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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-10-06 Town Council MinutesMINUTES Vail Town Council Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 1981 7:30 p.m. iOn Tuesday, October 6, 1981, the Vail Town Council convened for its regular meeting in the Council Chambers located in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rodney E. Slifer Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Bud Benedict Paul Johnston Tom Steinberg Ron Todd Bob Ruder OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Lawrence C. Rider, Town Attorney Colleen Kline, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was Ordinance #32, Series of 1981, an emergency ordinance to contract a special and limited obligation on behalf of the Town of Vail by issuing its construction loan refunding notes in the aggregate principal amount of $7,000,000.00 for the purpose of refunding, paying and discharging the Town's construction loan notes, Series May 1, 1980, dated May 1, 1980. Steve McConahey from Boettcher and Company explained the reason for the emergency ordinance. After some discussion by the Council and questions from the audience, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #32 and Tam Steinberg seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the Ordinance was ordered published in full. Next item on the agenda was Ordinance #31, Series of 1981, an ordinance providing for an increase in the maximum fine which may be assessed for an ordinance violation from $300.00 to $499.00. Richard Caplan explained the need for the ordinance revision. After some discussion Bud Benedict made a motion to approve the ordinance. Bill Wilto seconded it and all voted in favor and ordered the ordinance published in full. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #33, Series of 1981, an ordinance amending the zoning code in the parking zone district. Richard Caplan gave the background information on the amendment and Dick Ryan gave the planning commission's recommendations - PEC had voted in favor 5 - 1. After several questions and comments from the Council and the audience a motion was made to approve the ordinance by Bob Ruder with the amendment "within or attached to the principal structure". The motion Was seconded by Tom Steinberg. All voted in favor and the motion was passed unanimously and the ordinance ordered published in full with amendments. Next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #34, Series of 1981, an ordinance changing the zoning map placing certain town owned properties in public use districts, parking, agriculture and open space and natural greenbelt and open space. Richard Caplan explained the purpose of the ordinance. Peter Patten identified each parcel of land and described the zoning and use. Tom Steinberg requested that Lot 10 be removed or the zoning.changed. Lawrence Rider suggested that it be removed. Tom Steinberg made a motion to approve Ordinance #34 with the deletion of Lot 10. Paul Johnston seconded it: All voted in favor and the motion was passed unanimously and ordered published in full. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #35, Series of 1981, an ordinance repealing and reenacting the Municipal Code providing that whenever a nonconforming use which does not conform with the regulations of the district in which it is located, is destroyed by fire or other calamity or by an act of God, the use may be resumed or the structure may be restored, provided the restoration is commenced in one year and diligently pursued until completion and the registration of nonconforming uses with the Community Development Department. A general discussion followed. Bill Wilto made a motion to approve the ordinance with the addition of "a 2 year time period for registration for adoption of ordinance and 2 years after any annexation". Ron Todd added that reconstruction would have to be in conformance with appropriate Town of Vail codes. Paul Johnston seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion was passed unanimously and ordered published in full with amendments. MINUTES Vail Town Council Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 1981 Page 2 •The next item on the agenda was Resolution #28, Series of 1981. Richard Caplan explained that the reason for the resolution is to adjust income eligibility to purchasers of Pitkin Creek Condominiums. Dick Ryan stated that the original figure was set by the First Bank of Denver. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve the motion and Tom Steinberg seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Under Citizen Participation, Jon Mueller presented a statement regarding South Frontage Road at Blue Cow Chute. He also submitted a petition of 163 signatures requesting something be done about the dangerous intersection there. Rod Slifer stated that Dick Ryan would be meeting with the Highway Department on Friday and the item would be brought up then. The next item on the agenda was the Call Up by the Town Council of the Casino Building. Rod Slifer opened the discussion and then turned the meeting over to Dick Ryan who covered the background of the project. Gordon Pierce and Associates also presented their proposal. Hugh Weinshank, representing the applicant, made a few statements. Bill Post, representing Pam Telleen, stated that they would be appearing in November with the development plan for the alley. Jay Peterson, wspeaking on behalf of Dan Telleen, stated that the common elements ere not supposed to be part of this proposal. Tom Steinberg requested that no heavy equipment be allowed in this area. Bob Ruder stated that he felt that the neighbors in this area should be in 100% agreement with the development. A general discussion followed. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve the motion and uphold the PEC approval with amendments of no heavy equipment in core area and 100% approval of condominium association and participation in future improvement district. Bud Benedict seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the PEC decision on the variance for Lot 2, Cliffside Subdivision, part of Lions Ridge Filing No. 2. Rod Slifer explained that applicant has asked for postponement to October 20th meeting. Tom Steinberg made a motion to postpone the item until October 20 and Bud Benedict seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the PEC decision on Lot 5, Block 1, Intermountain variance. Peter Patten explained the proposal and that the Planning Commission had voted 2 - 3 against the variance. The Kpplicant appeared and general discussion followed. Paul Johnston made motion to grant the variance, reversing the Planning Commission's decision. Bill Wilto seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the discussion of speed bumps. Richard Caplan explained that the Town was in the process of evaluating different methods of speed control and that several speed bumps had been installed in various areas of the Town for a 1-month test period. Rod Slifer stated that a petition had been submitted from residents in Main Gore Drive area asking that the bumps be removed. He then opened the meeting up for public discussion. Comments were made by residents of East Vail, Vail Village, Bald Mountain Road, Fall Line, West Vail, Buffer Creek, Matterhorn Village and West Gore Creek Drive. Jon Eberle, Public Works Director, explained some of the problems in putting in bumps or dips as far as road maintenance was concerned. Russ Matta, Chief of Police, made a few statements on the use of speed dips. Lawrence Rider, Town Attorney, stated that whatever was used must be properly signed in regards to precautions taken on serious accidents. The consensus of the Council was that the residents favored dips rather than bumps and that they should be properly signed with caution signs and warnings. Rod Slifer thanked all for their input 0 and attendance. MINUTES Vail Town Council Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 1981 Page 3 •The next item on the agenda was the discussion of Bighorn Park. Richard Caplan stated that consideration was being given to where the parking area should be placed at the park. General discussion followed regarding placement of parking, type of surface, how many spaces, etc. The consensus of the Council was that parking should be for fewer cars and placed where as little impact as possible. Under Town Manager Report, Richard Caplan made a few comments in regards to pine beetle control efforts and the new restrooms that were being put in at Ford Park were almost finished. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business, Paul Johnston made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Tom Steinberg seconded it. All voted in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 P.M. 0 ATTEST: Colleen Kline, Town Clerk 0 0 Rodney E. life&,yvo- VAIL TOWN COUNCIL Evening Session Tuesday, October G, 1981 f Z ��\ r 7:30 P.M. nyk q of V0,1 box i o o . vail, c o I o r a d o 81657 . 303.47r-5613 ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS (1) ORDINANCE #32, SERIES OF 1981, AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO CONTRACT A SPECIAL AND LIMITED OBLIGATION ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, BY ISSUING ITS CONSTRUCTION LOAN REFUNDING NOTES IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $7,000,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING, PAYING AND DISCHARGING THE TOWN'S CONSTRUCTION LOAN NOTES, SERIES MAY 1, 1980, DATED MAY 1, 1980. (2) ORDINANCE #31, SERIES OF 1981, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM FINE WHICH MAY BE ASSESSED FOR AN ORDINANCE VIOLATION FROM $300.00 TO $499.00. (3) ORDINANCE #33, SERIES OF 1981, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 18.34.030 OF THE ZONING CODE INTHE PARKING ZONE DISTRICT TO ADD BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ASSOCIATION WITH A PARKING STRUCTURE OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL USES THAT ARE TOWN AND TRANSPORTATION RELATED. IN ADDITION, TO AMEND SECTION 18.36.030 OF THE ZONING CODE IN THE PUBLIC USE DISTRICT TO ADD BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT OFFICE AND TOWN RELATED COMMERCIAL USES AND DWELLINGS DORMITORY TYPE UNITS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OR SPECIAL DISTRICT. (4) ORDINANCE #34, SERIES OF 