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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
• JULY 7, 1987
7:30 P.M.
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A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, July 7, 1987, at 7:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Affeldt
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
John Slevin
Hermann Staufer
MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
Gordon Pierce
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
•The first order of business was approval of the June 2, 16 and 30, 1987 meetings
minutes. After a short discussion, there was a correction noted to be made on the
June 16 minutes. Eric Affeldt stated that he voted against Resolution 20, concerning
the Doubletree. Eric Affeldt then made a motion to approve the minutes with the noted
correction, which was seconded by John Slevin. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously 5-0.
The second item was a final presentation of the market/financial feasibility study for
the Vail aquatic facility. Kristan Pritz introduced Tim Garton and Ford Frick who
gave the presentation. Tim Garton first thanked those who helped get to this point,
then gave background information and the goals of the Task Force and the conclusions
they had come to. He then gave a slide presentation of areas the Task Force looked
at. Ford Frick introduced Ron Rinker of Barker-Rinker-Seacat & Partners, architects,
and then explained the conclusions they arrived at and how they approached problems.
Ron Rinker explained site needs and how pool area would fit in Ford Park; he also gave
a brief breakdown of operational costs. Ford next explained pricing strategies,
marketing groups and potential revenues. Tim Garton addressed potential questions
that came up during June and noted their conclusions. Council asked questions of the
Task Force members and consultants. Joe Staufer first complimented the Police
Department on how they handled the July 4th crowds, then stated his concerns over the
•aquatic center, to which Tim Garton responded. Kristan Pritz corrected Joe stating
that staff was not by any means marketing the project, but was only informing the
public of facts concerning the aquatic center. Joe responded that it looked like a
own priority, and Pepi Gramshammer stated he was angry over how much staff time and
xpense was spent on the project when he felt the pool would not work here. Ron
Phillips responded with the history of the project and compared it to the Congress
Hall and noted how the two were in different stages of development. Al Weiss and Dave
Garton commented on why they were for the aquatic center. Council then asked more
questions of the Task Force members. Mayor Pro Tem Rose thanked everyone for their
work on the project, they had been very thorough, and stated the Council wanted to
digest the information and wait until the Phase II report on the Congress Hall came
out, when the Council would then work on bonding issues for one or the other or both.
The third item for discussion was Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1987, second reading,
amending Special Development District No. 5 (Vail Run Resort) by amending the site
plan. Mayor Pro Tem Rose read the title in full. Rick Pylman explained additional
conditions which where included at the first reading. Jay Peterson, representing Vail
Run, had additional word changes which Simba Run agreed with. There was no discussion
by Council or the public. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the
ordinance with the inclusion of language presented by Jay, and it was seconded by
•Hermann Staufer. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Next on the agenda was Orainance No. 18, Series of 1987, second reading, amending
the parking on private property chapter of the Municipal Code. The full title was
read by Mayor Pro Tem Rose. Larry Eskwith explained briefly what the ordinance would
do and there were no changes requested at first reading. There was no discussion by
the public or Council. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Eric Affeldt and
• seconded by John Slevin. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
The fifth order of business was Ordinance No. 19, Series of 1987, second reading,
establishing a Special Development District for the Valley Phase III (Elk Meadows).
16"ayor Pro Tem Rose read the full title. Kristan Pritz explained the changes made as
requested in the ordinance since the first reading. After a brief discussion by
Council, John Slevin made a motion to approve the ordinance with the changes stated by
Kristan, which was seconded by Hermann Staufer. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously 5-0.
The sixth item was Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1987, second reading, making a
supplemental appropriation to the Town of Vail budget. The full title was read by
Mayor Pro Tem Rose. Steve Barwick explained the changes made as requested at first
reading. Eric Affeldt commented on what expenditures were for and was disappointed
the press was not present to note how the public's tax dollars were being spent. Al
Weiss asked questions concerning the appropriations, to which Steve responded. There
being no other discussion, a motion to approve the ordinance was made by Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal. The motion was seconded by Eric Affeldt. A vote was taken and
the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
The seventh item for discussion was Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1987, first reading,
amending the Town of Vail subdivision regulations concerning condominium conversions.
