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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1984
7;30 P.M.
A ular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, April 17, 1984,
at 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 PRESENT: Bill Pyka, Assistant Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
honorary
The first item on the agenda was Resolution #8, Series of 1984, a/resolution
honoring the Buddy Werner championships. Mayor Slifer presented the resolution
to Richard "Chupa" Nelson, head coach for the Buddy Werner Team, Mr. Nelson
thanked the Council for their public recognition.
Th ext item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #10, Series of
198 , an ordinance authorizing an appropriation of $151,232, in connection with
the purchase of Land from Vail Associates (golf course property). Councilman
Anderson stated that he felt there was some confusion in that this payment would
come out of the Pulis property recently acquired by the Town, and that was not
the case. Assistant Town Manager Pyka was requested to set up a meeting with
the VMRD and Chuck Anderson and Hermann Staufer to discuss this. After some
discussion Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance #10 on second
reading and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published by title only on second
reading.
The next item on the agenda was Resolution #10, Series of 1984, a resolution
authorizing official notice of bond sale for Town of Vail general obligation
bonds, Series 1984, dated June 1, 1984, in the aggregate principal amount of
$1,600,000. Bill Pyka presented the resolution to the Council. Steve Clark
from Boettcher and Co. addressed the Council, stating that approximately 200
notices of sale would be mailed out next week to prospective purchasers..
Councilmember Anderson asked a question relating to optional redemption.
After some discussion Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Resolution #10
and Colleen Kline seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unomously.
The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #12, Series of
1984, an ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds, Series
of 1984, dated June 1, 1984, in the aggregate principal amount of $1,600,000,
for the purpose of paying a portion of the cost of constructing and installing
improvements to the Lionshead Mall and surrounding areas. Bill Pyka presented
this ordinance to the Council. Steve Clark from Boettcher and Co. again addressed
the Council. He stated there were several blanks in this ordinance which would
be filled in on second reading. After some discussion, Hermann Staufer made a
motion to approve Ordinance #12 on first reading and Paul Johnston seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered
published in full on first reading.
The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #13, Series of
1984, an ordinance relating to the issuance of Town of Vail refunding land
transfer tax anticipation warrants, Series of 1984, dated May 15, 1984, in the
principal amount of $4,135,000, for the purpose of refunding Series 1980 A and
Series B of the Town's land transfer tax anticipation warrants. Bill Pyka
presented this ordinance to the Council. Steve Clark from Boettcher and Co.
again addressed the Council, inviting them to his office in Denver on Tuesday,
Ap& 24, to watch the process take place. He suggested that the Council meet
in ecial session on Tuesday, April 24, to discuss the day's events. He stated
the sale of bonds would not exceed $4,200,000 at 11% interest. After some dis-
cussion Chuck Anderson made a motion to approve Ordinance #13 on first reading
and Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading.
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Th*ext item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #11, Series of
1984, an ordinance setting forth provisions for the protection of the covenants
of the Town of Vail from geological hazards. Peter Patten presented the
ordinance to the Council, stating that there was a need to amend the Municipal
Code because of concerns over severe problem areas where land slides, rock falls
and other geological hazards could occur. Mr. Patten stated that the staff had
recommended approval of the amendment to the ordinance. George Hollenbeck,
representing several property owners in the Booth Creek area, made a presentation
to the Council stating their concern over what the passing of such an ordinance
would do to the property values in the Booth Creek area. Charlie Crowley, property
owner in the Booth Creek area, expressed his concern over the problems in getting
insurance coverage should such an ordinance be passed. He felt someone with more
expertise than the Community Development Department should be appointed to make
such judgment on the area in question. Will Trout, citizen, offered some suggest-
ions to amend the ordinance as well as some concerns he had on the passage of
the ordinance. There was much discussion following. Councilmember Anderson
made a motion to Ordinance #11 until such time as the Community Development
had time to incorporate the .concerns of the community, as this was to be adopted
for the entire Vail Valley, not just Booth Creek. Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney,
std that he felt it would be .beneficial for the Council to pass this ordinance
on rst reading and tabling it on second reading if need be, so that the policies
cou d be
Gail Wahrlich seconded Chuck Anderson's motion. Rod Slifer stated he felt the
Town needed to adopt regulations concerning .the hazards and would support the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The ordinance was
rescheduled for first reading May 1, 1984.
The next item was Resolution #9, Series of 1984, a resolution approving the lease
of certain equipment by the Town of Vail. Bill Pyka presented the resolution to.
the Council, stating that it was for a backhoe and the total amount was $17,000.
After some discussion, Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the resolution
and Kent Rose seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Colleen Kline stated that
she had received several calls relating to extended.bus service during the off
season. It was agreed to discuss this matter at.the work session on April 24th.
The next item on the agenda was the consideration of an easement agreement from
Mountain Bell. Steve Patterson presented the request to the Council, stating
that it was for phone lines at the new starter shack on the golf course. Gail
Wahrlich stated that she felt the legal description was too vague and that she
un stood from Larry Eskwith that he had not reviewed the request prior to the
Coil's receiving it this evening. Kent Rose made a motion to table the request
until it had been looked at by .the Town Attorney and the legal description had
been revised. Hermann Staufer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was an appealof the PEC decision relating to a GRFA
variance on Lot 12, Block 2, Vail Village 13th filing. Peter Patten presented
the appeal to the Council, stating that the Planning Commission had denied the
request 6-0. He stated that the Staff also recommended denial There was much
discussion following regarding the possibility of changing the regulations of
the ordinances in relation to greenhouses, solar heating, etc. Peter Patten
explained that it was a delicate issue and it would affect the entire valley's
GRFA allowance if the ordinance was changed in this way. The applicant made his
presentation to the Council, stating this his request met all the criteria of
for federal tax credits. Kent Rose asked the applicant if he would be willing
to withdraw his appeal until the Planning Commission has time to review the
existing ordinances and possibly make changes that would allow his project to
go through. Colleen Kline suggested that the Council waive the 20 day time
frame and that if the Council did not take any action within a prudent time
period, he bring his appeal back to the Council. Councilmember Kline put this
suapstion into the form of a motion and Kent Rose seconded the motion. A vote
wa aken on the motion and passed unanimously. Chuck Anderson suggested to
Peter Patten that the staff take a look at internal GRFA variances at the same
time. Mr. Patten agreed to do this.
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The next item on the agenda was an appeal of the PEC decision regarding the
Lodge at Lionshead deck enclosures on certain condominiums facing the Lionshead
Parking Structure. Kristan Printz, Planner, presented the appeal to the Council,
stating that there were 4 balconies involved. She stated that the staff had
recommended denial to the request. She stated that the Planning Commission
had felt they should uphold the Town's ordinances and this case was very similar
to the previous request. Scott Thornburn, representing the applicants, made a
presentation to the Council, stating their reasons for asking for the variance.
Several property owners and the Lodge's managers were also in attendance. Mary
Jo Goode read her letter that she had previously submitted to the Council
stating her reasons for asking for the variance. After much discussion, Colleen
Kline made a motion to uphold the PEC decision and deny the appeal. Kent Rose
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6 - 1, Gail Wahrlich
opposing.
There was no Town Manager Report.
Under Town Attorney Report, Larry Eskwith asked if the Town could purchase 1 or
2 #e microphones for the Council Chambers. Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk, stating
th she was doing research on that as well as updating the entire amplification
system and would be getting back with the Council when she had completed her
research.
As there was no further business, the.meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Roahey lifer, 6I
ATTEST:
Pamola A. Brandmeyer,d Town Clerk
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