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Home My WebLink Aboutbocc.min.ws.09172013 APF f��V�f� BY BOCC ON �d - Z3 - 20/3 PITHIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS � WORK SESSION AGENDA �� Plaza One Meeting Room TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 10:00 AM Joint Meeting with Open Space and Trails Boazd SPECIAL MEETING—EXECUTIVE SESSION Negotiations Property Acquisitions CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) CRS 24-6-402(4)(a) ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING— EXECUTIVE SESSION 11:00 Joint Meeting with Open Space and Trails Board (Lunch Provided by Admin) 12:45 BREAK 1:00 PM Transferable Develo ment Ri hts (TDR) Pro ram Cindy Houben 2:00 • Memos of Interest (None) • Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendaz o Prep for October 1 meeting with USFS (no materials) • BOCC O en Discussion 3:30 BREAK 4:00 Joint Meeting with City of Aspen at City Hall—Ciry to Chair Meeting • Convene as BOH to Discuss Public Health Boazd Restructure • Discussion with Housing Boazd Nan Sundeen Tom McCabe • Wildfire Preparation Memo Travis Elliott 6:00 PM ADJOURN AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE MINUTES OF WORK SESSION Date: September 17, 2013 Meeting Start Time: 1:00 PM Commissioners present: Commissioners not present: � Steve Child ❑ Steve Child � Rob Ittner ❑ Rob Ittner � George Newman ❑ George Newman � Michael Owsley ❑ Michael Owsley � Rachel Richards ❑ Rachel Richards WORK SESSION ITEM: Transferable Development rights (TDR) Program, Cindy Houben. Suzanne Wolff presented background information on the county's TDR program. Discussion ensued. George raised concerns about the number oFTDR's given for constrained lots and CDPUD. George also suggested reducing the current TDR limit. Rachel expressed concem about making changes to the TDR program as it seems to be relatively balanced. Rachel does support looking at the CDP(JD ratio of acreage to TDR's to see if it should be decreased, increased or stay where it is today. Rachel expressed concern about the level of square footage available in GMQS, and whether reducing GMQS square footage would create more competition and demand for TDR's. Rachel also asked if the Board would consider offering TDR's for the development of aFfordable housing. Rob asked for further discussion on the items raised by Rachel and George. Rob also supported Rachel's idea of exploring the use of TDR's to support affordable housing development. Rob requested exploration of a fractional TDR, based on a curve that would encourage the fractional TDR's to be extinguished more quickly. Rob requested examples (if there are any) of where TDR's were used, but shouldn't have been. Steve ageed with the idea of a fractional TDR. Steve also supports the idea of extending the use oF TDR's to increase the size of agricultural amenities such as bams, greenhouses, eta Steve suggested looking into other uses for TDR's such as for water rights, looking forward to the time when land is no longer.available for development. Michael is concerned with the health of the County and the lack of construction jobs in the community since the 2009 recession. Dale Will reviewed the use of TDR's in conjunction with Open Space funds to complete transactions. Discussion ensued. STAFF DIRECTION: The Board requested follow-up on several items at a subsequent work session. WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Inte�est - None WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars 1. Jon Peacock discussed potential times to schedule agenda time to discuss retail marijuana. Thursday, October 17 prior to EOTC was chosen to schedule. 2. Prep for October 1 meeting with USFS (no packet materials)- �a. Overview oFthe cost of Firefighting impacts on operations and what will budget for 2014 be in these areas b. Results of investigation of Mitchell Creek Road c. Plans for Aspen facilities now that property sale has been conducted � d. Would Scott Fitzsimmons be available WORK SESSION ITE1�1: Open Discussion 1. Update on AABC project and Underpass project—GR Fielding briefed the Board on personnel additions and operational changes on the underpass project due to the construction being behind schedule. Discussion followed. GR provided a status report on the AABC project. He explained why the tree removals were needed. He stated approximately 20 trees have been removed thus far, some because they were over utility infrastructure and others were to accommodate traffic flow. Staff is working to remove as few trees as possible. 1 2. Front Range Emergency Response - Jon Peacock explained how the County is providing mutual aid to communities on the Front Range being impacted by flooding and what is being planned in providing resources. The County is identifying resources we can provide for up to a 3 month period. He explained the type of resources being requested so far. Valerie McDonald and Alex Bruchetta explained the process for resources being requested and tracked. Jon stated reimbursement may be possible but we are planning on providing resources regardless. Commissioner Newman supported Commissioner Richard's recommendation of using the Board's contingency fund to help support the effort. Commissioner Richard's questioned how the resources are covered by insurance and Jon explained the County's coverage. WORK SESSION ITEM: Joint Meeting with City of Aspen at City Hall 1. Discussion with Housing Board - Tom McCabe introduced the items being presented for consideration. Ron Erickson, APCHA Chair explained the 3 items to be considered and the Boards discussed each item. a. Request to issue an RFP to hire a consultant to conduct a re-examination oFcategories and assets caps. Approved with the additional components of the percentage of employees in the community in each category as well as how categories relate to the federal poveRy level. b. A change in guideline to define the age [hat defines retirement to the Social Security guidelines. Approved for current ages but not for being tied to Social Security changes in the future. c. Changes to the Intergovemmental Agreement: • Makeup of the APCHA Board to be increased to 7 members with those members being a Council and Commission member. The Electeds recommended APCHA minutes being distributed to elected officials. The increase in the number of inembers was approved but For those to be citizen representatives not a Council and Commission member. • Housing guideline changes can be made by the APCHA Board with a Call Up procedure wfien the elected bodies want to consider the change. The Call up procedure was approved to be initiated with the majority of either elected Board. 2. Publlc Health Board Restructure - CJ Oliver, Aspen Public Health Director gave an overview of the components oFPublic Health services. Liz Stark, Community Health Director explained the changes to Community Health service with the Public Health Act of 2008 and the agencies current responsibilities. CJ explained the complicated structure each agency operates under. CJ and Liz explained the recommended new structure for the Board of Health with representation form Town of Snowmass Village and City of Aspen. Discussion ensued. Approved. 3. Wildfire Preparation Memo — Information Only , Adjoumed at 5:15 PM Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: � I� % � �-rr�'�� P lis Mat ce, Assista t County Manager J na c K. Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder George Newm�n, Chai n Board of County Commis oners 2