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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.reg.07111977 i i 1 _-- -- — — -- -- -- --- — ;.}:> 4G:��' PITKIN COUNTY ��� ��; I .�,,; $OAftD OF COMMISSI6NERS ReRular Meeting July 11 1977 I !' I PRESENT: Chairman Michael Kinsley, Robert Child. (Joseph E. Edwards arrived late.) j j; ---------- ( � !; Board of '�e Board of County Commissioners convened as the Board of Equalization. Assessor !- Equaliza- � tion Dorothy Mikkelsen gave the Board an eligible 13at o£ people who received denials for � s . Y, tax abatements and have not yet responded to the Assessor's notice by petitioning the • �4 Baord. She explained that today is the last day to petition. Sandy Stuller, County . p e . � Attorney, asked that agenda time be reserved for the next meeting to set hearing times ' in case anyone does petition the Board by the end of today's business day. � Crystal Bill Kane, of the Planning Office, presented newly drawn maps of Crystal River Valley � River t Valley zoning revisions that have been considered since the public hearing in Hedstone and � Rezoning the Planning and Zoning Commission's suggestions. He said Crystal River Valley residents had in general favored more restrict3ve zoning. Kinsley moved and Child seconded that a public hearing be set in Aspen on August 22nd 1977 at 1:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Commissioners also requested that notice of the public hearing be publ�shed in a.downvalley paper for the benefit of Redstone residents. I Holy Cross in anticipation of a special review application for a utility transmission line exten- � Rio-Grande Right- sion which will be reviewed by the P & Z and the Board of Connnissioners under the Land of-Way Use Code, Holy Cross is requesting that the Commissioners grant an easement allowing them use of the Rio Grande right-of-way. Bill Kane explained that the Planning Office feels that the application is for a transmission line and should be reviewed under the special review procedure. He added that the request, at this stage, is not really a � planning matter, however he requested thaC the Board condition any grant of easement � t w on Holy Cross pursuing and obtaining approval.pursuant.to the applicable County codes. �i � Pat Dobie, representing Holy Cross, explained that 1000' of trail conflicts with the line�j I � i 300' of which will have to be torn up. The line ie underground, and is located below 'I I�Pitkin Green. He though t it would take three days of disruption, after La6or Day, to I complete the work. Kinsley said this would be acceptable ff people could walk their 6ikes through the area. George Ochs, County Manager, suggested Chat they schedule the work around Elam Contractors. Dobie said that Holy Cross could coordinate with Elam. � � The Board agreed that on Holy Cross submitting an application for and receiving 1041 'I � p approval, and a full compliance with the terms and conditions of the 1041 approval, the �i p � f Board will grant an in-place easement for the underground line aEter construction. Any � 9 lOkl approval should include a detai2ed schedule describing the repair and restoration � ti � r Comwissioners Meeting .1uly 21, 1977 - 1 �' a i'; ; ... 'I ..._.. _.__"_... ... .. . . .. ._..._._._.....�r._IiWiYYi�l�Yr _... . '_ � of the trail and the period of disruption. Dobie said that Holy Cross would survey the easeroent after Stuller expressed her concern that other bodies, such as the City of Aspen, may have easement rights along the Denver Rio Grand right-oE-way. Traffic Mark Skrotsky and Sheriff Dick Kienast explained three grant applications they are Grant Applica- making. The first is for funding an office of traffic saEety coordinator which wouZd tions , cost the County $9,618.00. The second is for funding a traffic engineering survey which would cost the County $1000 in matching time, no cash. The third is a selective traffic enforcement program which would provide a computerized management information service and involve a capital outlay for 13 more police vehicles, one per deputy. This third option would cost the County $60,D00 plus their fuel and daily operating costs. Concerning the office of traffic safety coordinator, Kinsley felt it sounded like a "make work" project. Kienast said that the job has two aspects: to coordinate `! the different enforcement bodies in the area, such as Highway Patrol, Sheriff and Police, and to serve as a public education program. Child wondered if they had con- �� sidered applying for the grant on a regional basis. Skrotsky replied that that may be possible in the future, but there must first be a program for others to join. Ochs :; �i felt that the Commissioners should noC sign a $60,000 local commitment for the seler � , tive traffic enforcement program. Kienast explained how the program is operating 5 in Ft. Collins; he said that the City was getting three times the vehicles for twice � the money. Kinsley was still not convinced that we need a full-time traffic safety � coordinator, nor that it would be appropriate to have so many vehicles at such a high i t cost, Child agreed; he felt that'the County should carefully examine the operating � � costs, such as fuel and insurance and any other hiddea costs that wouZd occur every i 7((( year. Kienast asked the Commissioners to write a letter regarding the computerized � selective traffic enforcement now, because the County can utilize the service free � at this time. Kinsley and Child agree to that, but they requested a work session on Ithe rest oE the grant application items with Kienast and Ochs. Brelsford- Cliff Brelsford and Gil Colestock asked the Commissioners Lo review a map showing Colestock Gateway lots two and three, Eiling one of Gateway of Snowmass Mesa Subdivision. Theq noted Snowmass I Duplex that they intend to make an application for building a duplex on a single-family lot. IOne site is unbuildable and they wish to abandon that lot and construct a duplex on � the other lot. Bill Kane explained that this will require special review, but he feels it may be an appropriate application. Kinsley asked if an unbuildable site was purchased, was it fair to a12ow more than a single-famiZy dwe123ng to be built on•another lot. Srelsford' and Colestock explained that the site was buildab2e when purchased, but that an unknown person had removed dirt from the site, making it Co�issioners Meeting July 11, 1977 - 2 I i - ---- -- - � --- — ���� .