HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.20010924Regular Meetin~ Aspen City Council September 24, 2001
PROCLAMATION - Valley Partnership for Drug Prevention ...................... 2
CITIZEN pARTICIPATION ~ ......... ~ ................................. ,...i ........................ 2
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS .............................................................. 2
BOARD REPORTS .......................... : ............................................................. 4
CONSENT AGENDA ..................................................................................... 4
· Resolution #90, 2001 - Wheeler Custodial Contract - Robert Riddle ....4
· Resolution #92, 2001 - Dm'rant Sports Construction Management Iselin
Project .......................................................................................................... 4
· Resolution #93, 2001 - Contract - Golf&Park Storage Bins ................ 4
· Minutes - September 10, 2001 ................................................................ 4
· Resolution #94, 2001 - Seventh & Main Housing Project ...................... 4
RESOLUTION #91,2001 - Contract for Housing Master Plan ..................... 5
ORDINANCE #41, 2001 - BOomerang PUD Amendment ..i,..i .................... 7
ORDINANCE #39, SERIES OF 2001 - Code Amendment Mobile Home
Park .................................................................................................................. 8
ORDINANCE #40, SERIES OF 2001 - Extending Term of Commercial
Core & Lodging Commission. ............................... ~ ........................................ 8
TRUSCOTT PARKING ................................................................................. 8
Regular Meeting Aspen City Council September 24, 2001
Mayor Klanderud called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with
C, ouncilmembers Paulson, MCCabe, Hershey and Semrau present.
PROCLAMATION - Valley Partnership for Drag Prevention
Councilman Hershey read a proclamation honoring 20 years of community
service from the Valley Partnership for Drug Prevention. Shelly Molz,
executive director, thanked Council for their recognition and support.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
1. Helen Palmer thanked Council for the donation towards a bench in
memory of Stephan Albouy. Ms. Palmer told Council this bench has been
installed in Molly Gibson park and the family is very pleased.
Ms. Palmer told Council the Friend of Marolt is having a picnic in
celebration of Aspen and the Marolt Open space. Council is invited
Saturday September 29th.
2. Toni Kronberg asked Council how the pool concept got chosen for
this community. Ms. Kronberg said she does not feel the pool meets the
needs of this community. Money has been spent before a meeting on
whether this meets the community needs has been held. Ms. Kronberg noted
during the public hearings a feasibility study was submitted that was not
done for this pool. Ms. Kronberg asked why the ice arena gets a larger
space. Mayor Klanderud said there is no legal requirement for a feasibility
study. Mayor Klanderud noted in her mind these questions have been
answered.
Councilman McCabe said when this project was being presented and when
Council decided what shape it would take, the city had an idea of the
construction costs. Councilman McCabe pointed out there is a private
funding raising group behind the $8 million ice facility. The skating
program is overwhelmingly the largest recreation program, with gymnastics
next. Councilman McCabe said there was a lot of community involvement
in this process and he is confident the city is developing an excellent facility.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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1. Mayor Klanderud thanked the city staff who put in a lot of time and
effort on the community Picnic. Mayor Klanderud noted it was well
attended even in the rain.
2. Mayor Klanderud acknowledged the community development
department who put on a fine conference for the Colorado Chapter of the
American Planning Association. Mayor Klandemd said there were about
350 attendees and it was an exciting program.
3. Mayor Klanderud congratulated the Gentlemen of Rugby who won
th national · ' th · · rd
the 6 title, the 5 straight Ruggerfest win and the 3 over 35 old
boys" game. Mayor Klanderud said the events of this past weekend show a
lot of people working together and Participating in the best the community
has to offer.
4. Councilman Hershey thanked staff for moving quickly to put the US
Flags up along Main street.
5. Councilman McCabe said he has been involved in search and rescue
operations and reminds everyone to keep the rescue workers in New York
and Washington DC in their prayers.
6. Councilman McCabe said 3 Pitkin County sheriffs deputies had to
respond to a shooting incident. This was a difficult situation and the
deputies handled themselves well.
7. Councilman Semrau thanked Council for participating in the retreat
last week. Councilman Semrau said he hopes the Council will work better
together as a result of that meeting. Councilman Semrau noted the highest
issue that came out of that retreat was to do business in an ethical manner.
8. Steve Barwick, city manager, told Council there is a work session on
Iselin facility operating and expenditures scheduled for October 29th. This is
Council's 5th Monday. Council agreed to have the work session.
Councilman Hershey moved to add Resolution #94, Series of 2001, 7th and
Main unit to affordable housing, to the consent Calendar; seconded by
Councilman McCabe.
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Councilman Paulson said commercial space out in neighborhoods is a good
id~ in 6?de? t0 Cfit d°wn 0h Car ~PSl CoUnCilman paUlson Said he is
disappointed this will not get a trial.
All in favor, motion carried.
