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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
21 OCTOBER 1975
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado, was convened at 7:40 P.M. on Tuesday, October 21,
1975, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were
present:
John F. Donovan
Josef Staufer
Tom Steinberg
Joseph Langmaid
Kathleen Klug
Others present included:
• Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Stanley F. Bernstein, Finance Director
Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 18, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 17, concerning the Vail Associates Industrial
Revenue Bond Issue, was introduced on first reading. The
new ordinance reflects a change concerning the amount of
the bond issue, instead of "$5 million" it reads "up to
$5 million", thus amending Ordinance No. 17. Councilman
Steinberg moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Donovan
seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the
motion carried. The Town Clerk was then instructed to
have the ordinance published on first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 19, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
INTERIM FINANCING IN ANTICIPATION OF RECEIPT OF PROCEEDS
FROM THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
NOT TO EXCEED $860,000. The interim financing relates to
_ all projects which were authorized by the bond election
except the I-70 crossing. Stan Bernstein explained the
details of the public sale, interim borrowing against the
bond proceeds. The Mayor noted that the Town Council has
been briefed on the matter. The Town will borrow from the
United Bank of Denver at an interest rate of 61%. Councilman
Donovan moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Staufer
seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the
motion carried.
Resolution No. 12, Series of 1975, regarding the public
sale of certain Town of Vail general obligation bonds in
the amount of $860,000. The Mayor explained that the
resolution authorizes that the public sale be held on November
5, 1975. Boettcher & Co. will be the fiscal agent. Mr. Ken
Richards commented that he would like to compliment the Town
on the use of competitive bidding. Councilman Donovan moved
to approve the resolution; Councilwoman Klug seconded the
motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
Minutes/Regular Meeting
October 21, 1975
Page 2
With regard to the reappointment of five members to the
Design Review Board for one-year terms each, it was
explained that two members will be "at large" and the.
remaining three will also serve on the Planning Commission.
Councilman Steinberg then moved that Bill Ruoff and Lou
Parker be appointed as members -at -large; and Dudley Abbot,
Jen Wright, and Bill Wilto serve on both boards; Councilman
Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted in favor;
and the motion carried.
With regard to a request for consideration of a Conditional
Use Permit by Selby-Tofel for a professional office building,
the Mayor commented that both the clinic administration and
the developers met subsequent to the last council meeting
and have resolved their differences. Councilwoman Klug
moved to approve the request for the CUP; Councilman Stein-
berg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and
the motion carried.
With regard to voucher lists for September, 1975, Councilman
Donovan noted that he had examined the voucher lists and
moved to approve them; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion;
all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
REPORTS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER
The town manager commented that the staff had sent out
community questionnaires to all boxholders for the purpose
of determining recreational and cultural goals of the
people of this valley area..
With regard to the winter parking plan, Mr. Minger noted
that the police and staff are reviewing the parking situ-
ation and that the entire program will be presented to the
public at the next regular council meeting.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
A member of the audience requested that the Council consider
the designation of a hitchhiking station in the town; it
was the general feeling of the Council that those persons
interested in such a designated area should respond to this
community need. Ken Rose, Director of Public Works, offered
staff time to those interested in meeting on the matter.
Robert Fritch commented that there is a parking problem
at the Sitzmark near Checkpoint Charley and asked for input.
The town manager asked Mr. Fritch to meet with Chief Wall
and himself.
The town manager then noted that there will again be bus
service to Bighorn and Sandstone during the winter season.
Bus service will begin the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Ken Richards asked that the Council consider constructing
an underpass rather than an overpass across I-70. The
Mayor said there will be public hearings on the project.
Mr. Richards also commented that costs for projects under-
taken by the Town have run over estimated costs primarily
because the town uses consultants, etc. who are not familiar
with the conditions of this mountain community. He requested
that the Council consider the use of consultants closer to
home.
Minutes/Regular Meeting
October 21, 1975
Page 3
Lou Parker then commented that in his opinion the town
government is overspending, hence indicating a lack of
concern for the community. According to newspaper figures,
actual costs have exceeded estimated costs. The town
manager then remarked that the figures in the newspaper
were not complete in this instance.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:05 P.M.
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