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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19650607 Aspen., Colorado Re.~.ular Meeting,.Aspen City Council June L7, 1965 Mayor Pabst Called the regular meeting to order at 3:35 P.M,. Present were Cohncilmen Bat.nard, K?s.ter, McEachern and Stapleton, Attorney Tam Scott for Mr. Balcomb, and Czty Admlhzstrator Kerrigan. The accounts payable were given to Councilman Stapleton to check. The minutes of the r~egular meeting of May 17, 1965, were approved with the Correction following correction - change "Public Relations Project" to "Public Administration Aha- in minutes lysis Service". East Aspen Patent and Buchanan demand for deed - Davis Holder is working with Buchanan- Attorney Cha~l'es Stewart and preparing map for court action, deed Waterline extension west of City limits - Mr. Holder showed maps of proposed extensions;- final cost estimate is $127:000.00- discussed - financing. Mr. Holder Waterline suggested getting proposals from major pzpe suppliers for fi~ order. Mr. Holder extensions is preparing feasibility report, and facts on costs based on per capita, per acre, and assessed valuation. Contract with Davis C. Holder and Associates Consulting ehgineers- on ex- Contract tension of water se~ice was discussed, and a motion was made by Councilman Barnard, Holder. seconded by Councilman McEachern, to authorize the execution of the con~ract. Roll call - Councilmen - Kuster aye; Stapleton aye; Barnard aye; McEachern aye. A motion was then made by Councilman Stapleton, seconded by Councilman Bar- Bids-pipeline na~d, to authorize Mr. Hol~e~ to ask f~m bids on pipeline for the west waterline and contract extension, and also to follow up for contract bids. Roll call vote- Councilmen- Motion Barnard aye; McEachern aye; Kuster aye; Stapleton aye. There will ~ a special meeting Monday, July 1~, 1965, at ~:00 PM for bid op- Storm sewe~ - M~. Holde~ indicated locations, and bids will be opened June 21, ids-storm 1965. sewers Irmigation ditches - discussed-cost to activate in part; study will be made Irrigation in connection with I~rovement District No. 2. ditches. Councilman Stapleton then moved for the suspension of Rule 19, and fo~ the payment of the City's accounts payable. Seconded by Councilman Kuster. Roll call vote - Councilman Kuste~ aye; McEache~n aye; Barmaid aye; Stapleton aye. Joe Burgert invited Council to attend Civil Defense meeting at 8:00 PM Tues- Civil day, June 8, 1965. Defense Mee ting Dr. Oden refer~ed to ambulance that has been bought - by donations made to the hospital. Discussed - need fo~ driver and attendant, and place to. house. Dr. Ambulance Oden felt men who have served as ambulance drivers (Glen Ricks and Ca,roll ~it- mire) should be consulted. Council instructed Mr. Kerrigan tp look into this and make report. Leon Norton referred to street signs"being made by the Lions' Club, and said Street signs they would like to have lodge signs prohibited. Council agreed that the sign post should have no signs e~cept the street signs. ~ Git~ will help with installation House Numbers of posts in concrete. Mr. No~ton alao asked about house numbers- they would like to furnish these - and Council suggested following the Telephone Company Su~ey. See correction Minute~ of June 21,1965 should be -Councilman Barna~d. eight story Eight Story building - Rob Roy requested approval of encroachment under City bldg. property. Attorney Balcomb's opinion was read by Mayor Pabst. After Ri~cussion, encroachmen a motion was made by Councilman Bernard, seconded by Councilman Stapleton, to t deny the request for encroachment into the City property for underground parking. Roll call - Councilmen - Kuster aye; Barnard aye; McEachern aye; Stapleton aye. The regular meeting was-recessed at 5:05 PM for hearing on zoning matters, Motion to upon motion by Councilman McEachern, seconded by Councilman Stapleton, and carried, recess with a~l Councilmen voting aye. HEARING on zoning of. part of Block 70 and rezoning of the Unrestricted area to B-Business; Mr. Francis Whi~ker referred to hearing held on these zoning matters by Z ' Zoning-B1 70 the Planning and onlng Commission- and said there had been no opposition ex- pressed. Mayor Pabst outlined purpose of this hearing:- Rezoning To zone the annexed2 portion of Block 70. to T-Tourist Unrestricted To change the zoning of the Unrestricted area to B-Business; and he called for discussion or comments from the floor. There were none. A motion was then~made by COuncilman Kuster to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the ordinances covering ~he zoning of portions of Lots 1 through 9 in Motion Block 70 to T-Tourist. Motion seconded by Councilman McEachern. Roll call - Councilman Bernard aye; McEachern aye; Kuster aye; Stapleton aye. A motion was made by Councilman Stapleton, seconded by Councilman Barnard, Motion to have the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinance to change the Unrestrict- ed zone to B-Business. Roll call Councilman Stapleton aye; Kuster aye; ,~ McEachern aye; Bernard aye. The hearing was then closed upon motion by Councilman Barnard, seconded by Councilman Kuster, and carried with all Councilmen voting aye. Mayor Pabst called the regular meeting to order at 5:10 PM. Liquor Liquor License application - Hampel, Power, Ramsey Inc., dba The Woodlander License (formerly the Mollie Gibson) reviewed. Mr. Hampel said they have a lease agree- application ment, and have agreed to assume the chattel mortgage, they will pay water and ~ electric~bills, and will pay creditors. Attorney Bill Clark referred to receiver- i The ship having been resolved upon motion of receiver (Civil Action 3513). Although t Woodlander. application had been approved, no license has been issued to the receiver, John Waldorf. Mr. Kerrigan reported to Council on reference check. After discussion, Council instructed