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Home My WebLink Aboutbocc.min.reg.02271978 _. _. ..,....�..� ._.__ __ . . } � ��,�r: _ �.�JE1 5��. . � ?'fi^'t�'��:..r • �-� ^�'`' � z r , . . . . . . -°�^i[�. ..r:. � . f.` �.� 'i ,. PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA � � � February 27, 1978 ' � i 9:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Welfare � ✓9:10 a.m. Energy Code - GF/FC � V9:30 a.m. P.H. Snowmass Water & Sanitation Sludge Treatment - BR I V9:45 a.m. Housing Advisory Board Recommendations - MD � 9:55 a.m. County-Owned Mining Claim on Aspen Mountain - GLO �0:05 a.m. Ambulance Advisory Board - BC f �:15 a.m. Colorado Counties Inc. Analysis - GLO � y/�0:30 a.m. Application for Amendment to Quicksilver's Licer.se -• SM5 ✓10:45 a.m. Propored Dental Coverage - PK (�1:00 a.m. Mincer Subdivision Exemption - KS �1:20 a.m. Snowmass Springs Plat Amendment - KS 12:00 - 1:00 LUNCH BREAK----DO YOUR OWN THI�IG!! 1:00 p.m. The Refectory Liquor License - AC �15 p.m. P.H. Lone Pine General Submission(continuation) - BK {/L:00 p.m. P.H. Elam Construction Annual Special Review - BK �00 p.m. Hearing on Airport Violation - SMS �10 p.m. Landscapte Architecture Internship Program - LD g 3:45 p.m. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: (April 10, 1978) � 1) Adoption of Electrical Code (1:00 p.m.) � 2) Owl Creek (2:00 p.m.) � 3:55 p.m. RESOLUTIONS/CONTRACTS: `� � --�I� January's Warrant Writings - CB � �) Increase/Decrease in 1978 Budgeted Expenditures - CB � Amendments to Pitkin County Land Use Code - SMS !� Staley Easement - SMS � �` _� Community Health Services - BE y Roaring Fork Resource Services - BE � rVJ) Mt. Rivers Substance Abuse Task Force Inc. - BE � Environmental Coordinator/Consultant Contracts - MK � � Condemnation of Aspen Hills Condominiums - SMS � R 5:30 p.m. P.H. Maroon Bells - RS C 1 ) ; St 1 � � pA..�:: • . . . . T�;i+�"��r ��d ^�7�`i:,��i�, .-..:_�,a' _ __ — ......�..�....r..,...��_. `�y,i,..,j . ��. _ �� . . . , . . . ... .... . . ��.• .. , . _..." � � . . . � l� . A�r ..T�.....�_ ' �j' 4� . PITKIN COUNTY 4� �� BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS �,5z {'. Re�ular MeetinR February 27 1978:;� PRESENT: Chairman Robert Child, Michael Kinsley, Joseph E. Edwards, Jr. ��,. [� ---------- �, F� Franta Greg Franta presented an update on the Energy Code revisions he has been preparing. � Building � �Code These changes include the new Ocaupancy Groups of the Uniform Building Code, up-dated � - - Reviaions values as exemptions for the use of al[ernative energy systems and innovative energy- conserving structures. Kinsley asked if a builder could realistically meet these -. standards. Fred Crowley, Building Inspector, replied that most of the suggestione are cost efficient, however they are still checking on some ideas such as triple-glazing. Kinsley stressed that Franta's suggestions are not the Commissioners' hard-line, and requested that Crowley review each point critically to be sure it can be complied with. Franta suggested investigating alternatives to the furnace sizing requirement, because of difficulty in enforcement. The proposal also ca11s for establishment of an Energy Advisory Board which would assist the Board of Appeals in reviewing alternate code conformation methods, and coordinate implementation of the Code and community education. , Ch31d asked if the committee should be formalized. Franta said he favors appointing the board as soon as possible. Ochs felt it would be more appropriate to have the Raaring'Fork Resource Center handle the educational program and ask the Advisory Board to coordinate the program with CMC. Child agreed that it would be more reasonable to request that the advisory board assist in the coordination of educational programs. Kinsley moved and Child seconded to establish an Energy Advisory Board consisting of three members knowledgeable in energy conservation matters to assist the Board of Appeals in alternate code conformation methods, and to coordinate implementation and ' educational programs related to energy conservation. The motion passed unanimously. Child requested that the County adve=tise for applicants to the Board. � Franta pzesented an outline for educational programs aimed at people in the building �� ,. industry, which will be 3mplemented by the Advisory Board. Child felt information on �� energy-saving for older homes would be especially important. � .� Franta also suggested adopting an ordinance requiring that outdoor swi�ing pools be �` !�; covered when not in use; the City has already adopted this regulation. Stuller said r. she is unaware of any legislation which allows the County to do this. Franta asked � -� if the County would have the authority to establish water conservation measures, in- � � cludtng the type of faucets, shower heads and toilet tanks to be installed, and to � E�� {i"-5 r.r i Commissioners Meeting Februa 27, 1978 - 1 �" rp F;_. :� j%w y 4s. �';': -;: �;,, =;a _ :� .�y.�,x .�.�._ _ �.:.. ;�3� ;f�, � ��; , �:=,�,��'�`�:. _ ' ,, ;: `. ` -.. Y. r, �': s create a variance procedure for these regulations. Stuller replied that the Board of '� � � Appeals doean't have variance powers; they can only interpret the Building Code. <t Franta discussed the U-value/performance standard, and noted that a "steady-state >. u U-value" would be preferahle to an "effective U-value" because it is less complicated ?= � and easier to enforce. Ochs agreed and added that the steady-state U-value would be � r� less expensive for builders of single-family homes. Edwards asked about the reviaion � ' of the insulation standards. Franta replied that Sundesigns has done the revision, � however he reco�ended hiring Bill Harmon to integrate all the information on U-values � before adopting the new standards. He noted that Sundesigns has used only one- third of the amount of their contract and suggested that some of the remaining funds A be used to hire Harmon. Kinsley moved and Edwards seconded to authorize the County Manager to hire Harmon, and to transfer the remainder of Franta's funds and autho"rize the expenditure of additional funds for a maximum total amount of $4000. The motion � � passed unanimously. The revisions to the insulation standards will be considered after il �Harmon has completed his study. Edwarda felt the pool ordinance could be adopted under the statute language which requires that the County adopt an energy conservation code and set more stringent ;l � energy conservation standards. He moved to set a public hearing on the matter and Irequested that Stuller draft an ordinance for presentation to the Board; the date for � the hearing will be set at that time. Kinsley seconded and the motion passed unanimously� ,� Franta noted that the Solar Energy Research Inetitute in Golden has expressed an in- terest in devising a computer program for energy efficiency with Pitkin County. Child �� suggested that Franta investigate the possibility o£ obtaining a grant to cover the `-; .� Harmon contract. ' ---------- �' � Public The Commissionera convened a public hearing on the Snowmass Sanitation District ; '�Hearing: �"� � Snowmass Sludge Disposal Site. Bill Kane, of the Planning Office, noted that the approval of w-� , San. Fi ;I Sludge the solid waste disposal site includes special review approval under the Land Use Code ' i� Site � ifor "essential governmental services", a subdivision exemptioa allowed under section �� i_� 4.02.02 a 4 of the Code, approval of the site certification required by the State, `•�i � �� and 1041 approval for the solid waste site. The resolution of approval also requires �� adoption of a resolution by the Snowmass Sanitatian Board to insure compliance with �: 4'- �5 �� the conditions imposed on the operation. These conditions concern safety, monitoring, y� I; �i !' landscaping, use of public roads, testing, hours, and performance standards, and ��^ E� �' f:; I establish an annual review date for the site. The resolution uses the conditions I! �; � 6;i �i i`t f't �+ Y:;,' I ;Commissionera Meeting February 27, 1978 - 2 �( , � t.' i 2�� i .' i ;�F.' .