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MEETING NOTICE
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HAS BEEN CALLED FOR
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1987
7:30 p.m.
or as soon thereafter as possible
in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE VAIL MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AGENDA
1. Phase I(Market Analysis) Report of the Congress Hall Feasibility Analysis
2. Resolution No. 21, Series of 1987, a resolution.adopting a safety and loss
control policy for the Town of Vail.
To be posted June 26, 1987 at the Vail Municipal Building and the Vail Post Office.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1987
7:30 p.m.
EXPANDED AGENDA
7:30 1. Phase I(Market Analysis) Report of the Congress Hall
Feasibility Analysis
Action Requested of Council: Consider the report presented
and decide whether to end the study or continue on with
Phase II of the project (Phase II involves location and
financial analysis).
Background Rationale: This report was commissioned by the
Council following the public goal setting meetings this past
winter.
9:30 2. Resolution No. 21, Series of 1987, adopting a safety and
Steve Barwick loss control policy for the Town of Vail
Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Resolution No.
21, Series of 1987.
Background Rationale: This policy statement by Council will
represent the first step in the Town's Safety and Loss
Control program. The program's goals will be to provide the
training, information and loss control activities necessary
to ensure that Town operations are conducted as safely as
possible. Benefits of the program should include
improvement of the Town's accident rate and a reduction in
the Town's insurance premium.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 21, Series of
1987.
9:45 3. Adjournment
RESOLUTION N0. 21
Series of 1987
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SAFETY AND LOSS
CONTROL POLICY FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL.
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of all employees, citizens and
guest.s of the 7own of Vail is considered to be of critical importance;
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail wishes to minimize its direct and
indirect costs incurred whenever accidents occur.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of
Vail, Colorado, that the following policies are adopted:
Loss control and safety shall be considered by management and
employees to be an integral and vital part of the successful performance of "
their jobs.
Loss control and safety are paramount aspects of good operating
practice and, therefore, a management function which will be given priority
at all times.
Direct responsibility for the safety of an operation will rest
with the supervisor of that operation.
Each individual employee is personally responsible to perform his
duties, giving primary concern to the safety of our citizens and guests as
well as his own safety, the safety of his fellow employees, and the property
and equipment entrusted to his care.
Accident prevention performance will be a part of the job
standards for each Town of Vail employee.
Management at all levels shall provide for prompt corrective
action in the e'limination of known unsafe acts, conditions and equipment
hazards wherever feasible.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of ,
1987.
Paul R. Johnston, Mayor
ATTcST:
Pamela A. 8randmeyer, Town Clerk
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VAIL MEI20POLI7AN RDCRFATICN DISIi2ICT
NAY 14, 1987
MIIMBERS PRFSIIUr: Bob Ruder, George Knox, Mexv Lapin, Gail Molloy
NEMBERS AffiFNr: Tim Garton OgERS PItESF3T: Steve Satterstresn
CALL TO OREM: Zhe meeting was called to onder at 3:10 PM
APPROVAL OF NIINUTES: Knox made a motion to approve the minutes from 4/9/87 and
4/22/87, second by Lapin, passed unarLimously.
PESIAURANT TFASF': The Colorado State Liquor lioense would not accept the
last restaurant lease sukmitted to them bec,ause the first
garagraph had bee.n changed to state Satterstrom, Inc. arid
Satte.rstrom, irKlividually. The state viewed this as two
separate entities and not the same pez-son. Therefore,
Collins has remdved Satterstroan as an individual co-
lessee, and shcxwm him simply as a guarantor tnder the
Agreene.nt.
Knox made a motion to accept the revised lease, second by
Iapin, passed unanitnou.sly.
GOLF REPOR'P- . Sattexstrom asked what green fees the board would like to
establish for the ne.xt few weeks. The fee curre.ntly is
$15. The Board decided to keep the $15 fee through May
21, 1987 and jump to $25 on Friday, May 22, 1987 and
$35 on June 5, 1987.
Knox asked that pass usage and rnnnber of gaid rounds be
kept. Sattexst.ram indicated these statistics are always
kept and he can pravide Knox a day to day account of
rounds.
Knox wants to raise the price of the resident pass and
non-resident pass. Lapin asked Satterstram to came up
with a proposed fee schedule for the next meeting -
including pre arid post season rates, pass rates and
family rates.
