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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-02-20 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL FEBRUARY 20, 1973 A regular meeting of the Town Council or the Town of Vail was convened at 7:45 p.m., February 20, 1973, in the Council Room of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John A. Dobson and the following Councilmen were present: Richard Bailey John Donovan Joseph Langmaid Josef Staufer Tom Steinberg Gerry White Also present were: Terry Minger, Town Manager Larry Robinson, Town Attorney First to be discussed was the question of the Bighorn annexation. Given that property annexed must be 1/6 contiguous to the present Town boundaries, Mr. Minger explained a map which showed the two-step procedure which would be used to gain this contiguousy. Some non -developable lands would not be included in these annexations; they could be annexed at a later date. A fact sheet on the pros and cons of annexation was then discussed. Mr. Minger noted that the Fire District is not included in this assessment as the Board of Directors of that District has not, yet been contacted to ascertain their attitudes toward such a plan. Councilman Langmaid noted that as the Bighorn area has its own fire district at present, this district would have to be disbanded or in some way incorporated into the Vail District. At present, the Bighorn District has a contract for fire protection with the Vail District. In regard to a consolidation of water districts, the Bighorn area would bring their water rights with them in such a case. Councilman Langmaid inquired what facilities would produce the estimated $7,000 additional sales tax. Mr.. Minger indicated that this would come from the lodging facilities plus the areas covenanted commercial. In response to further questions, Mr. Minger • noted that the estimates of the cost of services in the area are debatable; however, there are other possible revenues not yet calculated such as funds from the Road and Bridge Fund. In those areas no't yet paved, a special assessment district would be formed to fund the paving. Any newconstruction would be paved as required in the Subdivision Regulations. The separate operations of the Town and the Districts were explained; this makes impossible the transfer of funds from one to another. In regard to the methods by which land for public purposes would be obtained, the stream tract would be obtained in the annexation procedure; open space and land for recreational amenities could be obtained in the zoning procedure. Currently, a negotiated 8 percent of a development is provided for recreational lands. In addition, if a development fee were charged, these monies would be placed in a special amenities fund. A partial list .of the developers in the area and inventory or lands available has been compiled. There are probably 250 to 300 acres still undeveloped. A member of the audience suggested that the figures being used to determine the increased taxes on the Bighorn homeowner are too low. He also suggested that the Town of Vail is not yet meeting its obligations within its own boundaries; his interest was in how the Town is going to finance the improvements it still needs. Mr. Minger noted that, in relative terms, the mill Levy is inconse- quential to the financing of the Town. The largest part of the town's revenues come from the sales tax. The projected amount of money which will be required to finance parking improvements, cultural amenities, sewer and water improve- ments, park lands and other improvements is 10 to 12 million dollars. Cur- rently, the Town could pay for about 4 million dollars. An additional revenue source, most likely an additional sales tax, will be needed. In any case, such an amount of money could not be obtained from the property tax. A member of the audience noted that one important consideration is the for- mation of a viable community. It is difficult to have a viable community when large population centers are not included. There was general agreement with this statement. Mr. Riley, a developer and resident of the Bighorn area, endorsed this statement and added that, although there are some disadvantages to annexation, it is necessary to insure proper controls in the area.. Some proposed projects in the area are substandard; in order to ensure the quality of surrounding developments, it is to the developer's advantage to support annexation. Mayor Dobson noted that the general purpose of the, meeting was philosophical, to obtain a sense of the Council's attitude toward the proposal. Councilman White was of the opinion that the annexation should proceed as soon as possible, whatever planning tools are implemented within the present boundaries are made less effective if not implemented outside of these boundaries. Councilman Langmaid was favorable to the proposal, but would like to know how the people of the present town view the proposal. Councilman Staufer likewise was in favor and added that he felt the people of Bighorn need representation in the Town government. Councilmen Donovan, Steinberg and Bailey were also in favor, adding the comments that the Town might have to assume some extra costs for the first few years and that it will be difficult to begin negotiations until the revised zoning ordinance is completed. Mayor Dobson noted that this ordinance should be completed in 90 to 120. days. Discussion ended with the comment that the Bighorn residents have received a clear concensus that the Council is in favor of the annexation. Ted Kindel, representing the committee on unauthorized' parking on private property, reported that they would ask the Council for an ordinance permitting the Police Department to ticket cars parking on private property in violation of specified time periods and date periods. An attempt will be made to install uniform signs. The burden of everything but the actual writing of the ticket should rest with the property owner. The program will be evaluated after a few months of operation. An ordinance will be drafted for the next meeting. Mr. Dave Gorsuch had submitted his resignation from the Planning Commission. Councilman Donovan moved this resignation be accepted; Councilman Bailey seconded, approval was unanimous and the resignation accepted with regret. . The vacancy will be advertised. Mr. Minger reported on: 1. the goals and objectives statement which the . Police Department has formulated with the assistance of Dr. Robert Emrich; 2. the proposed open house at the police department; 3. the fact that the VRA has a presentation it would like to make before the allocation of "dona- tions to organizations" is made; hence, an informal session will be held with the VRA and Colorado Rivers Council following the presentation; 4. the environmental impact study of Vail to be done by the Institue of Arctic and Alpine Research this summer. The minutes of the meetings of February 6 and. February 5 had been previously submitted to the Council. Councilman Donovan moved they be accepted; Councilman White seconded; approval was unanimous. Councilman White moved the Town Council be adjourned at 9:00 P.m.; Council- man Bailey seconded; approval.of:adjourn men t was unanimous. The Local Liquor Licensing Authority was convened at 9:05 p.m. Mr. White . moved the license for. Henschel Lyon, Ltd. be approved; Mr..Donovan seconded. Mr. Bailey, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Staufer and Mr.. White voted' in favor; Mr. IRM Langmatd and Mr. Steinberg voted against. Chairman Dobson declared that the motion carried and the license was approved. Mr. Donovan moved the Local Liquor Licensing Authority adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Mr. Steinberg seconded; approval of adjournment was unanimous. • • -3 • r Town Clerk