HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.20030224Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 24~ 2003
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ...................................................................................... 2
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ........................................................................ 3
CONSENT CALENDAR ............................................................................................ 4
· Resolution #14, 2003 - Contract Dustless Street Sweeper ..................................... 4
· Resolutions #15 and 16, 2003 - Contracts Mill Street Well Rehabilitation ........... 4
· Minutes - February 3, 10, 2003 .............................................................................. 4
RESOLUTION gl2, SERIES OF 2003 Aspen Golf Club Locker Rooms .. 4
RESOLUTION gl3, SERIES OF 2003 REMP Spending ............................... 5
RESOLUTION g lS, SERIES OF 2003 Contract Burlingame Ranch
Infrastructure ................................................................................................................... 5
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES ................................................................... 7
· Ordinance #15, Series of 2003 - Holland House De-listing ................................... 7
· Ordinance #16, Series of 2003 - Code Amendment - Trash Compactors ............. 7
ORDINANCE gl, SERIES OF 2003 - Adoption of Uniform Fire Code .......8
ORDINANCE gs, SERIES OF 2003 - Code Amendment - Infill ................. 8
ORDINANCE #6, SERIES OF 2003 - Maroon Creek Club Lots 1 & 2 PUD
Amendment ................................................................................................................ 9
ORDINANCE g7, SERIES OF 2003 - 1000 East Hopkins PUD Amendment
ORDINANCE g12, SERIES OF 2003 Wheeler Fees ..................................... 13
RESOLUTION gl 7, SERIES OF 2003 - Tippler Townhomes Extension of
Vested Rights .............................................................................................................. 14
LITTLE FEET (CHILDCARE) FUNDING ......................................................... 14
BURLINGAME PARCEL D SELECTION OF A DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Regular Meeting Aspen City Council February 24, 2003
Mayor Klanderud called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. with
Councilmembers Paulson, Hershey, Semrau and McCabe present.
Councilman Hershey moved to go into executive session at 4:05 p.m. for the
purpose of discussion acquisition of property pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-
402(4)(a); seconded by Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Hershey moved to come out of executive session at 4:55 p.m.;
seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Klanderud reconvened the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
1. Bill Stifling urged Council to table the infill code amendments
indefinitely. Stifling said there are good intentions to revitalize the
downtown; however, this legislation has grown out of proportion. Stifling
said these code amendments could forever alter the character of Aspen.
2. Marry Schlumberger also urged Council to table Ordinance 5, the
infill code amendments. Mayor Klan&md said there are further work
sessions scheduled for March 3 and March 11; Ordinance #5 will be
continued to March 24~h.
3. Toni Kronberg said because the way Council meetings are structured,
the only time the public can comment on almost anything is at the final
reading of ordinances and by that time, decisions have already been made.
The public cannot talk at first readings, there are no more brown bags and
the public is not allowed to speak at work sessions. Ms. Kronberg said the
city needs to look at how to involve the public more. Councilman Semrau
said it is unfortunate Ms. Kronberg believes she does not have a chance to
speak. Councilman Semrau said he feels well versed on Ms. Kronberg's
stance on city issues. Councilman Semrau said Ms. Kronberg has
communicated on all the city issues. Councilman Semrau asked on what
issue has Ms. Kronberg not been able to express herself. Ms. Kronberg said
on substance abuse she only got her 3 minutes and was not allowed to speak
at the work session, nor at work sessions about the Youth Center. Ms.
Kronberg said she follows up with letters to the editor.
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4. Doug Allen agreed there needs to be a lot more discussion before the
infill code amendments are adopted.
5. Nick Lebby, La Cocina, noted there is an ordinance on for lS~ reading
regarding trash compactors. Lebby said many business owners do not
support this and more information is needed. Mayor Klanderud said the
public hearing is scheduled for March 10~. Mayor Klanderud suggested
anyone who would like to comment or get more information, contact the
environmental health department.
