HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19811111Special Meeting Aspen City Council November 11, 1981
Mayor Pro Tem Michael called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. with Councilmembers
Collins, Knecht and Parry present.
SPECIAL ELECTION
City Manager Chapman told Council they have to decide whether or not they want a special
election and then set the date for the special election. Councilman Parry asked if
Council decided today they wanted it and then changed their minds, could they not have
the election. City Attorney Taddune said that was correct.
Chapman reminded Council the report on the Wheeler gave Council options for different
programs at different levels. The option the Council decided to go for was using the
land fund to support that extra million dollar renovation. The Council has not decided
whether the real estate transfer tax fund is to pay back the land fund or whether the
land fund is to support the Wheeler. Council does not ~eed to make this decision today.
The resolution tonight is stating Council's intention to have the land fund as the vehicle
for providing a million dollars for the renovation of the Wheeler and to set the date for
the election.
Staff presented to Council an ambitious open space acquisition fund. It was showed in the
capital improvement program, because of the decrease in debt service next year, the city
will have resources available. The staff included in the capital improvements program
embarkment upon the open space master plan and getting acquisitions started under that
plan. The staff recommends if Council is going to have the Wheeler Opera House land fund
referendum, at the same time put a referendum on for the open space acquisition program.
This acquisition is in the neighborhood of five million dollars. This will be two separat~
questions. The dollar amount on the Wheeler renovation will be $1,200,000 and the dollar
amount on the open space acquisition program will be five million dollars.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael said she felt the city's financial capabilities are going to elude
us in terms of handling the Wheeler and keeping it under some control. Mayor Pro Tem
Michael said she had wanted a different way to finance the Wheeler renovation that would
make more financial sense. Mayor Pro Tem Michael said she did want to see the open space
acquisition program begun; the co--unity needs it. Councilman Collins asked if there is
a special reason for the January date. Chapman answered yes; there are two plans for the
Wheeler, one is two million dollar plan and one is a three million dollar plan. The city
has started the renovation and the renovations can wind up either way. Once January comes
the city will have to decide which program to go with or wind up spending extra money.
Councilman Collins asked if any other questions could be added to the election. City
Attorney Taddune said this resolution is to call a special election. The Council does not
have the questions; Taddune said he felt other questions could be added so long as it
is done 30 days before the election. Councilman Collins said he would like to consider
that.
Councilman Collins moved to read Resolution ~54, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION ~54
(Series of 1981)
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WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by Section 2.2 of the Aspen
Home Rule Charter to call a special election by resolution providing that
it do so at least sixty (60) days in advance of the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council of the City of Aspen,
that it does hereby call a special election to be held on Tuesday, January 12,
1982, to consider issuing sales tax revenue bonds for the prupose of open
space land acquisition and renovation of the Wheeler Opera House, all as
may be more fully described in subsequent resolutions of the City Council
was read by the city clerk
Councilman Knecht moved to adopt Resolution ~54, Series of 1981; seconded by Councilman
Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
RUEDI FEASIBILITY CONTRACT
The County Commissioners joined Council for this item. City Manager Chapman told the
Boards he has read the contract and it appears to be straightforward. The contract is
for the first phase for $68,000 for the feasibility program. Chapman suggested Council
approve this subject to the reviews of the city and county managers and attorneys.
Councilman Knecht moved to approve the contract conditioned upon the city and county
managers and attorneys review; seconded by Councilman Parry. All in favor, motion carried.
Commissioner Madsen moved to approve the contract conditioned upon the city and county
managers and attorney review; seconded by Commissioner Blake. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Parry moved to adjourn at 12:30 p.m.; seconded by Councilman Knecht. All in
favor, motion carried.
Kathryn Sd Koch, City Clerk