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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-18 Town Council MinutesMINUTES. REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAI L SEPTEMBER 18, 1973 A regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was convened at 7;45 p.m., September 18, 1973, in the Council Room of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John Dobson and the following Councilmen were present: Richard Bailey John Donovan Joseph Langmaid Josef Staufer Gerry White Also present were; Terry Minger, Town Manager Stan Bernstein, Finance Director Larry Robinson, Town Attorney Mr. Jim Peterson of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments was introduced. He explained that a meeting will be held on September 19 in Eagle to select a municipal representative to this Council for 'EagleCounty. This Council acts as a clearinj house.for federal funds. He asked that the Town designate a representative to attend the meeting in Eagle. Council- man Langmaid volunteered to act as the�repr'esentative."' , 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 197a; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE SHORT TERM NOTES TO EVIDENCE SUCH INDEBTEDNESS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR IRREPEALABILITYAND THE LEVYING OF TAX, IF NECESSARY, TO ASSURE THE REPAYMENT OF THE BORROWING HEREIN AUTHORIZED; AND SETTING FORTH MATTERS AND DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO, was introduced for second reading. The title was read in full and the audience advised that copies were available. Mr.. Robinson noted that no changes had been made in the ordinance since the first reading. Councilman Bailey moved that Ordinance No. 15 be adopted; Councilman White seconded; Councilmen Bailey, Donovan, Langmaid, Staufer, White and Dobson voted in favor; there were no votes against; the motion carried and the ordinance was ad opted . Ordinance No, 16, A SUPPLEMENTAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS BY THE TOWN OF'VAI.L. IN EXCESS OF THE. TOWN BUDGET FOR 1973, AND SETTING FORTH MATTERS AND DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO, was introduced for second reading. The title was read In full and the audience advised that copies were available. Mr. Robinson noted that no changes had been made in the ordinance since first reading. Councilman Donovan moved that Ordinance No. 16 be adopted; Councilman. Bailey seconded; Councilmen Bailey, Donovan; Langn-aid, Staufer, White "and Dobson voted in favor; there were no votes against; the motion carried and the ordinance was adopted. Next to be considered was the appointment of two members to the. Design Review Board. Mr. Weibel reported that the Planning Commission, 3 members of which are to be members of this Board, had decided to fill these positions on . a 3-month rotating basis. The Planning Commission had decided on this method as the position could be very time-consuming. Mayor Dobson noted that the Council might want to discuss this arrangement with the Planning Commission. The list of applicants was read. An informal vote was taken and Mr. Lou Parker and Mr. Bill Ruoff were elected to the Design Review Board. The minutes of the meetings of Ju ly 16 and August 21 had been previous ly sub- mitted to the Council. Councilman Donovan moved that these minutes be approved; Councilman White seconded; approval was unanimous. Mayor Dobson announced that a settlement had been reached for the purchase of the Antholz property. A statement. regarding this settlement was read in full. Mr. Knox inquired if there was a possibility of litigation following a direct sale. Mayor Dobson suggested that the possibility of litigation is always present. Mr. Robinson added that the parties are agreeing to settle the litigation as well as purchase the property. Once this is done, there should be no reason for litigation between the parties to the agreement. The ' Mayor noted that it was the intent that the statement be technically true. Mr. Abbott suggested that additional Council action was needed prior to the election; Mayor Dobson indicated the Council willingness to do whatever seemed necessary. A member of the audience, referring to a fact sheet previously mailed to the citizens, asked if the parking structure rates were set at the minimum level necessary to operate the structure.. Mr. Bernstein noted that the tentative rates would cover the operating expenses and 50% of the debt service. Councilman Langmaid noted that they could be lower but, in that case, the structure could run in the red. Mr. Bernstein added that if people refused to park in the structure because of the cost, the charges would undoubtedly be lo%Ae red. A member of the audience inquired how many parking spaces are now available in the main lot. Mr. Bernstein replied that.there are currently 450; the structure will increase this.number to 1000 with the potential for expansion to 1500. Approximately two-thirds of the lot wilt be decked under the current plan. Mr. Weibel inquired what would happen if the Forest Service required' free parking. Mayor Dobson did not think this would eliminate fees in the structure; rather, it was his opinion that Vail Associates has recognized. the necessityof providing parking spaces elsewhere. Mr. Otto was of the opinion that the Forest Service requirement would be only to have spaces available. In regard to the transportation terminal portion or the structure, Mayor Dobson. reported that a different and cheaper design concept had been developed. It was the intent to have several design concepts to present to the public for their selection of the final design. A nirember of the audience was of the opinion that the construction costs are high because much of the landscaping costs are' absorbed