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Home My WebLink About1985-06-04 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 4, 1985 7:30 p.m. • A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, June 4, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem Colleen Kline Dan Corcoran Hermann Staufer Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal 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 May 7 and 21, 1985. A motion was made by Dan Corcoran, and seconded by Kent Rose, to approve the minutes from the May 7, 1985 meeting. The motion • passed unanimously 6-0, with Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal abstaining because she was absent from that meeting. A motion was made by Dan Corcoran, and seconded by Kent Rose, to approve the minutes from the May 21, 1985 meeting. The motion passed unanimously 6-0, with Hermann Staufer abstaining because he was absent from that meeting. The second item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 5, Series of 19d5, anordinance amending Chapter 18.69 of the Vail Municipal Code; identifying certain areas within the Town as areas of geologic sensitivity; to provide certain notice requirements for property located within geologically sensitive areas; and to provide certain requirements relative to the develop- ment of subdivisions or building lots within areas of geologic sensitivity; repealing Ordinances 16 Series of 1982 and 29 Series of 1982; and providing details in relation thereto. Mayor Johnston read the full title of the ordi- nance. Larry Eskwith made the comment that he had been in touch with Lincoln DeVore, and they recommend that all lots in designated geologically sensitive areas have site -specific investigations whether rated 1 or 10; therefore, he recommended the ordinance pass as is. Virginia Kauer spoke on behalf of Tim Garton noting his reservations of the ordinance. After some discussion by the Council, Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve the ordinance. Colleen Kline seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1985, an ordinance amending Section 18.58 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail bey the addition of a new Section 18.58.320 (supplemental regulations) entitled `Satellite Dish Antennas," repealing Section 18.54.050.3 F of the Design Review guidelines, and enacting a new Section 18.54.050.3 H entitled "Satellite Dish Antennas" in the Design Review guidelines. Mayor Johnston read the title of the ordinance in full. Tom Braun discussed the specifics of the ordinance. Larry Eskwith made comments regarding the FCC regulations. After some discussion by the Council, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the ordinance, which was seconded by Hermann Staufer. A vote was taken and the motion passed unani.mously.7-0. The next item was Resolution No. 16, Series of 1985, a resolution in opposition to applications made by Streamline Hydro, Inc. for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for hydro -electric power projects located on Gore Creek, Bighorn Creek, Booth Creek, Buffehr Creek and Pitkin Creek and setting forth details in regard thereto. Tom Braun discussed why the dams would be detrimental to the Vail area. Colleen Kline did not think the wording was strong enough and the resolution should be "beefed up". After more discussion by the Council, Colleen Kline made a motion to approve the resolution with the intent the language would be made stronger. Hermann • Staufer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously 7-0. -2- The fifth item on the agenda was the consideration of the VRA lease of Lions - head Mall. Ron Phillips discussed the history of party plans, and Larry Eskwith mentioned specifics of the Town's insurance coverage relating to the service of • alcohol. Bruce Timson made comments on VRA's behalf. After discussion by Council, it was noted that specific hours should be added to the lease agreement. Colleen Kline made a motion to approve the lease agreement and to give Ron Phillips power to sign the agreement. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The next item was the approval of a maximum cost for Lionshead Parking Structure repair. Steve Patterson asked the Council for approval of $450,000.00 as a maximum limit for deck repair to the parking structure. After discussion by Council, a motion was made to approve $450,000.00 as a maximum limit by Hermann Stauffer. The motion was seconded by Dan Corcoran. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The seventh item on the agenda was the appeal of the Design Review Board decision regarding the Vista Bahn lift. Ron Phillips discussed the Design Review Board's approval of the Vista Bahn lift and sign variance with conditions. He advised the Council to table the appeal until the appeal is withdrawn or is heard during the June 18 Regular Council meeting, whichever occurs first. Gail Wahrlich- Lowenthal made a motion to table the appeal, and Colleen Kline seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. • The next item was an update on active lawsuits involving the Town by Larry Eskwith. The Carroselli appeal was argued this last Monday, June 3, and we are now waiting for a decision, which will come within a year. There is no further action on this case. The next hearing on Kittay and Weiss vs, Town of Vail will be either August 21 or November 29, 1985. Larry is waiting for Judge Kane to set a date for the Valli Hi lawsuit. It was scheduled for December 26, 1985, and the date was changed by the Judge, but no new date has been set by him yet. The Ice Arena roof case is into arbitration now. Larry has filed an answer to the last complaint on the Brisco vs. Town of Vail lawsuit, and he will keep the Council informed. Mayor Johnston took this moment to announce that Vail was chosen as the site for the 19d9 World Alpine Ski Championships. It will be approximately 17 days of ski racing, and everyone involved is very happy with the outcome. There was no Citizen Participation. There were several items in the Town Manager's Report. Ron Phillips mentioned that the new Administrative Service department became effective this week, and he congratul.ated Charlie Wick on his added.resoonsibilities. He noted that road repairs are being made throughout the town and the streets are improving. Slifer • Fountain is undergoing repairs which should be completed by mid -June at the latest. The entrance to the Golf Course has been realigned so it is safer and more convenient. He mentioned there will be no Work Session on June 11; the next Work Session will be held June 18, the same day as the next Regular Meeting. At this point, he had Peter Patten give a brief update on the past few Planning Sessions, for the Council's information. Peter stated that the request to amend Special Development District #7 (Marriott Mark) was tabled. The request for a conditional use permit in order to construct an amphitheater at Ford Park was approved. He noted the request for a variance to convert an employee unit of the Vail Racquet Club to office space was approved. The last item was a request for a conditional use permit in order to construct a miniature golf course on parts of Tracts C and b of the Vail Lionshead Filing No. 1, which was tabled. Ron Phillips' last item was to note he had given the Council a copy of a letter responding to Charles Crowley regarding street taxes., Colleen Kline brought up a question regarding a plaque and boulder at Founders Plaza which Ron Phillips said the staff would follow up on. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 0 -3- Respectfully submitted, • jPauIR.Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk 0 Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman E E