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REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
7 JANUARY 1975
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado, convened at 7:45 P.M. in the Council Room of the
Vail Municipal Building.
Mayor John A. Dobson and the following councilmembers were
present:
Josef Staufer
John Donovan
Kathleen Klug
Tom Steinberg
Joseph Langmaid
Jim Slevin
46, Also present were:
Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney
Upon taking Oath of Office, newly appointed councilmember
James M. Slevin briefly stated his regret at the unfortunate
circumstances which occasioned his appointment and expressed
hope that his service on the council would help to bring about
greater unity within the community.
James Viele, Vail Associates, Inc., presented VA's request to
resubdivide Lot 7, Block 1, Vail Village 12th Filing to Lots
8, 9, 10 and 11, Block 1, Vail Village 12th Filing. Councilman
Staufer moved to approve the request; Councilman Steinberg
seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the
motion carried.
Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1975, AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE IMPOSING
INTERIM ZONING ON THE PORTION OF THE BIGHORN AREA ANNEXED TO THE
TOWN, was introduced by Town Attorney Gene A. Smith. Councilman
Steinberg moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Donovan
seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the
motion carried. The Town Clerk was then instructed to publish.
Ordinance No. 1 as approved.
Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 8,
9, 10, and 11, BLOCK 1, VAIL VILLAGE TWELFTH FILING, AND AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, was introduced on first reading. Council-
man Staufer moved to approve the ordinance on first reading;
Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous
in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was then
instructed to publish Ordinance No. 2 as approved on first reading.
With regard to the Planning Commission appointment, Mayor Dobson
explained that the Council had interviewed three,applicants.for
the vacancy during the work session earlier in the day. The
applicants were: Bob Buterbaugh, Bill Wilto and Bill Grassie.
The Council elected Mr. Wilto, who received 4 votes; Mr. Grassie
received 2 votes; and Mr. Buterbaugh received 1 vote.
Mayor Dobson expressed gratitude to those responsible for the
smooth handling of the Presidential visit, in particular to the
Police Department and to the Manor Vail for providing a press room.
Mayor Dobson then briefly discussed community goal setting
and outlined the Town's plan for expanded citizen participa-
tion through the establishment of a Civic Centre Committee.
Resolution No. 1, Series of 1975, A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES TAX DUE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN SPECIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1 (SDI), was explained by Mr. Minger. He
noted that at the time SDI was established and the Sunburst
development designed, the recreational amenities fee for that
development was left open, subject to negotiation. Negotiations
are now complete, and a letter of agreement has been received
from Sunburst. Councilman Steinberg moved to approve the reso-
lution; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; the vote was
unanimous in favor; and the motion carried.
Mr. Minger then introduced Allen Gerstenberger, new Town of Vail
transportation planner, and gave a brief report regarding opera-
tion of the bus system during December. He explained that 8 buses
carried 180,260 people during the month. On December 30 they
carried 15,200 in that single day. He noted that the Sandstone
and Bighorn buses have both been highly successful; the Sandstone
bus carried 2,637 people during December, and the Bighorn bus
carried 4,108. He mentioned that many.petitions, letters and
comments have been received requesting that the service be extended
until the end of the season, and he announced that the Council has
agreed to the extension. Mr. Minger noted that the heavy use the
municipal bus system has received indicates that free mass transit
does work, but that the Town does need more equipment in the form
of additional buses and perhaps a bus barn.
Mr. Minger then mentioned that December was also a busy month
for the parking structure; that the Town is beginning to recover
the cost of the structure. Question was raised regarding why
campers have been allowed to park on top of the structure. Mr.
Minger explained that in the past campers have been required to
park in the LionsHead west lot, but that this winter because of
lack of use of the parking structure, they have been allowed to
park there at a fee of $5.00 per. night. Mr.. Carl Oppenheim
expressed hope that people not be allowed to live in the campers
while parked in the structure. Mayor Dobson answered that there
is no effective way to monitor that. Dick Elias asked whether
or not electricity is being furnished to overnight campers in
the structure. Mayor Dobson replied that it is not. Mr. Elias
then asked whether or not the Town has an ordinance to prohibit
the parking of campers. The Town Attorney explained that there
is an ordinance to prohibit the parking of campers on private
property and that the ordinance also prohibits sleeping in campers
except in the LionsHead west lot.
The discussion then moved to the subject of towing. Mr. Minger
explained that cars will be towed from public property first,
then on request from private property as time allows. Council-
man Staufer asked whether it is possible to deputize private
towing concerns to help. Mr. Minger mentioned that it is possible
but that local stations are not always willing to cooperate when
needed, often tow the wrong car, or damage the' car they tow. Mr.
Elias then asked who is authorized to request that a car be towed
from private property. Mx. Smith, Town Attorney, stated that
anyone in charge of the property may authorize the towing (lessee,
owner, manager, etc.)
Questions were raised regarding dirt in the Transportation Centre
stairwells and the exhaust level of the structure. Mr. Minger
indicated that the stairwells will eventually be covered and will
be cleaned up and that the exhaust fan system in the structure is
now working, but that more fans may be necessary.
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Question was asked regarding the progress on cable television
service to the Bighorn area. Jim Lamont, Director of Community
Planning, stated that a local cable TV manager has just been
hired by CTI in order to expedite the matter. He stated that
Holy Cross Electric will soon hook up a CATV super trunk to the
llth, 12th and 13th filings. Mr. Lamont also mentioned that
CATV is doing a survey of all illegal cable hook-ups and that
they do intend to.prosecute. Councilwoman Klug asked whether
two weeks was a reasonable timetable to expect TV service to
Bighorn. Mr. Lamont said that it was.
Bert Naumann protested the smell emanating from the sewer plant
and questioned the water quality after treatment. He also read
a statement expressing concern that the quality.of.water in
Gore Creek may be deteriorating. Mr. Minger also expressed his
concern and invited Mr. Naumann to meet and discuss the situation
with Town officials and with the Vail Water and Sanitation District'
Mr. Naumann agreed.
With no further business, the Council adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY
Regarding consideration of a patio expansion for the Bridgewater
Inn, Inc., Mr. Lamont stated that the proposed expansion complies
with zoning requirements. Councilman Donovan moved to approve
the expansion; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; the vote
was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried.
Regarding the transfer of ownership of Hansel & Gretel to a
corporation, Councilman Pollae)aii moved to approve the transfer;
Councilman seconded the motion; the vote was
unanimous in favo and the motion carried.