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DATE RECENED COMP ETE:
PROJ Ecr NAME.
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$2,730.00
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9 1,220.00
6 820 .00
11 $1, 490 .00
5 $ 680 .00
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Aspen City Council
FROI1:
Steve Burstein, Planning Office
City ~Ianager
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THRU:
Ron Mitchell, Acting
RE:
Biodome Proposed on Thomas Parcel
DATE:
June 17, 1986
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LOCATION: On Thomas Parcel, southeast of the Community Garden
and next to the nursery.
ZONING: C - Conservation
APPLICANTS' REQUEST: Patty Carlson, organizer of the Eagle Nest
Foundation is requesting approval from the City to use a portion
of the City-owned Thomas Parcel for a Biodome. A three-year
pilot program is proposed using the Biodome for agricultural
production and associated educational and social service func-
tions.
The proposed biodome would be a 3/8th sphere, 50 feet. in dia-
meter, cover 1812 square feet of land, and stand 20 feet, high.
The dome would be covered ~ a double layer plastic with heat
mirror.
BACKGROUND: City Council was approached on March 24th and April
28,1986, to consider ~Is. Carlson's request. AmoHonwas passed
on April 28 to table action until the Planning and Zoning
Commission would give a recommendation on the request.
APPLICABLE SECTION OF THE CODE: Section 24-3.2 of the Municipal
Code lists the permitted uses in the Conservation Zone District
incl udi ng:
"Crop prOduction, orchards, nurseries, flO'lTer produc-
tion and forest land; pastures and grazing land; dairy,
fishery; animal production; husbandry services (not
including commercial feed lots) and the farm and
agr icul tural uses . . . "
The biodome use appears to fit into these categories of permitted
uses. In addition, it appears that the structure is not addres-
sed by the provisions of the Growth Management Quota System,
Section 24-11.9 and would be exempt from GMP according to Section
24-11.1 (i). No land use appl ication process is required to
develope the biodome.
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PRCl3LEM DISCUSSION: The Thomas Parcel is at this time City-owned
open space used for a variety of functions including the com-
munity garden, city nursery, nordic trails in the winter, hang
glider landing and some storage. In the Aspen Area Comprehensive
Plan: Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails Element, the implementa-
tion action for the Marolt-Thomas parcel is stated as follows:
Marolt-Thomas - The site consists of approximately 82 acres
at the west entrance to Aspen. Marol t-Thomas is currently
the City of Aspen'S most underutilized parcel. The parcel
could convey an important image to all those entering the
community due to its location at the entrance to town and
directly across State Highway 82 from the golf course.
Action - Marolt-Thomas should be developed as a passive open
space parcel divided into several large open space areas
separated with landscape material (.trees and landforms) in
accordance with the attached concept plan as depicted on
Figures 3 and 4. The Marol t-Thomas parcel w ill serve as a
part of a larger open space corridor; and function as one of
the foci of the trail system. The actual shape of the
Marolt-Thomas parcel will be affected by the ultimate
alignment of State Highway 82. Included within this Plan
are two alternatives concepts for Marol t-Thomas depending
upon the ul timate alignment of State Highway 82 (see Figure
3 and 4). Additionally, both concept plans for the Marol t-
Thomas site should be submitted to the ColoradO Department
of Highways as considerations in the development of the
supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for State
Highway 82 which will be initiated in the fall of 1985,
Attached are Conceptual Plan Alternatives A and B for the ~larolt-
Thomas proposal. "Ie feel that the biodome does not conflict with
pl'esent open space uses. It is not strictly compatible with the
passive open space concept, however, the biodome use can be
looked at as a sort of agricul tural/educational use providing
beneficial services to the community and not in derogation of the
open space. Additionally, the dome should be viewed primarily as
a tempol'ary funcUon. Visual impacts will not be ul".acceptable
from either Highway 82 Ol' Castle Creek Road given the setback
amongst existing" proposed trees and the height.
Craig Ward of the Nordic Council was contacted and asked if
winter access to the dome would conflict with the nordic trail
loops. It was stated on June 5, 1986 that a foot trail would not
be a problem.
The Engineering Department has determined that the parking lot
should be adequate for biodome use. Pointed out in Elyse
Elliott's memorandum of 6/5/86, are the needs to further address
trash storage and removal, drainage water disposal, and repair to
the access road.
The Eagle Nest FoundatiOn will need to take responsibility for
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water, electricity, maintenance of parking and access road,
provisions f or a sanitary toilet faciE ty, and planting some ten
(10) trees as shown on the site plan submitted. The Eagle Nest
Foundation marketing plan, defining the 1 imi ted extent of the
dome's commercial operation, should be revie-.red to the satisfac-
tion of the city Attorney. In addition, the Eagle Nest Founda-
tion should present a guarantee for removal of the structure and
foundation.
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE VOTE: On June 10, 1986, the Planning Commis-
sion revie-.red the biodome request. The Commission expressed
concern about compromising the passive open space concept of the
Marolt-Thomas parcel through placement of the biodome or any
other structure on the property.
The following motion was unanimously passed:
"The Planning Commission has reservations about placing the
biodome on the Thomas Property because of prior City Council
and P&Z di scussions regarding buildings on open space
property. If the City decides to enter a contractual
arrangement with Eagles Nest Foundation because ot: the
beneficial aspects of the proposal, the following items
should be contained in the cOntract: I /, J... G '\
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1. Eagle Nest Foundation shall have a three year renewable
lease for such use of the portion of the Thomas
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2. The biodome shall be operated and products marketed
according to an operation and marketing plan to be
filed as part of the contract.
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3. An organic composting sanitary toilet facility shall be
placed just east of the biodome site (where it w ill not
be visible).
4. Winter access to the biodome site shall be, limited to
pedestrian and skier access so as not to interfere with
the nordic trail which would be crossed.
5. A minimum of ten (10) deciduous trees shall be planted
as shown on the site plan by no later than October,
1986 to screen the biodome, and especially the white
portion of the dome, from the viewplane ot: State
Highway 82.
6.
Eagle Nest Foundation shall be responsible for water,
under grounded electrici ty and mai ntenance of the
parking area and access road.
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7. An arrangement for trash storage and removal shall be
made to the satisfaction of the Leisure Services
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Agency and so stated in the contract.
Water tank design and method of drainage water disposal
shall be presented to the satisfaction of the Engineer-
ing Department and Environmental Health Department.
Proposed repairs to the access road leading to the
Community Garden shall be done to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer and represented in the contract.
The Eagl e Nest Foundation shall submit an improvements
agreement and guarantee satisfactory to the City
Attorney sufficient to cover removal of the structure
and foundation, clean-up and revegetation of the
disturbed area after the biodome is dismantled.
The Commission is furthermore--rotVl'arding their concern about the
road cut and storage of utility equipment on the Thomas property.
The Commission questions the appropriateness of allowing active
uses without going through P&Z review.
RECOMMENDATION: The PI anning Office agrees with the Planning
Commission that there are still questions as to the propriety of
allowing the biodome on the Thomas property. However, we believe
that the use is largely in keeping with the existing uses of the
site and should pose no serious risk due to it's limited time
frame. We recommend aPRroval Of the biodome concept and creation
of a contract with the EagJes Nest Foundation including the above
ten items.
