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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-17 Support Documentation Town Council Regular Sessioni VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1988 7:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Anderson Youth Recognition Award 2. Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1988, second reading, an ordinance making supplemental appropriations from the Town of Vail General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, and the Debt Service Fund of the 1988 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and authorizing the expenditures of said appropriations as set forth herein. 3. Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1988, first reading, an ordinance amending Title 12 Streets and Sidewalks of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, Colorado by the addition of Chapter 12.12 Mandatory Utility Connection to provide that whenever any paving of a street is authorized or ordered by the Town Council, the Town Council may order the owners of the abutting property to connect their premises with all utilities in the street in front of their premises; and setting forth details in regard thereto. 4. Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1988, first reading, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 8.24.060 H to provide new requirements for the use of loud speakers or sound amplifying equipment and setting forth details in regard thereto. 5. Best Western Vail Glo Lodge Sign Variance Request CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 6. Town Manager's Report 7. Adjournment VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1988 7:30 p.m. EXPANDED AGENDA 7:30 1. Anderson Youth Recognition Award - Nate Bryan 7:35 2. Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1988, second reading, making Charlie Wick supplemental appropriations Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1988, on second reading. Background Rationale: This supplemental appropriation is necessary in order to approve expenditures for project roll-forwards from 1987, new expenditure items approved by Council and technical accounting changes. The supplemental appropriations will be from the general fund, capital projects fund, real estate transfer tax fund, heavy equipment fund, special parking assessment fund and debt service fund. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1988, on second reading. 7:40 3. Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1988, first reading, amending Larry Eskwith Title 12 Streets and Sidewalks of the Municipal Code by the addition of Chapter 12.12 Mandatory Utility Connection Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1988, on first reading. Background Rationale: Ordinance 14 will give the Council the power to require abutting property owners to connect to utilities whenever a street is authorized to be paved by the Council. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1988, on first reading. 8:10 4. Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1988, first reading, repealing Larry Eskwith and reenacting Section 8.24.060 H to provide new requirements for the use of loud speakers or sound amplifying equipment Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1988, on first reading. Background Rationale: Because of problems in administering the amplified sound ordinance, it has been repealed and reenacted to do away with the discretionary permit system. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1988, on first reading. 8:50 5. Best Western Vail Glo Lodge Sign Variance Request Rick Pylman Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny sign variance request Background Rationale: The Best Western Vail Glo Lodge is requesting a sign variance in order to update and amend their existing signage. Existing signage at the Vail Glo consists of a 34 square-foot Best Western logo and a double-faced freestanding sign of approximately 62 square feet. The applicant is proposing wall signage of approximately 54 square feet and a double-faced freestanding sign of 36 square feet. The height of the proposed wall signage is approximately 35 feet above grade. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommendation is for denial. The Design Review Board recommendation of denial was unanimous. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 8:30 6. Town Manager's Report 8:35 7. Adjournment -2- ORDINANCE N0. 13 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE TOWN OF VAIL GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND, HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUND, SPECIAL PARKING ASSESSMENT FUND, AND THE DEBT SERVICE FUND OF THE 1988 BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF SAID APPROPRIATIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN. WHEREAS, contingencies have arisen during the fiscal year 1988 which could not have been reasonably foreseen or anticipated by the Town Council at the time it enacted Ordinance No. 35, Series of 1987, adopting the 1988 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and, WHEREAS, the Town has received certain revenues not budgeted for previously; and, WHEREAS, The Town Manager has certified to the Town Council that sufficient funds are available to discharge the appropriations referred to herein, not otherwise reflected in the Budget, in accordance with Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail; and, WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the foregoing, the Town Council finds that it should make certain supplemental appropriations as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, that: Pursuant to Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail, Colorado, the Town Council hereby makes the following supplemental appropriations for the 1988 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado, and authorizes the expenditure of said appropriations as follows: FUND AMOUNT General Fund $ 586,000 Capital Projects Fund 1,488,100 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund 163,170 Heavy Equipment Fund 55,200 Special Parking Assessment Fund 9,000 Debt Service Fund 448,300 TOTAL $2,749,770 INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING THIS day of 1988, and a public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on the day of 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail Colorado. -1- Ordered published in full this day of 1988• Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this day of 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk -2- ' ~., P TO: Design Review Board FROM: Community Development Department DATE: April 20, 1988 SUBJECT: Sign Variance Request for the Best Western VailGlo Lodge Applicant: Best Western VailGlo Lodge I. THE REQUEST The applicant is requesting variances from the following sections of the Town of Vail Sign Code: 16.22.140 B. Size. Maximum area shall not exceed 20 square feet. 16.22.140 C. Height. No part of the sign shall extend above 25 feet from the existing grade or the plate line of the building, whichever is more restrictive. 16.22.140 D. Number. One sign per vehicular way, not to exceed two signs. The Best Western VailGlo Lodge is requesting a sign variance in order to update and amend their existing signage. The existing signage at the VailGlo consists of a 34 square foot Best Western logo mounted on the wall and a double-faced freestanding sign of approximately 62 square feet. The applicant is proposing wall signage of approximately 54 square feet and a new double faced freestanding sign of 36 square feet to replace the existing freestanding sign. The height of the proposed wall signage is approximately 35 feet above grade. The freestanding signage is at a height of approximately 10 feet above grade. As a single business use, the VailGlo Lodge would be allowed one sign for each pedestrian or vehicular way and a maximum of 20 square feet of signage, the height not to exceed 25 feet from existing grade. II. FINDINGS AND STAFF RESPONSES Before the Board acts on a variance application, the applicant must prove physical hardship and the Board must find that, A. There are special circumstances or conditions ap~lvina to the land, buildings, topography, ad etation, s structures or other matters on acent lots or within the adjacent right-of-way restrict the effectiveness provided, however, that such conditions are unique to the which would substantiall of the sign in question; special circumstances or particular business or enterprise to which the applicant desires to draw attention and do not apply. generally to all businesses or enterprises. Staff Response The existing signage at the Best Western VailGlo Lodge is currently in nonconformance with the Town of Vail sign code. It is the staff's position if the applicant desires to upgrade his signage, that the applicant should maintain or decrease the existing nonconformance. Staff feels there are no special circumstances or conditions which restrict the effectiveness of the signs in question to the degree that may warrant a variance from this criteria. B. That special circumstances were not created by the applicant or anyone in privy to the applicant. Staff Response: The Community Development Department feels that there are no special circumstances involved with this application that warrant a variance above and beyond the signage that is existing at the VailGlo Lodge. The staff has no problem with replacement of existing signage, in fact is supportive of the change in signage of the freestanding sign. We do feel, however, that there are no circumstances which require the degree of variance that the applicant