�:=` unbuildable. It was agreed that Chey would apply for special review through the ��i ��. Planning Office. 1 ---------- p agent � Hiring �e Commissioners approved hiring Larry Dunn as extension/and signed a resolution � Extensian { Agent setting his salary. � i ---------- � ! Extension Extension AgenC Larry Dunn explained extension priorities to the Board. His proposal ! , Agent � � Programs was that he would spend three to three and one half days per week developing and assisting new programs, one day per week assisting existing extension programs and I handling routine extension call, and one day per week for administrative and organiza- tional duties. Regarding existing programs, he observed that the food co-op is growing in membership and in the quantity of food being ordered, and explained that Floyd Crawford, of E1 Jebel, would be willing to donate land if the co-op will build a structure for a co-op store. He said that the 4-H program is working with approxi- mately 200 youths and forty adults, that leadership is excellent and many are very enthusiastic. Dunn noted that the County fair seems to be developing well with approximately two-thirds more enCries this year than last. He asked the Commissioners what their priorities would be for him to pursue as far as new programs are concerned. The Commissioners agreed that the first priority would be for promoting agriculture in the valley, and any assistance that could be given to agriculture, such as alterna- tive crops, marketing methods and so on. Kinaley requested that Dunn inventory all public lands that could be used agriculturally, including Forest Service land, and investigate the water rights that need to be exercised in connection with those lands. Dunn said he would like to work on a coimnunity garden program for 1478, expand the farmer's market and the food co-op, and actively pursue assistance and resources for drought control. The Coumissioners suggested that Dunn run articles in the Tim�s and public service announcements on the radio to inform people of what the extension agent can do and is doing. cLoughlin Barbara McLoughlin, owner of the caboose on the mine dump owned by Hans Gramiger, Caboose is looking for a new location for the caboose. She explained that she cannot do it without help. She wants to sell the caboose to the County for $20,000, perhaps to be used as an information center. Sandy S[uller explained that the special use permit that allowed the caboose to be used as a commercial location had expired, and that the Building Inspector may have problems with the caboose in the R-15 zone since it cannat meet building codes. The Commissioners were reluctant to commit themselves to buying the caboose and asked that the Building Inspector 'look at it. McLoughlin ex- plained that Gramiger had threatened to blow up the caboose, and that she would move ou�isaioners Meeting Suly 11, 1977 - 3 it onto ad3acent property to give the Commissioners time to consider the proposal. Aspen Evan Boenning, owner of the Aspen Delivery Market, presented a modification of Delivery Market premises application for his Ziquor Zicense. He complained that the zoning is against Liquor License his business; with his delivery-only status there is no reason to retain the space. He cannot obtain a license for a retail market because the Commissioners felt such an operation would attract traffic. The retail market is prohibited in this zoning � category. Bill Kane said that careful approval of the delivery market at the time of the original application had been done. Kinsley explained that the Board feared � that the Airport Busfness Center would become a shopping center, and that each incre- ment of retail space may seem insignificant, but it does add to the whole. The � Commissioners agreed to allow the modification of premises to change the store from a 48 by 16 square foot space to an 8 by 6 square faot space. Kinsley made the motion and Child seconded it. The motion passed unanimously. � �-------- ' 1 Aspen The Aspen Historica2 Society's application for a special events permit to serve i Historical � Society beer, wine and spirituous liquor at the Night in OId Ashcroft was presented. Kinsley Special Events moved to approve the application; Child seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. ; Permit Aspen The Aspen Lions Club special events permit application for the W/.7 Rodeo to serve Lions Club �1 Special 3.2 beer was presented. Kinsley moved to approve the application. Child seconded Events ' Permit and the motion passed unanimously. Edwards arrived. � ' ---------- ;,: � Sheriff's Brian Stafford discussed planning for the Sheriff's Office, He explained that he Office, � Jail received a negative reaction from the City Council on any joint Police Department - Funding Sources Sheriff facilities. He outlined the different types of funding available for a jail facility. Three different types of funding exist: 100% federal, 100% Iocal or a r� mixture of both sources. Stafford said Shorty Lankford had discassed the types of r� funding extensively with him and felt that the non-profiL leasing authority, 1007. � local financing method, made the most sense. Stafford felt that applications should be filed with differen[ federal agencies for federal funding, although the competi- I � tion is very high. He added that the Cuunty should seek alternatives other than 100X C local financing first. Kinsley wondered if the County could put off the need for � a new �ail facility with a work prog�am for non-violent prisoners. Kienast explained � that there is a work-release program in operation through the Courts now; 60x of � the prisoners come under the work release program and pay for their meals, but the it � o ss on _ � C mmi i ers Meeting July 11, 1977 4 � � --_- - "��i;: �:: �; . r'yr'4..;�.