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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 1986
7:30 p.m.
• A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, October 21, 1986, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Affeldt
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Gordon Pierce
Hermann Staufer
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first order of business was Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1986, second reading,
annexing Vail Ridge to the Town of Vail. Mayor Johnston read the full title. Ron
Phillips gave brief background information on the ordinance. Mayor Johnston pointed
out that Amendment 4 would not let any annexed areas of West Vail be put on the tax
•roles until 1988; that the Town was taking chances, but it wants West Vail back.
Kent Rose made a motion to approve the ordinance, and Gordon Pierce seconded. A
vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item was Ordinance No. 29, Series of 1986, first reading, adopting the Town
of Vail budget and financial plan for 1987. Mayor Johnston read the title in full.
Ron Phillips quickly explained the budget process and gave an outline of the
proposed budget. Steve Barwick explained the five major steps the Town went through
to come up with a balanced budget. Ron Phillips noted that instead of having the
Department Heads give an overview of each department's budget, a video tape would be
made available to the public. Mayor Johnston noted that there had been no new
revenue sources for the Town in the last two years and cautioned about Amendment 4
which would mean no action could be taken until the next general election two years
away and that the Town could only reduce services as a managerial decision if
problems occur. Kent Rose encouraged the public to ask questions. Eric Affeldt
explained the reasons why he would have to oppose the ordinance, to which Ron
Phillips responded. Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the ordinance on first
reading, which Gordon Pierce seconded. At this time, Gunther Hoefler gave Eric
Affeldt a newspaper article to read regarding the poor state of affairs in
Colorado. David Kanally, President of the Vail Resort Association,, stated that VRA
had already met its December quota for room reservations and is 700 room nights
ahead for the ski season. A vote was then taken and the motion passed 5-1, with
Eric Affeldt opposing.
The third item was Ordinance No. 28, Series of 1986, first reading, amending the
Land Transfer Tax Chapter of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail. The title was
read in full by Mayor Johnston. Charlie Wick read a statement as to the reasoning
behind the ordinance and what the funds would be used for. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
and Kent Rose gave their reservations on the ordinance and the reasons why. Chuck
Crist, representing the Vail Board of Realtors, made comments as to why he opposed
it. Jim Flaum gave comments on why he wanted some wording left in. Bill Wilto
explained what the Council originally made the tax for. Ron Phillips suggested
wording to be deleted should be left in and the staff would talk to anyone to answer
questions before the second reading. Diana Donovan explained why she felt it should
be left alone and not changed. Rod Slifer explained why he felt there should be
separate balances for development and acquisition. Eric Affeldt made a motion to
table this ordinance for thirty days so there would be time to look into more
restrictive wording and develop a list of expenditures, and Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1, with Mayor Johnston
opposing. It was noted at this time that it would be a topic of discussion at the
long range planning Council Work Session next week.
The next item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1986, first reading,
correcting the legal description attached to the the Solar Crest annexation
ordinance. Larry Eskwith explained that an error was made in the legal description
for the original ordinance; a correct plat, but wrong legal description. After a
short discussion by Council, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the
ordinance, and Kent Rose seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously 6-0.
The fifth item was Ordinance No. 27, Series of 1986, first reading, amending Special
•Development District 5 by incorporating a partial site and parking plan. Rick
Pylman explained the background on the ordinance. Kent Rose made a motion to
approve the ordinance, and Hermann Staufer seconded. A vote was taken and the
motion passed 5-0, with Gordon Pierce abstaining due to involvement in the project.
The next item on the agenda was Resolution No. 26, requesting acceleration of
funding for a new partial interchange west of the Main Vail interchange. Stan
Berryman explained the reasoning for the resolution. Mayor Johnston embellished on
the background information for the public. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal recommended
stronger language; Stan agreed. Gordon Pierce stated he was against traffic
signals, and if they have to go with the request, then he would be against the
resolution. Kent Rose made a motion to approve the resolution with additional
wording, and Eric Affeldt seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1,
with Gordon Pierce opposing.
