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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-08-21 Town Council Minutes• MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 21, 1990 7:30 P.M. regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, August 21, 1990, at 30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor Tom Steinberg, Mayor Pro-Tem Lynn Fritzlen Jim Gibson Mery Lapin Robert Levine Peggy Osterfoss MEMBERS ABSENT: None TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk At the start of the meeting, all Councilmembers were present except Lynn Fritzlen and Peggy Osterfoss. Under Citizen Participation, Mery Lapin stated Channel 23's aired tapings of the Council meetings had poor sound reception. He asked if sound system improvements or placement of more microphones was needed to improve the situation. There was some discussion, and it was noted that if the audience were strictly instructed to come up and speak to a microphone, it may stop people from speaking. Peggy and Lynn arrived. Ron Phillips commented if the Council meetings were going to be held elsewhere in the future anyway, the problem would have to be dealt with. He added that staff would check into alternatives. Item two on the agenda was the Cemetery Committee presentation. Kristan Pritz gave a quick overview of the planning process to date. She listed each of the 13 potential sites, noting that the upper bench of Donovan Park had been selected as the most suitable site per the suitability analysis criteria and added that the surrounding neighborhood was strongly opposed. She then discussed briefly the analyses of the six additional sites Council had asked staff to look into. Kristan commented the next step involved detailed site planning and going before the . Planning and Environmental Commission. An unidentified person in the audience was opposed to the proposed cemetery because he had questions as to who could be buried there, and wondered if the mill levy for Minturn could be transferred to Vail; he then gave his suggestions on how to proceed. Al Weiss stated he did not care if there was a cemetery or not, but he was bothered by the possibility that the Town was using up open space in town for a cemetery and not for recreation, etc. He felt the lower bench of Donovan Park was an excellent site for affordable employee housing. Hermann Staufer thought the upper bench of Donovan Park was a better spot, and urged Council to vote on a site and begin the process. There was then discussion that this was a two step process, first to decide on an exact location, and then secondly, more examination of the planning process for actually operating a cemetery. There was more discussion regarding the upper and lower benches of Donovan Park. Ella Knox felt a cemetery in the middle of a ski resort was ridiculous and the Council would regret turning the land over for that use. Mayor Rose was opposed to the lower bench, but felt the upper bench, if properly done, would be fine. He agreed it was a two step process, with the first step almost completed, and the second part to have the land developed with a natural character, with some restrictions. Questions as to who would be allowed to be buried at the site, management, and finance must be addressed in step two. Peggy Osterfoss and Rob Levine agreed with Mayor Rose. Rob felt the people who make up the committee were all responsible and caring, and he trusted them to do the right thing, he would put his faith in what these people decided. Lynn Fritzlen commented she was in favor of the site, and impressed with the level of depth of the committee's analysis. Peggy Osterfoss then made a motion to approve the Donovan Park upper bench site as presented for the Vail cemetery, with the conditions that no buildings would be on the site, the design would maintain the naturalness as conceptualized by the Cemetery Committee, an effort be made to buffer the residential areas as much as possible, and directions to staff to proceed with the management, design, and financial options. Rob Levine seconded the motion. Mery Lapin hoped admittance would be available only to residents of the area, which Mayor Rose replied they would direct staff to bring in a recommendation later on. Al Weiss added he had not heard about the possible placement of Town of Vail buildings on the Mountain Bell site, and felt if the land for a cemetery there was not available because of this, it was a sham; he felt the Council was making a gross mistake. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Next was Ordinance No. 27, Series of 1990, second reading, an ordinance amending Chapter 18.04 of the Vail Municipal Code by the addition of Section 18.04.035 Brew Pub; and amending Section 18.28.030 of the Municipal Code to add Brew Pub as a permitted use in the Commercial Service Center zone district; amending Chapter 18.28.040 of the Vail Municipal Code by the addition of Brew Pubs that sell beer wholesale and Brew Pubs which sell fifteen percent of the manufactured beer or ale for off -site consumption as conditional uses to the Commercial Service Center zone district; amending Chapter 18.28 of the Vail Municipal Code to provide certain restrictions in the operation of a Brew Pub; and setting forth details in regard thereto. Mayor Rose read the full title. Andy Knudtsen briefly reviewed the Code changes the ordinance would effect, and then answered questions of Council. Lynn Fritzlen made a motion to approve the ordinance, which Mery Lapin seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Ordinance No. 31, Series of 1990, first reading, an ordinance amending Section 5.04.040 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail to provide that persons who short term rent units for less than fifteen (15) days per year shall be exempt from the payment of the business license fee under certain circumstances; setting forth new business license fees for people who rent less than three (3) units; and setting forth details in regard thereto, was next. The full title of the ordinance was read by Mayor Rose. Larry Eskwith gave background information as to how the ordinance came about. There was then some discussion by staff, Council, and the public. Joe Staufer felt the system could backfire on the Town. Jo Brown felt, originally, people started short terming because of a shortage of hotel rooms. Much discussion ensued by Council and staff. Lynn Fritzlen made a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading, which Rob Levine seconded. Peggy Osterfoss requested they add Tom Steinberg's suggested wording change in Section 1, of "per year per unit shall be." Tom then suggested the bed and breakfast ordinance be amended to exclude 15 days to make it equitable with this ordinance. After more discussion, a vote was taken and the motion failed 3-4, with Jim Gibson, Kent Rose, Tom Steinberg, and Mery Lapin opposed. Next was Resolution No. 20, Series of 1990, a resolution supporting an election to increase county sales tax in an amount sufficient to finance a county -wide bus system. Ron Phillips stated the County has requested each municipality to support an election for funding the countywide bus system, and that Don Welch was present • to answer questions of Council. Don commented that Steve Barwick had been the Town of Vail representative in the planning meetings, and Don felt the Council was probably aware of the County's situation. Steve Barwick added the Transportation Committee's recommendations were for either a .4% sales tax increase to maintain the current level of service, but with no money going back to the municipalities; or a .5% sales tax increase which would produce approximately $500,000 a year in excess funds to be returned to the Town of Vail and $100,000 for the Town of Avon. They asked Council if they were in favor of one or the other, or if they were not supportive of the election. Steve noted the Town of Avon had not decided yet. Jim Gibson felt a plan was needed first before going to an election so people will believe it will work, otherwise, the vote will fail. Mayor Rose agreed, and remarked the wisest thing at this time would be to not support the election, that it was premature to call up the issue now. Don Welch then made comments regarding how they got to this point. Ron Phillips backed up comments made by Don, and added information on the current system. Jim Gibson offered suggestions for a better plan. A member of the Transportation Committee explained the recommended changes in the plan. Joe Macy talked about the cost of fuel and its implications. After much discussion, Tom Steinberg made a motion to approve the resolution, which Rob LeVine seconded. A vote was taken and the motion failed 3-4, with Jim Gibson, Peggy Osterfoss, Mery Lapin, and Kent Rose opposed. IVResolution No. 21, Series of 1990, a resolution supporting the Black Lakes Reservoir Project proposed by the Vail Valley Consolidated Water District, with certain conditions, was next on the agenda. Kristan Pritz stated the Council had approved a similar resolution in 1988, but this one has been updated with new conditions. Ed -2- Drager, representing the Vail Valley Consolidated Water District, commented on the resolution and stated the conditions of Vail's approval were completely acceptable. Rob LeVine made a motion to approve the resolution, which was seconded by Tom Steinberg. Ed Drager then reviewed the repercussions of the the failure of the Black Lakes project, per Mery Lapin's request. A vote was then taken and the motion • passed unanimously 7-0. The seventh item was action on the Town of Vail/Vail Metropolitan Recreation District First Addendum to Agreement. Larry Eskwith remarked the addendum added language requested by the VMRD Board, and he felt it was pretty self-explanatory. After a short discussion, a motion to approve the addendum as presented was made by Lynn Fritzlen and seconded by Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. At this time, Larry Eskwith asked Council if his drafted letter to Abe Shapiro, which Council received in their packet, was acceptable to send. Councilmembers agreed it looked fine to them. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. ATTEST: �J� . Pamela A,"Brandmeyer,'Town Clerk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman 0 Respectfully submitted, Ken R. ose Mao \) v Y -3-