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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19600919S~ ASPEn, COLORADO REGULAR MEETING ASPEN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19, 1960 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Garfish with Councilmen Braun, Beyer, Anderson and James, City Administrator Wurl and City A~torney Stewart present. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 6 and the special meeting of September 12,were read and approved. Motion-confirm A motion was made by Anderson seconded by Beyer to confirm the action taken by Council in the~special minutes-Sept 12. meeting of September 12. Carried unanimously. The accounts payable of the City, the Electric Department and the Water Department, and the Special Water Fund were read. A motion~was made by Anderson, seconded by Braun, to suspend Rule l~,and pay the bills as read. Carried unanimously. ~lectric rate The eIectric rates for running the pumps were discussed. Mr. C.. H. Anderson suggested a rate of pumps l~ per KW. After discussion a motion was made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Beyer- that the electric rate on the pumps is to be 1½5 per KW. Approved unanimously. Bill Dunaway suggested that Council attend meetin~ of the School Board on Wednesday, Sept.ember 21, at 8:00 PM. Johnson Electri~ C.H. Anderson reported that Johnston Electric of Pueblo wou~ld send a let~r, about his liability coy- Pueblo eraEe and workmen's c ompensation~ coverage. It was suggested that Mr. C. H. Anderson write to Mr. Shumate of the Highway Bepartment about repairs on the detour. Earl Kelly requested that "Slow" signs be placed at the scho$1, in the area for unloading the cars and buses. He also req~sted protection for the children in crossing M~in Street between Conner's Station and the Nugget. Possible methods pf handling this were discussed and Wurl and Police Chief Kral- School- icek are to work on this. Mr. Kelly said he is trying to get an es~mate on building the retaining wall Signs at the school, and that he is not sure budget will allow for landscaping, walks and retaining wall at this time, and he requested an extension of time. Mr. Wurl showed Council the plans he had received from Landscaping et~.~ the architect, Mr. Wheeler. After discussion, it was suggested that the plans be handed over to Jim Markalunas for review, and subsequent referring back to Council. A motion wasmade by Beyer, seconded by Braun, - that the Council go~ on record as favoring Mr. Kelly's request that the school be given time to set up the landscaping, walks and ret~ning walls as outline~ in the plans. Motion approved un- animously. It was suggested that for the time being the approximate cost of grades be estimated. Jess Maddalone representing the American Legion, inquired about the lease for upstairs in the City Lease-American Hall. Attorney Stewart outlined the provisions of the lease and will have it drawn up with copies for Legion the Councilmen. Mr. Maddalone said the Continental Oil Co. had lea~ed~the lots hehind his service sta-~ tion for parking purposes and requested some "no parking" signs. Maddalone expressed a willingness to ire & Police keep his service station open all night to take fire and police calls if he could receive sufficient ~F' compensation to cover cost. The offer of the Aspen Reservation Service to handle calls for both fire calls. and police departments for $200.00 a monhh was discussed. It was decided to place this matter on the agenda and in the meantime to contact the fire district about participation. Cliff Brelsfgrd inquired abou$ vacating Spring Street behind the Glory Hole Motel. Mr. Stewart Spring St. will look into matter of ordinance or resolution~covering~time Colorado Midland Railway company was in request to that vicinity. Brelsford asked if Cguncil would allow him to put up a building~n the land involved &f vacate it was not vacated. Hold for further information from Mr. Stewart. Jim Snobble, who had previously left with the City Clerk~ an application for a liquor license to be Liquor license held for further information~ showed plans to Council for a proposed addition to the Nugget including The Nugget a bar and restaurant and asked for a tentative approval from Council for a license. At~rney Stewart suggested he leave a copy of the plans with the Clerk, and said that~hehad consulted the liquor inspector and any approval would have to be provisional/ This is to be again presented at next meeting. Bill Dunaway asked if City required advertising for remonstrances as well as posting in connection Posting for with liquor licenses. This is not required by ordinance. Mr. Stewart will bring in State st~ntes, liquor licenses Wurl said he had received a letter from Whale of a Wash Laundry about refund due to dirty water. Disc~ ~sed~ Whale of a no action taken. Wash Budget to be ready for October 3 Meeting Administrator Wurl's Report. He referred to a service for municipalities from the Housing and