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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19730611 Organizationa Meetin~ · As. Ren c'ity ~CounczI ~ J~n~ 11 1973 Municipal Judge Leonard Oates gave the Oath of Office to Mayor Stacy Standley and Council- men Jenifer Pedersen, Pete DeGrego~io and Michael Behrendt. Mayor Stacy Standly called the,meeting Co order with Councilmen Jenifer Pedersen, James Breasted, Pete DeGregorio~ Ramona Markalunas, Jack Watts, Michael Behrendt, City Attorney Sandra Stuller and City Manager Russ Campbell. Councilman Walls moved to read Resolution #15, Series of 1973. Seconded by Councilwoman RESOLUTION #~5, Pedersen. Ail in-favor,~ motion carried. '. ' · SERIES OF 1973 Eve RESOLUTION #15 ~-' Homeyer SERIES OF 1973 WHEREAS, EVE HOMEYER has,~ since January 1970, ably and faithfully served the Cityof Aspen, Colorado, as its Mayor;, and WHEREAS, EVE HOMEYER, has served in the capacity as a member of the City Council which service has contributed to.the accomplishment of the goals'and programsof the City Of Aspen, most particularly the creation of Rubey Park, and WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of co~muending EVE HOMEYER' for such service, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by this resolution EVE HOMEYER be and hereby is commended for her services to the City of Aspen and that this commendation be spread upon the public records of said City: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be presented to EVE HOMEYER as evidence of the appreciation of the City of Aspen for her services. Councilwoman Markalunas moved to adopt Resolution ~15, Series of 1973. S~conded by Coun- cilman Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried. Councilwoman Markalunas moved to read Resolution #16, Series of 1973. Seconded by Council- RESOLUTION #16, man Wails. Ail in favor, motion carried. SERIES OF 1973 Ross ResolutiOn ~16. Griffin Series'of 1973 WHEREAS, ROSS GRIFFIN has, since January 1970,ably and faithfully Served as a member of the City Council of Aspen, Colorado, and WHEREAS, such service has contributed to the continued prosperity and the accomplish- ment of the goals and programs-of theCity of Aspen, and WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of commending ROSS GRIFFIN for such services, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that by this Resolution ROSS GRIFFIN be and hereby is commended for his services to the City of Aspen and that this commendation be spread upon the public records of said City, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,- that a'copy of this resolution be presented to ROSS GRIFFIN as evidence of the appreciation of the City of Aspen for his services. Councilman Walls moved to adopt Resolution #16, Series of 1973. Seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. Ail in favor, motion carried Organizational Meeting Aspen Gity Council June 11, 1973 RESOLUTION #17, Councilman DeGregorio moved to read Resolution #17, Series of 1973. Seconded by Council- Series of 1973 man Breasted. Ail in favor, motion carried. ~ Scott Nystrom RESOLUTION #17, SERIES OF 1973 '~rHEREAS, SOCTT NYSTROM has, since June~ 1971, ably and faithfully served as a member of the City Council of Aspen, Colorado, and WHEREAS, such service has contributed to the continued prosperity and the accomplish- ment of the goals and programs of the City of Aspen, and WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of commending SCOTT NYSTROM for such services, now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that~by this Resolution SCOTT NYSTROM be and hereby is commended fir his services to the City of Aspen and that this commendation be spread upon the public records of said City, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to SCOTT NYSTROM as evidence of the appreciation of the City of Aspen for his services. Councilwoman Markalunas moved to adopt Resolution #17, Series of 1973. Seconded by Council- man Walls. All in favor, motion carried. RESOLUTION #18~ Councilman Breasted moved to read Resolution #18, Series of 1973. Seconded by Councilman SERIES OF 1973' Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried. Francis Whitsker WHEREAS, FRANCIS WHITAKER has, since ~nuary 1970, ably and faithfully served as a member of the City Council of Aspen, Colorado, and WI{ERAS, FRANCIS WHITAKER has previously served as a member of the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commixxion for six years and as a member of Aspen's Charter Convention, both ac- tivities requiring outstandin~ effort on his part, and WHEREAS, FRANCIS WHXTAKER?by his efforts for the City of Aspen has contributed to the continued prosperity and accomplishme~ of the goals and programs of the City of Aspen, and WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of commending FRANCIS WHITAKER fdr such services, now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by this resolution FRANCIS WHITAKER be and hereby is commended for his services to the City of Aspen and that this commendation be spread ~-, upon the public records of said City, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to FRANCIS WHITAKE~ as evidence of. the appreciation of the City of Aspen for his services. Councilwommn Markalunas moved to adopt Resolution #18, Series of 1973. Seconded by Council- man Behrendt. Ail in favor, motion carried. Mayor Pro rem Councilman Behrendt moved to nominate Pete DeGregorio as Mayor Pro rem and unanimous ballot be cast. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. Ail in favor, motion carried. Chamber of Councilman De~regorio moved to nominate Michael Behrendt and unanimous ballot be cast. Commerce Rep. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. All in favor, motion carried. Pitkin County Councilman DeGregorio moved to nominate Stacy Stsndl~y and unanimous ballot be cast. Parks Assoc. Seconded by Councilman Behrendt. All in favor, motion carried. Rep. Resource Cons. Council request the City Manager report to Council the objectives, etc. of this Board. & Dev. Rep. Tabled. Municipal Judge Council request a work session on this item° Tabled. Bds. & Comm. Council agreed to hold executive seBsion for interviews one hour prior to the next regular meeting. Meeting Time Council agreed to continue with the established time to see how it works out for the next few months. Rules of Established rules were submitted. Councilman Walls moved to continue with the same rules Procedure of procedure a~ used in,~h~ past. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. All in favor, motion carried. Councilman Behrendt moved to adjourn at 5:55 p.m. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. Ail in favor, motion carried and meeting adjourned. k_~-~LOrrazne Grave~, City Clerk R~quiar Meetinq . ..... ~ A~pen'City ~0~ncil ' .June'.ti, 1973 Meeting was called ~o ordDr~by Mayor Eve Homeyer at 4:05 p.m. with.CoUncilmen James Breasted Ross Griffin, Ramona Markal~nas, City Attorney Sandra Stuller and City Manager RUSS Campbell Correspondence from Councilman Francis Whitaker was read by Mayor Homeyer stating his regrets and absence from this meeting. COuncilman Griffin moved to approve the minutes of May 29th as prePared and mailed by the City Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. All in favor, motio'n carried. Councilman Jack Walls arrived. Form required by the State for extension of Liquor licensed premises was submit'ted to [other Lode Council and City Attorney repotted all was in order. Councilman Griffin mOved to approve extension of the liquor licensed premises as submitted. Seconded~-by Councilman Breasted. Roll call vote - Councilmen'Breasted, aye; Griffin, ~aye; Markalunas, aye; Wails, aye; Mayor Homeyer, aye. Motion carrie~. Mayor Homeyer opened ~he public hearing. DRDINANCE #19 SERIES OF 1973 City/County Planner Herb Bartel stated the ordinance has been amended to provide and BLDG PERMIT making it specific that the Planning and Zoning CommisSion adopt a building permit~ review REVIEW criteria. The Commission does not, at this time, have the specifics, therefore, asking that only the public hearing be held today and second reading'of the ordinance b~ at the ~ next regular meeting. Mr. Bartet explained the intent of the ordinance is t© pro~ide~the Planning and Zoning Commission the tool to review building permits d~r%ng and for one ~ear whi!e th% zoning code and master plan up,dating procedures are g6in~ on. If these procedures are a~complish~ prior to the end of the one year, Ordinance #19 would no longer be effective. ~his ordin- ance Will require a great deal of add~tional work for the P & Z Commission and in addition they may turn something ~own that is part of a current plan and there is the potential7 of lawsuits. Building permits are about 2% million above what theY were at this ~ime last year. This ordinance wilt p~ovide the time;, a lot can happen in this one year that may be in conflict with general policies. The elements for the basis of review are as follows: (1) land use plan; (2) b~ilding permit criteria; The Planning. and zoning commiss~ion desires to.interject, into the plan design'concepts i.e. view control, historic designations, etc. Further they want to addres~ the problem of rate of growth; they are saying the second home market needs to be analized. The transportation and land uses need to be reviewed relating to serving the l~and uses by a t~nsit system~. · There ~s the social problem~of hOusing.. We ~re'n~t getting any perman- ent housing which is in cQmpetition with the second home marke%~~ ¥inally need ~o consoli- date all that has happened to date and compile the information into a single document. The first basic chang~ in the land use map is'the AR zone in~o single family~ residences. Generally P & Z feels the lodges, motels should ~e in the central area for better trans' portation and pedestrian movement. Mr. Bartel s~ated the .Planning & Zoning