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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
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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:
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Pamela A,"Brandmeyer,'Town Clerk
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
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