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Home My WebLink Aboutbocc.min.ws.08222006 PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA Plaza One Conference Room TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2006 (Commissioner Farris not present) 10:00 AM 1. 12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon 2. 3. 1:15PM 4. 2:00 2:15 2:30 3:30 4:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING Caucus Floor Area Limitations in Conservation Development Zone Prioritization of Land Use Code FolIow Up Projects ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING WORKING LUNCH (Lunch provided) Air Carrier Service, Jim Elwood Airport Marketing Program, Jim Elwood Memos of Interest Future Agendas/Agenda Requests BOCC Open Discussion BREAK 5. Preparation for Joint Meeting with City Council, Debbie Quinn 6. SPECIAL MEETING BaCC Convenes as Board of Health Community Health Update, Lisa Robbiano BaCC Adjourns as Board of Health ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING 7. EOTC Meeting Preparation ADJOURN MINUTES OF WORK SESSION IltJPllorJ€() tJy /JoeL 9-:J 7-# Date: August 22, 2006 Meeting Start Time: 12:00 noon Commissioners present: ~ Patti Clapper o Dorothea Farris ~ Jack Hatfield ~ Michael Ireland ~ Michael Owsley Commissioners not present: o Patti Clapper ~ Dorothea Farris o Jack Hatfield o Michaelireland o Michael Owsley WORK SESSION ITEM: Air Carrier Service STAFF DIRECTION: Jim Elwood introduced the topic and summarized air service changes over the past year, indicating two areas to discuss: expanding existing service and bringing in new service, both of which are dependent on aircraft availability and type. Commissioner ireland indicated that the Board has had the desire to explore filling niche markets. Dwight Shellman indicated that locals cannot get from Aspen to Denver and other airlines in an affordable fashion. Mr. ShelIman suggests that he could develop a request for proposals for an affordable air link service between Aspen and Denver. He wants to be special counsel reporting directly to the Board, including in executive session, for the purpose of developing the RFP, and would donate his time. Mr. Shellman would also like the ability to retain airport counsel from Washington DC, Speigel and McDermott in particular to assist, with a $7500 cost. Discussion ensued about the purpose of the working group and whether the RFP is the target. Staff was directed to discuss Mr. Shellman's proposal with Hilary Smith and John Ely and determine how best to move forward with the RFP. WORK SESSION ITEM: Airport Marketing Program STAFF DIRECTION: Dave Ulane and Pat Bingham presented the proposal for marketing. Discussion ensued about the branding of the airport and the purpose of marketing. Commissioner Hatfield initiated a discussion about affordability and competition. Commissioner Owsley agreed that surveys are a necessary first step before starting a marketing campaign. Commissioner Clapper concurred. The Commissioners suggested adding Basalt and Glenwood Springs to the survey area. Commissioner Ireland steered the discussion to how we interact with Eagle County airport and what the capacity is currently. Jim Elwood responded that there are times we are at capacity and at non-peak times we may have 20% capacity remaining. Commissioner Ireland questioned a marketing program that might bring more people into an overcrowded area. Discussion ensued about allocation of airspace through the FAA's slot program, which currently provides priority to commercial operations. Staff was directed to come back with a budget MOl for the program. WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos ofInterest STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Funding for after school program - informational only. The Commissioners expressed dismay again that the School District dropped its funding for the program. 2. Rio Grande Trail Improvements budget request - approved. Commissioner Hatfield questioned how much public support exists for the improvements. Commissioner Ireland indicated there was public support and advised the Board about a connection from Rio Grande Trail to Hunter Creek. The Board requested clarification from Dale Will on why Open Space is paying for clean-up of the Ames construction site. WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Colorado Open Space Alliance Conference information has been put in BOCe mailboxes. Please advise staff if you want to be registered for the conference. J- 1 2. Party for Planning and Zoning Commission - Marcella Larson offered her house; P & Z will bring beverages. The Board agreed to use $500 from its discretionary fund for food; Commissioner Clapper wilI work with staff on date, time, what food to order, etc. 3. The Board agreed to special meetings at noon on 8/29 and 9/6 for the Basalt Library District's ballot question. Staff was directed to remind Board members of these two special meetings. 