Commission was split 2 to 2 on the c~iteria. Main controversy ov~a~whether a minimum density figure should be set as the basis for ~eview or should all buitding permits be reviewed. The review process will include parking, historic designation, listing the uses and~those 'that will be exempt frOm review and those that would require reviewJ Additions would come under review, remodeling would not. Councilman Walls questioned the advisability !of the tourist accommodation uses becoming non-conforming uses followin~ the adoption of the revised l~nd use Plan. Further queStione¢ what is the definition of permanent housing. Mr. Bartel explained they have talked about se~ting a.time limit somewhere around 6 month lease~ and may have ~o haVe an inspector. Ski Corporation has stated they intend to limit the number of skiiers on the mountain, the skiing industry and the land uses should b~ compatable. Any uses that are not listed would automatically come under review. Mr. Steen Gantzel, owner of the Christiana Lodge on West Main submitted to C~u~ncil a letter outlinin~ his'objections to the ordinance and'suggestions. Mr. Gantzei suggested the lodges that presently exist, large portion have been in operation for m~ny years, be allowed to finalize their growth and business. Present homes should not be allowed to revert to lodges but must remain as.permanent housing. Do not ~el tourist accommodations should be limited to the downtown area. Not as concerned about Ordinance #19 as with the rezoning that will be the result of this ordinance. The entire west end will be rezoned. Feel residential and motels are a compatible arrangement. Mr. ~artel stated existing uses are a difficult Problem and'at thi~~ rime'do not haVe the answer. Planning and Zoning will have to recognize this as a part of the total pla~ Presently feel existing uses would come under special review. To deal with the problems people want the City to deal with requires some strong legislation. Mr. Gantzel stated no one will be able to afford t0 do ~nything f~r a year because they will not know what the zoning will be one year from now. When the rezoning of the west end takes place as generally proposed today, there will be 15 lodges that will be non- conforming uses. Mr~ James Adams~ Chairman of the Planning and Z~ning Commission stated what the Commission is saying is they do not want to see any further tourist businesses in the west end of town Two alternatives ~ere open to the P & Z, (1) call a moritorium or (2) allow some growth to occur. There being no further comments, Mayor Homeyer closed the public hearing. (next page) Trails, Subdivision Regulation % Amendment Trails, Sub- Mayor Homeyer opened the public hearing. division Regulation Mr. Bartel explained the Planning and Zoning Commission has had a problem, and confusion Amendment existed in that trails were being utilized in the calculation of the 4% dedication of land. This will be a new requirement that will be in addition to the 4% dedication. Mr. Bartel refer~ed to a map that will be used as a guide. The line on the map is not exact but used asa corridor connecting various points. The intent of the map is that as property developes, the Planning and Zoning Commission can require an easement for that trail as a part of the subdivision approval. There being no further comments, Mayor Homeyer closed the public hearing. Councilman Breasted moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare this proposal in ordinance form. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. All in favor, motion carried. Fire Inspect. M~nager Campbell reported the need exists, due to the amount of growth, for a full t~e or fire and safety inspector. Chief Clapper stated the fire department does not have the time to do the needed inspections since presently they are volunteer department. Mr. Campbell stated this is not budgeted for 1973, recommend supplemental appropriation. The additional man would come under the building inspector's office. Presently have a man who is well-qualified and Would move here from Colorado SPrings. Councilman Walls moved to approve the appointment and funding be by supplemental appropria- tion for 1973. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. Roll call vote - Councilmen Breasted, aye Griffin, aye; Markalunas, aye; Walls, aye; Mayor Homeyer, aye. M~tion carried. Opera House Mr. Jay Payne, President of the Chamber of Commerce relayed a request by the ski corpor- Space, Aspen ations to sub lease the lower portion of the Chamber of Commerce leased space for the Reservations handling of ski package plans. Bringing this request to Council as the Chamber feels this Inc. will strengthen their organizatimn by uniting the services in one location. Stated the ski corporations have not agreed to pay rent, feel once they are on the premises can negotiate with them for fringe benefits for Chamber members. Manager Russ Campbell stated he would not recommend approval of this based