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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-17 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 1987 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 17, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Affeldt Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Gordon Pierce John Slevin Hermann Staufer None Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Joanne Mattio of the Town of Vail Youth Services thanked the Council for the money to construct The Cafe. She stated all the teens were working together and that The Cafe was a popular place. At this time, all the teens who work there thanked the Council for funding The Cafe and Joanne Mattio for her time and effort to make it work. They then presented Council members tokens of their appreciation. The first order of business was consideration for approval of the December 23, 30 and 31, 1986 minutes. There was no discussion on this item. Eric Affeldt moved to approve all sets of minutes, and Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The second item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1987, an ordinance amending the Land Transfer Tax chapter of the Municipal Code. Mayor Johnston read the full title of the ordinance. Ron Phillips explained what the Town had to go through to get financing for projects. Larry Eskwith addressed the changes made on the first reading and commented on changes that had been discussed with Council since then. Ron Phillips gave additional comments on a report from the Town's bond counsel. Ken Wilson, President of the Board of Realtors, gave remarks on what disturbed him about the ordinance and requested additional language. Jim Varton asked about an alternative revenue stream to which Mayor Johnston, Ron Phillips and Charlie Wick responded. Jay Peterson asked questions on what were the concerns or problems with a vote of the people. John Neilson explained his concerns of no restrictions. Ken Wilson gave his thoughts on the right of referendum and how he perceived it as a negative reaction to which Larry Eskwith 'and Mayor Johnston responded. Diana Donovan stated her concerns on the ordinance and asked that the fund be limited to purchase of land inside the Town limits or adjacent to the Town. John Slevin then made a motion to approve the ordinance with the following changes: Add to Section 2: "No increase in the one (1) percent tax rate established by this ordinance shall be levied after the passage of the effective date of this ordinance until such tax rate increase shall have been approved by a majority of the registered qualified electors voting at a regular or special election." Amend Section 1 to keep acquisition of land within the Town of Vail or contiguous to the Town boundaries. Eric Affeldt seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was denied by a vote of 4-3, with Mayor Johnston, Kent Rose, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal and Hermann Staufer opposing. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal commented on her concerns regarding the amount of financing and that completion of buildings should be junior or inferior to acquisition. She then made a motion to approve the ordinance using the same changes that John Slevin had stated plus adding to Section 2: "... and the construction of buildings which are incidental to parks, recreation and open space land " and the definition of a building. John Slevin seconded the motion. Hermann Staufer then thanked Ken Wilson and the Board of Realtors for their attendance and involvement in this ordinance. Pat Dodson explained his concerns over limiting purchases to only within the Town of Vail limits, and Larry Eskwith responded. After some discussion by Council, a vote was taken and the motion passed 4-3, with Mayor Johnston, Kent Rose and Hermann Staufer opposing. Next on the agenda was Resolution No. 10, Series of 1987, designating Silverado 16 Banking Association as a depository for Town funds. Charlie Wick explained the reasoning for the resolution. There was no discussion by Council or the public. Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the resolution and John Slevin seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The fourth item on the agenda was a public hearing on the I-70 Interchange modifications. Ron Phillips briefly gave background information on the modifications. David Hatten, the Town's consultant from Centennial Engineering, gave details on the issue and answered public's and Council's questions. The next item was the Marriott's Mark Resort sign variance. Kristan Pritz gave background information on the request, the criteria used in reviewing the request and why staff and the Design Review Board recommended approval. Steve Goodling, Manager of the Marriott, commented on reasons for the request. There was no discussion by Council or the public. Hermann Staufer made a motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Gordon Pierce. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The sixth item was the Trailways Lines, Inc., lease agreement. Larry Eskwith gave background information on the lease agreement. After a brief discussion by Council, Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the agreement, and Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The next item for discussion was the appeal of a Design Review Board decision approving a duplex located on Lot 34, Vail Meadows. Betsy Rosolack explained what the appeal was for and gave background information. Tom Briner, architect for the applicant Ron Gerwig, explained the process which had transpired to date and answered questions of Council. Mike Reid, an adjoining property owner, presented a written list of concerns by all concerned property owners to the Council, a list of the DRB ordinance requirements, and an explanation as to why the site was not good, why the design was not good and why it all was not acceptable to the neighbors. Jim Mandell, representing Fred Didio and himself, Anthony Romeo, Bob Ebee, R.C. and Nancy Mercur, Cyrus Allen and Bill Walker, all property owners in the area, gave comments as to why they were against the duplex. Tom Briner responded to some of their concerns and comments. Ned Gwathmey and Kathy Warren, both on the Design Review Board, commented on how the DRB came about their decision for approval_ Larry Eskwith gave comments on the legal aspects. Ron Gerwig commented on his feelings regarding the issue. Dave Irwin commented against the design of the addition. After some discussion by Council and those involved, Hermann Staufer made a motion to overturn the DRB decision because of concerns over the off-street parking and to find a way to reduce the adverse impact to the neighbors. John •Sievin seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-2, with Gordon Pierce and Mayor Johnston opposing. There was no Citizen Participation. Ron Phillips stated he had no Town Manager's report. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. ATTEST: • Pamela A. Bran meyer, To C}erk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman Respectfully ubmitted, Pa . Johnst' ayor -2-