HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19740513AS~EN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 1974
Meeting was called to order at 5:25 pm by Mayor Stacy Standley with Counci~members Jenifer
Pedersen, Pete DeGregorio, James Breasted, Ramona Markalunas, City Manager Dr. Philip
Mahoney and City Attorney Sandra Stuller.
MINUTES
Councilwoman Pederse~?moved to approved the minutes or April 22, 1974, as prepared and
distributed by the City clerk. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. Ail in favor, motion
carried.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Councilman Breasted moved to approve the accounts payable for the month of April, 1974.
Councilwoman MarkalunaS seconded the motion= All in favor, motion carried.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
a. Gerry Fox, Executive Director for the Aspen Chamber of Commerce, informed Council that
the Chamber is planning a local party called June Days on June 8 and 9. It would consist
o~ a golf tournament sponsored by the Aspen SKi Corporation, tennis tournament in Wagner
Park, sottball in the park, a street dance in the Mall on Mill St. between Hyman and
Cooper. The Chamber was also hav lng a raffle, which would entitle those purchasing
raffle tickets to a supper, an art fair in the Mall, a bake sale sponsored by non-profit
organizations, and children's events. Her request of Council was for the use of the
City golf course for the golf tournament, the use o~ Wagner Park and the Mall, and a
special events permit for amplified music.
Councilwoman Markalunas asked if this had been cleared with the Mall Commission. Mayor
Standley stated that the actual Mall events should be made as a recommendation to Council
from the Mall Commission.
Councilman Breasted moved to allow the use o~ the City golf course and Wagner Park as
requested, and to recommend to the City Manager that a special events permit be granted
for the amplification o~ music. Councilwoman pedersen seconded the motion.
Discussion included the art fair. Mayor Standley stated that he would rather see these
booths in the Mall than on the park property, so that local merchants could benefit from
the people being around. Those participants would be area residents from the Pitkin
County area, and local gallery people would be requested to be participants also. Rich
Wilde, Mall Administrator, stated current policy of the Mall Commission was against
vending on the Mall.
All in favor, motion carried.
MEETING DATE CHANGE - 5/28
Councilwoman Markalunas moved tnat the next Council meeting date be moved to May 28, due
to the Memorial Day holiday. Councilman Breasted seconded the motion. Ali in ~avor,
motion carried.
EUBANK - RECONSIDERATION OF TRAIL EASEMENT
Has been removed ~rom the agenda at applicant's request.
CHUCK VIDAL
Charles Vidal was present to show alternatives to his proposal presented to the City
Council at their April 24 continued meeting. Another parcel of land had been incorporated
into the proposal, which was included in the alternatives being presented, that being the
Blue Ski property. All alternatives related to the Ute Avenue area and primarily to the
Ute Village and Blue S~i properties. It had Peen requested at the last meeting by the
Council to look at the alternatives of donating the entire Clarendon site to the City,
Twenty three units would be built on the Ute Village site, some land being retained with
no units to be built, while the Blue Ski land would go to the city, as well as the Claren-
don property. This would imply 1.10 acres of Ute Village would go to the city, 1.63 acres
of Clarendon, 3.34 acres of Blue Sky, and 3.85 acres of Mountain Edge, coming to a total
of 9.92 acres to the City-
Another alternative r~a~ts to the BlUe Sky property, with property adjacent to the river
going to the City, while six units would still go on the Clarendon. In this alternative,
11.83 acres would go to the City. The differencess in the proposals relate to where the
City wants to own the land. One half of it can be put at the Clarendon or next to Glory
Hole Park,cthe major portion as a continuation of Ute Children's Park and Ute Cemetary
along the river. The other alternative is to put it all at the Clarendon sight.
Vidal stated that Blue Ski provided a workable solution to the dralnage channel, it is
feasible to take alternate drainage alignment. A condition to the accommodation and
incorporation of the Blue Ski property in the proposal, is the drainage be rerouted to
the other alignment which is down the Blue Ski Road.
