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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18, 1986
7:30 p.m.
• A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 18, 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
MEMBERS ABSENT: Hermann Staufer
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1181, second reading,
regarding Park Design Guidelines. Mayor Johnston read the full title. Kristan
Pritz briefly explained the background of the ordinance. There was no Council
discussion. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the ordinance, which
Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item was Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1986, first reading, regarding a
special development district for the Doubletree Hotel. Mayor Johnston read the
title in full and noted the title had not been corrected of the typographical
error. Peter Patten stated that the density and parking issues had not been
addressed and gave reasons why the staff still recommended denial. Jay Peterson,
representing Vail Holdings, stated briefly why he thought the ordinance should be
passed and then answered questions from Council. Dan Corcoran made a motion to
approve the ordinance with the conditions listed in Section 9 of the ordinance plus
the following:
1. Change paragraph A. to include a notice that current owners who purchase
one of the five condominiums will be exempt from the two week restriction.
2. Before a building permit is issued for construction, the owners will grant
an easement to the Town for public use for access.to the Vail Valley
Medical Center.
3. Before a building permit is issued for construction, the owners must pay
$235,000 into the Town of Vail parking fund. This amount will be
guaranteed for six months. After six months, the Town may increase the sum
if it chooses to do so.
Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1, with
Eric Affeldt opposing.
The third item was Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1986, first reading, regarding title
certificates. Mayor Johnston read the full title. Kristan Pritz gave a brief
explanation of the ordinance. There was no discussion by Council. Kent Rose made a
motion to approve the ordinance, and Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1986, first reading,
providing a definition of horse drawn vehicles. Mayor Johnston read the full
title. Larry Eskwith explained the reasoning behind the ordinance. After some
discussion by Council, Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the ordinance with the
changes noted below:
1. Change wording to read that Town Council must approve any long term
permits; short term permits may be approved by Town Council or Town
Manager.
2. Add wording to include livestock easement as an exception.
3. Change "horse" to "horse or horses".
Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
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unanimously 6-0.
The fifth item was Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1986, first reading, annexing a
portion of West Vail in to the Town of Vail. Mayor Johnston read the full title.
Larry Eskwith gave information on the area to annexed. After a brief discussion by
Council, Kent Rose made a motion to approve the ordinance. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0, with Dan Corcoran abstaining
from the vote.
The next item was Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1986, first reading, Town of Vail
vacation of a roadway. Mayor Johnston read the title in full. Peter Patten gave
details on the background information. There was a short discussion by Council.
Gordon Pierce made a motion to approve the ordinance, and Kent Rose seconded. A
vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The seventh item as Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1986, first reading, imposing zone
districts on recently reannexed portions of the West Vail area. Mayor Johnston read
the full title. Peter Patten explained the reasoning for the zoning and why staff
recommended it be the same as before the deannexation. After a brief discussion by
Council, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the ordinance. Gordon
Pieerce seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously
it6-0.
There was no Citizen Participation.
The next item was the Town Manager's report. Ron Phillips commented that Kurt
Gordon of Public Works was the Employee of the Month for February, and that Phyllis
Trout has been promoted to Chief Dispatcher in the Police Department. He also noted
that Stan Berryman, Conrad Pascuzzi and the Parking Structure staff developed a
light system at the Lionshead parking structure which directs people to all the
lower levels. It has worked extremely well in filling up the structure.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
• ATTEST:
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Pame a Brandmeyer, Toah Clerk
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
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Respectfully submitted,
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