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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 5, 1987
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, May 5, 1987, at 7:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Affeldt
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Gordon Pierce
John Sievin
Hermann Staufer
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first order of business was a consent agenda for the following items:
A. Approval of April 7 and 21, 1987 meetings minutes
B. Ordinance No. 11, Series of 1987, second reading, establishing a Town of
Vail health insurance trust fund.
C. Resolution No. 19, Series of 1987, authorizing the filing of applications
with the Dept. of Transportation for financial assistance.
Mayor Johnston listed the items in the consent agenda, including reading of the full
title of the ordinance. There was no discussion by Council or the public. Hermann
Staufer made a motion to approve the items, which was seconded by Kent Rose. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The second item was Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1987, first reading, authorizing the
issuance of Town of Vail, West Vail Local Improvement District No. 1, special
assessment bonds. The full title was read by Mayor Johnston. Charlie Wick gave brief
background information on the issue. Mayor Johnston stated that there had been a
discussion that afternoon at the Work Session with a representative from Kirchner -
Moore regarding the state of the market. There was no discussion by the public or
Council. A motion to approve the ordinance on first reading was made by Gordon Pierce
and seconded by Kent Rose. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
Gordon Pierce had to leave the meeting at this time.
The third item for discussion was Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1987, first reading,
amending SOD No. 6 (Vail Village Inn) and requesting approval to phase the
construction of the remaining phases of the project. Mayor Johnston read the full
title. Tom Braun explained the history of SDD No. 6, what was requested of the
Council that evening, and reasons why the staff recommended denial. Jay Peterson,
representing the applicant, Vail Village Inn, addressed the issues in question and
gave reasons why the ordinance should be approved. After some discussion by Council,
Ron Phillips made comments on some of Jay's remarks, to which Jay responded. Jim
Viele, Rod Slifer and Pepi Gramshammer stated they were in favor of the project and
explained why. After more discussion by Council, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a
motion to approve the ordinance with the following conditions:
1. Include language to the effect the Town be able to subdivide the 4,000
square feet portion of this phase given to the Town.
2. Joe Staufer reimburse the Town of Vail for improvements/move of the Ski
Museum, up to $75,000 with the completion of Phase V.
3. Change required number of units from 175 to 148 after this phase.
4. In the event there is any future renovation or building, Joe Staufer would
have to provide on -site parking compatible with the Town of Vail code
requirements.
5. The use restrictions of any condominium units would be as per the
restrictions in effect at the time.
Eric Affeldt seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously
6-0.
Next on the agenda was an appeal of the Planning and Environmental Commission's
decision to approve a side setback variance for the Tennenbaum residence. Kent Rose
had questions concerning the appeal, which Rick Pylman answered. Rick gave background
information on the issue, discussed the criteria used to review the variance request
and why the staff recommended denial. There was some discussion by Council, and Kurt
Segerberg answered questions. After more discussion, Kent Rose made a motion to
uphold the PEC decision to approve the variance request, and John Slevin seconded. A
vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The fifth item was the Vail Transportation and Parking Task Force interim report. Ron
Phillips stated the report had been discussed in detail at the afternoon Work Session
and briefly explained what the report covered. Kent Rose then made a motion to
support the recommendations of the Task Force as stated in the April 28, 1987
memorandum, which Hermann Staufer seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously 6-0.
Under Citizen Participation, Rod Slifer asked that the construction fences in the
Village be moved back as soon as possible.
Ron Phillips stated he had only one item for the Town Manager's report. He noted
• there was an article in the magazine Bus Ride which was very positive about the Town
transportation system.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Pamela A. Bran meown Clerk
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
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Respectfully -,submitted,
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