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A changing of the guard occurred Tuesday in the chambers of Aspen City Council as its newest member John Doyle was sworn into office and his predecessor, Ann Mullins, stepped down after serving for eight years.
Incumbent Ward Hauenstein also was sworn in to serve a second four-year term. He and Doyle were the highest vote-getters in the March election, beating out six other candidates.
Doyle and Hauenstein offered some comments after being sworn in, both in agreement in that they are honored and humbled to be elected as public servants.
“I’m looking forward to working with you all over the next four years and I am really excited to be working with staff,” Doyle said.
Aspen Elks Lodge #224 presented awards to members of the community at a dinner held at the lodge May 11.
Ann Mullins received the Citizen of the Year award for her volunteer work with Aspen Family Connections. The nonprofit group set up a weekly drive-through food distribution program at numerous locations in Aspen during the pandemic to help needy families.
Rick Head, PER and trustee, Aspen Elks; Mark Murphy, PER, Aspen Elks and recipient of a Grand Lodge Outstanding Service Commendation; Diane Spicer, exalted ruler, Aspen Elks; Barry Bromka, recipient of the Elk of the Year award; Ann Mullins, recipient of the Citizen of the Year award; and Tom Moore, recipient of the Grand Lodge Outstanding Service Commendation. (Michael Faas/Special to the Aspen Times)
Clouds roll in over Galena Plaza in Aspen on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times)
As costs have tripled on the potential build-out of Galena Plaza, Aspen City Council members agreed Tuesday to start with the basics of a lawn and sidewalks.
That will allow the new 37,500-square-foot new City Hall building the egress paths required by code to receive a certificate of occupancy.
The space will remain flexible until money is found in the city budget to finish off the open space in more detail.
The original plan was estimated to cost around $900,000 but a group of citizens convinced council in 2019 to reconsider the space so it could provide a strong connection to Rio Grande Park, the Roaring Fork River and downtown.