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REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
JANUARY 21, 1975
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Vail convened at 7:50 P.M. on Tuesday, January 21, 1975,
in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were
present:
Josef Staufer
John Donovan
Kathleen Klug
Tom Steinberg
Joseph Langmaid
ORDINANCE NO. 2, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE REZONING
LOT 7,BLOCK 1, VAIL VILLAGE 12th FILING, FROM LDMF TO
RESIDENTIAL, was introduced on second reading. The
parcel of land was resubdivided and downzoned at the
request of the owner, Vail Associates, Inc. Councilman
Staufer moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman
Donovan seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in
favor; and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 3, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 11-10-2(f) OF THE TOWN CODE OF VAIL RELATING TO
ICE AND SNOW OVERHANGS, was introduced on first reading.
The town manager stated that the purpose of the ordinance
is to amend the present ordinance thus controlling ice
buildup and possible danger to people and property:
With the proposed ordinance the cleanup of such waste
material will be required by the Town Code. The town
attorney stated that the modification is slight and that
the changes are more for clarification of the existing
code. Councilman Staufer asked the town attorney to study
the issue of the liability to a building owner and report
to the Council. Discussion followed regarding the wording
of the ordinance with regard to the phrase, "reasonable
expectation" of the snow or ice falling from a building's
roof. It was decided that the ordinance needed to be re-
worked before approval on first reading.
REPORTS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER
With regard to the teen center, the town manager commented
that it is in operation in the Public Service Building on
weekends. Some facilities are in the building now. A
long-range program is being studied now and will be presented
to the citizens in the near future.
Concerning a request from the Vail Resort Association for
funding, the Town Council has been asked for $5,000.00 to
cover the expenses of four events sponsored by the VRA.
Councilman Staufer moved to approve the request; Council-
woman Klug seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in
favor; and the motion carried.
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• With regard to a request for funding from the Buddy
Werner League to sponsor a children's ski program,
the Council has been asked to give $800.00 and will.
thus sponsor the program with this donation which will
pay for materials used, but no salaries. Councilman
Donovan moved to approve the request; Councilman
Steinberg seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous
in favor; and the motion carried.
REPORTS FROM THE TOWN ATTORNEY
The town attorney reported that a "Slip and Fall Suit"
is now pending in the courts in which the Town of Vail
is named as a defendant, along with Robert T. Lazier.
Plaintiff is Richard McMartin. Other court cases include
Larese vs. Town of Vail regarding the zoning ordinance;
Orly vs. Town of Vail regarding a workmen's compensation
suit.
• With regard to the Municipal Court receipts for 1974,
approximately $6,600.00 was collected during the year.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Mr. Stan Hawes, along with other members of the audience,
requested the status of the cable television extensions
to the east of Vail. The town manager asked Mr. Hawes
to voice his complaints in writing. He stated that the
Town has two options: (1) to continue pressure on the
company or (2) legally revoke the franchise after one
year of signing the franchise agreement. The town manager
commented on the cable company's basic inability to respond
to the needs of this community, and that complaints should
be documented from this point in time.
A member of the audience, Mrs.John A. Colegrove,an owner
of record of property in the newly annexed portion of
East Vail, stated that she and her husband had not received
notice of the election which took place in December of 1974.
. The town attorney stated that the requirements of the
statute had been complied with, by publication in the local
papers on four subsequent occasions. Mrs. Colegrove then
requested that notice be sent to absent voters for any
issue that comes to the vote.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE ROYSTON FIRM
Eldon Beck and George Girvin of Royston, Hanamoto, Beck
and Abey were present to make a presentation on the
landscaping of the Transportation Center for the summer
and the East Meadow Mall Plan. Mr. Beck explained the
details of the preliminary plans and sketches for the
summer projects. Councilwoman Klug asked for citizen input
regarding the Royston plan. Councilman Staufer stated
that the vote was highly in favor of a quality effort
and it should be followed through.
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• With regard to the Antholz property, the town manager
explained the purchase of the land and the priorities
chosen by the citizens of the 'Vail area on a 197� survey.
He outlined the time schedule for the Antholz development.
A slide presentation was then made showing the two elevations
of the property and the two resulting environments.
The Mayor then commented on the establishment of a
Community Goals Committee for the future development
of our community. Individual committees are being set
up to work on specific areas and facilities to be studied
with regard to the Antholz property.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:00 P.M.
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