� jail is still crowded. It is clear that there is a need for a new facility now. :b� . The possl6ility of using the third floor for offices and the first floor for the Sheriff's Department has been investigated and found to be unworkable. Child asked ` if it would be possible to form a regional jail. Kienast explained that we have been { f � relying on Garfield County facilities and paying for room, board and transportation, � { so that is almost functioning as a regional jail. Federal authorities are encouraging � regional jails, however Garfield is reluctant to discuss a regional facility because ` � they are still paying off the �ail they built in 1962. Kienast added that costs are � very high for transparting prisoners back and forth for court appearances. Edwards asked about the non-profit leasing authority. Stuller said that, if this is challenged I it is easily struck down in the courts. Edwards requested that Stafford work with Lankford to develop more possibilities, so that the Board could review monthly costs involved with each altemative, and come up with a recommended alternative. Stafford explained [hat the City would be agreeable to a joint facility, but not �oint depart- ments. He will reco�mnend alternatives with monthly costs as soon as possible. &.Z The Commissioners considered the applications for a P S Z alternate. The applica- ternate tions presented were from Irving Biers, Tom Blake, Bryan Harper, Richard M. Moore, � Carl Nutzhom and Roy Vroom: Child felt it is critical that Snowmass Village be represented due to the Growth Management Plan putting the burden of growth on Snowmass Village. Kinsley recommended that Tom Blake be approved as the alternate. Child seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 'rport A public hearing was convened on the Airport lead-in lights. Doug McCoy, Airport ead-in ights Manager, explained that this is a public hearing to consider the application by the ublic earing Federal Aviation Administration for the continued use of the lead-in light system located northwest of Sardy Field lying generally along the old Rio Grande right-of- way. Ae said he would like to review the permit for more than oite year, since there have been no problems with it. Jeff Davis said the lights had been screened. Dottie Fox, who lives in Woody Creek, said that the lights are causing no problems for the homeowners now, as far as she was aware. Kinsley moved to approve the lease for two years, expiring June 3U, 1979, with all conditions of the permit specified in the resolution. Edwards seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. I ---------- � inibus A resolution regarding the Minihus settlement was presented to the Commissioners. ettlement Sandy Stuller explained that 34X of the total original payment was the settlement figure. Kinsley moved to approve the resolution. Edwards seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. ommisaioners Meeting July 11, 1977 - 5 ���.�: , Growth The Growth Management Plan resolution, a statement of endorsement of the Plan and Management Plan the reasons for the plan, was presented. Child moved to approve the resolution. Resolution Edwards seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Midland The Midland Park policy review was discussed with Planning and Zoning Commission Park Policy members. Ted Guy, consultant for Copeland, Hagman, Yaw Ltd. architects, presented a memorandum explaining different development methods possible for the pro3ect. These include: the County designing, building and selling the completed units; the County selling improved lots, establishing architectural controls and purchaser designing and building the entire building; the County improving the sites, designing, building and selling the unit shell and the purchaser designittg and completing the interior of the unit; the County designing and building units on improved lots, selling the building and leasing lots to the purchaser; the County improving lots _; and leasing to au employer with architectural controls, the lessee designing and building. Guy felt that the townhouse units would best be developed uadez the method where the County designs, builds and sells the completed units, and that the duplex i units could be developed under a method by which the County sells improved lots with ;� i the building shell and the purchaser completes the unit interior. He felt that the strict cost controls of the PMH zone and the right-of-first-refusal make any other deveZopment methods very risky fnr the purchaser, and that the methods recommended t . a will result in the lowest possible cost to the purchaser. Guy said Zand leasing has ; � been investigated and is not reco�ended because it requires a long financial involve- t ment by the County, The present plans are based on recovery of the County's financial i iinvestment as quickly as possible. Leasing also reduces the purchaser's equity � j potential without reducing the monthly payment. Edwards explained to Kinsley that �� the P 6 Z had spoken eloquently against the County building and selling the lots, and summarized some of the P & Z arguments made in the last meeting since Kinsley i was absent. Kane felt that the County may be silent on the duplex issue now and proceed with the co�mnon wall townhouses. Ochs said he would want a contractual � arrangement now with the architectural firm, since they