HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-08-23 Town Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AUGUST 23, 1971
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town
of Vail was held, pursuant to call and notice, at the hour of
7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 1971, at the Vail Elementary
School. The following trustees, constituting a quorum, were pre-
sent:
Mayor John Dobson
Trustee Richard Bailey
Trustee John Donovan
Trustee Dr. Thomas Steinberg
Trustee Gerry White
Also present were Terrell Minger, Town Manager; Larry
Robinson, Town Attorney; and Stanley Bernstein, Finance Director.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dobson.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONVENED AS THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY
Mayor Dobson convened the Board of Trustees as the Local
Liquor Licensing Authority to consider the application of Nottingham -
Rumford Enterprises for a beer, wine, and spirituous liquor license;
and the application of Golden Peak Restaurants, Inc. for a beer,
wine and spirituous liquor license.
Nottingham -Rumford Enterprises - Mayor Dobson asked
the Town Clerk, Terrell Minger, if all required information and
fees had been supplied and paid by the applicant. Mr. Minger
stated that all necessary documents had been filed and all fees
paid. The Mayor then asked the Town Attorney, Larry Robinson if
he had reviewed the application and if it is properly filled out in
compliance with the Colorado Statutes. Mr. Robinson then stated
that all documents have been turned in and further stated that the
applicant is applying as a partnership. He then referred the plans
for the interior layout and location to the Board. The Mayor then
asked the Board of Trustees if they had reviewed the application and
if they had questions concerning the statements made thereon. The
Board had questions concerning the management and operation of the
bar and restaurant. The applicant was asked if they propose to
operate the bar and restaurant themselves or whether there will be
a lessee, Mr. Stewart Brown, Attorney for the applicant, stated that
the partnership plans to operate under a management agreement
with a professional organization. The Mayor asked the Police Chief
to read the findings for the record. As the Police Chief was not
present, the Town Attorney answered that the report from the Federal
Bureau of Investigation had not been received but these are local
people of good character and at such time the report arrives, then
it will be brought up if there is a problem. The Mayor then asked
the Town Clerk if any petitions or letters were received, either in
favor of or against the application and, if so, asked that they be
read and attached to the record. A petition in favor of granting
the subject license, signed by 150 persons, was presented by Mr. Brown
which was marked Exhibit "A". The Town Clerk read a letter from the
Kiandra Lodge endorsing the granting of the license, which letter
was labeled Exhibit "B". The Mayor then stated that the purpose of
the hearing is to comply with the requirements of Colorado Revised
Statute 1963, 75-2-42 (2) which he then read. The public hearing was
then declared open by the Mayor. The Mayor asked if there were any
parties present that cared to speak for or against the application.
Those who were for the application were asked to stand and give their
name and address to the reporter. Mr. Brown, attorney for the appli-
cant stated that he would call these people during the presentation
of his case. The Mayor asked those who were against the application
to stand and give their name and address to the reporter. Mr. Pepi
Gramshammer, Vail, Colorado requested that a letter against the
JW granting of the license, addressed to the Town of Vail, be read at
this time. The letter was read by the Town Clerk and labeled Exhibit
�,. Mr. Brown then began the presentation of his clients' case to
tie Local Liquor Licensing Authority. Mr. Brown requested that the
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statistical data to be presented be admitted as evidence for both
the application of Nottingham -Rumford Enterprises and for Golden
Peak Restaurants, Inc. The Town Attorney and Larry Wright, attorney
for Golden Peak Restaurants, Inc. both accepted the information as
evidence. Mr. Brown stated that witnesses will be used to authenti-
cate the evidence for use in both cases. Mr. Brown then made a
motion that any member of the Licensing Authority who has a proprie-
