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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620416 Daylight Before the formal opening of the meeting, the Mayor discussed with Mary Helen Savings Cattell the petitions for the adoption of Daylight Savings Time for Aspen. Between Time 400 and 500 signatures were affixed. Mayor Garfish called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM with Councilmen Newell and Zordal, City Administrator Humphrey, City Treasurer Mrs. Taylor present. Mr. Stewart came in shortly thereafter. Councilmen Beyer and Moore were absent. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1962, were read and approved upon motion by Newell, seconded by Zordel and carried. The bills payable of the City, the Electric and the Water Departments were read and discussed, and a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Newell, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the several amounts. Motion carried. Miss Cattell asked if there would be a mall this summer, and this will depend upon the planning program. Councilmen Newell and Zordel indicated that they favored daylight savings time but referred to difficulties that might arise if the surrounding area does not adcpt it. No action will be taken until full membership is present. Sewer rent-- Tom Sardy inquired about the sewer rent at Beck and Bishop's store, which is Beck & Bishop not being paid. The matter of cutting off service was discussed. The lease requires Store that Beck and Bishop pay rent. They are to be asked to come to the next meeting. SardM wil~ inform Council as to what the Sanitation District intends to do on Mill St. Mr. Humphrey had consulted Merrick and Co. They can serve as consulting engineer to examine trusses in Armory Hall. Councilmen Zordel and Mewell are in favor of this-- refer again at May 7th Meeting. Mr. Spra~ue from Merrick & Co. was pmesent and their report on the electric system Loss in electri was discussed. Tom Sardy referred to power at the Sanitation plant, now served by Holy System Cross, and Mr. Sprague thought it could be worked out so that the City would serve. He emphasized the need for prompt action to avoid further loss in system. He also recom- mended that the people of Aspen be informed of present system and the need for a new system. Dr. Barnard said he felt that the Police Force is too large and that the cost is too high, and that it should be more effective. Discussed - fracas at Red Onion - that the police were not called in - that police ;~ '~ Police should check trouble spots regularly - that police records should be reviewed at time of i Force license renewal - that size of force is necessary for full time protection. i ,,Renovation o~ Mr. Scheid inquired about renovaticn of Armory Hall, and said a committee would be ~-~Armory Hall made up of representatives from different groups. Mayor Garfish informed him that approval had been given for an engineer's report. Bob Kopp and Hod Nicholson, representing the Fire District, were present in the Fire District interest of the lease for the Fire Station. The lease will cover a period of ten years - Lease rent to be $170.00 a year to be offset by a previous advance to the City amounting to $1700.00. The Fire District will pay all utility charges, including sewer rent, with the exception of water' and lights, which will be paid by the City. Mr. Stewart will have the lease prepared for the next meeting. Mr. Humphrey said Mr. Sardy wants to put in 1½ inch waterline on his property for irrigation. Discussed - metering, minimum charge for non-use of water. It was suggested that Sardy put the line in pending definite decision re metering. Mayor Garfish said Wally Mills had asked that theyCity put in a water stand-by line for him. Council does not favor this. Discussed - that he may tie on City line. The Mayor also referred to complaints on the~taste of the City water. Humphrey will check tank. Street Mr. Humphrey said Frank Rae will be in Aspen the end of the week on the street Program, curb program. Discussed - cutting width of streets, and Humphrey is opposed to this. Humphrey gutter forms explained to Council the need for curb and gutter forms which cannot be rented. After discussion, a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Newell to authorize Hua~phr~y to pur- chase the forms necessary for one block. Carried. Mr. Stewart and Mr. Humphrey are working on a request for annexation of Riverside are~. Discussed - that Earle Jenkinson may be able to return to work shortly, and Mr. Humphrey suggested that Norma Anderson be in charge of the Water Department and that Jenkinson be in charge of the Electric Department. Council favored this. Discussed - Police car and 'cost of maintenance. Mr. Humphrey is to look into the possibility of trading for a new car. Rocky Mtn Councilman Newell reported a complaint he had received from Baltizar that Rocky Mtn. Gas Co.--non Natural Gas Co. had not properly repaired the alley behind his house. Mayor Garfish said compliance he had received complaints that Rocky Mtn is not complying with gas installation regula- with install tions, and he has instructed Jim Markalunas to follow requirements exactly when inspecting. --~ation regula- tions. Mr. Humphrey referred to the need to replace the pack-set stolen from the police office, and a motion was made by Newell, seconded by Zordel to purchase a new pack-set. Carried. Watermain District agreements still pending. 170 Aspen, Colorado ~egular meeting, Aspen City Council, April 16, 1962 (continued) Merrick and Co. do not recommend any adjustment in electric rates at this time. Electric rates Renovation of Armory Hall - no decision until engineer's report has been received. Long range planning resolution - ready for next meeting. East Aspen Patent - April 30th. Buchanan request for deed - hold for decision en East Aspen Patent suit. Mr. Stewart Deed-Buchanan took plat submitted by Buchanan. Quiet Titles - trial dates set in June. Firemen's Pension Fund pending. F. I. C. A. benefits to Mrs. Cris Kralicek- Mr. Stewart said repmesentative will make F.I.C.A.- complete review of casa and inform City about this and action to be taken re police force. Kralicek Street for July l~th carnival to be determined later. Wagner Park maintenance - Councilman Zordel will bring information to next meeting. Discussed - telephone poles. An effort will be made to have the company move them into alleys. Discussed - The need to repair northwest wall on the power plant building. Mr. Humphrey was authorized to call for bids. - Oil in the alley behind Herald Motors and they should be instructed to stop dumping. - Dump will be f&nced for better control. - that Highway Department had indicated that they have no funds for work on outs on Highway 82 (street grade program). The meeting was adjourned at 11:51 PM upon motion by Zordel, seconded by Newell, and carried.