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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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