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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620115 The City Council met at 7:30PM and pending the arrival of Mayor Garfish, Mr. Humphrey discnssed water rates with Council.. A motion was then made by Newell, seconded by Zordel, to appoint Councilman Beyer as Mayor Pro-Tem. Carried unanimously. The roll was called with Councilmen Beyer, Moore, Newell and Zordel, City Treas- u~= Mrs. Taylor, City Attorney Stewart, and City Administrator Humphrey present. The minutes of the regular.meeting of January 8, 1962, and the special meeting Correction of January 11, ~962, were read by the Clerk, and the~followlng correction was noted- in minutes in the minutes for the special meeting,-change Butte~railk bus stop from "Just before the alley" to "midway on Durant St." A motion was then made by Beyer, seconded by Newell to accept the minutes with the correction. Carried unanimously. Mayor Garfish then took charge of the meeting. The accounts payable of the City and the Electric and Water Depts. were read and discussed, and a motion was made by Beyer,seconded by Zordel, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the several amounts. Carried unanimously. Discussed - temporary stoppage in power plant due to frozen pipes, and ments for heat. Mrs. Taylor read the actual balances in all the accounts except the General Ac- count, in which the books have not yet been.closed. Bids for bulk gasoline were then opened by Mayor Garfish, and read: Bulk gasoline bids. Sinclair Refining Company - regular scheduled consumer tankwagon price at time and place of delivery, less a special discount of 3~6¢ per gallon. To-day's tankwagon price - 20.5¢. Will furnish tank and pump. Continental Oil Co. 17.1¢ per gallon exclusive of taxes - quoted price will be fi~m from January 15, 1962, through December 31, 1962. Will furnish 500 gal. tank, with pump and automatic nozzle. Co-op 23.4¢ per gallon exclusive of taxes - will furnish 500 gal, tank with pump and automatic nozzle. Standard Oil 17.3¢ per gallon exclusive of taxes - fi~m until December 31, 1962. After discussion, a motion was made by Newell, seconded by Moore, to accept the bid of Continental Oil Go., it being the lowest firm bid. Carried unanimously. Mr. Humphrey showed Council the leash law adopted by Estes Park. Mr. Stewart ~eash law outlined the problem involved, and after dlscussl n, he suggested that he ahd Mr. amendment. Humphrey outline an amendment to the City's dog control Ordinance, also that the County be informed of the City's action, and he suggested that the County pass an appropriate ordinance for the control of dogs running at large. Billing- Mr. Humphrey referred to inequities in billing for water service. He is work- Water service, lng on this and hopes to have more information at the next meeting. He then gave a quotation on paving- asphalt 40¢ a yd. Estimate prime coat 10¢ paving/ Hot mix 90¢ " Seal and Chips 17 " Total $1.57 per sq. yd. plus 20% due to location, making a total of $61,363.00 including curb and gutter on property sides. Grading was discussed, and it was suggested that the City might do this if a roller is available. Councilman Zordel said that the County Commissioners would like to get back on the previous basis as to snow plowing and possibly on road work, and it was suggested that Mr. Humphrey act as liaison between City and County Commissioners for closer co-operation. paving Mr. Humphrey stressed the importance of proper compaction in paving work. Dis- program cussion covered - City crew might do part of the work; Mr. Humphrey to get prices and test on soil cement, and he is also to send notices out to property owners, to get their re-action, and to suggest off street parking areas in paving plan. New blade Mr. Humphrey referred to need to scarify streets when plowing,to prevent their for becoming slick, and he said he had ordered a new blade,-to eliminate skidding. Counct plow. approved this. %./ Tc purchase Mayor Garfish referred to the need for a calculator for use by the City Administra- Calculator tot on the street paving program, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Newell, to authorize the purchase of a calculato~after obtaining v~rbal bid~ which are to be confirmed by letter, (approximately $570.00) Carried unanimously. Ord. Code. The printin~ of the Ordinance Codification was then discussed, and Mr. Humphrey showed the Estes park Code book. Bill Dunaway is ~still getting information on printing, and other bids are expected. Mr. Stewart suggested that the copies tha~ will become partcof the City records should be well bound. Further information re binding is to be obtained. St. sander Mr. Humphrey reported that information about a sander is to come from the salesman, and he.has also received literature from Frank Brown of the Colorado State Health City Dept. in connection with the City Dump._ Discussed - other possible sites for dump Dump and cost of maintenance. A map and a proposed amendment to.the Zoning Ordinance submitted by the Plan- Zoning- ning Commission will be considered after Council has had time to study them. Amendment and Map. ~ : Appointments, made after due consideration - A motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Beyer, to appoint the following to the Planning and Zoning Commission; Frank Humphrey, City Administrator, as.representative for Mayor Garrish. Members- Kenneth Moore as member of City Council. Planning & Fred Glidden for a period of six years, if he will accept, otherwise Bill Zoning Comm. James is to asked to serve. