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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.ws.03082005TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2005 (Dorothea Farris not present.) 10:00 AM 1. 10:30 2. 11:00 3. 12:00 PM 1:00 4. 2:00 5. 3:00 3:15 5. 5:00 PM PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA Plaza One Conference Room Update on Intrawest Discussions, Brian Pettet Prep for Joint Meetings with EOTC and City Council Legislative Update, Debbie Quinn LUNCH BREAK Memos of Interest Futm'e Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar BOCC Open Discussion Quarterly Meeting with USFS, Debbie Quinn BREAK Community Integration Initiative Discussion, Susan Berdahl ADJOURN MINUTES OF WORK SESSION APPROVED BY BOCC Date: March 8, 2005 Meeting Start Time: 1 ~ Commissioners present: [] Patti Clapper [] Dorothea Farris [] Jack Hatfield [] Michael Ireland [] Michael Owsley Commissioners not present: [] Patti Clapper [] Dorothea Fan-is (NACo conf') [] Jack Hatfield [] Michael Ireland [] Michael Owsley Jon Busch was present and requested time in front of the Board. Commissioner Clapper agreed and Mr. Busch raised his concern regarding the Board's position regarding the salvaging of the rails. Discussion followed. Mr. Busch will submit a memorandum and a future work session will be scheduled prior to the next RFTA Board meeting. WORK SESSION ITEM: Update on Intrawest Discussions, Brian Pettet STAFF DIRECTION: Brian Pettet was present to discuss the recent proposal for Brash Creek Road as discussed with Intrawest. Staff stated their support of the proposal. Discussion ensued and moved to traffic flow during peak hours. Commissioner Clapper suggested we monitor the activity and have a plan put in place if necessary, such as a timeline for construction vehicles to be on the road. Commissioner Hatfield stated that the plan is headed in the right direction but it is still inadequate. Discussion followed. COMMISSIONER IRELAND JOINED THE MEETING AT 10:20 AM. Commissioner Ireland stated that a more thorough analysis and a plan should be developed with further requirements of the developer. He stated that need for the County to take a firm position and consider fees and tolls to cover the cost of the road impacts. Bud Eylar reported on the findings from CTL Thompson. Discussion ensued regarding the 50% mitigation. Commissioner Ireland suggested a 50/50 split with the County's contribution being capped at $2 million. Commissioner Hatfield requested a copy of the road plan showing the allocation of the $2 million. He further requested information regarding the structural integrity of the road. Mr. Eylar discussed the CTL report. Commissioner Ireland requested specific conditions including a topset and time period, time frame for construction traffic and possible weight restrictions. Commissioner Ireland requested a fine structure for weight violations on Owl Creek Road. WORK SESSION ITEM: Prep for Joint Meeting with EOTC and City Council STAFF DIRECTION: Brian Pettet asked the Board to focus on the issue regarding the Brush Creek parking lot. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Clapper stated her opposition to the proposed maintenance plan for the expanded parking lot. Commissioner Hatfield stated that the EOTC Board has only agreed to Phase I (800 to 1000 parking spaces) and staff was requested look at event parking and other surface treatments. He stated that the event parking was only to be a field similar to that at Cozy Point. Commissioner Hatfield questioned what is driving Phase II (600 spaces). Discussion ensued on the special event parking lot and its maintenance. Commissioner Ireland stated concern that a proposal from Intrawest is not included in the discussion. Brian Pettet stated that Intrawest is in the discussion. Commissioner Owsley stated concern about the expansion of the lot. Discussion returned to Phase II. A brief discussion ensued regarding the joint meeting City of Aspen. The Board requested future agenda time for discussion of a joint IGA regarding land use and annexation. 1 WORK SESSION ITEM: Legislative Update, Debbie Quinn STAFF DIRECTION: HB1058 - support with email. HB 1043 - oppose with letter. HB 1074 - monitor. HB1256 - support. HB 1277 - monitor. HB 1304 - monitor. SB63 - support. SB 141 - opposed. SB 143 - monitor. SB 177 - continue to oppose. HB 1113 - oppose with letter. HB1168 - support with email. HB 1292 - monitor. HB1258 oppose. HB1177 - inquire with Rep. Curry on her position. HB1296 - support. HB1298 - oppose with letter. Commissioner Ireland requested a letter to John Salazar opposing the earmarking of money for several projects within the region. WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Comcast Rates and Channel Position - informational only, no direction needed. 2. Stream Health Initiative - the Board agreed to defer this request until the Enviromnental Health Manager is hired and can assess the request. 3. Aggregate Recovery Changes for 2005, Chris Hoofnagle - Comxnissioner Hatfield posed several questions about the program. Mr. Hoofnagle responded and discussion ensued. The Board approved the memorandum. 