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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19731029 REGULAR MEETING ASPEN CITY CouncIL ~6'~BERi~Zg~ 1973 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Stacy Standley at 5:10 p.m. with Counc.il Members Jenifer Pedersen, James Breasted, Ramona'Markalunas, JackWalls, Michael Behrendt, City Attorney Sandra Stuller, and City Manager Russ Campbell. Councilman Breasted moved to approve the minutes of 0ctober 15th and 17th as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. Ail in favor, motion carried. a~"~ML Lance Allie request Council seriously consider~leaving the owl painting on the CITIZEN railroad property. Agreed to volunteer his serives for gaining additional support. May- PARTICIPATION or Standley stated at the present time there has been no desire to remove the-~all or the owl painting painting. Councilman PeteDeGreporio .arrived. ~ b. - Dr. Jay Baxter was present to request'permission to move, his bull lng (old 3anss Bui] lng) down the wesT end of. the allgy which ~illrequire damage to.one'o~ the planter boxes Permission of the city located in Rubey Park, dest~ination' of the building is on Main Street. Some to move of the .landscaping wou!d.have to be removed,.project would .t~e.about 48 hours, intend old Janss Bldg. to cormmence the project on November 14th, agree to. post bond for the relandscaping that would be necessary, willing to do the landscaping or pay to have the same done. Councilwoman Markalunas moved to allow dr. Baxter to ~emove the building throught Rubey Park and he be responsible for the replacement of the landscaping. Se~ndedby Council- woman Pedersen. ' ~ It was pointed out when Dr. Baxter Purchased the land on Main street, he purchased the property necessary for the Herron Apartments to meet the square footage requirements of the zoning code. Dr. Baxter stated he was unaware of this problem when purchasing the land, purchased a building site. All in favor, motion carried. ~out Unlimited c. - Trout Unlimited representatives were present to beg of Counci~ to again do something about the fish kill in the Roaring Fork R~ver, (another kill on previous friday). Re- presentatives pointed out the fish kill starts at the sewer plant outlet and continues fish kill down to about 3rd Street. Mayor Standley pointed out samples for the last kill have been sent to the State Health Department, word has not been received back to date. Councilwoman Markalunas stated the sewer plant is a district and the City has no authority or jurisdi- cation. Mini-buses d. - Mr. Tom Wells request Council make a decision on-the mimi-buses so that they can be ordered in time for the next surm~er's use. Stated Council's files are not complete, have complete file on the mini-bus. Mr. Wells explained in order to have the buses by 3une 1st theFc~ust be ordered November 1st. It was pointed out the pollution standards and insur- ance costs on these buses have not been ascertained as of this date. Council stated their desire to weigh this type of bus against the other types prior~to making a decision. Coun- cilwoman Pedersen stated she has requested the availability and cost of insurance~ but to date an an'~wer has not been received. Council request the Council Committee on kses sub- mit a check list on each type of bus, so that Council can make a decision. Pedestrian ~e. - Mr. Ed Compton stated the State is now allowed to allocate funds for Pedestrian trails Trails A meeting is being held on November 6th in Grand Junction to consider allocations. Suggest the City have a representative attend this meeting. The C~unty has selected s representa~ rive to attend this meeting for Pitkin County. Encroachment Woods Building (Aspen Dru§)-Mr. Rob Roy, Architect, was present and submitted sketches of Requests the proposed canopy addition and photographs of the existing area. Further stated appli- cast may want to use the roof of the canopy for passage on the second floor. Also would canopy, Aspen like to place planters along the outside edge of the canopy on the second floor. Council DruE stated their concern that there would be interior circulation as Well as the canopy pas- sageway.- City Engineer submitted report requesting the columns of the camopy be set back 2' due to the parking and further no planting be allowed on the street level. Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the encroachment, above and below as presented~ sub- ject to the signing of an agreement with the City holding the City harmless from liability and its removal if and when the City so desires. Seconded by r. Councilwoman Redersen. Councilman Behrendt moved to amend the motion to include the stipulations outlined by the City Engineer. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. Ail in favor except Councilman Walls who voted nay. Motion carried. Main motion - Ail in favor except Councilman Walls, Who voted nay. Motion carried. Mr. Roy stated they would also like approval to place display boxes along Galena Street on Display Boxes the street level that would protrude 4" to 6". Councilman Behrendt moved to allow the display boxes as p~oposed. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. Mayor Standley stated he objected as this would cut down the sidewalk area. Councilmember vote as follows: Behrendt aye; Pedersen aye: Walls nay; DeGregorio, nay; Behrendt,nay; Markalunas, nay; Mayor Standley nay; Motion carried. Councilman Behrendt moved that the Woods Building have internal circulation patterns that meet the building code seperate from the canopy. Seconded by Councilwoman ~edersen. Ail in favor, motion carried. Chart House Chart House Encroachments, handor rail guard Owner was present and submitted sketch. It Hand or Rail was pointed out a variance was granted on setback, new stairs have been installed. Council Guard ~uestioned sidewalks in this area. Applicant stated the City Engineer presented s letter in March saying it was not feasible without cutting down the large cotton wood trees in front. Mr. Fred Smith stated at the time the variance was grantgd, there was a condition attacted that stated no encroachments.be allowed. C~yton Meyring, building inspector stated the stairs are a replacement of existing stairs. They are not a new encrochment. Council reqt~st the City ClerR, Building Inspector research this request as to prior com- ~ mittments and research the possibilityof a side walk on the Monarch side of the building. BUS STOPS Mr. Jim Adams representing the Aspen Ski Corp. and Highlands was present to outline to Council the bus stops desired by both corporations. Map was submitted showing the routes and stops. Mr. Adams stated there would be a total ofil8 buses. Two alternstives were submitted one calling for a stop at Lettle Nell in addition to Rubey Park and the other eliminatin§ the stop at Little Nell. Main stops along Main Street would be the Villa & Arthurs. It was pointed out these two stops would not be a~commodating the main portion of accommodations. Mayor ~tandley suggested the main stop be at the r~tlroad property. Mr. ~dams stated he was under the impression that there would not be substantial shuttle operation going in-~own so it was necessary to plan for the ski buses to enter the downtown area. Councilwoman Markalunas moved to table this item until the City has a more acceptable plan on circulation taking into comsideration the City's shuttle system. Seconded by Council- man DeGregorio. All in favor~ motion carried. Council committee on buses stated they would have the cost figures within the week on insur ance etc. Paragon Parlour, purchase and sale - Fi{~ was submitted to Council. City Attorney Stuller Liouor stated the Form 18E as required for remodeling of the previses was submitted Just prior. Considerations ~o the meeting. Councilwoman Pedersen auestioned that when the premises change in dimensio~ to any large degree, would this constitute a new license? City Attorney reported yes. At- torney Gruetter representing the applicants, stated the address remains as it was in the past and this is the determining factor. Mr. Gruetter stated they will be adding 500 ft. of more seating area, adding additional res~rooms. Councilman Behrendt pointed out the original license took in the entire area, Mr. Frank Bering transferred only the bar ares and a portion of the kitchen, now the applicant is asking for the entire area again. Mr. Gruetter stated there would not be two bars. It was pointed out the street address should be 423 East Hyman. Councilman DeGregorio moved to approve the transfer of liquor license. SEconded by'Council man Walls. All inffavor with the exception of Councilwoman Pedersen who voted nay. Motion carried. Pinocchio's, Stock Transfer - Applicant not present, tabled. Caribou Condominium - Subdivision plat and agreement were submitted. Assistant planner Subdivision Donna Baer po. inted out the location of South Monark, subdivision includes 6 units, 4 of Conslderatzom which were complete prior to subdivision requirements applying to condominiums. This ap- plication has been reviewed under Ordinance m19 for units 5 and 6 and was approved. Con- dition has been imposed of dedicstion of a trail easement which would cmmpliment the one from Mountain Queen. Mayor Standley stated he was opposed based on the area and the lack of need for high~pp~d units ($130,000). Applicant Wendell stated he would be willing to stipulate there would not be any further building beyond the 6 units. Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the Subdivision agreement and plat with the stipulat- ion that this constitutes full development of the property and no additional units can be added. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Ms. Baer pointed out the 4% dedication in cash amounts to $4600. Roll call vote - Councilmembers pedersen nay; Breasted aye; DeGregorio nay; Markalunas, aye; Walls aye; Behrendt aye; Mayor Standley, nay. Motion carried. Riverview - White Exemption request - Attorney McGratb was present and stated the exemption Riverview is being requested. This involved an exchange of two parcels of lmd to clear up s property White line discrepancy. Exemption request Councilman DeGregorio moved to approve the exemption. Seconded by Councilman Behrendt. A1 in favor, motion carried. Mayor Standley opened the public hearing. Councilman Behrendt moved to table second read- Ordinance ~2q of the Ordinance till the Sanitarian can be present to submit hisproposal. Seconded by Series of 1973 Councilman De~regorio~ Ail in favor, motiongcarried. Owner of the Golden Horn request council seriously consider the definition of air pollution and where it should be applied. Council request the City Clerk re-advertise the vacancy and contact those previously in- P & Z Appoint- terviewed to