on the following: (1) the existing framework Council is operating under for lease arrangements on the opera house does not include large corporations but more for non-profit organizations, etc.; (2) ski corporations, as we understand their proposal this date, intends to have a fleet of 10 to 12 buses that will run from Aspen to Snowmass and will be eliminating many stops in the city limits which is not compatible with the city's transportation plans; (3) ski corporations have not contacted the City as relates to their objectives and have not considered the city~ s objectives. Councilwoman Markalunas moved to table this request and the City Council meet with the Ski Corporation's representatives on objectives of the City and ski corporations and the City Manager investigate the going rental rate for space in the opera house. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. All in favor, motion carried. RESOLUTION Councilman Breasted moved to read Resolution #19, Series of 1973. Seconded by Cou~.tman #19, SERIES Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried. OF 1973 "WHEREAS, Ge City of Aspen has, by a Resolution of Intention, commence~ proceedings to establish a pedestrian mall pursuant to the provisions of the 1970 Public Malls Act, 139-89-1 to 139-89-9 of C.R.S. 1963, as amended; and ~WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 4, 1973, at which hearing oral presenta~ tions and comments from abutting property owners and the public at large in favor of or opposing, objecting to or protesting the establishment of the propQ~ed pedestrian mall were filed, objections from a ~ajority of the frontage ownership was not received; and WHEREAS, it is the conclusion of the members of the City Council that the establish- ment of a pedestrian mall will be in the best interests of the City of Aspen; NOW, THEREFORE,~E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, that it be determined and found, and the City Council does hereby determine and find, that the owners of lands abutting the proposed pedestrian mall representing less than a majority of the frontage on the proposed pedestrian mall have made Written objections or written protest to the establishment of the proposed pedestrian'mall; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the public welfare will be served by a pedestrian mall and such pedestrian mall shall be established substantially as described in the Resolution of Intention earlier adopted by the City Council." ORDINANCE Councilman Walls moved to read Ordinance #20, Series of 1973. Seconded by Councilman #20, SERIES Griffin. All in favor, motion carried. OF 1973 ORDINANCE.#20, SERIES OF 1973, "ESTABLISHING A PEDESTRIAN MALL; ENACTING REGULATIONS PRO~:IBITI~i~VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON SUCH PEDESTRIAN MALL; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FOR SAID MALL; SETTING JUNE 16th AS THE DAY FOR CLOSING THE PUBLIC STREETS; AND DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS.~ was read by title by the City Clerk. Councilman Walls moved to adopt Ordinance #20, Series of 1973 on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. Roll call vote - Councilmen Griffin, aye; Markalunas, aye; Walls, aye; Breasted, aye; Mayor Homeyer, aye. Motion carried. RESOLUTION City Attorney Stuller reported the resolution is acceptable to the County. ~-~ #13, SERIES OF 1973 Councilman Griffin moved to read Resolution #13, Series of 1973. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. All in favor, motion carried. "WHEREAS, the provision of section 106-2-9 (1) (a) of COlorado Revised Statutes, 1963, require that whenever any county planning commission shall have adopted a master plan of the county or any part thereof, no public utility, whether publicly or privately owned, shall be constructed or authorized in the uncorporated territory of the county until and unless the proposed location and extent thereof shall haVe been submitted to and approved by such county planning commission, and WHEREAS, section 106-2-~'~, C.R.S. 1963, further provides that the extension of a water line, or any permitted tap on which may result in the addition of a substantial number of users at one time an~:.may reasonably be considered an extension of the water utility, outside its corporate limits will have a great effect on the growth and develop, ment in the unincorporated areas of the county, and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Pitkin County has adopted a master plan and the City of Aspen wishes to cooperate with Pitkin County in its attempts to effectuate its master plan and otherwise plan and control its development and growth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, that no municipal water line shall be extended or a water tap-on permitted which may result in the addition of a substantial number of users at one time, within the unincor- porated territory of Pitkin County unless the proposed extension or tap-on shall