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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-01-20 Town Council MinutesMINUTES 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 Page Three 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. • $6 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. ATTEST: