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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19870511Regular Meeting Aspen City Council. May 11, 1987. RFTA 1986 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION 1 PROCLAMATION - Aspen School District Staff 2 2 CITIZEN COMMENTS 2 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ORDINANCE #15, SERIES OF 1987 - Elimination of Vendor's Fees 3 ORDINANCE #17, SERIES OF 1987 - Refunding 1985 Sales Tax . 4 Bonds ORDINANCE #18, SERIES OF 1987 - Maroon Creek Hydropower . 4 Bonds ORDINANCE #19, SERIES OF 1987 - Appropriations 4 ORDINANCE #11, SERIES OF 1987 - Historic Preservation Code 5 Amendment s • ORDINANCE #20, SERIES OF 1987 - Historic Preservation . 7 Incentives ASPEN MOUNTAIN SKI AREA MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT 11 14 RED ROOF INN PROPOSALS LIQUOR LICENSE HEARING - Lauretta's of Aspen 17 ROARING FORK VALLEY VIET NAM VETERANS MEMORIAL 17 REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT - Sport Stalker 18 19 FARMER' S MARKET SUBDIVISION EXCEPTION - Behrendt 21 2 3 COORS CLASSIC REQUEST TO LEASE CITY PROPERTY - Pre-school 23 FUNDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS CONFLICT MANAGEMENT TRAINING 24 REQUEST FOR FUNDS/GOLF PASSES - Volunteer Fire Department 25 26 ReQUl ar Meeting Aspen City Council M-ay-11, 1987 Mayor Stirling called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. with Councilmembers Collins, Fallin and Walls present. RFTA 1986 SUPPLEMENTAL .BUDGET APPROPRIATION Bruce Abel, general manager RFTA, told Council the final 1986 figures are in and the supplemental appropriation is necessary to formally amend the 1986 budget to conform to actual f igures. Abel reminded Council, RFTA budget amendments are necessary whenever departments vary by 10 percent and 510,000. Abel said the only expenditure which varied by 10 percent and 510,000 is administrative expenses for insurance. Abel said RFTA's insurance runs from July 1 to June 30, so when the budget is adopted, the insurance costs are unknowns. Abel said the transit industry has been hit very hard in terms of insurance. The premiums in July 1986 doubled. This was not reflective of t he system's loss experience but that premiums are going up drastically. The budget for insurance was 5168,000 and the actual insurance was $295,000. Abel pointed out that bus fare revenues both through ridership and skier shuttle services were higher than anticipated. Abel said 1986 was projected for a 545,000 operating surplus. The actual operating surplus was 590,000. Abel told Council the bus acquisition grant was concluded in 1986 and was brought in under budget. RFTA was able to return some funding to the federal government and deobligate some expenses. The bus maintenance facility is being closed out and the expenditures were less than anticipated. The capital projects funds was established to install bus shelters throughout the community. T here were 10 shelters purchased and 7 were actually installed. Abel told Council they will carry money into 1987 to do the installation of the remaining 3 bus shelters. Abel told Council in 1986 there were increases in ridership on the city routes of 1.5 percent, on the down valley routes 3.4 percent, on the M.A.A. routes 10.5 percent, and Maroon Bells increased by 12.5 percent. There was a decrease in the Ski Company routes in 1986. The total increase in ridership was 1.5 percent. Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Stirling closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Fallin moved to adopt RFTA Resolution 87-4; seconded by Councilwoman Walls. All in favor, motion carried. Mayor Stirling asked what the scheduled work on Rubey park is. Abel told Council the conceptual plan for Rubey park improvements has been submitted to the planning office for their review and 1 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council. Mav 11. 1987. they anticipate P & Z review at the first meeting in June. Abel said he has been working with the Ru bey park task force, representatives of the city, RFTA, CCLC, and lodge improvement district. Abel told Council they h ope to have all approvals and to be able to break ground in September. Mayor Stirling as ke d what is happening wi th the b us lane study. Abel said he has not put out request for proposals but has used some past work to draf t RFPs . Abel told Council RFTA began using low sulphur diesel fuel in April. This is acknowledged as being the most cost effective and efficient way to minimize particulate emissions from diesel engines. Abel said a diesel engine emits sulphur, which is not a particulate emission but interacts with the environment and forms a sulphur-based particulate emission. This fuel will help cut out about 60 percent of particulate emission from diesel engines. Abel said the key issue RFTA has to address is what will be the fuel of the 1990s. Abel told Council they have specifications for small buses but are waiting to see the power sources for these buses. PROCLAMATION - Aspen School District Staff Mayor Stirling said this proclamation recognizes all people working in the school system, support staff, teachers and school board. The city Council is declaring the week of May 11 to May 17 as Aspen School District Staff Appreciation Week. Mayor Stirling read the proclamation and presented it to representatives of the school district. CITIZEN COMMENTS 1. Jess Graber on behalf of the Aspen Volunteer Fire Department petitioned Council to give some golf passes to the fire department. Graber told Council the fire department got golf passes last year. Assistant City Manager Mitchell said Council gave the fire department 3 punch passes, value $450, twice last year. Mayor Stirling moved to add golf item; seconded by Councilwoman carried. passes to the agenda as the last Walls. All in favor, motion COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 1. Councilwoman Walls told Council as part of the Sister City program, there will be 20 school children f rom Chamonix, France, coming to Colorado and Aspen. They will be hosted by local families. The children will go to Dinosaur park and Canyon 2 Regular Meeting Aspen City Council ~av 11. 1987 lands. There will be a barbecue sponsored by the Rotary on May 19th. Next year, children from Aspen will go to Chamonix. 2. Mayor Stirling said the county manager has resigned. Also the request for bonds to renovate city hall was turned down by the voters. Mayor Stirling said these to events warrant a discussion with the county commissioners to discuss a joint managers role or what the alternatives are. Council scheduled a meeting with the commissioners on May 18th at 5 p.m. 3. Mayor Stirling said the voters have spoken clearly about the 8th penny. Mayor Stirling said this vote should not obscure a fundamental need for major improvements and possible replacement of the existing ice rink. Mayor Stirling said the city needs both improvements to the existing rink and an outdoor rink. Mayor Stirling said the city should replace the cooling system, the boards, vacate the alley on the south side of the building and vacate Second street from south Hyman to the alley, talk about redoing the shell of the building, and discuss private/public funding. Councilwoman Fallin said she is against putting any money into the existing building. Councilwoman Fallin said the ice rink does not belong in its present location; there is too great an impact on the neighborhood. Councilman Collins said this is a capital improvement and it may be better for the new Council to look at the needs and priorities in the 5 year capital improvement program. 