HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-12-07 Town Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
7 DECEMBER 1976
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado,
was convened at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, December 7, 1976, in the Vail
Municipal Building Council Chambers,
Mayor John Dobson and the following eouncilmembers 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
Stan Bernstein, Finance Director
ORDINANCE No. 34, Series of 1976, making supplemental appropriations
from the General Fund, the Vail Transportation Center Special Revenue
Fund, the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, the Youth Services Project Fund,
and the Ice Rink Construction Fund, totalling $74,000, was introduced
on first reading. Mr. Bernstein briefly outlined each appropriation.
Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance on first 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 in full.
ORDINANCE No. 35, Series of 1976, adopting the 1977 Budget and Financial
Plan, was introduced on first reading. Mr. Bernstein stated that the
budget hearing had been held on November 30, 1976, and stated in answer
to questions that adjustments had been made and cushions incorporated to
make up for the loss of November sales tax; that the merit wage increases
would take effect January 1; and that the mill levy had been lowered in
isconsideration of higher assessments. Mr. Minger then stated that the
Budget incorporated an across-the-board 6% cost of living increase for
employees, a 5% merit increase for 42 of 140 employees, and an 18% decrease
in the mill levy. He added that all department heads were present to
answer any further questions. Councilman Staufer voiced his objections
to the merit increases, stating his fear that the merit system would
allow for the doubling of wages every seven years. He added that he would
vote yes for the budget as a whole, however. Mr. Minger replied that
the merit system was not ever -escalating; that each grade contained only
five steps then reached a ceiling. In the last motion of her Council
career, Mrs. Klug moved to approve the ordinance on first reading;
Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and
the motion carried. The Town Clerk was instructed to have the ordinance
published in full.
ORDINANCE No. 36, Series of 1976, regarding the Bighorn Street improvements,
was introduced on first reading. The Town Attorney explained that this
ordinance was the final step in the assessment process for the Bighorn
paving and in fact levied the assessments approved earlier by the Council.
The Mayor stated that there were some errors in the listing which would
be changed prior to second reading. Councilman Ruder suggested that
everyone read and check through the listing and give any changes or
problems to the Town Clerk in writing prior to second reading. With no
further questions, Mr. Ruder then moved to approve the ordinance on first
reading; Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; all present voted in favor;
and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was instructed to have the ordinance
published in full,
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RESOLUTION No. 29, Series of 1976, regarding Bighorn street improvements,
was introduced. Mr. Rider explained that the resolution ratified the
assessment mailings and public notice with regard to the Bighorn paving.
Councilman Wilto moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Ruder
seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 30, Series of 1976, in support of Rocky Mountain Airways
application for exemption from certain portions of the Federal Aviation
Act of 1958, was introduced. Mr. Rider explained that the application
was for an exemption in order to use the deHavilland DHC-7 aircraft in
and out of Eagle County. The Mayor stated that the request had no
bearing on where the aircraft was to land. Councilman Heimbach moved to
approve the resolution; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all
present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 31, Series of 1976, expressing concern over the lack of
public transportation between Denver and the Gore Valley, was introduced.
Mr. Rider explained that transportation between Denver and the Gore Valley
• —was--limited--to a restricted�ontinental Traflways schedule; chartered
limousine service and rental cars. He added that the Council wants to
encourage less use of private cars into the Valley. Dick Elias asked
that the section regarding Continental Trailways be deleted since he
felt that the bus company provided excellent service. Councilman Wilto
then moved to approve the resolution without the Continental Trailways
paragraph; Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; all present voted in
favor; and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 32, Series of 1976, in support of the proposed extension
of the White River National Forest boundary, was introduced. The Town
Manager outlined the expanded boundary and the request for legislative
approval. Councilman Donovan stated that Ernie Nunn of the Forest
Service was 100% in favor of the expansion. Roger Tilkemeier of Vail
Associates added his company's approval. Councilman Staufer moved to
approve the resolution; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all
present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORTS
Mr. Rider announced that the Town of Vail was seeking an alternate
. . municipal judge to serve only occasionally. He stated that a law degree
was not necessary and that any interested persons should contact either
Mr. Minger or himself.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
The Mayor reminded everyone that Mrs. Klug's resignation would be effective
December 15, 1976, and that the Council was discussing her replacement.
He stated that the Council planned to announce the replacement at the
December 21, 1976 regular meeting and invited citizen input and suggestions.
The Mayor then announced that a new committee will be formed, made up
primarily of old Goals Committee members, to study Growth Management.
Again, he invited citizen input.
Mayor Dobson then turned to the subject of snow, or the lack of, and
asked Jim Bartlett of Vail Associates what the lift company's plans were
for getting the mountain open. Mr. Bartlett stated that Vail Associates
hoped to have the lifts running by Friday or Saturday, but that the snow
which had fallen was too dry to pack.
Councilman Donovan asked Pat Dodson when the ice rink might be opened
since there was no skiing. Mr. Dodson stated that he had a bet with
Vail Associates regarding which operation would get opened first. He
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added that the electricity would be hooked up on Wednesday and that
the used Zamboni was due to arrive on December 15. He hoped to be
making ice through the weekend for an opening on Monday.
Celine Krueger joined the meeting to announce the defeat of the school
budget in an election held today. Mr. Tilkemeier, speaking as a member
of the school board, stated that the quality of education need not be
cut; that the board would just have to budget more carefully.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
• ATTEST:
Town Clerk
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