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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-15 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL 15 NOVEMBER, 1977 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was convened at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, November 15, 1977, in the Vail Municipal Building Council Chambers. • Mayor John Dobson and the following Councilmembers were present: Josef Staufer Rodney Slifer William Heimbach Robert Ruder William Wilto John Donovan Others present included: Town Manager, Terrell J. Minger and Town Attorney Lawrence Rider. Mayor John Dobson opened the meeting with some personal remarks regarding this being his last Council meeting as Mayor and acknowledges those who have contributed throughout the years during his service as Trustee and as Mayor. He briefly .addressed the future of Vail and expressed feelings that the Town should continue its committment to excellence stating that "the Town of Vail cannot have excellence that it cannot afford, but it cannot afford to have less than that". He thanked those faithful who have come consistently to Council meetings and stated that he believes the Town of Vail has a rewarding participation in Citizen's Committees and Commissions. He thanked them all and acknowledged a debt to them. The Mayor then introduced Town Attorney Rider who stated for the record the title and purpose of Ordinance #30 which was presented on second reading. He asked for questions and discussion from the audience and the Council. There was none. Councilman Stauffer then moved to approve Ordinance #30 on second reading. Councilman Heimbach seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion carried. Ordinance #30_, Series of 1977,_ amends _Title #1_-- of -the Vail Municipal Code, re- zonine certain parcels of land within the Town of Va Win accordance with the Growth Management recommendations. Mayor Dobson then introduced Resolution #21 stating support from the Town Council for the proposed purchase of Meadow Mountain Properties by the United States Forest Service from Vail Associates, Inc. He then asked Town Attorney Larry Rider to summarize the purpose and intent of the Resolution for the public. Attorney Rider explained that the Resolution related to the sale by Vail Associates, Inc., to the U.S. Forest Service of the Meadow Mountain Ski Area and that this Resolution stated the Council's support of the sale. Roger Tilkemeier, Vail Associates, then introduced Mr. Bob Poole of the United States Forest Service who thanked the Council for its support and explained briefly the purpose of the sale, being to guarantee preservation of the area for public use. Councilman Donovan added emphasis regarding the importance of the project in terms of the wild- life preservation in this area. He then moved to approve the Resolution. Councilman Ruder seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. The next item for discussion before the Council was an appeal of the Zoning Administrators decision regarding the Creekside Building. Zoning Administrator Diana Toughill explained for the Council and the public the decision of the staff regarding the proposal and the reasons for the refusal of the variance request. Jay Peterson, Attorney for the applicant, explained that the original request was to remove parking spaces currently existing behind the Creekside building and that he believes that the removal of the parking will be an advantage to the Town of Vail when the Mall Act is approved. Councilman Ruder inquired about the 1/11 interest the other building occupants may have in the existing loading dock. Attorney Peterson stated that the owners would like to keep the dock but would probably agree to give it up if that was a condition to granting the current proposal for conversation of existing parking. A general discussion among members of the Council followed. Diana Toughill explained that the appeal was made to the decision of the Zoning Administrator's decision and a particular intrepretation of the Ordinance. Larry Rider explained the Council's alternatives regardinga decision andthere was a general discussion regarding those alternatives. Councilman Donovan suggested a postponement. Councilman Stauffer suggested MINUTES REGURALR MEETING 15 NOVEMBER, 1977 PAGE TWO A joint work session with the Council and the Planning Commission to discuss the long range implications of this kind of decision. Councilman Donovan then moved to table the appeal to the next regular meeting of the Town Council, Councilman Ruder seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion carried. The next item on the agenda was Town Manager reports. Terry Minger then made some • comments regarding the ending of an ear and the beginning of another era., in that the two memeber of the Council would be missed, adding that the previous years had been good ones for the Town. He expressed hope that Mayor Dobson and Councilman Stauffer would remain active in Town affairs since they have a continuing contribution to make and and further, that he was personally happy to have been a part of this council and associated with this group of people. Mr. Minger then asked Councilmen Stauffer and Donovan to address the items which were left off the agenda for this meeting. Councilman Stauffer then expresses his personal feelings about leaving the Council and said "Goodbye". He expressed hope that he had served well and that he felt the positions he had taken reflected the majority of those he prepresnted. He then thanked all those persons for the opportunity of holding office and stated that he had never served with more sincere and honest people. He then thanked Mayor Dobson and read Resolution #22 regarding official Town of Vail appreciation for the Mayor's long years of service, and moved to approved the Resolution. Councilman Donovan seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion carried. Following that, Councilman Stauffer proceeded to read Resolution #23, specifically nameing the Vail Ice Arena "John A. Dobson Arena", and moved to approve the Resolution. Councilman Donovan seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion carried. Councilman Donovan then read Resolution #24, expression official Town of Vail appreciation for the long years of service of Councilman/Mayor Pro-Tem Stauffer. He then moved to approve, Mayor Dobson seconded the motion. All present voted in favor, and the motion passed. Councilman Bill Wilto expressed his personal appreciation for the chance to serve with this council. Councilman Donovan moved to adjourn the meeting, there being no further business for the Council. Councilman Ruder seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM. 1 • ATTEST: TOWN R