presently have a loose arrange � ment. Pat Miles felt that the County is not directing the housing project to those who need it most. Dan Levinson spoke about the P 6 Z struggle with the project. After some discussion, Child moved to continae the discussion to the Wednesday P & Z meeting. Kinsley seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Aunter Alan Schwartz, a lawyer for the firm of Vranish and Musick representing the County Creek Litigation in their suit against the Hunter Creek diversion project, updated the Commissioners. IIpdate p He sai.d that the U.S. Department of the Interior has come up with a list of alterna- 2 � � - Commissioners Meeting July 11, 1977 - 6 r � ' ..,,,,,R,_,, . . .. . . . . . . .. . ... .. .. _._.. . .... . �. �., . .. I ---_—--- -- --- — . -— --------- — �a.. ,: �,-: �4, tives if minimum stream flow ia found to be inadequate. These alternatives included ;:�.�'. closing down the project, extending the north side system and not taking water from Hunter Creek, transporting water from Ruedi Lake to Chapman, and others. The Forest Service is now pressing for alternative six, which is to suspend construction I of the diversion before completion of minimum stream flow. Schwartz thought that i alternative seven, which was to suspend construction of the diversion after comple- tion of the minimum atream flow study is made, would be the alternative chosen. ---------- I Carbondale George Ochs explained that he is requesting a joint resolution from the Commission- � East EZS Statement ers and the P 6 Z to send to the Highway Commission regarding the Carbondale East environmental impact study for State Highway 82. Ochs reviewed the proposed Highway Commission alternatives for the present highway. The Planning and Zoning Co�mnisaion in general felt that the highway should £ollow the existing alignment, should be an improved two-lane with median strips and landscaping. A general dis- cussion of two-lane versus four-lane followed. Mrs. Phillips, owner of Phillips Cabins, stated that she is in support of a four-lane. All the other comments from the public supported a two-lane highway. About twenty members of the public were present. Mark Skrotsky explained that traffic growth in Colorado is down, and that the Highway Department is short of funds. Kinsley said that since low-mileage cars are significantly increasing, revenues for highways are down while maintenance costs remain the same or increase. Both coom�ents suggest that a four-lane will not be necessary. Dick Fitzgerald, speaking for himself and Bruce Kistler, said that they are in favor of a two-lane highway, and that in general downvalley ranchers do not wish to sacrifice any agricultural land for a new alignment. Several people spoke about the problem of damage to trees and the river, should there be a new alignment or a four-lane along the existing alignment. Dan Levinson suggested that the Shale Bluffs area may be improved by the new highway alignment, which would put the Airport Business Center at a deadend. Kinsley said that the Co�issioners will draw up a resolution taking in the comnent-s from the public, and that the resolution will ask for a two-lane improved highway on the existing alignment. Bob Lewis presented photo- graphs of damage done by the Highway Department and the neglect of the highway between Aspen and Independence Pass. He suggested that the Commissioners include a note to the Commission asking Por improvement of this road before any new work is done on the lower portions of Highway 82. The Commissioners thanked the members of the public and P & Z for attending the meeting. Park Circle Brian Goodheim, Houeing Director, and Richie Cummins, representing the Park C3rcle Condominium Settlement Condominium Owners, discussed final resolution of the Park Circle Homeowners problem. Commissioners Meeting July 11, 1977 - 7 , i I `;` �St Goodheim recommended a 6% price adjustment based on the amount of the Real Bstate Commission. For example, on a $30,000 unit the price adjustmettt would be $1800.00 The problem of closing costs will be covered and also the revised depreciation rate which takes about one year for break even to be realized. The problem of special assessments for structural improvements and repairs and the sale of furniture and fixtures with the units are accommodated in the revised rfght-of-first-refusal. Goodheim recoc�ended against using the Denver.Homeowners Index that was requested , . , by the Homeowners because he felt there are many inconsistencies in the guide, and that there would be many changes made in it this November. He said that Denver has done nothing to internalize water, urban sprawl and other costs so the Index will see a large rise in the future. He recortcrtended using a national index. For new housing priorities for current owners, Goodheim felt they should be given priorities for � new units in unit sizes for which they qualify only; in other words, it would not be fair to distribute extra bedrooms when some have none, so if a current owner has a two bedroom and one child and has another child, then they would qualify for a three bedroom unit. Goodheim thought that the County might supply a storage facility at ! the Park Circle at County cost subtracted from the total appreciation price. Edwards � ; thought there was no sense in building the storage units. Stuller pointed out that J the revised right-of-first-refusal agreement assumes that the right-of-first-refusal :i does not lapse, even if the County does not exercise it. Cummins felt that this was more onerous than the original right-of-first-refusal agreement. Cutmui.ns asked for a reconsideration of the whole concept of the County program suggesting that he does not think there is the kind of need that the program is tied tn. He asked that the � County follow up on their word regarding the value of the units, 'saying that the � Homeowners had gotten appraisals at their own expense which showed the values. He 'y said that the Denver Homeowners Index is the appropriate one to use because this would j give the Park Circle owners the same advantage as other Colorado property owners. i � Edwards listed the concessions the Commissioners were willing to give to the Park i i Circle owners. The other Commissioners agreed with him. These are: use of the � � Denver Homeownership index, a 6X appreciation, a preferential option for new housing 4 if the owners qualify, and maintenance of capital improvements; otherwise the form � will remain the same. Edwards moved and Kinsley seconded to approve the resolution � conceming Park Circle. The motion passed unanimously. Tax Warren Conner, of the Assessor`s Office, presented five tax abatement petitions to Abatements the Board and explained each of them. The first was an abatement for Frederic � Benedict and Fred C. Larkin. The Assessor believed an error was made in taxing the � donors for the land given to the City of Aspen, and that no taxes are due for the � y Comroissioners Meeting July 11, 1977 - 8 � 4 i i '_ - _—___ ...__' —_ _ — �£J�,y�; i^r'i .' 1'1!`. years 1972 through 1976. The second was a tax abatement applied £or by Aspea Roaring '���''' ' .,��:, sl-�;'�^��� Fork Corporation. The property had been doubly assessed in error. The third was � a petition for abatement by Charles E. Thomas; there had been a mathematical error ; d in [he assessment. The fourth was a petition from Ilmari Hiilivirta; the property was k assessed as a rental unit, but it was found that the lessee had his own furniture and � therePore, should not have been so assessed. Kinsley moved and Child seconded that � these four petitions be approved. The motion passed unanimously. The fifth tax � abatement was for Landmark Universal Inc. These are for Iots 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, ]2, 14, � � 56 and 57 at Holland Hills. The lots have been rendered useless for all practical � purposes, according to Landmark Universal, by Lhe 200' minimum setback requirement � off State Highway 82, as set forth in the Pitkin County zoning regulations. Landmark Universal was denied a variance by the Pitkin County Board of Adjustment and its decision was upheld by the Dist:ict Court; thus, Landmark Universal argues that the lots have little or no value. Stuller felt that the County may be admittYng a mistake by agreeing to the tax abatements because the petitioner could argue a double hardship, but she suggested that the Commissioners abate anyway, since on balance it seemed the fairest solution. Kinsley moved to approve, Edwards seconded. The motion passed with opposition from Child. Building A resalution was presented to the Board naming Fred Crowley Ctiief Building Znspecpor, Inspector ' Salary effective June 15th, 1977, with a salary of $1350.00 per month. Kinsley moVed to - apptove the resolution, Child seconded and the motion passed unanimously. �g An amendment to the Citizen's Advisory Board Transportation Report resolution was Resolution Amendment presented. Ochs expZained in a memo to the Commissioners that this Board recently met to discuss the resolution passed several months ago. The discussion was with regar• to the auto disincentive program, as it was felt that this topic required futther clar- � ification. The CAB felt that they had recommended a strong auto disincentive program, � however the former wording was not direct enough. Out o£ CAB discussions developed a motion to amend the resolution, adding two sentences to section 2A "Transportation Management Plan" and revising the wording of the first sentence of section 2E. The clarification should allow for the County to demonstrate to UMTA that the community understands and is supportive of the concept of restricting the use of the automobile. It was Pelt by the CAB that this would be a help in obtaining further financial assistance from UMTA in development of the busway. Kinsley moved to approve af the amendment made by the CAB and to reaffirm the Commissioners endorsement of the resolu- tion. Child seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The motion is attached hereto. Co�nissioners Meeting July 11, 1977 - 9 I I � . :�-. - Public Edwards moved and Kinsley seconded that a public hearing be set on proposed changes Hearing Set to dog control on August 22nd, 1977 at 1:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. � Delinquent Helen Zordel, County Treasurer, presented to the Soard a list of delinquent taxes tl � Taxes that are no longer assessed, and therefore considered uncollectable. She requested i ? cancellation of the list, explaining that they had been to the Sheriff and to a �';i collection agency. After discussion it was agreed that there would be two weeks given 7i 'I . . . ,'� to consider and investigate the assessments. � --------- aEmergency Sheriff Dick Kienast again presented his contract regard3.ng the position of Emergency °� Services ''� Director Services Director. Edwards moved to approve the resolution. Kinsley seconded the ,'iI Contract motion and it passed with opposition from Child. `i ---------- .;� There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. � :,'� /� - Respectfully submitted, Approved: �i� Y G�� ��"v"c-�� .� � ,+_ .._ . � „� � c�l � ♦�•' � � A�1n�e Coble, Deputy Clerk Qh ircoan M chael [C,in ey �� `� � `4 �t� °�', _ _ . � .. 1� ; : C� �1:�� ' � ' �d .�� . A M } y�,'� ' obert Chi1d ° •� /�� �z� � , � I l �.1:0 f,.�" .. .. . . . . ^ \� �. . � f i� .. ! ! :.:y . - . ' . Jo war s, Jr. :� .� : :a a .� . _ .� '� z :� � � + Co�issioners Meeting July 11, 1977 - 10 ; � � : � . i,. � _, . - .�'.}..:..,'.-�.;i � � 1-. . ..,�.� � '.: . . � Y L". -'.: ...n ♦.{...�:. . _.... . . .. . .. . � .�..' . . .�. �.�� u� . . . _. L��� ". _ _ _ . _. __ ___. .._ „yb4r� rr.� �. 36 ' • , #;,;'.;�,`. . ..