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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-03 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL 3 AUGUST 1976 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, was convened at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 3, 1976, in the Vail Municipal Building Council Chambers. Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present: Josef Staufer John Donovan Kathleen Klug Bill Heimbach Bob Ruder Bill Wilto Others present included. Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager Lawrence C. Rider, Town Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 18, Series of 1976, making supplemental appropriations in the total amount of $246,100.00, was introduced on first reading. Stan Bernstein, Finance Director, explained that the funds would be used for increased library salaries, the Colorado Rivers Council, the Buddy Werner League, the AIP energy conference sponsored by the Town, fees relating to Serendipity Singers' litigation, Xerox services, telephone services, improvements to the Nature Centre, Comprehensive Planning and Mapping, acoustical baffles for the Vail Institute and erection of their tent, East Meadow Drive pedestrianization, overflow parking facilities, Site 24 matters, Antholz Park improvements, completion of the Tract A athletic field, the Lionshead volleyball courts, and basketball standards. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 19, Series of 1976, amending the Town's Zoning Ordinance, was introduced on first reading. Diana Toughill, Zoning Administrator, explained that the ordinance would correct certain technical errors and make a few administrative changes as well as create a Public Use District for public property areas. Design Review Board member, Lou Parker, cited several errors in wording and definitions. Ms. Toughill was instructed to review and correct, if necessary, those provisions prior to second reading. Councilman Donovan noted that the ordinance represented some major changes and urged all interested to read it thoroughly prior to second reading. Councilman Donovan then moved to adopt the ordinance on first reading; Councilman Wilto seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was instructed to have the ordinance published. With regard to the Vail Today and Tomorrow Goals Committees report, the Town Manager gave a brief history of the Goals process. He stated that the Goals document was a condensation of the combined reports of the six Goals Committees. He added that the Town of Vail would like to adopt the Goals document at the same level it adopts and implements growth plans. Allen Gerstenberger, staff liaison for the Goals Committees, asked for _parti_cipation and sub ea stions. Jim Slevin asked when the_procesu_1d�IQ_ complete and requested a "point of departure" date. Mr. Gerstenberger .. stated that the process could_be comfeted as earls_the next meeting__ of the Council. Minutes/Regular Meeting 3 August 1976 Page Two • With regard to 1976-77 winter ski operations, Jim Bartlett of Vail Associates, Inc. outlined summer plans prior to the Gondola II accident. He stated that changes resulting from the accident involved replacing the cable on Gondola II, which should be complete by December 21, 1976, and replacing Gondola I altogether with two double chairlifts, to be ready by the opening of the 1976-77 season. Vail Villager reporter Peter Eichstaedt asked the Forest Service's opinion regarding the changes, and Mr. Bartlett stated that the Forest Service had some reservations regarding the increase in the uphill capacity. Regarding the appointment of a member to the Liquor Licensing Authority, by secret bal_lot,the_Council chose Packy Walker to fill the post. Regarding the appointment of a member to the Planning Commission, also `___by secret ballot, the Council chose Sandy Mills to fill the vacancy. With regard to an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision regarding the Joseph A. Riggs residence, ➢iana Toughill stated that Mr. Riggs had requested that the appeal be deferred to a later date. The Council agreed. Regarding a request by the Landmark for a setback variance to build a roof over its walkway, Mrs. Toughill showed the Council a set of plans for the proposed roof. She stated that both the Planning Commission and the Community Development staff unanimously recommended approval. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the request; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. Regarding a request by Ski Club Vail for a conditional use permit to locate its proposed club building at Golden Peak in an Agricultural zone, Mrs. Toughill showed the Council those plans. She stated that the building would be 3,000 square feet. Councilman Staufer asked where the parking was proposed to go, and Ski Club representatives stated that they did not need nor want parking. Councilman Wilto then moved to approve the request; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. • With regard to a request by Bill Fisher to rezone Lot 4, Block 1, Bighorn Third Addition from Low Density Multiple Family to Residential Cluster. Mrs. Toughill explained that the Planning Commission had recommended approval. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the rezoning; Councilman Heimbach seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to a request by Vail Associates, Inc. for rezoning and resub- division of Lot 27, Block 2, Vail Village 13th Filing, Mrs. Toughill explained that the proposal would be a downzoning from Low Density Multiple Family to Residential. She added that the Planning Commission had recommended approval. Council- man Heimbach moved to approve the requests; Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Minger announced that the Bighorn paving was set to begin. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Councilman Staufer urged the Council to ask the School Board to open the new K-4 school this coming school year rather than in 1977 as proposed. Minutes/Regular Meeting 3 august T976 Page Three • School Board member, Roger Tilkemeier, stated that the Meadow Mountain school was not now overcrowded and that to open the new school mid -year would be too disruptive for the children. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. 0