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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-04 Town Council Minutes0 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL FEBRUARY 4, 1975 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail convened at 7:45 P.M. on Tuesday, February 4, 1975, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present: Kathleen Klug Thomas Steinberg Joseph Langmaid James Slevin . RESOLUTION NO. 2, Series of 1975, a resolution urging passage of House Bill 1092 by the Colorado General Assembly, known as the Land Use Planning and Urban Service Act of 1975, was introduced by Mayor Dobson. The town manager ex- plained that the bill provides for planning on a local level, He commented that if the resolution is approved, a telegram would be sent to Nancy Dick and the Committee chairman for the meeting of the house Local Government Committee to be held February 5, 1975 to indicate Vail's support of the measure. Mr. Bob Parker asked whether the county was in favor of the bill. The town manager stated that last year when the bill was introduced in the Senate as Senate Bill 1156, the County Commissioners voted against it. The Mayor then tabled the matter until later in the.meeting so that citizens could study the contents of the resolution before the Council voted on it. With regard to the architect selection process for the Antholz cultural/recreational complex, the Mayor explained that a team consisting of our landscape architects, an acoustics consultant, solar energy consultant, staff and architectural firm would work together on the facility to be constructed onihe property. Five finalists will be chosen by February 6, 1975 for the project. The town manager outlined the selection criteria used to select an architectural team. With regard to the Vail Today and Tomorrow Community Goals Committee, the town manager announced that 6 sub -groups will meet throughout the spring and summer to consider a total of 12 community goals. A staff member will be assigned to each group on a consulting basis, and a councilmember will chair each group. The purpose of the project is to involve members of the community in the formulation of goals for Vail and to determine community needs. At the end of the process the entire population of Vail will be asked to vote on the goals chosen by the committees. With regard to the rating given the Town of Vail by Moody's, a national financial bonding company, the finance director reported that Vail is ranked as 'BAA', which is the fourth highest possible ranking for a municipality. This rating will enable the Town to sell future bond issues at a good rate of interest. Minutes February 4, 1975 Page 2 • With regard to a proposal for the funding of a bus maintenance and storage facility, the town manager commented that the Town now operates and maintains the bus system, with Vail Associates paying 25% of the costs this year only. The Town has order two new twin coach buses and will have a diesel bus to test during this spring. He noted further that there will eventually be a need to house twenty buses and that Vail Associates and the Town of Vail are currently negotiating on possible sites for a bus barn. The Municipal Building Authority, a special district created for the purpose of construction of buildings within the municipality, will be used as the financial vehicle to enable the construction to take place. The M.B.A. is a.non-profit corporation. Mr. Minger stated that the construction is expected to begin by May, 1975. With regard to a business license tax, the Mayor commented that the Town of Vail has donated monies to the Vail Resort Association due to a lack of funds in that organization . for promotional purposes. An occupation tax placed on the various businesses in town is one method of setting aside monies for promotional use. The Mayor then asked business- men to take part in determining a method of accruing funds to assist the VRA. He stated that at this time the Town Council proposes that the matter be studied regarding the implementation of an occupational tax, but that the Council is not espousing this as the only solution to the problem. Mr. Dick Elias, lodge owner, questioned whether the proposed occupation tax referred to a tax on employees. The Mayor stated that the text of the proposed ordinance was misunder- stood and that it would not be imposed on employees. With regard to the fire damage of the Nu Gnu Nightclub, the town manager is required by the zoning ordinance to review the damage and report his findings to the Town Council. Mountain General Contractors was asked to estimate the extent of damage and since the amount is less than 50% of the building, the zoning ordinance allows that the restoration can be completed and the building restored to its original non -conforming use. Councilman Steinberg moved that the owner be allowed to restore the Nu Gnu to its original state • and that it be brought up to the Uniform Building Code standards in accordance with the town manager's memorandum to the Town Council, Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to a request from Pierce, Briner and Scott for a Conditional Use Permit for office space in Poor Richards, Gordon Pierce was present to explain that the firm has out- grown their present space and would like to occupy the 700 square feet in the Poor Richards building. The proposed office would occupy 13 - 14% of the building which would in turn increase the parking requirement by .47. The zoning administrator stated that the building is in a public accomo- dations zone. Jim Lamont stated that the Planning Commission voted 3:2 opposing the CU Permit with one ab4ntion, and the feeling of the commission is that it deplores a change of use in a PA zone. Dudley Abbott, Planning Commission member, commented that the change would not cause a precedent and that the maintenance of the building is poor; the granting of such a request would eliminate an eyesore. The staff favored the change with reservations, according to Jim Lamont. 0 Minutes February 4, 1975 Page 3 It is the feeling of the staff that the Public Accommodation zone should be restudied and a decision made as to the effect of the transportation center on the PA zoning. The Mayor commented that the original intent of the building to be used as a dormitory is no longer valid aesthetically or economically. He stated that the Town Council has historically gone with the Planning Commission's recommendations, but feels that the zoning question must be restudied. He then asked for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to study this matter. Councilwoman Klug commented that the present zoning in that area is no longer valid, but that a CU Permit should not be granted with the present zoning still in effect. The con- sensus of the councilmembers was to re -zone. Councilwoman Klug then moved to deny the request for a CU Permit on the property for the present and, additionally, to re -zone the property; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. The Mayor stated that a 'statement of policy' would be forthcoming in two to three weeks. • With regard to the Voucher Lists for November, 1974, Councilman Steinberg moved to approve them; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. Returning to Resolution No. 2, urging passage of House Bill 1092, Bob Parker commented that he would hate to see the Council's stand on the matter develop a conflict between the Town of Vail and the County of Eagle. The town manager commented that the county commissioners are not specifically opposed individually to the plan, but that they did vote against House Bill 1156. Dudley Abbott remarked that the Town should 'touch base' with the county before going along with the resolution. The consensus of the Council was that this method of land use planning is the best proposal for, this area. Councilwoman Klug then moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. REPORTS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER • The town manager reported that the Town has hired a trans- portation planner under the auspices of a federal grant to the Town for one year.. Allen Gerstenberger, the planner, has submitted proposals to UMTA for a mass transit grant, requesting monies for a transportation system between Redcliff, Minturn and Vail.. He has also applied for a grant of $250,000 for construction of an overpass connecting Sandstone 70 with Lionshead. Concerning progress of the cable television company, Jim Lamont noted that the llth and 13th filings will be serviced in the near future. REPORTS FROM THE TOWN ATTORNEY With regard to Val d'Gore, Inc. vs. Town of Vail lawsuit, the town attorney outlined the series of proceedings con- cerning the entire annexation process and commented on the eight causes of action listed in the suit. The court decision is presently in the preliminary stages. Tom Grimshaw, annexation attorney in Denver, will be consulted with regard to the case. Minutes February 4, 1975 Page 4 • As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Mayor. ATTEST: dh " & Town Clerk • •