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by B~yer, seconded~by Newell, to appoint Cris Kralicek as Police Chief. Police Chief for the next two years. Carried unanimously. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to appoint James Markalunas as Bldg. Building Inspector for the City. Carried unanimously. Inspector. A motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Newell, to appoint Guido Meyer as Police Police Magistrate. Carried unanimously. Magistrate Councilman Newell then moved to give a vote of confidence to Mr. Humphrey and City to retain him as City Administrator according to the terms of his agreement with the Administrator City. Carried unanimously, after having been seconded by Beyer. Councilman Zordel made a motion to retain Clinton Stewart as City Attorney. City Attorney This was seconded by Newell, and carried unanimously. The Board of Adjustment will be considered at the next.meeting, after Ordinance Bd. of Adjust- No. 14, 1961, becomes effective, merit. Upon motion by Moore, seconded by Beyer, Councilman Zorde~ was appointed to Wagner Park represent the City on the Wagner Park Committee. Carried unanimously. Committee. The Board of Examiners and Appeals will be considered at the next meeting, and Bd. of Councilman Newell agreed to serve as liaison member. Exam.& Appea~ Clean-up program was discussed, and it was decided that additional trash cans Clean-up should be provided; amd request of Herbert Bayer for "No Litter" signs was con- Program. sidered - this is possibly a State matter. There will be a special meeting of Council and the Planning Commission on Meeting with February 13, 1962. Plan. Comm. Mayor Garfish said that Chuck Pitts had called and suggested to hi~ that Council and the Chamber of Commerce meet some evening, for the purpose of closer co-operation. It was brought out that organizations have an obligation to attend the meetings of the City Council, to acquair~themselves with City business. It was decided that Councilman Beyer should represent the Council on matters . Fire District pertaining to the Fire District. Mr. Stewart said Hod Nicholson and Warren COnner agreement had not yet come in regarding the agreement.on the Fire Station, but he expected this would be drawn up soon. Mr. Stewart said he and Mr. Humphrey had gone over the agreements on the water- lines, and he outlined for Council the agreements with Bealmear, Benedict on the Cal- derwood Tract,Benedict on Riverside and Aspen Grove Districts, and the Vagneur line. Waterline Bealmear agreement amount of reimbursement to be included, agreements. Calderwood Tract reimbursement from date-of annexation - for a stated num- ber of years - to be included i6 agreement. Riverside and Aspen Grove - difference between 6 and 8 inch main to be ex- eluded - as City may not assume oost. Discussed - maintenance and replacement of lines outside the City limits - rates Maintenance include increment for this purpose - policy to be determined by Council - Council- of mains. man Moore favored having work done by City crew due to their experience. D~finite action postponed for formation of policy. Vagnuer contract.- the City tap fee is 'in addition to the one charged bY the Vagneur line owners of the line, with the City as disbursement agent - hold for further consider- ation b~!:Council. Mrs Humphrey has referred water lease agreements to Judge Shaw and is awaiting Water lease his recommendation, agreements Request of Louis Sparovic for deed to uncontested land he claims in East Aspen Patent. Mr. Stewart referred to pre-trial order mud said deed does ndt cover any land in conflict. Mayor Garfish suggested retaining a strip about 10 feet wide along East Aspen the Creek, for public use subject to occupatior~trights, and Mr. Stewart will take Patent Deed~-~ this up with Mr.S~arovic. Attorney Stewart then explained the difference between Louis Sparovic corrective deeds under the Original Aspen Townsite, and deeds under the East Aspen Patent. A motion ~as then made by Beyer, Juthorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the deed to Louis Sparovic as described in Exhibit A at~hed to the pre-trial order - Civil Action No. 3184. This was secdnded by Moore, and carried unanimously. A request for a deed from G, E. Buchanan was tabled fo~ reference to Attorney Req. for Deed Melman, by Attorney ~tewart. Buchanan-tabled i55 Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council, January 15, 1962, Cont'd. Mr. Stewart then referred to a corrective deed covering Lots P, Q, R, and S, in Deed - Block Block 80 - Mill Square ~ and Council approved the execution of such deed by the Mayor.  80 He al'so referred to roof overhang into the alley due to resurvey, and he is to pre- pare at the owners expense, a resolution or ordinance to validate the encroachment into the alley'by reason of the overhang, and will tender it at the next meeting. Pressure relief valves pump houses - Mr. Humphrey handling. Still pending: East Aspen Patent - Feb. 13, 1962 Quiet Titles - Paepcke Park and Conners Addition Agreement with Skiing Corporation Water Maintenance Districts Rate Adjustments Electric and Irrigation City Hall - Heating Equipment Renovation - Armory Hall Jerry Hobgood Claim - Councilman Moore to contact her. The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 AM upon motion by Newel~ seconded by Moore, and darried unanimously.