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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 1, 1986
7:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, July 1, 1986, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Dan Corcoran
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Hermann Staufer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Eric Affeldt
Gordon Pierce
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1986, first reading,
regarding the annexation of the Solar Crest area of West Vail into the Town of Vail
and amending the zoning map in relation to the annexed property. Mayor Johnston
read the full title. Rick Pylman explained the ordinance and the zoning changes
proposed. After a short discussion by Council, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a
•motion to approve the ordinance, and Hermann Staufer seconded. A vote was taken and
the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
The next item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1986, first reading, an
ordinance defining when a dog constitutes a nuisance and expanding the areas of the
leash law. Larry Eskwith gave background information. He also noted a correction
in Section 4, line 6, which read "... or any athletic event ..." to "... while any
athletic event ...". After a discussion, Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve
the ordinance. Dan Corcoran seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously 5-0.
The third item on the agenda was the appeal of the PEC decision approving the Cafe
Gorsuch deck. Tom Braun detailed background information and listed the criteria the
PEC used to make their decision. There was no representative present for the
appealing party. There was no discussion by the Council or public. A motion was
made to uphold the PEC decision by Kent Rose, which was seconded by Gail Wahrlich-
Lowenthal. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
The fourth item was an appeal of the PEC decision denying a GRFA variance request of
a Bighorn Terrace residence. Kristan Pritz gave background information on the
appeal. Tim Boyle gave his reasons why the appeal should be approved. There was a
.lengthy discussion by Council, Peter Patten, Kristan Pritz and Tim Boyle. Dan
Corcoran made a motion to uphold the PEC decision, and Hermann Staufer seconded.
Diana Donovan gave comments on the appeal. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously 5-0.
The fifth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 18, Series of 1986, supporting the
Town of Vail request to the State Division of Highways to reduce the speed limit on
the South Frontage Road. Tom Braun explained the reasoning behind the resolution.
After some discussion by Council to extend the 25 m.p.h. speed zone from the
intersection of Vail Road and the South Frontage Road easterly to the area of the
Ford Park tennis course and reduce the speed limit to 35 m.p.h. from the Ford Park
tennis courts to Vail Valley Drive, with the 45 m.p.h. zone east of Vail Valley
Drive maintained as presently existing, Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve the
resolution with the changes discussed. Kent Rose seconded. A vote was taken and
the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
The next item on the agenda was consideration of an air rights easement for Cascade
Village chairlift. Tom Braun gave a brief overview of the request for easement
since it had been discussed at the Work Session that afternoon; he also mentioned
changes had been made which Council had requested. Dan Corcoran suggested labeling
the three Exhibit A's for reference identity. Larry Eskwith suggested there be a
term period in case the Forest Service did not approve the request; Council decided
• to make the easement effective upon Forest Service approval within eighteen (18)
months. A motion was made to approve the request with the changes by Hermann
Staufer, and seconded by Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously 5-0.
The seventh item was the consideration of no Frontage Road parking in the area of
Ford Park, which was tabled indefinitely.
The next item was the 1985 Audit report. Charlie Wick introduced Steve Thompson,
the head auditor for the Town of Vail from McMahan, Armstrong & Kenny. Steve gave
detailed information on the report's figures. There was no discussion by Council.
Under Citizen Participation, Ron Boynton handed in a softball petition to the Mayor
and reviewed the items of concern. Ron Phillips responded. Debbie Marquez made
comments regarding planning meetings for Ford Park and how softball fit in, to which
Peter Patten responded.
Next was the Town Attorney's report. Larry Eskwith informed the Council on the
progress of the Forest Service/Lodge at Vail land exchange. After some discussion
by Council, it was decided to continue the appeal process.
Under the Town Manager's report, Ron Phillips stated that Ernst G1atzle, Electrical
Inspector/Master Electrician, had been named Employee of the Month for June.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul R. Johnst n, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela A. randmeyer, TdWn Clerk
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
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