4. City Manager Bob Anderson said Council previously discussed signing of the downtown intersections. Staff is unclear about Council's directions. Anderson told Council staff looked at signing all the intersections "No Parking Here to Corner" and the price is between $8,000 and $10,000. Mayor Stirling suggested staff bring this back to the new Council in June. 5. City Manager Bob Anderson told Council Dallas Everhart, finance department, has been sentenced. Everhart wa s give n 10 days in jail, during which time he is suspended from city employ without pay. Anderson told Council Everhart will be on probation with the city the same time he is on with probation in the Court. Anderson told Council there is a conference sponsored by COG on drugs in the work place. Staff will be attending that before compiling the policy statement on drugs. ORDINANCE #15, SERIES OF 1987 - Elimination of Vendor's Fees Cindy Shafer, finance director, told Council this would bring $58,000 annual revenue to the land fund. This is on the city's 6th penny tax, and the only place the city can change the vendor's fee. Ms. Shafer said the state only allows these changes effective July 1 or January 1 with 45 days notice. In 3 Regular McPtina Aspen City Counc~ l ~y 11. 1987 order for this to take effect in July 1, 1987 , this ordinance will have to be passed at this meeting. Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Stirling closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Fallin moved to adopt Ordinance #15, Series of 1987, on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Walls. Councilwoman Walls said these fees are small; however, collectively it is important to the city to help the land f und. Mayor Stirling said he is really opposed to this ordinance. This money is a direct benefit to each tax collector for collecting their taxes. Councilman Collins said this is something the merchants should be able to retain. There is a lot of paperwork for small business people and they should get the vendors f ee. Councilwoman Fallin said the paperwork is minimal and 3-1/3 percent of 1 percent to a business person is minimal. Councilwoman Fallin said the aggregate is a better benefit to the city's land fund. Mayor Stirling said is one way that money gets back to citizens, which is rare. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Collins, no; Walls, no; Fallin, yes; Mayor Stirling, no. Motion NOT carried. ORDI-i~TANCE #17, SERIES OF 1987 - Refunding 1985 Sales Tax Bonds Cindy Shafer, finance director, recommended tabling this and the next ordinance until the bond market changes. Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Stirling closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Walls moved to table Ordinance #17, Series of 1987, until May 26, 1987; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #18, SERIES OF 1987 - Maroon Creek Hydropower Bonds Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Stirling closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Fallin moved to table Ordinance #18, Series of 1987, until May 26, 1987; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #19, SERIES OF 1987 - Appropriations Cindy Shafer, finance director, said this ordinance appropriates revenues and expenditures in the police pension funds from 1986 4 Regular Meeting Aspen Citv Council Mav 11. 1987 and is an accounting issues which has to be dealt with. Ms. Shafer told Council the revenues exceed the expenditures. Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Stirling closed the public hearing. Councilman Collins moved to adopt Ordinance #19, Series of 1987, on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Fallin, yes; Collins, yes; Walls, yes; Mayor Stirling, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #11. SERIES OF _1987 - Historic Preservation Code Amendments Steve Burstein, planning office, said this ordinance reflects the changes requested by Council at the last meeting. The primary concern was that the property owners of structures rated 4 and 5 and under demolition review had not been notified. Burstein told Council staff has sent letter to owners of the structures, as well as noticed this hearing. Burstein pointed out the notice for special meetings has been changed to include delivery to member's usual place of residence. Burstein told Council the quorum provision, if there is not quorum within 3 meetings a project is approved, has been deleted Burstein pointed out that ratifying by Council the score of structure given by HPC, has been included in the ordinance. Burstein said the ordinance has left out any particular reference to who has standing in an appeal process, implying that more than just the applicant has standing. City Attorney Taddune stated an individual has standing and can appeal; the ordinance does not try to divine who has standing and who does not. Taddune noted this language is similar to the language in the Code regarding appeals. Burstein suggested the ordinance be amended to include a process for rating of the structures on the inventory be subject to appeal. Taddune said the Council has the ability to review any decision the HPC takes effecting real estate. Mayor Stirling said if every action for appeal is listed, one may be missed. Mayor Stirling said he would prefer to leave it as broad as possible with the understanding that any kind of action may be appealed. Burstein said the rating of structures is not part of the approval or disapproval of development or demolition and that particular action should be included in the ordinance. Burstein recommended this be added to section 24-9.7 ta) . Taddune said if Council wants to allow ratings to be appealed, this could be included in the legislative history. Taddune said the first reading of this ordinance limited the ability to appeal and staff wanted to add a generic appeal provision. Taddune pointed out that rating is not a development activity. Taddune suggested adding "or in rating a structure" in that paragraph. 5 Regular Meeting Aspen CitX Council ~y 11. 1987 Burstein said the primary advantages of this ordinance are to clarify to procedures of HPC, expedite the minor review processes and create a more comprehensive demolition process. Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing. Gideon Kaufman said one problem the HPC has had for a long time is getting quorums. This creates hardships for applicants in the approval process. Kaufman said the compromise put into the ordinance was if the HPC was unable to get a quorum 3 times in a row, the application was deemed approved. Kaufman said he feels it is not unreasonable for an applicant to get approval if he goes to 3 meetings and there is not a quorum. Kaufman said one of his clients was given a 4 rating. This person has had a structural report done on the property showing severe problem s with the structure. Kaufman said a 4 is not a suitable rating for this property. Mayor Stirling said this should be dealt with in a separate hearing. Mayor Stirling said Council has discussed the 3 meeting issue and deemed it was in the best interest of the citizens because of possible abuse to delete that provision from the ordinance. Norma Dolle said she feels if people are going to have their structures designated historic, they ought to be able to get tax be nefits out of the designation. Mayor Stirling said the next issue on the agenda is discussion of an incentive program. Reinhard Elder, 202 North Monarch, told Council putting his house historic will lower his property values. Mayor Stirling said this ordinance requires structures rated 4 or 5 will have to go before the HPC for a one-step review. Alan Richman, planning director, told Council there are a series of tests and questions to be gone through in reviewing demolition requests, like quality of a structure, can it be rehabilitated. Richman said if the structure is not sound or there are no uses to which to structure can be put, demolition would be granted Councilman Collins said this seems like it is making historic review a mandatory situation. Council has not explored the incentive program yet. Councilman Collins said he thought this was a voluntary program with incentives to make the program work. Richman said each specific demolition case will require a specific technique to resolve the problem. Richman said the Council expressed a concern about demolition of historic structures. Georgeann Waggaman, chairman HPC, said the intention is not to penalize anyone in the community. The point is to protect buildings in the community. Ms. Waggaman said if someone is under undue hardship, the Council and HPC will not insist on them retaining their building. Burstein said the standards for review explain what has to be found, like the structure is 6 Regular Meeting Aspen Citv Council ~ 11. 1987 unsound, it cannot be rehabilitated, it cannot be moved. Richman suggested in the whereas statements, there can be a paragraph as to what Council's intention was in adopting legislation so that people can have understanding about the history. Richman said if the process is to be a negotiated process, that can be added to the whereas sections. Kaufman pointed out the Council added an appeal process for the ratings of structures, and the time period for these structures may be passed. Richman said the ratings will go into effect when Council ratifies this ordinance. Council requested that clarification be added to the ordinance. Dick B utera suggested the ordinance also say that the intent is not to hurt people economically nor confiscate their properties that they have preserved. Mayor Stirling closed the public hearing. Burstein read language for the whereas section, "It is the intention of the demolition provisions to provide negotiations between the city and the applicant to come to a mutually acceptable agreement". Richman suggested that paragraph also reflect the intent not to impose economic penalties. Council agreed with this change. Council agreed to add that the ratings of structures are appealable f rom 60 days of the adoption of Ordinance #11. Richman said staff tried hard to define in the ordinance how economics are analyzed, talks about market value, estimates for architects, real estate agent, developer, appraiser, etc. Richman said the intent statement is that this ordinance is trying to avoid putting economic hardship on applicants. Councilwoman Walls moved to adopt Ordinance #11, Series of 1987, as amended on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Fallin, yes; Collins, yes; Walls, yes; Mayor Stirling, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #20. SERIE-S OF 1987 - Historic Preservation Incentives Councilman Collins moved to read Ordinance #20, Series of 1987; seconded by Councilwoman Walls. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #20 (Series of 1987) AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 24 (ZONING) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING DEFINITIONS, SECTION 24-3.1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE; THE TABLE OF CONDITIONAL USES APPEARING IN SECTION 24-3.2, PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS; AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 24-3.4; MEASURING FLOOR AREA FOR FLOOR AREA RATIO AND ALLOWABLE 7 Re4ular Meeting Aspen City Council ~av 11. 1987 FLOOR AREA, SECTION 24-3.7 (e) (2) ; NUMBER PARKING SPACES REQUIRED, SECTION 24-4.5; BUSINESS ADVERTISING OR IDENTIFICATION SIGN, SECTION 24-5.10 AND HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT AND HISTORIC LANDMARKS, SECTION 24- 9 (c) (1) (i ) TO CREATE INCENTIVES FOR DESIGNATED H ISTORIC STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS was read by the city clerk Councilwoman Walls moved to adopt Ordinance #20, Series of 1987, on first reading; seconded by Councilman Collins. Steve Burstein, planning off ice, told Council the f inancial incentives are not included in this ordinance and should have a separate ordinance. Burstein told Council staff needs direction on which financial incentives Council is interested in before going through the research to draft ordinances. Burstein said the purpose is to devise positive incentives to attract property owners to voluntarily designate their properties historic. The focus in ordinance #20 is on residential structures. These are located in R-6, R-15 and 0, office zones and are mixed in size, stature, structural soundness. Burstein told Council incentives should be consistent with the zone district and land use patterns, should meet the goals and objectives of the historic preservation plan element, such as providing economically attractive uses, encourage restoration and discourage demolition, and the city has to have the financial ability to implement incentives. Burstein said the primary emphasis at this time is land use incentives. Burstein told Council 5 conditional uses are being considered in the residential zone district; bed and breakfast, boarding house, professional office, barber and beauty parlor, and detached single family dwelling units or duplexes. Another conditional use in the office zone is bed and breakfast. Burstein pointed out there are variations in the area and bulk requirements, which would allow latitude in what owners can do with their properties, like an increase in the FAR, expansion into the established setbacks and the minimum space between the accessory and main buildings. The parking requirements and signs in the residential districts would be subject to special review. Burstein said the ordinance states that garages should not be exempt on a sub- standard lot. Burstein said the proposed ordinance allows in the R-6 zone with 4500 square feet would constitute a legal minimum lot area for a historic structure. Councilwoman Fallin said she has problems with the R-6 zone having bed and breakfast, boarding houses, and professional off ices. This would be a large impact on a residential area, like the west end. Councilwoman Fallin said these uses in the 8 Reaul ar Meetrna Aspen_City -Council ~av 11 L_ 1987 RMF and Office zones are fine. Burstein reminded Council that conditional uses are reviewed by P & Z. Mayor Stirling pointed out the west end has many homes that are being used f or short term use currently. The bed and breakfast concept is already in use informally without the impacts, like parking, being addressed. Mayor Stirling said he would like to see ways through incentives to retain some open space. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Collins, no; Walls, yes; Fallin, no; Mayor Stirling, yes. Motion NOT carried. Councilwoman Fallin said she is in favor of the concept but not the uses of bed and breakfast and boarding houses in the R-6 zone. Council directed staff to rework this and bring it back in June. Burstein's memorandum presented a list of suggested financial incentives. Burstein told Council a work session would be appropriate. Burstein said the creation of a local historic preservation trust is a multi-purpose public/private concept that would have the ability to get into property involvement with owners to offer certain services. Burstein told Council this concept has worked in other cities. This would take some outside interest besides j ust city hall. Another financial incentives is the property tax rebates, which might include a full reduction f or all designated property, a reduction for newly designated properties, or a reduction on a limited time basis. Burstein told Council the finance department does have problems making this a manageable program. If Council is interested, staff will pursue this type of incentive. Another type of incentive is the grant to property owners for designation, which upon designation a property owner would receive a certain sum. Another suggested incentive is reduction in water and electric rates. This program does have some manageability problems. There could be a real estate transfer tax waiver; however, since this money is earmarked for the Wheeler, it may not be appropriate. Burstein told Council staff has discussed the building permit feel waiver for restoration work and feels there is potential for this program. This would be focused and would encourage people to do restoration work. The transfer of development rights program may have potential but it is very complicated. Burstein noted staff also listed some private sector benefits. Councilman Collins said he does not see a great deal of economic incentives in the list. Councilwoman Fallin asked if staff has researched other communities and their possible incentives. 9 Regular Meeting- ------ Aspen City Council M~v 11. 