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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1986
7:30 p.m.
•A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, August 19, 1986, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Affeldt
Dan Corcoran
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Gordon Pierce
Hermann Staufer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first order of business was Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1986, second reading,
amending the Municipal Code to include a conditional use food and beverage cart
vending in the Ski Base/Recreation zone district. Mayor Pro Tem Rose read the full
title. Kristan Pritz briefly gave background information on the ordinance. Jeffrey
Dilson, owner of the Haagen Daz store, explained his concerns to which Kristan
responded. Ross Davis, a partner of the Popcorn Wagon, gave his ideas on what the
Town should be concerned with which started discussion by Council and Peter Patten.
Pat Dodson explained the reasoning behind the ordinance and how it all came about,
then Lewis Meskiman explained how he got involved. After more discussion, Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the ordinance, and Eric Affeldt
seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-2, with Dan Corcoran and Hermann
Staufer opposing.
The next item was Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1986, first reading, making
supplemental appropriations in the Town of Vail budget. Mayor Pro Tem Rose read the
full title of the ordinance. Steve Barwick explained what the ordinance would do.
There was no discussion by the Council or the public. Hermann Staufer made a motion
to approve the ordinance, and Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The third item was Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1986, first reading, making a
typographical correction in the Density Control Section of the Municipal Code.
Mayor Pro Tem Rose read the title in full. Peter Patten explained that the
ordinance was to correct a typographical error only. There was no discussion by
Council or the public. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Gordon Pierce
•and seconded by Hermann Staufer. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously
6-0.
The next item on the agenda was a public hearing concerning the Vail Ridge proposed
annexation into the Town of Vail. Larry Eskwith called Pamela Brandmeyer, Town
Clerk, as his first witness. Once sworn, she testified the public notice was
published four consecutive times in the Vail Trail and the Eagle Valley Enterprise
papers, and that it was done thirty days in advance. Larry then submitted Exhibit
1, the public notice, to Mayor Pro Tem Rose. Larry then had Bill Andrews, Town
Engineer, sworn as his second witness. Bill identified the mylar plat as that of
Vail Ridge area; he also verified that all the requirements for the annexation had
been met by the area. Exhibit 2, the mylar plat, was then submitted to Mayor Pro
Tem Rose. Steve Hyland, Manager of Lift Operations for Vail Associates, was sworn
as the last witness. He testified that he currently lives and has lived in the Vail
Ridge area for four years. He also testified that the Vail Ridge community has an
interest in joining the Town of Vail, and that the area is urban. He then testified
he was involved in the annexation process in that he was chosen as an Election
Commissioner. Larry then submitted Exhibit 3, an affidavit of consent by John
Ulbrich, to Mayor Pro Tem Rose. Mr. Ulbrich lives in Florida, but is a landowner of
three contiguous parcels in the Vail Ridge area. Larry Eskwith then stated he had
no further evidence to give and asked for public comments or evidence. Mayor Pro
Tem Rose again asked for public comments and/or evidence. There was none. At this
time, Mayor Pro Tem Rose declared the public hearing closed.
The fifth item was Resolution No. 21, Series o
the proposed annexation of the Vail Ridge area
annexation election. Larry Eskwith stated the
the District Court requesting an election date
Hyland, Gary Hall and Kathy Warren as Election
discussion by Council or the public. A motion
Dan Corcoran and seconded by Gordon Pierce. A
• unanimously 6-0.
1986, a second resolution regarding
into the Town of Vail through an
resolution sets forth a petition to
of September 30, 1986 and that Steve
Commissioners. There was no
to approve the resolution was made by
vote was taken and the motion passed
The next item on the agenda was Resolution No. 22, Series of 1986, regarding
revenue refunding bonds for Vail Associates snowmaking. Larry Eskwith stated this
was a public hearing to decide if the bonds should be approved by the Town Council.
Jack Gardner, representative of Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll, gave an
explanation of the contents of the resolution. There was a short question/answer
period with Council and Mr. Gardner. Mayor Pro Tem Rose then repeated this was a
public hearing and asked for any input from the public; there was none. At this
time, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the resolution and Eric
Affeldt seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item was action on the Hong Kong Cafe electrical service easement. Rick
Pylman gave brief background information on the easement. Mayor Pro Tem Rose noted
the item had been discussed at the work session earlier and asked for any comments
from the public. There was a short discussion by Council. Gordon Pierce made a
motion to approve the easement. There was no second. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The eighth item on the agenda was action on a People Mover pre -feasibility study
contract. Stan Berryman clarified the wording of the title of the document; that it
was not a pre -feasibility study, but a feasibility study, and also a transportation
study. He stated the study will help the Council decide if a People Mover system is
really feasible. He noted the study will analyze our situation and give
recommendations. After some discussion by Council, an unknown gentleman from the
public gave his thoughts on the proposal, to which Stan and Ron Phillips responded.
Larry Eskwith stated he was changing the wording on page 3 of the contract by
deleting the words "for cause" in the second paragraph. Eric Affeldt made a motion
to approve the contract with the correction, and Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was
taken and the motion passed 5-1, with Dan Corcoran opposing.
The next item on the agenda was action on the Marmot contract for the Library.
Charlyn Canada gave reasons why she thought the contract should be approved for
signing. After some discussion by Council, Charlyn and Larry Eskwith explained
specifics of the contract. An unknown gentleman of the public commented that he
felt the Council should approve the contract. At this time, Gordon Pierce made a
motion to approve signing of the contract, which Hermann Staufer seconded. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
There was no Citizen Participation.
•In the Town Attorney's report, Larry Eskwith noted the Town of Vail lawsuit against
Valli Hi had been resolved favorably for the Town. Also, he stated the Weiss/Kittay
lawsuit against the Town had been dismissed by the Court. He did say, however, the
Town had been served a new one by Town and Country Townhomes. Larry explained he
was filing a Motion to Dismiss, and that there was a good chance it would be.
Next was the Town Manager's Report. Ron Phillips informed the Council that Stan
Berryman had been elected as the Regional Director of the Western Slope Chapter of
the Public Works Association. He stated it had been a great weekend for the Coors
Classic in town; there had been very few incidences and everyone he had spoken to
were complimentary on how everything had been handled. He noted the pine beetle
program had been completed for the year, and the spring program for thistles was
about 80% finished.
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At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Rose asked about the enhanced 911 program. Curt Ufkes
responded that they have looked into the program and were making plans. Ron
Phillips stated he had the chance to observe the Dispatchers while there were two
auto accidents, a plane crash and a structure fire all happening at once, and that
he was very impressed with the way everything was handled. He also wanted to
commend the Fire Department on their quick response to the plane crash that
happened.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela Hrandmeyer, dun Clerk
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
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Respectfully submitted,
Kent R. Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
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