into the construction costs. Mayor Dobson agreed that it is more expensive to build a heavily -landscaped building. A member of the audience inquired about a pcssible convention center in the structure. Mayor Dobson replied that such a facility was not included in these plans. It was his personal. opinion that such a complex would be better located on.the Antholz property. However, it rests with the citizens to establish the priorities and the best location. Mr. Minger noted that no agreement has yet been reached on the Cornice property. The Town will have an appraiser consider the property. The owners have submitted estimates of what they consider the property to be worth; however, these are not public information at this time, at the owner's request. A member or the audience suggested that the structure wouia be inadequate before it is finished. It was his suggestion that money be invested in outlying lots, which could furnish four times the amount of parking. touncitrran Donovan suggested that the core area and the lift facilities located there can only handle a limited number of people; hence, care must be taken not to overbuild. parking. Councilman Donovan further noted that -it has been agreed with'Vail Associates that 350 to 400 spaces will be available in the structure for the day skier. Mr. Bernstein added that the parking is being designed to coincide with the Vai l Associates' projections of the Design Skier Day. It is. adequate for all projections up to 1977-78 ski season, without making use .of the expansion capability. Councilman Staufer suggested that, in regard to the suggestion for outlying lots, the cost of transporting skiers Prom these lots into Town would be expensive. The person in the audience agreed with this; he maintained in light of this that the structure was too small and should be larger, irregard less of cost. . Councilman Donovan disagreed on the basis that it is not desirable to overload the old core area. Councilman White added that several different means have been used to calculate the number of automobiles necessary to keep this core viable and that all have produced figures in the neighborhood �' of 1000 cars. These calculations are available in the Town office and the • • a member of the audience was encouraged to study them.. The discussion ended with the reminder that as many meetings to discuss the issues will' be scheduled as are needed. Ordinance No. 17, AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND,APPROVING A SETTLEMENT IN CIVIL ACTION NO. 1958.IN THE DISTINCT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, RELATING TO THE CONDEMNATION AND ACQUISITION OF.,CERTAIN REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAI L; AUTHORIZING THE EXPE'NDITURE"OF FUNDS UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND THE DISBURSEMENT OF SAID FUNDS IN EXCHANGE FOR A CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE; AND SETTING FORTH MATTERS AND DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO, was introduced for first reading by Councilman::Langmaid. The titl2•was read. in full by Mr. Minger and the Mayor advised the audience that copies were available.. The . Council was polled as to whether they had .read and understood the ordinance; each indicated that he had: Councilman Langmaid moved that Ordinance No. 17 be approved on first reading and.published for public hearing at the next regular Council meeting; Councilman Staufer seconded; Councilmen Bailey, Donovan, Langmaid, Staufer, White and Dobson voted in favor; there were no votes against; the motion carried and the Town Clerk was instructed to publish the ordinance. There was some discussion of the difficulties of keeping cars out of the core Late at night. A permit system was suggested for residents of the area; the Mayor indicated that work would be done in.this regard. Mr. Weibel inquired if the pedestrian area would be expanded to the roadway by the Kiandra this winter. Mayor Dobson indicated that the residents of the area would like to try the system. Mr. Minger added that total agreement has not been reached. Returning to the problem in the current pedestrian area, Mr. Wall noted that ticketing is not the answer as issuing the ticket does not remove the car. If the cars are towed, there is no safe place to put them. As there was no further business, Councilman Donovan moved that the Town Council adjourn at 9:30 p.m.; Councilman Bailey seconded; approval was unanimous. The Local Liquor Licensing: Authority was convened at 9:30 p. m. to consider an application of Riley -Vail corporation for an expansion of the premises. Mr. Riley explained that they would like to expand into the area previously occupied by Vali-Hi bookstore. The outside entrance would be enclosed, thereby making the proposed area a self-contained entity. He indicated that they wilt meet the health regulations. There'would be 65-to 70 additional seats. Mr. Riley indicated that he is willing to sign an agreement to provide parking. Mr. Robinson noted.that the enclosure of the stairwell would not result in an increase of F.A.R. He also suggested that, while it is, an important question to be resolved, the parking is not necessarily germane to the question of a liquor license. Councilman Staufer noted that he did not approve of the idea of using spaces in a parking structure to allow for urban renewal. There was some further discussion of the question of parking. Councilman Donovan moved that the request for an expansion from Riley -Vail corporation be approved; Councilman Bailey seconded., approval was unanimous. As there was no further business, Councilman White moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority be adjourned at 10.00 p.m.; Councilman Bailey seconded; approval was unanimous: Town Clerk h` r