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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,
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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
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