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5 June 1986
D~ar Aspen City Council,
As formE'r Head Gardener "no now L"nd F'rogr"m CC'Drdin"tor of
The Windstar Foundation, I am writing to express my support of
Patty Carlson's Siodarr,e project in Aspen. At the Windstar
Foundation, we feel strongly about local food production and the
support of our community's bU5ine~~es. I have been .recently
i (',formed by Carl,.,on that m'?('IY As,pen rE-staLtrants havE' pi E'dged to
buy the fresh produce f...om the per.dir,g Bic.dome. I ",.;nted to call
to your "ttention the existence of our Roaring Fork V.;lley
O...ganic Growers Co-op which p...esent1y ma...kets the summer produce
of four local growers to Aspen .;nd Snow~?ss. At this time, we
ma,rket May thr ough Octe,ber. The pro,c'sed Bi adame, together wi th
Wirldste.r~s new Bic1dorr:e, would grE'c-t1 ',:,' aU9r"lent the 5L1pply of
fresh, qu~lity p~'od0ce to lQcal rE~taurbnts ~nd grOCEries, ~nd
make it avail?ble yea...-round.
'~.anJ( you for YOltr time,
Gretchen H Wi 11
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Fo~ring Fork V~ll~y OrQ~~jc GrG~2r$ Co-op H~~d
THE WINDSTAR FOUNDATION BOX 286, SNOWfv'ASS, COLORADO 81654 303.927-4777
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
steve Burstein, Planning Office
FROM:
RE:
Biodome Proposed on Thomas Parcel
DATE:
June 5, 1986
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LOCATION: On Thomas Parcel, southeast of the Community Garden
and next to the nursery.
ZONING: C - Conservation
APPLICANTS' REQUEST: Patty Carlson, organizer of the Eagle Nest
Foundation is requesting approval from the city to use a portion
of the city-owned Thomas Parcel for a Biodome. A three-year
pilot program is proposed using the Biodome for agricultural
production and associated educational and social service func-
tions.
The proposed biodome would be a 3j8th sphere, 50 feet in dia-
meter, cover 1812 square feet of land, and stand 20 feet high.
The dome would be covered by a double layer plastic with heat
mirror.
BACKGROUND: City Council was approach on March 24th and April
28, 1986, to consider Ms. Carlson's request. A motion was passed
on April 28 to table action until the Planning and zoning
commission would give a recommendation on the request.
APPLICABLE SECTION OF THE CODE: Section 24-3.2 of the Municipal
Code lists the permitted uses in the Conservation Zone District
including:
"Crop production, orchards, nurseries, flower produc-
tion and forest land; pastures and grazing land; dairy,
fishery; animal production; husbandry services (not
including commercial feed lots) and the farm and
agricultural uses . . . "
The biodome use appears to fit into these categories of permitted
uses. In addition, it appears that the structure is not addres-
sed by the provisions of the Growth Management Quota System,
Section 24-11.9 and would be exempt from GMP according to Section
24-l1.l(i). No land use application process has been identified
for the biodome.
PROBLEM DISCUSSION: The Thomas Parcel is at this time City-owned
open space used for a variety of functions including the com-
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munity garden, city nursery, nordic trails in the winter, hang
glider landing and some storage. In the Aspen Area Comprehensive
Plan: Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails Element, the implementa-
tion action for the Marolt-Thomas parcel is stated as follows:
Marolt-Thomas - The site consists of approximately 82 acres
at the west entrance to Aspen. Marolt-Thomas is currently
the city of Aspen's most underutilized parcel. The parcel
could convey an important image to all those entering the
community due to its location at the entrance to town and
directly across state Highway 82 from the golf course.
Action - Marolt-Thomas should be developed as a passive open
space parcel divided into several large open space areas
separated with landscape material (trees and landforms) in
accordance with the attached concept plan as depicted on
Figures 3 and 4. The Marolt-Thomas parcel will serve as a
part of a larger open space corridor; and function as one of
the foci of the trail system. The actual shape of the
Marolt-Thomas parcel will be affected by the ultimate
alignment of state Highway 82. Included within this Plan
are two alternatives concepts for Marolt-Thomas depending
upon the ultimate alignment of state Highway 82 (see Figure
3 and 4). Additionally, both concept plans for the Marolt-
Thomas site should be submitted to the Colorado Department
of Highways as considerations in the development of the
supplemental Environmental Impact statement for state
Highway 82 which will be initiated in the fall of 1985.:
Attached are Conceptual Plan Alternatives A and B for the Marolt-
Thomas proposal. We feel that the biodome does not conflict with
present open space uses or the future open space concepts,
especially as a temporary function. Visual impacts will not be
unacceptable from either Highway 82 or Castle Creek Road given
the setback amongst existing and proposed trees and the height.