City PlanRer Herd Bartel responded to the alternatives. A sketch was presented o~ how
the land adjacent to Glory Hole park would be layed out. As a total tract, it could De
used for a neighborhood park and recreation area. The first thing looked at was a soft-
ball diamond with a 300' radius, which wouldn't fit in the area. Also superimposed on
the s~etch were activity type areas, such as tennis courts and basketball courts. This
was not a plan, but a way to represent the size each activity would take. Mr. Bartel
stated that his preference was with the addition to the Ute Ave. Children's Park, and
that a riverside facility was much more needed in the area.
Mr. Vidal request Council show a preference at this time and a form of reliance be
established under the format of a resolution which would confirm what has transpired
todate.
THOMAS PROPERTY USE
City Manager Mahoney suggested to Council that the property could be used successfully
as a passive park. Councilmembers discussed previous committment of the area for
pasture and grazing land. Suggestion was made by Parks and Recreation Director
Armstrong that a passive picnic area be created behind the seventh tee at the golf
Councilman Breasted moved to recommend to the City Manager that the area be used as
previously committed for pasture land. Seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. All in
favor, moti on carried.
BLUE SKY APPEAL
Mr. Leonard Oates was present on request made to the Planning Office, respecting the
recommendation for denial of the final plat of the Blue Sky Subdivision and asking
that the City Council reverse the P & Z Commission decision on the grounds that
the action was arbitrary and capricious. Blue Sky had substantiallY relied on the
conceptual approval of the subdivision b~t had been denied on the final. Mr. Oates
gave a brief history of the subdivision, stating that a memo from Donna Baer (sub-
mitted to Council) he did not feel, was a fair representation, several facts being
ommitted. The Hoag Subdivision was approved on October 18, 1972, no mention of
the avalanche hazard was made. Blue Sky took title from the subdivider on January
1972. One and one half months after the purchase, the owners were working with P & Z
to provide a workable development plan. The project was denied on one ground, that bein¢
the avalanche hazard. The units had been placed in a wedge area, so that the improved
portion of the site would not be in an avalanche area. Mr. Oates further stated that
everyone at the time was aware of the slides on the road. At that time and even now,
the developer was willing to make a committment to expedite the slides in a safe manner
or take the necessary steps to minimize the avalanche hazard. Statements of the
condition of the avalanche were available at the time of conceptual from the experts.
Oates further stated that the Vidal proposal was a good idea, but that they would
like to protect their rights to the use of the property. Additionally, the number of
units to be built had been reduced, during changes in zoning, from 24 to 8 units.
These units had been restricted to the wedge where there had been no avalanche
activity for 150 years, Mayor Standley asked if. future development was proposed.
Answer to the question was no.
Planner Bartel stated that the new conditionwas the Vidal proposal. Significant was
that six units are located in the alignment of the new drainage channel. Bartel
suggested that if the other proposal were being considered, they should wait until
this was resolved.
Mayor Standley stated he had no problem sending this back to P & Z on the avalanche
grounds, but asked that there be no strings attached in regard to the zoning.
Councilman Breasted stated he would not vote in the issue, but made a motion that they
table the project until P & Z takes a look at the Vidal Proposal. Seconded by
Councilwoman Pedersen.
Mr. Oates replied that this placed them in a position of limbo, and that they felt
they would like to protect their property rights. Time might be a limitation
with additional factors that may require legal solution, possibily within the next
thirty days.
Councilman Breasted asked what guarantee the City may have that the client would go
along with the Vidal proposal. Mr. Oates replied that there was in fact, no guarantee,
and they perhaps did not think this was the best use of ~he land.
Mayor Standley said he did not think it was fair for Council to table action on
whether or not they get together with Vidal.
All voted nay, motion defeated.
Jack Jenkins, of the P & Z Commission stated that the avalanche danger was not in
connection with the building but in relation to the road. There was a relatively
small chance that there would be an avalanche over the road. Density at the eight unit
level and avalanche danger to the houses was not in question.
