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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-21 Town Council MinutesMINUTES 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. �k 615� Mayor ATTEST: own C1er •