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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-03 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1987 7:30 p.m. 16 A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, February 3, 1987, 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 John Slevin MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Hermann Staufer TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first order of business was the approval of the January 6 and 20, 1987 minutes. Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve both sets of minutes, and Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. The next item was appointments to the Design Review Board. There were three vacancies due to the end of terms for Kathy Warren, Ned Gwathmey and Roy Sante. Applicants for the positions were Ned Gwathmey, Lolita Higbie, Dan Leary, Roy Sante, Shirley Vaughn and Kathy Warren. A vote was taken and Ned Gwathmey, Kathy Warren and Dan Leary were appointed to fill the vacancies. The third item was an appointment to the Planning and Environmental Commission to replace Duane Piper. There were three applicants for the vacancy - J.J. Collins, Mary Smyth and Howard Rapson. The Council voted and J.J. Collins was appointed to the position. The next item for discussion was Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1987, second reading, a request to rezone two lots in Vail Village First Filing to create one primary/secondary lot and two single family lots. Mayor Johnston read the full title of the ordinance. Rick Pylman explained the reasoning for the rezoning request, listed the criteria used in evaluating the request and why the staff recommended approval of the request. Gordon Pierce stated he would have to abstain from voting due to involvement in the project. Peter Patten gave additional information explaining the existing extra unit would have to be taken out. Lawrence Levin, an attorney representing Dr. Urhlein, requested the density not be increased and gave reasons why the ordinance should be revised or denied. Rick Pylman responded to Mr. Levin's concerns. Jay Peterson, representing the applicant, commented the applicant did not intend to be nonconforming to the ordinance. Larry Eskwith explained it would not be a nonconforming use, but a zoning violation. After some discussion by Council, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the ordinance. Kent Rose seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0, with Gordon Pierce abstaining. The fifth item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1987, first reading, dropping the Recreational Amenities Fund. The full title was read by Mayor Johnston. Steve Barwick explained this ordinance was the process of formalizing what had been presented to the Council before and gave the reasoning for the ordinance. After a short discussion by Larry Eskwith, Steve Barwick and members of the public, Gordon Pierce made a motion to approve the ordinance. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. Next was Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1987, first reading, regarding property without a zone designation. Mayor Johnston read the full title. Rick Pylman explained the reasoning for the ordinance. Larry Eskwith requested the wording in Section 1 be clarified by changing "will not be zoned" to "will not be so designated". There was no discussion by Council or the public. Kent Rose made a motion to approve the ordinance, and John Slevin seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. At this time, Mayor Johnston announced there would be a special meeting on February 17 at 6:30 p.m., and he anticipated that ordinances relating to reannexations would be the only items on the agenda that evening. There would be public meetings concerning capital improvement projects for the town February 17 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Manor Vail Lodge. He invited everyone to attend and requested everyone to pass the word. The seventh item was Resolution No. 5, Series of 1987, authorizing the extension of an option to purchase the Singletree Golf Course. Larry Eskwith explained the resolution approved the extension agreement and gave details. Ken Wilson, President of the Vail Board of Realtors, stated their position opposing the use of real estate transfer tax funds for the purchase and urged the Council to vote no. Pete Feistman explained his concerns over the entire situation. Jim Morter, a Singletree property owner, encouraged the Council to purchase the golf course. Ken Shapiro, a Singletree property owner, gave his concerns over using real estate transfer tax funds to purchase the golf course and that existing owners had contractual commitments to the property owners and recommended the Council to not proceed with the purchase. Jack Skinner representing a group of lodges gave reasons why they felt the Town should buy the golf course. Jody Foust of the Vail Daily had questions concerning the water rights to which Larry Eskwith responded. Mike Cacioppo explained the reasons why he opposed the purchase. Al Weiss stated he was opposed to the purchase and appealed to the Council to put the decision to a public vote. Bob Fritch, owner of the Sitzmark Lodge, gave reasons why he was against the purchase. Ralph Davis stated he felt the taxpayers should not have to subsidize the golfers. Bruce Gillie commented the Council should approve the resolution. Mike Robinson, the Manager of the Marriott's Mark Resort, supported the purchase. Don Hagen gave comments on other items which had priority, he felt, over the golf course. Fred Green, a managing partner of Singletree and on the Board of Directors of the Berry Creek Metropolitan District, reminded the Council that the Town would be indemnified by Berry Creek and gave comments on why he felt the Council should proceed. Geoff Wright, General Manager of Destination Resorts, gave reasons why he was for the purchase. Joan Shelsta, Manager and Director of Sales of Fail Ridge, thought it would be beneficial to be able to guarantee times for individuals as well as groups. Chris Hanen, Manager of Lionsquare Lodge, and Bruce Kendall of the Vail Racquet Club explained why they supported the purchase. Don Klinger, a resident of Singletree and member of the Berry Creek Metropolitan District Board, gave some information to the Council and stated he opposed the purchase by the Town. Ken Shapiro made more comments and had questions for the Council. After comments by the Council and Larry Eskwith, Eric Affeldt made a motion to deny the resolution. John Slevin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1, with Kent Rose opposing. The next item, Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1987, first reading, to finance the purchase of the Singletree Golf Course, was moot and was not acted on by the Council. The ninth item for discussion was Resolution No. 3, Series of 1987, changing the name of the Capital Improvements and Open Space Fund to Capital Projects Fund. • Steve Barwick explained this was a simple resolution changing the name of the fund and it was just a technical matter. After a short discussion by Council, Kent Rose made a motion to approve the resolution, and John Slevin seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. The next item on the agenda was Resolution No. 4, Series of 1987, supporting the Colorado Lottery. Pat Dodson gave a brief explanation of the resolution. There was no discussion by Council or the public. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the resolution, and Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. The eleventh item, the Total Beauty Centre sign variance request, was tabled until a later date. There was no Citizen Participation. The Town Manager's Report was next. Ron Phillips stated the Town of Vail Five Year Employee Dinner would be held Friday, February 6, and invited the Council to attend. He noted the dinner would be held at the Westin Hotel with an open bar beginning at 7:00 p.m. and dinner served at 7:30 p.m. r� u -2- There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. 0 ATTEST: Paine a Bran meyer, own Clerk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman u CI Respectfully s mitted, Paul 'R n�t rf, ayor -3-