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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 1984
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday,
October 2, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
Paul Johnston, Mayor Pro-Tem
Chuck Anderson
Kent Rose
Colleen Kline
Hermann Staufer
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
OTHERS PRESENT; Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was a resolution honoring Paula Palmateer
for her work on the Vail Symposium. Rodney Slifer read the resolution.
Paul Johnston made a motion to approve the resolution, which.was
seconded by Chuck Anderson and unanimously approved. Gail Wahrlich-
Lowenthal said that the quality of this year's Symposium was due to
Paula Paulmateer.
The second item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance 28,
Series of 1984, an ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance of
up to $20,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Town's sports
facility revenue bonds, execution and delivery of a sports facilities
financing agreement with Vail Associates, Inc., a bond purchase agree-
ment, trust indenture and related documents; authorizing and directing
the execution and delivery of such bonds; providing for the principal
amount, numbers, provisions for redemption and maturities of, and
rates of interest on, the bonds, and authorizing certain terms to be
determined by subsequent resolution; determining revenues to be paid for
such project; requesting the trustee to authenticate the bonds;
authorizing investments; approving counsel; authorizing incidental
action; and repealing inconsistent actions. ..Bill Pyka explained the
purpose of the ordinance. It was brought before Council at work session
several weeks ago, where Vail Associates explained that the money was
needed for mountain improvements. These are industrial development
bonds being used for mountain improvements, including redevelopment of
Golden Peak. The use of this type of bond will be curtailed on
January 1, 1985. A public hearing on. this issue will be held together
with second reading on October 2, 1984. Chuck Madison, Vice President
of Finance for Vail Associates, said that the actual amount of the
bonds will be provided by November 8. A trustee will be selected
before second reading of this ordinance. A motion was made by Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal to approve this ordinance on first reading, which
was seconded by Hermann Staufer. A vote was taken and the.motion
passed unanimously. Second reading of the ordinance will be October 16,
1984.
The next item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance 26,
Series of 1984, an ordinance amending section 8.24.060 of the Vail
Municipal Code providing a simplified procedure for the issuance of an
amplified sound permit in situations where the amplified sound shall
not be played during a period which is in excess of four consecutive
days. Ron Phillips explained that the purpose of this ordinance was
to simplify and expedite the procedure for short-term events needing
sound permits. Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance 26
on second reading, which was seconded by Paul Johnston, and unanimously
approved.
The next item on the agenda was the adoption of policy amendments for
Vail parking structures. Ron Phillips explained the history of the
parking commission. He also explained that the original recommendations
were in tact, except for the parking fees and the bus and R.V. parking.
The new parking pass will be $300 for both parking structures and the
coupons will be $60 for packets of 30. Hermann Staufer said that season
passes should only be raised $25 to $275. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
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thought that a price differential between the Town of Vail and
Lionshead parking structures should be made. John Donovan
questioned the purpose of the policy amendments. Ron Phillips
explained the reasons. Frank Caroselli spoke, expressing his concerns
about the parking problem. He felt that the Town should not charge
at all for parking. Pepi Gramshammer asked if the Town made money
on parking. He believes the 20% increase from the past year is too
much. John Donovan thought that the idea of not allowing parking
along the Frontage Road until both parking structures are full is a
ridiculous idea. Kent Rose answered by saying that one of the questions
is safety and the other is that people drive,on to other.places when they
see parking along the Frontage Road because they think Vail is full.
Frank Caroselli also thought the 2J hour free parking out to.2 hours
was not fair. Bill Hanlon said that it was a problem with parking
in commercial core 1 where business owners are getting rid of
parking spaces to add more commercial space for monetary gain.
Hermann Staufer said that parking along the Frontage Road.is very
important. Safety does not seem to be a problem. Chuck Anderson
• said that he still agrees to allow parking along the Frontage Road.
George Knox said that telling people to go to Lionshead Parking
Structure makes people feel that they are being nickled and dimed.
David Gorsuch said we are catering to the tourist. We must let
people parking where they want to. Hermann Staufer made a motion
that season passes for both structures be $275, coupons $50, that
you can parking on Frontage Road when Village parking structure is
full, and the nightly rate starts at-5 instead of 6., Gail Wahrlich-
Lowenthal seconded the motion, however, she did think safety was an
issue. We should get the guest who does not care where he parks
to Lionshead. Hermann Staufer amended his motion to delete the
nightly rate start at 5. Paul Johnston said he will not be able to
support the motion because of the parking along the Frontage Road.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-3.. Kent Rose, Paul Johnston
and Colleen Kline opposed.
The next item on the agenda was the Youth Recognition Awards. Chuck
Anderson explained the background of the awards. Vail has many out-
standing programs but we should help the youth of the community to
support positive efforts. The Council appointed a commission to
study how the awards should be given and to whom. The awards are
given to individuals or teams who had distinguished themselves outside
the Town of Vail. Forms were sent to all mayor organizations in the
community to select individuals or teams, Rodney Slifer then handed
out the awards to the following individuals: Amy Livran, Jeff Gorsuch
and Kirsten Rogers and to the 1983-84 Vail Jr. Hockey Bantam Team
with the following members: Chris Abraham, Trim Benway, Roy Burki,
Be Corbitt, Matt Dietz, Erik Dorf, Eric Erickson, Jo Hanlon, Todd
Hennessey, .Chris Marner, David McGarry; Nicholas Meyer, Mike Turnbull,
Lance Carlson, Todd Henry, Benno Scheidegger, and John Donovan.
The next item on the agenda was the discussion of a proposed speed
dip in Bellflower Road. Stan Berryman explained the Public Works
stand against speed dips and the reasons: not totally effective in
reducing accidents; increases liability to the Town; causes damage
to snowplows; cause drainage problems; additional cost (Town cost is
about $850-$1,000). The best place to put one on Bellflower Road
is up on top of the road. Brad Quayle, the person requesting the
speed dip, said that he got some more signatures on his petition. He
now has 31. Chuck Anderson made a motion to build the dip on. Bell-
flower Road, which was seconded by Hermann Staufer, and unanimously
voted on.
. In Citizen Participation, Kent Rose said that Pat Dodson had asked
him to mention that all the names of the Youth Award winners will
be put on a plaque to be located in a place not yet decided.
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The next thing on the agenda was the Town Manager report. Ron
Phillips had the following to say: (1) Two Police Department officers
graduated from CLETA, and George Codding finished second highest
student overall in the class; (2) Commercial Development Department
survey of effectiveness results are 7.7% excellent, 20% good, and 3%
fair and no poor; (3) Employe of the Month for September is Leroy
Valencia; (4) One of the third grade classes of. Red Sandstone School
visited the nature center last week and sent letters to Town Council.
Ron read one of them.
The Town Attorney.had no report.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:25 P.M.
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