\... . " _ _ W ". .. `_ ._. ..... . ... .;-..�.y.�' r.r , �4 �i'f��"' or"'�^�' ` _ _ . ' ;;.. .�.� ..;_, � ... _.,__:.... . . . . . . . . . . . . ,�F�; ��.'. .{ contained in the Aspen Metro Sanitation District service plan. Kane noted that the � * Denver and Rio Grande right-of-way required a re-survey, and he showed an amended plat � of the area. Brooke Peteraon, representing Snowmass Sanitation, said there would he y: � no dumping on the right-of-way, however it is not Denver and Rio Grande's intention to interfere with the operation. Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian, said he would like to � establish a western houndary along the river beyond which there would be no dump3ng - to insure that there will be no runoff. Kinsley agreed to establish the boundary as � the eastern boundary of the old right-of-way near the embanl�ent. Peterson reported that the Sanitation District has already adopted the required resolution, and they - would have no problem with a clause concerning non-interference of the right-of-way or with the 100' setback requirement from the bank. The hearing was cloaed. Kinsley moved approval of the resolution with the amendments mentioned, and with the stipulation that there be na dumping within 75' of the center of any right-of-way indicated on the plat. Edwards seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Peterson requested that the resolution also authorize the Chairman to sign the ;i: certificate of designation required by the State. Edwards so moved. Child seconded and the motion passed unanimously. � Hnusing Mark Danielson, Housing Director, recommended that the following members be appoint- � Advisory �: Board ed to the Housing Advisory Board: John McBride, Peter DeMuth, Harry Truscott, Griff : ;' Smith, Deborah Quinn, Richard Ferrell and Don Ensign. The members will serve for a one year term. Child felt more financial expertise would be beneficial, and auggested �� ii that people with knowledge of financing techniques could add their input at the '4 Advisory Board's meetings. Kinsley moved to appoint the reco�ended members to the � ;� Board. Child seconded and the motion pasaed unanimously. The Board will draw up their � ~ , by-laws this week. � ; Ski DRC Brown, of the Aspen Skiing Corporation, was present to discuss mining claims on Corp. iEasement Aspen Mountain. In 1964 the County granted the Ski Corporation easements to their i on t � Aspen claims on the mountain, with the condition that the Ski Corporation annually pay 150X � : Mtn. .; ; of the property taxes on the property. The Ski Corporation thought the Copper King ' ' �� ' �'t � claim was contained in their Forest Service permit as an unpatented claim, however they i F 'I recently discovered that the County obtained a tax title to the claim in 1949. Brown � i: re uested that this claim be included in the others that the Ski Co �� ,; q rporation was � • ' f ranted easements for and said the � 8 , y rrould be willing to pay the back taxes on the land. �. �#. �i � �� Commissioners Meeting February 27, 1978 - 3 �: , � ; `r.��' � 4'i � a. ��k . :?�� . a � � � - -,..*�+ � ,- . . ,,. , . . _.: ; t.. ,>. _..... _ iY'i �3:, Iie agreed to give the County a map of the claims. Child asked what the back taxes �� IC: would amount to. Baker replied they would be approximately $5.00 per year. Edwards � asked about the term of the agreement. Brown replied that the agreement is in effect �. as long as the mountain is used for skiing. �,� : Child moved to grant the easement under the same conditions that applied to the �3 � other claims, and that taxes be collected as of this date, with no back taxes required. Edwards seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Ambulance The Commissioners considered appointment of the Ambulance Advisory Soard; the Board . Advisory Board is to consist uf three membera from the hospital and two members nominated by the Public Safety Council. Glenn Scott, of the Hospital, recommended that Dr. Cipriano, Dr. � Freeman and Dr. Murray be appointed. The Public Safety Council recommended that Bill � McCrocklin and Charlie Baker be appoinYed. Edwards questioned the number of advisory � � boards that are being created, and felt they represent an abrogation of the Commission- � i, ers' responsibility. He suggested that the County Attorney meet with the interested � 'i people and take theic input, and bring back recounnendations for the Commissioners to act upon. He felt boards are appropriate for co�unity problems, such as housing, but said that this board is unnecessary. Child agreed that too many boards are being established, but pointed out that the Co�issioners agreed to the Ambulance Advisory �: . �� Board at the public hearing on ambulance regulations. He suggested that an annual �+ review be created to exami.ne the usefulness of each board. Ochs added that some hoaids �` could be assigned a specific task and disbanded when their work is completed. �1, Kinsley moved to approve appointment of the five members recommended, and requested � � ;,�l. that Stuller insert language 3nto the resolution creating the board to provide for a 1 'I specific termination date. Child seconded and the motion passed unanimously. (Edwards '��." : � � was temporarily absent.) : , k��?'`` !I, Colarado The Commissioners considered whether to retain their membership in Colorado Counties '�� Counties � � Inc. Inc. Ochs felt that CCI performs well, but most of their work is in lobbying and � Member- � ' ship their position is frequently contrary to Pitkin County's. Chuck Baker said he receives �'F wf services from CC2, however they are not worth $7000 (the annual me�ubsrsh.fp fee). Child _ � 2 ;; ; felt CCI should have an oppartunity to defend their position. Stuller said she was e j r �' � ` unable to find the lobbyist mentioned at the last meeting, however she has contacted �: �,; �!,� someone in the governor's office who would be interested in doing lobbying for Pitkin ��: ii� € j i �� j'� County. Edwarda instructed Ochs to write to CCI informing them that Pitkin County's �;. n �� .�I ril �r, ; �: j':�` ��. ji; Commissioners Meeting February 27, 1978 - 4 i:� t:. i_ t:.� ��: �S; 4' 7;_: fii , R. , .,.._ a1 �r��.ii�y`� _ , 4.'�'4�`ta:�'�al',+N , r .. .�. s6.� . ...:. ::. . ... . .,�. . .. . . ... . :.. . . _..___ _. l,' .. .. - :y a: �s;: � �: ideas are contrary to the other countiea' in the state, and asking them to delineate � the other aervices they provide to justify Pitkin County's expenditure of money. Kineley added that Ochs request a breakdown of the percentage of CCI's budget that � goes to lobbying. The matter will be considered at the next meeting. Quicksilver Stuller reported that quicksilver Limousine service has filed a request with the PUC - e+pplica- PUC for amendments to their license to allow them to offer taxi service from Sardy tion Field to anywhere in the county. In making their application, quicksilver asserted that if the modifications were approved, the lease arrangements with Pitkin County � would be terminated. The lease does not provide for termination in this event, and Stuller asked the Commissioners how they would like to handle the matter. Tf Quick- . silver's claim is not challenged by the County there may be no more Iimousine service at the airport, since taxis are more profitable, and the County's PUC license may be abandoned if not used. Ochs asked if the County can require limousine service�to the airport by Quicksilver or Mellow Yellow. Edwards replied they cannot if the taxi � ;�� companies have independent suthority. He suggested telling Quicksilver they can have limo service in the Coanty other than that covered 3n ttte Coan[y's lease, but they � ` have no authority to encroach on the County`s authority in the lease; the additional �1 authorit from the PUC is to o with the Count 's authorit Kinsle said that Y B Y y. y Quick- ,, �� silver could then let their lease terminate. Edwards agreed, hut the County will still .. I� have the limousine license and can lease it to some other carrier or handle the ,i� limo service themselves. Stuller will 1RPOIID the PUC that the County license is an . I Iongoing authority and dispute Quicksilver's position. ,� :;� --------- ,� jDental & Phyllis Kenny, Personnel Director, presented a proposal to ptovide basic and major � � Ortho- �fi ` ;� dontal dental insurance for all County employees. She noted that the plan encourages regular � iBenefits � care hy all employees to help control unnecessary expenses. The monthly cost to the � County is $501.60; an employee vith dependent coverage would pay an additional $7.57 � per month. Kenny surveyed a22 emp2oyees to determine if they would be interested in � �� orthodontal coverage, however the majority did not favor orthodontal benefirs. Kinsley � asked if orthodontal coverage could be offered as an option. Kenny replied it could €3� not. Ochs felt just those employees with dependent coverage should be surveyed, aince �'� 1;. the orthodontal coverage applies only to dependents under age 19. Edwards requested �° ' j �� i ' that Renny reinvestigate the orthodontal question and survey only employees with family �= �' f� !: coverage; he added that the dental policy should not be fina2lzed until the orthodontal i!;I i i: ', �,.. ;'. r �;; '1 Commissioners Meeting February 27, 1978 - 5 i� t :.,,', �u4 H � ��'� _ �S.;�u.,C;'�' , , y5�� . � _ --� . �•�i�,� � +: . _'�... ...,:..._..... .._... . ...,. eJ"s {. coverage has been fully analyzed. Edwards felt the County could cover the additional � " � $1.70 per employee monthly cost. Kinsley moved approval of the basic and major dental � � � coverage. Child seconded. Baker noted that the insurance company was going to raiae � the rates 15X, however they will not do so since Pitkin County has added dental coverage. � Kinsley's motion passed unanimously. � --------- � Set Child moved and Kinsley seconded to set the following public hearings: adoptior� of Public Hearings the electrical code at 1:30 P.M., and Owl Creek at 2:00 P.M., April 10, 1978. Colomo Inc., Bill Kane presented a subdivision exemption application by Colomo Inc. Por the refil- � Redstone � Sub. ing of 1ot lines of lots 95 and 2b of the Redstone Subdivision. This is allowed under Lot Line 2 Revision section 4.02.02(a)which allows for revising lot lines if no more than the original � number of parcels is created. This would add additionaY unplatted land to the Redstone j Inn which is on lot 26. Larry Mincer, representing Colomo Inc., reported that the � � i property was recently sold to the Irwins, who would like to add some land to lot 26_ to I� �" protect the Inn, and to purchase lot 95 for possible use as a stable location. They i� would also like to increase the size of lot 95 by adding additional unplatted ].and * ;i � near the Crystal River. Chi1d asked if the exemption authority would apply if unplatted � I; �a land is being added to a subdivided lot. Kane replied that he was not aware that the !� i!, � � applicant intended to add unplatted land. Stuller reported that an amendment to the � ri � Land Use Code allows this exemption if the lots conform to the minimum lot size, k �' � �' there is no increase in the degree of existing non-conformity, and all conditions on the �" - i �f. I� recorded plat are complied with. Kane noted that lot 26 is the boundary Zine for the �. 'r � i Tourist zone in Redstone, so the lot will now be in two different zone classifications. ,� +i ie � Colomo Inc. owns approximately 500 acres south of the Mansion, so this would not make F� � . i{ their property non-conforming. Edwards asked about access to lot 95 from the Inn, C� � Mincer said the present access is from Highway 133, but they are considering installa- � il,. ' tion of a pedestrian bridge over the river to connect the land to the Inn. Child said �= l; ; �. ' if the Irwins purchase both lots, they wouZd in effect be one lot. Kane said they �.�; #. could still be separately conveyed, Edwards asked if the P 6 Z has reviewed this fY matter. Kane said they have not because they don't normally consider subdivision � �' exemptions. Edwards felt ihis involves more than the usual subdivision exemption (�; �: , k�: process. r, �I i. :: !' Child moved approval of the subdivision exemption request. Kinsley seconded and t`i� �� y.�� i' the motion passed unanimausly. Kaae will present a resolution at the next meeting. `� 1: _ i --------- ;: ;) i� '! Commissioners Meeting February 27, 1978 -6 '' , y'�r _ :�,._. _ � �R�_� �'`ic x-Y e . . . �`s`�t �� . ' , ' , ,; , . :,. ,, . ._ , �.._, . . �, ,:. ;f: ,, Survey Kane reported that the P & Z intends to perform a survey to determine the extent to "� of Night � Flighta which increased night flight activity reduces the number of rental cars in Aspen. They � and Rental are re uestin �; q g $1500 to fund a survey at Stapleton Airport to interview passengers Cars ;i boarding Aspen Aixways night flights and detezmine if they will rent a car upon their � arrival in Aspen. Stuller felt the survey should imolve passengers of both Aspen ;� t:. r Airwaya and Rocky Moantain. Edwards added that the question must be carefully worded. ; � _ - Stuller asked if Aspen Airways knows the survey will be done. Kane said they do not. � Child asked if this type of survey has been performed by any of the transportation con- � sultants hired by the County. Kane said it has not. Kinsley moved to appropriate the expenditure of $1500.00 to fund the survey. Edwards seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Snowmass Karen Smith, of the Planning O�fice, preaented a resolution and amended plat for the iSprings Sub. Snowmass Springs subdivision. This will delete part of the access easement from the Plat Amend- plat, as was agreed upon by Diane Rystad and the Hidden Meadow subdivision homeowners. <ment Edwards moved approval of the resolution. Kinsley seconded and the motion passed unanimously. . !:Refectory Annie Coble, Deputy County Clerk, presented an application for a hotel-restaurant ; Liquor �'License liquor license by the Refectory. She noted that the Refectory originally applied for ii ��', a tavern license, however it was discovered that they could not qualify for a tavern � �: license because the owners of the corporation have more than one liquor license in the � state. They then came in to change their license to.a hotel-restaurant license, and � �� the request was approved. Coble has now discovered that [he posting and publication � �; requirements must be met before issuance of the new hotel-restaurant license. Having �° r! �; • � met these requirements, the application is now being presented for approval. Unanimous �s ' �i t" t; approval was granted on a motion by Kinsley and a second by Child. � s-_ ; c ' :�:. �I.; __________ f;: � � 'Warrants Kinaley moved approval of the warrants and minutes. Child seconded, and added an 3 Minutes �� amendment to page 11 of the minutes. The motion pasaed unanimously. t;} j LUC Stuller presented a resolut-ion adopting amendments to the Land Use Code concerning �' ' Amendments non-conformin uses consideration of subdivisions once a year and rezoning applicationa. i�� 8 . i� t'. Theae adopt the changes approved at the February 13th meeting. Child moved approval of �< .r` i the resolution. Rinsley seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Fi i `_ i� � . �- ------�— � ri��, � � i. :;a i� i i;: f Commissioners Meeting February 27, 1978 - 7 fi` i1, tt,' .��±4. 2+� ��' ' . , �.r�`�Y��'� ' ' �- � . ,,.;.:. .::.. >..-. _ -�-- _ , „; r:- �;�: Midland Stuller reported that William Staley has agreed to the County's terms in granting an � Park, �{ Staley easement for the Midland Park pro3ect, and she presented an agreement for acceptance. '= Easement �.�+ Kinsley moved acceptance of the easement and authorized payment of $4528.30 to Staley. `s; Child seconded and the motion passed unanimously. � � t: ------- � Roaring Kinsley moved approval of an agreement with the Roaring Fork Resource Center. Child $� Fork 4 � Resource seconded and the motion passed unanimously. � Center ; Mtn. Riv. Child moved approval of an agreement with the Mountain Rivers Substance Abuse Task � Substance � Abuse Force-_ Kinsley seconded and the motion passed unanimously. � �Lone The Co�issioners reconvened a public hearing on the Lone Pine general submission. � Pine � ' Public The item was tabled at the last meeting to give the applicant an opportunity to con- Hearing { (cont.) sider alternatives to the current proposal. The P 6 2 recommended denial of the 45 � unit application because it is contrary to the Growth Management Plan; they reco�end- ed a maximum of four free-market units be allowed on the site. Rick Ferrell presented an amendment to the general submission which calls for 36 units, with 24 PMH units and 12 free-market townhouses. Stuller said she felt they closed the public hearing � at the last meeting, and�agreed to set another public hearing after the applicant � presents the altemate proposal. Kinsley felt there is no point in re-referring the ' amended application to the P � Z since their recommendation probably won't change. i ' Stuller said any change in the zoning maps is required by statute to be referred to � i. ii `� the P & Z. Rane suggested setting the public hearing at the next meeting and referring 'i the matter to the P & Z before that time. Edwards felt that the proposal has been Isubstantially modified and the ratio of PMH to free-market units has been changed; 3 � the P � Z may have a different attitude to the application and it would be improper � 5 � for the Co�nissioners to act on the matter without the advice of the P 6 Z. He moved � i E; to refer the amended application for 36 units to the P & Z. Child seconded the motion : Y'; Edwards added that part of the application should include de£inite prices for the PMH ; ` units, and that the developer should be bound to those prices. He also felt that if ri the Board of Commisaioners decides to approve anything other than what the P 6 Z has ''• ;w reviewed, the proposal should be re-referred to the P & Z before final adoption; he ��; rk does not want to restrict the Board to one referral to the P b Z. He said the Board it could take action on the matter at the public hearing if the proposal does not sub- stantially differ from the P 6 Z's reco�mnendation of eight units. Kinsley felt there Commissioners Meeting February 27, 1978 - S �t i �j i .��;• ..y^ +; �y,.�y�-;�� . , :' '"" _d5�i.. ' . � .. . _ .. �;.; �Y`�' � � is na reason for the P & Z to review the application more than once, since they've " already thoroughly reviewed it. Ferrell felt the pricing and improvements agreement � � . should be finalized at detailed submission, since he needs some level of reliance first. Child said he would not be prepared to grant conceptual approval until he's '� seen the final prices. Charles Israel suggested calculating how many units could be built on other vacant lots in the area with the same density being allowed at - Lone Pine to determine the potential of the area. He noted that the Mill Street � bridge is very treacherous and cannot support too much auto Craffic. Edwarda felt the Williams property has factors which distinguish it from other Smuggler Mountain � properties. The hearing was closed. Edwards' motion passed unanimously. Public The Commissioners convened a public hearing on the Elam Construction annual review. Aearing: Elam Richard Grice, 2oning Enforcement Officer, reported that this annual review is requir- Annual Review ed in resolution 77-k1 which covers their sand and gravel plant, asphalt plant and batch plant. The Woody Creek caucus was notified of the hearing, but did no[ co�ent on the operation. Elam submitted a statement of compliance with. the special review permit. Grice's major concerns with the operation include air quality, the bonding policy, and Che potential that Corn Construction may begin using the site to stockpile supplies for road resurfacing this summer. Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian, reported that the State permit for the Cedar Rapids asphalt plant has been revoked hecause the plant failed to meet the etack test re- quirements. It will be tested again this spring, however if it fails again the old asphalt plant may be brought back to the pit. This older plant does not have to � meet the atack test standards because it was in existance prior to adoption of the . �, state regulations. Edwards asked if any overriding County regulations could be applied ~ . � to the plant. Nelson said there are none presently in existance, however some could � � be adapted. Hal Clark, representing Elam, felt there is a good chance that the new ! asphalt plant will meet the state standaxds and be in operation in the spring. � Edwards said he does not want the old plant brought back to Aspen because it is so '�� much dirtier. � M Grice reported that Elam is requesting that the County reduce their bond, because ` k3 the State said that $5000 is adequate for reclamation bonds. Grice doesn't feel that i� � is true in this area because the narrowness of the site requires that it he =e- K � claimed at the sam2 time. CSU estimated that ix would cost between $1500 to $2000 +�� m per acre to revegetate the pit. °w � �� 1: ��. Commissionera Meeting February 27, 1978 - 9 -� t� g.f '�.�' „ :a :1 •;�.� �.u� t�. C�k � �.�?�7z� �r. . �~ ''�*�'"" . , ..,. ;,. _ ,.... _ _ �. Y,. � P'�, h... + 4:: �-;': � Corn Canstruct�on has Elam's permission to operate for two months an top of the aite; f Grice noted that their operation vill be highly visible from Highway 82. Elam will be � N responsible for the reclamation of Corn's site. Clark noted that Elam was asked by €i . S ` the State Hi hwa De artment to " 8 Y p get pit designation so the site could be used for � roadwork on Highway 82. Earl Elam said that Elam is not reimbursed for Corn's use of � the site; Corn pays Mr. Jaffee, owner of the pit, for the right to use the aite. � Edwards felt Corn should be required to do their own reclamation, and must meet the eame air and noise requirements applied to Elam. He requested that Corn submit a written co�itment to comply with these conditiona. Clark said that Com cannot work ' out of Elam's permit area, so they will open up a new slope. Grice concluded by stating that they feel Elam is in compliance with the conditions contained in the resolution. Clark reported that their ma�or area of reclamation is at the entry to the pit. They � are stockpiling topsoil on top.of the pit to be used for revegetation, however most re- vegetation cannot begin until they have finished using the pit. Edwards asked ahout � the status of the trail behind the site. Clark said it is not up to railroad standards, � � however there is a trail. They feel a reduction in bond is justified because they are now operating under a Colorado Mine Reclamation Board permit and they feel that will - serve as back-up authority to Pitkin County. Clark added that they have topsoil, water and sludge available near the pit, so they don't feel that the $1500 per acre revege- tation cost is realistic. Kinsley moved to reduce the County bond by the amount that the State is requiring. Edwards agreed, but said he would like to leave the total bond amount as it is for one year to see how the operation goes. Child felt that should be made contingent on the final action of the conmii.ttee hearing SJR3, which � is a bill concerning mine reclamation. KinsZey amended his motion to state that the $5000 reduction in the bond amount will be reinstated if the Colorado legislature emasculates the Mine Land Reclamation Board as it applies to this project. Edwards secoaded the motion and it passed unanimously. There being no further public comment, the hearing was closed. Edwards moved to find Elam in compliance with the terms of their permit, noting that � �.