Craig Ward of the Nordic Council was contacted and asked if
winter access to the dome would conflict with the nordic trail
loops. It was stated on June 5, 1986, that a foot trail would
not be a problem.
The Engineering Department has determined that the parking lot
should be adequate for biodome use. Pointed out in Elyse
Elliott's memorandum of 6/5/86, are the needs to further address
trash storage and removal, drainage water disposal, and repair to
the access road.
The Eagle Nest Foundation will need to take responsibility for
water, electricity, maintenance of parking and access road,
provisions for a "porta-potty" facility, and planting some ten
(10) trees as shown on the site plan submitted. The Eagle Nest
Foundation marketing plan, defining the limited extent of the
dome's commercial operation, should be reviewed to the satisfac-
tion of the city Attorney. We believe that the Eagle Nest
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Foundation should present a guarantee for removal of the struc-
ture and foundation.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "Move to recommend to Council to approve a
contract with the Eagle Nest Foundation (or Patty Carlson)
allowing construction and operation of a biodome on the Thomas
Parcel including the following items within the contract:
1. Eagle Nest Foundation shall have a three year renewable
lease for such use of the portion of the Thomas property.
In the event that a new state Highway 82 alignment is
decided and would conflict with the biodome siting, the
lease may be terminated.
2. The biodome shall be operated and products marketed accord-
ing to an operation and marketing plan to be filed as part
of the contract.
3. A "porta-potty" or similar sanitary toilet facility shall be
placed just east of the biodome site (where is will not be
visible).
4.
Winter access to the biodome site
pedestrian" and skier access so as not
nordic trail which would be crossed.
shall be limited to
to interfere with the
5. A minimum of ten (10) trees shall be planted as shown on the
site plan by no later than October, 1986.
6.
Eagle Nest
electricity
road.
Foundation shall be responsible for water,
and maintenance of the parking area and access
7. An arrangement for trash storage and removal shall be made
to the satisfaction of the City Engineering Department and
so stated in the contract.
8. Drainage water from the tank shall be disposed of in a way
satisfactory to the Engineering Department and Environmental
Health Department. The method of wastewater disposal shall
be clarified prior to the City Council meeting and stated in
the contract.
proposed repairs to the access road leading to
Garden shall be done to the satisfaction
Engineer and represented in the contract.
10. The Eagle Nest Foundation shall place a sum of money in
escrow sufficient to cover removal of the structure and
foundation, clean-up and revegetation of the disturbed area
after the biodome is dismantled.
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MEMORANDUM
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FROM:
Steve Burstein, Planning Department ;f;,1
Elyse Elliott, Engineering Department~
DATE:
6/5/86
RE:
Eagles Nest Foundation Biodome
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The Engineering Department has the following comments on the
proposed project: _
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Service lines for both the water and electricity need to be
brought to the Biodome sight. The Foundation should bear the
expense for this.
The application does not state whether or not there will be need
for $anitary or storm sewer services. Will bathroom facilities
be provided in the Biodome? The tank in the Biodome has a 28,000
gallon capacity. If this is to be emptied and refilled regularly,
the applicant must address the water drainage.
TRASH
We need the applicant to provide us with more information on what
would be the potential trash. generated from this_ project. We
would be specifically interested in where it would be stored and
how it would be removed.
PARKING
There are presently about 24 parking spaces available for the
activity in this area (community gardens, hangliders and Biodome}.
Fourteen spaces are located in the parking lot on the road to the
community gardens and about ten are located across Castle Creek
Road. This amount should be adequate providing that the Biodome
does not use more than the 7 spaces per day as noted in their
application.
