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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19721204Study Session Aspen City Council December 4~ 1972 Meeting called by Council to be held jointly with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss with Mr, Trueman, owner of the railroad property, par'king possibilities, for the City in this area. The following were present: Mayor Homeyer; Councilmen Nystrom, Breasted, Griffin, Marka- lunas, Whitaker; Acting City Manager Veeder; City/County Planner Herb Barrel; Planning and Zoning Members Bruce Gillis, Barbara Lewis, Victor Goodhard, Charles Collins, Anthos Jordan. Mr. Bartel repo~ted he had talked to Leigh of Alan Voorhees and Associates, le.tter to follow, and Mr. Leigh stated he still prefers the parking to be at the end of Galena St., recognize that an open straight parking lot would damage the project from a design point of view, and it will involve length~joint'procedures for it to work well at the end of Galena. If the alternative site is used (west side of Mill Street) one additional shuttle bus would have to be acquired. Further feels that it is workable to lease land for a short period of time and try to .implement other elements of the plan. Mr. Trueman submitted a proposal for lease and/or purchase of land west of Mill Street. A PROPOSAL J. R. TRUEMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. proposes that, for"a period of three (3) years, the City of Aspen lease up to four and 6fl0 (4.6) acres as shown on the attached map plus access as deemed necessary, in order to test the feasibility of developing a permanent par'king facility. It is believed that such a lease procedure would permit the City, with a min- imum expenditure of ~unds, to determine the desirability of a parking facility. TERMS OF LEASE: 1. Annual Cost to City: J. R. Irueman & Associates, Inc. would lease approximately 4.6 acres to the City at a monthly charge of $500.00 per acre. 2. Terms of Lease: The lease would have a maximum term of three (3) years, however, the City could terminate the lease at any time upon giving sixty (60) days notice. 3. Option to Purchase: During the lease term the City would have an option to purchase two (2) of the 4.6 acre tract which would be sufficient for construction of a multi-story parlking facility. The option purchase price would be $200,000.00 per acre (exclusive of the access road). 4. Improvements by City: During the.lease term the~ity would pay the cost of install- ing and maintaining a surface parking area. 5. Construction of Permanent Facilities: When and if the City should decide to create a permanent facility, it would ha~e the option of leasing the two (2) acre tract for purposes of constructing the facility. The lease rental would be equal to ten (10%) per cent per annum times the $200,000.00 per acre purchase price, subject to escalation provisions during the .term of the lease. ' 6. Leasing of Facility by J. R. Trueman & Associates~ In~.: Subject to later determin- ation of the cos~t~and.related terms,~ J. R. Trueman & Associates, Inc. will build the permanent facilities and lease them to the City on a long term basis, again on a net lease basis. - ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -' ~ ~ Study Session Aspen City Council ~ December 4, 1972 Mr..Barrel stated the best use of the land west of'Mill would be for employee parking. Map of the area proposed Was reviewed ~and it was determined the parking area offered by' Mr. Trueman does not abut on Mill Street but is to the back of the property. -~ It was estimated 150~ cars'. could be parked per acre with open parking. Would cost approx imately $3,000,000 to build three levels of parking. Mr. Trueman stated he would rather~nO~ sell the 'entire ~4.6 acres to the City, with stru- cture parking would only need two acres. ' ' Council questioned Mr. Trueman as to the price of land at the end of Galena. Mr. True- man stated he could not say at this time, awaiting an appraisal. Mayor Homeyer suggested itmight.be more expensive in the long run to have the parking west of Mill than ut the end of Galena. West of Mill would require acdess, additional bus, o~er or underpass, etc. Mr. Trueman pointed out on a map that part of the property the City is considering at the end of Galena he does not even own. Aspen Construction, Stan Bealmear and 2 or 3 others own the land. Mayor Homeyer questioned Mr. Trueman if h~ would be interested in a joint venture on the parking of 2 levels at the end of Galena; Access would be from the Red Mountain side and Mr. Trueman could put in shops and condominiums ont~pp. Mr. Robert Sterling of Walls and Sterling was present and stated Mr. Trueman's approx- imate requirement for 'parking is 700 to 800 cars. This would ta'ke a strip along the back side of the property. To provide enough parking for the City in structure par'king would go above the height limit. M~yor Homeyer stated she did not feel Mr. Trueman's proposal submitted this date is un- expensive, also employee,s, a~e not going ~to walk the~ additional two blocks. Councilman Whita~ker stated he objected to the C~ty spending too much time and money on this when we are trying to get fid of the automobile..To park in this area would be moving the problem just a~ few blocks away; Mr. Trueman stated he would not like to give up any of his property. Mr. Sterling stated to go underground seemed unfeasible. Mayor Homeyer snggeste4 the City purchase the entire property from Mr. Trueman. Mr. Trueman stated .he would be willing ~to cut~ the lease figures in half. Councilman Whitaker stated he 'felt that in the long run he feels this area will not be the right p%mce for parkin'g~ Councilman Breasted stated that he felt that if the City is going to commit to this project, he feels they should follow th~ transportation plan o~ purchase all the land on the west side of Mill Street. Mr. Trueman stated this would involve approximately 8 acres. Mr. Charles Collins stated the P & Z felt the north end of Galena would compliment the parking on the south end: ~ The south end is on the circu'lation route and also in close proximity to downtown. Mr. Joe Edwards suggested to Council they think about purchaseaof the entire land be- cause of the impact on the community of this development. To purchase the land would also give the City nontrol, put in a river mall, provi, de for a gas station, past office~ etc. Mr. Harley Baldwin .stated he felt that by the City .