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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 Vail Town Council Minutesy MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1983 7:30 P.M. On Tuesday, January 4, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council ~a~ held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Johnston Hermann St auf er Ron Todd ABSENT: Gail Wahrlich Chuck Anderson OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Lawrence Eskwith, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #41, Series of 1982. Peter Jamar of the Community Development Department explained the changes from first reading to the Council. After some discussion, Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #41 on second reading with the approved changes and Paul Johnston seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered published by title only. e next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #l, Series 1983, and the continued public hearing on the proposed Lionshead Improve- ment District. Richard Caplan reviewed the changes made by the staff to the ordinance. Loring Harkness, legal counsel on the District, presented the legal justifications to the ordinance. Joe Macy, speaking on behalf of Vail Associates, spoke in favor of approving the district. There was dis- cussion following. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #1 on first reading, approving corrections to map and assessments. Ron Todd seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #2, Series of 1982, an ordinance setting forth new subdivision regulations and construction design standards for the Town. Peter Patten reviewed the changes with the council. Bill Andrews explained his input into the ordinance. After same discussion., Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Ordinance #2 on first reading and Paul Johnston seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. T e next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #4, Series -1983, an ordinance zoning the recently annexed Matterhorn area. Rich Caplan gave the Council background information on the issue. Peter Patten presented the ordinance to the Council, outlining the parcels to be zoned. Patten stated that the staff and the PEC had approved the zoning with one abstention from the PEC. Several residents of the affected area spoke on the zoning. There were concerns relating to traffic and abandoned cars. After much discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #d on first reading and Bill Wilto seconded it. Ron Todd stated that he would vote in favor of the ordinance, but would like to take another look at the area before second reading. It was a general feeling of the Council that a second look should be taken. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and .t he ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. The next item on the agenda was the re.a.ding of Resolution #1, Series of 1983, a resolution urging federal anti-trust exemption legislation for municipalities. Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney, explained the need for the resolution to the Council. After some. discussion Bi11 Wilto made a motion to approve Resolution #1 and Ron Todd seconded, it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously ~~ ., ~" ¢,-~ ~, ~- --2- The next item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Paul Johnston asked for input on the cable television reception, stating that his had gotten ~se in the last two weeks. Rich Caplan stated that he had an upcoming eeting with Heritage and he would mention the concern to them at that time. Rod Slifer introduced Dr. Charles.Schwahn who was in attendance at the meeting. The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the PEC decision regarding variance request for Lot 1, Block ~, Vail Village 7th filing. This decision was being appealed by the Town Council. Rod Slifer stated that he would be abstaining from this matter, and Bill Wi1to took over as chairperson for the meeting. Peter Jamar explained the granting o~ the variance to the Council. Gordon Pierce, representing the applicant, addressed the Council, giving his reasons for requesting the variance. There was some discussion following, relating to the best location for the garage in question. Au er some discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to deny the appeal. Hermann Staufer seconded the motion. Ran Todd stated that he would vote against the motion, stating his feeling that variances should not be granted generously, which he felt had been done in the past.. A vote was taken and the motion passed 3 to 1 -- Ron Todd opposing. The next item on the agenda was a departmental report from Jon, Eberle ~.axisportation Dept. Eberle presented the Council with a packet of ~lnformation on the bus system and training. Eberle then gave a report covering the new travelers` information service, which should be in operation by the end of the week. the ~-way stop~conjestion problem, the Gold Peak dropoff area, the parking structures, the Hostess Program, and bus ridership. Rod Slifer commended the Public Works Department on the snow removal program, especially after his return from Denver the previous day. Under Town i~ianager Report, Rich Caplan stated that there would be a departmental report at each regular council meeting, commencing with. this evening"s report from the Transportion Department. Mr. Caplan also stated that a letter of concern would be sent to Gov. Lamm and Mayor McNichols regarding the response to the snow removal after the recent Denver blizzard. Bill Wilto suggested that Caplan contact Vail Associates before the letter was sent. There was no Town Attorney Report. od Slifer wished Larry Eskwith, Rich Caplan and Peter Jamar a Happy ~rthday . As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:C)C- p.m. ~_~r~ ,~` Roclney E. ~lif"er, qor ATTEST: Colleen M. Kline; Taw Clerk r' r' MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1983 7:30 P.M. ~uesday, January 1.8, 1.983, a regular meeting of the Vail. Town Council was held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bill Wi1to, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Ron Todd OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager .Lawrence Eskwith, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #4, Series of 1983, an ordinance zoning the recently annexed Matterhorn area. There was some discussion relating to the Zoning of this area. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve the ordinance as written. There was no second to the motion so the motion was withdrawn. Hermann Staufer made a motion to table the ordinance until a survey could be made of the area. Bill Wilto seconded the motion. There was general feeling that the ordinance should be acted sand not tabled. Staufer then withdrew his motion. Gail. Wahrlich made a ion to approve the ordinance with the amendment of Parcel F being changed to residenta.al cluster. Ron Todd seconded the motion. After some discussion, a vote was taken and the motion passed 6 - 1 - Staufer opposing. The ordinance was ordered published by title only with amendment. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #3, Series of 1.983, an ordinance setting forth fire alarm requirements-for new and existing buildings. Dick Duran, Fire Chief, presented the ordinance to the Council. He stated that he had presented the proposed ordinance to a lodging meeting and had not received much response to it. Staufer congratulated Duran on his preserverance in getting this ordinance developed. Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Ordinance #3 on first reading and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered published in full on first reading. Larry Eskwith stated that since this ordinance was an amendment to the Official Building Code that it could not be heard again until the second meeting in February. The next item on the agenda was a resolution #2, Series of ].983, a resolution calling for a special election to be held regarding the approval of a $1,600,000. indebtedness bond for the Lionshead Improvement District. Richard Caplan sented the resolution to the Council. He stated that because of time tractions, it was necessary to pass this resolution in order to hold a general election in March of 1983. Chuck Anderson questioned the presence of Steve Boettcher being at work session that afternoon, asking if the Town had contracted with him as legal counsel for-the project. Bill. Pyka, Finance Director, explained the reason for his attendance at the work session. Chuck Anderson also felt that the resolution should be modified to 12% interest from 16% interest as stated in the resolution. Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the resolution with the above stated amendment. Ran Todd seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Richard Caplan stated that the reason Ordinance #2, Series of 1983, the sub- regulation ordinance, was not on the agenda was because of the length of the ordinance and the inability of the paper to print it in time for-this meeting. He stated that it would be heard on second reading at the February 1, 1983 meeting . Richard Caplan then stated to the Council that Bill Pyka, Finance Director, has requested that Resolution #3, Series of 1983, be heard at this meeting although it was not on the agenda. The resolution was to authorize -the esta- blishment of a general checking account at The First Bank of Vail. After some ~cussion, Chuck Anderson made a motion to approve Resolution #3 and Paul ~-nston seconded it. A vote was taken and the .motion passed 6 - 0. Hermann Staufer abstaining. ~'~ .~ f -2- Under Citizen Participation, Jan Strauch addressed the Council in relation to a variance request that had been denied by the Council. He read a letter he received from the Community Development Department and asked the Council xtend the deadline he had been given to make certain corrections. Bill Wilto made a motion to grant him an extension to June of 19$3. Ron Todd seconded the motion. Peter Jamar, Community Development Department, stated that there were additional items addressed in the letter that needed to be considered. Larry Eskwith stated that the proper procedure to take in this matter would be to give the PEC a recommendation from the Council. Bill Wilto amended his motion to that affect. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was an apeal of a FEC decision regarding a request to modify the application of site plan for Vail Commons. Peter Patten explained the history of the application to the Council. Jay Peterson, representing the applicant, gave a presentation to the Council. After some discussion, a motion was made by Bill Wilto to uphold the PEC decision. Ron Todd seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unamiously. The next item on the agenda was the appointment of three Design Review Board members. Rod Slifer thanked all the applicants for their interest. Those appointed were Jack Hunn, Richard Matthews and David Motley. departmental report was given by .Dick Duran, Fire Chief. Under Town Manager Report, Richard Caplan announced that Vail 's Smokeless Weekend would be Feb. 19 - 21. The CML Conference would be held in Denver Feb. 3, 19$3. There was no Town Attorney report. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~y.-~ ~ , ~ Rodney E.~Slifer, M~or ATTEST ~. Colleen M. Kline, To n Clerk • MINUTES VA1L TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1.983 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 25, 1983, a special meeting of the Vail Town Council was ld in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bi11 Wi1to, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Gail Wahrlich Ron Todd Chuck Anderson OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Colleen M. Kline, Town Clerk Loring Harkness Counsel for the Council Richard Caplan opened the meeting, stating that the ordinance would be post- poned again to 1ebruary 1, 1983, because of some inconsistencies in the assessments, but public input would be taken at this time. Councilman Anderson asked what procedures had been taken to verily assessment numbers. k Ryan, Community Development Director, stated that these numbers had been ren to him by the Assessor's Office in Eagle County. The question was brought up as to what would happen to the ordinance if The Mark, who had the biggest discrepancy, were to protest the numbers and it was stated that the assessment would have to be done over again, with anotherfirst reading of the ordinance. As there was no further public input, the public hearing was closed. Bil1- Rod Slier asked Craig Holsfaffer, Manager of the nail Glo Lodge, if he knew of any other discrepancies in the ordinance other than those that had been pointed out. Craig stated that he was :not aware o~ ~.ny other. discrepancies in the ordinance. There was general discussion following. After all public input was taken the public hearing was closed. Bill Wilto made a motion to adjourn the meeting and reschedule the. hearing to Tuesday, February 1, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. Ron Todd seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unaziimously and .the meeting was .adjourned at 1:45 p.m. R.espect~ully .submi.tted, ~~~ F~odne~ E. S~'i~er; ~Ia r~ ATTEST; ~.~ ~ J . Colleen M, Kl~ine,.To .Clerk r ~. MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1983 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, February ~., X983, a x'egular meeting of the Vail Town Council. held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT:. Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Hermann Staufer Ran Todd Gail Wahrlich Chuck Anderson ABSENT` Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Paul Johnston OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Lawrence Eskwith, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was a special thank you to the Council from the Vail Institute..for the Council's donation. The Children's Actors did a skit entitled "One inch tall". The next item on the agenda was the presentation of a ten year service ~rd belt buckle to Russell Motta, Chief of Police for his ten years o service to the Town of Vail. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #l, Series of 1983, creating the Lionshead Improvement District. Mr. Caplan stated that because of publication restrictions this ordinance would have to be postponed until Tuesday, February 8, 1983. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #2, Sexier of 1983, an ordinance relating to subdiva.sion regulations. Peter Patten presented the ordinance to the Council. Gail Wahrlich expressed several concerns with the ordinance. Rod Slifer read a letter the Council had received from the Eagle- Vail Homeowners Association asking that the ordinance be tabled until Feb. 15 for further review. After _some discussion, Hermann Staufer made a motion to table Ordinance #2 until Feb. 15 and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the first reading o~ Ordinance #5, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending the Uniform Building Code by adding a new section relating to the increase in occupant loads. Steve Patterson presented the ~nance to the Council. There was some discussion on the ordinance. Ron d made a motion to approve ordinance #5 on first reading and Gail Wahrlich seconded it. Hermann Stauter stated that he would like to have some input by the staff as to the consensus of restaurant owners. Chuck Anderson applauded Steve and Dick Ryan for their work on this ordinance, A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. Larry Eskwith stated that since this was an amendment to the Uniform Building Code, the ordinance could not be heard again until March 1, 1953, for second reading. The next item on the agenda was the first reading o~ Ordinance #7, Series of 1983, an ordinance providing for a post-storage hearing for impounded vehicles. Larry Eskwith presented the o.rdi:nance to the Council. He suggested that Buck Allen be appointed. as the heax'l.ng o~~icer ~o~ matters to be heard. A suggestion was made that the Town Holidays be .added as an addendum to this ordinance. After some. discussion Hermann Stainer made a motion to approve Ordinance #7 on first reading and-Gail Wahrlich seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full on first xeading. There was no Citizen Participation. i .. MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1983 Page 2 '1~ neXt Item on trie agenda way a. Department Report fr'O117 the Rec~'~a~iol7 Department. Pat Dodson, Recreation Director, gave a report on events at the Nature Center, calendar of events far the upcoming summer season and events to be held in support of the World Cup. There was no Town Manager Report. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9.30 p.m. Respectf~xlly submitted, Rodney E. Slif r,. Mayo ATTEST: ~~ ~• Colleen M, Kline, Tow Clerk MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING 8, 1953 ~pecial Meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, February 8, 1.983, at 2:00 p.m. in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slicer, Mayor Bill Wi1to, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Ron Tadd Gail Wahrlich OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Lawrence Eskwith, Town Attorney The purpose of the special meeting was to hold the second reading of Ordinance #1 Series of 1.983, an ordinance creating the Lionshead Improvement District. Richard Cap3.an presented the ordinance to the Council. Dick Ryan stated that all assessments had been checked by his staff with the County Assessor's Office a d were found to be very accurate. The major differences were found at the.. ~~k, the En~ion, Vail G1o and Sunbi.rd Lodges. Several business owners in the Lionshead Business District spoke on their concerns relating to scheduling of construction, impact of their businesses and other matters relating to the construction schedule, Rod Slifer stated that March 15 would be a decisive date to the Council after sales tax revenue figues for January were in and the election results were in. There was much discussion following. Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #1 on second reading and Hermann Staufer seconded it. Chuck Anderson raised a concern about the $1.6 million figure in Section ~ of the ordinance. Ron Todd amended his motion to include A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full on second reading. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ATTEST: ,~. ~a~u~/.~uJ Colleen b2. Kline, Tow¢~i Clerk Ro ~ E. Slier, ayor ~ MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1983 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 15, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail TDWn Council held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich MEMBERS ABSENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Lawrence Eskwith, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #2, Series of 1983, an ordinance setting forth new subdivision regulations and construction design standards for the Town. Peter Patten, Senior Planner, presented the ordinance to the Council. Bill Wilto thanked the homeowners associations for their input into the preparation of this ordinance. There was some discussion following. Gail Wahrlich made a motion to~approve Ordinance #2 with changes outlined in a memo from Bill Andrews regarding flexibility of~maxi.mum grade. mann Staufer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unamiously and the ordlnance was ordered published by title only with changes. