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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-06-10 Town Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - THE TOWN OF VAIL HELD JUNE 10, 1968 The Meeting was called to order by the Mayor, John A. Dobson, in the Vail Clinic Building at 8:40 p.m. ROLL CALL: John A. Dobson Thomas I. Steinberg Peter Seibert C. E. Kindel Joe Langmaid John Donovan Richard Bailey MINUTES OF THE MEETING 1. Consideration of the Minutes of Previous Meetings held April 10th and April 29th. Trustee Kindel made a Motion to accept the Minutes as recorded. It was seconded by Trustee Donovan and approved unan- imously by the Board. 2. Consideration of the Financial Report. Mayor Dobson asked the Town Manager to review the Financial Report. Mr. Lynch noted that both Revenue and Expendi- tures were within the Budget. The Financial Report was accepted by the Board. 3. Consideration of Selection of Engineering Consultant for Structured Parking Study. Mr. Lynch explained that we had obtained proposals from three engineering firms to do the engineering work for a structured parking garage. The work would be done in two phases; (1) a feasibility study and (2) the actual engineeri ng work if the project is approved. Vail Associates and the Forest Service have indicated a willingness to cooperate on providing the land. The two sites of partic- ular interest at this point are (1) the area south of the Lodge and (2) the parking lot north of the Christiania. The three engineering firms., Nelson, Haley, Patterson Quirk and Carpenter; Robert H. Voiland and Borman/Melcher & Assoc- iates, have indicated that their fees were similar - a percentage of total cost or on an hourly basis if the project were not completed. Mayor Dobson tabled the issue for further study. 4. Paving Problems Mayor Dobson requested Blake Lynch, Town Manager, and J. Mitchell Hoyt, Director of Public Works, to report on the progress with the Street Improvements. Mr. Hoyt noted that B & B Construction was doing some work on shaping the roads and that additional culverts for drainage will be installed. The County Commissioners have indicated that the people who will pave the roads will be in Vail soon and the project will take approximately two weeks to complete. Page 2 - Minutes of the Meeting held ..June 10, 1968 George Knox, Sr., asked the Board if the chuck holes could be filled before the Conventions began coming to Vail. Mr. Hoyt noted that this was anticipated and that there would be some widening of the streets in certain areas prior to paving. 5. Consideration of Loader-Backhoe Lease. Approval by the Board of Trustees has already been given on the sale of the motor grader and the purchase of the Back Hoe. There is a lease arrangement for the BackHoe for the balance of $10,000.00 spread over a two year period. 6. Consideration of a.n Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1967, making it unlawful to alter or unlawfully obtain a ski pass. After discussion Robert Parker made the suggestion that the Ordinance be changed to read any recreational facility in the Town. It was the consensus that this change should be made and then placed on the Agenda for a future Meeting. 7. Miscellaneous Matters (a) Street Lights - Mr. Blake Lynch reported that Holy Cross was doing the wiring for the electric lights that would be in the outlying areas. The Town was installing the poles and work had already begun. Holy Cross will be buying the electric lights and we will be leasing them. Mayor Dobson tabled a decision on the question of gas vs. electric lights for Bridge Street for a study by interested citizens. (b) Liquor Hearing - A Hearing for a new application for a Liquor License will be held June 24, 1968 (Date changed to July 8) (c) Refuse Disposal Site - Mr. Mitchell Hoyt informed the Board that a fence was being installed around the disposal site that we now have in Minturn. As far as a permanent site is concerned, the only site available is in Wolcott. However, a refuse site must be designated by September 1, 1968. (d) League Conference - Mayor Dobson urged Members of the Board to attend since Vail will be Host next year. (e) Back Hoe Operator - The Director of Public Works brought to the attention of the Board that there would be some changes in personnel and that it was imperative to secure an Operator with mainten- ance experience, and an investigation was in progress for the right man. Mr. J. Mitchell Hoyt informed the Board that there had been a very good working relationship with Mr. Bill Brown, of Vail Associates, on the cleanup in the village. t: ` • Page 3 - Minutes of the Meeting held June 10, 1968 • 8. Mayor and Trustees A discussion was held concerning the Liquor Hearing to be held. The Town Attorney, Peter Cosgriff, noted that Vail was a typical resort area and suggested that a comparison might be helpful to the Board. Trustee Seibert asked what plans have been made for speed limit signs, particularly in view of the paving which will encourage speeding. He suggested a dip on either side of the intersection of Gore Creek Drive and Bridge Street, Trustee Kindel questioned the possibility of landscaping the planter in the turn -around. He suggested using local plants and noted that the U. S. Forest Service had indicated at one time that they would supply the markers indicating the type of foliage. Mr. Lynch indicated that he would investigate the project. 46 Mr. George Knox brought to the attention of the Board the hazard of the entrance road to the Holiday Inn off Vail Road. Mr. Mitchell Hoyt was asked to discuss the situation with Mr: Tibaldi. Mr. David Gorsuch asked the Board if the sign at the Holiday Inn could be dimmed during rainy periods, A discussion was held concerning the non -conforming sign and the question was referred to the Sign Review Board. Trustee Peter Seibert asked if the Town Marshall could contact Continental Trailways concerning the undue noise of the bus in the village. With no further business to come before the Board, a Motion was made by Trustee Kindel to adjourn at 10:35 p.m. It was seconded by Trustee Donovan and approved unanimously by the Board. • •