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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-14 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 14 FEBRUARY, 1978 ,*The special meeting of the Vail Town Council was convened in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building at 7:40 pm on Tuesday, February 14, 1978. Mayor Rod Slifer and the following Councilmembers were present: Paula Palmateer John Donovan Tom Steinberg Bill Wilto Councilmember.-Bill Heimbach was absent. Others present included: Terry Minger, Town Manager Larry Rider, Town Attorney Wayor Slifer opened the meeting by explaining the purpose of the special meeting was to hear protests and comments regarding the proposed implementation of the Mall Act, Resolution No. 2, Series of 1978, establishing pedestrian malls within the Town of Vail. We then introduced Town Attorney, Larry Rider, who explained that this meet- ing was set as a continuance of the December 20, 1977 meeting. Mr. Rider then explained that there were three major steps in the process of estab- lishing the pedestrian malls. First step was to publish notice of intent. Second setp was to post the area intended to be included in the mall system, and hold'a,public hearing for comment and protest. The third step will then be to hold W public meeting of April 4, 1978 to hear claims. He then in- troduced Allen Gerstenberger, Director of Community Development, who out- lined the mall area, using a map to indicate the areas effected by the proposed mall. Mr. Rider reinterated that the proposed area did not differ either in size or in use from that which now existed as a pedestrian mall. Tie then asked for questions and comment from the public regarding the mapped area. There'was none. Mr. Rider continued to explain the provisions of of Resolution No. 2, Series of 1978, on a section, by section, basis. He then stated, for the record that there was 1 official protest filed to this date. Mayor Slifer then asked for comments and protests regarding the proposed implementation of the Mall Act. Mr. Thomas Hogan, on behalf of the Plaza Lodge, stated,, --that a claim and protest had been filed that afternoon on be- alf of the Plaza. Mr. Rider acknowledged that the claim and protest had in fact been received that day. He pointed out that Resolution No. 2, Series of 1978 sould be amended to reflect that 2 protests had been received. emayor Slifer then, for the record, introduced and -read Resolution No. 2, Series of 1978. Attorney Dick Hart expressed concern for those businesses who front on Wall Street in the proposed Mall area , asking if commercial access would be impeded for those businesses who do not front on a regular street. Mr. Rider stated that there would be no change in the situation that currently exists and adds that the loading zone would remain the same as it is now. Councilmember Donovan moved to adopt Resolution No. 2, Series of 1978, with the amended number of protests received being 2 instead of 1. Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion, all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Mayor slifer advised the public that the Council had reached tenative agree- ment with Vail Associates regarding the purchase of the Gondola I plaza site and that details would be discussed at next week's regular meeting of the .Council. MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL *4 FEBRUARY 1978 PAGE TWO There being no further business for this special meeting, Councilmember Donovan moved to adjourn. Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm. *ATTEST: 0 TOWN CLERK • • Is