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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 1, 1989
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 7, 1989, 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
The first order of business was ten year employment anniversary awards to Cathie
Jarnot, Brian Terrett, and Cyrus "Buck" Allen. Ron gave brief background
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information on Cathie Jarnot, Personnel Assistant for the Administrative Services
Department, and presented her with a Vail pendant. Charlie Wick commented Cathie
was the right hand person to the Department Heads for personnel issues and
commended her on her years of hard work. Ron then stated information on Brian
Terrett, Community Relations and Public Education Officer for the Police
Department. Chief Ken Hughey remarked that Brian's level of creativity was unique
and Ken was glad to have him. Mayor Rose added that Brian worked with the children
at area schools and presented a good image for them. Ron then gave information on
Buck Allen, Municipal Judge. Mayor Rose thanked all three for their hard work.
At this time, Bob Krohn of the Vail Valley Foundation, stated he and Bob Knous were
very happy about what the Town of Vail did to make the World Alpine Ski
Championships a success. He then read a statement thanking the Town employees for
their hard work and going the extra distance to make the Championships a success.
He then noted Town employees critical to the success - Kristan Pritz, Pete Burnett,
Stan Berryman, Ron Phillips, and Ken Hughey.
The second item on the agenda was the approval of minutes of the February 7 and 21,
1989 meetings. There was no discussion by Council or the public." Eric Affeldt
made a motion to approve the minutes, and John Slevin seconded. A vote was taken
• and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The next item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1989, second reading,
regarding bed and breakfast operations. Mayor Rose read the full title of the
ordinance. Mayor Rose stated this item and also item 8 on the agenda, the request
for variances to allow for the construction of a primary/secondary residence at 342
Mill Creek Circle, would be tabled this evening. There was no discussion by the
public or Council. A motion to approve the tabling of these two items was made by
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal and seconded by Mike Cacioppo. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The fourth order of business was the Eagle County Commissioners' presentation
regarding the bond election to be held March 21, 1989. Dick Gustafson presented a
basic outline of what the bond election would cover and the Commissioners would
answer questions regarding the new Administration building, Justice Center
expansion, and the Fairgrounds Indoor Event Center. Jim Mortar of Mortar
Architects, hired by the Council, reviewed the Administration building plans. Jim
Fritz and Judge Hart explained the reasoning for the Administration building and
Justice Center expansion and gave a slide presentation. Dick Gustafson then
reviewed the plans for the Fairgrounds Indoor Event Center. Stan Bernstein
discussed the financial aspects of the general obligation bonds, and Don Welch
explained the plans to pay off the debt. Bud Gates discussed where the funds would
come from and then reviewed the voter eligibility requirements. The Commissioners
then answered questions of the Council and public. Dick Gustafson invited the
Council to attend one of their meetings and would appreciate a petition of support
from the Council on their plans.
•The next item for discussion was Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1989, second reading,
requesting to rezone a parcel of land at 2998 South Frontage Road West from the
current residential cluster zone district to the primary/secondary residential zone
district. Mayor Rose read the full title of the ordinance. At this time, Mike
Cacioppo left the room. Mike Mollica gave brief background information on the
rezoning request. He noted the Planning and Environmental Commission unanimously
recommended approval, that no changes had been made since first reading, and staff
recommended approval. There was no discussion by the public or Council. Eric
Affeldt made a motion to approve the ordinance, which was seconded by John Slevin.
A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
Mike Cacioppo returned.
Mayor Rose noted that items 6 and 7 would be reversed since the majority of the
audience was present for item 7.
