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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620820 E B E de B f P Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council August 20, 1962 Before the formal opening of the meeting,.Ed Lynch gave a report on the natural gas installation of the Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Company, and said that 465 ins~al- Report- lations have been made and that they are going to start on 100 more services. He Natural Gas. told Council that they are giving particular attention to having the streets and alleys put back into good condition, and he a~ked that any complaints be referred to him, and he also reported that the Company's gross income, including the Cit~ and the County, is $60,000 to date. Mayor Garfish opened the meeting at 7:45 PM with Councilmen Beyer, Moore, Ne~ell and Zordel, City Administrator Humphrey, City Attorney Stewart and City Treasurer Mrs. Taylor, present. The minutes of the r~gular meeting of August 6, 1962, were read and approved upon motion by Beyer, secdnded by Moore, and carried. The bills payable of the City, the Electric Department and Water Department were read and discussed, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moo~e, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the several amounts. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kane and Adolph Barrailer were present to inquire about a quit claim deed. Deed- Discussed, and Mr.'Humphrey said he is having some difficulty ih getting ties established Barrailer. and that there is physical evidence that Alex Barrailer had occupied the land claimed. Attorney Stewart referred t~ the Townsi~e Law, and Mr. Kane requested Ghat further discussion be postponed so that he could review the law. ~ Mr. Kane ~eferred to the Beer and Liquor Business Tax under the Official Aspen Occupational Code, and said he fe~t that the new owner of Sunnie's Rendezvous should not be required Taxes to pay any tax for the remainder of the calendar year. Reference was also made to sale of businesses and the Odcupational Tax. Mr. Stewart is to review these and give an opinion to Council. Mr. Philip Scheid came in as a visitor. Mayor Garfish inquired about contract with the planner, Mr. Wiener, and Mr. Stewart said he had received a letter from Mr. Wiener indicating that he would hold himself Planning in readiness for employment. Mr. Stewart said he had received a request from J. K. Smith Mr. Wiener of the Colorado Planning Division for further information and he has asked the Plan- ning Commission to furnish this. Mayor Garfish said that Fred Glidden of the Aspen Planning ommlsslon had indi- cated that the maps on file in the City wpuld be sufficient for the planning program. Planning- He also reported that no further action had be~n taken ~egarding the proposed hotel on Maps. Discussed - Municipal Skating Rink. County Commissioners are opposed to using Municip~ Wagner Park, and are considering space in the East end. Skating Rink' AQP~ication for beer, wine and liquor ~icense for Sunnie's Rendezvous, formerly Liquor The Rendezvous, reviewed by Attorney Stewart, and a motion was made by Zordel, seconded License- by Beyer, to approve the application of Allene Sunnie Anderspn, for a full liquor lic- Sunnie's ense for Sunnie's Rendezvous. Motion carried unanimously. Rendezvous Mrs. Ramona Markalunas inquired about the quit claim deed requested by Freda Deed - Bowles for Lots 1,2,3, and 4, Block 14 (Dora Elliss, deceased), piscussed, and Mr. Elliss-~ Humphrey is to get description. Bowles. Mayor Garfish read a letter from Samuel Janzen, Administrator, Aspen V~lley Hospi- tal,regarding fire calls and their willingness to co-operate. Mr. Humphrey said he Fire calls had consulted the County Commissioners, and that Mr. Howell had indicated that they would not participate in this program. Discussed, and Council ~ecided that this is a matter to be handled by the Fire District. Discussed - Electric system program, and Mayor Garrish read letter from Bob ~lectr!c Kirchner outl~approximate cost of preparation for the bond issue. No report has Program-Bonds been received from Public Service Company which is reviewing plans. Discussed - franchise requested by Bill Dunaway for Canyon Television cables, and this was tgbted upon motion by Zordel, seconded by Beyer, until franchise ordinance has been reviewed by all~ members of the Television Committee. Motion carried unanimous- Mr. Kane requested prompt action on the quit claim deed for~Barrailer, and a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Moore, to authorize Mr. Humphrey to establish Deed an accurate description according to natural monuments~, and to determine whether there Barailler. is a conflict with G. E. Buchanan, and if conflict exists, to authorize that notice of conflict be given to the last filing applicant.