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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19731126.._~ ............ ~ . Aspen City Council November 26 1973 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Stacy Sta~dley at 5:00 p.m. with Councilmembers Jen- ifer Pedersen, James Breasted, Pete DeGregorio, Ramona Markalunas, Jack Walls, Michael Behrendt and Acting City Manager Mick Mahoney. MINUTES MINUTES Councilman Walls pointed out correction to the minutes of November %2th as follows: Page 2, Paragraphs 3 and 4: "Bartel stated that the concern was to start as quickly as possibl~ and would rather work with a planner at this stage than AN ARCHITECT. Councilman Breasted made a motion to request the Planning Office prepare a site plan for the railroad property, and to leave the decision of who to hire up to the Planning Office, seconded by Pedersen. All in favor, with the exception of Jack Walls and RAMONA MARKA- LUNAS. Motion Carried. Page 4, Chart House Encroachment - CORRESPONDENCE WAS SUBMITTED which stat'ed they would like to table consideration of the encroachment by Council until such time. as Manager Roy Bream could be present. Councilman Walls moved to approve the minutes of November 12th as amended. Seconded by Councilwoman Pederseno Ail in favor, motion carried. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION CITIZEN PARTICIPA~IO~.N a. Robert Freimuth, owner of Galena St. East Restaurant, stated the pitkin County Liquor License Association now has 70% membership and is organized for the purpose of further- lng interest of the liquor licens~ industry. b. pete Stone reported.on his hard~hip relating to parking in'~front of his lodge. City recently posted the area for two-hou~ parking, It was pointed out the area along the lodge and along Wagrm r Park on Monarch is not in the two-hour zone. Councilman Behrendt moved that for the next five months, the south side of Hyman Street, the first 12 sp~ces from west to east be changed to 24 hour parking and that one day a week be designated as 3 to 7 with no parking. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Roll call vote - Councilmen Markalunas, nay; DeGregorio, nay; Breasted, nay; Pedersen, nay; Walls, aye; Behrendt, aye; Mayor Standley, aye. Montion NOT CARRIED. Council request Acting Manager Mahohey work with Mr. Stone and the Chief of Police to extend the warnings for tl~t block till the next meeting, and City Manager present al- ternative's to the problem at the next meeting. COG AGING FUNDS COG AGING FUNDS Marion Stewart, County Welfare Officer, was present and reported to Council the City and County have received grant funds in the amount of $2800.00 to be used in some capacity for the.old age pensioners in this community. Recommend the money be divided betweeen these people to go towards their taxes or rent. Persons would have to be over the age of 60 and for single persons making less than $2400 per year and for a couple making less than $3800.00 per year. City Attorney Sandra Stuller arrived. Councilwoman Markalunas moved to accept the proposal and join-with the County in dis- tributing the funds to the aged for taxes or rent as outlined. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried. Councilwoman Markalunas volunteered to work with Ms. Stewart in the distribution of these funds. LIQUOR LICENSE LIQUOR LICENSE ~ENE~A.LS. RENEWALS Beer, Wine and Liquor Licenses Councilman DeGregorio moved to approve the liquor license renewals for the following es- tablishments: Anchorage, The Meeting Place, Steak Pit, Buffet Room, Hickory House, Danny's, Blue Moose, Toro's, Copper Kettle, Mother Lode, Little Annie's, Jake's, Golden Horn, Guido's, Aspen Inn Club, Aspen Meadows. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. Ail in ~favor, motion carried. Beer & Wine P~$~s~ Wine Licenses Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the renewal applications for Ramel's, Wienerstube, and Johnson's Temptation. Seconded by Councilman Walls. All in favor, motion carried. 3.2 Beer 3.2 Beer Renewals ~' Renewals Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the renewal application for Toms' Market and City Market. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. All in favor, motion carried. Liquor Licensed Liquor Licensed Dru$ Stores Dru~ Stores Councilwoman Markalunas moved to approve the renewal application for Aspen Drug. Second- ed by Councilman Walls. All in favor, motion carried. Council questioned representative from the Circuit as to the dirty alley. Applicant stat- ed the neighboring businesses do not have proper trash facilities. Council questioned the sanitation violations for the Pub, Cooper Street Pier, Galena St. East & House of Lum. Further questioned the number of police items on the report .for Andre's of Aspen. Councilwoman ~edersen moved to approve the applications for the~Circuit, The pub, Cooper St. Pier, Galena St. East and House of Lum subject to