Councilman DeGregorio moved that they return the plat to the P & Z Commission and reverse
their decision based on the avalanche hazard decision, and send plat back to ? & Z to
complete final plat consideration. Motion died for lack of second. P & Z Commission
decision stands.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE. PLANNING
Planner Herb Bartel request Council approval of $1500 to $2000 from Planning Office
contingency fund for additional legal assistance in continuing with the downzoning
proposals.
Councilman Breasted moved to approve the request, seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen.
All in favor, motion carried.
BOARD & COMMISSION CONSIDERATIONS
Councilman DeGregorio moved to appoint Ed Irwin to the retirement board, seconded by
Councilwoman Pedersen. All in favor, motion carried.
To appoint a member to the P & Z Commission, Mayor Standley stated that it was nec-
to create a vacancy. Technically, there is no vacancy as Mr. Gillis has not
essary
formally resigned but intended to be out of town for three months and then planned
to attend graduate school.
Councilman Breasted felt it premature to have interviewed people without having a
formal resignation. It was noted that the Commission has the right to request his
resignation if there were three unexcused absences. Asked P & Z members Janet Landry
and Jack Jenkins if this had been discussed.
Mr. Jenkins stated that if the Council had already interviewed, then they
should choose a member. Councilman Breasted requested that the records show
the discussion.
Mayor Standley stated that in the P & Z by laws, three or more unexcused absences
constituted the right for Council to request the resignation and felt that he had
precipitated this action.
Councilwoman Pedersen made a motion that Bruce Gillis's term on the P & Z
Commission be terminated as of the fourth unexcused absence as reflected in the
P & Z by laws, and a resolution commending his outstanding service be written.
Seconded by Councilman DeGregorio. All in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Standley asked for nominations to the P & Z. Councilman Breasted nominated
Larry Windes, seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. Councilwoman Pedersen nominated
Dr. Robert Barnard, seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas.
Dr. Robert Barnard was elected to the P & Z by paper ballot.
Mayor Standley requeSt the two vacancies on the Board of Examiners and Appeals
be avertised.
CITY MANAGER
a. Hitchhiking Stations - At the recommendation of Councilman DeGregorio, he had
asked the staff to look into hitchhiking within the City limits. City Engineer
David Ellis , in a memo submitted to the City Manager, and David Garms felt that
restricting hitchhiking to certain areas, and making them mandatory would cause
enforcement pro blems with the police department and would require a new
ordinance. They suggested three sided waiting shelters to keep hitchhiking
in certain locations, which would be voluntary rather than mandatory. Also
provided would be additional no parking zones much the same as bus stops.
City Manager recommends that these stops be located conveniently in town in the
following locations: (1) near the food factory, posted west, and posted no parking
zone; (2) at the Castle Creek Bridge posted west on City property a three
sided shelter would be placed here and a sign would be posted for hitchhiking
west; (3) another stop near the food factory for north bound traffic, with an
additional no parking zone; (4) east end of town on the other side of the Roaring
Fork Bridge, no parking zone.
Mayor Standley suggested that it might be better to slow the speed limit on Main
Street, so that drivers would have a more reaction time/
Councilwoman Markalunas made a motion that Council send a resolution to the
State Highwa~ Department requesting that th~ speed limit on Main Street be
reduced to,25 MPH. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. Councilmembers Pedersen,
Markalunas, and Mayor Standley aye; Councilmen DeGregorio nay. Motion carried.
Discussed stations at the already congested area of Mill and Main. It was
pointed out enforcement at this time of hitchhiking is not enforced.
Councilman DeGregorio made a motion that Council establsih hitchhiking stations.
Seconded by Councilman Breasted. Councilmembers Pedersen, Breasted, DeGregorio,
and Mayor Standley aye; Councilwoman Markalunas nay. Motion carried.
b. Construction Progress Report -
1. Footbridge over Hopkins St. $25,000 is budgeted for trails, but not enough
money for a trail on the golf course property, as the State Highway Department
rejected the City's application for matching funds. Pier work and foundation work
can be completed on Hopkins. The program was to build the bridge, but not spend
the entire $25,000.
