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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-10-17 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL OCTOBER 17, 1972 A regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was convened at 7:45 p.m., October 17, 1972, in the Council Room of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John A. Dobson and the following Councilmen were present: Richard Bailey John Donovan Joseph Langmaid Josef Staufer Tom Steinberg Also present were: Terrell Minger, Town Manager Lawrence Robinson, Town Attorney The first item to be discussed was a summer soccer camp proposed for Vail next summer. Mr. Wachter conducted a camp in Summit County last year with an enrollment of 120 boys from ages 8 •to 19. If the camp were held in Vail, he would make his own arrangements for lodging and food service. Last year the charges were $85 per week, unless the boy lived in the area, in which case it was $25. Mayor Dobson noted that the main question of the Council was what fee should be charged for the use of the field. Mr. Wachter noted that last year his profit came to $1 .58 per boy. The hours of use of the field were from 9:00 a. m. to 11:15 a. m.; from 2:15 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. and from 6:45 p. m. to 8:30 P. m. The ,charge for the. Field the previous year had totaled approximately $50.00 aweek. He would like to conduct the camp in late July or early August. Councilman Langmaid noted that night use of the field might not be possible; however, Mr. Wachter felt the hours were flexible. Mr. Penwtll contributed that he thought the Vail soccer program could be worked around the other use of the Field. Councilman Donovan moved that the camp be allowed •to use the field for $50 per week, not to exceed $150� Councilman Bailey seconded; Councilman Staufer abstained; Councilmen Bailey, Donovan, Langmaid, Steinberg and Dobson were in Favor. Mr. Minger will meet with Mr. Wachter to work out the details of the arrangement. Ordinance No. 13, AN ORDINANCE AUTHCRIZING THE TOWN OF VAIL TO LEASE CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAIL TO. BE USED AS A MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY; DETERMINING THAT SAID REAL PROPERTY SHOULD BE EXEMPT FROM ALL AD VALOREM REAL PROPERTY TAXES; AND SETTING FORTH MATTERS AND DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO, was introduced on second reading. As there were no questions or objections, Councilman Donovan moved Ordinance No. 13 be adopted; Councilman Steinberg seconded; approval was unanimous. Ordinance No. 14, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6 (Series of 1971) REFERRING TO THE UNIFORM BUILDINGS CODE, 1976 EDITION, DELETING PORTIONS OF SAID UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND MAKING ADDITIONS THERETO; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN RELATION TO THE FOREGOING, was introduced on second reading. Mr. Robinson noted that, in addition to the amendments. already proposed, the First line and first 2 words in Section 2 should be deleted. Councilman Batley.moved the amended ordinance be adopted; Councilman Donovan seconded; passage was unanimous. Ordinance No. 15, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL BORROWING OF MONEY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00 TO SUPPLEMENT THE GENERAL REVENUES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1972; AUTHORIZING r THE MAYOR AND TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE SHORT TERM NOTES TO EVIDENCE SUCH INDEBTEDNESS FOR MUNICIPAL_ PURPOSES; AND SETTING FORTH MATTERS AND DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO, was introduced on second reading. As there were no questions or objections, Councilman Steinberg moved the ordinance be adopted; Councilman Bailey. seconded; approval was unanimous. Next on the agenda was a request for a parking variance for the Cornice Building. Mr. McLaughlin, representing Ernst Larese, noted that they were of the opinion that the change in character to a restaurant ope. ration would lessen the burden currently placed on the main parking lot. Mayor Dobson indicated that the Council would like the police chief to look at the proposal; there was still concern that people would back onto the main thoroughfare, as only one car could pass through the dbiveway at a time. When this traffic report has been received, a decision will be made. The list of applicants for the Four vacancies on the Planning Commission was read. Each Councilman indicated the four members he would prefer and sub- mitted these names to the Mayor for tallying . The Mayor noted that this procedure is the simplest one; however, he was sure that each Councilman would be willing to reveal how he voted, if requested. The first ballot resulted in a tie between Mr. Weibel and Mr. Pierce; on the second ballot, Mr. Pierce received the higher vote. Councilman Donovan moved that Mr. Pierce, Mr. Lapin, Mr. Wright and Mr. Sage be appointed to the Planning Commission effective immediately; Councilman Bailey seconded; approval was unanimous. A resolution opposing the passage of proposed Constitutional amendments 7 and 12 was next presented. Mr. Minger explained that each of these amendments, the Dean amendment and the Common Cause amendment, dea It with the property.tax. Both of them put a limit of 54 mills on the tax; of this amount 37.5 mills would be allocated among the county, muni= cipalities and special districts. The