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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.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Paine a Bran meyer, own Clerk
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
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Respectfully s mitted,
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