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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1986
7:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, January 7, 1986, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Affeldt
Dan Corcoran
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Hermann Staufer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gordon Pierce
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Charlyn Canada, Acting Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was the presentation from the Town Council of a framed
letter of appreciation to Harry Frampton for his work at Vail Associates. Mayor
Johnston presented the letter to Harry, who, in turn, thanked everyone involved.
The next item was the approval of the minutes of the December 3 and 17, 1985
meetings. Kent Rose and Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal noted that the name Robert Woodward
on the December 3 minutes should be corrected to read Richard Woodrow. Dan Corcoran
then made a motion to approve both sets of minutes with the noted correction, and
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously 6-0.
The third item on the agenda was passed over, as there were no applicants to fill
the vacancy on the Local Liquor Licensing Authority.
The next item on the agenda was the public hearing regarding the annexation of the
Buffehr Creek area of West Vail. Larry Eskwith explained the purpose of the hearing
and introduced Nancy Hayes as a Court Reporter who will be transcribing the
testimony of the witnesses. At this time Mayor Johnston swore in the first witness
Pamela Brandmeyer, Town Clerk. Pamela Brandmeyer testified that proper notice of
the hearing on the annexation of the Buffehr Creek area of West Vail was properly
published as required by Colorado State law. After Pamela Brandmeyer testified, Dan
Corcoran was sworn. Mr. Corcoran testified that he was the owner of Eagle Valley
Surveying and was a licensed Colorado land surveyor who did the work on the
annexation map for the Buffehr Creek area. He testified that the perimeter of the
area to be annexed had at least a one -sixth contiguity with the boundary of the Town
•of Vail. He further testified that no property in the territory to be annexed was
to be divided by the annexation process and that no parcel of land 20 acres or
greater was included in the territory to be annexed. The next witness to testify
was Loyette Goodell. Loyette Goodell testified that she was a resident of the area
proposed to be annexed, that the area had a community of interest with the Town of
Vail, was urban in nature and was capable of being fully integrated into the Town of
Vail. The next witness to testify was Rick Pylman. Mr. Pylman testified that he
was a Planner for the Town of Vail, who worked on the annexation process. He
further testified that prior to his employment with the Town of Vail he was a
Planner for the County of Eagle, Colorado. He testified that he was familiar with
the area to be annexed, that the area had a community of interest with the Town of
Vail, was urban in nature and was capable of being integrated into the Town of
Vail. He further testified that no parcel of land was being divided by the
annexation and further that no parcel 20 acres or greater was included in the
territory to be annexed. Rick Pylman was the last witness, and Larry Eskwith stated
he had no others to present to the Council. Mayor Johnston asked for comments from
the public and no comments were given. Larry Eskwith then requested that testimony
be closed for the annexation hearing. A vote was taken and the hearing was closed
on a vote of 5-0, with Dan Corcoran abstaining from the vote because of his
involvement in the proceedings.
The fifth item was the reading of Resolution No. 1, Series of 1986, making certain
findings of fact and reaching certain conclusions relating to the annexation of the
Buffehr Creek area of West Vail. Larry Eskwith gave reasons for the approval of the
resolution. There was no discussion by the public or Council. Larry noted the
conclusions and requirements have been meet for the annexation. They are:
1. The requirements of the applicable parts of Sections 31-12-104 and
31-12-105, C.R.S., as amended, have been met in regard to the proposed annexation.
•2. No annexation election is required under Section 31-12-107 (2), C.R.S., as
amended.
3. The Town Council hereby determines that no additional terms and conditions
are to be imposed on the territory to be annexed.
At this time, Kent Rose made a motion to approve the resolution, which Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motional passed 5-0, with Dan
Corcoran abstaining.
The next item was the first reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1986, annexing the
Buffehr Creek area of West Vail. Mayor Johnston read the title in full. Larry
Eskwith said this is the actual ordinance which annexes the territory to the Town.
It will become effective five (5) days after the final publication. There was no
discussion by the public or the Council. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to
approve the ordinance on first reading, and Hermann Staufer seconded the motion. A
vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0, with Dan Corcoran abstaining.
The seventh item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of
1986, providing protection from double taxation of the sales tax. Mayor Johnston
read the full title. Larry Eskwith explained this was basically a housekeeping
ordinance. There was no discussion by the public or the Council. Dan Corcoran made
a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading, and Kent Rose seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item, not scheduled on the agenda, was the appointment of members for the
Swimming Task Force. Mayor Johnston gave background information on the Task Force.
A vote was taken and the members of the Swimming Task Force were chosen: Tim
Garton, Lizette Lamb, George Knox, Duane Piper and Gordon Pierce.
Another item not scheduled on the agenda was the reading of Resolution No. 3, Series
of 1986, regarding the issuance of industrial development bonds to finance a project
for Kiandra Hotel Partners Limited Partnership. Jay Peterson, representing the
Kiandra Hotel Partners Limited Partnership, explained the information in the
resolution. He also noted the most important information of the resolution was the
underlined sentence on page 3, paragraph number 3: "Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, the willingness of the Town to issue the bonds is expressly
conditioned upon the bonds and the financing of the Project satisfying any criteria
established by the Town prior to or subsequent to the adoption of this resolution."
After a short discussion by Council, Kent Rose made a motion to approve the
resolution. Dan Corcoran seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously 6-0.
• The next item was Citizen Participation. Leon Lowenthal complained the Town's
snowplows were blocking his driveway when plowing. Stan Berryman responded to Mr.
Lowenthal's remarks. After some discussion by Council, Stan agreed to go talk with
the residents in the area again about the problem.
The Town Manager's Report was next. Charlyn Canada noted that the Town's buses set
a new record on New Year's Eve by carrying 31,288 passengers on the shuttle buses in
town, and carrying a total of 42,284 passengers on all the routes.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
TjauI Jo nsto ayo
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ATTEST:
• Pamela A. Brandmeyer, ow�lerk
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Town Council
FROM: Ron PhillipsA
DATE: January 2, 1986
SUBJECT: Swimming Pool Task Force
The staff has discussed the Swimming Pool Task Force and recommends the
following structure. This committee should be a mix of individuals who
are Pro -Competitive Swimming, Recreational Swimming, Concerned Citizens,
Planning Commission and Council.
A. Pro -Competitive Swimming (1):
1. Al Dorsett/
Tim Garton (��1
3. Chuck Ogilbyf
B. creational Swim_' I
Lizette Lambe ICI
2. Barb Stalker �,,/
3. Peggy Osterfoss P
C. ancerned Citizens, (1):
1R George Knox I}
2. Peter Abuisi/
3. Lisa Dillon IJ
D. canning Commss,pJ� (1):
Duane Piper/llfr Rom'
2. Pam Hopkins
3. Tom Briner
E. Council (1) Gordon Pierce
The number of people selected for this committee should not be too large.
A manageable group of five would be a productive working Task Force. The
people listed above are suggestions only, and they have all agreed to
serve if appointed.
Staffing of the Task Force will be provided by Pat Dodson, Peter Patten
and Steve Barwick.
RVP/bsc