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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-08-02 Support Documentation Town Council Regular SessionVAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1988 7:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes from July 5 and 19, 1988 Meetings B. Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1988, second reading, an ordinance amending Section 8.24.060 H Amplified Sounds of the Municipal Code of the Town of Uail to provide that in nonresidential zone districts, sound amplifying equipment for commercial purposes is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. of the following day. C. Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1988, second reading, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 18.40 Special Development Districts of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, Colorado. 2. Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1988, second reading, an ordinance amending Section 18.52 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail pertaining to fees assessed for parking requirements in exempted areas. 3. Resolution No. 29, Series of 1988, a resolution finding substantial compliance of a petition for the annexation of the area commonly known as the Ulbrich property in West Vail; and setting forth details in regard thereto. 4. Discussion of Holy Cross Parcel s 5. Assignment of Village Popcorn Wagon Lease 6. Presentation of 1987 Audited Financial Statements CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 7. Adjournment VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1988 7:30 p.m. EXPANDED AGENGA 7:30 1. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes. from July 5 and 19 , 1988 Meetings Larry Eskwith B. Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1988, second reading, changing the hour of 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for closing down amplified sound in the Core Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1988, on second reading. Background Rationale: The amplified sound ordinance provides that commercial sound in nonresidential neighborhoods may not be played from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Many of the restaurants in Vail serve dinner until 10:00 p.m. and would like to be able to play amplified music for their guests during this time. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1988, on second reading. Peter Patten C. Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1988, second reading, Larry Eskwith repealing and reenacting Section 18.40 of the Municipal Code (Special Development Districts) Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1988, on second reading. Background Rationale: These amendments are intended to clarify specific elements of the present SDD ordinance. The PEC recommended approval of the proposed amendments by a 3-1 vote. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1988, on second reading. 7:45 2. Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1988, second reading, amending Peter Patten Section 18.52 of the Municipal Code pertaining to parking fees charged for exempted areas Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1988, on second reading. Background Rationale: This ordinance is the result of Council direction to staff to initiate the process for amending fees charged for parking in CCI and CCII. Please refer to the minutes of July 11 for the PEC's recommendation on this proposal. 8:10 3. Resolution No. 29, Series of 1988, regarding annexation of Larry Eskwith the Ulbrich property Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Resolution No. 29, Series of 1988. Background Rationale: Mr. Ulbrich owns property in the north part of West Vail adjacent to the Town and wishes to complete the annexation of his property to the Town. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 29, Series of 1988. 8:25 4. Discussion of Holy Cross Parcel Pie Action Requested of Council: Discuss the proposal to reopen negotiations with Holy Cross Electric Association and receive public comment. 8:50 Larry Eskwith Jan Buckley 5. Assignment of Village Popcorn Wagon Lease Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny assignment of Village popcorn wagon lease to the new owner, Jan Buckley. Background Rationale: The lease for the Village popcorn wagon requires approval by the Council before the lease can be assigned to a new owner. Jan Buckley took over ownership and operation of the Lionshead popcorn wagon last fall, and we have experienced no problems there. Staff Recommendation: Approve the assignment of the lease as proposed. 9:05 Jerry McMahan Steve Thompson Charlie Wick 6. Presentation of 1987 Audited Financial Statements Action Requested of Council: Bring your financial statements to the meeting, and ask any questions after reviewing the statements. (Statements went out to Council on Friday, July 22.) Background Rationale: Jerry McMahan from McMahan, Armstrong & Associates will present the financials along with staff. 9:50 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 7. Adjournment -2- MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JULY 5, 1988 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, July 5, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor John Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Affeldt Merv Lapin Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Gordon Pierce Tom Steinberg MEMBERS ABSENT: None TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first order of business was the approval of the minutes from the June 7 and 21, 1988 meetings. There was no discussion by Council or the public. Tom Steinberg made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, which John Slevin seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The next item was a Consent Agenda consisting of: A. Ordinance No. 18, Series of 1988, second reading, regarding electrical permit fees. B. Ordinance No. 19, Series of 1988, second reading, regarding incorporating sales tax in .the price of food sales. C. Resolution No. 12, Series of 1988, designating TexasBanc Savings Association as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 13, Series of 1988, designating United Savings Association of Texas as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 14, Series of 1988, designating United Savings Bank as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 15, Series of 1988, designating American Savings and Loan Association as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 16, Series of 1988, designating Capitol City Savings as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 17, Series of 1988, designating Carver Savings and Loan Association as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 18, Series of 1988, designating Champion Savings Association as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 19, Series of 1988, designating First American Bank for Savings as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 20, Series of 1988, designating First American Bank and Trust as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 21, Series of 1988, designating First Bank of Gladstone as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 22, Series of 1988, designating Investors Federal Savings and Loan Association as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 23, Series of 1988, designating MeritBanc Savings as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 24, Series of 1988, designating Olney Savings Association as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 25, Series of 1988, designating Standard Federal Savings and Loan Association as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 26, Series of 1988, designating Suffield Bank as a depository for funds of the Town. Resolution No. 27, Series of 1988, designating Sunbelt Savings Association of Texas as a depository for funds of the Town. Mayor Rose read the full title of each of the ordinances. Charlie Wick explained the resolutions were usually a requirement of the bank or savings and loan authorizing large deposits; this was a pretty normal practice the Town had done the past several years. Chuck Crist asked if the institutions were in Texas, which Steve Thompson replied some were, but not all. Steve explained there was $98,000 in each institution and gave the reasoning for all the accounts. Steve then commented on how he arrived at using these particular institutions. After much more discussion regarding plans and the way the procedures worked, Gordon Pierce made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. John Slevin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Under Citizen Participation, Chuck Crist commented on the negative publicity the Town had received concerning Ride the Rockies bicycle tour and questioned if there were any plans for next year to counteract this bad publicity. Mayor Rose stated it was sad that Vail was victimized by bad planning on the Denver Post's part and that last week there had been a meeting called to critique the entire tour. He said they will be writing the Denver Post with a reply. He then mentioned for the first five years. of the Ride the Rockies Tour the routes would be rotated, so there were no plans to counteract the publicity at this time, but he hoped later we would try to get on the established route. Under the Town Manager's Report, Ron Phillips stated that bus ridership for June was up ten percent overall and gave route statistics. He commented that in the future he would like to eliminate the Town Manager's Report since he usually gives Council an update at the afternoon Work Sessions. Mayor Rose stated he had received a memorandum from Gordon Pierce explaining that for personal and business reasons, Gordon would resign from Town Council effective September 30, 1988. Mayor Rose noted this was sad news, appreciated the time Gordon had served on the Council and wished Gordon the best. Gordon commented he would contribute his time as best he could until the end of September. There was some discussion regarding setting a special election date. At this time, Gail Wahrlich- Lowenthal stated she felt Gordon was "true blue" and hoped he would come back to meetings after he was a "free man" to give them his ideas on issues. At this time, Merv Lapin made a motion to approve September 13, 1988 as the date for a special election to elect a replacement for the remainder of Gordon's term. Gail Wahrlich- Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. At this time, Chuck Crist stated the comments he had received concerning July 4th weekend were all extremely positive. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman -2- MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JULY 19, 1988 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, July 19, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: John Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Affeldt Merv Lapin Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Gordon Pierce Tom Steinberg Kent Rose, Mayor Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first order of business was Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1988, first reading, changing the hour of 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for closing down amplified sound in the Core. Mayor Pro Tem Slevin read the full title. Larry Eskwith stated the change was made at the request of a local restaurateur who was concerned because they served dinner until 10:00 p.m. and wanted to play their music until that time. After some discussion by Council, Terry Evans questioned playing longer on special weekends, like July Fourth and Memorial Day, to help keep crowds under control; he was also concerned about decibel levels. Mayor Pro Tem Slevin explained Council was trying to keep everyone happy and modifying the hours should do it for awhile. Terry asked again about. extending the hours over special weekends, to which Pepi Gramshammer agreed. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal commented she. would like to leave the time at 10:00 p.m., and agreed with the 65 decibel level at the property line. She commented this should be discussed with the Police Department next year as far as extending hours for crowd control. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the ordinance with a typographical correction in Section 1, and Tom Steinberg seconded. At this time, Gordon Pierce stated he agreed with Pepi that there needed to be some flexibility with extending the time maybe one hour only on Saturdays, and requested this be checked into before second reading. Merv Lapin asked Pepi Gramshammer to get a petition for the hour extension from the people who live in the area; Council's concern was for the residents in the area. Pepi responded he had not heard of any complaints. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. The next item was Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1988, first reading, repealing and reenacting the Special Development Districts section of the Municipal Code. The full title of the ordinance was read by Mayor Pro Tem Slevin. Tom Braun asked if Council wanted to review the entire set of changes or just problems they may have with certain areas. Mayor Pro Tem Slevin stated just certain areas; he had a problem with Underlying Zoning. Tom then reviewed Section D, "Underlying Zone Districts" and explained specifics. Larry Eskwith explained further the background of SDD's and underlying zoning. After much discussion by Council, Peter Jamar commended the staff for cleaning up this ordinance. He commented this had been needed for a couple of years and would like the ordinance passed tonight, but he would prefer no underlying zoning. He proposed language change under Uses 18.40.070 and thought language could be done to simplify things. Chuck Crist asked questions of Tom Braun concerning more SDD's, to which Tom responded. Jay Peterson agreed with Tom that the Planning and Environmental Commission should look at the changes proposed, and requested the ordinance be passed tonight. Peter Patten recommended Council not to change the policy, that underlying zoning provided a support basis and gave reasons why he felt this way. Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the ordinance, which Tom Steinberg seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. The third item of business was Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1988, first reading, amending the Municipal Code pertaining to parking fees charged for exempted areas. The full title was read by Mayor Pro Tem Slevin. Tom Braun stated staff was requested by Council to change the fees charged of $3,000 and $5,000 to $10,000. He commented on the reasons for increasing the fees and gave background information. He reviewed the Planning and Environmental Commission's decisions and the reasoning behind them. Tom Steinberg commented he felt strongly the fee should be raised to $10,000 minimum. Mayor Pro Tem Slevin stated he felt the problem was deeper; who is responsible, the Town or the developer? He stated he supported the Planning Commission's decision, the fee should be raised to a reasonable rate, and the Parking Task Force should review with public input. He stated he was looking more at $6,000 and the issue should be looked into deeper. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal stated the Town's real costs should be passed on to the developer; no more, no less. She supported a fee in the area of $8,000; that if developers had to pay 100% of the costs, they should have 100% of the use. Gordon Pierce agreed with Tom Steinberg. Eric Affeldt stated if businesses bring in people, they should help pay for parking, and he agreed with the $10,000 minimum. At this time, Peter Patten explained more background information. Merv Lapin gave his reasons why he agreed with the $10,000 as a minimum. After Chuck Crist asked questions of Council, Jay Peterson commented why he was against the increase and wanted a parking study done. After much more discussion, Peter Jamar agreed with Jay. After more discussion by Jay Peterson, Peter Jamar and Pepi Gramshammer, Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the ordinance with a change in Section 18.52.160 B.5 regarding the amount charged from $10,000 to $8,000 and encouraged staff to press on to complete a parking study as soon as possible. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded the motion. At this time, Gordon Pierce commented he was opposed to the $8,000 figure but would approve $6,000 until a study was done. A vote was taken and the motion to approve the ordinance with a change in the amount charged to $8,000 passed 4-2, with Mayor Pro Tem Slevin and Gordon Pierce opposing. Peter Patten commented the parking study was a part of the Master Plan, and it was scheduled to be started in September to be done in the winter. The next order of business was Resolution No. 28, Series of 1988, setting the date for a special election to choose a Council member to fill the unexpired term of Gordon Pierce. Larry Eskwith commented the resolution was self-explanatory. There was no discussion by Council or the public. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Merv Lapin and seconded by Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. The fifth item was the Medsker request to amend the adopted geo-sensitive area debris flow map from high to medium hazard in the area of Lot 12, Block 1, Vail Uillage 13th Filing. Rick Pylman gave background information on the area and the Medskers' request. He noted Art Mears did the original study and also the work for the Medskers, and that staff had no recommendation. Rick, Larry Eskwith and Peter Patten then answered questions of the Council regarding the surrounding area. After a short discussion by Council, Gordon Pierce made a motion to approve the request to change the classification, which was seconded by Eric Affeldt. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. The sixth order of business was the Vail water conservation proposal by Jebbie Brown. She proposed that everyone in town use quart jars in their toilet tanks to conserve water. She stated they were asking for more and financial support from the community and explained the plans to initiate the program. Merv Lapin asked if she had talked to the Water Board because they send out mailings every month. Mayor Pro Tem suggested she go to Rotary, the Water Board and the Board of Realtors for support to help get things rolling. Merv Lapin and Mayor Pro Tem Slevin gave Jebbie contact names for each of the Boards. Mayor Pro Tem Slevin commented Council would talk to Ron Phillips about a resolution to designate a date the program officially begins. Jebbie thanked the Council for their help and support. The next item was action on a horse drawn carriage agreement addendum. Larry Eskwith explained Steve Jones had one horse drawn carriage and wanted two. He noted according to Stan Berryman, there would be no problems with this. There was no discussion by Council or the public. A motion to approve the addendum was made by Merv Lapin and seconded by Gordon Pierce. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. Under Citizen Participation, Steve Michaelson introduced himself as a candidate running for the District Attorney's office. He explained his background and willingness to work with our Police Department, and answered questions of Council. At this time, Merv Lapin commented he had noticed a dead end sign on Piney Road which was mislocated, and asked Larry Eskwith to have Stan Berryman relocate it at a more proper place. Tom Steinberg stated the letter they received concerning -2- construction noise be responded to by Ron Phillips. Also, Tom was concerned about the public's perception of the Holy Cross parcel purchase and requested it be placed on the agenda of the next public meeting so the public could voice their opinions. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, John C. Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman -3- ORDINANCE PJO. 20 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.24.060 H AMPLIFIED SOUNDS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF VAIL TO PROVIDE THAT IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS, SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IS PROHIBITED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 P.M. AND 8:00 A.M. OF THE FOLLOWING DAY. WHEREAS, Section 8.24.060 H 2d provides that in all other zones except residential zones, the operation or use of sound amplifying equipment for commercia l purposes is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. of the following day; and WHEREAS, many of the restaurants located in the nonresidential zone districts of the Town of Vail continue serving dinner until 10:00 p.m. and wish to have amplified music for the entertainment of their patrons during the time they serve dinner; and WHEREAS, the Town Council does not believe that an extension of the time amplified sound is permitted in nonresidential zones from 9:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. will be detrimental to the inhabitants of the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO: 1. Section 8.24.060 H 2d is hereby amended to read as follows: 18.24.060 H 2d In all other zones except such portions thereof as may be included within one hundred (100) feet of any residential zone, the operation or use of sound amplifying equipment for commercial purposes is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. of the following day. 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this Ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this Ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING this 19th day of July , 1988, and a public hearing shall be held on this Ordinance on the 19th day of July 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ordered published in full this 19th day of July 1988- John C. Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem 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- ORDINANCE N0. 