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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-21 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 1986 7:30 p.m. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, January 21, 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 Gordon Pierce Hermann Staufer 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. 1. Series of 1986, annexing the Buffehr Creek area of West Vail. Mayor Johnston read the title in full. Larry Eskwith gave brief details of the ordinance and thanked all the •citizens involved. Mayor Johnston and Dan Corcoran also thanked everyone involved in the annexation process. Dan Corcoran abstained from voting because of his work on the annexation maps. There was no further discussion. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading, and Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0, with Dan Corcoran abstaining. The second item was the second 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 the reasoning behind this ordinance. There was no discussion by the public or the Council. Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading, and Dan Corcoran seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The third item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1986, regarding removal of roof snow and ice. The item was withdrawn to be tabled indefinitely. The next item was the reading of Resolution No. 5 concerning the approval of the Cascade Village Metropolitan District Service Plan. Larry Eskwith gave a brief overview of the resolution. Bill Inkley, of C. Michael Sayer, P.C., detailed the . changes made in the resolution: 1. Section 6, page 2, the last sentence was changed to read: "The Town shall have the right to approve and review said Agreement." 2. Section 13, page 3, the second sentence was changed to read: "In this regard, the District shall obtain such insurance or other risk protection - which may include being named as a co-insured on policies of Vail Associates, Inc. - with respect to operation of the chairiift, as may be available to insure against risk of loss or liability on account of District operations." 3. Section 15, page 4, a second paragraph was added regarding a plan for dissolution: "To the extent dissolution of the District is initiated without satisfaction of outstanding District indebtedness or obligations, a Plan for Dissolution shall be prepared pursuant to Section 32-1-702, Colorado Revised Statutes, for review and approval by the Town which provides for the satisfaction of such indebtedness or obligations." 4. Section 16, page 4, was added in its entirety: "That the District shall in addition to other notices required under Title 32, Colorado Revised Statutes, mail notice to the qualified electors and property owners within the proposed boundaries of the District, of the date, time, and place of the election, the qualifications to vote in such election, and stating that if the organization of the District is approved, the property taxes of property owners within the District could increase by up to thirty percent over present levels." 5. Typographical error in Section 1 (c), page 1, to be corrected: "within is proposed" to be changed to "within its proposed". He also stated he thought all the changes and Town stipulations had been included in the Service Plan. Larry Eskwith stated he had not had a chance to review the updated Service Plan and requested the Council approve the resolution with the requirement that the Service Plan is in complete conformance with the resolution. At this time, Larry Eskwith, Andy Norris and Bill Inkley answered questions from the Council. Kay Saulsberry gave comments on possible parking problems with a new lift in the area. Eric Affeldt spoke in opposition to the district because of the proposed increase in property taxes for property owners in the district and because he believed the parking situation had not been adequately addressed. Frank McKibbon gave his support for the district. Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve the resolution with the stipulation the Town Attorney review the updated Service Plan and make sure it is in total compliance with all aspects of the resolution. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1, with Eric Affeldt opposing. The fifth item was the reading of Resolution No. 4, establishing Town policy on the Lotto lottery. Pat Dodson gave detailed background information on the new lottery game. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal suggested the wording be changed in the third line from "would" to "should", and in the fourth line delete "significantly". Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the resolution, which Hermann Staufer seconded. A • vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The next item was the reading of Resolution No. 6, approving a contract for the purchase of a residence for the Town Manager. Mayor Johnston gave information on the purchase. Eric Affeldt requested the deletion of "being a tangible asset for the Town." After a short discussion, Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the resolution with the suggested deletion, and Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. There was no Citizen Participation. The next item was the Town Manager's report. Ron Phillips commented on a letter to Curt Ufkes, Chief of Police, from a CPA in Minnesota. The letter commended the Police Officers who responded to their call regarding a loud party next door. He and his wife were impressed with the way the Officers handled the situation. Ron stated he had received a number of similar remarks lately regarding the Police Department. At this time, Larry Eskwith announced he had finished interviewing applicants for a Prosecuting Attorney position for the Town. He had chosen someone, but has not been able to speak with all applicants yet, so he did not want to announce the name of • the chosen attorney. The new hire will begin work Thursday, January 30. Mayor Johnston commended Joanne Mattio of the Recreation Department on the dances held for youth at the Studio. There was an excellent response to the dances. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ATTEST: h �#� Paine a ran meyer, ow Clerk Respectfully submitted, Paul Johns�n,kay�or Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman WA it