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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
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#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.
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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.
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