formula for this allocation is not stipu- lated. Also, because these are proposed as provisions of the Constitution rather than 'statutes, they would be very difficult.to change if found unwork- able. Another objection was that they take the control from the local govern ments and put it in the hands of 'the state. The arguments in favor of the proposals all center on the fact that the property tax is mis-used. After further discussion, Councilman Langmaid moved the resolution be`adopted, Councilman Donovan seconded; adoption was unanimous:: The resolution will be published. • Mr. Minger noted that 52 people have already indicated their interest in reserving a parking space in the main lot for the winter. This brings up the issue of the parking. policy for the winter. The administrative staff has considered the possibility of charging for any use of this area; the rationale is not to use it as a revenue source, but. rather to force the most productive use of this heavy -demand, close -in space, Otherwise, people will leave their car as long as four or five days. Further discussion brought out the viewpoints that: 1 . such a move might benefit the businesses in Lionshead to the detriment of the core -area businesses; 2. the lot is too much used for employee, rather than guest, parking; 3. free parking up to 2 hours should be provided for those who are shopping; 4. rental cars should be handled by the rental companies off the main parking. lot; 5. YM plates should be parked in a separate lot and banned from the main lot on week- ends, etc.; 6. employees should be required to park on the Antholz property with good shuttle -bus service provided; 7. ,neither customers nor skiers should be charged for parking; 8. there is not enough parking available to accommodate all skiers. Mayor Dobson suggested that at the next meeting the discussion begin with an outline of exactly what spaces are available and where, followed by a comparison of what has been previously available, what is needed, and what the possibilities are of providing shuttle services. The meeting will be publicized as for this purpose. Mr. Robinson was asked to study the question of whether it is legal to use town revenues to maintain the parking lot and, at the same time, charge a few people for a reserved space. Page 2 Ms. Susie Brenden had attended the meeting in order to request the use of the council room for a pre-school class. The class would be open to local children only, not to exceed 12 children. The charge for 56 hours a month would be $50. Councilman Donovan suggested that, as the number. in the group was limited, those who had not been admitted might complain to the town, as the council room is a public facility. Councilman Staufer expressed his opinion that there exists a civic duty to help fulfill so apparent a need. Ms. Brenden noted that if she had the use of a room as large as the council - room she might be able to hire more staff and accommodate more children. The Recreation District had denied her request for the use of the golf club- house. Mayor Dobson emphasized that his major qualm was -the precedent set by the use of a public facility for a private purpose. Mr. Lapin suggested that perhaps the town should administer the program. Ms. Brenden noted that the use of convention rooms in lodges was not possible because -they are not available for 7 hours; she felt the program should extend over, this long a period to make it a more useable time for the mothers. Mr. Minger agreed that the privateness of the venture makes the use of the council'.room inap- propriate; also, the other uses of -the building make the conduct of a pre-- school inappropriate in the same quarters. Councilman Staufer suggested that the Recreation District Board be re -approached on the use of their facility. Mayor Dobson summarized that: 1. the Council is sympathetic to the need; 2. the undertaking should be approached on aspublic a basis as possible if the municipality is to be involved; 3. 'the Recreation District will be approached; 4. Mr. Minger and Ms. Brenden should discuss the extent of municipal involvement. As an informational point, Mr. Minger noted that the County is very close to hiring a planner. The minutes of the meetings of September 29, October 3, October, 6 and October 12, as corrected, had been previously submitted to the Council. Councilman Donovan moved they be approved, Councilman Staufer seconded, approval was unanimous. A final item brought before the Council was the recent rash of house break-ins in the town. Mr. Minger noted that the police department is aware .of this and taking steps to prevent further difficulties. As there was no further business, Councilman Donovan moved the Town Council adjourn at 9:45 p.m. . The meeting convened as -the Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 9:45 p. m. Mr. Robinson noted that the hearing on the application of Bridgewater Inn, Inc. had been conducted two weeks ago and that it is necessary to reach'a decision. It was stated that the facility has no difficulty in meeting parking requirements. Councilman Bailey moved the license be approved; Council- man Steinberg seconded; Councilmen Donovan and Staufer abstained; Council- men Bailey, Langmaid, Steinberg and Dobson were in favor. As there was no further business, Councilman Langmaid moved the Local Liquor Licensing Authority be adjourned; Councilman Steinberg seconded; adjournment was at 9:50 p. m. lh • �.1,. Town Jerk 4 Page 3