21 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 18.40 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO. WHEREAS, the present Special Development District ordinance of the Town of Vail was enacted in 1978; and WHEREAS, the Town Council is of the belief that the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Town would be benefitted by an updating of the Special Development District ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO: 1. Chapter 18.40 Special Development Districts of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, Colorado, is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: 18.40 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS Sections: 18.40.010 18.40.020 18.40.030 18.40.040 18.40.050 18.40.060 18.40.070 18.40.080 18.40.090 18.40.100 18.40.110 18.40.120 18.40.130 18.40.140 18.40.010 PUR Purpose Definitions Application Development Review Procedures Submittal Requirements Development Plan Uses Design Criteria Development Standards Amendment Procedures Recreation Amenities Tax Time Requirements Fees Existing Special Development Districts ?OSE The purpose of the special development district is to encourage flexibility and creativity in the development of land in order to promote its most appropriate use; to improve the design, character and quality of new development within. the Town; to facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets and utiliti"es; to preserve the natural and scenic features of open space areas; and to further the overall goals of the community as stated in the Vail Comprehensive Plan. An approved development plan for a special development district, in conjunction with a property's underlying zone district, shall establish the requirements for guiding development and uses of property included in the special development district. The elements of the development plan shall be as outlined in 18.40.060. 18.40.020 DEFINITIONS A. Agent or Authorized Representative Any individual or association authorized or empowered in writing by the property owner to act on his (her) stead. If any of the property to be included in the special development district is a condominiumized development, the pertinent condominium association may be considered the agent or authorized representative for the individual unit owners if authorized in conformity with all pertinent requirements of the condominium association's declarations and all other requirements of the condominium declarations are met. B. Minor Amendment (Staff review) Modifications to building plans, site or landscape plans that do not alter the basic intent and character of the approved special development district, and are consistent with the design criteria of this chapter. Minor amendments may include, but not be limited to, variations of not more than 5 feet to approved setbacks and/or building footprints; changes to landscape or site plans that do not adversely impact pedestrian or vehicular circulation throughout the special development district; or changes to gross floor area (excluding residential uses), of not more than 5 percent of the approved square footage of retail, office, common areas and other non-residential floor area. C. Major Amendment (PEC and/or Council review) Any proposal to change uses; increase gross residential floor area; change the number of dwelling or accommodation units; modify, enlarge or expand any approved special development district (other than minor amendments as defined in Section 18.40.020.6.) D. Underlying Zone District The zone district existing on the property, or imposed on the property at the time the special development district is approved. -2- E. Affected Property Property within a special development district that, by virtue of its proximity or relationship to a proposed amendment request to an approved development plan, may be affected by re-design, density increase, change in uses, or other modifications changing the impacts, or character of the approved special development district. 18.40.030 APPLICATION An application for approval of a special development district may be filed by any owner of property to be included in the special development district or his (her) agent or authorized representative. The application shall be made on a form provided by the Community Development Department and shall include: A legal description of the property, a list of names and mailing addresses of all adjacent property owners and written consent of owners of all property to be included in the special development district or their agents or authorized representatives. The application shall be accompanied by submittal requirements outlined in Section 18.40.050 and a development plan as outlined in Section 18.40.060. 18.40.040 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES A. Prior to site preparation, building construction, or other improvements to land within a special development district, there shall be an approved development plan for said district. The approved development plan shall establish requirements regulating development, uses and activity within a special development district. 6. Prior to submittal of a formal application for a special development district, the applicant shall hold a pre-application conference with the Community Development Department. The purpose of this meeting shall be to discuss the goals of the proposed special development district, the relationship of the proposal to applicable elements of the Town's master plan, and the review procedure that will be followed for the application. C. The initial review of a proposed special development district shall be held by the Planning and Environmental Commission at a regularly scheduled meeting. Prior to this meeting, and at the discretion of the director of the Department of Community Development, a work session may be held with the applicant, staff and the Planning and Environmental Commission to discuss the proposed special development district. A report of the Community Development Department staff's findings and -3- recommendations shall be made at the initial formal hearing before the Planning and Environmental Commission. A report of the Planning and Environmental Commission stating its findings and recommendations, and the staff report shall then be transmitted to the Town Council in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 18.66.060 of the Municipal Code. The Town Council shall consider the special development district in accordance with the provision of Sections 18.66.130 through 18.66.160. 18.40.050 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS The following information and materials shall be submitted with the initial application for a special development district. Certain submittal requirements may be waived or modified by the Department of Community Development if it is demonstrated that the material to be waived or modified is not applicable to the Design Criteria (Section 18.40.080), or other practical solutions have been reached. 1. Application form and filing fee. 2. A written statement describing the nature of the project to include information on proposed uses, densities, nature of the development proposed, contemplated ownership patterns and phasing plans, and a statement outlining how and where the proposed development deviates from the development standards prescribed in the property's underlying zone district. 3. A survey stamped by a licensed surveyor indicating existing conditions of the property to be included in the special development district, to include the location of improvements, existing contour lines, natural features, existing vegetation, water courses, and perimeter property lines of the parcel. 4. A complete set of plans depicting existing conditions of the parcel (site plan, floor plans, elevations), if applicable. 5. A complete zoning analysis of existing and proposed development to include a square footage breakdown of all proposed uses, parking provided, and proposed densities. 6. Proposed site plan at a scale not smaller than 1" = 20', showing the approximate locations and dimensions of all buildings and structures and all principal site development features. 7. Preliminary building elevations, sections and floor plans at a scale not smaller than 1/8" = 1' in sufficient detail to determine floor area, circulation, location of uses, and general scale and appearance of the proposed development. -4- 8. A vicinity plan showing the proposed improvements in relation to all adjacent properties at a scale not smaller than 1" = 50'. 9. Photo overlays and/or other acceptable techniques for demonstrating a visual analysis of the proposed development in relationship to existing conditions. 10. Amassing model depicting the proposed development in relationship to development on adjacent parcels. 11. A .preliminary landscape plan at a scale not smaller than 1" = 20', showing existing landscape features to be retained and removed, proposed landscaping and landscaped. site development features such as recreation facilities, bike paths and trails, pedestrian plazas and walkways, water features and other elements. 12. Environmental impact report in accordance with Chapter 18.56, hereof unless waived by Section 18.56.030. 13. Any additional information or material as deemed necessary by the director of Community Development Department. With the exception of the massing model, 4 complete copies of the above information shall be submitted with an application for a special development district. At the discretion of the director of the Community Development Department, reduced copies in 8-1/2' x 11" format of all of the above information and additional copies for distribution to the Planning and Environmental Commission and Town Council may be required. 18.40.060 DEVELOPMENT PLAN An approved development plan is the principal document in guiding the development, uses and activities of a special. development district. A development plan shall be approved by ordinance by the Town Council in conjunction with the review and approval of any special development district. The development plan shall be comprised of materials submitted in accordance with Section 18.40.050. The development plan shall contain all relevant material and information necessary to establish the parameters with which the special development district shall develop. The development plan may consist of, but not be limited to, the approved site plan, floor plans, building sections and elevations, vicinity plan, parking plan, preliminary open space/landscape plan, densities and permitted, conditional and accessory uses. -5- 18.40.070 USES Determination of permitted, conditional and accessory uses shall be made by the Planning and Environmental Commission and Town Council as a part of the formal review of the proposed development plan. Unless further restricted through the review of the proposed special development district, permitted, conditional and accessory uses shall be limited to those permitted, conditional and accessory uses in a property's underlying zone district. Under certain conditions, commercial uses may be permitted in residential special development districts if, in the opinion of the Town Council, such uses are primarily for the service and convenience of the residents of the development and the immediate neighborhood. Such uses, if any, shall not change or destroy the predominantly residential character of the special development district. The amount of area and type of such uses, if any, to be allowed in a residential special development district shall be established by the Town Council as a part of the approved development plan. 18.40.080 DESIGN CRITERIA The following design criteria shall be used as the principal criteria in evaluating the merits of the proposed special development district. It shall be the burden of the applicant to demonstrate that submittal material and the proposed development plan comply with each of the following standards, or demonstrate that one or more of them is not applicable, or that a practical solution consistent with the public interest has been achieved. 1. Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment, neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk,. building height, buffer zones, identity, character, visual integrity and orientation. 2. Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity. 3. Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in Section 18.52. 4. Conformity with applicable elements of the Uail Comprehensive Plan, town policies and urban design plans. 5. Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property on which the special development district is proposed. -6- 6. Site plan, building design and location, and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community. 7. A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off-site traffic circulation. 8. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and function. 9. Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development district. 18.40.090 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Development standards including lot area, site dimensions, setbacks, height, density control, site coverages, landscaping and parking shall be determined by the Town Council as part of the approved development plan with consideration of the recommendations of the Planning and Environmental Commission. Before the Town Council approves development standards that deviate from the underlying zone district, it should be determined that such deviation provides benefits to the Town that outweigh the adverse effects of such deviation. This determination is to be made based on evaluation of the proposed special development district's compliance with the Design Criteria outlined in section 18.40.080. 18.40.100 AMENDMENT PROCEDURES A. Minor Amendments: Minor modifications consistent with the design criteria outlined in section 18.40.020 B. may be approved by the Department of Community Development. All minor modifications shall be indicated on a completely revised development plan. Approved changes shall be noted, signed, dated and filed by the Department cf Community Development. Notification of a proposed minor amendment, and a report of staff action of said request, shall be provided to all property owners within or adjacent to the special development district that may be affected by the amendment. Affected properties shall be as determined by the Department of Community Development. Notifications shall be postmarked no later than five days following staff action on the amendment request and shall include a brief statement describing the amendment and the time and date of when the Planning and Environmental Commission will be informed of the staff decision. In all cases the report to the Planning and -7- Environmental Commission shall be made within twenty days from the date of the staff's decision on the requested amendment. Appeals of staff decisions may be filed by adjacent property owners, owners of property within the special development district, the applicant, Planning and Environmental Commission members or members of the Town Council as outlined in section 18.66.030 A. of the Municipal Code. B. Major Amendments Requests for major amendments to an approved special development district shall be reviewed in accordance with the procedures described in section 18.40.040. Owners of all property requesting the amendment, or their agents or authorized representatives, shall sign the application. Notification of the proposed amendment shall be made to owners of all property adjacent to the property requesting the proposed amendment, owners of all property adjacent to the special development district, and owners of all property within the special development district that may be affected by the proposed amendment (as determined by the Department of Community Development). Notification procedures shall be as outlined in section 18.66.080 of the Municipal Code. 18.40.110 RECREATION AMENITIES TAX A recreation amenities tax shall be assessed on all special development districts in accordance with Chapter 3.36 of the Vail Municipal Code at a rate to be determined by the Planning and Environmental Commission. This rate shall be based on the rate of the special development district's underlying zone district or the rate which most closely resemble the density plan for the district, whichever is greater. 18.40.120 TIME REQUIREMENTS A. The developer must begin initial construction of the special development district within three years from the time of its final approval, and continue diligently toward the completion of the project. If the special development district is to be developed in phases, the developer must begin construction of subsequent phases within one year of the completion of the previous phase. B. If the applicant does not begin and. diligently work toward the completion of the special development district or any stage of the special development district within the time limits imposed by the preceding subsection, the approval of said special development district shall be void. The Planning and Environmental -8- Commission and Town Council shall review the special development district upon submittal of an application to re-establish the special development district following the procedures outlined in section 18.40.040 of this chapter. 18.40.130 FEES Filing fee for special development district applications and requested for major amendments to approved special development districts shall be $500.00. Filing fee for minor amendments to approved special development districts shall be $100.00. Projects deemed by the Department of Community Development (and affirmed by the Town Council) to have significant design, land use or other implications on the community may require review by professionals outside of Town staff. In this event, the applicant shall reimburse the Town for expenses incurred by this review. Any outside consultant selected to review an application for a special development district shall be selected and utilized by the Town staff. The Department of Community Development shall determine the amount of money estimated to cover the cost of outside consulting services, and this amount shall be provided to the Town by the applicant at the time of application. Any unused portions of these funds shall be returned to the applicant following the review of the proposed special development district. Expenses incurred by the Town in excess of estimated amount shall be reimbursed to the Town by the applicant. 18.40.140 EXISTING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit, replace or diminish the requirements, responsibilities, and specifications of special development districts 2 through 21. The Town Council specifically finds that said special development districts 2 through 21 shall remain in full force and effect, and the terms, conditions, and agreements contained therein shall continue to be binding upon the applicants thereof and the Town of Vail. These districts, if not commenced at the present time, shall comply with Section 18.40.120, time requirements. 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this Ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. -9- 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Uail and the inhabitants thereof. 4.~ The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this Ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING this 19th day of July , 1988, and a public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on the 19th day of July 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Uail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ordered published in full this 19th day of July 1988. John C. Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: Pamela A. 8randmeyer, 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 -10- ORDINANCE N0. 22 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.52 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF VAIL PERTAINING TO FEES ASSESSED FOR PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN EXEMPTED AREAS. WHEREAS, the cumulative affect of addition development creates a need for additional parking; and WHEREAS, parking demand in exempted areas is best met by payment into the Town's parking fund in lieu of providing parking on site; and WHEREAS, the current rates charged for parking demand in exempted areas are inadequate based on the cost of constructing structural parking spaces; and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vail considers it appropriate to increase these rates. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, that: 1. Section 18.52.160 B.5 is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows: 18.52.160 B.5 The parking fee for uses listed in Section 18.52.100 shall be eight thousand dollars ($8,000) per space. The Town Council shall establish fee rates for uses not listed in Section 18.52.100. 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this Ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this Ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING this 19th day of July , 1988, and a public hearing shall be held on this Ordinance on the 19th day of July 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ordered published in full this 19th day of July 1988. John C. Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem 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- RESOLUTION N0. 29 Series of 1988 A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF A PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ULBRICH PROPERTY IN WEST VAIL; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the landowner comprising 100% of the landowners in the area proposed to be annexed (which area is described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference) and owning 100% of the area excluding public streets and alleys and any land owned by the Town of Vail has filed a petition for annexation of said area with the Town Clerk of the Town of Vail, Colorado, requesting the Town to commence proceedings for the annexation of said area; and WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has referred said petition to the Town Council of the Town of Uail as a communication at a regular meeting of the Town Council on the 2nd day of August, 1988; and WHEREAS, having received the petition for annexation, the Town Council is required under the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965 to determine whether said petition is in substantial compliance with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and if so, to follow the procedure set forth in C.R.S. 31-12-108, 109, 110 and 111. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, that: 1. The Town Council hereby finds that the petition for annexation has been signed by 100% of the landowners in the area purposed to be annexed and owning more than 100% of the area excluding public streets and alleys and any land owned by the Town of Vail. 2. The Town Council hereby finds that the petition for annexation is in substantial compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), as amended. 3. The Town Council hereby finds that it has the necessary jurisdiction to proceed with the annexation of said territory. 4. The Town Council hereby determines that it shall hold a public hearing to determine if the proposed annexation complies with Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S., as amended, to establish whether or not said area is eligible for annexation under the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, said hearing to be held at a regular meeting of the Town Council on the day of September, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., in the Municipal Building of the Town of Vail. 5. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of said public hearing in accordance with the provisions of 31-12-108(2), C.R.S., as amended 6. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of August, 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk -2- EXHIBIT A Lots 16 and 19, Section 14, Township 5 South, Range 81 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian according to the Dependent Resurvey and Survey of said Section as approved by the. United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, in Washington, D.C. on September 29, 1975. ~`` .. .., .~ lows of uai 75 south frontage road department of public worksltransportation vail, Colorado 81657 (303)476-7000 MEDIA RELEASE TO: ALL MEDIA FROM: STAN BERRYMAN, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION DATE: JULY 26, 1988 RE: BUS GRANT TO6JN OF VAIL RECEIVES BUS GRANT The Town of Vail received notice last week from the Colorado Department of Highways that its application for funds from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration, Section 18 Program has been approved. The Town will receive $34,562 project administration funds and $40,600 operating assistance. These funds will supplement administration and operation of the Town's bus system. The UMTA Section 18 Program provides assistance to rural and specialized transit providers in the State. Applications were received from operators all over Colorado and the applications were evaluated on six criteria: financial need, transportation need, local support,. coordination with other transportation providers, passenger dependency and operational efficiency. Each criteria was evaluated on a scale from 1 to 10. For the second straight year the Town of Vail Bus System was the only application in the State to receive a rating of 10 for operating efficiency. The funds will be made available January 1, 1989. Please call Stan Berryman, Director, Department of Public Works/Transportation if you have questions or desire additional information. SB/njm cc: Ron Phillips Steve Barwick Skip Gordon Charlie Wick TOWN OF VAIL MEMORANDUM TO: Ron Phillips and Council Members FROM: Steve Thompson DATE: July 22, 1988 RE: Investment Report Enclosed is the investment report as of June 30, 1988. We have continued to invest primarily in short-term deposits and accounts. Staying short-term may have paid off since the prime rate recently increased to 9.50%. As of June 30, 1988, we have earned $303,116 in interest income which is 54% of what we earned in 1987, and we have earned 61% of our budget for 1988: 1987 Actual Interest Income $556,865 1988 Budgeted Interest Income $494,000 1988 Actual Interest Income through 6/30/88 $303,116 Percent of Budget received through 6/30/88 61% Percent of prior year received through 6/30/88 540 If you have any questions, please let me know. Town of Vail, Colorado Investment Report Sur~nary of Accounts and Investments For the Month Reding June 30, 1988 Money Market Accounts (see page 1) Commercial Banks Colorado Investment Pools Money Market Mutual Fund Total Commercial Savings & Banks Loans Funds For Reserve Balances Percentage Percentage Operating Funds 6/30188 of Total Allowed $138,240 $193,335 $331,575 3.44 100 $4,083,251 $4,083,251 42.32~s 50~ $226,500 $226,500 2.35 50~ $4,447,991 $193,335 $4,641,326 48.11`k Certificates of Deposit (see page 2) Eagle County Institutions $210,987 $210,987 Other Colorado Institutions $100,000 $90,000 $190,000 .National Institutions $396,000 $1,372,000 $1,768,000 Total $706,987 $1,462,000 $2,168,987 Percentage of Portfolio in Savings & Loans U.S. Government Securities (see page 3) Repurchase Agreements Treasury Notes GNM~I's U.S. Savings Bonds Total Total Portfolio Maturity Schedule Maturing Within 12 Months Maturing Taithin 24 Months Maturing After 24 Months $210,987 $190,000 S1 _7tiR _ fKl(l SZ,16~i, 9~f~/ 2.19 1.97~s 18.33 22.49 100 15.15`•k $1,889,000 $1,889,000 $730,000 $730,000 $203,443 $203,443 $15,000 $15,000 $948,443 $1,889,000 $2,837,443 $7,565,421 $2,082,335 $9,647,756 19.58 7.57~a 2.11 0.16 29.42 100.02 $9,100,313 94.33 0.00 $547,443 5.67 $9,647,756 100.00`k 15~ 100`k 100 100 100 7/13/88 slml invsm806 honey Market Accounts as of June 30, 1988 For the Month of June-- Account Institution Interest Balances Type of Accounts High Low Average Received 6/30/88 First Bank of Vail - Operating Interest 6.890 6.565 6.700 $2,319 .Balance $841,017 588.147 $350,334 $138,240 First Bank of Vail - Municipal Court Interest 6.890~s 6.565~s 6.700 $454 Balance First Bank of Vail - Insurance Interest 6.890 6.565 6.700 $1,114 Balance Colorado Trust (Investment Pool) Interest 6.75~k Balance Merrill Lynch (Money Market Fluid) Interest 6.48 Balance Page 2 7/13/88 slml invmm806 SO $193,335 $22,148 $4,083,251 $1,200 $226,500 $27,235 $4,641,326 Certificates of Deposit as of June 30, 1988 Bank Name, Location Rates Purchase Ins Coupon Yield Date Maturity Date Days to Maturity Days to at Purchase Maturity Maturity Value 1st American Bank & Trust, Lake Worth FL FDIC 7.300 7.300 28 Apr-88 27~7u1-88 90 27 $98,000 Texas Banc Savings Assoc, Conroe Texas FSLIC 7.250 7.Z50~ 28-Apr-88 27-~u1-88 90 27 $98,000 American Savings & Loan, Stockon CA FSLIC 7.300`k 7.425 28-Apr-88 27~,Tu1-88 90 27 $98,000 Capital City Savings Assoc, Austin, Texas FSLIC 7.250As 7.250~s 28-Apr-88 26-Aug-88 120 57 $98,000 United Savings Bank, Vienna, VA FSLIC 7.250 7.250 27-Apr-88 25-Aug-88 120 56 $99,000 First Bank of Gladstone, Missouri FDIC 7.500 7.500 01-,7un-88 01-,7u1-88 30 1 $99,000 A B Q Bank, A]buerque NM FSLIC 7.550 7.550 29-Oct-86 11-Jul-88 621 11 $53,000 Perpetual American Federal Savings and Loan, Mclain Virginia FSLIC 12.65Q~ 5.864 24-Oct-86 05-Sep-88 682 67 $62,000 12.700 7.595 24-Oct-86 12-Sep-88 689 74 530,000 Pacific Federal Savings and Loan, Seattle FSLIC 9.600 7.400 24-Oct-86 12-5ep-88 689 74 $55,000 First American Bank, Boston Mass FDIC 8.000`k 8.000 12~1ov-87 12-Nov-90 1096 865 $99,000 Suffield Savings Bank, Suffield Connecticut FDIC 7.300~a 7.300 O1-Jun-88 01-,7u1-88 30 1 $100,000 First Federal Savings and Loan, Mich FSLIC 11.600 7.568 24-Oct-86 05~ct-88 712 97 $90,000 Columbia Federal Savings and Loan, Denver Co FSLIC 11.800 6.727Ac 24-Oct-86 14-Dec-88 782 167 $90,000 Rio Blanco State Bank, Rangely Co FDIC 7.750As 7.750 03-Aug-87 02-Aug-88 365 33 $100,000 Page 2 Con't Certificates of Deposit as of June 30, 1988 Bank Nam, Location Days to Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Days to Maturity Ins Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Vail National Bank FDIC 7.000 7.OOO~s O1-Apr-88 O1-Jui-88 91 1 $100,000 7.000 7.000 O1-Mar-88 O1Mar-89 365 244 $10,987 Alpine Bank of Eagle FDIC 7.000 7.000 24-Aug-87 24 Aug-88 366 55 $100,000 Standard Federal Savings and Loan, Gaithersburg MD FSLIC 7.750 7.750 O1-,Tun-88 30-Aug-88 90 61 $99,000 Investors Federal Savings and Loan, Deerfield Beach FL FSLIC 8.000 8.000 01-,Tun-88 28-Nov-88 180 151 $99,000 Olney Savings Association, Olney TX FSLIC 7.750 7.750 OI~Tun-88 31-~ct-88 152 123 $99,000 Sunbelt Savings, Dallas TX FSLIC 8.500 8.500 14-,Tun-88 12-Dec-88 181 165 $98,000 MeritBanc Savings Associat ion, Houston TX FSLIC 7.900 7.900 15-,Tun-88 13-Sep-88 90 75 $98,000 United Savings of Texas, Houston TX FSLIC 7.8005 7.800 14-Jun-88 12-Oct-88 120 104 $98,000 Champion Savings Association, Houston TX FSLIC 8.000 8.000 14-,Tun-88 09-Nov-88 148 132 $98,000 Avg Yield 7.499 $2,168,987 Page 2 7/13/88 slml invcd806 Government Securities as of June 30, 1988 ***Treasury Notes*** Days to Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Days to Par Market Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value 6.625 7.018 20-Aug-87 31~Tu1-88 346.00 31.00 6.375 6.694 21 Apr-87 30-Sep-88 528.00 92.00 8.875 7.470 11~iar-86 15-Feb-96 3628.00 2786.00 Avg Yield 7.049 ***Repurchase Agreements*** Days to Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Days to Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity $250,000 $250,000 $230,000 $730,000 $0 Par Value 6.950 6.950 28~7un-88 05-Jul-88 7.00 5.00 $1,889,000 ***GNMA~S*** Years to Estimated Market Purchase Maturity Maturity Years to Principal Value Pool Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Chitstan~lintt Caa Frv,tnntc * ****** 8.000 8.480As 14-Nov-86 15--Oct-05 ****** 8.000 9.500 24~ct-86 15--Oct-06 ****** 8.OOO~S 9.200& 24~ct-86 15--Jan-07 Avg Yield 9.144~s Footnotes: * Market Value Changes Daily ***U.S. Savings Bonds*** $203,443 $0 Years to Issue Maturity Maturity Years to Maturity Series Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Cost Value ~ 7.170 O1-Oct-86 O1-~ct-96 10.00 8.51 $15,000 $30,000 Total $2,837,443 Page 3 19.10 11.00 $46,723 20,20 5.00 $74,327 21.20 5.00 $82,393 7/14/88 SIML INVTR806 IOWA 0 75 south frontage road vail, Colorado 81657 (303)476-7000 office of the town manager TM VAIL 1989 July 28, 1988 Ms. Sheika Gramshammer Gasthof Gramshammer 231 East Gore Creek Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 Dear Sheika: I appreciate your concern about having the stop sign in the middle of the street at the intersection of Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive. We had removed that stop sign for awhile and then were requested by some Village merchants to replace the sign because they felt ~-t was a traffic hazard with delivery trucks and other vehicles going through the intersection to the east and bicycles and pedestrians coming down Bridge Street from the south creating a potential point of conflict. I suggest that you and George Knox get together and discuss your differing views and see if one argument outweighs the other. In the meantime, the staff and I will take another look at the situation and see if there is any way to accommodate some control of traffic at that intersection without having a sign in the middle of the street. Since a y, ~~ ~~ Rondall V. Phillips Town Manager RUP/bsc cc: Vail Town Council George Knox ~\ Mr. Edmond Drager P. 0. Box 1669 Vail, Colorado 81658 Dear Ed: VAIL 1989 July 28, 1988 The dead end sign on Red Sandstone Road has. been moved up past the Piney Lake Road intersection as you suggested. The moving of that sign was placed on the Public Works action list as soon as you talked to me about it the first time. Unfortunately, there