Clerk: Resolution #8
, Jerry Hayes
RESOLUTION # 8
Series of 1970
WHEREAS, Jerry Hubert~ Hayes, Police Officer o.f the City of Aspen, Colorado, recently
attended the Colorado Law enforcement Training Academy at Denver, Colorado;
AND WHEREAS, the said Jerry Hubert Hayes' performance at said academy was outstanding and
the City Council feels he is deserving of commendation therefore;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ~ESOLVED that the City CoUncil of the City of Aspen, Colorado,
hereby commends Jerry-Hubert Hayes for his performance at the State of Colorado ~aw
Enforcement TrainingAcademy.~
Mayor Homeyer presented a formal resolution to Jerry H. Hayes.
Councilman Comcowich moved to adopt Resolution #8, Series of 1970 as read in full.
Seconded by Councilman Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Homeyer opened the public hearing on three parks, Bavaria Park addition, Ute Child- Public Hearing
ren's Park addition and gift of Hillyard Park. Parks
Councilman Comcowich left Council Chambers·
Resolutions, maps and descrzptmo s of the stated above additions and gift were submitted
to Council by ~the Planning and Zoning Commission. Recommendation to be included in the
Aspen Ar~a General Plan dated 1966/
ORDINANCE #6, SERIES OF 1970, WHERFAS JAMES E. MORRE AND ALBERTA L. MOORE HAVE OFFERED AS Ordinance #6
A GIFT TO THE CITY OF ASPEN CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY ATTACHED HERETO, IN THE COUN%~ Bavaria Park
OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLOR~DO, FOR DEDICATION AND USE EXCLUSIVELY AS A PUBLIC PARK AND
GARDEN AREA FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, FOR AN ADDITION TO
BAVARIA PARK was read in full by the City Clerk on first reading.
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Councilman vare moved tO adopt ~Ordinance #6, Series of 1970 as read on first reading and
order the same published, Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Roll call vote - Councilmen
Whitaker aye; Walls aye; Griffin aye; Vare aye; Scott aye.
Ordinance #7 ORDINANCE #7, SERIES OF 1970, WHEREAS FREDRIC A. BENEDICT AND FABIENNE BENEDICT HAVE OFFEREI
. Ute Child- AS A GIFT TO THE CITY OF ASPEN CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY ATTACHED HERETO, WITHIN THE
ren!s Park CITY AND TOWNSITE OE ASPEN, COLORADO, FORDEDICATION AND USE EXCLUSIVELY AS A PUBLIC PARK
AND GARDEN AREA~FOR THE ENJOYMENT OFTHE CITIZENS~OF THE CITY AS .ASPEN, FOR-AN.ADDITION TO
UTE CHILDREN"S PARK~was read. in full on first reading by the City ~Clerk.
Councilman Walls moved to.adopt Ordinance #7, Series of 1970 as read in full on first re, d-
ing and order the same published.-Seconded by Councilman Whibaker. Roll call vote - Council
men Vare aye; Griffin:aye; Walls~aye; Whitaker ~aye; Scott aye.
Ordinance #8 ORDINANCE #8, SERIES OF 1970, WHEREAS, BARBARA JOHNSON HILLYARD AS OFFERED AS A ~IFT TO THE
Hillyard Park CITY OF ASPEN LOTS, M, N,0, AND P, BLOCK 29, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, FOR DEDICATION AND
USE EXCLUSIVELY'AS A PUBLIC PARK AND AS GARDEN AREA FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE CITIZENS OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, SUBJECT TO THOSE CERTAIN CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN A DEED DATED JUNE 20,
1969 FROM THE SAID BARBARA JOHNSONHILLYARD TOTHE CITY OF ASPEN AND ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
OUTLINED IN HER LETTER OF JULY 8, 1969 was read in ~full by the City Clerk on first reading.
Councilman Whmtaker.~moved~toadopt-.Ordinance #8,!Series'~of 1970 as read in full and order
the same~published on first.reading~ .Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Roll call vote
Councilmen Griffin aye; Scott aye; Whitaker aye; Walls~aye; Vare aye.
MayorHomeyer closed the public hearing.
Liguor Hearings Councilman Whitaker moved to schedule liquor hearings on applications mmde by The Shaft
and Der Wurst Place and Magic Pan, Inc. for March.23rd. Seconded by Councilman Scott. Ail
Accounts Payable Accounts Payable - Councilman Whitaker suggest the bills be paid when due so that the City
can take advantage of the discounts. Administrator Wurl suggest when the bills are ready,.
the Councilman for.the month be-con{acted't6 check the~bills and then~pay-the bills.and
take the discount. A list then be submitted to Council.