~. Motion carried unanimously. The information is to be presented at the meeting of September ~, for considera, tion of the issuance of a deed. The Mayor read a letter from Dr. Baxter, the Health Officer, regarding'the condi- The Garret tion of the Garret, and after discussion, the Building Inspector was instructed to continue to withhold rooming house license, and to send notice that the premises are to be brought up to the standards of clear~liness and safety as required ~y the Aspen Official Code. Daylight Daylight Savings Time to end mid,night,Sunday, September 2, 1962. Savings Time Special meeting for policy on Occupational Tax to be held August 27, 1962,at 7:30PM. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Fire District regarding election of mem- Firemen's bets Of the'Fire Department to the Board of Trustees of the'Firemen's Pension Fund. Pension Fund Attorney Stewart to prepare resolution or ordinance to authorize transfe~ of Police Pension funds to Police Pension Fund - to oover employer's share of contribution to pension Fund fund. City Administrator Humphrey referred to plat covering area requesting annexation, Annexation and Council reviewed petitions submitted. Attorney Stewart is to prepare annexation A~ea in ordinance. Riverside. Mr. Humphrey is still working on: Waterlines on So. Mill and So. Monarch Streets Street grade and drainage graRt - Frank Rae Tree Trimming Program- after work is discontinued on curbs and gutters he will Trees ask Forest Ranger to mark trees for removal. He will ha~e existing fence at Glory Hole repaired. Contract with Bob Marsh on sewer line to be followed up. Marsh-sewer contract East Aspen Patent discussed and Mr. Humphrey reported on his visit, to the Bureau of Land Management. Attorney Stewart is to get information regarding political juris- East Aspen Pat diction, and he suggested that this be referred by Council to the County Commissioners, Political and that matter of establishment then be taken up. Jurisdietidn. Request from G. E. Buchanan for deed - Attorney Stewart and Mr. Humphrey are work- Buchanan - lng on matter of relation to other claims and will have all information ready for next deed regular meeting. A motion was made by Moore, seconded by Beyer, to authorize the Mayor to execute Deed- a quit claim deed to Walter O. Matthew to fractional part of Lot I, Block 30, East Matthew Aspen Additional Townsite, sometimes known as fractional part of Lot I, Block I0~, City Lot I and Townsite of Aspen, lying within East Aspen Additional Townsite Entry as shown on B1 30 the plat thereof recorded as Document No. 108453 in Ditch Book 2A at Page 252 of the records for Pitkin County. Motion carried unanimouslg. A motion was made by Moore, seconded by Zordel, to authorize the Mayor to exe- Deed- cute a quit claim deed to Bishop and Diocese of Colorado to Lots R & S T ' Lots R and S, Block 43, in and of the City and ownslte of Aspen. Block 43 Motion carried unanimously. Emmerik's request for deed to p art of Tract ~0 Ute Addition to the City and Townsite of Aspen - a survey indicates that the land t~square off their property covers Emmerik's Deed Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council August 20, 1962 Cont'd. 2,841 §quare feet. A ~otion was made by Newell, seconded by Moore, to authorize the Mayor to execute the quit claim deed, subject to the payment of $2,841.00 by the Emmerik's. Motion carried unanimously. Agreements on Riverside and Calderwood waterlines still pending. Quiet titles - October Ord. 4, Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1962 - An Ordinance Amending Article 4, Chapter 2, 1962 Section 2(2) known as The "Electrical Code- Amendments", of the Official Code of The City of Aspen, and Repealing Ordinances in Conflict Herewith and Declaring an Emer- gency to Exist - was read in full for the first time by Attorney Stewart, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Newell, to approve the Ordinance and to order it published. Motion carried unanimously. Letter from the Industrial Commission regarding one-hour construction read by Mayor Garfish and discussed. Motel license An application for motel license approved by the Building Inspector was reviewed, The Buckhorn and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to approve the issuance of a motel license to Emmerton and Baker, dba The Buckhorn Lodge. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 PM upon motion by Zordel, seconded by Newelt and carried.