are a number of priority activities being done during a busy summer by the Public Works crews and that was not considered a priority item for immediate attention. I apologize if the work was not done as quickly as you would have liked. Hopefully, moving the sign will solve the problem of people turning into your street thinking they are on the Piney Lake Road. You will notice that the Town has also placed a new sign at the Piney Lake Road intersection replacing the Forest Service identification sign which had deteriorated. Si ncere.l~y, -~. Rondall V. Phillips Town Manager RUP/bsc lowo 0 75 south trontage road vail, Colorado 81657 (303)476-7000 office of the town manager cc: Vail Town Council town a uai '~ 75 south frontage road veil, Colorado 81657 (303) 476-7000 office of the town manager July 28, 1988 Mr. Rick Halterman c/o Burke Management Works, Ltd. P.O. Box 2631 Vail, CO 81658 Dear Mr. Halterman: VAIL 1989 In response to your letter of July 12, 1988 to the Vail Town Council, I have investigated the ordinance which currently regulates construction hours in a residential area. As you will note in the enclosed copy of the ordinance, there is a limit on the sound level during particular hours, but no limitation placed on the hours of construction. I was unable to discern from your letter if there is, in fact, a problem with the sound levels. If, in fact, you feel the sound levels exceed 90 decibels between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. or 50 decibels from T:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please contact the police department or Susan Scanlan, the Environmental Health Officer. There is a sound meter available and the sound levels can be checked at the property line in question. As a reference level, 90 decibels is the level of sound one would hear standing 25 feet from a jackhammer. The Council did consider the possibility of revision to the ordinance as it currently exists. However, since the construction season is so short here in Vail, they felt it would be detrimental to limit the residential construction in a manner similar to the core area. Construction is limited in the core during these times when there are large crowds anticipated and continuing construction could pose a safety hazard. The hours are also limited because of the nature and density of the core area. L " If you have any further questions regarding this issue please contact Susan Scanlan at 476-7000 ext 105. Sincerely,, ~° ,~~~ , ~~ ~~~Z. Ron Philli s ~~ P Town Manager RP:kc C PUBLIC NUISANCES loud noise at any location within the town heard and measured in a manner hereinafter set forth, shall be unlaw- --- ful; except when made under and in compliance with a permit issued pursuant to subsection F of this section. ` B. An excessive or unusually loud noise shall be defined as follows: 1. Noise of any duration which exceeds the allowable noise limit for the zone in which the noise source is located by fifteen DBA. 2. A noise, one minute or more in duration out of any ten-minute period, which exceeds the allowable noise limit for the zone in which the noise source is located by ten decibels. 3. A noise of five minutes in duration and a total of five minutes out of any ten-minute period, which exceeds the allowable noise limit for the zone in which the noise source is located by three decibels, C. For the purpose of determining and classifying any noise as excessive or unusually loud as declared to be unlawful h and prohibited by this section, the noise shall be measured ~,/ on a decibel or sound level meter of standard design and quality operated on the A Weighting Scale. 1. If the noise source is located on private property, the noise shall be measured at or beyond the property line of the property on which the noise source is lo- cited. 2. If the noise source is located on public property, the noise shall be measured no closer than ten feet from the noise source. D. The following shall be the allowable noise limits for the; time periods and zones specified; Zoning Designation of the Property on Which Maximum Number Maximum Number the Source of the of Decibels Permitted of Decibels Permitted Noise is Located from 7 a.m, to l lp.mi from l lp.m, to 7a.m: L' All residential zones' S5 decibels 30 decibels ! ,~ excepting HDMF 2. Commercial plus HDMF 65 decibels 60 decibels 3. ]ndustrial service zones BO decibels 75 decibels E. Applications for a specified permit to exceed noise level r~ I v 12S (Vei110•Bl) ~ PUBLIC NUISANCES HEALTH AND SAFETY designated in this section may be made to the town manager the public streets, alleys, highways or freeways; The sounds of any permitted bells or chimes or the 6 or his duly authorized representative. The town manager or authorized representative may grant the relief as dul hi . amplified reproductions of the sounds of any bells or y s applied for if he finds the following: chimes played between the hours of eight a.m, to seven That additional time is necessary for the applicant 1 p.m., provided that said sounds shall not exceed eighty . to alter or modify his activity or operation to comply decibels. with this section. G. Motor vehicle noise, No person shall operate nor shall the operation or noise source will be oftempo- The activity 2 owner permit the operation of any motor vehicle or combi- , . rary duration, and cannot be done in a manner that will nation of motor vehicles at any time or place when such comply with subsection A. operation exceeds the following noise levels for the cate- That no other reasonable alternative is available to the 3 gory of motor vehicle and for the designated time period . applicant. specified in the table set forth below. The standards set That the permit is necessary for the community's cultu- 4 forth in this table shall apply to all noise emitted from . historical or social benefit, The town manager may ral motor vehicles including any and all equipment thereon, , rescribe any conditions or requirements hedeems neces- under any conditions of acceleration, deceleration, idle, p adverse effects upon the community i i i greater load, and whether or not in motion. Maximum ze m n sary to m or the surrounding neighborhood, including but not allowable noise levels for motor vehicles shall be as follows: limited to specific times or functions of the noise on location of the noise source. Any permit granted by the Measurement -'~ Maximum Allowable Distance town manager under this section shall contain all con- d d 1 ,h ~ Type of vehiote Time Period Noise Levels from Vehicle ~/ an ditions upon which the permit has been grante vehicles weighing less any time 80 decibels 25 feet shall specify a reasonable time that the permit shall be than lo,ooo pounds, effeCtlYe, manufacturer's gross F. The maximum permissible .noise limits for the times and vehicle weight zones specified in subsection D of this section shall not vehicles weighing any time 9o decibels 25 feet apply to sound emitted from the following: more than 10,000 1. Any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to pounds manufacturer's an emergency call or acting in time of an emergency; gross vehicle weight 2. Activities of a temporary duration permitted by law ermit therefor has been or li h hi It is unlawful for any person to drive or move or for the p cense a c and for w including but not limited to granted by the town owner of any motor vehicle to permit to be driven or , moved, any motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles parades and fireworks displays; erated upon a resi• t o i i u at any time which is not equipped with an exhaust muffler. p pmen on equ ct 3. Any constr It is unlawful for any person or for the owner of any motor dential, commercial, industrial, or public premises the time period between seven a.m, and seven d i vehicle to change or modify the exhaust muffler, air intake ur ng however, that the operation of the ; provided m muffler, or any other sound-reducing device in such aman- , p, . construction equipment during the hours of seven a.m. ner that the noise emitted from the motor vehicle (1) ex- m. shall not exceed ninety decibels; and seven p ceeds the noise levels as established in the maximum allow- . Any snowmaking equipment; 4 able noise level table for motor vehicles or (2) is increased . Any motor vehicles designated for and operated on 5 above the sound pressure level of the vehicle as originally . manufactured. 126 126-1 (Vai110.81) (vail 1o-si) ~' rm~'tr~ R~t.Ji~`3R r~mrrx Vl~~, MEI~?POLITAN F~Q2FATION DI.~II2IGT JtR~IE 20, 1988 Tim Garton, George Knox, Gail r4olloy, Ken Wilson r:E~~rs AffiII~r: Merv Lapin Pat Dodson, Steve Tha~son, Steve Ba_ti-wick CALL ~ QRDER: ~P~vAL of r~~: The meeting was called to order at 3:10 PM by Garton. Knox moved to approve the minutes of May 16, 1988, second by Wilson, passed unanimously. Steve Thompson joins the meeting and hands out a financial report (see attached) Molloy arrives - 3:15 PM Tee Times under 24 hrs: The boax~i discussed the possibility of helping their financial situation by changing their-policy regarding cancellations within the 48 hour reservation time. The board would like credit card numbers asked for and if proper cancellation is not given, charge the credit card if the tee time cannot be resold. Knox moved to require credit cars Monday through Sunday on any non pass holder's tee time, cancellations must be the made before 2 PM and if a no shave occurs, the credit card will be charged, second by Wilson, passed unanimously. Sales Tax on Carts: Garton stated he had spoken to the mayor on the Texan's intentions to tax golf carts. The mayor was going to get with Larry Esfxaith, Taan attorney, and get back with Garton. In the m~eantil~e Garton suggested VI~2D start collecti*~g takes on carts until such a time this issue is resolved. t,~~•~ZD does not want to pay this tax from their 1988 budget. Knox made a motion to collect sales tax on carts and pay the TOV back for sales tax on the previous 2 months of operation, second by Wilson, passed unanir:busly. Steve Barwick noted teciznically VIED should pay Colorado sales taxes on the carts as they are rented or pay the taxes on the total purchase price of the .carts re~mactively. Baniick will call tt~.e State of Colorado arxi research F~hich option VT•;R.D should do. Zhe board had no further gents on the financial report prepared by Tho.~npson. Thorl~son leaves 3:50 A•~ I2LSfIRANCE: E~loyee Dishonest Insurance for Treasurer: Barwick did some research on this policy for Gail riolloy, VI,RD Treasurer. The policy would cost $700-900 per year. Barwick suggested Gail Molloy resign as 'I'raasurer of V~•iRD and appoint Charlie Wick, Tvan of Vail who is covered under this policy through the To:•m of Vail. tolloy resigned her position as Treasurer and Wade a motion to appoint Charlie Wick as VI~~2D's treasurer, second by I;nox, passed unanimously. General Liability Fblicy: The insurance representative will be in Vail n._xt ~•: eek and has indicated this forthconirx~ i:~ period will be cheaper. Barwick will keep the District infor.