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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620521 Aspen, ~o!0rado - Re~ular~Meeting, Aspen City Council - May 2.~,.. %96.2 Mayor Garfish called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with Councilmen Moore, Newell, and Zordel, a~d City-Administrator Humphrey present. Councilman-Beyer was absent, and Attorney Stewart camm in later. The minutes of the regular meeting-of May 7% and the special meeting of May 10, 1962, were read and approved upon motion by Zordel, seconded by Newetl, and carried. Bastille Day Mayor Garfish said there would be a proclamation of the carnival to be held July, 14th, Bastille Day. He also reported that a problem existed with the Brand Building on whichno Brand Bldg. decision had been r~ by the Building Inspector and Don Elisha. Hold for later discussion. The bills payable of the City, the Electric Department and the Water Department and the Treasurer's report on the cash position in each account were then read, and a motion was made by Moore, seconded by Newell, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the amounts payable as read. Motion carried. Mr. Fitzgerald was present in the interest of his application for a 3:2 beer 3:2 Beer license for the Dipsy Doodle, and he presented proof of additlonat ~N~'tion.Council License agreed to table this matter until the next meeting when all Councilmen are present. ~ Dipsy Mr. Garfish r~ad a letter of recommendation of Mr. Fitzgerald from Mrs. Terese i Doodle David,wherein she said she felt there is a need for such places for teen-agers. Mr. Garfish read letters from Don Fleisher regarding Pinocchio's. The application ~ / 3:2 Beer- of Hold~hl f~ a 3:2 Beer license is to remain tabled until all Councilmen m~e pre- ~inocchio's. sent. Dave Farney introduced Father Schissler, who said, if there is no objection to the persons applying for the licenses, he feels it would be a good thing to have such establishments for the young people, provided the license holders realize the need for good behaviour on the premises. Peter Greene of the Golden Ho~nsaid many young people come to his place and are not permitted to enter, and he felt places serving 3:2 beer would-serve this need. Greene presented plan for the new entrance to the G~lden Horn Res~dand Golden Horn requested permission to build overhang into the public rzght-of-way;/an~ a mo~lon Building-~ was made by Zordel, seconded by Moore, to permit over-hang on the South and West over-hang, sides of the Golden Horn Building, in accordance with the plans of file with the Building Inspector, subject to the right of the City Council to direct the removal thereof in the event said structure shall subsequently be found to inter,ere with the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of Aspen. The motion carried un- animously. City Administrator's report: Curb and gutter forms received and work in progress. Gale Spence~ Request from Gale Spence for waterline extension-Red Mountain. Mr. Humphrey req.for water- ~ will work with Mr. Stewart on this. line extension. Request that two trees be *emoved at Aspen and Cooper. He asked for direction from Council where irrigation ditches have been Irrigation filled in and planted by adjacent-property owners. Council said ditches must be Ditches to be o?e~ed, and suggested that Humphrey work with people involved to have this done with opened, mlnlmum of-inconvenience. Chuck He suggested that Chuck Maddalone be hired for the Water Department-, and Maddalone Council agz~ed,with salary of $~00.00 a month, provided Maddalone would agree to a Water Dept. flexible work schedule. He referred to the amount of $1,003.00 sti-ll due Merril Construction Co. Merril - on waterworks installation, and Council agreed that this is to be paid, provided balance Merrill has put all streets and alleys where cuts have been made, back to original <_~.. due. condition. He reported on attendance in Boulder at the City Administrators' session, Paving equip, and referred to equipment for paving, on which he wi-ll get more information from the Superintendent of Mesa County. The bids on the police car were then opened by Mayor Garfish and read:- Bids- P~liee Tenbrook Garage- meeting all specifications -'$1,075.00 with trade-in Car of present 1961 Ford , for 1962 Plymouth. MoUntain Motors - meeting all specifications -$1,422.83 with trade-in of present 196I Ford , for 1962 Ford. J. V. Rose Motor Co. - Bid does not cover all specifications and Humphrey is to Bids-Police check into this - $1,022.00 with trade-in of 1961 Ford, Car on Chevrolet. Heavy Duty rear-end not indicated. After discussion a motion was made by ~ordel, seconded by Moore, that, inasmuch as Tenbrook Garage has submitted the lower bid meeting all plans and specifications, their bid is to be accepted.- Carried unanimously. Peter Greene asked if liquor establishments were subject to Standard or Daylight Daylight Savings Time, and Council agreed that the State Code should apply. Savings-Liqu~ Councilman Newell reported that Merrick and Company had been consulted about an- Armory Hall other method of reinforcement of Armory Hall structure. Discussed, and Council agreed bids on that heating should receive immediate attention, and Humphrey is to prepare "specs" and boiler. call for bids on boiler. Long range planning discussed, and Councilman Moore reported on meeting of Plan- nig Commission. Attorney Stewart said he had consulted Mr. Smith of the State Plan- Long range ning Commission, and that ali the preliminary work had been done until definite in- planning. formation is received from Mr. Wiener regarding his proposed plans, the understanding being that Mr. Herbert Bayer was to get this information. Mayor Garfish will contact Mr. Bayer about this. Policy on Occupational Tax - Mr. Stewart, Mr. Humphrey and the City Clerk will present findings. Pending - hold on agenda: East Aspen Patent - request from Mr. Buchana for deed. Quiet Titles - Paepcke Park and Conners AdditiOn. Irrigation rates. Waterline agreements Watermain Districts. Leasing water - Whip Jones, Jim Moore, etc. Police and Fireman's Pension Funds. Petition for annexation - Riverside.' Public Mall - long range planning matter. Sewer rent - Beck and Bishop, discussed,~and Attorney Stewart said that at the time the lease was rene~ed, there was no mention of sewer rent,-although leas~ in- Sewer rent dicates, u~ilities, the ~ity formerly owner the sewer, and no rent was paid. A motion Beck and was made by Newell, seconded by Zonal, that, inasmuch as the sewer rent was not ex- Bishop lease. pressly stated~in the lease with Beck and Bishop, the City should pay the sewer reBt. Carried unanimously.~ Attorney Stewart read a copy of a letter he had sent to the Lion's Club regarding Lion's hiring a recreational director. He said a specific release from the director regarding Club salary is required, and that the Club should pay any additional premium for special ReDreational insurance coverage. Hold further action until agreement is executed, director. Injunction - Trader~Ed's postponed until latter part of June. Trader Ed's Hotel-morel applications for licenses reviewe~, and a motion was made by Moore, Motel seconded by Newell, to approve applications of licenses. ThePines Aspenhof Lodge Blue Spruce Lodge Hotel Jerome. Motion darried unanimously. Mayor Garfish read a letter from Attorney Delaney, enclosing a check of $225.00 Water agreemen-t from .Mrs. Paepcke covering water rental,out of Maroon Creek flume for 1962 in accord- Mrs. Paepcke ante with agreement executed with the City. He also read a letter from J%k Walls, Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Com- mission,-~stating that the Qommission has approved the new zoning map prepared by Fritz New zoning Benedict. Map has been turned over to Mr. Benedict to have approval noted ~hereon by map. the Commission. Discussed- notice to Tom Crosby to remove condemned property. Attorney Stewart said that, after receiving notice, Mr. Crosby had indicated that he wanted to salvage Crosby some of the material, and he was told to go ahead, but that he must keep at it. Jim condemned Markalunas said he had receive~ more complaints, and after discussions he was in- property strutted to take action as provided by Ordinance. Mayor Garrish read letter which Jim Markalunas, Budding Inspector, had sent to Don Elisha regarding minimum safety requirements for the Brand Building. Mayor Brand Bldg. Garfish said Mr. Elisha had contacted him about this, and al%er discussion, it was Safety require decided that this is a matter from discussion between the Building Inspector and Mr. merits. Elisha. Jim said that minimum fire safety precautions should be met and Council concurred. Mr. Markalunas said a complaint had been signed on the NASA sign, on the grounds NAP~ sign that ne permit had been obtained. Fritz Benedict said the Bank of Aspen wants a covered sidewalk at the site of Overhang- their new building at Mill Square. It was suggested that he bring in plans~ Bank of~ Aspen Council reviewed samples of off-set printing in connection with ordinance codi - Ordinance fication, and they were approved. Cpdification Mr. Stewart presented quit claim deed for Jame~ E. Moore to- That portion of land formerly known as Blacker Street bounded on the West Deed- 3ames by the Eas~ line of Mill Street, on the South by the North line of Block 86, Moore. on the North by the South line of Block 85 and on the East by the Aspen Townsite line being a line 175 feet easterly of the East line of Mill Street and~ parallel thereto extending from the North line f~ Block 86 Northerl~ t6 the point of intersection with the Aspen Townsite line. % Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council May 21, 1962, cont'd/ Also all of the fractional part of Block 85 in and to the City and Townsite of Aspen. A motion was made by Newell, seconded by Moore, to authorize the Mayor to ex- ecute the deed.~ Carried unanimously. Mayor Garfish read a letter from Dr. Baxter expressing appreciation for the help on the hospital clean-up program. A letter from Dr. Ligon Price, Treasure~ Christ Church, Building Per- requesting refund of building permit fee as the church is not to be built on the mit fee property in dicated in the permit. A motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Moore, Christ Church to refund the permit fee of $118.50 to Christ Church as it will not be used. Car- .tied unanimously. A letter from Mrs. Priscilla Bernard in favor of having public places for teen-agers to assemble, with 3:2 beer available. Contribution Councilman Moore said Kurt Bresnltz had requested a donation for the Boy Scouts. Boy Scouts. A motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Newell, that the ~ity contribute $25.00 to the Boy Scouts. Carried unanim~uslF. Rob Roy said he had contacted Merrick and Company while in Denver regarding Armory Hall plan for using steel beam for Armory Hall. It was suggested he talk this over with Councilman Newell and Zor4~l and bring a report to next meeting. Mr. Roy referred to Castle Creek Flume and said he had recoed of adjudication Rob Roy of 2 second feet of water, from the office of Les Finlay~ and he had a copy of Castle Creek. District Court testimony. Attorney Stewart said that water would not be available to him unless the f~was large enough to carFy it in addition to the City's share. After discussion Council instructed Mr. Stewart to work with Judge Shaw to get this matter straightened out. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 PM upon motion by Newell, seconded by Moore, and carried. p~ ]