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Regular Meeting
Meeting was called .to order by Mayor Eve Homeyer at 4:05 p.m. with Councilmen Edwin Vare,.
William Comcowich, Ross Griffin, Fitzhugh Scott III, Jack Walls, Francis Whitaker and City
Attorney Albert Kern.
Councilman Walls moved to. approve the minutes of the special meeting Nov.ember 16 and the Minutes
regular meeting of November 9, as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Seconded by'
Councilman Griffin. All in favor, motion carried.
Mr. William Gaudino was present to discuss with Council his request to waive the require- Mr. Gaudino
ment of a sidewalk in front of his residence located at 1015 Waters Avenue. Mr. Gaudino Sidewalks
submitted his request along with a petition bearing 21 signatures. Re-soning
Mr. Gaudino stated this regulat%on is unjust in that the road is not clearly defined
(gravel road) nor properly grade~; not enough pedestrian tra£fic; residential dwelling;
presently no ~idewalks on this side of the street; should look at exist~ing problems of
telephone poles etcJ instead of creating new ones; and this requirement is creating a
hardship since an occupaney certificate cannot be issued until this requirement is met.
Finance Director Dennis Veeder arrived.
City Manager Leon Wurl arrived.
Council pointed out this is located in the AR Zone under which there is a requirement 'that
sidewalks, curbs and gutters be installed on new construction. Also pointed out the money
can be put into escrow to cover the cost of the sidewalk.
Mr. Gaudino pointed out'the: petition is signed by almost 100% of the people on the street,
and on this side of the street are all single family dwellings. The people who signed the
petition do not want sidewalks.
Council pointed out the people in this area desired AR Zoning when the master plan and
zoning of this area was considered. If the zoning is desired, the residents must meet the
requirements of this zoning.
Mr. Gaudino pointed out he had been given an estimmte of $600.00.
Council discussed re-zoning.
Councilman Whitaker moved that Mr. gaudino be requested to deposit the required amount in
escrow and proceed with =e-zoning is so desired. Seconded by Councilman Comcowich. All in
favor, with exception of Councilman Vare. Motion carried.
Mr. Ronald Coffman was present to discuss with Council the Council's procedures in relation ~onald Coffman
to Van's Liquor. Mr. Coffmmn stated 6 weeks ago Council tabled a decision on Van's Liquor; Liquor License
2 weeks later selected a qommittee to research the town's needs; at the time the committee !Procedures
was appointed, people in the liquor business were appointed to the committee which feel is
wrong because their opinions would be biased opinions since it would mean money out of
their pockets.
Councilman Griffin pointed out the purpose of the committee was not to consider Van's
Liquor application, but to research and make recommendations to the Council on procedures
and standards .for all new applications as well as renewals. Mr. Coffman was given a copy
of the preliminary recommendations of the committee and Council request Mr. Coffman read
the recommendations before commenting further.
Aspen Inn Club submitted form required by the State for remodeling of existing liquor Aspen Inn Club
licensed premises. Councilman Vare moved to approve the remodeling of the Aspen Inn Club
as submitted on Form 17E. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Ail in favor, motion carried.
Liquor License Renewals - City Clerk informed Council, submitted to them are the applicatio s
credit report and comments from the Finance Department, Sanitarian, Police Department, Liquor License
Building Inspector and City Engineer. Renewals
Manager Wurl reported the comments are being submitted so that Council will be aware of
the problems that the administration are aware of.
Councilman Comcowich moved that all renewal applications that have adverse~;comments be
asked to appear before the Council at the special meeting to be held November 30th to
discuss the comments. Seconded by Councilman Scott. Roll call vote - Councilmen Vare aye;
Comcowich aye; Griffin aye; Scott aye; Walls aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion
carried.
City Clerk request approval of renewals for Jake's, Gondolier and the Aspen Inn Club Jake's
which applications were recently approved for new licenses by the Council. Gondolier
Aspen Inn
Councilman Vare moved to approve the renewal applications of the following: Aspen Alps
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Aspen Alps Club
Eagle Club Club; Eagles Club; Elks Club and the Kettle Corporation. Seconded by Councilman Comcowich..
Elks Club Roll call vote - Councilmen Vare aye; Comeowich aye; Griffin aye; Scott aye; Walls aye;
Kettle Corp Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried.
Councilman Comcowich moved to.grant renewal of the licenses for Jake's, Gondolier and
the Aspen Inn Club. Seconded by Councilman Vare. Ail in favor, motion carried.
Canyon Cable TV Canyon Cable TV Franchise - Council referred to the petition submitted at the last regular
Franchise meeting. Mr. Dunaway of Canyon Cable was present.
It was pointed out the franchise does not specify the amount of charge nor the areas that
will be served. Mr. Dunaway stated he would be willing to serve the Red Butte Subdivision
if the property owners would participate in the cost of installation to that area. Further
pointed out, when the system was built this area was not built up nor was it inside the
City.
City Attorney Kern pointed out the franchise is non-exclusive, Canyon Cable can be dis-
criminatory in the areas they serve but not to the point of being capricious. Canyon Cable
cannot be forced to serve an area where the costs would be higher than revenues. Feel
Canyon Cable should be asked to submit their rate schedules to the City.
A lady representing the petitioners stat.ed Canyon Cable has not indicated what the costs
would be to service this area. Further reported cable could have been installed undergrpund
at the time the water and sewer were installed. The area is now 90% built up.
City Attorney Kern stated, if it is found that the rate structures are discriminatory, the
City could revoke the franchise.
Councilman Com~owich moved to request Mr. Dunaway of Canyon Cable submit within two months
his plans for service of cable to all areas within the City limits. If plan not submitted
instruct City Attorney Kern to investigate the franchise as to the. rate structures for
present and future service.