~:xi of the negotiations for the next year's policy. Payment to Security Pacific (clubhouse construction): The February, 1988 principal payment to Security Pacific is naa seheduled to be paid in November, 1989 - $148,430.60.. The Board has no problem with this time scredule. DOiiATIONS: American Cancer Society Sherry Hall, American Cancer Society and Sandra Kastelic of K4fiN' join the meeting. Sherry Hall reviewed that the American Cancer Society does in general and specifically for-the Vail area. Sandra Kastelic of KV2.1r explained her radio station wants to hold a marathon golf day to fund raise for the American Cancer Society and is requesting tee times and casts i.n Septe-~,ber or October, 1987 for approxi~^ately 6-8 fo.~rso~es. In return VT~~D would receive their logo on T- Shirts, $l, 500 in promo spo~,..s, two 1/2 page ads and 100 visors. She can also give V'•~2D 1/2 the value of tee times in advertiser:~..nts. Molloy roved to donate six fo~arso.:~ts for I•:onday October 10 with rain/snaw date any 2•'onday folloeeing in return for 1/2 value of the six fc~.us~;_,:es, $I, 200 ac~,~ertise:,ent to be used any tirrP this s~.:,~•~er plus the $1, 500 in promo spots, tee shirts and visors, second by Wilson, passed unanimously. C7I~ EF~GLE PASSES: Craig Stein joins the meeting (se° hand out). Garton stated in 1937 U•~2D agreed to allv,•~ the Vail Valley Foura°.~ation to use the Vail Golf Club as part of the Gold Eagle Passes. V~2D agreed to allcr~ 600 roands of play and anything over that ~•:o.i1.d be bill ed at the rate of $25 per round. Per Carton's request, Dodson billed the Foundation for their overage in 1987 (768 rounds were played). Garton stated the Foundation then indicated to him they were law on cash and asked VP~D if they could settle their account with some other consideration. Knox made a motion to authorize Garton to negotiate the averages on the Gold Eagle Pass, second by Wilson, passed unanimously. SStiZN_'~'FIIdG POOL: Dodson stated he had received four letters from various Architects and pool experts indicating the next steps VI~2D should take (with costs involved) in deg: eloping the swirr~•~ng pool. He received letters from riorter, Bro:~ning, Wallace and Heery. Dodson wants to work through Con~rnuzity Develcg~ent in writing the RFP for the selection of an architect. Dodson stated the $20,000 estimated for this study is not in the 1987 .Budget and VI•'~2D would have to plan for this expense from the cash balance. Wilson stated he is not in favor of the pool, but feels the money should be spent in on3er to give tY,.e co:, :~ ' ty good infor^ation on the pool and let theta determine 4rhether a pool is desired. Wilson moved to approve the $20,000 for an RFP used to inform the public and lead to a bond election, second. by tiolloy, passed unanimously. Garton asked Dodson to proceed on the RFC im;a°ciiately. SAZ~-I'S Dodson handed out a report frcan_Sackbauer (see attached) which shataed their one year earning at the restaurant. If Batch's Restaurant made $471,430 the then percentage rent kicks in. Tl.e restaurant did not reach tre $471, 430 so they will continue to pay the regular monthly rent with no percentage. Knox wants to know why sales tax is taken out on this report. Dodson will inquire why. I1Z32IGATION SYSTII~I: Krueger joins the meeting at 5:20 PM. Dodson revie:•ed hcxa the irrigation system will be funded out of budget for the next few years instead of borr~aing money. Krueger explained to Garton the logistics of the on~er i_n which the irrigation system is being constructed. the Board indicated they want all of Ben's workers to ,-ear hard hats at all tir'.~s when working on this project. ?:FAA (~I_F Cl'~,RSL~S: DODSON indicated the boat r~nbers may play on a reciprocal arrangement at: Eagle ~,~ail-season pass wish carts; Arro;•~ead-1 tee tir.~ with carts. He ras not heard from Singletree or Beaver Creek and will report to the board ~:l:en a response is given. T~;1 R~~~C}Z OPr'~'~TION C.yII., FOLZ: Garton explain~3 re had as}:ed Doc'.son to have one of tl':e recreation personnel co:.~e to each ~'i~~D meeting to explain their duties and responsibilities to help the.Bc.~T-d understand the entire recreation picture. Ceil Folz fre_a the Town of Vail Recreation Departr:^r._nt joins the meeting. She explained her duties as a program coordinator Fr~hich involves: Potpourri Day Camp, Dog Obedience classes, R:unnirig, - ~~ tics, Hot Saner Nights Concert series, Coors Classic, Red Sandstone Gym etc. GOLD PEAR CIS CtJC7F~PS: See hand out from Dodson - map of Gold Peak for the Prcpost^d site of opening ceremonies for World C~ar~ionships -caiuts 3, 4, 5, & 6. The Board will study this reap and discuss it at a Later date. Courts 7, 8 & 9. Dodson received a quote from r;allot, Peterson and Renner to repair the damage caused by VA's mobile hoes. The cost to repair is $3,140. VA has been called ar~cl indicated they do not have a time frame for construction. These courts are unusable at this time until they are repaired. VA wants to wait and see if they will be under construction before they repair these courts. Garton indicated he wants VA to fix these courts ir.~.~iately and the rest of the Board concurred. I~son will contact Larry Lichliter of VA to make the necessary arrangements. DQ:~IATIOtZS: Orton gave Dodson the authorization to review all donations in the future and not put them cn as agenda items at the monthly VI4F2D m~tings. 7'IH TEE BSS: The Board wants Dodson to research the cost of much a rest room facility at the 7th tee. JFI ~`7LZF~Cr: Dodson handed out the JFI contract which Barrett has signed (see attached). Knox made a motion to approve the Jerry Ford Invitational Contract, second by riolloy, passed unanimmously. i~ r~TI23G PZACE FOR VN~2D: Garton asked that the Vail Town Council Cha*;bers meeting room schedule be brought to the next Vi~fRD meeting so ~2~2D can deter:ure a tir;e to hold their meetings at the To.an. ~T2r RESTfZICI'IONS: Ken Wilson felt the cYiariging of the cart policy in April 4-as inappropriate timing. Wilson moved to rescind tre cart policy of April, 1987 r;eeting and return to the cart policy established in steer 1987 - carts requires Saturday, S~.~day and Holidays until 1:30 AEI, second by ::clloy, passed ui~anincusly. ~'=r11O~riI, OF PO'S: i~~~Y~stroth refund of Golf Pass was refused. Void this check. The Beard stated restaurant e~-rnlcyees have no benefits on the golf parse. The Board ~.-an~.s Satterstrom to explain all his policies with the Fro Shop and restaurant. Knox ride a motion to approve the Ids, second by ~•~olloy, passed unanimously. tsII.1 OUR~~~~1I': P~ting adj ourred at 6:45 PM Gail Molloy, Secretary .Summer. O CI _ . months look o .- g ~ that August looks down again for .books lodging but Ray. Schafer, By RACHEL FLOOD this year. director of reservations, said that /ou~na~ staff w.ae~ _ e said the trend has con Mon since they; book, mainly; advance - g Hotel occupancy .rates in the timed up each year they've been reservations,`they are not good in- state of Colorado increased from in business. dicators of monthly trerids. ' , 47.9, percent in May to 60..8 per- Schafer said that Central Reser- cent In June. In the resort com- ~ vations has many fluctuations in` munities, rates rose 9 percent from - numbers because they book reset- May to June. ~ `AS far as I'm able t0 tell ` vations through the Central Reser- Pannell Kerr Forster. releases mo thl h t l n May WdS aIJOUt the Bartle vations and then the individual k i al li d o a l i ` n y reports on o e occupa - ` . n so oo o g mp es ng c cies in Colorado based on actual hUt ~Ulle ar1EI ear aS IdSt reservations. - .: _. results reporfed to them by hot l/ l _ y h a V e ~ U I y Ill I g h t - "As far as I'm able to tell, May wa b t th a l t but e mote operations in Col- , ou e s me as . s a as year orado. They survey a total of 20 ItlCreaSeS-~UIy IOOkS June and July might have in-"- resorts including Breckenridge, menall~ _ hen creases. - July looks Keystone and Vail. p O phenomenal!" said Schafer. , Although Mayhas traditional- Rdy $Chdfel' C;leve.Keller, vice-president of ly been a down or hold steady time` Village Resort Inc,., said that May ti of the year for Breckenridge, some was about he same as -far as oc- of the lodging companies have , ' - cupancies were concerned over last noted increases in the overall oc- He said he feels that the increase `-year but June was up 15 percent. cupancy rates over a period of in summer marketing is responsi- As of June 30, .July was up 3 per- time. ble for the steady increase in rates. ":cent over- last -year. Julius Monge, executive vice- Galen Drake, a partner with Because of Beaver Run's group president of Summit Ridge; Inc., Pannell Kerr Forster; said that business, lodging is booked fairly said that with the increase ofsum- they haven't done any reports con- far in advance and August is met marketing in Breckenridge he cerning the effects of marketing on already. up 14 percent -.and. has seen a rise in overall occupan- the occupancy .rates and simply . .September is up 13 percent. cy rates. collect the data and compare it "Beaver~Run's bookings don't He said that although May was with what the percentageswere in really reflect how welLthe town is `' fairly average for them, June and the past. =doing economically because we ` July have "definitely been big The Central Reservations of the ! -have so many 'groups," said months for the summer". He said Breckenridge Resort Chamber Keller. July 7, 1988 The was dust a dream ,~ Times Page 23-A .~• an independent country and building by Walter Ganz anti-tank trenches all around the. As the clock ticks away. on the Hadid valley:.: hotel, on"Hunter Creek access on the I am onl 'y • y, ,; Hadid-Meadows-Institute roe Y Partiall facetious. In a wa p p rty, on we tried to build those anti-tank ,~ . ._~ the Smuggler Mountain development, .:trenches by passing aeyere growth qon ~• on Highway 82 and on all the. other trols. But those controls :could only.be growth problems that Aspen faces, it is stop-gap measures, because the pres- urgentthat wetake alook athow wegot sores around us wore .overwhelming into this situation: By figuring out how ,, " and we really weren't willing to pay the we got there, we may be able to extricate ', price. To keep our valleypure and:pris- - d ourselves from the dilemma in which we , " tine we would have had to raise our real find ourselves. estate and sales .taxes high enough to Let's admit we screwed Aspen up -".all of us -and let's. sit down and arrive at • a. solution we can' all live".with. What follows is an attempt at a social, `acquire the open land which it is now too political and economic explanation of .late and too. expensive to acquire: ; y~ how we got where we are now: Let me But this was impossible because, state at the beginning that it wasn't 'after all, we were part of the American anybody'sfaultInfact,givenourhiator-- ' society._We were educated -from child- Aspen has to look in a mirrorwhen trying to find someone to blame for its ical, cultural, and political background, hood on to believe that wewere entitled to problems, acCOrdin~ to opinion piece author Walter Ganz. Graphic by we did amazingly well. Realizing this have our way at a minimum of costaSo Devon Meyers. may cenvince some of our more emotion- why should we have to pay for what we " al citizens to cease their finger pointing wanted when the:" whole country ,was ofhavingbeenraisedin affluentmodern stop the $otel at this point would only and mutual bad-mouthing and -calm getting it fore virtually nothing? -America, we couldn't have behaved dif- everyone sufficiently to" come up with a We could have done,it, but we weren't ferently: We are the victims of our col- hurt. the community. rational solution. willing to pay for it. There are .small .tore if ou lease althou h some of the The.. new Aspen (the old Aspen is g dead) needs the- kind of facility Hadid resorts in Switzerland .that haven't more nghteous among us like to think will provide. Furthermore, if we drive Those who came here after World 'changed in ,a; "hundred years. Why? we can transcend our background. out Hadid, the Meadows and Institute War II thought that they had found a.. Because the community paid for and So let's admit we screwed it up -all properties will again be up for grabs and paradise, a paradise we all look for, and acquired the land on the outskirts and ofus-and let's sit down and arrive at a with that the future of the Music Feati- theydid take some steps to try to keep it . < ...zoned it, for recreation. or agriculture, solution we can all live with. And such a vat, the Physics Center and the Design the way they found it." -. and there was no way any developer or . solution can be found ifwe stop pointing _ Conference. Each sucxeeding wave of paradise Political. pressure • could change that ..fingers at each other.