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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.197107121178 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council July 12~ 1971 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Eve Homeyer at 4:00 P~ M. with Councilmen Scott Nystrom, William Comcowich, Ramona Markalunas, FranciS Whitaker, City Attorney Albert Kern, City Manager Leon Wurl and Finance Director Dennis Veeder. Councilman Markalunas request the minutes of June 28th reflect under public toilets Minutes Councilmen Comcowich and Nystrom voted nay. Councilman Nystrom moved to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Ail in favor, motion carried.' Accounts Payable Councilman Markalunas 'moved to approve the accounts payable. Seconded Accounts ~y COuncilman Comcowich. Rolt call vote - Councilmen Nystrom aye; Comcowich aye; Mark- Pay~bte alunas aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Mayor's Deed ~ Copies submitted and reported to be in order. Councilman Markalunas moved Mayor's Deed to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Mayor's Deed to Erwin K. and Ruth Blackledge Blackledge. Seconded by Councilman Nystrom. Roll call vote - Councilmen Whitaker aye; Markalunas aye; Comcowich aye; NMstrom aye; MayOr Homeyer~aye. Motion carried. Tax Picture - Councilman Corm~owich reported he had asked this to appear on the agenda Tax Picture in order to bring to Council's attention the decrease in sales tax over the first quarter of this year as reported by the University of Colorado in their report. Manager Wurl reported there is an error in the report but the decrease is still reflected, however, collections of the 2% county wide are on target because the receipts reflect collections in November and December of 1970. Councilman Comcowich stated the report shows a decrease of 7 7% while other areas which · Aspen is in competition with show increases. The citizens of Aspen and City officials need to evaluate the community as to whether we want a first class tourist Oriented community or not. If so, we should work toward that goal. The purchase of the open space is based on the sales tax revenues. Dr. Robert Barnard reported in the opening statement of the Ski Corporation's report, it was reported this past winter fewer people came to ski and spent less mo~ey. Councilman Ross Griffin arrived. Manager Wurl reported an evaluation of the city's revenue picture will be submitted to Council sometime in August when the audit is completed. Councilman Comcowich stated the community needs to start dealing with people, physically the City has done alot of things. The community's attitude towards the tourists needs to be improved. Councilman Jack Walls arrived. Councilman Comcowich recommend that the communitY look at the things that attract tour- ists if we want a tourist oriented community. Holy Cross Acquisition - Councilman Comcowich questioned what action has transpired. Holy Cross City Attorney Kern and Manager Wurl reported they have been negoiating and at this Acquisition point cannot get Holy Cross to agree on a figure that is reasonable and looking into condemnation proceedings. Fred Iseling Memorial - Councilman Comcowich recommend Bavaria Park be renamed Fred Fred Iselin~ Iselin Memorial Park. Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Memorial Park Coflncilman Markalunas stated she felt the park at the bottom of No. 1 lift should be named Fred Iselin Park. This would not necessitate renaming of a park and would be connected with skiing. Councilman Comcowich stated Bavaria Park is our largest park and there are many activities at this park. Roll call vote - Councilmen Nystrom nay; ComcOwich aye; Griffin aye; Markalunas nay; Walls aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer nay. Motion carried. Curb Cut - Councilmen Whitaker request a 15' cut rather than the allowed 12' in order for Curb Cut trucks to maneuver. Whitaker Councilman Nystrom moved to approve this request subject to the City Engineers approval. Seconded by Councilman Markalunas. Ail in favor, motion carried. Sterling Junk Ordinance - City Attorney Kern reported he has reviewed the ordinance and Junk feel it is be~ter than our present ordinance. Working on a draft ordinance for Council Ordinance consideration at the next meeting. Aspen Auto - Aspen Auto Parts Parking - Council request City Manager Wurl remind Aspen Auto Parts of Parking previous Council action and their agreeing to correct the problem by August 1st. Board of Examiners and~Appeals Vacancy~- Tabled. Ally Alley Paving - Manager Wurl submitted breakdown of cost estimates and locations for 1971 Paving program, including 5 blocks of alleys. Councilman Walls moved to call for bids for alley paving as submitted. Seconded by Council- man Griffin. Roll call vote - Councilmen Nystrom aye; Comcowich aye; Griffin aye; Mark- alunas aye; Walls aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Airport Water Airport Water Line - Cost breakdown was submitted - County share $34,859.98; City share Line $22,211.39. Money is available to meet this obligation in the water construction fund. Councilman Comcowich moved to approve this expenditure and the necessary ordinance be prepared. