HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-06 Town Council MinutesMINUTES
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1983
7:30 p.m.
. On Tuesday, September 6, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council
was held in the Vail Municipal Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-tem
Chuck Anderson
Paul Johnston
Hermann Staufer
Ron Todd
Gail Wahrlich
OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was an honorary resolution given to
Ernie Nunn, U.S. Forest Ranger, for his service to the -Vail Community.
Mayor Slifer presented the resolution to Mr. Nunn and thanked him for
working with the Town of Vail over the past few years. Nunn made.a
few statements regarding the Forest Service's future role in the
community.
The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #26,
Series of 1983, an ordinance changing Vail Lionshead first filing
(Treetops) from high density multiple family to Commercial Core II.
Rich Caplan stated that there had been no changes to this ordinance
since first reading. Hermann Staufor then made a motion to approve
Ordinance #26 on second reading and Gail Wahrlich seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance
was ordered published by title only on second reading.
The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #30,
Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to the annexation of a Gold
Peak parcel. Larry Eskwith presented the ordinance to the Council.
After some discussion,.Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance
#30 of first reading and Ron Todd seconded it. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full
on first reading.
The next item on the agenda, was an emergency ordinance, #31, Series of
1983, relating to membership to .the Liquor Licensing Authority of the
Town of Vail. Larry Eskwith presented the ordinance to the Council,
explaining the need for the emergency status. Mike.McHugh, member of
the LLA, expressed his concern to .the Council, relating to passing this
ordinance, feeling that it was dangerous to Vail to permit non-residents
to serve on the Board. There was questions from the public relating to
the need to have this passed as an emergency ordinance.. Eskwith stated
that there were no applicants for the latest vacancy on the Board and that
the ordinance needed to be passed in order to ensure a. .quorum at the next
meeting of the Board. Ella. Knox stated that she would be happy to serve
on the Board if they needed another member. Mayor Slifer requested that
she submit a written applicationto the Town Clerk. Bill Wilto asked.
Larry Eskwith if this ordinance could be changed to a regular ordinance
requiring two .readings Eskwith stated that it could. Hermann Staufer
then made a motion to approve Ordinance #31 on first reading and Bill
Wilto seconded it. A vote was taken.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 Ordinances #32 and
33, Series of 1983. Mayor Slifer stated that .these two ordinances were
related to amending the Police and firemen Pension Plan and he read ea.ch
ordinance individually. There was some discussion. Bill Wilto then made
a motion to approve Ordinance #32 on first reading and Gail Wahrlich
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously
and was ordered published in full on first reading.
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• Hermann Staufer then made a motion
and Chuck Anderson seconded it. A
unanimously and the ordinance was
reading.
to pass Ordinance #33 on first reading
vote was taken and the motion passed
ordered published in full on first
The next item on the agenda was Citizen Participation.
Rosie Wilt, Chairman:of the Eagle Valley Arts Council, addressed the Council
on a request to display ohildren's art in the bus stop shelter in Vail
Village in conjunction with Children's Art in Public Places. Wilt stated
that this work would be transferred on to .tiles and hung in the shelter.
After some discussion, Bill Wilto made.a motion to give.Council conceptual
approval of the project, requesting that the art work be viewed by the
Council before placing in the shelter. Ron Todd seconded the motion. A
vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Slifer thanked
Mrs. Wilt for her request.
Gail W.ahrlich. asked to.publicly,thank the American Enterprise Institute
and the Vail Associates Foundation for having the World Forum in Vail
again this summer.
Mike Cacioppo requested the Council to have the Town staff meet with the
State Highway Dept. to get the chuckholes on the South Frontage Road filled.
Mayor Slifer stated that the Council would follow up on that.
The next item on the agenda was the decision on th.e Oldenburg sculpture.