~i Councilman Scott moved.-~that the' bills~be the Council of~the
paid
when,due upon
approval ~ of
month reviewing the bills. Seconded by Councilman-Whitaker~ Roll call vote - Councilmen
Vare aye; Whitaker aye; Walls aye; Griffin aye; Scott aye.
Highway 82 - Councilman Scott moved the City Administrator.be authorized -to; request an. ·
extension from the State Highway on Project S-82. Seconded by Councilman Vare. Roll call
vote - Councilmen Whitaker aye; Walls aye; Scott aye; Griffin aye; Whitaker aye, Vare aye.
Auditor Auditor- Councilman Griffin moved to designate Dan Mandy's office to prepare the 1969 audit
for the City~ SeConded by Councilman Scott. Roli cali~_~vot~-: Councilmen Scott. aye; Griffin
aye;~'Vare aye;:Walls aye; Whitaker aye.~
City Manager's City Manager!s Meeting -:Councilmmn.'S~o~t moved to.authorize~City'Administrator Leon Wurl,
Meeting to attmnd the City Manager's Meeting to be held in Denver. Seconded by Councilman Whitaker.
Ail in'favor ~motion carried
Airport Water Airport Water Line Bids , Administrator Wurl ~ubmitteda breakdown of the bids as submitted
Line Bids Recommend low bidder Pacific States Cast Iron in the total amount of $71,745.42. Councilman
Whitaker.moved to award the airport water line bid to Pacific States Cast Iron in the
amount of $'71,745;42. Seconded by Councilman Vare. Roll call vote - Councilmen Whitaker aye
Walls aye; Scott aye; Griffin aye; Vare aye.
Quit Claim Quit Claim Deed was submitted to Council by City Attorney Kern to H. Christopher J. Brumder
Deed- Brumder Councilman Scott moved Council~approve and authori~ ~he Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
quit claim deed to~H. Christopher J. Brumder. Seconded by Councilman Vare. Ail in favor,
motions, carried. ~ ~-
Counciiman Scot't moved to adj~ur~ thi-s~meet~ing until Monday, March 2nd at 4:30 p.m..,
second'e5 by;Councilman Vare. All .in favor, meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Lorraine Graves, City Clerk
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Adjourned Meeting Aspen City Council March 2, 1970
Meeting was called to order.~by Mayor Eve Homeyer ~at-.5~10 p~m. with ouncilman Edwin Vame,
William Comcowich, Ross Griffin~ Fitzhugh'Scott.ItI, Jack ~atLs, Francis Whitaker and
City Administrator Leon Wurl. · -
Mayor Homeyer opened ~hepublic hearing~on density and open ,space. Density~
Open Space
Robin Molny~ Chairman ofthe Planning and~Zoning Commission .submitted the Planning and
Zoning Commission'.s recommendation consisting of.lthe pages*of the present ordinance affect-
ed, new draft crdinance~.~shaded map showing the~AR~l,. C~i and C~G~zones.
Mr. Molny outlined the basic changes as: density in the three zones mentioned above, re-
quiring open space in~C~C.and~G~l; changing~the floor ~area ration in ~he~C-C and~C~l;, em~
tablishem a floor area ratio in the AR~i zone; Density ~igures are those as reflected
orginally in the Master Plan.
Mr. Molny also refermed to a s~udy made by,the Building Inspector~of buildings built in
1968, 1969 and 2 proposed buildings for 1970. Report,shows that almost without exception
the buildings are providing enough~open_space.~to fultfil the 25% open space,requirement
under the new ordimance. Wish.to get the open,space:where it will benefit the most people
which is on the street. The~open space in the report includes parking,area~
Mr. Molny stated a question was raised~by the Mayor, this ordinance would do ~way with
employee housing. Mr. Molny stated he felt this was a separate catagory from-this endeavor
and would require professional study.
Mr. Molny referred to the figures under boarding house, rooming house and dormitory and
outlined how many people per so many square feet ~his would accommodate.
Mr. Molny stated the Planning and ~Zoning Commission does not have a resolution to submit
to Council as per the requirements, but request Council consider passing this ordinance
as soon as possible.
Mr. Whitney Miller was present,and, stated he felt'more time should be given~for reviewing ~.
the ordinance since it was not a~ailable until just before the meeting. Mayor Homeyer
stated it was the intention of Council to continue the hearing until next week Monday.
Councilman Whitaker pointed out under the~old ordinance allowed 250 square feet for a
limited unit. Would have 62-1/2 mquare feet per'~person, which is creating a slu~
Mayor Homeyer stated She would just like to remind Council, when you change something you
create an unbalance~ such as,a.rush of building. -
Mr. Dunaway pointed out employee housing was not built under the old ordinance. At the
same time need also a solution to the over-crowding in the downtown,
Mr. Tom Daly stated more time should be given to.this proposal, constant changes will
create a problem and chances of going to court. Presently.have 1200 apartments or homes
taking up about 14 acres of land. People are coming into town anyway, cannot stop this.
