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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19860512Aspen Ctv Council Regular Meeting May 12, 1986 RESOLUTION #14, SERIES OF 1986 - Commendation Hal Schilling 1 1 PROCLAMATIONS 1 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ORDINANCE #11, SERIES OF 1986 - Reorganization 2 ORDINANCE #15, SERIES OF 1986 - Appropriations 2 ORDINANCE #14, SERIES OF 1986 - Rocky Mountain Natural Gas . 2 Franchise ORDINANCE #17, SERIES OF 1986 - Rescinding Ord. 25, 1983 4 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SAWMILL TRAIL 4 LIQUOR LICENSE HEARING - Music Associates of Aspen 4 TOUCHE ROSS PRIVATIZATION REPORT 5 GALENA STREET TROLLEY USE 6 6 MALL LEASES 6 BAVARIAN VISIT SUNNY PARK GMP GENERAL SUBMISSION AND ALLOCATION 7 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH MANAGEMENT AUDIT 7 RESOLUTION #12, SERIES OF 1986 - Acting City Manager 7 SMUGGLER MOBILE HOME PARK SPA AMENDMENT 7 HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT 7 UTILITIES UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT STAGING AREA 9 PROPOSAL FOR SHORT FILM ABOUT ASPEN 9 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR RECREATION CENTER AND OUTDOOR ICE RINK 11 ORDINANCE #18, SERIES OF 1986 - Lease/Purchase Agreement 13 PROPOSED CITY PARTICIPATION TRIP TO DETROIT TO ASSESS 14 TROLLEYS POPCORN WAGON - Administrative Policy on Exterior Uses 14 17 Aspen City Council Regular Meeting Mav 12, 1986 BASALT BYPAS S 15 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 15 18 Aspen City Council Regular Meetina ~~ Mav 12 198 Mayor Stirling called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. with Councilmembers Collins and Fallin present. RESOLUTION #i4, SERIES OF 1986 -Commendation Hal Schilling Mayor Stirling read the resolution expressing Council's gratitude and thanks to former City Manager Harold Schilling ss and nlisting procedures which enhanced the city's effectivene the projects Schilling initiated. Mayor Stirling moved to adopt Resolution #14, Serie carried86 seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion PROELAMATIONS Mayor Stirling read a proclamation for Masami Shigeta, advisor to the Hokkaido government, who brought delegations to Aspen to explore the potential of a sister city in Japan and proclaiming May 12, 1986, as Masami Shigeta Day. Mayor Stirling said the Council last week honoreandheread sa living nurse in Aspen, El 1zd 1986 CElizabeth Callahan and proclamation honoring May 6- • National Nurses Day. Mayor Stirling presented a proclamation declaring Friday, May 16, 1986, as Aspen School District staff appreciation day and to encourage all staff to continue in their pursuit of excellence in the realm of learning. CITiZEid PARTICIPATION 1. Ken Moore said in October 1985 he submitted a resolution to the Commissioners and to Council suggesting they submit to the electorate the issue of exclusive or limited bus-only lanes in highway 82, as well as auto intercept. parking lots on the east and west sides of Aspen. Moore said the Commissioners have decided to wait to see what the TDP consultants recommend. Mayor Stirling said Council has had reports from staff and discussed both of these issues. Mayor Stirling agreed he would like to see the final recommendations from TDP. Mayor Stirling said Council is in the process of developing wording fri rFallinlst tedsshe regarding the entrance to town. Councilwoma is very committed to the idea of intercept lots. Moore said he is trying to help get better results from the highway department's EIS. 1 As en Cit Counc'1 ~ Re r Meet' M 12 1986 ORDINANCE -#11 SERFS OF 1986 - Reorganization Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Stirling closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Fallin moved to adopt Ordinance #11, SerieAssistant on second reading; seconded by Councilman Collins. City Manager Mitchell pointed out the , es shaven been combined agency and administrative services agency into one agency with personnel, finance, data processing, city clerk and municipal courts grouped into one agency. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Fallin, yes; Collins, yes; Mayor Stirling, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #15- SERIES' OF 1986 - Appropriations Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Stirling closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Fallin moved to adopt Ordinance X15, Serias haf er, on second reading; seconded by Mayor Stirling. Cin y finance director, pointed out the exhibit has haf er mreminded give a description of the expenditures. Ms. Council these were all approved as part of the 1985 budget but were not received until 1986. Councilman Collins quidtthese are $148,000 expense for water management. Ms. Shafer sa the remaining bond proceeds and will close ocili tionhof where projects. Councilman Collins asked for a recon , all the bond monies were spent. Ms. Shafer said she would have engineering department provide that report. