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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 1985
7:30 p.m.
• A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, November 19, 1985,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Gordon Pierce
Dan Corcoran
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Hermann Staufer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Colleen Kline
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was Resolution No. 34, honoring the Battle Mountain
High School football team for their State Play-off victories. Gordon Pierce made a
motion to approve the resolution, which Hermann Staufer seconded. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The second item was the emergency reading of Ordinance No. 29, Series of 1985,
amending Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1985, relating to the authorization and
issuance of refunding bonds. Mayor Johnston read the full title. Charlie Wick
explained that Steve Jeffers of Kirchner Moore gave Council information at the Work
Session, and he asked if there were any more questions. Hermann Staufer made a
motion to approve the emergency ordinance, and Kent Rose seconded. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The third item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 25, Series of
1985, changing the annual business license fee structure. Mayor Johnston read the
title in full. Steve Barwick explained the new fee schedule, and answered questions
from the Council. John Siverly and Charlie Crowley gave their reasons against
increasing the fees. Mike Cacioppo gave comments on including a time limit to pay
fee. After some discussion by Council, Kent Rose made a motion to approve the
ordinance. Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed 5-1, with Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal opposing. Kent Rose stated that they
should discuss in future weeks what will be done with the revenue, and Dan Corcoran
thought they should also hold future discussion on vendors fees.
• At this time, Mayor Johnston announced that all proposed Charter amendments were
approved in the municipal election results. Also, the new Councilmembers elected
were Eric Affeldt, Gordon Pierce, Dan Corcoran and Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal. There
would be a special organizational meeting held Friday, November 22, to swear in the
new Councilmembers.
The next item was the first reading of Ordinance No. 30, Series of 1985, an
ordinance deleting the exemption for food sales from the sales tax ordinance. Mayor
Johnston read the full title of the ordinance. Larry Eskwith introduced the
ordinance, and Steve Barwick gave additional information on the tax. Charlie
Crowley asked about a rebate to residents, and Mayor Johnston responded. Mike
Cacioppo gave his thoughts that the issue should be voted on by the public. Larry
Eskwith answered with information from the Municipal Code. Gordon Pierce made a
motion to approve the ordinance, and Hermann Staufer seconded. A vote was taken and
the motion passed 5-1, with Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal opposing.
The fifth item was Resolution No. 33, adopting Policy Statement 85-6 adopting a new
daily parking fee policy. Ron Phillips gave details behind the policy statement.
Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve the resolution, and Gordon Pierce seconded.
vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1, with Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal opposing.
• The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 26, Series of
1985, adopting the 1986 budget for the Town of Vail. Mayor Johnston read the title
in full. Steve Barwick gave comments on the proposed 1986 budget. He also gave a
slide presentation. After some discussion by Council, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal gave
her comments on why she was opposed to the budget. Mike Cacioppo gave his thoughts
on property taxes, to which Mayor Johnston and Steve Barwick responded. Jana Weiss
asked a question on property taxes which was answered by Mayor Johnston. Kent Rose
made a motion to approve the ordinance, and Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. A
• vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal opposing.
The seventh item was Resolution No. 31, finding substantial compliance of a petition
for the annexation of a part of West Vail. Larry Eskwith began the public hearing
for annexation. Ron Phillips swore in Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk, and Larry asked
her questions regarding the annexation. She then swore in Rick Pylman, a Community
Development Planner, and Larry asked him some questions. Pam Brandmeyer then swore
in Ella Bindley, Eagle County Assessor, and Dan Corcoran, owner of Eagle Valley
Surveying, and Larry Eskwith also asked them questions relating to the annexation.
Mike Cacioppo asked questions relating to the hiring of Eagle Valley Surveying for
work on the annexation, and Larry Eskwith responded. Mayor Johnston had additional
comments why they hired Eagle Valley Surveying. Larry Eskwith noted certifications
from the County Clerk and Recorder's office of declarations from the Hillside
Condominiums, Mustang Condominiums, Buffehr Creek Condominiums, Buffehr Creek West
Condominiums, Meadow Brook Condominiums, and Vail das Schone Condominiums showing
that each owner has an undivided fee interest in the property. With no further
discussion, Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the resolution, and Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0, with Dan
Corcoran abstaining.
Hermann Staufer had to leave at this time. Also, Loyette Goodell stated her thanks
.to everyone for their help with the petitions, and Mayor Johnston thanked her and.
the rest of her group for their hard work.
The next item was Resolution No. 32, providing bus service to West Vail. Larry
Eskwith gave information on the resolution and the reasoning behind it. Without any
discussion, Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve the resolution. Kent Rose
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
The ninth item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 24, Series of
1985, an ordinance making corrections in Ordinances 9 and 13, Series of 1985, for
codification. The title was read in full by Mayor Johnston. Larry Eskwith gave
details of the ordinance. There was no discussion by Council. A motion to approve
the ordinance was made by Gordon Pierce and seconded by Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal. A
vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
The next item was the first reading of Ordinance No. 28, Series of 1985, an
ordinance increasing the value of property for larceny enforcement up to $300.00.
Mayor Johnston read the full title. Larry Eskwith explained the ordinance. There
was no discussion of the ordinance. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to
approve the ordinance, and Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously 5-0.
The eleventh item was the second reading of Ordinance No. 27, Series of 1985,
authorizing issuance of development revenue bonds for the Doubletree Hotel. Mayor
Johnston read the full title of the ordinance. Larry Eskwith explained that the
Doubletree wanted to drop the request for bonds, so Dan Corcoran made a motion to
indefinitely table the ordinance. Kent Rose seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
The next item was the snow removal and street lighting contracts with Eagle County.
Larry Eskwith gave background information on the contracts. There was no discussion
by Council or the public. Gordon Pierce made a motion to approve both the
contracts, and Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously 5-0.
The next item on the agenda was the Ford Amphitheater/Holy Cross electrical
easement. Larry Eskwith gave detailed information on the easement. After there was
no discussion, Kent Rose made a motion to approve the easement, and Gordon Pierce
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0, with Dan Corcoran
abstaining.
There was no Citizen Participation.
i The last item was the Town Manager's report. Ron Phillips stated that Karen Morter
was chosen the Woman of the Year by the Vail Business and Professional Women's
Club. Also, Susan Scanlan was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Colorado
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Environmental Health Association. He noted that Ceil Folz is back and has recovered
from surgery. The use of the Vail library was up 21% over October last year. The
Town is holding a program on guest relations for all its employees this coming
Monday and Tuesday. The program is being presented by Bill Hall of Colorado
. Mountain College, who has been through the Disney program.
At this time, Mayor Johnston mentioned that Gloria Staufer was in the hospital here
going through chemotherapy, and Beth Slifer was in a hospital in Denver recovering
from surgery.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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