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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984
7:30 P.M.
• A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday,
February 21, 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
OTHERS ?RESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk.
The first item on the agenda was a ten year award presentation to
Bill Pyka, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director. Rich Caplan
presented the silver belt buckle to Bill, stating how well Bill
worked for the Town and siting some of his major contributions
• over the past few years. Bill Pyka then addressed the Council.
Mayor Slifer announced that Item #8 on the agenda, the Oldenburg
site discussion, had been tabled until further research had been
completed by..the private committee, for any of.those people in the
audience that had come specifically for that issue.
The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #5,
Series of 1984, an ordinance amending Ordinance #15, Series of 1983,
relating to the Cable Television Advisory Board. Rod Slifer addressed
a letter received from Bill James, Acting Town Manager, Avon, regarding
public access television. It was decided that the Town of Vail would
establish their own advisory board but would be willing to work with
other communities in the establishment of their own board. After some
discussion Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance #5 on
second reading and Kent Rose seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published
by title only.
The next item on the agenda was the appointment of the new Cable Tele-
vision Advisory Board. Cissy Dobson, Jim Lamont, Flo Steinberg and
Cal Thomas.were appoint to two year terms and Mike Cacioppo, Bill
Perkins and Darwin Rader were appointed to one year terms. Mayor
Slifer thanked all of those who applied for their interest.
The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #6,
Series of 1984, an ordinance adding hand gun ranges to the conditional
uses in the public use district. Peter Patten stated that there were
no changes from first reading. Pat Dodson stated the Vail Metropolitan
Recreation District would like to get more involved with the establish-
ment of the range at a later date. After some discussion Gail Wahrlich
made a motion to approve Ordinance #6 on second reading and Kent Rose
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously
and was ordered published by title only.
Under Citizen Participation, Paul Johnston brought up the issue of a
House Bill being considered regarding Home Rule Charter and asked the
staff to obtain a copy of the initiative. .
Chuck Anderson suggested that Rich Caplan invite Randy Milhoan from
CMC who has recently resigned from his position as Director, to a work
session in the near future.
Flo Steinberg expressed her concern over street lights being out on
Vail Valley Drive. Rich Caplan stated that the Town was aware of the
problem and was working with Holy Cross Electric to establish the
work necessary to fix the problem.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
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• The next item on the agenda was an appeal of the Cyrano's deck enclosure.
Peter Patten gave the Council the background on this issue, stating that
the staff recommended approval of the project with the conditions out-
lined in his memo. He stated the Planning Commission had approved the
project unanimously. Jim Columbo, architect for the project and repre-
senting the applicant, addressed the Council, stating that the project'
met all the criteria requested of the Council and the staff. There was
much discussion regarding the removal enclosures and how the deck would
be totally open during the period of June 15 thru September 15th. Paul
Johnston stated that this was the third time this project had been before
the Council and a lot of conditions had not been met that the Council
had requested of the applicant. Hermann Staufer stated his objection
to the enclosure, feeling that the deck would in time remain totally
closed. Gail Wahrlich stated her opposition to the enclosure, stating
that it was inconsistent with the mountain atmosphere. After much
discussion Chuck Anderson made a motion to overturn the PEC decision
and deny the enclosure and Paul Johnston seconded the motion. Colleen
Kline stated her feeling that there was something wrong with the process
the Town goes through if the applicant gets to this point and.not clear
on what is expected or required, and that the process needs to be addressed.
After more discussion, a vote was taken on the motion and the motion
passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the Valentino's deck
enclosure. Peter Patten presented this item to the Council, stating
that the Planning Commission had recommended approval 5-0 with two
members absent. This enclosure was fully removal during the summer
months. Jim Columbo, the architect on this project, presented his
project to the Council. Rod Slifer again he was in .favor of outdoor
dining and would vote against this enclosure. There was much discussion
following. Chuck Anderson then made a motion to overturn the PEC decision
and deny the enclosure. Gail Wahrlich seconded the motion. Jerry Grevin,
of Valentino's, felt that there was no consistancy in the Council's
decisions on these decks, stating several in town that had been given
approval. He felt that restaurants were being discriminated against.
Mr. Columbo asked for some direction from the Council for -'future projects.
The Council stated that each request was handled on an individual basis,
but that the general direction of the Council was to leave outdoor dining
in Vail. After some discussion a vote was taken on the motion and the
motion passed unanimously, overturning the PEC's decision to grant the
enclosure.
The next item on the agenda was the consideration of covenant change
for Lionshead Filing #1 (Oldenburg site). As Mayor Slifer had stated
earlier in the meeting, the issue had been tabled until further research
by the citizens' committee had been completed.
The next item on the agenda was a report back on Vail Associates/Beaver
Creek display box in the Casino Building. Dick Ryan presented this
issue to the Council. The applicant had requested that the request
be dropped so they could use the space for a directory for all offices
and shops in the building. Ryan stated that the staff recommended
reversal of the DRB decision. A.vote was then made to Hermann Staufer
to overturn the DRB decision and Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. A
vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
There was no Town Manager Report.
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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Pame- �a. "�::OrWnmeyer, own Clerk
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