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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 15, 1986
7:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, July 15, 1986, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Affeldt
Can Corcoran
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Gordon Pierce
Hermann Staufer
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
As the first order of business, Jerry Sibley, representing the Board of Directors of
the Eagle Valley Home Builders Association, presented prints designed by Will Trout
to the Town of Vail and the Community Development Department. Mayor Johnston
thanked him for the gifts.
The second item on the agenda was a consent agenda of the following:
A. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1986, second reading, zoning the area commonly
known as Solar Crest.
B. Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1986, second reading, an ordinance defining
when a dog constitutes a nuisance and expanding the areas of the leash
law.
Mayor Johnston read the full title of each. There were no comments by Council or
citizens. A motion was made by Hermann Staufer to approve the ordinances, and
Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The third item was Ordinance No. 18, Series of 1986, first reading, annexing the
area commonly known as Matterhorn to the Town of Vail. The full title was read by
Mayor Johnston. Larry Eskwith explained the ordinance. There was no discussion by
Council or the public. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the
ordinance, which Dan Corcoran seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously 7-0.
The next item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1986, an emergency
ordinance requiring applicants who wish the Town to issue industrial development
bonds pay an issuance fee. Mayor Johnston read the full title. Larry Eskwith
explained the reasoning behind the ordinance. There was no discussion by Council or
the public. A motion was made by Hermann Staufer to approve the ordinance, and Kent
Rose seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The fifth item was Ordinance No. 19, Series of 1986, first reading, authorizing Town
sports facilities revenue bonds to Vail Associates for snowmaking purposes. The
title was read in full by Mayor Johnston. Larry Eskwith noted one change on Page 3,
Section 3, from 20% to 45%; John Gardner explained why the figure was changed.
There was some discussion regarding the special meeting which would have to be
called for the second reading of this ordinance to make certain deadlines. John
Gardner introduced Boyd Gentry of Republic Bank of Dallas and gave some background
information on the ordinance. Boyd Gentry then gave additional information. After
a lengthy discussion, Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the ordinance, which was
seconded by Kent Rose. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The next item on the agenda was the Vail Associates sports facilities refinancing
agreement. Larry Eskwith explained the agreement, and John Gardner gave additional
information. Boyd Gentry and John Gardner responded to questions by the Council.
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the agreement based upon final
review of the document at the August 19, 1986 Evening Meeting. Gordon Pierce
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The next item was Resolution No. 19, Series of 1986, finding substantial compliance
of a petition for an annexation election concerning the area of West Vail commonly
known as Vail Ridge. Larry Eskwith presented a map and plat of the area and the
petitions to Mayor Johnston. Ron Phillips swore in Pamela Brandmeyer, Town Clerk,
as the first witness. She then testified the petitions and attachments had been
delivered to her on July 3, 1986, which were marked as Exhibit 1. She also
testified that the mylar of the annexation plat was true and correct, which was then
marked as Exhibit 2. At this time, Steve Highland was sworn. He testified that he
as a resident in the area to be annexed and had seen the plat before. He also
testified he was involved in the annexation process in that he was chosen by the
West Vail Citizens for Reannexation to spearhead the process for his area. He then
testified that he had researched the County records, and the number of qualified
electors who are resident in and land owners of the Vail Ridge area are one hundred
one (101); also that there were sixteen (16) signatures on the petitions, which is
more than the required ten percent (10%). He then testified that the petitions
satisfied all requirements of Colorado State law. At this time, Hermann Staufer
made a motion to approve the resolution, and Dan Corcoran seconded. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The eighth item on the agenda was McDonald's restaurant sign variance request. Rick
Pylman gave background information on the request and answered questions from the
Council. After some discussion by Council, Dan Corcoran made a motion to approve
the request, and Hermann Staufer seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously 7-0.
There was no Citizen Participation.
Next was the Town Manager's Report. Ron Phillips informed the Council the street
paving had been finished in the Core area, but that a few areas will take a little
longer to cure due to chemicals used.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
ATTEST:
Pame AB�randmey�er, TovClerk
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Johr7stgh, ayor
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