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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 18, 1985
7:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, June 18, 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 second reading of Ordinance No. 9, Series
of 1985, an ordinance regarding Satellite Dish Antennas. Mayor Johnston read
the title of the ordinance in full. Tom Braun discussed specifics of the
• ordinance and noted that all typographical corrections had been made. Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the ordinance, which was seconded
by Gordon Pierce. A vote was taken and .the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 10, Series
of 1985, an ordinance to increase the application fee for a liquor license and
a new fee for special events permits. Mayor Johnston read the title of the
ordinance in full. Pam Brandmeyer discussed the particulars of this ordinance.
Hermann Staufer said he disapproved of the increase in fees for liquor licenses,
but approved the fee for special events permits. After some discussion by
Council, Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve the ordinance, and Colleen Kline
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1, with Hermann
Staufer opposing the motion.
The third item was the first reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 1985, an
ordinance which abolishes the Cable Television Advisory Board. Mayor Johnston
read the title in full. Larry Eskwith.discussed the reasoning for the ordinance.
Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the ordinance, which was seconded by
Colleen Kline. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The fourth item was Resolution No. 17, Series of 1985, a resolution authorizing
the application for a grant under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964.
Ron Phillips discussed the history of the UMTA Grant. After some discussion by
the Council, Kent Rose made a motion to approve the resolution with the wording
to be amended to state intent to purchase four buses and the construction of a
bus wash, which was seconded by Hermann Staufer. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously 7-0.
The next item was the Local Liquor Licensing Authority Appointment. After a
brief report by Pam Brandmeyer on the applicants, the Council voted to appoint
Tim Savage to the Liquor Board.
The sixth item was the Parking Task Force short term recommendations. Dan Corcoran
discussed the recommendations the Task Force suggested. After much discussion,
Hermann Staufer and Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal did not agree with the Frontage Road
parking recommendations. Kent Rose made a motion to adopt the recommendations in
their entirety as policy of the 1985-86 ski season, which Colleen Kline seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-2, with Hermann Staufer and Gail Wahrlich-
Lowenthal opposing.
The next item was the Ford Park/Athletic Field food concession lease. Pat Dodson
gave reasons why he recommends Lou Meskiman for the concession for the Summer and
• Fall of 1985. After a short discussion by Council, Hermann Staufer made a motion
to approve the recommendation and Kent Rose seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
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The next item was the Holy Cross underground right-of-way easement, which was
tabled,
iThe next item was the presentation of the 1984 audit. Charlie Wick introduced
Rich Parzonko, Controller, and Jerry McMahan, our auditor. Jerry McMahan explained
the audit document, that for 1984, the Town exceeded the revenue projections
on most budgets, and that the Town did very well in 1984. Afterwards, there was
a brief discussion between the Council and Jerry McMahan.
Next was Citizen Participation. Lou Meskiman raised a question wondering about
landscaping on Gore Creek Drive and noted he did not remember any Council discussion
on this over the last three years. Mike Cacioppo gave his grievances regarding
the Public Access TV. Kent Rose noted a bikepath problem, and Stan Berryman said
he would follow up on it. Hermann Staufer had a question about the Vail Village
parking structure and why was the entrance by the booths closed. Stan Berryman
explained that the booths were being repaired.
The last item on the agenda was the Town Manager's report. Ron Phillips noted
that the Town has three new Police Officers who started work last week. They are
Robbie Gilmour, Steve Erickson and Jay Trombetta. There were three joint co -employees
of the month for May. They are Leo Vasquez, Conrad Pascuzzi and Ernst Glatzle.
All work for Stan Berryman; two in Public Works and one in Transportation. Ron
wanted to commend the Fire Department for their quick action when called for a
heart attack victim at the Mountain House. The Colorado Municipal League conven-
tion was held last week. They had good sessions and everything went well. The
Colorado Association of Ski Towns held their annual meeting and Paul Johnston was
elected as the Vice -President. There is a new cooling tower for the ice arena
installed and it seems to be running smoothly. The second public meeting on the
Vail das Schone/Vail Ridge Street Improvement District will be held 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19, at the Inn at West Vail.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul R. Joh ston, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Tow�k
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman