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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.ws.08232005 PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA LOCATION: Carbondale Town Hall, Room #2 TUESDAY~ AUGUST 23~ 2005 NOON 1. Memos of Interest Future Agendas/Agenda Requests BOCC Open Discussion 1:00 PM 2. Airport Parking Discussion, Jim Elwood 1:30 3. Preparation for Joint Meeting with City Council Preparation for Meeting with Representative Lindstrom 2:00 BREAK 2:30 4. SPECIAL MEETING Land Use Discussion, John Ely, Cindy Houben ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING 3:00 5. Carbondale Affordable Housing, Tom ]Baker 3:30 6. Joint Meeting with Gunnison County Commissioners 5:00 PM ADJOURN 6:30 PM NWCCOG in Carbondale Date: MINUTES OF WORK SESSION August 23, 2005 Meeting Start Time: 12:01 pm Commissioners present: [] Patti Clapper [] Dorothea Farris [] Jack Hatfield [] Michael Ireland [] Michael Owsley Commissioners not present: [] Patti Clapper [] Dorothea Farris [] Jack Hatfield [] Michael Ireland [] Michael Owsley WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Mount Sopris Historical Society request for refund of planning fees - approved. 2. USGS Roaring Fork Retrospective Study - informational only. The Board requested a presentation on the information and wants to know if the study was worthwhile. Staff will follow up. 3. Forest Service Parking Lot in Lenado - the Board requested that this be held until feedback is received from the caucus. The item should be noted on the upcoming joint meeting with the Forest Service. 4. Update on 2006 Grant Review Process - informational only. Discussion ensued. Staff will pull the prior work session minutes and distribute them to the Board. 5. Update on animal shelter - the Board would like to have the board opening advertised and interview applicants interviewed prior to appointment. The Board asked to see a proposed operating budget and what capital replacements are the obligation of the City and County. The Board asked that the first priority for the second unit be for a shelter employee. Discussion ensued regarding the performance of the operator. 6. Open Space Grant Application with Redstone Community Association - approved. The Board expressed concern regarding full funding of the project and ongoing maintenance costs. WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Roan Plateau tour - the Board decided to pursue a fly over of the Roan Plateau with Eco Flight rather than a vehicle tour. Commissioners Ireland, Clapper and Hatfield expressed interest and asked that Cindy Houben participate as well. Staff advised that the County would need to provide a donation of $200 to Eco Flight for the event. Staff will look at potential dates. 2. CDOT Maroon Creek Bridge Tour - Aug. 31st noon to lpm. Commissioners Ireland, Owsley and Clapper would like to attend. 3. Commissioner Farris will be out Aug. 30th and 31st. 4. Transportation Commission Lunch - Thurs. Sept. 29th in Glenwood, Buffalo Valley Inn, noon - Commissioners Clapper, Farris, Hatfield and Ireland are interested in attending. 5. Commissioner Clapper advised the Board that at that the Forest Service Travel Management Plan will be reviewed at the NWCCOG meeting on Sept. 22nd. 6. Due to Board scheduling conflicts, the Clerk interviews will be set for Sept. 15th. 7. Commissioner Clapper advised the Board that Lynde Marshall of CDOT would like to meet with Board members regarding Referendum C and D on August 31st. 8. Commissioner Farris asked that the County Attorney advise the Board on requiring development approvals to be recorded within 45 days of approval. WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Update on Woody Creek - Patti Clapper and Mick Ireland updated on the Housing Board meeting that occurred on August 17th. 2. Update on W/J water system - staff advised the Board that Nancy Mackenzie organized a meeting between homeowners and Lowe, Schmueser Gordon (the engineers) that occurred on August 15th. The meeting was productive and Lowe, the engineers and contractor are working issues on with the homeowners. The Board asked staff to extend thanks to Nancy Mackenzie for her work. 3. RS2477 update - Commissioner Farris requested the Board to pass a resolution supporting Mark Udall's bill and wants to send it to every county asking for their support. She will present it to the Board at the tomorrow's regular meeting. 4. Express Creek road classification: The caucus held a meeting but has challenges to the voting that occurred. Staff will provide an MOI to the BOCC at the Sept. 6m meeting. 5. The Board requested discussion time regarding the disposition of the Aspen Mountain cabin, either public discussion or executive session based upon the opinion of the County Attorney. WORK SESSION ITEM: Airport Parking Overview, Jim Elwood STAFF DIRECTION: Jim Elwood and Dave Ulane provided an overview of the parking issue at the airport and a proposed solution to relocate long term parking to the upper rental car lot. Discussion ensued. The Board supported the change of Lot B to the upper area north of the terminal building. Discussion moved to the parking lot rates for short term and long term. Discussed ensued. Commissioners Clapper, Farris, Owsley and Ireland supported the recommendation. Commissioner Owsley urged the Board to consider an annual inflator for the parking rates and asked the Board to consider one hour free. Staff will look at that "first hour" data and bring it back for consideration. Mr. Elwood also raised the issue of the need for an additional grader. WORK SESSION ITEM: Preparation for Joint Meetings with City Council and Representative Lindstrom STAFF DIRECTION: Commissioner Clapper raised the issue of the leash law enforcement for the joint City meeting. The Board decided not to add it to the agenda and requested a letter back to Mr. Welch regarding the Board's policy and information regarding staffing, miles of trail and number of tickets issued. Joint Meeting with City: 1. Library expansion space over the parking garage. Staffwill provide a copy of the easement language for the meeting. 