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.
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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
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