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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-02-03 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL 3 FEBRUARY 1976 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, was convened at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 3, 1976, in the Vail Municipal Building Council Chambers. Mayor John Dobson and the following council members were present: Bill Neimbach Kathleen Kiug Bob Ruder Joseph Staufer Bill Wilto Others present included: . Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager Gene A. Smith, Special Town Attorney With regard to the Avalanches Report for the Ave Shapiro property in East Vail Diana Toughill of the Community Development Depart- ment, briefly recited the items of significance in the report. (Tape inaudible). Councilman Wilto moved to approve the report as submitted as approval is recommended by the Planning Commission and the town staff; Councilman Neimbach seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to a request by CATV for a rate increase, Jim Lamont of the Community Development Department presented the state of the current negotiations on the two points not previously agreed upon. He read into the record: I.A representative of CTI and the Town of Vail will conduct inven- tory during the month of May, 1976, of improperly installed lines and necessary repairs and revegetation as provided for in the franchise. 2. A map will be prepared identifying all work which needs to be accomplished during 1976. • 3. A work schedule will be drafted which will generally guide the time which the work will be completed with a final date to be no later than November 15, 1976. 4. Bimonthly meetings will be held to discuss progress being made by CTI during the construction season. 5. The Town shall, by August 1, 1976, or as soon thereafter is appropriate, determine that work which is not proceeding satisfac- torily may elect to (help? word inaudible) installations of the lines itselves as well as make any other work it deemes necessary, accor- ding to the Town's franchise and collateral agreemement. The Town would then bill CTI for work that it would complete for CTI and that CTI would reimburse the Town for the work completed by the close of the calendar year. 6. Two weeks prior to the Town of Vail commencing any such work as deemed necessary it must give notice to CTI and CTI has the option to complete the work itself. This would be drawn up into a contractual agreement which would be entered into by the Town of Vail and CTI. Jim Lamont stated that with the agreements spelled out above that the cable television company had substantially complied with the franchise and collateral agreement and recommended support of the rate of increase request. MINUTES/REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1976 Page 2 Councilman Wilto moved that the rate increase, effective March 1, 1976, subject to the signing by the representatives of the cable television company and the Town of Vail prior to that time be approved; Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. ORDINANCE No. 1-76, regarding an annual busines-s license fee, was introduced on a second reading. Councilman Ruder moved to approve ORDINANCE No. 1-76 on second reading; Councilman Wilto seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion.car.ried.. ORDINANCE No. 2-76, regarding amending the zoning ordinance con- cerning a parking zone district, was introduced on a second reading. Councilman Staufer moved to approve ORDINANCE No. 2-76 on second reading; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. ORDINANCE No. 3-76, regarding adopting a personnel merit system and salary schedule for Town of Vail employees, was introduced on a first reading. Terry Minger, Town Manager, explained the rational behind adopting a formal ordinance regarding the personnel system. Funding has been provided by primarily by an Intergovernmental Personnel Act assisted with personnel from the University of Colorado. Councilman Heimbach moved to approve on the first reading the adoption of a personnel merit system and salary schedule; Councilman Wilto seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. RESOLUTION No. 2-76, expressing appreciation for quality of construc- tion and environmental concern of the I-70 corridor over Vail Pass, was removed from the agenda by Mayor Dobson because at least two council people hadn't had time to study and respond to it. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS With regard to the I-70 highway crossing study, Terry Minger reported that the architectural firm -of Pierce, Briner, & Fitzhugh Scott had been chosen for the design and that Claire Cooper -Marcus was scheduled to arrive in town this week to study the sociological impact of the bridge. With a regard of a growth management plan, Terry Minger presented a philosophical document as to the rational of adopting such a plan. Specific goals of a plan were described. Mayor Dobson voiced support from the council of such a project. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION In regard to a question asked from the audience as to the status of the paving of East Vail streets, Mayor Dobson responded by saying that a report was given at the previous Town Council meeting. Terry Minger proposed a tentative administrative hearing on the paving district to be on the 37th of February, and to get Sam Mafis at the meeting. Councilwoman Klug brought attention to a specific number of very dangerous potholes in the local roads, wondering if any temporary fill could be attempted. .Mayor Dobson responded by saying he was aware of the problem. Kent Rose, Director of Public Works, said that he has requested a fill service from the Highway Department. �J MINUTES/REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1976 Page 3 Councilman Ruder requested that special hearing should be advertised more than in a legal notice in the local papers. He suggested that special attempts be made to notify property owners who don't reside in the community if their property would be affected by any legisla- tion. As there was no further businees, ATTEST: z ?41 � /z Town Clerk the meeting was adjourned.