�' � no objections from the public have been forthca�ing. Clark added that, although there was no formal co�ent from the Woody Creek Caucus, he attended their meeting and they �° had no ob�ections to the Elam pit. Kinsley seconded Edwards' motion. � Clark reported that Elam finds their present site very restrictive because of the � narrow entrance, and they intend to apply eoon for an additional site next to the � � � : ', Coffioissionera Meeting February 27, 1978 - 10 w+ �i: ;a L� "; i; :L i� $:i •.ti^ _ ..�..W.Yr,....�_�. _ _ � �� _ ".�, x � - .a ,e�.t��'` , ,. .. _. t...., ,._ _. ...: .. , , .. ...:. ...... . . , . t.. .a �, ;:� S � ., �� ;: Woody Creek race track. The P S Z said they would probably give approval to anly one � x site at a time, however they may reconsider since there is a subdivision application pending on the race track site. Kinsley said that if the effect of opening another site is to head-off a subdivision at Woody Creek, that would be a consideration for � him. Edwards' motion passed unanimously. Clark noted that their present sand operation at the bottom of their pit is hard to run in conjunction with the other equipment at the narrow end of the pit. They would � like to move it to a hidden location at the top of the pit with access from the upper area. Earl Elam said that the same operation involves a minimum of equipment and very little noise. Water recycling will also be easier at the higher location. Kinsley said he would have no problem with relocating the sand operation if it is not visible. He asked how many trucks would be going to the site. Elam estimated there would be from 20 to 30 trucks a day. Kinsley asked if kayakers could install gates in the river near the bridge. Clark said that would cause no problems for Elam, but they should speak to Mr. Jaffee about it. Edwards requested that the sand operation be limited to one year with a review at the end of that time; he noted that this does not constitute carte blanche approval, and it will not be extended if there are pro- blems with the operation. Elam said that would be acceptable because it will just be an e�cperiment for them. ' - Airport Stuller requested that the airport violation hearing be continued to March 13th at Violation Hearing the request of the pilot and his attorney. Child moved to continue the hearing to March 13th. Kinsley seconded and the motion passed unanimously. ' CSU Larry Dunn, Extension Agent, presented a proposal to hire three CSU landscape deaign g `Landscape `:Design students to help with redesign of the old hospital grounds, design a trail from the � Student Interns Rio Grande lot to the old hospital, and help with renovation of the High Altitude Revegetation site. They may also be able to do some landacaping work at the airport � t terminal. Dunn estimated the total cost for the three interns to be $5750 if WICHE � � funds $1000 of the project. He needs an answer as soon as possible because the interns � ]� are scheduled to arrive on Thursday. Ochs felt two interns could handle the first two �� tasks. Edwards felt an engineer would be required to design.the trail to the old G:k hospital; Ochs felt a landecape architect should also be consulted because the trail r� F� crosses the visual arts center and is in a highly sensitive area. Dunn estimated that 'rc � ; the cost for two interns would be $3750. Edwards also requested that they consider r i � , ; Commissioners Meeting February 27, 1978 - 11 ;; -� - :.Wr ��'�� ' . � :LzM�l . ::�y�' _ . " •i" }�i ri �-' �. �,, landscaping of the lot between Silverking and the old hospital as one of their main priorities, and consider designing a trail system through the Randall property recently purchased by the County. Rinsley moved to hire two landscape architecture students. Child seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Budget Chuck Baker presented a resolution adjusting the salary figures in the budget to Increase/ Decrease the approved wage schedule amounts; this doesn't affect the total amount of the bud- get. Dick Kienast expressed concern because this removes $37,000 from his budget, _ reflecting the approved wage rates; he has already budgeted $11,000 of this money to cover the civil process server position, and an additional $16,000 will be needed for the �uvenile shelter care grant coordinator. Kienast felt he should retain the $37,000 in his budget because he was the only department head held to a straight 12% increase, and this $37,000 is part of that. fte would like to uae $3000 for a new telephone system and $8000 for new radios. Edwards felt a portion of the money should be left in the Sheriff's budget to cover the $11,000 civil process server position, however the rest should be put in the contingency fund until priorities have been decided upon. Kinsley felt Kienast should keep the $37,000. Child favored leaving only that money that the Sheriff's Department needs i�ediately, and trans- ferring the remainder of the funds back to the Contingenc,y Fund. He said he would be willing to fund the Civil Process Server position and the new phone system, and moved to adopt the resolution as written, with Baker to draw up a resolution appro- priating a portion of the $37,000 back to the Sheriff's Department. Edwards seconded the motion and 3t passed with opposition from Kinsley. �. .�.. -----___— .�. s - Community The Commissioners considered the t�unity Health Services agreementr In response Health . Services to an earlier question, Betty Erickson noted that the City decreased their appropria- tion to AWNA by $6,000, and the County decreased their appropriation by $1,000. Rinsley moved to approve the resolution. Child seconded and the motion passed with opposition from Hdwards. � r, ;, ---------- � Fuller, The Board considered environmental consultant contracts with Mark Fuller and Sally � Ranney � Environ- Ranney. Kinsley noted that he looked for one person who could deal with people and f� mental `�' Consultants was technically competent, however he couldn't find one person so he got two. Kinsley � 4 • moved to approve the Fuller contract, and the Ranney contract with language to be k� i; �:: � �,. Commiesioners Meeting February 27, 1978 - 12 '� �`. � [�, �s .� ' .�:F. _ r.7;.. ^ � . �. 3� i ��. . � } 1 � �,�..! ' � <i t;`(� . � ' K•. . _�_... .. , : . ., . , _ _.__ ` �., ?;�', � added to Ranney's contract atating that ehe caa decline work, and with a spell3ng �' correction to her name. Ochs suggested that if Yhe County requeats additional work f from either consultant, the request should be put in writing. Child seconded Kinsley's � motion and it passed unanimously. Midland The Board convened a meeting of the Housing Authority. Stuller presented a resolu- Park, - Aspen tion regarding condemnation of an easement owned by the Aspen Hills condominiums. Hills Easement She noted that the City Enginee= asked for a wider roadway leading to the Midland Park project, and this 3nvolves 10 feet of land owned by Aspen Hills. The road widening will destroy a row of trees. Ochs noted there is room to plant more trees in the area. Kinsley requested that Ochs assure that comparable trees are replanted. Edwards said the City may never destroy the trees; theq 3uat need the easement. Kinsley moved to approve the resoluCion. Edwards seconded and the motion passed : unanimously. Tucker's Kinsley mentioned District Attorney Frank Tucker's recent trip to Florida in connec- ' Trip to Florida tion with the arrest of Theodore Bundy. He questioned whether Tucker has the legal right to leave the state due to hia recent legal problema, and whether the Countp should be funding a junket. Edwards said the Couanissioners have no right to tell Tucker how to spend the money in his 6udget, since they approved his 1978 budget ' figures. Stuller agreed. Kinsleq moved and Edwards seconded to cantinue the meeting to 5:30 p.m. � Public The Commissioners convened a public hearing on the Maroon Bells bus system. ' ` Hearing: Maroon (Edwards arrived late.) Child noted that the County and Forest Service have budgeted Bells Bus System funds for the system in 1978, and the purpose of this hearing is to gather input and ideas for improvement of the system this year. Karen Smith noted that a public notice was printed in the paper on February 23rd, and many of the interested parties were not3fled of the hearing. JT Richer, of the Forest Service, reported that the CSU - evaluation rough draft has been received, and he quoted some statistics from the study. n �: i Fewer people than were expected rede the bus in 1477, with a total ridership figure of 14,400. 