HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.20030908ASpen City COuncil Regular Meeting September 8, 2003
CITIZEN COMMENTS ............................................................................................... 2
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ........................................................................ 2
CONSENT CALENDAR ............................................................................................ 4
· Contract Expanded Scope Highlands Trail project, Lofts and Associates ........ :.... 4
· Resolution #78, 2003 - Cemetery Lane Trail Easement Pitkin County .................. 4
· Resolution #79, 2003 - Cemetery Lane Trail Easement Aspen Valley Land Trust4
· Resolution #80, 2003 - Construction Contract - 717 Cemetery Lane House ......... 4
· Minutes - August 25, 2003 ......................................... ; ........................................... 4
RESOLUTION #81, 2003 - Red Brick Management Agreement .................... 4
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES ................................................................... 5
· Ordinance #45, 2003 - Aspen Highlands Village PUD Amendment (Sign Master
Plan) ......................................................................................... : .......... ~ ........................... 5
· Ordinance #46, 2003 - Aspen Electric Subdivision Rezoning Lot ........................ 5
· Ordinance #47, 2003 - Surcharge on Municipal Court Violations ........................ 5
· Ordinance #48,.2003 - Chart House Lot Split ...................... : ................................. 5
ORDINANCE #37, SERIES OF 2003 - Hybrid Vehicle Rebate and Parking
........................................................................................ : ............ , ......... , ....... ; .......... ,....~.., 6
ORDINANCE #39, SERIES OF 2003 - puppy Sm/th cOWOP .............i ........ 7
ORDINANCE #40, SERIES OF 2003 - Code Amendment One Land Use
Application Per Lot .........................................................................
ORDINANCE #44, SERIES OF 2003 - Holy Cross Franchise ...................... 12
RESOLUTION #74, SERIES OF 2003 - Balloi Question puppy Smith
Street ................................................................................................................................ 13
APPOINTMENT TO MAROLT FINANCE COMMITTEE L.i..il}.Ji.il}.il,.i~" 14
RESOLUTION #82, SERIES OF 2003 L Contract to Purchase to Real Estate
Mother Lode Restaurant & Property ....................................................................... 15
RESOLUTION #83, SERIES OF 2003 - Ballot Question Purchase of
Property .......................................................................................................................... 15
Aspen City Council Regular Meeting September 8, 2003
Mayor Klanderud called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with
Councilmembers Torte, Paulson~ Semrau and Richards present.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
1. Toni Kronberg announced there is a public meeting on September 18
at 1:30 p.m. to solicit input on the storm water project on the Rio Grande.
Ms. Kronberg said one of the city's goals is to reduce PM10 and to reduce
driving. The location of the recycle center encourages people to drive. Ms.
Kronberg said it might be in the community's best interest to form a task
force to work on how to improve recycling. The task force could address
having more locations throughout town and reducing the size of the current
recycle facility. Ms. Kronberg asked what the funding sources for the three
parking lots at the Rio Grande were.
2~ Emzy Veazy said there are a lot of foreign workers in the valley and
diplomats are being contacted as a lot of people in this valley are hurting for
work.
3. Bert Myrin passed out a Section of the infill ordinance that was
adopted by emergency ordinance in November. Myrin said this section has
been in effect for one year. Myrin suggested Council adopt an ordinance to
address that section of the code. Mayor Klanderud said there is a plan to
move a number of items from the infill code amendments forward as
individual code amendments.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Councilwoman Richards reported she attended the Club 20 meeting
last week in Grand Junction with Shelly Roy; Pitkin County Commissioner.
The group unanimously opposed passage of referendum A, the state
proposed water bill. This will create up to a $2 billion debt with repayment
costs up to $4 billion. Club 20 is working on a parmership of water needs.
The ballot measure states all of Colorado would be responsible for this debt.
Councilwoman Richards noted these monies will not be available for smaller
than $5 million, which will eliminate a lot of smaller municipalities. Club
20 reached a compromise position on the Rung plateau drilling issue, and
will support one drill rig/40 acres.
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Councilwoman Richards suggested Council look at referendum A to see if
they want to make a statement on it. Mayor Klanderud noted there is a
request from Grand Junction asking elected officials individually or as a
body to add to a statement of opposition. All Council agreed they are in
opposition to referendum A.
