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REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
5 AUGUST 1975
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was
convened at 7:45 pm 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
Jim Slevin
Joseph Langmaid
Also present were:
Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney
Robert Royston, Landscape Planner
Craig Steinman, Architect
David Kent & Jonas Kiken, Consultants
John Ryan, Financial Consultants
George Girvin, Landscape Planner
Christopher Jaffe, Acoustician
ORDINANCE N0, 12, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE RE -ZONING THE NINTH
FILING, was introduced on second reading. The Mayor stated that the
Council had reviewed the ordinance, and the Town Manager explained
that the ordinance was requested by the residents of the area adjacent
to the Sandstone 70 Tot Lot. Councilman Staufer moved to approve
the ordinance on second reading; Councilman Steinberg seconded the
motion; all present voted in favor;,and the motion carried. The
Town Clerk was then instructed to have the ordinance published.
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 S ON VAIL VILLAGE TENTH FILING, was introduced on second
reading. The town attorney explained that a contract has been ne-
gotiated between the Vail Metropolitan Recreation District, the Town
of Vail and Vail Associates, Inc. per the Town Council request on
first reading. Said contract will be signed by all parties this week.
Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance on second reading;
Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and
the motion was carried. The Town Clerk was then instructed to have
the ordinance published.
ORDINANCE NO. 14, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING
ORDINANCE TO ALLOW CHURCHES. AND RECTORIES AS A CONDITIONAL USE,
was introduced on first reading. Councilwoman Klug moved to approve
the ordinance; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was then
instructed to have the ordinance published.
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' With regard to a request for a conditional use permit by the Vail
Religious Foundation to allow approximately 600 square feet for a
rectory to be added to the Vail Interfaith Chapel, said request
was deferred to the next regular meeting since the related ordinance
has only been passed on first reading.
With regard to a request for a conditional use permit for a game/
recreation room in Crossroads East, the zoning administrator explained
that the business would be open between the hours of 9:00 am and
11:00 pm. Both the Planning Commission and the town staff are
in favor of granting the request so long as the owner meets the re-
quirements of the CU Permit. Councilman Donovan moved to approve
the request with the 9:00 am to 11:00 pm restriction in times of
operation; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; Councilman Steinberg
abstained from the vote; Councilmembers Donovan, Klug, Staufer, Slevin
and Langmaid voted in favor; and the motion carried.
With regard to an ordinance concerning horizontal zoning for commercial
core I, Councilman Slevin moved to continue the required hearing to
the next regular council meeting; Councilman Steinberg seconded the
motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
With regard to a request from Casino Vail to encroach on street
right-of-way approximately 16 inches in order to provide required
emergency exit, the Mayor stated that the matter would be handled
administratively.
Concerning the progress of the Cable television company to extend
service to Bighorn, Jim Lamont reported that the company has been
granted construction and digging permits to extend the service to and
including the Racquet Club in East Vail. The area past the Racquet
Club is still under study. He noted that September is the date set
for completion of the extension. The Mayor stated that Mr. Brazeal
of CTI, Inc. has assured him that the line extension would be complete
by the new programming season. Equipment is in Vail with exception
of the 'supertrunk'. In response to a question concerning the above
ground cable on Beaver Dam Road, Mr. Lamont commented that the company
will bury that cable this summer. Kent Rose, town engineer, commented
that power companies have taken down their lines and will bury them
when cable tv is ready to bury their cable. The poles will then be
removed. Several citizens complained about the cable tv company
• and commented that in their opinion the company is in violation of
the local franchise. The Mayor stated that he will. personally request
that Mr. Wm. Brazeal attend the next council meeting, August 19, 1975,
to discuss problems with the system. Other complaints concerned
construction standards, opinion survey, and monthly meetings between
the town manager and cable tv people as outlined in the franchise.
Jim Lamont noted that line locations in all areas must be approved
by the Town of Vail. Ms. Barbara Loken stated that she has spoken
personally to Don Morris, area supervisor for CTI, Inc., who commented
that he was unable to give a date for completion of the extensions.
She stated that he had also admitted to the violation of the ordinance
and franchise. Ms. Loken then asked that the company be removed.
News reporter from the Vail Trail, Cindy Lamont, asked, "When is the
Town going to make cable television live up to its agreement?"
The Mayor replied that the town has little choice in the matter but
to wait. Ms. Lamont then asked if the town had considered taking over
the franchise. The Mayor commented that there had been some considera-
tion of that possibility. Councilman Staufer noted that the last time
the Town of Vail informed the cable company that they were in violation
of the franchise they turned off the television; he remarked that
citizens should remember the result. Mike Loken, Booth Creek resident
awaiting service, commented that a class action is needed against
cable television and against the town council for misrepresentation,
since the cable company is in violation of the franchise. The Mayor
again asked that people wait until Mr. Brazeal comes to the next meeting.
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• Mr. Carl Oppenheim, Booth Creek resident and manager of Mountain
Haus Condominium, asked that the town attorney research and prepare
a report for the citizens as to their legal regress for•the next
regular meeting, August l9th.
Councilman Donovan then noted for the record that the Town of Vail
is allocating $2,000 to the Ski Museum project for completion of
architectural drawings for the building.
Councilman Donovan then remarked about the numerous complaints he
has received concerning treatment of persons using the transportation
center parking Iot. He stated that the treatment of the guest is
very poor and that the problem will be remedied within two days.