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Collins, yes; Fallin, yes; Mayor Stirling, yes. Motion carried. Mayor Stirling asked the purpose of the proposes ills case session. City Attorney Taddune said this involves th and negotiations for that case. Councilman Collins moved to go into executive session at the end of the meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in f avor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #14 SERIES OF 19$6 - Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Franchise Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing. Mayor Stirling asked if RMNG had adequate insurance coverage. RMNG told Council they have coverage of $10 , 000 ,000; however, given the state of the 2 Aspen City Council Regular Meeting May 12. 1986 insurance industry they may not have that amount in the future. Mayor Stirling asked if RMNG is meeting the city's standards. Acting City Manager Mitchell said the engineering department is satisfied with RMNG's performance. Mayor Stirling said at the first hearing, Council questioned whether 3 percent franchise fee is a sufficient charge. RMNG told Council 3 percent is a standard fee in Colorado. RMNG has some franchise f ees at less than 3 percent. Mitchell told Council the staff time and coordination is less than with other utilities. Mitchell said he could not justify asking for more than 3 percent. Ms. Shafer told Council currently the city collects about $78,000 annually at a 2 percent franchise fee. Councilman Co 11 i ns asked what other f ranchi se percentages are . Mitchell said Holy Cross is 3 percent; Canyon Cable pays 2 percent franchise and 3 percent for community access. Councilman Collins said increasing the franchise fees increases the cost to the consumer. RMNG said this is shown on the bills. Councilman Collins said this is another form of taxation to consumers, and the administration costs of this franchise do not come close to the revenues generated. Councilman Collins said he would like to see the franchise amount be zero. Mayor Stirling asked the purpose of the franchise fee. Mitchell said it covers the administrative costs, the city is getting a return for allowing the gas company to use public rights-of-ways. The engineering department has to coordinate and inspect any work done. Councilwoman Fallin said there are expenses related to this franchise and the city cannot afford to have it be zero for 20 years. Councilman Collins said there are certain basic services all residents need, and this is passing an inequitable tax onto citizens. Councilman Collins said he feels it is unfair to keep raising franchise fees. Mayor Stirling moved to amend Section 15 franchise fee amount from 3 to 2 percent; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, with the exception of Councilman Collins. Motion carried. City Attorney Taddune pointed out the Charter requires a majority of Council to adopt an ordinance. Taddune told Council this ordinance is scheduled to go to the electorate in J une. RMNG pointed out the last sentence of Section 15 would require that the city collect 3 percent. Taddune said this provision effect is if other municipalities go to a franchise in excess of 3 percent, then Aspen's would also automatically increase the percentage. Councilman Collins suggested deleting the provision. Councilman Collins moved to delete the last sentence of Section 15; seconded by Mayor Stirling. All in favor, motion carried. 3 Ashen -Cite-Council - Reau~ar Meeting Mav 12. 1986 Councilman Collins moved to adopt Ordinance #14, Series of 1986, on second reading as amended; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Collins, yes; Fallin, yes; Mayor Stirling, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #17 , SERIES--OF_1986 - Rescinding Ord. 25, 1983 Councilwoman Fallin moved to read Ordinance #17, Series of 1986; seconded by Mayor Stirling. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #17 (Series of 1986) AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 25 (SERIES OF 1983) WHICH ORDINANCE AMENDED ORDINANCE N0. 16 (SERIES OF 1970) SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT (75$) OF THE "SIXTH PENNY SALES TAX REVENUES" BE EXPENDED ONLY ON OPEN SPACE LAND ACQUISITION OR CAFITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PURPOSES OR FOR THE INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR was read by the deputy city clerk Councilwoman Fallin moved to adopt Ordinance #17, Series of 1986, o n first reading; seconded by Councilman Collins. Mayor Stirling said Ordinance 25, 1983, may be in violation of the original intent of the sixth penny ordinance. This will give Council the discretion to decide what percentage of the sixth penny fund should be used for acquisition and for maintenance. