HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-12-03 Town Council Minutes0 TO: TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
DATE: December
3, 1974
RE: Tentative
Work Program for Antholz
DECEMBER 1974
Research work
JANUARY 1975
Establishment of Community Center Committee
Program Analysis, Financial Projections
FEBRUARY 1975
Development Plan
Tour of facilities
Architect interviews
MARCH 1975
Architect Selection, Contractor Selection
Program Approval by Council
APRIL
Preliminary Design Studies
MAY 1975
Cost Analysis
JUNE 1975
Community Education for Bond Issue
JULY 1975
Preliminary Drawings
AUGUST 1975
Preliminary bids and Detailed drawings
Landscape Plan Completion
Symposium Preview
SEPTEMBER
Bond Issue
OCTOBER 1975
September 23, 1975 ($5 - 7 million)
OCTOBER thru
Working Drawings - Final Bids
MAY 1976
MAY 1976
Construction commences
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
DECEMBER 3, 1974
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail
convened at 7:45 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building on December 3, 1974.
Mayor John A. Dobson and the following councilmembers were
present:
Josef Staufer
Kathleen Klug
Tom Steinberg
John Donovan
Joseph Langmaid
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ORDINANCE NO. 25, Series of 1974, REGARDING SPECIAL DISTRICT
3 ZONING DISTRICT, was introduced on second reading. The
Mayor noted that there have been certain changes made since
first reading. The town attorney stated that the Town Council
has received a letter from the owner of the property asking
that the ordinance be passed on second reading with no
changes. He explained that minor changes had been made in the
ordinance regarding maximum density to be permitted which has
been reduced from 16 units per acre to 14 units per acre;
permitted and conditional uses. Jim Lamont noted that re-
quired parking underground had been reduced from 50% to 35%.
The attorney stated that the council is fully apprised of
any alterations to the ordinance. Maximum number of dwelling
units to be allowed is 116, with commercial space being
included in the development plan for the property. The
property in question is Bighorn Junction Ltd. Councilman
Steinberg moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Lang -
maid seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor;
and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 26, Series of 1974, REGARDING IMPOSITION OF
ZONING DISTRICTS ON ANNEXED BIGHORN AREA, was introduced
on second reading. The town attorney explained that the
ordinance refers to the area annexed on September 11, 1974.
Councilman Staufer moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman
Donovan seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor;
and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 28, Series of 1974, AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 9-1-3 OF THE TOWN CODE OF VAIL RELATING TO
THE AUTHORITY TO IMPOUND VEHICLES, was introduced and ex-
plained by the town attorney. Councilman Steinberg moved to
approve the ordinance; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion;
the vote was unanimous in favor and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 29, Series of 1974, AMENDING TITLE II, CHAPTER 7,
OF THE TOWN CODE OF VAIL RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT, was
introduced on first reading. The town attorney explained a
change from the municipal court being a Court of Record to a
regular court, and that the change is technical in nature
since the court has never functioned as a Court of Record.
Councilman Steinberg moved to approve the ordinance; Council-
woman Klug seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor;
and the motion carried.
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December 3, 1974
Page 2
ORDINANCE NO. 30, Series of 1974, ESTABLISHING A HEALTH
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS IN THE TOWN OF
VAIL, was introduced on first reading. The town attorney
explained that there are presently no regulations on the
state level for health requirements. The Town of Vail is
hiring a full-time sanitarian for the enforcement of rest-
aurant and health requirements. According to the State
Health Officer, state health exam regulations have been
abandoned because they are unenforceable and could better
be regulated on the local level. Mr. Dick Elias, lodge
owner, stated that such matters should be the business of
good management, rather than through health examinations.
He suggested that the issue be tabled until such time as a
sanitarian is hired. Peter Cary, reporter from the Vail
Villager newspaper, commented that he had talked to the State
Health Officer regarding the state health ordinance.
Reportedly, the officer said that the ordinance was useless
and unenforceable. A restaurant manager then presented two
letters to the Council, one written by County Sanitarian,
Erik Edeen, the other by Dr. Thomas I. Steinberg, stating
the requirements and responsibilities of restaurant managers
for their employees.. He questioned the fact that the availa-
bility of free examinations in Denver is not mentioned in
either letter. Mayor Dobson then stated that the Council is
trying to establish minimum requirements and enforce health
requirements and enforce health requirements for the locality.
There is no obligation for any employee to be examined at the
Vail Medical Professional Corporation. The town manager commented
that the ordinance was a result of the county sanitarian's
views as to the needs in the area. He noted that any accusations
of "collusion are idiotic". Mr. Elias objected to the lack of
enforcement concerning health requirements, and asked that the
county sanitarian report to the Town Council and.the people
with regard to the health needs of this community. Several
citizens voiced their opposition to the ordinance on the
grounds that it is both unenforceable and unworkable. Council-
man Donovan questioned the possible elimination of the pre-
employment examination, instead mposing'a heavy fine or
penalty , thus placing the burden on the employer to hire
healthy persons to work with food.. He also suggested the re-
working of the ordinance, tabling it to a later date, and
placing a ceiling on the charge for the examination. Discussion
followed and then the town manager suggested that interested
citizens meet with him, the mayor and the town attorney to
come up with a viable ordinance. Councilman Staufer commented
that this ordinance should not be passed on first reading, but
urged that we must find a tool to solve the problem. Mayor
Dobson remarked that he is concerned about what he feels is
basically a financial concern rather than interest in solving
the problem. He further stated that the state health officer
had the state ordinance put down because the health exams were
not uniformly done and could not be relied on for determining
communicable diseases. Councilman Steinberg moved to table
Ordinance No. 30 until the staff is able to meet with restaurant
managers of the community to discuss the matter further;
Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous
in favor of tabling the ordinance; and the motion carried.
