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Regular Meeting Aspen City Council April 10, 1972
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Eve Homeyer at 4:10 p.m. with Councilmen William
Comcowich, Ramona Markalunas, Francis Wh~aker, Scot~ Nystrom, City Attorne~ Albert
Kern, Finance Director Dennis V~eder and Student Representative Margo Dick. ~
Councilman Nystrom- Councilman Scott Nystrom read a letter of resignation from the
Council, due to his moving out of the City limits. Letter also
requests appointment to the Council following annexation to the
City. Mr. Nystrom moved to Lot 1, Block 2, Pitkin Mesa Subdi-
vision.
City Attorney Kern reported the Council wLll be required to
make an appointment within 30 days. The annexation petition
is on its way back to the City from the owners of the lot.
Minutes Coundilman Whitaker moved to approve the minutes of March 27th
as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Seconded by
Councilman Markaiunas. Ail in favor, motion carried.
Brown Ice Palace B~own Ice Palace, Right of Way Request - A letter was sub-
mitted outlining what it would take to melt the snow off
the rdof - $10,000 to $20,000.
City Manager Leon Wurl arrived.
Also, a letter was submitted outlining that the rink would be
open from 9:00 to 10:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays~ Thursdays
and Fridays and from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:.00 p.m.
on Sundays for public skating.
Councilman Whita·ker questioned why something was not submitted
as relates to an arcade for the sidewalk problem., Acchitect
John Rosalack estimated that it would cost about $8,000 for
an arcade.
Councilman. Comcowich moved that the City Attorney be instructed
to draw up the documents to allow the Ice Palace Organization
to enclose the structure as suggested with Provision A that ~
the ice rink open to the public be spelled out similar to
conditions Lefty Brinkman indicated in his letter, Provision B
that at the time the sidewalk district is made in'that area,
that 6' of sidewalk.space will be arcaded out from the roof
at that time. ~Seconded by Mayor Homeyer.
Councilman Whitaker stated he felt the arcade should be
constructed now. Councilman Comcowich stated he felt it was
the City's responsibility, if not already provided, to provide
a rink as in most other resorts.
Roll call Vote - Councilmen Comcowich aye; Markalunas nay;
Whitaker nay; MaYOr Homeyer aye. Motion died.
Happy Hearth Happy Hearth Proposed Use - Mr. David Barbee was present and
Proposed Use stated the building has a ~od potential as a small conference
center, 100 to 500 people. The requirements and basic needs
are already there, only problem is the restaurant and rooms are
out of balance with each other. For large conferences there is
no large group space or small meeting space. As a first phase
and for conference foC ander 100 people could create four small
meeting spaces by taking out the walls in 8 Onits and this would
be all that is necessary to accommodate a conference of 75 to 80
people. Conference times are Aspen's off season. Feel the City
is obligated to get into this business and the entire community
would benefit Plus there is room for expansion at the Happy
Hearth.
Comment was made that this facility is some distance from town,
making a transportation problem.
Fences - City Removal of fences and structures on City Right of Way - List of
Right-of-Way those in violation was submitted to Council. Council agreed the
list should be broken down into catagories of those that hav&~ ~-~
existed for many many years, those that were permitted, etc.
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Mail Survey Mail Survey- Eleanor Hubbard,~'representing the League of Women Voters, was present
and gave a report on the survey. 7,30 surveys returned, top choice for mail service
was present type of service with new post office and. two branch offices on the
outskirts of the City. Second choice was the present type of system with larger
central post office. 198 people made comments - door to door delivery received 49
comments, although it did not appear on the questionnaire as postal officials stated
it was out of the question.
Mayor Homeyer thanked the League of Women Voters for their efforts and time spent
on the survey.
Clean-up Clean-up Campaign - Mayor Homeyer read a statement that outlined what the procedures
Campaign have been by the City in t'he past and the next step being that the City would be going
beyond normal municipal practices to aid property owners and tenants in disposing of
junk and trash accumulations. (See letter on file in.City Clerlk's office.)
High School High School Goals :~ Margo Dic'k presented the Government Class list of priorities
Goals as follows: (1) Control or limit the growth of Aspen, within practical and workable
limits. (2) Four lane highway.. (3) Mass transit System, trolleys or electric buses
in the City. (4) More centralized buildings such as the Brand Building. (5) Under-
ground parking and building. (6) Several legatihitchhiking areas. About 40 members
of the government class participated.
Design Confer- Design Conference Request - Letter submitted requesting closure of a street from
ence Request 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on June 17th for the opening of the conference. City Manager Wurl
stated he and the Planner discussed which street and agreed to recommend Mill Street
between Cooper ahd Durant.
Council indicated their unenthusiasm for the conference based on the problems created
last year i.e sleeping and camping near the t~nt facilities. Council stated they
were reluctant to give permission for use of the street until it is made known to the
Council of what the use will be of the street and the City is assured they will clean
up the area.
