HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-16 Town Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
MAY 16, 1972
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Vail was convened
at 7:55 p.m., May 16, 1972, in the Council Room of the Vail Municipal. Building.
The following Trustees were present:.
Richard Bailey
John Donovan
C.E. Ted Kindel
Josef Staufer
Gerry White
Also present were:
Terrell Minger, Town Manager
Stan Bernstein, Finance Director
The first matter on the agenda was the selection of a Mayor Pro-tem. Trustee
10) Donovan moved that C.E. Ted Kindel serve in this capacity; Trustee Bailey
seconded; selection was unanimous.'
The preliminary plans for a parking structure,. transportation terminal.and ice
arena were next considered. Mr. ivlinger explained the, basic estimates of
needed parking and an outline of thinking to date on the matter; this information
can be found in the study of the Municipal Parking Facility prepared by Beardsley,
Davis Associates, Inc. Additional information noted included that: 1 . 90% of
the sales tax revenue is generated by the guest; 2._ the 1% sales tax earmarked
for capital improvements generates approximately $250,000 per year; 3, the
proposed ice arena could be used for other purposes such as conventions or
other sporting events; 4. the current deficit in parking needs to be remedied
before other, long-term methods of handling transportation requirements are
considered; 5. if the project is undertaken, .a construction manager would be
hired who would supervise the sub -contracting of large portions of the work;
6, the upper tier of the structure could be used for tennis courts in the summer,
when the need for parking is less; 7, it would be possible in the future to build
another level on top of the structure as now designed; 8: Section C, where the
�t ice arena is now proposed, would not be built in the present construction season.
Mr. Ream, the proposed architect, added to this that the structure could be
built in less verticle space than now exists between the frontage road and Gore
Creek Drive. As shown in the model, several steps would be taken to insure
that the structure would blend into its setting. In regard to snow removal, Mr.
Ream noted that they are considering (1) complete snow melting equipment built
into the top deck of the structure, (2) snow melting, pits, or (3) portable snow
melting machines. In terms of the number of spaces provided, there would be
760 spaces in Sections A & B with a total for the project of approximately_1160
to 1175, if no facilities such as the ice rink were constructed. There would be
a gradually sloping ramp between levels; permission.to encourage day skiers
to enter from the frontage road appears thus far assured.
Mr. McCall of the VRA stated that his organization's second priority is..a con-
ference facility. He did not see using the proposed ice skating facility as a
practical alternative; nor did he think it would be attractive enough for the type
of groups interested in Vail.. Adding an additional level would be an inadequate
solution as they want at least 20,000 square feet for this facility, preferably at
�i the west end of the site. He saw a conference facility as producing direct revenue
for the town. Mr. Parker, inquired what the square footage of the transportation
terminal area was projected to be. Mr. Ream responded that the exact figure
was still flexible; originally it had been set at 2,500 square feet, but the interest
shown in the area might increase it. When informed that Continental Trailways
had only asked for enough space to have 34 seats and a 24-f6ot counter; Mr:
Parker suggested that perhaps the community should have a voice in what the
needs for this .service would be. He then asked why an ice arena had been included
in the plans. Mr. Minger cautioned against assuming that the decision had already
been made; however, in terms of the preliminary plans, it had been included as
it was logical from an economic viewpoint as well as that of the recreational needs
of the community. Mr. Parker next inquired if a bond issue would be of such a
magnitude as to finance the entire project. Mr. Minger replied that the town does
not have the fiscal capability of financing the entire project at once.
There followed a discussion of town priorities. In terms of the project being
presented, it was emphasized that Section C was to be built later and was still
very flexible as to what would be incorporated. Sections A and B, however,
would need to be retained as parking if it were decided to try to make up. the '
parking deficit. However, a structure built for parking could still be turned to
other uses in the future. A suggestion was made that as there is a gap between
the activities available in the winter and those for the summer, the construction
of recreational facilities in the structure be.directed toward summer facilities.
It was emphasized that the proposed ice arena would be a year-round facility.