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Collins, yes; Fallin, yes; Mayor Stirling, yes. Motion carried. REEOLUTi~N ACCEPTING SAWMILL TRAIL Councilwoman Fallin moved to table to May 27, 1986; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried. LIQt1OR LICENSE HEARING - Music Associates of Aspen Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk Wilhoit reported the files, posting and publication in order. Judy said they are interested in selling alcohol for their planned benefits and would like to experiment to see if this would make money for the M.A.A. Mayor Stirling asked if the M.A.A. feel s thi s would have a negative effect on the atmosphere at the tent. Judy said the studies done with the city specifically asked that the M.A.A. explore a liquor license as a revenue source. Mayor Stirling asked if there are opponents to 4 Aspen- -Gifu- Council Reaul-ar -Meeting May t2. 1-986 the license. John asked if people would be able to take wine into the tent. Judy said they do not allow food and beverage in the tent. Mayor Stirling closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Fallin moved to grant an arts liquor license to the M.A.A.; seconded by Mayor Stirling. All in favor, with the exception of Councilman Collins. Motion carried. TON CH~E ROSS PRIVATIZATION REP©RT Acting City Manager Mitchell reminded Council they had given approval for Touche Ross to proceed with a report on pursuing private financing of City Hall renovation. The recommendation is to take the next step, which is to prepare requests for proposals to determine the amount of interest and what type of financing would be proposed. Mitchell told Council the costs of a general obligation bonds and the lease/purchase would about the same. Mitchell said the RFP process should be handled by staff in order not to incur any additional expenses. This will determine the cost of a lease/purchase to see if this is less expensive than a general obligation bond. Mitchell said the Touche Ross report assumes that private financing would be 1/4 percent higher than bonds. Mitchell told Council the private market is strong and people are looking for places to invest. Mitchell said either way of financing city hall would require an election. The bond issue for city hall could also include improvements for the ice ring and the pool. Mitchell said in order for Council to decide which method of financing is better, the city needs to go through request for proposals to get a valid comparison. Mayor Stirling said he does have some problems letting go of control of city hall as 15 years is a long time to rely on the private sector. Mitchell told Council the private investor will present their money at the front end . Mitchell recommended setting a maximum not to accept any percentage above 7-1/2 percent in order to make a decision. Mayor Stirling said the city is encouraging others to upgrade and renovate historic buildings, the city should set the same standard for city hall. Councilwoman Fallin moved to direct staff to prepare a lease purchase request for proposals not to exceed 7-1/2 percent an d report back to City Council no later than June 23 the results of the proposals analysis and compare to general obligation bond financing; seconded by Councilman Collins. 5 Aspen City Council Regular Meeting Mav 12l 1986 Councilman Collins questioned setting a 7-1/2 limit Councilwoman just accepting proposals to see delete the17a 1/2 requirement; Fallin amended the motion to seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, with the exception of Mayor Stirling. Motion carried. GALEiJA- STREET TROLLEY DSE Mayor Stirling said the Nordic Council is requesting to take over the trolley. Acting City Manager Mitchell told Cou ne d and fdoe s looked at the trolley; It has ,a theeissuea istwhether this is require repair work. Mitchell sai Dick a public facility and it should house non-profit groups. Jackson, Rocky Mountain Activities Center, tolNordic council trolley does need work. Jackson saltentionslof the trolley were should take over the lease. The in never realized. Craig Ward, Nordic council, told Council they feel the trolley should function as an information c astea 'summer said he is not prepared to opera tedt sourer other non-profits information center and has contac groups. Mitchell said there is no rent for thof tthel volley original intent was to have the lessee take care and offer an amenity to the resort. Mayor Stirling moved to direct staff to cancel thevi~ rrCenterland Street trolley lease with the Rocky Mountain Acti y concurrent with cancellation direct a new lease to be drawn with the Nordic council and submit to Council as soon as possible; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion carried. MALL -LEASES Acting City Manager Mitchell said these are fo i 5 • re Thi sa 1 ea se the mall f or outdoor dining to start May increases the rent 6 percent. Mayor Stirling said 6 percent is more than the cost of living increases. Mayor Stirling moved to authorize the executiontsfshould abe leases beginning May 15 1986 arents the ana d gin advance; seconded brought to date and the P by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion carried. BAVARIAN VISIT Mayor Stirling said Bavaria is opening a tourist office in Colorado, and Aspen is sister cities with GarmischianrtianisthMay There is a f ree concert at the Wheeler by a Bavar p 20th. Mayor Stirling told Council a second group is coming May 24 and 25th. The ARA and Jerome have tentatively scheduled a reception. Mayor Stirling suggested the Council sponsor a brunch 6 A~-~aen-City Councii,____ ~ ReQUlar Meeting May i2. 1986 at Maroon Bells. Mayor Stirling requested up to $500 out of the Council' s budget to sponsor this brunch. Mayor Stirling said this visit will expose Aspen to a significant groups of Bavarians and may expand tourism to Aspen. Councilwoman Fallin moved to allocate up to $500 from Council's budget for brunch on May 25; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried. SU-i~it33~- PARK GMP GENERAL SUBMISSION AND ALLOCATION Steve Burstein, planning office, told Council the applicant has requested this item be tabled. Councilman Collins moved to open the public hearing and continue to May 27 , 1986; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion carried. AUTi~6RI~ATION T6 PROCEED WITH MANAGEMENT AUDIT Acting City Manager Mitchell reminded Council they approved $5,000 for this during budget. Mitchell said this will probably cost more than X5,000. Mitchell submitted requests for qualification which will be sent to interested firms. The qualifications will be reviewed by staff to determine a list for interviews. Mitchell said after that they can bring alternatives to Council for different scope of work and different costs. Councilman Collins moved to authorize the acting city manager to proceed with the selection of a consultant to perform a management audit for the city; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion carried. RE-SOL-tJTiON X12. SERIES OF 1986 - Acting City Manager Councilwoman Fallin moved to approve Resolution X12, Series of 1986; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried. Mayor Stirling said the Council is fortunate to have Ron Mitchell and his experience to keep the city going. S~GGLER MOBILE HOME _PA12~K SPA AMENDMENT Councilman Collins moved to continue this to May 27; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion carried. H-I~TORIC PRESERVATION - ELEMENT Mayor Stirling said there are some exciting proposals in the plan and suggested this be presented to the entire Council to see if there is support for these proposals. Mayor Stirling said one of the recommendations is to give the HPC the authority to review any plans to demolish or remodel any building in town. 7 Aspen City Counci ReQUlar Meeting Mav 12. 198 Councilwoman Fallin questioned adding Code amendments when the Council is currently working on code se pC and P&ZnfeelSthat Burstein, planning office, told Council th historic preservation is an important element in the character of Aspen. Burstein said they looked at structures, the basic character, and the community scale. Burstein reminded Council in the goals and objectives, historic preservation was a prime element. Burstein said this plan element has been developed over the last year with meetings with HPC and P & Z. Burstein pointed out the goals and objectives section contains education and information services, maintaining and enhancing the quality of the environment and architecture of Aspen, and continuing role of historic preservation as a resort amenity. Burstein said another section is background including history of Aspen's built environment and a discussion of the existin g conditions with the current programs in place. The issues and concerns section contains problems of historic designation. The last section is an implementation plan. Burstein said the HPC feels the floor area ratio needs f urther study to help limit the bulk of buildings. Burstein said there Ys a lot of interest in expanding historic districts and there is support for a historic overlay for the original Aspen townsite and the east addition. Mayor Stirling said he feels an overlay would be a great benefit. Burstein told Council another program underway is the national register nomination program. Burstein said the staff is working on revising the historic district development guidelines. Burstein said the HPC is looking at control over color and illumination. Another item is street narrowing to bring back the quaintness of less pavement in Aspen. Another program is tree planting around town. Mayor Stirling said he feels the authority of the HPC