6. Emzy Veazy said City Council should respect the U.S. Flag and honor
the U.S. flag code. The c~ty should make the flag code part of the charter
and administrative regulations and written protocol. Veazy said during this
election cycle, those who oppose the flag code should be replaced with
Americans who respect the flag code.
7. Carl Bergman said trash is a large problem and compactors may not
be the answer. There is a cardboard recycling center behind the Courthouse
and that is where it needs to be.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Councilman Hershey said there is a letter in the Daily News about
using Cozy Point ranch for parking and paving an area of the ranch.
Councilman Hershey said Council has no plans to pave Cozy Point.
2. Councilman Hershey noted he ~s going to Washington D.C. tomorrow
to meet with the Congressional delegation about getting in line for highway
funding. Councilman Hershey said if the city does not get in line for
funding, there will be a 6 year wait.
3. Councilman Paulson asked what view on the entrance to Aspen
Councilman Hershey will be representing. Councilman Hershey said the
delegation includes Dan Blankenship, Dan Richardson, and Alice Hubbard
and is to seek funding. Councilman Hershey noted it is clear nothing will be
built without federal funding.
4. Mayor Klanderud congratulated Casey Puckett and Chris Klug for
winmng the Jeep King of the Mountain contest and the high school ski team
for winning the state skiing championship.
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5. City Manager Steve Barwick requested an executive session at the end
of the meeting.
6. Mayor Klanderud reported RFTA Board had a public hearing on the
$10 fee increase for car registration. There was only one letter in opposition
to the fee hike. RFTA approved this increase; however, the Colorado
Department of Revenue has not figured out how to add this to only portions
of counties that are within the regional transportation authority. This is
being worked on and will be implemented. Mayor Klanderud said after a
vote of 6:1 (Aspen being the 1), RFTA agree to further study exterior
advertising on buses.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Klandemd requested Resolution #18, 2003 - Contract Burlingame
Ranch Infrastructure be pulled. Councilman Semrau pulled Resolution #13,
2003 - REMP Spending, and Councilman McCabe pulled Resolution #12,
2003 - Aspen Golf Club Lock Rooms Contract.
Councilman Hershey moved to adopt the consent calendar as amended;
seconded by Councilman McCabe. The amended consent calendar is:
· Resolution #14, 2003 - Contract Dustless Street Sweeper
· Resolutions #15 and 16, 2003 - Contracts Mill Street Well
Rehabilitation
· Minutes - February 3, 10, 2003
All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #12~ SERIES OF 2003 - Aspen Golf Club Locker Rooms
Councilman McCabe asked if there is money left after this project. Rich
Coloumbe, golf course, told Council there will be $50,000 after this contract
is paid. Councilman Hershey asked if this will leave adequate room for
Nordic use. Councilman Paulson said the wax rooms are already in the
basement, and there is enough room for Nordic uses. Mayor Klanderud said
she feels this will bring the golf facility to higher standards.
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Councilman McCabe moved to approve Resolution #12, Series of 2003,
Aspen Golf Club Locker Rooms; seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in
favor, motion carded.
RESOLUTION//13, SERIES OF 2003 ' REMP Spending
Councilman Semrau asked if there is a break down between city and county
revenues for the energy mitigation. Stephen Kanipe, building department,
said the fees are not separated that way; however, there is more building in
the county than in the city. Councilman Semrau asked about the fee
arrangement to CORE for $65,000. Councilman Semrau noted the fee is
35% of the expenditures, which is high. Joani Matranga, CORE, said the fee
allows the project to be better managed by CORE. Some of these projects
go on for a long time. Ms. Matranga said the city and county get better
service if there is one employee dedicated to oversee projects. Mayor
Klanderud said this is an extraordinary report. Mayor Klandemd suggested
staff and/or CORE mail out information on the renewable energy program.
