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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19600307 The meeting was called to order at 7:30PM by Mayor Garfish with Councilmen James, Andersen, Beyer and Braun, Treasurer John Hall and Attorney Stewart present. Minutes of the previous regular meeting were. read and approved. City-County The agreements for Joi~nt protection with the County were discussed and corrected to show that the Joint pro- City, s liability applied to jail onl~y. tection The City's bills payable were read and the Liberty Truck and Parts account was discussed and it was decided to look or write for further clarification on this. Motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James, to suspend Rule 19 and pay the bills. Unanimously approved. Treasurer's report read and accepted. Aspen Skating Dwight Hamilton of Fuller and Evans, De~ver, appeared in connection with the case of the City and Rink vs City Aspen Skating Rink, representing the Skating Rink, rsgarding refund on deposit of $10,000.00. His contention w~,s that inasmuch as the line supplied power to others than the Skating Rink a refund is due his client. Mr. Stewart explained the position of the City and the issues to be determined. Mr. Garri. sh said line was put ~.u only for the Skating Rink and ether users are on it because line had been installed. It was decided that the matter should be referred to the Utility Board and the followLug motion was proposed by Anderson and seconded by Beyer: that this matter be taken up with the Utility Board. Unanimously approved. Lofty Brinkmau was also present and said that Mr. C. H. Anderson had indicated to him that the power line was in the plan for Future development and that the Rink had operated on the old line for one winter, ~fter discussion of this issue vrlth the Utility Board Mr. Hamilton should be informed of decision. John Doremus gave his report on Planning and Zoning Co~,u~ission. He formally announced t~mt their meetings would be held the second Tueaday of every month and that the next meeting will be March 15 at 7:30. He asked if a chairman had been appointed for Board of Adjustment and was informed that Board should make this appointment. He said they would like to keep Mr. Glidden as liaison member. Maps- He also said they would like a definite appropriation to cover expert advice on planning and the obtaining of maps, and that Aspen Field Fund would go 50-50 on deal on maps. It was suggested that the map question be discussed with the Utility Board as they are working on maps at present. It was also suggested that Planning Commission pursue this matter and refer results to Council. The £ol- Motion lowing motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Beyer: subject to the approval of the Council, $500.00 the Zoning Board is authorized to spend $500.00 for consultation on zoning matters. Unanimously approved. Mr. Doremus asked if they cauld appoint members to Sign Committee and have them approved by Council and was told to go ahead on this. A new comm~ee in the Planning and Zoning Commission is ~-~ ~ ~ the Tree Committee which will submit reports. He also asked that Council submit in writing any additional suggestions on zoning matters. Motion - Jim Markalunas submitted additional bid on cabinet and file he needs. Cabinet approximately Cabinet & fil~ $80.00 plus freight and file about $10.50 plus freight. Motion by Beyer seconded by Braun: to allow · for Bldg De~. Markalunas to purchase cabinet and file in an amount in excess of $100.00. Unanimously approved. Blue Noodle Markalunas report~that the Blue Noodle had been given an additional 30 days and that manager has agreed in writing to comply with requirements by the 31st of March. Ken Isaacson requested a donation to the Lion,s Club on behalf of the Boy Scouts. Put on agenda. Group Ins. The representative from the Metrop~litan Life Insurance Company explained offer of Group CoVerage for empl. to City ~ployees. Committee appointed to determine employee reaction: Beyer, James and Anderson. The following applications for hotel-motel licenses were submitted for approval: Paint Brush Chalet Aspenhof Riley's Top Hat The Hobby Horse Bell Mountain Lodge The Beo~erang Lodge Slaven' s Motel The Pines The Agate Aspen Court. Motion by Beyer~ seconded by Andersen: to approve applications for licenses. Unanimously approved. Letter from Highway Department re any change in street structure read,and signed by Mayor Garfish to indicate no change. He is also following up on Elam Construction bill. Plumbers' Ord Re PlumbArs' Ordinance - suggestion that there be a local ordinance - tabled~ for further in- Tabled formation from Department of Health. Maps Mr. Stewart will let Council know about availability of maps for the public. Mr. James read a letter he had received regarding compiling of City Ordinances. His committee is working on this. Mr. ~nderson read a letter from D, F. Coolbaugh re geophysical survey. The matter of obtaining eugineer~__~ service was discussed. Braun and Anderson will contact engineers. Mr. Braun reported that he had received several applications from prospective city administrators which are receiving ~ttention. Magnifico Attorney Stewart informed Council that Mike Magnifico had submitted a request for re-issuance Liquors of liquor license due to change of ownership of Magnifico Liquors. Mr. Stewart said publication, of remonstrances would not be necessary as there is no change in location~, and he read application for new licenSe.Motion by Beyer seconded by Anderson: to note change of ownership of Magnifico Liquors and to approve application as submitted. Unanimously approved. Securing Pitkin County Bank to. secure funds at $100,000.00. Information from Mr-. Stewart. Funds. Foster Viola- The Foster Vendin~ Machine violation is receiving attentima. tion. Motion made by Anderson and seconded by Beyer: to. appoint Norris Taylor to the Utility Board. Norris Taylor t~animously approved. Clerk instructed to so inform Mr. Taylor and notify him of next meeting on to U.B. March 14. Peddlers, lic- Peddler,s license. Look further into this and bring ordinance to next meeting. Continued. March 7, 1960 contimued. Re East Aspen Patent $ Notices have been sent out to the Herron,s and they have 20 days in which to Herron's file. Information from Attorney Stewart. He said there are some conflicts and asked if Council wanted E. Aspe~ Patent him to serve notice on them. tt was agreed that he should. The Allan Benboe contract for trash collection service is ready for signing. It was decided to Trash A have him come to next meeting for definite understanding before sign~-g, contract Applications for employment will be ready to submit at next meeting. Mr. Anderson is consulting with County regarding dog problem. Louis Sparovic has indicated he would Dogs like Job in this connectix. Rabies tag requirement discussed. Matter still pending. Clerk instructed to bring noise ordinance to next meeting. Or~e~No. 1 Series of 1960 read and discussed. Motion by Braun s~conded by Anderson~ for the Water-Works adoption of Ordinance No. 1 Series 1960 on first reading, approved with all councilmen~prese~t. Ord. Suggestion - that full rate schedule he reviewed at some future time and a~amendment put through. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned upon motion by Anderson seconded by Ja~es.