Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-02-05 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1985 7:30 p.m. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, February 5, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor Pro-Tem Colleen Kline Hermann Staufer Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Dan Corcoran Gordon Pierce MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul R. Johnston, Mayor TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk • The agenda was amended to include consideration of.the appeal of the Golden Peak Development Plan approval after the Golf Course lease amendment item. The first item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes of the meetings of December 18, 1984 and January 15, 1985. Gail Lowenthal wanted an addition to the January 15 minutes regarding the second item, saying that the Council was not opposed to the awning concept, but this particular awning design was not appropriate. Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the minutes of December 18, 1984, which was seconded by Dan Corcoran. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1, with Gordon Pierce abstaining as he was not on the Council at that time. The January 15, 1985 minutes will be approved at the next meeting. The next item on the agenda was consideration of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1985, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 28, Series of 1976, to provide for the amendment of the approved development plan for Special Development District No. 6. Kent Rose read the full title of the ordinance. Gordon Pierce said he would abstain from voting because he is the architect of the project; Hermann Staufer said he would also abstain. Kent Rose said that the four remaining people will have to vote in the affirmative for the ordinance to be passed. Tom Braun said that he will be explaining the development plan and Jeff Winston the design considerations of the Vail Village Inn project. He then • went on to thoroughly explain the development plan and said that the staff recommends approval. Jeff Winston then reviewed the current plans compared with the Urban Design Guide Plan. He also showed slides of the visual impact of the project on the area. Peter Patten finished the presentation by explaining parking density, distance between buildings and the staff recommendation. There were several questions from the council regarding the project which were answered by Gordon Pierce, the architect. Jay Peterson, the attorney for the applicant, explained that the project will be condominiumized hotel rooms. He also explained that if the Ski Museum went out of business, the space designated for them would probably go to the Town. It should always be a public service type area, not an office, etc. Cuny Sterkel, owner of the Amoco property, made a presentation regarding the hardships on his business by the construction of the Vail Village Inn project. After several more comments, Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1985, on first reading, which was seconded by Colleen Kline. Gail Lowenthal said she feels some concession can be made to Amoco and the problems should be worked out. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0, with 2 abstentions,iGordon Pierce and Hermann Staufer abstaining. The next point on the agenda was the resolution regarding the Vail Village Inn project; Resolution No. 1, Series of 1985, a Resolution authorizing amendments to sub -areas 3 and 7 of the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan. Peter Patten explained that this is required because any; -,amendment to the Urban Design Guide - plan requires a Resolution by Council. Gail Lowenthal made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1, Series of 1985, which was seconded by Dan Corcoran. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0, with Gordon Pierce and Hermann Staufer abstaining. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1985, an Ordinance amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail by the addition of Chapter 10.13, Parking Privileges for the Handicapped. �J Vail Town Council Meeting February 5, 1985 Page 2 The title of the ordinance was read in full by Kent Rose. Larry Eskwith said that this ordinance was drafted at the request of Judge Buck Allen, providing handicapped parking as part of the Town Traffic Code. .This will enable the Police Department to file handicapped parking complaints in Municipal Court instead of County Court. Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1985, on first reading, which was seconded by Colleen Kline. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the -agenda was Resolution No. 3, Series of 1985,.a Resolution requesting that the Colorado General Assembly act as quickly.as. possible to adopt House Bill 1134 in order to protect local governments and their tax payers from anti-trust liability. Larry Eskwith explained that the Colorado Municipal League had asked the Town of Vail to pass this resolution to support the CML position regarding anti-trust liability for local governments. It would give us some additional protection in addition to the federal government law adopted last fall. Dan Corcoran made a.motion to approve Resolution No. 3, Series of 1985, which was seconded by Gail Lowenthal. Upon a vote, the motion was unanimously approved. The next item was Resolution No. 4, Series of 1985, an endorsement of House Bills 1012, 1020 and 1021 in the Colorado General Assembly concerning special districts. Ron Phillips explained that these three bills are a result of legislative actions taking place at this time and lobbying efforts by the Colorado Municipal League on areas of concern to municipalities, By adopting this resolution, it will allow us to communicate with our legislators, etc, concerning our support of these bills. Dan Corcoran made a motion to appprove Resolution No. 4, Series of 1985, which was seconded by Gail Lowenthal. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was Resolution No. 5, Series of 1985, a resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado,.expressing opposition to sales tax "simplification" legislation which would limit local control of the municipal sales tax base and local control of sales and use -.tax involvement. Ron Phillips explained that this resolution speaks in opposition to House Bill 1007 and endorses House Bill 1099 which also deals with the sales tam limplification issue. A motion was made by Hermann Staufer to approve Resolution No. 5, Series of 1985, which was seconded by Colleen Kline. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.. The next item on the agenda was the approval of a Holy Cross easement. As there were some questions which could not be answered, Dan Corcoran made a motion to table this item, which was seconded by Gordon Pierce. Upon a vote, it was unanimously approved to table. The next item on the agenda was the Golf Course lease amendment. Larry Eskwith explained it has been agreed that the lease be amended so that rental for 1984 and 1985 is changed to $50,000 cash and tennis and golf recreational passes as requested by the Town of Vail. All other provisions will remain the same. Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve the amendment, which was seconded by Hermann Staufer. Upon a vote, the motion was unanimously approved. The next matter of discussion was the new agenda item, consideration.of a request to appeal the Planning Commission decision regarding the Golden Peak Development Plan. Kit Cowperthwaite, representing a number of entities in the Golden Peak neighborhood association, said that on January 14 he filed an appeal from Planning Commission approval of some modifications to the.Golden Peak Re -development plan proposed by Vail Associates. In terms of withdrawing the appeal, there is one issue remaining -- the Chalet Road situation and whether or not they can count on Vail Associates to convey Tract F-2 to the Town and, if so, when. If that can be accomplished there will .be no problem concerning the withdrawal of • the appeal. After some discussion, Joe Macy said that Vail Associates had agreed .in public to the dedication of Tract F-2 and it was agreed by the staff that language for the restrictive covenants could be finalized by March. There was some further discussion, after which Kit Cowperthwaite agreed to withdraw the appeal. Vail Town Council Meeting February 5, 1985 Page 3 The last item on the agenda was the Town Manager report. Ron Phillips reported the following: (1) January ridership on the transportation system was 54,500 over January last year, i.e., a 12.7% increase; (2) winter seasonal employee Steve Autry was honored by VRA as employee of the week; (3) employees of the month were John Gallegos and Brian Canepa, both carpenters; (4) an animal control officer has been hired; (5) Council retreat will be Tuesday, February 12, on which day there will be no other work session; (6) PEC and DRB interviews will be held at Work Session on February 19; (7) at this point we have $10,192 in the Chuck Anderson Memorial Fund; (8) the hazard identification reports and maps are being distributed to the press and a public meeting will be held on February 13; (9) the 5-year employee dinner will be Tuesday, February 12; (10) the Town retirement plan had a 9.8% increase in 1984 in spite of a loss in the first quarter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. i ATTEST: QW,totPamela A.andmeyer, Tow Minutes taken by Joyce Halee 0 u Respectfully submitted, Kent R,Rose, aypr p T