Councilman Hershey moved to adopt Resolution # 13, Series of 2003;
seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #18, SERIES OF 2003 - Contract Burlingame Ranch
Infrastructure
Mayor Klanderud said she is concerned that this project is a major
undertaking and that the completion schedule is very optimistic. Mayor
Klanderud questioned the benefits of moving this project forward quickly
versus doing the work too fast and making mistakes. Mayor Klandemd said
she would feel more comfortable if this schedule were given 30 more days.
Ed §adler, asststant city manager, said the time frame would be adequate if
the city did not have to work with other property owners and their engineers.
Councilman Semrau asked if there ts a COWOP final review and report.
John Worcester, city attorney, said Council should get a final COWOP land
use review before any construction begins. This ts just infrastructure design.
Councilman Semrau said he feels setting deadlines works and in order to get
any construction done this summer, the city should stick with the schedule.
Jay Hammond, Schmeuser, told Council the design is straightforward; the
concern is coordinating with ail the agencies involved and getting their
feedback. Hammond suggested the May 5th date as a target for the first
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review of design with 30 days coordination time beyond that. Councilman
Semrau said this is acceptable and would still allow time to build this
summer.
Connie Harvey asked what the $8 million figure is. Sadler said that is a
preliminary estimate on costs of design and construction for the
infrastructure. Ms. Harvey said the election on Burlingame addressed 225
housing units and no building in the bowl. Both of these items have been
repudiated. Ms. Harvey asked where the road will go. Mayor Klanderud
said the road will go to east of Soldner's. Councilman Semrau said this
infrastructure will be able to handle 330 units; however, Council has agreed
to build only 110 units in the first phase. Councilman Semrau said the only
thing that has changed is the agreement with the Zolines to be able to go up
to 330 units.
Ms. Harvey asked if Council is concerned about the economy and the fact
that some of the city units are not being rented. Councilman Hershey said
there is still a large demand for purchased housing. Councilman Semrau
said the only city housing that has not rented is units where the rent is too
high. This contract is only for infrastructure. John Worcester, city attorney,
noted the city is obligated, in an agreement with the Zolines, to build the
infi'astmcture.
Councilman Hershey moved to approve Resolution #18, Series of 2003, with
the understanding this contract can go an additional 30 days; seconded by
Councilman Semrau.
Mayor Klanderud said it would be shortsighted not to proceed with this
design contract. Each step of the way there are discussions on the next step.
Mayor Klanderud said she does not see anything being lost by taking this
step. Councilman Paulson said he feels this is an aggressive schedule and it
should be re-examined. There are large implications if the city makes a
mistake.
All in favor with the exception of Councilman Paulson; motion carried.
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
· Ordinance #15, Series of 2003 - Holland House De-listing
· Ordinance #16, Series of 2003 - Code Amendment Trash
Compactors
Councilman Hershey moved to read Ordinances # 15 and 16; seconded by
Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #15
(Series of 2003)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
REQUEST TO REMOVOVE 720 S. ASPEN STREET, THE HOLLAND
HOUSE LODGE, FROM THE ASPEN INVENTORY OF HISTORIC
LANDMARK SITES AND STRUCTURES
ORDINANCE NO. 16
SERIES OF 2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 12.04.020 OF THE ASPEN
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE "DEPOSITING OF
GARBAGE, TRASH, AND ASHES," BY REQUIRING THE USE OF
TRASH COMPACTORS IN AREAS DESIGNATED AS THE "TRASH
COMPACTOR ZONE."
Councilman Semrau moved to adopt Ordinances #15 and 16, Series of 2003,
on first reading; seconded by Councilman McCabe.
Councilman Hershey noted the city just required bear proof trash contmners
and he is concerned about the costs of requiring yet another trash container.
Councilman Hershey said he would like more information about why the
CCLC is proposing this and what businesses think. Mayor Klanderud said
this will be a financial impact to business owners and she would like to
know how much this will cost a property owner and if there are other costs
like electricity, more or less pick up. Councilman McCabe requested staff
look into the fine schedule because he thinks $1,000/day is too much.