should be expanded. Mayor Stirling sa~ dwi h umirsonal and color are superficial issues and deal mor pe preference than with preservation or restoration. Mayor Stirling agreed the HPC should be able to review demolition permits for more structures than just those on the historic designation list. Mayor Stirling said Council should address whether HPC members should be a mix of professionals or people totally dedicated to historic preservation. Councilwoman Fallin asked if staff has received information on other cities preservation laws. Burstein said they have guidelines from other cities in Colorado. Mayor Stirling said he would be interested in having an amendment stating no historic house can be removed or destroyed. Burstein said there may be some circumstances in which buildings should be removed Councilman Collins suggested a survey of people that would be affected by a historic district before the city goes too far. Alan Richman, planning director, said when staff did historic designations in the early 1980s, people did not want to 8 Ashen CitX Council ReQUlar Meeting- - May ~2. 1986 be part of the program. Richman said the city will have to take a proactive approach. UTILITIES itNDERGROUNDING PROJECT STAGING AREA Mayor Stirling said the three proposed locations are not acceptable and suggested the Plum Tree. Pat Dobie told Council the Plum Tree is smaller than the area needed. Dobie told Council most of the supplies for this project cannot be stacked. This will be a short term use wherever it is. Councilman Collins questioned the need for such a 1 arge inventory. Dobie said the concrete will be delivered as needed; the cable and transformers have a v ery lengthy 1 ead time. Mayor Stirling said he and the staf f have been discussing Holy Cross doing an undergrounding project at the same time. Mayor Stirling said he objects to the Marolt/Thomas area because this is a land use issue, and the Council should be careful about treating the city as an exception. Mayor Stirling said the Rio Grande may be a better place for a staging area and there is a precedent of using this area for storage. Chuck Roth, engineering department, said he feels there would be less visibility in .general at the Marolt property. Acting City Manager Mitchell said he feels practically the Marolt property will cause less concern than if the city uses the Rio Grande. The residents in this area are already concerned about the snow dump location. Councilwoman Fallin said the biodome proposal for the Marolt property is more permanent then a staging area. Councilwoman Fallin said the traffic impacts of using the Marolt property would be less than having trucks drive through town to the Rio Grande. Councilman Collins said site ~3 is pretty well concealed. Mayor Stirling asked about the access to site #3. Roth said there is a good access off Castle Creek; a little improvement to this road is needed. Councilman Collins moved that the materials for the utilities undergrounding project be staged at the Marolt property at the site indicated as #3 on the map, with addition material stored as needed on the site indicated on #1 Councilwoman Fallin said she is not in favor of the extra storage on parcel #1. Councilman Collins change the motion to having additional material at #4; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, with the exception of Mayor Stirling. Motion carried. PROPOSAL FOR -SHORT FILM ABOUT -ASPEN 9 Aspen City Counc,~,~ Regular Meeting - ~ May 12. ~98f Greg Poschman told Council he has two passions; film making and Aspen and would like to make a film highlighting the attractions and value of Aspen. Poschman said Council has considered producing a film about Aspen. Poschman told Council an opportunity has arisen to produce a film about Aspen at a reduced cost s without losing benefits. Poschman said he has spoken to arts groups and the ARA, and everyone he has spoken to agrees a film about Aspen would be valuable, educationally, promotional and as a historical document. Poschman suggested the city take the leadership role in getting this film produced. Poschman told Council he has raised 1/3 of his 525,000 budget from a private investor and the Skiing Company. Poschman said the private investor would like to d i st r ibute the f ilm nationwide as part of a home video travel series. The film makers involved would be Poschman, and Lorenzo Semple and Robert Fulton have agreed to help in production of the film. Poschman said the f ilm could be valuable as part of the sister city program, and sees it being more educational than promotional. Mayor Stirling asked why pick the city; the city's primary task is to keep the plant up and to support the resort when needed. Poschman said everyone agrees a film about Aspen would be valuable, but no one is taking the leadership. Mayor Stirling pointed out the city has a policy to put