Council request the City/County Planner communicate this to them and also that the
City is concerned about the problems which happened last year.
~ ~Golf pro Golf Pro Contract - Manager Wurl submitted contract and outlined that negotiations
iContract had been discussed with Mr. Tache for 10% of the green fees and passes since he would
~ ~ not have the restaurant and bar operation this year.
Councilman Comcowich moved to approve the contract as submitted. Seconded by Council-
man Whitaker. Roll call vote - Councilmen Wh~ aker aye; Markalunas aye; Comcowich aye;
Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried.
Truck Bids Truck Bids - Manager Wurl submitted compilation of bids (4). Lowest bidder and
recommendation same of Wheeler Chevrolet, in the amount of $9,391.78. Manager Wurl
stated since only $6,000 was budgeted would lfke to lease for 12 months and then
purchase at that time. Council suggested the difference between the lease costs for
1972 and the budgeted amount be used as a down payment.
Manager Wurl further stated no one will lease a vehicle with LP conversion.
Councilman Whitaker moved to accept~the bid of Wheeler Chevrolet and provide for a
12 month lease period and purchase at the end of 12 months. Seconded by Councilman
Markalunas. Roll call vote - Councilmen Comcowich aye; Markalunas aye; Whitaker aye;
Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried.
Flusher Flusher - Manager WUri submitted compilation of bids (2). Lowest bidder was Faris
Machinery comPany in the amount of $6,077.00. " ~
Councilman Comcowich moved to accept the bid of Faris Machinery Company. Seconded by
Councilman Whitaker. Roll call vote - Councilmen Whita'ker'*aye; Markalunas aye;
Comcowich aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried.=
Historical Historical Society Letter - Request the City participate in the memorial of Miss Berg,
Society Letter Historical Society cannot afford to do it.
Pitkin County Pitkin CouBty Park Association - Manager Wurl reported he had sent them a letter stating
Park Associatic the City had already donated to Eagle~Piney and wo~ld make additional contribution if
revanues ar,e up. .-Also.stated to them briefly what the City has done to preserve their
water rights.
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Auditor Auditor - Manager Wurl reported correspondence has lead to Mr. Handy
acknowledging the request to let Alexander Grant and Company review
whatever papers they desired.
Resolution #5 Resolution #5, Series of 1972 - City Clerk reported due to error in
number of publications of Resolution #2, the procedure would have to
be redone by the reading of Resolution #5~
Resdlution No. 5
(Series of 1972)
WHEREAS, a petition for annexation to the City of Aspen has
been filed in accordance with Section 139-21-6 of the Colorado
Revised Statutes 1963, as amended,
AND WHEREAS, the area seek£ng annexation is described
as follows:
A tract of land situated in the N~SW~ of
Section 7, T10S, R84W of the 6th P.M., Pitkim
County, Colorado, more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at a point whence the center
quarter comer'of Section 7, T10S, R84W of the
6th P.M. bears N.59°57'54'' E.1042.64 feet; thence
S.RT°51'48"W. 404.48 feet; thence S27°51'48'' W.
3 feet more or less to the North Annexation.line
established by document recorded in Plat Book 3
at Page 284/288 of the Pitkin County Records,
thence Westerly and Northerly along said North
Annexation line to a point, from whence a line to
~the SW corner of that certain tract of land con-
veyed in Book 49 at Page 9 of the Pitkin County
Records bears at right angles from the middle
thread of the Roaring Fork River, thence N.86°55'
E. 65 feet more or less along said line bearing
at right angles to the middle thread of said
River to the said SW corner of said tract describ-
ed said Book 49 at Page 9, thence North along the
West boundary of said tract 62 feet more or less to
a point from whence the SW corner of that certain
tract of land described in Book 258 at Page 86 bears
due East; thence East 34 f. eet more or le~s to the
~ corner of said tract described in Deed recorded
in Book 258 at Page 86; thence N.123.19 feet;
thence N.73°58'E. 58.68 feet; thence 37.65 feet
along the arc of a curve to the right having a
radius of 145.05 feet and whose chord bears
$.71e30'12'' E. 37.55 feet; thence S.64~04'00"E.
345.84 feet; thence South, 7.41 fee~; thence
$. 57°28'00'' E. 87.99 ~eet to the point of begin-
ning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Aspen, that:
It finds that the annexation petition substantially complies
with Section 139-21-6, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1963, as amended
and that the City Council will hold a hearing on May 15th at 5:00 ~
o'clock in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Aspen, Colorado
to determine if the proposed annexation complies with Section
139-21-3 and Section 139-21-4, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1963,
as amended, or such parts thereof as may be required to establish
eligibility under the law.
Attorney Bruce Kistler was present and stated an annexation petition
has been submitted along with an application for an RMF-PUD. The out-
line development plan has been filed with the City Planning and
Zoning and they decided to wait until Council acted on the annexation.
Also a petition to rezone was filed with the County and this has
been tabled since they felt this area should be part of the City.
