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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 4, 1986
7:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 4, 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: 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 February 4, 11
and 18, 1986 meetings. Dan Corcoran abstained from voting on the February 11
meeting and Mayor Johnston from the February 4 meeting due to absences. Eric
Affeldt made a motion to approve the minutes, which Kent Rose seconded. A vote was
•taken and the motion passed 5-0 on the February 4 and 11 meetings, and unanimously
6-0 on the February 18 meeting.
The next item was Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1986, first reading, regarding Park
Design Guidelines. Mayor Johnston read the title in full. Kristan Pritz explained
the ordinance and noted changes made which Council had requested:
1. Section 1 B 3 (a). Addition of last sentence: "Asphalt is discouraged
except when necessary for bike paths and parking areas."
2. Section 1 E 3 (b). "Limits of site disturbance shall be clearly and
physically defined as well as enforced in order to minimize disturbance to
other areas in the park."
She then gave reasons why staff felt the ordinance should be approved and explained
that it would be inserted in the main guidelines already established. There was no
discussion by Council. Kent Rose made a motion to approve the ordinance on first
reading, which Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously 6-0.
The third item was Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1986, first reading, approving a
•special development district for the Doubletree Hotel. Mayor Johnston read the full
title noting a typographical error in the title. Tom Braun explained the request
for rezoning; discussed drawings; gave background information on the development of
the hotel; explained the design standards and zoning criteria; then gave reasons why
the staff recommended denial. Jay Peterson, representing Vail Holdings, gave brief
introduction of Doubletree Hotel representatives. Anthony Pellechia gave an
explanation of how the design was formulated. After a short discussion with
Council, Mr. Pellechia agreed that the Doubletree would clean both sides of the
creek behind the hotel. Bob Reish, a traffic engineer, discussed levels of
categories of service. There was a short discussion by Council. Jay Peterson then
gave his thoughts on density. Dean Ziff of the Doubletree explained reasons why
they wanted to expand from a marketing standpoint. Peter Jamar discussed the impact
on the Town's bus system. Jay then gave reasons why he felt the ordinance should be
approved. After some discussion by Council, Gerry White made comments on why he
thought the ordinance should be denied. Jay Peterson then discussed parking. Gary
Schelepski and Peter Jamar gave their thoughts on the required parking issue. After
a lengthy discussion by Council, Jay Peterson stated he thought the Council was not
ready to approve the ordinance without some exactions. At this time, Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to table the ordinance until the applicant was
prepared to return to the Council with some changes. Kent Rose seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item was Resolution No. 8, Series of 1986, regarding the Colorado Local
Government Liquid Asset Trust to pool funds for investment. Charlie Wick stated a
change made in the Work Session had been done. His name was taken out of the
resolution and the title "Director of Administrative Services" was inserted. There
was no discussion by Council. Kent Rose made a motion to approve the resolution,
and Hermann Staufer seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously
6-0.
The fifth item on the agenda was action on the Village Center easement. Kristan
Pritz spoke for Fred Hibberd in his absence. She explained that Mr. Hibberd was
granting the easement to the Town. After a short discussion, Hermann Staufer made a
motion to accept the easement, which Eric Affeldt seconded. A vote was taken and
the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item was the Vail Metropolitan Recreation District management agreement.
Mayor Johnston gave a brief description of background material on the agreement.
Larry Eskwith noted changes which had been made:
1. 1 b. The last sentence was changed to read: "The Town shall develop and
administer seasonal employee contracts and salaries as directed by the
District."
2. 1 e and f had been consolidated to 1 e.
After a short discussion by Council, Kent Rose made a motion to approve the
agreement. Dan Corcoran seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously 6-0.
• There was no Citizen Participation.
The Town Manager's Report was next. Ron Phillips noted new parking structure
statistics that the Lionshead structure showed a 10% increase over 1984-85
transactions. It filled or was close to full eight times this year when last year
it was full only one day. Revenue in the Village parking structure is up 30%, and
encouragement to use the Lionshead structure has worked.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Pam �Brandmeyer, Tow
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
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Respectfully submitted,
Kent R. Rose, Mayor ro Tem
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