clearance from the Sanitarian on health violations. Seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. All in favor, motion carried. Councilwoman Pedersen moved to approve the approve the application of Andre's of A~ eh. Seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. All in favor, motion carried. Ptarmisan Loun~ Ptarmigan Lounge Application - Council tabled this application pending a report from the Application City Manager as to who is operating the establishment and the legalities thereof. Eagles Club Eagles Club - Councilman DeGregorio moved to approve the renewal application subject to their charter containing a clause that they do not discriminate. Seconded by Council- woman Pedersen. Ail in favor, motion~carried. Pinocchio's Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the stock transfer for Pinocchio's. Seconded by Councilman DeGregorio. Ail in favor, motion carried. Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the 3.2 beer renewal application for Pinocchio's. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried. CHART HOUSE CHART HOUSE ENCROACHMENT ENCROACHMENT Mr. Roy Bream, Manager, was present and submitted photo's of the work that has been ac- complished and requested by Council. Final inspections-were given by the Fire Inspector and Building Inspector this date. Concrete slab poured, dumpster moved onto the premises, screening in, hand rail added 32" above thesteps. Gas lights are not lite as requested. Do not have an easement for the steps, never had one for the old'steps. Willing at this time to sign a release or encroachment agreement. It was pointed out the cottonwood trees would have to be eliminated in order to construct a sidewalk~ City Engineer Ellis stated there would be a 30 degree slope of the sidewalk or 1-½' curb. A sidew~tk in this area should be on the opposite side of the street, or narrow the street Due to the grade problem steps would have to be constructed in the sidewalk to construct a sidewalk on the south side of the street. Councilman Breasted moved to approve the encroachment. Seconded by Councilman DeGregorio. Councilmembers Walls, Markalunas, and Behrendt, nay; DeGregorio, -Pedersen, Breasted and Mayor Standley, aye. Motion carried. Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the liquor license renewal application as submitted for the Chart House. Seconded by Councilman DeGregorio. Ail in favor, motion carried. MALL COMMISSION MALL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS .... .... Mr. Michael Kinsley, Acting Chairman of the Commission stated the prime concerns of the CommisSion at the present time are: (1) Maintenance of the mall including snow removal; (2) improvement or completion of portions of the mall (understand some of this is con- I tingent upon drainage plans); and (3) Expansion of the malls or policy from the Council as to expansion for next year. t ENERGY ENERGY CONSERVATION CONSERVATION ~ --~ Mr. Tom Finley stated the critical condition is the natural gas shortage that could arise if Aspen has sub-zero-temperaS'utes for four days o~ more in a row. At that time will have to take procedures to cut back. Schools will be willing to close for a few days if this occurs. Car pools are geing organized. The problem with the ~natural gas is on peak days trying to get enough fu~l through the pipeline that is required at this end. Councilman Breasted moved that the City Manager be authorized to look intm designating a spot in town for hitch-hiking station for down the valley residents. Seconded by CouncilwOman pedersen. Councilmembers Markalunas, nay; DeGregorio, nay; Walls,.nay; Beh- rendt, nay; Breasted, aye; pedersen, aye;~ Mayor~.Standley, aye. Motion NOT CARRIED. BUDGET & CAPITAL tMI~ROVEMENTS..PROGRAM BUDGET & CAPITAL IM- Mayor Standley opened the public kearing. Finance Director Nixon reviewed the budget as PROVEMENTS submitted. No changes were authorized by Council. City Engineer Ellis pointed ou the PROGRAM.. $50,000 in the budget for settling bonds will also indlude sufficient funds for engineer- ing studies for the base of the mountain and east side.which are critical areas and some modifications on the Garmishl storm sewer. Mr. Ellis pointed out in the funds allgcated in 1973 for remodeling of City Hall and Coun- cil's decision to investigate the third floor with those fUnds, a study was made fn 1962 of City Hall and Mr. Collins has reviewed that stndy and he agrees with that s~dy. Some ' of the recommendations made in 1962 relating, to structural improvements have_been done. Council pointed out the funds allocated are to be used to look at the entire building from a functional point of view. Mr. Wm. Dunaway questioned if there would be any beginning surplus for next year. Mr. Nixon stated he would like to meet with the Council on this at the next meeting. There being no further co~LuL~ents, Mayor Standley closed the public hearing. RESOLUTION #30, SERIES OF 1973 - Councilman