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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-15 Town Council MinutesMINUTES 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. 4 15 January 1974 Page 2 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. 8 15 January 1974 Page 3 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. F,I LI