HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-12-06 Town Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
6 DECEMBER, 1977
The Vail Town Council convened for its regular meeting at 7:30 PM, on Tuesday, December
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6, 1977, in the Vail Municipal Building Council Chambers.
'Mayor Rodney Slifer and the following council members were present:
Paula Palmateer
John Donovan
Thomas Steinberg
Robert Ruder
William Wilto
William Heimbach
Also present were Town Manager Terrell J. Minger, Deputy Town Manager/Finance Director,
Stanley Bernstein, and Town Attorney, Lawrence Rider.
Mayor Slifer called the meeting to order and introduced the first matter for the Council's
attention which was the approval of minutes of the November 15th regular meeting of the
Town Council and the November 29th special meeting of the Town Council. Council member.
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moved to approve the minutes of both meetings; Councilmember Heimbach seconded
otion; all present voted in favor and the motion carried.
The next order of business was a special presentation and for that Mayor Slifer introduced
Ernie Nunn representing the United States Forest Service who presented a National Forest
Service award to former Mayor John A Dobson in recognition and appreciation for Mr. Dobson's
many years of service and leadership in the areas of major land use decisions and the
preservation of natural environments.
The next order of business was the introduction of Ordinance #29, Series of 1977, first
reading, rezoning a portion of Vail Run from RC to SDD5. Councilmember Wilto moved
to table the matter and postpone reading of the ordinance until the regular meeting of the
council on December 20, 1977. Councilmember Palmateer-seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor; and the motion carried.
Mayor Slifer then introduced Ordinance No. 31, Series of 1977, on first reading, regarding
$2,350,000 of the Town's General Obligation Bonds. Stan Bernstein explained the purpose of
the ordinance being to contract an indebetedness on behalf of the Town of Vail by issuing
General Obligation bonds in the amount of $2,350,000. There was no discussion forthcoming
from either the Councilmembers or the public and Councilperson Steimberg moved to approve
the ordinance on first reading; Councilmember Wilto Seconded the motion; all present
oted in favor and the motion carried.
Ordinance No. 32, Series of 1977, was introduced by Mayor Slifer, on first reading. The
Mayor then introduced Zoning Administrator, Diana Toughill who explained the purpose of
*.he ordinance being to rezone the North Pulis Property from Eagle County zoning "Resource"
district to the Town of Vail's zoning "Public Use" district, which would allow the
construction of the Town of Vail Maintainence Building on that site. There were no questions
from the public or the Council. Councilmember Palmateer moved to approve the ordinance on
first reading; Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and
the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 33, Series of 1977 was introduced by Mayor Slifer on first reading. Stan
Bernstein, Deputy Town Manager explained the purpose of the ordinance being to make avail-
able the federal funds granted to the Town of Vail under the Rural Transportation Demon-
stration Program. Coordinator of the program, Jon Eberle then explained the start-up date
and the four primary elements of the program and the services to be provided. There being
no discussion or questions from the public or the Council, Councilmember Wilto moved to
approve the ordinance on first reading; Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion. All
present voted in favor and the motion passed.
Mayor Slifer then introduced on first reading, Ordinance No. 34, Series of 1977, amending
Section 18.52.170 of the Vail Municipal Code to allow for leasing of private parking
spaces. Diana Toughill then explained that a survey of local parking had been made which
formed the background for the staff recommendation to Council that private parking spaces
be made available for lease to those who might desire to use them. Mayor Slifer asked for
comments from the floor. Phil Ordway from Vail Associates stated that he had spent a great
deal of time studying the long range parking problems and that Vail Associates supported this
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Ordinance. He further stated that Vail Associates was interested in intering into leases
with private owners to relieve their own parking problems and to provide supplementary
arking for Vail Associates. He expressed the .feeling that this ordinance was an important
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first step to solving the parking problem. Councilmember Steinberg asked how the Town of
Vail would monitor the ordinance in the future to provide for review; Diana Toughill
explained that a process for regular review had been established by the Staff. Councilmember
Donovan then moved to approve the ordinance on first reading; Councilmember Heimbach
0 econded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 35, Series of 1977 was introduced on first reading, and explained by Town
Manager Terrell Minger as being the annual appropriation ordinance for the 1978 Budget and
Financial Plan for the Town of Vail. He then explained the budget process and the
motivation regarding the philosophy of budgeting and stated that this was a conservative
document assuming a normal snow winter and normal summer and that the budgeting review
process would be an ongoing one. He then introduced Stan Bernstein who explained briefly
