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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-12-22 Town Council MinutesOFFICE COPY -- DO NOT REMOVE MINUTES OF THE MEETING VAIL BOARD OF TRUSTEES DEC EMBER 22, 1969 Mayor Dobson called the meeting to order in the Manor Vail Conference Room at 7: 30 p. m. ROLL CALL found the following members present: Mayor John Dobson Trustee Joseph Langmaid Trustee Richard Bailey Trustee Thomas Steinberg Absent: Trustee C. E. Kindel Trustee John Donovan Trustee Johnny Kaemmer Others present: Blake Lynch, Larry Robinson. Clay Simon and Robert Parker of Vail Assoc. 1. Execution of Land Dedications from Vail Associates. These items will be deferred until final documents are prepared and transmitted to us by Vail Associates' attornies. 2. Discussion of Refuse Collection Problem. In view of the 'fact that Terry Minger and Stan Bernstein are attempting to work out some practical solutions to Leo Duran's problems, Blake suggests that we allow a period of time to elapse in which Mr. Duran may be able to improve his present collection situation. The Trustees agreed that we should make a very thorough analysis of the problem and recommend solu- tions to Leo which would provide adequate service for Vaii's inevitable growth as well as its present needs. 3. Discussion of Municipal Building Site. Clay Simon appeared briefly at this time to distribute his letter of -Decem- ber 22 to the Trustees, in which he noted primarily that Vail Associates' land offer north of the Holiday Inn was contingent upon the Town setting aside an area within the 2. 8 acres for the local Post Office. Vail Assoc. has made a verbal commitment to the Denver Regional Post Office offi- cials to establish a permanent site in Vail. When asked if acceptance of this land were contingent upon commencement of construction this summer, W. Simon replied that it was not. Blake noted that the Planning Commis- sion considers the site adequate for future needs. If it ever becomes too small, perhaps the whole site could be converted to merely the police and fire functions, and municipal functions could be moved to a different loca- tion. George Olson of Carver is preparing an appraisal of the proposed site. Mayor Dobson suggested that a meeting with Vail Associates be arranged after the holidays to discuss whether this is the best site, what the alternatives are --if any --and any inequities involved in the present proposed site and its conditions. Trustee Langmaid thought it appropriate to have an architect draw up a rough plan for the complex; Trustee Bailey remarked that, paramount to such a plan, a study should be made on traf- fic ingress and egress and feasibility of this site for a municipal complex. 4. Discussion of Main Parking Lot Lease. A. The lease cannot be finalized until Blake's letter to Clay Simon of December 11 is answered. Briefly, this letter requested that a minor change be made to the lease allowing us to maintain reserved parking spaces at a fee designed to only recover costs. It requested a policy statement from. Vail Associates on whether they visualize the usage of the lot as primarily for the day skier or as primarily for use by others than day skiers. B. At this time, Mr. Robert Parker of Vail Associates presented their Town Parking Plan dated December 22. (See Exhibit A) This comprehen- sive breakdown of the local facilities and their uses was compiled for dis- cussion purposes between the Town and Vail Associates. VA has no objec- tion to employers issuing stickers to their employees and chargitvg_ for them. Business owners would pay annual space rental fees. Long -stay skiers would stay in lodges which pay for season rental passes. In effect day skiers would be the only ones who hark free. (Agreement with IforAst Service does not allow us to charge day skier;..) An early -morning shuttle service from LionsHead to Vail would provide: transportation for employees parking at LionsHead.. Mayor Dobson suggested that as soon as we have a detailed letter of intent regarding this proposal the Town can begin taking steps to effect it. At this time Mr. Parker --as a private citizen --suggested that the Trustees seriously consider allotting spaces • on a long-term rental basis for local rent -a -car agencies. He noted that, although he had asked the companies for their proposed space regW.rement estimates, they had not responded. C. Mr. Parker relayed Don Almond's feelings that the current parking situation on Gore Creek Drive prohibits expeditious movement of emer- gency vehicles .and is definitely a hazard to public safety. Mr. Parker proposes that the area from the northeast corner of the Casino to the northwest corner of the Lazier Building be reserved. exclusively for Continental Trailways buses only. He also suggests that there be no parking for passenger vehicles between the west end of Mill Creek Bridge and the new bridge near the Si.tzmark; there would be parking between the new bridge and. Mill Creek Bridge only in front of Gorsuch, Ltd., on the north side of Gore Creek Drive. This suggested plan is to be imple- mented in the very near future. 