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Councilman Whitaker stated he felt the City is making a mistake in extending services without control. Manager Wurl Stated that by not extending services does not mean de- velopment will not take place, districts will for~. Roll call vote - Councilmen Nystrom aye; Comcowich aye; Griffin aye; Markalunas aye; Walls aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Goals Task Goals Task Force - Mr. Herb Bartel, Regional Planner, submitted to Council a report out- Force lining six primary objectives and request Council review same and submit comments to Mr. Bartel's office. From the six points the Goals Task Force will develop a series of pro- grams and cost analysis and time schedules. Hitchhiking Hitch Hiking Stations - Mr. Bartel ~eported he discussed this with the County Commissioner~ Stations as to whether or not the Commissioners would give public land in the court house area for pick up station. They indicated they wished to discuss this with Councilman Comcowich. Councilman Comcowich gave the background on this program. Further reported he had made a survey of all the property owners along Main Street and with the exception of one prop- erty owner no one wants a pick up station on or adjacent to their property. Thee who have had bus stops during the winter season complained that ~hey have to clean up the bus stops and certainly would not w~nt to have this responsibility in the summer time too. Question whether additional t~me should be spent on this project. Purpose of the stops was a way of transporting workers who had no transportation. Comcowich stated he had taken a survey of six individuals and none were on their way to ur from work. Councilman Nystrom moved that the City do nothing to create places for hitch hikers in the City and let the County do what they want. Seconded by Councilman Comcowich. Gentleman was present and stated the Environmental Task Force has been working on this. Presently we have no existing system for moving people around in the valley efficiently. All in favor with exception of Councilman Griffin, motion carried. Bikeways Bikeways - Mr. Steve Herron reported the last bike rally did not have the participation the first one had. In comparing population to the number of participants, Aspen leads the state with a 7.5%. Mr. Bartel has prepared plans for bikeways and feel the committee at this time will concentrate on education of bike riders. Mr. Bartel stated he will have a specific proposal to present at budget time. Hope to this year start the system in the City. Resolution #8, Series of 1971 was read in full by the City Clerk as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 8 Series of 1971 WHEREAS, Gerald W. Gordon, Police Officer of the City of Aspen, Colorado~ recently attended the Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy at Denver, Colorado; AND, WHEREAS, the said Gerald W. Gordon's performance at said adademy was noteworthy as exemplified by his grades and the City Council feels he is deserving of commendation therefore; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado hereby commends Gerald W. Gordon for his~performance at the State of Colora~ hereby commends Gerald W. Gordon for his performance at the State of Colorado Law Enforcement Training Adademy. Councilman Comcowich moved to adopt Resolution #8, Series of 1971, seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Roll call vote - Councilmen Whita~r aye; Walls aye; Markalunas aye; Griffin aye; Comcowich aye; Nystrom aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Resolution #16, Series of 1971 was read in full by Mayor Eve Homeyer~as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 16 ~ Series of 1971 Resolution ~16 City Clerk WHEREAS, Lorraine Graves has for the past five and one-half years faithfully served Lorraine Graves the City of Aspen in the capacity of City Clerk; and WHEREAS, such service has resulted in the orderly growth and continued prosperity of the City of Aspen and has naturally contributed to the accomplishment of the goals and programs of the City of Aspen; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Resolution commending the service of Lorraine Graves to the City of Aspen be spread upon the Public Records of said City of Aspen and a copy be presented to Lorraine Graves as evidence of the appreciation of the City of Aspen for her service. Councilman Walls moved to adopt Resolution #16, Series of 1971. Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Roll call vote - Councilmen Nystrom ~ye; Comcowich aye; Griffin aye; Markalunas aye; Walls aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. City Attorney Kern relayed a request from Mr. Stan Johnson as relates to a claim of a Fifth Street portion of Fifth Street which is not used by the City as a street and the City has no claim to. Councilman Markalunas moved that if Mr. Johnson provides sufficient proof of claim, the City will approve a quit claim deed. Ail in favor, motion carried. Resolution No. 17, Series of 1971 was read in full by the City Clerk as follows: Resolution #17 Special Permit RESOLUTION NO. 17 Fee Series of 1971 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Aspen is the local licensing authority for the City of Aspen. AND WHEREAS, the legislature for the State of Colorado has authorized the issuance of special licenses for the sale, by drink only, of malt beverages, or the sale of malt, ~ spirituous, or vinous liquors to organizations qualifying under Article 3 of Chapter 75 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended. AND WHEREAS, the said statute has authorized the local licensing authority to es- tablish feas for the special permit. NOW, THEREFORE, 8E IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Aspen, the local licensing authority for the City of Aspen, that fees for a special event permit shall be as follows: Ten ($10.00) Dollars per day for a malt beverage permit, and Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollars per day for a malt~ vinous and spirituous liquor permit, and that such fees as fixed herein shall be accompanied by the application for a special event permit to cover the cost ~f the investigation and issuance of said permit. Councilmmn Nystrom moved to adopt Resolution #17, Series of 1971. Seconded by Councilmmn Griffin. Roll call vote - Councilmen Griffin aye; Markalunas aye; Walls aye; Comcowich aye; Whitaker aye; Nystrom aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Street Closing Next agenda. Maroon Sewage Treatment Plant Dr. Robert Barnard questioned Council of they were aware Maroon Sewage of the U. S. Forest Service plans to construct a sewage treatment plant at the Maroon t Plant Creek campground. Council reported they were aware and intend to attend the public hear- ings. It was reported the County Commissioners will be holding a public hearing on August 2nd on this project to hear public comments. This is not a required public hearing. CouncilmEn Griffin request Manager Wurl give a report on the Crystal Palace as relates Crystal to discussions had last year of the sidewalk etc. Palace Councilmmn Griffin request liquor licensing board appear on the next agenda. ~ Leased Parking - Attorney Steven Ware was present and request information as relates to Leased Parking the fee being charged of $4800 per space. Councilman Whitaker stated this is purchase of space and not leasing. A monthly fee or annual fee should be determined so that lump payment does not have to be made. Council request City Manager discuss this with the City Attorney. 1181 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council July 12, 1971 Leased Parking I~'was pointed out the Planning and Znming Commission has Scheduled a public hearing for August 3rd on this item'~ The following comments were mmde as relates to leasing. Price too high, lump (cash) payment unreasonable, mmke building in the downtown prohibitive, present business owners do not have to pay and people will buy land for parking rather than pay $4800 perspace. Manager Wurl reported the only alternative to this is to eliminate the off street parking requirements and when the problem gets so bad, everyone will face the problem at the same time, and we will have to gamble that a parking district will be approved by the people. Councilman Walls reported the subcommittee determined the $4800 figure by taking into consideration parking underneath.the streets (no land cost) precast concrete structure; ventilation; lighting; moving of utilities and inflation. Attorney Ware suggest other incentives be considered such as height, setbacks, etc. Councilman Walls moved to go into executive session. Seconded by Councilman Comcowich. All in favor, motion carried. Councilman Comcowich moved to return to regular session and to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried and meeting adjourned at 6:25 P. M. ~-~ Lorraine Graves, City Clerk B P~ T~