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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-20 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1983 7:30 P.M. Cuesday, September 20, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was Xhd in the Vail Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m. 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 the.second reading of Ordinance #20, Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to the annexation of the Gold Peak Parcel. After some discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #30 on second reading and Hermann Staufer seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The staff was directed to meet with the Planning Commission to *dule a hearing for the establishment of a zone district. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #31, Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to membership to the Liquor Licensing Authority. Rich Caplan stated that there had been no changes to this ordinance from first reading. Several members of the public expressed their concern with letting out-of-town residents serve on this board, After much discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to deny Ordinance #31 and Gail Wahrlich seconded it, stating that she felt we should support the Liquor Authority"s:.opinion in the matter. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-3 .Anderson, Staufer.and Todd opposing. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinances 32 and 33, Series of 1983, concerning the Policemen's Pension 'Fund and the Plan Document for Police and Firemen. Charlie Wick presented both of these ordinances to the Council, stating that there had been no changes from first reading. :,.After some discussion Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Ordinance #32 on second reading and Chuck Anderson seconded it, All. voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance ordered published by title only. Chuck Anderson then made a motion to passed Ordinance #33 on second .reading and Bill Wilto seconded it. All voted in favor and.the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. TO next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #35, Series of 1983, an ordinance relating to pr.iv4.t.r.helipads being included as a conditional use with the public use district within the Town of Vail. Peter Jamar presented the ordinance to the Council. He stated that the Planning Commission had denied this request.501 and that the staff recommended denial. Jay Peterson, repre- senting the applicant, stated that .the major decision that the Council had to make was whether or not they wanted helicopters% in Vail, Preston Ewing, re- presenting a privately owned helicopter company, made a presentation to the Council. Rod Slifer stated.that.private companies were not the issue here, but rather the establishment of a public.helipa:d, Several members from the audience spoke, including Dave.Green rrom .the F,agle Airport Commission, Will Trout from Eagle Valley Home Builders Assn., After much discussion, Bill Wilto made a motion to deny Ordinance #35 and Ron Todd seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, The next item on .the agenda. was Resolution #12, Series of 1983, a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a contract with the State Department of Highways regarding the Athletic Club bridge, After some discussion Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Resolution #12 with .the expedition of its completion and a review of the speed limit in that area. Hermann Staufer 1Wnded the motion. All voted in favor and th.e motion passed unanimously. There was no Citizen Participation, MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1983 Page 2 Anext item on the agenda was a presentation by Joe Hartman of the U.S. Forest Service on the White River Forest Plan. Mr. Hartman encouraged the Council to read the summary statement and get their comments back to the Forest Service before November 23,. 1983. Mr. Hartman stated that some campgrounds and roads were planned to be closed becasue lack of manpower to maintain them. He also stated that there were several parcels of land that would be put on the market for sale in the near future. Rod Slifer thanked Mr. Hartman for the report and stated that the Council would be getting back to them with their comments. The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the DRB decision relating to cluster mailboxes being installed by the U.S. Postal Service. Jim Sayre presented the case to the Council. He stated that 112 had been installed with 231 being planned for installation in the near future. Ernie Chavez, Postmaster, made his presentation to the Council. He stated that he felt he had been given the Town Council's "go ahead" after his meeting with them in February of 1981, There was discussion following relating to materials that could be used to make them more attractive, problems with snowplowing around them and the elimination of home delivery per say. After much discussion Bill Wilto made a motion to over- turn the DRB decision and approve the appeal with the understanding that the post office investigate ways to improve their appearance. Ron Todd seconded t* motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6 - 1, Staufer opposing. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of an agreement vacating Town property adjacent to the Texas Townhouses. There was feeling among the.Council that this group did need to become a formal organization. After some discussion it was moved by Paul Johnston and seconded by Hermann Staufer to approve the vacation of easement by the Town of Vail to the Texas Townhouse Assn with the understanding that there would be no additional GRFA increases allowed in that area. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of understanding between the Eagle County Commissioners and the Town of Vail regarding a regional transporta- tion system. Stan Berryman presented the proposal to the Council, stating that he had attended the meetings as anadvisory only. It was decided to send a letter to the transportation department nominating Stan Berryman as a representative of the Town Council. The next item on the agenda was a discussion of appropriation of 1983 Town lottery funds. Pat Dodson, Recreation Director, reported that $16,000 in lottery funds were appropriated to Vail and that this money had beenearmarked for redoing the baseball.`field at Ford Park. A motion was made by Hermann S fer to approve this use of the funds and seconded by Paul Johnston. An EMM Vail resident addressed the Council on possible use of a portion of the funds for playground equipment and/or picnic benches for Bighorn Park.. After some discussion it was decided to allot $1,000 for Bighorn Park. A vote was taken on the amended motion and passed unanimously. Gail Wahrlich,added that she felt it was necessary that we write to the State to inform them of the uses of this money. Michael Cacioppo asked if he could address the Council at this time, although the Council had already asked .for citizen input. He questionedthe validity of a councilmember and a Town of Vail employee serving on the TV Advisory Board, stating he believed the Council was in violation of the Charter and expressing his concern over the Board not publishing the Board's meeting dates. He also questioned the legality of Heritage Cablevision removing C-Span from the cable service. After some discussion, Chuck. Anderson directed the Town Attorney to investiga..te these areas of concern and report back.to the Council. Under Town Manager Report, Rich Caplan expressed the Town's appreciation to Safeway Stores, Inc. ;for their corporation. with. the Town in th.e air .quality program and their allowing the State''s.auto emission testing to be conducted in front of their store. Eie asked for Council approval to send a letter of Vendation to them, Ft was so moved,. There was no Town Attorney Report, As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned gat 10:50 p.m. ATTEST: Resry-E y submitted, Pame a A. Bran eye wn Jerk. Rb"dlier, or