is asking with regard to the size and height of the proposed wall signage. C. That the arantina of the variance will be in general harmony with the purpose of this title and will not be materially detrimental to the persons residing or working in the vicinity, to adjacent property, to the neighborhood, or to the public welfare in general. Staff Response• Staff feels that the request goes beyond the intent of the sign code. The staff feels that this request is not in harmony with the purposes of the sign code. One problem that is driving the size requirements for the Best Western VailGlo lodge is the fact that they are required to display the Best Western logo as well as the name of their lodge. This duel signage requirement of the VailGlo creates a size requirement that is not in harmony with the Vail sign code. The staff feels that the freestanding sign and the existing wall signage are adequate signage to identify the building and maintain harmony with the sign code. D. The variance applied for does not depart from the provisions of this title any more than is required to identify the applicant's business or use. Staff Response• As stated above, the staff feels that replacement of the freestanding sign in conjunction with the current wall signage is adequate to identify the applicant's business and use. We feel that the increase in non- conformance of the proposed wall signage does depart from the provisions of this title more than is required to identify the applicant's business. III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends denial of this proposed variance. Though we understand the applicant's desire to upgrade the existing signage, we feel that replacement of existing signage should maintain the level of nonconformance that is existing at the VailGlo Lodge. We feel that replacement of the free- standing sign, while maintaining the existing wall signage, is adequate to identify the applicant's business, although the freestanding sign should maintain a maximum height of 8 feet above grade. The applicant feels that the name, "VailGlo Lodge" must be placed on the building, perhaps a small VailGlo Lodge sign could be oriented toward the building entrance. We do feel that the existing signage oriented to the Frontage Road and the West Lionshead Circle. intersection is adequate to identify the business. ,> AGENDA REGULAR MEETING VAIL METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONDAY, MAY 15, 1988 3:00 PM - CLUBHOUSE KRUEGER ROOM ~~ F;I~ 1. Call to order - 3:00 PM 2. Swear in Gail Molloy - by Pam Brandmeyer 1 min 3. Elect Chairman and other positions 5 min See Wilson letter 4. Approval of minutes: 3 min April 14, 1988; April 27, 1988; May 4, 1988 5. Financial Report - Steve Thompson 15 min a) Sign new banking cards and check signing machine b) Approve PO's 6. Lease for Irrigation Equipment - Steve Barwick 10 min 7. Ben Krueger Report - Irrigation 5 min 8. Steve Satterstrom - Report 5 min Golf Cart restrictions - see Wilson letter 9. Craig Stein - group golf report 5 min 10. Kathy Payne- tennis report 5 min 11. Golf Carts - see attached letter from Beveridge 2 min 12. Vail Athletic Club Hotel - see attached letter 5 min 13. Sports Illustrated - Pat Dodson 5 min 14. Swimming Pool - Garton 15 min 15. Vail Athletic Ambassador - Garton ~ 10 min 16. TOV / VMRD consolidation -.Garton (see attached rpt) 20 min 17. Vail Associates signed contracts 5 min VA should deliver these signed contracts by May 16 18. Ice Rink at Gold Peak-Garton (see attached notes) 10 min 19. Adjournment Attachments: Minutes Wilson letter May 10, 1988 Wilson letter April 26, 1988 Rick Beveridge letter ~~ Kendall Paulson letter (Vail Athletic Club) Report to TOV and VMRD from U of Colo at Denver Notes of post tension tennis court / ice rink . Terry Naughton letter - FYI 1~ ; 9 ~V E MIN[tIRSSS R MEETIrIG VAIL MEIROPOLITAtJ ~TI~J DISTRICT AEhtB, 14, 1988 Bob Ruder, George Knox, Merv Lapin, Gail Molloy Tim Garton Pat Dodson CALL ~ ORT.tF.ft: APPRO~TAL OF NIIN[TIRSSS The meeting was called to order at 3:20 PM Lapin moved to approve the minutes from the March 17, 1988 meeting, second by Knox, passed unanimously. OF ELF7CrION: The boan~i will meet to ratify the May 3, 1988 election on May 4, 1988 at the hour of 9 AM in the office of Pamela A. Brandmeyer, 75 S. Frontage Road West, Vail, CO 81658. ~$~~3I7TF NAY N~.ING: The board rescheduled their regular May meeting to May 16, 1988. This rescheduled meeting will allow Pat Dodson to attend. D(x1ATIONS: Colorado Peace Officers: Lapin moved to approve 1 tee time with carts, second by Garton, passed unanimously. Jimmie Huega: Lapin moved to approve 1 tee time with carts, second by Garton, passed unanimously. learning Tree: Lapin moved to approve 1 tee time with carts, second by Garton, passed unanimously. S~2 I$J[JSE REI~BODEI,: die boan~ has no problems with the drawings presented by Sackbauer. Lapin confirmed that Satterstram would be paying for all of the proposed remodel. MEN[T PRIG'S: -See attached menu price which was handed out to the (additional itmn) board. The boan~i indicated they had no problem with the fees and approved the list. NO 1~ME Dodson indicated Korchowski was going to send in the charity list for boan~ approval. This list has not arrived. Tabled this item. TOV/VME2D JOINT r+~~r*rtxz REPORT: Ruder stated as every board member was present at this meeting there is no need to give a report. LAVATORY BLTIIDING: The property is available from the Water Board (see attached map). The Water Board has indicated they would give this land to VME2D. There is no money in the VMRD budget this year to build a lavatory. VMRD will pursue obtaining the land i~mlediately from the Water District. ixy, SLEIGH RIDE: Dodson indicated he received a check from Jones for $818.20 which pays through March (see attached. Jones still awes for April. Lapin asked haw Jones did. Dodson indicated Jones had called and stated he did better than last year when there was no restaurant support and did about even with two years ago when there was a restaurant. FIl~TCTAT, Steve Thompson and Todd School join the meeting. Thcm~son reviewed the computer reports mailed to the board which cover computer written checks and hand written checks. Thompson handed out the months financial report (see attached) and reviewed the same with the Board. Molloy arrived 4:30 PM Lapin would like a projected cash flaw for 12 months out. A~P'PfXJVAL OF PO'S: Lapin questioned what the Bill Wright check was for. Dodson explained that Wright asked for a cash advance on his contract. Lapin explained he would go along with signing the check, but it is not good business practice and wants this explained to Bill Wright. Molloy moved to approve the financial report and purchase orders, second by Knox, passed unanimously. DAR OF GOLF QONIRA~.T: HEAD GOLF PROFF~.SI~L QONII2ACT: VAIL ASSOCIA'~ GOIIa~FN PEAK/'~IIS Q7(JE~IS The Board indicated that on page 10, last paragraph "The billing system for revenues which belong....." shall be rewritten to state the funds SHALL NOT BE COI~QGLED. Dodson will correct this paragraph. Garton arrived at 4:50 PM. Molloy moved to approve the Director of Golf Contract with the above stated change, second by Lapin, passed unanimously. Knox moved to approve ,the Head Golf Professional contract, second by Molloy, passed unanimously. Joe Masey and Larry Lichliter join the meeting. They handed out to the board drafts of agreements and maps which shave the proposed changes. Vail Associates attorney wants to use the approach of using a letter of agreement to amend the leases and at a future date revising the contracts. The Board wants the option to receive cash for the courts. VMRD will review this packet and get back with VA. Lapin needs to review weather VMRD wants tennis at Gold Peak. VA would like an answer in 1 month. They will not be building this year. Lichliter asked VMRD either as a group or individually to write letters of support regarding the covenant change which is coming up for a vote shortly. VA will FAX this the packet given to VMRD down to Collins immediately. VA and VMRD will meet tomorrow at 4 PM to further discuss these .options presented. AUDIT Rte: Todd Scholl again joins the meeting. VMRD ended up with <$308,000> negative capital at the end of the 1987 year. Todd indicated the 1987 Audit will stay in draft form until Jim Collins looks it aver. Lapin moved to approve the 1987 Audit report, second by Garton, passed u~-ranimously. PASSES: The Board made the following approvals/denials for complimentary golf and tennis passes: Past board members: Approved all past members Past mayors: none Vail Valley consolidated Water District: Approved all current board members. Media: Approved the owner of the Vail Daily (Jim Pavelich) and Vail Trail (Allen Knox). No radio. Valley Golf Courses: Approved board members only if they reciprocate. President of VA: Approved Mike Shannon President of VRA: No did not approve Jerry Ford Invitational Board Members: Approved all board ~ and Bob Barrett. Approved John Purcell, Doug & Sue McLaughlin Approved President of the Women's Golf Association (Kathy Douglas) and President of Men's Golf Association (Steve Simonett). FEE POLICY F~2 ALL The Board reviewed the memo from Dodson regarding the various tournament fees. The board. feels this fee structure must be handled on a tourn~~unent by tournament basis and will not set any policy at this time. SAS stated golfers will not pay a tournament fee and a green fee. Tournament fees go to the tournamext and not towards green fees. Garton asked what is the lost revenue on the scheduled stormier tournaments? Dodson stated for the JFI it is about a $25,000 to 30,000 loss. June 