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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-01-06 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL 6 JANUARY 1976 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, was convened at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 6, 1976, in the Vail Municipal Building Council Chambers. Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present: John F. Donovan Kathleen Klug Rob Ruder William Wilto Josef Staufer Others present included: Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager Gene A. Smith, Special Town Attorney With regard to the consideration of a rate increase for Cable Television, the Mayor explained that according to the franchise agreement the increase was to go into effect on November 1, 1975, but was delayed because Bighorn hookups were not complete. Mr. Dobson stated that he would check with the company within the week to determine whether the second half of Bighorn had received service. if so, negotiations would proceed regarding the increase of rates. With regard to a revised business license fee to be charged to all persons doing business within the Town of Vail limits, it was agreed that the fee would not be increased greatly at this time, for the purpose of funding summer advertising. An increase would be made to pay for the cost of administration. Councilman Staufer suggested that $25.00 would be a reasonable fee, and that the excess would go into the General Fund of the Town of Vail. The question of the fee for a business license should be reviewed again next year. The Mayor commented that alternate sources of revenue would continue to be studied. Councilman Staufer moved to change the fee . to $25.00, then withdrew his motion, and stated that there should be an ordinance at the next meeting of the Town Council. The Town Council then agreed to instruct the staff to prepare an ordinance concerning the matter. With regard to the construction of a crossing on the interstate between Lionshead and Sandstone 70, the Town Council decided to solicit a design team to prepare both an underpass and an overpass study. Local architects, or architects within the State of Colorado, would be encouraged to submit applications for the project. The Town of Vail will also be using the consulting services of Briscoe, Murray, Maphis and Lamont. Selection is desired to take place within two weeks, so that construction might begin during the summer of 1976. The entire project may take two summers. With regard to an appropriation request to study the need for a con- vention center in the community, the Town Council agreed to check out various study firms. Minutes Regular Meeting January 6, 1976 Page 2 With regard to a request for a smoking section designation for the Council Chambers during public meetings, the Mayor commented that after study of the matter one side of the Chambers would be for smokers, the other side for non-smokers. With regard to problems in the village core concerning the parking and ticketing of service vehicles, the Mayor commented on his concern about the abuse of the privilege given service vehicles to park in the core while working on a project or delivering goods. He noted that the staff would consult with the police department to solve the problem. Councilman Donovan commented that a few weeks ago he had suggested a core rover. The town manager stated that this had been done, and commented that perhaps parking permits should be instituted. Councilwoman Klug remarked that perhaps a note on the windshield should be left by a serviceman stating the job he was working on. Council- man Donovan further commented that there is a need for someone, not an officer, to patrol the area on foot, eight hours per day. Officer Dave Bustos commented that Councilman Donovan`s idea was a good one and that parking policy in the core must be con- sistent. Councilman Ruder suggested using a time -stamped sticker to be handed out at Checkpoint Charley. Councilman Donovan said that each vehicle requesting to enter the core should be stopped. With regard to a street encroachment by Caromba, Diana Toughill explained that the residents have requested permission to build a fence on an existing retaining wall as a safety measure. Part of the property in question is on Town of Vail property. Council- man Wilto moved to approve the request; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted in favor with Councilman Ruder ab- staining; and the motion carried. With regard to the consideration of Voucher Lists for the month of November, 1975, Councilman Ruder voted to approve them; Councilman Wilto seconded the motion; all present voted in favor;. and the motion carried. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS The town manager commented on the usage of the Vail Transportation Center, noting that 32,000 vehicles used the parking structure in December, 1975. Parking revenues are up 26% over last winter; Bighorn and Sandstone bus usage is up 6%; municipal shuttlebus is up 17%. He reported that there had been 16,500 on the biggest day yet this year and commended Bob Manzanares and Skip Gordon for their good work. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Ms. Carol Richards commented that the cars are travelling too fast on the road to Timber Falls. The town manager commented that he would check with the Director of Public Works about the matter and have him contact Ms. Richards. As there was no further business, the meeting was aAljourned at 9:00 PM. Mayor ATTEST: i�" 06 I Town Clerk