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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19710426 1157 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council April 26, 1971 Meeting was called to order~by M~i~H~-e~er 4:00' p.m. with ~oun~ii~ Edwin ~re~ ~' William Comcowich, Ross Griffin, Fitmhugh Scott III, Francis Whitaker,. City Attorney Albert Kern, CitM Manager Leon A. Wurl and Finance Director Dennis Veeder. Minutes Councilman Griffin moved to approve the minutes of April 12th and 20th as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Seconded by C~uncilman Scott. All in favor, motion carried. Four persons representing the Solid Waste ~Gommittee were present and submitted a petition bearing 1730 signatures entitled, '~e the undersigned urge the consumers of Aspen to Solid Waste purchase beverages and other liquirds in containers that will be recycled or returned to Committee the manufacture. We urge the City Council of Aspen to pass a resolution urging all retail outlets to purchms~ and to sell all beverages and other liquirds only in containers which will be recycled or or returned. We urge the City Council to consider legislation which would require that all beverages and other liquids sold in Aspen be sold in containers which would be recycled or returned." Mr. Taylor, one of the representatives stated there are now two bills before the legislatur. relating and dealing with recycling of containers. Questiond Council if it would be possibl for the City to pick up these containers three times a week due to lack of soace for shoo owners to handle. Group also interested in establishing a recycling center. Group request if this could be tried on a trial basis since some of the bars are willing to save the bottles. County has indicated the old county sheds could be used until such time as they are torn down. City Manager Wurl reported to take a vehicle away from other programs would be a burden on the City. Concern was mentioned by the Council as to how active the City should ~m involved ~nd responsible in this process. Councilman Scott moved that the City Counc~ accept the petition and p~edge suPPort to carrying out or implementing the request as contained herein as soon as practicable; the Mayor at her pleasure appoint a committee representing the City Council and citizens to meet in the near future to research this. Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Dr. Robert Barnard stated his concern for all the junk cars around town. Ail in favor, motion carried. Misconduct - Dr. Robert Barnard submitted and read a letter to the City Council relating to misconduct Councilman Vare on the part of Councilman Vare in removing an old building at the golf course. City Manager Wurl pointed out the building was going to be destroyed by the City, Mr. V~re asked for the wood for tearing down the building and permission was given by the City Manager. Councilmen Comcowich and Whitaker stated they felt this was not proper for a Councilman to do. Councilman Vare stated he would clean up the mess created and also reimburse the City for the barn wood. Councilman Scott moved to leave this in Councilman Vare's hands. Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Roll call vote - Councilmen Vare nay; Comcowich aye; Griffin aye; Scott aye; Walls aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried~ Lease, Yvan Lease, Yvan Tache Pro Shop - Proposed one year lease was submitted. City Manager Wurl also Tache Pro Shop submitted breakdown of revenue and responsibilities for golf pro shops for different cities in Colorado. City Attorney Kern request Paragraph 7 indicate "leasee" rather than leasor. Councilman Comcowich moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, the lease as submitted and amended. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Roll call vote - Councilmen Whitaker aye; Walls aye; Scott aye; Griffin aye; Comcowich aye; Vare aye; Mayor.,Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Liquor ~ransfer Liquor Transfer, Yvan Tache Pro Shop - Mayor Homeyer opened the public hearing. All forms ~ Yvan Tache required for a transfer were submitted by the City Clerk. There being no comments, Mayor Pro Shop Homeyer closed the public hearing. Councilman Scott moved to approve the transfer of the liquor license to Yvan Tache Pro Shop. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Roll call vote - Councilmen Griffin aye; Scott aye; Walls aye; Comcowich aye; Whitaker aye; Vare aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. 