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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 Page 2 - Special Meeting - Board of Trustees - August 30, 1967 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. 1 • 0 Page 3 - Special Meeting - Board of Trustees - August 30, 1967 . 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.