BOARD REPORTS
1. Councilman Semrau said all 9 members attended the Housing
Authority retreat last week. Councilman Semrau reported there is a spirit of
cooperation and excitement about making the housing program more
effective.
2. Councilman Paulson noted the immigration conference was well
attended. It did seem to be overwhelmingly business owners and not a
balanced attendance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Semrau requested Resolution #91,2001, Contract for Housing
Master Plan be pulled. Mayor Klanderud said Ordinance #41, 2001 -
Boomerang PUD Amendment will be pulled for people to outline any
questions they want answered by second reading.
Councilman McCabe moved to adopt the consent calendar as amended;
seconded by Councilman McCabe. The consent calendar is:
Resolution #90, 2001 - Wheeler Custodial Contract - Robert Riddle
· Resolution #92, 2001 - Durrant Sports Construction Management Iselin
Project
· Resolution #93, 2001 - Contract - Golf& Park Storage Bins
· Minutes- September 10, 2001
· Resolution #94, 2001 - Seventh & Main Housing Project
All in favor, motion carried.
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RESOLUTION #91, 2001 - Contract for Housing Master Plan
Councilman McCabe said he would like these consultants to determine what
percentage of critical workers live in Pitkin County to understand what the
housing program needs in order to meet the community needs. Councilman
McCabe said the consultants might also need to determine exactly what
"critical workers" entails; law enforcement, fire personnel, hospital workers,
electric, water and sewer personnel. Ed Sadler, asset manager, said this
would be an expansion of the scope of work. The cost is $12%000 for 6
sites; it will probably cost $15,000 to $20,000 to add this, Councilman
Semrau noted the housing board often gets asks to include emergency
workers and this is a chance to get information to help in decision marking.
Councilman McCabe asked that the original goals of the housing program
are factored into today's decision. Councilman McCabe noted that RO and
category 4 housing is 71% of the total program; this may not be in keeping
with the goals of the housing program.
Councilman Semrau said phase III Truscott is $15,000; what is expected
from this study. Sadler said this will be an assessment of transportation,
parking, Costing a conceptual Plan to see hOW it comPares With the rest of
housing suggestions. Councilman Paulson said an original plan was to put
underground parking on the west side of Truscott; what has happened to this
plan. Councilman Semrau asked that the consultants be asked to look into
previous studies or proposals for Truscott and see if they are still valid.
Councilman Semrau asked whether this study is to be directed by the
housing authority or by the Council. Sadler said this RFP is a request from
Council; the work is being done for Council. On a daily basis the
consultants are to work with his office; however, the ultimate customer is
Council. Steve Barwick, city manager, reminded Council they directed that
this study be given to the housing board when finished. Councilman
McCabe said he thought the housing board was directing this study, not
Council.
Mayor Klanderud noted this contract is being signed by the city. It is
important to determine who is in charge of this contract. Council developed
the scope of work. Mayor Klanderud suggested when this study is finished,
it be presented to the housing board first for their recommendations.
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Councilman Semrau said during the process, the consultants will need to
me~t With ~epresentatix~es of this COmmunity for input, questions, directions.
Councilman Semrau said Council does not have time to do this; the issue is
who will have the time. Councilman Semrau said he thought this authority
was given to the housing board.
Steve Barwick, city manager, said ordinarily boards do not work with
consultants. This is the role of staff. Barwick said if Council does want a
board to work with this consultant, it should be the housing board. Barwick
said the scope of work includes individual interviews, which will be
conducted with Councilmembers and with housing board members. It is a
staff function to get the resources for the consultant, to set up the interviews.
Sadler said the day to day direction will come from him, and when he does
not know the direction, he will refer to Council for the answer. Sadler
reiterated this scope of work was determined by Council, Council
determined the number of sites, the questions were determined by Council.
Mayor Klanderud said it is important to resolve this so as not to have two
boards making decisions. Councilman Semrau asked whether the housing
board will be left out of this process. Mayor Klanderud said the housing
board is a recommending body and the "buck" stops with the Council.
Mayor Klanderud said if Council is signing the contract and is paying for the
study, they are the ones to make the decision. Councilman Semrau
suggested the housing board be used to flush out more questions.
Councilman McCabe agreed it would be easier for the housing office staff to
have a clear direction on who is giving them directions. Councilman
Paulson said this is a Council study, not housing board study. Barwick said
when the study is complete, it will go to the housing authority board for their
analysis. They will make recommendations to Council as to which projects
should be the highest priority.
Mayor Klanderud reiterated that anything that expands the scope of work or
changes the focus of this study will be approved by Council. When the
study is completed, it will go to the housing board and then come to Council
with their recommendations. Barwick suggested staffwill circulate the draft
to the Housing Board and to Council. If there is something missing, the
boards will return the study to the consultants. If city staff has any questions
about performance of the contract, they will check in with the housing board
or Council, whomever is most available or most appropriate to answer that
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specific question. When the first drafts come back, both the housing board
and Council will get the drafts.
