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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-02-15 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1983 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 15, 1983, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council held in the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Johnston Hermann Staufer Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich MEMBERS ABSENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Lawrence Eskwith, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #2, Series of 1983, an ordinance setting forth new subdivision regulations and construction design standards for the Town. Peter Patten, Senior Planner, presented the ordinance to the Council. Bill Wilto thanked the homeowners associations for their input into the preparation of this ordinance. There was some discussion following. Gail Wahrlich made a motion to approve Ordinance #2 with changes outlined in a memo from Bill Andrews.regarding flexibility of maximum grade. Mann Staufer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unamiously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only with changes. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #3, Series of 1983, an ordinance setting forth fire alarm requirements for new and existing buildings within the Town. Dick Duran, Fire Chief, presented the ordinance to the Council. Duran stated that he had received several calls from lodge owners after the first reading of this ordinance and none of the owners were opposed to the ordinance. After some discussion, Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #3 on second reading and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered published by title only. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #5, Series of 1983, an ordinance adding a new section to the Uniform Building Code for the increase of occupant loads under certain circumstances. Mr. Caplan stated that because of the publication schedule for items relating to the Uniform Building Code, this ordinance could not be heard until March 1, 1983. The next item on the agenda.was Ordinance #7, Series of 1983, an ordinance Isviding for a post -storage hearing for impounded vehicles. Councilman ufer expressed his concern that the hearing officer should be someone other than Town staff unless no one else was available. After some discussion Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #7 on second reading and Gail Wahrlich seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda Ordinance#8, Series of 1983, first reading, an ordinance relating .to the.posting of handbills and distributionof printed matter in Vail. Larry Eskwith presented the ordinance to the Council. Peter Patten expressed his concern regarding signs as they related to this ordinance. Larry Eskwith agreed to reword the ordinance before second reading. A comment was made from a citizen relating to traffic tickets and stop work orders and how they related.to the ordinance. After some. discussion, Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #8 on first reading with an amendment to Section 2 . Hermann Staufer seconded .the motion. Gail Wahrlich asked that the motion be amended to also include Peter Patten's concern relating to signs. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and .the ordinance was ordered published in fullon first reading. The next item on the agenda was Ordinance #9, Series of 1983, first reading, an ordinance relating to. defraud by check. Larry Eskwith presented the inance to the Council.. After some discussion, Hermann Staufer made a ion to approve Ordinance #9.on first reading and Ron Todd seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 1983 Page 2 aftnext item on the agenda was Resolution #4, Series of 1983, a resolution sia signating the President's Weekend, February 19 - 21, as A Smokeless Weekend in Vail. Dick Ryan addressed the Council and stated that there was not a need for this resolution to be read As the Council has previously made this weekend a standing smokeless weekend. Chcuk Anderson stated that he felt this designation gave Vail a negative image and that the Town should address the problem rather than stop fireplace burning for one weekend. He asked Dick Ryan to provide the Council with an air quality study report at a Council meeting in the near future. Under Citizen Participation, Chuck Ogilby addressed the Council in relation to the Vail Mountain School Cabin and asked that the Town designate it as an historical building. Larry.Eskwith stated that he would have an ordinance ready for the next Council meeting to that affect. Chuck Ogilby also stated that he felt the Council should write a follow up letter to the Division of Wildlife thanking them for their concern on the Gold Medal Trout Stream designation for Gore Creek and that they (the Council) were looking forward to working with the Division of Wildlife. Mayor Slifer stated that this would be done. *ka. Moser thanked the Council ,for their assistance in designating bike paths to be installed in West Vail this summer. The next item on the agenda was an appointment to the PEC Board. Duane Piper was reappointed to fill this position. The next item on the agenda was the appointment of two community -at -large members to the Cable Television Advisory Board. Cole Geyer and Jim Lamont were appointed to fill these positions. The next item on the agenda was the appointment of judges and election officials for.the special election on March 8, 1983, regarding the Lionshead Improvement District. The names' were approved as submitted by Colleen Kline, Town Clerk. The next item on the. agenda was a Departmental Report by the TOV Police Department. Russ Motto, gave the report, stating that the biggest and most serious problem of the Police Department was the private parking problem relating to ticketing and towing of parked cars. Chuck Anderson stated that he was sympathetic with.their problem and the Council would be willing to help solve the problem. The Council agreed to take a look at the present vate parking ordinance and.make their recommendations. Under Town Manager Report, Rich Caplan stated :that the ,Forest Service funds for the pine beetle project.h.as:been cut out of their budget and asked the Council to put pressure on members :of th.e.Congress to reinstate the funds into the budget. Mr. Caplan also announced.th.at Pamela B.randmeyer..had been appointed the new Town Clerk. There was no.Town Attorney Report. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9,3Q p.m. Respectfully submitted, Roiine� E. �li.fer, or ATTEST: of WA M. I� ine,Tour}� 'lerk