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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-01 Town Council Minutes•- M MINUTES REGULAR MEETING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL 1 FEBRUARY 1977 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, was convened at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 1, 1977, in the Vail Municipal Building Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Josef Staufer and the following councilmembers were present: Rod Slifer Bill Heimbach Bob Ruder John Donovan Others present included: Stan Bernstein, Acting Town Manager Larry Rider, Town Attorney . ORDINANCE No. 2, Series of 1977, rezoning Lot 16, Bighorn Second Addition, and Lots 11, 12, and 13, Block 4, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Bighorn Third Addition, was introduced on second reading by Mr. Staufer. There was no discussion, and Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; Councilman Ruder 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. 3, Series of 1977, establishing Special Development District 7, was introduced on second reading. Kaiser Morcus was present to answer any questions regarding the Mark's Special Development District. Councilman Donovan noted that even though the Mark's zoning would be SDD, it would still be subject to any future changes in the Towns Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Slifer pointed out that the Town Council must approve each phase of the development separately. Councilman Donovan then moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Slifer 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. 4, Series of 1977, regarding the registration of contractors within the Town of Vail, was introduced on first reading by Mr. Bernstein. He explained that under the old ordinance all contractors' licenses expired on January 1 of each year regardless of the date granted. He stated that this ordinance would provide for expiration of all licenses one ,year after the date of issuance. He stated that this ordinance would include electricians and plumbers who must be licensed by the State prior to registration with the Town. Councilman Heimbach 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. 5, Series of 1977, amending the Sign Code regarding nonconforming signs, was introduced on first reading. Jim Lamont explained that the ordinance provided for the removal of certain nonconforming signed throughout the Town within a five year period. Mr. Rider stated that the Holiday Inn has agreed to remove their nonconforming sign soon. Councilman Slifer 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. 2, Series of 1977, regarding the lease and agreement to purchase for Lot 10, was introduced by Mr. Bernstein. He explained that Lot 10 is now owned by Dr. Steinberg, et al, and that through this resolution the Town agrees to to lease Lot 10 for $700.00 per month, from January through April, 1977, and to purchase the Lot for $70,000.00 on May 1, 1977. He stated that Lot 10 is now being used for the bus route through Site 24. Lot 10 is 1/2 acre. Council- man Donovan moved to approve the Resolution; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. Minutes/Regular Meeting 1 February 1977 Page Two RESOLUTION No. 3, Series of 1977, calling a special bond election in the total amount of $2,950,000, was introduced by Mr. Bernstein. He explained that the resolution calls an election for March 29, 1977, and that there will be two questions on the ballot: 1. $450,000 for open space, including Lot 10 and the Katsos Property.(140 acres); 2. $2,500,000 for an ice rink/ multi -purpose arena. Bond counsel Loring Harkness asked the Mayor Pro Tem to read the entire title of the resolution into the record: "A Resolution Calling a Special Bond Election for the Purpose of Submitting to the Registered Qualified Electors of the Town of Vail, Colorado, Two Questions of Issuing General Obligation Bonds of said Town in an Aggregate Principal Amount not Exceeding $2,950,000 for the Purposes of Acquiring Open Space and Acquiring, Constructing, Installing, and Eauipping an Enclosed Ice Skating Arena and Multi -Purpose Facility, said Election to be held March 29, 1977; Designating Judges and Clerks for said Election; Providing for Publication of Notice of Registration and Posting and Publication of Notice of said Election; Prescrib- ing the Form of Ballot for said Election; and Otherwise Providing for the Conduct Thereof". Councilman Slifer announced that a public hearing regarding the proposed design of the arena would be held in two weeks and that Town Manager Terry Minger and the project architects would be present. Councilman Donovan then moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was instructed to have the resolution published in full, With regard to the appointment of a member to the Design Review Board, Mr. Staufer stated that at the last meeting the Council voted a tie between Bill Bishop and Ron Todd, The Council voted by secret ballot, and Mr. Bishop was appointed to the DRB, With regard to the Mark's Environmental Impact Report, Diana Toughill stated that the Council had reviewed the document at work session earlier in the day and that copies were available in her office for any interested parties. She stated that the Planning Commission felt that all points had been adequately addressed. Councilman Heimbach moved to accept the Mark's Environmental Impact Report; Councilman Slifer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to the Manor Vail's request for a setback variance, Ms. Toughill stated that the request was for a two feet, six inch setback and that the request was part of the overall Manor Vail remodelling of its plaza area. She added that the plaza will make a handsome entrance to the Antholz Park. Mr. Dick Elias of the Manor Vail showed the Council his remodelling plans. Councilman Ruder moved to approve the variance request; Councilman Heimbach seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Bernstein announced that the I-70 overpass would be rebid within the next two weeks, and that a wire and canvas canopy was being considered rather than the proposed glass in order to cut costs. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. ATTEST: Town C erk"