2. Councilman Paulson said the outside of the animal shelter looks pretty
shabby and asked what is being done about it. Ed Sadler, assistant city
manager, said the city does not want to put much money into something that
will be demolished in 2 years. Mayor Klanderud said the state of the animal
shelter came up in the discussions with John McBride about Burlingame
Parcel D. Mayor Klanderud Said there has to be something things that can
be done without a lot of money. Sadler said money has gone into the
interior to keep it up to licensing standards. Council asked staffto look at
the animal shelter and see what can be done to upgrade the outside.
Councilman Semrau said the city should be a good neighbor.
3. Councilman Paulson said he has a problem with Ordinance #48, the
Chart House Lot split, and that with the underlying zoning in the lodge
district, a property owner is able to build a single family residence.
Councilman Paulson said he would like Council to move forward with
changing the uses in the lodge district outside of infill. Council suggested
this be brought up at the work session tomorrow to get it on the schedule.
4. Steve Barwick, city manager, told Council there is a request from the
27th annual Snowmass balloon festival to use Cozy Point Ranch as a launch
site for their down valley race September 18th. Council has an agreed with
AVLT that they may have up to 3 special events/year on Cozy Point.
Barwick said this will take place from 6 am to 11 am, be about 15 to 20
balloons and their chase vehicles. Council agreed this event was all right
with them.
5. Steve Barwick, city manager, requested Council add an executive
session to discuss property acquisition.
6. Mayor Klandemd reported she attended the ACRA meeting, most of
which will be presented to Council at the work session tomorrow. Mayor
Klanderud said she would like direction from Council about rail to trails in
some sections down valley. Mayor Klanderud said there is a proposal to put
trails over the tracks subject to this being removed if rail comes into the
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valley. Councilwoman Richards said she supports leaving the rails in place
rather than spending money twice.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Richards pulled Resolution #81, the Red Brick management
agreement. Mayor Klanderud noted in the Highlands trail easement, the city
is paying the Pitkin County application fees. Mayor Klanderud asked if
these are generally waived. Tom Newland told Council he requested a
waiver but because the community development department is an enterprise
fund, they will not waive the fees. Councilman Paulson asked if the striping
for the bicycle lane will remain. Steven Ellsperman, parks department, said
the striping will remain the same.
Councilman Semrau moved to approve the consent calendar as amended:
seconded by Councilwoman Richards. The consent calendar is:
Contract Expanded Scope Highlands Trail project, Loris and
Associates
· Resolution #78, 2003 - Cemetery Lane Trail Easement Pitkin County
· Resolution #79, 2003- Cemetery Lane Trail Easement Aspen Valley
Land Trust
· Resolution #80, 2003 - Construction Contract - 717 Cemetery Lane
House
· Minutes - August 25, 2003
RESOLUTION #81, 2003 - Red Brick Management Agreement
Councilwoman Richards said her concern is that Council should approve
any majOr changes. Steve Barwick, city manager} said he will make sure
staff at the Red Brick understands that.
Councilwoman Richards moved to approve Resolution #81, Series of 2003;
seconded by Councilman Torre. All in favor, motion carried.
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Councilman Paulson moved to read Ordinances #45, 46, 47 and 48, Series of
2003; seconded by COuncilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carried.
Ordinance #45, 2003 - Aspen Highlands Village PUD Amendment
(Sign Master Plan)
· Ordinance #46, 2003 - Aspen Electric Subdivision Rezoning Lot
· Ordinance #47, 2003 - Surcharge on Municipal Court ViolatiOns
· Ordinance #48, 2003 - Chart House Lot Split
ORDINANCE NO. 45
(SERIES OF 2003)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE ASPEN HIGHLANDS VILLAGE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) SIGN GUIDELINES, CITY OF ASPEN,
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
ORDINANCE NO 46
(SERIES OF 2003)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONE DISTRICT MAP REFLECTING
THE ZONING OF THE NEWLY ANNEXED PORTION OF ASPEN
ELECTRIC SUBDIVSION, LOT 2, 210 SESAME STREET, CITY OF
ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
ORDINANCE 47
SERIES OF 2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
AMENDING SECTION 1.04.080 OF THE ASPEN MUNICIPAL
CODE, ENTITLED "GENERAL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF
CODE; CONTINUING VIOLATIONS; DEFAULT" BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION ESTABLISHING A "SURCHARGE" ON FINES
IMPOSED FOR CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE.