amending
Pro Tem Rose read the title in full. Kristan Pritz explained what the changes
in the Code would be and why. She then went over criteria used in evaluation of the
request and why staff recommended approval. She also noted staff would like the Code
Itto be reviewed every two years. Peter Patten commented that would protect the bed
base of the town, especially if there were a Congress Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Rose made
comments regarding Section 3C that there was no time limit for a unit to be furnished
and made available. After some discussion by Council, it was agreed to add the
wording "within 90 days after the date of recording of the condominium map". He then
stated additional concerns which were already in the Code, as noted by Dave Garton and
Jay Peterson. Peter Patten next stated problems with Section 2. At this time,
Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the ordinance with the changes to Section 3C,
and to review the Code every two years, and it was seconded by John Slevin. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Next on the agenda was Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1987, first reading,
primary/secondary connection amendment to the Vail Municipal Code. The full title was
read by Mayor Pro Tem Rose. Rick Pylman explained the reasoning for the ordinance and
what language staff wanted to add to the Code. He stated there was one sentence which
the Planning and Environmental Council recommended, but was not included by Larry
Eskwith because it was too subjective. Eric Affeldt agreed with Larry. Eric asked
Kathy Warren of the Design Review Board if she agreed with Larry's language; she felt
•it was too loose and was not very comfortable with it. She felt it encouraged two
structures and not one. After some discussion, it was agreed to make the first
sentence of the PEG memo the first sentence of the Section. There was more discussion
s to what the intent should be. After much discussion by Council, staff and Kathy
arren, it was decided to table the ordinance and rework the wording. Al Weiss stated
his objections to the ordinance, to which Larry Eskwith responded. Jay Peterson then
made comments as to some past Council decisions and the reason for the ordinance.
Kathy Warren recommended applicants be encouraged to go to the DR8 before the PEC and
a lot of money is spent. Peter Jamar noted more illustrations should be done to help
the DRB and PEC make decisions. At this time, a motion to table the ordinance
indefinitely was made by John Slevin and seconded by Eric Affeldt. A vote was taken
and the motion passed 4-1, with Hermann Staufer opposing.
The ninth order of business was Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1987, first reading,
Hillside residential zone district. Mayor Pro Tem Rose read the full title. Rick
Pylman explained what the ordinance was for, what it would do and gave background
information.
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal had to leave the meeting at this time.
Jay Peterson, Peter Patten and Rick Pylman answered questions of Council. Eric
•Affeldt made a motion to approve the ordinance with instructions to the staff to
include language that equestrian lots be required to border public lands. The motion
was seconded by John Slevin. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 4-0.
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The tenth item was a Doubletree sign variance request. Rick Pylman gave background
information and explained what the request was for. He presented photographs to the
• Council. He then explained the criteria used in evaluating the request and the
findings, and why the staff recommended approval. There was no discussion by the
public or Council. A motion to approve the variance request with the findings as
found in the staff memo was made by Eric Affeldt and seconded by John Slevin. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously 4-0.
The eleventh item for discussion was the Rimel density variance appeal. Eric Affeldt
spoke up that he brought this item up and wanted to know why the variance was approved
by the Planning and Environmental Commission. Rick Pylman gave background information
on the variance and why staff recommended denial and overturn the PEC decision. Kathy
Warren, representing Lee Rime], listed reasons why she though the variance should be
approved. She distributed copies of zoning maps and discussed the areas shown. After
much discussion by Kathy, staff and Council, John Slevin made a motion to uphold the
PEC decision, and Hermann Staufer seconded. Kathy asked to be able to address any
problems Council members may have had with the variance. A vote was then taken and
the motion was denied 2-2, with Mayor Pro Tem Rose and Eric Affeldt opposing. The
variance was denied and the PEC decision overturned.
There was no Citizen Participation.
•Ron Phillips stated for the Town Manager's report, the Town received $18,000 from an
UMTA grant and out of 23 cities rated, Vail had the highest efficiency rating for our
buses. He noted that bus ridership for the total area was up 23% over last year for
the July 4th weekend, and overall, June was up 13% from 1986. He stated the real
* estate transfer tax fund was right on budget for June and $12,000 over budget for the
first six months. Also, sales tax was $106,000 over budget for the year so far. Ron
commented that Heritage Cablevision was going to survey all the lodges and public with
questions regarding the public access studio and the public's satisfaction with it.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, wn Cierk
6kinutes taken by Brenda Chesman
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Respectfully submitted,
Kent R. Rose, Mayor ro em
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