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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.ws.02012005 PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA Plaza One Conference Room TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2005 (Commissioner Clapper not present.) 1:30 PM 1. Stream Health Assessment Update, Delia Malone, Aspen Field Biology 1:45 2. Citizen Board Interviews 1:45 Bob Oxenberg - P&Z and FAB 2:00 Jay Murphy - P&Z 2:15 3. Memos of Interest Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar Board Membership Reports - RTA, NWCCOG & QQ, ACRA, CCI, RRR, RWPA BOCC Open Discussion 3:15 BREAK 3:30 4. Discussion of Draft Burlingame Resolution, Cindy Houben, Hilary Smith 4:00 5. 2005 Project List, Jodi Smith 5:00 PM ADJOURN / MINUTES OF WORK SESSION APPROVED BY BOCC Date: February l, 2005 Meeting Start Time: 1:37 l~m Commissioners present: [] Patti Clapper [] Dorothea Farris [] Jack Hatfield [] Michael Ireland [] Michael Owsley Commissioners not present: [] Patti Clapper (WashDC/Ryan) [] Dorothea Farris [] Jack Hatfield [] Michael Ireland [] Michael Owsley WORK SESSION ITEM: Stream Health Assessment Update, Delia Malone STAFF DIRECTION: John Emerick and Delia Malone presented an overview of their work on the Roaring Fork Stream Initiative, which assesses the physical habitat of streams. Mr. Emerick requested funding and the opportunity to come back for a supplemental request. Commissioner Ireland suggested that he submit a request in writing and it would be considered. Discussion ensued. WORK SESSION ITEM: Citizen Board Interviews STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Bob Oxenberg presented his background and interest for FAB and P&Z positions. Discussion ensued. COMMISSIONER OWSLEY JOINED THE MEETING AT 2:24PM. 2. Jay Murphy explained his interest in P&Z. Discussion ensued. The Board discussed the four applicants for the P&Z position and obtained input from staff. There was discussion about vacancies on the FAB. The Board supported the appointment of Jay Murphy for P&Z and Bob Oxenberg for FAB, as an alternate if Michael Cooper stays, as a regular member if Cooper does not reapply for FAB. WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest STAFF DIRECTION: None. WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars STAFF DIRECTION: 1. RS2477 Subcommittee meeting - Friday 2/4 1:00pm Grand Junction. Commissioner Farris will attend. 2. Staff advised the Board that an executive session for Grace Church has set for Feb. 8th work session per Board direction. 3. Staff updated the Board on recent information regarding a RETAC meeting. Hilary Smith suggested that all the RETAC members be invited to a meeting that Eagle County has agreed to schedule and that the full Board be invited. The Board concurred. A date has not yet been set. 4. Staff advised the Board that Lada Vrany has requested work session time. The Board directed that the Chair and the County Manager met with Mr. Vrany. WORK SESSION ITEM: Board Membership Reports STAFF DIRECTION: 1. RTA. Commissioner Farris updated the BOCC on the rail sale issue, and explained her position that we ought to sell the rails and use the corridor for trails now, since the rails will need to be replaced for any future rail use. 2. NWCCOG. No report. 3. QQ. Commissioner Owsley agreed to attend the February 2 meeting. 4. ACRA. Commissioner Owsley explained he was late due to a lunch, through ACRA, with the Mexican consulate, and he updated the Board on that lunch meeting and his ACRA meeting. 5. CCI. Commissioner Ireland clarified that the appointed representative of a steering committee is the one who votes, if that representative is present, and if not present, whoever is there can vote. He reported that the River District supported Taylor's RICD bill, and that the River District is reconsidering the vote this Thursday. He reported on Rep. Romanoff's plan for de-Brucing and requested a letter supporting a long-term fix and that Romanoff be commended for starting the discussion early in the session. Staff was directed to send a letter to Rep. Romanoff and copy CCI, the state legislative committee, and our representatives. Commissioner Hatfield discussed the issue that arose with Commissioner Farris concerning voting at the steering committee. Commissioner Ireland suggested that Commissioner Farris be appointed as the public lands steering committee representative. Staff was directed to redo the appointment to reflect that change and put the resolution on consent for the February 9 meeting. 6. RRR. No report. 7. RWPA. Commissioner Hatfield plans to attend the meeting on the l0th. WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Tsunami Relief Fund - The City of Aspen has approached Wells Fargo to participate in a matching contribution fundraiser for Tsunami relief. The bank will match up to $5,000. The BOCC agreed. 2. Staff updated the BOCC on the status of the Emma caucus formation, and that even though they haven't been approved as a caucus yet, they will appear for the Grace Church application and have a spokesperson. Commissioner Owsley advised the BOCC that he went to an Emma caucus meeting to help with their formation. 