HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.ws.03222005TUESDAY~ MARCH 22~ 2005
(Michael Owsley not present)
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2:15 2.
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4:00
5:00 PM
PITI(AN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Plaza One Conference Room
Quarterly Meeting with Historical Society, Susan Berdahl
Memos of Interest
Future Agendas/Agenda Requests
BOCC Open Discussion
BREAK
3. Standard of Conduct Revisions, Debbie Quinn
4. Presentation on 1-70 EIS for C470 to Glenwood Springs, Gary Suiter
ADJOURN
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION APPROVED BY BOCC
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Date: March 22, 2005 Meeting Start Time:
Commissioners present:
[] Patti Clapper
[] Dorothea Fan-is
[] Jack Hatfield
[] Michael Ireland
[] Michael Owsley
Commissioners not present:
[] Patti Clapper
[] Dorothea Farris
[] Jack Hatfield
[] Michael Ireland (Denver)
[] Michael Owsley (vacation)
WORK SESSION ITEM: Quarterly Meeting with Aspen Historical Society, Susan Berdahl
STAFF DIRECTION: Georgia Hanson introduced several members of her board. Susan Berdahl reported that
the Historical Society was in compliance with the contract requirements. Georgia provided a copy of the new
mission statement. She explained the financial statements and agreed to changes recommended by our Finance
staff. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Hatfield inquired about the $98,000 cost of the special district
formation and his concern about understanding the cost of the district formation and election vs. the annual
operating budget needed on an ongoing basis. Discussion ensued.
Mark Fuller briefed the Board on the special district formation and the concept of having the district contract
with the Society to provide the services in exchange for the funds raised by the district. He explained that the
Society's intent is to maintain the status quo. The mil would amount to $2.35 per $100,000 value. Discussion
ensued about the use of the park and recreation district format. Commissioner Fan'is requested that the Society
explain to the Redstone and Fryingpan communities why the boundaries for this district were chosen to coincide
with the Aspen School District boundaries and not include the entire County. Hanson explained that there is a
contract requirement to look at the needs of the entire county, so the issues will be addressed. Discussion
ensued about the financial situation for 2006. Amy Guthrie inquired about historic structures outside the
proposed boundary such as the Emma store building. There was further discussion about future boundaries, the
ability to expand, and the name required. Paul Menter was present for the City of Aspen, but could not indicate
whether the elected officials would support it. He explained that there may be further TABOR ballot measures
for the City this November.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Stillwater Affordable Housing Update -April 12th site visit is cancelled due to upcoming celebration for
May completion. BOCC requested that Troy Rayburn or Steve Bossart appear at the next work session
for a 10~ 15 minute discussion on their memo.
2. Letter from Nelson Oldham supporting Crystal Valley trails - informational only, no direction needed.
3. Letter from Town of Basalt staff is working to schedule joint meeting. Contribution discussion should
be held post Maroon Creek Bridge opening that is set for March 24th. BOCC requested that staff provide
information on the demolition and other costs associated with the bridge removal when Basalt's request
is considered.
4. Memorandum regarding Channel 11 - informational only. Nan Snndeen was present and discussed
future uses of the channel.
5. Community Relations and Health and Human Services Update -The Board directed that Nan Sundeen
send the Social Service information to Gini Pingenot at CCI, to forward to Kathay Rennolds. Nan also
advised the BOCC of the plans for county government week.
6. Volunteer Citizen Board applicants
a. Board of Adjustment
i. Michael Cooper-reappoint. Staff was directed to send a letter to all members to thank
them for their service, and to support them in exercising their discretion on variance
requests.
ii. Deanna Olsen-reappoint.
b. Advisory Board to Broadcast Services - Interview to be scheduled for Brad Manosevitz as
alternate.
i. Maureen Rogers-reappoint
ii. Jack Wheeler-reappoint
iii.Gene Craven-appoint
c. Citizen Grant Review Committee-continue to advertise for vacancies, send a memo to senior
services to recruit.
i. Lauren Lacy-reappoint
ii. Hannah Olson-reappoint
d. Election Commission
i. Brooke Peterson-reappoint
ii. Alice Davis-reappoint
iii. Eve Homeyer-reappoint
e. Financial Advisory Committee
i. Michael Cooper-reappoint
f. Redstone Historic Preservation Committee
i. Suzy Meredith-reappoint
ii. Darrell Munsell-reappoint
iii. Bill Jochems-reappoint
g. Weed Advisory Committee- the Board requested a legal opinion from the County Attorney on
the issue of not serving more than two consecutive terms, continue advertising, let the term lapse,
see if that satisfies the enabling legislation.
i. Eric Petterson-reappoint
ii. Chonnie Bliss-wait pending legal opinion, advise Jim
iii.Connie Knuth-ask alternates if they want to move up, then bring back to the Board.
