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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-08-02 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING jIESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1983 0 P.M. On Tuesday, August 2, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vai.1 Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Herman Staufer Paul Johnston Chuck Anderson* Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Rod Slifer, Mayor Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich* ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager* Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney (arrived late) The first item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #27, Series of 1983, an ordinance making it illegal to obtain control over any stolen thing of Value. Larry Eskwith stated that this Ordinance makes it illegal to knowingly retain stolen property. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #27 and Ron Todd seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #28, Series of 1983, an ordinance amending chapter 10.080 impoundment of vehicles. Larry Eskwith stated that the words "by auction" have been stricken from this Ordinance, which allows the Town.to enter into a contract with an organiza- tion who will salvage the cars and the Town will not first have to offer the cars at an auction. Herman Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #28 and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. ...-.The next item`o`f the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #29, Series of 1983, an ordinance repealing sections 17.26.060 (C) 4 and 17.26.060 (C) 5, j� ating to condominium conversion projects independently metering utilities. srry Eskwith stated this ordinance eliminates the need for individual metering when units are converted into condominiums. Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #29 and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. There was no citizen participation. The next item on the agenda was continued discussion of proposed speed dip on West Gore Creek Drive. All Weis presented the Council with additional signatures supporting the speed dips. Ellen Knox stated she was in favor of the bumps, but that they should be marked clearly. Larry Lichliter also stated he was in favor of speed bumps. Stan Berryman presented to the Council his views against the speed bumps. He stated they would be a drainage problem, damage the heavy equipment, would increase the Town's liability and would be expensive to install. After discussion Bill Wilto made a motion to install three speed dips on West Gore Creek Drive. Ron Todd amended the motion to install "at least three" speed dips on West Gore Creek Drive. Herman Staufer Seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. 0 'MINUTES y VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1983 7:30 P.M. Ole next item on the agenda was the appeal of Vail Associates Snowmaking Project. Petter Patten presented the proposal to the Council. He stated this is an application for a Conditional Use Permit which had been called up by the Council due to concerns over minimum stream flow. There has been discussions with Vail Associates, the forest Service and the Planning Staff. The Forest Service and Planning staff statistics showed that minimum streem flow would be protected. The Planning Department recommended approval with these conditions. A) Meter Gold Peak, LionsHead and New Facility. B) Review the data at the end of 1 year to assure VA is not exceeding to water use causing the stream flow to go below minimum. After much discussion Ron Todd made a motion for approval of a temporary conditional use permit of Vail Associates Snowmaking pump house for the Phase I portion of the work. This approval should be for a 1 year period at the end of which time we will review the facts and with the stipulation VA install meters. The snowmaking should be monitored close, and with the conditional direction that the communication that is currently going on between the TOV and VA and the Forest Service continue so that we can have some sort of ongoing idea what impact snowmaking is occurring on the creek. Seconded by Chuck Anderson. Bob Parker stated that he could not live with this motion as stated. VA is investing too much money to risk having the permit removed for whatever son in one year. It was agreed that Larry Eskwith would.get together h Vail Associates (Bob Parker) to draft a document which reflects Ron Todd's motion. Ron Todd restated his motion to read: Appoval of a conditional use permit for Vail Associates snowmaking pump house conditional upon an annual review as relates to minimum stream flow for Gore Creek to be reviewed by Town of Vail, Forest Service, Vail Associates and the Water District. That VA will install a meter to monitor flows and again on the condition that there be ongoing dialogue between the Town, Forest Service; Vail Associates and the Water District. Chuck Aderson seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was approval of an agreement relating to the Lodge at Vail air rights. Larry Eskwith presented the matter to the Council. A motion was made by Bill Wilto for the Town Manager to execute this agreement. Second by Ron Todd. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item was approval of vacation of drainage easement of Lot 16, Glenlyon subdivision. Petter Patten gave the report to the Council and expressed his approval. This is gust a formality to abandon this drainage easement. Bill Wilto made a motion to approve the vacation of drainage easement of Lot 16, Glenlyon sibdivision. Seconded by Herman Staufer. Chuck Anderson Wtained from giving his vote due to the fact he had a conflict of interest. lotion approved. Under Town Manager Report, Mr. Caplan asked the Council whether the following Tuesdays work session should be cancelled due to the Jerry ford Golf Tournament. The Council agreed unanimously not to meet. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Respec ly submitted, f!� Itodney e yo ATTEST: Pamela A. Bran meyer(/ Town Clerk 0