Restaurant: Satterstram stated the bar should open May
16, May 30 they should open for lunch and June 6, 1987
they should be fully open. Note Satterstrom has paid the
$5,000 security deposit to the District. He has also
paid $26,820.25 for the carpet, fire installation and
FF&E.
The Board would like to hold an open house at the
Clubhouse on June 10, 1987 fram 5:30 PM to approx.imztely
7:30 PM. The Boarl would like to serid out same
irivitations and also invite all the general public via
the newspapers. Who pays: VMRD will pic3t the me.rni
(snacJt food) will pay the hand oosts. Satterstrcan and
Mollay will get together to discuss me.nu and price.s.
(see belvw for more inforntiation on the party).
Cart revenue advarceznent: Iapin has asked for an
explanation on why Satterstrom receives a cart revenue
. advancenent. SattexstroQn stated sinoe 1981 he receives
between $11,000, to $12,000 reve.nue from the carts. At
the beginning of each golf season he takes $10,000
advaiice against futurn revenue frarn the carts. At the
end of the season the books are reconciled (have always
cxyme aut awiuxg Steve).
Iapin does not think it is appropriate to give public
fund.s aut in advanoe. Merv made a motion that starting
with 1988, cart revenues be paid on a monthly basis in
arrears, second by Kriox, passed unanimously.
CLi7Bi0USE QFANIlJG
ppNII2ACT: Satterstrarn recamnended to the Boazd they approve the
Meslciman cleani.rig contract.
Lapin asked if Satterstrom's employees could clean and
VNRD pay the employee or VMEtD hire a full-time eirployee
to be a janitor and save $925 per month. Satterstrom
will review this aption and make a recommendation to the
Board.
Knox would like a shawer curtain put up in the locker
roams.
No Name Golf Zburney: Satterstrom is vexy com;erned abaut his liquor lioen.se during this tournament. He is
meeting with Steve Simonett, Pam Brarikmyer and the
Police Departrnent to discuss ways to protect himself and
VNlRD during this tournament. One option may be to close
his liquor licen_se premise for the day.
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Satterstrom leaves the meeting.
F'NCIAL REPOIU-
RI(H PARZONKA: Parzonka joins the meeting. Rich Parzonka handed out a
revised financial statement (see attached).
Pulis Iand. Parzonka stated the Board needs to talk to
the 'Ibwn of Vail regardi.ng this lease. Ruder wants Jim
Collins to get i.nvolved in this matter. Ruder feels the
payment amount is closer to $58,000.
Iapin asked for cash flow projections from January 1,
1987 through the golf season, 1988. Parzonka i.radicated
he could pravide this information at a future date.
Zapin asked that the 'Ibwn of Vail loan be paid off
irmnediately and hold the cart paymeiit check until
additional revenue comes in. Parzonka will cut the TOV
payment check imT)ediately.
VM2D questioned exactly what carputer equipment they paid
for fnmm the Zbwn. Parzonka will check on this and
report to the Boari.
Ruder thanked Parzonka for the well organized report.
Rich Parzonka leaves the r,eeting.
SIEIC21_FUDE_ Steve Jones joins the meeting. The Board approved and
issued the $5,000 deposit check to Jones plus interest iri
the amount of $275. Jones leaves the meeting at 4:20 PM.
Note: Lapin later discovered that Jones was paid too
much intexest. Have finance bill him for the average.
C.LUBHoUSE RIIMDEL: Feter Ipams. Iooms and FY-ank Payne joins the meeting.
Looms sated the original VtIRD contract work is complete.
Ruder stated he has asked that Becks draw of $87,726.88
be broken dawn to 2 checks -$57,448.06 (contract fee)
and $30,278.82 (retainage). Ruder asked that the
$30,278.82 be held pendirag Beck obtainirlg a warranty bond
in the amount of $100,000 and Beck supplying VM2D with
lien release for the $57,448.
Ruder asked Payne to redo their draw request to reflect
the $57, 448. 06 and VtvM will asked the lending
~ institution to cut the $57,448.06 c"ieck and with balance
of the $120, 000 going to VMRD. Vt'IRD will then cut Beck
the check for $30,278.82 after Beck supplies VMRD with
the bond and lien release. Payne will redo the draw
request per the Boartls instructions.