tary interest in the liquor license disqualify himself. Mr. Donovan
then refused to disqualify himself and stated that he would do so
at the time of voting. Certain documents contained in papers which
have been admitted in previous hearings were asked to be admitted
by administrative notice; specifically, Exhibit "C". Mr. Brown
then stated that we must establish the credibility of the documents
that have not been admitted before. The Board then pointed out that
the Harmon -O'Donnell study may have little veracity at this time
and the report is several years old. Mr. Robinson pointed out that
we should not admit this report as it is not present and there are
certain people who are not familiar with this report. Mayor Dobson
then stated that we will weigh the veracity and pertinency of the
document as we make our decision. Exhibit ''D" was then presented
by Mr. Brown which is an eight year comparison of skier days compiled
by Vail Associates. This document was previously admitted except
.for the 1970 and 1971 figures. A request was made that this Exhibit
be admitted by administrative notice with the 1970 and 1971 figures
to be documented by testimony. Exhibit F was presented by Mr. Brown
which is a summary of sales tax and assessed valuation. Mr. Brown
asked that this document in its entirety be admitted by administra-
tive notice because the figures are part of the Town records. The
following witnesses were then sworn in by the Town Clerk: Mr. F. Blake
Lynch, Mr. Maurice M. Nottingham, Mr. Robert G. Howlett and Mrs. Nancy
Nottingham. Mr. Lynch was then called to the stand by Mr. Brown and
presented with Exhibit 'A" and asked to identify the document con-
sisting of two pages. This Exhibit is an analysis of beds added to
the Vail community since November 1969 and restaurant and bar seats
added since November 1969. Mr. Lynch stated that he made the compila-
tion and stated that there were some assumptions made from building
plans in some cases; namely, Edelweiss, Scorpio, and Lions Mane.
The assumption was also made that there were two beds per bedroom.
All of the bed in lodges and condominiums now under construction
were also counted in the document. Mr. Larry Wright then stated
that Mr. Jerry Muth would document the skier day analysis. Mr. Jerry
Muth was then sworn in and presented with Exhibit "E" entitled Vail
Associates Skier Days Eight Year Comparison. Mr. Muth identified
the document and stated that figures were true to the best of his
knowledge. Another section of Exhibit "E", Vail Associates Skier
Day Analysis 1970-1971, was then presented to Mr. Muth and he stated
that he could identify the document and the figures were compiled
under his supervision and are true to the best of his knowledge.
Mr. Nottingham was then called to the stand to identify Exhibit "G"
which is a map of the village showing locations of liquor licenses
already issued. Mr. Nottingham stated that the map correctly identi-
fied these locations. Mr. Brown then moved that all exhibits
which had been presented thus far be admitted as evidence; that is,
Exhibits "A" through "G". Mrs. Nottingham was then called to the
stand. She stated that she is one of the applicants and has per-
sonally prepared and helped to circulate the petition which contains
six pages. She was then asked if she talked to each of the persons
who signed the petitions and was asked to describe the procedure used
in obtaining signatures. Mrs. Nottingham stated affirmative to the
question and said that each person who was asked to sign the petition
was told that the Talisman was seeking a liquor license and asked
to sign the petition on their behalf. She further stated that
each person who signed the petition had read and understood its
contents. Mr. Nottingham was again called to the stand and asked
if he was a partner in Nottingham -Rumford Enterprises. He answered
in the affirmative and further stated that his occupation is as general
manager of the Talisman Lodge. He then outlined the business as
authorized by the State of Colorado. Nottingham -Rumford 9 Associates
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is made up of four general partners, Mr. and Mrs. Nottingham and
Mr. and Mrs. Rumford. There are approximately 34 other limited
partners. A sub -partnership agreement was signed by the partnership
authorizing the principals to act in behalf of the partnership to
facilitate the application for the liquor license. The lease is
between general partners and limited partners and is a valid lease.
