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PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Plaza One Conference Room
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2006
(Commissioner Clapper not present)
11:00 AM
JOINT MEETING WITH OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS BOARD
2007 Budget
SPECIAL MEETING (Lunch Provided)
Executive Session
ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING
Noon
1:00PM
1:00PM
1.
Memos of Interest
Future Agendas/Agenda Requests
BOCC Open Discussion
2:00
2.
Smith Way Design, Brian Pettet with CDOT
2:45
BREAK
3:00
3.
2007 Airport Budget (CGTV live filming)
4:00
4.
City/County Wireless Project Update, Malcolm McMichael and Fred Dick
4:30
5.
EOTC Meeting Prep, Brian Pettet
5:00 PM
ADJOURN
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
APPROVED BY BOCC
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Meeting Start Time: II :00 AM
Date: November 14, 2006
Commissioners present:
D Patti Clapper
~ Dorothea Farris
~ Jack Hatfield
~ Michael Ireland
~ Michael Owsley
Commissioners not present:
~ Patti Clapper
D Dorothea Farris
D Jack Hatfield
D Michael Ireland
D Michael Owsley
WORK SESSION ITEM: Joint Meeting with Open Space & Trails, 2007 Budget, Tom Oken and Dale Will
STAFF DIRECTION: Dale Will reviewed the 2007 work projects, specifically trail projects. The Board
expressed support in moving the maintenance percent from 5% to 11 %. Discussion ensued on issuance of debt
prior to year-end. Discussion ensued and the Board supported the budget as presented.
ADJOURNED WORK SESSION AT 12:15 PM.
RECONVENED WORK SESSION AT 1 :00 PM.
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WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos ofInterest
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Compression Brake Information - informational only, no direction needed.
2. PSOP-Q/Q Position- informational only, no direction only. Commissioner Ireland requested that
staff contact staff ofJohn Salazar to keep them informed of the County's position.
3. Library Budget Request, Digitization of Aspen Times Historic Papers approved.
4. Open Space & Trails Budget Request, MAA (Castle Creek) Trail- approved.
5. 2006 Project List Update - informational only, no direction needed.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. CCI 99th Annual Winter Conference November 27th _29th County Manager Hilary Fletcher and
Commissioner Farris plan to attend.
2. NACO Conference November 30th - December 2nd.
3. December 11 th - Joint Meeting with Eagle County & Town of Basalt.
WORK SESSION ITEM: BOCC Open Discussion
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Cindy Houben was present to discuss the BLM Management Plan process with the Board. She stated
that the County has been invited to be a cooperating agency. She advised that the BLM has requested a
memorandum of understanding be entered into with the County. The Board supported entering into the
agreement. Commissioner Farris will participate.
2. Ms. Houben advised the Board that the Community Development is receiving increasing requests for
commercial special permits. She requested that the Board support a policy stating that staff will not
approve commercial uses in the rural remote zone district. The Board requested a work session for
further discussion.
3. Fee refund request for Gold Leaf Marathon - the Board was advised on the entry fee refund and agreed
to provide the application refund.
4. Fire sprinkler issue/Woody Creek Mobile Home Park Commissioner Owsley stated that he received
some information regarding sprinklers. The Board directed staff to contact Mr. Van Walraven for
updated information.
5. Commissioner Hatfield inquired about the utility relocation at the airport. The Board will follow up at
the airport budget hearing.
6. Commissioner Hatfield inquired about joining the Colorado Association of Ski Towns. Staff will gather
information on possible membership.
7. Commissioner Hatfield requested an update from the County Attorney on the Deane settlement and the
River District. The Board directed the Chair to make the inquiry to the County Attorney.
8. Commissioner Farris updated the Board on the guardrail plan for Highway 133 and some statewide rail
studies.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Smith Way Intersection Improvements, Brian Pettet
ST AFF DIRECTION: Joe Henderson was present as the consultant from the Colorado Department of
Transportation to discussion the feasibility study that has been completed for the Smith Bridge and Highway 82
intersection. The project budget is $1,700,000, which does not include right of way acquisition and is scheduled
for construction in summer of 2007. Mr. Henderson reviewed existing conditions and alternatives. Alternative
1 is a signalized intersection, Alternative 2 is a separate left turn ramp, Alternative 3 includes ramps both up
valley and down valley, and Alternative 4 is a roundabout. Discussion ensued. The Board supported a
signalized intersection, Alternative 1 based upon safety improvements.
WORK SESSION ITEM: 2007 Airport Budget, Tom Oken and Jim Elwood
STAFF DIRECTION: Jim Elwood, Francey Jesson and David Ulane were present to review the proposed
2007 airport budget. Mr. Elwood provided an update on current air services changes, FAA reauthorization and
the 2007 spring airport closure. Ms. Jesson reviewed the 2003 through 2006 capital improvements at the
airport. Discussion ensued. Mr. Elwood reviewed the proposed 2007 projects including the utilities master
plan, purchase of wind power, an integrated employee-training program, airport ranch remediation, runway
extension and environmental assessment. He also reviewed 2008-2012 proposed projects totaling $80,443,279.
Discussion moved to Board questions regarding the supplemental budget requests. Discussion continued and
the Board supported the budget as presented.
WORK SESSION ITEM: City/County Wireless Project Update, Malcolm McMichael/Fred Dick
STAFF DIRECTION: Fred Dick explained the wireless project and the information gathering stage. He
stated that a Request for Information is being prepared for release and explained some of the recent changes in
technology. Discussion ensued. The Board supported the project. Commissioner Owsley requested a
presentation before the Aspen Chamber Resort Association.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Prep for Elected Officials Transportation Committee Meeting, Brian Pettet
STAFF DIRECTION: Commissioner Ireland stated that if EOTC provides funding for the public process then
there should be a relationship between transportation and City land use process. Discussion ensued regarding
the reevaluation process for the Entrance to Aspen environmental impact statement.
Adjourned at 4:50 pm.
Prepared by:
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. Janice K. Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder
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