The city of Aspen owns about a dozen properties that would potentially be affected by this plan.

DHS owns the plan. They did not follow the plan. They did not implement it quickly.

In order to remain competitive with its peers, the Aspen Arts Museum needs to expand. There is a possibility that, by using city-owned property, that could be achieved within the civic core.

Our building inspector is the zoning administrator for the city. He also went out and viewed all of the properties identified and provided his input as to the recommended zoning.

From a consumer standpoint, there's an incredible need for these types of properties in that many travelers to the city are priced out of full-service and luxury hotels.

We didn't mail notices just to businesses inside the city limits because there are others that may be affected by the tax if they currently lease in the city or possibly will in the future,