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VAIL TOWN.COUNCIL MEETING
March 5, 1985
7:30 P.M.
• A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 5, 1985,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Colleen Kline
Hermann Staufer
Dan Corcoran
Gordon Pierce
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was the selection of a member of the Planning and
Environmental Commission. At the last regdlar meeting, one vacancy was filled
and there was a tie for the second seat. Ballots were distributed and tallied
by Pam Brandmeyer, Sid Schultz was elected as the new member.
The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series
of 1985, an ordinance amending Chapter 18.22.030 of the Municipal Code.to in-
clude retail uses as a conditional use in the PA Zone District. Mayor
Johnston read the full title of the ordinance. Kristan Pritz stated that at
the last meetingthis was adopted on first reading. There were no questions or
discussion. There was one change, i.e., paragraph "n" should be paragraph "m".
Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1985, on
second reading, with the noted change. The motion was seconded by Hermann
Staufer. A vote was then taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
The next item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordianance No. 4, Series
of 1985, an ordinance amending Title 18 of the Municipal Code concerning
additional gross residential floor space. Mayor Johnston read the full title
of the ordinance. Tom Braun said that three changes had been made since the
first reading, which he explained. Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve
Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1985, on second reading, with the noted changes, which
was seconded by Dan Corcoran. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously,
6-0.
The nextitem was Resolution No. 6, Series of 1985, a resolution declaring
opposition to the storage and transportation of radioactive substances and
other hazardous materials in the town of Vail and along Interstate Highway 70.
• This resolution was tabled at the last meeting. Colleen Kline made a motion
to remove it from table, which was seconded by Hermann Staufer and unanimously
approved. Ron Phillips explained that, per instruction of Council, several
changes were made, which he then read. Kent Rose made a motion to approve
Resolution No. 6, which was seconded by Colleen Kline. A vote was taken and
the motion passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was Resolution No. 7, Series of 1985, a resolution
requesting immediate action on House Bill 1231 relating to joint and several
liability in negligence actions. Larry Eskwith explained that this is in
response to a case handed down by the Colorado Supreme Court which made defendants
in a negligence case liable for the entire amount of damages even if the actual
negligence is a very minor amount. This resolution is in support of a bill
which would require legislation prohibiting this. Hermann Staufer made a motion
to approve Resolution No. 7, which was seconded by Dan Corcoran. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously.
The next item was a request by Mariachi's for a sign variance to allow for
additional business identification sign. Rick Pylman explained that the
management of Mariachi's feels they do not have enough identification. They are
now requesting a sign of 6 square feet. DRB and staff do support the sign.
• Kent Rose made a motion to approve the Mariachi's sign variance as set forth
in the staff memo. Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. A vote was taken and
the motion unanimously approved.
Item 7 on the agenda had been withdrawn by the applicant prior to the meeting.
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March 5, 1985
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The only person participating in Citizen Participation was Frank Caroselli, who
brought up the Mike Cacioppo letter to the Vail Trail and the Council discussions
regarding the purchase of V.A.
The Town Manager report mentioned the following: (1) The American Ski Classic
weekend was very successful; (2) February bus ridership was up 4.99; (3) Len
8ammer, Town of Vail Fleet Manager, was named employee of the month for February;
and (4) the Town has received a check from the State of Colorado in the amount of
approximately $70,000 as first advance of emergency funds.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfull fitted,
Paul R. JohnsMayor
ATTEST:
amela A. 8randmeyer, T n Clerk
Minutes taken by Joyce Halee