There was a brief recess before the Public Hearing on Vail Today
and Tomorrow.
PUBLIC HEARING - VAIL TODAY AND TOMORROW
Mayor Dobson outlined.the recent history of the decision to slow
down the Antholz planning process and re-evaluate the community's
goals in relation to our needs and economic abilities. He noted
that several presentations would be made by the staff and design
team to inform the public of the status of the design process.
Town Manager Terry Minger commented that there are certain community
values for which the town government should be responsible. He noted
that the municipal government should be sound and follow a conservative
fiscal role in its activities; it should continue to build an art
and cultural tradition here; it should continue to serve the recre-
ational needs of the guests; and finally, it should improve the
business and economic conditions of the community especially in regard
to the summer month activities. He remarked on the importance of an
environmental ethic to protect and preserve our physical environment.
Values translate into goals. The town manager then asked that the
individual goals committees prepare a goal statement in the next
30 days. He emphasized the difference between needs and wants of the
community.
Craig Steinman, architect from Kump Associates, discussed the design
status of the Antholz project and the limitations related to putting
• all facilities on that site.
The town manager stated that the entire concept should be looked at
over the next 45 - 60 day period, with alternatives being studied
and a report to the town council making the findings known to the public.
He commented that public input is crucial to this re-evaluation.
With regard to the fiscal and budgetary constraints which exist in the
town, a Mr. Colgrove questioned the issuance of $5,000,000 in industrial
revenue bonds on September 2, 1975 and its relationship to the Antholz
project. He stated that he is against further taxation without repre-
sentation. Mr. Minger explained that the Vail Associates Industrial
Revenue Bond issuance is being underwritten by the Town of Vail with
no financial obligation to the Town of Vail or its taxpayers, that the
reason this is being done is to give VA the opportunity to make im-
provements on their recreational facilities on the mountain with no
interest on these bonds since it is done through the municipality.
Mr. Minger emphasized that the Town is under no obligation for the
monies, and that the procedure is allowed under state statute.
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A member of the audience questioned the transportation problems which
would have occurred if the civic/recreational center had been constructed
on the Antholz property, and the negative aspect of having such a struc-
ture geographically separated from the hotels and lodges.
The town manager stated that the Town of Vail can afford a $5 - 7
million dollar bond issue and still service the debt over the next
5 year period. After that time, another $5 - 7 million could be
financed. He noted that transportation and utilities were the major
economic concerns in the operating costs of the Antholz property.
According to Mr. Minger, choices of the community ranged from doing
nothing, to a phased project, to a decentralized project. He remarked
that the essential element would be to get the programs and activities
going, and having the brick and mortar follow. He noted that the staff
has checked the available land and resources available. He stated
that the Antholz property is one of our most valuable uncommitted re-
sources and that phasing the project and looking at alternatives to
that parcel of land would have a low risk for the town. He remarked
on the value of Site 24 with its location between the two village
cores and its accessability on the bus route.
Bob Royston, landscape planner with the firm of Royston, Hanamoto, Beck
and Abey, then talked to the council concerning the Vail Plan concept
and the visions of a well -planned community from its inception to the
present.
Christoper Jaffe, acoustics expert, commented on the need for a well -
planned program before details of structure are discussed. He
discussed the multi -purpose use of a large arena, convention center,
etc.
David !Cent, financial consultant on the arts, reported on the costs
of operating such a facility - i.e., multi -use building as ice arena,
convention center and arts & crafts facility - stating that the costs
would be very high and the income low.
Craig Steinman then briefly discussed alternative uses of both Site 24
and the Antholz property for a variety of activities and services.
The Mayor then asked for community input and opinions. Dale McCall
stated that in the future these-decisWons should be made sooner in the
planning process, and that economics related to the guest should be
looked at more closely. He remarked that the site next to the parking
structure on the east side should be considered for something. He
stated that there is a need for revenue producing amenities. The
Mayor agreed that the core of the problem is determining our priorities.
A member of the audience then commented that a convention center is a
high priority and that the core areas should be utilized for that,
with a recreational/cultural facility to go on Site 24.
Rod Slifer, Chairman of the Vail Metropolitan Recreation District,
briefly explained the capabilities of the Rec District and its service
plan. He stated that the District has the facility to assit the Town
financially in building an ice arena. Bob Parker commented that there
isn't yet enough reliable information concerning those two projects
and the financial implications involved. The Mayor then asked that
the VRA and the goals committee involved with the ice arena search
for answers to the economic feasibility of such a project.
Mr. Abbott asked whether those citizens who own property here but do
not vote could be informed in the decision -making process.
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The Mayor then asked whether those present were in consensus
regarding decentralization. The response was affirmative.
Mr. McCall then commented that a multi -use facility is in conflict
with a convention center due to a 2 to 5 year lead time needed to
book conventions. Mr. Bud Benedict, lodge manager in Lionshead,
emphasized a need for a convention facility.
The Mayor then thanked the design team and the public for their
input and asked that during the next 60 days alternatives be
studied for a solution to our community's needs.
As there was no further business, th m inkl4s djourned at 11:15 pm.
Mayor
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a public meeting
to be held on or after September 2, 1975, the Town Council
of the Town of Vail, Colorado, expects to consider the enact-
ment of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Sports
Facility Revenue Bonds in the maximum aggregate principal
amount of $5,000,000.00 for the Vail Associates, Inc. project.
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