4. Aspen/Pitkin Animal Shelter Capital Campaign - approved. 5. Approving reduction in Floor Area for Tahitian Ventures - Joanna Schaffner responded to questions from the Board. Approved. WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Jaffee Park/commercial rafting permits will be discussed at joint Open Space and Trails Board meeting on March 23rd. 2. The County Manager advised the Board that she would be on vacation March 21st through March 28th. 3. Commissioner Hatfield requested an update at executive session on the extension of vested rights. 4. Commissioner Hatfield will be out April 28th and requested the April 27th agenda be light. 5. Commissioner Clapper requested a work session to be set for 15 minutes to hear Mr. Gordon's issue. The Board concurred. WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion STAFF DIRECTION: 2 1. Commissioner Clapper stated that she was approached by NWCCOG to assist in the funding of the continued second home study. She stated that funding would be split with the City of Aspen over a two- year period. Discussion ensued regarding the validity of the study. The Board approved the request contingent upon participation from the City of Aspen. 2. Staff advised the Board that a memo of interest on senior rents from APCHA is being finalized with recommendations. 3. Request for $100 donation in memory of Ray Combest to Youth Zone or Red Cross. Approved. 4. Staff distributed the 2004 P&Z attendance record per request from Commissioner Hatfield. Commissioner Hatfield requested information regarding P&Z's bylaws on attendance. 5. Basalt High School Project Citizen - Commissioners Clapper and Ireland would like to meet with the class and participate in the panel discussion. 6. Staff advised the Board that the recent request from Summit County for an intergovernmental agreement. The Board has formally acted on the IGA and Eagle and Summit counties are still working to adopt the IGA. 7. Staff advised the Board regarding receipt of letter from Crystal Caucus. The Board requested that the County Manager respond in writing to Mr. Pojman. 8. Commissioner Hatfield inquired about the status of the IGA on Channel I 1. 9. Commissioner Hatfield felt that the federal budget analysis done by National Association of Counties was very beneficial. It is contained in the recent Colorado Counties, Inc. newsletter. WORK SESSION ITEM: Quarterly Meeting with USFS STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Hunter Creek Settlement - Chris Seldin and Bill Westbrook identified a few housekeeping matters that need to be formally acted upon by the Board including road vacation, parking lot, public information and signage. 2. Maroon Bells - Bill Westbrook and Martha Moran updated the Board on current work with the new legislation. Commissioner Ireland raised the recent issue on Richmond Hill Ridge regarding the snowmobile and guided ski tour usage. Bill Westbrook responded and stated his desire to look at the issues. 3. White River National Forest Management Plan - Dan Hormichea provided an overview of the Final Planning Rule and walked through a list of basic changes. Discussion ensued regarding categorical exclusions. Cindy Houben raised the issues ofoil and gas uses coming under categorical exclusions. Discussion followed. Mr. Hormichea reviewed several policy issue papers. 4. Ryan bill and East of Aspen trail - Commissioner Clapper raised the issue of the final trail easement for the East of Aspen Trail and the stagecoach route. Discussion followed. 5. Penny Hot Springs/Robert Congdon - Bill Westbrook updated the Board on activities at Mr. Congdon's mine. He stated that Mr. Congdon seems to be involved in tourist activities. They are also pursuing Mr. Congdon's violations adjacent to the Penny Hot Springs. Mr. Westbrook stated that the reclamation work would be closely coordinated with the County. 6. Oil and gas leasing and Encana plans Mr. Westbrook stated that the one exploratory well would commence after the elk calving season. He stated that they have expressed interest in pursuing three to four more exploratory wells in 2006 but he has not received an application. Mr. Hormichaea stated that they are beginning discussions on a more comprehensive approach to planning for oil and gas impacts. Conunissioner Hatfield thanked the local forest service staff for the regular meetings and relationship with the County. WORK SESSION ITEM: Community Integration Initiative Discussion, Susan Berdahl 3 'STAI~F DIRECTION: Susan Berdahl explained the background on the grant received by the Initiative and the purpose of the Initiative. She explained that the focus is to gather ideas for a community plan to live together comfortably with the immigrants that we have and will continue to have in our communities. Ideas from various focus groups from here to Parachute will be compiled and used for development of a regional plan. The Board then identified goals and activities that will be used to develop the cormmunity plan. Adjourned at 4:50 pm. Prepared by: Hilary F~e~c~er Smith, Cou~i~Vlanager Respectfully submitted: Silvia Davis, Clerk and Recorder ~4