the recap of the budget expenditures, outlined key funds, balances, surpluses and revenues to
be generated, and the expenditures of special accounts like the transportation center and
the ice rink. Mayor Slifer thanked them both for their presentations, and asked for council
comments and public comments. Charles Crowley asked the Council to consider a vendor's
fee for the Town of Vail. He went on to explained that a vender's fee would allow for a
rebate of a percentage of the sales tax collected by businesses to be refunded to the
business which collected the tax. He stated that he expected a good season this year and
would like the council to seriously consider enacting the vendor's fee. Phil Ordway asked
Wfor clarification of the article in'the newspaper regarding two additional police officers
eing requested in the 1978 budget. Police Chief Wall explained that due to the un-
certainities of 1977 season, one police office, which was approved in the 1977 budget was
not hired, and that the 1978 budget requests 1 additional officer only which will bring the
total number of officers to 15. Ordway stated that he was in favor of the additional
officers and that his question was for clarification only. Other comments forthcoming
from the Council were made by Councilmember Steinberg regarding the proposed Town of VAil
staff salaries. He stated that he felt that compared to other communities, the si.ze
of budget and size of staff comparison showed that the Town of Vail was getting a good
dollar value and used Pete Burnett's crew as an example. There being no further discussion
Councilmember Heimbach then moved to approve Ordinance #35 on first reading; Councilman
Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion carried.
Councilman Wilto then commented that the members of the Council would be available to
answer any questions from the public that might come up during the next few weeks regarding
the budget and that the public should feel free to contact any councilmember regarding any
questions.
Resolution No. 25, Series of 1977 was introduced by Mayor Slifer. Stan Bernstein explained
that the purpose of the Resolution was to designate the award of the $2,350,000 in Town
of Vail General Obligation Bonds to Kirchner & More Company of Denver, Colorado who
submitted the best bid for sale of the bonds. Councilmember Ruder moved to approve the
;resolution; Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and
-the motion carried.
The next item of business was a presentation from the Lionsridge Neighborhood Organization
egarding open space acquisition. Mayor Slifer introduced Toni Berns representing the
coup who read a letter from the committee addressed to the Public and the Council requesting
Town of Vail support and assistance in the preservation of open space in the Lionsridge
neighborhood. Mayor slifer thanked the committee and Ms. Berns for their involvement and
expressed a welcome to any group or individual who wishes to attend meetings and express
local concerns.
The next item for Council attention involved an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's
decision regarding the Creekside Building., Diana Toughill explained the staff recommendation
and the unusual circumstances of the request and the subsequent denial. Jay Peterson,
representing the Creekside Building explained the reasons for the request and pointed out
that there seemed to be no objections to the request from the neighbors of the Creekside
Building and that granting of the request would be an advantage to the Town of Vail in
eliminating some of the traffic now allowed through the Fountain area. Mayor Slifer asked
for Council and public comment. John Dobson commented that he thinks the request is a
good idea and asked for clarification on how this matter concerns the parking contracts now
in effect for other core buildings. Diana Toughill explained that this is not a request for
variance, but simply a request to remove parking which was not required in the first place.
(attached to these minutes and made a part thereof is a staff memo regarding the request
and refusal to grant.same) Mr. Peterson stated that the problem represented here relates
to all the buildings in the core and that everyone involved there should share in the
solution. He further stated that he doubted what would be the outcome of current parking
contracts signed previously. John Dobson clarified his concern over the long range
results of this decision and stated that this should not absolve others from participating
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in solving the problem in the future. Town Attorney Larry Rider clarified that this
equest, or the granting of the request, would not exempt the Creekside Building from
Participating in the future solution of the greater problem.
Mayor Slifer explained the alternatives for voting to the Council which were to uphold the
decision of the Zoning Administrator denying the request or to reverse the decision made
y the staff and grand the appeal. Councilmember Donovan asked if landscaping re-
uirements could be tacked on to the approval if granted. Jay Peterson stated that he
felt that was alright and his client would have no objection. There was a brief discussion
between Mr. Peterson and Mr. Dobson regarding the deeding of the 1/11 percent of the existing
space to the Town of VAil. Larry Rider Clarified that the tenants in common could be
deeded. Josef Staufer addressed his concerns about the practical application of no parking
for the commercial buildings in the core. He stated that he feels that in theory this might
be alright, but practically speaking, cars will be parking in the plaza and sees this as
an impossible situation and asks the council to weigh this in making any decisions. Mr.
