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SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
MAY 22, 1972
A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Vail was convened at
3:00 p. m. , May 22, 1972, 1n the.Conference: Poom or tyhe:Vail Municipal Building.
Mayor John A. Dobson and the following Trustees were present:
Richard Bailey
John Donovan
Josef Staufer
Gerry White
Also present were:
Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Stanley Bernstein, Finance Director
Dale McCall, VRA
Hans Weibel
. Dick Elias
Mike Bisenius
The first item on the agenda was a resolution of the VRA Board which Mr.
McCall summarized. The resolution basically states that the major concerns
of the Board of the VRA are the present lack of parking,. interim parking for
this summer, if the structure is built, and the necessity for adequate space .
being allocated for a conference center -information facility. Mr. McCall,
supported by Mr. Elias, also expressed concern that insufficient space had
been allocated in the structure for a transportation 1:erminal, as last year's
Figures indicated that, at one time, 200 people utilized the bus station. Mr.
McCall suggested that part of the Antholz property be leased as an interim
parking site during construction. Mr. Elias commented that he would like to
know what happens if the bond election fails.
Mr. Bisenius pointed out how the present lot could increase its capacity by 300
cars if angle parking, rather than head-on parking,. was used. He suggested
that if he were to contract to run the lot, he would have 30 more feet than needed
to accommodate 700 cars using a one-way traffic route..
10 Mr. We ibel stated that his concern was that the structure might not be completed
by the fall.
Trustee White questioned Mr. McCall as to whether he.would prefer the structure
or parking on the Antholz land. Mr. McCall stated that the structure was aes-
thetically pleasing and he would prefer it. However, the interim situation is his
worry.
Mr. Bisenius noted that there are two other considerations, one being the number
of cars per hour that can go through the structure and secondly, the inefficiency
of the lower level parking.
The Board then convened in executive session and the question Was raised as to
whether, or not to continue with the planning phase: Trustee Donovan stated that
although he was confused as to when the parkingstructure should be done, he
felt that planning should continue. Trustee Staufer `stated that he felt the time
element was too tight and he would like to explore alternative methods. The
Mayor noted that a number of studies had been done previously, in addition to
44 the Beardsley, Davis report. Trustee White then moved to have the architectural
and planning team proceed with their work on the structure and the revised trans-
portation terminal plans for a $64,000 expenditure as agreed in their contract.
Trustee Donovan seconded; the motion was unanimously passed.
The discussion then extended to the proposed bond election. Mr. Minger noted
that prior to calling an election, the Board should decide whether philosophically
they agreed on the necessity of the structure. Trustees Staufer and Donovan
expressed doubts in this regard. Trustee Bailey noted that whether it was decided
to build the structure this year or next, it was necessary and that as time went
on the proposed site would more and more appear to be the logical place. Trustee
White then stated that he thought the' major questions in the public's mind,were
where would there be parking this summer, if it were to be built, and secondly,
would it be finished in time. Mr. Minger noted that it was essential to have
unanimous agreement on the Board prior to the election. Mayor Dobson thought
that this was not true.
Mr. Minger noted that there was a 30-day requirement between a bond election
notice and the election and if the election were to be held, it should be authorized
soon. Trustee White moved that a bond election on the parking structure be
authorized. The motion was seconded by Trustee Donovan and was unanimously
passed.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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