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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-17 Town Council MinutesMINUTES 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 s 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 c1 -2-