11:58 Regular Meeting, AsPen City Council APri! 26, 197! Transportation Study - Mr. Herb Bartel, Planner, submitted cost breakdown and outline of Transportation the study to Council. Council stated they felt~this should be discussed and gone into in. .Study detail at a special meeting. Agreed to meet in special meeting later in the week. Councilman Comcowich gave background on the concern raise~ by the RSA Board relating to the membership on the TranspOrtation Committee. Dr~ Comcowich stated the committee was appointed by Robin Molny, Chairman of the Planning. and Zoning Commission. It is felt by the RSA Board that since this is to be a committee under the RSA, it should be established by the RSA Board. Membership of the Committee to be discussed at the special meeting to be held by Council. Fence Bids, - Impound Lot - City Manager submitted the two bids received - J & S F~nce Fence Bids Contractors, $2507.76; Aspen Custom Fences, $1953.20. City Manager recommend the Council ImpoundLot award the bid to the Iow bidder. Councilman Vare moved to award the bid to Aspen Custom Fences in t~ amount of $1953.20. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Roll call vote - Councilmen Walls aye; ComcoWich aye; Whitaker aye; Vare aye; Scott aye; Griffin aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Tilt Trailer Bids - City Manager Wurl s~ated' this item ~as been budgeted and submitted Tilt Trailer compilation of quotes. Recommend the Council award the bid to Western States Machinery Bids in the amount of $3592.00. This is not the lowest bid, ibut has a better delivery date and better type of trailer for our needs. ~ Councilman Griffin moved to award t~he bid to Western States Machinery in the amount of $3592.00. Seconded by Councilman Vare. Roll call vote - Councilmen Whitaker aye; Comcowich aye; Scott aye; Griffin aye; Walls aye; Vare aye; Mayor HOmeyer aye. Motion carried. Bass Park - Final plan was submitted. Manager Wurl indicated to Council that the Planning Bass Park and Zoning agrees w~th this plan. Councilman Whitaker reported the park Association has discussed this and outlined the following: The park should be constructed in order to get the maximum of use with a min- imum of funds; development should be such that it can be salvaged; center platform should be eliminated; more benches and tables; sidewalk permanent and constructed so as not to be in a straight line; more trees. Mr. D~ck Arnold has-volunterred to do some work and hopes to obtain volunter work from the Contractor'S Association. The City would assume main- ~ tenance once construction is completed. Council indicated their concern for a deadline on construction. Councilman. Whitaker moved to approve the committee's report. Seconded by Councilman Com- cowich. Roll call vote ~ Councilmen Vare aye; Comcowich aye; Griffin aye; Scott aye; Walls aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Decible Counters - Chief Ritchey submitted memo recommending the City purchase same in the Decible Counters amount of $868.50. Council indicated their interest in a portable unit which would have more flexibility. Council request the City Manager look further into the portable unit. Manager WUrl stated this item is not budgeted and recommend Council wait awhile until the City has a better indication of the revenue picture. Bicycle Racks, Trash Bins - Councilman Vare stated his concern of the City purchasing Bicycle Racks, these items out of town, Manager Wurl reported the City is not always aware who can do Trash bins these things locallys unless they contact City Hall. So many times local people say they can do it and it takes longer than ordering from out of town Where the firms specialize perhaps in making bicycle racks or trash bins, etc. ~ Golf Tournament - Mayor Homeyer reported this weekend is the formal opening of the golf Golf Tournament course with the City/County golf tournament. Councilman Comcowich stated his concern for the condition '5f Wagner Park if the Rugby Team starts playing on the park in the near future. Suggestion was made that activities for Wagner Park register with the Parks and Recreation Office. ORDINANCE #11, Series of 1971 - Mayor Homeyer opened the public hearing. There being no Ordinance #11 comments, Mayor Homeyer closed the public hearing. Aspen Hills Annexation Councilman Griffin moved to go into executive session to disucss with Gene Bishop appoint- ment to the Board of Examiners and Appeals. Seconded by COuncilman Walls. All in favor, ~ motion carried. Councilman Whitaker moved to reconvene into regular session, seconded by Councilm~n Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried. 1159 Regular Meeting Gene Bishop Councilma~ Comcowich moved to ~ppoint~Gene Bishop to the~Board of Examiners and Appeals Bd. of Examiner~ to replace Joe Popish. Seconded by Councilman Wallsl Ail in favor~ motion carried. and Appeals ~ ORDINANCE #11, SERIES OF 1971, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF Ord. #11 ASPEN, COLORADO OF THAT CERTAIN TERRITORY ORREAL ESTATE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ~ Aspen Hills ORDINANCE, LYING OUTSIDE OF,. BUT ADJACENT .TO THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO was read by title i Annexation only by the City Clerk on second reading. Councilman Whitaker moved to adopt Ordinance #11, Series of 1971 on second reading and order the same published. 