Attorney Scott to determine whether this should be considered a new application or a transfer. Sanitarian Dr. Crandall referred to need for hiring a sanitarian, full time, with equal participation by State, County and City in salary. After discussion, this matter was referred to City Administrator Kerrigan. Board~of Adjustment - Mayor Pabst read letter from Stan Bealmear, Chairman, H.Pedersen to recommending appointment of Henry P~dersen, and a motion wes made by Councilman Bd. of Adjust- Bernard, seconded by Councilman Kuster, to appoint Henry Pedersen to the Board of ment Adjustment. Roll call vote - Councilman Stapleton aye; Kuster aye; McEachern aye; Bernard aye. The Mayor read letter from Richard T. Lai, submitting his resignation from the Plannin~ Comm. Planning and Zoning ommzsslon. Thomas Benton was suggested as replacement by new member the Planning and Zoning Commission, but, as he is unknown to some of the Council- men,.this is to be considered further. A motion was made by Councilman Stapleton to appoint Tom Benton to the Commission, but there was no second to this motion. New Library New Library - discussed whether site on Main Street is adequate-that Aspen Institute would donate land - parking problems, and Council decided to await more information from the Library Board. Public Administration Service- remove from agenda. Golf Course. Golf Course is for sale- discussed whether City and County should buy this for recreaction district. Hold for further consideration. Tony Berumen was present - he requested that Council consider annexation of Annexation- area ~djacent to "Cantrupville" consisting of about five acres. He also referred in East Aspen to Bureau of Land Management, and whether any land would be available from that source. Mr. Kerrigan will look into this matter. - Falcon Inn - Rooming House License - Mayor Pabst read memorandum from the I~ Rooming Hous Buildin~ Inspector recommending that license be reinstated. A motion was made · . License- by Councilman Bernard, seconded by Councilman Kuster, to approve~ the issuance of !.Falcon Inn a Rooming House license to Barabra Rader, dba Falcon Inn. Roll call vote Councilman Bernard aye; Kuster aye; McEachern aye; Stapleton Nay. The motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Stapleton to approve issuance of rooming Motion- house licenses to the foilowing; the applications having been approved by the Roomin~ house Building Inspector: licenses. Aspen Alps Club Boomerang Lodge Dolmez-vous Holiday House Inc. M ' otzon seconded by Councilman Kuster Roll call-Councilman Bernard aye; Kuster aye; McEachern aye; Stapleton aye. Sales Tax discussed - State amendment taking off prescription drugs and adding liquor by the-drink; also "common carrier deliveries". Tabled, upon motion Sales Tax by Councilman Stapleton, seconded by Councilman Barnard. Roll call - Councilman amendment MeEachern aye; Barnard aye; Stapleton aye; Kuster Nay. The motion carried. Terese David request to lease space in Opera House. Discussed, that Chamber Space in of Commerce, Ski Club and Aspen Association have also applied for space now oc- Opera- cupied by the Pitkin County Library. No action taken, to lease. Property for parking - tabled. Annexation - Mr.~cAllister gave report - is progressing. Humble Oil suit in Court June 17, 1965. Ted ArmstronK gave report on plans of the Recreation Committee, and need for additional funds. Discussed - amount already authorized by Council at time con- Recreation tributions were approved. Armstrong referred to restraining fences-and Councilman Fund Stapleton outlined proposed fence rec~ommended by the Wagner Park Committee. Request Fence-Wagner for additional funds was tabled. Park Knight Club Inc., -no trial date set. Lots in Block 93 - closing sale to City still pending. Dog control ~ City Administrator Kerrigan said County is interested in co- operating -~dog catcher not yet hired - control ordinance is in preparation. A motion was then made by Councilman McEachern, that Council go into exe- Executive sessl~ cutive session - at 6:49 PM. Seconded by Councilman Barnard, and cabbied on roll call with all Councilmen voting aye. Ail visitors left the Chamber. Council came out of Executive Session and the Mayor called the regular meet- ing to order at 7:00 PM. He informed Hans Gramiger that Council had discussed sites Dump site for the dump, and that Council is not interested in the one offered by Gramiger as it is too far away. Salary schedule - City employees - still pending. Lots in Paepcke Park - continued~until 3une 28th,1965. Lots in Park ImprovementDIstrict' ' No. 2 - freeze and thaw tests not yet received. Distr.No.2 Discussed - street li~htin~ and alternate parking and Council approved post- ~lternate in~ for parking. Parking Three petition - containing 45 names - were given to Attorney Scott for Petitions opinion. These petitioners opposed Employee Registration Ordinance No. 2, Series opposing Ord.2 of 1965. 1965. Mayor Pabst then referred to petition submitted - containing 137 names- asking Petition Council to provide relief from excessive noise, produced by any and all vehicles noise control traveling on City streets; this will be taken up with t.he Police Chief. Mayor Pabst read letter from Mr. k~itaker, Secretary of the Planning Commis- Ri~ht-of-wa¥ sion-r~garding right-of way and landscaping on Ute Avenue between Original and Ute Ave. Spring Streets. This was referred to the City Administrator. Discussed- letter from the Wilderness Society re Hydro-Project threat to Flat Letter-Wilder- Tops Primitive area. Council felt more information was needed before taking action, ness Society Mayor Pabst read letter from David Brofman, recommending Mrs. McLaughlin, who had served as City M~gistrate for the City on one case. The meetinM was adjourned at 7:20 PM upon motion by Councilman Stapleton, seconded by Councilman Barnard, and carried.