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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, r 0 Minutes/Regular Meeting 7 December 1976 Page Two 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 I 0 Minutes/Regular Meeting 7 December 1976 Page Three 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 •. 0