projects out to bid when making public funds available. Poschman said his proposal is unique as he has already come up with 1/3 of the budget and would look for another l/3 outside of city funds. Poschman requested the city funds approximately 58500 of the project in 3 installments. For this money, the city would get an interest in a film that if put out for bid would cost about 530,000. Councilwoman Fallin said this proposal sounds good; however, the city has had a proposal from the Skiing Company for their 40th anniversary f ilm. Poschman said the two films could be used in tandem. Poschman said the Skiing Company supports the production of his film and is helping to raise funds to make this film. The Skiing Company is interested in having access to this film for promotional purposes. Poschman told Council he feels it would be a benefit to have a spring/summer/fall film to show winter visitors at movie houses and local television stations. City Attorney Taddune asked if the city contributed, would they be able to use the film as necessary. Poschman said the city could use it for any purposes except retail sales. Poschman told Council the investor has reserved the right to sell the f ilm. Poschman said this would be produced on 16mm film and distributed on video tape and film. Councilman Collins asked if Poschman has 10 Ashen City -Council Requ ar Meeting Mav 12 , 1986 produced any films. Poschman said he has shot one short and worked administratively for Grassroots for years. Poschman told Council he has also worked commercial in films for 7 years; this would be the first film he produced with collaboration of a film maker, Robert Fulton. Councilman Collins asked if there are any royalties associated with this film. Poschman said the city or ARA would be providing this film for free as a promotion. Councilman Collins asked if there are exclusive rights to the film. Poschman said only on retail sales. Councilman Collins said the city makes a lot of funds available, including to the ARA, with no restrictions on how the money is spent without bids being solicited. Councilman Collins said this film belongs with the marketing effort of the town and he would like to support this request but not to 1/3 the total. Mayor Stirling asked how the city could control the quality of the f ilm. Poschman suggested involving a city representative in the film's production. Mayor Stirling agreed there is a need for a spring/summer/fall film to get out the message of cultural events and aesthetics of Aspen. Councilman Collins moved, providing funds are available, grant $5 , 000 towards the f ilm project f rom the contingency f and ; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. Councilwoman Fallin asked if the ARA indicate any participation in this film. Poschman told Council he has discussed this with the ARA, who can see the benefit but has not committed any funds. Poschman said he hopes city funding will help raise other funds. Poschman said everyone agrees Aspen is not promoted enough, but few agree who should pay for it. Councilman Collins amended his motion that the $5,000 grant is contingent upon raising the balance of the budget and report back to Council no later than June 9; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion carried. F-E-ASIEII,ITY -STUDY FOR RECREATION CRN~ER AND OUTDOOR ICE RINK George Pucak, recreation department, proposed Council fund a feasibility study for a recreation center and outdoor ice rink. Council formed an ice rink study group, who recommends this study for an outdoor ice rink on or near Wagner park and a recreation center at Iselin park. The report concluded a consultant firm should be retained to study the recommendations. Pucak said Council can direct staff to set guidelines, qualifications and to advertise for interested f irm for this project. Pucak said the committee has offered to act as a liaison with the city manager to select the firm. Pucak said as alternatives council could direct an in house staff study or decide not to study the 11 Aspen Citv Council Regular Meeting May 12. 1986 question further. Pucak said the funding for the feasibility study could come from capital monies already approved for the pool and ice rink . Pucak said the study will cost about X25,000. Pucak told Council he does not f eel the staff has the resources or time to do an in- house study. Marty Flug told Council the committee looked at all alternatives from improving the current ice rink to building a world class arena. The committee`s recommendation is to build an outdoor rink at or near Wagner park, geared to enhancing the resort. Flug said the committee spoke to resorts with outdoor rinks, who all felt this enhanced their marketing as well as the visitors stay. Flug said the rink and skaters should be visible to visitors. Flug said Council has already indicated their interest in covering