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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1983
7:30 P.M.
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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.
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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,
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Ro ney , Sl er, Mayor ...
ATTEST;
Pamela A. Bran Clerk
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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
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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
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