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #3, Series of 1983, an ordinance setting forth fire alarm requirements for new and existing buildings within the Town. Dick Duran, Fire Chief, presented the ordinance to the Council. Duran stated that he had received several calls from lodge owners after the first reading of this ordinance and none of the owners were opposed to the ordinance. After some discussion, Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #3 on second reading and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #5, Series of 1983, an ordinance adding a new section to the Uniform Building Code for the increase of occupant loads under certain circumstances. Mr. Caplan stated that because of the publication schedule for items relating to the Uniform Building Code, this ordinance could not be heard until March 1, 1983. The next item on the agenda was Ordinance #7, Series of 1983, an ordinance F viding for a post-storage hearing for impounded vehicles. Copncilman ~ufer expressed his concern that the hearing officer should be someone other than Town staff unless no one else was available. After some discussion Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #7 on second reading and Gail Wahrlich seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda Ordinance #8, Series of 1983, first reading, an ordinance relating to the posting of handbills and distribution of printed matter in Vail. Larry Eskwith presented the ordinance to the Council. Peter Patten expressed his concern regarding signs as they related to this ordinance. Larry Eskwith agreed to reword the ordinance before second reading. A comment was rnade frorn a citizen relating to traffic tickets and stop work orders and how they related to the ordinance. After some. discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #8 on first reading with an amendment to Section 2 Hermann Staufer seconded the motion. Gail Wahrlich asked that the motion be amended to also include Peter Patten's concern relating to signs. ~ vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and .t he ordinance was ordered published in full. on first reading. The next item on the agenda was Qrdinance #9, Series. of 1983, first reading, an ordinance relating to defraud by check. Larry Eskwith presented the rnance to the Council.. After some discussion, xermann Staufer made a ion to approve 0.rdinance #9 on first reading and Ron Todd seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimou-sly and the ordinance was ordered published in .full. r bZINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 19$3 Page 2 '~ next item on the agenda was Resolution #4, Series of 1983, a resolution aesignating the President's Weekend, February 19 - 21, as A Smokeless Weekend in Vail. Dick Ryan addressed the Council and stated that there was not a need for this resolution to be read as the Council has previously made this weekend a standing smokeless weekend. Chcuk Anderson stated that he felt this designation gave Vail a negative image and that the Town should address the problem rather than stop fireplace burning for one weekend.. He asked Dick Ryan to provide the Council with an air quality study report at a Council meeting in the near future. Under Citizen Participation, Chuck Ogilby addressed the Council in relation to the Vail Mountain School Cabin and asked that the Town designate it as an historical building. Larry.Eskwith stated that he would have an ordinance ready for the next Council meeting to that affect. Chuck Ogilby also stated that he felt the Council should write a follow up letter to the Division of Wildlife thanking them for their concern on the Gold Medal Trout Stream designation for Gore Creek and that they (the Council) were looking forward to working with the Division of ~~ildlife. Mayor Slifer stated that this would be done. I•ka Moser thanked the Council for their assistance in designating bike paths to be installed in West Vail this summer. The next item on the agenda was an appointment to the PEC Board. Duane Piper was reappointed to fill this position. The next item on the agenda was the appointment. of two community-at-large members to the Cable Television Advisory Board. Cale Geyer and J.im Lamont were appointed to fill these positions. The next item on the agenda was the appointment of judges and election officials for the special election on March 8, 1983, regarding the Lionshead Improvement District. The names were approved as submitted by Colleen Kline, Town Clerk. The next item on th.e. agenda wa.s a Departmental Report by the TOV Police Department. Russ Motta gave th.e report, stating that the biggest and most serious problem of the Police Department was. the private parking problem relating to ticketing and towing of parked cars. Chuck Anderson stated that he was sympathetic wit h. their problem and the Council would be willing to help solve the problem. The Council agreed to take a look at the present ~vate parking ordinance and .make their recommendations. Under Town Manager Report, Rich Caplan stated that the.~'orest Service funds for the pine beetle project.h.as been cut out. of their budget and asked the Council to put pressure on members of the .Congress to reinstate the funds into the budget. Mr. Caplan also announced .that Pamela B.randmeyer had been appointed the new Town Clerk. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no .further business, the meeting was a.d,journed at 9,30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~ _ Rodney E. i~lifer, yo`r ATTEST ~. ~ ~. Colleen M. gline,Tow Clerk MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1983 7:30 p.m. ~'egular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 1, 1983, ~n the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bill Wi1to, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Johnston Hermann Stauffer Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich ABSENT: Chuck Anderson OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Lawrence Eskwith, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was an Honorary Resolution proclaiming June 12, 83 as R n to Fi t M lti ~e clerosis ~a in Vail. Jimmy Heuga, former US ~~s ~~esen~m~~ra~~~p~a~~~n~es~~u~~~ne~~~ ~~~~e~ presentation to the Council on the progress on the fight against MS. '.~ next item on the agenda was a presentation by John Horan-Kates on the progress of the World Cup activities. John stated that the fundraising events had made $1 million dollars and the plans were shaping up and they were looking forward to a very successful race. Horan-Kates also stated they were in the talking stages of hosting a National Sports Festival in Vail several years down the road, The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #5, SEries of 1983, an ordinance relating the the occupant loads in the Town. Steve Patterson presented the ordinance to the Town. He stated that no changes had been made to this ordinance since first reading, however, the parking fee assessments would be re-evaluated in relation to the increased occupant loads. After some discussion, Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Ordinance #5 on second reading and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the ordinance passed unanimously and was ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #8, Series of 1983, an ordinance regulating the distribution of printed matter upon public and private property. Larry Eskwith presented the ordinance to the Council. There was some discussion as to the clarification of posting materials on k'osks and should be amended in the ordinance. Paul Johnston made a motion approve ordinance #8 with amendment, and Hermann Staufer seconded it. All vo ed in favor and the motion passed unanimously.. The next item on the agenda was Ordinance #9, Seriesof 1983, second reading, an ordinance making it unlawful to defraud another by check. Russ Motta expressed his concern on enforcing the ordinance. After some discussion, Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #9 on second reading and Gail Wahrlich seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was Ordinance #10, Series of 1953, first reading, an ordinance prohibiting snowplow operators from depositing snow on any private property other than which they are hired to plow. Larry Eskwith presented the ordinance to the Council. He stated that this was brought about by complaints from citizens Hermann Staufer requested that the ordinance be tabled for further study. Ron Todd expressed his concern about the enforceability of the ordinance. After some discussion, Gail Wahrlich made a motion to approve Ordinance #10 on first reading and Sall Wilto seconded zt. A vote was taken and the ordinance passed 4 - 2 - Ron Todd and Hermann Staufer opposing. The ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #11, Series of 3, an ordinance. defining an historical building,. There was some discussion. Ron Todd made a motion to pass ordinance #11 on first reading and Bill Wilto seconded it. All voted in favor and the mation passed unanimously and was ordered published in full on first reading. MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1983 Page 2 next item on the agenda was the first reading o~ Ordinance #12, Series o ].983, an ordinance providing for an earlier submittal deadline for exterior alteration and modification in commercial core II for the spring of 1983 only. Peter Patten presented the ordinance to the Council, stating that this was in conjunction with the proposed Lionshead Improvement District and that the PEC had unanimously favored this ordinance so that private property improvements could be made along with the Lionshead remodel. After some discussion, Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance#12 on first reading and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in.full on first reading. Ron Todd asked for the procedure to recall Ordinance #5. Bill Wilto asked Ron for an explanation as to why he would like to recall it. Ron Todd stated that he felt the reassessment of parking fees had been "thrown in at the last minute" in this ordinance and that if he had realized that in the beginning he would not have voted in favor of the ordinance. There was some discussion. Bill Wilco then made a motion to approve Ordinance #5 on second reading with the new section added to exempt the increase from the parking fee ordinance. Ron Todd seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full with amendment. '~re was no Citizen Participation. The next item on the agenda was a report by Darwin Rader of Heritage Cable ^1 .V. on cable television matters. Darwin presented the council with a franchise check for 1982. He made a report on the work that had been done on the cable and the new FM stations that-had been added. There was some debate between Rader and local citizens regarding television reception and commitments made by Heritage. Rich Caplan stated that Heritage had been responsive to community requests. Bill Wilto suggested that the newly farmed Cable Television Advisory Board review the cable t.v. franchise. and addendum. Art Kittay requested a copy of He.ritage's annual report and Mr. Caplan stated that it would be available in his office the following day. The next item on the agenda was a Department Report on the Library. Charlyn Canada, Librarian, presented the Council with copies of the library's policy manual and suggested it be adopted by resolution. She gave a report on some history of libraries and of the progress of the new library. She stated that the Friends of the Vail Public Library had been established and introduced some of its officers who were in attendance. Gail Wahrlich questioned the hours that the Community Room was to be opened. Charlyn said she would investigate t~s and get back to her. Canada stated that the old library would close 1 12 for moving and hopefully the new library would :be open Map 1, 1983. Under Town 14ianager Report, Rich Caplan announced that CAST would be.lobbying state legislators regarding .Denver's Amtrak route to Salt Lake Citp to go via Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs. A letter will be forthcoming from the Mayor on this matter. Mr. Caplan also announced that there would be no Town Council meeting next Tuesday, March 8, due to the World Cup Race and the Lionshead Election. Under the Town Attorney Report, Larry Eskwith updated the Council on the antitrust litigation and Bill Wilco suggested Larry contact George Rosenburg for further information. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ATTEST: ~. Colleen M. Kline, Town Clerk C~ ' Rodney E. SYifer, Mayer r ~ f' MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARC~~ 15 , 1.983 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 15, 1983, a regular meeting o~ the Vail Town Council was h d in the Vazl Municipal Building. Iv1EMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Ron. Todd Gail Wahrlich OTHERS PRESENT; Richard Caplan, Town Manager Colleen-Kline; Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was a presentation of a ten year belt buckle award to Colleen Kline for her service to the Town of Vail. Rich Caplan presented the award to Colleen and Colleen gave a few remarks relating to her past 10 years with the Town. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #10, Series 1983, an ordinance relating to the dumping of snow on private property. Caplan explained that no changes had been made -~o this ordinance since first reading. After some discussion Bill Wilto made a motion to pass Ordinance #10 on second reading and Gail Wahrlich seconded it. There was same discussion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5 - 2 -- Hermann Staufer and Ron Todd opposing. The ordinance was ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #12, Series of 1983, arm ordinance providing for an earlier submittal deadline for exterior alteration and modification in Commercial Core III for the spring of 1983 only. It was suggested by Rod Slifer that this ordinance be tabled until next meeting after further discussions relating to the Lionshead Improvement Program were held. After some discussion Bill Wilto made a motion to table Ordinance #12 and Paul Johnston seconded it. All voted in favor of.the motion. The next item on the agenda was the reading of Resolution #6, Series of 1983, a resolution relating to rezoning of The Valley. Bill Post, representing the applicant, was present. Alter some discussion-Ron Todd made a motion to pass Resolution #6 and Hermann Staufer seconded it. All. voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. T~ next item an the agenda was Citizen Participation. Mary Ann Mueller, representing the Learning Tree, gave a presentation to the Council requesting the parking area adjacent to the school be paved. There was some discussion following. Bill 4Vilto suggested that she approach the Rotary Club or some other community service group in Vail to help with the funding and stated that the Town was not in a position at this time to cover the expenses. It was finally decided that the Town would grade the lot when the dirt was dry and purchase some gravel to be spread about the area, and that was the best they could da at this point in time. Also under Citizen Participation, Bill Wi1to, representing several East Vail residents, expressed their desire for a tot lot in the East Vail Park. It was decided that this would be considered when funds w-ere available. The next item on the agenda. was the appeal of the DR$ decision regarding the Keller Duplex. Jim Sayre gave the Council some background information on the situation and the DRB's decision to deny the application. Rod S-lifer stated that the Council did. drive by the site this afternoon. Chuck Anderson stated that he would need to abstain from voting on this matter. Will Trout, the architect on the project, was present representing the applicant. Mr. Trout e a presentation of the project. He was informed by Mayan Slier that he ~ld have to give the same presentation to the Council as he had to the DRB so that the Council could make their. decision based on the same facts. MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 15, 1983 Page 2 T~iere was much discussion following. A member o as to why it had been turned down by his board. among the Council that there were too many trees ment of this project. Ron Todd made a motion to Gail Wahrlich seconded it. A vote was taken and Hermann Staufer opposing. f the DRB spoke to the Council There was a general feeling being affected by the place- uphold the DRB decision and the motion passed 5 - 1 - The next item on the agenda was a department report by Bill Pyka, Finance Department. Bill gave a rundown on the specific areas of the finance department and their various duties. There was some discussion as to the Town's intent to Look into collecting its own sales tax from the businesses in Town. There was also discussion on sales tax projections for tho remainder of the 1982-83 ski season. There was no Town Manager Report. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~~~ Rodney E. Slifer, Ma~i6r' ATTEST: Colleen M. Kline, Town ~lerk ,~ ~- , MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 5th, 1983 7:30 P.M. O~Tuesday, April 5, 1953, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council wa s held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT; Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bill Wilco, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Hon Todd Gail. Wahrlich OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk First item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #11, Series of 1983, an ordinance designating a structure as having special historical ar architectural significance. Richard Caplan presented the ordinance to the C ncil and stated that there had been no changes to the ordinance from st reading. After some discussion, Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #11 on second reading. Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the oration passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. The heat item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #12, Series of 1953, an ordinance providing for early submittal deadline for exterial alteration and modification in Commercial Core II for the spring of 1983 only. Mayor Slifer stated that since the Lionshead Mall would nat be that far along this spring, there was not a need for this ordinance at this time. Paul Johnston then made a motion to deny Ordinance #12 and Hermann Staufer seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #13, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending the view corridor map and made alterations to the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan. Peter Patten of the Community Development Dept. presented the ordinance to the Council. There was much discussion following relating to the designated view corridors. A suggestion was made by Mayor Slifer to postpone second reading on this ordinance until M 3, 1983, so that members of the community could have a chance to view changes. There were several changes recommended by the Council for t e Planning Department to make.for second reading. A motion was made by Paul Johnston to approve Ordinance 13 with the changes noted by the Council and Hermann Staufer seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full prior to second reading on May 3, 1953. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #14, Series of 1983, an ordinance repealing the private parking ordinance. Russ Motta presented the proposed ordinance to th.e Council. There was much discussion .following There were comments made by Bab marker, VA, and other participants in the audience relating to the problems that may- result if the Police Dept. was not involved in private parking complaints. There was concerns relating to how owners of cars would retrieve their vehicles from private towing companies d°aring non-business hours,. concerns over service stations being turned into storage lots, and the effect on .guest relations. After much discussion, Bill Wilto made a motion to table ordinance #14 ,for further study and Chuck Anderson seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed ? - O, and the ordinance was sent back. to the staff for further study. next item on the agenda was the first reading o~ Ordinance #15, Series oT 1983, an ordinance establi,shi.ng the Vail Ca1a].e Television .Advisory Board . Rich Caplan presented the ordinance to the Council. I~ was suggested by Rad Slicer that all members. of th:e board should have terms of o~~'ice specified. After some discussion, Hermann Stainer made a motion to approve Ordinance #15 on first reading with the above amendment and Chuck. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full with the amendment. i MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1.983 Page 2 i Under Citizen Participation, Flo Steinberg asked the Council what was being done about filling the vacancy on the Cable Television Advisory Board. The Council stated that they could leave st unfilled or interview any of the applicants who had expressed an interest when the committee was first formed. Flo Steinberg stated that she would be interested in interviewing with the Council far the vacancy. It was decided to contact all of the interested applicants and set up interviews for Tuesday, April 19th, 1983. The next item on the agenda was the approval of the vacation and abandonment of the easement on Lot 7, Block 7, Bighorn Subdivision. Peter Jamar presented the easement to the Council. Jamar stated that the abandonment had been approved unanimously by the Planning Dept. Gail 4Yahrlich suggested that an addition be made to the easement abandonment relating to the recorded plat. After some discussion, Ron Todd made a motion to approve the vacation and abandonment of easement and Bill Wilto seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved unanimously. The next item on the agenda was a report by Charlie Wick, Personnel Director, on the Personnel Dept. Mr. Wick reported on many employee statistics, and programs being implemented by the Persannel Department. There was no Town Manager Report. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, $~ f ~~ C~ Rodn ~ E. ,fi,~life~, Mayor ATTEST: ~ela A. Brandmeyer, Tows. Clerk MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AFRIL 19, 1983 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 19, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Sill Wilto,~Mayar Pro-T em Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich ABSENT: Hermann Staufer OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item discussed was not on the agenda. John Horan-Kates and Byron Brown made a presentation to the Council regarding the bid for the 1987 World Championship Races to be held in Vail, as Aspen had pulled out of bid. Horan-Kates stated that these races would probably be held the l~t week in January or first week in February, 1987. Support from the Council was solicited in the corm of a letter to that affect for Horan- Kates to take to his meeting with the committee in the next twa weeks. Paul Johnston made a motion and Ron Todd seconded.it, to give the Council's support to secure the FIS championships in 1987. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #15, Series of 1983, an ordinance establishing the Vail Cable Television Advisory Board. Larry Eskwith presented the ordinance to the Council, noting the changes made to Section 4 after first reading. After some discussion, Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Ordinance #15 with amendments on second reading and Ron Tadd seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published with amendments. The next item on the agenda was the fixst reading of Ordinance #16, Series of 1983, an ordinance adding definitions to the floodplain regulations of the Town of Vail. Jim Sayre presented the ordinance to the Council. Mr. Sayre stated that letters had been sent to all property owners in the floodplain areas but no response had been received-from them. Bill Wilto suggested that a~ther letter be sent to the property owners suggesting they overinsure their p perties in case of disaster. Auer some. discussion, Chuck Anderson made a motion to approve ordinance #16 an first reading and Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and-the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. Mayor Slifer thanked Mr. Sayre for his work on this complicated project. The next item on the agenda was the first reading o~ Ordinance #17, Series of 19$3, an ordinance repealing and reenacting th.e Municipal Code in relation to insurance - general liability and workmen's compensation and registration - fee schedule. Steve Patterson, Building Official, presented the ordinance to the Council. Mr. Patterson noted some changes in the fee schedule that needed correction. After some. discussion, Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #17 on first reading with changes and Chuck Andexson seconded the motion. Bill Wi1to stated he would abstain from th.e vote. A vote was taken and the ordinance passed unanimously with one abstention and th_e ordinance was ordered published in full with corrections. The next item on the agenda was the reading of Resolution #8, Series of 1983, a resolution approving the purchase of the P.ulis Ranch. on the Vail Golf Course. P~tiard Caplan presented the resolution to the Council.. He stated that the 1 Metropolitan Recreation District had approached the. Council to purchase this property because it was beyond th.e District's means. The land is to be purchased from real estate transfer tax funds. Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney, MzNUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1983 Page 2 ~ted the need for an additional paragraph to the deed of trust. There was some discussion following edures, payment schedules, and other items relevant more discussion, a motion was made by Paul Johnston and Ron Todd seconded the motion. A vote was taken unanimously. resolution regarding the regarding default pro- to the purchase. After to approve Resolution #8 and the motion passed The next item discussed which was not on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #18, Series of 1983, an ordinance authorizing an appropriation in the amount of X450,000.00 in connection with the purchase and acquisition by the Town of Vail of the Pulis Ranch on the Vail golf course for a purchase price of $2,650,000. There was some discussion following. Ron Todd made a motion to approve ordinance #18 on first reading with typos corrected on the names of the Councilmembers, and Bill Wilto seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the Ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. There was no citizen participation. The next item on the agenda was a discussion of proposed expanded bus service xng summer hours. Mr. Firooz ~adeh presented the Council with a petition over 400 signatures representing residents who would like to see extended bus service provided. There was discussion between the Council and citizens. It was felt that because of `a decrease in revenue dollars, it would probably not be possible to extend the service this summer, but it asked that the staff review their numbers and report back to the Council at its meeting on May 3, 1983. The next item on the agenda was the appeal o~ the DRB decision relating to the Keller Duplex in East Vail. Jim Sayre of the Community Development Dept. presented the facts to the Council. The DRB had approved the new plan by a vote of 4 - 2 with 1 abstention. Will Trout, representing the Applicant-Keller, gave his presentation to the Council. There were several members of the DRB in attendance at the meeting and made comments relating to their decision to approve the duplex. After much discussion, Gail Wahrlich stated that she was concerned about the design of the duplex but that she would vote to uphold the DRB decision. Bill Wilto stated that he agreed with Wahrlich. Chuck Anderson stated that he would again abstain from voting on this issue. Will Trout then addressed the Council and asked that if the DRB decision was appealed again, that the Council give him some direction and criteria fox what they (the Council) would approve. otion was made by Wahrlich to uphold the DRB decision to approve the Keller ~lex and Bill Wilto seconded the motion, A vote was taken and the motion was defeated 3 - 2 - Todd, Slifer and Johnston opposing. Chuck.~Anderson abstained. Ron Todd then made a motion to overturn the DRB decisian and deny the duplex as outlined. Paul Johnston seconded the motion. There was some discussion following. Rod Slifer then made a motion overruling Ron Todd's motion to approve plan "A~1" of the Keller duplex. Gail Wahrlich seconded the motion. There was some discussion following by the members of the Design Review Board. Ran Todd then amended h.is motion to state that the Keller duplex must be brought back to the Design Review Board for review. Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and .the motion passed 3 - 2 - Wilto and Wahrlich opposing. Chuck Anderson abstained. Rad Slifer stated that Will Trout could bring his new plan to the DRB meeting following th.e next day, if was prepared to do so. The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the Edwards, duplex, Lot 3, Block 5, Bighorn ~afth .addition. Jim Sayre presented the issue to the Council. The DRB had denied the, design 6 - 1. There was much, discussion following relating to the design of the two. unfits. A petition from a resident across from the proposed building site was presented to the Council in favor of the design. Hal Engstrom, architect on the pxoj~ct, spoke on beh.al~ o~ the ign. A motion was made by Ron Tadd to .uphold the DRB, decision relating the Edwards duplex and Gail Wahrli:ch seconded it. ~ vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, Rod Slier th.ank.ed the DRB for their attendance at the Council meeting. r MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1983 Page 3 next item on the agenda was the appointment of a, new member of the Vail C le Television Advisory Berard. Flo Steinberg was appointed to this vacancy. The next item on the agenda was a departmental report by Russ Matta, Chief of Police. Motta's report covered among other items, drug enforcement, officer training, crime prevention, ch~.ld abuse, stress management training for officers and school awareness programs. Al Amaral commended Motta and the Police Dept. far their service to-the community. Motta stated that the private parking proposed ordinance would be brought back at the May 3rd Council meeting. Under Town Manager Report, Richard Caplan asked for Council approval to enter into a contract with the Vail Resort Association for marketing services. After some discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve the contracr and Bill Wilto seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Caplan also reported that the Upper Eagle Valley Sanitation District had requested a temporary easement be approved for land on the Katsos Propex°ty~'for a proposed drainage cut. It was agreed to grant the easement with the stipu- lation that it be graded, top soil replaced, riew vegetation planted and the cost of the cut from last year be reimbursed by UEVSD. Bill Wilto made a ion to this effect and Chuck Anderson seconded it. A vote was taken and motion was passed unanimously. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rodney E . life Ma~or' ATTEST; ~. P~ela A. Brandmeyer, own Clerk ~~ to~~~~ ofi ~ailV 75 south frpMage road vaii, coiorado 8657 (303) 476-7000 Apr ii 20, 1983 dill Trout The Trout Creek Collaborative The Clock Tower Building Vail, Colorado 81657 Bob Keller 31 Hidden Valley Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Gentlemen: .., ~ Re: Lot 8, Bighorn Subdivision The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the Design Review Board's decision approving the Keller Duplex nn Lot 8, 8igharn Subdivision, has been called up and overturned by the Uail Town Council. The DRB's decision was called up by the Council at their afternoon work session of April 12, 1983. The call up was placed on a Council agenda and heard at a public hearing the evening of April 19, 1983. . At this meeting the Councii overturned the DRB's decision, effectively denying the application to construct the Keller duplex. In their motion to overturn the Council ruled that: a. The application did not meet 18.54.010, Purpose statement, of the Design Review Chapter. This section reads: In order to preserve the natural beauty of the town's site and setting, and to prevent indiscriminate clearing of property, removal of trees, and earthmoving, and to attain the objectives set out in this section, exterior design of all new development and additions to existing development shall be subject to design review. b. The application did not meet paragraphs L, R, and S of Section 18.54.070 Design guidelines: L, Removal of trees, shrubs, and nonhazardous native plant materials generally should be limited to removal of those essential far development of the site. ~.>: -. Lot 8, Bighorn 4/20/83 ` R. In residential areas, location and configuration of buildings should maximize the privacy of surrounding dwellings and should intrude into their views to the minimum extent feasible. S. In residential areas, accessory buildings generally should be attached to the main building either directly or by means of a continuous fence, wa11, or screen at least six feet high of the same or a comple- mentary material as the main building's exterior finish. -. { The Council also indicated that as soon as the applicant was ready, the application could be placed on a DRB agenda without having the application be republished. Sincerely, r 4 Y . M SAY Re Town Planner JS:br • ~~ U ~,fi ~~ MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1983 7:30 P.M. On Tuesday, May 3, X983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bi11 Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson haul Johnston Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich ABSENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda the the second reading of Ordinance #16, Series of 1983, an ordinance adding definitions to the Floodplain regulations of the Vail Municipal Code. There was some discussion. Ron Todd made a motion to pass Ordinance #16 on second reading and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously, and ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #17, Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to the insurance - general liability and workmen's compensation and registration - fee schedule of the Vail Municipal Code. There was some discussion. A motion was made by Hermann Staufer and seconded by Gail Wahrlich to table this ordina ce to June 7th 1983 and send it back ~o staff for further study. ~a~p~$~'~n~a~h~a~~r~u~a~~c~h~°~Yi~£~~fl ~~s~~d t~~~.n~~~u~~y with one abstention, that being Bill. Wilto. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of ordinance #18, Series of X983, an ordinance approving the purchase of the Pulls Ranch of the Vail Golf Course. After some discussion Paul Johnston made a motion to approve the ordinance and Ron Todd seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered published by title only on second reading. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #19, Series of 1983, an ordinance providing for the designation of radio and television signal. relay transmission facilities as a conditional use in Commercial Core 3 zone district. After some discussion Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #19 on first reading and Paul Johnston seconded it. All voted in fav`ox and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was. o.~der,.ed published a~n full on first reading, Under Citizen Participation, Bob Voliter reported on his txip to Hawaii, comparing planning process procedures of Vail to Hawaii. The next item on the agenda was a report from the U.S. Forest Service on the pine beetle control service. Joe Hartman and Kent Grant thanked the Towza Manager and .t he Council for their support and efforts to retain funds for the pine beetle control program. Although there will be money for the program next yeah, the Forest Service is working with. private owners to gain financia7~ support. Under Town Manager Report, 1VIr. Caplan reported that th.e Town was. dawn $55,400 in revenues for the first three months o~ 1983, Mr. Caplan also announced that the bus service would be cut during the off season. Mr. Zadet, local citizen, was to work with Skip Gordan. in regards to the possibility o~ arunning the Lift van in East. Vail during • this pexi.od. Ron Todd announced that Dick ~,autio from the Manpower Training PRogrann had been selected to serve on th.e p~'ivate industry panel for the NWCCOG Council. This was unanimously voted on by the Counca.l. :~:~ .r MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, hiAY 3, 19$3 Page 2 Dave Green, representing the Eagle Valley Home Builders Association, addressed the Council.xelating to Oxd~.nance #17, Series of 1983, relating to insurance. He apologized ~'or not having been at the meeting when the ordinance was read but did have a conflict with another meeting. Mr. Green felt that the $1,000,000.00 insurance coverage was a more acceptable rate and asked that the Council change the figuxe back to its original amount. This was voted on by the Council and approved. The ordinance will be brought up for second reading on Tune 7, 1983. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, . ~,~ ` Rodney El Slier Mayor ATTEST: 1 Pamela A. Brandmeye~f, Town Czerk MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1983 7:34 P.M. On Tuesday, May 17, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Haul Johnston Ran Todd Gail Wahrlich. Ball Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem ABSENT: Hermann Staufer Chuck Anderson OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Ham Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #13, Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to the reduction of view corridors in Vail Village. After some discussion Paul Johnston made a motion to table this ordinance until June 7, 1983. Bill Wilto seconded the motion. A11 voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #19, Series of 1983, an ordinance providing for the designation of radio and television signal relay transmission facilities as a conditional use in the Commercial Care TTT zone district. There was some discussion. Bill Wilto made a motion to approve this ordinance and second reading and Paul Johnston seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered published by title only with a typing correction in the title. There was no Citizen Participation. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the Manor Vail mall plan and agreement. Richard Caplan explained the request to the Council, stating that this plan had received DRB approval. Jim Lamont, representing Manor Vail, ,gave a pxesentataon on the requested plan. He stated this would be a two year project. After much discussion, Gail Warhlich made a motion to approve this plan clari~£ying deed of June 21, 1977, making a provision for the Portico with DRB approval and drafting an addendum relating to the easement deed for Manor Vail for the additional 20 foot easement. Bill Walto seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the mot.~on passed unanimously. The next item an the agenda was ~; Departmental Report from Community Development. Richard Caplan stated that this report would be tabled until the June 7, 1983 meeting. Under Town Manager Report, Mr. Caplan stated that th.e Council had heard a report at their wox'k session that af'texnoon from the Division of Wild- life and that the Division had xec~uested a letter be sent to the Division supporting the fishing designation in Gore Creek. Paul Johnston made a motion to have Rich Caplan-draft a letter to that effect and Ron Todd seconded it. A vote was taken and passed unanimously. There was no Town Attorney Rep•~rt, As there was no •furth.er business the meeting was adjouacned at' 8;3Q p.m. ATTEST: ~ame~.a 1~. t3randmeye ,' 't'own Clerk Respectfully subm~.tt.ed, ~~ ~ ~ . . Rb do ey E . S~ i f e , ~ yob ,~ I~IINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1983 '7:30 P. M. • On Tuesday, June 7, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Paul Johnston Ran Todd Gail Wahrlich ABSENT: Chuck Anderson Hermann Stainer Bi11 Wilto OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Tawn Attorney The first item an the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #13, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan - Design considerations relating to view corridors. Mayor Slifer stated that it had been requested that because of the importance of the issue and the absence. of three Councilmembers that this ordinance be tabled until the June 21st meeting. Ron. Todd made a motion to that affect and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #17, Series of X983, an ordinance amending the insurance - general liability and workmen's compensation and registration-fee schedule of the licensing section of ,the Vail Municipal Code. Steve Patterson presented the ordinance to the .Council, stating that there had been no changes to the ordinance f-rom first re.a.ding. Patterson also stated-that he had contacted the Homebuilders' Associations and they were in agreement with the ordinance. Rc~n Todd_.stat.ed that. he would .vote against the ordinance as written, and if the coverage was reduced to $500,000. he would be in favor of it. After some. discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #1'7 on second reading and Gail Wahrlich seconded it. A vote was-taken and the motion passed 3 -- 1, Todd opposing. The- ordinance was ordered publish.ed~by title only. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #14, Series of 1983, an ordinance repealing the private parking ordinance of the Vail Municipal Cade. .Russ Motto „Chief. of Police, presented the ordinance to the Council, stating that he h.ad taken this ordinance back to his staff and reviewed it. He had also done a survey of several cities and towns in.Colarada to see what they were doing as far as private tows were involved. He stated that after checking with sight cities, he found Silverthc~rne the only town to be towing off private land by the police department. He felt that the ordinance should be given a try, as it could always be' reversed it it did not work. He stated that the-loss. in revenue to the police. department was not substantial and this would free up time of his officers for more important matters. There was some discuss.ian following from the audience .Tom Hunt, co.-owner of Vail Towing Co., suggested the Town enter into an agreement with the comtxacted towing company to use the Tawn impound yard to store these vehicles. Richard Caplan stated that this was undesirable to the Tawn to open up the lot .to anyone but Town employees and would increase insurance rates considerably. Ron Todd made a motion to approve ordinance #I4 on first' reeading and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and~the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full an first reading. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #20, Series of J.983, an ordinance rezoning Lot 1, Black 6, Vail Intermountain sub- division from residential primary/secondary to high density multi-family for the purpose of an ~mp.loyee housing project. Peter Jamar presented the ordinance to the Council. Ron Todd, stated that he had a conflict of interest with this ordinance and would, therefore, abstain. ~~ ~ MINUTES VAZL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1983 Page 2 . There was much discussion regarding the project. Some of the major concerns with allowing the rezoning was the parking problem with a unit of this size. and the fact that there was no financial package stated in the request for affordable employee housing.. There were several adjacent property owners in attendance voicing their objection to the high .density zoning. Jay Peterson, represent the applicant Chuck Ogilby, gave a presentation as to why the request was being asked for. After much. discussion, Mr. Petterson requested that this issue be tabled until .the June 2Xst meeting when more of the Council would be in attendance. Paul Johnston made a motion to that affect and Gail Wahrlich seconded it. A vote was taken and .the motion passed 3 - 0 with Todd abstaining. It was requested that the staff get with the applicant before the June 21st meeting to clarify a few items on the request. The next item on the agenda was Resolution #X0, Series of 1983, a resolution authorizing the Town to transfer 1983 allocations to the Colorado Housing Finance Authority. Mx. Caplan stated that this was an annual request and that the funds were available back to the Town should they be requested. After some. discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Resolution #10 and Ron Todd seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously The next item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. A question was asked of the Council as to the status of the Oldenburg sculpture. Mr. Caplan stated that.a citizen's committee had made a proposal to the Council that afternoon, stating that they (the committee) felt this was important enough to raise all the funds needed privately and that the Council would be taking this under .advisement and reporting back. to the committee soon. Mr. Caplan stated that a petition with approximately d00 signitures opposing the sculpture was presented to the Council by Jan Strauch. Marker Moser thanked the Council for their work on the bike path in West Vail. She stated that lighting was still needed in the area. The Council asked Russ Motta to check into the matter. The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the DRB decision relating to Beckett's storefront expansion. Chuck Boetcher, represented Crossroads Ltd, presented his plan to~the Council for the expansion. The plan was to eliminate the. drips of water onto the sidewalk. Boetcher stated that several proposals had been considered and this was the best one in his estimation. After some. discussion, ron Todd made a motion to overturn the DRB decision and grant the applicant permission for his remodel and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the approval of abandonment of easement on Lot 7, .Block 9, Vail Intermountain. Mr. Caplan stated that the staff had agreed that -this easement was no longer needed by the Town and that it was interferring with negotiations on that.propexty. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve the abandonment and Gail Wahrlich seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was-.the appointment of the Liquor Licensing Authority members. Jack Curtin and Robert Buterbaugh were reappointed to these vacancies. The next item on the agenda was an approval request from KRVV Radio to use the Town's antenna at Ford Park. John Dobson, owner of KRVV, presented the request to the Council, stating that he would like to attach a 1015 foot antenna .to the existing one at Ford Park to intensify their reception. He stated that the work they were. doing on their reception would also improve the Town's' reception quality as well, Mr. Caplan stated that the Town has not made a firm commitment to continue this radio station and that should the .Town not continue its use, then the pole would not remain for . KRVV's use as well, an d.th.at this item would be coming bef-ore the DRB soon for discussion. Mr. Caplan stated that a nominal fee would also be charged for this use. He also stated that should any other radio stations came to the Town and ask for the same privilege the Town would have to make it available to them as well. Ron Todd made a motion to grant permission to I£RVV for'the use of th~.pole with.the stipulation that the rental be kept to a minimum. Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A~ivote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Caplan asked that John Dobson get ~ , r- MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1983 Page 3 together with Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney, to draw up an agreement relating to this arrangement. The next item on the agenda was a Departmental Report from Community Development. Dick Ryan, Director, gave an overview of the department. Some of their accomplishments were the Lionshead Improvement District approval. Mr. Ryan stated that he would be coming to the Council soon to set up a time schedule Tor the project. Other accomplishments were setting subregulations in place, and the completion o~ the new Public Library. He stated the department was working on many other projects including the Arterial Business District, view corridors, VA land pro- posal and construction regulations in Vail Village. He stated that the Community Action Plan report would be made to the Council sometime in August. There was no Town Manager Report. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, t _ ~ _~_ . Rcfdney E, ifex, Ma or ~ ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeye Town Clerk MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY , JUNE 2~. ,19 83 7:30 P.M. (Tuesday, June 21, 19$3, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was h d in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Ron Todd Hermann Staufer Gail Wahrlich OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan,, Town Manager Lax'ry Eskwith, Town Attorney The first item o~ business was to wish Paul Johnston a Happy. 50th Birthday from the Mayor and Town Council. The next item of business was the second reading o~ Ordinance #13, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan - design considerations relating to view corridors, Peter Patten presented the ordinance f the Council along with photographs o~ the related view corridors. There was m~h discussion following relating to the establishment of these view corridors. Staufer stated that he could not vote for the ordinance as it was if it wasfar rezoning purposes. There were comments made regarding the need for guidelines and working relationships between developers and Town for the betterment of the community. Bill Wilto expressed his support for the establishment of the view corridors as did Rod Slifer. A motion was made by Ron Todd. to approve Ordinance #13 on second reading with the deletion of view corridors 3, 4 and 7 and focal point #1. Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5 - 2 ~ Wilto and Slier opposing, The. ordinance was ordered published in t.ull on second .reading. The next item on th.e agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #14, Series of 1983, an ordinance repealing the private parking ordinance of the Town of Vail. Curt Ufkes presented.the ordinance to the Council, giving some history on the ordinance and stating the .advantages to the Police Department in repealing it. There were several citizens in attendance expressing concern over the police department .not being involved in tows from priv~.te property. Curt Ufkes felt it should be given a try and ii it didn't work out the ordinance could be re- instated. Sonny Caster,- owner o~ Vail. Towing Co,, stated that he felt the T wn had a system that was working at th.e present time and felt it could be fined without completely .pulling out of the private .property towing. Chuck derson stated that maybe the .t owing companies should be licensed to provide 24 hour service and transportation to the towed vehicles 24 hours a day. A motion was made by Hermann Stainer to approve Ordinance #14 on second reading for a trial period during the summer months and to take another look at it November 1, 1983. Bill Wilto seconded th.e motion, A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only on second reading. The next item on the agenda was .the ~-first reading o,~ Ordinance #20, Series of 1983, an ordinance rezoning Lot 1, Block_6, Vail Intermountain subdivision from residential primary/secondary to high. density multi-family for the purpose of an employee housing project, Ftod Slier stated that the Council had toured the project site that afternoon. Chuck. Anderson stated that he had a conflict of interest and would not be participating in this discussion, Peter Patten presented the ordinance to the Council, He stated that the ordinance had been tabled from the previous meeting die to lack.oi .members of the Council present at the meeting. Peter stated that some. o~ the concerns f,r.am the last meeting were the financing of the p.ro~ect, the parking area and the lighting of the neighborhood. Several citizens were in attendance expressing their opposition to the project. Gail Wali.rlch stated she ,felt it was a good idea b.ut on the ~ng lot. Bill Wilto felt that density and. parking were a concern. Paul nston was in favor of .the 'project because it was employee housing. Hermann Staufer stated that i~f they d~:d approve it what would they say to the next request that came to .t hem. Auer some discussion, Bi11.Wilto made a motion to defeat 0.rdinance #20. Gail W~ahrlich. seconded the motion, The motion passed 4-~l - Paul Johnston. opposing, Todd and Anderson abstaining, f MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 23., 1983 Page 2 next item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance #21, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending the zoning code to add to the conditional uses in Commercial Core II commercial storage with certain restrictions. Peter Patten explained the ordinance to the Council. After some discussion Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #2]..on first reading and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and Ordinance #21 was ordered published in fu11 on first reading. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #22, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7 of 1976, adding to the conditional use section in Special Development District #6 - Vail Village Tnn for a popcorn outside vending wagon. Dick Ryan presented the ordinance to the Council. He stated the staff and Planning Commission were in favor of the change. Gail Wahrlich stated that-she felt~the verb age was vague in the ordinance and the word "Vail" should be deleted and changed to Commercial Core I and Commercial Core IT. Paul Johnston did not favor the wagon being put on the street level. There were several shop owners from the Vail Village Tnn Mall in attendance who voiced their approval of the popcorn wagon. Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Ordinance #22 on first reading and Ron Todd seconded the motion. Rod Slifer stated that all of the surrounding property and shop owners should be notified o the plan before second read~.ng. Van. Ewing, owner of the proposed wagon, s~ ed that he would do so. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1, Slifer opposing and Staufer abstaining. The ordinance was: ordered published in full on first reading. There was no Citizen Participation. The next item on the agenda was the appointment of three vacancies on the Design Review Board. Those appointed were Rick Baldwin, John Rosolack, and Steve Caswell. Rod Slifer thanked all those who were not selected at this time for applying for the position. The next item on the agenda was a Recreation Departmental,Report. Pat Dodson, Director,. gave the report giving a rundown on all the activities of his department. He stated that the Teen Center has been very popular in theer space at the Lionshead Parking Structure. Dodson gave a review of the upcoming special events for the summer. The Council complimented Dodson on his extensive programming and participata:on in the community, Under Town Manager Report, Rich Caplan introduced Public Works/Transportation Director. Caplan also f~ oding problem in Vail, sandbags were available 30 each during regular business hours. He also Public Library I)edicatiox~~ July 4th.. There was no Town Attorney Report. Stan Berryman, newly appointed stated that because of the at the Police Department for reminded the Council of the Rod Slifer .congratulated Rich and Nancy Caplan on the birth of their daughter Sadie. As there w~.s.no further business the meeting was ad~}ourned at 10;30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~ ~~ ~od~iey Es/Slif:er, M~ro~` ATTEST: ~ . ~~,~~.uol;cr.J Pamela A. Brandmeyer,~.Town Clerk .~ r MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1983 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held i the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Ron Tadd Gail Wahrlich OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pamela Brandmeyer, Town Clerk First item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #21, Series of 1983, an ordinance adding conditional uses in Commercial Core II - Commercial Storage. Peter Patten stated that no changes had been made to this ordinance from first reading. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #21 and Ron Todd seconded it. A11 voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously the ordinance was ordered published by title only on second reading. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #22, Series of 1983, an ordinance adding to conditional use section in Special Development District #6 for a popcorn wagon in the Vail Village Inn Mall area. Dan Van Ewing, applicant, presented the Council with a list of shop and property owners who were in favor of the popcorn wagon. After same discussion Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #22 and Gail Wahrlich seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. The next item onthe agenda was Ordinance #23, Series of 1983, first reading, an ordinance amending the numerical order of certain sections ofthe Vail Municipal Code. Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney, explained that this was merely a "house- keeping" ordinance to correct a typographical error in the Code. Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #23 on first reading and Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #24, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending the fireplace ordinance of the Vail Municipal Code. Ryan, Community Development Director, presented the ordinance to the Council. G~TI Wahrlich stated she felt the term "rubble" should be defined before second reading. Ryan stated that this ordinance was put into effect same air pollution reductions. After some discussion, Rod Slifer made a motion to approve Orddnance #24 and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered published in full on first reading. Under Citizen Participation, Bob Ruder expressed his frustration in the Councils change of procedure far parking in the Village for construction work on Bridge Street. -There was some discussion following. Bill Wilto then made a suggestion that Rick Caplan, Steve Patterson, Curt U~kes and Bob Ruder get together and come up with some solution to the parkin~;'problem. Sheika Gramshammer, owner of Gasth.o~ Gramshammer, expressed her concern over several restaurants in the Village requesting pexm~ssion for enclosures ~'or their outside restaurants.. Th~r~e was some discussion following.. Sh~ika eras informed that this item would be .coming up for discussion at next Monday's PEC meeting and the Council could take no action until after that meeting. She also expressed a concern relating to assigned parking spaces in the Village. Rod Slifer stated that this wou~.d be addressed at next Tuesdayrs work session. i MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JULY 5, ;11983 Page 2 Also under Citizen Participation, John Purcell, local restaurant owner, expressed his concerns to the Council relating to the attitude of some of the departments inthe Town of Vail, stating that these departments are making it difficult to get business taken care af. There was much discussion following by other local business persons. Gail Wahrlich asked that the Council be notified of spec~,fic incidents when they occur sa that followup action can be taken. Paul~Johnston reminded the citizens that this was an election year and anyone not happy with the way things were being run could run for Town Council to help solve these problems. The next item on the agenda was an appeal oI the Design Review Soard decision relating to the Hobbits Hills, Matterhorn subdivision project. Chuck Anderson stated that he would be abstaining from voting in this matter. Rod Slifer stated that the Council did visit the subject site that afternoon to review the project. Peter Jamar.presented the back- ground information to the Council. Allen Tofoya, DRB member; informed the council an the reasons it was turned down in DRB, including color of units, trash pickup, road cut, landscaping, snow storage. Alice Parsons and her attorney, Jacobson and Chapman, made a presentation to the Council. It was stated that this project had been presented to the-DRB 4 times.. There was much discussion following. Paul Johnston then made a motion to uphold the DRB decision and Hermann Stau.fer seconded it. Alice Parsons then made a statement that the process for planning and design a project does not seem to be working, i~ she had to put out $5,000.00 and still have her project turned down. Hermann Staufer pointed out that the Council could only base their opinion on what had been presented to the DRB, and it was .not the DRB's job to design the project tar her. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was a Department Report by Stan Berryman, newly appointed Public Works/Transportation Director. Berryman reported on the recent slide areas, the low frequency radii station, spraying for pine beetles, the 4-way stop, the Lift Program. Bi11 Wilto asked Berryman to get the word out to residents affected by the pine beetle as to what the Town was doing to control the situation. John Donovan asked what could be done to clean up behind the Crossroads Shopping Center and the ease end of the TRC (Ford Park). Rich Caplan assured Donovan that plans would be made to clean these areas up. There was no Town Manager Report. There was no Town Attorney Report, As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully, ~_ Ro ey E . S~if er, `1VIay - ATTEST r ~. ~~%,~trs~ cc~,/~ Pamela A. Brandmeyer -Town Clerk. ~~ "MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETTNG TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1983 7:30 p.m, . Tuesday, July 19, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held In the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Ron T odd Gail Wahrlich ABSENT: F3ill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #23, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending the numerical order of certain sections of the Vail Municipal Code. Richard Caplan stated that this was merely a "house- keeping" ordinance and that there had been. no changes to it from first reading. Rodd made a motion to approve Ordinance #23 on second reading and Paul nstan seconded it. A11 voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #24, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending the fireplace ordinance of .the Vail Municipal Code. Richard Caplan stated that there had been no change to this ordinance other than that made on first reading. After some discussion haul Johnston made a motion to approve. Ordinance #24 on second :reading and Ron Todd seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimou-sly- and the ordinance was ordered published by title only on second reading. The next item on the agenda was Ordinance #25, Series of 1983, an emergency ordinance relating to the mountain pine beetle problem in Vail. Stan Berryman, Public Works Director, presented the a.rdinance to the Council. He stated that all pr~doperty owners ai:fect.ed had been .contact.ed. A ,suggestion, .was made that next year as the department took. a-look. at the possibility of infected trees that they notify the property owners by certified mail i~ any of the trees on their property were to be cut. down. After further discussion Gail Wahrlich made a motion .to approve 0.x~dinance #25 wzth an amendment relating to the persons thorized to declare a tree infec.t.ed. Paul .Johnston seconded the motion. A e was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the.oxdinanee was ordered published in full.. Under Citizen Participation, Dick Peterson asked the Council about the post office boxes that were being installed in Vail. Rich Caplan stated that he and Larry Eskwith had met with Ernie Chavez, postmaster, and that Chavez was takz.ng the matter to DRB. Mr. Caplan also stated that he had requested Chavez not to install any more boxes. until th.e DRB hearing. There was some discussion following regarding the .placement off' the boxes and the feeling that they were considered more of a rural delivery than home delivery as they were intended to be. Al Weiss presented the .Council with a petit..on of residents in the 'West Gore Creek requesting a s~aeed dip be put in the road while the Town was repaving it. Stan Berryman stated that it would .be di~~i.c.ult to do at this time as the drainage design would need.,to be' redone if. dips were to be installed. Paul Johnston suggested a public hearing be held to get all input-from residents in that area. Ron Todd suggested Berryman look into the European speed bump that Jon Eberle, farmer Public Works Director, had investigated for passible use. After same, discussion, Rod Slifer stated that this topic would be put o the August 2nd agenda for public input. r a M r a k ose thanked the Counca.l aga~.n.for the West Vail bike path.. She stated that cars were using the path for a dece.lleration lane, and was. informed that Public Works~Depar~ment is planning to put up posts along th.e route in the near future. .r } MITdUTES VAZL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY , ~+1~TLy' 19 , 19 83 Page 2 Benedict brought up the subject of the bike path between the Library and Lionshead and the speeding problem along the path. Garrett Smith, business owner in Lionshead, addressed the Council on the selection of the' contractor for the improvement program. He stated that he did not feel that 4 days was enough time for any contractor to submit a bid for the project. He also felt that a $1.5,000. savings was insignificant in xelation to the total project and the loss of a contractor who had worked with the project from the beginning. He stated that he had heard that the contractor chosen for the project was having some financial difficulties. Ron Todd stated how the Council had come to a decision on the contractor selected. Bud Benedict expressed his concerns over the new contractor selected, stating that it would probably take more time and more money to complete the project now. Aftex much discussion on the subject, Rod Slifer stated that the Council would take the matter under consideration. The next item on the agenda was the approval of change of use relating to the Lodge at Lionshead. Peter Patten presented the proposal to the Council. Darlene Truchses, applicant, addressed the Council, stating that this use would be for a professional psychological office. Alter same discussion ~ mann Staufer made a motion to approve the use change and Gail Wahrlich onded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Gail Wahr.lich also stated ror the record that a letter from the president al the Lodge at Lionshead Condo Assn. has been received by the Council in support of the change. Mrs. Truchses thanked the Council for their approval. The next item on the agenda was the call up of the Vail Athletic Club condo- minium conversion. Peter Patten presented the item to the Council. Jay Peterson, representing the applicant, addressed the Council on the matter. The question of parking was brought up, and Mr. Peterson stated his feeling that the 15 spaces below the Athletic Club should be left unassigned, rather than sitting empty for most of the tame. The subject of the 4 units assigned to employee housing was discussed. The Athletic Club was requesting permission to short term these units out when not being used as employee houseing. There were several persons an the audience expressing co~zcern over renting out these units, stating that once .they were rented they would never be used for employee housing again. After much discussion, Ron Tadd made a motion to uphold the PEC decision with the addition that the 4 employee housing units were to remain the same. Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. er Town Manager Report, Mr. Caplan asked Pat D.odsan, Recreation Director, address the Council on the R.ed Zinger Bike Race request. Mr. Dodson stated that the Red Zinger gxoup had approached ham, requesting to use Vail as a one day stint on an 8~day race, August 15th. After some discussion it was decided to tentative approve the request, limiting the race to 2 hours. Gail Wahrlich asked that business owners on Bridge Street be polled to get their reeling on closing off Bridge Street i~ that was th.e route that was chosen for the race. There was no .Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business the m,eet.ng was .adjourned at 9.,30 p.m. Respect.~ully submitted, ~~~ Edney ~ Slifer, `yob ATTEST: i~. xf7 i ~ Pamela A. Brand~eyer, Town Clerk. MINTITES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ~ESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1.953 30 P.M. On Tuesday, August 2, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vaal Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Herman Staufer Paul Johnston Chuck Anderson Ba11 Wa1to, Mayor Pro-Tem Rod Slifer, Mayor Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich* ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: (arrived sate) None Richard Caplan, Town Manager* Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #27, Series of 1983, an ordinance making it illegal to obtain control over any stolen thing of Value. Larry Eskwith stated that this Ordinance makes it illegal to knowingly retain stolen property. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #27 and Ron Todd seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the ardinance was ordered published in full. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #28, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending chapter 10.080 impoundment of vehicles. Larry Eskwith stated that the words "by auction" have been stricken from this Ordinance, which allows the Town:to enter into a contract with an organiza- tion who will salvage the cars and the Town will not first have to offer the cars at an auction. Herman Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #28 and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. The next item~o`f the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #29, Series of 1983, an ordinance repealing sections 17.26.060 {C) 4 and 17.26.060 (C) 5, ating to condominium conversion projects independently metering utilities. ~ry Eskwith stated this ordinance eliminates the need for individual metering when units are converted into condominiums. Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #29 and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. There was no citizen participation. The next item on the agenda was continued discussion o~ proposed speed dip on West Gore Creek Drive. All Weis presented the Council with addita.onal signatures supporting the speed dips. Ellen Knox stated she was in favor of the bumps, but that they should be marked clearly. Larry Lichliter also stated he was in savor of speed bumps. Stan Berryman presented to the Council. his views against the speed bumps. He stated they would be a drainage problem, damage the heavy equipment, would increase the Town's liability and would be expensive to install. After discussion Bill Wilco made a motion to install three speed dips on West Gore Creek Drive. Ron Todd amended the motion to install "at least three" speed dips on West Gore Creek Drive. Herman Staufer Seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. •MINUTES •,VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 1983 7:30 P.14~. ~e next item on the agenda was the appeal of Vail Associates Snowmaking Project. Petter Patten presented the proposal to the Council. He stated this is an application for a Conditional Use Permit which had been called up by the Council due to concerns over minimum stream flow. There has been discussions with Vail Associates, the Forest Service and the Planning Staff. The Forest Service and Planning staff statistics showed that minimum streem flow would be protected. The Planning Department recommended approval with these conditions. A) Meter Gold Peak, LaonsHead and New Facility. B) Review the data at the end of 1 year to assure VA as not exceeding to water use causing the stream flow to go below minimum. After much discussion Ron Todd made a motion for approval of a temporary conditional use permit of Vail Associates Snowmaking pump house for the Phase T portion of the work. This approval should be for a 1 year period at the end of which time we will review the facts and with the stipulation VA install meters. The snowmaking should be monitored close, and with the conditional direction that the communication that is currently going on between the TOV and VA and the Forest Service continue so that we can have some sort of ongoing idea what impact snowmaking is occurring on the creek. Seconded by Chuck Anderson. Bob Parker stated that he could not live with this motion as stated. VA is investing too much money to risk having the permit removed for whatever anon in one year. It was agreed that Larry Eskwith would get together ~th Vail Associates (Bob Parker) to draft a document which reflects Ran Todd's motion. Ron Todd restated his motion to read: Appoval of a conditional use permit for Vail Associates snowmaking pump house conditional upon an annual review as relates to minimum stream flow for Gore Creek to be reviewed by Town of Vaal, Forest Service, Vail Associates and the Water District. That VA will install a meter to monitor flows and again on the condition that there be ongoing dialogue between the Town, Forest Service, Vail Associates and the Water District. Chuck Aderson seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was approval of an agreement relating to the Lodge at Vail air rights. Larry Eskwith presented the matter to the Council. A motion was made: by Ball Wilto for the Town Manager to execute this agreement. Second by Ron Todd. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item was approval of vacation of drainage easement of Lot 16, Glenlyon subdivision. Petter Patten gave the report to the Council and expressed his approval. This as just a formality to abandon this drainage easement. Bill Walto made a motion to approve the vacation of drainage easement of Lot 16, Glenlyon sib division. Seconded by Herman Staufer. Chuck Anderson tanned from giving his vote due to the fact he had a conflict of interest. ~iotion approved. Under Town Manager Report, Mr. Caplan asked the Council whether the following Tuesdays work session should be cancelled due to the Berry Ford Golf Tournament. The Council agreed unanimously not to meet. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business th.e meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Respec 1y submitted, odney ~E .~Sl e ~yo~ ATTEST: gyp. ~~~~.+.~ ~(~/ Pamela A. Brandmeyer(~ Town Clerk. • Z MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1983 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 16, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Herman Staufer Paul Johnston Chuck Anderson Rod Slifer, Mayor Ron Todd ABSENT: Bill Wilto, P.~ayor Pro-Tem Gail Wahrlich OTHERS PRESENT: Bill Pyka, Assistant Town Prianager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #26, Series of 1983, and Ordinance changing nail Lionshead first filing {Treetops} from high density multiple family to commercial core II and setting forth details in relation thereto. Peter Jamar and Dick Ryan presented the issue and recommended this Ordinance be adopted. Kent Straus, President Treetops made his favorable presentations to the Council. Ron Todd ~de a motion to approve Ordinance #26 and Paul Johnston seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #27, Series of 1983, an Ordinance making it illegal. to obtain control over any stolen thing of Value. Larry Eskwith stated that this Ordinance makes it illegal to knowingly retain stolen property. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #27 and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the Ordinance was ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #28, Series of 1.983, an Ordinance amending Chapter 10.080 Impoundment of vehicles. Larry Eskwith stated that the words "by auction" have been stricken from this Ordinance, which allows the Town to enter into a contract with an organiza- tion who will salvage the cars and the Town will not first have to offer the cars at an auction, Paul Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance #28 and Ron Todd seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. ~e next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #29, Series 1983, an Ordinance repealing sections 17.26.060 (C) 4 and 17.26.060 (C) 5, relating to condominium conversion projects independently metering utilities. Peter Patten asked the council if they had any further questions since last meeting? There were no questions. Chuck Anderson made a motion to approve Ordinance #29 and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. The Motion passed unanimously and the Ordinance was ordered published in full. There was no citizen participation. The next item on the agenda was the sign variance request for KVMT. Jim Sayre stated to the Town Council that R and L Communications (KVMT) is seeking a variance from a five square foot sign to a 12,5 square foot sign. The Department of Community Development recommends approval. Bob Dorf presented a mode). of the sign. The sign. wall be of redwood and glass with back lighting. Ron Todd made a motion to allow the sign variance with the stipulation that per the recommendations of the Design Review Baard a rheostat be placed in the lighting circuit and illumination of the sign should be kept at a minimal level. Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. t MTNi7TES VATL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 19$3 7:30 P.M. The next item on the agenda was V.A. request for funding for 1.983-84 cloud seeding. Joe Mersey from Vail Associates stated to the Council this has been an ongoing arrangement with the Town and VA for several years. This years seeding project would be $150,000.00 which represents a 2.5 increase over last year. Cloud seeding takes care of the upper 1/3 of the mountain and snowmaking takes care of the lower 2/3rds of the mountain. Larry Germstad of Western Weather Consultants stated there have been no new reports against the use of silver iodide of streams, animals, etc. Bob Parker gave support information on silver iodide remaining inert on all plant and amimals. Bill Pyka stated there is no financial problems on the Town's part. This project had been budgeted for. Herman Staufer made a motion to approve participation in the 1983-84 cloud seeding program. Seconded by Ron Todd. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was continued discussion of proposed Buffer Creek Park land trade. This is in regard to the nursery school. Dennis Cole the local council for the comittee to build a preschool facility in the west vail area. Cole stated that Lot 34 abuts land which is currently proposed for a neighborhood park. Cole requested the council's approval do an exchange of Lot, 34 for a like number.of square feeet of land owned the Town on the frontage road and adjacent to~the Branders Cadmus building which is now owned by the Town and planned for a neighborhood park. John Perkins presented a layout of how the building, road cuts, circulation of cars, play grounds, etc. would occur. The Council asked if this exchange has gone through the planning commission. Dick Ryan stated it had not. Slifer stated that when the Town obtained this particular land through the RET fund the Seller put certain restrictions on this land and we need to see whether this contract is still in effect. Slifer stated that what they are asking of the Council then is to at least through same legal point, option or letter of intent or some document that Mr. Eskwith could create - allow them to proceed with the possibility of a trade which would then allow them to go to the planning commission and go through the process of whether it would work in the approved location. Chuck Aderson expressed his concern about a single purpose commercial building being constructed and in 5 years it turning into a restaurant. Mr. Eskwith stated a restriction could be placed on the deed for the use of the land. Marko Moser express her wishes that the Council deny this request. She stated that having the day care center next to the park would turn it into a nursery school park, the traffic problem would not be improved by this change and the noise level would not be improved. Slifer stated that the consideration would be enter into some sort of letter, legal agreement which would allow the ~ssibility of a trade to go forward which would then allow to take this matter to the planning commission. Mr. Eskwith was requested by Slifer to research the deed to first of all see if the Town can in tact do the trade, and secondly if we can do it, draft some sort of document for the Council to look at which would allow the nursery school to go to the Planning Commission for review. Paul Johnston made a motion to so instruct the Town Attorney. Seconded by Ron Todd. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. This matter shall be scheduled again for the work session of August 30, 1.983. The next item on the agenda is a request for funding for regional air quality study. Ron Todd is the representative to the Northwest Council of Govern- ments. Dave Clark from Fox .Consult ants gave a presentation of this project. He stated the goal of the project is to give all the ski areas in Colorado adequate data to come up with control strategies to keep the air quality free of fine particulates now and in-the future using projeted growth statistics. 7 MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING THESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1983 7:30 P,M. No one ski Town will be able to fund this study at this level. So their-goals is to put all ski areas together to fund this study. What is being asked of the Northwest COG and the Ski Towns to do is to participate in the study by offering staff support, housing. Clark specifically asked of the Council to get: 1) Their endorsement for the study--stating there is a need for said study and the Town will support the study with staff support and assist in cost cutting in the performance of the study. ~) That you will instruct Ron Todd at the next Northwest COG meeting to inform them that Vail is supporting this study. Dick Ryan agreed with this study and indicated that the staff tame of the Health officer could be arranged. Slifer stated that we need in the form of a motion to ask Ron Todd to support this study at the next COG meeting and also allow our staff to give support to this study. So moved by Herman Staufer. Seconded by Paul Johnston. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Ellen Knox stated she objected to the interruptions of C span. Larry Eskwith stated the cable company has the right to broadcast what they want. Bill Wi.Ito was a.nstructed to find out when the committee who handles the public access chanel meets and to inform Ms. Knox o.f said time. der Town Manager Report: Bill as forming a committee to study of some negotiating that went on has assigned two representatives Dobson. He invited the citizens Pyka had one information item. The County the question of home rule. This is a result in the County sales tax question. Vail to this committee, Ball Pyka and John with questions to contact himself, John Dobson or any of the council members. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Rddney E . lifer, 11~yor ATTEST ~,, Pamela A. L J ~~~ ~ Brandmeyer Town Clerk I }~ MINUTES VATL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 7:30 p.m. . On Tuesday, September 6, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-tem Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was an honorary resolution given to Ernie Nunn, U.S. Forest Ranger, for his service to the Vail Community. Mayor Slifer presented the resolution to Mr. Nunn and thanked him for working with the Town of Vail over the past few years. Nunn made a few statements regarding the Forest Service's future role in the community. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #26, Series of 1983, an ordinance changing Vail Lionshead first filing {Treetops} from high density multiple family to Commercial Core Tl. Rich Caplan stated that there had been no changes to this ordinance since first reading. Hermann Staufer then made a motion to approve Ordinance #26 on second reading and Gail Wahrlich seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only on second reading. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #30, Series of 1.9$3, an ordinance relating to the annexation of a Gold Peak parcel. Larry~Eskwith presented the ordinance to the Council. After some discussion,.Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #30 of first reading and Ron Todd seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. The next item on the agenda was an emergency ordinance, #31, series of 1983, relating to membership to the Liquor Licensing Authority of the Town of Vail. Larry Eskwith presented the ordinance to the Council, explaining the need for the emergency status. Mike McHugh, member of the LLA, expressed his concern to .the Council relating to passing this ordinance, feeling that it was dangerous to Vail to permit non-residents to serve on the Board. There was questions ~x'om the public relating to the need to have this passed as an emergency ordinance.. Eskwith stated that there were no app~lieants for the latest vacancy on the Board and that the ordinance needed ~o be gassed in order to ensure a..quorum at the next meeting of th.e Board. E11a Knox stated that sh.e would be happy to serve on the Board if they needed another member. Mayor Slii'er requested that she submit a written application to the Town Clerk. Bill Wilco asked Larry Eskwith if this ordin~.nce could be changed to a regular ordinance requiring two xeadings.~ Eskwith stated that it could. Hermann Staufer then made a motion to a~aprove Ordinance #31 on first reading and Bill Wilco seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in dull on first reading. The next item on the agenda was the first reading o~ Ox'dinances #32 and 33, Series of 1583. Mayor Slifer stated that .these two ordinances were related to amending the F,'olice and 1`iremen Pension Plan a.nd he read each ordinance individually. There was some discussion. Bill Wilco then made a motion to approve Ordinance #32 on first reading and Gail W~.hrlich seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered published in full on first reading. n LJ MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SPETEMBER 6, 1983 Page 2 Hermann Staufer then made a motion to pass Ordinance #33 on first reading and Chuck Anderson seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. The next item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Rorie Wilt, Chairman. of the Eagle Valley Arts Council, addressed the Council on a request to display children's art in the bus stop shelter in Vail Village in conjunction with Children's Art in Public Places. Wilt stated that this work would be transferred on to tiles and hung in the shelter. After some discussion, Bill Wilto made a motion to give Council conceptual approval of the project, requesting that the art work be viewed by the Council before placing in the shelter. Ron Todd seconded the motion, A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Slifer thanked Mrs. Wilt for her request. Gail Wahrlieh asked to publicly thank the American Enterprise Institute and the Vail Associates Foundation for having the World Forum in Vail again this summer. Mike Cacioppo requested the Council to have the Town staff meet with the State Highway Dept. to get the chuckholes on the South Frontage Road filled. Mayor Slifer stated that the Council would follow up on that. The next item on the agenda was the decision on the Oldenburg sculpture. Mayor Slifer stated that this was not ~.ntended to be another public, that the Council would take .public comment from anyone who had spoken before and then they (the Council} would made their decision, Bill Wilto started the comments by the Council, stating that he objected putting anything in Gore Creek and the fund~:ng o~ the sculp.