1987 Burstein said he hasn't found many programs; it is not an area that has been well done. Councilwoman Fallin said she is interested in all of the ideas, except the RETT waiver. Mayor Stirling said the creation of a local historic preservation trust has some interesting possibilities. Mayor Stirling said the compilation of the programs could be quite significant, especially over time. Mayor Stirling agreed the RETT is earmarked for the arts and should not be diminished. Mayor Stirling moved to direct staff to continue to pursue financial incentives listed in the memo numbers l,(creation of a local historic preservation trust) 2, (property tax rebates) 3, (Grant to property owners for designation) 4, (reductions in water and electric rates) 6, (building permit fee waiver for restoration work) and 8 (private sector benefits); seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. Mayor Stirling said he feels that TDRs is too esoteric to deal with at this point. City Manager Bob Anderson said the reduction of electric and Ovate r rate s is weak as it gets involved with dealing with owners and tenants. This also weakens the utility fund, which is supposed to be self-supporting. This program is not as straight forward, like property tax rebate which is connected with property values. Councilman Collins asked if there is a way to compare the potential of making money with a property versus these type of incentives. Dick Butera pointed out the GMP restricts the number of lots available to builders and forces the price up. Butera suggested as an incentive a fast track approval process and removal of employee housing requirements. Mayor Stirling said the development going on in the west end currently requires no development approvals. Gideon Kaufman said Council has already adopted Ordinance #11, which imposes certain restrictions. Kaufman said the incentive program needs more work to reward people to designate their structures and also to entice more people to come in voluntarily. Kaufman said he does not feel there is enough in the program for its goals. Alan Richman, planning director, agreed there is additional work to be done on the incentives program. Richman told Council the planning office has contacted the state historical preservation office, and Aspen is in their jurisdiction and would be eligible for grant money. Richman proposed staff submit an application to go forward with the incentives program and get some advice to help in the program. Mayor Stirling amended his motion to include instructing the planning office to seek grant money from the state historic office; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. 10 Regular Meeting ----- -Aspen- pity--Council. day 11~ 1987 Councilwoman Fallin asked if the staff would research cities that have historic district and see if they have any programs. Richman said staff has contacted the National Trust in Washington D.C. and in Denver and has contacted the national planning organization. Richman said staff does not f eel the program has gone as far as it could; this is the first step. Councilwoman Fallin said she feels this need more study; her intention was not to stop the process but to see more work. All in favor, motion carried. Wainwright Dawson asked if the city has sent letters to property owners asking for their suggestions in an incentive program. Richman said public hearings have been held but that specific question has not been asked. ASPEN MO~NT~3-N- --5'~~-- A~E~_ MASTER- - PLAN___AMENDMENT Glenn Horn, planning office, asked Council for informal referral comments to be passed onto the Commissioners, who have the final vote on the ski area master plan. Fred Smith, Aspen Ski Company, reminded Council they went through the master plan two years ago. Some options and alternatives were looked at at the time. One of these was the possibility of a gondola on Aspen mountain. The determination to proceed with a gondola put into effect other choices. Smith told Council the applicant took the operating plan from last year and worked on an amendment to the master plan to look at the changed conditions on Aspen mountain. Smith said when the gondola was discussed during the master plan, it was felt operating the gondola in the summertime would be a benefit to Aspen. Smith said one of the amendment s they have looked at is a major renovation of the Sundeck restaurant. Smith told Council the Pitkin County P & Z has determined this would require a GMP quota allocation. Another amendment is the operation of the gondola from June to September or October. Smith said the applicant has asked for operation during non- traditional hours, like until 10 pm. both winter and summer. The Skiing Company has also asked f or relocation of the maintenance facility. Smith said examining the maintenance facility operation, it has been determined it would be more appropriately located on the top of the mountain. Smith said the applicant is asking for approval to re-locate the ski patrol facility and to tear down the existing bunkhouse. Smith told Council in order to create a park like setting, the applicants have asked for an area in which motor vehicle traffic is discouraged and that the Aspen mountain road be restricted during times of operation of the gondola. Smith said they request a 1200 square foot addition to the gondola building on the south side to accommodate the food service plan. 11 Regula-r Meting - - -Aspen City--Council May 11. 1987 Glenn Horn said the parts of the proposals which may have a significant impact on the city are the gondola and the operation of the Sundeck with respect to parking. Horn said it is difficult to determine these impacts on parking; however, the engineering department points out that the greatest amount of traffic in Aspen is in the summer. Staff suggests monitoring parking during the first year of operation to see what the impacts may be and discuss with the applicant mitigating these impacts after a summer of operation. Mayor Stirling asked how the city could reopen the question of parking if there is not an exact amendment requested. Horn said if Council would like t o reopen the issue after this summer, Council would have to make that request to the Commissioners to make a condition in the amendment approval to address the mitigation of parking. Horn pointed out the 46 parking spaces required in the master plan were meant to mitigate the incremental increase of uphill capacity from 3,000 to 4300 skiers per day. Theoretically, those 46 spaces will not be used in the summer time and could be used to mitigate the parking impacts in the summer. Smith told Council the 46 parking spaces have not been located. The Skiing Company committed to a list of options for these spaces, like constructing them on site, or joining a district or contributing cash-in-lieu. Horn told Council staff feels the relocation of the maintenance building is in the city's best interest. It makes sense this be at the top of the mountain where it has no visual impact on the city. Horn said the special events building is an issue of concern. The existing building on lA affects some city properties, like Mountain Queen condominiums. Horn reported staff is working with the applicant to find a permanent solution to the special events building satisfactory to all parties. Horn told Council the Aspen mountain road restriction to motorized access would have a positive effect on the city in terms of keeping dust down. There is a question regarding access to public lands. Horn said the Skiing Company is willing to work with special groups for access to the mountain but they are very concerned about the liability situation on the mountain. Horn said the expansion of the restaurant may necessitate extending the water lines. The Skiing Company is trying to work with their existing water rights to provide the water. Horn said staff would like direction from Council about the gondola operation and the parking impacts. Mayor Stirling said he feels these improvements are much needed and a great benefit to the town. Mayor Stirling pointed out the city's budget is based on sales tax revenue, which means skiing. 12 Regular--Meeting--- - -aspen pity -Co-uncil May 11. 