The Foundation should be responsible for clearing the parking lot
in the winter.
ROADS
The application states that the Foundation will make repairs to
the road to the Community Gardens. We need more specific inform-
ation on the type of repairs that they intend to make. The
Foundation should be responsible for maintaining a winter access
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Eagles Nest Foundation Biodome
6/5/86
to the Biodome.
BIODOMEDISASSBMBLY
We suggest that the Foundation put money in escrow to assure that
the site will be returned to its original condi tion after the
Biodome is disassembled.
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TO: Aspen City Council ~
THRU: Hal Schilling, City Manage~\(/>
FROM: Steve Burs tei n, Pl anni ng Offi ce r7\Il""'-
DATE: April 23, 1986
SUBJECT: BIODOME PROPOSAL ON THE THOMAS PARCEL
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The Planning Office received the attached material from Patty Carlson,
organizer of the Eagle Nest Foundation, on April 23, 1986. We have not
had sufficient time to review this information in order to make a reco-
mendation to yoU .regarding the appropriateness of the biodome, and we
recommend that the item be tabled.
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April, 15, 1986
Dear Mayor and Council Melllbers,
As Aspen's juvenile officer, it is my opinion that the
proposed Bio Dome project would be beneficial for Aspen's youth,
especially juvenile offenders assigned to cOJllJllunity service.
There are several benefits associated with this kind of labor,
including a sense of gratification from working with one's hands,
the opportunity to put something back into the'coJllJllunity, and
having a few good role models around to work with, Le., the
other cOJllJllunity melllbers already involved.
Other youth would be able to earn money working at the dome,
involvement in this kind of project can only add to the mental
\'.and emotional growth of the children of Aspen, as well as anyone
.:.else involved.
Thank you for your time, and consideration of this project.
Respectfully submitted,
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The Biodome Project
The Biodome will stand approximately 20 feet high. The
structure will be barely visible, if at all visible, entering
the City of Aspen on Highway 82 due to the tall cottonwood
trees. The Foundation will plant more trees along the water
irrigation ditch and the barbed wire fence so the structure will
be hidden from view leaving the City of Aspen on Highway 82.
(Pictures # I)
The Foundation desires to build the Biodome on the piece of
land adjacent to the nursery.
(Pictures # II, III, IV, V)
The current road to the Community Garden will need improve-
ment in two different locations. The Foundation will repair the
road.
(Pictures # VI, VII)
The existing parking for the community garden will be
sufficient for the volunteers and staff. All visitors will be
encouraged to use the public transportation system. Parking
for the foundation will require a permit. Seven permits will be
available each day.
(pictures # VIII, IX)
Electricity for the community garden pump lies 150 feet
from the center of the Biodome sight.
(Pictures # XI)
I have been informed by Jim Markalunas that a yard pump
for water is located on the Marolt property close to the Biodome
sight. Jim suggested that a plastic pipe system attatched to
this pump would-easily accomodate the water needs of the Biodome
throughout the winter and would avoid tap into the main line. I
will be receiving a. letter to-this effect on Thursday, April 24th
to be included with this packet.
The Foundation intends to build the Biodome as a portable -
structure. To accomplish this we will need to place twenty
cylindrical foundations of concrete approximately four feet deep
to keep the structure in place. These foundations can be removed
with a backhoe.
Details of the dimensions of the Biodome structure have
been inCluded in this packet. John Katzenburger assures me the
structure will meet all Building Codes.
The Foundation is studying the existing Cheyenne Community
Solar Greenhouse project and its effect upon their community.
Included is a copy of their 1984 Summary of Services.
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The Foundation is building this project as an experiment
to provide an alternative social service program involving
seniors and children; to provide educational research and
development in solar energy, hydroponics, and agriculture;
to develop economic stability research for cities; to develop
national security in ca$of emergency (War, Earthquakes, Natural
Disasters). The Foundation defines National Security, in part,
as the ability to feed all people under all possible situations.