24,000 people decided not to take the bus. Castle Creek road experienced � almost the same percent increase in traffic as the percent decrease experienced at C e The mo common teasons listed for not ridin the bus were inconvenience Si Maroon r ek. st 8 >� � �,. . Commissionera Meeting February 27, 1978 - 13 �4 �� i �: �, �'' ,. y � t7 Y� r.:.�:=: ��`��w� .. �� +� i^: • . �'f�r��y= ,. ...; . .,.,. ` .`'. _._. . .; .-,._ . •. � . ..-._..�:........:1._.... . �. . ., , % . .:..!:: `;z t�: �.'r. time, cost, preference for driving a car, and the fact that pets were not allowed. The moat desireable aspects listed by riders were less congestion and less impact at the lake. The least desireable aspects were low quality, and poor maintenance of the buses, the cost, and poor schedules. 90X of the people who rode the bus thought it was a good system. Some improvements for the 1978 system include Forest Service personnel at the turn around point and at the lake for interpretive tal[cs, a handout explaining the need for the system, better buaes, interpretive hikes to Crater Lake, and a new schedule. They haven't yet decided on the fare, however the Forest Service plans to do some package deals with local lodgeowners. Kinsley asked what percentage of the peop2e that turned away from Maroon Creek went up Castle Cxeek. Mark Doman, of , [he bus system, said there are no deflnite figures on that, but approximately 120 more cars per day went up Castle Creek and 160 fewer cars went up Maroon Creek. Kinsley said if the bus system just causes more cars to go up Castle Creek, it is a failure. Joy Caudill asked if the Highlands parking lot would be used again this year. Richer replied it would, if Hi$hlands agrees. Jim Wenzel, of the Highlands, said there aze a few problems to overcome wi.th regard to the system. Last year Highlands exper- � ienced a decrease in their su�nner 13ft business, and some guests felt the bua tum around was an inconvenience. The Highlands may want to charge for use of the lot this year. Child suggested moving the turn around spot so it wouldn't interfere with ` Highlands' customers. 8rian Stafford added that the County could market a package deal with Highlands lift tickets and bus tickets. Lou Deane noted that the County had a package deal with Highlands last year, howeyer none was done with T-Lazy Seven. She asked if they intend to market a package this year with T-Lazy Seven stables. Smith said they do. Child suggested establiahing a special bus with stops for photo- � graphers and £ishermen. Caudill felt a season ticket rate for fishermen would be ; � t � popular. She also suggested more reasonable family rates. Murray Pope asked if the � r s Forest Service could expect more funding in the future so the bus system could even- z i. tually be free. Richer said there are no plans for free buses at this time. � � (Edwards arrived.) Ochs suggested using the new County buses at the Lake during the � � day, and using the older buses for the morning and evening rush hour, when the new X buses are needed for the downvalley bus run. He added that the County may supplement „ r the new buses with vans for both systems. Lou Deane asked if the E'orest Service is considering eliminating camping vans from the lake; they cause problems on the road, avoid paying the fee, and haul people who don't want to ride the bus to the lake. !• Dottie Fox agreed that many bus riders felt it was unfair that the campers didn't have ; Commissioners Meeting February 27, 197$ - 14 'i sc:¢�'4 _ ,�. .Y.� S � �,�f S� � ��:�c PtY�f ' �� , . X��i�+t t•• . % } . .� y '��n . . ...,.. - . . � +"�'£;,l�x� � -�a ��.�'4:. G�''�+". t.�.;. %r;f.:- to pay. Murray Pope asked if the Forest Service has considered phasing out the camp- � graund at the lake. Richer said they wi1Z eliminate sowe camping apaces this summer. Pope also suggested publicizing the bus we11 in advance, and running the system for the entire summer so people don't get accustomed to driving to the lake. Richer said they are planning to do an increased awareness program this year, including - televised spots in Denver. The system cannot be expanded beyond six weeks because ' � there is not enough money in the budget. Fox added that any publicity should involve j s lodgeowners, because last year they were advising their guests to go to the lake � before 9:00 a.m. to avoid the bus. Deane asked if people will know they can still =� drive to the Ranch. Richer said that fact would be well pnblicized. New gates have ' a been erected to prevent cars fxom parking at the bus lot. (Edwards left.) Joy + Caudill advised that the hus drivers should not give speeches whild driving to the � lake because it is too dangerous. Deane suggested having a tape for the bus ride : i explaining various aspects of the vaZley. Child said they could have a map of the ! � route with numbered highlights that people could read about in their brochures. � � Richer said at some polnt they must decide how commercialized they want the opetation Y i to become. Smith aeked for suggestions regarding signs about the:road closing. �' i Deane felt no sign is needed at the Maroon-Castle Creek intersection. .Iim Wenzel felt the County and Forest Service should first clari£y the goal of the bus system; ( - � 3s it to prevent more people or more cars trom going to the lake? Child said his 7 � goal is to make the Maroon Lake an enjoyable experience, as it was before all the � , t congestion began. Kinsley said his goal is to get the maximum number of visitors to � , the lake that want to go, using the bus instead of cars. Richer said the Forest Ser- + ! vice's goal is to provide an opportunity for as many people that want to go to the lake to go, using the bus to reduce congestion. Fox felt it is not necessary to F acco�odate everyone at the Bells, and did not think it wovld be bad tn reduce the � number of people in the area. Caudill said the bus system is a public service, and is an excellent conservation and educational opportunity. Kinsley said as the impact of each person becomes less, through riding the bus, the Lake can accommodate more people. Walker no[ed that the average length of stay for a visitor is greater with k';�� the bus system. Child asked if the trail signs will be replaced. Richer said the signs will probably be removed and handouts will be used instead. George Aigby asked about the objections people have to the moped, which he said is a low pollutant � vehicle; he added that the state classifies mopeds as bicycles, not motor vehicles. � Vincent Robello, a bus driver, said the mopeds were a definite safety hazard last Commissioners Meeting February 27, 1978 - 15 , :�'�;,s. ,_ :.:�1}9�4':" f::��A � 'f s_�Tl � ..i� � � . . - . . . .. -f . . . . . � . . + a . . ..`. � .. -�, . ,. ,- ,. .