Mr. McCall further, explained why he felt a convention center was needed. Al-
though there are currently facilities for up.to 1 ,oOO people, there are few meet- .
ing room facilities. Thus, there are often times when all meeting rooms are
utilized but there are still empty beds in town. It was suggested that Blake
Lynch's report on convention facilities be reviewed at this time.
The concern was expressed that an increase of parking might overtax the capa-
city of Bridge Street to handle the occupants of these cars. Also; it was asked
if free parking would be provided for residents; Trustee Donovan suggested
that, granted parking was needed, it might be preferable to purchase land for
ground level parking. Mr. Parker expanded the suggestion ofground-level park-
ing by stating that at a later date these lots could be converted to open -space.
Mr. Weibel questioned whether additional parking was needed at all; the intro-
duction of a bus line next year might eliminate the need for employee parking.
Trustee Donovan noted that if the construction is not undertaken this summer,
there will be no back-up parking but Golden Peak.
Trustee Staufer, moved that a study committee be appointed. consisting of one
Trustee, and one representative each from Vail Associates, the VRA, the
transportation companies, and one member at large. He suggested there be
no further action taken until this committee reported. Trustee Donovan seconded
this motion. Before voting, Trustee White commented that, eliminating Section .
C from consideration for the moment, A and B are an urgent need. ` Otherwise,
there will be 250 less parking spaces next winter. He did not thinkthe structure
would glut Bridge Street nor that a decision on A and B precluded a convention
center or the purchase of open space. Trustee Bailey endorsed this statement
and added that in the 30 days prior to any bond election discussion could take
place. Trustee Donovan remarked that, if after discussion the majority were
not in favor, the bond election would be voted down. Mr. Ream stated that in
order to have things ready for the contractors if the bond election passed, his
firm would need to continue working on the plans. He also noted that.construc-
tion costs are increasing by approximately 10% per year, making a delay costly .
if the project were eventually undertaken. A third thing he pointed out was that
there would be enough space in Unit C to construct a convention center, if that
were the decision. As Trustee Staufer was not yet certain whether he.wanted the
mechanics of the election and the architectural planning to cease, he withdrew
the motion.
Mr. Minger thought that Mr. Ream should be given some definite answer, as to
whether to continue work. Mr. Ream indicated that in order to finish the con.- .
tract drawings, he would need to have the contract completed oath the proviso
that the work could be halted at any time. it would be a calculated risk to assume
that the drawings should be completed rather than waiting for any changes sug-
gested by the committee. The original planning appropriation had been $1.5,000;
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Mr. Ream's fees for work beyond that are an additional $15,000; he estimated
that an additional $34,000 would be needed to complete everything necessary
before construction. Trustee Bailey moved that Mr. Ream be authorized to
proceed on the drawings for Sections A & B until the bond election or until the
Trustees or committee decide otherwise. Trustees Bailey and White voted
• for this motion; Trustees Staufer and Donovan voted against. Mayor Pro--tem .
Kindel suggested the matter be postponed and abstained from voting. A brief
recess was called at 10:00 p. m.
When the meeting reconvened at 10:05 p.m., ORDINANCE NO. 7 (Series of
1972), AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ZONING FOR A PARCEL OF
LAND SITUATED IN LOT G OF VAIL VILLAGE SECOND FILING; ACCORDING
TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF TOGETHER WITH ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO, TOWN OF VAIL, COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO;
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE! TONN OF VAIL; AND SET-
TING FORTH DETAILSRELATING THERETO was brought under consideration.
Mr. Slifer, Chairman of the Planning Commission, explained that after much
discussion the decision had been made to change. the t'onfnq to'MF as this would
allow the bank as a conditional use while also lowering the allowable density.
The recommendation of the Planning Commission is to make this change and also
to grant the conditional use permit. The Trustees were polled as to whether they
had read and understood Ordinance No. 7; each indicated that he had. The vote
was taken with Trustees Bailey, Donovan, Kindel, Staufer and White voting for;
. there were no votes against. The Ordinance was declared. adopted. .
ORDINANCE NO. 8 (Series of 1972), AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A, CONDITION-
AL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUSINESS OFFICE IN A
MULTI -FAMILY DISTRICT; THE SAME BEING A .PORTION OF LOT G, VAIL
VILLAGE SECOND FILING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF;
AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS RELATING THERETO, was next introduced.