15 to September 15 is the high golf season. July and August it is approximately $8,000. The board wants in 1989 to move the Vail Invitational to approximately. September 20, 1989. The board would like all tournaments scheduled prior to June 15 and after September 15 for all 1989 tournaments except the Jerry Ford Invitational. Colorado Women's Golf Association: Molloy moved to charge $0 green fees, $20 cart fee, play allowed before June 15 or after September 15 with an 8 year minimtnn rotation, second by Knox, passed unanimously. Knox wants all prospective tournaments to came before the VMRD board to establish green fees on a tournament by tournament basis. CART PASS: (additional item) Knox moved to sell cart passes to all pass holders for $100. Said pass will allow the holder to half price cart fees, second by Molloy, passed unanimously. CARTS: Knox moved that pass holders be rarn~ired to use carts (additional item) Fridays 10 AM to 5 PM, Satur~3ays opening to 5 PM and Sundays opening to 1:30 PM, second by Molloy, passed unanimously. JECIRY FQRD INVITATIONAL: Ruder stated the JFI has decided to play the tournament half in Vail and half at Arrowhead. They will play both courses, both days. JFI needed a sponsor for dollars and Arrowhead was willing to be that sponsor. The Board asked Dodson to address the use of the Vail Golf Club's office space in the contract between JFI and VMRD. ~'ATT~j 7iJR~10VII2: RFSOIITKION ON ~IDFNr PASS: ADJOLTI~Tr: Garton asked Dodson to get a copy of the minutes from the VMRD/TOV joint meeting. In those minutes it should state the list of items needing research for the January 1, 1989 turnover. Garton leaves 6:55 PM Lapin moved to approve the resolution of eligibility for season passes by adding the words "resident" season pass and eliminating "personal property", second by Molloy. Vote: approved by Molloy, Lapin, Ruder; disapproved by KnoX. Knox moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Lapin, passed unanimously. AFTER 5 PM PASS: After the meeting was adjourned and the tape turned off, board members Ruder, Lapin and Knox moved and voted unanimously to raise the After 5 PM pass fee from $25 to $75. Gail Molloy, Secretary rilN[T~ SPFYTfAT. VAIL METE~OPOLITAN RFY~2FATT~ DISRIRZCT APRID 27, 1988 PRF~EATr: Bob Ruder, Tim Garton, Gail Molloy N~ AffiEi~: George Knox, Merv Lapin O~~ PRA: Kent Rose, I~rry Lschliter and Joe Macey C~TT.Ta OR~2: The meeting was called to order at 4:20 PM RIDE ~ Kent Rose said Ride the Rockies would be in Vail on June 20, 1988. The group wants to store approximately 1,500 bikes on the Fond Fark tennis courts. There will be approximately 3,000 riders and half will be camping in tents on Ford Park. The group will provide a guard at the tennis courts to secure the court area. The board wants signs put up asking the riders to "respect the tennis courts" and NO bike riding shoes or shoes with cleats will be allowed. The riders will have to remove their shoes or have proper tennis shoes on. Rose feels it will take approximately 2 double courts to store all the bikes. The Board wants Bill Wright informed of these dates so he can reserve the court usage for the bike riders. The board unanimously approved the use of the courts. ZtJ[JR ~ Zany Lschliter handed :out the Tour the Rockies memo (see attached) which VA is putting together. VA is also going to be promoting stntnner biking on Vail mountain. People can ride the gondola and take their bikes up or rent bikes at the top of the mountain. The Aspen to Vail race will follow the Tenth Mountain trail. They will have approximately 250 people in town for 1 week. The board wants Lschliter to try and set up the slalom bike event at Gold Peak on June 20 or 21 when all the people from Ride the Rockies are in town. Lschliter is asking for $5,000 donation for the mountain bike race schedule. There will be a video doc~mlentary of the race. Garton moved to give Ted Martin $5,000 this year and encourages conunercial sponsors be found in the future, second by Molloy, passed unanimously. Kent Rose leaves the meeting at 4:30 PM. ~~'~ON JUDGES: Inri Aker noted there is a ch~~uzge in the election judges for the May 3, 1988 VMRD election. Celine Krueger is unable to participate and Vi Brawn will take her place. The board noted the change and has no problems with this change. VAS, ASSOCIA'L~S--GOLD PEAK: See attached docinnents. Joe Mosey joins the meeting 4:37 PM. Larry Lichliter stated he and Merv Lapin worked out the many details of this agreement just prior to Lapin leaving for Gina. Lichliter stated if when Lapin returns and he does not agree with how Lichliter interpreted the revisions, VA will allow changes to be made upon Lapin's return. AMEN~I' TO GFZOUND LEASE - CEIILDRE[~S Cal'Ia2: East end of soccer field - where is boundary of VMFtD lease in this area? Barb Masoner joins the meeting. The current location of the volley ball sand courts in Gold Peak has 1 draw back - the sand every spring is washed out due to drainage. Garton stated they are considering putting the volley ball courts at the end of the soccer field, but detail of parking, bathrooms and conflict with golf need to be worked out. The contract will be amended to state if VMf2D cannot provide suitable land to replace the volleyball courts then VA will provide the land at Gold Peak. Masoner stated the King of the Mountain VB tournament is June 18 & 19, 1988. She needs to know if the court will be disturbed and/or moved so the details of this tournament can be worked out. Macey noted the time of the tournament. Garton asked for explanation of page 2, pares 2. He does not want to lost parcel D if VMfZD takes cash. Lichliter does not have a problem keeping D in if the obligation does not go on for years. Garton: If VN42D does not build in 89 or 90 this reverts back to VA. Ruder: Brought up the difference in cyst between asphalt and post tension concrete - $11,000 difference. VA sees no reason to have post tension courts. VA is willing to replace in-kind courts. Garton: Put this questions on hold and go on. Lichliter will give VMftD $125, 000 and let VMF2D construct the courts. Garton: The fairest thing to do is let VA put in the courts. AGREEN~~VT LEASE TO TENNIS OOUF2'I'S - GOLDEN PEAK. No problems, questions or concerts from either party. LIONSHEAD: The formula had been changed and there no longer is a problem. Term has been cut dawn to 10 years. Garton is concerned that at year 10 the courts could turn into private courts. Negotiations should start at approximately 7 years. Will go along with doctunent as stated. Taxes: Lschliter stated there is no exemption, but Collins stated to him previously he has an~ued the point and gotten exemptions. Para 4. Lschliter will divide taxes by square footage. The doctunent needs to be changed to reflect 5 courts at LSOnsHead. VA will physically count these courts to verify there is 5 courts at LSOnsHead. GOLD PEAK PROPERTY - OFFICE SPACE: Garton wants some provision until 2003 for tennis pro shop. See pares 2a which refers to pars 9. Lichliter's intent was to exclude renovation time. VA would try to provide a pro shop. Lichl.iter will have this rewritten to assure an office (except during construction) will be provided. Garton will agree to construction time and if the building burns dawn. Jim Collins joins the meeting 5:50 PM Collins stated he wants some parking rights inserted. Lichliter will insert parking rights. AGFtF~I' - PUMP HOUSE: Para 5 operating costs proportional space based on square footage. Molloy indicated she must leave the meeting. A quorum will no longer be present. Gail Molloy made a motion to authorize Ruder to sign these agreements, second by Garton, passed unanimously. Molloy leaves 6:05 PM. IDSE ENI~: Facility at I,ionsHead - Pump House. VA may remove this facility. Lichliter will add to the ground lease a site pad fora temporary buildings if VMRD is removed from this building. Childrens Centex: If the Volleyball court is displaced and VMRD cannot find another location, VA will provide ground at Gold P~ealc for this court to be placed. Asphalt vs. post tension court. Issue: Who will pay the difference of the $11,000 VA or VMRD. VMRD may wish to put a winter ice surface on the post tension courts. VMRD must decide by May 16, 1988 weather an ice surface will be put in at Gold Peak on post tension courts. Collins suggested VA and VMRD split the $11,000 difference between post tension and asphalt and the contract must provide VMRD winter usage and VMRD must determine if an ice surface is desirable. VA will allow the winter use. Garton moved to approve these agreements pending the above changes and upon Collins approval, second by Ruder, passed. AII7Cx7r: Meeting adjourned 6:45 PM Gail Molloy, Secretary r+II.N[Tg5 SPEQAL NAG VAII, ME'IIZOPOLITI~N ~'A'~'TON DIS'IRICr MAY 4, 1988 N~?S PRFSII~: Bob Ruder, Tim Garton, George Knox ABSII~: Gail Molloy, Merv Lapin O'g~ PR~IIJI: Pam Branchneyer, Ken Wilson CALL Ta ORDII2: The meeting was called to order at 3:10 AM RA'PTF'TCATION OF MAY 3, 1988 ~~~ON: Pam Brandmeyer reviewed the election results and ballot counts with the board members (see attached). Ruder made a motion to approve the results of the election, second by Knox, passed unanimously. QA'Il3 OF OFFICE: Pam Branc~neyer issued the oath of office to Ken Wilson (see attached). AIITIXJ Meeting adjourned at 9:15 AM Gail Molloy, Secretary May 10, 1988 Board of Directors V.M.R.D. ~~ ~/. Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 Dear Fellow Directors, It is with deep regret that I will be absent from the meeting on May 16, 1988. I was informed that the meeting was to be on May 12, 1988 and made vacation arangements for a departure on May 13th. However, in my absence I wanted to express my feelings to you and not wait till the June meeting. First, I have complete confidence, and the utmost respect, for Tim Garton and would support him as chairman of the V.M.R.D. I believe Tim would can gain support so badly needed from the public, and would make a great spokesperson for our group. Secondly, prior to the election I had written a letter to Bob Ruder regarding the mandatory cart rule on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I decided not to deliver the letter to Bob and the local papers for fear of it being perceived as a campaign tactic. As a newly elected director, I urge you to immediately change this ruling as it pertains to those individuals with season passes. I fully understand the reason behind the decision (revenue) but the timing was highly unfortunate. Passes were purchased prior to April 15th, and the decision was not rendered until April 17th. I personally purchased a pass with no knowledge of the new restrictions and when informed of them, was quite upset. Throughout the campaign for Director, I kept hearing locals complain about this rule. It is as if you took our money and then changed the rules!! THIS IS NOT FAIR!!!! Your consideration to this matter is appreciated. Once again, I apologize for not being able to attend the meeting. I will return to Vail full of energy and look forward to working with each of you to make the recreation in Vail the best available anywhere! Si er y .~ nne h . ~ Wilson mountain pro~rties associates Real Estate Sales • Management • Development April 26, 1988 V.M.R.D. Directors c/o Bob Ruder, Chairman V.M.R.D. Vail, CO 81657 Dear Directors, I am compelled to write to voice my displeasure with your recent decision, and the timing thereof, regarding MANDATORY GOLF CARTS ON THE VAIL GOLF COURSE on Fridays, Saturdays, and till 1:30PM on Sundays. I purchased my pass prior to the April 15th deadline (in order to save $50.00, as did many people) and it is my understanding that this decision was made on April 17, 1988. At the time I purchased my pass I understood there were restricted playing times till 1:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. At no time was there any information regarding the MANDATORY USE OF CARTS ON THE VAIL GOLF COURSE. I strongly believe your timing was totally inappropriate and is a definite attempt to keep the "local" off the course. I ivas never given the opportunity to purchase a Monday through Thursday pass or an "unrestricted" pass and feel the recreation board should reconsider this rule. Personally speaking, if I were given a cart for free, I would prefer to walk than to ride! I believe you will find this true among many of our local residents. To change the rules AFTER you have my money is not fair. I will urge the members Women's Golf Association contact each of you in a reversed. Sincerely, Kenneth D. Wilson of the Vail Men's Club, the Vail and all resident passholders to n attempt to have your decision 108 s. frontage rd. w.. suite 214 . vail, Colorado 81657.303/476-7450 ~FC'0 MAY 1:.0 1988 To the editor, I was intrigued with your article "Teens might blow smokeless centers." Ms. Wahrlich-Lowenthal's and Ms. Mattio's views on allowing teens to smoke in the teen center led me to think of the wonderful benefits that this allowance would bring to our youth. Lets teach them now that laws do not apply to them; after all, it's only a misdemeanor offence to purchace for, or give cigarettes to these young adults. A misdemeanor isn't so .bad, and it must be all right to break this law if these prom~nant authority figures advocate it. Just think of the potential this philosophy has: why not a little alcohol now and then? minors won't be prosecuted, will they? And if they bring their own to the teen center, at least they won't be drinking and driving. This practically makes it our responsibility to allow drinking at the teen center. At least we'll know where these kid's are, and they'll have a place to hang out. The analogies could go on and on: maybe just the "harmless" drugs could be allowed(why should they have to go outside for just one joint?) Ms Lowenthal, You say cigarettes aren't as dangerous as drugs? Maybe you should talk to your doctor. Ms. Mattio, do you think a misdemeanor isn't a big enough law to worry about? I wonder if your local courts would agree. Do both of you think that exposure to peers that are smoking is of no harm or temptation to the teens-that don't smoke? That may be an issue to discuss with their parents! All teens, smokers or not, should be able to use the teen center; and all should have to abide by the same rules. If they wish to break the law, the Town of Vail's teen center is certainly not the place to flaunt it. Ms. Mattio should. know that these young people have the intellegance and character to enjoy themselves within the rules, IF the programs for them are good enough. The Town of Vail and citizens of the Vail Valley have two decisions to make. The first is whether or not to change the law reguarding no smoking in town buildings. This would be in agreement with Ms. Lowenthall and Ms. Mattio's desire to keep the teens at the center at any cost. The second decision is ecually as important. Do we really want to have leaders of our community and of our youth that openly set such a poor example? Parents, do you want your children to grow up thinking that there are no hard set rules; that to break the law is acceptable, even encouraged by their role models? These elected/appointed authorities work for you. Whether your children are toddlers or teen-agers, their decisions and public opinions affect you. In closing, I would like to reitterate that influences outside the home make an important impact on our youth. Your role as a parent does not end in your home. If you are concerned about the stand taken by these public officials, please make your-views kno~,m. It's our decision too. Thank you, %;', ~~. C. L-"G'f cL ~ ~~7 c9-~-- Alicia Larson Box 3741 Vail, Co 81658 Note: A cc~y of this letter was sent to the Vail Town Council. REC'C MAY 1 3 1988 BATTLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS We are happy to present for your listening enjoyment 130 of Eagle County's finest young musicians. The honor of your presence is requested for an "End of the School Year" musical concert featuring the illustrious Battle Mountain High School and Minturn Middle School Concert Bands. Also performing will be the acclaimed Battle Mountain High School Jazz Band. The concert will be held at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 19, 1988, in the Battle Mountain Auditorium. There will be no charge for the Concert. A Bake Sale will be held at the Intermission. Free coffee and punch will be provided. PLEASE LEND YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR BAND STQDENTS IN THEIR FINAL CONCERT. ~p p~AY 1 1 1988 I/1/omen~s I~esourcQ Center ~/l/r~C of Eac le Counr~ P O. Box 3414 vai 1 Town Counc i 1 Vail, Colorado 81658 75 South Frontage Rd . 303/476-7384 Vail, CO 81657 May 9, 1988 Lear Council Members: The Women's Resource Center wants to thank you for your continued support and generous in-kind donations. We would like to update you on our continuing and new programs. Please feel free to contact Cherie Pallet, Director, should you ever have any questions about our services. The Advocate Program, in it's fifth year, is going strong and helping dozens of County residents each month. The thirty-one dedicated volunteers provide 24-hour crisis intervention, as well as referral information and advocacy. We are now able to offer limited financial assistance to certain vicitm's, for both legal and housing costs, as well as temporary food and shelter. We have been instrumental in creating an integrated domestic violence policy for Eagle County that takes the perpetrator from the initial arrest through court mandated therapy. This policy has been so well received that it is being adopted on a Fifth Judicial District-wide basis. The District includes Clear Creek, Lake, Summit and Eagle Counties. The Women's Resource Center has applied for a grant to provide implementation training for the District. Later this month, the Center is sponsoring a training for mental health professionals on specific group therapy programs for domestic violence perpetrators. This training is also funded by a grant. On April 4th, 1988, we opened our Teen HOTLINE in both Vail and Eagle locations. There is now an available resource for our teenagers to help them solve the many crisis' of adolescence. The HOTLINE is staffed by volunteers and is in operation six evenings a week. The Women's Resource Center continues community education meetings. We are discussions with school and community topics. to sponsor support groups and also available for lectures/ groups on a wide variety of Sincerely Yours, ~.~~~r Cher y' L. Pallet Director 5/3/88 Vail Fire Department Att: %hief Duran 42 W. Meadow Dr. Vail, CQ 8!657 Chief Juran: ~'A~Y 1 I'm writing you on behalf of myself, my wife, Linda, and Mr. and Mrs. Travis Harris of Fort Lupton, CO. We just wanted to express our thanks to you and the firefighters who responded to the Sandstone Creek Club fire on April 29. I believe I was told it was "B Shift." Chief, that was the first time I'd ever been caught as a victim in a fire, we were staying in the unit two floors directly over the unit that burned. Chief, I've been in security for almost eleven years now, and have fought a fire before. My profession has also placed me in the position of having to evacuate buildings which were on fire as well. But, as I said, this is the first time I've been in the position of a victim. It's really different to me when the shoe is on the other foot. I want you to know, when we left the building and saw the fire trucks setting up, that was the most beautiful sight I've seen. I never thought I'd be so happy to see a fire truck. I was impressed by the speed your personel responded to the scene. Their efficiency and professional attitude helped to reassure me and the others in our party. I thought ,your people did a fantastic job. Please forward to the people who fought that fire our thanks and gratitude for a job well done. They're the greatest. Grat 11 , . _ d<J r`' THE GUIDE ~~.