1987 Mayor Stirling said he had wanted to make an affordable pas s a condition of approval of the Ski Company's hotel application. The city does not get any tax for operation of the mountain. Mayor Stirling said he has heard a lot of negative comments about the pricing of the Ski Company's lift tickets. Mayor Stirling said people are concerned that Aspen's economy is threatened by the proposed pricing on the lift tickets. Mayor Stirling said the city needs a satisfactory resolution on the pricing issue before Council makes any recommendations of these requested improvements. Councilman Coll ins said Council approved changes on Aspen mountain awhile ago. The Ski Company implemented the changes and they have been positive. Councilman Collins said to hold in ransom anything that might improve the mountain may not be the best strategic decision for the city. Councilman Collins said if Council has problems with pricing, that is a separate issue to be resolved. Councilwoman Fallin agreed and noted the Ski Company is asking for a recommendation to the Commissioners, who have to give approval. Councilwoman Fallin said it would be short sighted of Council not to make comments on the requested improvements. Councilwoman Fallin said she feels it would be helpful if the Ski Company, city and county discuss what the pricing impacts mean to the city. Councilwoman Fallin said she would like to see summer operation of a gondola. Councilwoman Fallin said if the Sundeck restaurant is open and alcohol is being served, she would like to see the road closed. Councilwoman Fallin said the parking impacts this summer should be measured but the city needs to get their thoughts in order on plans for the parking problem. Councilwoman Fallin said it is to the city's benefit to have the maintenance building moved to the top of the mountain. Smith pointed out the county has been dealing with the question of a nighttime operation on Aspen mountain. Councilwoman Fallin said she does not have a problem with the Sundeck operating at night, because the gondola runs there. The problem with Ruthie's operation is the transportation. Councilwoman Walls said one of the reasons Council encouraged the Ski Company to build a gondola was the impacts on the summer tourism and as an amenity for summer visitors. Councilwoman Walls said the Sundec k could be open at night in the summer; people would have a way to get down with the gondola. Councilwoman Walls said she would be opposed to keeping the Sundeck open at night in the winter. Horn told Council the staff recommendation will be that the gondola be permitted to operate until 6 p.m. in the winter. Horn said they hope this will relieve congestion on the mountain at the end of the day. Horn said staff recommends in the summer the 13 Regular M~et-i-na __ ----Aspen---City ~o-uncii Mav 11, 1987 gondola remain open until dusk, 9 p.m. Horn said the philosophical issue is whether a mountaintop should have activities. This is located in the AF/ski zone, and the activities on the mountain should be accessory to the skiing activities and not a sole purpose use. Mayor Stirling moved that the City Council requires a satisfactory resolution with the Aspen Skiing Company of the pricing proposals in two specific areas; the daily rate on Aspen mountain, that it be reduced, and that an additional 2 day a week pass be provided f or locals and that Council not recommend any improvements to the county until this is resolved. Motion DIES for lack of a second. A citizen said he would like not to see the Skiing Company get anything until they have done something for the locals. Richard Rot h said he has been circulating a petition asking members of the community to come to public meeting with the Skiing Company to discuss these issues. Roth told Council he has received over 800 signatures. Roth asked Council not to take any action on this request until there is a meeting on these issues. Roth said they have scheduled a meeting for May 14, 1987 at 5:00 at city hall. Richard Compton said the Skiing Company should invest in the people of the town as well as in capital equipment. Jon Busch said these events point out the need f or the town to work more closely in marketing with the Ski Company. Norma Dolle said many lodges cater to college people and middle income people. Ms. Dolle said the town needs a wide spread of tourists in town. Jeannette Darnauer said she believes communication between the governments, people and Skiing Company is vital to the overall success of the town. The issue of affordability in the town has been raised. Mayor Stirling moved to table any further consideration of this particular issue in terms of a specific recommendation to the county until there are resolutions about the pricing issues. Councilman Collins said this is two different issues, and one is an application for improvements to the mountain. Councilman Collins said he feels Council should address this application so the improvements can be made this summer. The issue about the ski pass will have to be addressed but these two issues cannot be meshed. Councilman Collins moved to send a favorable recommendation to the Commissioners for the items listed in the memorandum from Horn. Mayor Stirling said staff only wants comments to be passed along in a letter to the county. Mayor Stirling requested on or before January 1988 the issue of parking be readdressed if there is not a community-wide solution in progress. 14 Regular Me-etirnr------- A-s~en- Ci-ty--Council Mall-. 1987 RED ROOF` -iI~N-PRflPC1~S City Manager Bob Anderson submitted a memorandum recommending Council narrow the selection to 3 proposals, focus on these more deeply, and set a time for selection. Anderson said there were 7 proposals submitted in a timely manner, and one request for extension, which Council decided not to consider. Anderson told Council he had a submission today from Joshua Saslove. Anderson summarized the proposals outlining the economic proposals and what each plan to do with the property. Anderson told Council the city has received earnest money from all 7 proposers. Anderson said he has not studied Saslove's proposals as he does not know if the city wants to formally accept it. Councilwoman Fallin said she is not willing to consider Saslove's proposal. The Council has been talking about this for a long time. There are 7 groups that have made a proposal in good faith. Anderson explained to Council earlier he extended to Butera and to Saslove an opportunity to get into the proposal process. Council turned down another request to get into the process after a certain deadline. Joshua Saslove said when he presented a proposal earlier, Council asked for time to look at other proposals. Saslove said he is asking for the same consideration. Saslove said his offer is sincere and is accompanied by a cashier's check. Councilman Collins said when Council started this process, they had an adopted procedure and have tried to stick with that. Councilman Collins said Council should continue with the policy and not consider this proposal. Mayor Stirling said there has to be reliance on the process. Mayor Stirling said the offers range from 51,350,000 to 52,350,000 and from nothing down to variations in between. The Aspen Real Estates offer is 52,000,000 with nothing down and 5400,000 to 5764,000 renovations, 25 year amortization with a balloon at 15 years and interests rates between 3 and 9 percent. This proposal is to make the Red Roof a sports learning center for tennis and golf. Earl Schennum's proposal is 51,500,000 with $250,000 down. This would be a family-lodge operation, and they have experience in lodge operation. Thomas Lacy's proposal is $1,350,000 giving the city ownership of the tennis courts of 20 years. The Infotel proposal is 52,250,000 cash closing in 1987, 52,350,000 financing for 18 months or 52,500,000 with a 20 year fixed and down payment of 5500,000. Infotel would run series of conferences. Steve Conger told said they propose 51,000,000 worth of improvements to the property. Councilwoman Fallin asked if they are willing to provide support facilities to the golf course. Conger said they are willing to provide facilities 15 Re-aul-ar- -Meeting--_.______A~pe~y _ Coun~:,~ M~v 11. 