BOCC requested information on how the loan will be
7. Memo regarding Airport loan - approved.
documented.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Pfab Hearing - continued to April 13th.
2. Eagle County meeting on home rule-April 13, 2005 at 6:00pm in Eagle, conflicts with our regular
meeting. BOCC approved having the County Manager and Chief Financial Officer attend for the
County.
3. Joint meeting tomorrow- BOCC was advised of the Open Space Board request to arrive shortly before
noon to get lunch and be ready to start at noon.
4. Shanna Koenig from QQ-requests a lunch meeting or agenda time. BOCC directed a lunch provided in
the work session environment.
5. The BOCC requested that the Woody Creek matter not be continued again, and to advise the applicant
that outstanding issues with the homeowners association, including deed restrictions, should be resolved
by the 4/13 meeting.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
STAFF DIRECTION:
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1. Grace Chumh meeting format. The Board discussed and agreed on the following: 1) Have public
comment from the presenter's table to make sure it is audible in the record. 2) Have agendas and public
heating process handouts, and the meeting process on a chart on the wall. 3) Include a tablet for sign-
ins, have the comments limited to two or three minutes. Commissioner Clapper requested that she be
included in decisions to move meetings in the future, as she would have preferred City Hall.
2. Club 20 policy feedback-Board was advised that Rachel Richards had provided draft Club 20 policies,
currently in the BOCC read box for BOCC review and comment back to Rachel before the April 1 Club
20 meeting.
3. IGA with Basalt-The IGA provides for submission of joint meeting request before final action on
projects outside current Town boundaries. BOCC requested a meeting on the Roaring Fork club
annexation and directed staff to prepare a written letter for the chair's signature.
4. Basalt High School government class-A petition from a Basalt High School government class was
presented to the Board. The petition is an effort to include citizens in the Roaring Fork Valley portion of
Eagle County in Roaring Fork Valley jury pools, instead of having them drive to Eagle for jury duty.
Fards advised that there is an initiative to add Mesa County to our judicial district that she learned about
at CCI. The BOCC is opposed to this due to budget issues, differences in philosophy. Staff was directed
to advise the lobbyist to look for any such bill and notify us immediately.
5. Request for waiver of building fees by Aspen Field Biology. Board declined the request and suggested
the applicant consider a grant request. Staff was directed to prepare a letter for the chair to sign.
6. Commissioner Farris requested that the bear ordinance changes be scheduled for next two regular
meetings. The BOCC concurred. Discussion ensued about staff interactions with the public. Debbie
Quinn advised the BOCC that Section Leaders are beginning their discussion about community
involvement at their next meeting as part of the ongoing Governance project.
7. Commissioner Hatfield reported on the Statewide Water Supply Issue and provided materials for BOCC
and staff. Staff was directed to schedule work session time with Kristine Crandall and explore what she
might charge to continue as a representative on SWSI.
8. Commissioner Hatfield provided information on an annexation by Snowmass and the BOCC directed
that copies be distributed and that the County Attorney provide an opinion on what BOCC can do on
Burnt mountain settlement violations.
9. Commissioner Hatfield advised that former Mesa County Commissioner Cathy Hall offered to come in
to discuss oil and gas issues and that she now works for the industry. BOCC directed staff to include her
as a contact if we ever have a discussion on this.
10. The Board discussed RFTA parking lots and agreed that Jack could raise the issue of expanding the
Glenwood parking lot with EOTC money at the next EOTC meeting.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Standard of Conduct Revisions, Debbie Quiun
STAFF DIRECTION: The Board directed that the additional language suggested come forward as an
ordinance. Commissioner Hatfield is opposed to the new language.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Presentation of 1-70 EIS, Gary Suiter
STAFF DIRECTION: Rachel Richards, Torre and Helen Klanderud joined the Board for the discussion. Gary
Suiter explained his position as a consultant for NWCCOG, and introduced Josh Collin from CDOT who was
also present. Mr. Suiter explained the history of the 1-70 coalition and the proposal for expansion of 470 from
Morrison to Glenwood. He then went through the power point presentation and indicated that he would record
comments back from the elected officials. Jeff Nelson, engineer with Garfield County, joined Mr. Suiter and
continued with the technical presentation. There is a website, www.i70mtncorridor.com, that contains the
entire PEIS (Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement). On May 5 and 6, at the Inn at Silver Creek near
Granby, there will be a coalition meeting to develop the regionally preferred alternative for the coalition.
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Commissioner Farris indicated a desire to attend. The elected officials provided comments on the PEIS. Mr.
Suiter provided the County with a CD of the presentation.
Adjourned at 5:10pm.
Prepared by:
Debbie Quinn, Assistant County Manager
Respectfully submitted:
Silvia'~Javis,~Clerk and ~ecorder
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