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