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ORDINANCE No. 48
(SERIES OF 2003)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A
SUBDMSION EXEMPTION LOT SPLIT FOR LOTS 1 AND 2 OF
THE PROPERTY TO BE KNOWN AND DEDICATED AS THE
CHART HOUSE LOT SPLIT LOCATED AT 219 EAST DURANT
AVENUE, CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
Councilman Semrau moved to adopt Ordinances #45, 46, 47 and 48, Series
of 2003; seconded by Councilwoman Richards.
Councilwoman Richards said the Chart House redevelopment seems to meet
the minimum code requirements for a lot split, even if that is not what
Council wants to see in this location. Councilwoman Richards suggested a
work session on lodging in general; how the city might be encouraging
lodging.
Mayor Klanderud said the uses for the surcharge revenue have expanded to
include a victim's assistance fund since Council discussed this in a work
session. Loren Ryerson, chief of police, said this use for revenues is
consistent within the state. Ryerson noted Council must approve any
appropriation against this fund. Mayor Klandemd said she would like to
discuss the prohibition of political signs at Highlands at second reading.
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Ton'e, yes; Paulson, yes; Semrau, yes;
Richards, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #37~ SERIES OF 2003 - Hybrid Vehicle Rebate and
Parking
Tim Ware, parking director, reminded Council they requested the vehicle
registration rebate and the free parking proposals be in one ordinance. This
ordinance gives $100 annually to city of Aspen residents and allows all
vehicles to park free in the HOV and residential areas. Ware noted this only
applies tO super ultra low emission vehicles.
Mayor Klandemd opened the public hearing.
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Donna Fisher said she really Supports this ordinance and is a good step
toward being an environmental community.
Mayor Klandemd closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #37, Series of 2003, on
second reading; seconded by Councilman Torre.
Councilman Semrau.asked if the goal of this ordinance is to encourage
people to use cars that get high mileage and low emissions. Ware said this
only applies to SULEV hybrid vehicles and there are only 3 vehicles that
qualify. Councilman Paulson said the goal is to clean up the atmosphere
and the high mileage gasoline cars do not do that. Councilman Paulson said
he does not support a high mileage gas driven car that is not part electric.
Ware told Council there are SULEVs that are not hybrid so this ordinance
would not apply to them. Mayor Klandemd said providing a vehicle
registration rebate rewards the purchase of hybrid vehicles, rather than
providing an incentive by free parking to drive to town and park, which
rewards driving.
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Paulson, yes; Semrau, no; Richards, yes;
Torre, yes; Mayor Klanderud, no. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #39~ SERIES OF 2003 - Puppy Smith COWOP
Ed Sadler, assistant city manager, reminded Council they discussed the
COWOP recommendations two weeks ago and requested some
modifications by staff. Sadler presented some amendments to the plan that
address parking and separation of the buildings. The original COWOP
recommendation was a 3-story duplex with renovation of the miner's cabin.
The amendments are a 2-story duplex with the miner's cabin or two 3-story
single family houses with the miner's cabin. Sadler said if Council wants
more parking than one space per unit, there are spaces available across the
street on city-owned property.
Mayor Klandemd opened the public hearing.
Jim Kravitz, ACES, said they participated in the COWOP and appreciated
the chance to do so and that the scale and design were sensitive to ACES.
Aspen City Council Regular Meeting September 8, 2003
Kravitz told Council the ACES board has passed a resolution requesting the
city complete planning and design of the wetlands prior to design or
construction of 220 Puppy Smith street to avoid conflicts between the two
projects.
Bill Gruenberg, past ACES board, said for many years ACEs wanted
improvements made to the Jenny Adair park and applauds the plans for these
~mprovements. Gruenberg agreed it is premature to consider building this
project before the wetlands project. Donna Fisher said she is very concerned
about this project going forward. Ms. Fisher said the proposed park will be
very special and an amenity for the community. The housing may fit in the
future but it is a mistake to build it now. The timing is bad. The park is
more important.
Connie Harvey said the wetlands project benefits the river and the
commumty and it cannot be moved just any place. Ms. Harvey requested
Council to hold off the housing until the wetlands project is completed. Bill
Wiener said this is a big piece of land getting ready to be developed by the
city as a wetlands park, jointly between parks and engineering. Wiener said
fowl and citizens both will use the area. Wiener said part of this land is
being cut off and discussed for housing rather than addressing the whole
piece of land. Wiener said the project was designed in a vacuum without
considering the park. Wiener said this is inappropriate; housing can be
moved but parks cannot. Wiener said Council should leave this area open as
a trailhead with restrooms and an interpretative center. Wiener suggested
the city look at swapping land with ACES to leave the north side of Puppy
Smith street open to the river and putting the housing on the south side of the
street where there is already building.