3. Staff advised the BOCC that Commissioner Clapper was reappointed as chair of NWCCOG. 4. Commissioner Hatfield commented on the federal legislative agenda and advised the BOCC to be aware of privatization issues. 5. Commissioner Hatfield requested that Debbie Quinn provide an update next week on the Comcast weather channel issue. 6. Commissioner Hat field discussed his rationale for leaving a prior meeting early. WORK SESSION ITEM: Discussion of Draft Burlingame Resolution, Cindy Houben STAFF DIRECTION: Commissioner Farris wanted to include two points, including green building and environmentally sound design. Commissioner Hatfield raised the issue of whether sprawl can occur within the urban growth boundary. Discussion ensued. Staff was directed to delete the parenthetical (no automotive). Discussion ensued about access to open space, and the BOCC agreed that issue would be addressed in a management plan. The BOCC requested that the resolution include 1993 and 2000 dates identifying this site for housing. They also directed that the reference to Strategic Plan be clarified to reflect the housing strategic plan and not that of the County. The Board also asked that the Urban Growth Boundary be defined the first time it is used. The BOCC supported the resolution with those changes and directed that it be placed on the consent agenda. WORK SESSION ITEM: 2005 Project List, Jodi Smith STAFF DIRECTION: Commissioner Ireland asked about the aerial photography reflight and requested that delivery be expedited this time around. He inquired about being able to access the aerial photography through the website. Hilary Smith will follow up with Mary Lackner. He inquired about the court needs as part of the study for space analysis and was advised that the study will be an inclusive look. Hilary Smith advised that the needs analysis is the first piece, to be followed by a location analysis. Discussion ensued. 2 Commissioner Ireland asked about the CAD replacement project and wondered if it will interact with the aerial photography. Mark Gamrat indicated it is capable of adding these map layers. Discussion ensued. Gamrat clarified that $250,000 of the $550,000 cost comes from 911, County portion is $55,000. Commissioner Ireland inquired about the TV site master planning and Brian Pettet indicated that future uses will be included as part of the product. Commissioner Hatfield asked about costs for digital and was advised those are already available and are not part of the master plan. Rex Tippetts indicated that the airport portion includes projects already funded by the FAA. Discussion ensued about additional grants for the Environmental Assessment on the runway extension. Chris Hoofnagle clarified that the landfill closure project will not affect the monitoring well. He explained phasing on the campus redevelopment. Commissioner Ireland inquired about the Red Mountain Road redevelopment. Bud Eylar explained that this year will include preliminary engineering and that improvements to the switchback will be made where economically feasible. Brian Pettet indicated that the fire marshall will be included in the planning, as will the homeowners. Commissioner Ireland suggested that some of the homeowners may contribute to safety improvements that the County could not otherwise afford to do, and recommended a public hearing of some sort for comments to the BOCC directly on the plans for the road redevelopment. On the Castle Creek Road chip and seal project and Snowmass Creek road improvements, Commissioner Ireland requested that the schedule be coordinated with bicycle groups and races. Bert Pearce indicated that he does coordinate with biking groups and races. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Hatfield asked about the source of funding, and was advised that it has been saved as part of the twenty-year plan. On the Brush Creek Trail, Commissioner Hatfield inquired about negotiations with Town of Snowmass on bridge locations and cost sharing. He asked that this be added to the agenda for a joint meeting with the Town of Snowmass Village. Gary Tennenbaum explained that it will connect to the Rio Grande Trail through Aspen Mass. On the Crystal River Trail, Commissioner Ireland asked about using a portion of the Maroon Creek Bridge. Discussion ensued. Brian Pettet explained the property research project. Discussion ensued. Bud Eylar explained the Baltic Avenue project and airport needs on Highway 82 access near the Airport Business Center. The access control plan will set accesses to Highway 82. Jodi Smith corrected the Lime Kiln budget to $151,000, which should complete the project. Commissioner Hatfield asked about criteria for replacement of vehicles. Rego Omerjic explained the life cycle analysis for replacement. Commissioner Ireland complimented staff for the work and advances that the fleet and project management program has made in recent years. Adjourned at 4:47pm. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: Hilary F1 t~her Smith, County Manager Silvia Davis, Clerk and Recorder 3,{