5. Discussion of Sleigh Service. • Blake Lynch reviewed John Mahaney's proposal to operate locally a horse-drawn transportation system. The horse-drawn wagon would travel from LionsHead to the Crossroads Shopping Center -Covered Bridge - Manor Vail for $. 50 per person. Sleigh rides would be offered in the evenings at an hourly rate. Mr. Mahaney has obtained the appropriate insurance coverage for this venture and he will check into the PUC aspects of the service. He may not need PUC sanction due to the horse- drawn nature of his service. Per Ordinance No. 7 of 1967, this type of vehicle is allowed on Vail streets. The Board unanimously agreed infor- mally to endorse Mr. Mahaney's service on a trial basis. Although the service will be available on Gore Creek Drive, it will not be allowed on Bridge Street. After a trial period we can better discern the best routes and times for such a service. 6. Discussion of Holv Cross Electric and Mt. States Telephone Co - Back Sales Taxes. On December 22, Blake Lynch sent similar letters to Mr. William Holland, local Manager of Mt. States Telephone, and Mr. George �,. Thurston, Manager of Holy Cross Electric in Glenwood Springs, advising them that they will be expected to collect the 2 percent Town sales tax effective January 1, 1970, per Ordinance No. 14 of 1969, newly enacted. This ordinance reflects statutory amendment adopted by the State Legislature during the last session, which clearly includes utility service as taxable items; and it supersedes Ordinance No. 14 of 1967. After some discussion on the matter of back taxes --including those due 1pa for the 6-month period beginning July 1, 1969, when the amended statute went into effect --Trustee Steinberg made motion to ignore back taxes due; Trustee Bailey seconded. VOTE: Do not attempt to collect back tares from Mt. motes Telephone and. Holy Cross Electric. Mayor Dobson YES Trustee Langmaid YES Trustee Bailey YES Trustee Steinberg YES Back taxes due are hereby waived; commencing January 1, 1970, these utilities will collect 2 percent. 7. Emerc engy Appropriation Ordinance. Blake Lynch reviewed proposed Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1969, "A • Supplemental Ordinance Authorizing the Expenditures of Funds by the Town of Vail in Excess of the Town Budget for 1969, and. Declaring and Defining the Emergency for such Appropriation. " This appropriation of $45, 000.00 will enable the Town of Vail 1969 Budget to comply with State budget laws. Trustee Bailey made motion to approve; Trustee Langmaid seconded. VOTE: Approve proposed Ordinance No. 15 of 1969. Mayor Dobson YES Trustee Langmaid. YES Trustee Bailey YES Trustee Steinberg VE6 Ordinance No. 15 of 1969 is hereby approved. 8. Reports. A. Bus S_:rvice. Exhibit B attached reflects the operating bus schedule until further notice. During express hours two buses will accommodate skiers from L onsH::ad to Vail Village; during this time each bus will depart Golden Peak and LionsHead every 15 minutes. During non -express hours it will depart these points every half hour. Blake suggested that the buses be purchased for the next season as their administration is being handled largely by the Town --rather than by San Juan, as anticipated. B. Underground Utility_Report to_Homeowners'._.Association. Blake Lynch reviewed his memorandum of December 20, 1969, to the Homeowners' Association, providing rough estimates of the cost to install underground utilities in the Forest, Beaver Dam and Rock Ledge Road areas. Holy Cross Electric and Mt. States Telephone are willing to assume a portion of the expense, but there is a cost of $S, 700. 