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• REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
15 JULY 1975
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was
convened at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, July 15, 1975, in the Council
Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present:
Josef Staufer
John Donovan
Kathleen Klug
Tom Steinberg
Joseph Langmaid
Jim Slevin
Others present were:
Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney
The Public Hearing scheduled for the Planning Commission was postponed
due to the lack of a quorum.
Mr. Richard Prosence, District Engineer from the State Highway Department,
was present to give a progress report concerning highway construction
and to answer questions. He stated that the four -lane interstate and
the frontage road east of the East Vail Interchange would be paved in
early September. With regard to water quality, Mr. Prosence commented
that the highway department is making a great effort to keep the water
quality high - using jute mesh and retention ponds. Daily water samples
are being taken above and below the project, and a hydrologist is
working on it. Mr. Prosence also reported that the highway department
is committed to build -an 8 ft. wide bicycle path over Vail Pass.
He noted that burning will be checked and that there will be no burning
when a temporary inversion in the valley exists. With regard to the
chain station situation for Bighorn residents, these drivers should
stay on the Frontage Road and will not have to go through the chain
station. With regard to the requested I-70 Sandstone overpass, Mr.
Prosence state that the Town's chances are remote to get the overpass,
• since the funds are limited. He suggested that the Town continue to
write letters on the subject, begin design work and do a cost estimate.
In his opinion, the highway department would look at the project request
more realistically if this were done. He also stated that the.federaL,,
government regards this portion of the interstate complete and no further
funds are available in the budget for work in the area. Both the town
manager and Councilman Staufer were of the opinion that this section of
the highway is not complete; Mr. Prosence said that this view could be
taken to the Federal Highway Division for their review, but forthcoming
funds this year are doubtful. The Mayor then thanked Mr. Prosence for
coming to the meeting and stated that the Town of Vail would make a state-
ment reinforcing the need for this overpass.
With regard to the request for a parking variance from John McBride
for the Clock Tower Inn, the matter was postponed to the next regular
council meeting.
With regard to the request from Ski Club Vail for a Conditional Use
Permit to permit a permanent structure for Ski Club Vail offices and
accessory activities in an Agricultural zone, the matter was postponed
to the next regular council meeting.
Minutes
15 July 1975
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40 With regard to a request from Bob Lazier for a time extension to complete
the Lionshead covered parking per a previous agreement with the town
council, the zoning administrator stated that the request was made because
the owner needs the time to remedy design problems concerning snow removal
and funding of the project. Councilwoman Klug moved to deny the time
extension; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted
in favor; and the motion carried. The matter will be handled adminis-
tratively through the Municipal Court, and the owner has until August 31,
1975 to comply. If parking is not provided as required, no C. 0. will
be issued.
ORDINANCE NO. 11, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION FOR $55,000 FOR THE TOWN ADVERTISING PROGRAM, was intro-
duced on first reading. The funds will come from the General Fund
with $30,000 going to VRA for promotional matters and $25,000 to the
Serendipity Singers for a television special (1/3 of which will be paid
by Vail Associates; the Town will get profits from the records).
Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Staufer
seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 12, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE RE -ZONING THE NINTH
FILING, was introduced on first reading. With this ordinance the
area east of Sandstone 70 will be downzoned from MDMF to Residential.
Councilman Slevin moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Langmaid
seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 13, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE RE -ZONING LOTS 9, 10
AND 11 AND IMPOSING SPECIAL BUILDING CONDITIONS ON LOTS 4, 5, 6, 7 AND
8 ON VAIL VILLAGE TENTH FILING, was introduced ,on first reading.
Art Mears, an avalanche expert working with Colorado Geological Survey,
was present to explain the various types of zones with regard to
avalanche hazard areas. The area in question has been termed "moderate"
and would require special conditions for building. Andy Norris, of
Vail Associates, explained VA's plan concerning buildable sites.
Modifications can be made to the site and structure to allow building
and protect the buyer. Due to special existing conditions on Lot 1
concerning the Recreation District, further items must be clarified;
a pedestrian easement is being recorded in the Eagle County Court
to allow use through the lot for the golf course. The attorney stated
that details and documents would be available on second reading of the
ordinance. Councilman Steinberg moved to approve the ordinance;
Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor;
and the motion carried. Mr. Minger commended VA for spending $10,000
in order to obtain the environmental impact data on the Katsos and
this property indicating their concern for avalanche hazard control.
With regard to the request for private parking signs from Dairy Depot,
it was decided that the matter should be reviewed by the Design Review
Board.
With regard to the appointment of the Local Licensing Authority Board
Members, the following members were appointed as a result of paper
ballots taken by the town council. Appointees include: Bill Grassie,
Rob Buterbaugh, Sally Hanlon, Gerry White and John Goehl. The highest
number of votes went to Gerry White and Sally Hanlon who are appointed
to four year terms. The other three members are appointed to two year
terms. Upon a motion duly made and seconded the appointments were
made official.
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15 July 1975
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TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
With regard to the Antholz project, the town manager stated that the
architects have been advised to hold on their design work; he and
the Mayor will meet with coordinating committees to determine priorities
at this point in the project. He commented that some community needs
will be taken care of with the K-4 school facilities when complete in
Sandstone.
With regard to cable television in Bighorn, Jim Lamont reported that
there had been problems with the trunkline along the highway right-of-way
and this could not be continued due to highway construction. There has
been a proposal to use the existing highway poles for lines but these
could not be used. Hookup requests in Booth Creek were low (15%), and
the ordinance had stated that the extension would rely on the feasability
of such an extension. Access easements are still forthcoming from
various utility companies. The above items have been responsible for
the slowness of cable television's extension this summer, according
to discussions between Jim Lamont and Don Morris, area supervisor for
the company in Salida. Carl Oppenheim, Booth Creek resident, asked
for recourse and pressure to be put on the company and that the town
attorney should review the ordinance and determine what can be done to
enforce it. He commented that he would like to see the town council
use all options and exercise legal aspects of control. According to
the ordinance, the completion of the system and the location of the
character -generator are the two areas which have not been completed.
The town manager stated that among the options of the citizens are the
right to revoke the franchise or operate it ourselves, but he noted
that until now there has not been citizen consensus on either point.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORTS
With regard to ordinance no. 13, the attorney noted an amendment to
Section 4 which should read "with respect to Vail Village Tenth Filing"
for the purpose of separating that area from the Katsos property.
With regard to the East Meadow Drive street closing, the town manager
commented that it is the plan to make the street one-way on a trial
basis, west to east, from the corner at the Vail Village Inn and Kiandra
to the intersection as soon as is feasible.
The Design Review Board fee of $25.00 was questioned by a business owner
who asked that the fee be graduated depending on the cost of the project.
It was stated that a re -assessment of the fees would be considered.
As there was no further business, the
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meeting was adjourned 9:40 pm.
Mayor