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MINUTES
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 19, 1988
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, April 19, 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
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Gordon Pierce
Tom Steinberg
Mery Lapin
Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
The first order of business was Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1988, second reading,
rezoning a part of Lot N and a portion of Lot 0, Block 5D, Vail Village First Filing
.from Heavy Service to Special Development District with Commercial Core I underlying
zone district (Vail Gateway -Amoco Station). Mayor Rose read the title in full.
Rick Pylman explained the changes in the ordinance since first reading: 1) Section
6 adding a sentence clarifying the permitted uses; 2) Section 7 adding the four
conditions of approval; and 3) Section 9 was stricken from the ordinance (it was the
same as condition 3 of Section 7). Peter Jamar, representing Palmer Development
Company, wanted to discuss some of the conditions. He discussed the problem of
acquiring a construction performance bond and suggested the applicant come back
before Council at a Work Session showing proof of funds before receiving a building
permit. Larry Eskwith explained why this should be acceptable. After some
discussion, Council requested a time limit to have the approval on the landscape
improvements for the Standard station; Peter Jamar preferred by the receipt of a
certificate of occupancy, to which Council agreed. There was no discussion by the
public. Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the ordinance with the changes made,
which Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. At this time, Rick Pylman stated the
sidewalk design would match the other portions of sidewalk connecting to it. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item was Ordinance No. 11, Series of 1988, first.re:a.di.ng regarding no
smoking in Town of Vail buildings policies. Mayor Rose read the full title. Larry
Eskwith explained the ordinance would prohibit smoking in any Town of Vail building,
and the Council could expand on this to other buildings at any time in the future.
Mayor Rose stated he would like to expand this later to include restrooms and other
buildings. He noted that the citizen surveys returned showed about 89% who
responded did not smoke. Tom Steinberg commented he wanted to include Town of Vail
vehicles and also sales of cigarettes on any Town of Vail premises. Larry said the
language would be added for second reading. Ron Phillips noted that lessors of Town
of Vail property could continue to do what they are presently doing until the end of
their leases. Larry felt Council could not stop the installation of cigarette
vending machines in leased space. Susan Scanlan commented she had not compiled the
citizen surveys yet, but it looked about 50/50 split on restaurants but that grocery
stores would be in favor; she will compile the data and report back to Council. Tom
Steinberg made a motion to approve the ordinance with the addition of non -selling of
tobacco products on Town of Vail property and the prohibition of use of tobacco
products in any Town of Vail vehicles. Eric Affeldt seconded the motion. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The third order of business was Resolution No. 7, Series of 1988, authorizing the
purchase of the Holy Cross parcel for the new I-70 Interchange. Mayor Rose stated
the sale was conditional on several things: 1) Town Council approval; 2) Holy Cross
Association approval; 3) a supplemental appropriation to cover the down payment; and
4) a promissory note and deed of trust to be approved by both parties. Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal was concerned about the easements. Eric Affeldt stated the
monies for the purchase have not been designated from any particular fund source as
yet. Mayor Rose agreed, and commented the Highway Department was taking the
approach that if Council approved the purchase tonight, the Highway Department
intended to proceed with the project. Stan Berryman gave an update on the
project and stated the ramps location had been preliminarily designed and explained
the importance of turning lanes on the South Frontage Road. Peggy Osterfoss
questioned where the money was coming from, to which Mayor Rose responded. Peggy
then questioned why the Town had to purchase the land, why not the Highway
Department. Mayor Rose said it was a Highway Department policy. Ron Phillips then
gave a little history on the interchange construction. Lou Meskiman questioned the
cost of the the total project; Stan Berryman responded $1.8 million, plus the cost
of the land. Lou stated he was concerned over additional traffic lights other than
what's planned. Ken Wilson felt the Highway Department should build the
interchange, and he was also concerned over using real estate transfer tax funds for
the purchase. He felt the Council should let the public know where the money would
be coming from. Ron Phillips gave additional information regarding the parcel. Ken
Wilson questioned how the figures were developed, to which Ron responded. Bill
Wilto was concerned about alignment and over using real estate transfer tax funds;
Ron responded. Eric Affeldt and Mayor Rose answered questions from the audience.
