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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-07-01 Town Council Minutes0 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL 1 JULY 1975 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the. Town of Vail was convened at 7:50 pm in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building on Tuesday, 1 July 1975. Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present: Josef Staufer John Donovan Kathleen Klug Tom Steinberg Joseph Langmaid Jim Slevin Others present were: iTerrell J. Minger, Town Manager Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 9, Series of 1975, ESTABLISHING A LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY, was introduced on second reading. There were no changes to the ordinance since first reading. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 10, Series of 1975, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE, was introduced on second reading. The purpose of the ordinance is to provide additional types of conditional uses in the zoning ordinance. Councilman Staufer moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; Councilman Steinberg abstained; all other members voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to the consideration of a request for an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit for the Printery to include base- ment area of building and graphic art studio for Dale McCall, the zoning administrator noted that the Town Council is required to make • a motion in order to amend the existing Conditional Use Permit. The parking requirements are being met. The architectural plans have been submitted to the planning department and have been approved by the Design Review Board. Councilman Steinberg moved to approve the request ; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to the consideration of.a request for stairs from the V.A. Real Estate office in the Sitzmark Building to cross Town street right-of-way, the zoning administrator submitted the plan to the Town Council for their review. The Council requested a letter of agreement concerning the Sitzmark agreeing to repair any damage by snowplows on Town property and their stairs. They stated that the right-of-way must be kept for future utilities. Councilwoman Klug moved to approve the request subject to the above requirements; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. 10 Minutes 1 July 1975 Page 2 10 with regard to the consideration of a request from VA to re -zone Lots 9, 10 and 11 of Vail Village Tenth Filing from Residential to Agricultural and to designate Lots 4, 5, 5, 7 and 8 as lots with special conditions for building structures due to apparent hazard from avalanche, there was no one present from VA to answer questions concerning the request. The Mayor then explained that the council would take the allowed 20 days to make the decision. The Mayor also commented that the matter needed to be looked at with regard to policy concerning avalanche control. Councilman Donovan then moved to continue the request; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to the Minutes of the June 17, 1975 Town Council meeting, Councilman Steinberg moved to approve them; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to Voucher Lists for May, 1975, Councilman Donovan voted to approve them; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Minger stated that the Public Goals meeting previously set for July 8 has been postponed to July 22 or early August since the entire project needs to be studied further in-house. Financial implications of the project are being looked at and could alter the time frame earlier determined. He commented that he and the Mayor will meet and coordinate with goals groups before the next public meeting. He announced that the Thorne Ecological Institute will hold a community values seminar for the goals committees on July 17 in the Municipal Building. The town manager then asked the town council if they would agree with closing off a portion of East Meadow Drive after July 4th for one month as a temporary measure and putting a bike -pedestrian lane on Willow Creek Road. A discussion ensued concerning alternate traffic patterns in relation to street closure and experimentation with pedestrianization. Citizens indicated a need for more one-way signs in the core near the checkpoint gate. The Mayor stated that the Mall Act question is the first step in finding a solution to this problem. Councilman Staufer suggested that the town council authorize the town manager to go ahead with pedestrianization. Mr. Buterbaugh commented that hitchhiking is now legal in Colorado and requested hitchhiking stations in the Town of Vail. The Mayor agreed that it was a point well taken and should be studied. Mr. Lou Parker requested bus shelters for school bus children as a priority. The town manager then commented that traffic could be better controlled in the village. The Mayor stated that the police should be instructed to deal heavily with offenders. He then asked that the newspaper publish the following: that the closure of East Meadow Drive will take place for one month; and that citizen input is invited regarding traffic patterns for the area between the Kiandra/Talisman and Willow Bridge Road. He stated that he will work out details of the closure with the Chief of Police and the town engineer regarding the traffic code. The Mayor stated for the record that the Vail Institute should be praised for bringing the Colorado Philharmonic to Vail; performances were outstanding. As there was no further business, ATTEST: �ownClerV?#'-1-4/4 the meetin was adjourned at 9:45 pm. Mayor • PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council requests the submission of applications by persons interested in being appointed as members of the Local Licensing Authority of the Town of Vail, Colorado, a commission composed of five members. Said Authority is created by Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1975, of the Town of Vail, Colorado, which will become effective on July 9, 1975 Written applications should be submitted to the Town • Clerk, Vail Municipal Building, Box 100, Vail, Colorado, 81657. Signed: Town Council Town pf Vail 44lu John A. Dobson Mayor