The proposed First National~Bank of~Aspen figures indicate .there will,be 80,000 people . ·
in the valley. To house 1000 people would take~20O0 acres in teh county, this is taking-up
prime open space, Ail apartments should provide their own parking~ We are chasing people
down the valley and at the same time they will come here to ski etc., camsing a parking
problem. We're talking about 5,000 cars over the next 4 or 5 years. Parking under Rubey
Park wzi1 only accommodate 60 ears, parking under Wagner and above-ground could accommodate
about 300 cars. This is just~a~drop in~the~bucket of.relieving the parking problem. Parkin
under Rubey Park woul.d cost a quarter of a million dollars to construct and under Wagner
about one million. Should consider purchasing land,outside of town for parking and conside
tramways. In Europe they do not allow building in the valleys.
Dr. Robert Barnard was present and stated~on Page 5 of the draft ordinance, under #~.~ ~
minimum lot area following~750~square feet should be lot tot area. Further commented to
slow down growth is a fallacy, all that will happen is there will be fewer units which
will be larger units and you play the door game. Present economic conditions will slow
down growth. If growth is the prime goal of this recommendation, suggest the City consider ~
enlarging the C-C zone. Rubey Park'is a good example, property~ has gone through 3 owners
and has not been built on, now being offered to the City. The requirement of cormnercial
controls the C-~ zone. Dr. Barnard snmbitted a memorandum agreement as follows and request
be m~de a part of the record:
'~emorandum Agreement - This memorandum agreement made this 19th day of January, 1970,
by and between Joseph T. Zoline, whose address is 8600 Melrose Boulevard, Los Angeles,
California 90069, party of the first part hereinafter referred to as "Seller" and Hodge-
Oliver Company, a limited partnership, whose~address is P. O. Box XX, Aspen, Colorado, 8161
party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as "Buyer",
WITNESSETH: Whereas Seller desires to sell and Buyer desires to buy the hereinafter describ
ed property situate in Pitkin County, Colorado to wit: Lots K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S,
in Block 90, in and to the City and Townsite of Aspen, County of Pitkin, State of Colorado
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for a price in excess of $100,000.00; and Whereas, the parties, coincident with the
execution~0f this agreement,' halve ~e~tered i~t° a purchase and :sa~e agreeme~t'PrOviding for
the cdhVeY~n~e'0f'ti'~I~ 'to'S~i~ property Co th~ B~yer and fulI payment~ o~he'Pufehase
~f'~ price prior to~January 5, 1971~; and WHEREAS, the pareies desire t~ memorialize their
~ ; agreement 'in ~his ~e~orandum'a~d~rec6rdthe ~Sam~ in th~recdrds of t6e County"Clerk
.NOW, THEREFORE,~ the parties her'eBy redite and declare that they have entered!'into'a 'pur-
chase and Sale agreement' as prd~id~d above and that each of the parties hereto has fully
~' executed cOPi'es ~f'the same; that~t~is~ag~e~ment is ~xecuted for the purpose,Of'causing
the same to be recorded in teh public records of Pitkin County, Colorado, for the purpose
of giving actual and constructive notice of such transaction."
Mr. Molny state~ .Dri'Barnard'S po'int 6n enlarging the c-C Zone is an exce%~lent one, would
require further study.~
Mr. Whitaker 'informed th0se presen~ this proble~'has been worked on since~the mast'er'~pian
pted
Dr. Daly scared Bar~ard is right, because the' sale of condominiums is sloW, plans have
been filed beaause of this scare of a change. To obtain open space, the City should eon-
sider going higher, 7 or 8 stories. Go higher, require more open space and on location
parking. By being higher will slow down the pace because df the increase in cost'of '
constructing a high building.
Oates stated the developers will be rushing in to file their plans and obtain permits,
perhaps a timing on the effective date of the ordinance S~ould be considered, RuShing to
build will cause the quality to be disastrous, will not have wel~ thought 0ut deVeIopme~ts
Mr. 9alY sQggest ~sing iocaI ~eOp!e ~0 work On this'~Pr0b!em, do not ~eed outside help.
Mr. Whitaker questioned Mr. Daly on what he felt his property would be worth when the
skiers are limited on the mountain. Mr. Daly stated be'felt the skiers woUld'take care. of
themselves. When the lift lines get too long, they will go somewhere else.
stated at the time ef the November eIection, candidates Stated 3
main problems - parking, density and employee housing. By cutting the density in half, will
raise th& Cost'of living'for §eM~ice'people. 70% of the girls ~ho work in Aspen drive up
from ddwn' the Val'ley. Everyday 200'Or'300 cars coming intoAspen and taking'away parking
spaces.
