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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1983
7:30 P.M.
On Tuesday, January 4, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council
Ws held in the Vail Municipal Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem
Paul Johnston
Hermann Staufer
Ron Todd
ABSENT: Gail Wahrlich
Chuck Anderson
OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager
Lawrence Eskwith, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #41, Series
of 1982. Peter Jamar of the Community Development Department explained the
changes from first reading to the Council. After some discussion, Hermann
Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #41 on second reading with the
approved changes and Paul Johnston seconded the motion. All voted in favor
and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered published by title only.
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next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #1, Series
1983, and the continued public hearing on the proposed Lionshead Improve-
ment District. Richard Caplan reviewed the changes made by the staff to
the ordinance. Loring Harkness, legal counsel on the District, presented
the legal justifications to the ordinance. Joe Macy, speaking on behalf of
Vail Associates, spoke in favor of approving the district. There was dis-
cussion following. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #1 on
first reading, approving corrections to map and assessments. Ron Todd
seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the ordinance was ordered
published in full on first reading.
The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #2, Series
of 1982, an ordinance setting forth new subdivision regulations and
construction design standards for the Town. Peter Patten reviewed the
changes with the council. Bill Andrews explained his input into the
ordinance. After some discussion, Bill Wilto made a motion to approve
Ordinance #2 on first reading and Paul Johnston seconded. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered
published in full.
e next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #4, Series
1983, an ordinance zoning the recently annexed Matterhorn area. Rich
Caplan gave the Council background information on the issue. Peter Patten
presented the ordinance to the Council, outlining the parcels to be zoned.
Patten stated that the staff and the PEC had approved the zoning with one
abstention from the PEC. Several residents of the affected area spoke on
the zoning. There were concerns relating to traffic and abandoned cars.
After much discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #4
on first reading and Bill Wilto seconded it. Ron Todd stated that he would
vote in favor of the ordinance, but would like to take another look at the
area before second reading. It was a general feeling of the Council that
a second look should be taken. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously and .the ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading.
The next item on the agenda was the reading of Resolution #1, Series of 1983,
a resolution urging federal anti-trust exemption legislation for municipalities.
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney, explained the need for the resolution to the
Council. After some. discussion Bill Wilto made a motion to approve Resolution
#1 and Ron Todd seconded.it. A. -vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously
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The next item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Paul Johnston asked
for input on the cable television reception, stating that his had gotten
se in the last two weeks. Rich Caplan stated that he had an upcoming
eeting with Heritage and he would mention the concern to them at that time.
Rod Slifer introduced Dr. Charles.Schwahn who was in attendance at the
meeting.
The next item on the agenda was the appeal of.the PEC decision regarding
variance request for Lot 1, Block 4, Vail Village 7th filing. This decision
was being appealed by the Town Council. Rod Slifer stated that he would be
abstaining from this matter, and Bill Wilto took over as chairperson for the
meeting. Peter Jamar explained the granting of the variance to the Council.
Gordon Pierce, representing the applicant, addressed the Council, giving his
reasons for requesting the variance. There was some discussion following,
relating to the best location for the garage in question. After some
discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to deny the appeal. Hermann Staufer
seconded the motion. Ron Todd stated that he would vote against the motion,
stating his feeling that variances should not be granted generously, which
he felt had been done in the past.. A vote was taken and the motion passed
3 to 1 - Ron Todd opposing.
The next item on the agenda was a departmental report from Jon.Eberle
.a.nsportation Dept. Eberle presented the Council with a packet of
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nformation on the bus system and training. Eberle then gave a report
covering the new travelers' information service, which should be in
operation by the end of the week. the 4-way stop,'conjestion problem,
the Gold Peak dropoff area, the parking structures, the Hostess Program,
and bus ridership. Rod Slifer commended the Public Works Department on
the snow removal program, especially after his return from Denver the
previous day.
Under Town Manager Report, Rich Caplan stated that there would be a
departmental report at each regular council meeting; commencing with
this evening's report from the Transportion Department.
Mr. Caplan also stated that a letter of concern would be sent to Gov. Lamm
and Mayor McNichols regarding the response to the snow removal after the
recent Denver blizzard. Bill Wilto suggested that Caplan.contact Vail
Associates before the letter was sent.
There was no Town Attorney Report.
od Slifer wished Larry Eskwith, Rich Caplan and Peter Jamar a Happy
rthday.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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