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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-19 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL 19 AUGUST 1975 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was convened on Tuesday, 19 August 1975, at 7:50 pm in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John A. Dobson and the following councilmembers were present: John Donovan Kathleen Klug Tom Steinberg Joseph Langmaid Jim Slevin Others present were: Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney T.E. Austin, Manager, Vail Cable TV ORDINANCE NO. 14, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW CHURCHES AND RECTORIES AS A CONDITIONAL USE, was introduced on second reading. There were no changes in the ordinance from first reading. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; all present voted in favor-; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was then instructed to have the ordinance published as required. ORDINANCE NO. 15, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPAL BORROWING IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00, was introduced on first reading. Stan Bernstein, Finance Director, explained that the ordinance is Ia standard financial procedure for this time of year, and that it represents borrowing against December '75 revenues. The rate of interest is 7%. Councilman Slevin moved to approve the ordinance 'on first reading; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was then instructed to have the ordinance published as required. is With regard to the resignation of Gerry White from the Local Licensing Authority, Councilman Donovan moved to accept the resignation and directed the Town Clerk to have public notice published regarding the vacancy; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to a request for a Conditional Use Permit by L. G. Everist to allow stockpiling of aggregate on Skelly Oil property in conjunction with a concrete batch plant located on State highway right-of-way, the zoning administrator commented that the staff is policing the project. The Mayor stated that the details of the request were studied in work session that afternoon. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the request; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; Councilmembers Donovan, Klug, Steinberg, and Slevin voted in favor; Councilman Langmaid voted against; the motion carried. 11 Minutes/Town Council 19 August 1975 Page 2 • With regard to a request by Geraldine Cohen to allow the addition of 350 sq. ft. total to three existing non -conforming units in the Row Houses (Lots 4, 5 and 6), the zoning administrator stated that all three owners had requested the GRFA allowance in order to cover their patios. Two of the owners would like to add square footage to the lofts. Jay K. Peterson was present to represent Mrs. Cohen. The. Mayor stated that in work session that afternoon the council had decided to allow the addition of square footage to the interior, but they would want to consult with the Planning Commission to review the patio requests. It was their opinion that the Design Review Board also needs to look at the request. Mr. Peterson noted that the Design Review Board review would be a totally different process, separate from the Council's. Councilman Steinberg moved to allow the addition of such square footage as has been requested but not to allow any changes in the patios on the front of the building at this time; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; Councilmembers Klug, Steinberg, Langmaid and Slevin voted in favor; Councilman Donovan opposed the request; the motion carried. With regard to the status of Cable television, the Mayor introduced Mr. T. E. Austin, the new manager of the local office. The Mayor then referred to a letter from Mr. Wm. Brazeal, Vice President of CTI, which noted the items outlined in the franchise agreement which have been completed by the company. The letter also stated that there would be an opinion survey taken in September of this year, and that a Master Plan has been submitted to the Town of Vail staff. Mr. Austin then answered questions posed by citizens attending the meeting. He commented that cables would be buried on Beaver Dam Road within two to three weeks. He then explained in detail how the Bighorn extension will proceed, the company plans to go just past the Racquet Club before the winter. Any other parties wishing to be serviced will be required to have 10 subscribers per 1,320 feet, with a cost of $2 per foot to extend the line.to be paid by the subscribers. Ms. Barbara Loken stated that the Booth Creek residents were not told that service to their area was to be con- ditional, and in her opinion the Town Council did not inform the public. Michael Loken asked that since there are only 8 residents at Booth Creek, if ten subscribers would request hook-up, two being in vacant lots, and the hookup fee plus monthly rate agreed to be paid to the company, when could they get service. Don Morris, regional supervisor for CTI, stated that Booth Creek could have service in a month. Mr. Austin then encouraged people to keep in touch with him at the local office if they have any problems and that it is his . intention to provide good service to the residents of this area. With regard to the Public Hearing on Horizontal Zoning in CCI, the Mayor announced that the first reading of the ordinance on the subject would take place at the September 2 Council meeting. The Mayor asked for comments, but there were none. Mary Gilbertson, a representative of the 'Up With People' organization, addressed the community with regard to a performance which will be held on Sunday, August 24, sponsored by the Vail Institute. She noted that this Colorado based group has the goal of community involvement and the exchange of ideas. With regard to Town Council Minutes for July 1, 15 and August 5, 1975, Councilwoman Klug moved to approve said minutes; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. As there was no further business, the eting was ad' rned at 9:20 PM. • ATTEST: rr ayor town Clerk