~~ r To Vail Valley Activities and Special Events ~;, The Week of May 13 through May 22, 1988 MAY 13 -FRIDAY THE 13th!! Friday -OPEN VOLLEYBALL at the Red sandstone Gym from 6:30-8:30 PM. $1. ***-POOL TOURNAMENT FOR TEENS at the Hang Out at 8:30 PM. $1. ***-VIDEO NIGHT FOR KIDS at the Hang Out at 8:30 PM. Free. Bring your own. -CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS STUDENT ART SHOW at the Vail Library. MAY 14 -ALLERGY SEMINAR presented by Dr. Fred Silver at the Vail Library. Call Saturday 476-6200 for information. -FIRST GARDEN DAY AT THE ALPINE GARDEN at Ford Park from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Bring a picnic lunch & wear grubbies. Clean up garden areas. ***-FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT FOR TEENS at the Hang out at 8:30 PM. $1. -CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS STUDENT ART SHOW at the Vail Library. MAY 15 -BATTLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL AND VAIL MOUNTAIN SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL MOVIE Sunday & BARBEQUE at the Cascade Village Theatre at 1:00 PM. "Johnnie Be Good". Barbeque to follow movie. $5 for both events, or $3 for one. -COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE CHILDREN'S SPRING DANCE RECITAL at the Cascade Vi11agE Theatre at 5:00 PM. $3 per person. -CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS. STUDENT ART SHOW at the Vail Library. MAY 16 -BRAVO! COLORADO COMMUNITY GET-TOGETHER at the Vail Library at 7:00 PM. For Monday further information call 476-0206. -CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS STUDENT ART SHOW at the Vail Library. MAY 17 -NO STORY TIME FOR KIDS TODAY at the Vail Library.. Tuesday -"HOW TO MARKET YOUR OWN ART" presented by Carrie Scrima from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at her home at 3110 Booth Creek Dr. -OPEN BASKETBALL at the Red Sandstone Gym form 6:30-9:30 PM. $1. -CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS STUDENT ART .SHOW at the Vail Library. MAY 18 -VAIL BRIDGE CLUB at the Lodge at Vail at 7:30 PM. Wednesday-CHILDREN'S ART SHOW at the Vail Library. MAY 19 -BATTLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL SPRING BAND CONCERT at the Battle Mountain Thursday Auditorium at 7:30 PM. -CHILDREN'S ART SHOW at the Vail Library. MAY 20 -MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND at the Inn at Beaver Creek includes solving of mystery Friday with 2 nights lodging, continental breakfast, cocktail parties and other events. $175 per person double occupancy, $225 for single. Call 845-7800. -OPEN VOLLEYBALL at the Red Sandstone Gym from 6:30-8:30 PM. $1. ***-POOL TOURNAMENT FOR TEENS at the Hang Out at 8:30 PM. $1. ***-VIDEO NIGHT FOR KIDS at the Hang Out at 8:30 PM. Free. Bring your own. -CHILDREN'S ART SHOW at the Vail Library. MAY 21 -ARMED FORCES DAY Saturday -BATTLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION at Dobson Arena at 7:00 PM. ***-FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT FOR TEENS at the Hang Out at 8:30 PM. $1. -CHILDREN'S ART SHOW at the Vail Library. -MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND CONTINUES. Call 845-7800. MAY 22 -HANG OUT CLOSED TODAY Sunday -MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND CONTINUES. Call 845-7800. -CHILDREN'S ART SHOW at the Vail Library. *************************************************~**********04********************* COMING ATTRACTIONS ********************************************************************************** May 25 -VAIL MOUNTAIN SCHOOL GRADUATION June 9 -GOVERNOR'S CUP GOLF & TENNIS TOURNAMENT June 11 -BEAVER CREEK CHAIRLIFT & VAIL GONDOLA OPEN June 18 -AVON SUMMER SOLSTICE June 19 -BEAVER CREEK HOME TOUR *** Indicates.Activities for Kids <c THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE SPONSORED BY THE TOWN OF VAIL THINGS TO DO AND NUMBERS TO CALL FOR INFORMATION VAIL PUBLIC 'T""""°_ YOUTH CENTER ICE ARENA: Hours 9-9 Mon. - Thurs; 9-6 Fri.; 10-5 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. For information call 476-6200. Hang Out and Cafe open Wednesday-Sunday 3:00-10:00 p.m. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For information on Babysitting call 476-1365. For public session information call 476-1560. RECREATION: Sweat Set - Mon., Wed., & Fri., 5:15-6:15 p.m. Red Sandstone Gym. $3.00 drop in fee. Wei;htlifting - Mon.-Fri., 4:OO..g:00 p.m.j ~',_ Red Sandstone Gym. $3.00 drop in fee. © ~" Open Basketball - Tuesday , RSE Gym, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $1. pen o ey a Friday, RSE Gym, 6:30-8:30, $1. Nordic & Nature Center Closed until June. ~6~~~~~~4~4~46~C4~~~~64~~E~~~i4~~~~~~~~~4~~i4~~~~~41~~~i~i4~~~~~~~~~~~~1~f~64~~~~~4~~~~~41~~~i~i4~IP~~~646~~~~~t4ili4~#~1~~4~4~414~4~4~~~~1~~~6~~~~~~~P~f~~1~~~41~~~~~~4f4~~~~~4~~~~~~~4~~P~~~~~~~, IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO CALL FOR INFORMATION ~~~4~4~~~4E4~~1~i~~~~~6~i~~~E4~~E4~~~4~~~1~~~4~~~4~~i~i4t4i~~~i~~It4~~~~~~~4~~~4~~i~~4~~14~~11~01~i~6~l~i~~~~~i~l~l~~~~4~4~~1~6~~~6~~1f~6~1~~~i41114~~~4~~~~~4~~i~~4~~~~~~~~~4~~i~~~~~~4~4~~~~1~~~~4~~~ TRANSPORTATION: PARKING: SKI INFORMATION: LODGING INFORrIATI0i3: CULTURAL INFORMATION: CHILD CARE & BABYSITTING: CHURCH SERVICES: EP`iERGENCY SERVICES: Dial 911 in Emergency Situations SHIPPING: GENERAL INFORMATION: Town of Vail Buses .....................476-7000 or 476-225 Beaver Creek Transit ...................949-6121 Trailways Buses ........................476-5137 Budget Rent-A-Car ......................949-6012 Continental Express ....................1-800-332-1199 Carey Limosines ........................949-4870 Colorado Ground Transportation.........476-8031 Colorado Mountain Express ..............949-4227 Airport Transportation Center..........476-7576 Louie's Taxi Service ...................476-TAXI Hertz Rent-A-Car ..................... .476-7707 (winter) National Rent-A-Car.......... ........476-6634 Summit Taxi/Going Places ...............476-LIMO Greyhound Buses ........................476-7838 Vans to Vail ...........................476-4467 Town of Vail Parking Structure.........476-7000 Vail Associates ........................476-5601 Vail Resort Association ................476-1000 Vail Resort Association Reservations...476-5677 Vail Reservations ......................476-1234 CriC (Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Plodern)........476-4040 Vail Valley Foundation .................476-9500 Eagle Valley Arts Council ..............476-4255 Sweet Adelines .........................949-4670 Colorado Ski Museum ....................476-1876 ABC Children's Acre ....................476-1420 Hundred Acre Wood ......................827-5876 Maureen Conner .........................476-0744 Vail Youth Center ......................476-1365 Rumplestiltskin School .................949-4590 Granny Coodcare ........................476-1958 Susie Brendon ..........................476-8666 Leslie Goodro ....................... ..476-4183 Mrs. Rozman ............................476-8164 Sharon Bestland ........................949-4998 Vail INterfaith Chapel .................476-3347 Police Department (Non-Emergency)......476-5671 Fire Department (Non-Emergency)........476-2200 Hospital (Vail Valley Medical).........476-2451 Doctor's Office (Vail Mtn. Medical).... 476-5695 Women's Resource Center ................ 476-7384 Chiropractic Care ...................... 476-0444 Vail Clinic Pharmacy ................... 476-5851 Vail Apothecary ........................ 476-3762 Vail Center zor Sports MediF~........ .476-7220 High Country Internal Medicine......... 476-7600 Rocky Mtn. Delivery & Transport........ 926-1066 Pack & Ship .......................... .. 476-4145 VRA Information Booth .................. 476-1000 PUBLISHED BY THE TOWN OF VAIL - For publishing call Karen riorter at 476-7000 ext. 207 C'~,,~~ ORDINANCE N0. 15 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING SECTION 8.24.060 H TO PROVIDE NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF LOUD SPEAKERS OR SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town Council is of the opinion that the current ordinance regulating amplified sounds is difficult to administer and not capable of fair administration and should be repealed and reenacted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, that: 1. Section 8.24.060 H of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows. 8.24.060 H Amplified Sounds 1. Purpose The Town Council enacts this .legislation for the purpose of securing and promoting the public, comfort, safety, and welfare of its citizenry. While recognizing that certain uses of sound amplifying equipment are protected by the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and assembly, the Council nevertheless feels obligated to reasonably regulate the use of sound amplifying equipment in order to protect the correlative constitutional rights of the citizens of this community to privacy and freedom from public nuisance and loud and unnecessary noise. 