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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