Councilman Semrau noted, in general, there is confusion among on the
principals who is in charge of the housing office. Councilman Semrau said
it would be to everyone's benefit to clear this up. Council agreed.
Councilman Semrau moved to approve Resolution #9t, Series of 2001, with
direction given to staff; seconded by Councilman Hershey. All in favor,
motion carried:
ORDINANCE #41, 2001 - Boomerang PUD Amendment
Councilman Hershey moved to read Ordinance #41, Series of 2001;
seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 41
(SEPdES OF 2001)
AN ORDiNANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A
SUBSTANTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT,
CONDITIONAL USE FOR TIMESHARE, AND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF
ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
Councilman Hershey moved to adopt ordinance #41, Series of 2001, on first
reading; seconded by Councilman Semrau.
Mayor Klanderud said this is for issues of concern that can be addressed by
staff at the public heating.
Renee Marcus, neighbor, said one concern is the parking. There will be 19
bedrooms. P&Z voted for 13 parking spaces. The applicant is providing 6
off street parking spaces. Ms. Marcus said timeshare eliminates "hot beds",
which is the purpose of lodge preservation. If it is timeshare, the owners
will want to use the prime time for their own use. Ms. Marcus said the
proposal is to build the chalets first; the lodge extension and affordable
housing is second. Ms. Marcus said it should be developed the other way
around so that the lodge and housing get built before the chalets. Mayor
Klanderud asked for these comments in writing for the public hearing.
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John Beattie said the staffreport does not address the context for these
amendments. The original approval was for a lOdge preservation overlay.
Roll call vote; Councilmembers McCabe, yes; Semrau, yes; Hershey, yes;
Paulson, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried:
ORDINANCE #39, SERIES OF 2001 - Code Amendment Mobile Home
Park
Councilman Hershey moved to continue Ordinance #39, Series of 2001, to
October 9, 2001; seconded by Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #40~ SERIES OF 2001 -Extending Term of Commercial
Core & LOdging Commission
John Worcester, city attorney, explained this extends the term of CCLC until
2006, adds an alternate member, and makes the terms of the existing
members 3 years.
MaYOr Klanderud opened the Public hearing. There were no comments
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Councilman McCabe moved to adopt Ordinance #40, Series of 2001, on
second reading; seconded by Councilman Paulson. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Paulson, yes; McCabe, yes; Semrau, yes; Hershey, yes;
Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
Councilman Hershey moved to extend the terms of the current CCLC
members one year in order to comply with this ordinance; seconded by
Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carded.
Councilman Hershey moved to continue Ordinances #44 and #48, Series of
2000, to October 9th; seconded by Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion
carried.
TRUSCOTT PARKING
Regular Meetin~ Aspen Ci,ty Council SePtember 24~ 2001
Ed Sadler, asset manager, reminded COuncil the configuration of the parking
sprees between the buildings and the original Red ROof Inn has been
changed to accommodate a fire lane and handicap access, resulting in fewer
parking spaces. Sadler pointed out when the most eastern building is
finished, there will be more parking. Sadler said there are some variations
that could be done between the Red Roof Iun and the 200 and 300 building.
Sadler told Council if he moved the sidew~alk, he will have to build a
retaining wall. Sadler recommended waiting until this phase is complete to
see if more parking is needed. There will be a total of 225 spaces for 196
units and 230 bedrooms.
Jamie Miller, Truscott resident, said the residents of Tmscott have had to go
through major disruptions and now they cannot park in front of their units.
Ms. Miller said they would like the parking put back the way it was before
construction. Sadler noted the original design was a serpentine through this
area with no parking at all. The Current parking design was a compromise.
The fire department Wanted 24 feet clearance between cars but has agreed to
20 feet. There is not enough room for head in parking on both sides and a
20 foot fire lane. The facts are this space is 51 feet; the parking length is 18
feet. If there is head in parking on both sides, there would only be a 15 foot
clearance.
Councilman Semrau suggested 3 "loading only" parking spaces. If staff
were to re-arrange the curb and install a retaining wall, it would cost $75,000
for a 13 parking space gain. Council agreed this is not financially feasible.
Council suggested assigned parking spaces with increased enforcement, one
or two spaces for loading, and after the east end of the project is complete,
the head in parking will be revisited if the parking problem persists.
Councilman Hershey moved to go into executive session to discuss
acquisition of property, C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a) at 7:25 p.m.; seconded by
Councilman McCabe. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Hershey moved to come out of executive session at 8:20 p.m.;
seconded by Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Paulson moved to go back into executive session for the
purpose of discussing acquisition of property C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a) at 8:21
p.m.; seconded by Councilman Semrau.. All in favor, motion carded.
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Councilman Hershey moved to come out of execUtive session at 8:32 p.m.;
seconded bY CoUnCilman MCCabe. All in favor, motion carried~
Councilman Hershey moved to adjourn at 8:32 p.m.; seconded by
Councilman McCabe. All in favOr, motion carded.
Kat~ S. Koch, City Clerk