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.
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February 4, 1975
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• 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.
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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.
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February 4, 1975
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• As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:15 P.M.
Mayor.
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Town Clerk
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