Bert Myrin asked whether the city should build for humans first or for
wildlife. Although both may happen, Myrin recommended building for
wildlife first. Myrin noted this housing is not for the general public so is not
an amenity to the entire community.
Mayor Klandemd closed the public hearing.
Joyce Allgaier, community development department, told Council the
COWOP looked at this 9,000 square foot piece of land and also looked at the
ACES parking, ACES and the entire neighborhood. Ms. Allgaier said the
team looked at this as master planning not just looking at the narrow
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perspective of this property. Ms. Allgaier told Council the planning analysis
is available if Council wants to see it. Ms. Allgaier said the plan reflects the
historic build out. Ms. Allgaier noted the parks department plans addressing
the entire neighborhood, not just the wetlands.
Mayor Klandemd said there is a housing on site, there is a trail, the
Sanitation District and ACES both have housing in the area. Mayor
Klanderud said during this process, the compatibility of humans and wildlife
was taken into consideration. The existing house will stay under any plan.
Mayor Klanderud stated this entire property was never considered to be
wetlands. Ms. Allgaier told Council throughout the process, the city
engineer had cautioned the planning group not to look at the lower portions
of the property.
Councilman Semrau asked if this housing site will affect the future park and
wetlands. Jeff Woods, parks director, said the planning for housing in this
area has been going on for years. The city engineer is working on the plan
for storm water for the entire community and has said this is an ideal
location for storm water. There is a federal mandate to clean up the water by
2005 or 2006 so staff is working on a site specific design. Staff is looking at
6 acre feet of detention that needs to take place and has integrated this with
the housing planning effort. Woods reminded Council that Snyder was
designed as a park and as housing, similar to this process.
Councilman Torre asked if there is a start/finish date for the wetlands project
and for the housing project. Woods said the wetlands project has not even
come to Council for budget approval. Woods told Council there is a good
chance the city will receive federal funds for the approvals of Jenny Adair
park. Woods said the earliest construction would be late 2004/early 2005. It
will be complete in one season. Sadler told Council because this requires an
election, the project will not be started until late 2004.
Councilwoman Richards said ACES comments are to do the wetlands ponds
first and wait to see how this functions and what is needed in this area.
Councilwoman Richards urged Council to vote no and not put this on the
ballot. Councilwoman Richards said she does not like seeing a project going
forward when Council has not determined a value of what they will charge
themselves for it. This property was purchased 20 years ago for $183,000.
Councilwoman Richards noted the city Charter requires a replacement of
open space of"like kind" and the city does not know where there may be
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replacement property. Councilwoman Richards said this appears the city is
taking care of its own employees and cannibalizing, open space.
Councilwoman Richards said several years ago the city electorate passed an
additional ½ cent sales tax to buy green space. Councilwoman Richards said
a big concern during that election was that the city was going to use that
money to buy land for itself and go to the electorate to change the use of that
property.
Councilman Semrau asked how staff has valued this land. Sadler answered
they took the appraised value of Truscott and doubled it because this land is
in town. Councilman Semrau asked if this based on appreciation from a
purchase price. Sadler said not. Staff has estimated this land value at
$250,000. Councilman Semrau asked what are the city's options to renovate
or expand the existing house. John Worcester, city attorney, reminded
Council the land currently has a single family residence and is zoned R-15.
Expanding the single-family residence to the size of a house permitted under
R:15 would be allowable without a vote. Worcester said if this were
expanded to a duplex, it would still require a vote because it would be
expanding the use from a single-family house.
Councilman Paulson stated he cannot support moving forward with this
project. Councilman Paulson said the intent of this purchase was to keep
open space with an existing structure. Councilman Paulson said he does not
think the community supports this housing project especially since ~t ~s
limited to city employees. Councilman Paulson said he feels ACES needs to
be enhanced and a housing project does not lend well to this area. Mavor
Klandemd said she does not think 3 residences are a housing project.
Mayor Klanderud said the city government ~s an employer and if the city
does not build housing for their employees, they are in the lottery with the
general public. Mayor Klanderud said she feels the city should set the
standard for housing their employees. It benefits the entire community
when the city has a highly qualified staff.