re-apply, ment a. - Mail Surve~ - Manager Campbell reported he had met with the President of the League of Women Voters and with Post office officials and the determining factor for home delivery is Mail Survey the sighim~up of 750 stops for delivery. A survey per se would not be applicable under these circumstances. The League is willing to go door to door and have people sign up for delivery. Houses do have to be numbered, boxes do have to meet specifications and are lo- cated on the curb. The cost figures should be available and noted to the citizen prior to their signing. Councilman Pete DeGregorio left Council Chambers, Councilwoman Markalunas moved to proceed under these guidelines for mail delivery and house numbering. Seconded by Councilwoman pedersen. All in favor, motion~earried. .I 1495 Railroad b. - Railroad Parki.n~ Lot - Manager Campbell stated,, based on report by Paul Anderson Par'king that the majority of parking ~n tKe downtown is taken up with emPloyee parking, that the Lot new parking lot be closed from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. to allow time for plowing and main- ~. tenance. Signs will be install, ed at each entrance outlining the regulations for parking. Temporary lighting can be installed on existing telephone poles. Council concurred with City Manager's recommendations with the exception that parking be from 3:00 a.m. to 6:00a.m so that restauran't employees can utilize the lot early in the morning. c. - Snow removal ~equipment-Manager Campbell submitted photos of a piece of equipment thst would plow the city sidewalks and mall area at twice the speed as with present equipment, plus the attachments for other uses. Price of equipment $9,000, suger at ~2500 etc. Councilman Behrendt moved to approve this appropriation. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried. Remodeling d.- Remodeling, Old City Clerk's office - Manager Campbell stated he would like to remodel Old City Cler'k 3the old City Clerk's office in a lobby and reception area. This area could be sectioned -- Offic~ off by temporary walls for an auxiliary meeting room. Estimate the project at about 810,001 sufficient money exists in the budget. Councilman Walls moved to proceed with the remodeling as outlined with a maximum of $10,000 Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. Ail in favor, motion c~rried. Manager Campbell stated when the plans are concrete, these will be reviewed with Council. Ordinance #30 Ordinance #30, Series of 1973 - Councilwoman Pedersen moved to read Ordinance #30, Series of 1973. Seconded by Councilman Behrendt. Ail in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #30,SER~ES OF1973, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER ~9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ASPE] BY THE ADDITION OF AR~EE VII THERETO SETTING FORTH CRITERIA FOR THE CONSTRUCTI~ AND RECO! STRUCTION OF SIDE WALKS WITHIN THE CITY OF ASPEN; AND ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR CONSTRUC' ING AND RECONSTRUCTING PORTIONS OF SIDEWALKS BY ASSESSING THE COST THEREOF TO THE PROPERITI] SPECIALLY BENEFITED TNEREBY was read by title by the city clerk. Councilman Walls moved to adopt Ordinance #30, Series of 1973 onfirst reading. Seconded by Councilman Behrendt. Roll call vote - Councilmen Behrendt, aye; Walls, aye; Markalunas, aye; Breasted aye;' Pedersen aye; Mayor Standley, aye. Motion carrie~. Ordinance ~32, Series of 1973 - City Attorney stated this relates to trees and ~heir re- moval. It is a model ordinance and would require review by the Planning and Zoning Com- mission prior to Council consideration. Councilman Behrendt moved the City Attorney petition on hehalf of Council, the P & Z con- sider this ordinance and they keep in mind infringement of personal rights. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. Ail in favor, motion carried Midland Midland Right-of-way - Councilwoman Marlalunas moved to approve a maximum of S500 for an Right-of-way~ independent title searcher for the entire Midland right-of-way. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Ail in favor, motion carried. Ordinance #31, Series of 1973 - Council withdrew con§ideration pending review by the P & Z (Ordinance consisting of minor amendments ~o Ordinance #19). Council Membex Cp~mc~w0~an ~arkalunas moved to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for a new City ~Comments Manager. Seconded by Councilman Walls. Ail in fovor, motion carried. Advertise, New Council request the same procedures be followed as the last time. City Manager Parking Hyman & Mill - Council request the yellow line be extended so buses and trucks can Parking~ Hyman & make the corner. City Manager to chec'k out. Mill Council Luncheo Council Luncheons-Discussed City paying for presses lunch and Council. Dunaway stated he would not object to paying his own lunch costs. It was agreed the existing arrangment be continued. Villa Land- Villa Landscaping and parking - Council pointed out sometime ago Council agreed there shoul scapin~ & not be any parking on the south side of Hallam across from the Villa Property. Al~o Land- Parkin8 scaping was to be constructed in front of the Villa with no off street parking. Manager to check out. Councilman Walls moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.,seconded by Councilman Breasted. Ail in favor, meeting'adjourned. -~L~0rra~ne Graves, C~ty Clerk