~tuxe was not an issue with him. He stated that he was not in-favor of using public funds for the purchase of the sculpture. Gail Wahrlich stated that she supported Oldenburg as an artist, and £elt th.a.t the community was more in favor of the sculpture as a whole now from what they felt in the Past. She stated that she felt this was a terrific opportunity for the Lionshead merchants and that she would support it, Ron Todd stated that he felt months ago that the issue should be put to a publ~.c vote. H.e also stated that since the sculpture was to be placed on private land ,the Town Council re-ally had no say so in the matter of location. He stated-that- he did object to an article in a "down valley newspaper" regarding his comments on the sculpture. He stated that size was a concern of his. He stated that he was not in favor of the sculpture. Hermann Stainer, while putting on a pair of fisherman's waders, stated that he had taken a crash. course of public art .during the last few months, and felt that public art was a good idea, but that we should look for a more appropriate piece of artwork. He did not feel that Vail needed a gaint fishing pole in the'~nddle of Gore Creek, and that he would vote against the sculpture. Chuck Anderson stated he had no problem taking~~the issue to the public for ~, vote. He felt the can in. the creek was somewhat offensive, but it the issue o~ maintenance a.nd operations were solves, he coild support it. Paul ~Sohns,ton stated that he felt this had been an exciting process and that th-ere were still some unanswered steps, put i~ a proper resolution was reached h.e could .support it. After much discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve the sculpture if a non-profit organization were to fund the project and be' responsible for the installa- tion and maintenance of game for at least. 5 ye~.rs. Gail Wa.hrlich seconded the motion. Rod Slifer tli.en stated that h.e was also in favor of the sculpture. Bob Parker, Vice~~resident o,~ Vai,1 Associates, and owner of the land upon which the sculpture will be placed, stated that VA had been looking at .the site and felt that th.e area, would have to be renovated to include wal~.k ways, etc. Lee Caroselli asked if parker had any.idea what that would cost. Mayor Slifer stated that since it was to be fended by a private party, that that should not lae an issue, MINUTES VAIL T4WN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1.983 Page 3 Fitz Scott, representing the private committee in ~avoi o~ obtaining the sculpture through private donatl.ons, spoke in support of the sculpture, stating that it would be good .for Vail's economy. Many others spoke on the issue. Paul Johnston stated that his motion was intended to solve the steps to be taken and that the Town of Vail should approve these steps. After much discussion a vote was taken on the motion and the motion passed 4 -- 3, Stainer, Wilto and Todd opposing. Mayor Slifex thanked the. Council and the community for all the time and thought that had gone into this issue. Mayor Slifex then wished Hermann Staufer a Happy Birthday and Bill Wilto a happy birthday a day early. ' The next item on the agenda was the appeal of Blu's Beanery exterior alteration by enclosing their patio. Peter Jamar presented the proposal to the Council. Skeika Gramshammer spoke out in opposition of enclosing the patio. Heimann Staufer stated that he would be abstaining from voting but for the record would like to express his concern of enclosing patios within in the village, stating that the village will lose its liveliness by doing this. Alter some discussion Ron Todd made a motion to uphold the PEC decision and deny the enclosure. Paul. Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and was-voted 3 - 3, not carrying for lack of a majority, Bill Wilto asked if the PEC's decision could be modified to enclose the entry way only and leave the patio open. He was informed by Peter Tamar that this was possible. Wilto then made a. motion to that effect. Gail Wahrlich seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4 - 2, Todd and Anderson opposing. Staufer abstaining. The next item on the agenda was the appeal of Vorlaufer Condominium's GRFA vaxiance. Peter Patten presents the appeal to the Council. He stated that many applications of this type are received each year and that the staff has been consistent in denying these applications. Rick Baldwin, repre- senting the applicant, made h~:s presentation. to the Council. There wa.s some confusing as to the GRFA being addressed in this case ~,nd :Peter Patten requested to have .the matter tab~.ed for a few minutes while he checked the GRFA relating to the ~.pplcation, It was moved and seconded that the item be tabled. The next item on the agenda wad the consideration of an agreement vacating town property adjacent to th.e Texas Townhouses, Randy Milhoan, representing the Texas Townhouses-r made. his. presentation to the Council, After some discussion it was decided to table th.e discussion until the September 24th Council meeting and a.survey had been,.conducted on the affected property. Bi11 Wilto made a motion to that affect anal Pain. Johnston seconded it. All voted in favor anal the motion ~aa,ssed un.anz;~ously, The next item. on the agenda wa.s the appr.oyai. of yail Ass.ociatesT pump station easements. Larry Eskwith presented the request to the Council. Et was decided that the-a.nsta.llation o~ ~ b~.ke path. needed to be added to the easement request. Bill W;.lto made a motion to approve the easements with the addition of the bike path re.c~uest and Paul Johnston seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion p~.ssed unanmousay, Under Town Manager Reports rich. Caplan. stated that in rel~.tion to the Bitetto lot, X214,404 ~ was. .needed irom.the Open Space Fund to make further improy~ements to the..~ubject lot, He stated that an additional X144,040 had alxea.dy been spent on this property to stabilize it. Paul Johnston made ~. motion. to approve the $214,404 appropriation and Bill Wilco seconded :it, All voted in ~aVor and the motion passed unanimously. • MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCTL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 Page 4 Peter Patten returned with. his configuration on the Vorlaufer condominium appeal. It was determined that the applicant was within the allowable GRFA and that the request should be granted. Bill Wilto made a motion to that affect and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Chuck Anderson compJ.imented the applicant on the improvement he was undertaking. Returning to Town Ma.na~er Report, Rich Caplan stated that a convention center task #~orce was being formed and that the committee would be reporting back to Council sometime xn November, There was no Town Attorney Report, As there was no iurthex business the meeting was adjourned at ].0:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~~~.~~ Rodney El Slier, ~Ulaydr ATTEST: Pamela A. Bx~andmeyer(~ Town C7.erk ~_. MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1983 7:30 P.M. {'Tuesday, September 20, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was h d in the Vail Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E, Slifer, Mayor Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck. Anderson Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Ran Todd Gail Wahrlich OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan,, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance.#20, Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to the annexation of the Gold Peak Parcel. After some discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #30 on second reading and Hermann Staufer seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The staff was directed to meet with the Planning Commission to ~dule a hearing for the establishment of a zone district. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #31, Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to membership to the Liquor Licensing Authority. Rich Caplan stated that there had been no changes to this ordinance from first reading. Several members of the public expressed their concern with letting out-of-town residents serve on this board. After much discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to deny Ordinance #31 and Gail Wahrlich seconded it, st~.ting that she felt we should support the Lig,uor A.utliority'~s opinion in the matter. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-3 - Anderson, Staufer and Todd opposing. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinances 32 and 33, Series of ].983, concerning the Pol.icemen~s Pens3.on .Fund and the Plan Document for Police and Firemen. Charlie Wick presented both of these ordinances to the Council, stating that there. had been no changes from first reading. ,After some discussion Bill Wilta made a motion to approve Ordinance #32 on second reading and Chuck Anderson seconded it, All. voted in savor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance ordered publ.i.sh.ed by title only. Chuck Anderson then made a motion to passed Ordinance #33 an second reading and Bill Wilto seconded it. All voted in favor and .the motion passed: unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. T~ next item on the agenda was the ii.rst~xeadi_n.g of Oxdina.nce #35, Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to priv~:tr. helpads being included as a conditional use with the public use district within the Town of Vail. Peter Jamar presented the ordinance to the Council. He stated that the Planning Commission had denied this request.501'and that th.e st.a~f recommended denial, Jay Peterson, repre- senting the applicant, stated that .the major decision that the Council had to make was whether or not tli.ey wanted.helicopters- in Vail. Creston Ewing, re- presenting a privately owned helicopter company= made a presentation to the Council. Rod Slifer stated that private companies were not the issue here, but .rather the est'ablish~ient o~ ~.. public heli~ad9 Several members from the audience spoke, including D~.ve Green ~xom the Eagle Airport Commission, Will Trout from Eagle V~.lley Home Builders Assn.. Auer much. discussion, Bill Wilto made a motion to deny Ordin~.nce #35 and Ron Todd seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, Th.e next item on the agenda was .Resolut~.on #12: Series of ].983, a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter i.n.to ~. contrac't with the State Department of Highways regarding the Athletic Club bridge. Auer some discussion Paul Johnston made ~: motion to approve Resolution #12 with the expedition of its completion and a review of the speed limit in that area. Hermann Staufer ~nded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. There was no Citizen Participation, ,~ MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1983 Page 2 rieXt ~.tem on the agenda Was a presentation by Joe Hartman of the U.S. Forest Service on the White River Forest Pion. Mr. Hartman encouraged the Council to read the summary statement and get their comments back to the Forest Service before November 23 ,. 1983. Mr. Hartman stated that some campgrounds and roads were planned to be closed becasue lack of manpower to maintain them. He also stated that there were several parcels of land that would be put on the market for sale in the near future. Rod Slifer thanked Mr. Hartman for the report and stated that the Council would be getting back to them with their comments. The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the DRB decision relating to cluster mailboxes being installed by the U.S. Postal Service. Jim Sayre presented the case to the Council, He stated that 112 had been installed with 231 being planned for installation in the near future. Ernie Chavez, Postmaster, made his presentation to the Council. He stated that he felt he had been given the Town Council's "go ahead" aster his meeting with them in February of 1981. There was discussion following relating to materials that could be used to make them more attractive, problems with snowplowing around them and the elimination of home delivery per say. After much discussion Bill Wilto made a motion to over- turn the DRB decision and approve the appeal with the understanding that the post office investigate ways to improve their appearance. Ron Todd seconded t~ motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6 - 1, Staufer opposing. The next item on the agenda was the consideratlon of an agreement vacating Town property adjacent to the Texas Townhouses. There was feeling among the Council that this group did need to become a formal organization. After some discussion it was moved by Paul Johnston and seconded by Hermann Staufer to approve the vacation of easement by the Town of Vail to the Texas Townhouse Assn with the understanding that there would be no additional GRFA increases allowed in that area. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of unde Eagle County Commissioners and the Town of Vail regarding tion system, Stan Berryman presented the proposal to the he had attended the meetings as an advisory only. I:t was to the transportation department nominating Stan Berryman the Town Council. rstanding between the a regional transporta- Council, stating that decided to send a letter as a representative of The next item on the agenda was a discussion of appropriation of 1983 Town lottery funds. Pat Dodson, Recreation Director, reported that $16,000 in lottery funds were appropriated to Vail and that this money had been earmarked for redoing the baseball 'field at Ford Park. A motion was made by Hermann S fer to approve this use of the funds and seconded by Paul Johnston. An E t Vail resident addressed the Council on possible use of a portion of the funds for playground equipment and/or picnic benches for Bighorn Park. After some discussion it was decided to allot $1,000 for Bighorn Park. A vote was taken on the amended motion and passed unanimously. Gail Wahrlich,added that she felt it was necessary that we write to the State to inform them of the uses of this money. Michael Cacioppo asked if he could address the Council at this time, although the Council had already asked for citizen input, lIe questioned.the validity of a councilmember and a Town of Vail employee serving on the TV Advisory Board, stating he believed the Counc~.l was a,n violation of the Charter and expressing his concern over the Board not publishing the Board's meeting dates. He also questioned the legality o~ Heritage Cablevisian removing C-Span Pram the cable sexvice. A,Iter some discussion, Chuck Anderson directed the Town Attorney to investigate these areas o~ concern and report 1?ack to the Council, Under Town Manager Report, Rich. Callan expressed the Townes appreciation to Safeway Stores, Inc, for theeir corporation wzth.the Town in th.e air quality program and their allowing the ,State''s-auto emission testing to be conducted in front of th.ei.r store. He asked ,for Counci]. approval to send a letter of c~endation to them, It wa<s so moved, There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned oat 10,50 p,m. ATTEST f ~ . Pamela A. Brandmeyer, wn C1erk. Respectf ly submitted, .nay E,~Slz~er, M or i ,.* 1 MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1953 7:30 D.M. Tuesday, October 4, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vail Municipal Bud ding. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bill Wilta, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan., Town Manager harry Eskwa.th, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, 'l'awn Clerk The first item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #34, Series of 19$3, an ordinance relating to parking on private property. Larry Eskwith presented the ordinance to the Council, stating this ordinance was in relation to the new state statute regarding parking on private parking. He stated that Council had expressed their desire to review.this procedure at the Nov. 1st Ling. Gail Wahrlich question Eskwith on the legality of the use of a "boot" and Eskwith Stated that he would research this issue and report back to her. Bill Wilto stated that he had been contacted lay a private property owner who felt the system would not work without a. police offzcer on the scene. Mike Cacioppo, president of a condominium homeowner's association, stated that he had met with a local service station owner, who had stated that he didn't intend to store any ears less than 2 years old on his property. Paul Johnston stated that there were other towing companies in the area who could be contacted. An owner from All Seasons condos stated that he dial not agree with the police department getting out of the towing altogether. Rod Slifer stated that he did not agree that the police department could not ticket cars a.nd private property and would like to see the ordinance rewritten to allow for ticketing. After more discussion, Paul ~Tohnston made a. motion to approve Ordinance #34 on first reading.and Chuck Anderson seconded it .. A vote was taken azad the motion passed 4 - 3, Slifer, Wilto and Stainer oppas~:ng. The ordinance was ordered published in full. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #36, Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to the signage of private parking lots in regards to Ordinance #34. Mr. Eskwith presented the ordinance to the Council, stating t it was written in conjunction with the ,private parking ordinance. After ne discussion Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Ordinance #36 on first reading and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and :the ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. The next item on the agenda was Ordinance #37, Series of 1983, first reading, an ordinance subdividing and rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Bighorn First Filing. Peter Jamar presented the ordinance to the Council, stating that the change would allow for one single family dwelling on each lot and that the staff had recommended approval. After some discussion and a correction in the language, Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Ordinance #37 on first reading with correction and Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vats was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #38, Series of 1983, an ordinance adding a new zone district "ski base recreation district" to the Vail Municipal Code. Peter Patten presented the ordinance to the Council. Chuck Anderson asked if the ordinance could be written more generic so that it could be used for additional zone districts should they be warranted. Hermann Staufer commented that he felt the height restriction needed to be firmed up. Paul Johnston felt that "headsets" should be stricken from permitted uses and de a motion to approve Ordinance #38 with the above noted changes. Hermann ~.ufer seconded the motion. Kit Cowperthwaite, representing the Neighborhood Association, complimented the two groups (VA and Neighborhood Assn.) for working together to come to a mutually agreeable solution to the zone district and that protective covenants should be drawn up between the two groups. A vote was taken on the motion and passed unanimously with the condition that the staff work on the wording before second reading to make the ordinance more generic. The ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. .~ r MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1..983 Page 2 next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #39, Series of 1983, an ordinance repealing and reen~.cting the Design Review section of the Vail Municipal Code. Peter Jamar gave an overview to the Council. Will Trout, representing the Eagle Valley Homebuilders Assn., addressed the Council on their concerns relating to the ordinance. Paul Johnston questioned the use of the word "should" vs. "shall" in the ordinance. Ron Todd stated that he would vote against the ordinance as did Hermann Stainer, who stated he needed to see a list of the changes before he could vote in favor of it. After some discussion, a motion was made by Bill Wilto and seconded by Paul Johnston to approve Ordinance #39 on first reading. A vote was taken and the motion passed.5-2 - Todd and Staufer opposing. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #d0, Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to pedicabs in Vail. Larry Eskwith informed the Council that the applicant requested that this ordinance be tabled indefinitely. Bi11 Wilto made a motion to that affect and Chuck Anderson seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #41., Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to exterior alterations of Less than 100 square feet. ~~ Ryan presented the ordinance to the Council. After some discussion, Chuck A~[erson made a mota.on to approve Ordinance #d1 on first reading with the addition of "square" feet in the definition and Paul Johnston. seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. The next item on the agenda was the approval of Resolution #13, Series of 1983, a resolution approving the purchase of the IBM 60 Copier. Bill Pyka. presented the resolution to the Council. A question came from the audience as to whether it was cheaper to purchase outright rather than lease the equipment. Pyka stated his reasons for the lease agreement. After some discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Resolution 13 and Hermann Staufer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1 - Todd opposing. The next item an the agenda was Citizen Participation. John Tuschman, repre- senting six property owners on the golf course plus himself, expressed his concern to the Council regarding the State Highway Department's road condition sign being placed on Interstate 70 across from the ~c~lfcourse. He asked the Council's support in having the sign relocated to another area. Stan Berryman, Public Works Director, stated that the Highway Department had a list of criteria to meet in the placement of these signs and that was the mast appropriate place f,~r the sign to go in their estimation. After same discussion, Rod Slifer ted that the Town would write a letter to the State Department of Highways to see what could be done to move the sign. Also under Citizen Participation, Jim Lamont proposed to the Council the esta- blishment of a municipal access channel. Caplan suggested a survey be taken by Heritage Cablevision with a 30-day turnaround -time. Chuck Anderson was not in favor of the shortness of time requested by Heritage and suggested a task force be established to study the program. Leon Lowenthal, owner of KVMT, proposed the same offer that Channel 2 out of Aspen was proposing. Kevin Rice of Heritage gave a presentation to the Council on the new public access proposal. Hermann Staufer made a motion to table the discussion for 60 days, during which time a survey could be conducted. Ron Todd seconded the motion. Joyce from Channel 2 in Aspen presented the Council with what she was proposing for public access television. Joyce had made mention of the fact that she had previously talked with Gail Wahrlich concerning this matter. Ms. Wahrlich asked to state for the record that they had had no specific conversation in relation to this, only generalities. After some discussion, Hermann Staufer amended his motion to a 90 day pera.od. Ron Todd seconded the amendment. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Caplan was asked to assist in the appoi.ntrr3ent of the task force committee. r1 U r. ; r MINTJTES VAIL TOWN COUNCTL MEETTNG TUESDAY, OCTOBER d, 1983 Page 3 The next item on the a enda was the a ea] of the PEC decision re a.rdin Lot 21 g Pp g g Block 9, Vail Intermountain Subdivision. Dick Ryan presented the case to the Council. He stated that this was lot was zoned before Vail annexed West Vail. Stewart Brown, representing the applicant, presented his case. Rod Slifer stated he would abstain from the vote as he was.on the Planning Commission for the County at the tame this lot was zoned, After much discussion, Ron Todd made a motion to uphold the PEC decision and deny-the appeal. Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously with Slifer abstaining. The next item on the agenda was report by the Charter Amendment Committee. Mike Cacioppo, representing the committee, addressed the Council.. He stated that this committee does not have to report to the Council. He read each of the ~Cour proposed amendments and the committee's philosophy behind each amendment. At the end of his report he stated that a public meeting would be held at the Holiday Inn on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 5:00 p.m. and that the committee would take comments at that time. Under Town Manager Report, Mr. Caplan stated that the proposed purchase of the n's duplex for employee housing had been disapproved because of excessive ring costs. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m. Respectt'ully submitted, ~~ Ro ney E . S~ifer , ~ Ma~or' ATTEST: ~• Pamela A. ~~~ ~ Brandmeyer, Town Clerk MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL~MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1983 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 18, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Hermann Stauf er Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinances #34 and 30, Series of x9$3, relating to parking on private property and signs to that affect. Mayor Slifer stated that the Town Attorney requested that se ordinances be tabled until the Nov. 1, 1983 meeting due to same lal casework that he had not been able to complete. Paul Johnston made a motion to table Ordinances 34 and 36 to Nov. 1. Bill Wi1to seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The second item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #37, Series of 1983, relating to the subdividing and rezoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Bighorn First Filing. Peter Patten presented the ordinance to the Council, stating that no changes had been made to this ordinance from first reading other than a few verb age changes. After some discussion Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #37 on second reading and Chuck Anderson seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #38, Series of 1983, an ordinance adding a new zone district - ski base recreation district - to the Vail Municipal Code. Peter Patten presented the ordinance to the Council. Larry Eskwith and Peter Patten outlined their memo to the Council of 10/18/83. There was some discussion regarding the 40 foot height limitation and it was agreed by both the Neighborhood Association and Vail Associates that the 40 fcot limitation would be honored. Gail Wahrlich and Ron Todd complimented ~h organizations for working together for the benefit of the Vail Community. Ater some discussion Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #38 with the changes noted and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full on second reading. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #39, Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to the design review procedure. Dick Ryan presented the ordinance to the Council. He advised keeping the board a 7-member board until February of 1984 so they could obtain a quorum. There was some discussion regarding the us o a p a~t nd iibergalss roofing. After some discussion a motion was made/~~ ~~~~o~~ ~~~~~ance #39 on second reading with some wording change to asphalt and fiberglass roofing Gail Wahrlich seconded the motion. Ron Todd stated for the record that he felt this was a good ordinance in general and that Vail must keep in mind the cost of construction and how the Council can inadvertently add to the construction casts by passing such ordinances. A vote was taken and the ordinance passed unanimously, The ordinance was ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #, 41, an ordinance relating to exterior alterations under 100 square feet. There was some discussion following. Bi11 Wilto made a emotion to pass Ordinance #41 and ~ck Anderson seconded th.e motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed u'1'fanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. ~- ... ~ ,. ,~ MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1983 Page 2 '~re was nn Citi2en Participation. The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the PEC decision regarding a conditional use permit at the Inn at West Vail. Jim Sayre presented the background information to the Council. He stated that this request for a major arcade designation had been turned down by the PEC twice. There was concern over being able to bring food and beverages into the arcade as well as no live supervision in the arcade. Joe Varrone, the applacant~., stated that food and beverage had been restricted from the area and that the arcade was in such an area that could be monitored by the front desk personnel at the Tnn. He stated that the request was to only add one additional video game, thus making it a major arcade. Jim Sayre stated that. the staff approved the request. Chuck Anderson stated that he would oppose the request, feeling that these types of requests put too much pressure on the PEC and was setting a precedent for other requests of this type. Ron Todd stated that he felt it was the parents responsibility to supervise their children., not the Inn's and felt that this was a reasonable request. Todd then made a motion to overturn the PEC decision and allow the one additional video game to be added to the Tnn with the under- standing that the arcade would be up for review in a one year period, as is the case with all other arcades in the Town of Vail. Bill Wilto seconded the motion. A~ote was taken and the motion passed 4-2 - Slifer and Anderson opposing. The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the PEC decision regarding the exterior alteration of the Lodge at Vail. Mayor Slifer stated that the Council had made a trap to the proposed site that afternoon and felt that there were several changes being proposed that had not been reviewed by the Planning Com- mission when it was denied. He, therefore, stated that the Council felt that the proposed changes should go back to the Planning Commission next Monday for further presentation. There was some concern expressed relating to parking areas for the Lodge. A motion was made by Bill Wilto to send the request back to the PEC and Gail Wahrlich seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously with Chuck Anderson abstaining. The next item on the agenda .was the appointment of two Liquor Licensing Authority members and one Planning and Environmental Commission member. Howard Rapson was appointed to the PEC position and Steve Simonett was appoint to one of the LLA vacancies and a tie vote for the second seat resulted, thus making at necessary to take another vote at the Nov. 1st meeting. For the record, Chuck Anderson abstained from voting on the PEC member as he had a member of his family as one of the applicants. Slifer stated that although it was not an agenda item, the Council had ointed a public access task-force committee. Those members are: Bonnie Fulton, George Sedlack, Jim Lamont, Bill Wilto and Rich Caplan. They will be meeting soon and reporting back to the Council. Also, Kevin Rice, Heritage Cablevision, had met with Bill Wilto and Rich Caplan and would be getting hack to the Council in the next 2 weeks with a date for the cable television survey to be conducted by Heritage. Under Town .Manager Report, Rich Caplan stated that the first public hearing for the proposed 1984 Budget will be held at the Town Council meeting of November 1. Also, the Council will begin budget workshops the week of October 25th. Under Town Manager Report, Larry Eskwith reported to the Council that Diana Donovan had raised an issue to him relating to the Oldenburg sculpture site and an agreement between the Town of Vail a.nd Vail Associates. Mr. Eskwith stated that he needed a professional surveyer's report before he could go any further on his research of the agreement. Dan Corcoran stated that his office had done such a survey and that he would be an touch with Larry. Chuck Anderson stated that of this new development does present a problem with the Council's vote to approve the project, a recall of the vote may be an order. A~there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rodney E.f Slifer,' Mayor ., MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1.983 Page 3 ~s~r ~~ Pamela A. Brandmeyex, own Clerk ~~ ~~ MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1983 7:30 P.M. a~uesday, Navembex' 1, 1983, a regular meeting o~ the Vail Town Council wa.s held in the Vail Municipal Building, MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Wi.lta, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Herrmann Staufer Ran Todd Gail Wahrlich. ABSENT: Rodney E. Slicer, Mayor OTHERS PRESENT; Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was the public hearing for the proposed 1984 Town of Vaal Budget. Richard Caplan addressed the Council, stating that the budget was given to them on~October 10, 1983, and had been reviewed by them di ng the last three weeks. Caplan stated that the emphasis on the 1984 bet was on accelerating marketing activities and improving TOV services in 1984. Bill Pyka gave a financial overview of the proposed budget. He stated that copies of the budget were available in the Finance Department of the Town and at-the Public Library. Chuck Anderson stated that he was pleased that each department had addressed the Cornraunity~.~Action Plan program in each of its budget summaries. Bud Benedict expressed his concern over the Lionshead Improvement District plans. He felt th~:t all apprava.ls had been met and he saw no reason for not going ahead with the full program this spring,. before the assessment district had to be reassessed, along with other work having to be redone. Rich Caplan stated that the Council h~.d full plans of going out to bid for the program in early 1984 with bids being awarded in February or M~.rch. and construction work to begin right after the end of the ski season in mid--April, Paul Johnston stated that the first three months of th.e winter season should dictate whether or not the project will begin in April. Hermann Staufer said he was :fully committed to going ahead with the project next spring. Dinah Owens, s.peak~ng on behalf of the Lionshead Improvement District, felt the Council should give this project first priority as a lot of combined efforts have gone into this project for sever~.1 years and at should be c~leted. ~' Blodgett, Town Manager of Avon, addressed the C.ouncal on the Lift Program. .vas concerned about .the Town of Vail remaining in the program and contributing eir fair share of the funding: Gail Wahx~i.ch suggested budgeting the funding for 1984 and re-evaluating the ridership in June to see if it was a viable pro- gram. Larry Kapost of the Avon Town Council spoke xn favor of continuing the program. Dave-Mott, Eagle County CommiSSiozaer, spoke in f~.var of continuing the program at the existing 1eVel and re~.evaiuating it in. Junea Hermann Staufer.stated he felt the County might be able to pick up more of a share of the program .than at is presently doing, Dave.Gorsuch spoke in favor of the Bridge Street Improvement District. Mr. Caplan stated .that the staff was working on setting up a mini--improvement district to upgrade this area. Mike Cacioppo addressed h.is concerns wa.th. the budget document, stating at was difficult to read, and that the .,fund balances did not loalance.;a.nd that the information was not cleax. -After some discussion between Cacioppo and Bill Pyka, Bill Wilto suggested he meet with Pyka after the meeting to review his concerns. Chuck Anderson stated he felt .the budget was a very clear document a Paul Johnston agreed, Johnston stated that it was difficult to understand t~entire document with just a-few hours of reviewing it a.nd that anyone that any questions on it should come into the Town offices and discuss it with ~agement. IvIINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1983 Page 2 ing G~ Gower, xepresent~East t1a-11 Y'ESld2n'~S, requeS~ted improvements be made to Main Gore Drive and Bighorn Park. Mr. Caplan stated that $10,000 ha.d been set aside for Bighorn Park and the staff was asked to come up with a temporary solution for the dangerous situation for children walking to the school bus on Main Gore Drive. Gail Wahrlich clarified the issue o~ funds being allocated for 1984 were not specific amounts and that the new Council would be made specific allocations after the election. There were numerous other comments from the public in relation to street improvements, interest paid on bonds, the Children's Fountain. Dick Raut.io- Manpower Program and Roger Behler-The Vail Institute asked that their organizations be considered for funding again this year. Bob Parker, representing Vaii Associates, suggested the Council consider putting large attractive signs on the Interstate entering Vail from the east and west. The Council asked Stan Berryman to look into the idea. As there were no further comments from the public, the public hearing was then closed. T~ next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #42, Series of 19 3, adopting the Town of Vail 1984 Budget. There was some discussion as to deleting the $6,000 allocated to the Nature Center for solar panels and just holding that amount in their budget unallocated. The Lift Program would be allocated $7,500 in the budget with an additional $7,500 to be earmarked for possible use after the June study. Ron Todd stated he would like to see the upper floor of the Nature Center reconstructed so they could continue to use the area. It was made clear for the record that the money was not the issue, but rather the utilization of same, Rich Caplan outlined what contributions had been proposed, Gail Wahrlich suggested that the V-ail Institute contribution be determined by last year'`s revenue with. the Town donating 10°0 of that amount. Bill Wilto complimented the Town o~ Vail staff on the preparation of the 1.984 budget, stating that it was the most clear and professional document he had reviewed in his 9 years as a c.ouncilmember, Dan Corcoran suggested that the sound system in the Council.Chambers be. upgraded as part of the budget. After some discussion? Paui ~Toh.nston made a; motion to aP~xov.e Ordinance #42 on first reading and Hermann Staufer seconded it, ~, vote was taken and the m on passed unanimously and the ordinarice.was oxdered published in full on ft reading. ~k Anderson complimented Bill Who and Ron Todd for going through the ~.idget sessions . The next item on the agenda.tuas Resolution #14, Series o~ 1983, a resolution approving a second addendum to the. collateral agreement to the Town of Vail cable television franchise and: addendum. 'Mx'." Caplan stated that Heritage Cablevision had asked the Town. to amend the agreement .to al~.ow for an AM station to be broadcast as wel°],. a.~ an k'~V! station Gail Wah.rZich stated that since she did not have a copy o~ the original ~ra,nchise ag~eem.ent and addendum that the task force committee ~hou~,d.reyew these documents before a second addendum be added, Darwin Rader asked if this addendum wa.s the same one sent to Rod Slicer from Heritage,. Mr, Caplan stated nor the ~~irst item of the addendumn was the-only one being consiexed.at this time, Gene Larson, Heritage Cablevision, stated that the customer .suxvey would be out in 2 weeks and that the task force would:h_ave it to review before it was mailed to .subscribers,. After some discussion Hermann. Stainer made a motion to ap~r,ove Resolution #14 and haul Johnston seconded it ., ~ vote wa.s taken and the motion gassed unanimously MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1983 Page 3 T~ next item on the agenda was Citizen ??articipation. Ella Knox addressed the Counca.l on the Town's lease of the IBM 60 Copier. Bill Pyka explained to Ms. Knox the reasoning behind financing the copier rather than purchasing the machine outright. The next item on the agenda was. the appeal of the Highland Park proposal.. Peter Patten addressed the Council., stating that there was a problem in contacting both of the applicants and asked that the appeal be tabled until the November 15 Council meeting. After some discussion Paul Johnston made a motion to that affect and Gail Wahrlich seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was~the appointment of a Liquor Licensing Authority member. Jim Lieberman was appointed to fill that vacancy. Under Town Manager Report, Rich Caplan asked that the Council approve the list of election clerks and judges presented to them by Town Clerk Pam Brandmeyer. Ron Todd made a motion to approve the list and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. M~ Caplan then officially introduced Ken Hughey, Assistant Chief of Police, t the Council. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~. ~~~~~ E. William W11to, Mayor Pro-Tem ATTEST ~~ - Pa ela A. Brandmeyer Town Clerk r .; r MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1983 7:30 P.M. w On Tuesday, November 15, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vail b4unicipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Hermann Sta.ufer Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich OTHERS PRESENT : Richard Ca.pla,n , Town :!:~a.nager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was the presentation of a: ten year award to Jim Ho~a of the Public Works Department. Rich Caplan presented Jim with his 10-yeas belt buckle and Pete Burnett, Streets Superintendent, added a. ~w comments to the presentation. The next item on the agenda was the secbxzd reading of Ordinance #42, Series of 1983, an ordinance adopting the-1984 Budget for the Town of Vail. Several people spoke including Bruce Timson--VRA, John Horan-Kates=VA regarding the Ski Classic. Rod Slifer stated that the Council had also received a letter from the Vail Institute requesting that they be considered for a contribution again next year. It was also agreed to commit $7500 to the Life Program thur June of 1984 and taking a look at the program at that time-before committing an additional $7500. A request had also been received from the Manpower Program for $500. After some discussion, Bill Wilto made a. motion to approve Ordinance #42 on second reading with the addition of the Budget Notes Follow- up summary to be included in the Town Manager's A3essa,ge of the budget. Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimousl and was ordered published in full. Rod Slifer complimented the staff and Town Manager on their efforts to present such a clear a,nd concise budget document to the members of the Council. Rod Slifer stated that he would like to deviate from the agenda a.nd ask Senator Glass to address the Council because of his time schedule. Senator Glass addressed the Council on a proposed local tourism bill he was working toward ~tting passed. The next item on the agenda was the public bearing relating to. the private parking ordinance. Curt Ufkes,Chief of Police, addressed the Council on the matter. Ufkes stated that there had not been a.ny significant changes in towing for the last 6 months, a,nd that with the opening of ski season a.nd the holidays they would be able to see how the new state statute would be affecting the towing issue. Hermann Staufer stated that this item ha.d been such a. hot issue on the first reading and with. the election process coming in the middle of it, he felt second reading on the orrdinance should be tabled for 2 weeks. A member o~ the public stated .that they were waiting fox a decision by the Council so they could go ahead with their plans for private towing a.nd felt that matter should be voted on at this meeting. after some discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve. Ordinance #34 on second reading and Ron Todd seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only, ~ member of the public asked if he had a contract with a towing company to tow all cars ~rozn his private property, uld he have to contact th.e Police Department each. time a car wa.s towed. wa.s told that yes, in fact, he would need to do so. r2ayor Slifer that read Ordina.nce~#36, Series o~ 1983, pertaining to signs fox private parking lots, biter some discussion Bi11 Wilto made a. motion to approve Ordinance #36 on second reading and Ron Todd seconded it, A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously a.nd the ordinance wa.s ordered .published by title only. fi r MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUES]JAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1983 Page 2 ~e next item on thew ender was Resolution #T.5 e i s o g S x e f 1583, a resolutfon approving the use of voting machines at the November 22nd election. Mr. Caplan presented the resolution to the Council, stating that this was a. form~.ility that needed to be done for use of the machines. After some discussion Bill. Wilto made a motion to approve Resolution #15 a.nd Ron Todd seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Under Citizen Participation, Michael Cacioppo pointed out to the Council that there had been a lack of a quorum at several previous Cable Television .Advisory Board meetings, Mr, Caplan stated that there was a. meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 16th, a.nd he would bring this to their attention. Bill Wilto presented placc~ues of appreciation to Gail Wa.hrlich, Chuck Anderson, Dick Ryan and Karen Morter for their work on the Thirteenth Vail Symposium, stating that it was a most successful event and ha.d gotten the Symposium back to the success it had enjoyed in the past. As a point of clarification, Gaal Wahrlich charged the Town Attorney with drawing up a. contract with the VRA to include accountability of funds ntributed by the Town far 1984. Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney, stated that ontract was already in effect between the two entities a.nd that he would d that clause to it for the 1984, The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the Highland Rark proposal, Larry Eskwith stated that the applicant ha.d again asked that this matter be tabled until a later date, Hermann Sta.ufer made a. motion to table this item and Paul Johnston seconded it . ,~ vote was taken a.nd the motion. passed .:___:. __~:_.: ,. unanimously. Ron Todd suggested that the item should go back to PEC if substantial changes had been made to the proposal since presentation to PEC. The next item on. the agenda. was th.e consideration of the Holy Cross Electric underground right-of-way easement. Chuck Anderson stated that the work Holy Cross had done in the area. had not been completed and he felt an agreement should be drawn up with Holy Cross and the Town before an easement could be granted. The next item on the agenda was a. presentation to the outgoing Town Council-- members Ron Todd and BiII Wilto, Rod Slier presented each of them with a placque and a "good guys" cowboy hat, Each Counci~,member made a, few remarks regarding their performance as Councilmembers a.nd Ron.Todd a.nd Bill Wilto ch gave their perspectives on their roles as Counclmembers. ere was no Town Mana er Re o g P xt. There was no Town Attorney k~eport, As there wa.s no .fuarther business th.e meeting was adjourned at 9.;54. p,m, Respectfully:submitted~ 4 ,~ Rodney E, SJ,i~ex', Mayor/ ATTEST ; . ~~~ Pamela A. 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MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1983 ~a: 34 p . m . On Tuesday, December 6, 1983, the Vail Town Council held its regular meeting in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Paul Johnston, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Hermann Staufer Gail Wahrlich. Kent Rose OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Tnwn Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #43, Series of 1983, an ordinance approving supplemental appropriations to the 1983 Town of Vail budget. Bill Pyka, Assistant Town Manager/ Finance Director, presented the ordinance to the Council. After some discussion Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #43 on first reading and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered':published in full on first reading. The next item on the agenda was Resolution #16, Series of 1983, a resolution evidencing support for municipal annexation of contiguous federal lands. Richard Caplan presented the resolution to the Council, M acing that the Town of Snowmass Village had requested the passage of this resolution to protect Towns surrounded by forest lands. After some discussion Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Resolution #1C and Hermann Staufer seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion was approved unanimously. The next item on the agenda was Resolution #1'7, Series of 1983, a resolution approving the lease of certain snow removal equipment. Bill Pyka presented this resolution to the Council. After some discussion Gail Wahxlich made a motion to approve Resolution #17 and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the discussion of the formation of a new Charter Review Committee. Rod Slifer stated that this committee would be an advisory board only and would be meeting for approximately six months to study the present TOV Chartex. The Council felt that 7-11 members would be appropriate for this committee. All interested persons were asked to submit their names to the Town for consideration. There was some discussion as to who would be appointed. Members from the public felt that everyone that applied should be appointed to the committee. After some discussion it was decided to appoint the committee at the January 3, 198d, Town Council meeting. Rod Slifer then officially welcomed the new Councilmembers, Colleen Kline and Kent Rose, and the re-elected members, Hermann Staufer and Paul Johnston to the Council. The next item on the agenda was a sign variance request for the Sugar Plum Tree in Lionshead. Deter Patten presented the request to the Council, stating that the request had DRIB and staff approval. The applicant stated that this sign would only be put up for the winter season as they would be resubmitting a new sign for approval this coming summer. After some discussion Chuck Anderson made a motion to approve the variance and Hermann Staufer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6 - 1, Colleen Kline opposing. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #45, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending the official map of the Town of Vail rezoning the Golden Peak Ski area into Ski Base/Recreation done District. Peter Patten presented this ordinance to the Council.. ~~ Vail Town Council Meeting Tuesday, December 6, 1983 Page 2 Patten stated that the request contained no new uses except for the addition of six dwelling units and that the staff had approved these units. Bob Parker, Vice President of Vail Associates, Inc., the applicant, addressed the Council, stating that the Town and the surrounding neighborhood had been very helpful and a good working relationship had been established between the parties. There was a concern expressed by Al Knoblock, Chairman of the Vail Metropolitan Recreation District, that the tennis court would be moved to the designated land requested by the Recreation. District. It was also requested that the Town of Vail abandon Chalet Road in the process. After much discussion, Chuck Anderson made a motion to approve Ordinance #45 on first reading and Colleen Kline seconded the motion. Gail Wahrlich stated that she felt the parking issued needed to be further addressed before second reading. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance,~wa.s ordered published in full on first reading. The next item on the agenda was Citizen Participation, Rosalie Ruoff expressed her concern over the Town not honoring TOV parking coupons during the Christmas week, She felt that the Town was discriminating between the coupon and the parking pass. Josef Staufer expressed his concern on behalf of the lodging community regarding the Aspen TV2 channel coming into Vail. Rod Slifer stated that the Town had just hired a TV franchise consulting service to review the franchise agreement to see if this were in fact legal and the consultants would be getting back to the Council by the end of December with their findings. Diana Donovan expressed concern over some of the cluster mailboxes that hadbeen installed by the Post Office on Vail Valley drive. She also complimented the Town staff on its snow removal jab so far this year. Richard Caplan was directed to contact Ernie Chavez, Postmaster, in regards to her concerns. Al Weiss questioned why the Town was blacking off sections of the transportation center during the season. Stan Berryman, Public Works Director, stated that has department had been ordered by the Fire Department to install sprinkler systems as soon as ,possible and it was not something that could wait until the off season. The next item on the agenda was the first readdng of Ordinance #44, Series of 1983, an ordinance rezoning the Amoco site and amending Special Development District #6. Dick Ryan presented the ordinance to the Council. Ryan stated that the Planning Commission had voted 4-~2 in favor of this rezoning. There was much discussion following relating to concerns between Paase 3 and 4 and the mass and height of the building, the congestion relating to the 4-way stop, the concerns over the Environmental impact Report and the ingress and egress through Phase 3. Fred Hiller, the developer for the project, addressed the Council. There was concern over the additional GRFA being requested by the applicant as well as the impact to the tourist by removing the service station from that corner. Sue Rychel, President of the Vaal Board of Realtors, stated that the Board was 75% in favor of the project. There was much public input both for and against the project. After much public and Council input, Rod Slifer summarized the concerns as the Environmental Impact Report, the step down on the design along Vail Road, the parking issue, the additional GRFA issue, no guarantee of completion or financing, and the time limit on the completion of the project. Fred Hiller then asked the Council to table the ordinance until the December 20th meeting to allow him to address the Council's concerns. Gail Wahrlich made a.motion to table and Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. 'r M ~`, Vail Town Council Meeting Tuesday, December 6, ].983 Page 3 The next item on the agenda was Resolution #. 18, Series of 1983, authorizing a parking exemption for Special Development District #6. Chuck Anderson stated that as this resolution tied in with Ordinance #~4, it should be tabled also until the Decemiaer 2Jth meeting. A motion was made to this effect by Mr. Anderson and Paul ~'ohnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the mota.on passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the appointment of a new Election Commission. Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the list as submitted by the Town Clerk (.attached) and Colleen Kline seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. There was no Town Manager Report. There was no Town Attorney Report, As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. f/ ~ . Rodney E. SY~ifer," h~ayo~ ` ATTEST: ~ ~" Pamela A.Brandmeyer Town Clerk J ~~ MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1983 7:30 P.M. On uesday, December 20, 1983, the Vail Town Council held its regular meeting in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, ~~a.yor Paul Johnston, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Kent Rose Hermann Staufer Gail Wa.hrlich Colleen Kline OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was an official welcome to the John Curry Skating Company. Rod Slifer welcomed the company and David Spangen of the group. Mr. Spangen gave some background information on the company a,nd quested housing for their group during their stay in Vail in February 1984. The next item on tine agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #g3, Seriee of 1983, an ordinance approving supplemental appropriations to the 1983 Budget. Rich Caplan presented the ordinance to the Council, stating that there had been no changes from first reading. Gail Wahrlich then made a motion to pass Ordinance #43 on second reading and Hermann Staufer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously a.nd the ordinance eras ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda wa.s the second reading of Ordinance #45, Series of 19$3, an ordinance amending the official map of the TOV rezoning Golden Peak Ski base area. into Ski Base/Recreation Zone District. There was same discussion between Bob Parker representing Vail Associates and Kit Cowpertha.ite representing the Neighborhood Association regarding the proposed redevelopment. Colleen Kline then made a motion to approve Ordinance #45 on second reading and Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously a.nd the ordinance was ordered published by title only on second reading. The Council complimented the applicant and the Neighborhood Association for their wiiiingness to work together on this project. e next item on the agenda wa,s the first reading of Ordinance #44, Series of~ 983, an ordinance rezoning the Amoco site and amending SDD#,6. Dick Ryan presented the ordinance to the Council, stating that this ordinance had been tabled at the December 6th meeting at the request of the applicant. Ryan stated that his department had received a revised Environmental Impact Study report and ha.d received commitments from ,evera.l major lending instituta.ons willing to work with the developer. The staff recommended that Phase 5 should be started immediately and that 280 parking spaces should be provided. Gordon Pierce, the architect on the project, addressed the Council on the changes that had been made to th.e existing plans relating to the size of the rooms. Jim Cowperthwaite discussed his concerns over ingress and egress through Phase 3, There was much. discussion between, the developer and th.e. Council, A motion wa.s then made by Pain. Johnston to approve Ordinance #44 on ~ixst reading with. the following items being xeso.lved before second reading: the ngxess~egress questions raised by Council~erson Wahrlich., employee housing, 1oa.n commitments for Phases 4 and 5, Phase 5 to be completed within 4 years, parking spaces required and dates corrected on last page of the ordinance, Gail Wahrlich. seconded the motion, Chuck Anderson stated that he felt the Council was moving too quickly on this ordinance and he would not be able to vote in favor of it at this time. He felt that the EIS' rePox't needed more work, that she Cowperthwaite memo needed to be 'further addressed, and .that tYi.e bunk needed be cut down on the project, Rod Slifer stated that. h.e felt that a portion the project must be set aside for landscaping, Colleen. Kline stated that she had a concern relating to motor veh.xcle access, .Hermann Staufer stated that his attorney had advised him that he should be able to vote on this issue as he had no financial interest in the project, ~ vote wa.s then called on th.e motion. Staufer stated that he chose to a.bsta,in, The motioh was ~, defeated by a 3~-3 vote - Kline, Rose and Anderson voting against the motion, ~, ,a Vail Town Council Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1.983 Minutes Page 2 ~k Anderson then asked the Town Attorney how the applicant would go about resubmitting his proposal. Larry Eskwith stated that someone on the Council that had voted not in favor of the motion would have to make a motion to reconsider the ordinance. Chuck Anderson then made a motion to reconsider the ordinance and Kent Rose seconded it. A vote was taken and was passed unanimously. Chuck Anderson then made a motion to table Ordinance #44, Series of 1983, to the next meeting scheduled for January 3, 1984. Colleen Kline seconded the motion. There was much discussion following a.s to the reasons the ordinance should be passed so that the project could go ahead as scheduled, with all of the concerns of the Council being addressed on second reading. Josef Staufer stated that if the ordinance was not approved on second reading January 6th, 1.984, he would lose his investors in the project. A vote was then taken on the motion to table the ordiance and it failed unanimously, A new motion was then made by Paul Johnston to pass Ordinance #44 on first reading with the stipulations as set forth in his original motion. Gail Wahrlich seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was Resolution #18, Series of 1983, a resolution authorizing off street parking in SDD#6. Gail Wahrlich made a. motion to ~le this resolution as it related to the VV1 project and Ordinance #44 and y required one reading which could be done on January 6, 1984. Kent Rose seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #46, Series of 1983, an ordinance rezoning the Getty Oil site from low density multi-family to arterial business district. Dick Ryan presented the ordinance to the Council. He stated that the staff and Planning Commission had recommended deniel of the change. A representative from Brooks investments, owner of the property, made a presentation to the Council on the proposed restaurant planned for this site. It was noted that this site had been proposed far a service station facility a few months back and had been denied by the Planning Commission. Jay Peterson, representing Pepi Langnegger, addressed the Council on his concerns for such a project to be allowed on that site. The applicant presented the Council with a petition showing interest in a restaurant in East Vail. Dan Corcoran stated that this issue had come before the Planning Commission many times and he felt that residential zoning was most appropriate for this site. The Council was then polled with the following commends: Anderson - cannot support, traffic and compatibi~.ity of use a concern; Wahrlich cannot support, inconsistent with residential neighborhood, raffic a problem; Slifer - cannot support, concerned with low density ignation; Gail Wahrlich then made a motion to deny ordinance #46 a,nd Chuck ersan seconded the motion. A vote was taken a,nd the motion carried unanimously with Hermann Staufer abstaining. The next items on the agenda was Ordinance #40, Series of 1983, relating to the operation of pedicabs within the Town of Vail. Rich Caplan stated that the Council had discussed this in work session and wished to table the ordinance and consideration of the agreement with Vail Pedicab Co, until the January nth meeting, after they had time to study the matter further. A motion was made by Gail Wahrlich and seconded by Paul Johnston to table the two items. A vote was taken and passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was Cit2en Participation. A citi2en brought up the subject of Aspen Channel 2 in Vail. Rod Slifer stated that theCouncil would be receiving a report from the cable franchise consulting firm by the end of the year and that it would be discussed at the next regular meeting. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the Trail's End sign variance request. Dick Ryan stated that the DRB had voted 5-0 not to approve the variance. The applicant stated his reasons for requesting the variance, stating that the building that the Trail's End is located in is such a tnass~y'e -gilding that it is difficult to see the sign under th.e pnesent restrictions iced on the sign. After some discussion Gail Wahrlich. made a motion to grant the variance and Paul Johnston seconded the motion, Chuck Anderson voiced a concern over the precedent theCouncil would be setting, Slifer commented that the restaurant is only open 5 months aut of the year, A vote was taken on the motion and it was defeated 4-2, Staufer abstaining. Y ~ai1 Town Council Meeting Tuesday, December 20, 1983 Page 3 next item on the agenda was the consideration o~ an agreement between the o~ Vail and the Vail resort Association. There wa.s some discussion regardin€ the agreement and to the dates o~ the agreement. A motion was then made by Hermann Stainer to approve the agreement with the amendments and Paul Johnston seconded it~. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Under Town Manager Repoart, Nlr. Caplan stated that there would be no work session on Tuesday, December 27, 1983, There was no Town Attorney Repoxt, As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11.:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, i`. Rodney E, S1~iior, May x' 4 DST ~~> ~. Pamela A. Bran meyer~'Town Clerk • ice.