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Vail Town Council
Tuesday, December 1, 1981
7:30 P.M.
Tuesday, December 1, 1981, the Vail Council convened for its regular
ling in the Vail Municipal Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem
Chuck Anderson
Paul Johnston
Hermann St auf er
Ron Todd
Gail Wahrlich
ABSENT: Rod Slifer, Mayor
OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager
Larry Rider, Town Attorney
Colleen Kline, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was the swearing -in of newly elected Council -
members. Colleen Kline, Town Clerk, administered the swearing in oath to
Gail Wahrlich, Hermann Staufer, Paul Johnston and Chuck Anderson.
Wand item on the .agenda was the presentation of a silver belt buckle to
in Martinez for ten years of service as an employee of the Town of Vail.
Rubin thanked the Council and stated he enjoyed his term of employment at
the Town.
Next item on the agenda was an honorary resolution, #33, acknowledging the
service of Dr. Tom Steinberg for his service on the Vail Town Council for
several years. Dr. Steinberg was unable to attend the meeting to accept
his award.
Next item on the agenda was the reading of Resolution #34, an honorary
resolution acknowledging Bob Ruder for his service on the Vail Town Council.
Bob Ruder accepted his award.
The next item on the agenda was the 2nd, reading of Ordinance #38, Series of
1981, an ordinance abandoning certain right-of-ways on Columbine Drive.
Mr. Caplan explained that there had been no changes to this ordinance since
first reading. After some discussion, Hermann Staufer made a motion to
approve Ordinance #38 on second reading. Paul Johnston seconded it. All
voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was
ordered published by title only.
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titem on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #40, Series of
981, 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 of mail delivery.
Mr. Caplan stated that no changes had been made to this ordinance since first
reading. Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #40 on second reading.
Chuck Anderson seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed
unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only.
Next item on the agenda was the reading of Resolution #35, a resolution
accepting the dedication from Fred Hibberd, Jr. of a part of Village Center.
Dick Ryan explained to the Council the reason for the resolution. After
some discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Resolution #35 and
Ron Todd seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
Under Citizen Participation, approximately 80 tenants from the Valley Hi
Apartment complex voiced their complaint of an approximate 39% rent increase.
The owner of the complex, Doyle Hopkins, had notified each tenant that their
rent would go from $475 to $660 effective January 1, 1982. The group asked
the Council what, if anything, they could do to stop the increase. Larry
R{der, Town Attorney, stated that realistically there was nothing legally
SK Town could do, as there was no rent control clause written into the lease.
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t1 Wilto read a letter the Town Council had drafted to send.to Mr.
kins, voicing their strong opposition to this action. There was
much discussion regarding the legality of this action and what could
be done. Larry Rider suggested the group form a committee with a
spokesman and seek private legal aid. The Council donated $500 to
be put into a fund for legal counsel. The group was also informed
of the free legal aid service from the State that is available in
Vail on Fridays. Larry Rider also volunteered to look at anyone's
lease the next morning if they would like to bring it into the office.
Another concern of the renters was the sanitary conditions at the
complex. The Council ordered the Environmental Health Officer to
visit the complex and report back to the Council with her findings.
Ed Drager, who represents the owner, was asked to comment on why
the rent was being raised so drastically. Mr. Drager commented that
he did not have that information from his client.
The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #42,
Series of 1981, an ordinance adopting the 1982 budget. Bill Wilto
stated that approximately 9 hours of council work sessions had already
been held going over the budget. There were several comments made on
the budget from citizens in the audience. Paula Palmateer, President
c the VRA, made a presentation and request of the Council for $120,000.
t be budgeted for VRA. After lengthy discussion on the budget, Bill
Wilto suggested that the public hearing be continued to next week to
further discuss the 1982 budget. This was a unanimous feeling of the
Council.
The next item on the agenda was the appointment of Election Commission
members as ruled in the Town Charter. The list of appointees was approved
and Paul Johnston made a motion to approve the nominations and Chuck
Anderson seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion was
passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was the appointment of members to the County
Commissioners' Committee on Home Rule and Double Taxation Committees.
The council appointed Gail Wahrlich and would ask Mery Lapin if
he would be willing to serve on the Double Taxation Committee. The
names of Tom Steinberg, John Dobson and Susan Milhoan will be given
to the Commissioners for the Home Rule Committee.
Under Town Manager report Mr. Caplan reported on a reapportionment meeting
held in Steamboat Springs that he and Bill Wilto had attended. Mr. Caplan
0o announced a NWCCOG meeting this Thursday at the Kiandra Talisman.
There was no Town Attorney Report.
As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
to be continued.next Tuesday, December 8, 1981, at 7:30 p.m.
Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Colleen Kline, Town Clerk
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ELECTION COMMISSIONERS'.
Donald G. Berger
Barbara J. Felker
ALTERNATES:
Lynn Langmaid
Rayma Rose
is To serve through next Regular Municipal Election in 1983.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE 1982 TOWN OF VAIL BUDGET ON
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1981, HAS BEEN CONTINUED
TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 1981 AT 7:30 PM IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VAIL MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
THIS SPECIAL MEETING TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE BUDGET IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED AND URGED TO
ATTEND. COPIES OF THE 1982 PROPOSED TOWN OF VAIL
BUDGET ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN
CLERK IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
POSTED AND
DATED THIS 4th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1981
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