~j~?iding parking in'ithat area and with the downtown malls this is stimulating develoPment of' this area, and taking away from downtown. Councilman Breasted stated we are' now missing the C-2 use,s, feels that Was the right zoning. Councilman Whita'ker stated he feels small par'king lots in the downtown is much better than spending a lot of money in this one area. Would rather see the City spend money buying land to stop development rather than buying property for parking. Feel this development will hinder, the downtown core. Will result in a shopping center.. Mayor Homeyer questioned Mr. Trueman if he would be willing to sell the City the entire property. The west side of Mill Street is not acceptable to the City, would lfke to buy property at the end of Galena. Suggestion was made by several people of condemning the entire land. Councilwoman Markalunas stated the City would like to buy the whole thing but feel the financing would be too restrictive. Councilman Griffin stated he agreed with buying the entire 19 acrea. Councilman Nystrom stated he was for leasing of the property now and against committing to any kind of structure parking at' ~his time. Mr. Bartel stated he and Mr. Leigh had suggested purchasing the property 6 months ago. Mayor Homeyer questioned Mr. Trueman as to Row many units he would be putting in. Mr. Sterling gave as an estimate when the project is complete would be 2000 people. Mr. Trueman stated they do not intend to build a shopping een~er~ mean to do it as well as can be and make it a part of Aspen and will be leaving about 507° open space. Fn~. Edwards stated the City budgeted 2.5 million to buy this property and Mr. Trueman paid 2.7 million and even by adding Mr. Trueman's architectual feet etc~, the costs would not be that comsiderable to purchase the property. The impact of the condominiums in this development will be out of proportion with the rest of the City. Mr. B~rtel pointed out there is another ownership between Mr. Trueman's property and the river. Council agreed to meet on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. in special session to give Mr. Trueman an answer as to whether the City desires to pnrchase the entire 19 acres. Councilman Jack Walls arrived. Council agreed to waive notice of special meeting and signed waivers to that affect and Council went into special session, to consider two resolutions melating to grant monies for tennis courts and/or bfkeways. Acting Manager Veeder explained to Council the 20,000 dollars to match the grant is bud- geted under the leading of bikeways. This amount could be transferred to tennis courts if easements necessary in 'time are not obtained for the bikeways. Councilman Nystrom moved to read Resolutions #28 and #24. Seconded ~y Councilman Breasted. All in favor, motion carried. RESOLUTION #23, SERIES OF 1972 was read in full by the City Clerk. RESOLUTION #23, SERIES OF 1972 WHEREAS, the City of Aspen is in the process of applying for grant monies for the Iselin Park Tennis Court Project, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to have an agent representing the City of Aspen for this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Parks and Recreation Director will act as agent for the Iselin Park Tennis Court Project between the City of Aspen and the Land and Water Conservation and Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. Councilman Nystrom moved to adopt Ordinance ~23, Series of 1972. Seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Roll call vote - Councilmen Nystrom aye; Breasted aye; Griffin aye; Markalunas aye; Walls aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #24, SERIES OF 1972 was read in full by the City Clerk. RESOLUTION #24, SERIES OF 1972 WHEREAS, the City of Aspen desires to show that funds will be available for the Iselin Park Tennis Court Project both from the City and Grant monies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that funds will be available from the City of Aspen for the Iselin Park Tennis Courts, Phase 1, for construction. The City will appropriate $20,000.00 to match a Federal Grant df $20,000.00. Councilman Nystrom moved to adopt Resolution #24, Series of 1972. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. Roll call vote - Councilmen Nystrom aye; Breasted aye; Griffin aye;Markalunas aye; Walls aye; Whitaker aye; Mayor Homeyer aye. Motion carried. Mr. Trueman returned and stated for the City to buy the entire property could be done on the conditions the price be negotiated and negotiations begin within one week and are completed within three weeks. Council stated they would give an answer on this Wednesday. Councilman Breasted moved to adjourn at 6:45 p.m., seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Ail in favor, meeting adjourned. ~----~--~0rraine Graves, C~ty Clerk