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Home My WebLink About1981-11-03 Town Council MinutesMINUTES Vail Town Council Meeting Tuesday, November 3, 1981 7:30 P.M. On Tuesday, November,3, 1981, the Vail Town Council convened for its 16gular meeting in the Council Chambers in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT; Mayor Rodney E. Slifer Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Bud Benedict Paul Johnstod', Ron Todd Bob Ruder ABSENT: Dr. Tom Steinberg OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Lawrence C. Rider, Town Attorney Colleen Kline, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #31, Series of 1981, an ordinance providing for an increase in th maximum fine which may be assessed for an ordinance violation from $300.00 to $499.00. Richard Caplan explained that this ordinance had been presented for second at the last meeting, but due to a publishing error, it needed to be read on second ading another time. Mr. Caplan stated there had been no changes to the dinance.since passed on 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 the ordinance ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #36, Series of 1981, an ordinance establishing and providing for the compensation for the Town Council and the Mayor of the Town of Vail. Mr. Caplan stated that there had been no changes to this ordinance from the first reading. After some discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #36 on. second reading and Bud Benedict seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. The next.item onthe agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #37, Series of 1981, an ordinance adopting a compensation program for appointed officials for the Town of Vail. Mr. Caplan stated that no changes had been made to this ordinance from first reading. Bill Wilto made a motion to approve ordinance #37 on second reading and Ron Todd seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. *e next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #39, Series of 1981, an ordinance amending Ordinance #30 of 1977, changing the maximum allow- able dwelling units on Lot 6, Block 2, Potato Patch, from a maximum of 30 units to a maximum of 31 dwelling units; providing that one such dwelling unit be restricted to an employee housing unit; setting standards governing such employee housing unit and setting the permissible gross residential floor area (GRFA) for said 31 units. After some discussion between the Council and Peter Patten of the Community Development Dept., a motion was made by Bud Benedict and seconded by Paul Johnston to approve Ordinance #39 on second reading. All voted in favor of the motion and it was passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only on second reading. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #38, Series of 1981. Mr. Caplan explained that this ordinance had been tabled from the last Council meeting because there was not enough material available to review the matter completely. After some discussion by the Council it was decided that the matter should be tabled again until more information could be determined as to who owned the properties involved, who had requested the abandonment of the easement and the square footage involved. Bill Wilto made a motion to table Ordinance #38 until the first December meeting. Bud 6nedict seconded the motion and all voted in favor. w MINUTES Vail Town Council Tuesday, November 3, 1981 Page 2 f*e next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #40, Series o1981, an ordinance requiring that no multi -unit structure consisting of 3 or -more units receiving mail shall be constructed without the installation of mail boxes sufficient to service all anticipated occupants with mail delivery. There was some discussion by the Council. It was felt that the ordinance should be written in more detail giving clearer.direction for complaince. Bob Ruder made a motion to send the ordinance back to the staff for clarification and Bill Wilto seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance.#41, Series of 1981, an ordinance amending the official zoning map of the Town of Vail and placing the Town -owned properties in the public use district and agricultural and open space district. After some discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to pass ordinance #41 on first reading and Bob Ruder seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. The next item on the agenda was the reading of Resolution #30, Series of 1981, a resolution approving and ratifying the note purchase agreement for e Town of Vail construction loan refunding notes, Series November 1, 1981, ted November 1, 1981, in the aggregate principal.a►nount of $7,000,000. Caplan explained the reason.for the Resolution. Steve McConahey from Boettcher and Associates gave a short presentation. After some discussion, Ron Todd made a motion to approve Resolution #30 and Paul Johnston seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Slifer made an announcement that the County Sales Tax election results with all but Redcliff counted were 780 for the tax increase and 420 against it. During Citizen Participation, Al Amoral from The Wren, asked the Council what procedures he could take to get a rezoning on a unit within The Wren for .employee housing. After some discussion it was decided to refer the. matter back to the planning staff for invesitgation.and bring back to the next Town Council meeting. Don Klinger asked what steps had been taken to bring more police protection into Vail. Mr. Caplan stated that it would be brought up in the budget hearings which would be presented to the Council at the November 17th meeting. next item on the agenda was a presentation by Paula Palmateer on the Vail ort Association. Paula reviewed the past year's activities and gave a summary of projects being worked on by the VRA for this year. The next item on the agenda was a report on the Clean Air Coalition by Josuha Epel. After his presentation the Town Council agreed to join the Coalition and submit an application with a check in the amount of $100.00. During the Town Manager Report, Richard Caplan_ reported on the Homestake Diversion Project this is to begin work in the near future. Charlie Wick, Minturn Town Manager, stated that Minturn had agreed to work in cooperation with the Project. Rod Slifer stated that it was the Town of Vail's position to oppose any diversion projects on the western slope. Also, Mr. Caplan stated that the Town had received a petition from 30 Bridge Street shop owners and residents opposing the solicitation of timesharing units by persons walking the streets. Mr. Caplan stated that a letter had been previously sent to Appollo Park requesting information as to who was distributing these cards. Paul Johnston requested Mr. Caplan to write them a second letter asking them to cease this solicitation. Also under Town Manager Report, Mr. Caplan announced that the Maintenance op of the Town of Vail would be hosting an Open House on Friday, Nov. 6 3:30 p.m. MINUTES Vail Town Council Tuesday, November 3, 1981 Page 3 der Town Attorney Report, Larry Rider announced that the Red Lion lawsuit d been resolved and all charges dropped. The Johnston Duplex first hearing was held today and the next hearing would be held Friday, November 13, 1981. The Fire District Dissolution hearing would be held tomorrow, November 4th, with an election anticipated in early December, 1981. The Caroselli lawsuit would be heard the first week in December, 1981. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, R/--y bnSlifeajt�4yor ATTEST: Wleen Kline, Town Clerk 0 a