Walls moved to read Resolution #30, seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. Ail in favor, motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 30 (SeKles of 1973) WHEREAS, the City Manager, designated by Charter to prepare the budget, has prepared and submitted to the Mayor and City Council the annual Budget for the City of Aspen, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1974, and ending December 31, 1974; and WHEREAS, the budget as submitted sets forth the fallowing estimated fis- cal data including anticipated revenues and expenditures for the year 1974: 1. General Services and Operations $745,793.00 2. Ele6tric Fund 576,321.00 3. Water Fund 558,631.00 4. Transportation Fund 867,808.00 5. Protective Services Fund 479,117.00 TOTAL BUDGET $3,89~,601.00 AND WHEREAS, the assessed valuation of taxable property for the year 1973 in the City of Aspen, returned by the County Assessor of Pitkin County, Colorado, is the sum of $27,100,290.00; AND WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proper mill levy upon each dollar of the assessed valuation on all taxable property within the CitY of Aspen is three and six-tenths (3.6) mills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED *by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado: That the budget for the City of Aspen, as submitted is hereby adopted; that the estimated budgeted expenditures requirements of #3,891,601.00 is declared to be the amount of revenue necessary to be rammed by tax levy and income from all other sources, including surplus at the beginning of the yeaK~. to pay the expenses and certain indebtedness, and to provide a reasonable sur- plus at the close of the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1974, and ending December 31, 1974. BE IT FUR~I{ER RESOLVED that for the purposes of defraying the expenses of the City of Aspen, Colorado,'during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1974, and ending December 31, 1974, there is hereby levied a tax of three and six-tenths (3.6) mills on each dollar of the assessed valuation of the taxable property in the City of Aspen, Colorado, for the purpose of raising the sum of $100,593.00, which together with the surplus and revenue from all other sources, is estimated to meet budget e~penditure requirements and provide reasonable closing surplus for said fiscal year. Councilman Walls moved to adopt Resolution #30~ Series of 1973. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. Ail in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #33, SERIES OF 1973 - Mayor Standley opened the public hearing. There being no ORDINANCE #33, comments, Mayor Standley clOsed the public hearing. SERIES OF 197J Councilman Walls moved to read Ordinance #33, Series of 1973. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. Ail in favor, motion carried. ' ORDINANCE #33, SERIES .OF 1973, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CO~E BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION DECLARING IT UNLAWFUL TO ~AIL TO RESPOND TO A SUMMONS ISSUED FOR A VIOLA TION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE; CONSTITUTING THE FAILURE T~ APPEAR AS A SEPARATE OF.FENSE; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE.", was read by tztle y the City Clerk. Court.man Walls moved to adopt Ordinance #33, Series of 1973. Seconded by Councilwoman pedersen. Roll c~ll vote - Coun¢ilmembers pedersen, aye; Breasted, aye; DeGregorio, aye; ~arkalunas, aye; Walls, aye; Behrendt, aye; Mayor Standley, aye, Mo~ion carried. TRAILS TRAILS AID & GRANT APPLICATION City/County Planner Barrel stated the City had received word that there were $70,000 state funds available for allocation for development of trail systems. City prepared an appli- cation and it was later learned the City had been misinformed that the funds were only ~vailable within 30 miles of a-major population area within the State. We can leave the application in for next year when there will be funds available in April thru the Outdoor Parks & Recreation. Council request the application remain with the State as an applicatio Parkin8 Lot PARKING LOT NAMING Namin~ Councilwoman Markalunas suggested t~ City request recommendations from private citizens as well as other associations. Council request all recommendations be submitted prior to January 1st. Cit~ Annual BOB CRAIG - CITY ANNUAL. REPORT ~ Report Mr. Craig stated 'his firm would like to bid on the project if the Council,'so indicates they wish to issue a report. Samples of other reports were submitted. City Clerk reported she had smaples of what other cities have done, will be available to Council for review. Mr. Cri~g stated for 5,000 copies estimate the cost would be between $6,500 and $7,000. Christmas CHRISTMAS PARTY Part~ C%ty Manager to organize. Me~ Funds MEG FUNDS Police Chief Ritc~ey request authorizaion from Council to cooperate in a western slope confidential program, relating