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Home My WebLink Aboutminutes.council.20070108 Rel!:ular Meetinl!: Aspen City Council J anuarv 8. 2007 "...., ASPEN PUBLIC FACILITIES ..........................................................................................2 PROCLAMATION - Honoring Sport Obermeyer............................................................. 3 COUNCIL COMMENTS ................................................................................................... 3 PROCLAMATION - Rachel Richards .............................................................................. 3 CITIZEN COMMENTS ..................................................................................................... 3 CONSENT CALENDAR ...................................................................................................4 . Minutes November 28; December II, 2006........................................................... 4 . Resolution #1,2007 - Posting of Public Meetings................................................. 4 . Resolution #2,2007 - Tourism Promotion Fund Agreement with ACRA ............ 4 ORDINANCE #50, SERIES OF 2006 - Water Service Agreement Gardner Bishop........ 5 ,.."....~ I _._--- Rel!:ular Meetinl!: Aspen City Council Januarv 8. 2007 ASPEN PUBLIC FACILITIES President Helen Klanderud called to order the annual meeting of the Aspen Public Facilities at 5:00 p.m. with J. E. DeVilbiss, Jack Johnson, Torre, Rachel Richards, Paul Menter and Kathryn Koch present. DeVilbiss moved to approve the minutes of January 9, 2006; seconded by Torre. All in favor, Richards abstained, as she was not at the meeting. Motion carried. Menter noted the city may issue certificates of participation to acquire the Isis and there were some questions whether this Public Facility Authority would be adequate to issue those COPs. Upon review by bond counsel, it was determined the public facilities authority can complete that real estate acquisition. The COPs will be marketed February 1,2007. Torre moved to adjourn the annual meeting of the Public Facilities Authority at 5:07 p.m.; seconded by Johnson. All in favor, motion carried. Kathryn S. Koch, Secretary "-' 2 Rel!:ular Meetinl!: Aspen City Council Januarv 8. 2007 Mayor Klanderud called the Council meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. with Councilmembers DeVilbiss, Johnson, Richards and Torre present. PROCLAMATION - Honoring Sport Obermeyer Mayor Klanderud and Council recognized and celebrated Klaus Obermeyer and Sport Obermeyer for 60 years of business in Aspen. Council presented the proclamation to Klaus Obermeyer who treated council to his famous yodel. COUNCIL COMMENTS I. Mayor Klanderud noted although not everyone agrees on every issue, she hopes all can work together to share ideas and to accomplish goals for Aspen. Mayor Klanderud said she is looking forward to a peaceful year. Mayor Klanderud noted there were many activities over the Christmas holidays; this week is starting the annual Winterskol, which is a great community celebration. The following week is the gay and lesbian ski week. PROCLAMATION - Rachel Richards Mayor Klanderud and Council commended Rachel Richards for her hard work and dedication to the city of Aspen for her years as Council 1991-1999, Mayor 1999-2001 and Council 2003 to January 2007 as she resigns to take a seat as Pitkin County Commissioner. Councilwoman Richards stated it has been an honor to serve with great Councilmembers and to work with staff in every department who has such commitment, dedication and caring for this community. Councilwoman Richards said she feel staff is unparalleled. Councilwoman Richards noted there are many city and county issues, which should ensure she will be stay touch. 3. Councilman DeVilbiss congratulated Councilwoman Richards sand said he knows she will be doing good work for the county 4. Councilman Torre commended staff, especially the police, parks and city manager, for the work they did on New Year's celebration in Wagner Park. Councilman Torre said it was well organized and a lot of people enjoyed it. Councilman Torre noted there were halfthe numbers of arrests as last year. CITIZEN COMMENTS I. Steve Fallender told Council he is a regular rider ofthe Crosstown shuttle from the west end. In the summer the Crosstown shuttle runs from 8 a.m. to II p.m. and in the winter it stops at 9 p.m. Fallender said this is early if riders want to go to town to shop, to a movie or eat. Fallender requested Council consider running the Crosstown shuttle later. Fallender noted on New Year's Eve, the shuttle stopped at 9 p.m. Fallender pointed out ~w ..... 3 Rel!:ular Meetinl!: Aspen City Council Januarv 8. 2007 the shuttle also stops service before the end of ski season. Mayor Klanderud said staff is doing a ridership survey and Council will be better able to address these issues after the survey results are in. 2. Todd Gardner, High Mountain Taxi, thanked Council for subsidizing taxi dial-a- ride service in the off seasons. Gardner brought up the "free" taxi service operating in town. A PUC complaint was filed and there was a $12,100 judgment issued against this business. The PUC told this person to cease operations; however, he is still operating and has no authority from the PUC to operate and therefore cannot have proper insurance. Gardner asked whether there is anything the city can do about this. Loren Ryerson, police department, told Council he has reviewed title 40 ofthe Colorado State Statutes. This is a PUC issue and it is their responsibility to determine if a crime is being committed and to notify the attorney general or district attorney. Ryerson said the only thing the city can do is make sure the "free" taxi is not parking in the taxi only zones. 3. Emzy Veazy said the city should have a restaurant rating system like they do in Los Angeles. LA posts a letter grade on the restaurant premises; if a restaurant fails the health inspection, they are closed until the problem is solved. Lee Cassin, environmental health department, told Council the city conducts regular restaurant inspections. The restaurants have a state rating system and these reports are available to the public. Ms. Cassin told Council these reports will be available on the city's website, hopefully, later in this year. 4. Toni Kronberg announced tomorrow is the first work session on the outdoor swimming pool at the ARC. Ms. Kronberg said she hoped Councilwoman Richards will attend those meetings in her role as County Commissioner. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Torre moved to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilman DeVilbiss. The consent calendar is: . Minutes November 28; December 11, 2006 . Resolution #1,2007 - Posting of Public Meetings . Resolution #2, 2007 - Tourism Promotion Fund Agreement with ACRA Councilman DeVilbiss asked how much money is involved in the tourism promotion fund. Randy Ready, assistant city manager, said this money comes from Y2 of the I cent lodging tax and will be about $550,000 in 2007. All in favor, motion carried. "'."'..... 4 Rel!:ular Meetinl!: Aspen City Council Januarv 8. 2007 ....... Councilman Torre moved to continue Ordinance #40, Series of2006, to February 12, 2007; seconded by Councilman DeVilbiss. All in favor, motion carried. Councilman Torre moved to continue Ordinance #41, Series of2007, to January 22, 2007; seconded by Councilman DeVilbiss. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #50. SERIES OF 2006 - Water Service Agreement Gardner Bishop Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing. Councilman Torre moved to approve Ordinance #50, Series of2006, on second reading; seconded by Councilman DeVilbiss. Roll call vote; Councilmembers DeVilbiss, yes; Richards, yes; Johnson, yes; Torre, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried. Councilman DeVilbiss moved to go into executive session at 6:05 p.m. pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a)(b) and (f), potential acquisition of the Isis theatre; conferring with the attorney, and personnel, both persons the city manager and the city attorney, have been informed of the executive session; seconded by Councilman Torre. All in favor, motion carried. Also present Phil Overeynder, Scott Newman, Paul Menter, Chris Bendon, Steve Barwick, John Worcester and Kathryn Koch. At 6:40 p.m. only Steve Barwick and John Worcester were present. Councilman Torre moved to come out of executive session at 7:55 p.m.; seconded by Councilman DeVilbiss. All in favor, motion carried. Councilman Torre moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried. ....... 5