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December 3, 1974
Page 3
ORDINANCE NO. 31, Series of 1974, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL FOR 1975, was
introduced on first reading and renumbered to No. 30. The
town manager commented that this public hearing would be the
fourth occasion that the 1975 budget has been brought before
the public for their review. He further noted that it fulfills
the requirement of Article No. 9; Section 9.3 of the Home Rule
charter. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance
on first reading; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion;
the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried.
Resolution No. 24, Series of 1974, a resolution regarding the
implementation of House Bill No. 1041, was introduced by the
town manager. Jim Lamont, Community Development Director,
explained that the bill indicates the overall planning needs
we see in Vail and requests financing for priority items.
A detailed workplan includes: floodplain analysis, geologic
hazard analysis; mass transit analysis, sewer and water
system analyses. The resolution gives authorization to the
Town Council to forward the report on these items to the State.
Councilwoman Klug moved to approve the resolution to accompany
the community development report; Councilman Staufer seconded
the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion
carried.
Resolution No. 25, Series of 1974, a resolution for the re-
appointment of the Town Attorney, was introduced for the
Council's consideration. Councilman Donovan questioned Section
9 of the attorney's contract wherein it states that if the town
attorney resigns he will be granted one month's pay after
resignation. The town manager suggested that the words "at
the discretion of the Town Council" be added to the statement
if there were any concern on the part of the council. The
town attorney stated that he would supply a letter regarding
the question of 'good reason' and payment. Councilman
Staufer moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Donovan
seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and
the motion carried with the changes regarding "termination
for whatever reason regarding severance pay for one month".
With regard to the consideration of voucher lists for October,
1974, Councilman Donovan moved to approve the voucher state-
ments; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; the vote was
unanimous in favor; and the motion carried.
REPORTS FROM THE TOWN ATTORNEY
1. The town attorney reported that the District Court made a
decision in favor of the Local Liquor Licensing Authority
on November 26, 1974, and upheld the Authority's denial
of the Vail Village Liquors, Inc. retail liquor store
application.
2. With regard to the Manor Vail vs. the Town of Vail in the
cable television litigations, the town attorney reported
that there are two cases pending. With regard to the
State case, the Town will stay in the proceeding to pre-
vent duplication of tax against the Town of Vail until
the decision is made. Concerning the case in District
Court, the date set for court is December 20, 1974.
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December 3, 1974
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
A comment was made regarding the poor quality of the signs
used to direct traffic to the parking structure. The town
manager commented that the signs were an emergency measure
due to traffic jams at the intersection and are down now.
A member of the Lionshead businesscommunity remarked that the
directory sign for Lionshead should be lighted. Jim Lamont
stated that it would be lighted.
A member of the audience was of the opinion that the rates
at the parking structure are too high. The town manager noted
that it is premature to determine the use of the structure,
and the rates concur with or are lesser than those outlined
in the bond issue. The user should pay rather than the tax-
payer who does not use the structure. Mr. Minger noted that
the charge for bus service to Sandstone 70 has been reduced
to 250. Ridership is especially good in the Bighorn area;
slower in Sandstone.
Councilman Staufer then commented that he had mentioned on
November 5 that any persons interested in the Council should
come forward and that he has asked the Council to appoint some
one from the Bighorn area to fill the vacancy. Mayor Dobson
stated that the matter of the council appointment needs further
study. He stated that he takes exception to Councilman
Staufer's idea and that according to the Home Rule Charter the
entire Town of Vail is represented by each.councilperson.
Councilman Staufer said that the appointment should be deter-
mined by the next meeting of the Town Council on December 17,
1974. There was a general consensus of the councilmembers to
make the appointment by December 17.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:45 P.M.
RE -CONVENE AS THE -LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY
The following 1975 liquor license renewal applications have
been received by the Town Clerk for these businesses:
Lancelot; Sweeny Todd's; VMRD; A & D Enterprises; Gasthof
Gramshammer; Left Bank; Red Lion Inn; Purcell's; Alfie Packer's;
Cyrano's; Nu Gnu, Inc.; Ore House; Lord Gore; Blue Cow; Manor
Vail; Vail Village Inn; Pistachio's; Los Amigos; St. Moritz;
Clock Tower Inn; Holly Vail Inc.; The Place; M-K Corporation;
and Guido's.
The Chief of Police reported that there has been good cooperation
from the licensees during 1974, some minor violations but nothing
to deny the renewals. Mr. Steinberg moved to approve the re-
newals for 1975 as requested. Mr. Donovan seconded the motion;
the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried.
Concerning a request from High Country, Inc. dba Guido's
regarding a change of stockholders in the corporation,
Mr. Staufer moved to approve the addendum request; Ms. Klug
seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and
the motion carried.
As there was no further busit}'e'ss, t uthority Njourned at
11:15 P.M.
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0 PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF
PROPOSED BUDGET
TOWN OF VAIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has
been submitted to the Town of Vail for the ensuing year
of 1975. That a copy of such proposed budget has been
filed in the office of the Town of Vail, Municipal Building,
Vail, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection.
That such proposed budget will be considered at a regular
meeting of the Town Council for the Town of Vail to be held
on Tuesday, December 3, 1974, at the Vail Municipal Building
at 7:30 P.M. Any taxpayer within said Town of Vail may at
any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or
register his objections thereto.
DATED this 19th day of November, 1974.
TOWN OF VAILLo�
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By Rosalie
Jef rey
Town Clerk
Published in the Vail Trail on November 22, 1974.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council will
consider applications for the Planning Commission
vacancy effective December 31, 1974. Any interested
Town of Vail residents should apply in writing to the
Town Clerk by January 6, 1974.
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Rosali�Jef e
Town Clerk
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