Mr. Kistler asked for an indication from Council on whether they
wonld want to annex. Feel the need exists for this type of zoning,
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land is presently zoned R-15 containing about 3.47 acres~ Would have about 20 units
to t~e acre or 62 unit~s.·~ · ' ~
Councilman Whitaker stated he would be greatly concerned with the increase in density~
Council stated they were upset with the lac'k of communications from the Planning and
Zoning on this annexation request. Cannot review the annexation without some indica-
tion on the zoning s~nce the petition~for ann~xati0n includes a request for zoning.
City Attorney Kern stated Council should request from Planning and Zoning a
recommendation.on the annexation on the existing zoning or recommendation on annexation
on RMF-PUD.
Councilman Comcowich mo~ed t6 read'Resolution #5, Series of 1972. Seconded by
Councilman Markalunas.' All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Comcowich moved to adopt Resolution #5, Series of 1972. Seconded by
Councilman Markalunas. Roll call vote- Councilmen Whitaker aye; Markalunas aye;
ComcowiCh aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried.
Ordinance #4 Ordinance #4, Series of 1972 - Mayor Homeyer opened the public hearing. There being
Commercial Plan , no comments, Mayor Homeyer closed the Public hearing
ned Neighborhoo
Councilman Whitaker moved to read on second reading Ordinance #4, seconded by Councilman
Comcowich. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #4, SERIES OF 1972, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN BY ADDING SUBSECTION (d), SECTION 10.1 OF CHAPTER 24 ENTITLED C-PND
COMMERCIAL PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT~DISTRICTwas read by title only by the
City Clerk.
Councilman Whitaker moved to adopt on second reading Ordinance #4, Series of 1972.
Seconded by Councilman Markalunas~ Roll call vote - Councilmen Markalunas aye;
Whitaker aye; Comcowich aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried.
Ordinance #5 Ordinance #5, Series of 1972 - Mayor Homeyer opened the public hearing. There being no
Historical comments, Mayor Homeyer closed the public hearing.
~pning
Councilman Comcowich moved to read on second reading Ordinance #5, Series of 1972~
Seconded~by Councilman Mar·kalunas. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #5, SERIES OF 1972 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND
PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES, COMBINATIONS OF STRUCTURES, SITES AND AREAS
WHEN DESIGNATED FOR PRESERVATION AS AN H, HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND THE CONTIkrOED
CONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES AND ~COMBINATIONS OF STRUCTURES COMPLIMENTARY TO THOSE OF
HISTORIC VALUE W~MtN AN H, HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT;MAKING PROVISION FOR THE
CREATION OF AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE; CREATING A PROCEDURE FOR THE DESIGNATION
OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES, COMBINATIONS OF STRUCTURES, SITES AND AREAS AS H, HISTORIC
OVERLAY DISTRICTS; AND pROVIDINGFOR THEREVIEW AND APPROVAL, CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OR
DISAPPROVAL BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEEOF ALL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
WITHIN AN H, HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT AS THEYPERTAIN TO SECTION 9.1 OF CHAPTER 24 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN was read by title only by the City Clerk.
Councilman MarkalunaS moved to adopt on second reading Ordinance #5, Series of 1972.
SecOnded by Councilman Co~cowich. Roll call vote - Councilmen Markalunas aye; Comcowich
aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried.
City Attorney Kern informed Council they should be thinking about appointing members to
the Historic Preservation Commission.
Ordinance #6 Ordinance #6, Series of 19~2 - Mayor Homeyer opened the public hearing. There being no
Zoning Code Fee comments, Mayor Homeyer closed the public hearing.
Councilman Whitaker moved to read on second reading, Ordinance #6, Series of 1972.
Seconded by Councilman Markalunas. Ail in favor~ motion carried.
ORDINANCE #6, SERIES OF 1972 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REINACTING SECTION 11 OF
CHAPTER 24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, INCREASING THE FEE FOR ZONING
CODE AND-MAP AMENDMENTS TO FIFTY.(S50.00) DOLLARS, CLARIFYING THE PROCEDURE IN AMENDING
ZONING DESIGNATIONS, AND PROVIDING· FOR A JOINT PUBLICHEARING BETWEEN THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO REVIEW PROPOSED
DESIGNATIONS OF H, HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICTS was~read by title only by the CitY Clerk.
Councilman Comcowich moved to adopt on second reading Ordinance #6, Series of 1972.
Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Roll call vote - Councilmen Comcowich aye; Markalunas
aye; Whita·ker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye.. Motion carried.
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Accounts Payable Councilman Comcowich moved to approve the accounts payable as
submitted. Seconded by Councilman Markalunas. Roll call vote
Councilmen Markalunas aye; Whitaker aye; Comcowich aye; Mayor
Homeyer aye. Motion carried.
Councilman Markalunas moved to adjourn at 6:35 p.m., seconded
by Councilman Whitaker. Ail in favor, meeting adjourned.
Lorraine Graves, City Cler'k