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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1984
7:30 P.M.
Segular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, February 7,
1984, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
Paul Johnston, Mayor Pro -Tern
Chuck Anderson
Kent Rose
Colleen Kline
Hermann Staufer
Gail Wahrlich
OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was a presentation by Chabin Communications.
The Town was presented with a check from Chabin Communications in the amount
of $10,000. to be put towards the development of public access programming
in Vail.
0- next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #44, Series
of 1983, an ordinance rezoning the Amoco site and amending Special Development
District #6. Also to be considered was Resolution #1, Series of 1984, a
resolution authorizing off-street parking in SDD#6. Mayor Slifer stated that
a special meeting was held the night before (Feb. 6th) for discussion on this
matter and that the pupose of it being on tonight's agenda was to take action
on the matter. Kit Cowperthwaite addressed the Council, reading a.letter that
had been given to the Council from Charles Cowperthwaite. He stated that he
felt the legals questions that had been a concern of the Council had been
blown out of porportion and felt that only the practical issues needed to be
addressed and that the parties involved would work out their differences
between them. After much discussion with the applicant and the Council, the
Council was polled to express their feelings on the matter. Rent Rose stated
that he had felt that the project was too big all along, as well as expressing
his concerns relating to thru traffic.a.nd delivery access. Gail Wahrlich
expressed her concern with the tenant issue and the quality of the hotel.it-
self, as well as.the reciprocal agreement with the Cowperthwai:tes. Chuck
Anderson stated his concerns over traffic access, presales, and the unresolved
tenant issue. He felt this was the wrong project for this site. Colleen Kline
stated that several citizens had approached her on the subject and she felt
At at in representing them, she would have to vote against.the project at this
e, Hermann Staufer then stated that he had sat back and watched this
p cess over the last few months withoutmaking any comments, but felt he
must say that he was very much in favor of the project and felt the applicant
had worked with the Town in addressing most of the issues brought up. He felt
that the project would be a statement of Vail at the 4-way,stop and thought it
was a good project and would vote in favor of it. Rod Slifer stated that he
felt most of the major issues had been resolved but was concerned over the
traffic issue. Fred Hiller then stated that he was interested only in a vote
at this meeting. He stated that he would buy the service station site regardless
of the outcome of the vote, Gail Wahrlich stated that although she had voiced
her election to abstain from.voting on this issue at the last meeting, she had
been approached by the applicant and asked to.vote one way or another tonight.
As she was abstaining in fairness to the applicant, she stated she had decided
to vote at this evening's meeting.. After some discussion., Kent Rose made a
motion to deny Ordinance #44, Series of 1983, on .second reading. Chuck
Anderson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion failed 6-1 -
Hermann Staufer voting in favor. As a result of the vote, Resolution #1, also
failed. Joe Staufer then addressed the Council and thanked them for all their
time and consideration on this project, although he did not agree with their
decision.
next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #3, Series of
4, an ordinance rezoning a lot commonly known as a resubdivisi.on of Lot 3
and the south 142 of Lot 2, Block 8, Bighorn subdivision from low density
multi -family to two family residential. Peter Fatten. presented the ordinance
to the Council, stating that no changes had been made to the ordinance from
first reading. After some discussion, Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve
Ordinance #3 on second reading and Colleen Kline seconded the motion. A vote
was taken and the ordinance passed unanimously and was ordered published by
title only.
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The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #5, Series of
1984, an ordinance amending Ordinance #15, Series of 1983, relating to the
cable television advisory board. Larry Eskwith presented the ordinance to
the Council. He stated that the main revision to the ordinance was changing
the number of members from 11 to 7, all whom were to be residents of the
Town of Vail. Councilmember Kline also pointed out a section that needed
to be added to the ordinance on second reading. After some discussion Gail
Wahrlich made a motion to approve Ordinance #5 on.first reading and Chuck
Anderson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously and was ordered published in full with .amendments."
The next item on the agenda was a report by Kevin Rice of Heritage Cable -
vision. There was some discussion relating to the recent carrying of TV2
on Heritage Cabletelevision. Rich Caplan stated that a renogiation of the
franchise agreement between the Town and Heritage would be forthcoming in
the next 3--6 months and anyone interest in making any comments would be
welcome to make comments. Dan Corcoran, citizen, stated the strong
opposition he had perceived from the lodging community on having TV2
in Vail. There were several other comments from citizens regarding the
9 station being in Vail.
The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #6, Series of
1984, an ordinance adding handgun ranges to the conditional uses in the public
use district. Peter Patten presented the ordinance to the Council, stating
that the handgun range for the Vail police department is currently in Gypsum.
He stated that the police department had done a test run for sound at the
proposed site out by the Town shops to see what the noise level would be.
Fie stated that from across the interstate the sounds were barely heard.. He
stated that the Planning Commission had approved the conditional use 5-1.
After some discussion Kent Rose made a motion to approve Ordinance #6 on
first reading and Hermann Staufer seconded the motion. George Knox expressed
his concern over not being able to test the site during summer conditions and
stated he would like to discuss this issue with the Vail Metropolitan Recreation
Board before second reading. After more discussion a vote was taken on the
motion and it passed unanimously and the -ordinance was ordered published in
full on first reading.
There was no Citizen Participation.
The next item on the agenda was the discussion of the Community Action Plan
a d the approval of Resolution #2, Series of 1984. Dick Ryan presented the
n to the Council. Ryan stated that the committee had worked for 18 months.
on the plan and he suggested a 3 month review of the plan when it was put into
effect. Ryan thanked the staff for the amount of time and effort that was
put into the plan, as well as Councilmembers"Wahrlich and Anderson who worked
on the committee. After some discussion, a motion was made by Flermann.Staufer
to approve Resolution #2.and seconded by Paul Johnston. A vote was taken and
the motion passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was the approval of the Lionshead construction
contract. Steve Patterson, Building Official, presented the bids to the
Council - $1,680,000 to RBI and $244,000 for paving. Mr. Patterson asked
to get a date ,from the Council to tell the contractors for their final approval.
It was decided that April 1, 1984, would be the date. After some discussion a
motion was made .by Gail Wahrlich and seconded by Paul Johnston to approve the
contracts. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was the approval of a lease agreement with the
Vai.l Metropolitan Recreation District_regardng the golf course. Rod Slifer "
stated that the Council had decided to table the matter until Chuck Anderson
and Hermann Staufer met with members of the Rec Board to discuss,_:the.figures.
next item on the agenda was the appointment of one Planning Commission
m mber and one'Desi.rn Review Board member. Scott Edwards was .appointed to
the PEC and Steve Caswell to the DRB. Mayor Slifer thanked all the applicants
who had submitted their names for consideration.
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The next item on the agenda. was a report from Paul Johnston on his trip
to St. Moritz, Switzerland, and our bid for the 1989 World Championships
in Vail. Johnston stated that Vail was a very promising site for the
1989 Championships and a .serious marketing effort was underway to obtain
the site.
Under Town Manager Report, Rod Slifer announced that Rich Caplan had been
selected to servie on the Community and Economic Development policy Committee
of the National League of Cities which will meet in Wash. D.C. in March.
Rich Caplan stated that the Fire Department would be holding a public.hearing
on the proposed false alarm ordinance next Monday evening, Feb. 13th, at 7:00 pm
in the Council Chambers.
There was no Town Attorney Report,
As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Pamela _. gayer, own Clerk
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Respectfully submitted,
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