Premises being leased are located in the Talisman Lodge and a floor
plan of the lower floor and floor plan showing restaurant arrange-
ment have been signed by the partners. The restaurant plan contains
everything pertinent except chair and table arrangement. It was
then moved that the lease and floor plan drawings be admitted as
evidence. Mr. Robinson then examined the lease agreement and stated
that the lease is incomplete as to period of time and amount of
rental. Mr. Brown moved for a recess and it was granted. The meeting
was then reconvened by Mayor Dobson. Mr. Brown moved that the lease,
now executed by the limited partnership be admitted as evidence.
The lease was admitted and marked Exhibit 11G11. The Board then
stated that they had some questions for Mr. Nottingham. Mr. Borwn
asked Mr. Nottingham to tell the Board a little about his partner,
Mr. Rumford. He stated that Mr. Rumford is a long-time friend
and that they got together on the Talisman in 1968. They had known
each other at University of Colorado and now Mr. Rumford is a teacher
in the math department at Greeley. Mr. Rumford has been very active
in the administration of the Talisman. Mr. Rumford was then in-
troduced to the Board by Mr. Nottingham. He further stated that
neither of the partners have any restaurant experience. They first
considered the plan of leasing the space to an experienced operator.
They tried for about six months to find a lessee who would improve
space but this was unsuccessful due to the large amount of capital
investment necessary on the part of the lessee. Mr. Nottingham was
then asked what qualifications they were requiring of the person to
be hired as a manager. He stated that the manager must have the
experience we (Nottingham and Rumford) do not have but he will be
under our general management. He must be someone who has been a
restaurant operator and the partnership will insist that they have
such a person to operate the restaurant and bar. He stated that
they wish to go into operation this winter if they are able to find
management. Mr. Brown then questioned Mr. Nottingham about why the
license was applied for before the management question was settled.
Mr. Nottingham stated that they had to apply for their liquor license
before the manager was found because the ground work must be set
before the ski season. Mr. Nottingham and Mr. Rumford had not been
in the lodge business before the Talisman just as they have not been
Is in the restaurant business, but they feel they will be successful
with a restaurant manager and a lodge manager under their general
supervision. The Board then wanted to know about the proposed decor
of the restaurant and bar. The present lodge is designed as Scottish -
English with dark wood interiors. They are thinking in terms of red
carpeting and dividing the bar from the dining area. They are not
sure yet what items will be on the menu but it will be moderately
priced which will cater to families with children. They plan to allow
the manager to work out the details. Mr. Brown then questioned
Mr. Nottingham about the size of the Talisman and the proposed res-
taurant and bar facility. Mr. Nottingham stated that there are 62
lodge rooms and 16 condominium units. They estimate their guest
capacity at 200 minimum. Mr. Nottingham was then asked to define the
Talisman's neighborhood as required by the State Liquor Code.
Mr. M ttingham stated that the proposed neighborhood will be the
whole Gore Valley and potential visitors to the Valley. He further
stated that the proposed facility is necessary due to overcrowding
last winter and that he is aware of other facilities in Vail.
Visitors staying at the Talisman stated that they could not get
into specified restaurants. He feels the Town needs the proposed
space to do away with the present shortage. This is also needed to
serve his own guests and banquet facilities. Mr. Nottingham feels
there is a need for convenient, on -site restaurant and full service
hotel as a convenience to his guests. Dr. Steinberg then asked how
many meals per day the restaurant proposes to serve. Mr. Nottingham
stated that they are planning to serve breakfast. They currently
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serve a continental breakfast to approximately 60 guests per day and
with the new rooms, this will increase to approximately 100 per day.
Mayor Dobson then asked Mr. Nottingham to relate the events pre-
cipitating the hearing. Mr. Nottingham stated that the restaurant
was planned in 1969 when the building was planned. They started out
with the idea of leasing until very recently. They deferred making
application for the license pending lease operations. They then made
application when it appeared there was to be no lessee. They also
thought that there would be a manager by the time the hearing was
held. He further stated that the restaurant facilities are presently
under construction at this time and it is approximately 40% complete
and is scheduled for completion in mid -November. They have approxi-
mately $100,000 invested in the restaurant space alone. It would
cost the partnership $12,000 to $18,000 per year to have the facility
standing empty, which would be a considerable loss to the partnership.
