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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-02-19 Town Council MinutesL MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1985 7:30 p.m. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, February 19, 1985, at 7:30 p.m, in the Council Chambers. MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul R. Johnston, Mayor Ken Rose, Mayor Pro Tem Colleen Kline Hermann Staufer Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Dan Corcoran MEMBERS ABSENT: Gordon Pierce TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk • The first item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes of the meetings of January 15 and February 5, 1985. There were two corrections on the January 15 minutes. The first was in the third paragraph, regarding the awning at Vail Sports., Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal wanted it said that the Council was not opposed to the awning concept, but this particular awning design was not appropriate. The second item was in the fifth paragraph, the sixth line, where it said that Council candidates "could not be interviewed" should be changed to "could be interviewed." Colleen Kline made a motion to approve the minutes with the noted changes, which was seconded by Hermann Staufer. A vote was taken and the motion was unanimously approved. The second item on the agenda was the appointment of DRB and PEC members. Through a scheduling misunderstanding, Ned Gwathmey was interviewed at this meeting instead of the afternoon work session. Ballots were distributed and the three persons elected to the Design Review Board were Rick Baldwin, Kathy Warren and Ned Gwathmey. Eric Affeldt was elected to the Planning and Environmental Commission, but after three ballots, no second person could be chosen due to split votes and it was decided to try again at the next meeting. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1985, regarding the redevelopment of the Vail Village Inn project. Mayor Johnston read the full title of the ordinance. Peter Patten and Tom Braun made a presen- 40 on behalf of staff. After some discussion, Kent Rose moved to approve Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1985, with the addition of the language suggested by Jay Peterson, which was seconded by Dan Corcoran. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1985, regarding parking privileges for the handicapped. Mayor Johnston read the full title of the ordinance. There were no questions or comments and Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2 on second reading which was seconded by Hermann Staufer. A vote was then taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item was Resolution No. 6, Series of 1985, the hazardous materials resolution. Mr. Paul Crawford of the Common Sense Coalition made a presentation regarding the dangers of the hazardous materials movement and storage. After some discussion, Council decided to table the Resolutionand make the language of the resolution stronger. Colleen Kline made a motion to table the resolution which was seconded by Kent Rose. A vote was taken and the motion was unanimously approved. The next item on the agenda was the removal of the Holy Cross Easement request • from the table. Bill Andrews of the Town and a representative of Holy Cross Electric were present to answer questions. There being no answers to some of the questions raised by Council, a motion was made by Kent Rose, seconded by Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal, to leave the easement on the table. A vote was taken and the motion was unanimously approved. A Vail Town Council Meeting February 19, 19.85 Page 2 • The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No, 3, Series of 1985, an ordinance amending Chapter 18.22.030 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail to include retail uses as a donditional use in the PA Zone District. Mayor Johnston read the full title of the ordinance. Kristan Pritz made a presentation on behalf of staff. After some discussion, Kent Rose made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1985, on first reading, which was seconded by Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal. A vote was taken and the motion was unanimously approved. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1985, the additional gross residential floor area ordinance. Mayor Johnston read the full title of the ordinance. Tom Braun made a presentation, explaining the purpose of the ordinance. Several changes in wording were suggested. A motion was made by Hermann Staufer to approve Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1985, on first reading with recommended changes. The motion was seconded by Kent Rose. A vote was taken and the motion was unanimously approved. The next item on the agenda was the Town Manager's report. Ron Phillips reported thefollowing: (1) the Town's bus system was again the third largest in the state • in 1984; (2) the helicopter landing area will be the Town's snow dump during the American Ski Classic only; (3), December sales tax revenues were $908,000; (4) there will be a park planning meeting on February 21; and (5) a bronze sculpture of a skier will be unveiled at Slifer Plaza during the American Ski Classic. there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer�Clerk Minutes taken by Pam Brandmeyer • Respectfully submitted, Paul R. Johnsto�, Mayor r