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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-12-17 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL DECEMBER 17, 1974 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail convened at 7:45 P.M. on December 17, 1974, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present: Josef Staufer Kathleen Klug Joseph Langmaid John Donovan ORDINANCE NO. 29, Series of 1974, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF VAIL RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT, was intro- duced on second reading. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance; Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 30, Series of 1974, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PLAN FOR 1975, was introduced on second reading. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; the vote was unani- mous in favor; and the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 31, Series of 1974, AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF THE EASTERNMOST PORTION OF BIGHORN, was introduced as an emergency due to statutory time require- ments concerning municipal annexations. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the annexing ordinance; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. Resolution No. 26, Series of 1974, a resolution regarding the re -appointment of the Municipal Judge, was introduced by the Mayor. The town attorney then explained the changes outlined in the document. These changes include the rescheduling of the Municipal Court date from Wednesday at 1:30 P.M. to . Thursday at 11:00 A.M., and the re -appointment of Judge Roland L. Gerard for 1975-76 according to charter requirements. Councilman Staufer moved to approve the resolution; Council- woman Klug seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. Resolution NO. 27, Series of 1974, a resolution regarding the appointment of a successor to fill a council seat vacancy. Mr. Bill Wilto, Bighorn resident, presented a petition contain- ing 109 signatures to the Town Council asking that the vacancy be filled by a Bighorn resident, namely Bob Ruder. He stated that at the time of annexation the people of that area showed their good faith believing that they would be adequately repre- sented on the Council, and until this time the Town of Vail has not reciprocated that good faith. Councilwoman Klug commented that she feels that fair representation is important but feels that the Town Council has acted in good faith. Ms. Carol Richards asked for a public vote of the Council re- garding the vacancy. She referred to the Town Charter concerning recall and indicated that since the Town of Vail would be in the public light in the next few weeks with the presidential visit, it would be poor publicity for the local government if the Bighorn people were not represented on the council by that time. Minutes December 17, 1974 Page 2 Councilman Staufer remarked that although his signature is on the petition he is not in support of the .last statement on the petition regarding the town's not acting in good faith to date. Councilman Staufer then asked whether the matter should be deferred until January 7, 1975, due to the great support of a different person for the Town Council position. Councilman Donovan commented that he is disappointed that the people of Bighorn do not feel that he represents them as well as other Town of Vail residents. Councilwoman Klug stated that she believes in a democratic process and that the man chosen by the Council is a good one and she believes in majority.rule. Councilman Steinberg stated that he would have resigned so that there could be a representative of Big- horn before Gerry White's accident but that he now believes that the best man has been chosen to fill the vacancy. Councilman Langmaid questioned the clarity of the wording of the petition and questioned its value. He suggested that the matter be tabled. Councilman Steinberg moved to vote on the replacement for Councilman White which position would exist until the November 18, 1975 municipal election; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; the councilmembers were then polled regarding the decision to vote; Councilmembers Staufer and Klug voted against the motion; Councilmembers Donovan, Steinberg, Langmaid and Mayor Dobson voted in favor of the motion; and the motion carried. The motion was approved to vote regarding the council vacancy at this meeting. Mayor Dobson then stated that the council is aware of the needs of the Bighorn people and that Councilman White's position represented all of the people and was as a councilman -at -large. The goals and interests of the councilmembers are the same for the entire community. He asked the citizens of Bighorn to support the goals of the Town and work.on the problems. The council then voted publicly to select a person to fill the vacancy.Councilmembers Klug and Staufer voted for Robert W. Ruder; Councilmembers Donovan, Steinberg, Langmaid and Dobson voted for James M. Slevin. The town manager then commented than Jim Slevin has been in Vail since the winter of 1962-63 and has been active on the Fire Protection District Board, the Planning and Zoning Boards, the Home Rule Charter Commission, and the Vail institute Board. Bill Wilto then stated that the people whose signatures are on the petition previously sub- mitted to the Town Council will support the Town Council and will wait for the time when they will sit on the Council in the future. With regard to the appeal of Ernst Larese concerning the Cornice Building, the town attorney explained that the owner of the Cornice has had gravel put on a portion of his land surrounding the Cornice Building. The Zoning Administrator issued a stop work order since there were vehicles parking on the gravel and the zoning ordinance does not allow for parking surrounding the building. The owner then filed an appeal stating that the spreading of gravel was for the purpose of upkeep of the lawn. The fact that it is used as a parking lot discredits that statement, according to the town attorney. He then stated that the owner has the choice of removing the gravel or re- questing a parking variance for the property. He advised the Town Council that they would be required to vote whether or not to affirm the zoning administrator's decision. Councilman Donovan moved to uphold the zoning administrator's decision; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; the vote was unani- mous in favor; and the motion carried. Minutes December 17, 1974 Page 3 With regard to cable television service to the Bighorn area, Councilman Staufer asked why the cable couldn't be laid on top of the ground as in other areas of the town. Jim Lamont stated that the Vail Cable TV Company had promised to lay the cable to the Booth Creek area within 30 - 40 days. It was the consensus of the Council that the town attorney, Mr. Lamont and the town manager should determine if this agreement is fulfilled. Mr. Lamont is to meet with the local company to draw up a Letter of Agreement. REPORTS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER The town manager commented that the bus service to Bighorn and Sandstone 70 is successful. He reported that children under 12 years of age would be charged 100. Mr. Minger then reported that Tract A has been acquired by the Town of Vail and that an athletic field would be constructed in the spring of 1975. Concerning Site 24 near the A -Frame, the town manager commented that the site has been acquired by the Town of Vail and that negotiations are under way to purchase the Public Service Co. building. Plans for the building are to provide a place for a teen center and activities for local and visiting youth, under the auspices of the Town, with John Ranson as youth director during the 1974-75 ski season. Regarding cable television, Mr. Lamont stated that the cbarac- ter generator is in operation on Channel 8 and gives weather, traffic and local information at regular intervals. Channel 2 will be provided in the near future. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION A member of the audience questioned the high rates charged to park in the parking structure, and stated that the business- man is losing business due to the high cost of parking. Mayor Dobson commented that further study is required concerning the whole structure, and that he is still convinced that -the parking structure is a good and needed facility. There was also criticism by a member of the audience regarding the scheduling of buses. He stated that the bus runs till 1:00 A.M. but does not help the waitress who works until 2:30 A.M. The town manager said that the matter of extending the hours of the bus service would be looked into. There was a citizen request regarding the cemetery. The town manager then commented that the issue would be dealth with at the January 7, 1975.meeting. The need for adequate signing of the parking structure was also stated. Councilwoman Klug commented that a review of the entire structure would take place at the first of the year. The finance director stated that the Town is meeting operating expenses to date. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. i Minutes December 17, 1974 Page 4 W It RE -CONVENE AS LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Consideration of requests for renewals for 1975 were considered for the following: The Harvest Table; The Liquor and Wine Shop; Holiday Inn; The Keg; Hilton Inn; The Slope; Donovan's Copper Bar; and Grand Prix. Dr. Steinberg moved to approve the renewals for 1975; Mr. Langmaid seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. Concerning expansion request for The Hansel and Gretel Restaurant for use of deck, banquet room and area adjacent to the swimming pool by Lothar Klaschik, Dr. Steinberg moved to approve the request; Mr. Langmaid seconded the motion; and the vote was unanimous in favor; the motion carried. 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