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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-14 Concerning the Design of the Structure for the Area Portion of Site 24RESOLUTION NO. ~~ Series of 1976 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURE FOR THE TCE ARENA PORTION OF SITE 24; AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE ENGAGING OF A SPECIAL CONSULTANT; APPROVING A CATENARY DESIGN FOR SAID STRUCTURE WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is presently constructing an ice arena on Site 24 which will need a covering; and WHEREAS, numerous and lengthy public meetings and debates have been held to discuss the appropriate uses for Site 24 and the improvement of the Site; and WHEREAS, there are certain restrictions on Site 24 development; and WHEREAS, the Town Council is of the opinion that in order to get the ice arena covered in time to insure its use, certain planning should proceed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOihTN COUNCIL OF THE TOi~]N OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: 1) The architect is authorized to proceed with the design development phase and his services, but only on the Ice Arena portion of the project until the Town, working with its newly formed Steering Committee, has confirmed or redefined the facilities program for the C~.~««unity Center part of the project, 2? A schematic design utilizing a cable net catenary structure for the Vail Tce Arena and Community Center, as presented by the Architect and recommended by the Town staff, is approved subject to the following understandings: a) That the Town staff is of the opinion this design complies with all restrictions for Site 24 including those in regard to height imposed by letter agreement between the Town of Vail and Vail Associates as executed at the time of land purchase. Res.197& a Page 2 b) That the architect is submitting a report and outline specification confirming responses already made to various technical questions about the proposed structure, c) That the architect will proceed immed- lately to confirm through investigation with potential fabricators and erectors probable cost of a cable catenary structure constructed in Vail. 3) The architect is authorized to engage Dr. Frei Qtto in association with Buro Happold as a special consultant, with the understanding that the total additional fees including reimbursables for this special consultant is not to exceed 75,000.00, and with thc~ further understanding that not more than 35~ of this sum is to be expended prior to the band election. INTRODUCED, READ, AND APPROVED this 24th day of August, 1975. ATTEST: TOWN CLERK 1 OR