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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-09-09 Town Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - THE TOWN OF VAIL HELD SEPTEMBER 9, 1968 The Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to Order by Mayor John A. Dobson in the Vail Valley Medical Center Building at ?:40 p. m. ROLL CALL: Roll Call found the following Members present: John A. Dobson Thomas I. Steinberg Richard Bailey C. E. Kindel Peter Seibert John Donovan Absent: Joseph Langmaid MINUTES OF THE MEETING 1.. Discussion of Winter Parking Mayor Dobson called on Trustee Peter Seibert to report on the current situation of Winter parking. Mr. Seibert asked for a study session on this matter and expressed the following thoughts for 1968-69 Winter season. The Main Parking Lot is the long rectangular one between Highway #6 and Meadow Drive across from the Wedel Inn and Poor Richards. This should be kept for transient skiers. The Convention Site West of the Wedel Inn and Nottingham -Rumford Lodge should be maintained for transient skiers also. Near the Telephone Building and immediately West of the Nottingham - Rumford Lodge is a large triangular lot which would also be for transient skier parking. If we can open up the Fire House lot North of the proposed church and the site East of the Blue Cow and make these basically employee parking, transportation would then be necessary. There has been a proposal from Buz Burland on a shuttle bus service from these lots for our employees. A small shelter would also have to be provided. The alternate to the above would be as in the past: the first ones here have the best parking places - skiers who come later will not fare as well. The 5B lot and the Christiania lot will park approximately 60 to 70 cars. Trustee Seibert felt that if these two lots were split between the upper and lower core of Bridge Street, this would be adequate. Short-term parking between the Wedel Inn and. the Night Latch just North of the Covered Bridge was discussed. It was suggested we could purchase double parking meters for approximately $120 and that these could be arranged for on a no -interest basis and 50-50 split of cost until tiro meter is paid off. A small island would make head-on parking possible. These meters might go up to two hours. After 6:00 p. m. they would no longer be controlled. Trustee Seibert stated there is a not gain of over 226 cars so there is no effective loss in parking space and lie felt we could keep up with the need for the Winter. • *AGE TWO George Knox asked if 5B would be a fee arrangement? Trustee Seibert answered there probably would be as maintenance, signs and watching the area would be an expense. This would not be a profit -making concern. Trustee Donovan asked if any new foot -bridges have been proposed. Trustee Seibert answered that a dam with a foot -bridge over it is planned between the Rumford -Nottingham Lodge and Manfred Schober's new building. Just East of the Blue Cow, a pathway will be built between the Texas Townhouses and the Red and Whites to service that upper lot. Trustee Donovan asked about the parking for the Lodges such as the Plaza, Golden Peak, and Gramshammers. Trustee Seibert felt there is enough space in 5B for these lodges this Winter only (until the space is used for buildings). George Knox asked how Crossroads planned to control their parking lot. Trustee Kindel answered the plan was to have one exit and two entrances, have an attendant, and charge for anything over the short-term parking. Trustee Seibert stated an improvement can be --nade over last year's situation and Vail Associates would cooperate with the Town on this. Mayor Dobson stated there would definitely be a study session. 2. Consideration of Renting Additional Office Space The possibility of renting the Western Shop space for the Police Department and a holding cell was discussed. Blake Lynch reported as follows: The rent is $250. 00 ($3. 50 a sq. ft. ). He felt this a fair rent and an opportunity the Town should tape now. He submitted a floor plan of the space available showing the cell area, a storage cabinet, a partitioning down the center with a blackboard, etc. The Meeting Room could possibly serve for court and Trustee Meetings as it would hold 30 to 40 people adequately. There would also be a chemical toilet in the cell. In all, it would be about a $4.00 or $500 investment in improvements. The lease runs up to December next year. Trustee Donovan felt that an option for additional years should be stated in the lease and Trustee Kindel felt this necessary. Trustee Kindel made the Motion that the space as approximately outlined, at the price stated, with the stipulation that an option be obtained for one or two years, be voted upon. Trustee Donovan seconded the Motion and it was approved unanimously by the Board. Mayor Dobson asked Blake Lynch to check on this. 3. Miscellaneous Reports a. Budget Blake Lynch reported he was in the process of preparing the budget now witiz meetings scheduled for September 20. He wants to present a basic budget subject to evaluation at that time as he felt it is needed for the Town to continue operating at its current level. He mentioned that the Trustees and District Boards should, meet in joint session to evaluate the budget and especially the supplementary requests. b. Structured Parking Blake Lynch reported that we have consulted with Vail Associates on the site South of the Lodge and they have agreed to give us some land at this location. It was suggested this be brought up with the Planning Board in order to get their ideas and impressions so we would be in a position to present the Trustees with only two or three plans. We are looking at a potential parking of 200 cars and an ice s.hating rink at this location. Other sites will be evaluated by the Planning Board. 