HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19701116Special Meeting Aspen City Council November 16~ 1970
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Eve Homeyey at 5:05 p.m. with Councilmen Edwin Vare,
Ross Griffin, Fit~hugh Scott III, Jack Walls and City Manager Leon Wurl.
Mayor's Deed to John Morris Walls, Jr., Lot N, Block 94 was submitted by the City Clerk
and reported by the City Engineer and City Attorney to be in order.
Councilman Griffin moved to approve the Mayor's Deed as submitted and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign same. Seconded by Councilman Vare. Roll call vote - Councilmen
Scott aye; Vare aye; Griffin aye; Walls abstain; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried.
Liquor Committee Report - Councilman Griffin submitted the report which included the
following preliminary recommendations:
1. The neighborhood would consist of all the area within the City limits, with consider-
ation also being given to an area two miles outside the City limits.
2. The needs of the community: Consideration must be given regarding the ease or
difficulty in buying liquor, or obtaining drinks at a local bar establishment. Consideratic
also has to be given regarding the type of license that is being applied for (package
liquor, bar-restaurant, 3.2 retail and 3.2 nightclub.) Thought must be given to the
number of the same types of existing licenses and matters of competition. In order that
the needs might be determined, the City must u~dertake an investigation of the applicant,
and a survey of the neighborhood. Such investigation and survey being paid for by the
applicant.
3. Desires of the community: The City Council may take into ac6ount or may 4ismiss any
petitions from citizens or interested groups. A~y other method that citizens might wish
to express their feelings or wished to the City Council should be considered by the
Council.
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Liquor 4. Character: This aspect is governed by the police records o~the applicant. However,
Comfnittee consideration must be given to the fiscal responsibility and previous business experience
Report of the applicant.
5. We would like to recommend that license renewals be closely investigated to check:
A. Credit rating B. Police trouble C. Character of the applicants.
6. We would like to recommend the possible establishment of a liquor license commission.
This commission would act on all new licenses, renewal of existing licenses and any any
all liquor problems. This commission would consist of 1 to 3 members, and their decision
would be final.
Councilman Griffin reported the committee is waiting for the Boulder ordinance on
establishment of a liquor license committee and additional information from the State,
When material is received, will submit same to the Council.
Transit Transit System - Mr. Tom Wells, representing the Transportation Committee presented to
System the Council a proposal for a mini bus circulation plan in the City, and the utilization of
Mini Busses express buses to the ski area. Proposal based on running 4 mini buses on scheduled
routes through the City with a central location for transfers to express buses to travel
to the ski areas.
The Ski Corporation and perhaps the Highlands would be interested in cooperating with the
City on this project. Suggestions were made to charge ten cents a ride and also advertisin
could be sold to meet the payments on the~busJ:es.
Considerable discussion followed relating to financing and starting time for the project.
Mr. Wells reported he had talked with the Mini Manufacturing people and available at this
time are 4 buses that the City could purchase or lease, but would require some alterations
Mini Bus Company require confirmation on the order by Friday, November 20th. Council
request Mr. Wells contact the Mini Bus Company and request until Monday fora decision,
thus giving the Council time to review the finances of the City, Mr. Wells time to
research committments on advertising and also for a formal maeting of the Council. Council
further request Mr. Wells to relay the message that the ~Council would like to have the
Mini Bus Company representative meet with the Council at the Council meeting on November
23rd.
Mayor Homeyer stated she would look into the Environmental Crisis Fund to perhaps pi~k
up any deficit if this project is begun this year.
Mr. Jim Adams.stated during the season, between the Highlands and the Ski Corporation,
there are 4 buses circulating in town at one time. Request approval of the bus route
for the Ski Corporation if the transit system is not begun this year.
Walls moved to give tentative approval to the Ski Corporation of the bus route submitted.
Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Ail in favor, motion carried.
C0~rt House Annex - Manager Wurl reported there never has been an indication from the
County Commissioners as to what they expected as a committment from the City.
Councilman Griffin moved that the County Commissioners be informed that the City does not
feel the present plan is satisfactory. The City does not feel that the plan meets the
~ City's requirements now or in the future. Feel the construction of any large public
~ building should consider overal~ community values, objectives and priorities. Seconded by
Scott. Roll call Vote - Councilmen Scott aye; Griffin aye; Walls aye; Vare aye; Mayor
Homeyer aye. Motion carried.
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Councilman Scott moved to adjourn at 7:25 p.m., seconded bY Councilman Walls. Ail in
favor, meeting adjourned.
l ~ra~ne Graves, City Clerk