1..98 Carrollton/Dominion Investment group proposal is $2,000,000 with zero down, allow for repair and renovation interest only at 9 percent monthly and $600 , 000 cash at 24 months. Conger said Infotel also plans on running sports related activities at the lodge. The Carrollton/Dominion will run seminar groups, large and small, short term classes, tennis and golf tournaments. The Music Associates propose to purchase the property for 52,000,000 with 5250,000 down. The M.A.A. is asking the city to pay the cost of renovations between 5250 ,000 and 5500 ,000. The M.A.A. would make payments of principle and interest at 5 percent for 25 years. The M.A.A. would use this for their faculty and students in the summer and rent to other groups in the community the rest of the year. Jesse Berger said this facility would help the M.A.A. answer a problem that is getting worse every year. The last proposal is the Trust for Public Property. The city would donate title to the Trust, they would operate and pay the city 75 percent of the profits. Councilwoman Fallin said she would like this proposal rejected because it does not explain exactly what they want to do, or who the principles are. Councilwoman Fallin said she will only favor a cash deal and will not consider any proposal s that will not put any money down. Councilman Collins said the proposal from Infotel is way ahead of the other proposals and sounds like an exciting program and something that would be an asset to the community. Councilman Collins said the fact that Infotel plans to pay cash and to put money into renovation, he would prefer to start to negotiate with Infotel rather than reduce the l i st of proposals t o three. Mayor Stirling said Councilman Isaac would 1 ike to see the 1 ist shortened to three. Mayor Stirling said money is an important consideration but the perceived benefit to the community should be looked at also. Mayor Stirling proposed Council narrow the list to 3 proposals and direct staff to do any follow up. Councilman Collins said it is a benefit to the entire community to be able to get the cash up front for the Red Roof and to put it to another project. Councilman Collins said this proposal is so far ahead of the others he is not inclined to narrow the list to 3. Councilman Collins said this proposal is worth pursuing further and let the applicant prove they have the wherewithal to carry it out. Councilman Collins moved the city moved to negotiate with Inf otel Partners on the basis of the offer submitted; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. Councilwoman Walls said she had earlier agreed that she was not interested in a proposal that was not based on cash payment. Councilman Collins agreed the city ought to negotiate with Inf otel and give them first chance. Councilwoman Fallin agreed 16 Regular ~etr-rrcr-___.-. __~pe.n.__.~~~_~ounci3 Mai 11 .- 1987 she is only interested in cash proposals and would like to negotiate with Infotel. Mayor Stirling said he would like to see the list of proposals narrowed to 3. Cash up front is not the only determining factor. Dick Butera urged Council to take the Infotel offer. Butera said he still stands behind his offer; it was never made clear the city was interested in cash. Butera told Council it would be nice to have Vic Braden come to the community. Michael Gassman said the Council should look at several proposals before making a deal with Infotel. Gassman said this property has never made it as a lodge. Gassman said the public interest is not served by having this property t urn over every several years. All in favor, with the exception of Mayor Stirling. Motion carried. Council said they would like the negotiations to be finalized as quickly as possible. City Manager Bob Anderson reminded Council the city is holding $10,000 from all bidders. Anderson asked for a direction from Council. Mayor Stirling said the other 6 earnest money checks should be returned. Tom Lacy said he was still interested if this proposal falls through; the M.A.A. indicated they were still interested; Butera indicated he was still interested. Mayor Stirling suggested the earnest money from Infotel should be placed in an interest bearing account. LIOUOR -hI£~-i~~--i~-EARi-NG - Lauretta's of Aspen Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing for a beer and wine license at 308 South Hunter. City Clerk Koch reported the files, posting and publication are in order. Mayor Stirling closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Fallin moved that based the public hearing held May 11, 1987, for Lauretta's of Aspen for a beer Council finds that the needs of the meet and the license as applied for by Councilman Collins. All in favor, on the evidence presented at relating to the application and wine license, the City neighborhood have not bee n is hereby granted; seconded motion carried. ROAFtI~ _-~`ORK--~ALL-E'Y - ~i~'rf` -i~-A~---VET~~Ait~S -M~M0~-2-IAL Rick Bush brought up Council's resolution #17-1984, in which the Council identified itself positively with the idea of a memorial in the Roaring Fork Valley. Busch said since this time, the committee has obtained the Commissioners' approval on final site plan and design concept approval. The HPC has approved the design concept of the memorial. The committee has a 6 ton piece of marble, which is at the sculptor's studio. This will be a 36 inch base of white striated marble from Marble, Colorado. This 17 Re au 1 a r -Me-etrn~--- --- --- _ _A-sp=Y -eo-un ~ i 1 ~v- 11-. 1-9 8 is the same quarry which provided the marble for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Lincoln Memorial. The round spheres supporting the memorial are also indigenous memorial, travertine from Canyon City. Bush showed a plan of the memorial on the eastern lawn of the Courthouse. The southern f rout of the memorial will have a dedicatory statement. The top of the memorial will have a 30 inch bronze star, each point of which will be the insignia of the 5 branches that served in Viet Nam. The center of the bronze star will have a depression where people may insert candles. Bush told Council they plan a twilight candlelight dedication ceremony in August 9, 1987. Bush said they are planning other activities during that week, like an exhibition of art work of Viet Nam veterans. Bush said the theme of the memorial i s t o continue the healing process began with the dedication of the memorial in Washington D.C. Bush said they would like to put together a video done by Roaring Fork Viet Nam veterans to be shown at the Wheeler. Bush said the Roaring Fork Viet Nam Veterans are currently fund raising and requested Council consider matching the county contribution of 51 per every Viet Nam era veteran resident in Pitkin County, a total of $926.00 Bush said the memorial committee would be interested in any suggestions for events to occur during the week before the dedication. Mayor Stirling pointed out the Wheeler is leased to the M.A.A. for the entire summer, but the city could see if there is a vacant night that week. Hal Clark said this is not a typical war memorial but a memorial to express the suffering experienced by many people involved in the war. Councilman Coll ins moved to contribute 52,000 towards the memorial from Council's contingency f und; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. Councilwoman Walls suggested the site of the Memorial may be used as a peace rally next Mother's Day. Bush told Council they have raised almost 54,000 towards a budget of 510,000. All in favor, motion carried. Council put off the Reeder Annexation to May 26; the Ruedi Water and Power Authority to May 26. ~URS~ ~-- CRT - Spo r t S t a l k e r Elyse Elliott, engineering department, told Council this request is that an awning removed during renovation be reconstructed. The old awning extended 6 feet into the sidewalk on both Hopkins 18 ~e aura-r -~e-e t-i-n-cr--- -------Asrne-n--_~ ~-__-Co u~_ ~ Nia~ .11. 