have first been submitted to the Pitkin County Planning commission pursuant to the provisions of C.R.S. 1963, 106-2-9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any recommendations of disapproval made by the County Planning Commission shall be adhered to by the City Council, City Manager, or other person or body having authority over the question of extension or tap-on unless it shall be the determination of the City Council that such recommendation will adversely affect the interes%~of the City of Aspen or such recommendation is without foundation and supports no county governmental purpose." Councilman Breasted moved to adopt Resolution #13, Series of 1973. Seconded by Council- man Griffin. Roll call vote - Councilmen Breasted, aye; Griffin, aye; Markalunas, aye; Walls, aye; Mayor Homeyer, aye. Motion carried. Councilman Walls moved to read the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. All in .{ESOLUTION favor, motion carried. ~14, SERIES DF 1973 "WHEREAS, the City Council by its adoption of Ordinance #20, Series of 1973, has established a ~edestrian mall for the City of Aspen pursuant to the provisions of the 1970 Mall Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of funding the costs of initial improvements and purchases for.-the establishment of said Mall by the acquisition of On~ Hundred and Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00) Dollars through a short term loan, and WHEREAS, the Bank of Aspen has proposed a loan arrangement acceptable to the City CounciI~now~ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall, and he is hereby empowered to, borrow the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00) Dollars upon the following terms and conditions: 1. A promissory note for this amount shall be dated July 1, 1973, and mature on or before December 31, 1973. 2. Said note and loan shall bear an interest rate of 4 - 7/8% per year, simple interest; 3. Said note shall specify that payment may be made prior to its maturity date and have no prepayment penalty. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acting Mayor and City Clerk shall execute such not on its presentation to them. Councilman Walls moved to adopt Resolution ~14, Series of 1973. Seconded by Councilm~n Griffin. Roll call vote - Councilmen Breasted, aye; Griffin, aye; Markalunas, aye; Walls, aye; Mayor Homeyer, ayei' MotiDn carried. City Attorney Stuller reported it has come to the City's attention, recent legislation ORDINANCE requires cities to repeal their cigarette tax in order to share in the cigarette tax #21, SERIES that will be collected by the State. City will receive twice as much as presently OF 1973 collecting from our own tax. Councilwoman Markalunas moved to read Ordinance 921, Series of 1973 on first reading. Seconded by Councilm~n Walls. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE 921, SERIES OF 1973, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER ~1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "CIGARETTE TAX" AND DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ENACTMENT" was read by title by the City Clerk. Councilman Walls moved to adopt Ordinance #21, Series of 1973 on first reading as an emergency ordinance. Seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. Roll call vote - Council~~n Breasted, aye; Griffin, aye; Markalunas, aye; Walls, aye; Mayor Homeyer, ayel: Moti~n carried. Councilwoman Markalunas stated it has been a pleasure to work with Mayor Homeyer, Councilmen Ross Griffin, Scott Nystrom and Francis Whitaker on the Council. Mayor Homeyer gave the following speech before leaving the office of Mayor: "With your indulgence, I would like to speak a few last words as Mayor. I do not know if an outgoing mayor has ever asked for this kindness before, but without calling for a vote, I would like to say these things: First, I thank you for the honor and privilege of serving in this capacity. In the main, it has been exciting, at times fulfilling, sometimes tedious but never without value if to no one but myself. Next, I would like to observe that as I pass the gavel over to our new Mayor, the average age of the Council as a whole is lowered ky a good ten years, a decade. When one considers what has happened in the past ten years it is exciting and frightening to think on! But mostly, I would like to review what has happened in the few years we have sat in this chair. Some of the things accomplished in this period were tried without success in an earlier time. I remember a Mayor who tried to convince the city that it ought to own land for parking and parks as well as open space. The idea failed at that time but we have purchased Rubey Park, the Golf Course, the Thomas property and arranged to buy s~me eleven acrea of the Trueman property as well as optioned several other pieces that are key to the city and county's future good life. I remember another Mayor who tried to choke off condominium growth by declaring a moratorium