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Councilman McCabe said he feels the time line is too aggressive and he
would rather the city spend some time on program development and see if
there are any financial incentives the city could offer.
Roll call vote: Semrau, yes; Paulson, yes; McCabe, yes; Hershey, yes;
Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #1, SERIES OF 2003 -Adoption of Uniform Fire Code
John Worcester, city attorney, told Council this ordinance updates the
existing code and adopts by reference the 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Mayor Klanderud said if Council were to adopt this, under the clearance of
brush, the community would be denuded, The results of enforcing that
section would be unacceptable. Councilman McCabe said he has a list of
questions about this ordinance. John Worcester, city attorney, suggested
Council continue this ordinance in order to have the fire chiefpresem to
answer any questions.
Councilman McCabe asked if open burning includes barbeque grills.
Worcester noted the city has a specific ordinance dealing with barbeque
grills. Councilmen McCabe said he would like to make sure this ordinance
does not conflict with other city ordinances. Councilman McCabe pointed
out these references are taken out of the entire code, which makes it hard to
discern what is being adopted. Mayor Klanderud said she would like staff
to summarize exactly what these amendments do.
Councilman Hershey moved to continue Ordinance #1, Series of 2003, to
March 10, 2003; seconded by Councilman McCabe. All in favor, motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #5~ SERIES OF 2003 - Code Amendment - Infill
Councilman McCabe moved to continue Ordinance #5, Series of 2003, to
March 24, 2003; seconded by Councilman Hershey. All in favor, motion
carried.
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ORDINANCE #6, SERIES OF 2003 - Maroon Creek Club Lots 1 & 2
PUD Amendment
Scott Woodford, community development department, told Council this
proposal to amend the PUD is to allow the applicants to build one long
continuous driveway into this site. The applicants own both lots ! and 2.
Woodford told Council the applicants propose to vacate one driveway and
construct another driveway to provide access to the existing single-family
house and to the other lot. In order to do this, the applicants need to amend
some development envelopes established in the PUD. The applicants
propose to abandon more development envelope than they are asking for.
The applicants request the entrance to the driveway be contained all within
lot 2. The applicants also request to reorient the garage on the existing
family development. Woodford told Council the applicants propose to
voluntarily reduce the FAR allowed on lot 2 from 10,000 square feet to
6,000 square feet. The applicants will grant an access easement for lot 2 if
the lots are ever sold separately.
Woodford stated staff is recommending denial as they do not feel this
complies with the PUD or subdivision standards. One standard in
subdivision is not to duplicate public facilities. Staff points out there is a
public street that would parallel the proposed driveway. The driveway
creates an unsafe situation, especially for fire access. Woodford told
Council the applicant has worked with the fire department to make sure the
drive meets the minimum standards for emergency access.
Woodford pointed out the applicant has tried to avoid taking out trees in
relocating the driveway; however, some aspen trees will have to be removed.
The parks department is requiring a fee-in-lieu mitigation for the loss of the
trees. Woodford said there will be more impermeable space with one long
driveway than with two shorter driveways. Woodford noted there is a
concern about selling the lots separately. Woodford told Council P&Z voted
4 to 2 to approve this request and did not share staff's concerns.
Kevin Morley, representing the applicants, told Council the applicants
purchased this property thinking they were the last lot on Maroon Creek.