`;, This does not mean that growth con- seekers, just by virtue of their coming zoning. , The Aspen we dreamed about -and trols are dead. We can and should have here, brought about certain, changes, ~ it was only a.dream-ia gone. So let's go realistic and effective controls. and .once those changes had been But we aren't willing to do that ; on from here and plan se good a cem- So let's pickup the pieces and put this absorbed by the valley, new sets of cen- because that's not how alaissez-faire munity as we can, given the fact that we together with a sense of realism and the trola designed to keep the new statue capitalist enterprise operates. And are part of America. recognition that no matter how hard we quo were promulgated. there is no way Aspen can escape from try, we can't get away from being part of What we all forgot was that Aspen being part of that enterprise. We can work out a reasonable access the society in which we live. was not an isolated island (in fact, in So where do we go from here? First, "solutiontoHumterCreekgivengoodwill Editor's Note: Walter Ganz, former today's world there are no isolated let's admitwe didit to ourselves. We the on "both sides. chairman of the Aspen Community and islands), but that Aspen was part of a citizens of Aspen and Pitkin County. Wecan~urviveaHadidhotelwithout Institute Committee, is currently presi- huge, wealthy, acquisitive society, and The villains aren't Cantrup or Roberts . doing significant additional damage to dent of the Aspen Valley Hospital Board that there was no way (I repeat, noway) or Hadid or McCloskey or Robert 0 the community. (Let's remember, the of directors, and chairman of the Gou- ofkeeping that society from spoiling the Anderson. damage is done, the pradise is lost, as ernment Research and Implementation paradise - short of declaring ourselves We all did it, because by sheer virtue. paradise always must be.} In fact, to Project (GRIP). Anderson gives himself a 6- to C+ s ci y-county mgr position made permanent by Dave Price City-county manager Bob Anderson came out Monda against a proposal to make his $85,000 a year job a permanent position, calling the idea premature. Anderson added that while he's doing an "OK" job for the city, he only gives himself a B- minus to C-plus in terms of his performance for the county. But the pro-consolidation group GRIP wants to ask voters inNovember to makeAnderson's job ofcity-county manager a part of both the city and county char- ters, according to GRIP leader Dick Fenton. Political Agenda Fenton, a conservative Repu- blican, has taken over the helm of the non-partisan Government Research and Implementation Project from founder Walter Ganz, a Democratic activist. While Ganz will remain as chair- man, Fenton said he will now spearhead GRIP's political agenda. That agenda, according' to Fenton, includes: • Pushing the city of Aspen to annexoutlying"suburban"sreas such as the Airport Business Center, Red Mountain, Meado- wood, and much of the Aspen Highlands. By annexing those areas, the count},s budget could be cut by 50 percent "or more," Fenton said. The city's- budget would probably increase by a like amount. And, while Fenton didn't say it, the move would probably reduce the power of the five county commissioners. • Asking the voters to make the job of city-county manager permanent. • Combining any city depart- ment with a county department that performs the same function. For instance, the city and county have separate clerk's offices. GRIP favors combining those oflces to reduce duplication and save tax dollars. Other departments targeted by GRIP for consolidation include the road and bridge and law enforcement. Fenton said an elected sheriff should run both the Aspen police and county y sheriffs department. Sheriff Bob Braudis wants no partoftheAspenpolice-saying that havingtwo law enforcement agencies in the Courthouse base- ment creates a check-and- balance situation and fosters a healthy competition between cops. No More Talking GRIP's objectives came from the Aspen Master Plan, a docu- ment produced by a consolida- tion consultant hired by the city government. Many officials complained the report told them what they already knew about consolidation. "We feel the time for talk is over," Fenton said. Fenton said GRIP hopes to raise $5,000 to $10,000 for the ballot issue regarding the city- county manager position. The money would pay for advertising and cover the fees of lawyers who would prepare the wording of the referendum. The campaign should start around mid-September, he said. Fenton said GRIP will ask the Pitkin County commissioners and Aspen city council to put the charter amendment questions on the Nov 8 ballot. If they refuse, GRIP plans to obtain the signatures necessary to force the question, Fenton said. One Man, Two Votes If the question lands on both the city and county ballots, vot- ers living within Aspen's city limits will be able to vote twice. That's because they9l be asked to change the city charter on one ballot and the county charter on the other..- The measure has to be approved by both city and county voters before it becomes part of the charter, Fenton explained. Anderson said Monday that making his job permanent °is premature by a year." Anderson was originally brought to Aspen in 1986 to man- age the city government. When John Eldert resigned as county manager last year, Anderson was hired by the county commis- sinners to run that government as well on a two-year experimen- tal basis. Who is in Charge? "The county people don't look at me as being fully in charge," Anderson said. Anderson, in an interview Monday, was frank about his job performance, saying he deserves only a B-minus to Gplus in terms of managing the county. "I'm not totally satisfied about the rnunty's side of this. I like to get As -and it's not an A yet " "My own personal view is that maybe there should there should be citizens involved in the analysis (of whether the job should be permanent)," Ander- son explained. "Is it feasible for one man to serve two masters long term? I'm not totally sure. I think there is a chance, but I don't know." New Shirts Anderson said he's spending too much time incounty commis- sioner meetings and not enough time being an administrator. As for GRIP's ideas about con- solidating city and county departments, Anderson isn't sure it will save much money. Regardless of who does it, the roads will still have to be plowed, he said. "It's more likely that they would have to go from one color shirt to another (if consolidation oceurred)," Anderson said. Anderson said that reducing the county's budget by 50 per- cent "sounds close to being impossible." Page 22-A The Aspen Times July 7, 1988 editorial consolidation studies costly, but welcome if annexation proceeds Pressure by GRIP (Government Research and Implementation Project), a local citizens' group, to persuade the city and' county to conso- lidate, asapproved bylocal voters several years. -ago, is to be applauded. There can be no ques- tion that sharing governmental functions and 'offices would save money and increase efficiency. But, like some city council members, wewon- dered about the value of the first phase of the consolidation study, financed by three entities and completed last winter, which emphasized the great savings and increased efficiency that could be achieved by complete political and structural .consolidation. It was obvious then .that thfs would take an amendment to the state constitution: This week, Phase 2 of the study also recog- nized this problem and noted that "all author- ized methods of placing an amendment on the statewide ballot are quite complex and politi- cally contentious," and recommended that the city achieve as much structural consolidation as possible through annexation.. In essence, after spending $12,000 for the two study phases, the city, county-and GRIP learned .that they should do what they have already been doing and were told how they should proceed, something .that had been explained many times by their own attorneys. Some people would claim the funds spent on the study were wasted. But if they served to focus governmental attention on annexation, they did serve some purpose. The report also reminded council members that annexation would enfranchise residents in the areas to be annexed and "would address the political demands of those residents who ~~ -~ view their destiny as inextricably entwined with Aspen and who wish to have a voice in the affairs of Aspen by voting in city elections and by participating fully in the political. life of Aspen." To some, that sentence itself was worth the money spent on the two studies. Others might be content with this: "If functional consolida- tionwere pursued simultaneously and the goal of maximizing the cost savings that would flow therefrom, some portion of the efficiency objec- tive might also be attained." Although the two studies took many pages to tell city and county officials what they already knew and recommended a course of .action already in progress, Phase 2 of the study did ,~ G ~MM E -Tl-SAT OR ELSE, ~~ PITKIN ~ ~/ ~~ remind the council that it had decided to seek revision of the county's distribution of its sales tax to compensate for services given up_by the county and assumed by the city through annexation. Although they have discussed changing the sales tax distribution formula at past sessions, city council and board of commissioners mem- bers have been so busy in recent months that they seemed to have forgotten the need to do so, and the block this presents to annexation goals. If Phase 2 of the study refocuses their atten- tion on this topic and results in an agreement that leads to additional annexation, and the many benefits that will accrue, the $12,000 will have been well spent.