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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-16 Town Council Minutes0 MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1990 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, October 16, 1990, at 7:30 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 The first item was Citizen Participation, which there was none. At this time, Mayor Rose moved up item 12 on the agenda, the appointment of the Vail Town Council's representative to the Vail Valley Marketing Board. The two applicants for the position were Jim Feldhaus and Caroline Tremblay. A secret ballot vote was taken, and Mayor Rose announced the majority vote was for Jim Feldhaus. Mike Cacioppo stated his objections to the secret ballot vote. Jim Gibson made a motion to appoint Jim Feldhaus to the position, which Tom Steinberg seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Mayor Rose thanked both applicants. Next were campaign statements made by the County Commissioner candidates. Linda Johnson and Bud Gates stated their campaign positions, then answered questions of Council and the public. They did note there would be two candidate forums in the near future - Thursday, October 18, 7:00 p.m., at the Eagle County Fairgrounds, and Wednesday, October 24, 7:00 p.m., at the Days Inn Hotel. A public hearing regarding use of the Town -owned Mountain Bell site for affordable housing was next. Ron Phillips stated they had been working the last few months with Professional Development Corporation (PDC) on affordable housing, and that one possible site was the Mountain Bell site, noting the exact location. He noted there were generic drawings of site plans, and stated four questions which should be answered tonight: 1) Should Town of Vail land be used for affordable housing if it is zoned agricultural/open space?; 2) What type of restrictions should be in the lease agreement? (Rental rates, etc.?); 3) Should unit numbers be allowed to exceed the Land Use Plan allowable number if GRFA and other zone district standards are not exceeded?; and 4) Should TOV consider buying the two private sites with lease proceeds so we control all three sites? Ron then commented Tom Campbell of PDC would discuss and give a presentation. Mayor Rose stated for the record that Lynn Fritzlen had stepped down on this issue. Tom Campbell reviewed the entire number of units and the plan to give money to the Town to purchase two other privately owned sites to keep for affordable housing. Mr. Lewis Lucas, of PDC, noted they have options on the other two sites and an agreement that at the closing of the bonds, the total amount for the land would be paid to the Town for lease of all three sites, also there were two or three approaches to controlling the terms of the price, and discussed conditioning zoning restrictions so only locals could rent. Bill Pierce, Architect, then reviewed preliminary site plans. In reviewing the three sites, he noted that the Intermountain property had access from three sides, bus service, and the least cost for excavation; the Oberlohr site had all the shopping needs and bus service; and the Mountain Bell property was the best site for convenience and an integral part of the plan. After some discussion regarding the zoning process and potential problems, PDC representatives remarked why they needed the Town's cooperation saying all is a "go." There was also some talk about long term leasing and restrictions on rents, management requirements, and long range planning for building upkeep. There was much discussion by Council regarding their concerns, questions, and what exactly did Council need to decide tonight. Tom Steinberg and Jim Gibson noted they were very much in favor of using Town land for affordable housing needs. Mike Cacioppo added his concerns of PDC. After some discussion regarding proposed rental rates, Sue Dugan questioned appearance of the buildings, utilities, cost of construction, and debt service. Jim Gibson then moved to approve consideration of the Town -owned Mountain Rell site for affordable housing development, which was seconded by Tom Steinberg. Chas Barnardt had questions on the privately owned property which would be swallowed up in this deal and noted his • concerns. Kristan Pritz mentioned to the public that a work session on all three sites with the Planning and Environmental Commission would be held Monday, October 22, 11:00 a.m., or if anyone could not make it, please contact Fritzlen-Pierce architects to look at the plans and have his/her questions answered. Peter Franke, Peter Apostle, and Pat Kephart, residents of Intermountain, all stated reasons why they were opposed to employee housing in their area. Joe Macy, representing Vail Associates, urged Council to adopt the motion. Bob Nelson commented he was against rezoning for increased density, feeling the rental rates were not appropriate, and was suspicious of PDC. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1-1, with Mery Lapin opposing, and Lynn Fritzlen abstaining. Mery Lapin explained he was opposed to use of open space for additional density, that he preferred to purchase land or use land already zoned appropriately. He also stated he liked the idea it was being done by private development, and if the project does go forward, he would work to see all figures are kept at a minimum. Fifth was a consent agenda of the following: A. Ordinance No. 34, Series of 1990, second reading, an ordinance amending Section 5.04.040 B.1. to provide for bed and breakfasts to pay the same rate for an annual business license fee and to be treated in the same manner as short term rental business within the Town of Vail; and setting forth details in regard thereto. B. Ordinance No. 35, Series of 1990, second reading, an ordinance amending 3.40.020 and providing a definition of construction materials to the definition section of the sales tax ordinance of the Town of Vail; and setting forth details in regard thereto. Mayor Rose read the full titles of the ordinances. Peggy Osterfoss requested Ordinance No. 34 be taken off the consent agenda, as she had problems with it. After a short discussion on Ordinance No. 34 regarding changing the word "units" to "bedrooms" under Section 1.c), Mery Lapin made a motion approving the ordinance on second reading with the wording change. A second was made by Tom Steinberg. Peggy Osterfoss remarked she was opposed because she felt everyone should be involved in the marketing effort. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1, with Peggy Osterfoss opposing. Next was action on Ordinance No. 35. There was no discussion by Council or the public. Mery Lapin made a motion approving the ordinance on second reading, which Tom Steinberg seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Ordinance No. 36, Series of 1990, first reading, regarding the pay -in -lieu parking is program was discussed next. The full title was read by Mayor Rose. Kristan Pritz asked that this item be tabled so the Community Development Department could do a mass mailing as a courtesy to the business people. Mery Lapin made a motion to table the ordinance for an indefinite time. Peggy Osterfoss seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The eighth item was Ordinance No. 37, Series of 1990, first reading, regarding the definition of gross residential floor area (GRFA). The full title was read by Mayor Rose. Kristan Pritz requested this item be withdrawn indefinitely. She told Council her department found they have to notify every lot owner, which was quite a project to handle properly, and did not know just how long this would take. Peggy Osterfoss made a motion to withdraw the ordinance from consideration, which Tom Steinberg seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Next was Ordinance No. 38, Series of 1990, first reading, the annual appropriation ordinance adopting the 1991 budget. Mayor Rose read the full title. Steve Barwick briefly reviewed the budget (since so few members of the public were present) and answered questions of Council. Peggy Osterfoss requested the donation to the Vail Valley Foundation be brought up $5,000, back to $25,000, to help long term relations. After some discussion by Council, Peggy Osterfoss made a motion to • increase the fund donation to the Vail Valley Foundation up to $25,000. A second was made by Jim Gibson. Joe Macy, representing Vail Associates, stated they would support the suggestion and it would be the best spent $25,000 in the community. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Mery Lapin questioned the lack of funding for Drug Free Colorado, and if it was because they would receive -2- money from drug seizure funds, to which Ken Hughey responded he did not think that was it, but would research for second reading. Mery Lapin also requested information from Steve Barwick for second reading regarding in -kind services costs. Jim Gibson made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended, which Rob LeVine seconded. Mery Lapin explained he was not comfortable with the fund balance, that . he would prefer it at 15% of the general fund; also, he would like the paving project delayed a year so more money would be available. He continued that he was overwhelmed with the quantity of information he had received, and liked the format staff used, but felt he would like staff to list previous year's salaries in comparison to requested. Mery remarked he would like a Councilmember assigned to each department to become an expert in that department and pass information on to other Councilmembers; he felt this would make it less overwhelming. He also felt it would be advantageous to have zero based budgeting. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The tenth item was Ordinance No. 39, Series of 1990, first reading, authorizing the issuance of a Town of Vail short-term promissory note. The full title was read by Mayor Rose. Steve Thompson answered questions of Council. Peggy Osterfoss moved to approve the ordinance, which Tom Steinberg seconded. Lynn Fritzlen commented this was only a line of credit, not financing, and Council would be making a decision on the future of the Berry Creek parcel by the end of the year. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Next was a proclamation designating October 20-28, 1990, as "Red Ribbon Week." After a brief discussion, a motion to approve the proclamation was made by Peggy Osterfoss and seconded by Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed • unanimously 7-0. Resolution No. 22, Series of 1990, opposing proposed Amendment No. 1 of the Colorado Constitution, was next on the agenda. Mery Lapin declared his concerns. Staff responded by discussing major problems with Amendment No. 1. Mayor Rose responded that less than one citizen had been to any budget work sessions and at first reading of the budget ordinance tonight, and he felt he had to look at it as a positive statement they were doing something right and do not need Amendment No. 1. Peggy Osterfoss made a motion to approve the resolution, and Tom Steinberg seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Next was Resolution No. 23, Series of 1990, opposing a Congressional mandate of Social Security and Medicare coverage. Ron Phillips gave brief background information regarding the resolution, noting if it was approved, it would be faxed to our Congressional delegates the next day to let them know once more how the Town of Vail felt. James Johnson requested the word "reduction" be changed to "elimination" in the first line of the resolution, and explained his reasoning. Mery Lapin made a motion to approve the resolution with the wording change made by James. Tom Steinberg seconded the motion. Lynn Fritzlen mentioned she was opposed to this the last time and would approve this time, but philosophically did not agree with it; she believed that government should be treated equally as with the private . sector. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Mery Lapin recommended Council meet with Ed Drager or a representative of Upper Eagle Valley Water and Sanitation District to discuss Black Lakes, streams, etc., because the figures are worse than previously thought. Mayor Rose felt a joint meeting the the Water Board was appropriate and asked Ron to set one up. James Johnson informed the Council there was a State candidates forum being held Thursday, October 25, 7:00 p.m., at Manor Vail Lodge. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 P.M. ATTEST: C�,Q.tra�u.e�n c,+u�_ Pamela _.. randmeyer, own Clerk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman Respectfully submitted, Kent R. Rose, Mayor -3-