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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-12-01 Town Council MinutesMINUTES 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. i 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. MINUTES December 1, 1981 Page 2 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 • ELECTION COMMISSIONERS'. Donald G. Berger Barbara J. Felker ALTERNATES: Lynn Langmaid Rayma Rose is To serve through next Regular Municipal Election in 1983. 0 P a fowo of uaii ly 75 south frontage road • vail, colorado 81657 • (303) 476-7000 office of the mayor 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 c BY: OWN "P" I�i CLER