2. Wheeler Opera House - Chuck Collins has been requested to look into downspouts
parapets, painting, cleaning up the West wall. In order to receive federal funds,
the City cannot sandblast, but must clean with chemicals. The City had $30,000
available for expenditures, plus the City Manager has asked the Finance Director t~
review the lease with tenants in the building, and it was his opinion that the
tenants would provide one third of any expenditures. Another tenant may be require
to do some of the brick on the west wall.
3. Electric Program -~Larry Simmons, the Urban Economist, has pursued the rate
structure in Denver and Boulder. He has also looked into the plant investment fee
for electricity, and investigating the purchase of Holy Cross.
4. Schottland Property - The City has ordered transformers and have the water
pipe.
5. Settling ponds - Fences are down, and most of the engineering completed. It
was hoped that the settling ponds could be incorporated into a park, which would
be grassed and landscaped but would take run-off when necessary.
6. Street lamps - The City is still trying to gain ownership. City Attorney
Sandra Stuller has written a letter to the benefactors, April 18, but still have
no response.
7. Marolt Ditch - In order to provide water to the golf course and the Thomas
Property, two ditches are coming' out of Castle Creek. These ditches have been
cleaned out and revegitated.
8. Wagner Underground Parking ~. Pizzagalli has asked the City to participate in a
$3,000 inquiry into feasibility. City Manager stated he would not recommend the
expenditure, felt sufficient information can be gained from the City.
9. Mall - Aspen Mine Company should be completed shortly. Councilwoman Markalunas asked
if this was an open type structure. City Manager replied that it was covered with open
type beamwork, but was not an enclosed building.
10. Maroon Creek - Completing large project begun last year.
11. Vent - Stated the vent had been replaced, and was in working order. Councilman
DeGregorio mentioned that there was still no smoking allowed in the Chambers.
12.< Colorado Mountian College - The lease has been sent, but no response as yet from CMC.
Are evaluating the $8,000 they would have to put into it, and the time they can use the
facility.
13. Circus - The Rotary Club has asked that the City allow them to hold a circus July 10
on the Rio Grande property. City Manager stated he found no problem with this administrati,
ly. Councilwoman Markalunas made a motion that the City invite the Rotary Club to use thei~
facility. Pedersen seconded the motion. Councilman DeGregorio stated that they should be
required to clean up the area after they are done. All in favor, motion carried.
[4. City Manager asked if Council would like to take any action on the International Design
Conference's use of the Mall on June 16, 1974. Rich Wilde, Mall Administrator, stated that
the only reservation of the Mall Commission is that street vendors not be allowed.
15. Golf Course - New tees and greens have been completed. Contractors donated equipment,
etc. The City had 5,000 yards to build a rugby field.
Markalunas asked about the golf course bikeway and why the request for matching funds
was rejected. It was replied by the City Manager that it would restrict the use that
the highway can have. If they ever would want a four lane highway, this would restrict
their expansion.
Councilman DeGregorio asked about construction of the tennis courts out at Iselin Park.
Ted Armstrong stated that payment funds were being withheld until the work is completed.
c. Performing Arts Center - City Manager stated the Ctiy could show support by providing
land, plus political and staff help. City Manager stated that it was possible to have
a facility by Spring of 1975. Foundation is willing to match funds if the City puts up a
staff man to determine what is needed. Asked Council if they would like to take any
action on the idea that he could have two days a week of Yank Mojo, Assistant Planner, to
coordinate this effort to investigate performing arts center, as well as the housing, etc.
Councilwoman Markalunas made a motion to direct the City Manager to start exploring the
need of these various institutions, and do it with whatever time is available. .Council-
woman Pedersen seconded the motion.
DeGregorio asked what institutions would come up with matching funds. City
Councilman
Manager replied that Ballet West, the Music School, and all performing arts groups that
are interested. Breasted stated that this would be a massive fundraising effort.