00 not currently assigned to the homeowners or the two utility companies; and it ?s anticipated that the Homeowners' Association may solicit a contribution by the Town for this purpose. C. Police R: port. On behalf of Chief Knuth, Blake reported that a major narcotics raid had been effected the evening of the 21st; LSD, marajuana and. other unidentified drugs were found on the premises. Chief Knuth is in Denver at this time having the drugs analyzed. The two people involved in the raid are currently being held in Eagle County Jail. D. Sa ndin usp of cinders). Although they are not as aesthetically attractive as sand., cinders are more practical for sanding our local streets; and. Blake asked the Board for their approval to switch from sand to cinders. Bob Parker interjected that sand is more practical on Bridge -3- • • • Street and Hanson Ranch Road, as many skiers ski from the bottom of the mountain to their lodgings, and sand is less abrasive to ski surfaces. The Board unanimously and informally agreed to the use of cinders, except in the areas above mentioned by Mr. Parker. Remaining reports on the agenda were deferred to a later meeting. With no further business to be discussed, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p. m. -4- tow-, :"'.; za q t1 $t7 s r�4 M E M O R A N D U M December 22, 1969 TO: The Town of Vail FROM: Vail Associates, Inc. RE: Town Parking Plan The following is an outline of Vail Associates, Inc's proposal for a master parking plan for Vail Village. We would appreciate your comments and suggestions, and propose a committee consisting of representatives of Vail Associates, Inc, Vail Resort Association, and the Town of Vail attempt to finalize a parking plan at the earliest possible date. •or the purpose of this memo, we are identifying available parking lots as follows: Golden Peak, Blue Cow, Main Lot, Convention Site, Kiandra, Fire house and LionsHead. We have also identified potential user groups as follows: Day skiers, long stay skiers, business owners, shoppers and diners, rental cars. Our proposal for this winter is as follows: A. To divide the main lot into four areas, each accommodating approximately 100 cars: Section 1: Employees Section 2: Business Owners Section 3: Long stay skiers Section 4: Day skiers B. Divide Golden Peak lot into two sections: Section 1: Golden Peak employees Section 2: Day skiers and long stay skiers C. Devote Convention Site lot to shoppers and eaters, on a paid, attendant basis. D. Assign rent -a -car space in Blue Cow and Fire House lots, if feasible. E. Devote remainder of Blue Cow and Fire House lots to day skiers. AREA CODE 303 476-5601 ONE WALL, STREET, VAIL, COLORADO 01657 ZEI-YY illy MEMORANDUM Page 2 December 22, 1969 '10. Assign bulk of rent -a -car volume to lots farther out. The above plan would necessitate the following permits or systems: Permit 1 Business Owners Permit 2 Employees Permit 3 Rent -a -cars Permit 4 Long stay skiers (this would be a temporary card issued by lodges, or a permanent sticker sold to condominium or apartment owners.1 System 1 Attendant at Convention Site - $.54 charge for two hour parking, daytime only. Night parking free. When and if the Convention Site, Blue Cow and Fire House lots are sold, day skier and rent -a -car uses will be relegated to LionsHead and other 0reas, which should be identified and reserved in a Valley Parking Plan. t is anticipated that by that time, the Anholtz properties will generate enough day skiers and long stay skiers to replace the original Main Lot day skier volume. Also, the shoppers and diners will replace day skiers in the Main Lot, and should at that stage have metered spaces instead of parking lot attendants. By the same logic, it is hoped that metered spaces might be provided for these users in structured space on the convention site lot. • SCHEDULE FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE LEAVES GOLDEN PEAK for Lion's Head - stops near Valhalla, north of Covered E.Lid:,e, C.-cossroads and, Conoco on tine way. 8.M. 8:15, X20, �:45, 9:30, 37:15, ):33, 1:45, 13:)0, 10:15, 10:340, 0:45, 11:113, & 11:45 M. 12*45, 1:15, 1:45, 2:15, 2:45, 3:15, 3:3.), 3:45, 4:,)0, 4:15, 4-n3, 5:00, 6-30, b-S0, 7:00, 7:3), 8:)0, 8:30, & ):-)0 LEAVES LION'S HEAD for Golden Peak - stops at Comco, Crossroads, north of Covered B: J.d.-te, & near Valhalla. 1190, 10:15, 10:3), 11:00, & ll:Q,) P. M. 12:30, 1:-)0, 1:30, 2-00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:15, 3*:), 3:45, 4:')0, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:15, 5:45, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, -3:15, & 6:415 Bus will make unscheduled. stops along the route if adequate signal by prospective passen.,ey. Effective Demaber 24 IJ-33.