�.. , �:,�., Aegular Meeting Aspen City Council June 27, 1977 � ORDINANCE #36, SERIES OF 1977 - Ratifying Saa6 Leases �---, a Councilwoman Johnston moved to read Ordinance i36, Series of 1977; seconded by Councilman � ; Parry. All in favor, motion carried. , qI� �. . � = ORDINANCE f36 � � � q ' iI • (Series of 1977) , . '� - _ � - ? - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TWO VEHICLE � � 1' _ LEASING AGREEMENTS: (1) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN AND PANSING . � .. � f - �� PONTIAC, INC., AND (2) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN AND HANSON . � j . • EQUIPMENT� INC.� WNICH LEASES ARE EACH FOR A TERM OF 12 MONTHS ' i ,. - � AND PROVIDE FOR MONTHLY RENTAL PAYMENTS OF $160.00 FOR EACH VEHICLE � ^ � . � was read by the city clerk. � . � , t � Councilman Parry moved to adopt Ordinance #37, Series of 1977, on first reading; seconded . , . � .. bY Councilman Van Ness. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Parry, aye; Wishart, aye; � � � Johnston, aye; Van Ness, aye; Hershey, aye; Mayor Pro Tem Behrendt, aYe. Motion carried. . .. � � ORDINANCE #37, SERIES OF 1977 - Licensing of�Electricians � . � . . � � Ms. Nuttall explained that the state has absolutely pre-empted the City's requirements � � for licensinq of electricians and Yhis ordinance will bring the City into accord with ' � . ' � � the state. . . . �' . - � i ' . � . � -� . P, Councilman Parry moved to read�Ordinance A37, Series of 1977; seconded by Councilman . . . � �j Wishart. Al1 in favor, motion carried. � . � � � � � . � . ' � ORDINANCE $37 - � � � � � � (Series of 1977) - . . �� � a , AN ORDINANCE DELETING LICENSING REQDIREMENTS'FOR ELECTRICAL LICENSES .. - .. . � AND PROVIDING THAT ALL MASTER ELECTRICIANS� JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS� , . �� . � . RESIDENTAIL WIREMEN� APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES SHALL HOLD VALID STATE - . � � LICENSES AND FURTHER REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS - - . - � was read by the city clerk � . . .. � - � Councilman Parry moved to adopt Ordinance �37, Series of 1977, on first reading; seconded�� � � �� - by Councilwoman Johnston. Roll call vote; Councilman Van Ness, aye; Wishart, aye; . ' � . � . � Hershey, aye; Johnston, aye; Parry, aye; Mayor Pro�Tem Behrendt, aye. Motion carried. � �f i Basa� Pazk ' . . . . . ^l. j. Council directed City Manager Mahoney to pursue the purchase of Bass Park with Perry . . � � � � Hass and to ask for first option at market price. - � . . ���� � � � A .. .. .� . I VENDING CONTRACT - PeppeTmiat Patti . � . ;�_�: � Councilman Parry moved to approve the contract with Peppermint Patti; seconded by Council- � �j � man Van Ness. � � . I Mayor Pro Tem Behrendt asked Ms. Nuttall to check the insurance to make sure the City is � �, � . � ' •i - covered. ' ' . � . �� � j All in favor, motion carried. �� � �� - �,I � MALL LEASES � � ' � � Councilman Parry moved td approve the mall leases for restaurant�exEensions with R. Pea'S, I Red Onion, and Aspen Mine Company; seconded hy Councilman Wishart. All in favor, motion � . � I carried. . • . � � � j j Councilman Hershey moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.; seconded by Councilman Parry. All in favor, motion carried. . . � � � Kathzyn $L Hauter, C� � � � �I • ' � I Regular Meeting Aspen Citv Council July 11, 1977 . . . .. I Mayor Standley called the joint meeting to ordex at.5:15.p.m. with Councilmembers Behrendt, � � - � Hershey, Johnston, Parry, Van Ness, Wishart, Co�mnissioners Child, Edwards, and Kinsley � present. . � - � i 1. Proposed Rio Grande Hridge. County Manager Ochs told the Boards that last year the . ', County acquired the old State Highway 133 bridge at Carbondale crossing the Roarinq Fork - . � , � r3ver. The intention was to locate it on the Roaring Fork river at the Rio Grande . i property. This received some criticism from the planning office due to the large size. � Greg Cole was hired to do some.zenderings. . � � �� Cole showed some pictures of the bridge and told the Boards they had decided to shorten � � � �. the bridge by one of the sections. Zt will be in scale with the r3ver and will be a five - i . section bridge. The county is request the City's endorsement before they go on ��ith the nqineering expenses. There has been a bridge anticipated in the master plan for the . . . Rio Grande property. � � - � � . I _ �` I ' i '1 _ _.. . . � �.,,.`;T�,.;�e.. . •:.b..'ns:'.:.:.• t.. .. - . .., .. ..... ... ....._.:... ..-.� . ... ... ....:.-._�_.��....... � �...�r.. ... ��.....a. . .rc..' � � � :�� r . ' . . . - . . I.�i.�.r�( !:k�,yif., - . ��r �`� Regular Meeting Aspen City Council July 11; 1977 : �---- -- — . �--- ... i. �� Cble ehowed the area on the�Rin Grande where the biidge could go; it will fit well within � . �' the trees. The bridge is 15 feet wide and is adequate for bicycles and pedestrians. • � To keep automobiles out, a berm could be placed.theYe. The clearance from the river bed � is 10 feet. This is in the Elood plain. Wright-MCLaughlin did a report stating the � water will pass through the bridqe as designed. This is an historic bridge and is an i aesthetically better solution than a contemporary bridqe across there. It will fit with • the scale and terrain that is there. There will be no alterations to the stream bed. � - , Mayor Standley asked the total cost. Cole said it would be $10,000 to move; 55,000 to � disassem6le. The engineering costs have aot been done. They anticipate the total cost � ' to be around 520,000. Commissioner Edwards pointed out the County picked this bridge - � vp for $6,000 with the thought of applying it to the total system. The City is being � . . saved the wsts of a pedestrian bridge which they were going to build anyway. ��� Mayor Standley stated that the County is in charge of trails, the City of parks. setween �- - � the resodding of Wagner