2. Prohibition and Regulations It shall be unlawful for any person other than the personnel of law enforcement or governmental agencies to install, use, or operate within the Town aloud speaker or sound amplifying equipment in a fixed or moveable position or mounted upon any sound truck for the purposes of giving insi;ructions, directions, talks, addresses, lectures, or transmits or projects music to any persons or assemblage of persons in or upon any public street, alleys, sidewalks, park or place, or public property, except when installed, used, or operated in compliance with the following provisions: a. In all residential zones, no sound amplifying equipment shall be installed, operated or used for commercial purposes at any time. b. The Operation of use of sound amplifying for non-commercial purposes in all residential zones and within 100 feet thereof except when used for regularly scheduled operative functions by any school or for the usual and customary purposes of any church is prohibited between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. of the following day. c. In all other zones, except such portions thereof as may be included within 100 feet of any residential zone, the operation or use of sound amplifying equipment for commercial purposes is prohibited between hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. of the following day. d. In all other zones, except such portions thereof as may be included within 100 feet of any residential zone, the operation or use of sound amplifying equipment for non-commercial purposes is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day. The only sounds permitted shall be either music, human speech, or both. The sound emanating from sound amplifying equipment shall be limited in volume and intensity for the times such sound is permitted by paragraph H 2 shall be as set forth in paragraph 8.24.060 D of this chapter. In no event, shall the sound be loud and raucous or unreasonably jarring, disturbing, annoying, or a nuisance to reasonably persons of normal sensitivity within the . area of audibility. 3. It shall be unlawful for any person, business or corporation to operate sound amplifying equipment in accordance with this chapter without first obtaining a permit from the Town. Application for such permits will be on forms provided by the Town. The following information shall be provided by the applicant: 1. Name, address and telephone number, 2. the place or places the applicant will be playing amplified sound, 3. the dates and times the applicant will be playing amplified sound. All permits shall be valid for a period of one (1) calendar year INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING this day of 1988, and a public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on the day of 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. -2- R ; Ordered published in full this day of 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS .DAY OF 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk -3- ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~ -ow~ o rai press release date released: May 17, 1988 page: 1 of: 1 department: OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK/TOWN OF VAI~ contact person: PAM BRANDMEYER 476-7000, Ex. 205 The Town of Vail, in conjunction with the "Valley-Wide Clean-Up Day," will be sponsoring a clean-up day Saturday, May 21, 1988, with a "rain day" set for the following Saturday, May 28, 1988. Please plan to gather in the Crossroads Shopping Center Parking lot, from 8:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M., where free coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Clean-up crews will be dispersed by 8:30 A.M., and we plan to work until noon. Areas of primary concern are the Interestate 70 corridor, as well as the north and south frontage roads, from East Vail to West Vail... Depending on the number of volunteers that show up, we will also disperse workers along Gore Creek and other streets within the Town of Vail. .Workers of ALL ages are encouraged to appear and pick up trash! Additionally, should you be unable to spend a couple hours within this general clean-up area, please consider doing so within your own yard and neighborhood. Three dumpsters will be available, courtesy of BFI, i.e.,: 1. Safeway parking lot 2. East Vail at the bottom of the east-bound off-ramp 3. Lionshead Charter Bus Lot (east end of that parking structure) The Eagle County Landfill will be open FREE-OF-CHARGE all day Saturday, May 21, 1988, to the public. town of vail • 75 s. frontage road • vail, Colorado 81657 • (303) 476-7000 / '` ~~ ~ , ~. i ~; town v rai ' press release date released: May 17, 1988 page: 1 of: 1 department: Town Manager contact person: Ron Phillips TOWN RECEIVES $900,000 UMTA GRANT FOR BUS SYSTEM Vail's bus system will receive a major boost in capacity and .efficiency in the coming year thanks to a $1.2 million system enhancement funded in large part by a grant from the Urban Mass Transit Authority. The project includes the addition of six, 35-foot buses and the construction of bus wash and fueling facilities in the town shops area, according to Town of Vail Public Works director Stan Berryman. "The new buses will be similar to the 35-foot Orion bus we have in our current fleet," said Berryman. "All our other buses are 30 feet long. The new vehicles will add tremendously to our peak capacity." In addition to added length, the new buses will feature lower entry steps and wider doors, both of which speed entry time and increase system capacity. "The quicker people can get on the buses, the quicker we can get the buses in motion, and the more people we can move in a given time period," said Berryman. The buses will also feature peripheral seating as opposed to row seating, which will also increase capacity, Berryman said. The UMTA grant is the first federal funding of its. kind to be granted in Colorado outside the Denver area in more than three years, according to Ron Phillips, Town Manager. "These Federal dollars represent 75% of this project. Without this money, we could have afforded only a fraction of this system enhancement." The Town's participation in the project represents the cost of the wash facility and about half the fueling facility, according to Phillips. "We are especially grateful to our governmental representatives who recognized the importance of this project to the World Alpine Ski Championships as well as to the long-term transportation requirements of our community," added Phillips. "Senator Tim Wirth and Congressman Ben Nighthorse Campbell were especially helpful in the pursuit of this enabling support." Specifications for the new buses have been outlined, and the Town will bid out the vehicle contract in the near future, according to Berryman. "Our residents and guests alike will see a marked improvement in the speed, quality and capacity of our system as a direct result of this grant," he said. town of vail • 75 s. frontage road • vail, Colorado 81657 • (303) 476-7000 s!~ lows 75 south frontage road vail, Colorado 81657 (303)476-7000 department of public works/transportation MEMORANDUM TO: RON FHILLIPS FROM: STAN BERRYMAN DATE: MAY 13, 1988 RE: TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING TASK FORCE VAIL 1989 MAY 12, 1988 MEETING REPORT The Transportation and Parking Task Force met on May 12, 1988. The Task Force discussed several issues related to both short- term and long-term parking in Vail. In the next few weeks, Town staff will conduct further analysis and present alternatives and recommendations on the following topics: 1. 2. Landing Mats Investigate the availability and cost of installing additional landing mats on the Ford park softball fields for outlying parking next winter. .Ford Park/Snow Dum Paved Parking Investigate the feasibility of removing some of the existing berm between the snow dump and the Ford Park tennis court small parking lot; paving this area to create summer parking for the Amphitheater and additional winter outlying parking. Factors regarding feasibility include: a. Colorado Department of Highway approval to utilize right-of-way for parking. b. Preliminary design (including landscaping) cost. c. Utility relocation. d. Interrelationship with Ford Park Master Plan parking plan. 3. Rental Cars Investigate and present pros and cons of relocating the 60 rental car reserved spaces in the Village structure to LionsHead or another location. 4. Parking Rate Schedules Perform financial analysis and present policy alternatives regarding parking fees. Parking fees were last changed three years ago. A policy needs to be adopted which relates fees to expansion of parking requirements. Also, charging fees at the Landing Mat parking lot will be evaluated. 5. Village Transportation Center Expansion The Task Force unanimously recommended that the town begin a "Request for Proposal" process for architectural and engineering design for expansion of the VTRC. This RFP process should begin after Jim Morter makes his presentation regarding the location of a Visitors' Center. The RFP should also include: a. A brief feasibility analysis and rough cost estimates for additional long range structured parking (West Day Lot, North Day Lot). b. Retrofit of existing VTRC including circulation redesign to alleviate safety problems on top deck loading area and upgrading of exhaust system, fire system and terminal facilities. It was also agreed that. it was not feasible to complete construction of an expanded Village Parking Structure this summer. It is recommended that the Task Force act as the steering committee for the RFP process. It was agreed to add membership to the Task Force. The membership of the Task Force is as follows: Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Merv Lapin John Slevin Sid Schultz Dave Gorsuch George Knox Diana Donovan Stan Berryman, Chairman Joe Macy Rob Levine Lee Metcalfe Rich Perske/Jim Ron Phillips Peter Patten Ken Hughey Bragdon (CDOH) SB/njm cc: Mike Rose April 25, 1988 ~~ Entire contents copyright 198E by.Crain Communications Inc. All rights reserved, $1.50 per issue, $15 per year ~~ ~~n~l ~ ~ ~1.IH fl't~d1 Municipal markef shifts New deb# issues increase 43% 1st quarter '87 - 1 st quatter'88 Total Issues .... ;`,; ~~' Refunded issues $40 - __ ---._ 33.2 ; tYew Issues N o - 24 0 ~ 20 23.4 ~ ~~~~ _ . 