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. Ordinance #12 ORDINANCE #12, SERIES OF 1971, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SALES TAX REVENUE Revenue Bonds BONDS OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,700,000, F0R THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE GOLF COURSE AREA, AND THE IMPROVE- MENTS SITUATED THEREON; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OFSAID BONDS AND INTEREST COUPONS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS FROM THE REVENUES OF THE ONE PERCENT MUNICIPAL SALES TAX AND FROM OTHER SALES TAX REVENUES; PRESCRIBING OTHER DETAIL IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY was read by title only by the City Cler Councilman Comcowich moved to adopt Ordinance #12, Series of 1971 on second reading and order the same published as provided by City Charter. Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Roll call vote Councilmen Walls aye; Comcowich aye; Griffin aye; Scott aye; Vare aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Ordinance #13 Ordinance #13, Series of 1971- City Attorney Kern reported this ordinance vacates the Alley Vacation alley as discussed with the Aspen Ski Corporation. Also submitted along with this ordinance Block 10 are the supplementary easement agreement and special warranty deed which require approval. Eames Addition Councilman Griffin moved to read Ordinance #13, Series of 1971 on first reading by title only. Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. All in favor, motion carried-. ORDINANCE #13, SERIES OF 1971, AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 10, EAMES ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ASPENAND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, AND RESERVING EXISTING EASEMENTS, IF ANY, was read by title only by the City Clerk. Councilm~n Whitaker moved to adopt Ordinance #13, Series of 1971 on first reading and schedule a hearing on same for May 10, 1971 at 5:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. · Ski Councilman Comcowich stated his concern that he does not feel the City is getting the Corporation pa=ticipation from the Aspen Ski Corporation on the real problems of traffic etc. of the Property community. Roll call vote - Councilmen Griffin aye; Scott aye; Vare aye; Whitaker aye; Walls aye; Comcowich nay; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Councilman Scott moved the City accept the property from the Ski Corporation; approve the special warranty deed subject to the City Manager checking out the description to see that the description meets with what was offered; and approve the supplementary easement agree- ment. Seconded by Councilmmn Whitaker. Roll call vote - Councilmen Vare aye; Comcowich nay; Griffin aye; Scott aye; Walls aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Sunday Sunday, Pedestrian Mall - Councilman Griffin moved that the City of Aspen from 7:00 a.m. Pedestrian Mall to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays, close Mill Street from Durant to Hopkins; Galena from alley north of City Hall to alley next to Eagles Club and cross streets from Galena to Mill including Hopkins, Hyman and Cooper for pedestrian walkways, until such time as changed by Council, and a public hearing be held on this at.the next regular meeting at 5:00 p.m. Seconded by Scott. Ail in favor, motion carried. Monarch Street City Manager Wurl request guidance from Council as to whether the parallel parking on Monarch Street was to have been permanent or temporary. Council stated they had intended this to have been on a temporary basis un~il the end of the winter season. Council request the City Attorney research the status of non-conforming sign enforcement and give a report at the next meeting. Councilman Scott moved to adjourn at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Whitaker. All in favor, meeting adjourned. [ - ~ Lorraine Graves, City Clerk