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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 3, 1986
7:30 p.m.
• A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, June 3, 1986, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
Dan Corcoran
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Gordon Pierce
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Affeldt
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 approval of the minutes of meetings held May 6
and 20, 1986. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal abstained from approving the minutes for the
May 20th meeting due to an absence. The May 6, 1986 minutes were approved with a
motion by Dan Corcoran, second by Gordon Pierce, unanimous approval 4-0. The
minutes for May 20, 1986 were approved with a motion by Dan Corcoran, second by
40 Gordon Pierce, and were approved 3-0, with Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal abstaining from
the vote.
The next item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1986, first reading, an
ordinance amending the plan document of the Town of Vail Employee Pension Plan and
setting forth details in relation thereto. The Mayor read the title in full.
Charlie Wick gave details regarding this ordinance, as well as background
information. Dan Corcoran moved to approve the ordinance, and this was seconded by
Gordon Pierce. The vote was for unanimous approval 4-0.
The third item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1986, first reading, an
ordinance amending the Town's Police and Fire Pension Plan document subject to
approval by sixty five percent (65%) of the Town's Police and Firemen and setting
forth details in relation thereto. Mayor Johnston read the full title. Charlie
Wick explained that an election regarding this proposed amendment was conducted by
the Town Clerk on May 28 and 29, 1986, with the following results: the Firemen
approved Amendment Four with sixty seven percent (67%) voting approval, and the
Police Department approved Amendment Four with an eighty five percent (85%) approval
margin. Dan Corcoran moved to approve Ordinance 15, and Gordon Pierce seconded it.
The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
The fourth item was a public hearing regarding the annexation of the Matterhorn Area
in West Vail. Larry Eskwith explained the purpose of the hearing and introduced
Nancy Hayes as a Court Reporter, who would be transcribing the testimony of the
witnesses. At this time, Ron Phillips swore in the first witness, Pamela A.
Brandmeyer, Town Clerk. Pamela A. Brandmeyer testified that proper notice of the
hearing on the annexation of the Matterhorn Area of West Vail was correctly
published as required by Colorado State law. These publications from the VAIL TRAIL
and the EAGLE VALLEY ENTERPRISE were introduced and marked as Exhibit 3. After
Pamela A. Brandmeyer testified, Bill Andrews was sworn. Mr. Andrews testified that
he has served as the Town Engineer for the Town of Vail for the past eight (8)
years, and his position as a professional engineer was called upon to review and
interpret the survey and annexation plat for the area commonly known in West Vail as
the Matterhorn Area. By referring to the annexation plat previously marked as
Exhibit 2 at the hearing in April, Mr. Andrews testified that the perimeter of the
area to be annexed had at least one sixth contiguity with the boundary of the Town
of Vail. After Bill Andrews testified, Kate Krause was sworn. Ms. Krause testified
that she has been a resident of the Matterhorn Area for two (2) years and acted as
Chairman for the Citizen's Committee for the Reannexation of West Vail. Ms. Krause
testified 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. Ms.
•Krause testified she had reviewed the County records regarding boundaries and that
no parcel of land was being divided by the annexation, and further, no parcel of
land twenty (20) acres or greater was included in the area proposed to be annexed.
The next witness to testify was Richard Pylman, who was sworn. Mr. Pylman testified
that he was a Planner with the Town of Vail, who had 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 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. Further, Mr. Pylman stated no parcel of land was being divided by the
annexation, nor was a parcel twenty (20) acres or greater included in the area
proposed to be annexed. Mr. Pylman testified no other annexation proceedings by
another municipality were underway, and this annexation represented no attachment of
land from any school district. Richard Pylman was the last witness, and Larry
Eskwith stated he had no others to present to the Council. Mayor Johnston requested
comments from the public. Michael Cacioppo, after identifying himself as a resident
of the area proposed to be annexed, requested that he be named as an Election
Commissioner, based on a petition he held with signatures of twelve (12) Matterhorn
residents. Larry Eskwith explained that the governing body, in this case the Town
of Vail, actually petitions the District Court to order the election to be held and
to appoint the Election Commissioners, but that it was entirely appropriate for Mr.
Cacioppo to request his own appointment as an Election Commissioner before Judge
Jones in District Court. Ensuing discussion took place with the following
participants: Kate Krause, Jack Phelps, Ron Phillips, Larry Eskwith and Michael
Cacioppo. Larry Eskwith then requested that testimony be closed for the public
hearing. A motion was made by Dan Corcoran, seconded by Gordon Pierce. A vote was
then taken and the motion passed unanimously 4-0.
The fifth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 15, Series of 1986, a second
resolution regarding the proposed annexation of a portion of the area known as West
Vail through an annexation election. The election is being called for July 8, 1986,
and will be conducted in the private residence of Joe and Charlene Marquez, 1785
Gore Creek Drive, and will reflect the desires of the inhabitants of the area in
West Vail commonly known as Matterhorn. A motion for approval was made by Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal and seconded by Dan Corcoran. The vote was unanimous for
approval 4-0.
The next item on the agenda was action to be taken regarding the Hong Kong utility
easement. This was tabled to a later date.
Under Citizen Participation, Loyette Goodell initiated a discussion regarding Lot 40
Buffehr Creek Park and local participation in cleaning up this open space. Further
comments were made by Dave Pelkey, Dan Corcoran, and Ron Phillips regarding the
status of this parcel of ground and citizens concerns that it be kept as a park.
Mike Cacioppo then requested information as to what specific services the Town of
Vail would be able to provide for the residents of the area proposed to be annexed
and known as Matterhorn. Mayor Johnston indicated the following: Fire and police
protection, bus service, resident rates for passes through the Recreation
Department, snow removal and maintenance, among others.
Under the Town Manager's report, Ron Phillips stated that Doris Steadman, Youth
.Services Coordinator for the Library, has been named Employee of the Month for May.
Bus ridership on the Town system was down overall 16% from May of '86 compared to a
year ago. Additionally, a copy of the Town of Vail Employee Values was referenced
by Mr. Phillips.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Tdwn Clerk
Minutes taken by Pamela A. Brandmeyer
Respectfully submitted,
PauTA.J!ohnstEn, Mayor
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