0 PAGE THREE Mayor Dobson stated work is proceeding on this and we will have more in the future. c. Building Ir=ection Fee for Chapel After some discussion, a Motion was made by Trustee Seibert that the building inspection fee for the Interfaith Chapel be waived by the Town. The Motion was seconded by Trustee Donovan. Peter Cosgriff noted that he had advised the Water and Sanitation Board that where they are serving non-profit organizations of a municipal character that has taxing powers itself, that the Water and Sanitation District should charge the full amount. If a District needs to raise money, they can do it through their own mill levy. Peter Cosgriff felt that with careful deliniation of policy for non- profit institutions, the fee could be waived. Legally it is probably under some question by the taxpayers. •Mayor Dobson put a vote before the Board as to whether the building inspection fee should be waived: All in favor were Trustees Seibert and Donovan; all opposed were Trustees Kindel and Bailey, Trustee Steinberg abstained. Mayor Dobson then cast the tie breaking vote to approve the Motion waiving the building inspection fee. d. Club 20 Mayor Dobson stated Garry White had requested the Town donate funds to Club 20. Club 20 is formed by the 21 Western Slope counties to provide representation regarding highways on the Western Slope and tourist promotion through shows and publicity. The Club is supported entirely by organizations on the Western Slope. The Vail Resort Association has submitted a pledge as has Vail Associates, The Town of Eagle and the Lion's Club. We need representation in the big travel shows which Club 20 would provide (especially for Summer publicity). It was decided that something around $200 was a reasonable figure for a pledge from the Town of Vail and this combined with the others would be in tho $1, 000.00 range which would be matched by Eagle County Commissioners. This is their lobbying area on roads which would be to our advantage as well as the tourist attractions. Mayor Dobson asked the Board if action should be taken right away as far as a donation was concerned. Our budget should be prepared well before our election in November, but he felt this was a good time to make a decision. Trustee Steinberg made a Motion to appropriate $300 from the Town of Vail to Club 20. Trustee Donovan seconded the Motion. All were in favor but Trustee Kindel who abstained. e. Ice Skating Rink Blake Lynch reported on this stating it would cost about $1, 000.00 for the vinyl material which could possibly be used later for structured parking. The site would be the Tennis court. Manor Vail has expressed some interest in renting the Tennis courts for this purpose for their guests, but Blake Lynch said it must be available to everyone in Town - possibly they should charge something for renting the skates - but did the Board want to charge for the rink or support it out of general sales tax revenues? He stated he would do some investigating on the cost of skates, etc. 9 0 AGE FOUR George Knox suggested that the Vail Village Tnn has skates and •possibly they would be willing to sell these to th Town at a small fee. Ile felt the rink would have to be policed -.a skate patrolman might be necessary. It was the general feeling that an overall fee should be charged and that the program should be self-supporting. f. Ground Breakincr Ceremony Mayor Dobson announced the ground breaking ceremony on the site for the Interfaith Chapel to be held September 10, 1958, at 4:00 p. m. with a service to be held by Father Stone and Reverend Simington and encouraged everyone to attend. 4. Miscellaneous Matters from Town Attorney Attorney Peter Cosgriff discussed the need for possibly two ordinances: One concerns the covering of trash and garbage cans and the other the possibility of eliminating junk cars from filling stations. He asked the Board its feeling on these matters and just what was wanted. It was felt private trash cans should be prohibited outside that were not enclosed in any structure. • Peter Cosgriff noted there was a compliance problem, and possibly the ordinance should be passed now, but put it into effect later - perhaps November 15. Mr. Cosgriff stated -the date would be left blank. It was decided the junk car problem would also be included in the same ordinance. Mayor Dobson stated Conoco is working toward a possible solution, but the problem should be followed up with an ordinance. 5. Citizen ParticiT)ation George Knox mentioned the problem of a public rest room and locker space in Vail. The Mayor . stated it certainly was a concern and that the legality involved was being checked. He felt Vail Associates and the Town should share this obligation. Vail Associates is considering the Lodge Cafeteria Restrooms for this purpose. Mayor Dobson felt it a duel responsibility and it will be discussed furthor in the week. George Knox also asked what has been done about the lighting situation on the streets program? Blake Lynch stated most of the slectric street lights have been installed by tl_c Town. Holy Cross Electric Company has not completed wiring them. The gas lights for Bridge Street are expensive and the need for these should be re-evaluated. Trustee Steinberg noted that a need exists for a cemetary in the Village. Blake Lynch noted the Town is paying on the Minturn District now. Peter Seibert asked about the progress on the intentional bumps in the road. The Mayor stated the Police Department should be approached for some recommendations as to where the bumps should be placed. Bob Parker felt the residential areas need these bumps even more than the downtown areas. The Mayor said the Board would hold a study session and. have this ready for a Motion at the next meeting.. The Mayor asked Blakke Lynch to advise Chief Holmes to set up a plan for these bumps. Hans Weibel suggested a guard rail or a reflector be installed on the narrow curve of road by Bob Parker's and Roger Brown's house. The Mayor suggested Chief Holmes be asked to check the roads for danger spots. • *PAGE FIVE Florence Steinberg questioned the air polution problem which existed .a short time last week. Blake Lynch briefly explained their system for controlling this, and Trustee Seibert stated Vail Associates has a letter of agreement with the Pioneer Construction Company to keep the dust to a minimum. Peter Seibert questioned the status of the dog pound. Blake Lynch stated it was to be located over by the Sewage Treatment plant and plans for this were progressing. Mayor Dobson asked if there were any further questions or discussion and as there were none, Trustee Kindel made a Motion for the INdeeting to bAjourn which was seconded by Trustee Steinberg. With no further business to come before the Board, the Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p. ma • •