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REGULAR MEETING
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
2 NOVEMBER 1976
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado,
was convened at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, November 2, 1976, in the Vail
Municipal Building Council Chambers.
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present:
Josef Staufer
John Donovan
Kathleen Klug
Bill Heimbach
Bob Ruder
Bill Wilto
Others present included:
• Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Larry Rider, Town Attorney
ORDINANCE No. 31, Series of 1976, imposing an occupation tax on all
telephone utilities operating within the Town of Vail, was introduced
on second reading. Mayor Dobson explained that the new occupation
tax would replace the invalid gross receipts tax. There were no
questions, and Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance on
second reading; Councilman Heimbach seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was instructed
to have the ordinance published by title only.
ORDINANCE No. 32, Series of 1976, rezoning certain properties to Public
Use District, was introduced on second reading. Mayor Dobson explained
that the ordinance had been amended since first reading to include Tract
A among the properties rezoned. Councilman Staufer moved to approve
the ordinance on second reading; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion;
all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Attorney
instructed the Town Clerk to have the ordinance published by title only
since the amendment had been incorporated when adopted on first reading.
isORDINANCE No. 33, Series of 1976, making a supplemental appropriation
for the Town's purchase of the Katsos Property, was introduced on second
reading. Councilman Donovan explained that the $20,000 appropriation
was to serve as a down payment for the property, then moved to approve
the ordinance on second reading; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion;
all present voted in favor;. and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was
instructed to have the ordinance published by title only.
RESOLUTION No. 26, Series of 1976, regarding land trades within the Gore
Valley, was introduced. The Mayor explained that the intent was to
restrict land trades for the purpose of more development. Councilman
Donovan read a Vail Associates press release in support of the resolution.
Councilwoman Klug emphasized that the resolution was not intended to stop
land trades in the public interest, such as for open space. Councilman
Donovan then moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Heimbach seconded
the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 27, Series of 1976, authorizing the Town Manager to execute
a lease between the Town of Vail and the Hertz Corporation, was introduced.
The Mayor explained that the lease was for space in the Vail Transportation
Center. Councilman Wilto moved to approve the resolution; Councilwoman
Klug seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
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Minutes/Regular Meeting
2 November 1976
Page Two
With regard to the Brandt residence request for a setback variance, Diana
Toughill explained that the variance request was for the construction of
a porch. She stated that the residence was located on Rock Ledge Road
adjacent to Forest Service property and that the Forest Service approved
of the request. She added that the Planning Commission also recommended
approval. Councilman Wilto moved to approve the request; Councilman
Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion
carried.
With regard to the Lionshead Theatre requests for lot size, shape of lot,
distance between buildings, parking for theatre and parking for commercial
space variances, the Town Manager stated that the principals had held a
meeting following the Council's work session that afternoon in an effort
to come up with a workable solution. Since Jeff Selby, part owner of the
proposed theatre was not yet present, Mr. Minger suggested tabling the
project. Mr. Selby then arrived and formally requested that the variance
requests be tabled for further study. Councilman Donovan moved to table
the matter; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all present voted in
favor; and the motion carried.
Regarding a parking lease between the Town of Vail and Justine Smith,
Diana Toughill showed the proposed parking plan to the Council. Mr. Rider
had drawn up the lease to cover items the Council had requested - to be
leased at the rate of $1.00 per year and to be restricted to licensed
vehicles only. Ms. Smith then reviewed and approved the lease. Councilman
Heimbach then moved to approve the off -site parking lease along with the
Design Review Board's review of the landscaping plan; Councilman Donovan
seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Councilman Heimbach announced the departure of the Vail Villa „ger's Peter
Eichstaedt to Santa Fe to work for the Santa Fe New Mexican. Mr. Eichstaedt
made a few comments of farewell and in praise of the Town of Vail staff.
Mr. Minger then introduced Pat Dodson, the new Town of Vail Recreation
Director and administrator of the new ice arena.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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