The Trustees were polled as to whether they had read and understood this ordi-
nance; each indicated that he had. The vote was taken with Trustees Bailey,
Donovan, Kindel, Staufer, and White voting for; there were no votes against.
The Ordinance was declared adopted.
Next introduced was ORDINANCE NO. 9 (Series of 1972), AN ORDINANCE ANNEX-
ING TO THE TOWN OF VAIL CERTAIN TERRITORY SITUATED IN THE SOUTH-
EAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, THE SOUTH
HALF OF SECTION 3, AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 5.SOUTH, RANGE 80 WEST OF THE
6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO;
ESTABLISHING THE ZONING FOR SAID TERRITORY AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL; AND SETTING FORTH
DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO. Mr. Slifer explained that this territory
is part of the golf course and is under, a lease for 98 years to the Recreation
District. Its annexation would improve the operation of the Recreation District
vis-a-vis the Town of Vail. The recommendation of the Planning Commission
was in favor of the annexation. As there were no .questions, the Trustees were
polled as to whether they had read and understood the ordinance; each responded
that he had. The vote was taken with Trustees Bailey, Donovan, Staufer and
White voting for; there were no votes against. Ordinance No. 9 was declared to
be adopted effective 30 days after publication.
It was next proposed that the Antholz annexation agreement be ratified by the new
Board of Trustees, as the original agreement was signed just prior to the elec-
tion. Also, as this area is now part of the Town, it is to the Town's advantage
to accept the dedication from Vail Associates of the roadway between the existing
Manor Vail units. Trustee White moved the Board ratify the agreement, Trustee
Bailey seconded; Trustees Donovan, Bailey and White voted for; Trustee Staufer
voted against. The agreement was declared to be ratified. Trustee Donovan
moved the Board accept the dedication of the roadway between the Manor Vail
units; Trustee White seconded; approval was unanimous.
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Trustee White moved that Jim Slevin be appointed as a member of the Home
Rule Charter Commission to replace Dave Gorsuch, who resigned. Trustee
Donovan seconded; passage was unanimous.
Trustee Bailey moved they approve the minutes of the meeting of March 24;
Trustee White seconded. :However, Trustee Donovan wanted to discuss certain
aspects of these minutes with the Town Attorney. Trustee Bailey withdrew his
motion. Trustee Donovan moved the minutes of the meeting of April 18 be
approved; Trustee Staufer seconded; passage was unanimous. Trustee Donovan
moved the minutes of the meeting of April 13 be approved; Trustee White
seconded; passage was unanimous.
Mr. Minger reported that the Cable TV franchise agreement states that there
shall be a committee of unspecified membership to deal with problems arising
under the franchise. As there are now some problems that need to be arbitrated,
t� he suggested a committee of two Trustees and a lay citizen be appointed. Trustee
,g Donovan nominated Trustee Langmaid and Trustee Bailey nominated Mayor Dobson.
Za These two nominations were agreed upon. Mayor Pro—tem Kindel added that if
M any citizens are interested in serving on the committee to please notify the Town.
Mr. Elias contributed that Manor Vail has been negotiating with Cable TV and
i will make the results available to the Town.
Mr. Weibel inquired about the widening of Forest Road; Mr. Minger indicated
that the dirt currently exposed will be blacktopped and then the project will be
completed. As a point of information, he stated that all town roads have a
potential 50-Moot roadway. Cribs had been built around three spruce trees
affected by the widening and the opinion of the Forest Service, is that they will
survive.
It was suggested that construction companies be required to erect fences along
the green belt. Mr. Minger indicated this couldbe required in the building code..
In response to a question regarding lighting of Gore "Creek Drive in front of the
Mountain Haus, it was indicated that the disposition of this matter hinged on the .
decision on the parking structure.
Mr. Slifer reported that the tennis pro is in town and has opened his shop in the
ski rental facility at Golden Peak. The assistant golf pro has also arrived.
The parking lot at the golf course will be graveled this year. The food operation
at the golf course has been awarded to Michi Blake. Vail Associates will operate
the food service at Golden Peak.
• As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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