Advertising for final draw. The form for advertising for
the final draw has been provided by Collins. Beck is not
exactly sure what dates he would like to advertise.
Final gayment will take place on July 6, 1987 at 11:00
AM. Payne will call and let IAri }maw the dates he
desires.
Payne gave 1 copy of the operation and maintenance r.ianual
to Iori he will also give 1 manual to Knieger. I:iveger
has all the master keys. Beck no longer has keys to the
building.
Sackbauer bill. $474.50. Rtider believes t1his should
have come unde.r the scope of the original contract fee.
Molloy stated $199.50 represents movirx3 of the broom
closet arxi the remainder for moving the bar back. The
Board wants Ruder to talk directly to Sackbauer and
resolve this statement.
TIIZNIS I2EPORT
KATiY PAYNE: Kathy Payne joins the meetirg. She stated Jo Nfasey of
Vail Associates is preparing a contract for VN'RD's use of
the Gold Peak Tennis 5hop. 'Ihe rental fee will be $100
per month. The tennis courts will be opening next
Friday.
AFL~/NFL Tennis Tournament. Payne stated Gazy Ecklund
will be in tcxwnz Thursday and Friday next week and Monday
arxi 'lliesday the follawirg week. Ecklund has indicated
that packets will sell fresm $600 to $2,500. To date he
has sold $2,000 worth of packets. Payne stated she is
arranging for meals and on3ering T-shirts. The Dobson
Ice Arena is available for Satunday night's events, but
possibly will be too large of a facility so a hotel
conference rocnn may be used. The charities are Big
Brothers and Vail Valley Foundation.
SL.IFII2 ODNIR1iCT: Knox made a motion to approve the Slifer contract minus
the life time golf pass, second by r;olloy, passed
- unanimously.
DOidl1`i`IONS: Daisy Pal.mer. The board approved one four-some with
carts.
Vail Valley Community F1ind. The Boarl approved one
resident tennis pass and one resident golf pass.
VRA Media Fam Trip. (See attached). The Board approved
1 game of tennis for each media person.
Grand Junction API Golf Committee. (See attached). The
Board declined to offer any consideration.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society. (See attached).
The Board declined to offer any consideration.
Molloy made a motion to apprave the abave as stated,
second by Knox, passed unanimously.
Note: The boarrl would like to develop a denial letter to
donation people tifio are outside the Vail area. The Board
does not wish to give to any outside charity.
Vail Cross Training Can . Terese Antonelli, Doug iandon
and Jim Davis all join the meetirig. (see attached).
Terese, Doug and Jim reviewed this event with the Boand.
This is the second year for this event. Lapin asked what
is their motivation to make money. Davis said, yes
ultimately, but this is a break-even proposition. The
Board feel their donation should be structured like the
NFL tennis tourney. The Board is interested in putting
this together next year under VM2D. This year the boari
will offer $850 worth of scholarships. The Board
cautioned Antonelli, Landon and Davis on who receives the
money. They must be needy people and all the publicity
and advertisement must state explicitly that the money
was donated by VMF2D. Lapin moved to donate $850
scholarship money to the Vail Cross Training Camp, Second
by Knox, passed unanimotisly.
STIOW CATS: This item will be tabled to the next WIRD meeting.
VNIIZD MIE.'~1NG TIM
AND PLACE: 'I'he Board discussed the pros and cons of holdi.ng their
meeting at the Recreation Departrnent, Tawn of Vail
~ Municipal building or the Golf Clubhouse as their future
meeting sites. The Board felt if they mcet at the
Municipal building, people will further confuse them with
the Tawn of Vail. The Board decided to hold their
meetings at the Vail Golf Clubhouse conference room,
every s,ecorxi Thursday of the month at 3:00 PM.
APPRDVAL OF Po's: Lapin wants to }axow if it makes sense to pay off any of
VMF2D autstanding bonds. Wants finanoe to do an analysis
to see if prepayment makes sense. Iapin wants a copy of
the old debts and what they are for.
Hold the building permit check to the Zbwn of Vail until
Ruder speaks to Ccen. Dev. to try and negotiate a better
fee.