Mayor Slifer stated that this was not intended to be another public, that
the Council would take public comment from anyone who had spoken before
And then they (the Council). would made their decision. Bill Wilto started
the comments by the Council; stating that he objected putting anything in
Gore Creek and the funding of the sculpture was not an issue with him. He
stated that. he was not in favor of using public funds for the purchase of
the sculpture. Gail Wahrli.ch stated that she supported Oldenburg as an
artist, and ,felt that the community -was more in favor of the sculpture as
a whole now from what they felt in the past. She stated that she felt this
was a terrific opportunity for the Lionshead merchants and that she would
support it. Ron Todd' stated that. he felt months ago that the issue should
be put to a public vote. He also stated th.at.since the sculpture was to
be placed on privatelandthe Town Council really had no say so in the
matter of location. He stated that. he did object to an article in a
"down valley newspaper" regarding his comments on the sculpture. He stated
that size was a concern of his.. He stated that he was not in favor of the
sculpture. Hermann Staufer, while putting on a pair of fisherman's waders,
stated that he had taken a crash -co urse of public:art.during the last few
months, and felt that public art was a good idea, but that we should look
for a more appropriate piece of artwork. .He did not feel that Vail needed
a gaint fishing pole in the'middle of Gore Creek, and that he would vote
against the sculpture. Chuck Anderson stated he had no problem taking the
issue to the public for a vote. He felt the.can in the creek was somewhat
offensive, .but it the issue of -maintenance and operations were solves, he
could support it. Paul Johnstone stated that he felt this had been an
exciting process and that there were still some: unanswered steps, put if
a proper resolution was reached he could support it. After much discussion,
Paul Johnston made a motion to Approve the sculpture if a non-profit
organization were to fund the project and be responsible for the installa-
tion and maintenance of same for at least-5 years. Gail Wahrlich seconded
the motion. Rod Slifer then stated that. he was.a.lso in favor of the
sculpture. Bob Parker, Vice -President of Vail Associates, and owner of
the land upon which.the sculpture will be placed, stated that VA had been
looking at.the site and.felt thatth.e area, would have to be renovated to
include walk ways, etc. Lee.Caroselli asked .if Parker had any idea what
that would cost. Mayor Slifer stated that since it was to be funded by a
. private party,.that that should not be an issue,
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Fitz Scott, representing the private committee in favor.of obtaining the
meulpture through private donations, spoke in support of the sculpture,
stating that it would be good for Vail's economy. Many others spoke
on the issue. Paul Johnston stated that his motion was intended to
solve the steps to be taken and that the Town of Vail should approve
these steps. After much discussion a vote was taken on the motion and
the motion passed 4 - 3. Staufer, Wilto and Todd opposing. Mayor Slifer
thanked the Council and the community for all the time and thought that
had gone into this issue.
Mayor Slifer then wished Hermann Staufer a Happy Birthday and Bill Wilto
a happy birthday a day early. '
The next item on the agenda was the appeal of Blu's Beanery exterior
alteration by enclosing their patio. Peter Jamar presented the proposal
to the Council. Skeika Gramshammer spoke out in opposition of enclosing
the patio. Hermann Staufer stated -that he would be abstaining from voting
but for the record would like to express his concern of enclosing patios
within in the village, stating that the village will lose its liveliness
by doing this. After some discussion Ron Todd made a motion to uphold the
PEC decision and deny the enclosure. Paul Johnston seconded the motion.
40 A vote was taken and was voted 3 - 3, not carrying for lack of a majority.
Bill Wilto asked if the PEC's decision could be modified to enclose the
entry way only and leave the patio open. He was informed by Peter Jamar
that this was possible. Wilto then made a motion to that effect. Gail
Wahrlich seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4 - 2,
Todd and Anderson opposing. Staufer abstaining.
The next item on the agenda was the appeal of Vorlaufer Condominium's GRFA
variance. Peter Patten presents the appeal to the Council. He stated that
many applications of this type are received each year and that the staff
has been consistent in denying these applications. Rick Baldwin, repre-
senting the applicant, made his presentation to the Council. There was
some confusing as to the GRFA being addressed in this case and peter Patten
requested to have.the matter tabled for @.few minutes while he checked the
GRFA relating to the application, It was moved and seconded that the item
be tabled.
The next item on the agenda, was .the consideration of an agreement vacating
town property adjacent to the Texas Townhouses, Randy Milhoan, representing
the Texas Townhouses-, made- his presentation to the Council. After some
discussion it was decided to table the discussion until the September 20th
Council meeting and a.survey had been..conducted on the affected property.
Bill Wilto made a motion. to ..that affect and Paul Johnston seconded it. All
voted in favor and the motion passed.un.animously,
The next item. on the agenda was .the approval: of Vail Associates' pump
station easements. Larry Eskwith.presented the request to the Council.
It was decided th.at.tki_e installation of a bike path needed to be added
to the easement request. Bi11. W1:1to made a motion to approve the easements
with the addition of the bike path request and Paul Johnston seconded it.
All Voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously,
Under Town Manager Report, Rich Caplan. stated that in relation to the
Bitetto lot, $210,000 was .needed from the Open Space Fund to
make further improvements to the subject lot, He stated that an additional
$100,,000 had already. -been spent on this property to stabilize it. Paul
Johnston made a. motion.to approve the '$210,000.appropriation and Bill
Wilto seconded :it. All yoted in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
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It Peter Patten returned with his configuration on the Vorlaufer condominium
appeal. It was determined that the applicant was within the allowable GRFA
and that the request should be granted. Bill Wilto made a motion to that
affect and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously. Chuck Anderson complimented the applicant on the
improvement he was undertaking.
Returning to Town Manager Report, Rich Caplan stated that a convention
center task force was being formed and that the committee would be reporting
back to Council sometime in November.
There was no Town Attorney Report,
As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Pamela A. Brae Town Clerk.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Ro ney l Sli er,