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TC7M COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
20 AUGUST 1974
The regular meting of the Town Council of the TCyvn of Vail,
Colorado, convened at.7:45 P.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 1974,
in the Council Rom of the Vail Municipal Building.
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present:
Kathy Klug
Joseph Langmaid
Josef Staufer
Gerry White
Others present were:
Terrell J. Minger, town manager
Gene A. Smith, town attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 13, Series of 1974, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PORTION
OF THE BIGHORN AREA TO THE TOWN, was introduced on first reading.
The town attorney briefed the Council with regard to the final
Procedures to be followed in the annexation of this portion of
the Bighorn area. Effective date of annexation is September 11,
1974; general taxation will be effective on January 1, 1975.
Councilman Staufer moved to approve the ordinance as presented
on first reading; Councilman White seconded the motion; the vote
was unanimous in favor and the motion carried. The Town Clerk
was then instructed to have the ordinance published in full.
ORDINANCE NO. 14, Series of 1974, AN. ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE
TO CUVMITY TELEVISION RATSTMENT, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
To D CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN
THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING
THE GRANT OF FRANCHISE PROVIDING FOR TOM REGULATION AND USE OF
THE CABLE TELEVISION SYSTE4. was introduced on first reading. Mayor
Dobson outlined the various means of handling the ordinance at this
time. Iie then suggested that the public hearings on the subject
continue. Discussion ensued regarding legal counsel and rates.
Councilman Staufer commented on the company's history of poor service
in this community. Speaking on behalf of the homeowner, he stated
that he is opposed to a rate increase on November 1, 1975. Council --
woman Klug commented that the criteria listed in the agreement must
be met or the increase will authcxnatically be withheld. Mr. Dave
Reynolds, representative of the cable television company, stated that
items proposed for this franchise were not in the old franchise,
e.g. 3% revenue to the Town of Vail, a new Denver channel, and re-
building of the trunk and head station. Discussion followed with
negative reaction to rate increases. Councilman Staufer proposed
that the automatic rate increase for November 1, 1975 be deleted
from the ordinance. Discussion followed regarding details of the ordi-
nance, and it was decided that first reading would be delayed until
possible alternatives to a rate increase could be pursued. The
Mayor then introduced the revised rate schedule of August 15, 1974.
Efforts have been made to reach an equitable decision regarding rates
for Lodges and condominiums.. He noted that the rates are acceptable
to the group which is getting an increase; palatable to those who
are getting a decrease; resulting in a split in the lodging commrnmity.
Discussion followed on the subject.
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August 20, 1974
After a recess, Councilman Staufer moved to approve the ordinance
on first reading with the deletion of the automatic rate increase.,
at this time. The -town attorney. questioned which figures were"Liider
discussion. Councilman.Staufer then withdrew his motion. Councilman
White then stated that he would like:,to"piIpceed with this particular
document acid made. a motion :to' pass OrdinanceNo 14 cti first reading
with the revised rates of August 15, 1974, incorporated' and with the
understanding that: further negotiations"will opcnr;•Councilman
Langmaid seconded the'60tion; Councilman'Stsufer voted against;..
Councibrembers Klug, Langmaid, White and "Dobson voted in favor;, and
the motion carried.changes will be reviewed at a special meeting
on"T,uesday, August $7, 1Q74,•in..the vaA *i6ic1 1 Building. The
Town Clerk was then instructed to, Have the ordinance published With
revisions.
With regard to the., consideration "of a request -by Robert T.: Lazier
for a variance for parking not. within the -building, Parcel C Lionshead
1st filing, the utter was deferred to the following regular council
meeting. Mr. Lazier was absent from this meeting.
With regard to an appeal from the Alaskan Shop concerning the facade
Of that building in the Lodge Arcade, Mr.",Jay'K. Peterson, attorney
representing the owner, Chuck McLaughlin,•.presented a.petition
showing 147 signature of shopowners in the ''immed ate vicinity and ..
other interested parties who favor the design. The Design, Review
Hoard has disapproved the facade • primarily:because:the design is
not in keeping with the rest of the Lodge Arca6,`facade. Several
citizens were present to c0ftent in -favor of`:the`facade. Council
members Klug and Langmaid;opposed the design. .Mr. Peterson, requested.
that the Council's decision be based on the photographs, petition
and informal sketch presented to them. Councilman.White moved to
approve the request; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion;
Cm=ilmmbers Staufer; 'White and Dobson voted in favor, Councilrember,
Langmaid and Klug were opposed; and the motion carried.
1ss':tYre;.:was::no .further business, the. was/"adjo at 10:56 PM.
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