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MINUTES
WORK SESSION
TOWN COU NCI L OF THE TOWN OF VAI L
OCTOBER 24, 1972
A work session of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was convened at
4:30 p.m. , October 24, 1972, in the Conference Room of the Vail Municipal
Building.
Mayor John A. Dobson and the following Councilmen were present:
Richard Bailey
John Donovan
Josef Staufer
Tom Steinberg
Also present was Terrell Minger, Town Manager.
Mayor Dobson presented his impressions of the various individuals with whom
he met in San Francisco. It appeared that Mr. Livingston could be very help-
ful in regard to planning, zoning and the legal problems associated with these
areas. Mr. Halprin's experience has centered in mostly urban areas. Mr.
Royston., on -the other hand, has had more experience in small areas and is
already known in Vail. Mayor Dobson also noted a difference between the
possible project managers for Mr. Halprin and Mr. Royston. It was his
opinion that the Royston firm would devote more first team effort to the
project. The Mayor's recommendation was to work with Royston and Livingston.
Councilman Steinberg voiced the hesitation that Mr. Royston is too much
inclined to tell the Council what it wants to hear. Mayor Dobson felt this
could be expressed in a different way; that he is less antagonistic about his
own views than Mr. Halprin. Mr. Minger agreed, reluctantly, that Mr.
Halprin might not be as compatible with the community. In addition, he
might be more long-range oriented; Mr. Royston might produce quicker
results. It was agreed that the project might be more acceptable to the
community if immediate results were visible. In regard -to the work to be
done by Mr. Livingston, Mr. Minger noted that he will personally re -write
the zoning ordinance with advice from a law professor who formerly lived
in Colorado. Mr. Livingston's fee is $20,000. The project to be done by
either Mr. Royston or Mr. Halprin will extend over a one and a half to two
year period and will include all design work except that of the buildings. This
fee will be approximately $50,000. When the total projected cost of approxi-
mately $100,000 is balanced against the amount of money in land and improve-
ments, it appears quite reasonable. Mr. Livingston will also be available for
consultation on architectural control, site planning and sign review.
Councilman Steinberg moved that Mr. Minger be authorized to hire Mr.
Livingston and Mr. Royston; Councilman Staufer seconded; approval was"
unanimous. A meeting with them will be held the week after Thanksgiving.
Discussion regarding the Antholz property followed. As there was no further
business, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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