Home Finance Agency providing ~ loan for the planning of various projects. ~ He said that Mr. Harlan on Water Street did not have City Water but was paying City taxes. He will follow up. Health and Hospital Insurance - awaiting further information about amoun~of premium. Mr. McCoy, District Engineer from Grand Junction was in Aspen but did not have time to inspect right'angle turns on approach to bridge. Wurl asked him about bridge and McCoy said a minTmum of ~ months would be Bridge on required to build it. After discussion it was decided to have Wurl ask Mr. Shumate to come to Aspen for Rt 82 comsultation. Clerk was instructed to continue to hold bid bonds on tank installation, and to reburn "Spec." fee to Miller Steel C~. John Doremus was unable to stay for discussion of zoning amendments and a special meeting will be arranged. Glory Hole - land surrounding - assessment pending. East Aspen Patent still pending. Aspen Skating Rink suit. - depositions to be taken September 26. Liability fpr playground discussed. Abstract has been ordered for two lots in Paepcke Park. Councilman Jameswill follow up on 2% from FloraDora. Mayor Garrish has been trying to obtain cost of lift tower for fire tower in West End. He will con- tact Whip Jones again. Suggestion - that welded pipe might serve purpose. $1 .oo Statement from G. E. Buchanan for resetting marker at Galena and Hyman discussed and Building Inspecto: Buchanan ha~ approved removal. Motion by Braun seconded by Anderson to pay the charge of $1~.00 approved un- animouslyo Maintenance of parks to be continued through September ~0, contract date, then re~erred for contin- uance. Discussed - matter of school not being included in the budget - Wurl will contact Mr. Kelly, and Parks Councilman Beyer will check with Breezy Zordell. License renewal - 3:2 beer for Tom's Market. Application reviewed and a motion was made be Beyer, License seconded by James, to approve renewal of license. Unanimously approved. Tom's Market Policy on approval of liquor licenses - on agenda; Attorney Stewart w~ll bring in State sta%utes, and he will also research "postiug"~ "A" Frames on HowarckL~9 property - Antonides had contacted Mayor Garrish and he is awai{ing word from promoters. He/~r~s~tition signed by residenbs in the West End opposing this type of con- "A" Frames struction. No action taken. Mayor Garrish also read a copy of a letter sent to the Highway Department by Dr. Barnard~ pro- testing present location of the bridge. Also letter from Kate Blakley expressing appreciation, for the City's contribution to the Aspen Music Associates. Councilman James reported that he had consulted Herbert Bayer about plans for sidewalks, and he suggested a meeting for further discussion. % ASPEN COLORADO REGULAR MEETING ASPEN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19, 1960 continued Attorney Stewart asked if Council had considered a licensing of all businesses ordinance to be included in the ordinance codification. ~Mr. Stewart, Mr. Wurl and Councilman Braun will work on this. Water rate Mayor Garrish said Mrs. Paepcke had talked with him about her water rate as she is the onlyresi- ,Mrs. Paepeke dent on a meter. Discussed, and Mr. Garrishwill call her. Right of way for tank - Attorney Stewart will consult with Darcy Brown. Mayor will also consult Mrs. Ruth Bissel about wellsite and easement for pumpsite behind hospital. Discussed - test pumping new well and pipe needed. Wurl will investigate false arrest coverage and sweeper- flusher. Robert G. Ray -request of Robert G. Ray for deed to Lot ~ or I in Block 27 - north Original Street- req~. for deed letter to be sent informing himnothing can be done until survey is submitted. Councilman Anders~on suggested a good ditch and culvert at Rob Roy's place and he will handle. He said County ~s willin~ to pay half the cost. Discussed - holes in streets an~ Wurl will press Merrill on Ditch-Culvert this,- allowing~ec~ to park equipment on the dead end of Bleeker st also discussed. Anderson also reported Rob Roy that the Baar's have requested a "stop" sign on 7th where paved road comes in ~ Wurl will handle. He gave a report on the progress of the tree trimming. A motion was made by Beyer seconded by Braun, for a ditch on the west side of Castle Creek road opposite Rob Roy's place and for the installation of a cdlvert on the north side,-the County and the City each to pay ½ of the cost. Unanimously approved. It was agreed that Neil Beck would be permitted to park equipment on Bleeker Street as a temporary Nell Beck-parkin arrangement and Anderson will obtain from him a release for the safety of his equipment° Matter of gravel requirement discussed, and repairing Rt. 82. Wurl will talk with Mr. Green of the Highway Dept. Beyer reported on the stock in the power house and the mazver of disposing of it was discussed,and Attorney VStewart will write to the bonding company. This is ~o be discussed with Mr. C. H. Anderson. Motion to adjourn, made by Anderson, seconded byJames.