HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-07 Town Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
7 SEPTEMBER 1976
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado,
was convened at 7:30 P.M.on Tuesday, September 7, 1976, in the Vail
Municipal Building Council Chambers.
Mayor John Dobson and the following counciimembers were present:
Josef Staufer
John Donovan
Bill Heimbach
Bob Ruder
Others present included:
Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Larry Rider, Town Attorney
ORDINANCE No. 21, Series of 1976, expressly repealing certain ordinances
with regard to the Town Code, was introduced on second reading. Mr.
Rider explained that this ordinance repeals certain ordinances superseded
or in conflict with the Town Code. Councilman Donovan moved to approve
the ordinance on second reading; Councilman Staufer - _seconded the motion;
all present voted in ffavor; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was
instructed to have the ordinan a published by title only.
ORDINANCE No. 22, Series of 1976, making a supplemental appropriation from
the General Fund, was introduced on second reading. The Mayor explained
that the appropriation was to extend the Vail Contempra Brass Consort's
summer contract. Councilman Ruder moved to approve the ordinance on second
reading; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted in favor;
and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was instructed to have the ordinance
published by title only.
ORDINANCE No. 23, Series of 1976. regarding short term borrowing, was
introduced on first reading. Mr. Bob Bacchus, bond attorney, read the
title of this enablish legislation into the record: "An ordinance to
contract a special and limited obligation on behalf of the Town of Vail,
Colorado, by issuing its short-term notes in the aggregate principal amount
not exceeding $500,000.00 in anticipation of the collection of sales tax
revenues for the months of November and December, 1976, said notes to
mature on or before May 31, 1977, for the purpose of defraying current
expenses and meeting current contractual obligations of the Town; prescribing
the form of said short-term notes; and providing for the collection and
application of sales tax revenues of the Town of Vail to pay said short-
term notes and the interest thereon; providing an agreement by the Town to
continue the levy of its sales tax for the months of November and December,
1976 to provide revenues to pay said short-term notes, including but not
limited to covenants and agreements in connection therewith, and repealing
all ordinances in conflict herewith." 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 in full.
ORDINANCE No. 24, Series of 1976, regarding Interstate-70 overpass bonds,
was introduced on first reading. Mr. Bacchus again read the title into
the record: "An ordinance to contract an indebtedness on behalf of the
Town of Vail, Colorado, and upon the credit thereof, by issuing General
Obligation Bonds of said Town in the principal amount of $300,000 for the
purpose of paying, in whole or in part, the cost of acquiring, constructing
and equipping a pedestrian overpass and site therefor, together with all
necessary incidentals; prescribing the form of said bonds; and providing
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for the levy of taxes and for
the Town of Vail to pay said
man Heimbach moved to approve
Donovan seconded the motion;
carried. The Town Clerk was
in full.
the application of sales tax revenues of
bonds and the interest thereon." Council -
the ordinance on first reading; Councilman
all present voted in favor; and the motion
instructed to have the ordinance published
ORDINANCE No. 25, Series of 1976, regarding a supplemental appropriation
from the General Fund and the Open Space/Capital Improvements Fund, was
introduced on first reading. The Town Manager explained that these
appropriations had been previously approved by the Council and were
$4,000 for publication of the Town's Zoning Ordinance, $15,000 for air
conditioning for the VRA space in the Transportation Center ($5,000 to
be paid by the Town and $10,000 to be reimbursed by the VRA), and $54,000
to replaces two bridges in Bighorn. Councilman Ruder 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
instructed to have the ordinance published in full.
ORDINANCE No. 26, Series of 1976, regarding advanced refunding of General
Obligation Bonds, was introduced on first reading. Stan Bernstein explained
that the ordinance provides for a debt restructuring,j of the Town's parking
structure bonds and land acquisition bonds. He added that the Town would
be realizing a $284,000 present value savings. Mr. Bacchus read the title
of the ordinance into the record: "An ordinance authorizing the sale and
issuance of general obligation refunding bonds, dated November 1, 1976, in
the principal amount of $6,345,000, of the Town of Vail, Colorado, for the
purpose of refunding general obligation bonds, series March 1, 1974,
outstanding in the amount of $5,485,000 and general obligation bonds,
series December 1, 1975, outstanding in the amount of $860,000; providing
for the establishment of an escrow account for the payment and redemption
of the outstanding bonds to be refunded; prescribing the form of said bonds;
providing for the levy of taxes and for the application of certain sales
tax revenues to pay said refunding bonds and the interest thereon; and
prescribing other details in connection therewith". Councilman Donovan
moved to approve the ordinance on first reading; Councilman Heimbach
seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
The Town Clerk was instructed to have the ordinance published in full.
RESOLUTION NO. 15, Series of 1976, regarding the Bighorn street assessment
bonds, was introduced by Mr. Bacchus who read the title into the record:
"Concerning the public sale of Special Assessment bonds of the Town of Vail,
for Town of Vail, Colorado, Street Improvement District No. 1, and authorizing
notice thereof". He explained that the resolution concerned $570,000 in bonds.
