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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19621119 Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council-November 19, 1962 Mayor Garfish called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Present were Councilmen Beyer, Moore, Newell and Zordel, City Administrator Humphrey and City Attorney Stewart. The minutes of the previous regular meeting of November 5, 1962, were read, and approved upon motion by Beyer, seconded by Zordel and carried. The bills payable of the City, and the Electric and Water Departments were read and discussed, and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Zordel, to suspend Rule 19 and. to allow the several amounts. Motion carried unanimously. Water sample Mr. Humphrey reported that six water samples covering a period 6f one week had reports, been returned marked "safe". Ted Mularz asked about the water situation in the Riverside annexation area, and Waterline- when waterline would be extended, to the west side of Riverside. After annexation Riverside iscompleted, Mr. Humphrey will work with Mr. Mularz and will make a survey and give Annexation report on time when line will be laid. Mularz asked that waterline be put in at the earliest possible time after annexation. Rex Cole asked how Council felt about havin~7 or 8 sleighs in Aspen, running on ~, Sleighs regular schedule. Discussion covered - possible hazard - need for P.U.C. Permit and it was suggested, that, as ~this is his problem, he should investigate all angles. Applications for renewal of liqour licenses for 1963 were reviewed ~y Attorney Liquor Licenses Stewart. Councilman Moore suggested having credit review, also police r~eport before renewals renewing licenses, and said it might be advisable for each bar to have a" bouncer". Discussed - and Mayor Garfish called in Marshals Sturgem and McCune for a report on ~ a recent fracas at the Golden Horn, and he ordered that a report of all such occur- rences are to be given to Council. Golden Horn Marshal Sturgeon said they did not hear what actually happened at the Golden Horn, as they were not called in until after the affair was over. He said the police are making checks on all bars, and are spot checking I.D. cards. Guido Meyer reported that his nephew- 16 years old- had been served liquor in local bars and he asked that Ordinances be enforced. Council suggested that spot-checking continue and that file be kept on all complaints, also that operators be called to Council meeting following any further disturbances. Guido then referred to loudspeaker at the Golden Horn, and the police are to handle .this matter. The Clerk was instructed to askaPeter Green and ~olice Chief Baker to come to the next meeting on December 3, 1962. Attorney Stewart referred to State enforcement of Liquor Code, and said there will be cases that will come under State law. A motion was then made by Councilman Zordel, seconded by Councilman Beyer, to License - approve the application of Aspen Properties, Inc., dba The Lodge, for renewal of their The Lodge liquo~ license for 1963, provided State license has been issued for~ 1962. Councilmen Beyer, Moore and Zordel voted "Aye" and Councilman Newell, abstained from voting. The motion carried. A motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Moore, to approve the application of License-Little Bent and Cabell, dba Little Nell Chart House, for renewal of the liquor license for Nell Chart House 1963. Councilmen Moore, Beyer and Zordel voted "Aye" and Councilman Newell did not vote. The motion carried. Tabled- The application of Peter Green, dba the Golden Horn, was tabled upon motion by Lic. for Zordel, seconded by Newell and carried. Golden Horn ~ A motiom was made by Beyer, seconded by Newell, to approve the application Lic. Sunnie' of Atte~e Sunnie Anderson, dba Sunnie's Rendezvous, for renewal of the liquor license ~Rendezvous. for 1963.Motion carried unanimously. Bob Sprague from Merrick and Company presented to Council contracts in connection with the electric program, and copies of the 1962 Review of the Long Range Plan. Attorney Stewart explained the Special Services Contract which he said would cover such services as joint agreement on pole use with the Mountain States Tel. and Tel. Co., and any further meetings that may be deemed necessary by Council and the telephone company. Discussion- responsibility of the engineer to keep thc City informed of all anticipated expenses - re-negotiation on present franchise with the telephone company, due to change in conditions since present franchise was adopted. A motion wasmade by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Bayer, that the Contract City enter into the Engineering Service Contract - Specia~ Services - with Merrick Merrick & Co. and Company.i Motion carried unanimously. The agreement between the City and Merrick and Company was then discussed, and in reply to an enquiry from Attorney Stewart, Mr. Sprague said that there would be Agreement- daily supervision on the job, and in case a mistake is made, the City would not have Merrick & to pay for the correction thereof. Mr. Stewart brought out that they could not be directed to start work until the money has been received from the bond issue. Mr, Sprague asked for tbm appointment of the "~iOwner's Representative" as referred to in contract, and City Administrator Humphrey was so appointed. Councilman Moore said he felt there have not been enough facts brought out and referred to anticipated decrease in rates of Holy Cross Association, and he also felt the market value of the Aspen Electric System should be determimed. After dis- cu~sion, a motion was made by Newell, Seconded by Beyer, that the City enter into the Agreement Between OWner and Engineer. Councilmen Bayer, Newell and Zordel voted Nay . The motion Carried. "aye" and Councilman Moore voted" " Council authorized Mr. Sprague to work with Bob Kirchner, their fiscal agent, and to furnish him with copies of. the electric program reports. City Administrator Humphrey'sreport: Salary of Marshal Glen Ricks - he recommended increase, and a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Newell, to approve the i~drease