HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-07-22 Town Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - THE TOWN OF VAIL
HELD JULY 22, 1968
The Meeting was called to order by the Acting Chairman, C. E. Kindel,
at 7: 50 p. m. in the Vail Clinic Building.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call found the following Members present:
Chairman C. E. Kindel
Trustee T. I. Steinberg
Trustee Peter Seibert
Trustee Richard Bailey
Trustee John Donovan
Absent: Mayor John Dobson
Trustee Joseph Langmaid
1. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Trustee Seibert questioned the progress of the feasibility study
on the structured parking lot. The study is related basically to the site
south of the Lodge. Mr. Lynch informed the Board the study is under
way - the Engineering Firm of Borman and Melcher has been working
on it and will have to proceed in various stages.
Chairman Kindel asked if the radar unit had been acquired. It
was confirmed that the unit was here and already in use.
Trustee Seibert questioned the desirability of having Melcher
determine the merits of the different operational features of the proposed
garage, e. g. , metered versus attendant parking. This will be discussed
at a later date.
A Motion was made by Trustee Bailey to approve the Minutes as
recorded. It was seconded by Trustee Steinberg and, unanimously approved
by the Board.
2. FINANCIAL REPORT
Blake Lynch reviewed the Appropriation & Expenditure Report for
six months ending June 30, 1968, with the Board. He pointed out that
although the budget had overexpended in some instances, it had under -
expended in others and had basically evened itself out although there may be
some problem with the street maintenance account.
A Motion was made to approve the Report as submitted. It was
seconded and unanimously approved by the Board.
3. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL STREET DEDICATIONS
After the Board read letters submitted by 10r. Lynch from Al
Bridges on this matter, he reviewed the subject. He felt it advisable to
have the area North of the Covered Bridge landscaped and is willing to
accept this dedientioa under the conditions set forth by Vail Associates in
their letter. It is premature to pave the area. around Manfred's building,
and the overall plan for the Recreation Parking lot raust be looked over
before paving.
Board of Trustees - Minutes
Held July 22, 1968 PAGE TWO
Some improvement and paving is planned for the area in back of
Manor Vail. The problem on the drainage on Wall Street is being corrected.
Mitch Hoyt reported on its progress and assured the Board the situation
would be cleared up. He also stated the street paving should be completed
about the 2nd of August. It will be necessary to spend more money on the
paving program than originally anticipated. One major reason for this is
the seal coat that will be applied this autumn.
The specific guide lines on the additional paving will be: Wall Street
first, Recreation Parking Lot second and Manor Vail last.
It was suggested we go back to the Forest ,Service for help on the
road to the structured parking area, as the felling was that this road should
be widened before doing any other work there first. Dr. Steinberg suggested
it be used for parking in the Winter.
4. CONSIDERATION OF CLOCK TOWER LANDSCAPING STREET
ENCROACHMENT
Blake Lynch reported that some of the Trustees had met at the
site and determined that the landscaping West of the Clock Tower building
would be allowed to encroach on Bridge Street a maximum distance of
five feet from the proch, or thirteen feet from the wall; provided that
portion West of the drainage swail was cantalevered.
Mr. John McBride made a presentation to the Board and requested
that the West edge of the landscaping be allowed to touch the street rather
than be cantalevered. He said that any drainage problem would be taken
care of.
Trustee Seibert stated he felt this would be a good addition to the
corner; his only question was the possible implication for the others who
may want to do the same thing.
It was felt that a plan should be worked out and that each case
should be considered on its own merits. Blake Lynch suggested Harmon
and O'Donnel should take up a study on this and Attorney Peter Cosgriff
would draw up a license agreement. It poses a problem mainly because
anyone else on Bridge Street may want to do the sane thing. Mr. McBride
stated his intent was not for commercial purposes, out primarily for
aesthetic value.
Trustee Peter Seibert made a Motion to allow the lot to proceed
as specified by the plan provided the drainage problem is answered adequately
and further that we hire Harmon O' Donnel to complete a study of all of the
core area (Bridge Street in particular) in order to determine now where
future encroachments might be allowed. It was seconded by John Donovan
and approved by the Board. C. E. Kindel abstained from voting.
John McBride requested a letter granting as follows:
1. That he build what he plans to in the way as outlined
and solve the drainage problem.
2. That he realizes and acknowledges that at his own
expense, the construction will be removed if the
street traffic is jeopardized or a hazard to the
tourist or if water and drainage is jeopardized.
Board of Trustees - Minutes
H'ald J..ly 22, 1968 PAGE THRETI'
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3. That the .Board would not act arbitrarily in insisting
the structure be torn down;
4. He will re. -build the gas line if it breaks down.
Blake Lynch assured Mr. McBride that Attor-n3y Cosgriff would
draw a lice.ise to this effect, but would mare no guarantee relating to any
verbiage limiting the action of future trustees on this : natter.
Trustee Seibert stated he felt the Town should hold the right to
take whatever steps necessary to tear it down if it beco_,.aes necessary.
Trustee John.. !Donovan added. to the Motion: "U1der proper
legal arrangements to be inade by the Town .attorney. Mr. Lynch stated
the burden or risk went with John McBride, This addition to the Motion
was seconded. and approved unanimously by the Board.
. 5. CITMEN PARTICUPATION
Citizen Don of California, brought to the Board's attentioi3
the transportation pro le;: between Red. Cliff and Gil iia.i to Vail. There
are perhaps 20 to 30 persons in the Summer (in the Winter this is doubled)
with this transportation 'need. and only about six drivero. These have a
monopoly and charge about $1. 00 a day which Mr. 1%,)illiarans felt too high
considering the wages earned by most of these people.
Dr. Steinberg suggested using the mine bus fro:an Gilman. He
stated there was an absolute _necessity for a taxi service. Trustee Kiixlel
suggested. the possibility of a PUC licensed driver helping alleviate the
problem. He also mentioned Father Stone as having some influence in
this direction. Mr. Kindel asked Blake Lynch to talk with Mr. Staufer at
the VRA on the subject. Mr. Williams said the Holic a Inn manager suc gestee..
the various lodges stag, er their employees' hours in order to snake a bus
service schedule applicable. It was agreed the Boars,. would make an effort
• to help with this situation.
Trustee Seibert mentioned the problem of trash barrels and it was
felt the Tower should hire a clean --up inan for the streets of Vail and to water
the flowers, etc. Tack Huber was suggested as the ea-nlployee for this job.
John McBride asked ii the Town was doing a:oything about
establishing a park. Ted Kindel said the area South of Golden Peak is a
playground, and in time it is hoped Vail will have a baseball and soccer
field.
The status on the street lights is that the inaterials are all here
and a month from now we will have the manpower to put them up.
With no further business to come before the Board, Trustee rbnovan
inade a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p, ra. It was seconded by
'I`ruste?r? �;-ibeit and I.trsttAmnusly Appruvorl k)y t.hA Bn rc.
AGENDA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
DULY 22, 1968
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
0 2. FINANCIAL REPORT
3. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL STREET
DEDICATIONS
4. CONSIDERATION OF CLOCK TOWER LANDSCAPING
STREET ENCROACHMENT
5. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION