HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.ws.12162014PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVED BY BOCC
WORK SESSION AGENDA
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014
10:00 AM
SPECIAL MEETING — EXECUTIVE SESSION
Negotiations
Landfill Contract
CRS 24-6-402 (4)(e)
Westland litigation
River District Issues
CRS 24-6-402 (4)(b)
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:45
BREAK and Grassroots Set Up
12:00
Brown Bag Lunch
• Memos of Interest
o Update on Special Events Regulations
• Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar
• BOCC Open Discussion
Cindy Houben
12:45
Future Air Services Planning — Phase III Step A
Jon Peacock
JD Ingram
2:45
BREAK
3:00
CSU Extension Update
Melissa Sever
3:45
Community Development Fees
Cindy Houben
4:30
Off Airport Rental Car Operator Customer Facility Charge Information
Brian Grefe
5:00 PM
ADJOURN
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014
Western Slope Basin Roundtable 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
the Water Conservancy District
2190 H ''A Road, Grand Junction
AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
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Date: December 16, 2014
Commissioners present:
® Steve Child
® Rob Ittner
® George Newman
® Michael Owsley
• Rachel Richards
Meeting Start Time: 12:00 PM
Commissioners not present:
❑ Steve Child
❑ Rob Ittner
❑ George Newman
❑ Michael Owsley
❑ Rachel Richards
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest
1. Update on Special Events Regulations, Cindy Houben — information only. Rob asked that Jon Miller be
advised of the status.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
1. Jon distributed the annual meeting calendar for 2015. Conflicting dates with CCI were pointed out, no
change was made.
2. The Board discussed the January 6 agenda. Board reports are not needed. Steve recommended Kevin
Wright coming on the 6th instead of the 13'h. Possibly include an Executive Session.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
1. Jon advised the Board the balance in Discretionary Fund of $8600. Jon stated the Aspen Hope Center
and the Aspen Homeless Shelter are in equally great need right now. Rachel commented that there may
be lobbying activities to be funded in the coming year and also recommended also making a small
donation to the food bank. The Board will make a decision at Open Discussion at the Regular Meeting
tomorrow.
WORK SESSION ITEM:. Future Air Services Planning — Phase III Step A - Jon Peacock, JD Ingram - Jon
introduced new Airport Director, John Kinney. Jon distributed the most recent packet of comments collected on
Pitkin Connect. The Future Air Service Study video was shown. Jon identified the objective for today's
meeting is for the Board to identify any revisions for the airport layout plan. Jon provided a brief airfield history
and explained the future challenges that are addressed in the phases of Air Studies being completed. He
reviewed Phase 1 Study findings. JD summarized Phase II Study findings and the federal standards that must be
met for Aspen's Design Group D-III rated aircraft. Eighteen alternatives were developed to meet the FAA
standards and two were most viable. He explained the features of the two alternatives, 8a and 12a. Rob
commented that the two options require acquiring property from the City of Aspen and a vote is required. JD
explained the process if Aspen property becomes not available. Rachel asked for more information on the City's
Burlingame land and the funds that purchased the property. Steve asked about the operational difference to
alternative 6. The Environmental Assessment (EA) components and objectives were discussed. Jon outlined the
public outreach conducted for Phase III including Coffee Chat discussions and Open House Forums. Jon
reviewed the top questions that rose in the community meetings. JD explained the Board needs to identify one
alternative to advance to keep the process moving and reviewed the factors for recommending 8a. Jon
summarized next steps and potential project timeline. Discussion ensued.
STAFF DIRECTION: The Board supported basing the airfield layout plan on alternative 8a.
WORK SESSION ITEM: CSU Extension Update, Melissa Sever. Brian Pettit introduced the item. hi
attendance to talk about CSU Extension Services in Pitkin County were Melissa Sever, Cathy Hall, Paul
Holsinger, and Glenda Wentworth and Jeff Pieper from CSU. Cathy Hall reviewed the Living Lab workshop.
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Jeff provided an overview of site visits with HOA's, Conservation Field Day and family and consumer science
activities. Melissa Sever provided an overview of 2015 initiatives including living lab workshops, expanded
conservation day participation; Open Space and Trails for the Glassier parcel. Discussion ensued.
STAFF DIRECTION: Informational only.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Community Development Fees, Cindy Houben
Cindy Houben and Brian Pawl present information on the proposed Community Development Fee Ordinance.
Discussion ensured. Freda Walison, Chair of the Pitkin County Republican Party presented a memo addressing
how raising fees would affect the middle class.
STAFF DIRECTION: Prepare an Ordinance to raise Planning fees 4%. Bring Zoning back to the Board for a
full discussion of Building Fees next year.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Off Airport Rental Car Operator Customer Facility Charge Information, Brian
Grefe. Brian presented information and answered Board questions.
STAFF DIRECTION: Prepare a Resolution for two readings in January, 2015.
Adjourned at 4:30 PM
Prepared by:
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Phyl Mattice, Assistant County Manager
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r Robert A. Ittner, Jr. Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
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Respectfully submitted:
Jce K. Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder
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