Park and buildinq four playing fields, Mayor Standley stated he ' � � did not have much interest £or the City putting money into this bridge. Mayor 5tandley � said he did not have any problem with the bridge being put there, but trails are the � � County's role. Councilman wishart said the City should look carefully before they go j � . with the program. The bridge would 6e perfect down there. Mayor Standley said he felt in-kind appzopriation would be appropriate. Councilwoman Jokinston said she would like � � to see the bridge there, but did not know where the money would come from. Commissioner Edwards suggested Ochs meeting with City Manage Mahoney and Finance Director � Butter6augh and develop some proposal that seems £air�with some type of participation on - � the city's part, not on a grand level. � � . . , i 2. Communit Facilities Board. Edqar Stern stated that the CFH has completed its assiqn- � � ment on sc edule an on udget and are prepared to make recommendat3ons concerning the . ! three buildings involved. Stern said the CFH and task force members worked hard and �! � with great thoroughness with significant snpport from the planninq office, John Stanford, i� , � Betty Erickson, Ann Clasen, and A1 8lomquist. Stern reported that the task forces spent ;��� a great deal of time hearing requests from interested groups about the buildings, The � ' advertfsing and hearinq processes were very complete. Stern recommended that the Council j , � � � and Commissioners have study sessions with each task force. . � � King Woodward, chairman of the Wheeler Opera Nouse task force, said the baildinq is ready � � foz speoific recommendatioas. The task £orce recommends that the entire basement should . . � be operated as a contract restaurant/barr to 6e used by the M.A.A. during the summer and with ten use during the rest of the year. The first'floor should be a central ticket � � office, Chamber�af Commerce, 7'hrift shop, like uses. The second floor should be used by , � . • � aon-profit organizations, similar to the ones there now. The third floor theatre should � be renovated to increase the comfort and have new seating, raise the balcony, lower the � � � stage. There will be additional theatre support on the second floor. Woodward stated � " that the Wheeler as a performing arts center will be consistent with the City and Connty � desire to de-emphasize the automobile. . j . i � � Woodward suggested that a Board be appointed to control the Wheeler Opera House, to over- � � � see the leases and to more efficiently proceed with the renovation. Tha theatre should � be vsed as much as possible. The consensus of the task force is that the theatre . lease should be acquized as soon as possible. The estimated cost for renovation is � $750,000 ^ $850,000. There shou2d be a charge for the use of the theatre and the rental � � of the�non-theatre space in order to offset operating costs. The task force recommeaded � � that the City acquire the two vacant lots adjacent to the wheeler for possible expansion � of the building. Woodward stated that the Wheeler as a community cultural center wi11 j . represent about 80 per cent of the needs for performing arts. , i � - . John stan£ord, planning office, went over the physical plans for the wheeler and the � � '� recommendations for the renovation of the theatre. The task force developed several � � different plans and recommended plan B. Hill Rane, planning director, stated that to � renovate this theatre is vastly superior to building a new £acility to handle very few- f � activities. stern stated that the building will carry itself but will not carry the �� debt service. � ` � 1 Stern said the full report on the hospital will be given in August when Dick Lee is in ' town. The recommendation for the old hospital bqilding is that it be used be a community s center�and activities and accommodation £or the elderly. The use of the kitchen wing ; � ' will be determined later to maintain flexibility. The task force recommended that a ± ' program £or intermediate and skilled nursing care be negotiated with the hospital district. ':• - - � The hospital should also accommodate mental health Eacilities and Auman resouzces. � j � Janet Landry, chairman of the Holy Cross building task force, recommended that the build- �, ing be used as a community visual arts center with an emphasis on exhibits. The conc2u- ? � sion was reached after weighing•all proposals made to the task force and with respect � to the integrity of the site. D1s. Landry stated there were more than 260 man hours i - �, involved by this task force and this group of citizens who dedicated those man hours � ehould be commended. i � The task force felts that a community visual arts center will serve the qreatest cross � section of the communitys. A visual arts center can be documented as an overwhelminq � success in other cities and will be financially stable functioning part oF the community. � - � � A visual arts center will prov3de the community with a use which cannot be provided in � � any other location. Triis 6uilding is uniquely suited. The task froce has prepared a � ' calendar, proposed management plan, and potential sources of revenue. �� � � Missy Thorne presented a sample calendar which was devised 6ecause people did not know � ' what a visual arts center would be. The task force feels strongly there should be involve- � ment from youth and senior citizens. mhe center could qenerate trips to other museums � and could be a mechanism for expandinq horizons. � � � ' ... . . � � � „ t .. .. . . t;3:.y.r�, ;;.i ;..:/. ..,:,-. . , �--�--,.�..�• ...... ' ,.. . . _.__ '__.:.�:.�..�_._��._.._.-.._.�... ._.._....�:.�,..�.:�... '�^..�'-�:.� � .. 4L . . . . . _ _.. . . . ., c � �n'r �s . :. ��:,��:. . .;:�.