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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-15 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1988 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, November 15, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor John Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Affeldt Michael Cacioppo Mery Lapin Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal. Tom Steinberg MEMBERS ABSENT: None TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk iThe first order of business was a ten year anniversary award to Charles Overend. Ron Phillips gave brief background information on Charles, who is a Heavy Equipment Operator I. Pete Burnett stated it had been an honor and a pleasure to work with Charles; Stan Berryman commented Charles was an example of the creativity and diversity of his staff and he appreciated Charles's hard work. Mayor Rose thanked Charles and remarked the Council appreciated him and the rest of the staff, too. The second item was Ordinance No. 31, Series of 1988, second reading, setting the 1989 Town of Vail budget. Mayor Rose read the full title of the ordinance. Steve Barwick stated the ordinance had changed since first reading based upon the Council discussions of last week; he, Stan Berryman and Ron Phillips then answered questions of Council. John Slevin made a motion to approve the ordinance without a tax increase and using the discussed Scenario B to pave roads over the next six years. Tom Steinberg seconded the motion. Dick Peterson presented photographs and a review of the street improvements in his area. The photos showed the planning through the finished product of street improvements, and he commented they were inadequate and were not getting their money's worth. John Slevin suggested Dick present the photographs to Stan Berryman and discuss the problem with him. Dick responded he presented them to the Council because the Council was responsible. Mayor Rose remarked it was good information, and they would pass the photographs around and give them to Stan. Mike Cacioppo aired his feelings against the budget. Tom Steinberg responded to Mike's concerns. Brad Quayle also responded. Andy Norris remarked on why he was backing Council's decision to pass the budget and encouraged Council to continue to make "gutsy" decisions. He stated he applauded their trying to be thrifty, but they needed to look at the big picture. Hermann Staufer felt Andy represented his ideas and that the Town was heading in the right direction. Curtis Landry asked questions regarding marketing, to which Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal and Mike Cacioppo responded. Rob Levine stated he wanted to echo the sentiments of Brad, Andy and Hermann to Council. Susan Fritz commented on why she was supporting the Council to pass the budget and asked why would they be afraid of growth. Ella Knox questioned the outstanding debt balance, to which Mayor Rose, Eric Affeldt and Rob Levine responded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1, with Mike Cacioppo opposing. The next item on the agenda was a consent agenda of the following: A. Ordinance No. 32, Series of 1988, second reading, amending the Arterial Business Zone District to allow micro -breweries as a conditional use. B. Ordinance No. 33, Series of 1988, second reading, amending the sales tax ordinance to reflect sales tax policies. C. Ordinance No. 34, Series of 1988, second reading, regarding the proposed Investment Policy. D. Resolution No. 42, Series of 1988, supporting local telephone calling 40 areas. E. Resolution No. 43, Series of 1988, approving the Eagle County Television Translator Mission Statement. Mayor Rose read the full titles of each ordinance and resolution. Mery Lapin asked a few questions regarding Resolution No. 43, to which Mike Cacioppo and Eric Affeldt responded. After some Council discussion, it was decided to remove "and tax base" from Resolution No. 43. Kristan Pritz stated she needed to make one change on Ordinance No. 32, removing "Vail Ventures, Ltd. and" from the first line. She commented Cascade Village would not be participating in this venture and needed to be removed from the ordinance. Mery Lapin then made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the noted changes in Ordinance No. 32 and Resolution No. 43. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. There was no Citizen Participation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. 0 ATTEST: Pamela A. Bran meyer, ovJn erk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman • Respectfully submitted, ;OK � 1� Ken R. Rose, Mayor -2-