HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-08-30 Town Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
T OARD OF TRUSTEES - THE TOWN OF VAIL
HELD AUGUST 30, 1967
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor C. E. Kindel at 7,45 p.m.
ROLL CALL Roll Call found the following members present.
Mayor C . E. Kindel
Trustee Peter Seibert
Trustee Joe Langmaid
Trustee Lorence Burdick
Trustee John Dobson
Trustee Willett and John Donovan were absent.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING HELD
AUGUST 14, 1967.
Trustee Burdick made a Motion to accept the Minutes as
recorded with the exception of the mispelling of two names. Trustee Seibert
seconded the Motion and the Minutes were approved unanimously by the Board.
2. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
APPLICATION OF VAIL AIRWAYS TO PROVIDE AIR
SERVICE BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY AIRPORT AND
ASPEN, COLORADO.
Mayor Kindel commented on the advantages of maintaining
good air service between the two points. Trustee Seibert made a Motion that
the Board adopt the Resolution as submitted. It was seconded by Trustee
iBurdick and approved unanimously by the Board.
3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS TO CONSTRUCT
AN UNDERPASS UNDER INTERSTATE 70 IN THE VICINITY
WHERE FOREST ROAD AND RED SANDSTONE ROAD INTER-
SECT THE HIGHWAY.
A discussion was held regarding the location of this sugges-
ted underpass, and the advantages of better accessibility to our guests and
better fire protection service. A Motion was made by Trustee Burdick and
seconded by Trustee Langmaid. The Board approved unanimously.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE, "REGULATING
. THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, ALTERA-
ATION, LOCATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS, '
BILLBOARDS AND OTHER ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
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WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAIL; PROVIDING FOR THE
POSTING OF BONDS OF INSURANCE POLICIES; T14E
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND FEES THEREOF".
Mayor Kindel suggested that the Members of the Board
take the sign ordinance and make a study with the recommendation that any
questions be submitted to the Town Office prior to the next regular meeting
of the Board of Trustees.
Trustee Langmaid questioned the definition of wall. A
discussion was held. Mayor Kindel indicated that signs should be used for
identification rather than merchandising. The Ordinance was tabled until
the next regular Meeting to be held September llth.
5. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL FROM THE CARL S.
BECKER COMPANY TO STUDY THE RELATIONSHIPS
BETWEEN THE OPERATIONS OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
AND THE VARIOUS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICTS IN
THE TOWN.
Mayor Kindel informed the Board that Carl Becker visited
Vail where some of the problems were discussed. Mr. Becker submitted
a proposal to the Board of Trustees. Mayor Kindel then pointed out that
the price had been cut in half from the original figure and the savings of the
first years' operation would be more than the cost of the study. Mr. Becker
iis highly recommended because of his vast knowledge of municipal operations.
Trustee Langmaid questioned Trustee Seibert as to the quality of a report
made for Vail Associates. Mr. Seibert responded that he felt that Vail
Associates, Incorporated, were favorably impressed and that they had
followed most of his recommendations in the development of Vail Village.
Mayor Kindel commented that Carl Becker had just
finished a study for the Town of Littleton - the relationship of the Littleton
Fire Protection District and the Town of Littleton.
Trustee Seibert recommended that the study be done and
commented that in a study of this kind it is better to have as objective an
opinion as possible.
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. A discussion was held concerning the participation of
the Districts with the Town. The Districts will be contacted concerning
percentage participation.
Trustee Dobson made a Motion that we retain Mr. Carl
Becker as per his proposal in his letter of August 29th to the Town, and the
study be financed by the Town and the Special Districts with 50ojo to be
absorbed by the Town subject to approval of the study and the balance appor-
tioned to the Districts. Trustee. Seibert seconded the Motion and it was
approved unanimously by the Board. Mayor Kindel requested Blake Lynch
to secure operating budgets for the Districts.
6. MAYOR AND TRUSTEES
Mayor Kindel suggested that the Board of Trustees adjourn
the Meeting. With no further business to come before the Board, Trustee
Burdick made a Motion that the Meeting be adjourned at 8:00 o'clock p. m.
It was seconded by Trustee Seibert and approved unanimously by the Board.,
At this time the Directors of the Vail General Improvement
District convened. A discussion was held concerning the type of construction
to be used on Bridge Street. Blake Lynch reported on his findings concerning
41 the cost of concrete, approximately $12, 000. 00 to $13, 000. 00, versus the
cost of soil cement, approximately $5, 500. 00. A discussion was held con-
cerning the color of the chip to be used on all the streets.
A Motion was made by Director Seibert that the light chip
be used on all the streets and soil cement be used on Bridge Street. It was
seconded by Director Burdick and approved unanimously by the Directors.
In addition, a Motion was made by DirectorLangmaid that
West Meadow Drive and the cul-de-sac be added to the paving program at
a cost of approximately $7, 000. 00. It was seconded by Director Seibert and
approved unanimously by the Directors. The Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p. m.
The Motion was made by Director Seibert, seconded by Director Langmaid
and approved unanimously by the Directors.