The seventh item was Resolution No. 27, adopting the Master Land Use Plan. Peter
Patten gave the introduction for the land use plan and thanked the members of the
Task Force and Planning Commission who were involved. He then gave a slide and
overhead transparency presentation to show the complete process of the final plan.
Peter then introduced Leslie Freeman of THK Associates, the Town's consultants. She
showed a colored map and explained how it was developed. She explained the goals
•that shaped the plan and also gave a slide presentation of the areas where
development was possible. Rick Pylman gave a slide presentation and explained the
major changes in the plan. He went through the goal statements with the Council and
noted the Planning and Environmental Commission's changes in wording. Peter
concluded the entire presentation with staff recommendations. He then thanked
everyone involved again for their hard work. Joe Staufer commented on the items he
did not approve of - public lands for private use and commercial development of the
Transportation Center. Rene Gorsuch asked questions regarding the real estate
transfer tax funds for open space, to which Peter responded. Mayor Johnston asked
that the aquatic center sites be looked at again, and he would like the resolution
tabled until the public has had an opportunity to look at the report presented to
Council. Hermann Staufer made a motion to table the resolution, and Gordon Pierce
seconded it. Ron Phillips suggested the issue was important enough to have the
Council schedule a special evening meeting for public input. Tuesday, October 28,
1986, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers was chosen for the meeting. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item was the Vail Congress Hall presentation. Pepi Gramshammer explained
how the idea of the Congress Hall began. He then introduced John Horan -Kates, who
gave more background information and reasons why it would,work-.and.be useful. Joe
Staufer gave information on a Congress Hall in Garmisch, West Germany and how it was
set up and how it is used. Gordon Pierce presented a slide show and had picture
boards of European Congress Halls, and plans for the Vail Congress Hall. John
Horan -Kates thanked Gordon for all his hard work on the project, and then introduced
Bill Fortier of Pannell, Kerr, Foster, who worked on the market and economic
studies. Bill explained what they found during their studies and answered questions
from the public. Stan Bernstein, who had done the financial analysis, gave a brief
presentation as to the budget figures estimated. He then answered questions of the
Council and public. Eric Affeldt noted the figures he had found. David Kanally of
the Vail Resort Association gave comments on why he thought the Town of Vail should
pursue looking into a Congress Hall in more depth and requested the Council to
direct staff or designate funds to have a location study done. Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal requested more information such as receiving final reports,
figure discrepancies resolved between Eric's and Stan's figures, and a look at the
exact market it would attract. Several members of the public gave their comments
and ideas on the subject. At this time, Hermann Staufer made a motion for the Town
to do a location study in Commercial Cores I and II, and a limit of $10,000 for the
study. Eric Affeldt seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
5-1, with Kent Rose opposing.
The ninth item was Resolution No. 28, designating October 24 as United Nations Day.
Ron Phillips gave brief background information on the resolution. He stated that
Colleen Kline was Vail's United Nations Representative this year. Kent Rose made a
motion to approve the resolution, which Hermann Staufer seconded. A vote was taken
and the motion passed 5-1, with Eric Affeldt opposing due to his views on the UN.
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Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal had to leave at this point in time.
The tenth item on the agenda was an appeal of the PEC decision on a variance request
for the Cornice Building. Kristan Pritz, in Tom Braun's absence, gave background
information on the appeal and the staff's recommendation and why. Mike Palmer,
•representing the applicants, gave his reasons why the appeal should be granted.
After a short discussion by Council, Eric Affeldt made a motion to uphold the PEC
decision for the reasons stated in the staff report dated September 22, 1986, Kent
Rose seconded the motion. At this time, Ron Phillips explained to Mike Palmer what
his options were. Mr. Palmer then decided to withdraw his appeal.
There was no Citizen Participation.
Next was the Town Manager's Report. Ron Phillips noted that Bob Riggle came in
first place of the loader competition, and Larry Pardee and Todd Scholl placed third
in the Unimog competition at the APWA Snow Conference in Colorado Springs. He
stated that Gorsuch Ltd. nominated the Town of Vail Recreation Department for the
1986 Gold Medal Award Program of The Sports Foundation, Inc., and that they won.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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ATTEST:
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, TcdNn Clerk
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
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