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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19701130 Special Meeting Aspen City Council November 30~ 1970 Meeting called by the entire City Council. Meeting called to order by Mayor Eve Homeyer at 4:00 p.m. with Councilmen Edwin Vare, Ross Griffin, Fitzhugh Scott III, Jack Walls, Francis Whitaker, City Attorney Albert Kern, City Manager Leon Wurl and Finance Director Dennis Veeder. Also present by request of Council: Police Sergeant Gregory Holmbeck, Sanitarian Lamont Kinkade, Building Inspector Clayton Meyring and City Engineer Charles Gilkey. Liquor Mayor?Homeyer informed each liquor renewal applicant that all applications in which there Licenses were comments made by one of the City Departments, have been asked to appear before Council to discuss the comments. Blue Moose - Finance Director Veeder reported this account is always late and have diff- iculty in collecting the utility bills. Mr. Gibbons stated there were problems in the beginning with his mailing address and did not receive the first bill until 6 months late. SPecia! Meeting Aspe~ City C0uncil November 30, 1970 Councilman Griffin moved to approve renewal of the Blue Moose beer, wine and spirituous Blue Moose liquor license. Seconded by Councilman Vare. All in ~favor, motion carried. The Circuit - Mr. William Berkely stated they had planted trees in front of the building, The Circuit but have been knocked down by cars when parking, so have put only gravel in front. Councilman Vare moved to approve renewal of the Circuit beer, wine and spirituous liquor license. Seconded by Councilman Scott. Based on the Building Inspector's comment, Mr. Berkley reported the tile is in the process of being installed ~n the bathrooms. Discussed the enclosure made on the front of the building without a building permit. Mr. Berkley reported they have an approved building permit which was received after the addition was built. It was reported the building still does not have an occupancy certificate since the addition put the building in violation of the open space requirements of the zoning laws. Council suggested Mr. Berkley apPly to the Board of Adjustment on the open space requirement so that an occupancy certificate can be obtained. Manager Wurl pointed out they cannot occupy the building without an occupancy certificate and without an occupancy certificate the building is not insured. Ail in favor, motion carried. Crystal Palace - Discussed the City Engineer's comment relating to the planting of trees Crystal Palace and sidewalks. Mr. Mead Metcalf was present and stated for 15 years no one has mentioned a sidewalk until he had requested same. On the~west side of the building have replaced the door which is access to the basement. Door'was wood and have installed a temporary steel door. Councilman Whitaker suggest~the steel door be painted with an abrasive coat of paint Mr. Metcalf stated he would plant trees and put in the sidewalks. Councilman Whitaker moved to approve the renewal application for beer, wine and spirituous liquor. Seconded by Councilman Griffin, Ail in favor, motion carried. Garfunkel's - Owner stated he had paid the balance on utilities as of the 16th of Nov- Garfunkel's ember, assured Council this would not happen again. Councilman Griffin moved to approve the renewal application of Garfunkel's beer and wine license. Seconded by Councilman Vare. Ail in favor, motion carried. Starboard Tac ' There being no comments on ~the renewal applications for The Motherlode, Steak Pit, Four ~other Lode Seasons, Magic Pan, Buffet Room, Chart House and Starboard Tack; Councilman Scott moved to Steak Pit approve the renewal applications as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Vare. All in favor, Four Seasons motion carried. ~agic Pan Buffet Room Open Space Report - Councilman Vare reported Mr. Bruce Thomas who worked on this committee Chart House is leaving town shortly and feel the City should show their gratitude to Mr. Thomas, perhaps in the form of a resolutions Dpen Space Report Further reported the committee is gathering-all their material and information which will be turned over to the City Manager. Councilman Whitaker moved the City Attorney be instructed to draft an appropriate res- olution. Seconded by Councilman Scott. Ail in favor, motion carried. Glory Hole - Building Inspector's comments as relates to the neon..signs. Mr. Luhnow was Glory Hole present and stated he would take the signs down. Councilman Whitaker~moved to approve the beer, wine and spirituous liquor license of the Glory Hole. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Ail in favor, motion carried. Humane Society, Grand Junction - Council request the City Manager proceed with arrange- Humane Society ments for unclaimed dogs to be transported to the Humane Society in Grand Junction. House of Lum - Comments were made by the Building Inspector as relates to the off street House of Lum parking and surfacing thereof. Attorney Dwight Shellmmn reported the applicant feels the City has selectively picked on this establishment relating to parking. Council assured Mr. Shellman this is not so, all applications with comments have been requested to appear before Council. As relates to the parking, Council informed Mr.