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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 1985
7:30 p.m.
• A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, December 17, 1985,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Affeldt
Dan Corcoran
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Gordon Pierce
Hermann Staufer
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was a vote on appointing a new Planning and
Environmental Commission member. After a short discussion by Council, a vote was
ataken and Brian Hobbs was chosen to replace Eric Affeldt on the PEC.
The second item was the second reading of Ordinance No. 32, Series of 1985, making
supplemental appropriations in the Town of Vail 1985 budget. Mayor Johnston read
the title in full. Steve Barwick explained the background of this ordinance. After
a short discussion by Council, Kent Rose made a motion to approve the ordinance,
which Dan Corcoran seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously
7-0.
The third item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 31, Series of
1985, regarding leasing private parking spaces. Mayor Johnston read the title in
full. Tom Braun explained the background information of the ordinance. Larry
Eskwith gave additional information. After a short discussion, Gordon Pierce made a
motion to approve the ordinance. Kent Rose seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The next item was the reading of Resolution No. 37 establishing a computer system
fund. Charlie Wick gave a short explanation of the resolution. Hermann Staufer
made a motion to approve the resolution, which Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A
vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
• The fifth item was Bighorn Park Bridge easements. Kristan Pritz explained there
were four easements for Council approval: 1) utility easement for Public Service,
2) utility easement for Fred Hiller, 3) Fred Hiller granting the Town of Vail a
pedestrian access easement, and 4) Gore Creek Meadows granting the Town of Vail a
pedestrian access easement through the common area. Larry Eskwith gave legal
information on the easements. Gary Hall, a Public Service representative, and Fred
Hiller answered questions from the Council. Gary Hall noted he needed a street cut
permit at Gore Creek Meadows, Bill Hart and Brian Hobson gave their reasons why
they want the approvals. Larry Eskwith discussed with Council broadening the
indemnification clause, and the Council agreed it should be done. Council also
requested the lights at the bridge be changed to down lights. After much
discussion, Kent Rose made a motion to approve the easements, with the stipulation
that the language be broadened in the indemnification clause and the lights be
changed at the bridge. Dan Corcoran seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously 7-0. Kent Rose noted the street cut permit was a separate
issue. Gary Hall of Public Service discussed the street cut with the Council. Kent
Rose made a motion to approve the street cut permit at Gore Creek Meadows and that
Larry Eskwith make a draft resolution for it. Dan Corcoran seconded the motion. A
vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The next item was the reading of Resolution No. 39, regarding the White River
• Estates easement vacation. Kristan Pritz explained background information on the
easement. Sierra Federal Savings and Loan and Sun Savings and Loan, its parent
company, are requesting the easement vacation. After much discussion by Council,
Gordon Pierce made a motion to approve the vacation. Hermann Staufer seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Dan Corcoran
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requested the true name of the area, the Resubdivision of Part of Bighorn
Subdivision Third Addition, Amended Plat, be used instead of the nickname White
River Estates.
The seventh item on the agenda was the Lower Bridge Street Trash Compactor
easement. Larry Eskwith gave background information on the easements - the trash
compactor easement and access to the easement, and the parking easement for Rod
Slifer and Ron Riley. Ron Riley gave detailed information on the parking easement.
After some discussion by Council, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal requested the language in
the easement for the Lower Bridge Street Trash Association be revised to include "a
Colorado non-profit corporation". Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve
the two easements for the trash compactor, with the language change, and the parking
easement. Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously 7-0.
Next was Citizen Participation. Ellie Mansey, a member of the Board of Directors of
the Friends of the Library, and other members of the Friends of the Library stated
their concern over the substantial cut in the library's funds. They asked that the
funds be reinstated and asked what they could do to help. Ron Phillips and members
of the Council responded to their concerns.
The next item was the Town Manager's report. Ron Phillips stated that Nancy Morin,
Office Manager of Public Works Department, was the Employee of the Month for
December. He noted that most, if not all, the holiday decorations around town were
up. He also wished the Council a Merry Christmas.
At this time Mayor Johnston read the Mayoral Proclamation against drunk driving for
the week of December 15, 1985.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela A. Brandmeyer % Clerk
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
Respectfully submitted,
Paul R. Johnstoh, Mayor
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