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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
MARCH 2, 1982
7:30 P.M.
On Tuesday, March 2, 1982, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was
held in the Vail Municipal Building Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem
Paul Johnston
Chuck Anderson
Ron Todd
Gail Wahrlich
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
Hermann Staufer
OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager
Larry Rider, Town Attorney
Colleen Kline, Town Clerk
First item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #3, Series of
1982, an ordinance relating to the sign code for Commercial Core III. Peter
Jamar of the Community Development Department reviewed for the council the
c&ges that had been made to the ordinance from the first reading on February
2, 982 and the second reading on February 16, 1982. After some discussion,
Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #3 on second reading and Chuck
Anderson seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously
and the ordinance was ordered published with changes only on second reading.
The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #4, Series of
1982, an ordinance amending Chapter 18.54 "Design Review Board" of the Vail
Municipal Code specifying violations of the chapter, relational perspective
sketches, authorizing the zoning administrator to require additional materials,
and specifying board procedure. Richard Caplan explained the need for this
ordinance, mainly to clarify some legal misunderstandings. After some dis-
cussion, a motion to approve Ordinance #4 on first reading was made by
Paul Johnston and seconded by Chuck Anderson. 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 first reading of Ordinance #5, Series
of 1982, an ordinance adopting a new chapter 18.27 of the Town of Vail's
zo . g code as contained in Title 18 of the Vail Municipal Code providing
f� an arterial business district. Dick Ryan, Community Development Depart-
ment, presented the ordinance to the Council. Neil Clark from I Plan gave
a presentation on their proposal. There was much discussion between the
Council and Dick Ryan and Neil Clark regarding the proposed rezoning. The
general feeling of the council was. that the proposed district needed more
work done by the staff and Chuck Anderson made a motion to table Ordinance
#5 and send it back to the staff for further review and Ron Todd seconded
it. Bill Wilto asked for comments from the Council as to why they felt it
was not ready for a vote and the following were made: Wahrlich - this area
is an important entry into Vail and should be looked at carefully. She was
also concerned about the traffic flow and the posting of signs. Ron Todd -
traffic problem, setback areas, roof pitch flexibility, parking ratio,, Chuck
Anderson - possibility of it turning into a major retail center, need to
restrict commercial activity, Paul Johnston - traffic and parking problems
Wilto - agreed with all of the above. A vote was taken and it was voted
unanimously to table Ordinance #5 until the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Larry Rider asked to make a comment regarding Ordinance #4 which had been
passed on first reading earlier. He stated that a portion of that ordinance
had been omitted and asked the council to reconsider the ordinance with the
a ition of the missing paragraph which he read. Paul Johnston made a motion
t eronsider Ordinance #4 and Gail-Wahrlich seconded it. All voted in favor
an the motion passed unanimously. Paul Johnston then made a motion to�
approve Ordinance #4, Series of 1982 with the addition requested by Larry
Rider and Ron Todd seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed
unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in.full with the addition
of the missing paragraph on first reading.
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To next item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Marka Moser asked
th Council if there was a Town ordinance relating to the trash that is
being left around the dumpsters in the Town. Dick Ryan stated that Ruth
Cogan, the Town's Environmental Health Officer, was citing individuals
for this problem. Ms. Moser also stated that she felt the need for an
earlier Clean Up Day this year. She gave the names of Bob Vaughn and
Ron Rayner who were sponsoring the Clean Up Day this year and Dick Ryan
stated that he would have Ruth Cogan contact them.
As there was no further Citizen Participation input, the next item on -the
agenda was the Colorado Insight Sign Variance Request. Peter Jamar stated
that the applicants were not in attendance at the meeting. It was decided
by the Council to go ahead and take action on the request as it had been
rescheduled several times. The applicants request was presented to the
Council by Peter Jamar of the Community Development Department. After
some discussion, Ron Todd made a motion to deny the request. Paul Johnston
seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion was passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was a Departmental Report made by Pat Dodson,
Recreation Department Director. Mr. Dodson's report was divieded into
four parts - Nature Center Program, Bike Path Proposal, Beer concession
a0he Ice Arena and upcoming Special Events.
Under Town Manager report, Mr. Caplan stated that a 5-year action plan meeting
had been held with representatives from Vail Associates, Vail Report Association,
and.several other organizations from Vail. He stated that follow-up meetings
would be held in the future. Gail Wahrlich stated that representatives from
the schools and Eagle County would be asked to attend any future meetings.
Another item under Town Manager Report was the approval of the judges and
clerks for the upcoming Library Special Election on April 6, 1982. Ron Todd
made a motion to approve the list of judges and .clerks and Paul Johnston
seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion was passed unanimously.
Under Town Attorney Report, Larry Rider stated that the Caroselli hearing
Was scheduled for June 14, 1982 the Hall hearing has been scheduled for
May 18, 1982.
Mr. Caplan stated that the Town Council would be interviewing Town Attorney
applicants on Tuesday, March 9, from noon until 6:00 p.m., and that there
would be no work session held that day.
A*here was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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