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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-12-19 Town Council MinutesAGENDA VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 19 DECEMBER 1978 7:30 P.M. SPECIAL PRESENTATION REGARDING RED ZINGER CLASSIC BICYCLE RACE. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. Ordinance No. 41, Series of 1978, second reading, amending the Vail Municipal Code by the addition of Chapter 8.28 relating to fireplaces, 2. Ordinance No. 45, Series of 1978, second reading, making supplemental appropriations from the General Fund and other specified funds. 3. Ordinance No. 46, Series of 1978, second reading, adopting a budget and financial plan for the Town of Vail for the fiscal year 1979. 4. Ordinance No. 47, Series of 1978, second reading, establish- ing a Debt Service Contingency Fund. 5. Ordinance No. 48, Series of 1978, second reading, imposing an occupation tax on all electrical utilities operating within the Town of Vail. 6. Ordinance No. 49, Series of 1978, second reading, granting a franchise by the Town of Vail to Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc. 7. Ordinance No. 50, Series of 1978, first reading, comprehensively amending Title 18 of the Vail Municipal Code relating to Zoning. 8. Ordinance No. 51, Series of 1978, first reading, amending Title 16 of the Vail Municipal Coda relating to Signs. PRESENTATIONS 9. Vail Athletic Club - discussion regarding special loading zone. 10. Tom Leonard, Vail Associates - request for funds for Manpower Development Program. 11. Appointment of two members to Design Review Board. t TOWN MANAGER REPORTS TOWN ATTORNEY REPORTS CITIZEN PARTICIPATION MINUTES TOWN 0 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 1.9 DECEMBER, 1978 7:30 PM The Vail Town Council convened for its regular meeting at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, December, 1978 in the Town Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. Present were: Mayor Rod Slifer, Councilmembers Steinberg, Hopman, Wilto, Palmateer, and Donovan. Also present were: Town Manager Terrell J. Minger and Town Attorney Larry Rider Ordinance # 41, Series of 1978 was read and introduced on first reading by Mayor Slifer. The ordinance amends the Vail Municipal Code by the addition of Chapter 8.28 relating to fireplaces. A representative from Fitzhugh Scott's office spoke in opposition of the proposed amendments. Town of VAil Environmental Health Officer Dennis Murphy spoke in favor of the proposals and Building Official Mark Marchus added his comments in support of the amendments. Councilmember Wilto moved to approve Ordinance # 41 on second reading with the change that it apply to any project submect to DRB approval. Councilmember Palmateer seconded the motion with the addition that a fee of $25.00 be charged. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 45, Series of 1978, making a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund 40 and other specified funds was introduced and read on second reading by Mayor Slifer. Mr. Minger introduced Bill Pyka, Town of Vail Comptroller who explained the need for the appropriations. There was no discussion or questions from Council or the Public. Council - member Hopman moved to approve; Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion; All present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 46, Series of 1978 adopting a budget and financial plan for the Town of Vail for the fiscal year 1979, was introduced and read on second reading by Mayor Slifer. There was no discussion but Councilmember Wilto pointed, out that copies of the budget were available to the public at the Town Office. CouncilmemHopman moved to approve the adopting ordinance; Councilmember Wilto seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion passed . Ordinance No. 47, Series of 1978, establishing a Debt Service Contingency Fund was introduced by Mayor Slifer and read for second reading. There was a general discussion among the Council regarding changes to be made in the second and last paragraphs of the ordinance. Councilmember Donovan moved to approve; Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 48, Series of 1978, imposing an occupation tax on all electrical utilities operating within the Town of Vail was introduced and'read on second reading by Mayor Slifer. Town Attorney Larry Rider explained the sections of the ordinance. Mayor Slifer pointed out that the revenues generated in 1979 would amount to approximately $60,000 and would not be passed on the consumers as added utilities costs by the utilities company. Council - member Steinberg moved for approval; seconded by Councilmember Hopman. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 49, Series of 1978, granting a franchise by the Town of Vail to Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc., was introduced and read on second reading by Mayor Slifer. Larry Rider explained some slight changes made in the ordinance since first reading and requested that the council direct publication of the ordinance in full on second reading. There was no further discussion. Councilmember Donovan moved to approve; Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion; All present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 50, Series of 1978, comprehensively amending Title 18 of the Vail Municipal Code relating to Zoning was introduced and read on first reading by Mayor Slifer. Zoning Administrator James Rubin explained that the changes were being proposed for clarification of the Zoning codes and to reflect the philosophy and policy statements formulated by the Town Council and Planning Commission. There was a general discussion among the Council and public and support expressed by a member of the Design Review Board for the changes. With no further discussion Councilmember Donovan moved for approval with the.suggested amendments to be made prior to second reading. Councilmember Wilto seconded the motion. AIL present voted in favor and the motion passed, Ordinance No. 51, Series of 1978, amending Title 16 of the Vail Municipal Code relating to Signs was introduced and read on first reading by Mayor Slifer. Zoning Administrator Jim Rubin explained the reasons for the proposed changes being a clarification of procedures. There was a general discussion regarding what signs could be approved by the Staff and what situations would require approval by the DRB. Councilmember moved to approve the ordinance with the amendment that the words "three square feet" be substituted, �JI NU T 5.S REGULAR MEETING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 1978 A PAGE TWO \ 4tUREVER THE WORDS "ten square feet" currently appear in the ordinance. Councilmember Donovan seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion carried. The next item on the agenda was a discussion regarding a special request for a loading zone at the Vail Athletic Club. Pepi Gramshammer and Fitzhugh Scott appeared before council to make the request. Council committed to reinstate the bus stop at the Vail Athletic Club but denied the request for a loading zone, Mr. Tom Leonard, Mr. Bob Parker, representing VAiI_ Associates and Mr. Randy Milhoan representing Colorado Mountain College appeared before Council to request funds for support of a proposed Manpower Development Program, The request was specifically for $6,500 initial contribution and an additional $6,500 for use in scholarships. Mayor Slifer requested that no committment be made to the Manpower program until all other requests for Town of Vail contributions had been received from the Community. He further suggested that all other possible avenues for funding of the Manpower program be explored before the Town of Vail could contribute. The Council as a whole then advised the Community to submit requests for special funding contributions from the Town of Vail prior to January 31, 1979 and stated that a selection of those to be funded would be announced at the February meeting. The next matter fou council consideration was the appointment of two members to the Design Review Board. Mayor Slifer called for a secret ballot. Elected by secret ballot to serve on the Design Review Board for two year terms were: Tom Hollis and Chris Siverson, There were no Town Manager Reports. There were no reports from the Town Attorney. In Citizen Participation, Pepi Gramshammer asked about the traffic patterns and street closures causing restriction in access to the core businesses and those on Willow Bridge Road. There was a general discussion regarding the ultimate plans being studied to eliminate cars on that street altogether. Mr. Gramshammer stated his opposition to complete closure and explained the hardship imposed on his business because of closures. The Council stated that the general purpose was to remove as much traffic from the area as possible without damaging his business and preserving pedestrian safety. The Council agreed in general to give further study to the traffic patterns to determine if a more agreeable situation could be designed. Councilmember Wilto asked for an update on the Ice Arena,. Pat Dodson stated that they were planning to make ice around December 26th and plan to be able to use the ice by January 1st, 1979. "There being no further business before the Council, Councilmember Donovan moved for adjournment; Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion carried. Meeting was adjourned. 6 ATTEST: TOWN CLER