As it became clear that they were not going to find a lessee, they
made a change in plans to get into the restaurant business them-
selves and apply for the liquor license, as they were put under
pressure by the circumstances. Mayor Dobson then asked how all of
this can be related to the needs of the neighborhood because this is
the question that the Board must answer. He further stated that
economic hardship is not a matter that is relevant to the Board but
• economic relationships are necessary to consider. Mr. Donovan then
asked if the liquor license is necessary for the restaurant to be
successful. Mr. Nottingham stated that they would not operate without
a liquor license, and that the space now proposed would not be im-
proved. Mr. Donovan then pointed out that the Board has 30 days to
decide and it will take some time to get this much furniture and it
is possible the Talisman will miss the Christmas season even if the
license is granted. Mayor Dobson then asked if they planned to have
entertainment. Mr. Nottingham stated that if they have any it will
be very quiet, unarnplified music and under no circumstances will
they have a night club. Mr. Robert Gordon Howlett, manager of the
Talisman since last October, was then called to the stand. Mr. How-
lett stated that he has come into contact with visitors in Vail and
has talked about the availability of restaurants and bars. His ex-
perience has been that during the peak season many visitors have
asked him where to have dinner and he has called the Blue Cow and
was told that they were full but could take guests after 9:00. He
stated that he also recommended that guests go to the Ore House
between 7:00 and 7:30. Guests returned and told him that there was
a waiting list of one and one-half hours to get food service. We
can assume that the St. Moritz has the same situation since they
• take reservations and are usually filled up. These are very common
instances. This is a cro.nic problem. Mr. Brown then asked the
following question of Mr. Howlett: based upon observations, do you
believe that there is a need for additional facilities during the ski
season? Mr. Howlett stated that he feels the present facilities
available are inadequate to meet the demands of the people during
ski season and restaurants can't handle people during peak times
based on actual complaints. They are looking for convention type
trade in the summer and it is essential that they have a restaurant
to handle this convention business. Mr. Robert T. Lazier was then
called to the stand and sworn in. He stated that he had heard
Mr. Howlett's testimony and has found the same type of complaints
from his guests, He has also had the same problems himself even
though he knows the owners personally. He has had this experience
himself at the Clock Tower, St. Moritz, Red Lion and LaCave. This
has happened on more than one occasion. It has been a frequent
occurrence. Mr. Lazier feels this is a problem because there is a
general feeling of not being able to plan an evening out because they
can't eat at the time they choose. It is his opinion that restaurant
facilities are not adequate to serve the neighborhood during peak
season and that additional restaurant facilities would improve cir-
cumstances. Mr. Lazier feels there is room for more restaurants in
• Vail due to the needs of the neighborhood. The applicant completed
his testimony and rested his case. Mayor Dobson asked if there were
further questions. Mr. White then wanted to know if Mr. Brown had
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talked with Mr. Beardsley in the last three years and he stated
that he had not. Mr. White pointed out that Mr. Beardsley could
have changed his mind on the formula by now. Mr. Pepi Gramshammer
then wanted to know if the liquor survey had been completed. The
Board stated that a preliminary copy had been received, but due to
some inaccurate information must be redone before the final copy
will be presented. This survey will be made available as soon as
possible. Mayor Dobson then asked for any opposition and there was
none presented. Mr. Brown then made his closing statement. Ex-
hibits "A" through "G" draw attention of the Board to increase in
beds since 1969 of 2,071 beds. Restaurant and bar seats increased
by 861 which includes the 325 seats in the Hungry Skier Cafeteria
which he feels should not be included for our purposes here. He
then summarized the total beds and restaurant seats constructed in
Vail since its conception. There are a total of 3,016 lodge beds,
4,667 condominium beds and 3,022 restaurant and bar seats. He feels
the tabulation is reliable within narrow limits. The purpose of
their investigation into the restaurant and bar seats and beds is
to feed information into the original projection of Harmon, O'Donnell
and Henninger study which has been the only comparison of restau-
rant seats in respect to beds. He doesn't feel that this kind of
study becomes obsolete over a period of three years and it has held
true during these years. Beardsley's projections for beds and bar
seats was proper and has worked out almost exactly. Exhibit "C"
brings the projections up to date with 3,016 lodge beds, and 4,767
condominium beds for a total meal requirement of 7,065 meals per
day. If you apply the formula of 2.07 restaurant seats per bed,
the requirement for restaurant seats based on the formula would be
3,365 and we now have a total of 3,022 restaurant seats in Vail,
which is 343 less than the projection called for. This would permit
the inference that we need 343 more restaurant seats. Mr. Brown then
summarized skier day attendance which continues to gain at about
25% per year. Exhibit "E" shows that peak period is period over
Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter and the month of March and that
more than 660 of total skiers are here during these peak times.