All in favor, motion carried.
f. North Wall, City Hall - Brick would be replaced at a cost plus time basis. There were
no funds appropriated for this project. City Manager stated that he should be authorized
to spend the amount of money necessary, as there was no other option.
Councilwoman Markalunas moved to authorize the restoration of the North Wall of City Hall.
Councilwoman Pedersen seconded the motion. City Manager stated that C. T. Collins and
Clayton Meyring will supervise this.
All in favor, motion carried.
g. Proposal is being made by a developer concerning the J. R. Williams property~ Kistler
is negotiating with King of the Post OFfice to sell this land to the post office for a
site. If this is not done, he will build 67 units.
Councilwoman Pedersen asked about the legality of a land trade. City Attorney Sandra
Stuller stated this could not be done without an election. No formal negotiation has been
done, and will come back with this to Council.
h. Water Construction, Ridge of Red Mountain - The recommendation agreed to by the City
Engineer and Jim Markalunas is that the City Will provide water service, but they do the
construction and pay a PIF fee. Councilman Breasted moved to accept this recommendation.
Pedersen seconded the motion.
All in favor, motion carried.
The City has been negotiating with Mrs. Marolt to ocme on her land to build a 20" water
line. Currently have a 5' easement; however the City's present water line does not fall
in the easement. Request $5,000 to purchase from Marolt the permission to go on her
land. Councilwoman Pedersen moved that Council okay this expenditure to Opal Marolt so
that the work on the pieline can proceed. Councilman Breasted seconded the motion.
Councilwoman MarkalUnas stated she would like to be certain that they did not get into
this problem in the future. This easement says nothing about maintenance of the pipeline,
nore replacement.
City Attorney Sandra Stuller said she had spoken with the Marolt's attorney, who stated
that any exchange easement that will be received will have the working that the City
will have the right to enter to replace, repair and retain the new pipeline.
All in favor, motion carried.
e. Ptarmigan Lease - Another application received. City Manager stated from a business
lease, the Wiegner proposal offers the most, but this is also a political decision.
City Manager stated that they had had four revisions from this group, and in terms of
money, they still are at 15% of the gross rental on the rooms, 7% of the gross income On
the restaurant, and 7% of the gross income on the bar. This group has also been ready to
accommodate some of the Performing Arts participants.
Mayor Standley stated that he had attempted to work out an array of optio~qs. First, woul~
be to sell the lodge, retire the $200,000 debt which is required by Ordinance, build a
club house on the maintenance property, and use the remaining funds as seed money for a
cultural center. Second would be to lease to any party that's willing to meet the re-
quirements of debt service which averages $48,794 per year. Third, is the approach of
trying to accommodate the various groups that we had information from and interest shown,
lease at a negotiated rate to a consortium of special interest groups that need city sup-
port. The MAA would umbrella the operation. Restaurant, bar, locker room, saunas, and
the downstairs meeting room could be leased. Country Day would have access to 25 rooms,
the other twenty five would be available to these other groups. Keep uses that are con-
sistent with the existing structure, rather than modification of the structure. This
approach seemed to cover the special interest needs of everyone.
Councilman Breasted s~a~ed he didn't see how anyone could administer this type of thing
effectively.
Pat Dasko stated that Ballet West's main problem was how much protection they had for in-
vesting four seasons already, two of which were at the Ptarmigan, plus the fact that they
built an outdoor studio. Concerned about the growth of the school, in that if limited to
a certain number of rooms, this would curtail any kind of increase in size. She stated
that Ballet West, however, could not plan every year two or three months before opening,
but would like some long term committment.
Councilman Breasted stated that the needs of these groups are self generating, and that
there is a possibility that these groups would need to expand the facility. He felt that
this property, near the golf course was not the place for this. This was not the reason
it had come under City jurisdiction.
City Manager stated that he had agreed that Ballet West could use the Ptarmigan. Also,
the rates suggested in the letter from Ballet West were fine, and would be built into the
lease.
Councilman DeGregorio stated that he doubted MAA's ability to do this. Mayor STandley
stated that he was suggesting MAA be given the opportunity to submit an organization
outline as proposed by Mayor Standley early in the discussion.