14 0 ~ 10 { ti g g--~- . ~ z ` 00 - - ~ `dry -p - 1987 1988 Source: Public Securities Association By ELLEN PERLMAN The U.S. Supreme Court decision that handed Congress the power to tax state and local bonds has angered local fi- nance officials and made them jittery about the future. Despite reassuring statements from congressional tax-writing committees, officials don't trust that Congress will act in the best interests of state and mu- nicipal governments. "The federal government and Congress are looking for ways to reduce the $100 billion-plus deficit, and they will ob- viously look again at the issue of tax ex- emption, as in 1986," said Ronald D. Picur, Chicago comptroller. "This is an area the U.S. Treasury has long had on its hit list. The Supreme Court may have provided some bullets." Ruling supplies `bullets' Congress now has the ability to elimi- nate tax exemptions completely„ said Grady L. Patterson Jr., treasurer of South Carolina. "The result could be the potential rais- ing of taxes of every taxpayer in the country to pay for roads, hospitals, water projects and other worthwhile, desirable and necessary projects," he said. South Carolina, along with the Na- tional Governors' Association, brought the case, South Carolina vs. Baker, to the Supreme Court. No immediate effect on the bond market is apparent from the April 20, 7-1 ruling, which upholds a 1982 law requiring municipal bonds to be registered to keep their tax-exempt status. States have been complying since June 1983. In their decision, the justices over- turned a 93-year-old precedent provid- ing tax immunity for state and municipal bonds. The ruling is "tantamount to a decree of unconditional surrender imposed on state and local government by the na- tional government they created 200 years ago," said Alan Beals, executive director of the National League of Cities. "Local government officials throughout the United States are angered and disgusted by the unrelenting assault by Congress and by the executive branch on the acti- vities and revenue systems of our cities, towns and states." The ruling of the court is more serious than the issue of tax exemption for debt, said Patrick C. Glisson, Atlanta's commis- sioner of finance and president of the Government Finance Officers Association. "It really strikes at the heart of state and local sovereignty. My fear is that Congress takes this as a green flag to get into any and all state and local activity," he said. "This will renew and strengthen interest in a constitutional amendment to guarantee tax exemption for state and local bonds." Meanwhile, a lawsuit initiated by At- lanta and the Government Finance Offi- cers Association challenging provisions Continued on page 37 GRAIN'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF PUBLIC BUSINESS & FINANCE City & State, April 25, 1988 Decision validity of the registration require- general obligation bonds is extremely t~ ment imposed by Congress in 1982. popular in the Congress," he said. ~ ~~ Th a is no reason to believe that Dennis Holt, spokesman for the Continued from page 1 of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 in- volving the alternative minimum tax and arbitrage rebates might now be weakened or shelved, since one of the arguments in the case rested on the precedent that was overturned. "The court completely struck down the Pollock decision, which we've been depending on," Mr. Glisson said of Pollock vs. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co., an 1895 ruling. "This is clearly a seri- ous blow to our cause." "We're consulting with our co- plaintiffs as to our next step," said Cathy Spain, executive director of the Government Finance Officers Association. "We also think it's im- portant now to concentrate on de- monstrating to Congress the bene- fits of tax-exempt status." Despite the Supreme Court deci- sion, congressional tax-writing committees have not indicated any intention to sponsor legislation to tax state and local bonds. The ruling "merely upholds the Tough laws Continued from Page 3 "The motivating force is protecting local business," said Roberta Ro- mano, law professor at Yale Univer- sity, New Haven, Conn. State Sen. Robert Garton, a Repub- lican from Columbus, Ind., said Indi- ana had been considering revising its corporate laws when a hostile takeover in 1986 was launched in his home town against Arvin Industries Inc. "What resulted was that we pushed it through rather quickly," said Mr. Garton. "We put it on the fast track." Although the Indiana law was used to promote a friendly stance toward economic development, that was not its intent, Mr. Garton said. "The anti-takeover statute was to create a level playing field, to make sure that shareholders are treated fairly," Mr. Garton said. After Indiana's law survived a Supreme Court challenge in the spring of 1987, many states adopted provisions to regulate takeovers. In Delaware, state lawmakers in January passed such a law. Richard L. Templeton, assistant secretary of state, said the law was designed to prevent abuses and not to bar take- overs. "The law did protect the state's in- terests," Mr. Templeton said. "But our fast objective was do the right thing (for companies), which we think we did. We had a responsibility to corpo- rate America to regulate.the abuses." No matter how lawyers view the - .. ~. .. ...........rte In at ri~v 'e,Ifi ri wla er today's court decision will either prompt or deter future congressio- nal action," said Dan Rostenkowski, D-Ill., chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. THE LAW - Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, D-Texas, said "there aren't any proposals on the horizon" to tax interest on all pre- vate-purpose bonds or general obli- gation bonds. "Congress fought off efforts by the administration to tax all interest on the so-called `private purpose' munici- pal bonds during debate on the 1986 tax reform bill," he said, "and there aren't any proposals on the horizon to revisit that issue, much less general obligation bonds. "The fact is the tax exemption for Public Securities Association, called the pronouncements a good sign. "One must not overlook the state- ments by Rostenkowski and Bent- sen. They did not have to make them," Mr. Holt said. But, cautioned Richard D. Martin, finance director of Charlotte, N.C., "if the direction the federal govern- ment has been moving in recently is any indication, the bottom line is that eventually they could rule on all issues of bonds and make our local taxes higher because the cost of bonds will be higher." This latest action in the tax-ex- empt bond wars raises questions whether federal securities should be exempt from state and local taxes, Mr. Glisson remarked. "If the federal government can tax state and local bonds, the (opposite) position, whether we should be able to tax federal securities, comes into ques- tion," he said. "Fair is fair. We believe in reciprocal immunity. Apparently, the court does not." • contc of mi By ELIZABETH States are cautioi ways to control dispo waste -especially ma come in contact with eases such as AIDS. Public concern over aroused last summer hospital waste being licly accessible areas. In Indiana, childre. hospital trash bin reI vered plastic bags of urinated with the de immune deficiency s~ Beaches in New Jersi to close as coastal wa hospital waste. State responses ha erate and cautious, ju formation compiled t Conference of State Denver office, said principal research a organization. "States are examii laws to see if infectio. waste is included in of hazardous waste said. Unlike the regul~ forms of hazardou rules governing infer ease-producing med left to the states. Mr. Doyle said Del Louisiana, Mary]'and Utah and West Virgi ing ways to address t "Indiana is looki everything includin said Richard Slave: Environmental Heal Systems, Champaigr Mr. Slavik is one < cal waste disposal sentatives who con' have overreacted i fashion to public pr. contagious and ca terial. What is needed, N a national definitic medical waste to re. state interpretation: an interstate system gal dumping by ti waste from generator Lawrence Douce Doucet & Mainka ii A worker cuts up his American Express card to protest the credit card company's links to a takeover bid against Koppers Co. Inc., Pittsburgh. because collections in state capital gains taxes are unpredictable. "Nobody can look into a taxpayer's head and say whether they will sell a stock or sell a painting, or whether they might not sell, depending on dramatic changes in the tax code," Mr. Regan said May 6. Continued on page 34 may- •-~~~ ~ u ~~....: i~~al g~veiiiiuents to shell out mil- lions of dollars to meet the needs of immigrants granted residency under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Although Congress has allocated $4 billion over four years as compensation to states, legislators and other ex- perts predict that procedures for documenting recipients of health care, job training, housing and education ser- costs. Moreover, demand for services is certain to rise now that immigrants have stepped from the shadows of