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Home My WebLink About1983-11-01 Town Council MinutesI ' MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1983 7:30 P.M. 00uesday, November 1, 1083, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vail Municipal Building, MEMBERS PRESENT: . Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich. ABSENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town. Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was the public hearing for the proposed 1984 Town of Vail Budget. Richard Caplan addressed the Council, stating,that the budget was given to them on,October 10, 1983, and had been reviewed by them dng the last three weeks. Caplan stated that the emphasis on the 1984 b. et was on accelerating marketing activities and improving TOV services in 1984. Sill Pyka gave a financial overview of the proposed budget. He stated that copies of the budget were available in the Finance Department of the Town and at.the Public Library, Chuck Anderson stated that he was pleased that each department had addressed the Comm.uni.ty�,.-Action Plan program in each of its budget summaries, Bud Benedict expressed his concern over the Lionshead Improvement District plans. He felt that all approvals had been met and he saw no reason for not going ahead .with the full program this spring., before the assessment district had to be reassessed, along with other work having to be redone. Rich Caplan stated that the Council had full plans of going out to bid for the program in early 1984 with bids being awarded in February or March and construction work to begin right after the end of the ski season in mid�April, Paul Johnston stated that the first three months of the winter season should dictate whether or not the project will begin in April. Hermann Staufer said he was .fully committed to going ahead with the project next spring. Dinah Owens, speaking on behalf of the Lionshead Improvement District, felt the Council should give this project first priority as a lot of combined efforts have gone into th.i.s project for several years and it should be ciftleted. iD Blodgett, Town Manager of Avon, addressed the Council on.the Lift Program. as concerned about .the Town of Vail remaining in..the Program and contributing eir fair share of the funding. Gadl Wahxli.ch suggested budgeting the funding for 1984 and re-evaluating the ridership in June to see if it was a viable pro- gram. Larry Kapost of the Avon Town Council spoke in favor of continuing the program. Dave Mott, Eagle County Commissioner, spoke in favor of continuing the program at the existing level and re".evaluating it in June. Hermann Staufer.stated he felt .the Countymight be able to pick: up more of a share of the program .than it is presently doing. Dave.Gorsuch spoke in favor of the Bridge Street Improvement District. Mr. Caplan stated.that the staff was working on setting up a mini -improvement district to upgrade this area. Mike Cacioppo addressed his concerns with the budget document, stating it was difficult to read, and that the fund balances did not balance -,and that the information was not clear. After some discussion between Cacioppo and Bill Pyka, Bill Wilto suggested he meet with.Pyka after the meeting to review his concerns, Chuck Anderson stated.h.e felt.the budget was a very clear document a Paul Johnston agreed, Johnston. stated that it was difficult to understand t entire document with just a few hours of reviewing it and that anyone that Wany questions on it should come into the Town offices and discuss it with agement. MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1983 Page 2 ing Go Gower, Vail residents, requested improvements be made to Main Gore Drive and Bighorn Park. Mr. Caplan stated that $10,000 had been set aside for Bighorn Park and the staff was asked to come up with a temporary solution for the dangerous situation for children walking to the school bus on Main Gore Drive. Gail Wahrlich clarified the issue of.funds being allocated for 1984 were not specific amounts and that .the new Council would be made specific allocations after the election. There were numerous other comments from the public in relation to street improvements, interest .paid on bonds, the.Children's Fountain. Dick Raut.io- Manpower Program and Roger Behler-The Vail Institute asked that their organizations be considered for funding again this year. Bob Parker, representing Vail Associates, suggested the Council consider putting large attractive signs on the Interstate entering Vail from the east and west. The Council asked Stan Berryman to look into the idea. As there were no further comments from the public, the public hearing was then closed. TA next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #42, Series of 19 3, adopting the Town of Vail 1984 Budget. There was some discussion as to deleting the $6,000 allocated to the Nature Center for solar panels and just holding that amount in their budget unallocated. The Lift Program would be allocated $7,500 in the budget with an additional $7,500 to be earmarked for possible use after the June study. Ron Todd stated he would like to see the upper floor of the Nature Center reconstructed so they could continue to use the area. It was made clear for the record that the money was not the issue, but rather the utilization of same. Rich. Caplan outlined what contributions had been proposed. Gail Wahrlich suggested that the Vail Institute contribution be determined by last year"s revenue with the Town donating 10% of that amount. Bill Wilto complimented the Town of Vail staff on the preparation of the 1984 budget, stating that it was the most clear and professional document he had reviewed in his 9 years as a councilmember, Dan Corcoran suggested that the sound system in the Council -Chambers be upgraded as pp.rt of the budget. After some discussion, Paul Johnston made'a motion to approve Ordinance #42 on first reading and Hermann Staufer seconded it, A vote was taken and the m on passed unanimously, and the ordinance was ordered published in full on I reading. -k .Anderson complimented Bill Wilto and Ron Todd ,for going through the dget sessions. The next item on the agenda was Resolution #14, Series of 1983, a resolution approving a second addendum to the collateral agreement .to the.Town of Vail cable television franchise and: addendum, Mr."'Caplan. stated.tha:t Heritage Cablevision had asked.th.e Town.to amend the agreement -to' allow for an AM station to be broadcast as .w.el]- as an FM station. Gail Wahrlich stated that since she did not have a copy of the original franchise agreement and addendum that the task force committee ahould.review these documents before a second addendum be added. Darwin Rader a.sk.ed if this addendum was the same one sent to Rod Slifer from Heritage,. Mr, Caplan stated. no, the first item of the addendum was the only one beingcon,siexed. at this time, Gene Larson, Heritage Cablevision,,stated that the .custoMer survey would.be out in 2 weeks and that the task force would,have it to review before it was mailed to subscribers, After some discussion Hermann Staufer.wade a motion.to approve Resolution #14 and Paul Johnston seconded.it, A Vote.wa.s taken and the motion passed unanimously MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1983 Page 3 Anext item on the agenda was Citizen Participation.. Ella Knox addressed the Council on the Town's lease of the IBM 60 Copier. Bill Pyk.a explained to Ms. Knox the reasoning behind financing the copier rather than purchasing the machine outright. The next item on the agenda was. the appeal of the Highland Park proposal. Peter Patten addressed the Council, stating that there was a problem in contacting both of the applicants and asked that the appeal be tabled until the November 15 Council meeting. After some discussion Paul Johnston made a motion to that affect and Gail Wahrlich seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was"the appointment of a Liquor Licensing Authority member. Jim Lieberman was appointed to fill that vacancy. Under Town Manager Report, Rich Caplan asked that the Council approve the list of election clerks and judges presented to them by Town Clerk Pam Brandmeyer. Ron Todd made a motion to approve the list and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. YAM Caplan then officially introduced Ken Hughey, Assistant Chief of Police, t he Council. There was no Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, E. Wil'1to,M yor Pro-Tem ATTEST: Pa lela A. Bran�,ey,,TonClerk