Let us not overlook that peak time affects 660 of visitors to Vail.
This peak period has always supported issuance of new liquor licenses
in Vail. Mr. Brown then pointed out that the business structure of
the Talisman (the sub -partnership) is a proper and expedient device
and about two-thirds of liquor license applicants use exactly the
same device. The lease to the partnership is all that the law re-
quires for proof of possession of the premises. The installation
of the facility must be complete according to the Liquor Code but it
allows the inspector to come instead of these being in place before
the license is issued. If we are not certain about the type of
furniture, this should not be held as a point of law. The Board
should put aside their appraisal on this score in view of the fact
that the State will not grant the license until installation is in
place. He feels that the needs of the neighborhood will be met by
this facility due to convenience of restaurant to visitors. Mr.
Brown pointed out that if the Board denies the license, the appli-
cant is denied for a period of two years. If the Board wants more
information, they can defer the decision and this will not exclude
the applicant from reapplying as soon as he wants. The law does not
require such a showing and applicant must only be responsible for
what he wants to do. Mr. Nottingham and Mr. Rumford will make up
for their own deficient experience by hiring a manager. They are
by law accepting the responsibility and will delegate management
authority to a hired manager who will be the kind of man who will
be a good manager, Mayor Dobson then asked if there were any more
comments. Mr. Frank Dahl of Meadow Mountain stated that during
his experience at Meadow Mountain, people asked him for a place to
eat in Vail. Many people stay outside the area and they want to
eat here when they finish skiing. Mr. Dahl felt that 200 or 300
more seats in this community in the Winter would not hurt anyones'
business. He feels that better service due to increased facilities
will cause people to leave here much happier because they didn't
have to drive 100 miles to eat. We must also consider the people
who come here from other areas such as Denver who don't stay here --
from this standpoint the bed count doesn't mean that much. Mr. Pepi
Gramshammer then asked how many lodge rooms we have in Vail. Mr.
Brown stated that we have added 166 lodge beds since November 1969.
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48 Mayor Dobson closed the public hearing. Mayor Dobson then stated
that a decision of the Local Liquor Licensing Authority, approving
or denying the application shall be in writing within 30 days after
the date of the public hearing, and that a copy of such decision
shall be sent by certified mail to the applicant at the address
as shown in the application. The Mayor then thanked the applicants
and the public for their cooperation and participation in the
proceeding.
Golden Peak Restaurants, Inc. - Mayor Dobson asked the Town
Clerk, Terrell Minger, if all required information and fees had
been supplied and paid by the applicant. Mr. Minger stated that
all necessary documents had been filed and all fees paid. The Mayor
then asked the Town Attorney, Larry Robinson if he had reviewed the
application and if it is properly filled out in complaince with the
Colorado Statutes. Mr. Robinson then stated that all documents have
been turned in and further stated that the applicant is applying as
a corporation. The Mayor then asked the Board of Trustees to review
the application and to state their questions about the application.
