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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19721030Regular Meeting Aspen City Council October 30~ 1972 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Eve Homeyer at 4:05 p.m. with Cauncilmen Ross Griffin, Ramona Mackalunas, Jac'k~Walls, Francis Whitaker, City Attorney Albie Kern and Acting City Manager Charles Gil'key. Cauncilman Whitaker stated the minutes of October 16th should be amended to include that the requested waterline for Barnard has been withdrawn and that Council would discuss this date policy on waterline extensions. Mayor Homeyer request Council consider this item the first meeting in December. Councilwoman Markalunas moved to approve the minutes of October 16, 1972 and corrected as outlined by Councilman Whitaker. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Ail in favor, motion carried. City/County Planner Herb Barrel Cequest Council meet in study session with the transpor- Highway tation e~mmittee on Wednesday at 5:00. Both City and County P & Z Commissions agreed Requests to request the State Highway Department reinstate the Highway 82 project.· Environmental studies are now a requirement which will take a long length of time to accomplish. Mr. Barrel request Council schedule hearings on Freddie Fisher Park, Ute Cemetery and Rezoning Hotel Jerome. Request 1367 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council October 30, 1972 Councilman Whita'ker moved to schedule the rezoning hearing for December llth at 5:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Ail in favor, motion carried. Councilman William Comcowich arrived. Berko Mr. Berko request the two hour parking be extended to the one block on Hyman between Request Monarch and-Mill. · Mayor Homeyer reported the Council will table this request until such time as the entire two hour parking is reviewed under the transportation plan. Councilman Scott Nystrom arrived. Ptarmigan city' Attorney Kern reported the lease submitted covers extension of the golf pro shop only Lease at no increase in rental. Paving by the City is not included. Councilman Comcowich moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the amendment to the lease. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Roll call vote - Councilmen Nystrom aye; Walls aye; Comcowich aye; Griffin aye; Markalunas aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried.- Bonds, Thoma Request made by Bob Kirchner. to meet with Council in study session to discuss the bonding Property relating to purchase of the Thomas Property. Council agreed to meet at 5:00 p.m. November 6, 1972. Mt. Queen Agreement includes: outlines two portions of~,the street which are owned by Daly~and Cantrup Agreement Mt. Queen agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses i.e. condemnation, purchase, density will not exceed 19 units and date to be inserted in page two of April 30, 1973. Councilman Griffin moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. Seconced by Councilman Comcowich. Roll call vote - Councilmen Whitaker aye; Walls aye; Markalunas aye; Griffin ayel Comcowich aye; Nystrom aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried Alarm Mr. Tony Fairchild read his letter previously sent to Council objecting to an ordinance System being prepared that would outlaw automatic phone dialers. Mr. Fairchild stated he present- ly services alarm systems. Pdlice Chief stated his request for an ordinance was to establish the type of equipment on City premises, establish a charge for installation and monthly service. Would lfke to see this under private entity as the City does not have the room or personnel. It was pointed out by Jim McDade that there are some areas where only phone dialers will wor'k. Council agreed to have an ordinance prepared that does not out law phone dialers~ the City will not handle terminating of calls at City Hall once a central private agency is estab- lished, licensing etc. ~for a central service. Thomas Agreement was submitted. City Attorney Kern pointed out the following items in the agree- Property ment: (1) seller agrees to show marketable title to the land; (2) 79.38 acres at $14,000 Purchase per acre; (3) sale will take place on December 20th 1972; (4) City shall have sold the bonds at no greater than 7~% of interest. Attorney William Clark stated the only problem mentioned regarding sale of the bonds would be the bond market at the time. Councilman Comcowich stated he has been approached by local realtors who state the City is paying too high a price for the land. Also stated the City should have had an appraisal made. Councilman Walls moved to go into executive session, seconded by Councilman Comcowich. Rol call vote - Councilmen Nystrom aye; Comcowich aye; Griffin aye; Markalunas aye; Walls aye; Whitaker nay; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Councilman Walls moved to reconvene into regular session. Seconded by Councilman,~omcowich All in favor, motion carried. Councilman Nystrom moved to execute the agreement conditioned uPQn satisfact{on of the sale of the bonds following the meeting with Kirchner. Seconded by Councilman Markalunas. Roll call vote - Councilmen Nystrom aye; Comcowich aye Griffin aye; Walls aye; Markalunas aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Councilman G~iffin moved to hold a special meeting next Monday to discuss Bonding and purchase of the Thomas ProperDy and to waive notice thereof. Seconded by Councilman Walls. All in favor, motion ~arried. 1368 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council October 30, 1972 Ordinance #19, Series of 1972 - Mayor Homeyer opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Homeyer closad the public hearing. Councilman Comcowich moved to read on second reading Ordinance #19, Series of 1972. ORDINANCE Seconded by Councilman Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried. #19, SERIES OF 1972 ORDINANCE #19, SERIES OF 1972 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24-7(c~ ENTITLED C-2 COM~R- CIAL REQUIRING OPEN SPACE AREAS ON BUILDING SITES IN THE C-2 ZONED DISTRICT was read by title by the City Clerk. Councilman Walls moved to adopt Ordinance #19, Series of 1972. Seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. Roll call vote - Councilmen Nystrom aye; Comcowich aye; Griffin aye; Marka- lunas aye; Walls aye Whita'ker aye; Mayor Hom~yer aye. Motion carried. Councilman Comcowich moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk .to execute the deed. Mayor's Deed, Seconded by Councilman Walls. Roll call vote - Councilmen Comcowich aye; Walls aye; Stanford John- Nystrom aye; Whita'ker aye; Griffin aye Markalunas aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried, son City Attorney Kern stated he would be willing to continue to advise the City Clerk throug~ the election November 7th. Councilman Walls moved to read Resolution #21, Series of 1972. Seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION #21, Comcowich. Ail infavor, motion carried. SERIES OF 1972 RESOLUTION NO. 21, Series of 1972 WHEREAS, LEON AUGUST WURL has been the City Manager of Aspen, Colorado from April 1960 ~ October 1961 and again from January 1966 to November of 1972; and WHEREAS, LEON AUGUST WURL served as the first City Administrator for the City of Aspen; and WHEREAS,despite the headlong growth of the City, he has managed and administered the City i~,an orderly fashion; and WHEREAS, he has worked with ~five City Councils and has protected, counseled, soothed and maintained the various councils not only from themselves but the citizens as well above ~ and beyond the normal call of duty; and WHEREAS, he has served the City of Aspen with utmost expertise, diligence and loyality beyond the scope, of his position. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council and Mayor of the City of Aspen place on record their regret in losing LEON AUGUST WURL and cause to be spread upon the records of the City of Aspen this fact. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor of the City of Aspen hereby declares LEON AUGUST WURL an honorary citizen of the City of Aspen from now and forever more. Councilman Comcowich moved to adopt Resolution #21, Series of 1972. Seconded by Council- man Walls. Roll call vote - Councilmen Nystrom aye; Comcowich aye; Griffin aye; Walls aye; Markalunas aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Councilwoman Mar'kalunas moved that a similar resolution be prepared for~City Attorney Kern. Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Ail in favor, motion carried. Councilman Comcowich moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Walls. All in favor, motion carried, meeting adjourned.