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Home My WebLink About1975-09-16 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL 16 SEPTEMBER 1975 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, was convened at 7:45 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building on Tuesday, September 16, 1975. Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present: Josef Staufer Kathleen Klug Joseph Langmaid Jim Slevin Others present were: Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager Stanley Bernstein, Finance Director Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 16, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE REGARDING HORIZONTAL ZONING IN COMMERCIAL CORE I, on second reading. Councilman Klug moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 17, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE REGARDING A VAIL ASSOCIATES, INC. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND PROPOSAL, on first reading. The town manager explained that the Town of Vail endorsement and the municipal involvement in the VA Bond proposal allows for tax exempt financing in conjunction with the Vail Plan and the development of Vail Mountain. This proposal is an important part of the overall plan for the town. He noted that a resolution has been passed by the town council to cooperate with Vail Associates in this endeavor. Jim Bartlett, of Vail Associates, then outlined the development plan as being an increase of 20 - 25% over the facilities now available, and that this would be the final development of this mountain. Included in the project would be additional trails, lifts, restaurant in the Northeast Bowl, snowmaking on Golden Peak, and further development of China Bowl and Siberia Bowl. Bartlett emphasized Vail Associates' sole responsibility for the undertaking, and that it would not affect the Town's credit rating or the ability of the Town to finance or issue bonds. All costs and liabilities will be borne by VA. He estimated that the bulk of the expansion would be done in the next 3 to 5 years. Jack Gardner, bond counsel for VA, stated that there would be one issue totalling $5 million during the fall of 1975; he noted that Federal tax rules require that a minimum of 85% of the $5 million be spent within three years, and that according to Colorado statutes the money must be spent on skier facilities. Gardner explained that the documentation given to the Council explains and backs up the agreement between the Town and VA. Wade Kennedy, bonding agent for Boettcher & Co.,was also present to explain details of the financing. The town manager then noted that copies of the documents would be available at the town offices from the Town Clerk. The town manager then introduced Tom Grimshaw, attorney representing the town's interests in this matter. Mr. Grimshaw noted that he had studied the Industrial Revenue Bond statute, passed in 1967, and found it a viable document and legally sound from the Town's stand- point to enter into such an agreement. He noted that the Town will need to adopt the Rate Schedule by Resolution and that VA would issue a promissory note equal to the amount of the bond issue as collateral. Councilman Langmaid then moved to approve the ordinance on first reading; • Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was then instructed to have the ordinance published as approved. Minutes Regular Meeting September 16, 1975 Page 2 0 0 r] 0 RESOLUTION NO. 7, Series of 1975, a resolution appointing judges, clerks, alternate judges and alternate clerks for the October 14, 1975 bond election, as required by the Municipal Election Code. Councilman Staufer moved to approve the resolution; Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 8, Series of 1975, a resolution regarding compliance with the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, concerning the October 14, 1975 bond election, was introduced by Mayor Dobson. The Town Clerk then explained that due to a recent bill signed by the President in August, the Federal Bureau of the Census requires that certain political subdivisions must provide bilingual election material to the citizens. The law is in effect at this time. Councilman Staufer moved to approve the resolution; Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9, Series of 1975, a resolution authorizing the lease of September 16, 1975, for the public elementary school was introduced by the Mayor and then explained by the town attorney. He stated that he has negotiated with the attorney representing the school district, Stewart H. Brown, regarding details of the lease. The town attorney then told the Council that they would be considering three documents: the lease, the addendum and a redrafted version of the two. Terms of the lease included the determination of length of lease and the recovery of the property by the Town, in particular. The town manager then spoke concerning the Town's commitment and the intent of the school board, giving his endorsement of the lease. Councilman Staufer moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The town attorney then asked for a motion regarding the title and deed of trust. RESOLUTION NO. 10, Series of 1975, a resolution concerning the gymnasium of the public elementary school to be constructed in the Town of Vail, was introduced and explained by the town attorney. He commented that the resolution acts as an 'expression of intent' that the Town Council will pay a portion of the monies to construct a gymnasium in the new K-4 school. Stewart Brown, attorney for the School district, stated that the Town needs to make a commitment regarding the $124,000 in question. The town attorney noted for the record that the resolution states that the Town of Vail will pay $124,000 to the School District within one year from the passage of the resolution. Councilman Langmaid moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to the consideration of o request from Vail Associates, Inc. for 58% covered parking not within the building, the matter was deferred to the next regular council meeting at VA's request. Councilman Staufer asked that rental figures be supplied for discussion purposes at the next meeting. With regard to the appointment of two Election Commissioners through December, 1975, two names were submitted by the Town Clerk as being Interested in the positions: Jack Curtin and Jim Schorsch. Council- woman Klug moved to appoint Messrs. Curtin and Schorsch; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. Minutes Regular Meeting September 16, 1975 Page 3 With regard to the consideration of a request from R. D. Gunn for a GREA variance to add 150 square feet within a condominium unit in the Christiania Lodge, Mr. R. Todd, architect for Mr. Gunn, commented that Mr. Gunn would like to convert a high ceilinged area to a loft for bunk space to improve living conditions for the family. The Planning Commission was unanimous in favor of the request. Councilman Slevin moved to approve the variance; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to the consideration of Voucher Lists for June, July and August, 1975, the Mayor stated that the Council had not yet gone over the documents thoroughly and deferred the matter to the next council meeting. With regard to the consideration of the Minutes of the August 19 and September 2, 1975 Town Council meetings, Councilwoman Klug moved to approve them; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS With regard to the progress of the line extensions by the cable television company for service to Bighorn, the Mayor stated that he, the town manager, Diana Toughill and Jim Lamont had met that day with Bill Brazeal, Art Lee and T.E. Austin of the cable company. CTI will serve nearly all of Bighorn this fall; some areas do not satisfy the 10 hookups per 4 mile" requirement, but a method of providing service is being worked out and a special rate is being determined. Service to the outlying areas of Bighorn and to Booth Creek will be clarified by September 17, as meeting` was in progress during the council meeting. Bob Parker then questioned the lack of progress in burying lines on Beaver Dam Road, stating that he has brought this matter to the council at other meetings. The local manager of CTI stated that the burials will take place within three to four days. The town manager then remarked that total merit should go to Diana Toughill for her work with CTI to reach an agreement concerning service to Bighorn in accordance with.the franchise. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. . Mayor ATTEST: 4z4,� V4tXr Town Clerk 0