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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.
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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.
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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.
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ATTEST:
QW,totPamela A.andmeyer, Tow
Minutes taken by Joyce Halee
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Respectfully submitted,
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