The applicants want to preserve their peace and quiet. When lot 2 was
available for purchase, they bought it to protect this quiet. There is approval
for a subdivision located beyond these two lots creating more traffic. The
applicants have asked to get a more private drive and to create a complex of
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lots 1 and 2. Morley told Council his clients were willing to sign a deed
restriction that lots 1 and 2 would not be sold separately; however, P&Z did
not feel that was necessary. Morley said these lots are several acres large
and contain dozens and dozens of trees. Maroon Creek Club has covenants
requiring planting as well. Morley noted lowering the FAR from 10,000 to
6,000 square feet is giving up more impermeable area than the 16 foot
driveway from lot 2 to lot 1. Councilman McCabe asked if the applicant has
figured out the net difference in energy savings from reducing the square
footage and the extra snowmelt in the driveway. Morley said the current
approval allows for 2 driveways so the figure would y be the net gan of
building 4,000 square feet less.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Klandemd closed the public hearing.
Councilman Paulson said he would prefer to see the FAR on lot 2 reduced
even further. Morley said it would be unreasonable too lower the FAR to
66% of adjacent properties. Councilman Semrau said he feels there ~s a
benefit in one driveway cut, which outweighs the negative of a longer
driveway. Councilman Semrau said there is benefit to the community in the
reduction of FAR and this is a reasonable request.
Councilman Semrau moved to adopt Ordinance #6, Series of 2003, on
second reading with the conditions passed by P&Z; seconded by
Councilman Hershey.
Julie Ann Woods, community development department, pointed out
condition #4 states the driveway will be kept free and clear; it does not state
this will be snow melted. Councilman McCabe said the intent is to make
sure the access is safe. Councilman Semrau said he does not want to include
the requirement these two lots have to be sold together. Councilman
Paulson said he is voting against this because he wants further FAR
reduction.
Roll call vote: Councilmembers McCabe, no; Paulson, no; Hershey, yes;
Semrau, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #7, SERIES OF 2003 I000 East Hopkins PUD
Amendment
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James Lindt, community development department, told Council this request
is to remove a category deed restriction from an affordable housing unit at
1000 East Hopkins and to replace it with a buy down unit at the Ajax
condominium. The applicant is also requesting to deed restrict the unit at
1000 East Hopkins as an ADU. Lindt noted this proposal has some benefit
to the community in creating two affordable units where currently there is
only 1 unit. The housing staff feels the Ajax Condominiums is a more
livable unit than the one at 1000 East Hopkins. Lindt said this project was
approved prior to the Telluride Supreme Court case regarding affordable
housing units and the city does not have an interest in this unit.
Lindt said staff could not find that this proposal meets the standards for off-
site replacement of affordable housing. In order to approve such requests,
Council must make a finding that it is necessary to relocate a unit off-site
due to site-specific constraints. Staff does not feel there are sire-specific
constraints as this unit has functioned as an employee unit for at least 10
years. P&Z reviewed this proposal and recommended denial. P&Z felt the
off-site relocation standards have not been met by this request. At the P&Z
meeting, a majority of the Ajax condominium owners spoke agmnst this
proposal.
Francis Krizmanich, representing the applicant, said the requirements that
off-site housing is not appropriate unless the site is inappropriate is rather
absolute. Krizmanich said in 1991 when this project was reviewed, it did
not meet the city standards and there was a threat of a lawsuit. The approval
came from a settlement agreement between the applicant and the city. If the
land use code had been applied at that time, the housing did not meet the
requirements. Krizmanich said at 1000 East Hopkins there are 4 free market
units and 4 affordable housing units. The owners of the free market units
could purchase the affordable units. The applicant's unit is the only rental
affordable unit in the complex; all others are sale units. The driveway for
the condominium complex encircles this particular unit. The unit in the
Ajax Condominium is 750 square feet, slightly larger than the unit in 1000
East Hopkins. The applicant proposes to retain the unit at 1000 East
Hopkins as an ADU, purchase a unit in Ajax condominium and turn it over
to the housing authority as a category 4, for sale unit. Krizmanich told
Council the Ajax Condominium owners have concerns about future repairs
to the retaining wall and this may not be affordable to a deed-restricted unit.
Krizmanich noted there is a condition in the approval for the applicant to put
repair money for the wall in escrow to protect future owner.
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Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing.