Mayor Standley stated that he felt that MAA should have two weeks to explore the situation
and let the City Manager continue pursuing the commercial aspect of it, and reserve
decision until they have explored the opportunity.
Rik Ricciardi stated that he was unable to be at the meeting when Roy Chorbajian submitted
the proposal to Council. He resubmitted the proposal stating that the proposal was iden-
tical, except that he put in figures and emphasized certain things. Capital improvements
are being given to the City. if the City would pay back the capital improvements, they
would be willing to pay a lot more for the lease, and a higher percentage for the tennis
club. Willing to work with MAA and Ballet West as relates to long term lease.
d. Transportation Report. Regarding mini-bus purchase, both City Council and County
Commissioners have approved the installation of an LP gas system on all six units at an
additional cost of $800 per unit. Commissioners have agreed to send the amount of $469.25
in additional deposit due. 45 passenger capacity is approved.
CITY ATTORNEY
Councilwoman Pedersen moved to read Resolution #13, Series of 1974. Seconded by Council-
man DeGregorio. Ail in favor, motion carried.
REs0nuT 0 /J
(Series of 1974)
WHEREAS, there has been presented for its
consideration to the City Council a Petition for
Annexation by Anton and Ilse Woerndle concerning
the following described tract located in Pitkin
County, colorado:
A tract of land being part of Riverside
Addition, Riverside Placer MS 3905 AM,
containing all of Block 18, Riverside
Addition lying Northeasterly of parcel
conveyed to Colorado Department of
Highways, described as follows:
Beginning at the most Southerly corner of
Lot 22, Block 17, Riverside Addition being
N 18010'40'' W 1628.57 feet from Cor. 1,
MS 3905 AM Riverside Placer (1954 Brass
Cap),
Thence N 52002' E 111.35 feet along the
Southeasterly line of Lot 22, Block 17
to the Westerly side of an unnamed street,
Thence N 02000' W 168.65 feet along the
Westerly side of unnamed street to the
Southwesterly right of way line of East
Circuit Avenue,
Thence S 34021' E 28.07 feet along the
Southwesterly line of East Circuit
Avenue,
Then~ce N 75°00' E 25.97 feet to the center
line of East Circuit Avenue,
Thence S 34021' E 462.15 feet along the
centerline of East Circuit Avenue, also
being the Southwesterly line of Lots 1
and 2 Block 1 Aspen Grove Subdivision to
the South Cor. Lot 1 Block 1 Aspen Grove
Subdivision (No. 5 reinforced rod with
alu/~inum cap),
Thence S 34021' E 51.42 feet,
Thence S 00000' 132.18 feet to a point on
the Easterly line of Lot 14 Block 18,
· Riverside Addition,
Thence on a curve to the right, radius of
250 feet, a distance of 231.84 feet along
the Easterly line of Lots 14 thru 17 and
Lot 35 Block 18, Riverside Addition,
Thence N 24053' W 1.42 feet to SA 19, to
Aspen City Annexation line,
Thence N 24053' W 299.0 feet to SA 20,
along Aspen City Annexation line,
Thence N 31003' W 46.6 feet to SA 21,
along Aspen City Annexation line,
Thence N 37045' W 181.4 feet to SA 22,
along Aspen City Annexation line,
Thence N 5C°37' W 96.70 feet along Aspen
City Annexation line,
Thence N 52002' E 29.32 feet to the point
of beginning containing 3.159 acres more
or less
The property to be annexed is also described as
follows:
All of Lots t thru 35 inclusive Block 18 in
Riverside Addition, adjacent to the City of and
Townsite of Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado, less
a parcel of land containing approximately 0.835
acre conveyed to the Colorado Department of High-
ways described in deed of conveyance recorded in
Book 176 at page 369 of the record for Pitkin
County, Colorado
AND an irregular tract of land located in
the Riverside Placer MS 3905 AM in the Northeast
one-quarter of Section 18 T10S R84W 6 PM being
more fully described as follows:
Beginning at a point whence corner no. 14
of tract no. 2' of the Riverside Placer
(as shown upon plat in Pitkin County Clerk
and Recorders office bearing document no.
