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REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL
15 January 1974
The regular meeting of the Town Council for the Town of Vail
was convened at 7:45 P.M., January 15, 1974, in the Council
Room of the Vail Municipal Building.
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were
present:
Josef Staufer
Kathy Klug
Tom Steinberg
Joseph Langmaid
Gerry White
John Donovan
Also present were:
Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney
The town attorney explained the need for taking various measures
to rectify the error in holding a special meeting of the Town
Council on January 8, 1974, due to the holiday of January 1,
1974, the regular council meeting day. Mr. Smith recommended
ratification of the January 8th meeting in Resolution No. 2,
Series of 1974. Councilman Donovan moved to approve�Resolution
No. 2; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; all members
voted in favor and the motion carried.
Mr. Smith also explained the need to repass Ordinance No. 26,
Series of 1973, as an emergency ordinance since the January 8th
council meeting had been found not to be in accordance with the
Charter for the Town of Vail. He commented that it needed to be
repassed in order to properly validate the ordinance. Council-
man Donovan moved to approve Ordinance No. 26 as an emergency
ordinance; Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; the council
was polled and`.it was determined that they had read and under-
stood the ordinance; councilmembers then voted in favor of the
motion; the motion carried and Ordinance No. 26 was adopted
as an emergency ordinance.
Resolution No. 1, Series of 1974, was re -introduced for repassage
for the same reasons as the two previous measures. Councilman
Donovan moved to approve.the resolution which would give approval
for the purchase of two new buses; Councilman Steinberg
seconded the motion; all members voted in favor; and the motion
carried.
ordinance No. 1, Series of 1974, AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL, was introduced
by the town attorney. The purpose of the ordinance is to cor-
rect the Town Code in the matter of the deficiency with relation
to legal holidays. Mr. Smith defined the purpose of the regular
and special meetings of the Council. The Mayor noted that the
Council had read and understands this ordinance; Councilman
Donovan moved to approve this ordinance; Councilman Steinberg
seconded the motion; all members voted in favor; and the motion
carried. The Town Clerk was then instructed to have the ordinance
published as approved on first reading.
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Mayor Dobson then introduced Mr. James Ream, architect for the
Transportation Center, to the audience. Councilman Steinberg
asked Mr. Ream whether the parking structure was on schedule.
Mr. Ream replied that it was and remarked on various aspects
of the design.
Mayor Dobson then referred to the vacancies on the Planning
Commission and mentioned that the Town Council would meet
with the Planning Commission to discuss these vacancies' —
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 8 P.M.
LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY
The Council then convened as the Local Licensing Authority
to consider the request for a beer, wine and liquor license
from Andre's in Vail, Inc. The Town Clerk reported that the
application was in order except that two sets of fingerprints
had not yet been turned in. Witnesses were then sworn in by
the Town Manager. Douglas S. McLaughlin, attorney representing
the applicant, then asked that those in attendance who were in
favor of the application please stand up. He counted approxi-
mately 25 persons in favor of granting the license. Mr.
McLaughlin then submitted random petitions to the authority
and asked that they be labelled Exhibits A through H. There
were in excess of 600 signatures.
Mr. Fred Angeloh, Vice -President of the corporation, testified
that his establishment is presently open for business. He
remarked on the growth of Vail and commented that the needs
of the neighborhood are not presently being fulfilled. He has
noted crowded conditions in the restaurants and bars during
the high season peak periods.
Mr. Ed Roseborough, 26, manager of Andre's in Vail, stated
that he has been a resident of Vail for five years and has
worked at the Ore House and Purcell's. During that time, he
has been aware of the growth of the town and the need for
another licensed restaurant.
Mr. Ralph T. Sloan, 36, developer and contractor, testified
that he has resided in Vail for six years and is the President
of the corporation applying for the license.
Mr. Michael Salloway, 27, is part-owner and secretary -treasurer
of the corporation and has been a resident of Lionshead for 3
years. He commented on the needs of the neighborhood with
regard to the fast growth of the community.
Mr. Thomas Roshkin, 26, has been a resident of Vail for five
years. He testified in favor of granting the license.
Mr. William Wilto, 27, a Vail resident and insurance broker,
commented that there was a need for this liquor license to
be granted.
Mr. Abe Shapiro, 50, a two-year resident of Vail, was in
favor of granting the license.
Mr. Charles Gersbach, an eleven -year resident of Vail, remarked
that the substantial growth of the Vail area would indicate
the need for this license.
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Counsel for the applicant asked that the authority take note
of the administrative figures, sales tax figures, and growth
if figures of the Town in their decision. He concluded his case.
Mayor Dobson noted that the decision would be made within 30
days and a written notice would be sent to the applicant.
Mr. Steinberg then moved that the license be approved contingent
upon receipt of the 2 sets of fingerprints. Mr:;. -Donovan:...,.,.
seconded the motion; all members voted in favor and the motion
carried.
A request for a change in ownership from Cokan Enterprises was
then presented to the Council. The new owner is Mr. Gary Cooper.
The Town clerk noted that Mr. Cooper had not yet supplied the
necessary character references. Other details were in order.
Mr. Donovan moved to approve the change in ownership subject to
the receipt of the required character references. Me: Klug
seconded the motion; all members voted in favor; and the motion
carried.
As there was no further business, the liquor licensing authority
adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
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