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REGULAR MEETING
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
20 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 20,
1976, in the Vail Municipal Building Council Chambers.
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present:
John F. Donovan
Kathleen Klug
Bob Ruder
Bill Heimbach
Bill Wilto
Others present included:
Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Stanley F. Bernstein, Finance Director
Gene A. Smith, Special Town Attorney
Larry Rider, Special Counsel
ORDINANCE No. 1-76, regarding an annual business license fee,
was introduced on first reading. The Mayor noted that the fee
would be $25.00; Councilman Heimbach commented that enforcement
is important. After some discussion, Councilman Ruder moved
to approve the ordinance on first reading; Councilman Wilto
seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion
carried. The Town Clerk was then instructed to have the ordi-
nance published on first reading.
ORDINANCE No. 2-76, amending the zoning ordinance by establishing
a parking zone district, was introduced on first reading. Ms.
Diana Toughill, of the Community Development Department, explained
that the new zone is designed to allow conditionally for recreational
uses. It applies primarily to parcels of land near Golden Peak
which have been requested to be used for parking only. Parking
would be the only permitted use. Councilwoman 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 then instructed to have the ordinance published
on first reading.
ORDINANCE No. 3-76, imposing an excise tax on ski lifts, was
presented as an informational document only at this time. Larry
Rider noted that the ordinance would change the voluntary tax to a
mandatory tax. After some discussion, the town manager commented
that the ordinance makes a gentleman's agreement a legal, binding
document. The ordinance will be presented on first reading at the
next regular meeting.of the Town Council on February 3, 1976.
A member of the audience commented that the purpose of the ordi-
nance should be stated more clearly in light of future changes in
ski lift charges.
Minutes/Regular Meeting
January 20, 1976
Page Two
RESOLUTION No. 1-76, requesting membership for the Vail Public
Library in the Three Rivers Library System, was introduced and
then explained by Ms. Charlyn Costello, Librarian. She commented
that by belonging to the System, the Vail Library would have a
vote in determining how monies are spent in this area. Councilman
Donovan moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Wilto seconded
the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
The Town Clerk was then instructed to have the resolution published
once in the local newspaper.
With regard to a Motion to ratify the lease between the Town of
Vail and Avis Rent -a -Car, Inc. in the Vail Transportation Center,
the town manager outlined the salient points of the lease. The
lease provides Avis with 100 square feet of space at $100 per
month, for 50 parking spaces, and an additional charge of 10% of
gross. Councilman Donovan moved to ratify the aforementioned
lease; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted
in favor; and the motion carried.
With regard to a Motion concerning a request for a rate increase
• by CATV, Mr. Erwin Bachrach, manager of the local office, commented
on the request. He stated that the questionnaire required by the
collateral agreement would go out to the subscribers with the
next month's billing. Loren Mall, attorney for Manor Vail, was
present and commented regarding a list of outstanding items in
the collateral agreement. He stated that there should be no rate
increase until all of the items are completed. Several citizens
were present and voiced opposition to any rate increase at this
time. The town attorney stated that the town council must deter-
mine whether the tv cable company is in substantial compliance
with the terms of the franchise and collateral agreement.
Councilmen Ruder and Heimbach opposed a rate increase. Mayor
Dobson and Councilman Donovan were in favor of a provisional
increase. Councilman Donovan moved to approve an increase effective
March 1, 1976, if terms of the collateral agreement are met by that
date; Councilman Wilto seconded the motion. In a poll of the
council, Councilmen Donovan, Wilto and Dobson approved the motion;
Councilwoman Klug voted against; Councilmen Heimbach and Ruder
voted against; the motion was defeated on a tie vote. Councilman
Heimbach then moved to deny the CATV request due to lack of com-
pliance; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; Councilman Donovan
voted against the motion; Councilmembers Klug, Wilto, Ruder and
Heimbach voted in favor of the motion; Mayor Dobson voted against
the motion; the motion to deny the rate increase was thus approved.
The town staff was then directed to send a letter to CATV asking
them to respond to the points in question, and to send out the
required survey.
With regard to an avalanche report concerning the Abe Shapiro
property in East Vail, Art Meers of the Colorado Geological Survey,
was present to report on the results of the study. Mr. Shapiro
commented that the report has been submitted to the Planning
Commission and Town Council - the Town Council had not received
their copies of the report, however - copies were supplied during
the meeting. The study concerns five lots in the Bighorn Sub-
division for which building permits have been sought. Mr. Meers
reported that the land is in a Moderate Hazard area, and that
certain design criteria should be required for building on the
property. Lots 1 through 5, Block 5 and Lot 9, Bighorn Subdivision
are the parcels in question. The study showed that Lots 4 and 5
have low probability of avalanche and should be disregarded for
design purposes. Lots 1,2,3, and 9 need special design criteria.
Both the town staff and the Planning Commission have recommended
acceptance of the avalanche study. The Town Council deferred a
decision until they could study the report thoroughly.
Minutes/Regular Meeting
January 20, 1976
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it With regard to an avalanche report for the King Arthur's Court
property, Ron Halley, avalanche consultant, was present to
explain the findings of his study to the council. Jay Peterson,
representing the Silver State Bank portion of the property in
question, noted for the record that his client had worked out a
solution to the problem; that additional information is to be
submitted in written form to the Town for further consideration.
Mr. Halley gave a general presentation of the avalanche hazard
concerning King Arthur's Court; no action was taken by the Town
Council at the meeting. The client requested that they submit additional
engineering data and defense strategies before the Town Council takes
action in the matter.
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TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
With regard to the architectural competition concerning the I-70
pedestrian/bicycle crossing, the town manager noted that seven
architectural firms had formally indicated an interest in the project.
Selection would be made by the Town Council within the next ten days.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 PM.
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