the James E. Moore pool to have a year round facility. Flug said the pool is too close to the highway and not facing the right way f or the best sun exposure. The committee f eel s the pool should be ref ocused. Flug said the city should consider buying additional property. The committee feels strongly having a total recreation center at this location would be an asset to the community and the youth. Flug said this would free up the site of the present ice garden, which could be used to generate revenue or for a land trade. Flug said there is also a possibility of getting some private funding. C1 ark Smythe told Council the pool committee is willing to forestall action if this type recreation center may become a reality. The pool committee does not want to delay action beyond this building season. Cindy Shafer, finance director, told Council they have approved funds for both the pool and ice rink in the capital improvement budget. However, these funds were to be financed and if the projects are not done, the feasibility study will have to be funded out of cash. Councilwoman Fallin moved to allocate up to $25,000 for an independent study on the feasibility of a community recreation study and outdoor ice rink from capital monies already allocated for 1986; seconded by Mayor Stirling. Mayor Stirling said these are major projects probably costing over $5 , 000 , 000 . The city could recoup some money f rom the sale of the ice rink . Mayor Stirling said he feels this is worth pursuing but the city cannot do it on its own. Councilwoman Fallin asked that the study include finding possibilities. Acting City Manager Mitchell told Council it is staff's intention to have the study including funding, placement of the facilities, the cost of the Moore property, the value of the present ice rink. Councilman Collins said he is concerned about the scope of the project and the costs. Councilman Collins said he would like 12 Aspen- City Council Regular Meeting May 12. 1986 some idea of operating costs; the pool presently operates at a deficit. Councilman Collins said it may be too early to spend $25,000 on a study before many questions are answered. Councilman Collins said Council and staff spent a great deal of time on the 5 year capital improvement plan. One i tem i s the plan was to cover the existing pool, and Councilman Collins said he would like that project to go forward and not get sidetracked. Councilman Collins said Council has talked about covering the pool f or many years, and this project should be completed. The city can address an outdoor ice rink as a separate plan. Councilman Collins said he would prefer putting this off until the entire Council is present as this is a large project. Flug told Council the pool is not in a good location and to spend $500,000 to end up in a sub-standard situation did not appeal to the pool committee. Flug said the committee does not have the ability to get any further than the report presented to Council . Mitchell said the intent of the study is to deal with the operating costs, financing alternatives, private funding possibilities. Councilwoman Fallin said she would like commitments from the county and school district to participate in this facility. Flug said the school board has indicated a possibility of some capital funding. Councilman Collins reiterated there should be more work done bef ore the city funds a study of $25 , 000 . Mayor Stirling said the Council has budgeted money for these improvements, and the sale of the present ice rink will bring in some revenues. Mayor Stirling suggested an outdoor ice rink may be an important amenity to the resort. All in favor, with the exception of Councilman Collins. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #18. SERIES-OF 1986 - Lease/Purchase Agreement Councilwoman Fallin moved to read Ordinance #18, Series of 1986; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #18 (Series of 1986) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, AND JINCO LEASING CORP., SETTING FORTH TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE LEASE OF A PISTEN BULLY SNOWCAT BY THE CITY OF ASPEN FROM JINCO LEASING CORP. AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ASPEN was read by the deputy city clerk Councilman Collins moved to adopt Ordinance #18, Series of 1986, on first reading; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. 13 Asg+err City Council Regular Meeting Mav 12. 1986 Mayor Stirling asked why the entities paying for this do not have the lease, instead of the city. Acting City Manager Mitchell reminded Council, Craig Ward had asked that the city act as the financing vehicle and he would get guarantees f rom Town of Snowmass, Pitkin County, and school district to pay for the snowcat. There is also a resolution approving the intergovernmental agreement between the various entities. Council has approved this on the condition it not cost the city any money. Mitchell pointed out the pisten bulley becomes an asset of the city. Mitchell said neither the ordinance nor resolution #13 should be signed until the other entities hav e sinne d the intergovernmental agreement. City Attorney Taddune suggested not passing the resolution until second reading of the ordinance. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Collins, yes; Fallin, yes; Mayor Stirling, yes. Motion carried. PROPOSED CITY- PARTI-CiPATION TRIP TO DETROIT TO ASSESS TROLLEYS Mayor Stirling said Jon Busch and Roger Hunt are planning a trip to Detroit to observe the trolleys in operation. Bruce Abel is planning to request the RFTA Board for some funds to send staff along to Detroit. Roger Hunt told Council he and Busch are paying for their fares. Hunt told Council the purpose of the trips is to make a video presentation and study of the system. Council has indicated they wanted to make a decision about the trolleys this summer. Detroit has been operating their system since 1976 summer and winter, using the same c ars the city of Aspen owns. Hunt said they will see it function as a tourist attraction, as a people mover, and the community acceptance. Detroit' s trolley runs between the conference center and the hotel district. Hunt said they will look at the maintenance and costs, the physical plant required, the fare system and revenues generated. Hunt encouraged Council to send a staff and Councilmember along on the trip, which will cost about 5500 per person. Mayor Stirling asked why pick Detroit. Hunt said the system uses the same cars, and they have worse weather. Mayor Stirling asked who owns the system. Hunt said the city does. Mayor Stirling moved to approve Tom Baker going on this trip and the money be allocated from the planning office budget; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion carried. PaPeORN-~-WAGON - Administrative Policy on Exterior Uses Dan Arrow told Council they feel the Popeorn Wagon is a big asset to Aspen and would like to stay in Aspen. Arrow said there are some problems with having a restaurant of this type in Aspen. 14 As~e-n -City Council Regular Meeting Mav 12. 1986 There is a difference between pushcarts athe tmall oin Denverg and Arrow told Council they have a lease for are classified as a restaurant. The Popcorn Wagon is a permanent fixture, has electricity, and does not move around. a A e manent he f eels giving the Popcorn Wagon permission to be p restaurant on open space would be consistent with the law. Acting City Manager Mitchell told Council the environmental health department has commented as long as the Popcorn Wagon can arrange f or restroom and commissary fac i ei thes zonin y and open problem with the location. The issues ar 9 space. Steve Burstein, planning office, said the issues are the administrative policy on exterior uses, the need to go through Historic Preservation Commission, and open space. Burstein said the staff has not had a chance to review these issues. Lil Lively told Council they have negotiated a lease for this space. Mayor Stirling said he f eels the Popcorn Wagon is an amenity to the town, and he would like to work some arrangement out. City Attorney Taddune said staff needs to look at the commercial GMP concerns. Also, the Popcorn Wagon has been in existence since before the zoning code was adopted. Mayor Stirling moved to refer thi s i ssue to staf f with Council' s sense they would like to see it worked out and to Councilwoman meeting to May 19, 1986, at 5:00; seconded by Fallin. All in favor, motion carried. BA~3ALT- $YFASS Mayor Stirling said he elicited comments from the Town of Basalt, and they are resigned to the bypass. Mayor Stirling said the Pitkin County Commissioners have also commented they do not want to take action counter to the wishes of Basalt. Mayor Stirling recommended Council take no action. Councilwoman Fallin moved to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilman Collins. The consent calendar is liquor license renewals - Easter Winds; Paragon; Special Event Permit- Rugby Club; Judges for special election. All in favor, motion carried. COHNCiLMEMBER COMMENTS 1. Mayor Stirling said there will be a work session May 19, 1986, with Holy Cross. 2. Mayor Stirling said there will be a press conference tomorrow to discuss the procedure of hiring a new city manager. 15 Aspen ~t~~ Council ReQUlar Meeting Mav 12. 1986 3. Acting City Manager Mitchell asked thatthe eelection oissuesn Voters prepare a pro and con statement for Council agreed and Councilwoman Fallin said sh uld llike kto if ilm their meeting May 13. Grassroots said they wo some debates on the issues. Council went into executive session at 8:45 p•m• Councillleft Aspen Times, objected to this executive session. the meeting at 9:05 p.m. 4~ - Kathryn S Koch, City Clerk 16