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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-06-03 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL 3 JUNE 1975 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail convened on Tuesday, June 3, 1975, at 7:45 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present: Josef Staufer Kathleen Klug John Donovan Tom Steinberg Others present were: Stanley F. Bernstein, Acting Town Manager Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney First order of business was a report by Wall, McMahan, Smith and Associates regarding the 1974 Audit Report for the Town of Vail. Jerry McMahan was present to explain details of the document; he stated that it was a 'clean opinion' audit. Stan Bernstein outlined the financial situation of the Town, noting that there was an $88,000 surplus in the General Fund. Sales tax revenues increased by 29% during 1974. ORDINANCE NO. 7, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE OPEN SPACE/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SITE FOR A PUBLIC SKI MUSEUM, was introduced on first reading. The function of the ordinance is to allow the Town of Vail to appropriate funds for said purchase. The Mayor recognized Dudley Abbott for his work on the project. Councilman Staufer moved to approve the appropriation; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; the vote was unani- mous in favor; and the ordinance was approved on first reading. The Town Clerk was then instructed to have the ordinance published as required. ORDINANCE NO. 8, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE OPEN SPACE/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND FOR THE is ACQUISITION OF A SCHOOL SITE, was introduced on first reading. The or- dinance authorizes the purchase of Site 9 at Sandstone at a cost of $220,000. The Mayor stated that the action follows the commitment made to the school district to purchase a site for a K-4 school. Councilwoman K1ug moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was then instructed to have the ordinance published as required. With regard to a report on the status of cable television to Bighorn, the Mayor stated that bids have gone out for work for that line extension, but are not yet firm. He also noted that he would have a meeting with Bill Brazeal, director of CTI, Inc., on June 6, 1975, to discuss the work to be done this summer. With regard to a Conditional Use Permit for a self-service gasoline station in Bighorn, Jim Lamont, director of Community Development, presented the Council with reports from the Planning Commission and the Community Development staff. The Mayor stated that, according to the zoning ordinance, the Council has twenty days to make a decision on the matter. MINUTES 3 June 1975 Page 2 With regard to a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow expansion in an MDMF zone for the Vail Valley Medical Center, Jim Lamont explained that the permit would allow the change of existing storage space to additional office space and add a small addition for an elevator tower. The Planning Commission voted unanimously in favor of the request. Mr. Lamont stated that, according to the zoning ordinance, the Town Council is required to act, either for or against the Planning Commission's decision. Councilman Staufer moved to approve the request; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to Voucher Lists for January through April, 1975, the Mayor stated that the Council had reviewed the lists. Councilman Steinberg moved to approve the voucher lists in question; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to several sets of Minutes from previous Town Council meetings, Councilman Steinberg moved to approve Town Council Minutes to -date; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to the dog control problem, Chief of Police Gary Wall reported that a truck has been purchased for dog catching. He stated that the dog catching problem of this spring would be rectified. As there was no further business, Councilman Donovan moved to adjourn; Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; and the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M. RE -CONVENE AS LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY With regard to a request for permission to modify The Wingfield Room of the Mark Resort and Tennis Club for the purpose of holding "Vegas at Vail", a charity event for Ski Club Vail, on July 12, 1975, Mr. Donovan explained that in order to comply with state liquor requirements, it would be neces- sary to suspend the liquor license for the night in question and have it re -instated the following day. He then made a motion to suspend the liquor license from 12:00 noon on July 12 and re -instate it at 12:00 noon on July 13; Dr. Steinberg seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; with Mr. Donovan abstaining from the vote; the motion carried. • With regard to a request for renewal of a 3.2% retail beer license, from the Dairy Depot, the Chief of Police and the Town Clerk reported that the present license is in order and that no violations have occurred. Dr. Steinberg moved to approve the renewal; Ms. Klug seconded the motion; Dr. Steinberg, Ms. Klug and Mayor Dobson voted in favor; Mr. Donovan and Mr. Staufer abstained from the vote; the motion carried. With regard to a request.for the modification of premises from Pepi Gramshammer for Sheika's Bar to be located in the basement of the Gasthof Gramshammer Lodge, Jim Lamont reported that zoning requirements have been fulfilled. Both the Planning Commission and the Town Council have approved the variance; Dr. Steinberg moved to approve the request; Ms. Klug seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor, with Mr. Donovan abstaining; and the motion carried. MINUTES 3 June 1975 Page 3 • With regard to a request for a three-way license for the Mark Cambron Bar to be located in Crossroads II building, Level II, H, J, K, Unit 345, S. Douglas McLaughlin, attorney representing the applicant, was present for the hearing. There were no contestants. The witnesses were sworn in, and the attorney for the applicant submitted a petition taken by Mark Cambron with 54 signatures (Exhibit A). The following witnesses testified in favor of the application: Mark Cambron, owner; Mervyn Lapin, General Manager of Crossroads, Ltd.; Chris Powers; Charlie Powers. The Town Clerk then stated that the license cannot be issued until the building is complete and the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Ms. Klug moved to approve the request; Dr. Steinberg seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor, with Mr. Donovan abstaining; and the motion carried. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. ATTEST: 4ICo own `1 e u Mayor