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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 1979
The Vail Town Council covened for its regular meeting at 7:30 pm on
Tuesday, February 20, 1979, in the Town Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building.
The following Councilmembers and Mayor Rodney Slifer were present:
John Donovan
Paula Palmateer
Tom Steinberg
Bill Wilto
Scott Hopman
Bob Ruder
Also present were: Town Attorney Larry Rider.
The ,First matter for Council's attention was Ordinance No.3, Series
of 1979, amending Chapter 8.08 of the Vail Municipal Code with regard
to Fire Lanes was introduced on second reading by Mayor Slifer.
Councilmember Steinberg moved to approve the ordinance on second reading;
Councilmember Hopman seconded the motion. All present voted in favor
and the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1979, amending Chapter 8.16 of the Vail
Municipal Code to prohibit the depositing of certain materials was
introduced on second reading by Mayor Slifer. Councilmember Steinberg
moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; Councilmember Hopman
seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 7, Series of 19799 amending Title 18 of the Vail Municipal
Code rezoning Cl-05, Vail Lionsridge Filing No. 1, from RC to SDD
was introduced on second reading by Mayor Slifer. .Tim Rubin Zoning
Administrator explained the minor changes made to the ordinance on first
reading. Councilmember Donovan moved to approve the ordinance on second
reading; Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion. All present voted
in favor and the motion passed.
The Council then undertook consideration of Ordinance 8, Series of 1979,
amending Title 18 of the Vail Municipal Code, amendments to the zoning
Ordinance. Mayor Slifer introduced Ordinance No.8 on first reading.
There was a general discussion between the Council and the public in
attendance regarding the pros and cons of Section 2 and 3. The consensus
of the Council members was to discuss it further at the next Work Session.
Councilmember Donovan moved to table Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1979;.
Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion. All present voted in favor
and the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1979, authorizing Town of Vail Sales Tax
Anticipation Short -Term Notes - $450,000 was introduced by Mayor Slifer
on first reading. Bill Pyka, Director of Finance explained the purpose
of the ordinance. Councilmember Hopman moved to approve the ordinance
on first reading; Councilmember Ruder seconded the motion. All present
voted in favor and the motion passed.
Resolution No. 3, Series of 1979, approving a lease between Margretta B.
Parks and the Town of Vail was introduced by Mayor Slifer. Larry Raider
Town Attorney explained lease. There was a general discussion between
the Council concerning the lease. The consensus of the Council members
was to discuss it further at the next Work Session. Counclmember Donovan
moved to table Resolution No. 3, Series of 1979; Councilmember Ruder
seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion passed.
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The next item on the agenda was for the Council to vote by ballot
-.for one (1) new replacement for the Planning and Environmental Commission.
The new Planning and Environmental Commission Board member is Jack Goehl.
The Council then undertook the matter of announcing the Community Services
Program applicants and the amount funded. They are as follows:
1.) Red Zinger Bicycle Classic - $5,000
2.) Vail Clinic, Sopris Mental Health Program - $2,000
3.) The Vail Institute - $10,000 for Utah Symphony + $5,000
4.) Ski Club Vail - $1,000 last year for funding
5.) Vail Community Advertising Co-op - $25,000
6.) Summer Vail Workshop -- $3,000 last year for funding
7.) Battle Mountain Recreation League - $2,000
8.) Summer Music Program - $13,500
9.) VRA Information Center - $12,500
Total of $79,000
Amount left in Fund -$ 5,000
The next matter which the Council undertook.wa;s.the;proposed..rezoning of the
Fire Station site. . ;.Opposition to the proposed fire station
sale was expressed by a group of concerned citizens. There was a general
discussion by the Council and the public. Councilmember Steinberg made
a motion to turn this matter over to the Planning and Environmental
Commission to follow the proper procedure and return to the Council
with their recommendations; Councilmember Hopman seconded the motion.
'All present voted in favor and the motion was passed.
The next item of the agenda was a presentation on the Lionshead Parking
Structure and Employee Housing, given by Charlie Langhoff, of Vail
Associates, addressing the employee housing; Mr. Crosby, the architect fort)L,
proposed project, giving the schematic presentation; Stan Bernstein,
Financial Consultant, addressing the parking structure and a $6,000.000
bond issue; and Walt Kane, Financial Consultant to the Town. There was
a general discussion between the..Council and the public.regarding the pros
and cons of this proposal. After a lengthy discussion regarding the
overall problem of Employee Housing and Parking the Council agreed
to continue to study this issue.
The next matter which the Council undertook was the proposal by some
concerned citizens who expressed their concern that the Council should not
pass the Real Estate Transfer Tax by ordinance rather than a vote by
the people. After a lengthy discussion between Council and the public
it was decided by the Council to discuss this issue further at the
next Council Work Session.
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS:
No report.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORTS:
Larry Rider stated that he would be evicting the Vail Booking and Ticket
office.
Councilmember Donovan moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilman
seconded the motion. All present voted in favor, and the meeting
adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
;TWN .,L.LER1
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