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Home My WebLink Aboutbocc.min.ws.04252006 PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA Plaza One Conference Room TUESDAY. APRIL 25. 2006 10:00 Kirianoff Site Visit- Meet at Old Snowmass Trailhead Parking Lot at lOam or 9:30 at Plaza Three for transportation to site 12 NOON LUNCH BREAK 1:00 PM Quarterly Meeting with USFS, Debbie Quinn 2:00 1. Memos of Interest Future Agendas/Agenda Requests BOCC Open Discussion 2:45 BREAK 3:00 3. Preparation for Meeting with Town of Basalt, Debbie Quinn 3 :30 4. Updated Comprehensive Plan for the RFT A Rail Corridor, Renee Black (would like one hour - this update is at DF's request) 4:30 5. Free Dump Day, Chris Hoofnagle 5:00 PM ADJOURN MINUTES OF WORK SESSION APPROVED BY soce Meeting Start TimONOO pm 5'"- ~ V-aG Date: April 25, 2006 Commissioners present: [gJ Patti Clapper D Dorothea Farris [2'J Jack Hatfield [2'J Michael Ireland [gJ Michael Owsley Commissioners not present: D Patti Clapper [gJ Dorothea Farris D Jack Hatfield D Michael Ireland o Michael Owsley WORK SESSION ITEM: Kirianoff Site Visit, Suzanne Wolff ST AFF DIRECTION: The Board toured the potential trail site. WORK SESSION ITEM: Quarterly Meeting with USFS, Bill Westbrook STAFF DIRECTION: 1. White River National Forest ("WRNF") projects - Mr. Westbrook provided information on the following projects: a. Baylor Park Timber sale b. Lincoln Creek Road project c. Thompson Creek fisheries project d. Capitol Creek trail and bridge project e. Coal Basin snow cat touring operations f. Toilet improvements g. Lynx monitoring h. Abandoned mine sites 1. Obermeyer property in Ashcroft - Mr. Westbrook stated that he has given approval for the location of road. J. Environmental Assessment for weed control k. Oil and gas - no further activity at this time. 1. Alternative transportation grant for public lands for using alternative fueled buses for the Maroon Bells. Mr. Westbrook requested a letter of support for the grant. The Board supported the request. 2. Beetles-kill impacts - discussion ensued regarding the Douglas fir beetle project that will take place on the Highlands ski area. Discussion moved to the beetle infestation of the Blue Spruce. Commissioner Ireland suggested that we provide our GIS aerials to Jan Burke. The Board concurred. 3. Proposed sales of WRNF parcels in Pitkin County - Mr. Westbrook indicated he is aware of the County's opposition. 4. Travel Management Plan - Richard Doak stated that Portal Campground would be closed and removed this coming summer. Mr. Doak stated that there is a new national travel management regulation. Discussion ensued regarding these changes. A draft Travel Management Plan will be issued in July with a 90-day comment period. Discussion continued. 5. Forest Conservancy (formerly the White River Interpretive Association) - Mr. Westbrook indicated that the relationship with the group is working well, that it could use financial support from the County. 6. Updates- a. Powder to the People - Mr. Westbrook updated the Board on his recent meeting with Michael Sladdin and the denial of the application received from Powder to the People. Discussion followed. Mr. Westbrook clarified that the restriction is on motorized use and that will remain until changed by a new NEP A analysis for the area. b. White Banks Alabaster - Mr. Westbrook explained that the existing operations plan is valid through 2009 and that the WRNF is monitoring and enforcing compliance. 1 ?- c. Western Adventures - Mr. Westbrook explained that there were no complaints about this permit operation. d. Marie Love and the bat caves - Mr. Westbrook updated the Board on bat activities. A court case with Robert Congdon is pending, to be decided June 8, 2006 in Grand Junction. He clarified that Mr. Congdon only has access to minerals, not cave systems. e. Ryan legislation - Commissioner Clapper indicated that the bill may have passed in the Senate and that she is awaiting confirmation. WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos ofInterest STAFF DIRECTION: 1. National County Government Week - informational only, no direction needed. 2. Quarterly Housing Authority Work Plan Report - informational only, no direction needed. 3. Thank you letter from Aspen Camp School for the Deaf - informational only, no direction needed. 4. Thank you letter from the Buddy Program - informational only, no direction needed. 5. Thank you letter from English in Action - informational only, no direction needed. 6. Thank you letter from Planned Parenthood - informational only, no direction needed. 