Peterson stated further that most vehicles coming to the building would be delivery trucks
which would back down into the loading area and that the request does remove employee
parking from behind the building.
Mayor Slifer then called for a motion from the Council. Councilman Wilto moved to reverse
the decision of the Zoning Administrator and grant the request from Creekside Building to
remove the parking spaces, and.that theInterest in the l parking,space be conveyed or
�ranted to the Town of Vail at a future date. Councilman Steinberg amends the motion to
ncluding landscaping requirements. Councilman Heimbach seconded the motion as amended;
The following Councilmembers voted in favor; Palmateer; Steinberg; Wilto; Ruder; Heimbach.
Councilman Donovan voted against. The motion carried.
The next order business was the consideration of a request for resubdivision of Tract D,
Vail Village llth filing. Dan Corcoran was introduced who explained the request for his
client, Thomas J. Cacchione. He stated that the resubdivision would allow two residential
lots on the property he now owns. Diana Toughill explained that the Planning Commission
had approved the resubdivision and that the Staff recommended approval. She further stated
that there had been only one objection to the proposal and that from Lou Parker, who is
a neighbor to the proposed resubdivision. Mayor slifer asked for comments from the public
and council. Since none were forthcoming, Councilmember Palmateer moved to approve the
request; Councilmember Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion
carried.
Next on the agenda was the consideration of a variance to allow for a gravel driveway for
the Hellberg Residence in Vail Village 3rd Filing. Diana Toughill explained that the
request was being made to provide for better surface runoff, traction and that all others
in the area were gravel. She added that the Planning commission voted 5 to 2 in favor of
granting the request. Ed Drager added that the Planning commission had approved the request
_With the condition that 10 feet of blacktop be provided on the drive where it connects to the
road. There was a general discussion regarding the quality of the gravel to be used, and _
Councilman:0onovan moved to grant -the variance request according to the manning ComiiA. re-
quirements and added the requirement that they comply with any future changes in the zoning
rdinance. Councilmember Ruder seconded the motion. Councilman Steinberg suggested that
he Staff review the existing zoning ordinance with a view toward revisions. All present
voted in favor and the motion carried.
The next item of business for council consideration was a request for conditional use permit
to allow temporary swimming pool cover at Breakaway West. Diana Toughill_explained the
request being to cover the existing pool through the winter months, December 7 thru June 7.
The planning commission voted to approve. The length of time was discussed by the Council.
Councilmember Palmateer moved to approve the cover; Councilmember Ruder seconded the
motion; all present voted in favor and the motion carried.
Following that, the Council addressed the request for encroachment of parking on Forest
Road from the Alice Parsons Residence. Diana Toughill: explained the history and proceedure
bringing about the request from the Parsons Residence. There was a brief and general
discussion of how many cars were currently parking on the road and what the implications
of granting more encroachment rights might be. Councilmembers Wilto and Palmateer stated
that they would rather there be on on -street parking along Forest Road. Mayor slifer
itrestated the request and asked for a motion. Councilmember Steinberg moved to approve the
request; Councilmember Palmateer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the
motion carried.
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There were no reports from the Town Manager. The Town Attorney reported that the minutes
*f the Town Council meetings from February, 1976 through November, 1977 had been prepared
and were ready for approval. Councilmember Donovan . moved to approve the minutes as
presented; Councilmember Palmateer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the
motion carried.
fihe Mayor asked for citizen participation. He then complimented the Public Works Department
f the Town of Vail for an outstanding job done on the snow removal and control during the
last weekend. Councilman Donovan requested a public meeting with a presentation from
the Water and Sanitation District of Vail regarding the new water treatment plant. Terrell
Minger stated that he would set up a;.date and advise the council and public. Mayor Slifer
stated for the public information that the Council would hold work sessions only on the days
when there was a regularly scheduled public meeting of the council at night, and that the
work sessions would begin at noon. He further stated that the council would try this
new schedule to see if it worked, and if there seemed to be difficulties, the schedule would
be reexamined.
There being no further business for the Council, Councilmember Donovan moved to adjourn;
iCouncilmember Steinberg seconded the motion; The Council meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm.
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