Mr. Bob Stevens stated at the time this was first proposes, he'felt it would reduce the
price of land. Now feel this will induce quality rather than quantity. Do not t~ink it will
make any difference when the change is made, people will rush in to build and if they do,
they will fall flat on their face. Condiminium Sales are down and there are now condomin-
iums coming in for resale. Bankers in Denver are now requiring 70% down before loaning
construction money or 50% of the condominiums sold before they will go on a loan. People
are after the big buck and they are not going to build employee housing if the money is
somewhere else.
Councilman Whitaker submitted to the Council a map prepared shwing the Aspen Alps Complex
of what is presently built and what Could be buz t. Present development is built
dens~tY;~than what is being propose~. Letter with 18 signatures was submitted accompaning
themap' - . ~ .
Mr. Shechter was present and stated he would iike to see the City go ahead with higher
densitY c?~trols. SO ~hat the quality of life in Aspen will be maintained.
Mrl StanljohnSon stated the maih draWbaCk seems to be a big rush. Give a grace pe~od to
thes~ builderS.~ , ~ . ,
Mayor Homeyer adjourned the hearing to March 9th.
Francis Whitaker left Council Chambers upon~being excused by the MaYor.
Mayor:Homeyer reported,the hearing on leased parking is also continued. ·
Court House Court House Annex - Administrator Wurl request the feelings of council as relates to
Annex cooperating with the Gounty in ~he-court house"annex. Council questioned to what extent
the cooperation would be. To be clarified at the next Regional Service Authority meeting.
Vacating Alley ''Block 26 ~ Mayor'Homeyer stated'th AttOrne~ Oates the City is not entire-
~P~%% ly satlsfi~d With the decision make'at the last meeting after reviewing~the site. Attorney
i Oates stated he would like to make one correction in thaC the Vaeely Hi Apartments are not
~ ! in the alley, also description is not totally correct. At the last meeting took the
~ ppsition ~he:~pplicant!is~t;he °w~er"~0f the alley as well as the fractiohai lots, From this
~- standpoint and ma~P,' applicant Would~be entitled to build 16 uniCs. Awar~ there are title
problems'. Question ifan Ordinance was passed in.1890 vacating the alley or ~h~ther thOse
people had title to the a%le~i~:Couid ia~dfill or'Crib up the steep bank. Applicant could
also build out to the middle of the stream. Mayor Homeyer suggest the Council visit the
site prior to an ordinance being prepared. Attorney Oates to make arrangements with Council
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Teen Center Charte~ - Administra,tor WurL s~bmi, t~ed ,copies ~to Council ,foe comments. Mayor Teen Center
Homeyer stated she felt.ghere were far..too many rules, to enforce..Co~ncilman Vare .stated
he did not feel the centex should be limited ,to members of the Aspen High School. There are ~-~
many teen agers who live here,,but do not attend the high school]' ~dministrator Wurl s.uggest
perhaps this should~be control!.ed ia the operation rather than in,.the charter...Councilman
Vare suggest if they are.going to, restrict, membership, it;s. hould,be ,the tourists who should
be restricted. Council ,instructed Administrator Wu=l.t,o send.these comments back to the
teen board. · . · , ~ . .
Planning Report - Administrator Wurl reported Mr. Miles of the State Planning Office will Planning Report
be in Glenwood Springs.on March 5th and would?like to discuses t~e reconnissance study, if
anyone from Aspen would like to attend. Administrator Wurl stated he would be going .down.
Golf Course - Administrator Wug! questioned the feelings of Council as relates to the g01f Golf Course
course or recreation area that was approved in December relating to Vagneur's land..
Administrator Wurl further stated 20,000 has been budgeted for the purchase of land. Counci
request the representatives to..RSA check and see if the offer still stands for the same
price.
Street and Alley Va.ca~ions - ~ext agenda. ·
Traffic Control Report was submitted by Administrator Wurl to Council.
Council stated they agr, eed with Ceuncilman-Griffin.'s proposal to adjourn,the regular.
meetings after 2 1/2, hours.
Councilman Vare stated he would like to remind Council ofa-,the, meeting with Mr. Presence on State Highway
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Aspen Institute, to be an open meeting. Meeting
Councilman Vare excused by Mayo~ Homeyer.
Councilman Comcowich questioned if Mr. Sheehy could control the parking on his premises.
Administrator Wurl stated he could.
Councilman Comcowich questioned if t~ere were ~nything the City could do about checking on. Candidate
the qualifications for candidates for office. Suggest designating more than one person. Qualifications,
Administrator Wurl indicated this could be done.
Councilman Walls moved to adjourn at 7:05 ,p.~m., seconded ,by Councilman Sco,tt. Ail in
favor, meeting adjourned.