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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 16, 1985
7:30 P.M.
• regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, April ,16,
1985, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Paul R. Johnston, Mayor
Kent Rose, Mayor Pro-Tem
Colleen Kline
Hermann Staufer
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Dan Corcoran
Gordon Pierce
Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #5, Series
of 1985, an ordinance relating to identifying certain areas within the Town
of Vail as areas of geologic sensitive areas. Peter Patten, Director of
Community Development, presented the ordinance to the Council. He stated
at an ordinance of similar content was presented to the Council one year
o, but because the geologic hazard areas were based on an outdated map,
the ordinance was tabled until a new study could be done. Patten stated
that this study had, in fact, been completed and the ordinance has been
reworded somewhat and felt that ;iit was now ready for Council approval.
The staff memo accompanied by the memo was reviewed by Mr. Patten. He
stated that the ordinance had been reviewed by the Planning and Environ-
mental Commission and the Commission has recommended 7 - 0 for Council
approval.
Jay Peterson, representing Lion's Ridge Association - No. 3, addressed
the Council on his concerns relating to how the Town staff would address
the issues of property having been mitigated in relation to the geologic
sensitive areas map. He expressed concern on the part of the land owner
in the expense involved in having an expert re-examine the mitigated
property to satisfy the Town's mitigation requirements. He also expressed
concern regarding property that had already been mitigated being shown on
the map as a geologicial sensitive area. The Council's feeling was unanimous
that these properties should be removed from the map before it becomes public.
There were several questions raised regarding who pays.for disputes in
�-nforcing the ordinance, differences of professional opinions, etc.
ch Pirog, President of Vail Board of Realtors, addressed the Council,
acknowledging the Town staff's work on the revised ordinance, stating that
is was much improved from the previous one. He stated that the Vail Board
of Realtors supported the ordinance in concept, but did have a few reserva-
tions which he called on Ken Shapiro to address. Mr. Shapiro listed the
10 concerns as follows:
1. Maps being issued in final form - how will they be updated?
2. Board of Realtors feels small additions should be exempt.
3. Notice provisions - did not wish to inform property owner
on first contact.
4. Disclosures
5. Definition of "professional experts''
6. Notifying owner by mail rather than having them appear before
Council.
7. Effective dates - more specific to owners already in construction.
8. Provisions of notices affecting contracts.
9. Replacement of existing structures in case of loss by fire, etc.
10. Notice of mitigation as well as hazard.
Wfter some discussion, Mayor Johnston recommended that the Council go ahead
ith the ordinance on first reading, as the second reading would not be for
three weeks, in which time the staff could refine the ordinance.
Bill Wilto expressed his agreement with all the concerns that Ken Shapiro
had raised, along with Rod Slifer's concerns as well.
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Councilmember Wahrlich-Lowenthal expressed her concern in not having any
legislation in place during this critical timeframe and felt that the
Wdinance should be passed on first reading.
Abe Shapiro stated that this was the slowest time of year in the real
estate industry and didn't feel that 5 weeks would make any difference.
He felt it would do the community more harm than good to pass the
ordinance now.
Hermann Staufer stated that he agreed with the Board of Realtors and
made a motion to table Ordinance #5 until the staff had a chance to
review the input received this evening. Gordon Pierce seconded the
motion. Diana Donovan expressed her concern over where the Board of
Realtors were when the Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance.
After some discussion a vote was taken on the motion and the motion
passed - 6 -1 - Mayor Johnston opposing, and the ordinance was tabled
indefinitely.
The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #6,
Series of 1985, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 2.16
of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, providing for the merger
and consolidation of the Town of Vail Finance Department and Personnel
Department into the Administrative Services Department. Ron Phillips,
wn Manager, presented a slide presentation to the Council, outlining
w this merger would benefit the Town of Vail. There was no discussion
following Mr. Phillips' presentation. Kent Rose made a motion to approve
Ordinance #6, Series of 1985, on first reading and Hermann Staufer seconded
the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the
ordinance was ordered published in full.
The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #7, Series
of 1985, an ordinance adopting a new street and address map for the Town
of Vail. Kristin Pritz, Community Development Department, presented the
ordinance to the Council. She stated there would be approximately 150
address changes resulting from this street and address map change. Kent
Rose questioned the inclusion of Section 2, "c" and "f". 1t was agreed
to remove these two items from the ordinance. Mr. Rose also questioned
"h" of the same section, but it was decided that it should remain in the
ordinance. After some discussion, Councilmember Wahhlich-Lowenthal made
a motion to approve Ordinance #7, Series of 1985, on first reading and
Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed 6-0, with Dan Corcoran abstaining.
The next item on the agenda was Citizen Participation.
ey Peterson addressed the Council regarding the A&D Building easement.
Mr. Peterson asked the Council to put his request on next Tuesday's work
session agenda so he would start work during the off-season. Mr. Peterson
was informed that this was not the proper procedure to follow to get his
approvals and asked that he go back .to the Community Development staff and
work through the normal channels.
TV-2 announced they were now being broadcast in Denver.
Under Town Manager Report, Town Manager Ron Phillips announced that Kristen
Pritz and Corey Schmidt were named Co -Employees of the Month for March.
Mr. Phillips read the nominations for each employee that had been sub-
mitted from their respective department head.
Mr. Phillips also announced that the parking structure had collected
$500.00 from the structure parking on 4/14 for the Africare Vail Cares
fund.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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EST:
Pamela A. Meyer, 'own Clerk
Respect lly submitted,
Paul ns n, Mayor
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