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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-13 Town Council MinutesMINUTES Or THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING, JULY 13, 1970 MAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, VAIL, COLORADO The meeting was brought to order byMayor Pro-Tem, Thomas Ste!:. berg at 7:45 p.m. I. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Tlfomas Steinberg Trustee Richard Bailey Trustee John Donovan Trustee Gerry White Absent: Mayor John Dobson Trustee Clay Freeman Trustee Todd Anderson Others: Terrell J. Minger II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of June 8th and June 22, 1970 were presented to the Board and unanimously approved by those Board members present, III. CONSIDERATION OF DOG CONTROL ORDINANCE: Mayor Pro--Tem Steinberg asked for comments on the Dog Control Ordinance, as it is now; consti`= tuted, from the Board and Public. Trustee Bailey felt that the exis-f, ling ordinance was not being enforced and queried as to whether it was enforceable. Trustee Bailey then read the ordinance aloud for the benifit of the Public. Chief of Police Gary Knuth was called on for comments. Cliief Knuth felt when the ordinance was being enforced that the: most repercussions came from the difference in opinion as to wh-e.t `reasonable control" menat. Steinberg commented that although dog bites to date were not an overwhelming problem it should be con- sidered as a potential problem with the growing population. Trustee White felt the crux of the problem was lack of communication --if the person offended would call the owner of the dog and report the nuisance then the dog owners could be aware of the nuisance and take measures of prevention of further offences. Mayor Pro-Tem Steinberg felt that there should either be a leash law or enforcement of the ordinance as it now reads. Mr. Pete Burnett stated that it was ex- tremely difficult to enforce the ordinace as it now reads as per 1.r asonable control". The use of a tranquilizer gun was suggested. It was pointed out tha-L this method proved to have a 25% fatality rate. Clilef Knuth reported that 90% of the dog complaints come from the local•3. Pete Burnett reported that approximately 30 dogs had ben picked up since the first of the year. He also stated that the Toran does not have a proper dog pond. The Humaine Soei*ty has com- plained as It was necessary to keep both sexes in the same pen. We now have more pens and keep the sexes separate. Trustee Steinberg noted that more and more ranchers were complaining about dogs killing sheen and shooting dogs every year. Mr. George Knox, Vail Trail, sugg^sted a poll be taken through the Vail Trail to find out the wishes of the citizens of Vail. Trustee Bailey was in favor of a leash law; Trustee White was interested in having a poll taken before a decision was ma6 c; Trustee Donovan was in favor of direct supervision. Mr. Larry Robinson, Town Attorney, advised amending the existing ordinace by adding the words --direct supervision --to the existing ordinance, which would then be in effect thirty days from the date of publication. Trustee Donovan moved to amend the existing ordinance to include -- direct supervision--. There was no second to the motion so the motion was withdrawn. Trustee Bailey suggested that a leash law be drafted and presented to the>;Board at the next regular Trustee Meeting. This suggestion was unanimously accepted by the Board. IV. SIX MONTH POLICE-, REPORT: This report is a first time thing for the Vail POlice Dept. and will be followed by a yearly report at the 00 end of the year. This report represented a three yaar compilation study of 1968, 1969 and 1970 at this date. At the beginning of 1970 a new report system was adoped by the Vail Police Departt{rent. At the end of a years time this compiled information will be sent into the F.B.I. and we will then receive a report as to how we compare with other cities, areas, etc. Chief Knuth reported that the police department was averaging one call per day per man and 50% of these calls require a criminal investigation. This is a 32% increase over 1969 and a 71% increase over 1968, which justifies the seven man force. Chief 'Knuth presented the Crime Picture in Vail and reviewed page 2 ^ontents of the report. At the conclusion of the report it was red chat perhaps the Vail Police could obtain head gear a little more in keeping with the Western atmosphere. It was further suggested that a little research be done to find a hat that would conform with the present uniforms and also lend a little more atmosphere. V. REPORTS: A. CABLE T.V. Mr. Minger reported that a meeting with representatives of the Vail Vale T.V. had been held on July 13, 1970, and the results of this meeting were: Conformance withtthe 2% tax was not settled because there had been no decision from the State Legislature. Reception can and will be better; Cable T.V. now has a new manager who has promised to be available when any difficulties arise. There have been a tremendous amount of cuts in the TV Cable— Sewer and Water Lines being the greatest offenders --Cable TV tends not to know where their cable is. The Contractors cutting the cable must pay fd'r the cut --perhaps this could be stipulated in the building permit. It was agreed to have more meetings in the future in order to keep abreast with current problems and solutions. In reference to the overhead cable on upper and lower Forest Roads, Mayor Pro- Tem Steinberg suggested to the audiance that if the public would men- tion to the TV people how they felt about the lines being put under ground that perhaps this would influence them in