This experiment may determine the Biodome to be economically
logical for sustaining social services while providing an
alternative system of life support should that become necessary.
Carlson
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April, 15, 1986
Dear Mayor and Council Helllbers,
As Aspen's juvenile officer, it is my opinion that the
proposed Bio Dome project would be beneficial for Aspen's youth,
especially juvenile offenders assigned to cOJllJllunity service.
There are several benefits associated with this kind of labor,
includinq a sense of gratification from working with one's hands,
the opportunity to put something back into the'coJllJllunity, and
having a few good role models around to work with, Le., the
other cOJllJllunity members already involved.
Other youth would be able to earn money working at the dome,
involvement in this kind of project can only add to the mental
'''and emotional growth of the children of Aspen, as well as anyone
:-else involved.
Thank you for your time, and consideration of this project.
Respectfully submitted,
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April 8, 1986
Dear Steve,
In answering your questions of concern in relationship to
the Biodome project on the Thomas property, I have the following
information;
The Biodome will stand approximately twenty feet high with
the cottonwoods standing behind the structure. Visual impact
would be diminished by placing trees between the community
garden and the biodome.
The current road to the community garden will need
improvement to bring equipment in to the building sight.
The parking for the community garden will be adequate for our
needs.
Electricity to the dome is estimated at $.50 per day which
could be determined by a separate meter attached to the existing
current used for the connnunity garden.
I have no desire to use the land sight for concert production.
This project is soley concerned with agriculture, social studies,
education and providing a unique facility of advanced technology
to our community.
We intend to build the Biodome as a portable structure.
To accomplish this we will need to place twenty cylindrical
foundations of concre~approximately four feet deep to keep
the structure in place. These foundations can be removed with
a backhoe.
I have been assured by John Katzenburger that the structure
will meet all codes of the building department for this type
of structure.
We desire to build the dome for a three year experiment.
Building will begin approximately June 15th and will be operational
in October. We will be designing many educational workshops for
members of the community to participate in the program.
The only problem we can forsee concerns the water needs
through the winter. According to John, the Biodome will need
168 gallons of water per day, maximum, to replenish the fish
tank. This will require the city's permission and I would ask
the City to help us in whatever way they are able so that we may
go ahead with the Biodome project. I will have th ater line
reports to you by Friday, April 11th as s j t cently
told of this problem.
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Colorado State University, Pitkin County Extension Office
0100 Lone Pine Road, Suite 6 Aspen, Colorado 81611
(303)925-5185
MEMORANDUM
TOr
Patty Carlson
Asp~ City Council
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Mary Sue Kennington
CSU/Pitkin County CooperaUve Elctension
March 24, lte6
Proposed Bio Dome Project
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As a, .. cDlllllluni ty educator, I s_
potential tool jor teaching youth and
skills and compet~cies.
the Bia Dome project a. a
adult. independant living
saveral cooperative educational opportunities could, eMist
between the leade"'s of the 8io Dome project, tSU/Pit.kin County
Coop.,..ative EMtension and t.h. community. CSU/Pitkin County
Cooperativa EKt.ension is willing to cooperate with the 9io Dome
Proj.ct. by developing and coordinating 4-H youth programs in t.he
~..s ~. horticult.ure, food and nutrition, and self care
education.
4-H ulearn by doing" horticult.ure projects would help youth
and adult.. acquire knowledge and skills related to hort.icultural
product.ion, market.ing and management.. The projects would also
help youth bet.t..,. underst.andhow hort.iculture has a role in the
agricultural economy of our nation.
If a children's Lat.ch-Key program is developed ..s an
offshoot of t.he 8io Dome project, Cooplllf"ative EICt.ension could
cOOl'l"diinate a training team. to teach a. uries of. seU-educaUon
courses for childran in t.he fourt.h through eighth grad.s and
t.heir parent.s.
9esides of flllf"i ng assi.tance wit.h program development, the
Cooperative EICt.ension Office offers the research and publication
resources of the land grant university and the U.S. Department of
Agricult.ure.