The next item was an appeal of the Planning and Environmental Commission decision
to approve a request for a conditional use permit for an addition to the Vail
Valley Medical Center (VVMC) and parking structure. Kristan Pritz introduced the
item. Dan Feeney gave background information of the VVMC expansion and how it came
about, reviewed drawings of the proposed expansion, explained how the operations
would be improved, and answered questions of Council. Kristan discussed changes to
• the Frontage Road proposal. David Leahy reviewed the drawings showing the Frontage
Road as it is today and gave background information. He explained the problems
with the road today, then discussed the proposed changes and how they would correct
the problems. He stated they would be sending the proposal in to the Colorado
Department of Highways soon and were told there would be a decision within two
weeks. David commented he expected approval from the State. He then answered
questions of Council. Peter Jamar, representing Vail Holdings, owners of the
Doubletree Hotel, gave background information on their expansion and relayed their
concerns. He remarked they worked through the details and came up with the most
acceptable plan which the Doubletree supported, and requested the Council to
approve the plan so they could move forward. Sydney Schultz, representing the Vail
National Bank, then answered questions of Council. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
commented she had a problem with the parking situation at the Vail National Bank
and asked that the Bank look at incorporating their parking in the Hospital
structure. Kristan began discussing the conditional use permit request and staff's
position, referring to staff's memo to Council dated March 7, 1989, page 6. She
reviewed the Zoning Analysis statistics, reviewed the criteria used in evaluating
the proposed changes, then remarked on staff's recommendation with six conditions.
She noted the Planning and Environmental Commission moved for approval with these
and an additional five conditions, which was passed 4-2 with one abstention. Peter
Patten and Kristan then answered questions of Council. Ben Bartell remarked about
• his concerns over the traffic flow on West Meadow Drive, to which Peter Patten
responded. Blondie Vucich, representing the local Humane Society, stated their
concerns over a possible animal testing research lab in the VVMC expansion. They
were requesting Council to find out if there would be a lab or not and hopefully
have Council take a stand. Ray McMahan responded the VVMC would be dealing with
Dr. Steadman as a tenant; he was not sure about a lab, but any conditions the VVMC
must meet for Council approval would be fine with them. Dan Feeney commented on
his concerns, but noted the VVMC Board had met earlier and agreed to all
conditions. Mayor Rose stated he was prepared to approve the request, but would
like the ambulance garage moved as soon as possible over the next couple of years.
There was much discussion by Council, Peter, Kristan, and Ron Phillips regarding
parking on the west side of the VVMC and the traffic flow on West Meadow Drive.
Peggy Osterfoss requested the VVMC do traffic counts on West Meadow Drive after the
expansion was completed; Ray McMahan responded they would comply with this request.
There was more discussion by the public. Diana Donovan discussed her concerns over
the expansion. Mery Lapin made a motion to uphold the Planning and Environmental
Commission decision with all of staff's and the PEC's conditions, along with the
conditions of 1) any usage of live animals for research in the facility must go
through the conditional use permit process; 2) the VVMC would conduct parking
utilization and traffic surveys with advice from the Community Development
Department on how to conduct the analysis. The study is to be completed within
.one year after the expansion was finished to determine use patterns of the
Hospital's parking and to indicate any impacts on West Meadow Drive traffic; and 3)
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there would be no remonstrations against a special development district for
improvements on the South Frontage Road or West Meadow Drive. Mike Cacioppo
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
The seventh order of business was Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1989, first reading,
• regarding the Special Development District No. 14 for the Doubletree Hotel. The
full title of the ordinance was read by Mayor Rose. Rick Pylman gave background
information on the SDD request and answered questions of Council. He reviewed the
1986 SDD which had lapsed, the proposed SDD and modifications from the 1986 SDD.
He then reviewed the considerations in evaluating the proposal and staff
recommendation was for approval with several conditions as noted in Section 10 of
the ordinance. Rick then answered questions of Council. After some discussion by
Council, staff, and Peter Jamar, Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the
ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mike Cacioppo. A vote was taken and the
motion passed 5-2, with Mery Lapin and Tom Steinberg opposing.
The next item was Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1989, first reading, amending the
Town of Vail investment policy. Mayor Rose read the full title of the ordinance.
There was minimal discussion by Council. A motion to approve the ordinance was
made by Eric Affeldt and seconded by John Slevin. 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 12:50 a.m.
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Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
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Respectfully submitted,
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Kent '. Rose, Mayor
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