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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
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