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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.
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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
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