4. There is an elected officials station for Ride for the Cure on September 9. The Board requested information from Cindy Houben on sign-ups and that the eity elected officials be notified as welL WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion STAFF DIRECTION: I. FolIow up from 8/15 work session: Rose Ann Sullivan will be providing a memo on the matters raised regarding the Bureau of Reclamation, Northern District request and Grand County's objections. 2. Follow up from 8/15 work session: Temple Glassier answered questions on the Brush Creek Road overlay project and how structural failures will be addressed, as well as scheduling issues. Commissioner Owsley inquired about covering for Brian Pettet on Smith Hill/Hwy 82 intersection for the next Woody Creek caucus meeting. Ms. Glassier agreed to provide the update ifMr. Pettet is not back. 3. Follow up from 8/15 work session: Brush Creek Lot Split set for Sept. 13th - The Board was advised that there is one item that needs to come back for Board consideration. 4. Follow up from 8/15 work session: Redstone Senior van service - The Board was advised that transit will be between Gunnison County line and Carbondale only (no upvalley services) - this was determined after several meetings with Redstone seniors. Their needs for service are to access grocery store, library, post oftice, doctors - in Carbondale. The commissioners requested information on the numbers of people expected to be served. 5. Commissioner Ireland requested that the September TV show be dedicated to voting and elections, including a demonstration of the new machines. He also suggested that there be information about all the ballot issues on November's ballot. The Board concurred. 6. Commissioner Ireland discussed the Housing Office's proposal on the Smuggler Mountain Apartments. He felt the private partner should subsidize category 1 and 2 sale units to serve displaced tenants, right of first refusal for them on both sale and rentals. He also felt the assumption about wage earners increasing their earnings at 10% annually was inaccurate. The County also wanted to be a referral agency as a partner in the housing authority. Staff was directed to prepare a letter to APCHA, cc to the City, for the chair's signature. 7. Commissioner Ireland reported on the SB-l committee meeting. The positive was that the transit group worked really well together. The negative was that all funding went to the Front Range. 8. Commissioner Owsley reported on a tour of the RFT A Trail with Jim Duke. Discussion ensued about enforcement of a management plan for that traiL The Board requested that Commissioner Farris convey to RFTA that Pitkin County's position is that Pitkin County supports the trail only if Lowsky's management plan is adopted and a plan is in place for enforcement. WORK SESSION ITEM: Preparation for Joint Meeting with City Council STAFF DIRECTION: I. Construction management plans - Debbie Quinn advised the board that the City has hired someone full time to deal with construction management. Commissioner Ireland discussed the issues with parking and traffic. Tony Fusaro and Joanna Schaffner advised the Board of their process and development of draft standards to be attached to building pennits for all construction sites. They also came up with standards for the construction management plans required for houses over 5000 square feet. The Board directed staff to look at sites for construction staging. The Board wants to look at opportunities to share construction management standards with the City and asked staff to attempt to work with the City prior to the September 5 meeting to agree on common standards and staging sites. .3 2 2. Childcare - Nan Sundeen suggested that the issue is how the City and County can assess the need and plan for the future. The Board concurred. 3. Facilities planning - the Board requested that this be on the agenda as an update. 4. Ballot issue - the Board agreed to ask for support for both ballot issues. 5. Cindy Houben requested that the BOCC discuss an update ofthe Aspen Area Community Plan and the urban growth boundary. Work Session adjourned at 2:45 pm for Special meeting. Work Session reconvened at 3:45 pm. WORK SESSION ITEM: EOTC meeting preparation STAFF DIRECTION: Commissioners Ireland, Clapper and Hatfield will not attend. Adjourned at 3:55pm. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: Hi n---f . a,riice K. Vos Caudil , Clerk and Recorder /./ , /? Debbie Quinn, Assistant County ~ Michael C. Ireland, Chair Board of County Commissioners v' anager 1(3