� , •. .,,,., �. ,..... ,..L___.....,.. �. . ,... .... ... )' 1i qear, and their drivere took them on trails around the lake, spoiling the scenic quality of the area. Child agreed that he has a safety concern about mopeds, since their maximum speed is thirty MPH. Kinsley asked if, since the state considera mopeds as bicycles, fligby has any plans for using them on the County's bike paths; if so, they will be husted. Richer said the Maroon Road is a Forest Service road, and the state regulations do not apply; the Farest Service classifies a moped ae " a motor vehicle. Fox asked if the Forest Service anticipates more ridership this year; Richer replied rhey do. Fox felt that will take the increased car pressure off Castle �� Creek. There being no further public coumient, the hearing was closed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: . r. y,, / ��"✓' �/�i/�i�i�G/ �"��• 7JLl,I��{ ='�L�zi§tewaft;•;, eputy County Clerk Chairman Robert W. Child :1•�. : � ' e� .. w �'`'�' , V:. . ' �;'�'`, ,� X .; • � .) � 1 }t i;r•: Mi hael Kinsley *�. fll � �a: ,�. � 5�� . y , � r ... « r - � ti ��3�� . . - � `, � � . f ,. .�t a.' �� 4f`:_ , `,1+ ''� Jo w . r• �� I � I � . � . Commissionera Meeting February 27, 1978 - 16 I `�\ i _. . --. , , : • . ._ _.. t ' ' _. _ .... . � _�_ ir ,4 1978 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSI4NERS PUBLIC HEARING EXHIBIT5 February 27, Snowmass Water and A Memorandum Dated February 23, 1978 from Bill Kane to board 1978 Sanitation Sludge Treatment of County Commissioners B Resolution of the Snowmass Water and Sanitation District Dated February 14, 1978 Lone Pine J.R.Williams C Site Plan of Lone Pine Development Property Maroon Bells Bus D Letter dated February 27, 1478 from Roaring Fark Group Sierra Club to Board of County Commissioners BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 5 1978 EXHIBITS TO MINUTES SOARD OF C0. COMLt�R'S PITHIN C0. Pub11c Hearing �ibits Dato . ��.7�.. MEMORANDUM Sub�ect :�jf,�j�a��111l� Q J/�( �=.h. No.- EXHI$fT TO: Pitkin County Board of Commissioners � � a FROM: Planning Office (BK) DATE: February 23, 1978 RE: Solid Waste Sludge Disposal Site for Snowmass Water and Sanitation District Please find attached an amended resolution which accurately reflects an approval for (1) special review approval, (2)a site certification in conformance with state law, (3) 1041 solid waste disposal site selection, and (4) subdivision exemption under Section 4.02.02 of the Land Use Code for the location of a sludge disposal site on 22 acres of land now owned by Wink Jaffee but to be owned by the Snowmass Water and Sanitation District. As you may recall, no action was able to be taken on this item at the last meeting because of a deEect in the notice which did not praperly advertise your action for designation of this facility under the state designation requirement. Also there was some question about proper review by staff having been conducted for the subdivision exemption element of this. T.•Je feel that these problems have been clarified to our satis- faction and the amendments to the resolution have been rteade to properly reflect the action being taken today. Brooke Peterson, an attorney for Snowmass Water and Sanitation, has reviewed the resolution amendments which we find acceptable. At Monday's meeting we will recommend approval of the actions and approval of the resolution. BK:i�c � . c.oi::.rx�s r��rz�a co. ;�11c Hcaring �xhiUit,s '.;� : .�»_✓:l.../.:..-/E.'--^'. :-x�ti,a�L : _ta �L`_�t�,�.�lccd�� .�I1� �-c�i. No. EXHIBIT R E S O L U T 2 O N � � s • WHEREAS, the Snowmass Water and Sanitation District, a quasi-municipal corporation of Pitkin County, Co3.orado, has submitted an application for special review to the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County for a Sludge Disposal Site Certifiaate on a parcel of property designated as a solid waste disposal site and £acility pursuant to C.R.S. I973, 30-20-101, et. seg. , as amended; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Pitkin County, Colorado, has adopted a Sludge Disposal Site Certificate and Special Use Permit by its Resolution No. 78- dated February 27, 1978. NOW, THEREFOitE, BE IT RESOLVED by Snowmass Water and Sanitation District that the Sludge Disposal Site Certificate and Special Use Permit granted by the Board of County Commis- sioners for Pitkin County, Colorado, by its Resolution No. 78- and the terms therein be and is hereby approvet3 and accepted by the Snowmass Water and Saniation District. Dated this 14th day of February, Z978. � Snowmass Water and Sanitation District By: C n Attest: .��...�1� ecr a � �� .�-�""� 2�3 � �� ,�',� � � d � y � A �. g,� � � , ; Z �� ',��, N �v► '� � � �, � � � S�'��' �2� ' � �3. �� g m �i � �� `°— u .�°g 4 _ c , � � � � ..cs � ?o- , j, �1' . �,J • 7c . ` �* W � ,~,c► . 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':'� t � . . . : , ,',ti {0 O� o o� � � �o. 7 . � ,�• ;, f, Q y � . O�iA �; { . � tA� ,. I""'. , r St �. �H d •• �• 'o �1 N ••;.�1, �' � � r+ � ' O (1a U' 7 4:' � g u . '+• ,� � . �� .. ,• f�� o 'a, r; ,V ' �.• � � • �'" � a '`,' v i: � �4-' s� � : ,; . . �y� � ., , EXHIBIT � � . . _ � Pitkin County Commissioners February 27, 1978 Re: Maroon Bus System The Roaring Fork Graup of the Sierra C].ub has worked for several years towards the establishment of a Maraon Lake bus system as one of the top priorities for this entire area. . It was therefore very grat-ifying when Pitkin County and the Forest Service decided to institute a trial program last" summer. The reasons for the bus syst�m were obvious and simple, J a beautiful and valuabie scenic attraction, the entrance to a prime wilderness area, was being destroy�d. In spite of a late start when the tourist season was in fuZl swing, not too attractive buses, and the di£ficulty of coping with much 'trial and error" detail of operation, this trial project proved that a bus system can be the answer to preserving the environment and providing a really meaningful experience for visitors, many of whom have come too long a way ta be subject to the very things they left behind--air, noise�and visual polZution, congestion and traffic jams. . The Sierra Club provided volunteers during the initi.al three week t�st period. We talked to visitors before they boarded tIie buses and to peopZe who wera stopped and did not ride the bus, explaining the reason for the projec�. We rode the buses, again talking to the people and serving as guides. The overwhelm�.ng majority of the riders were enthusiasfiic, - felt they had had a good experiece and appreaiated the lack of automobiles and congestion at the lake. As word got � around about the program and publicity incr�ased, ridership increased and resistence lessened. We are very pleased that the County and Forest Service plan to operate the buses again and we feel it is vital to start before the summer rush so that the system can be oper- ating smoothly when �he pressure starts, and there will not be an abrupt change in mid-season. We also feel it is most important for the Forest Service to address the possibility of closing the Maroon Bells campground, as the only really complete way of bringing back the vegetation and returning the environment to anything close to a natural state. • The Sierra Club v�ill be willing to provide volunteers again and will lend full support in any way possible to assist the County and Forest Service in making the bus system a success. BOARD OI' f:0. COi.u.t'R'S . PIT1CIId �p, Roaring Fork Group-S ierra C1ub Publie �learing �xhibits • Dat9 G ..�-.�.�.��.� � . sub�eot s _I7J��rn� R�ll, 1;�� ._r�. No.: .._._..� _�_. ,�.a _ _. ., _ �._e„ �1`11.� 1��.��1] �J'111]�� Box E �.:�n�;� or co, co�aM�r��s PITKIN C0. Aspen, Cotorado �`:�bi.:�c Hearin� �xhibits :o • •-�-....(,�c.�.:._L� �11li,�OCt S G.y.u�4(r./.�J��..�/li�L(�t C7�� % P�ooF oF PuB��carvoN $TA.TE OF COLOItADO ) � �. Copy of Notice County of PItWn ) I, W i I I iam,R.. Dunawa�..,.. ao eoiemniy awear rnat .. .......... .......... i um ane ..._..Publ i she r......