HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-04 Town Council MinutesVAIL TOWN COUNCIL
Evening Session
Tuesday, August 4, 1981
7:30 p.m.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. ORDINANCE #29, SERIES OF 1981, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING
A PRIOR RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO
2.6 MILLION DOLLARS AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE TOWN'S
SPORTS FACILITY REVENUE BONDS.
2. ORDINANCE #30, SERIES OF 1981, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONE DISTRICT FOR LOT G-1, LION'S RIDGE FILING.#2, FROM
RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER TO PRIMARY/SECONDARY.
3. RESOLUTION #21, SERIES OF 1981, A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE TRANSFER
OF THE CABLE TELEVISION AGREEMENT.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
5. SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST FOR THE KIANDRA LODGE.
6. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - POLICE DEPARTMENT.
7. APPOINTMENT OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBER.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
RICHAR APLAN, TO N�N/1ZIER
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
August 4, 1981
Minutes
On August 4, 1981 the Vail Town Council convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday,
August 4, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
Members present were:
Mayor Rodney Slifer
Bud Benedict
Paul Johnston
Bob Ruder
Ron Todd
Bill Wilto
Others present were:
Rich Caplan, Town Manager
Larry Rider, Town Attorney
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Ordinance No. 29, Series of 1981, second reading, an ordinance confirming a prior
resolution; authorizing and directing the issuance of up to 2.6 million dollars
aggregate principal amount of the Town's sports facility revenue bonds. This
was read into the record by Mayor Slifer. It was noted that this money was to be
used for Vail Mountain only. As there was no discussion, Bud Benedict made a motion
for approval of the ordinance; second by Wilto. A unanimous vote was recorded in
favor of the motion.
Mayor Slifer suggested to the Vail Associates' representative in attendance'that a
meeting'be set up in order to talk about the feasibility of a trail being cut to
allow skiers to exit off the mountain down into the Park Meadows residential area.
This would take some of the stress off of the Town's bus system.
Ordinance No. 30, Seriesof 1981; first reading, an ordinance amending the zone
district for Lot.G-1, Lion`s Ridge Filing No. 2 from residential cluster to primary/
secondary. Larry Rider noted that the Planning Commission.'s recommendations were in
error and that there should be a couple of amendments before this matter goes any
further. The "2nd Whereas and the 1st section should be changed to indicate that
the Planning and Environmental Commission considered it and made no recommendation
respecting the rezoning...". Peter Patten, Zoning.Admi:nistrator, explained the
ordinance. The staff.'s recommendation was for approval with a series of conditions.
Those conditions were then read into the record. Ed Drager, attorney representing
the applicant, explained.that the abstaining members of the PEC were contacted by
Drager and noted that if.'they had.been.ahle to vote; they would have been in approval
of the request.. Comments and questions were..heard.from Council. As there was no
further discussion, Ron Todd made.a motion to approve the zone change with the
modifications as pointed out by the Town Attorney in the opening statements and
with the changes in the conditions listed such.that they correspond with the. Department
of Community Development's memorandum dated August 4, 1981; second by Wilto. The
motion carried 5-1. (Benedict was opposed as he felt that it should go back to the
Planning Commission.)
Resolution No. 21,,Series of 1981, a resolution regarding the transfer of the
cable television agreement. This was read into the record byMayor Slifer. Rich
Caplan recommended that the Council table this resolution,and he outlined the reasons.
Frank Thompson, previous owner of the CATV company, made some comments. Comments
were heard from Council. Bill.Wilto made a motion to table consideration for two
weeks; second by .Todd. The motion to table carried unanimously.
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
Don Klinger questioned whether the Town had ever considered charging a fee for the
Vail/Lionshead bus service. Mayor Slifer.addressed this and opened it up to comments
from the Council and public. A lengthy discussion followed.
Sign Variance Request for Kiandra Lodge. No consideration of this matter as the
application had been withdrawn.
Department Report - Police Department
Russ Motta, Pol:ice Chief, outlined some of the developments within his department
during the last six months since his.last department report. It was noted that the
Police Department has 19 out of 23 officers certified; two are in basic training
and one is seated to go to basic training in September. At the beginning_of the
next ski season, they hope to have 22 out of 23 officers certified. He then, outlined
what had gone well with the department; what had gone wrong, what things they had
changed and what they need to do. It was pointed out that Motta has been accepted
to the FEB Training Academy.
Motta discussed some of the law enforcement ordinances and specified the ones that
his department was having problems with. It was decided that Larry Rider, Russ
Motta and Judge Buck Allen get together and discuss the various ordinances.
Questions were addressed to the costs as well as the performance of the Police Saubs.
Appointment of Design Review Board Member.. Frank McKebbin was appointed.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT: Caplanpointed out that the Minturn Council will meet on
August 5th,and they will discuss the Homestake. II Project.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT: None
Bill Wilto felt that the Council should take a look at a vendor's fee before the
November election. It was. suggested that Bill Pyka and Rich Caplan put together
a memorandum in regards to the cost factors.
Bud Benedict had some comments on the "inconsistent" enforcement of the noise
ordinance. Rich Caplan addressed some of his concerns.
Ella Knox suggested that the Town turn their Matterhorn property into a "wild flower
exhibit".
Pat Dodson.remi:nded the .Council that the West Vail Recreaction District election
would be held August llth.
As there was no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST: Aayor /L
Town Clerk
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