Councilwoman Richards said she is a strong supporter of housing for city
employees; however, there will be a $250,000 payment for this land for only
two units. This is a high land cost for affordable housing. Councilman
Paulson said in the future, citizens will thank the Council for places to live
and places to recreate. Councilman Paulson said people will probably
appreciate the open spaces more.
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Mayor Klanderud said the chemical dependency task force is looking for a
location ~for a sober "clubhouse". Councilwoman Richards has suggested the
existing house might be used as a sober house. This may be too quick for
the chemical dependency task force to comment. Mayor Klanderud said if
the design is 3 small miner's-type cabins with sufficient landscaping and one
parking space per bedroom, she could support it. Mayor Klandemd said she
does not see this proposal as incompatible with the wetlands. Mayor
Klandemd said she will not support putting this on the ballot for the
November 2003 election. Mayor Klandemd said she does not want to risk a
good project by going to the vote prematurely.
Councilman Semrau suggested this project be changed to be open to the
community lottery rather than city employees. Councilman Semrau said he
feels 3 one-story houses would fit very well on the site. Councilman
Semrau said it is open space and it does need to be voted on. Councilman
Semrau said,he would prefer that the general public have access to qualify
for these houses. Councilwoman Richards agreed the timing for this ballot
question is not good. It needs more work.
Councilman Semrau said this is a COWOP approval for a site specific
project. Councilman Semrau reiterated he could support 3 dwellings with
one becoming a public use. Councilman Torre Said he supports of sending
this to the electorate in November. Councilman Torre said he likes the
project and this will give the public an opportunity to make a decision.
CoUncilman Torre said he does not have a problem with this being for city
employees only. Barwick suggested that the city keep one unit and have two
available to the public. Councilman Semrau agreed one unit has already
been used by the city so it could continue.
Councilman Semrau moved to adopt Ordinance #39, Series of 2003, with the
change that two of the units go to public lottery and/or public use and one
remains in city control, with the understanding Council will revisit this
design and COWOP; seconded by Mayor Klandemd.
Councilwoman Richards encouraged Council not to put this on the ballot
and to take the time to flesh the issue out. This is not a TABOR issue and
does not have to be on a November ballot. Councilman Torre said going to
the voter is an excellent opportunity to get a read from the electorate on the
trade offbetween open space and affordable housing. Councilman Torre
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supports sending this to the voter to see how the community receives the
project. Councilman ?aulson said the city does not have enough information
on this project to send it to the voters.
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Torre, yes; Semrau, yes; Paulson, no;
Richards, yes. Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carded.
ORDINANCE #40~ SERIES OF 2003 - Code Amendment One Land Use
Application Per Lot
Scott Woodford, community development department, reminded Council
this code amendment is in response to developers submitting more than one
development for a particular piece of property. Woodford noted the
ordinance contains a clause that the community development director may
waive this limitation if there is a public purpose to be served.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
CoUncilman Semrau said he would prefer that the community development
department not be put under the pressure of waiving this requirement or not.
Councilman Semrau said if there is a large enough community benefit in
having two development applications on one lot, the Council should hear
about it.
Councilman Torre moved to adopt Ordinance #40, Series of 2003, on second
reading deleting the sentence "Upon determining them is a public purpose to
be served, the community development director may waive this limitation";
seconded by Councilman Semrau. Roll call vote; Councilmembers
Richards, yes; Semrau, yes; Torre, yes; Paulson, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes.
Motion carded.
ORDINANCE #44~ SERIES OF 2003 - Holy Cross Franchise
John Worcester, city attorney, told Council the ordinance has been changed
to reflect the discussions Council had with the Holy Cross Board. Phil
Overeynder, water department, told Council the city has had a franchise
agreement with Holy Cross since 1978. In 1998, the agreement was a year
by year agreement for 5 years. This proposal is a 20 year agreement.
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Overeynder said the changes are that the city electric utility will have the
ability to serve up to 500 new residential units that are paid for out of
housing funds. Holy Cross will have an exclusive right of service in the
franchise areas except for city facilities and the Burlingame project, which is
already annexed. The city and Holy Cross are both committed to expanding
the use of renewable energy. Worcester reminded Council Burlingame
parcel D is not included in this agreement because it is already annexed into
the city.
