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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.
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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.
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