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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-11-15 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1983 7:30 P.M. w On Tuesday, November 15, 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 ".Zamager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was the presentation of a: ten year award to Jim Hoza of the Public Works Department. Rich Caplan presented Jim with his 10-yeas belt buckle and Pete Burnett, Streets Superintendent, added a Wcomments to the presentation. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #42, Series of 1983, an ordinance adopting the.1984 Budget for the Town of Vail. Several people spoke including Bruce Timson-VRA, John Horan-Kates=VA regarding the Ski Classic. Rod Slifer stated that the Council had also received a letter from the Vail Institute requesting that they be considered for a contribution again next year. It was also agreed to commit $7500 to the Life Program thur June of 1984 and taking a look at the program at that time before committing an additional $7500. A request had also been received from the Manpower Program for $500. After some discussion, Bill Wilto made a. motion to approve Ordinance #42 on second reading with the addition of the Budget Notes Follow- up summary to be included in the Town Manager's Message of the budget. Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimous and was ordered published in full. Rod Slifer complimented the staff and Town Manager on their efforts to present such a clear and concise budget document to the members of the Council. Rod Slifer stated that he would like to deviate from the agenda and ask Senator Glass to address the Council because of his time schedule. Senator Glass addressed the Council on a proposed local tourism bill he was working toward 0tting passed. The next item on the agenda was the public hearing relating to.the private parking ordinance. Curt Ufkes, Chief of Police, addressed the Council on the matter. Ufkes stated that there had not been any significant changes in towing for the last 6 months, and that with the 'opening of ski season and the holidays they would be able to see how the new state statute would be affecting the towing issue. Hermann Staufer stated that this item had been such a hot issue on the first reading and with. the election process coming in the middle of it, he :felt second reading on the ordinance should'be tabled :for 2 weeks. A member of the public stated .that they were waiting for a decision by the Council so they could go ahead with their plans for private towing and felt that matter should be voted on at this meeting. After some discussion, Paul Johnston ma.de a motion to approve Ordinance #34 on second reading and Ron Todd seconded it. A Vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title. only. A member of the public asked if he had a contract with a towing company to tow all cars from his private property, uld he have to contact the Police Department each time'a car was towed. was told that yes, in fact, he would need to do so. Mayor Slifer that read Ordinance #35, Series of 1983, pertaining to signs for private parking lots, After some discussion Bill Wilto made a. motion to approve Ordinance #36 on second reading and Ron Todd seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only. F MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1983 Page 2 It next item on the agenda was Resolution #15, Series of 1983, a. resolution approving the use of voting machines at the November 22nd election.. Mr. Caplan presented the resolution to the Council, stating that this was a.formaility that needed to be done for use of the machines. After some discussion Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Resolution #15 and Ron Todd seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Under Citizen Participation, Michael Cacioppo pointed out to the Council that there had been a. lack of a quorum at several previous Cable Television Advisory Board meetings. Mr. Caplan stated that there was a. meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 16th, and he would bring this to their attention. Bill Wilto presented placques of appreciation to Gail Wa.brlieb, Chuck Anderson, Dick Ryan and Karen Morter for their work on the Thirteenth Vail Symposium, stating that it was a most successful event and had gotten the Symposium back to the success it had enjoyed in.the past. As a point of clarification, Gail Wahrlich charged the Town Attorney with. drawing up a. contract with the VRA to include accountability of funds ntributed by the Town for 1984. harry Eskwith, Town Attorney, stated that ontr act was already in effect between the two entities and that he would d that clause to it for the 1984, The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the Highland Park proposal, Larry Eskwith stated that the applicant had again asked that this matter be tabled until a later date. Hermann Staufer made a. motion to table this .item and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, Ron Todd suggested that the item should go back to PEC if ' substantial changes had been made to the proposal since presentation to PEC. The next item on.the agenda was the consideration of the Holy Cross Electric underground right-of-way easement. Chuck Anderson stated that the work Holy Cross had done in the area had not been completed and he felt an agreement should be drawn up with Holy Cross and the Town before an easement could be granted. The next item on the agenda was a. presentation to the outgoing Town Council - members Ron Todd and Bill Wilto, Rod Slifer presented each. of them with a placque and a "good guys".cowboy h.at, Each Councilmember made a, few remarks regarding their performance as C.ouncilmembers and R.on.Todd a.nd Bill Wilto ch gave their perspectives on their roles as Councilmembers, ere was no Town Manager Report, There was no Town Attorney Report, As there was no .further business th.e meeting was adjourned at 9.;50.p,m1 Respectfully, submitted, J% ... Ro ney , Sl er, Mayor ... ATTEST; Pamela A. Bran Clerk M" town, of Vail 75 south frontage road • vail, colorado 81657 • (303) 476-7000 office of the mayor TO: THE TOWN COUNCIL FROM: PAM BRANDMEYER, TOWN CLERK DATE: 02DEC83 RE: APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION COMMISSION I w"h to submit the sottowing i.ndi,vidua?.s son, appointment to the Town os Vait Eteetion Commizz on, which tehm shatt han sham Deeembeh 6, 1993, to DeeembeJz os 1985. ELECTION COMMISSION John Dob,6on Vi, Shown ALTERNATES Maty Jo AtEen Joan Catni.e 0 • fowo of Vail V 75 south frontage road • vail, colorado 81657 • (303) 476-7000 office of the mayor • TO: TOWN COUNCIL FROM: PAM BRANDMEVER DATE: 01NOV83 RE: ELECTION JUDGES AND CLERKS The 6ottowing indi.v.idua.2a wilt be ulwi.ng " judges and cteAlza 4an .the November 22, 1983, keguCaA muniai.pat etec tion: Etta. Knox Cathy Ro.6,si Vi Brawn Many Jo Atten Joan Ccucney • •