City Attornay Kern stated if it is found that the rate structure is discriminatory, the
City could revoke the franchise. .
--' Towing Towing Bid - Manager Wurl reported he had talked with Thorpe Towing who stated they would
Bid lower their bid on towing within the City limits to the temporary impound lot from $7.50
to $6.00. ·
Manager Wurl recommend Council approve the amended bill.
Councilman Walls moved to accept the amended bid of Thorpe Towing~ Seconded by councilman
Griffin. Roll call vote ~ Councilmen Whitaker aye; Walls aye; Scott aye; Griffin aye;
Comcowich aye; Vare aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried.*
Parking Parking Locations - Manager Wurl reported he had nothing in addition to report.
~ Mini Buses - As a preliminary report~ Manager Wurl reported the following: (1) City cannot
commit anything in 1970 due to lack of funds'; (2) It is possible to do th~s project in
1971, and so, Council will have to agree on what,projects (already budgeted) could be
eliminated to finance the mini bus project. In, reviewing the costs and revenues there are
many unknowns that the administrative people should sit down with the transportation
committee and discuss. Items such as hours of operation, number of buses, times during the
year when buses will run, etc. This can be done tomorrow, then administrative people can
see where the funds can be found in the 1971 budget and then make a recommendation tO
Council. As relates to revenue, suggest the City assume the total cost the, first year,
impossible to anticipate revenues on an honor system. Mr. Vorhees has submitted an outline
of what he feels we ought to have, he outlines how encompassing a transit system is and
things which we should delve into.
City Attorney Kern reported he has drafted the necessary resolutions and ordinances.
Talked to Mr. McKinley of the First National Bank and they are willing to make the loan
in anyway that is legal and proper for the City. A short term note would have to be pa~d
back within the same year.
It was pointed out it would take 5 to 6 months for delivery of the buses. Council request
Manager Wurl have his report ready by the first meeting in January. As a starting date for
service, looking at June 1, 1971.
Council request Manager Wurl include in his report: realistic figures, figures to cover
the term of payment on the buses; commitment by the Ski Corporation and Highlands on
what they will contribute and routes they would propose; figures broken down as to
seasons and also by fall year and design.
Councilman Scott left Council Chambers.
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Mayor's Deed to Mr. and Mrs. Gagne for lots R & S, Block 45 was submitted to Council and Mayor's Deed
reported to be all in order. Block 45
Councilman Walls moved to approve a Mayor's Deed in lots R.& S, Block 45 to Mr. and Mrs.
Gagne. Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Roll call vote Councilman Whi~aker aye; Walls
aye; Griffin aye; Comcowich aye; Vare aye; MaYOr Homeyer aye.
Public Restrooms - Preliminary plan was submitted by the City Manager and reported
approximate cost would be $6,000.00.
Councilman Walls moved these plans be worked up in f&nal form for bids the first of April. Public Restrooms
Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Roll call vote - Councilmen Vare aye; Comcowich aye;
Griffin aye; Walls aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried.
Bureau of Land Management - Manager Wurl explained the Bureau is making some core drillings Bureau of
on Castle Creek to determine the best site for a dam that the Bureau of Land Management, Land Management
in cooperation with the City intends to build. In the process of making these core drillin ,
Mr. Mace has become upset with the damage. The Bureau will be restoring the damage.
Manager Wurl referred to an article in the Denver Post stating the Highway Department will Highway
be considering highway trails and paths. Requests of this nature were made by Pitkin Department
County and one other County. Manager Wurl reported last week he had attended the leg-
islative committee meeting of the Municipal League. Committee considered 150 items and
Mr. Wurl was appointed to work on the subcommittee to work on the legislation for
Amendment #3 which was considered by the Committee to be the top priority item.
Councilman Comcowich questioned the sidewalk for Wagner Park. Mr. Bartel, Planner, report- Sidewalk -
ed this is being held off at this time until additional pt~nning is done in the central Wagner Park
area.
Mr. Bartel reported he had met, this date, with the District Maintenance man as relates to Buttermilk
the Buttermilk turn off. The Highway Department will stake and next spring will do the Turnoff
paving. The County will start hauling fill on November 24th, request the City's assistance
by using the backhoe, flagmen and maybe other additional help.
Councilman Walls moved that the City give the County all the help they need on this project
Seconded by Councilman Comcowich. Ail in favor, motion carried.
Manager Wurl submitted the budget report and updated information on the County wide sales Budget
tax. Received to date $755,631.19 or 95.7% of the estimated figure. Report
Business Licensing Ordinance City Attorney Kern request guidance from Council as to Business
whether the ordinance should be prepared as an occupational privilege tax or a regular Licensing
business license.
Councilmmn Griffin moved to instruct Albert Kern to prepare an ordinance based on a
regulatory basis with a flat fee of $25.00. Seconded by Councilman Comcowich. Ail in
favor, motion carried.
Councilman Vare request the Council discuss open space at the special meeting to be held
on November 30th.
Councilman Whitaker request non-conforming signs and the appointment of an election
commission appear on the agenda for the next regualr meeting. City Clerk advertise that
vacancies on the commission 'exist.
Carl's Pharmacy, zoning violations - Manager Wurl reported the only violation now existing Carl's Pharmacy
is an exit sign. Zoning Violation
Council instructed Manager Wurl to re-open discussion with the Hummne Society in Grand Dogs
Junction as relates to those dogs not claimed.
Councilman Walls moved to adjourn at 6:10 p.m., seconded by Councilman Griffin. Ail in
favor, motion carried and meeting adjourned.
~ra~ne Graves, City Clerk