7. Thank you letter from Aspen Youth Experience - informational only, no direction needed. WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars STAFF DIRECTION: I. May 9 Roadless presentation - Sloan Shoemaker wishes to proceed with only 3 commissioners. 2. May 25th - Burlingame site visit at 12:30 pm, Maroon Creek Bridge site visit at 1:30 pm, EOTC at 3:00 pm. WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Staff advised the Board on the earmarking of items from the Board's discretionary fund balance. 2. Staff updated the Board on current emergency planning for floods. 3. Staff provided an update on Initiative 86 and Senate Bill 37. 4. Commissioner Ireland inquired if Bill Mohrman owns any mining claims in the Hunter Creek, if the County has made an offer or expended any money for Mr. Mohrman's mining claim. Staff will follow up. 5. Staff advised the Board of recent changes to the Recreational Instream Channel Diversion bill. 6. Commissioner Hatfield stated that the Mitchell Creek trail proposal is to use of one of the Maroon Creek trail bridges. Commissioner Ireland stated that an intergovernmental agreement should be drafted as soon as possible with Snowmass Village for the contribution of the $90,000. The Board concurred. 7. The Board discussed the recent request for speed control from Michael Marolt. Staff advised the Board that discussions were taking place today and they can expect an update. 8. Commissioner Hatfield inquired about the legislative change to commissioner salaries. 9. Commissioner Owsley stated that he has been contacted by a resident expressing concern over the W/J water storage tank and accessory building disrupting his view. 10. Commissioner Ireland inquired about the Chapparal affordable housing units and when will they be occupied. Commissioner Owsley stated that the delay is a result of drilling for wells. 11. Commissioner Ireland stated the Congressman Salazar believes there is a movement to earmark funding for Highway 93 at Fort Carson. He indicated that this would have significant impacts on the funding for other jurisdictions in the state. WORK SESSION ITEM: Preparation for Joint Meeting with the Town of Basalt, Debbie Quinn STAFF DIRECTION: Debbie Quinn discussed a request regarding Basalt joining the valley weed management plan. After discussion, the Board directed staff to work with the Town Manager and follow up with a letter. Ms. Quinn stated that she has also received a request to discuss non-profit funding. Discussion 2 J moved to the Stotts Mills annexation discussion per the IGA. The Board asked that the County Attorney advise them on the land use review intergovernmental agreement. The Board requested they are interested in the Town's staff response to annexation proposal based on the concerns expressed earlier by the Board. Staff will talk to Basalt staff on the best process to use for the Board to express their concerns. The Board also indicated there might be discussion on affordable housing and river access for fishing. WORK SESSION ITEM: Updated comprehensive Plan for the RFTA Rail Corridor, Renee Black STAFF DIRECTION: Ms. Black indicated that the valley trail would be completed by 2009. She discussed the survey work that has been completed. Discussion ensued regarding other changes. The Open Space staff is also reviewing the comprehensive plan and the Board expressed interest in seeing their comments. Commissioner Ireland acknowledged the work of Ms. Black and the work done to-date. Commissioner Clapper stated that the CORE Board is interested in providing assistance to RFT A with solar panels for bus stops. WORK SESSION ITEM: Landfill Voucher Proposal, Chris Hoofnagle STAFF DIRECTION: Commissioner Ireland inquired about how residency would be shown. He suggested that the department have a list of all registered voters and all property owners except unregistered renters and they would need to show additional proof. Commissioner Hatfield inquired about the town credits. Mr. Hoofnagle stated that the credit would still be given to the towns because they collect the recyclables on behalf of the County. Discussion included comprehensive public information on this change. Discussion moved to households and the Board agreed to five-yard vouchers to each member of the household, eighteen years and older. Commissioner Clapper inquired about projects that might be eligible for CORE money. Adjourned at 4:25 pm. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: nice K. Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder ,J . /?7~;:;'~/5- -l cr--cJ6 Michael C. Ireland, Chair Board of County Commissioners 3 1