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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1982
9:00 A.M.
is On Friday, December 17, 1982, a special meeting of the Vail Town Council
was held in the Vail Municipal Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-t.em
Chuck Anderson
Paul Johnston
Hermann Staufer
Ron Todd
Gail Wahrlich
OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager
Lawrence A. Eskwith, Town Attorney
First item on the agenda was the acceptance of a quilt made by several
women in Vail in recognition of Vail's 20th Birthday. Rod Slifer accepted
the quilt on behalf of the Town and stated that an appropriate spot would
be chosen to hang the exquisite piece.of work.
Richard Caplan also presented to the Council a stained glass piece of art
that Elfie Wiedman had made on behalf of the Birthday Celebration. He
stated an appropriate place would also be found to hand the work.
The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #43, Series
of 1982, an ordinance adopting the Town of Vail 1983 budget. Bill Pyka
stated that the Council had received a.corrected copy of the proposed
budget and the narrative to accompany it would be to them the early part
of January. There was some discussion. Bill Wilto made a motion to adopt
ordinance #42, Series of 1982, on second reading and Paul Johnston seconded
it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously, and the ordinance
was ordered published by title only.
The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #42, Series
of 1982, an ordinance making supplemental appropriations from the general
fund. Richard Caplan stated that there had been no changes to the ordinance
from first reading. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #42
on second reading and Hermann Staufer 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 #44, Series
of 1982, an ordinance approving a proposed rate increase for Heritage
•Cablevision. Darwin Rader, General Manager for Heritage, reported to the
Council that 14 of the 15 new amplifiers had been installed and the last
one would be installed that day. Art Kittay, East Vail resident, stated
that his reception has not improved and that the new owners had not
completed what they had promised to do a year ago. There was much
discussion following. Hermann Staufer stated that he wanted assurance
that improvements would continue after increase is put into effect.
Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Ordinance #44 on second reading and
Ron Todd seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously and ordered.published by title only.
The next item on the agenda was the reading of Resolution #24, Series of
1982, a resolution to become affiliated with the Fire and Police Pension
Association. Larry Eskwith explained to the Council that they had passed
a similar ordinance at their December 7th meeting, put the wording on the
resolution was not correct, as it left out the word "firemen" in certain
instances. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Resolution #24 and
Chuck Anderson seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed
unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was the reading of Resolution #26, Series of
1982, a resolution accepting dedication of The Valley open space. Richard
Caplan explained the resolution to the Council. Bill Post, representing
the owner, was introduced. After some discussion, Bill Wilto made a motion
to approve Resolution #26 and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously.
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Under Town Manager Report, Mr. Caplan referred to the Council to a
memo they had received from Community Development regarding an appeal
sof a variance request regarding the construction of a garage on Lot 1,
Block 4, Vail Village 7th Filing.. He stated that a report would be
presented to the Council at its January 4th, 1983 work session.
Mr. Caplan stated that the Arterial Business District traffic and
circulation plan would be going back to the Planning Commission for
its review.
Mr. Caplan also mentioned that the Town of Vail had received a
congratulatory message from the Town. of Breckenridge and would
be responding accordingly.
There was no Town Attorney Report.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
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