HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.20030203Special Meeting Aspen Ci~, Council February 3, 2003
Mayor Klanderud called the special meeting to order with Councilmembers Semrau,
Hershey, Paulson and McCabe present.
Councilman Semrau moved to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter
pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f) and property acquisition pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-
402(4)(a); seconded by Councilman Hershey. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Paulson asked if the personnel matter is regarding a city board member.
Mayor Klanderud said it is and Council is according that board member the courtesy of
an executive session. Councilman Paulson asked if the board member wanted an open
meeting or an executive session. John Womester, city attorney, said under state statutes,
the person subject of an executive session can ask that it be an open meeting. Bert Myrin
said he would like this to be an open meeting.
Mayor Klandemd said Council will meet in executix~e ~e~sion to dis~gss land acquisition
and will return to discuss the personnel issue.
Councilman Hershey moved to come out of executive session; seconded by Councilman
McCabe. All in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Klandemd thanked Bert Myrin for his years on P&Z. Mayor Klanderud moved to
terminate Myrin's appointment to P&Z; seconded by Councilman Semrau.
Councilman Semrau also thanked Myrin for his time on P&Z. Councilman Panlson
asked on what grounds. Mayor Klandemd said all appointees to city boards and
commission serve at the pleasure of Council and someone can be dismissed from a board
without cause. Councilman Paulson asked if there was a memorandum generated on this.
Mayor Klandemd said there was not. Councilman paUlson asked if there was discussion
an~ong the other Council members; Councilman Paulson said he feels left out. Mayor
Klandemd said she has ~alked G0 th~ city attorney, to Myrin, to the city attorney with
Myrin. Mayor Klandernd said she has discussed this with other Council but not as a
group. Councilman Semrau said this is the first group discussion on this topic.
Councilman Semrau said he Would be glad to meet with Myrin personally and explain his
reasons for supporting this termination. Councilman Pauls0n asked if there should be a
group discussion. Mayor Klanderud noted technically Council could have had a meeting,
made a decision, and sent a letter to Myrin. Mayor Klanderud said as a courtesy, she
requested an executive session. Myrin chose not to have an executive session. Mayor
Klandernd said she chooses not to discuss this in public.
Councilman Paulson said Myrin should know of what he is being accused. Councilman
Paulson said he is not privy to these reasons. Mayor Klanderud said Councilman Paulson
is aware of the reason. Councilman Semrau noted there is no accused; this is board
member who serves at the discretion of Council. There is no accusation; the question has
come up whether Council wants Myrin to continue on P&Z. Councilman Paulson asked
if there is further discussion. John Worcester, city attorney, reiterated board members
serve at the pleasure of City Council and if Council does not wish to discuss it, he cannot
Special Meeting Aspen City Council February 3, 2003
force it. Councilman Paulson said he is not clear on the reasons for this. Councilman
Semrau said as a courtesy to Bert, he will not discuss this in open session. Councilman
Paulson said he had no idea this matter was coming up.
All in favor with the exception of Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Hershey moved to adjourn: seconded by Councilman McCabe. All in favor.
motion carried.
City Clerk