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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.
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TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
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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,
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\ 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.
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