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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620703ASPEN COLORADO Meeting-Aspen City Council, Gounty Commissioners and City and County Planning, Zoning, and Adjustment Boards. July 3~ 1962 The meetln~ had been called for 7:30 PM, for discussion with Mr. Paul L. Joint Wiener on the matter of his being en~aged as the planner for the long range Meeting planning program of the City and County% with Mr. Wiener As Mayor Garfish was delayed, the City Clerk opened th~ meeting and requested Attorney Stewart to take the chair. Mr. Stewart outlined the application filed by the city, the County and the Aspen Institute for a grant from the Federal G~vemnment for~lon~ range planning. He introduced Mr. Wiener, who said he would be pleased to answer any questions. He also said there are rules and regul- ations regarding the choice of a planner, who must be chehked by the applicants and approved by the Government agency. Mr. Stewaet then read letter sen~ by. Mr. Wiener to M r. Fred Glidden, out- lining the _nformatzon he would raquzre for this project. Mr. ~iener said the information in Part 1 would have to be gathered by someone selected by the local entities, carefully checked, and then presented to him. He suggested there be some volunteer work in this connection. The work outlined in Part 2 woulR be his work, and would need l~ tO 2 years to complete, and major changes in the community could, be supplied to him to keep him informed. Mr. ~tewart said this procedure meets with the approval of Mr. J.K. Smith of the Colorado Planning Division, and that travelling expenses, etc. would qualify as expenses against commitments. Mr. He,bert Bayer referred to amount of information already collected by Trafton Bean, and said he had received worR from another qualified person. Discussed-remuneration for collecting material would come from total grant~ it will take one man about 2 months to get all necessary information. Program and planning is in accor~mnce with Federal and State plannin~ and in common practice. Mr. Wiener outlined present projects on which he is Working, and said he is interested in the growth of Aspen. The program is under the supervision of the Stat~ Planners and they check to see if analysis~has been made and if work is accordin~ to standard. Urban renewal tTpe program would be included in plan, with opportunity for changes. Mr. Wiener supplied the following information in reply to questions: Regarding forest lands,-(National Forest) plan can be indicated but n6t detailed. He would consult with entities and present underlying idea for discussion, participation and development, and coordination .of districts would come later. Existing plans and zoning r~gulations would be'taken into consideration. In undeveloped a~eas he might indicate changes. Local entities can go to Forest Service for co-operation in planning. Re other natural resources- Mr. Wiener said they would get as much infor- mation as possible, and would consider the possibility of laboratories being located in area. He believes in a diversified economy and feels any possibility should be explored in plan. 185 ASPEN COLORADO Special Meeting July 3, 1962 cont'd Attorney Delaney referred to ideal the County is striving for and feels zoning will have to stand test. Mr. Wiener stressed that le~lsl~tlon can be worked toward, that planning is a guide and not static and thati it should be flexible. i i Mayor Garfish asked about selling the idea of planning to the public, and Mr. Wiener said the State has developed techniques which Will be ~ indicated in his report. As to limitation of growth, he feels there should be a determination of desirable size and le=lslatlon to conform. Discussed-contract-and Mr. Wiener felt it would be a good idea to have a letter of intent prepared, stating that he is authorized to proceed during the 2 to 3 months period necess~y for the processing of the application, and if g~an~ is not accepted that the local entities would absorb cost of work done-on cost plus basis with indicated limits. Mr. Sardy said the County Commissioners had already accepted and approved Mr. Wiener. Councilmen Beyer, Moore, Newell and Zordel indicated that they were in. favor of engaging Mr. Wiener as the planner. Mr. Wiener suggested that a letter of intent be furnished and he will keep records and every so often will state what is involved wl~.h minimum fee, until Federal grant comes through. M~. Stewart and Mr. Delaney will work on this. Mr. Wiener said he had come out with no conditions, and ha felt all possible work should be done as soon as possible, and he expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in him. The meeting adjourned.