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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19601107 ASPEn, COLORADO Regular Meeting, Aspen City.Council November 7, 1960 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Garrish, with Councilmen Anderson, Braun, James and Beyer, City Administrator Wurl, City Attorney Stewart and John Hall, Treasurer, present. The minutee of the meeting of October 22 and the adjourned meeting of October 27 were read, and approved after correction of "storm sewers" to "dry wells't in the sixth paragraph of the minutes of the 2~th. The Treasurer's report was read and after discussion a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Braun, that the report be accepted. Approved unanimously. The accounts payable of the City and the Special Water Fund were read and discussed. A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by James, that Rule 19 be suspended and the bills paidj Carried unanimously. ' Inform public Mayor Garrish suggested that the public be informed~by a block in the Aspen Times, of the progress ~ re waterworks of the waterworks installation, once a month% Bob Card inquired about Cleveland Street in Block 257 Mayor Garrish read~a letter from Attorney Stewart wherein he requested that the Council familiarize themselves with the area involved. He Cleveland St. said old maps indicated that there was construction in Cleveland Street in that area. Mr. Card Block 25 requested that no action be taken until all property owners who might have a claim be given an op- portunity to answer. A plat was ~eviewed, and e~sementsand distribution of land were discussed. Attorney Stewart will notify all persons who may have an interest in Cleveland Street and the Alley in Block 25 that there will be a hearing on this at the meeting of November 21. Mr. Wurl read bids from insuring ~ompanies on false arrest coverage: False arrest SIU Specialty Ins. Underwriters $500.00 a year coverage Silver State Ins. Agency $200.00 a year ~ ~ A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by James~ authorizing the City ~dministrator to take action on false arrest coverage at a premium of $200.00 a year. Carried unanimously. Mr. Wurl reported that an estimated flat water rate for the new school would be $~0.00 a ~onth. Water rate for He asked the will of the Council in tha event the School Board refused to install a meter, as they · new school are opposed to such installation. Attorney Stewart suggested that a letter be sent to the School Board as follows: Since the City of Aspen is required to charge uniform rates fo~all water services of like classes of service connected to the City Water System, the City shall install a 2" meter for the new school building~nd rates for the service of water shall be charged according to the rate resolutions of the~ity and the charge for the meter shall be paid by the School District during the next succeeding budget year of the Aspen School District RE-1. A motion was made by James and seconded by Braun, that ~such letter be sen~ tq the School Board. Carried unanimously. Wurl reporte~ - that the water tank is completed except for the painting. - he is obtaining more information on traffic lights for school children protection. - It .was suggested that Councilmen Braun and James consult with County Commissioners about sharing cost of lights. - Partitions for office will cost about $~00.00 to $500.00. This will be dis- cussed further. - Police Chief Nralicek wants to hire an additional man to walk beat. After : Motion to discussion, a motion was made by Braun, seconded by James~ that Police Chief ~ire marshal Kralicek may employ a marshal at $325.00 to $3~O.O0 a month according to his u_~ ability and experience, durin~ the busy season, and for ~se in other departments when not needed on the force. Carried ~nanimously. - Hospital insurance - more bids to come in. - Resolution for re-apportionment of money will be presented at next meeting. Wells to be retested. he will order pipe for Fire Tower in West End. ~ As the County is interested in grading the streets adjacent to the City, he would like to ~bm~t to the Housingand Home Finance of the Urban Renewal Program~ an application to borrow funds for a g~rading Drogram. ~fter discussion, a motion Motion ' appli- was made by Braun, seconded by Anderson~ that Wurl is to go ahead with estimate, for gov't Funds and contact government agency about establishing street grades. Carried unanimously. street grades ~ Mr. Bishop of Beck a~d Bishop inquired about the renewal of their lease. Councilman Beyer reported that after measuring area and applying a rate of $.10 a square foot, he had arrived at an estimated Beck & Bishop rent of $287.00 a month. The matter of maintenance and heat was also discussed. Mr. Bishop felt this Lease ~ figure was excessive, and is was suggested