1-9 8 and Galena. The applicant is requesting a 5-1/2 foot awning. The referral agencies have no problems with this request. CCLC recommended in exchange for the approval of the awnings, the applicant remove the raised planters on the sidewalks, which impede pedestrian flow, and install tree grates on the sidewalks. Mayor Stirling asked about the snow shedding problem. Steve Palmer, representing the applicant, brought pictures of the snow effects from last year. Palmer told Council they feel it is better to get the snow off the roof and onto the ground as soon as possible. Palmer told Council with an 11-12 pitch and a copper roof, the snow should shed. Palmer said the canopy is designed to provide a walkway and shed the snow. Palmer told Council they have 160 linear feet of sidewalk surrounding the building, and they feel it is important to have a canopy around the building. Jesse Graber, representing the applicant, said the building faces north and west and does not get a lot of sun. Councilman Collins moved to grant an encroachment license to Sports Stalker according to the terms in Elyse Elliott's memorandum of May 6, 1987; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. Jon Busch, CCLC, said the building came to their commission for comments on the exterior lighting plan. The CCLC discussed the snow shedding aspect of the design. Busch pointed out this is not an awning but is more of a permanent roof and extra precautions are in order. Busch said the plan is to have snow fall beyond the 5'6" of the existing sidewalk into the area where the trees are. Busch pointed out people do walk in the area where the trees are. Aspen's sidewalks are too narrow. Busch said some sidewalks become dangerous with snow sliding off and becoming ice. Busch said he would like to address the snow problems in the approval of this encroachment request. Palmer told Council they have agreed to remove the planter boxes and add tree grates around the existing trees. All in favor, motion carried. FARi~IE~2'-S I~~T Gary Wright told Council there are requests from the Verena project and from Laurie Adams. There are two separate issues; one is re-establishing the administrative policy on outdoor uses. Wright said they are withdrawing the request for a profit organization to do a farmer's market on public property and are only requesting a non-profit group to be able to have a f armer's market on public property Wright said re-establishing the administrative policy would give any private applicant the right to work within the zoning constraints to do an outdoor area on private property. Separately, Windstar-Verena is asking 19 Re-au}-ar-M-e-e~rn~g--______-~~,.n-__~_rt~_-~ounc-i1 May 1~.- _i 98-'~ permission to have a farmer's market on the Rio Grande property. The request f rom a private, prof it making entity to do a farmers market has been withdrawn. Laurie Adams said she would 1 ike to address this issue f rom the standpoint of what will work and what will be approved. Ms. Adams said she would like permission to have a farmer's market in front of the Grainery. There are zoning reasons that prohibit this, but Ms. Adams would 1 ike to pursue the idea so that local, Colorado grown fruit and vegetables can be sold. Ms. Adams said she would like to be able to do this under any circumstances and would be willing to work with Windstar-Verena. Ms. Adams said there are farmers throughout the state who are willing to bring their produce in, and she would sell their goods on a for-profit basis. Mayor Stirling said Council needs to decide if they want to recommend to the city manager to readjust the administrative policy, and whether to recommend to make a farmer's market an exception to the policy. The second issue is whether to allow a non-profit group to operate on public property. Councilwoman Fallin pointed out the Grainery is now a private residence. Bill Drueding, zoning enforcement office, noted the Grainery is in an office zone. Even if it were in a commercial zone, the city's administrative policy states retail sales outside the business are not permitted. Drueding noted retail sales are not permitted in the off ice zone. Ms. Adams said it is not feasible to take farmer's food, mark it up and pay the price of retail space in Aspen. Councilwoman Walls said the Rio Grande property for a farmer's market is a good idea if it were held on Saturdays when the Rio Grande is not used for parking. Councilwoman Fallin favors having a farmer's market on Saturdays and for non-profit ventures. Dan Randolph, Windstar, supported both proposals and pointed out that f armers are busy growing their produce and have a hard time f finding time to market. The idea of a farmer's market would be selling without the middle person. Randolph said he does not see the two proposals as conflicting. Randolph told Council they favor the weekend farmer's market. Councilwoman Wall s said she does not have a problem with profit ventures selling their produce at the Rio Grande as part of the farmer's market. Councilwoman Walls said she does not see this as competing with local supermarkets. Wright said local growers are growing organically and are not offering the same products as grocery stores. Mayor Stirling said local people are also working hard to establish their businesses, and Council has to be careful giving public property. Mayor Stirling said he would prefer to see all farmer's markets on private property, and then the Council making an exception to the administrative policy. 20 Re a-u i~ r Me~et~rrm-- __ _ __ A-s~pe n - e-ity-~ o un ~i 1 May - 11 l g8 7 City Attorney Taddune noted this should be done by a vendor's agreement and Council should decide the extent of the market. Councilwoman Fallin moved to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 9: 30 p. m. ; seconded by Mayor Stirling. All in favor, motion carried. Councilman Collins said he feels this is an exciting idea and can help support the rural economy on the western slope. Councilman Collins said he feels the trucks selling produce on Highway 82 do cause traffic problems. Councilman Coll ins said he wo ul d 1 i ke this approved on a one-year basis to see how it works. Councilwoman Walls said she would like to see it limited to Colorado-grown produce. Councilwoman Fallin moved to allow a farmer's market on the Rio Grande, it be restricted to truck farm items and to Colorado- grown produce; seconded by Councilwoman Walls. Staff suggested the agreement be negotiated and returned to Council at the next meeting. Glenn Horn, planning office, said staff does not object to fruit and vegetables stands, but Council should address the city's policy regarding outdoor retail sales. Horn suggested this should be part of the land use code, rather than an administrative policy. Council said they are interested in having this part of the land use code but not part of this motion. All in favor, with the exception of Mayor Stirling. Motion carried. Council tabled the 1010 Ute Avenue Raw Water Agreement to June 8, 1987. S-H-B-H-1~~-Iflid- L~£`E~R~-i~-N - Be h r e nd t Glenn Horn, planning off ice, told Council this is an application for a 4 unit building just east of the St. Moritz. Behrendt used to own the St. Moritz and this 4 unit building. The parcels were split through the lot split provision in 1982 but share the swimming pool and are managed by the same group. The applicant would 1 ike to condominiumize the 4 unit building and wi she s t o maintain flexibility with this building. The units are both short and long termed. The applicant has requested the 6 month minimum lease restriction be waived. Horn told Council when the applicant was making arguments in favor of having the 6 month lease restrictions waived, these made the application more suited to the lodge condominiumization section of the code. 21 Reau~-ar -t-i-m~------~--s-~e-n _-Cty--C~u7rc,~. ~v _i l-, _1-987 Horn said the issue is whether Council wants to permit the flexibility of waiving the 6 month minimum lease restriction or require the applicant to go through the lodge condominiumization section of the code. This would require improvements and that the building continue to operate as a short term facility. Horn told Council they have waived several six month rental restrictions, and if they choose to waive this one it becomes a policy issue for Council. Mayor Stirling said Council has asked that section be addressed during code simplification. Horn said there are both definitions in what is a condominium, a lodge, a kitchen. Horn said staff feels obligated to recommend this applicant go through the lodge condominiumization because of the language in the code. Horn told Council P & Z favored the applicant's position that this has been a mixed use in the past and should remain that way. Gideon Kaufman, representing the applicant, told Council this is a 4 unit condominiumization. There were questions raised by the application, but P & Z reached the conclusion this