to drug control. Recommend the City donate $2,000. Councilman Walls moved to go along with the program and commit $2,000. Seconded by Council man DeGregorio. Ail in favor, motion carried. CITY MANAGER Encrochments - Report ready at the next meeting. Council request the administration handle this problem unless there is a policy decision to be made. Council previously agreed those that could be corrected, be corrected. Resolution RESOLUTION #29, SERIES OF 1973 - Councilman Walls stated the resolution i~o too vague and #29 gives too much control to the State. Councilman DeGregorio moved to read Resolution #29, Series of 1973. Seconded by Council- woman Pedersen. Ail in favor except for Councilman Walls who voted nay. Motion carrY. RESOLUTION #29, SERIES OF 1973 Whereas, the Colorado Air Pollution Control Commission has, pursuant to its authorit] under S~ction 66-31-12 of Colorado Revised Statutes, 1963, as amended, promulgated com- plex sources regulations establishing a permit systemffor certain construction and dev- . elopement activity which system is designed to enhance and preserve the air quality of the State of Colorado, and Whereas, these regulations are not applicable within the limits and environs of the City of Aspen, and Whereas, Pitkin County, Colorado, is a rapidly growing resort area botb lying with- in a valley of intense natural beauty and relying on its natural beauty to support its tourist economy, and Whereas, it is recognized by the City Council that air pollution detracts from this natural beauty, and, more importantly, whether visible or invisible, poses a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors alike, and ~heWh~meaS~ethe Piktin County Commissioners have previously, by resolution , requested that Pitkin County be included within the territories in which the complex sources re- gulations are applied and Whereas, the City Council wishes to join in such a request, now ~ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AS~EN , COLORADO: , 1. That, by this resolution, the City Council request the Colorado Air Pollution Control:Cozmnission to include the City of Aspen and its environs within the complex sources regulations promulgated by the Commission as authorized by Article 31 of Chapter 66, C.R.S. 1963, as amended, and, 2. That the City Manager be authorized to forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Lane Kirkpatrick, technical secretary to the Colorado Air Pollution Commis- sion" was read in full by the City Clerk. ~ity Attorney Stuller stated this resolution and the substantiating material submitted is draft for a public hearing only. Mr. Barrel explained there can be no review for air uality standards until the criteria is established, which is what the State is presently doing. ~ 1505 Regular ......... M~gg Aspen City CpqpDi! wm,z~mBer ~&, Councilwoman Pedersen moved to adopt Resolution #29, Series of 1973. Seconded by Council- man Breasted. All in favor with exception of Councilman Walls who voted nay. Motion car- ried. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS .COUNCIL MEMBER a, Council questioned the hold-up on reviews under Ordinance #19.. Planner Barrel explain- COMMENTS ed economic impact studies are needed which there is not criteria for. Acting Manager Ma- honey stated it would take longer than 30 days to come up with the criteria. Suggest the Ordinance #19 council retain an economist under a contract basis ~review ~hese projects. Councilwoman Pedersen moved that the City authorize the Acting Manager to proceed with the hiring of an economist. Seconded by Councilman Behrendt. Ail in favor, motion carried. b. City Clerk questioned Council as to what date to establish as tPe cut-off date on ap- Cut-Off Date ~lications for City Manager. Council reported December 10th. C.fromCOUncilthe streets, request the Acting Manager check on additional sites for dumping of the snow Sites for dump- ing of Snow d. Councilman Breasted moved to authorize the City Attorney to draw up a trash container Trash Container ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Behrendt. Council concern that dumpsters are on City Ordinance right-of-way. Motion NOT CARRIED all nays. Council request the City Engineer, City,Attorney and Vic Goodhard submit solutions to the problem to Council. e. High School Representative- Councilman Behrendt moved the City authorize a high achool High School student to sit on Council as an ex-officio member. Seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas Representative Ail in favor, motion carried. · f. Councilman 8ehrendt moved the City Engineer study and make recormnendations for a side- ~urant Street walkcarried, district on Durant Street~ Seconded by Co.uncilwoman Markalunas. Ail in favor, motion sRdewalk district Councilman Breasted moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.., seconded by Councilman Walls. Ail in favor, meeting adjourned. ~---~r~a~mer~raves~ City Cler'k