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Home My WebLink Aboutminutes.council.20180611Regular Meeting Aspen City Council June 11, 2018 1 CITIZEN COMMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 2 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ................................................................................................................... 2 CITY MANAGER REPORTS ..................................................................................................................... 2 CONSENT CALENDAR ............................................................................................................................. 3 Resolution #87, Series of 2018 – Elevator Master Service Agreement ................................................ 3 Resolution #90, Series of 2018 – Skybeam Ranch conservation Easement ......................................... 3 Resolution #91, Series of 2018 – Vernea Mallory Trail Easement ....................................................... 3 Resolution #79, Series of 2018 – Battery Electric Bus Program-Letter of Financial Commitment ..... 3 Resolution #92, Series of 2018 – On-Call Electric Excavation Services Contract Approval for Stutsman Gerbaz Earthmoving Inc ............................................................................................................... 3 Resolution #89, Series of 2018 – Contract with Irrigation Analysis for Water Conservation Services 3 Resolution #93, Series of 2018 – Operating Agreement between the City of Aspen and Webops for the Wheeler Opera House Liquor License .................................................................................................... 3 Minutes – May 29, 2018 ....................................................................................................................... 3 RESOLUTION #88, SERIES OF 2018 ........................................................................................................ 3 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council June 11, 2018 2 At 5:00 p.m. Mayor Skadron called the regular meeting to order with Councilmembers Mullins and Myrin present. CITIZEN COMMENTS 1. Emzy Veazy III said at times, some staff and board members should recuse themselves due to housing reasons. The APD needs equipment for surveillance. 2. Jim Curtis and Becky Ward representing the Aspen Institute, complimented and thank staff. In 2017 council approved the renovation and addition to the Meadows reception center. We started construction in late 2017. The work has been complete for this summer season. It was a tight schedule. We are here to announce that construction was completed over the weekend and everything looks good for the summer season. None of this would have been possible without the cooperation, perseverance and patience of city staff. We can’t thank them enough. Everyone we dealt with in the city helped us in every way possible. Ms. Ward said the building will be dedicated in memory of Walter Isaacson and the pavilion in honor of Madeline Albright. 3. Amanda Tucker said the city filed a charge against my son and I on Friday claiming I’m guilty of financial fraud. The documents have been in the hands of APCHA for the past six months. The charges brought against me claim fraud. Jim True, city attorney, stated it is an APCHA matter, I am not involved and do not have any information other than what I have here. 4. Lee Mulcahy said he is also facing eviction. He is here to ask for a public hearing. He turned in 137 additional signatures for a peaceful resolution. 5. Sandy Mulcahy spoke about the Africa water well project. She said there were deadlines missed but there were circumstances including the death of her husband. She asked council to have a hearing. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Myrin said we heard from Amanda, Lee and Sandy and in the communities eyes the council is accountable for decisions made by APCHA. We are told by the city attorney that the decisions made by APCHA are independent of the city and county. I think the system is broken. Someone ought to be accountable for the most important program. We can’t just sit here and say we don’t have the authority. The system is broken and we need to fix it. We have no one in charge and have no place for the community to go. We have not spent much time meeting with the county to discuss the governance of what we all think is an important program. Mr. True said there is a significant argument and disagreement as to why enforcement is delegated to APCHA. It is in your power to amend those rules. The enforcement powers are delegated to them. Councilman Myrin said I’m saying there is room for improvement. Dick Butera continued his annual donation to the schools and the teachers. There are 650 people showing up to volunteer for Food & Wine so there is community here. The bridge works stops tomorrow. That will be nice for the summer. Another thing in the paper was alternative plans for city offices. This is an opportunity for council to not add 37,000 square feet of additional development. Each square foot makes it more difficult. If we can avoid adding that and keep things in the core I hope it gets council support. Mayor Skadron wished everyone a happy Food & Wine. The masses will be here and it will be a fun weekend. CITY MANAGER REPORTS Steve Barwick thank staff and the community. Town looks great. Most visible are the parks. He recognized everyone from asset, water, parks and com dev. We had some conflicts with pop up sales last year from lemonade stands to t shirt. Contact the city managers office if you want to do a lemonade stand. Regular Meeting Aspen City Council June 11, 2018 3 Trish Aragon, city engineer, said there is one more day for the bridge project. We will wrap up this phase of the project but will be doing summer side work. It will be starting up again August 20. The impacts will be intermittent lane closures. Full lane closures will start September 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman Mullins compliment the staff for making B and C happen. Austin Weiss, parks, said we are excited about both easements. Sky Beam ranch is adjacent to two other parcels. It will combine for 104 acres of protected land. On Verena Malory, we are excited to see that stay open and thrilled this resolution has come out of a strong relationship with AVLT. Councilwoman Mullins said it is good to see that resolved. Pitkin County will be maintaining the Sky Beam easement and we’ll maintain the trail. Mr. Weiss replied they will do all the leg work. Between city and county, we will maintain the Verena Mallory trail. Councilman Myrin said for Resolution 79, it is 8 busses at one million dollars each with savings on fuel over their life. John Krueger, transportation, stated there is estimated savings from the manufacturer but we need to see the reality on maintenance and fuel. Over 12 to 15 years they do amount. There are no engines to maintain. It is a new technology for Aspen so we need to see how that plays out here. Aspen is responsible for purchasing the busses but RFTA will maintain them. We are not sure where the savings, if any, where go. Councilman Myrin asked who pays for the charging. Mr. Krueger said we are having conversations with Holy Cross about rates. It will not be free. Councilman Myrin said will we be purchasing carbon based electricity. Mr. Kruger said he is not certain. RFTA does have some solar that feeds into the grid. Councilman Myrin said he would prefer green energy. Councilwoman Mullins asked if the EOTC has approved this. Mr. Kruger said they approved the $500,000 contribution last year as part of the budget. Mayor Skadron asked what is the expected mileage. Mr. Kruger stated generally 500,000 miles or 12 to 15 years. Mayor Skadron said there is great demand nation wide is there inventory to satisfy that demand. Mr. Kruger replied yes. Kenny Osur, RFTA, said the longest electric bus in operation is only three years. We see the impact on the community and think this is a big step forward. • Resolution #87, Series of 2018 – Elevator Master Service Agreement • Resolution #90, Series of 2018 – Skybeam Ranch conservation Easement • Resolution #91, Series of 2018 – Vernea Mallory Trail Easement • Resolution #79, Series of 2018 – Battery Electric Bus Program-Letter of Financial Commitment • Resolution #92, Series of 2018 – On-Call Electric Excavation Services Contract Approval for Stutsman Gerbaz Earthmoving Inc • Resolution #89, Series of 2018 – Contract with Irrigation Analysis for Water Conservation Services • Resolution #93, Series of 2018 – Operating Agreement between the City of Aspen and Webops for the Wheeler Opera House Liquor License • Minutes – May 29, 2018 Councilwoman Mullins moved to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilman Myrin. All in favor, motion carried. RESOLUTION #88, SERIES OF 2018 – Lots 1-5, Ranger Station Subdivision – Extension of Vested Rights – TO BE CONTINUED TO JULY 23, 2018 Councilman Myrin moved to continue Resolution #88, Series of 2018 to July 23, 2018; seconded by Councilwoman Mullins. All in favor, motion carried. At 5:55 p.m. Councilwoman Mullins moved to adjourn; seconded by Councilman Myrin. All in favor, motion carried. Linda Manning City Clerk