-Shellman this requirement does not apply to those buildings which had had no changes since the ordinance was adopted Mr. Shellman stated the applicant would have trouble in financing paving of the parking, would gravel be acceptable. City Manager stated graveling would be acceptable~ City Engineer request 4 inches of gravel. Mr. Shellman stated under these conditions, feel the applicant will comply with the requirement of surfacing. Mr. Kinkade reported the applicant has been ticketed for trash in the alley and fined. Councilmmn Walls moved to approve the renewal a~plication of House of Lum for beer, wine and spirituous liquor license. Seconded by Councilman S~ott. Ail in favor, mntion carried. 1103 Special Meeting Aspen City Council November 30, 1970 Hickory House Hickory House Sanitarian Kinkade reported of 3 inspections mmde last year, each inspect- ion showed from 5 to 12 violations. Presently the premises are in the process of remodel- ing and unless all violations are taken care of by January 1st, the 1971 restaurant license will be held up. It was pointed out those operations at the first of the year not having valid restaurant licenses will be required to close until such time as they have valid restaurant licenses, as provided under the liquor laws. Finance Director Veeder reported the applicant is 3 months behind on utility bills. Mr. Temple Allen reported his account was paid up the day before this meeting. City Engineer reported trees could be planted in front of the building. Councilman Walls moved to approve the renewal application of the Hickory House for beer, wine and spirituous liquor license. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Mr. Allen stated he would cooperate with the City on the trees when it is feasible for planting. Ail in favor, motion carried. Public House Jerome B. Wheeler Public House - Owners reported they had forgotten to pay their October billing on utilities. Police Sergeant reported all disturbances were called in amd cooperation was given by the mmnagement. Building Inspector outlined his comment relating to the second exit which leads to the Teen Center, Problem in keeping access to the exit clear and also lighting beyond.the door. Councilman Scott moved to approve the renewal application of the Pub for beer, wine and spirituous liquor license. SecOnded by Councilman Vare. Applicant agreed to pay, City install a light beyond the exit door to be kept on at all times. Ail in favor, motion carried. OPera Councilman Vare questioned the Aspen Association using space behind the Chamber and if a House lease arrangement has been made. Manager Wurl stated he was unaware of the Aspen Associatio~ Leases using the premises. Councilman Comcowich moved to instruct City Manager Wurl and City Attorney Kern to work out proper lease arrangements with all occupants of the Opera House post haste that are not provided for in some other manner. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Ail in favor, motion carried. Manager Wurl pointed out the previous Council desired the building to be used by only those organizations that are oriented ~towards the public. Council request the leases for those organizations that are not oriented toward the public be prepared on a shorter term basis of 2 years and those of public nature on 5 year basis. Theodore's Theodore's - Applicant did not appear.' City Clerk informed Council only comment on this application relates to planting of trees in the front of the premises. Applicant leases basement and could only be held responsible for about 3' representing the doorway to the restaurant~ Councilman Scott moved~to approve the renewal application for Theodore's for beer, wine and spirituous liquor license. Seconded by Councilman Comcowic~. Ail in favor, motion carried. Councilman Comcowich moved to approve the stock transfer of Theodore's Inc. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Ail in favor, motion carried. Pinocchio's Pinocchio's - Mr. Gary Luhnow reported they had been making improvements since acquiring the restaurant. Problem with deliveries being dropped outside the building, lack of space for supplies. Mr. Holmbeck reported the Police Department has observed quite often food in the alleys. Mr. Kinkade reported any items left outside will be embargoed and destroyed. Mr.. Holmbeck further reported often items ~re~stored~:~n~t~ area leading to the back exits. Councilman Comcowich moved to approve the renewal application of Pinocchio's for 3.2 beer license. ~Seconded by Councilman Scott. Ail in favor, mOtion carried. 1104 .. Specia~Meeting Aspen City Council November 30, 1970 Hotel Jerome - Mr. Holmbeck reported the disturbances listed cover the entire hotel. Have Hotel Jerome had problems in the management not calling in disturbances, now getting cooperation on this. Mr. Kinkade reported the restaurant license last year was held up, most cooperative in cleaning up violations. Building Inspector reported there is a problem with exits in the basement which is pad- locked. Mr. Gilmore reported it is difficult to keep the exits open due to theft of equip- ment. Building Inspector suggest he work with Mr. Gilmore on security measures and at the same time provide for emergency exits. Mr. Gilmore stated he guaranteed something would be done. Finance Director reported there is an outstanding utility bill, but was assured by the manager this would be cleaned Up and kept current after the first:of the year. Mr. Gilmore stated the outstanding bill would be paid immediately. · Councilman Comcowich moved to,approve the renewal application of the~Hotel Jerome for beer, wine and spirituous liquor license. Seconded by Councilman Scott. Ail in favor, motion carried. Stromberg's - Mr. Kinkade reported this application is under agreement to have violations Stromberg's in the storage area cteaned~-up. Mr..~Stromberg meported the canopy wi!l~be~fixed in a ~ week or two, awaiting supplie~. · . Councilman Walls moved to approve the renewal application of Stromberg's for beer, wine and spirituous liquor license. Seconded by Councilman Scott. Ail in favor, motion carried. The Shaft - Mr. Kinkade reported last year a problem of their being opened without the The Shaft proper licenses. Presently under agreement to clean up sanitation violations. Applicant stated he agreed to re-plant the trees next spring. Manager Wurl explained an agreement was made with the previous owners relating to the trash storage in the alley. After build up of ince in the winter time, the trash containers end up in the alley. Applicant re- ported the area built for trash containers end up in the alley. Applicant reported the area built for the trash containers will not hold the large containers now being used. Councilman Whitaker moved to approve the renewal application of the Shaft for 1971 licens~ Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Ail in favor, motion carried. Andre's of Aspen - Mr. Holmbeck reported the violation outlined for 1970 refers to Andre's opening prior to display of the liquor license on the wall. of Aspen Attorney Daivd Slemons reported the violation was written 15 minutes before the license was obtained and displayed. Mr. Kinkade reported first inspection had 7 violations, second inspection showed 15 violations which included health cards, trash and structural problems. Presently under agreement to clean up violations. Mr. Price reported they are working on these problems by trial and error. Will have most of the violations cleaned up in a week or two. B~ilding Inspector commented as to the lack of a sign permit and also the possibility of the sign being too large. Mr. Price stated the permit would be obtained in the next couple of days and will comply on the size of the sign. . Councilman Walls moved to approve the renewal application of Andre's for license for 1971, Seconded by Councilman Scott. All in favor, motion carried, The Lodge - Mr. Kinkade reported from an inspection made the previous week, lists 7 or 8 The Lodge violations. Under agreement to have these taken care of. Attorney representing the applicant stated the Avis Rent-a-Cars will be moving to the Holiday Inn. Finance Director Veeder reported this applicant is slow in paying. Councilman Griffin moved to approve the renewal application of the, Lodge~' Seconded by Councilman Scott. Ail in favor, motion carried. Councilman Comcowich moved to approve a Christmas Party for city employees aS done in the Christmas past and instruct City Manager Wurl to handle.:the details. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Party ~-.. Ail in favor, motion carried. Mr. Barrel, Planner, and City Manager Wu~l distributed to Council an outline as relates Mini Buses to cost and revenue for mini buses. Request comments, that will be followed, if any, from Council. Mr. Bartel reported the'administrative people will be working with the Transportation Committee and Planning and Zoning in order to gain their comments. 1105" Special Meeting AsPen City C0un~i1 November 30, 1970 Meeting Place ~eting Place - Police Department reported the disturbances listed mainly do not have anything to do with t.he Meeting Place in general, Mr. Kinkade reported under the previous r~ management have had as high as 35 violations. Based on inspection made November 17th, had 10 violations all of minor nature. Building Inspector comments his biggest concern is the rear exit door on the Meeting Place that does not have proper hardware nor is the exit sign lighted. Applicant stated he would take care of the exit door problems. Applicant stated the Ski Corporation who owns the building has stated they will consider paving the parking lot next spring. Councilman Scott moved to approve the renewal application of the Meeting Place for beer, wine and spirituous liquor license. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried. Paragon Paragon - Mr. LeFavour reported he had trees planted out in front, but have been knocked over by cars while parking. Spaces are not large enough for bigger trees. Will cooperate next spring with the City on the planting. Councilman Whitaker moved to approve the renewal application of the Paragon for beer, wine and spirituous liquor license. Seconded by Councilman Comcowich. All in favor, motion carried. Councilman Comcowich moved to go into executive session at 6:40 p.m., seconded by Council- man Griffin. Ail in favor, motion carried. Council reconvened into special session at 7:45 whereupon Councilman Comcowich moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Griffin. All in favor, meeting adjourned. --Lorraine Graves, Czty Clerk Correction to Minutes of November 23/ 1970 at Page 1100, Paragraph 5 Bureau of Reclamation - Manager Wurl explained the Bureau is making some core drillings on Castle Creek to determine the best site for a dam that the Bureau of Reclamation, in cooperation with the City intends to build. In the process of making these core drillings, Mr. Mace has become upset with the damage. The Bureau will be restoring the damage. Correction tO MinUtes of Nevember 23~ 1970 at Pa~e 1100~ Paragraph 15 Carl's Pharmacy, zoning violations - Manager Wurl reported the only violation now existing is an additional required sign. Correction to Minutes of November 25~ 1970 at Page 1101~ Paragraph Seven Manager Wurl pointed out, the City on no way can commit themselves this year. Further pointed out there are very limited areas in the 1971 budget from which to draw funds from. Feel the City is looking at short term financing which would require payment the following year, Also looking at finding additional sources of revenue.