on building. It didn't take long for a war chest to be collected, a law suit instituted and won and growth continued unabated. By the time this group came intg~ office public opinion had crystalized to the point where it was possible for us to write an ordinance cutting the C-C density exactly in half. And no one has thought it prudent to take us into court challenging that decision. What I am trying to say is that we came along at a time when Aspen was ready for some major-controls that once they rejected. No one can sit in this chair and do anything the majority of the community does not want. Thus it was the community at our request that twice raised the sales tax to pay for all the changes, knowing that unless we kept our community the best place it could be, it would gradually become just another resort among a proliferation of resorts and while I for one have tired of hearing Aspenites get up and brag that we are unique, still i~ is true, we are unique and we have been unique in that we have tried to pay our own way and have asked for very little welfare along the way with respect to Federal grants and other organized begging. This council is bequeathing to the new council then much land to be held in trust for the community, some good tools, some that are new and as yet untried (Ordinance ~9 and I hope #19), the money in ~e form of sales taxes that are unprecedented in any other community in the state, a plan for an Introductory Mall that is scarcely "Unique" in the world of progressive and foresighted cities. The world is changing to the extent that the Federal Government is returning some of our ~n money to be spent at our discretion but also will cease to fund some things they have been Carrying or that we wish they would pay for. The past State Legislature for all its burdensome length and apparent lack~of accomplishment did run through a small bill that annually will put $35,000 in Aspen's till as a result of the~cigare~te tax - and all with no strings attached And just as a personal matter, I would like to point out that during my tenure, a woman finally was admitted to the P & Z. A full time city attorney became a reality and the attorney, is also a woman. The new assistant cit~ planner is a woman. This spring Aspen got its first women police. A woman was elected to the Council during my second term. The new Mall Coordinator is also a woman. I am proud to have been a bit of a trailmaker in this respect and know that hence forth Aspen will continue to choose its representatives on the basis of merit and not sex. I am also happy to say that at no time has my council ever been against sex. There were some areas which we did not succeed. I hope it will be your lot to be the one to point out to some future mayor and council that you did succeed in solving the transportation problem. I think we leave you with the money and tools. We certainly did not solve ~he .trash problem. There have been people fussing about condominium sprawl who have deliberately buil~ and squatted on dumps of old cars and other dear trash to their neighbors discomfiture. SomehOw bicycles have not come into their own really. A way must be found for them to travel safely with responsibilitY and away to pay for their paths as automobiles have paid for their highways through the gas tax. We only talked and did not act on employee housing. We did not find a way for young people to spend their spare time profitably. ~' young as this town is we sometimes have a deep abiding suspicion of our young in some quarters that is puzzling at best. We have cussed and discussed Street contrOls and decried their necessity but there has been no workable ~ternative discovered, propounded or proposed.~ It ~s of considerabl~ distress to me personally that we could not even get the signal up on Main Street within a ten month period. It is also sad to some that when~it is installed next month it will look just' like the rest of the world's. However, there was no known mechanism to make it any different and see that it was installed. If you control the growth as I pray you will, I beg that you first look past the initial effects. If you allow nothing but single family houses to be built that cannot be occupied by any but full time residents, how will they make their livings. Without more commercial growth, no more business of any kind that now exists should be allowed within the co~nunity. Talk about 1984[ On the other hand second homes produce very few school children for our schools. It is not an easy decision. But you are to take on ~hese problems and I o--~y wish you. well and all good luck. I would like to close with a quote from Cardinal Newman that Lawyer Brandt used at a transportation meeting this past year: ,"Nothing would be done at all if Man waited until he did it so well that no one would find fault with it." Councilman Griffin moved to adjourn and this Council sine die. Secohded by Councilwoman Markalunas. All in favor, meeting adjourned.