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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620904 Mayor Garfish called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. 'Present were Councilmen Beyer, Newell, Zordel and Moore, City Administrator Humphrey, City Treasurer Mrs. Taylor and City Attorney Stewart. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 20 and the special meeting of Aug- ust 27, 1962, were read, and a motion was made by Newell, seconded by Beyer, to approve the minutes and to confirm the motiorscovering deeds to Keter and Roth, increase in Motions salary fmr Sturgeon, and payment of statement from Dooger Digging, made at the special confirmed. M ' meeting, otzon carried unanimously. The City's bills payable were read and discussed and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to suspend Rule 19 andpay the several amounts. Motion carried un- animously. John Herron requested that pile of rocks at corner near his house be removed- Herron- also that a culvert be replaced, and he referred to alley and street not having been' street put back in good condition after excavations. Mr. Humphrey will handle, repairs. Mr. Herron referred to surveys in East Aspen Patent area, and said he had pre- viously indicated willingness to-let all settlers on fenced land keep such land. He Herron- also referred to claim of G. E. Buchanan to land for which he said Mr. Buchanan had at East Aspen one time paid him rent. He said he feels Mr. Buchanan should furnish proof of right Patent. to land he claims. Discussed - Walker survey and issuance of patent to City. Mayor Garrish read letter from Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Co. stating they are Natural gas- getting ready to make final payment to contractor and Mr. Humphrey will inspect all streets & street~ and alley cuts to see if restored to good condition. ~lteys Karl Goldman of the Snowblast Corporation showed short film on snow removal equip- Snow removal ment. Cost would be about $19,000.00~ equipment Bill Stapleton informed Council that it is near the time for the rehewal of the insurance coverage, and he suggested that all small equipment and machines be included. InsurAnce- He and Mr. Humphrey will workon inventory to insure full coverage. City Adolph Barailler showed Council description and plat of land occupied by Alex Barailler. Discussed- Walker plat, and Attorney Stewart referred to case that has not yet been tried,- conflicting claims of Herron and Buchanan, and Adolph Barailler said he had been informed by John Herron that he would not be in conflict with claim of Deed- Barailler. Attorney Stewart said any conflict between Barailler and Buchanan must be Barailler ~ straightened before City may issue deed to entire area, but he felt it would be safe for Barailler to move his house onto the small tract not involved. Mr. Stewart stressed the importance of obtaining waivers from both Herron and Buchanan before a deed is issued on the entire area. Barailler and his attorney, Mr. Kane, will try to obtain waivers. Dr. Baxter and Dr. Barnard came in to inquire about increase in the water charges for the Aspen Medical Center, and they were informed that this was due to review Water rate based on survey taken for the Aspen Sanitation District. Dr. Barnard said he felt Aspen Medical ~hat notification of increase should have been sent to the~. Discussed - and Mr. Center.~ ~umphrey will make resurvey. Mr. Kane.~Attorneymu ar for Mr. Barailler, showed survey of land claimed by Buchanan, and Attorney/re~er~ted request for waivers. He said if there is any request for variance in the relocating of Barailler's house on the small tract, it should be filed with the City's Board of Adjustment. Ken. Isaksen asked Council opinion on the public skating rink for next winter, and ' said he had consulted the County Commissioners and they do not want the rink in Wagner Park. Discussed - location in East end and ina0~ssibility. Mr. Stewart suggested Public that this matter be referred to the Wagner Park Committee and then referred by them Skating Rink to the special bodles. Ken requested Council to consider provision for a d~nation to the Little League Baseball Club in the 1963 Budget, and said the Recreational Director is preparin~ a full report of this summer's activity. Ewing Taylor referred to parking! and suggested that consideration be given to the Off-street idea of providing off-street parking in vacant lots for local working people to re- ~king lieve congestion, and this was discussed. City Administrator Humphrey reported on the cost of putting Well No. 4 in operation and also on cost of paving streets, and need for additional funds for these projects. Resolutions He referred to surplus in Electric Operating Fund and asked for resolutions providing Trans. of for transfer of funds. After discussion, a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Funds. Newell, authorizing the Uity Attorney to prepare the necessar~z resolution for the transfer from the Electric Operating fund of $8,500 to the~ General Fund and $6,~00~ to the Water Operating Fund for the purpose of paving streets and installing pump and pipe for Well. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Garrish read a Setter from Mr. Beatty of the~Public Service Company in- Electric dicatiug that their recon~neudation regarding the electric system program would be forth- Program coming after September 10th. Mr. Humphrey reported that waterline agreements were still pending. that he had tried to contact Frank Rae on the grade and '~-~ drainage program, and is still awaiting his call. that tree p~gramlfwill be started when he can move men from the curbs and gutters. After reviewing the application a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Zordel, to 3:2 Beer approve the application of Tom McFadden, dba Tom's Market, for renewal of the 3:2 Beer Tom's Market. License for his retail store. Motion carried unanimously. Request from Bill Duuaway for franchise for ~! cables was again considered, and % 195 Mayor Garfish reported that no objection had been voiced by the'Television Committee, but they did wish to have included a clause that there would be no interference with Channels 7 and 8, and this is covered in the franchise Ordinance. Ordinance No 5, Series of 1962, granting a franchise to Canyon Cable Television Corporation was then taker from the t~le, and reviewed in full by Atto~ey Stewart, and a motion was made by Moore, seconded by Newell, to order it published. ~ Motion carried unanimously. Ord. 5, (An Ordinance Granting to Canyon Cable TV Corporation the Right to Erect, Series of Maintain and Operate in, under, over, along, across, and upon the Streets, Lanes 1962 Avenues, Sidewalks, Alleys, Bridges, and Highways and Other Public Places in the City of Aspen and Subsequent Additions Thereto, for the Pu~ose of Transmission and Distribution by Cable of Television Signals to Enable Sale of their Coramunity Television Antenna Service to the Inhabitants of Said City, and Other Purposes, for a period of T~nty-five(25) Years, and Regulating the Same.) Ord. No. Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1962, Amending Article 4 Chapter 2, Section 2 (2) Known Series 1962 as The "Electrical Code- Amendments", of t~ Official Code of the City of Aspen, and Repealing Ordinances in Conflict Health and DeclaFing an Emergency to Exist was read in full for the second ti~ by Attorney Stewart, and a motion was made by Moore.; seconded by Newell, to adopt theOrdinance. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Stewart reported that research will be done in connection ~th the poli- tical status of the land under the East Aspen Patent. Quiet titles - October. Emmerik's deed -resurvey to cover original requested area. Calderwood and Riverside contracts still .pending. , Ordinance for transfer of funds to Police Pension Fund will ~ ready for next meeting, also amendment re contractors' fees. Mr. Stewart said request from Riverside area for annexation will require publi- Petition for cation in a'local newspaper, and a motion was made by Newell, §econded by Zordel, to ,nnemation- authorize publication by the Mayor and City Clerk of the notice for annexation as Riverside area. described in the petition. Councilmen Newell, Zordel and Beyer voted "aYe" and Councilman Moore voted "naY". Deed -Bowles Request for deed - Freda Bowles - Mr. Humphrey has surveyed the Lots 1,2,3,and ~, Bi l~ in Block~ (Dora Elliss) Hughes'Addition, and after discussion, a motion was made by Beyer, secomded by Zordel, to authorize the Mayor to execute the deed. Motion carried unanimously. ~ Long Range Mayor Garrishread copies of correspondence with Mr. Wiener, also the list of Planning the information compiled to date for long range planning, and this was discussed. .'-t ~ed Attoz~ney Stewart said he had received a request for a deed for Al~tEricksen Ericksen property, and Humphrey is to survey and furnish description. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 PM upon motion by Zordel, seconded by Newell, and carried. G~