� �� Regular Meeting � Aepen City Council July 11, 1977 . ' i , �ick Cazter recommended that a separate board of directors have a lease from the City at � . • � � a nominal fee for a period of years. This board would be appointed by the City. This i . � , boazd would be responsible £or futtdinq development and membership consideration of the • i ,. j viaual arts center. After the facility is operating, the board will be responsible £or I qeneral policy, for financial-structure, and for hiring�a director. Carter stated thr i � � ' �� � anticipated revenues for this center would come from membership, donations and contribu- "� � ( tions, exhibits and proceeds from workshops. The first few years will be diff3cult, and . j _ the center will need direct support from the City of Aspen• - � ! � � � ' � + John Stanford went over the plan for the buildings. The first floor wovld have a major � � diaplay area, restaurant, bar. The second floor would be a gallery arovnd the display ' � f area, and could conta�in library and meeting rooms. The task force is recommending that• - a third floor be developed. The project will come to $240,000 capital renovation costs. " - ! Stanford said they would like to accommodate the trails system on this site and also -� . recoimnend that the site be maintained as natural as possible. - i Hayor Standley suggested setting up work sessions with the various task forces and pub- ' - lishing them so that there can be pu6lic inpvt. Mayor Standley stated there has been a , . lot of time and energy put into these proposals, and he hoped that the Commissioners and � Council could pick it up and go further. The work session were scheduled for July 26 + � at 7 p.m, for the Holy Cross build3nq and Suly 27 at S p.m. for thw Wheeler Opera House. � � 3. A-95 Reviews'. (a) Library Services s Contruction Act - Title 1 Library. Councilman � . � Parry moved Co Eorward with favorable comnents; seconded by Councilwoman Johnston. All .� in fawr, with the exception of Councilman sehrendt, Mayor Standley� and Commissioner - . � Binsley. Motion carried. � . � � (b) Colorado work Incentive Yrogram. Covncflman Behrendt moved to forward with favorable � � comotent; seconded by Councilwoman Johnston. Al2 in favor, motion carried. � . � . (c) Wheeler Opera House Restoration Grant. . Commissioner Rinsley moved to approve with - - � j � favorable comment; seconded by Co�ncilman Behrendf. All,-in fawr, motion cartied. � . � The City Council meeting came to order at 6:30 p.m. - - � HINUTES ' � . Councilman Parry moved to approve the minutes-of Sune 22, 27, 1977; seconded by Counc3l- � man Hershey. All�in favor, motion carried. � . � • � , ACCOONTS PAYABLE . � ' . . � . Councilwoman Johnston said she had difficulty tracing any particular capital expenditure auch as the work done in City Hall. Councilwoman Johnston asked if the finance director was sati'sfied that everythinq is as authorized and there are no trouble areas developinq. � '� �. Ms. 8utterbaugh answered yes, and pointed out that the unauthorized purchase orders are . 1 , � higher than usual due to new employees'who are not familiar with the procedures. � . - i � Councilman Hershey moved to approve the accounts payable; secronded by Councilwoman - � � - Johnston. All in favor, motion carried. , � - � CITIZEN PARTICIPATZON � � � 1. Jerry Michael commented on the Fourth of July weekend and said he had never been - . + quite so angry. The town was completely trashed out, peopl�e were passing out in alleys. � �. The behavior of the crowd, whether tourists or locals, was abominable. Michael stated � that enough is too much; the Fourth of Suly celebration has gotten eompletely out of � . hand. Michael said Aspen shovld do what Telluride did and close up shop. � � 2. Dick Arnold introduced Pete Camen of Another Roadside Attraction who would like to ' put on a skateboard race. Camen told Council he had taken a ride up Mill street, which �� � � is pretty zouqh for their purposes. Ne did not know yet where a good site would be. � � They would like to have a slalom and a freestyle event. These kinds of events are qrow- i ing rapidly. They would like to have the event scheduled for�July 23. Mayor Standley ' told Camen to get together with the City Manager and work out the details for Council � approval. � a j 3, Doug McCoy thanked Council for putting up with him for four years and for issuing a � � special event permit. McCoy wanted to second what Jerry Michael had said about the � � Pourth-of July. McCOy said he felt the whole £lavor of the Fourth is gone, and last ��� - Monday he was offended by the way people treated the town. McCoy said the town was full of people looking for cheap thrills. McCoy said personally he would not ask to do any • y � more events en the Fourth of July; this Fourth was not-the kind of kicks he wants to see 3 . happen in Aspen. . . � 4. John Calahan wanted to talk about the park in the Snowbunny area. Calahar reminded � �7 Council that a survey had been taken before the park was put in, and the survey indicated t � that a baseball diamond was wanted. The city put a 2ake in the middle of center field. � � The City did not mow the grass until this morning. The park is fallinq apart. Calahan ' . said the kids made the pitahet's mound and put in the bases, etc. Mayor Standley told - y Calahan to write the names and phone numbers of the kids present and they would be - �;c contacted by Cfty Manager Maboney. � � :� COVNCILMEMBER COMMENTS � � ��� - � 1. Councilman Van Ness said he was not.sure exactly what the City can do about the Fourth� � of July. The City should find out where the problems occurred, whether it was because of ���''s the parade, the street dance, horse race, or what. City Manager Mahoney said he did not � see any physical damage to City property. Mahoney said he thonght there were too many : people in town. Mahoney aredited the Fire Department; they kept the people in oae part ;'� of town rather than havinq them all over town. • , • - ' .� . t:T:..;;�':r:a