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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-11-05 Town Council MinutesMINUTES 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. • 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 Peter Patten requested the ordinance not be published until December 27, 1985, so that the codes become effective January 1, 1986.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. -2- Respectfully submitted, Paul ,o n,ston, ayor ATTEST: (�2 Vt-� Pamela A. Arandme�yer,�own el rk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman 0 0 0 MI: