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Home My WebLink About1979-05-01 Town Council Minutes0 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MAY 1, 1979 7:30 pm THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CONVENED FOR ITS REGULAR MEETING AT 7:30 PM ON TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1979 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VAIL MUNICIPAL BUILDING THE FOLLOWING COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR RODNEY SLIFER WERE PRESENT: John Donovan Paula Palmateer William Wilto Robert Ruder ALSO PRESENT WERE: Town Manager Richard Caplan and Town Attorney Larry Rider Resolution No. 14, Series, 1979, was read and introduced by Mayor Slifer regarding acquisition of BLM land in West Vail ' ai1. Richard Caplan explained that the Town could lease the property now toward the day when BLM may wish to sei.l:i.t. Director of Community Development Dick Ryan further explained the need for land in West Vail and described the site plan. Mr. Caplan requested authorization to proceed with negotiations. Councilmember Donovan moved to adopt Resolution 14; Councilmember seconded the motion. all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Resolution No. 75, Series 1979, regarding authorization of issuance of Revenue Bonds to finance middle income'housing was read and introduced by Mayor Slifer. Richard Caplan explained the need for the Resolution being to leave the door open for Vail Associates to utilize Industrial Revenue Bonds for employee housing projects: Town Attorney Larry Rider suggested that in the second "whereas" paragraph the words "Vail Associates or other organizations or entities formed by Vail Associates" be inserted. There was a brief and general discussion regarding who could use the bonds. Mayor Slifer then called for a motion. Councilmember Palmateer moved to approve Resolution No. 15; Councilmember Wilto seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. The next matter for council consideration was the question of approval for the 1st phase and the Environmental Impact Statement for the Lionsridge Employee Housing Project located on Lots Cl-05, Lionsridge Filing No. 1. Mayor Slifer introduced the question and Dick Ryan explained the details of the request for approval, described the site plan and explained the elements of the environmental impact statement. He stated that the planning and environmental commission had recommended approval of the plan after placing some conditions on approval. The Department of Community Development also recommended approval.with the conditions set forth in their memo to Council dated April loth, 1979. Attorney Jay Peterson appeared on behalf of the applicant to explain the proposed recreational amenities and the landscape plan, both of which will be shown on thecomplete site plan to be submitted to DRB. He asked for approval to go ahead with site work on the project which would include grading and earth work beginning immediately. Dick Ryan requested that the applicant work with Kent Rose to answer some outstanding questions regarding slope and soil problems in phase two site. Mayor Slifer asked that the motion be made for site excavation only. Councilmember Donovan moved to approve site excavation permits and asked that the DRB meetings be held jointly with the Council. Councilmember Palmateer seconded the motion restating that the phase two excavation plans be approved by Kent Rose. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. Regarding consideration of Public/Private Joint Venture Programs, Councilmember Donovan moved to table the decision until the council could review proposals next week in work session following site and project inspections. Councilmember Palmateer seconded the motion, all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Regarding the considerations of alternatives for Check Point Charlie, Town Manager Richard Caplan explained that there were three alternatives presented to the Town Council as possible solutions to the placement of Check Point Charlie. He stated that the timing. was good now for consideration of a change in traffic patterns in the area with the reconstruction.of the street at that point. He invited questions and comments. Citizens appearing with comments were: Richard Fitzgerald from the Kiandra Lodge; Bob Fritch from the Sitzmark; and Chuck Boettcher from Crossroads; and Linda Kaiser from Sunrise Sports. The consensus of the Council and Citizens was to postpone any decision until a meeting with the concerned merchants could take place at next Tuesday's work session. At this time the Council adjourned for a 5-minute recess. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MAY 1, 1979 page two 4 The Council reconvened to consider emergency ordinances # 16 and 17 relating to Pitkin Creek Park industrial revenue bonds. Mayor Slifer introduced the ordinances and Town Attorney Larry Rider explained the need for passage of the ordinances tonight due to a bill pending in the U.S. senate which may severly restrict this type of project using industrial revenue bonds. Developer Chuck Anderson explained the background and Steve Binder and Garth Grissom representing E.F. Hutton and Dawson, Nagel respectively, stated further reasons for the emergency passage. Councilmember Wilto moved to approve Ordinance # 16, series 1979 as an emergency ordinance. Councilmember Ruder seconded the motion. all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Councilmember Donovan moved to approve ordinance # 17, series 1979 as an emergency ordinance. Councilmember Palmateer seconded; all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Mayor Slifer then expressed appreciation from the council for assistance of E.F. Hutton and Dawson, Nagel .in this project. cep"N Town Manager Tzppe: �rng aavi�es that he has been in contact with the U.S. Forest Service regarding the salee of 'Meadow Mountain and that he has advised them that the Town of Vail supporst the preservation of open space at that site. He further advised Council that Mr. Rich Broadhurst from pascal construction was present to give the Council an update on the sewer project. Mr. Broadhurst explained the delays due to cross sewer lines. He stated that these delays would revise the overall schedule slightly and that they expected to be working at the Vourlaufer by the end of the month. Town Engineer Kent Rose states that the sewer project is being paid for by 75% federal funds and 25% local funds. Mr. Dick Fitzgerald stated that the date set in the schedule for work on Vail road (July and August) was the worst possible time for businessmen in the area. Council stated that they would consider all possible ways to help ease the disruption during the work. cF ,,, A' Mr. 94fe er then advised the council that the Town was considering a 46-acre parcel of land located west of the lionsridge employee housing project for acquisition of open space. He asked for permission from Council to proceed with discussions with the owner/developer regarding the land. Jay Peterson, appearing on behalf of the owner/developer stated that they wanted to come before the Council at next work session to discuss annexation of the entire 77-acre parcel and possible zoning of the land. Dick Ryan suggested that the Council consider a visit to the site since he thinks most of the parcel should not be developed. Council agrees to meet with the developer at next work session. 40 There were no reports from the Town Attorney. As a part of Citizen participation section of the agenda, Tom Maitland from the Lionshead Businessmen's Association asked what the Town of Vail would be budgeting for improvement of the Lionshead Malls this year. Richard Caplan stated that the lights would be fixed and that approximately $30,000 was to be spend on that area. There was a general discussion regarding problem areas of the malls _ 1) lighting on the stairs at the back side of the Studio in the Rockies Building; 2) Bus turnaround at the Studio building; 3) and the bus -stop at Lionsquare Lodge. Council committed to do whatever necessary to sign and light the ways to bus stops and to have the lights back on in Lionshead by the start of the summer season. Councilmember Donovan asked for weekly updates to Council on the progress and problems of the Lionshead Mall project. There being no further business for the council, Councilmember Donovan moved to adjourn. Councilmember Wilto seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the meeting adjourned. M' OR ATTEST: TOWN 1 K