HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-07-28 Town Council MinutesMINUTES
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 28, 1987
2:00 P.M.
A special meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, July 28, 1987, at
2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Affeldt
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Gordon Pierce
John Slevin
Hermann Staufer
MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
It was noted as the meeting began that Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal and Gordon Pierce
would be late arriving for the meeting.
the first order of business was Ordinance No. 28, Series of 1987, emergency reading,
amending the Air Pollution Control chapter of the Municipal Code by providing for
the installation of solid fuel burners and setting forth penalties for a violation
of the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Rose read the full title of the ordinance. Larry
Eskwith stated the chapter remained the same except for two major changes - an
annual inspection by the Health Officer and the owner of the firebox would be
required to pay thirty dollars ($30) a year for the inspection.
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal arrived at this time.
Larry noted staff also wanted to add that a sign be posted on the firebox which
stated "Caution - gas fireplace". During discussion by Council, Larry mentioned
staff had also added a penalty of up to $499 for any violation of the ordinance.
After much discussion by Council, Larry Eskwith, Peter Patten and Gary Murrain, Al
Weiss stated his objections to the ordinance. Bob Fritch commented on how pleased
he was with the ordinance. After more discussion, Hermann Staufer made a motion to
approve the ordinance with the following changes:
1. A periodic inspection by the Town Health Officer with reasonable notice
given.
2. A thirty dollar ($30) inspection fee.
3. A sign to be posted on the fireplace reading "Caution - Gas Fireplace
Only".
Eric Affeldt seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously 5-0.
The second item on the agenda was discussion of the Vail Village Core truck loading
restrictions. Stan Berryman gave thorough background information on the truck
loading restrictions. Hermann Staufer had attended the public meeting also and gave
his perceptions and then alternate solutions he felt would work. Pepi Gramshammer
commented store owners should be approached on how they could cut down on
deliveries and discussed other problems. Ken Hughey wanted to try the 11:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m. closure just for August. After some discussion, Council agreed that the
closure only affected trucks of 10,500 pounds or over; it would not affect any Post
Office, UPS, plumbers, etc. trucks. After more discussion by Council, it was
agreed:
1. There would be a closure of the Core 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
0 2. The closure would affect only trucks weighing 10,500 pounds or over.
3. The bridge would be opened for one way traffic north for an escape route
for the trucks.
The trial period would be for August ZO through September 7 (Labor Day).
ofordon Pierce arrived at this time.
The next item was discussion of the proposed "Aurora" sculpture for the Dobson Ice
Arena. Kristan Pritz explained what had transpired to this point. She then
explained what the Public Art Task Force's decision was on the sculpture and why.
She also talked about what the Task Force was working on now and the goals they had
set for themselves. Peter Patten and Beverly Trout, a member of the Public Art Task
Force, both confirmed Kristan's comments. Council agreed the request to purchase be
sent back to the Public Art Task Force for final review. Cynthia Williams commented
that some national specialists in public art would be in town August 20th and would
like the members of the Task Force to meet them.
E
The fourth item of business was the Second Quarter Financial Report. Steve Barwick
noted that not many changes had been made in this report from the first quarter
report. He explained they could tell, however, what was to be expected in the near
future and gave some of the figures and details. He then answered questions of
Council.
The next item on the agenda was the Semi-annual Investment Report. Charlie Wick
introduced Rich Parzonko and the report. Rich commented on the investments made and
stated it looked like the Town would be about $50,000 over budget. He then
xplained a breakdown of the report, gave details and answered questions of Council.
Eric Affeldt asked Rich to produce a report on Rich's thoughts about FDIC insured
amounts vs. collateralization guarantees, which would then be discussed at a later
Work Session.
The sixth item was discussion of the revision of the Town's Investment Policy.
Charlie Wick noted Rich Parzonko would go over the highlights of the changes made in
the Policy Statement, and explained what the goal of the new document was to be.
Rich discussed the changes made and why they were made. Eric Affeldt suggested a
few changes and asked questions, to which Rich and Charlie responded.
The next item of business was the Planning and Environmental Commission Report.
Peter Patten explained what each item at the PEC meeting, held Monday July 27, and
detailed the PEC's decisions. He then answered questions from Council.
The last item for discussion was Other. Council discussed a letter from Pepi
Gramshammer complaining about Blu's Restaurant proposed deck area. After
discussion, Council members stated their concerns. They would like to be present at
the Design Review Board meeting when the item is discussed and a site visit made so
they can state their concerns over the pedestrian flow. Peter Patten will notify
the applicant of changes which may be requested. Council also agreed that site
visits become mandatory for appeals and call-ups on DRB and PEC decisions.
Eric Affeldt had questions for Stan Berryman, who was not present. Eric explained
them to Charlie Wick to pass on to Stan. They were about a sprinkler out of order
at the Texas Townhomes, a planter box at the East Vail entry which was in the way
and there were some lights out at the Ice Arena.
Next, there was discussion about the children's Fountain and ways lighting around
town could be improved.
Mayor Pro Tem Rose commented he had received an informal petition over concern about
the safety of pedal powered vehicles. The petition requested the Police Department
strictly enforce, an ordinance to be passed, or whatever it would take, to require
these vehicles to stay in single file, use bikepaths and not the roadways, etc.
After discussion by Council and Peter, it was decided to pass the information on to
be reviewed as a part of the Vail Village Master Plan.
Hermann Staufer instructed Peter Patten to push the Cemetery Committee to keep
active.
CPA
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
!s�q2Kent
/��e, Mayor ro Tem
ATTEST:
P�hran meer Tow erk
amy ,
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
a
-3-