the right direction as the TV people are now hesitant to do this ---Holy Cross Electric is definitely going to put their lines under ground. B. MAIN PARKING LOT: The questions,"what is the city doing and why is it taking so long?" have been asked by the citizens. Mr. Minger attempted to briefly answer thew questions --A considerable amount of money is being spent by the Town to improve this parking lot. It's progress was slowed down by deaths in the Steve Ruder and Jim Kemp .families. Holy Cross Electric_ is now wiring for the lighting. When the project is completed there will be a wider lane of pavement on East Meadow Drive. The lot will be completely landscaped and will accomodate 420 cars. There was some difficulty with cars entering the lot- and interfering with the construction. Poles can and will be errected to restrict certain areas. The question of structured parking was posed --Mr. Minger does have a file on current information on struc- tured parking and at some point in the future it will be worked out urith Vail Associates to dedicate the land for this type of parking. There will be construction started on the berm shortly and Hyder "'onstruction will have to move their equipment and materials off. Concern was voiced as to the eye sore being caused by the construction 'f the Mountain Haus. The Board felt that Hyder Construction should requested to put their construcion fence back up and put the out- •-.Ae privies behind the fence. The difficulties of access to the 1,1;le Cow Restaurant was brought up by Mr. Dale McCall of the VRA. Minger stated that the Blue Cow did not have an easement to �tr�tn:.tee access to their establishment. The Blue Cow had errected aigns on the edge of East Meadow Drive without applying to the sign committee for the eirection of such signs. Due to this violation of the Sign Ordinance they had been requested to take the signs down. Nr. Larese of the Blue Cow had been informed by the Town that there ,anuld :b, a terrain length of time that the closing of the parking lot would be necessary in order to ready the area for asphalt and the Tow, was within it's right to do so. Mr. Pepi Gramshammer voiced his concern for the dust problems being caused by the construction of the kosenquest Building and the after effects left by the con- struction of the Lodge. Most of the audiance present showed their E page 3 concern over this problem. The question was posed as to when the street would be paved. Mr. Minger agreed that the dust problem in that area was of such magnitude as to warrant a solution --so far the Street Department had been trying to keep it graded and watered with the addition of Calcium Chloride to keep the street moist as long as possible. It was further agreed that it would not be in the best in- terest to do a complete paving job at this time due to further con- struction in the area; however, steps will be taken to make the sit- urit-ion more bearable. C. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER: In an attempt to an t solve the parking problems he Village Core the Board of Trustees held an informal meeting at the Town Offices and decided to hire a person to act as a Public Relations Officer. After a period of about one week it has been noted that the Bridge Street area has been cleared of the parked cars. The suggested 'Chain' solution will be reconsi dered if the Public Relations Officer is unable to adequately solve the problem. D. TAX STRUCTURE: Mr. Mery Lapin reported to the Board his findings in a comparison study of the tax assesment in the Vail area in comparison with othre areas in the County. Mr. Lapin felt that being the Vail area was taxed in excess to other areas that it would be wise to discuss this situation with the County Tax Assessor and if necessary ask for a reassessment. Trustee Donovan felt it might be in order to hire Mr. Lapin to do further research on the subject and report back to the Board. This suggestion was discussed and it was decided to take the matter into consideration at a later • date. VI. CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE QUORUM CHANGE: Mr. Bynum and Mr. Minger suggested to �tt�e Board that�due to Cori l ding interests of the Variance Board members it would possibly be in order to change the rcqulied number of 4 out of 5 to constitute a quorum to 3 out of 5. After due discussion it was moved by Trustee Donovan and seconded by Trustee White to reduce the number for a quorum from the present requirement from 4 to 3. The motion was carried by a unanijaous vote by those Boars. members present. VOTE: Mayor Pro-Tem Steinberg YES Trustee Bailey YES Trustee Donovan YES Trustee White YES `f1l. LIBRARY STATUS: Mr. Minger advised the Board that there could ye definite.steps taken to assure financial support from the County setting up a city library. He briefly reported the facts given the Town Offices by Mrs. Virgene S, Anderson of the Garfiled >>nty Public Library --Our appeal for funds must be in by August to e. considered in the 1971 budget to allow for funds from the County. r'lere i.s a possibility to receive some salary consideration for a .Librarian from the county. The Book Mobile would supliment the facility with book loans for 2 to 3 months. Certain regulatory hours gust be complied with. Must submit to the County Commissioners .a' floor plan of the proposed area. Mr. Forrester and Mrs. Anderson gill be willing to give their assistance during the planning stages. VTII. ;T)I,Y CROSS ELECTRIC: Mr. Taylor Gamlin gave a brief report on the progress Holy Cross Electric is making in the Vail area. With no further business to be discussed the meeting was adjourned 3t 10 : LE 5 T7 . R1. • 'i