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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 15, 1988
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 15, 1988, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Kent Rose, Mayor
John Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Affeldt
Mery Lapin
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Gordon Pierce
Tom Steinberg
None
Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first order of business was a ten year anniversary award to Hignio Romero. Ron
. Phillips recognized Hignio for his years of service. Ron noted that Hignio started
working for the Town in March of 1978 and is now a Maintenance Worker II in the
Street Division of the Public Works Department. Stan Berryman stated Hignio really
took care of the whole town. Ron, Stan and Mayor Rose thanked Hignio for all his
hard work.
The next item was Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1988, second reading, rezoning Tract E-
1 from Agricultural/Open Space to Ski Base Recreation, and establishing Special
Development District No. 20 on Tract E-1 and Lots A and B, Block 2, Vail Village
First Filing. Mayor Rose read the full title. Larry Eskwith explained he had
received a written request by the attorney for Ron Riley to postpone second reading
of this ordinance until the Evening Meeting April 19, 1988. Larry noted Mr.
Ragonetti and Mrs. Hill had agreed to the postponement. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
made a motion to table the item until April 19, 1988, and John Slevin seconded. A
vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The third order of business was Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1988, first reading,
increasing the Town of Vail sales tax by three -tenths of one percent (.3%) for
marketing. Mayor Rose read the title in full. Larry Eskwith explained what the
ordinance would do and recommended an effective date for the tax to cease be in four
years. Tom Steinberg thought the tax should be voted on at a regular election in
.1991; there was no reason for a special election, and a regular election would save
money. John Slevin agreed. Mery Lapin felt a non -governmental entity would be the
ideal for marketing Vail. Neal Donaldson commented against the sales tax increase
and his concern over non -marketing for the World Championships. Lou Meskiman stated
he felt the Council should do nothing until the residents realize they must commit
themselves to the idea. Mery Lapin made a motion to approve the ordinance with the
addition of the following dates - a special election to approve/deny the tax
increase set for June 21, 1988; the effective date of the tax to begin August 1,
1988; the general election scheduled for November, 1991 to continue/discontinue the
sales tax; and if the general election fails, the tax would cease on December 31,
1991. There was much discussion by Council and the public at this point. Tom
Steinberg seconded the motion with the deletion of "special election" in the wording
of the ordinance. Mike Cacioppo questioned changes the Council could make in the
ordinance, to which Larry Eskwith and Ron Phillips responded. Eric Affeldt gave
reasons why he was opposed to the ordinance. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal agreed with
the hope that plans would be made to study the possibilities and things move
forward. Mayor Rose explained why he was opposed to the ordinance, too. A vote was
taken and the motion passed 4-3, with Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal, Mayor Rose and Eric
Affeldt opposing.
The next item was Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1988, first reading, amending Chapter
S3.40 of the Municipal Code relating to sales taxcollections. The full title was
read by Mayor Rose. Larry Eskwith explained the changes proposed to the sales tax
chapter. There was no discussion by Council or the public. A motion to approve the
ordinance was made by Eric Affeldt and seconded by Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The fifth item of business was Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1988, first reading,
rezoning the area at the Amoco Station at the Vail Gateway. The full title was read
by Mayor Rose. Rick Pylman explained the ordinance was to request a zone change
from Heavy Service District to Commercial Core I and also to set up a Special
Development District No. 21. He then gave background information on the process.
He then reviewed zoning and SDD criteria used to evaluate the proposal. He stated
that staff was generally in support of the zone change, but still had concerns
regarding 1) the twenty foot setback from the Frontage Road, 2) view considerations,
3) urban design issues concerning pedestrian entrance and 4) urban design issue
concerning flat roofs. He commented staff's recommendation is to table the item for
two weeks, otherwise denial unless issues can be resolved. Peter Jamar,
representing the Palmer Development Company of Boulder, introduced his project
associates. He stated they felt the redevelopment proposal was very positive and
gave background information on how the project got to this point. He then reviewed
how the applicant had revised plans to accommodate the Planning Commission and staff
requirements. Buff Arnold, of Arnold Gwathmey Architects, explained how the
building would function and how it was designed to accommodate certain requirements.
Richard Foy, of Communication Arts in Boulder, explained how each area in the
building would work, and felt if the problems were only design issues, they could be
resolved. Peter Jamar wrapped up their presentation by listing the positive aspects
of the proposed plans and requested approval of the ordinance. Peter Patten showed
slides of proposed building plans from previous proposals. After some discussion by
•Council, Matt Carpenter explained he felt the view was not important and the
building should be approved. Jim Viele, Chairman of the Planning and Environmental
Commission, felt that, based on an informal meeting they had Monday, the Planning
Commission votes would have been positive and the issues resolved. Terry Hardwig,
Mayor of North Little Rock, Arkansas, stated he looked at the town from the top of
the mountain and never drove in town, always used the bus. Joe Staufer of the Vail
Village Inn, explained his concerns with the building. Peter Jamar stated that
Palmer would agree to a letter of agreement with the Vail Village Inn. Cuny Sterkl,
owner of the Amoco Station, felt the timing of the project should be considered.
Chuck Crist, a local realtor, was basically in favor of the project, and the view
from the Gateway was not important, it was more important from the Interstate.
Steve Trombetta stated he was in favor of the building. At the request of Peter
Jamar, Council stated items to be worked on were: the sidewalk should go through
the berm, setbacks on the north and west sides needed to be enlarged, the traffic
report should be redone because they felt the report they had was incorrect,
increase and enhance the landscaping, camouflage the pedestrian area at the corner,
shorten the canopy area in front, environmental issues should be addressed, employee
housing was a concern, the alley way was a safety concern, and dwelling units were a
concern. Tom Steinberg felt only two stories should be allowed.. Gail Wahrlich-
Lowenthal requested a picture of the view corridor be redone. Mery Lapin suggested
there be no variance on the parking requirements except a cash variance. Kent Rose
•stated he would like the alley way eliminated by butting the buildings together.
Peter Jamar then requested the ordinance be tabled until the next Evening Meeting,
with the suggestion the applicant and Council meet at a Work Session before the
Evening Meeting to review and revise the proposed plans. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
suggested the Planning Commission also be invited to the Work Session. John Slevin
then made a motion to table the ordinance until the next Evening Meeting, and Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously
7-0.
The next business was Resolution No. 6, Series of 1988, supporting the Vail
Consolidated Water Districts' Black Lakes proposal. Larry Eskwith explained the
reasoning for the resolution and what it would do. Peter Patten gave additional
background information. Mayor Rose felt this would be a good start at maintaining
what we have. After some discussion by Council, Eric Affeldt made a motion to
approve the resolution and direct the staff to research the issue and report back to
the Council. Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. After more discussion, a vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The seventh item was action on the Bravo! Colorado contract discussed at the Work
Session that afternoon. Larry Eskwith stated that no changes had been made from the
Work Session. There was no discussion by Council or the public. Eric Affeldt made
•a motion to approve the contract, which Mery Lapin seconded. A vote was taken and
the motion passed 6-0, with Tom Steinberg abstaining.
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There was no Citizen Participation.
Under the Town Manager's Report, Ron Phillips stated bus ridership in January was up
four percent in the Village, and in February, up eight percent in the Village. It
was noted the outer routes were up slightly or down from 1987 figures.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Pame a fBBran meyer, T6wn Clerk
• Minutes taker by Brenda Chesman
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Respectfully submitted,
;ent-R. Rose, Mayor
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