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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
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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
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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.
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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
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MEMORANDUM
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'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.
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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.