Diana Donovan stated her concerns and read a letter from Ed Drager opposing stop
lights; she then explained why she was against traffic lights. Mike Sansbury,
representing Cascade Village, fully supported the resolution and plan; there is
development in the community and he believed this was appropriate. Mike Robinson,
stated without the changes, traffic would back up onto I-70 and we would lose guests
not wanting to come back; we need to be prepared. Robert Levine agreed. Lou
Meskiman questioned the location, and Mayor Rose responded. Dan Mulrooney felt the
changes were inevitable, so let's get on with it. Jo Brown, of the Vail Board of
•Realtors, stated she was not against the interchange, but against using real estate
transfer tax funds for anything but green space. Robert Levine felt the new
interchange was needed for more and more traffic, not just for the World
Championships. Jan Strauch aired his feelings against the interchange. After more
discussion by the public and Council, a motion to approve the resolution was made by
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal. The motion was seconded by Gordon Pierce. Gordon Pierce
encouraged developers to work on landscaping. Eric Affeldt stated he was opposed to
purchasing the entire parcel, he only wanted the part which is needed. A vote was
taken and the motion passed 5-1, with Tom Steinberg opposing.
The next item was Resolution No. 8, Series of 1988, urging Governor Romer to oppose
construction of any transmountain diversion project until a statewide water program
is adopted. Ron Phillips stated Council at that afternoon's Work Session wished to
take a position against Two Forks water diversion; the resolution was done and
before them.. Diana Donovan suggested adding "and Army Corps of Engineers" after
Romer in the resolution's title. Mayor Rose noted that Diana had helped write the
resolution. There was no discussion by Council or the public. Gordon Pierce made
motion to approve the resolution with the added wording in the title, which Eric
Affeldt seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The fifth item of business was the Vail Resort Association"request for marketing
*dollars. Rob Levine, Chairman of the VRA Board, briefly explained what has happened
to the VRA recently and their request for a more broad based mix of sources for
funding. David Kanally of David Kanally and Associates, representing the Vail
Resort Association, commented on the proposed program for marketing. He reviewed
all aspects of the program and answered questions from Council. Mike Sansbury
stated the plan was the same basic scaled down plan as the Marketing Committee's
RFP's. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal suggested the Marketing Committee review this plan
and meet with the Vail Resort Association for funds. Eric Affeldt, as the Council
representative on the VRA Board, was not comfortable with a donation of $80,000 from
the Town, but would agree to spend something. He said he was glad to see summer
marketing, but wanted to see some business community interest, otherwise he would be
against any additional funding later. Mayor Rose agreed and stated he wanted a
proposal for funding from the business community for a long range marketing plan.
Mike Sansbury stated the funding so far was solely form the lodging community. Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal commented she was leaning toward the $40-60,000 range with the
World Championships being covered. David Kanally clarified where the money would be
spent in response to a question from John Slevin. Eric Affeldt made a motion to
approve a contract for marketing services with the Vail Resort Association for
$40,000 for 1988 with the caution and concern that this would not be an ongoing
process; the business community must come back with some long range plan before
asking for more money. John Slevin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously 6-0.
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The sixth order of business was an appeal by the Town Council of a Design Review
Board approval concerning the site plan for the Skaal Hus. Betsy Rosolack gave
brief background information on the site plan. Mayor Rose had called the item up
because there was no sidewalk planned. Tom Steinberg, Gordon Pierce and John Slevin
explained their concerns and discussed their suggestions. John Perkins commented on
the problems he saw with the Council's suggestions, but did say he would try to work
on some of them. Eric Affeldt stated he appreciated the landscaping, but the
general consensus was that there needed to be a sidewalk. Peter Patten suggested
Council let the construction go forward and let Community Development issue a
building permit with the condition changes are made. Staff would review the
changes, or Council could if they wanted, and have the Design Review Board review.
The applicant agreed a sidewalk was needed, but really wanted the project to
proceed. Mayor Rose suggested a foundation permit be issued so the project could
proceed and have the Design Review Board approve the new plan for the sidewalk and
landscaping; if approved prior to the end of the foundation, the construction could
continue. Eric Affeldt preferred that staff review and approve the changes, not the
Design Review Board, so it would proceed faster. Gordon Pierce made a motion to
issue a foundation permit, work with staff to move the parking spaces for a
sidewalk, with staff to make the final approval, and review the feasibility of
moving the bus stop west of the driveway. John Slevin seconded the motion. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
Under Citizen Participation, Lou Meskiman asked Mayor Rose about six month visa's
for Europeans to help the labor force during the winter months. Mayor Rose stated
he had asked for input at the last Colorado Association of Ski Towns meeting and
there had not been much interest.
•There was no Town Manager's Report.
Tom Steinberg commented at this time that the Vail Community Theater was putting on
a play at 6:30 p.m. at the Cascade Theater, playing through Saturday, April 23.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela A. 4an?mey!N,'�wClerk
Minutes taker by Brenda Chesman
Respectfully submitted,
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Kent R. Rose, Mayor
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