Cindy Christensen, housing office, said major concerns of homeowner's
associations is that a deed-restricted unit may devalue their property. Ms.
Christensen pointed out there are 5 or 6 condominiums throughout Aspen
that have deed-restricted units and this has been working out; it has not
devalued the property.
Tom Peckham, president Ajax Condominiums, told Council every owner in
the complex is opposed to any deed-restricted unit. Peckham said his
biggest concern is that people have to be able to pay extra assessments.
There are only 9 units in the Ajax condominium and previous owners have
been foreclosed upon because they were not able to pay assessments or
mortgages. Peckham said it is difficult to sell a unit in this complex because
of the state of the building. Peckham said the special assessments two
months ago were $10,000 divided by 9 units. Peckham said the
condominium complex has spent all their reserves. Peckham presented
pictures of the retaining wall, which is failing agmn, bowing out, cracking
and leaking water. Peckham said someone who can pay the assessments
should be in this unit.
Tom Chopin, Ajax Condominium, agreed there are significant structural
problems. Ruth Kruger, P&Z member, told Council she voted for this
proposal. Ms. Kruger said she finds it disturbing that it has been intimated if
a working person moves into the Ajax, they will be discriminated against.
This could damage the buy do~vn program. This unit would be purchased as
a category 4, and an employee who would qualify is probably in
management. Derek Brown said he would like to be able to purchase a unit
like this.
Joe Wise. Ajax Condominium, said he is concerned about putting the right
people in the right place. Shane Ebrahimi, Ajax Condominium, told Council
he owns two units; it is a great place to live. Ebrahimi said he would be
happy to have a local living in this complex. Debbie Spencer, Ajax
Condominium, told Council they have gone through tons of money on this
building and the owners would like to make sure they have neighbors who
can afford the assessments.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Klanderud said this does not meet her concept of what a buy down is.
Mayor Klanderud said she is not convinced there is a reason to change the
arrangement at 1000 East Hopkins. Mayor Klanderud suggested if the other
restricted units at 1000 East Hopkins are sale units, this unit could also be a
for sale unit. Mayor Klanderud noted this unit does not fit the housing
guidelines in size for category 3 or 4. Councilman Hershey agreed this
proposal is not consistent with the city's off-site replacement criteria.
Councilman McCabe said he is not opposed to [he idea of making a swap;
however, there are other places available that do not have the assessment
problem. Councilman McCabe noted an employee would be better served at
1000 East Hopkins. Councilman Semrau said he does not buy the premise
that an employee could not afford the assessments.
Councilman Hershey moved to adopt Ordinance #7, Series of 2003;
seconded by Councilman McCabe. Roll call vote: Paulson, no; Hershey, no;
Semrau, yes; McCabe, no; Mayor Klanderud, no. Motion NOT carried.
ORDINANCE #12, SERIES OF 2003 - Wheeler Fees
Nida Tautvydas, Wheeler Director, told Council the Wheeler fees have not
been ~ncreased for several years. Ms. Tautvydas said she talked to all non-
profit users and explained the fee increases, the costs that will not go up and
the increased services. There are comments from the non-profit users in
Council packet. Ms. Tautvydas said the rehearsal fees would greatly impact
the MAA, so their increase will be staggered between 2003 and 2004.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing.
Rachel Richards told Council she opposes raising the fees at the Wheeler.
Ms. Richards said there has been an endowment fund established for the
Wheeler. Ms. Richards said with money going into that fund, she feels she
is being denied the use of these funds as are the non-profit groups who have
supported the Wheeler. Ms. Richards said with the economy as such, it is
the wrong time to be raising fees. The city should be using their resources to
add more vitality to town and to make things easier for non-profits.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
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Councilman Hershey said he feels this fee increase is reasonable and
prudent; the Wheeler fees have not been increased in years. There are
supportive comments from all the users.
