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Home My WebLink About1975-10-07 Town Council Minutest.F MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL 7 OCTOBER 1975 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, was convened at 7:48 P.M. on Tuesday, October 7, 1975, in the Vail Municipal Building Council Chambers. Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present: Josef Staufer John F. Donovan Kathleen Klug Thomas Steinberg James Slevin Joseph Langmaid Others present included: Stanley F. Bernstein, Acting Town Manager Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney With regard to a request for the re -subdivision of Lot D, Vail Village Second filing from Messrs. Selby and Tofel, the Mayor noted that the council had studied the matter in work session in the afternoon. The property in question is bounded by Alphorn, Scorpio and Skaal Haus condominiums and U.S. Hwy. #6. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the re -subdivision request; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to a request for a.Conditional Use Permit to allow professional office space from Messrs. Selby and... Tofel, the Mayor commented that the council had studied the request that afternoon in work session. Jim Lamont, Director of Community Development, noted that the CUP would be subject to the solution of problems regarding vehicular or pedestrian traffic patterns. Gordon Brittan, treasurer of the Vail Clinic, asked if the proposed building would be competing with the clinic for doctors' offices. Jeff Selby commented that they had not yet determined how the space would be used, but that he had not yet made.any arrangements with any doctors. Discussion followed regarding the desirability of using the space for such a purpose; Councilman Staufer questioned the granting of a Conditional Use for doctors' offices since it would be detrimental to the already existing clinic. He then asked that the matter be continued in order that the council might study it further. Councilman Donovan asked if the matter could be continued, commenting that he would not want to curb competition. Councilman Slevin stated that he felt a legal and moral responsibility not to use delay tactics. Councilman Donovan asked that the matter be put on the work session agenda for October 14, but the Mayor said that it was his feeling that the Council should not be involved.in the discussion, which should be between the two parties in question. Councilman Staufer moved to defer consideration of the request for the proposed office building; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all members present voted in favor with the exception of.Councilman Steinberg's abstention; and the motion carried. Minutes Regular Meeting October 7, 1975 Page 2 A ORDINANCE NO. 17, Series of 1975, second,reading, regarding Vail Associates, Inc. $5,000,000. Industrial Revenue Bond Issue, was introduced by Mayor Dobson and explained by the town attorney. He noted that there was an amendment relative to the wording of the limit of liability (Section , ) Special counsel to the Town in the matter, Thomas Grimshaw, noted that the document is in order. Councilman moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; Councilman seconded; all present voted in favor (Councilwoman Klug had departed to attend a school board meeting); and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was theninstructed to have the ordinance published in final form. RESOLUTION NO. 11, Series of 1975, regarding the calling of a Public Hearing concerning the proposed annexation of the Lion's Ridge area, was introduced by Mayor Dobson. Staff members Bob Manzanares and Sammye Meadows explained the procedure and details of the annexation petition, public hearing and election. The Public Hearing is set for November 11, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. at which time a zoning proposal will be explained. The Town Clerk presented the council with the annexation petition. Ms. Meadows stated that the election would probably be held on December 11, 1975. The purpose of the Resolution was to acknowledge the Annexation Petition to the Town Council. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to a Motion to ratify the employment contract of the town attorney, the Mayor commented that the attorney has resigned his position here and will take up residence in Texas, The purpose of the motion is to amend his contract so that it terminates on December 31, 1975. With regard to a request from the Ski Museum Board for a Conditional Use Permit, parking and setback variances, the Mayor noted that the council had studied the matter in work session and had considered the Planning Commission's recommendations. Councilman Langmaid moved to approve the request; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to a request for the re -subdivision of Lot 8, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch, the zoning administrator ex- plained that when the Town of Vail purchased the property which is being used for a K-4 school, the sellers, McLaughlin and Peterson, retained a one -acre parcel. In order to be in conformance with the subdivision regulations, the lot needs to be formally re-subdivided:.'.into two parcels. The town attorney asked that the date on the plat be backdated to May 15, 1975 so that the action of the council at this meeting would be to ratify the re -subdivision. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the request; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to a request from Barry Solomon for a setback variance for Lot 4, Block 6, Vail Village Seventh filing, a variance is needed since there appears to be a discrepancy on the legal description for the property of one foot; the zoning administrator noted that the request has been duly published and there has been a hearing before the Planning Commission as required. Councilman Donovan moved to grant the request; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. Minutes Regular Meeting October 7, 1975 Page 3 With regard to the consideration of Voucher Lists for June, July and August, 1975, Councilman Donovan stated that he had looked over all lists and found them to be proper; he then moved to approve the June, July and August 1975 voucher lists; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Rob Buterbaugh voiced a complaint regarding outdoor loud- speakers at the Gasthof Gramshammer noting that such a practice is contrary to town ordinance. The Mayor asked. that Chief of Police Gary Wall tend to the problem. Mr. Buterbaugh also asked if the town council would further consider the possibility of a hitchhiking pickup station for this winter. With regard to the proposed I-70 crossing, Mr. Kenneth Richards asked that an underpass be considered. Council- 4b man Slevin noted that the town manager was told that the Highway Department is not in favor of underpasses for safety reasons. Ms. Maccie Carmony asked about putting a light at the four-way stop intersection. The Mayor said that it would be done. Mr. Lou Parker questioned the article in a recent Vail Trail newspaper concerning projects near completion and commented that many items were over budget, and that the council has gotten a bad reputation for spending. He questioned costs re. the Entrance Sign and.the East Meadow Mall Plaza, in particular. The Mayor stated that answers will be prepared for the public regarding itemized amounts for these projects. Councilman Donovan noted that the questions should be answered publicly since they were brought up in the paper. Jill Vig, representing the Vail Trail newspaper, offered to publish the answers to Mr. Parker's questions. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. ;ayor ATTEST: Town Cler * I-