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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-06 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 1979 7:30 P.M. The Vail Town Council convened for its regular meeting at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 1979, in the Town Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The following Councilmembers and Mayor Rodney Slifer were present: John Donovan Paula Palmateer Dr. Tom Steinberg Bill Wilto Scott Hopman Bob Ruder Also present were: Town Manager Terrell J. Minger and Town Attorney Lawrence Rider. The first matter for Council's attention was the 10 minute film presentation given by Michael Aisner on the wrap-up of the Red Zinger Bicycle Classic. The next item on the agenda was an award presented to Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager by Ernie Nunn of the U.S. Forest Service in the form of a placque stating: "For his outstanding cooperation in blending the administration of the Town of Vail with the management goals and objectives of the adjacent National Forest land." Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1979, amending Title 18 of the Vail Municipal Code, amendments to the zoning ordinance, was introduced on first reading by Mayor Slifer. Dick Ryan explained the Ordinance. Councilmember Bill Wilto moved to approve the ordinance on first reading; Councilmember John Donovan 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 - $420,000 was introduced by Rod Slifer on second reading. Bill Pyka, Director of Financw explained the purpose of the ordinance. Councilmember Scott Hopman moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; Councilmember John Donovan seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 11, Series of 1979, amending Vail Municipal Code Chapter 18.44 establishing a Public/Private Joint Venture Program was introduced by Mayor Slifer on first reading. There was general discussion between the Council and the public in attendence. John Donovan made a motion to amend the ordinance to include "trash collection areas located on Town property." Councilmember Dr. Steinberg moved to approve this amended ordinance on first reading; Councilmember Scott Hopman seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1979, adopting the Uniform Fire Code 1976 Edition was introduced by Mayor Slifer on first reading. Councilmember Steinberg moved to approve this ordinance on first reading; Councilmember Scott Hopman seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and motion passed. 0 y CN Page 2 Town Council Meeting March 6, 1979 Resolution No. 3, Series of 1979, approving a lease between the Town of Vail and Margretta B. Parks, was introduced by Lawrence Rider, Town Attorney. Councilmember John Donovan moved to amend Resolution 3 Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. Resolution No. 9, Series of 1979, annexing an area generally west of the Town of Vail, known as the Matterhorn area was introduced by Larry Rider, Town Attorney. He questioned Jeff Flagg, Department of Community Development Planner regarding the signatures of the property owners and if their legal descriptions were correct. Jeff answered yes to these questions. Larry Rider then asked Kent Rose, Director of Public Works, to check the boundaries, which he did. There will be a public hearing on April 17, 1979. Councilmember John Donovan moved to approve the Resolution; Councilmember Scott Hopman seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. The Council then undertook the discussion of the Lionshead Employee Housing and Parking Structure. Mark Audey, collected . 300 signatures for employee housing. The Council.. decided to hold a Bond Election on April loth. Resolution No. 5, Series of 1979, calling a special Bond Election was introduced by Larry Rider, Town Attorney. Their was general discussion between the council and the public. Councilmember John Donovan wanted to change shall for may on Page 2, paragraph 3, third line. Larry Rider stated that the Town was unable to do this because this Resolution was drawn up by the Bonding Council. Councilmember Wilto moved to approve the Resolution as read; Councilmember Paula Palmateer seconded the motion. Five members present voted in favor and John Donovan abstained Resolution No. 5A, Series of 1979, supplementing the provisions of Resolution No. 5.was introduced by Larry Rider. There was no discussion. Councilmember Wilto moved to approve the Resolution as read; and Councilmember Paula Palmateer seconded the motion. Five members present voted in favor and John Donovan abstained. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS. No report. TOWN ATTORNEY REPORTS: No report. Dudley Abbott brought up the issue of the Real Estate Transfer Tax. He then read and excerpt from the Vail Trail. The Council will defer any action until the Employee Housing and Parking is resolved. Joe Staufer brought up the issue of the Firehouse sale. The Mayor then stated that the matter had been sent back to the Planning and Environmental Commission for further recommendations. Mayor Rod Slifer gave a farewell speech to Terrell J, Minger who will be leaving for Canada. Councilmember Donovan moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilman tifu,;.Wiltp seconded the motion. All present voted in favor, and the meek ft adjourned at 10:00 P.M. �TEST�_ TO�riN , CLERK I MAYOR {7 . :u