Iapin wants to kx7w why VNRD is purchasi.ng its workmen's
conpe.nsation insuranoe frcan a private ccnpany and not the
State.
Zhe Boan3 wauld like Cathy Jarnot to ocffne to the next
meeting to explain to them what the various insurance
check.s are.
Iapin made a motion to apprave the PO's as presented
includirxg the Boyd cart paymelt PO (but hold check until
enatx3h money is in the bank), second by Knox, passed
uinanimously.
CLUEHCLTSE oYIId HWSE : Gail Mollay will order the invitations
Put ad in paper iriviting tax payers to open house.
Knox will get old photos frcm Vail Trail
Make posters statirig all the things VNRD does, hire
graphic artist, Iapin wants to see the rough information
on Monday -divisions will be golf, tennis, winter,
donations, ccmurninity.
Board wants name tags and table tags made for their meetirig. They also want a bronze plaque made saying "The
Ben Kruegex Rocsm".
Irivite the follawirig people:
elected officials-water, state, county, city
VNfftD employee.s
pros - other gol f oourses
foundation head only
VA - head only
County oanunissioners
water board
'lbwn council & Ron
VRA - head only Kanally and board members
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. OU 1G1 1 Ri b.1Qrds
evety lodge mazager
Ken Wilson = Vail Realtors
past board members
4 bank presidents
media
Beck
Locms
AII70URNMENT: Iapin made a motion to adjourn, second by Knox, passed
unanimau.sly.
Gail Mollay, Secretary
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The Vail Valley Foundation
invites you
AMPhIThEATRE
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Community Opening
Featuring the Vail Institute for the performing arts'
showcase of Vail Valley performing artists.
June 27, 1987 3-7 p.m.
Open to public / Picnickers welcomed
Feel free to come and go as you please
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Program Schedule
3:30 Vail Theatre Works Children's Theatre
4:00 Welcome!'Vail Valley Foundation
4:10 Cindy Allard, vocalist
John Burrows, pianist
4:35 Cooter Overcash
4:45 Prospective Vale of Harmony Chapter
Sweet Adelines
4:55 Ann & Norm Lamb
5:05 Vail School of Dance
Robin Keeler-Pieters & Linda Houghton
5:10 Vail Friends of the Dance '
Joanne Jankauskas & Jamie Turner
5:15 Kaylee Brennand & Cooter Overcash
5:30 New New Razon, vocalist
Peter Vavra, pianist
5:40 Peter Vavra, pianist
5:50 Emily Patterson & Dick Gustafson
6:10 Pat Hamilton, vocalist
Peter Vavra, pianist
6:20 American Tribute Finale
accompanied by Peter Vavra
6:30 Dedication
by former President Gerald R. Ford
Note: Times are approximate. Schedule may vary.
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AMPt1ITt1EATRE
Summer Schedule
Community Opening
June 27 Free
Colorado Springs Symphony
July 3 Free
Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre
Ju1y 11-12
Willie Nelson
July 16
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg
with the Colorado Springs Symphony
August 9
For further information, contact.•
The Vail Valley Foundation
P. O. Box 309
Vail, Colorado 81658
303-476-9500
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N\TcC NORTHWEST COLORADO
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
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PLEASS DISTRIBDTE TO SLECTSD OFFICIALS
June 16, 1987
Dear Managers: . . .
At the last NWCCOG water policy meeting, participants
decided the COG staff should design a list of organizations
on the East Slope where the transmountain diversion video
would be shown. Attached is a list of Towns that have
contributed to the effort, matched with organizations or agencies. The purpose of the video is to educate as many
people as possible in the Denver-Metro area about the West
Slope effects of water development projects. The general
public is completely unaware that a project such as Two
Forks will get 66$ of its yield from rivers on this side of
the divide.
If you are unhappy with the group we've assigned to you or
would prefer some other organization, feel free-to make a
change. If you have not contributed to the production but
would like a copy, we will be glad to send you one. The
cost is $10.00. Please try to show the video before
August 15th so that we have completed our efforts before the
final EIS is distributed in late August. The Corps will
• take comments on the preferred alternative and mitiqation
plan presented in the final EIS during September followed by
the Record of Decision in December. If I can help in any way, please feel free to call. Let me
know once you have made your contact.
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely, Barbara Green
General Counsel
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Attachment _
Eagle CountrNcn, Ecsc;t, Ecg!e, Gypsum, Minfum, f?ed Ciiff, Vail, * Grand County:' Frase-r, Grcnby, Grar.d Lcke,,L4ot Suiphur
Spnngs. Kremmling, Winter Pcrk, *Jaclcson Counfy:'NclCen, * P(tkin Countyu4spen, Snc~vmCSS V;liage, - Routt County:!-!cuyden,
Cx.c Geek, Stecmboct Springs, Ycmpc, * Summit County:alue River, &ec-kenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Monrezuma, Sifvc-rf-crne.
Granbv
Rotary Clubs
Frisco .
Realtors Associations
RremmlinQ
Department of Local Affairs
Hot Sulphur SprinQs
League of Women Voters
Dillon
Colorado Municipal Managers Association
Steamboat Spi~ings
Municipal Finance Officers Association
Breckenridge
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Vail
Colorado Ski Country
summit countv
C.C.I. Bagle Countv
Cattlemans Association
Grand Count~
Republican Party
Frisco Sanitation District
Amax
, Pitkin Countv
DRCOG
Oak Creek
V.F.W.s
East Grand County Water 4uality Board
Special District Association ^
NWCCOG
Trout Unlimited
Audobon Society
EPA
Channel 7
Colorado Legislature
Corps of Engineers
Providers (L. Pearson, B. Green)
Colorado Water Congress (L. Pearson, B. Green)
l'o Ttie Lclitor: REC'0 JUN 2 4 1987
There is something that has gone awry here in "Vail
City." It's an occurrence that can be likened to the Pentagon's
f iasco of buying hammers f or $ 912 .
Apparently, government, be it large or small, takes
on the exuberant feeling of a five year old who has just
been given a hundred dollar bill to spend and sent to the
candy store. Neither has any sense of value, due to the fact
they did not earn it "The Old Fashion Wav."
' What I'm referring to, of course, is our town's latest
blunder in supplying its town manager with housing at the tune
of $234,000 in c.old cash. Add the $114,000 in remodelling charges,
cost overruns, assessment charges for an unfinished road,
etc., and we could well Ue heading for a half million dollars.
This kind of spending amazes me! When looking for money
to fund projects like the Ski Museum or the Children's Fountain,
the town must always resort to some scheme or other, because
they can't afford it.
Given the current 8% sales tax, our merchants would
require revenues in excess of 2 million dollars to cover the
manager's living expenses, excluding his salary. Which at
$80-100 thousand a year seems to me adaquate enough to supply
his own housing and not have to rely on the Town of Vail's
charity allowance of $600 per month (PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I'M
WRONG).
In my opinion these funds could have been more wisely
spent in other areas that could incr ;se,our tourist visits
during the slow summer season.
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Vail Daily
REC'D JU N 2 2 1987
J u n e 15, 1987 Mr. Ron Phillips
Town Manager-City of Vail ~
Vail Town Council
Vail, Co. 81657 ~
Dear Mr. Phillips:
I would like to voice my objection, as an owner at Simba
Run, to the proposed construction of a parking lot at Vail
Run Properties; under the present conditions. I understand
that the bus activity alone there would cause noise and odor
pollution, in addition to the automobile activity, causing
annoyance to the Simba Run owners and guests at that lot
level.
My understanding, is that another location on the Vai1 Run
Properties, where the tennis court bubbles is, further
removed from Simba, would give Vail Run the needed parking
and avoid the problem that would be created.
I also understand that alternatives including landscaping
and lot positioning, could be considered. I hope a
neighborly alternative to the current thinking will be
pursued to satiefy both perties,
Cordially,
1,2 J
Jim Stress
4018 Deertrail Hill
Barrinoton, I1. 60010
Home: 312/381-9355
Office: 312/678-1474
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W_for civic impro,vementscomes to `town to- shate hu: ~t6ing~.worthwhile:.The .requirement.,that pubGc agencies that has,Already taken some unexpected twists aad turos.