i6 salary of Glen' Ricks Salary-Ricks to $420.00 a month effective December 1, 1962, as provided in the Official Code of Aspen. Motion carried u~animously. CalderwOodand Hoag Addition- Annexation pending, awaiting plat, and County Calderwood has signedpetition. Annexation Mayor Garfish reported that someone had told him there is a discrepancy Riverside on plat for Riverside Annexation and this is to be chewed out. Plat Waterline agreements - Riverside and Calderwood - pending. Public Skating Rink - turned back to Committee. Street Planning Grant - Mr. Humphrey to see Frawk Rae in Den~er. - Council approved Mr. Humphrey approaching the County Commissioners regarding Dump the maintenance of the dump. Maint. He gave report on curb and gutter costs - $1.60 per linear 'foot, excluding Curb& Gutter cost of forms. He also gave report on cost of paving, and different methods and the Paving financing were discussed. Council requested a complete formal report for further consideration. ' Mr. HumPhrey referred to his coming attendance at a meeting of the State Grading- Highway Department in Denver, and said he will refer plan for grading Route 82 to State Mr. McCoy and Mr. Green in Grand Junction beforehand. Highway He referred to the amount due the City for the Maintenance of Wagner Park Wagner and Councilman Zordel will_bring report on the Wagner Park Fund to next meeting. Park Maint. Building Inspector Markalunas referred to rooming houses used by employers to Rooming house employees, ~nd Council agreed that s~ch places should be.inspected. Markaluuas Houses- also referred to the Brand Building and said that Don Elzsha has agreed that no Brand Building children will be permitted in the use of it. Mayor Garrish will contact Mr. Elisha regarding the minimum safety requirements that have been set. Mayor Garrish will NAPA sign also contact Aspen Auto Supply Co. regarding NAPA sign that has not been removed. Mr. Stewart having checked plat against description in the published legal notice Plat- of Riverside Annexation, said it conforms, and if there is any complaint it should be Riverside Annex. presented to Council. The ordinance covering annexation will be ready for the next etlon. regular meeting. -Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1962- An Ordinance Providing for the Licensing of Ord. No. 9 Bicycles - was read in full for the second time by Attorney Stewart and a motion was 1962 made by Bayer, seconded by Zordel, to adopt the Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. lO, Series of 1962, An Ordinance EStablishing the Aspen Policemen Ord. No. 10 Retirement Plan- was reviewed by Attorney Stewart, and a motion was made by Zordel, 1962 seconded by Bayer, to adopt the Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Stewart referred to correspondence with the Title Guaranty Company, and Political letter and memorandum which are to be referred.to the County Commissioners at their Status. meeting of December 5, 1962, in connection with the political status of East Aspen E. Aspen Patent area. Patent The fo~owing matters have been tabled - Buchanan's request for a deed. Lots H and I in Paepcke Park Deeds - Erickson and Williams and Lillenas for.descriptions. Amendments - 5% allowance on 2% collection - Room Rental Tax. - Contractors' License Fees- no-prorating - opinion on vendors, in preparation. Attorney Stewart~referred to foreclosure and bankruptcy filing in connection with Aspen Villa the Aspen Villa, and said he would like to have a local trustee appointed, as there is 205 Aspen, Colorado Regular Meeting Aspen City Council November 19, 1962, C ont'd. The Villa- local indeptedness, and 2% Room Rental Tax is owed to the City, and Council agreed to Trustee the appointment of Edward W. (Wend~) Morse. A motion was made by Zordel, seconded by ~ Newell, that the Council approves the request for a local trustee in the bankruptcy case of the Aspen Villa. Motion carried unanimously. 2% Tax A motion was made by Newell, seconded by Moore, that the~City enforce the pro- ' Continental visions of the Official Code in the collection of the delinquent 2% Room Rental Tax Inn. from the Continental Inn. Motion carried unanimously, and Attorney Stewart will handle. Mr. Stewart is working on delinquent accounts in the Electric Depm~ment. Discussed- flow of water adjudicated at Glory Hole Motel. Quit Claim Deed- corrective - The Glenwood Investment Company to allof Deed B1 124. Lot A and those portions of Lots B,C, K, and L, Block 124, lying within the City and Townsite of Aspen; and that portion of what was formerly known as Cleveland Street which lies between Durant Avenue and Waters Avenue, reviewed, and a motion was made by Zordel, seconded by Newell, authorizing the Mayor to execute such deed. Motion carried unanimously. Deed - East Aspen Patent - for strip of land in Waters Avenue - fenced prior to 1956, not in conflict with Fritz Benedict - reviewed, and a motion was made by Zordel, Deed - Block 40 seconded by Beyer, authorizing the Mayor to execute deed to strip of land South of Block 40 under fence to Glenwood Investment Company, Garfield County, Colorado. Motion carried unanimously. Fence in Councilman Newell refer~ed to fence in alley in East end and complaint from the alley scavenger that it blocked throughway, and Mr. Humphrey will check. The Glty Clerk referred to businesses that have not yet paid the $25.00 Occupa- Delinquent tional Tax, and to whom final notices have been sent - certified mail- and a motion Occupational was made by Moo~e~,seconded by Zordel, to take appropr~e~m~nfor the enforcement and Tax collection as provided in the Aspen Official Code. ~otion carried unanimously, and Mr. Stewart will handle. Councilman Beyer referred to the suggestion made by Councilman Moore in his "The Devil's column in the Aspen Times under the heading "The Devil's Advocate" of selling the Advocate" Municipal Electric System, and after discussion it was decided that a notice should be placed in the Aspen Times that the views expressed under the heading "The Devil's ~-~ Advocate" were not the views of the Mayor and the other Councilmen. The meeting adjourned at 12;15 AM upon motion by Zordel, seconded by Beyer and carried.