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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-07 Town Council MinutesMINUTES 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. Ln 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.