wisdam; we should listen. work.Ialways ui:pubuc,is another drawback,. he said; ex- Put simply, ;will -Ppilip ,pnschutz and :4is well paid'and
The'man was James R. Ellis, a Seattle attomey, who, : pressing some cegret that "he had helped pass ;such'" open• . highly motivated caterie of consultants and PR folks accept
'although he has never deld public office; has 6een involved -:.:meetings laws in the state;of..Washington : , a rejectiqn of his so-called Gateway"site; whicli is across the
' irt practically every majGr citric im- he open-meeting laws putpublic agencies at a disadvaa ~ r?ver from. Mile High Stadium. Will Ansc6utz.and company
-provement campaign m~='Seattle's .~ge; he said: .Private:-interests aie,,rof course, free ~ to forego some opti9ns such as. lawsuits,or the ~;ight;,to "
- history, He lplayed a part- In conspiie; plot;Ian and ~.cheme a1J. they waat private; ' petition for a special elecGon, sliould thelocal gov,e[`nment
- ~formation.of:the metrogoverament These 6dbits are especiailp'mter~cting,wtienimeasured . . Bo against theu.wishes.
. unit, majoriWater cleadup:projects ~ Conversely,.will~AY,Cohe mn, who gas deyoted months, of
p - against longstandjng~controVersy. over~the.Deriver coqven ; Work and more,than ~1 it6od,~4 the.design:of,a conveption '
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and.ark`creation, aad:he;m re- ~ cently led the fight for center at 13th AVenue and Broadway;;simply,g,ive,up should
.center;.;which.after awe °years is the city.choose the Gateway siEe? -
nowbeing built:over a freeway at ~ ' ~ :T~ne,'as mother-'said, will.tellBuE accordmg to Ellis, .
t6e edge.af downtown Seattle. _ TI1@:-SIt2 S@I2CtI0f1 aRa financmg iry 4ne.sbould nevet~,be toa confident of,theputcome In public
.:He wasin.Denv,er last week for a~.9 Of ;~he Seattle ~ center<., took nine 4~t`bjects,: things can alw~ys get.worse .The site,selection
~ workshop sponsored by'the Inde- 4 ` and;fuiancing of the Seattle center toqk pi.ne years to get off
AI • i,:,ears to ` et.off the ~ round._and 'pendence Institute. . y, g ~ g=, ~ 'the.ground and"two private firms went:bankcupf 'in_ the
KI11gIlt What he had to say was both in--•`tW0"pflVlt@ flftl1S°-Vlf@I1t' b111{(CUp~ process:.In the end, Seattle chose a.site that.puts the,cenfer
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teresting and timely. Most of it had _ within walking distance of:'5,000 hotel.)rooms;.pedestrian
. as mbc6 application to Denver as to C C@SS. g
access bein the;most;vital factor m the site selectioa..
his:home,city. The.irony of thafis sp'iely,not lost on Denver wher0he
~His'main criessage was that it is hard to get things done. , easily,accessible Golden. Triangle site~no.w,.finds ikself-ia
Everyone, of.course, knows.that • Heaven knows the listof interest groups fighting for.or competition with:whatis the most remote,of:the sites ever
The reason it is.hard; Ellis`said, is that We,,numbeT of against thisproject-is impressive. At one time or anot6er .:considered for the,Der center. •special ~interests,.has grown and. each, taking something -.we have heard from neighborhood_groups at and amund all But the main,point of what Ellis-had to saywas thaf ~iere
from.the,experience'of activist Saui-Alinsky, Las adopted a.:.; ; the potential sites ='labor unions, landowners, develapers, ~.?:finite amount af, public eaergy and if it.is;all speat.ia
kind of.."my way.or not at all";attitude.-;The result is that..; ..;cantractois; architects; and so on and on. . pramoting private;interests.there will. be.less energy f.or
almost every.:major ;public,.project.;is; threatened by. a, - . ~ .public,purposes. And, if there isn't an end to disagreements,
variety, of lawsuits,~ environmental ;conceras, competing Most of thoseconflicfs haye"been resolved. Even the ' then by.definition, nathing,will ggt buil~
politicai interests, or rival financial concerns..:Thus,.those.. deeply divided legislature has, at last, agreed on a package' Inth e Denver.conyention-center, dispute, t6ere will,cer-
who .advocate, public projects must. become experts, in ~at will help finance:'the project; subject to a number of '~inly come a; time; when we all, can identify, those. who
conditions desi ned to rotect still other. interests all
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