101425) bears N 30047' ~ 30.00 feet,
Thence S 34000' E 180.00 feet,
Thence N 65045' W 105.00 feet,
Thence N 02000' W 125 feet to the point of
beginning, containing 0.18 acre of land
more or less, and
WHEREAS, said petition signed by the applicants
dated April 22, 1974, has been determined by the City
~ Council to satisfy the requirements of Section 139-
21-6(d) (i) of ~he Colorado Municipal Annexation Act
of 1965, and
WHEREAS, it is required by said Act that the
Council determination of the substantial compliance
of an annexation petition be by Resolution and
therefore of record,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
1. That the Petition for Annexation dated
April 22, 1974, and submitted by Anton and Ilse
Woerndle for annexation of the above described
property shall be, and hereby is, determined to
be in compliance with the requirements of Section
139-21-6, C.R.S. 1963, as amended, the Colorado
~ Municipal Annexation Act; and
2. That it further be determined and the
City Council so finds that a community of interest
exists between the territory proposed to be annexed
and the City of Aspen, that the territory proposed
to be annexed is urban or will be urbanized in the
near future, and that the territory to be annexed
is integrated or is capable of being integrated
with the City of Aspen.
was read by the Recording Secretary.
Councilwoman Pedersen moved to approve Resolution ~13 Series of 1974 Councilman
Breasted seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
City Attorney Stuller requested that the public hearing be set for June 24, for
Ordinance ~14, Series of 1974. Subdivision, rezoning and PUD will be considered at
that time. Councilwoman Markalunas moved to read Ordinance #14, Serie of 1974.
Councilwoman Pedersen seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Ordinance ~14, Series of 1974, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY
ANTON AND ILSE WOERNDLE CONSISTING OF 3.16 ACRES MORE OR LESS; ANNEXING THE SAME
PURSUANT TO THE COLORADO MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION ACT OF 1965, was read by title by
the Recording Secretary.
Councilman Breasted asked if the subdivision will be approve separately from the
annexation, or simultaneously. City Attorney stated that the annexation ordinance
must be done first, then approval of the subdivision; rezone and approve the PUD,
all to be presented at the same time.
Councilwoman Pedersen moved to approve Ordinance #14, Series of 1974, on first
reading. Councilwoman Markalunas seconded the motion. All in favor, motion
carried.
Councilwoman Markalunas moved to read Ordinance #15, Series of 1974. Seconded by
Councilwoman Pedersen. All in favor, motion carried.
Ordinance ~15, Series of 1974, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
1973, BY THE ADDITION OF SUBSECTION 9 TO SECTION 301 (b) THEREOF REQUIRING THE
SUBMISSION, BY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICANTS, OR ELEVATIONS FOR NEW AND SUBSTANTIALLY
1MPROVE~ STRUCTURES Ii~ .THE SPECIAL FLOOD !lAZARD AREAS OF THE CI.TY,~ was read by
title by the Recording Secretary,
Councilwoman Pedersen moved to approve Ordinance ~15, Series of 1974, on first
reading. Councilman Breasted seconded the motion. Ail in favor, motion carried.
Councilman DeGregorio moved to read Resolution ~14. Councilwoman Markalunas seconded
the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. /~
(Series of 1974)
WHEREAS, there has been submitted a request
for execution of a mayor's deed in behalf of Ruth
A. Ringle for the following described property
located in Pitkin County, Colorado:
Lots K and L of Block 74
City and Townsite of Aspen, and
WHEREAS, upon examination of the title to
said tract, there appears no record of any transfer
of title by the City of Aspen, as trustee, and the
execution of said instrument is appropriate to
clarify the record of said Ruth A~ Ringle,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
That the mayor of the City of Aspen be, and
hereby is, authorized to execute a quit claim deed
from the City of Aspen to Ruth A. Ringle for the
followzng described ~ract located i~ Pitkin Co~.un~y~
Colorado:
Lots K and L of Block 74
City and Townsite of Aspen.
was read in full by the Recording Secretary.