Councilman Hershey moved to adopt Ordinance #12, Series of 2003, on
second reading; Seconded by Councilman Semrau. Roll call vote: Semrau,
yes; Hershey, yes; Paulson, no; McCabe, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #17, SERIES OF 2003 - Tippler Townhomes Extension of
Vested Rights
Scott Woodford, community development department, told Council staff
recommends a one-year extension as this meets the findings for an
extension. The applicant has submitted for a building permit and paid most
of the fees and has spent money on building plans. Woodford noted there is
an application for a larger project, The Residences at Little Nell, of which
this is a part, in process and the applicant needs time to complete that
application. The Residences are in conceptual stage tight now. Woodford
told Council staff feels the Residences are a better project. Woodford said
staff requests the old Tippler building be secured. Sunny Vann, representing
the applicants, told Council the conditions are acceptable to the applicant.
Vann said he will meet with the police department to take whatever steps are
necessary to fix the problem at the Tippler.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public heating.
Councilman Hershey moved to approve Resolution #17, Series of 2003
giving a two year extension and with the understanding the applicants will
secure the Tippler; seconded by Councilman McCabe. All in favor, motion
carried.
Councilman McCabe moved to continue The Residences to March 24;
seconded by Councilman Hershey. All in favor, motion carried.
LITTLE FEET (CHILDCARE) FUNDING
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Shirley Ritter, Kids First Director, introduced members of the Kids First
Board, the Little Feet Board and the director of Roaring Fork Kids. Ms.
Ritter told Council the Little Feet board came to Kids First and said their
business is no longer viable in the long term. Ms. Ritter said this evening
Roaring Fork Kids voted they are interested in providing childcare in this
space, in addition to their space at the Yellow Brick. Ms. Ritter
recommended Council approve the first quarter funding without conditions
to support Little Feet's operations for January, February and March and to
fund the second quarter with conditions being met and with a plan to
dissolve the business. Todd, Little Feet Board, said the information from
Roaring Fork Kids is new. Mayor Klanderud asked if the children attending
Little Feet would have priority at the new day care. Christine Holloway,
Roaring Fork Kids, said they would like to accommodate all the present
families. Mayor Klanderud said a lot of people have worked hard to try and
find the solution to this problem. It sounds like there may be a solution.
Councilman McCabe moved to approve the 1st quarter payment of $8,237;
seconded by Councilman Hershey. All in favor, motion carried.
BURLINGAME PARCEL D SELECTION OF A DEVELOPMENT
TEAM
Troy Rayburn, housing department, reminded Council a COWOP task force
was convened last fall. COWOP produced a series of recommendations,
which Council adopted. A design competition was held for this project and
3 finalist teams were picked. On February 11th, these 3 teams had renderings
and models on display at the library and also made a presentation to City
Council. Ed Sadler, asset manager, told Council all 3 teams presented very
good projects and staffdid not come up with a "hands down" winner. The
price range is $6.5 million to $6.8 million.
Council agreed to continue this issue to February 25th, have all 3 teams
present with the models and renderings.
Councilman Hershey noted he will not be at the continued meeting.
Councilman Hershey said although he likes aspects of all 3 designs, his
preference would be for the ASW plan.
Councilman Hershey moved ~o suspend the rules and extend the meeting to
9:30 p.m.; seconded by Councilman McCabe. All in favor, motion carried.
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Councilman Hershey moved to go into executive session at 9:I0 p.m. to
confer with the City Attorney and to receive legal advice pursuant to C.R.S.
24-6-402(4)(b); seconded by Councilman Semrau. All in favor with the
exception of Councilman McCabe. Motion carded. Councilman Hershey
left the meeting at 9:15 p.m;
Councilman Semrau moved to come out of executive session at 9:35 p.m.;
seconded by Councilman McCabe. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman McCabe moved to continue this meeting to,4 p.m. February 25th
to discuss Burlingame Parcel D Selection ora Development Team; seconded
by Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carried.
City Clerk
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