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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-02 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1980 7:30 P.M. The Vail Town Council convened for its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 1980, in the Vail Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The following Council members and Mayor Rodney E. Slifer were present: Bill Wilto Bud Benedict Dr. Tom Steinberg Ron Todd Bob Ruder Paul Johnston Also present were: Lawrence C. Rider, Town Attorney and Richard Caplan, Town Manager. The Town's annual craftsmanship awards were presented to Rudy Newmeyer, Robert and Lester Know for their work on Sonnenalp. Onance #38, Series of 1980, second reading, an ordinance amending C1 #ter 10.04 traffic code was unamiously voted in favor and ordered published by title only. Ordinance #39, Series of 1980, an ordinance amending the noise ordinance was presented for first reading. There was much discussion by the Council and citizens regarding the regulation of noise control. The Council recommended that the new ordinance be rewritten and presented at the next Council meeting. Ordinance #40, Series of 1980, first reading, an ordinance making supplemental appropriations from the Town of Vail funds; and authorizing the expenditures of said appropriations was presented. A Motion was made by Bill Wilto and seconded by Tom Steinberg to adopt the ordinance. The Ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. Ordinance #42, Series of 1980, an ordinance regarding the real estate transfer tax and exemption for transfers occurring in newly annexed areas was presented for first reading.. After some discussion, a motion was made by Ron Todd and seconded by Paul Johnston to approve the Ordinance. The motion was voted on unanimously and ordered published in full on first ring. An Honorary Resolution was presented to Scott Hopman for his service on the Town Council. Mayor Slifer also welcomed Bob Ruder as the newly appointed Councilmember. There was no Citizen Participation. Ordinance #41, Series of 1980, an ordinance adopting the 1981 Budget was presented to the Council. There was much discussion regarding the amount appropriated to VRA. Pau7Gt-Palmateer, President of VRA, made a presentation asking for $120,000. be given to them rather than the $84,000 budgeted for. Several citizens voiced their opinion that VRA should have the money to promote summer activities and suggested they become a line item in the budget, rather than lumped together in contributions. Several concerns were made regarding increasing police protection rather than giving more money to VRA. Penelope Hodge from Vail Reservations, Inc. presented a proposal asking that they be given the same consideration as VRA for contributions to operate their organization. MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1980 PAGE 2 There was mixed feelings within the citizens participating of whether to give VRA the extra financial support or to budget more to the Police Department for additional police protection. Ron Todd stated that he was not comfortable with the budget and felt that the police protection was more important the money allocated to VRA. Bud Benedict stated that if this amount of money was to be apportioned to VRA, he would insist on some documentation as to how the money would be.spent. It should also be considered a line item. A motion was made by Pual Johnston to increase the Police Department by two additional officers and increasing VRA's budget to $120,000 and making it a line item. Bud Benedict seconded the motion. Additional discussion continued regarding and it was suggested to raise the mill levy from 3.4 to 3.6 mills and leave the VRA contribution at $120,000. Akmotion was made and seconded to that affect and was opposed - 4 against and 3 in favor. Bill Wilto then made a motion to change the VRA contribution to $100,000 and change the mill levy from 3.4 to 3.6. Bob Ruder seconded the motion and it was voted on. The vote was 5 in favor and two opposed - Steinberg and Todd. The motion carried and Ordinance #41 was ordered published in full on first reading. The next item on the agenda was the presentation of the Lease Agreement for the Dobson Ice Arena Pro Shop. This is a three year lease with the Town picking up 10-15% of the gross. A motion was made by Tom Steinberg and seconded by Paul Johnson to approve the lease agreement. A vote was taken and all voted in favor of accepting the lease. Town Manager report - Old Town Shop will be .rented by Dougan Construction Company. The Sewer Department had moved out of the building early and will receive a $750. refund on rent already paid. There was no Town Attorney Report. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. i' / r yor