he make an offer, and the matter was tabled for further dis- cussiono Bids were then opened for two deep w~ll pumps and a booster pump. ~'~ Colorado Rump andSupply Co. of Denver. ~ Pumps 7,955.00 Sani~arywell seal $80.00 Boester $2,O13.00 pumps - bids. S and M Supply - Grand Junction, Colorado pumps only 6,511.00 no quotation on booster Fairbanks -.Morse - T. C. Koogle Pumps 9,742.00 Booster 2,000.00 Discussion followed, ~because bids were based on pumps of different horse-power, and S mud M. Co. had included no booster pump. The S. and M. representatives, Stoner and Lewis, outlined their reasoniog in using 75 HP and 90# pressure in submitting their bid. McLaren and Koogle also outlined their bid. It was then suggested that Wurl send out new specifications and call for bids. Jim Markalunas asked if membership in the International Builders Conference might be renewed. A Membership motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Beyer, to renew membership as this has been provided for in the Int. Builders 1961 budget. Carried unanimously. Conference Jim also referred to the Council's granting to Teno Roncallio a building height variance of 38', since no building permit has been issued. Council agreed that this would stand provided building permit Teno Roncallio is issued before the new amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are finally adopted. He also referred to 38' buildg. zoning map in Ordinance which includes territory in the County which is not zoned by County. It was County land suggested that this be referred to the Zoning Board. not zoned. Attorney Stewart suggested research to determine exact boundaries of the City. He said there might City boundaries. be records in Gunnison which would beimportant. Councilmen Braun, Beyer and Anderson expect to go to Gunnison and will look into matter of records there. Discussed- repairs to sidewalks and necessity to make preliminary repairs in interest of safety. - calling for applications for Building Inspector in joint operation with County. Wurl will contact the County Commissioners on this. The following applications for renewal of liquor licenses were read and discussed. The Blue Noodle Inc. Trade Name - Newton's Abbey Bar. The Red Onion · Aspen Company for Hotel Jerome Bsr and Restaurant Liquor license A. S. Beadley for Le Rendezvous. renewals Guido Paul Meyer for Guido's Swiss Inn. ,f~ Trudi Marie Meyer for Blackforest Inn formerly Marmon Bells Restaurant. Irene Pastor for Louie's Spirit House. Miehael and Margaret Magnifico for Magnifico's Liquors. ~ James N. Parsons for Aspen Drug Co. !~ A motion~was made by Beyer, seconded by James, that these applications for renewal of licenses for 1961 be approved. Oarried unanimously. Wurl~asked if he might purchase the mimeograph machine provided for in the 1961 budget, with payment mimeograph to be made afterJanuary 1st. Council agreed to this. machine There will be a meeting to discuss the natural gas franchise on Monday November lb. No further progress in police and fire calls: fire calls are still being made to the Hotel Jerome. Land around the Glory HOle - still pending. · Aspen Skating Rink suit. Braun will consult Judge Shaw. Ska~ing~Rink East Aspen Patent. Attorney Stewart will assist Clerk in matter of payment to County Commissioners. E.A. Patent Abstract not yet received to two lots in Paepcke Park. Licensing of all businesses still pending, also definition of "places" in Hotel-Motel licensing Ordinance. Land matters of Deaconess Crowe and Robert Ray still pending. As there is no evidence that East Bleeker Street was vacated, further action to prove his claim is East Bleeker St. up to Jim Moore. Unused equipment in power house. Mayor Garrish suggested conference with Judge Shaw re water rights. Water rights Attorney Stewart is handling matter of Aspen Water Co., and the sewer agreement with Bob Marsh. Council Aspen Water Co. approved payment to the Aspen Sanitation District of the $80.00 connection fee for the Marsh installation. Sewer-Marsh Councilman Anderson is also working on this matter. Ordinance No. 9, Series 1960 - An Ordinance Levying Taxes for the Year 1960 in the City of Aspen, Ord. No.9 Colorado - was read by Mr. Stewart for the second time. A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Beyer, 1960 to adopt the ordinance. Carried unanimously. Mr. Stewart is working on o~rnership of Lot h~, and the plat indicating annexation of part of Ute to Lot ~ the City. Ute annexation Councilman Braun suggested that pipes be removed from ~ain St. before snowfall. For further con- sideration - how far to extend waterworks installation this season. Discussed - sanding of streets at intersections?and obtaining a spneader. Wurl will follow up. Sanding /-'i~ Wurl said necessary repairs had been made in Rob Roy's area. Meeting adjourned upon motion.