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To: The Aspen City Council
From: Patty Carlson; The Eagle's Nest Foundation
Subject: Request for the use of the Marolt/Thomas property
in relation to the Biodome project for the time period of
June, 1986 through September, 1989
The objective of the Eagle's Nest Foundation is to
research and develop the most advanced methods of education
currently realized and to provide these methods of education
to benefit the greatest amount of people in our nation;
Further to develop advanced sociological systems which will
provide greater economic stability for the people of our nation
Further to promote ecological ethics for the future inheritors
of this country; Further to develop advanced methods of organic
food production throughout this countt'y to assist the support
of all people in need; Further to unite the elders of our
society in a working relationship with the young; Further
to support all solar energy research.
The pilot project is a three year program which is to begin
in June of 1986. The project will use the structure known as
the Biodome as the central facility for coordination of all
programs.
A program director will be hired to a full time position
to coordinate all educational classes of said facility.
Requirements for this program director will be a backround in
horticulture and education. This person will set up assistant
coordinators for all volunteer networks.
Educational classes will be held throughout the summer
and early fall three to five hours per day for children six
years of age or older. These classes wilJ be free for er.rollment
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March 24. 1986 p~.2
. if the parents of the children are working during those hours.
Part-time salaried positions will be offered to senior citizens
and parents with small children to assist the instructors and
the volunteers in the development of the land surrounding the
biodome for agricultural use. Sections of the land will be
dE1!'l~gned to- experiment with crops known to flourish at this
altitude~. 'Tm.swill include root crops which will be stored
throughout the winter in root cellars.
If we are able to begin construction of the biodome in
June oi' 1986, the "biodome will be in full operation by October
of 1986. We will offer classes to community members and
high school students on the actual building of this structure.
The building of this structure will be supervised by John
Katzenberger of the Winds tar Foundation.
Food which is grown in the biodome will be divided into
categories of community need, including supplemental contribution
to the social services senior food program, the hospital, and
the jail house. ~Aportion of the food grown will be sold directly
to the community to assist financ~ support of the programs and
to provide fresh organic food to the community on a year round
schedule.
The structure of the biodome will be designed to facilitate
the handicapped, the seniors and the children. The biodoffie
structure will be designed with the Planning department
to insure compliance with all zoning codes and to diminish any
visual impact.
Current aCCeSS to the community garden appears to be adequate
for all needs of the biodome project. Access to the biodome
throughout the winter will be maintained by the foundation.
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ASPEN CITY COUNCIL
March 24, 1986 pg.3
We request to place a rest room facility close to the
structure for the people's convenience. Greg Anderson from
the Prince of Peace Church has offered the chapel facility to
the children and volunteers should the weather change and they
need shelter.
All insurance needs will be met and presented to City Council
prior to the programs official date of activity with the public.
In September of 1986, programs will be coordinated with the
public school system. The Foundation will provide funding for
specialized educational classes after school. These classes
will be free for the children of working parents and will offer
a wide variety of subjects including the use of the biodome
within its curriculum. Alternate methods of advanced education
will be studied while providing. supervision for children whose
parents are obliged to work until six p.m. Again, a part-time
salaried position -will be offered to Seniors for assistance in
any class provided for these children.
EnClosed, please find specific details of the structure
of the biodomel also please find letters of recomendation from
Jim Burkes, Marty Ames, Mary Sue Kennington and several
volunteers.
We are requesting the cooperation of the City Council for
the use of this land sight due to the easy accessability for
the entire community.
Funding for this project will be provided by the Eagle's
Nest Which will coordinate public and private donations towards
the educational research of this program. Should the City find
the programs to be of substantial benefit to the community, any
funding from state or Federal resources will be applied to the
degree the City Council feels they are able to support this
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ASPEN CI~Y COUNCIL
March 24, 1986 p~.4
project.