Worcester pointed out Section 3.3 (b) addressed any lands annexed into the
city from this point forward. Subsection (a) states the lands annexed by the
city as part of Burlingame Ranch that are part of the pre-annexation
agreement may be served by the city. Worcester noted the agreement makes
clear the agreement to serve additional areas is only god for the life of the
franchise. Councilwoman Richards said Council discussed the city being
able to serve up to 500 units on Burlingame or others areas. Councilwoman
Richards asked if this eliminates other potential housing sites. Worcester
said the city can do'both (a) and (b). Councilwoman Richards asked if the
city has private parmers in housing ventures, does that preclude being served
by city electric. Holy Cross representative said that will not affect the
agreement as long as the cap remains 500 units.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public heating. There were no comments.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Councilman Paulson moved to adopt Ordinance #44, Series of 2003, on
second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Paulson, yes; Richards, yes; Semrau, yes; Torre, yes;
Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #74~ SERIES OF 2003 - Ballot Question Puppy Smith
Street
John Worcester, city attorney, told Council this question seeks authorization
from the voters to change the use and sell portions o£the Puppy Smith
property. Worcester outlined some changes in the ballot question to match
Council's earlier action. In #1, "Prior to the start of any construction, the
Parks and Open Space fired shall be reimbursed $250,000". Worcester said
this will allow the fund to be reimbursed from funds other than the city.
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Worcester said #4 should be amended to read "One of the affordable
housing units shall be offered to qualified City of Aspen employees as either
sale or rental units. The remaining affordable housing unit(s) shall be deed
restricted in accordance with Aspen/Pitkin County Housing guidelines". #3
should be deleted entirely.
Council discussed the wording for the new #3 and agreed on "Two
affordable housing units shall be sold or rented through the general lottery
pool as deed restricted units in accordance with the Aspen/Pitkin County
Affordable Housing Guidelines. The miner's cottage currently occupied by
a City employee shall continue to be offered to qualified City of Aspen
employees as either a sale or rental unit".
Councilwoman Richards asked if the ballot question commits the city to
doing two different things, reimbursing the parks and open space fund as
well as acquiring replacement property. Mayor Klanderud said the'first one,
$250,000 is to make whole the parks and open space fund. Councilwoman
Richards asked if the housing fund will purchase the replacement property.
Worcester said it will be purchased by the open space fund. Councilman
Semrau said paying back the parks and open space fund funds the
replacement purchase. Mayor Klanderud said voters should know that the
parks and open space fund is going to be paid back and that replacement
open space will be purchased as two different things. Councilwoman
Richards said as long as the city is not paying for the land twice.
Councilman Semrau moved to approve Resolution #74, Series of 2003, as
amended; seconded by Councilman Torre.
Councilman Paulson said this is not fully cooked and he would prefer this
nor go forward. Mayor Klanderud said this is going to a vote because the
Charter requires it. Councilman Paulson stated the timing is not good.
Councilman Semrau agreed Council does not have the luxury of time ro get
this fully fleshed out.
All in favor, with the exception of Councilman Paulson. Motion carded.
APPOINTMENT TO MAROLT FINANCE COMMITTEE
Steve Barwick, city manager, said this does not require a Council
representative. Mayor Klandemd said she will serve on this committee.
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Councilman Torte moved to go into executive session at 8:10 p.m. to discuss
the purchase, acquisition, transfer or sale of property pursuant to C.R.S. 24-
6402(4)(a); seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Torre moved to come out of executive session at 8:35 p.m.;
seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #82, SERIES OF 2003 - Contract to Purchase to Real
Estate Mother Lode Restaurant & Property
RESOLUTION #83~ SERIES OF 2003 - Ballot Question Purchase of
Property
Councilman Torre moved to approve Resolution #82, and 83, Series of
2003; seconded by Councilman Paulson.
Councilwoman Richards thanked staff for their diligent work in pursuing
this contract. Councilwoman Richards stated this is a landmark investment
for the city. Councilman Semrau said he feels this puts the city as risk
purchasing a restaurant and property with historic restrictions. The city does
not know what the expansion plans for the Wheeler are. Councilman
Paulson agreed this ~s a good deal. Mayor Klandemd said she feels in the
future the city will be glad they purchased this property.
All in favor with the exception of Councilman Semrau. Motion carried.
Councilman Torre moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.; seconded by Councilman
Semrau. All in favor, motion carried.
~~K t~ Koc~~
City Clerk
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