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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 1985
7:30 p.m.
• A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, November 5, 1985, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Dan Corcoran
Colleen Kline
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Gordon Pierce
MEMBERS ABSENT: Hermann Staufer
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was the approval of the Minutes of October 1 and 15,
1985 meetings. Kent Rose made a motion to approve the minutes, which was seconded
by Gordon Pierce. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
• The second item on the agenda was the appointment of a Liquor Licensing Authority
member. Pam Brandmeyer explained that Steve Simonett's term has expired, and that
Steve was the only applicant for the vacancy. Dan Corcoran made a motion to
reappoint Steve to the Liquor Licensing Authority, and Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
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The next item was the second reading of Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1985, an
ordinance on building codes. Mayor Johnston read the title in full. Peter Patten
discussed details of the building codes and that differences had been worked out
with the Home Builders Association. Gary Murrain gave additional information
regarding his meetings with the Home Builders people. Peter Patten requested the
ordinance not be published until December 27, 1985, so that the codes become
effective January 1, 1986. Gary Murrain answered questions from the Council. After
a short discussion by Council, Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve the ordinance
and that it should be published December 27 to become effective January 1, 1986.
The motion was seconded by Kent Rose. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously 6-0.
Ron Phillips took this moment to announce that Gary Murrain had passed all the
requirements and is now certified by the International Conference of Building
Officials.
The next item was the first reading of Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1985, an ordi-
nance making corrections on Ordinances 9 and 13, Series of 1985, for codification.
Mayor Johnston read the title in full. Larry Eskwith gave background information
and reasoning of ordinance. A motion was made by Gordon Pierce to approve the
ordinance, which was seconded by Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item was switched. The Council felt it was appropriate to discuss
Ordinance 26 before Ordinance 25.
This item was the first reading of Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1985, to approve the
Town of Vail budget. Mayor Johnston read the full title of the ordinance. Steve
Barwick gave detailed background information on the budget process. He also had a
question/answer session with the public afterwards. After much discussion by the
public and Council, the Councilmembers gave their thoughts on the budget. Colleen
Kline made a motion to approve the ordinance with the understanding that there is
work left to be done on it, and Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was taken and the
motion passed 4-2 with Dan Corcoran and Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal opposing.
The next item was the first reading of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1985, an ordi-
nance amending business license fees. Mayor Johnston read the full title of the
ordinance. Steve Barwick gave information on the ordinance and answered questions
by the Council. Bruce Gillie, representing URA, Diana Donovan, Eric Affeldt, and
John Siverly gave their comments. After much discussion by the public and Council,
Ken Rose made a motion to approve the ordinance with the following adjustments in
the fee schedule:
• Employees
Business Fee
0 - 10
$100
10.25 - 40
$150
40.25 - 60
$200
60,25 - 80
$250
80.25 - 100
$300
100.25 +
$400
Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously 6-0.
The seventh item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 27, Series of
1985, an ordinance on industrial development bonds for the Doubletree Hotel. Mayor
Johnston read the full title. Ron Phillips gave background information. Larry
Eskwith gave additional legal information. Georgeann Becker, bond counsel, gave a
presentation and answered questions from the Council. After some discussion,
Colleen Kline made a motion to approve the ordinance with the understanding there
would be more discussion at the next Work Session. Gordon Pierce seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item was Resolution No. 29 which requests acceleration of construction of a
new partial interchange west of the main Vail interchange on I-70. Ron Phillips
gave details of the resolution and the reasoning for it. He stated that it would be
presented by the Eagle County Commissioners to the Colorado Highway Department this
next Friday, if it was approved. After a short discussion by Council, Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the resolution. Kent Rose seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The ninth item was the Ford Amphitheater/Holy Cross electrical easement request.
This item was tabled because of questions regarding easement alignment on the upper
bench. The request will be brought before the Council again at a later date.
The next item was Resolution No. 30 inviting citizens to light porchlights, candles,
etc. on November 19, 1985 for world peace, was not scheduled on the agenda. Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the resolution, which Colleen Kline
seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6,-0.
The next item on the agenda was action on mapping work for annexation plats. Ron
Phillips explained there were three separate plats to map for reannexation: the
Solar Crest area; a small, separate part of The Valley where the landowners
requested they be handled separately; and the major portion of The Valley. He
stated that for Eagle Valley Surveying to do the work, the Council must approve the
work as a minor incidental transaction in each of the three separate projects.
After a short discussion by Council, Gordon Pierce made a motion that Eagle Valley
Surveying be approved to do work for the Town on annexation plats for a small
portion of The Valley, The Valley and Solar Crest as separate and distinct projects
which are minor incidental transactions. Kent Rose seconded the motion. A vote was
taken and the motion passed 5-0, with Dan Corcoran abstaining because he owns Eagle
Valley Surveying.
There was no Citizen Participation.
There was no Town Manager's report.
Council noted that the 1986 budget would be discussed at the next Work Session.
Mayor Johnston stated that the Council should discuss what it's philosophy would be
and that each Councilmember should form his/her own philosophy before the Work
• Session so that they could discuss and form a unified one.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
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