The Eagle's Nest is currently legalizing all documents for
the non-profit status. The Board of Directors are Patty Carlson,
with Mr. and Mrs. James A. San Vito. The Board of Advisors
are Hal Schilling, John Katzenberger and Hunter Lovins.
agle's Nest Foundation
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James W. Burks, Superintendent
March 21, 1986
Ms Patty Carlson
P.O. Box 7741
Aspen, CO 81612
Dear Ms Carlson,
The school district encourages you to continue your effort to develop
a biodome project for the community of Aspen. We have reviewed your
plan with the Board of Education and at a meeting of teachers and
administrators. All feel it would be beneficial.
The school district would probably make use of a biodome project in
the following ways:
1) To footnote our curriculum to include activities using
the biodome to support scientific and sociological
concepts.
2) For scheduling occasional field trips to the facility, as
an outgrowth of the instructional program.
3) To develop specific lessons in classes such as home
economics where food production concepts can be reinforced
with biodome assistance.
The school district would probably develop a cooperative program,
once the biodome is constr~cted and operational.
Again, we wish you success in your effort.
SincerelY~ d
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District superintendent
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Post Office Box 300. Aspen, Colorado 81612.303/925-3460
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Patty Carlson
FROM:
Marty Ames Senior Coordinator
DATE:
March 6,1986
SUBJECT:
Support for Biodome Project
There are several points I'd like to mention in favor of your
Biodome project;
1. Em I .ent for Seniors. As you have indicated, Seniors could
be paid 0 work in the Biodome either with the children or just
gardening. Some Seniors would probably prefer to work as valunteers,
but the availability of wages would serve a need for supplementary
income for many as well as challenging work for volunteers. In our
society. res'ectfor work is indicated by compensation given.
2. Benefits to the Children. The educational possibilities for the
children in thiS--project are many and obvious. I think that one
or two child care experts. should be consulted to determine the
minimum age of children Who would really benefit from this type
of experience,and. whO' have an adequate attention span for it.
In terms of prividing, .free day care alternatives, I think the pro-
ject haElpossib:l.l:iLtie~. However, again I feel that thought must
go into it since Itate regulations are strict.
Eight. .or ni~e hours,., .which is the normal working day for the parents,
is a long tim.e.-for y",ung chUdren and might require the avail-
ability of facilities such as kitchen, restoom, napping room, clean
eating ares. etc. However, coordinating the Biodome programs with
a license care facility or some other method like a half-day pro-
gram or"day camp". might work. Educational camps do seem to be pop-
ular now.
Inadditiori. the~ are proven social and emotional benefits to
both parties when Seniors and children work together.
3. Additional Thoughts.
A. Both the lehoi~s and the children could take home fresh ~ro-
duce to supplement the family diet in a healthy way.
B. The cook at the Senior Nutrition program prefers to serve
fresh salad every day, however the cost is:prohibitive according to
our funding source. . Donations of fresh vegetables from the gardens
would enhance the quality of the meals, while helping us keep oosts
down to insure continuation of the program.
C. The 4-H Program is already in existence in Aspen through the
Extension Service under Mary Sue Kennington. Perhaps 4-H projects
could be done in the Biodome on a year-round basis. Also, they
have specialists whose input might bebefit the entire project. I
have not talked with her myself about this, but it seems like a poss-
ibility.
~. D. Once e5tablished, the Biodome project might serve additional
communi ty . neeq.s;.
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To: The Aspen City Council
Re: Patty Carlson, The Biodome Project
From: The Aspen Digger
It has come to my attention that Patty Carlson is
attempting to build a Biodome for our community on the
Thomas property. As a contribution to this project, we
will donate the backhoe labor needed for the construction of the
dome. W~ will also contribute the removal of the foundation
tubes should the City decide to relocate the project.
The biodome project could be a gr-eat asset to the people
of our corr~unity. We are encouraging you to allow this facility
on the Thomas property by our active participation in this
project.
~lY~
The Aspen Digger
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Patty Carlson, Biodome Project
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