There were no questions. The Mayor then asked the Police Chief if
he conducted an investigation of the applicants and of the premises
•and has submitted his findings in writing to the Town Clerk and Board.
As the Police Chief was not present, Mr. Robinson stated that no
report has been received from the Federal Bureau of Investigation
but all other requirements have been received. The Mayor then asked
the Town Clerk if any petitions or letters have been received, either
in favor of or against the application and if so, asked that they
be read and attached to the record. A letter admitted as evidence
and marked Exhibit "G" in the Nottingham -Rumford application was
admitted as a part of Golden Peak Restaurants case. The Mayor stated
that the purpose of the hearing is to comply with the requirements of
Colorado Revised Statute 1963, 75-2-72 (2) which he had read in the
prior case. The public hearing was then declared open by the Mayor.
The Mayor then asked for persons for or against the application to
speak. Larry Wright, attorney for Golden Peak Restaurants, Inc., was
then asked if he had anything to present in support of the application.
Mr. Wright then called the following witnesses to be sworn in:
Messrs. Jerry Muth, Rod Slifer, Jerry Whittaker, Robert Nott, Robert
Lazier, James Cunningham and Dick Butterworth. Mr. Wright then asked
that all Exhibits "A" through "G" admitted in the Nottingham -Rumford
case be admitted in this case by administrative notice and this was
done and w i 11 be marked Exhibit "A" . Mr. Muth was then called to the
stand and asked to identify four photographs of the Golden Peak
Facility. Mr. Muth stated that he was familiar with the facility and
that it is about 65 - 70% complete and the proposed restaurant facility
w i 11 be Golden Peak Restaurants, Inc. which w i 11 lease the facility
from Vail Associates. The business management of the operation will
be done by Vail Food Service, Inc. under a management agreement.
All three mountain restaurants operate under this same plan. Lease
between Golden Peak Restaurants, Inc. and Vail Restaurants, Inc.
was identified by Mr. Muth and labeled Exhibit "F". The facility
contains 2,000 square feet of restaurant plus 800 square feet of
kitchen space. Mr. Muth stated that he has compiled skier day in-
formation and growth which Mr. Muth then summarized. This was marked
Exhibit "G", He further stated that Golden Peak is advertised as a
ski school and he has had many complaints from parties because there
are no restaurants or bars in the Golden Peak neighborhood. There are
approximately 430 students per day and the need for a restaurant and
bar here is obvious. There is sufficient demand by the skier, ski
school, those using lift #6 and also the ski club. There is also a
demand in the Summer due to the tennis activities at Gold Peak. Until
Lord Gore Club opened there was no other outlet in the east part of
Town. Mr. Donovan then asked what the proposed hours of the facility
would be. Mr. Muth answered that it would probably be open approximately
the same hours that the lifts are open and would probably not serve
dinner, but would like to keep the option open so that they could serve
dinner at some future date. They contemplate the menu as one in the
low price range and want to offer breakfast for staff and ski school
and the ski club. They would offer cafeteria type lunches and propose
to have the bar open from 11:00 to 7:00. They would offer snak type
meals in connection with the bar. If they do decide to serve dinner
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prices will be in the $1.50 to $3.00 range. Mr. Donovan then asked
if they felt it was imperative to operate with a liquor license.
Mr. Muth answered yes and also stated that they would operate even
without a liquor license. Mr. Whittaker was then called to the stand
and asked to identify the lease before the Board between Golden
Peak Restaurants, Inc. and Vail Food Services, Inc. Mr, Whittaker
identified the lease and further stated that Vail Food Services, Inc.
will be handling food service under their directorship, including
all hiring, firing, etc. for the entire operation. The lease was
labeled Exhibit "H". Mr. Whittaker stated that he feels there is a
need for this type of facility because there are no other facilities
of this type in the area to serve the public. He stated that the
operation will be cafeteria style meals between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p,m.
