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SPECIAL ME=ETING
. TOWN COUNCIL. FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL
NOVEMBER 26, 1973
A special meeting of the Town Council for the Town of Vail was
convened at 7:40 PM, November 26, E973,' in the Council Room
of the Vail Municipal Building.
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present:
Tom Steinberg
Gerry White
Joe Langmald
Kathy Klug
John Donovan
Josef Staufer
Also present were:
Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Stan Bernstein, Finance Director
The Council first convened as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority
For the consideration of 1974 license renewal applications for the Ore
House, Ichiban, Alain's Creekside Cafe', and the Nu Gnu. Councilman
Steinberg moved that these renewal applications be approved; Council-
man White seconded the motion; all councilmembers voted in Favor of
the motion; the motion carried and the renewals were approved.
The Town Council then convened For the initial public hearing of the 1974
Budget For the Town of Vail. 'Due to the energy crisis, the Mayor
commented that the budget. shou ld. be reviewed more carefu l ly with a
view to problems that might arise within the coming year. This would
include town activities, projects, etc. He' stressed that concern for the
overall situation is very much in order. The Mayor, questioned the lack
of interest on the part of the public and commented that a continuation of
the council's work sessions might be in order. The budget would be
divided into (1) administrative expenses and (2) programs. These two
• basic issues are the ones where public input is necessary.
Mr. Minger then explained his philosophy of municipal budgeting. The
1974 Budget is the first one prepared since the Horne Rule Charter has
been in effect. He referred to the charter as the basis and Form of the
public hearing. There will be two more public hearings at which the
first and second readings of the budget ordinance will be read. He noted
that a budget is a comprehensive plan expressed in financial terms and
in which a municipal policy is made. He commented that Mr. Bernstein
has worked on the 'base' budget for the past three months. He then
outlined the three steps of the budgetary process: (1) budget preparation;
(2) consideration and adaption; and (3) execution of the fiscal plan itself.
Staff objectives for the coming year are to maximize expenditures in thee\
following areas for the implementation of the Vail Plan - to include:
(1) transportation; (2) new recreational. programs and Facilities; (3) beautifi-
cation of additional areas in the town; and (4) cultural programs. Emphasis
will be placed on minimizing 'housekeeping expenses' and the hiring of
new employees. Mr. Minger noted that thirty per cent of the requests
from department heads were cut from their, proposals. For the first time,
the town manager has requested that each department head submit a list
of goals and objectives for the foltowing l2 months to be reviewed on a
quarterly basis. Regarding the uncertainty of the future, Mr. Minger said
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that Vail is in its best fiscal posture of its history. Hiring commitments
are being withheld. The 'performance' and 'program' aspects of the budget
allow for the cutting of such programs as might be deemed to have lower
priority for 1974.
Mr. Bernstein then delineated certain details of the budget, summarizing
various categories. A discussion ensued concerning the use of funds
available for particular projects.
Mr. Minger commented that he and Mr. Rose, town engineer, had
discussed the construction of a bridge to the Antholz.and possible
bikeway so that the area could be used as soon as possible. He also
said that the pay plan will be presented to the Town Council 'for their
review. Mr. White then requested a breakdown on how the budgets of
the various districts relate to the Town.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
UIV/Rosalie Jeff y
Town Clerk