Councilman DeGregormo moved to approve Resolution $14. Councilwoman Markalunas seconded
the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman DeGregorlo moved to read Resolution #15, Series of 1974. Councilman
Breasted seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. '//.~
(Series of 1974)
WHEREAS, there has been submitted a request
for execution of a mayor's deed in behalf of
Clarabelle Gagne for the following described
property located in Pitkin County, Colorado:
South one-half of Lots A, B, and C
Block 100
City and Townsite of Aspen, and
WHEREAS, upon examination of the title to
said tract, there appears no record of any transfer
of title by the City of Aspen, as trustee, and the
execution of said instrument is appropriate to
clarify the record of said Clarabelle Gagne,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
That the mayor of the City of Aspen be, and
hereby is, authorized to execute a quit claim deed
from the City of Aspen to Clarabelle Gagne for the
following described tract located in Pitkin County,
Colorado:
South one-half of Lots A, B, and C
Block 100
City and Townsite of Aspen.
was read in full by the Recording Secretary.
Councilman DeGregorlo moved to approve Resolution ~15, Series of 1974. Council-
woman Pedersen seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Standley stated that a public work session should be held concerning the
Land Transfer Tax Proposal, next Monday, May 20, 1974, at 5:00 P.M. Mayor
Standley asked that this be advertised.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
a. Mayor STandley stated he had received a letter signed by some local individua2
concerning the enforcement of the two hour parking regulations during the off
season. Enforcement was not serving the purpose that it was designed for during
the off season, when the demand for parking was not as great as during the
tourist season. Council consensus agreed with the complaint, and the City
Manager stated that such arrangements could be made during the off season.
b. Mayor Standley also commented on the handout from the League of Women Voters
on Land Use. He suggested that a work session be held to present the paper, whic!
should be jointly held with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman
Breasted stated that he felt a ~ork session should also be held on employee
housing.
c. Mayor Standley also suggested that, since the Design Conference had been
in Aspen 25 years, he felt a show of the City's recognition would be in order.
He suggested a cocktail party for their directors and Council, as well as
administrative officials. Councilwoman Pedersen so moved, Councilman DeGregorio
seconded the motion. Councilman DeGregorio asked if they would then be expected
to do this for other organizations.
All in favor, motion carried.
d. Mayor Standley then stated that the City Manag'er, Councilwoman Markalunas,
and Councilwoman Pedersen had previously discussed the possibility of voluntarily
disarming the Aspen Police Force. Guns could be kept in vehicles if necessary.
City Manager observed that this change was pertinent in the fact that the Chief
had given a new organization to the force, to make them more accessible and
friendly. City Attorney suggested that they should try to collect some documen-
tation on the number of times they had drawn their guns, the change in crime rate
in other cities, etc.
e. Councilwoman Markalunas requested that the City Manager look into and come
up with some information on an annexation fee, in light of annexation rates,
tap fees, and PIF.
f. Councilwoman Pedersen asked if the Building Department could have sufficient
personnel to grant building permits without waiting for three or four months ....~-~
g. Councilwoman Pedersen suggested that the City look into land at the bottom
of Smuggler Mountain as a dump site for snow removal from the City.
h. A memo from the City Manager was submitted to Council recommending a salary
increase to City Attorney to $21,000 as her contract had expired. Councilwoman
Peder'sen moved to offer such an amount, Councilman DeGregorio seconded the
motion. All in favor, motion carried.
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Regular Meeting Aspen City Council May 13, 1974
i. Douncilman DeGregorio suggested that Council should receive golf and pool passes.
City Manager noted that Ted Armstrong was mailing these out.
j. Councilman Breasted asked what arrangements had been made with Jim Adams. City
Manager stated a budget has been requested.
Councilwoman Pedersen moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilwoman
Markalunas. All in favor, meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Recording Secretary