Councilman Donovan stated in answer to some accusations that he has no financial
interest in this contract. Councilman Ruder moved to approve the resolution;
Councilman Heimbach seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the
motion carried. The Town Clerk was instructed to have the resolution published
in full.
RESOLUTION No. 16, Series of 1976, regarding sale of the Cable TV system and
assignment of the franchise, was introduced. Jim Lamont explained that the
resolution regarded.the sale of the franchise to Frank Thompson from CTI;,
that Mr. Thompson had been investigated and found to be of good character and
experience and with a sound financial background. He added that the Planning
Commission had recommended approval of the sale. Councilman Heimbach moved
to approve the resolution; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor; and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 17, Series of 1976, regarding use of the K-4 elementary school,
was introduced. Mr. Minger explained that the resolution authorizes the Town
Manager to sign an agreement between the Town and the School District for the
Town to use the gymnasium and the stage during non -school hours in return for
the Town's donating the land for the school site. He added that the agreement
included use of one meeting room and a weight room. Councilman Donovan moved
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to approve the resolution; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor; and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION No. 18, Series of 1976, regarding the Town's "Goals and Objectives",
was introduced. Mr. Minger explained that the resolution would adopt the
Goals Statement and so direct future policy. The Mayor commended the numerous
people who had spent many hours on the document. Councilman Heimbach moved to
approve the resolution; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor; and the motion carried.
With regard to A & D Enterprises' request for a conditional use permit, Diana
Toughill explained that the applicant had asked that the matter be deferred to
the Planning Commission for furtherstudy prior to being presented to the Council.
With regard to the Cornice's request for a conditional use permit, Ms. Toughill
explained that the applicant also had asked that the matter be deferred to the
Planning Commission for further study.
With regard to AAA Acme Haircutting Co.'s request for a conditional use permit,
Ms. Toughill explained that the request was to convert former office space in
the Mill Creek Court Building into a hairdressing shop. She added that both
the Planning Commission and the staff recommended approval. Councilman Staufer
moved to approve the request; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor; and the motion carried.
With regard to the Lodge at Lionshead's request for a building bulk variance and
for a parking variance for six cars, Ms. Toughill stated that the Planning Com-
mission and the staff both recommended approval_._ Councilman Donovan__moved,to
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approve the request on the condition that if the narking spaces were needed in
the future, the would be installed at the owner's expense: Councilman Staufer
seconded the motion; all present voted in favor: and the motion carried.
With regard to Ms. Jonine M. Hixon's request for a three foot setback variance
to build a deck onto her residence, Ms. Toughill stated that both Planning Com-
mission and staff recommended approval. Councilman Ruder moved to approve the
request; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted in favor;
and the motion carried.
With regard to East Vail Lodging's request for rezoning, Ms. Toughill stated
that the request was to downzone Lot 3, Block.9 and the South 1/2 of Lot 1,
Block 3, Bighorn Third Addition from MDMF to Agricultural, and added that both
Planning Commission and staff recommended approval. Councilman Staufer moved
to approve the request; Councilman Heimbach seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor; and the motion carried. Councilman Donovan requested that in
the future a representative of any applicant be present when the request is
heard before the Council.
With regard to Fitzhugh Scott's request for an encroachment onto Town of Vail
property for the proposed. Vail Athletic Club, Ms. Toughill stated that the
applicant requested that the matter be heard at a later date.
With regard to the applicant's appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision
regarding the Riggs house, Ms. Toughill stated that the appellant requested
the matter to be deferred until the next meeting.
With regard to Crossroads Cinema's request for a joint parking agreement,
Mr. Lamont explained that the joint agreement would allow seven additional
seats for the proposed twin cinema. The Cinema submitted a letter stating
that the cinema and the shopping area would utilize the same parking spaces
but at different times of the day. Councilman Heimbach moved to approve the
joint agreement; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in
favor; and the motion carried.
With regard to the appointment of a Planning Commission member to the Design
Review Board, the Planning Commission requested that member Gerry White be
appointed as the revolving member of the Design Review Board. Councilman
Donovan moved to appoint Mr. White; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion;
all present voted in favor; and the motion carried.
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TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Councilman Staufer asked what the status of the County Sales Tax election
results was. Bob Manzanares stated that he sat in on the counting as a
Watcher and that it:seems the vote was inconclusive, and the results could
not be determined. He added that the Canvas Board's decision was that there
could be no decision. A heated discussion ensued, and the Mayor stated that
the results indicated confusion and felt that the Town should request that the
results be made public. County Attorney George Rosenberg outlined the problems
in counting the votes, citing a confusing ballot as the major problem.
With no conclusions established regarding the voting and no further business,
Councilman Donovan moved to adjourn at 9:15 P.M.
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