The restaurant capacity is between 120 and 140 and the bar capacity
is approximately 60. Mr. Robert Nott was then called to the stand
and asked if he is familiar with the Gold Peak area. He stated that
Vail Associates, Inc. owns property that is undeveloped of 10.7
acres that lies east of Gold Peak Restaurant which is open area zoned
HDMF which will be developed by Vail Associates or sold for develop-
ment. He feels that there is potential for many people in the area
due to the hockey field, six tennis courts and three additional ones
•being built, and the ski school in the winter. He would be in favor
of another liquor outlet for the region, both as a resident of the
area and Vice President of Real Estate for Vail Associates. Mr. Rod
Slifer was then called to the stand as a character reference for the
applicants. He stated that the applicants are good people and would
operate a facility in a good manner. Mr. Wright then inquired what
he felt the potential growth would be. Mr. Slifer stated that there
would be skier demand in winter and summer activity is increasing.
He feels strongly that the facility would offer service and would
help the Recreation District in summer as well as skiers in the winter.
He would have no objection to this type of facility in the Gold Peak
area. Mr. Robert Lazier was then called to the stand as a resident
of the area. He stated that the Tivoli Lodge is about one block from
the proposed restaurant which he feels would be very convenient for
his guests and would fill a need that now exists. Mr. Lazier would
not have any objections in the neighborhood considering the hours that
the facility is proposing. Mr. James Cunningham was then called to
the stand and stated that the Valhalla, which he owns, is about one and
one-fourth blocks from Gold Peak. He feels there are several needs
that this facility would satisfy. The Valhalla is a family lodge
and there are two demands which would be filled --low cost food, light
lunch and breakfast. He would not object except if it were a night
club. He feels it would be helpful in getting people to flow through
the Village and not just in the core area. He personally knows two
of the three applicants and feels they are of good character. The
two applicants he knows have lived at Ptarmigan Townhouses which he
owns. Mr. Dick Butterworth was then called to the stand. He feels
there is a need in the area for this type of a facility because of the
tennis courts and the three courts now being constructed since we will
probably have twice as many people next Summer. He feels there is a
tremendous need for a place for people to eat while waiting for courts
and to have a place for a drink after they play tennis. This could
help make Vail's tennis club a very high class type place. He would
also have no objections to the facility as a resident of the area.
The Mayor then asked if there are opponents of the license. There were
none. Mayor Dobson then asked if the attorney for Gold Peak Restaurants,
Inc. would like to make a closing statement. Mr. Wright then gave
the following closing statement. We have tried to show that in that
part of Town there is a need and a particular need due to skiers, golf
and tennis are growing. The drawing power of the neighborhood is
very great. There is a unique need and people in the neighborhood do
not have any objections to it. He would like for the Board to take
all of this into consideration.
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August 23, 1971
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CONVENED AS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr. Terry Brennan asked to come before the Board to present
his ideas for a walking sign. His proposed sign would be 8" x 2411
and would be available for advertising from any type of advertising.
He proposes to work six days per week for approximately six hours
per day. He had previously presented the sign to the Sign Review
Committee and had been turned down. Mr. Robinson stated he feels
that this type of sign might be against Ordinance dealing with selling
and solicitation. The sign was then opposed by Mayor Dobson and
Mr. White. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Steinberg had no adverse feelings about
the sign. Mr. Bailey did, however, point out that every sign put on
the walking board would have to be submitted to the Sign Review
Committee and this would place a burden on them if the signs changed
regularly. Mr. Donovan stated that the same type of thing was done
last Summer with a Donkey. If we cauld control the number of this
type of sign, he would be in favor of it, but feels that there could
be no more than one in town, Mayor Dobson suggested that the Board
defer making a decision on this sign until the next meeting, which
the Board approved.
Ordinance Number 12, Series of 1971 was presented for second
reading. Mr. Donovan moved that we adopt this ordinance to attain
better attendance at the Town Meetings. The motion was seconded by
Mr. White.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 11:15 p.m.
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