1981, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING MAP FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, PLACING CERTAIN TOWN OWNED PROPERTIES IN'PUBLIC USE DISTRICTS, PARKING, AGRICULTURE AND OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL GREENBELT AND OPEN SPACE. (5) ORDINANCE #35, SERIES OF 1981, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING SECTION 18.64.090 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF VAIL AND PROVIDING THAT WHENEVER A NONCONFORMING USE WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REGULATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED, IS DESTROYED BY FIRE OR OTHER CALAMITY, BY ACT OF GOD, OR BY PUBLIC ENEMY, THE USE MAY BE RESUMED OR THE STRUCTURE MAY BE RESTORED, PROVIDED THAT THE RESTORATION IS COMMENCED IN ONE YEAR.AND DILIGENTLY PURSUED UNTIL COMPLETION AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION OF NONCONFORMING USES WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. • (6) RESOLUTION #28, SERIES OF 1981, A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE MAXIMUM HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR PITKIN CREEK PARK CONDOMINIUMS. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (7) 5,4LL UP OF THE CASINO BUILDING. APPEAL OF THE PEC DECISION OF THE VARIANCE FOR LOT 2, CLIFFSIDE SUBDIVISION, PART OF LION' RIDGE FILING NO. 2. (9) APPEAL OF PEC DECISION ON LOT 5, BLOCK 1 INTERMOUNTAIN VARIANCE. (10) DISCUSSION OF SPEED BUMPS (11) DISCUSSION OF BIGHORN PARK. TOWN MANAGER REPORT TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT i RICH R CAPLAN, TANAGER 00 �,ac VA744-v� t ale i A& I • i 6�As Gx A�� AxT �G� �i47kZ 000 0 I W71 MINUTES Vail Town Council Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 1981 7:30 p.m. .On Tuesday, October 20, 1981, the Vail Town Council convened for its regular meeting in the Council Chambers located in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rodney E. Slifer Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Bud Benedict Paul Johnston Tom Steinberg Ron Todd Bob Ruder OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Lawrence C. Rider, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was the presentation of certificates of appreciation to the contractors who had helped to build the restrooms at Ford Park. Mayor Slifer read off the names and presented certificates to those present, thanking them for making these facilities possible. The next item on the agenda was the presentation of an honorary resolution �to Cheryl Dingwell, President of the Business and Professional Women's group in Vail in honor of National Business Women's Week. The next item, which was not on the agenda, was a presentation by Keith Troxel and Danny Williams, Eagle County Commissioners, on their efforts to work the the Vail Town Council to support the proposed 1% County sales tax. Mayor Slifer stated that Williams and Troxei had met with the Council that afternoon at work session and had brought back a letter signed by all three Commissioners agreeing to work closely with the Council on all matters of concern to them. There was some discussion regarding the need for the sales tax. Bill Wilto made a motion that the Vail Town Council support the Eagle Co. Commissioners in the election for the sales tax. Dr. Tom Steinberg seconded the motion. Bud Benedict and Paul Johnston elected to abstain from voting. A vote was taken and five members voted in favor of the motion. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #31, Series of 1981, an ordinance providing for an increase in the maximum fine which may be assessed for an ordinance violation from $300.00 to $499.00. Mr. Caplan stated that no changes had been made to the ordinance from its first reading. Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Ordinance #31 on second reading and Ron Todd seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion was passed unanimously and ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #33, Series of 1981, an ordinance amending the zoning code in the parking zone district to add by conditional use permit in association with a parking structure office and commercial uses that are town and transportation related. In addition, to amend the zoning code in the public use district to add by conditional use permit office and town related commercial uses and dwellings dormitory type units for employee s of the town or special district.. Mr. Caplan stated that there had been no changes to this ordinance since its first reading. Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Ordinance #33 on second reading and Paul Johnston seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #34, Series of 1981, an ordinance changing the zoning map for the Town of Vail, placing certain town -owner properties in public use districts, parking, agriculture and open space and natural greenbelt and open space. Mr. Caplan stated that there had been no changes to the ordinance other than those made at the October 6th meeting. Bud Benedict made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading and Ron Todd seconded it. All voted in favor to approve the motion and the ordinance was ordered published by title only on second reading.