illegal status. "When you're in hiding as an illegal immigrant, you don't ask for much," said Joy Wilson, program director of health and human services for the National Conference of C t' on znued on page 4 Bond fight moves to Congress By GEORGINA FIORDALISI ATLANTA -Angered by the Supreme Court ruling that gives Congress the right to tax munic- ipal bonds, finance officers vowed to move their battle from the nation's highest court to the nation's capital. During their annual meeting, ,members of the Government Fi- nance Officers Association passed a strongly worded reso- lution May 3 that spearheads their effort "to assure that the national government does not interfere with traditional methods of state and local gov- ernment financing." The association did not rule out a further court challenge or a push for a constitutional amendment to ban taxation of municipal bonds. But it was apparent that fi- nance officers would, as Griffin B. Bell advised, take their battle to Congress first. "You have to fish or cut bait," said Mr. Bell, former U.S. At- torney General, in an address to the association May 3. "You have no other choices." The Supreme Court dealt a major blow to the bond industry April 20 in its ruling on South Carolina vs. Baker that, in es- sence, gives Congress the power to tax municipal bonds (City & State, Apri125). Congress, with the Supreme Court decision in hand, might now consider taxation of mu- nicipal bonds as a way to reduce the federal deficit. "Congress is desperate for money, and that's where the trouble is coming from," said Mr. Bell. "So if I were you, I would get ready." Association members, realiz- ing defeat, dropped the associa- tion's court challenge to provi- sions in the Tax Reform Act of 1986 that tax some bonds. Mr. Bell, attorney in the asso- ciation's case, said the suit rested on an 1895 ruling, known as Pollock vs. the Farmers' Loan & Trust Co., that, in ef- fect, had prevented govern- ments from taxing each other. That decision, however, was Continued nn Wane 3.? ~~1/i Griffin B. Bell Former U.S. Attorney General ds recovered qugcxiy FIOILDALISI the bond market nt. hen the U.S. Su- 3 that the federal j tax interest on prices dropped by -oint. that afternoon, Est stopped. irket react in such ~r for such a short ed to a near-stand- rapidly that the Su- ion would not affect v in existence. ihman Hutton Inc., "squawk box" - ie line -told trad- cision had no im- ids in their hands. that of Austin V. managing director But for two long hours there was a prolonged uncertainty, said Ri- chard A. Ciccarone, vice president of research for Van Kampen Merritt Inc., Lisle, Ill. "The blip was an important thing," he said. Mr. Ciccarone said he was reassured by U.S. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski, D-Ill., author of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, that the court decision would not change the federal tax treatment of municipal bonds. Congress, the congressman said, would continue to rule over the tax- ation of bonds, as it had always done. Some members of Congress had always believed bonds had no con- stitutional protection, and the Su- preme Court reaffirmed that belief.^ Bond ~ ght the fast place. Mr. Rostenskowski said the recen Supreme Court ruling would ac Continued from page 1 struck down by the Supreme Court's April decision, stealing the associa- tion's fire. A tax on interest income from municipal bonds, the court ruled, was a tax on individuals and not a direct tax on the states. As the battle moves into the polit- ical arena, some city and state lead- ers say they will push fora consti- tutional amendment banning ie squawk box and taxation of municipal bonds. what the true situa- But others say there is no point in Tom Cochran, senior wasting energy on a constitutional ~f public finance at amendment that will never succeed. were able to talk to "If you can't pass women's rights, around the country who's going to give a tiddly about ig moving again," tax-exempt bonds?" asked Lloyd tices ruled that mu- Hara, city treasurer of Seattle. ,ad no constitutional Some city and state officials say & State, April 25), the Supreme Court decision might give the bond market to local governments the right to tax fed- one had relied on the eral bonds. But the Supremacy Code the first place. in the Constitution protects the federal id lawyers have al- government and its securities from ;o Section 103 of the taxation, bond lawyers say nue Service code as In Washington, city and state of- xempts bond interest ficials are lobbying for a bill intro- ~xation. duced by Sen. Pete Domenici, R- ~on understood that N.M., that would exempt bonds sold exists, said Neal H. for environmental projects from re- ce president at Kid- strictions imposed by the Tax Re- u Co. Inc. form Act of 1986. close slip was really a panic,,' Local officials are also keeping mamz. "The panic was: tabs on Rep. Dan Rostenkowski, D-Ill., 'rs taxable? TS the world author of the Tax Reform Act, the law m, that restricted tax-exempt financing in t t "prompt or deter congressron - tions on municipal bonds, a statement that reassured few finance officia]s. Although some members of Con- gress say they have never believed the Constitution protects municipal bonds from taxation, bond lawyers say the Constitution has stopped Congress from taxing bonds. "No matter what the Congress said, Congress has felt itself re- strained by the Constitution," said said Hugh M. Dougan, a partner with Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam & Roberts, New York. Disappointment hung over the fi- nance officers' convention in At- lanta. The feeling was aggravated by the pervasive belief that the bond industry lost the Supreme Court battle because it fought with the wrong weapons. In its suit, South Carolina had chal- lenged the federal government's right to tax bonds that are not registered. In their ruling, the justices ruled that they could not consider the regis- tration issue without first considering whether the federal government had the basic right to tax bonds. No one expected the court to stretch that far. "It slapped us down on the regis- tration issue, and with its hand out, slapped us down," said Richard B. Dixon, chief administrative officer for Los Angeles County, Calif. ^ ants wins Olympics nod `BEN PERLMAN TON -Atlanta passed :i its quest to host the -Olympics when it won n against Minneapolis- n. >n was announced April S. Olympic Committee, _n Washington to hear resentations by both :11 now have to convince Tonal Olympic Commit- y's merits. th t' im ssi- ble," said Mayor Andrew Young. "I've been in international politics for awhile. I think it's a piece of cake," said the mayor, who served as ambas- sador to the United Nations during the Carter administration. The city is promoting an airport and transportation system that can handle the thousands of expected visi- tors and a centrally located time zone that "would allow much of the world to view live broadcasts of Olympic events at convenient times." "I don't think they will make any money in Barcelona," Mr. Young said, referring to the location of the ~"tf Q ~'~ iE 4t ~ ~ A V [~ ~R E1 ~ R R ~® ~,*{f i' Y iii ~ ONE if W A ict', .+ r ~ ~• ~ ~ ~ '~=sn ~ ~ ~ r~+>• r ~. _ x -~-`Eil' y~ . ~~. `fir ' r , ~ ~. ~- ~e.. - ~; ..y~.. ; ~} ~ - { ^ 'y~ ': .a - ~ 1 -~- . -~s ""r'~...T. ~ Seattle's underground bus tunnel is expected to city's downtown retail area. The stations will be pain e e t e ' e t~~ t es By CHARLOTTE F. AHERN SEATTLE - In an attempt to solve this city's mounting traffic congestion problems, officials are embarking on a project that takes a twist on the traditional under- ground transportation system - running buses through tunnels. And while the tunnel system is under construction, Seattle visitors and residents are being asked to wait patiently. Since March 1987, a 140-ton tun- neling machine has been digging under some main downtown thor- oughfares to prepare a 1.3-mile- long tunnel. The system will accom- modate diesel-electric-powered buses that will operate in twin L- shaped tunnels 65 feet beneath Third Avenue and Pine Street. When the $435 million tunnel project is completed in 1990, buses are expected to travel the entire route in about nine minutes, cutting the average commuter trip by about seven minutes, the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle predicts. The buses will operate on diesel fuel above ground and switch to electric power when they enter the tunnel. There are no other bus tunnels like Seattle's in the world, accord- - .,.a t., Dav}d Kalberer, the tunnel's 1992 Summer Games. "We (Atlanta) will have more people coming to the Olympics than ever before." Atlanta would surpass the $225 million profit reaped by Los Angeles for hosting the 1984 Olympics, he said. Atlanta's Chamber of Com- merce estimated the economic bene- fits to a U.S. host city could "exceed more than $3 billion." Atlanta has spent more then $200,000 promoting its proposal and expects to shell out between $5 mil- lion and $10 million in the competi- tion against other cities of the world. ple thmk a s po trad data bank in th • in the Job Training Partnership Act. de blll "We've been pushing for some .:.,,o t~ oPt assistance with displaced rom page 2 workers," said Larry Jones, legisla- tive representative of the National l proponents hope adop- Association.of Counties. .,.,..„~rwnt resolution,,..,,~,;,States.would rec~ive'80°6 *fthwt the loss of a e e U.S. Department of Commerce. The data bank would provide export-pro- motion data, said Deirdre E. Curley, staff director of the international trade committee of the National Governors' Association. An enhanced data bank would