_............... or rx� ns�x z�sc that the same!s a weekly newapa.per printed, ln whale or in part, and publlshed tn the County of Pitkin, State of Coioradv, e.ad hr�.cs a general circulation therein; that said newspaper has been pub- lished contlnuously a,nd uinterruptedly in said County of Pttkin, ior a peMod of more bhan fifty-two coasecutive weeks next ptfor to the iirst publication of the annexed legal notice or advertLqe- ment; that said newspaper has d>een admitted to the United Sta.tes mails as sceond-class matter under �the provistons of the Act of :;:�; ;-,-•:.�,. .... ,. . - _ .. :_,,.... March 3, 1879, or any amendments thereof, and that safd newe- � • paper fe a weekiy newspaper duly qua.lifted for publlshing legal � ' ` �� , ,::. ., notices and adveetlsements with the meantng of tt�e laws of the pubtic not�ce -: Sta.te of Co2orado. " Pi)BLiC NU17CS : ;• : 1tE'8nowm�R'��ad�inufadca Ih�..; That tt�e annexed IegaIl notice or advertisement was pubIished - "• teid .": . ,y..,,. ' In •the regtilar and entire iasue of every number of said weekly �uOqO��p�Sit� - . , I�IdlYC818E�REBY(,ilYSNWi�tapub ��ic wiU.b�6ildib�Roi��Pitkin_:. newspapers for the period of.......1..........consecutive inserttons;a�td `��Cammiwiooiis;an:Fib: that the flrst pubIica,tion of said aottce was !n the issue of eaid �ry�'1�'��'i°l�Co��': sioenr' lll� ltm�n.:p�lEt-ii�(�i�p"Ey � CauetEwar:tn aop�r�fir�:• . .Af-; newspaper dated ..FeU_Y'UST'Y...._1�7...... A. n., is ..�.8 and that .�owma�W�ta�qd,��q�a,.�s. . �;torCouaey�tim pfi s01��1�Y the last�publication of satd notice was in the issue of said newa- po�al�ik�od ��{� -� r�.: �'�d14�h�k.�!w�NaiRioel'�Itlp��_., wnatb 8�etioe SO��IOl;�t,�q.� ,. paper dated ............................................ A. D.. 19........ 1975:��t!'� �. �!tb��Plim-. ` i ,� . �i3Odd�,qH"Ef�ll.�:Colo�Wo � � ,.n�v i�GdRo6rrtQeiWr(ayhman %C��E"�,�j�„� �/ . P�tk�4;�oe"l'°r[,Coan�y�qms�h�°pn',: .......,............:�!r�l.. . ...._..... ,�1i�, .'?µ�'.'J :if3�lr.jr�a�' .�nt�Cbe! . '�<r !r ::.� ..Y:,-; Subscrlbed and sworn to before me, a notary pubt[c 1n �aa� �Wi�had L+We Mp�o Time�geban " i�h �y,: �'.'1By 19T8. ." , , ; ; ..:_: :': ,., ' .:.�. _:. . �:,.. the Couaty of Pitkin, State of CoIorado, this ...(.� ..._..._.. day a! ; �.�t.��[.. . �,� � ... a.a.. 19 .. . ( ,�,.E��.%��.�G.Z.._ . . .. .. . .. � i Nota,ry Public ; �ay commfseian expires M�.�Ottttit�ssroEt•�x$i�ey{�od. 3, �"SD " i i i � . 1 1 i i 1'11� 1��1� 71J1]��i , . !� BOX E .,=':�;� Or L'0. COMbt'R'S '.( PITKIN C0. � T'�:blic Honring Exhibits Aspen, Colorado �1 ;.o . _..r:z�.�.:��.�..... SuU3ect : J.?�,j•f..�j�„�El,�`�1`��j�(..5 ; .. . , i • � PR04F OF PUBLICATION ' STATE OF GOLOR.ADO ) ; > �. Copy of Notiee ' County of Pitkln ) I, ..William A; Dunaway.. ao eolemnly awear that .... ....... ......................... . � I am,r�e ,_,.Publ i she r .............. or� ns�Err Trn�s; ..........._. � that the same is a weekly newspaper printed, in whale or Sn part, � a.nd published in the County of Pitkin, Sta.te of Colorado, and has a general circulatlon thereln; that sald newspaper has been Qub- li9hed continuously and uinterruptedly in satd County of Pttkin, I for a period of more hhan ftfty-two cansecutive weeks next prlor r to the 1'iist publ[ca,tion of the annexed legal notice or advertise- � ment; that said newspaper has�been adxnitted to the United $ta.tes ' mails as sceond-class matter under the provtsions ot the Act of -�-;- °'�� Maich 3, 18T9, or any amendments thereof, and that satd ae�s- , � ' � ns' �' �. . paper is a weekly newspaper duly qualified for publish(ng legat x publ�c; nc�t�ee: notfces and advertlsements wlth the meaning of the laws of the �� , ,�:� State of Colorado. �` : ':, pUBi;iC N0'IICE `j'=;� Re._N�raon Hs1b Bua Pro�� ,'; btk He�rfo� That the annexed legall notice or advertisement wa9 publlahed �: �°.s: ga � 1n :the regular and entire issue ot every number of said weekly • Notioi�hembY�v�a��w�k ��" i � ;`►ns-�in b.tield ao Mma!v:F.b.n.�'r??, . newspapers for the peHod of ....._.�....._.... 1978�t�8p P.M:ia the C�1pOp�s. . consecutive lnsertions; a.ad • �„�pUtin CuuntY•Cuu*thou�s• Th°• that the first publlcation of said aotice was in the issue of eaid 6�irin�i�spm�orod M'-�US;•Fo�ait 9ee�tas�od Ha otCounh�Commi�O°- 1 �1 en:nd_will ba to omider�wb�ha;.to ,I Februar 2 .78. and ttiat ��u�o+nother�•►.��a*�°n' � newspaper dated _.....•••_--._......-•--�_•.....�1-••--. A. D.� 19 C�ad�.Rod (wat6 rod clow�ss . the last,publica.tlon of said notice was in the issue of said news- F. ��,��h��ptirve f , �� a- paper dated .............. � $�� W AoL�et � � '. ................a............. A. D., 19...... c ,�„ ' ' 6'�"r��Pt',��IdofCWbt� :_, �� ,,�l '��PY�W�ed� "�i1�a;000 �L�.L��.�.o..�.....�.�...p.�r /i�2�1�.�_.._.�....�_. . f i�s � �`"'�` �J_ t'_ __�.. . .. . . .. . Subscribed attd swom to before me, a notary public in d dar the County of Piticin, Sta.te of Colorado, this ....�,7...... day ot -�-�:�.E�1•!.{,�l.��A.1�., 19.�.� � . , . i � � . .._ .. _.. .. ._..... . . .. .. .. . .. .. .... ; Natary Pub21c 3 n�y �o��i� e�u� M3`'�Dtrtmissinn"PXpi'r2S�i�rbli. 3, 19�0 { � j � � ; � I� 1 � r11� ll�.��J� '1'111]�� BOX E TOARD OI' C0. C01.ti�4'R'S PITKIN C0. � Aspen, Colorado Public Hearing �xhibits ; -�Q Da t o . ...��.?.:...[�...._. ` � Suv3��t . _.l�l.�.�z�.._l..'�V�ecv ,.: _._ , � ...... . .. _ . ` PROOF OF RUBLICATION ; STATE OF GOLORADO ) � �. Copy of Notice f Covnty ot Pitkln ) � I, ..�.j..1.11H,Z[l...E_......LZ]aX18.Y,iF3�.. do solemnly awear that � i �ane ...__....Publ.isher .............. or TxE as�rr zzn�s; that the same is a weekly newspa.per printed, [n whale or in part, P and published tn the County of Pitkin, Sta.te of Colorado, and has a general circulation therein; that said newspaper has beer► Qu�- ; lished conttnuously and uinterruptedly in said County of Pitkin, r for a period of more than Plfty-two cansecutive weeks next ptlor - ••, �; ' � to the 1'irst publicatlon of the annexed legal notice or advertise- Y' ' • ; � ment; ?hat said newspaper has �been admitted to the United Sta.tes i` ubUc:notice .�� ,r.: p ,.,. . ! mails as aceond-class matter under khe �provisions of the Act of ►, '.� '�"� �' �- ' � �'R�:'Elam Ssnd and Grayel s . March 3, 1879, or any amendmenta thereof, and that said aewa- k`::� ual�3peci.1 Rev�gr►He Y . pa.per is a weekly newspaper duly qualified for publtshing legal `'•�� 1.IGNOT(CEu�iexe"b�:��ate: ; � notices and advertisements with ihe meaning of the laws of the . ��L*'�bs��nnFabnf�27; :•. � Sta.te of Colorado. ;+�� at'T.00 p.m in`the Pitkih, tq' '. -,. . •W revieiv:the Elam�S�nd and � �':.Gtr�el'opseatian in regard'ko.'theifi�eaca- � . with�fhe:3atd arid;Grevel'Pecmit . ; That the annexed legail:: notice or adver[isement was published � pr.tl,e pitkia Cwnty;;Boeid.of I in :the regular and entire iasue of every number of said weekly �7!��9d�'��+��1�= � I � ,;:iiuQ .�equiied ae A cb�'hon'otthe.mnd: r. � and gravel'paamE „. ' newspapets for the period of_.....1...._....... consecuttve insertlons;and `:.`A�o 'yf t.mey e. mediri. :=. theO�v6._ Citj-('•ount�l�aur-:. i that the flrst publlcation of said aottce was in the lssue of eaid ingno�m'slwarkinghau» ';,, . � :.Bi''11�1ch�el.Kuulex. �. � newspaper dated ..cTc1T1Ll$x'.]f.__�.�.......... A. D..•19 .��. and that � �! , PubWhedin` '� 'l5m�J"' Ef�'� the last�publtca.tion of said notice was in the issue of sald news- � �8 ,:, z �.h� .e.�,_• -�� .�Z:+ . .. . r:,.v .,�,. .:'Y�"-s�. F:; ..••'^�,ti'.. . __. .-.,;,,:-i -....- � .� -.. .-.�."`�- paper dated _.........._.._.........••••••••••••••..... A. D.. 19........ - ....`.1..�.r�..�_�.�.,�'....�1.. ��-.G.L.r.��G�.`l�--- � Subscrlbed and sworn to before me, a notary pubtic!n and doa� � the County of Pltkln, State oi Colorado, thts ....l.._�Y......... day o! .. �� ,�� f i yl;,.l�[.1.s-/•.4 ••-•.._ A.D., 19�� ..,,.1'�(��(L�S._•_........ .. . _ �....... } Nota,ry Public � i �y �om��ssion exptree MY.�mmissi�q Expires Nov. 3, 19II0 ;