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REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
16 DECEMBER 197,$'
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado, was convened at 7:40 P.M. on Tuesday, December 16,
2975, in the Vail Municipal Buil.'Ung Council Chambers.
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were
present:
John F. Donovan
Kathleen Klug
Bob Ruder
William Heimbach
William Wilto
Josef Staufer
Others present included:
Stanley F. Bernstein, Finance Director
Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 23, Series of 1975, an ordinance amending the zoning
ordinance with regard to the Design Review Board was introduced
on second reading. Jim Lamont explained that the purpose of the
ordinance is to reorganize the Design Review Board by creating one
liaison position between that board and the Planning Commission.
Councilman Wilto moved to approve the ordinance on second reading;
Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted in favor;
and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 24, Series of 1975, an ordinance regarding an amend-
ment to the Uniform Building Code was introduced on second reading.
Jim Lamont explained that this amendment would require that Certificates
of Occupancy be issued for categories I and J of the UBC ("I" refers
to duplexes and single family residences; "J" refers to minor building
modifications). Councilman Heimbach moved to approve.the ordinance;
Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in .favor; and
0 the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 25, Series of 1975, an ordinance adopting a budget and
financial plan for 1976, was introduced on second reading. The Mayor
asked for questions or comment from the Council and the audience.
Councilman Wilto then moved to approve the ordinance on second reading;
Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in favor, and
the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 26, Series of 1975, an ordinance amending the zoning
ordinance concerning a parking zoning district was introduced on first
reading. After some discussion with regard to a zoning map requirement
the ordinance was deferred to a later date.
ORDINANCE NO. 27, Series of 1975, (changed to Ord. 26) an ordinance
annexing a portion of territory known as Lions Ridge was introduced
as an emergency ordinance. The town manager outlined the history and
details of the proceedings leading up to this annexation ordinance.
The District Court authorized the annexation on December 16, 1975.
Discussion followed regarding property tax questions and sales tax
details. Stewart Brown, attorney representing Dean Knox, Leo Payne
and himself, registered his complaint that the ordinance under
consideration should not be approved. His complaints were made on
the basis of lack of competent evidence presented in public hearing, and
passage by emergency ordinance.
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December 16, 1975
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After further discussion, Councilman Wilto moved to approve the
ordinance; Councilman Heimbach seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 17, Series of 1975, a resolution for the
appointment of special town attorney for the months of January
and February, 1976, was introduced and explained by the town
attorney, Gene A. Smith. After some discussion, Councilwoman
Klug moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Donovan seconded
the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion carried.
With regard to a Motion to ratify the contract of Bradway
Enterprises, Inc. for the lease of space in the Vail Trans-
portation Center, Councilman Donovan moved to ratify the
document; Councilman wilto seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor and the motion carried.
With regard to a Motion to approve the replacement agreement
with Vail Limousine Co., Inc, concerning that company's leasing
of space in the Vail Transportation Center, Councilman Wilto
moved to approve the agreement; Councilman Donovan seconded
the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
With regard to the consideration of a request for a GRFA variance
for Texas Townhouse #4, a vote was taken, and a 3:3 tie was
reached. Councilman Donovan then raised objections to the
granting of the variance. The tie vote then went to the Mayor,
who voted in favor of granting the request; the variance was
granted.
With .regard to the appointment of Planning Commission members
to fill two vacancies created when Bill wilto and Bill Heimbach
were elected to the Town Council, the Council voted by paper
ballot. Albert G. White was appointed to serve until February
1978; Pam Garton was appointed to serve until February 1979.
Councilwoman Klug voted to appoint Dudley Abbott as the Planning
Commission liaison to the Design Review Board, as required by
Town Charter; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor; and the motion carried.
With regard to the appointment of Design Review Board members
to fill two vacancies created by William Ruoff and Lou Parker,
the Council voted by paper ballot. Carole Kramer and Ron
Todd were appointed to the Design Review Board.
With regard to the I-70 crossing now under study, Ms. Sandra
Burch, chairperson for a Citizens Committee in favor of an
underpass, submitted a Petition containing 500 signatures
in favor of an underpass.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 20:00 PM.
Mayor
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