2. Stein Park - what are your priorities for the park? 3. REMP policy - do we have mutual agreement on a funding policy for direct services? 4. Entrance to Aspen - what's next? 5. Animal Shelter details - city request. 6. Housing guidelines - student/intern eligibility. 7. Cell towers - city request. The Board discussed adding an item on the City's recent actions regarding growth management (lack of AH mitigation, height, density, additional units as seen through the recent Limelight approval. After discussion, the Board decided not to identify it as a specific agenda item. Joint Meeting with Representative Lindstrom: 1. His impressions of his first year as a legislator. 2. Representative Lindstrom's legislative goals for 2006. 3. County's legislative goals for 2006- RETT and rent control. 4. His views on Representative Curry's issues on recreational in-channel diversion and her desire to proceed with oil and gas legislation. 5. Referenda C and D. Adjourned for Special Meeting at 2:30 pm. Reconvened work session at 3:00 pm. WORK SESSION ITEM: Carbondale Affordable Housing Project, Carbondale Town Trustees STAFF DIRECTION: Susan Shirley, John Baker, Bill Tuite and Eric Gross of Mountain Regional Housing were also in attendance with the Board and the Trustees. Mr. Baker provided an overview of the Keator Road project. A five-acre site with 32 single family detached units and 16 multi-units. He reviewed the site plan for the project. The project cost is approximately $14 million. Ms. Shirley discussed the ideas that have been generated to move the project forward. Discussion ensued regarding the portion of the project being deed restricted. They have discussed with the Town Trustees the concept of a resident occupied overlay with subsequent deed restriction. Commissioner Ireland stated a desire to support the project with either a loan or investment seeing a benefit for citizens who work in Pitkin County such as the Crystal River Valley. He stated that the County would need to see the pro forma for the project before making a further commitment. Discussion ensued. The Board directed to staff to set a work session when Mountain Regional Housing has pro forma information available. WORK SESSION ITEM: Joint Meeting with Gunnison County Board of County Commissioners STAFF DIRECTION: Jim Starr, Paula Swenson and Hap Channel and John DeVore were in attendance from Gunnison County. 1. Trans-basin diversions and the HB1177 - Commissioner Starr advised the Board about the Gunnison County appointment and request expense funding. Discussion followed about the need to be part of the discussion. The Board directed staff to inquire about expense funding for delegates. Discussion moved to veto power. Discussion moved to recreational in-stream channel diversion (RICD) and carrying capacity of rivers for commercial rafting operations. Cindy Houben inquired if Gunnison County was interested in the intergovernmental agreement with Summit, Grand, Eagle and Pitkin counties regarding western slope water issues. Discussion continued. 2. Coal bed methane, oil and gas issues and federal energy bill - Commissioner Starr explained the current status of Gunnison County's pending litigation on regulating oil and gas activities. He also discussed the ability to regulate storm water on drilling sites of less than five acres. 3. Big game hunting licenses - Commissioner Farris briefed the Boards on the issue and Pitkin County's letter of protest. 4. Roadless or RS2477 issues - Commissioner Farris asked the Gunnison County Commissioners to consider passing a similar resolution in support of Mark Udall's RS2477 legislation. Staff will forward a final version of the approved resolution to Gunnison County. 5. Real Estate Transfer Tax - Commissioner Clapper stated the position and support of the Board for this the upcoming legislative session. Gunnison County stated their support of the proposal. 6. Referenda C and D - both Boards stated support via resolutions. Discussion ensued regarding the need for local support. The Board offered to sign off on a support letter with Gunnison County. 7. Scenic Byway - Commissioner Farris encouraged Gunnison County to remain involved in the Scenic Byway. 8. High Elk Corridor - Dale Will provided an update on the project status. Commissioner Starr stated the challenge is funding, both private and public sector. 9. Wild and scenic river designation for the Crystal River - Dale Will updated the Boards on the designation preference for scenic (not wild) so to preserve the ability for trans-basin diversion. 10. Floresta townsite inholdings - Commissioner Starr stated that the property is listed for $8.2 million. Work is ongoing to with land trusts and possible land trade through forest legacy funds. The Board stated support for preservation efforts. 11. 1041 regulations - Cindy Houben advised Gunnison County that they can access our draft regulations on the county website. Discussion moved to growth management and impact fees. 12. Crested Butte-Carbondale Trail - Dale Will asked the Boards to pass a joint resolution of support for the trail. Commissioner Starr encouraged an intergovernmental agreement for future commitment to the trail. Discussion followed. The Board agreed to have staff pursue a draft intergovernmental agreement for consideration. The Gunnison County Commissioners stated that the Gunnison County sage grouse is likely to be identified as an endangered species. Discussion ensued regarding Gunnison County's efforts to develop management plans, land use code and work with local ranchers. They are hiring a countywide coordinator. The Gunnison County Commissioners stated they are also having issues with affordable housing. Commissioner Ireland discussed the rent control legislation from last year and asked for Gunnison County's support. Adjourned at 5:30 pm. Prepared by: Hilary FleJ0aer Smith, (~oun y Manager Respectfully submitted: Silvia I$~[vis, Clerk and Recorder