should be condominiumized as a residential condominium and the 6 month minimum lease should be waived. Kaufman said Council should follow the recommendation of P & Z. Kaufman said the city does need to re-think the two conflicting definitions of a lodge in the code and come up with a definition that does not revolve solely around kitchens. Kaufman explained during the lodge condominiumization code amendment, the city had to come up with a second definition because the zoning definition stated if a room had a kitchen, it was not a lodge. The purpose of lodge condominiumization was to help small, older lodges. The second definition makes it that a duplex, triplex or fourplex becomes a lodge. The definition creates a lodge as opposed to actual use. Kaufman said the city should also examine the 6 month minimum lease restrictions in zones where it detracts from the flexibility of what is offered to tourists. Kaufman said these two issues should be addressed during code simplification, and this application should not be made to resolve the issues. Kaufman urged Council to follow the recommendations of P & Z and the applicant is willing to abide by conditions 5, 6, and 7. Councilwoman Fall in asked if the applicant is willing to j oin a sidewalk district. Kaufman said that condition would be appropriate. Mayor Stirling moved to approve the Behrendt residential condominiumization as per section 20-22 of the Code, subject to conditions 5 through 7, adding a condition to join in any sidewalk district; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. 22 Mee-e~ti~ ---- _-_~~ --C-i-.~--~~o un ci ~ Mav -i.l .. _i-9 8 Kaufman pointed out this building does not have any aspects of a lodge; it has no common facilities, no employees. Councilwoman Walls said it is short term use, it has shared use on the pool. Kaufman said the city granted a lot split and allowed the separation of a lodge from these units. This property only came together because of the merger doctrine. Kaufman told Council P & Z agreed a definition, as opposed to actual use, should not be allowed to create a lodge. Kaufman said this has been operated as an apartment building. Kaufman pointed out in 2 years when the agreement is over, these units will not have a shared use f or the pool. Councilwoman Walls reiterated if this is rented short term, it is a lodge facility. Councilwoman Fallin said if Council follows the definition, they will have to make lodges out of short term rentals in the west end. Councilwoman Fallin and Mayor Stirling in favor. Councilmembers Walls and Collins opposed. Motion NOT carried. Mayor Stirling moved to table the Behrendt condominiumization to June 8; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, with the exception of Councilwoman Fallin. Motion carried. CO~R~ ~ ~ Patsy Malone, personnel director, said Coors has raised the contract fee from $8,000 to $10,000, added a road race and ha s asked for two additional meals to be provided. Ms. Malone said Council needs to decide whether this event is worth the additional funding. Ms. Malone said the Mayor is attempting to re-negotiate the contract fee. Ms. Malone said the race as requested cannot be put on for the current 525,000 budget. In 1986, the city spent just under 525,000 with a great deal of contributions from the community. Mayor Stirling said the city is lucky to get the road race. Mayor Stirling moved to table this until May 26, 1987; seconded by Councilwoman Walls. All in favor, motion carried. Councilwoman Fallin said she is not willing to give any more money. ES'A` -~'6--~~-A~--~3~--P~fj-P~i~T~' - Pre -school Mayor Stirling said this is a fundamental community issue. Ruth Stone is losing space at the school because it is needed for school purposes. Mayor Stirling said this is a profit group; however, it is a human and social service. Mayor Stirling said this is important to the community, and the city should assist in this service. This service benefits the entire community. Ruth Stone told Council in 1982 Council voted to allow her to take the 23 ~euu ar--M~e-et-i~nzr- -- _____.._ ~ --~urnc i Mav_ - ,- -1~-9 87 pro shop, up grade it and move it to Iselin park. Ms. Stone told Council at that time, space became available at the upper elementary school. Ms. Stone reported there is no longer space available at the school. Ms. Stone said schools across the country are trying to address the baby boom. Ms. Stone told Council there will be 5 kindergartens next year. Ms. Stone told Council she has discussed space with the schools and there is none available. Ms. Stone said the community does support the GMP but the GMP also means there is not a lot of rental space at low cost. Ms. Stone told Council she has looked at other vacant spaces, the Red Roof, Meadows, Cantrup properties. These are all tied up and not available. Ms. Stone said if Council accepts there is a need for child care in the community, there is a precedence for the city supporting child care. Also, the city has demonstrated its interest in caring in other areas that are not non-profit, like housing, recreation and transportation. The Council has indicated they are interested in a quality of life for people who work in the community. Ms. Stone told Council the child care business is heavily regulated, and the law requires a large space for a few number of children. The problems cannot be solved by just taking in more students. Ms. Stone said the child care situation in Aspen is right for abuse. Mayor Stirling moved to direct the city manager to work on this issue and report back to Council June 8th on how these might be solved; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. Councilwoman Fallin said the state League of Women Voters just voted to take up this issue for the next two years. It is a critical issue. Councilwoman Fallin said the city does give a donation to the child care center at the community center and asked if this would be a conflict. Ms. Stone said the community center takes child up to the age of 3; her day care takes them from 2-1/2 to 6. Mayor Stirling said the Marolt house could be a solution for a year or two. Ms. Stone said the school does have plans to put a day care facility in but this is 2 or 3 years in the future. Ms. Stone told Council there is little choice for location of her day care center. City Manager Bob Anderson told Council he will look into the Marolt house; the access from highway 82 is dangerous. All in favor, motion carried. F~ I~H i idG-- FOIL -~%O~~i~I~i~-- -COidF~ i-~' -MAI~AG~i~E I~fi~` TRA i I'~ I ItfiG City Manager Bob Anderson told Council the city has a truck obtained through a drug arrest. State law said money received 24 R~U ~~ .+ ----A n _-~-~y--dam n ; ~ May - -1-1, -19 8~ this way has to be dedicated to police agency use. Anderson said the city could sell the truck on the market or sell it to animal control in lieu of $10,000 for a new truck. Anderson recommended allowing animal control to use $5,000 of $10,000 that was budgeted to purchase a truck and to transfer the remainder to a training fund. Anderson told Council the police chief would 1 ike the $5,000 for conflict resolution training for staff and community members both. Councilwoman Fallin moved to allow the transfer of $5,000 to fund conflict training; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried. ~~~~ ~~~ ~ ~ -~'Au~S - Volunteer Fire Department Jesse Graber, fire department, reminded Council last year they donated 6 golf punch passes to the fire department. Assistant City Manager Mitchell said this is a value of 5900 Mayor Stirling moved to grant 6 punch passes, value of 5900 from contingency fund, to the f ire department; seconded by Councilwoman Fallin. Councilwoman Fallin told the fire department to make this request for 1988 during budget time in September 1987 and not during the year. All in favor, motion carried. Councilwoman Walls moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Councilman Collins. Consent agenda is Liquor License Renewals - Aspen Meadows; Aspen General Store; Minutes - February 23, 1987. All in favor, motion carried. Councilwoman Wall s moved to adjourn at 9: 45 p. m; seconded by Councilman Collins. All in favor, motion carried. Kathryn S Koch, City Clerk 25