HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-05 Town Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL
5 FEBRUARY 1974
The regular meeting of the Town Council for the Town of Vail,
Colorado, was convened at 7:45 P.M., February 5, 1974, in
the Council Room of the Vail Municipal Building,
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were
present:
Josef Staufer
Kathy Klug
John Donovan
Tom Steinberg
Joseph Langmaid
Gerry White
Also present were:
Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney
Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1974, AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL, was
introduced on second reading. A member of the.audience
questioned the wording of Section 4B with reference to
special meetings which can be called ''for good cause".
Discussion followed regarding special emergency meetings.
The Town Clerk was then asked where meeting notices would be
posted. She replied that the Post Office, the Municipal
Building Bulletin Board and the kiosk at the entrance to the
Covered Bridge are the usual posting places. Councilman
Donovan moved to approve Ordinance No. 1; Councilman White
seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor of the
ordinance and the motion carried.. The Town Cleric was then
instructed to publish Ordinan;ce No..l as adopted.
Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1974, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE ASSESSMENT,
LEVY, AND COLLECTION OF A RECREATIONAL AMENITIES TAX ON THE.
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS AND THE CREATION OF A RECREATIONAL
AMENITIES FUND, was introduced on.first reading by the town
attorney. Mr. Smith explained that the purpose of this ordinance
is to create a credit system with regard to the recreation tax.
The ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1973, and is
based on the cost of the recreational amenities provided by the
developer. The Mayor recommended approval on first reading with
the understanding that changes will be made to further clarify
the credit system and percentages relating thereto. Mr. Smith
emphasized the reasons for requiring payment at the time of
issuing the building permit: (1) simplicity of enforcement;
and (2) the municipality's need for the money at the beginning
of the summer building season for summer projects. Councilman
Donovan commented that the enforceability of the ordinance is
the main problem, and that due to numerous difficulties in
collecting the tax in the past, this would 'be.the desirable
method. Mr. Smith recommended passage of the ordinance on first
reading and requested that anyone with suggestions regarding the
fees should give them to him in written form. Mr. Fred Otto
questioned Section 6B, regarding the authority of the Building
Official rather than the Planning Commission or the Design Review
Board. Mr. Minger noted that it should be one person's
responsibility. Councilman Steinberg moved to pass Ordinance
No. 2 on first reading; Councilman Staufer seconded; the vote
was unanimous in favor and the motion carried. The Town Clerk
was then instructed to publish said ordinance as approved on
first reading.
W
0
Minutes - Town Council
February 5, 1974
Page 2
The request by Mr. Jim Martin, of L.ionshead Lodge,_for a
parking variance was tabled due to Mr. Martin's absence
from the meeting.
With regard to Vail Associate's Potato Patch, it was reported
that the project awaits a.n Env.ironmental Impact Report.
Approval has been recommended by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Minger commented that ample time should be given to -the
publicity of this project so that there is proper pubi,i„c ex-
posure, and he recommended tabling the matter until the
Environmental Impact Report is complete. Discussion of the
Potato Patch project was tabled to a later date.
With regard to a request by the Eagle County School Board,
Mr. Minger explained the background of the planning study which
the Board proposes. He stated that a donation.by the Town of
Vail would be in keeping with our approach to help with county
planning. Ms. Virginia Crowley and Mr. Ted Poliac,were present
to represent.the School Board. Mr. Minger indicated that
$2,000.OD would be a reasonable donation based on the amount of
planning which would go into the Gore Valley. Councilman
Donovan moved that the sum of $2,000.00 b'e made.immediately
available to the School Board as outli'ned by their .r'epresentatives;
Councilman Langmaid seconde.d;.Councilmembers Staufer; White,
Donovan, Klug and.Langmaid voted in favor;' Councilman Steinberg: _
voted against; and the motion carried;
With regard to a request from Colorado Rivers Council, Mr.
Rob Garton outlined the `projects in which the council, is -
involved: (1) Iron Mountain Reservoir; (2) Eagle -Piney
and Denver Water Board water rights dispute; and (3) Homestake.
He respectfully requested a donation at the earliest possible.
date.
With regard to Bighorn annexation, a document prepared by the
Town of Vail staff was presented to the council and members of
the audience to explain certain issues on that subject. Among
areas covered were the status and nature of the Vail Fire
District. It is not required that the citizens of an area
incorporated into the Town also join the fire district. In the
past, however, it has been the philosophy of the Town Council
to have the annexing area join all three districts, according
to Mayor Dobson. The Bighorn residents must first agree to
dissolve their district before joining the Vail Fire District.
A question was raised regarding Vail's '6' insurance rating'
and Bighorn's '10' rating. The ''Mayor suggested that the people
of Bighorn get a definitive statement from the Fire Board
regarding their policy as it would affect Bighorn upon annexation.
Fire Board member Joseph Langmaid stated that the Board would
meet February 6th at 9 A.M. to discuss the matter.
Mayor Dobson asked Ms. Carmony if she is in basic agreement with
the Vail philosophy and the types of expenditures on the "plan-
ning of the Town of Vail. She replied that she was, but.basically.,'
disagrees with some of the things done in this town. Mayor
Dobson commented that he feels as mayor he should note that the
people of Bighorn are sensitive to the direction in which Vail
is going. In his opinion, the questions have been answered
and he is very confident that the basic philosophy has accomplished
things that most towns will never accomplish. Councilman
Staufer confirmed this sentiment regarding the philosophy and
the handling of basic issues. He then asked Carol Richards
if she would then state that she is in favor of annexation
She replied that she is in favor of it if the questions they
ask are answered.
Minutes - Town Council
` February 5, 1974
Page 3 „
• Councilman Staufer moved to approve the minutes as pp presented
to the Council for the November 21, 26 and 27, December 3 and
6, 1973 and January 4, 1974 meetings. Councilman Donovan
seconded the motion; all members voted in favor and the motion
carried. The minutes were incorporated into the record of the
Town Council for the Town of Vail, Colorado.
The appointment of two Planning Commi,s.sion members to fill
existing vacancies was done by paper -ballot. Mr. Dudley
Abbot and Mr. William Heimbach were appointed to the positions
by the Council.
With regard to the new position of Core Traffic Coordinator,
Mr. Minger reported that this 'core rover' would be on foot
in the village area.and her °duties would include responding
to citizens' requests for information.
Councilman Donovan remarked on the hazard of people skiing
in the streets of the village. Chief of Police Wall stated
that the town has signs which should warn people.of the
violation involved.
Mr. Jim Jacobson commented that the Town Council should not
hear the same requests for variances as those heard before
the Planning Commission. Mayor Dobson announced that the
Town Council and the Planning Commission will meet jointly
on odd Tuesdays in conjunction with the Council's weekly
work sessions to coordinate requests brought before.the
Boards.
As there was no further business, the meeting was.adjourned
at 10:40 P.M.
TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL
/Ma
ByATTEST:
Town Clerk
9