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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-12-03 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1991 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, December 3, 1991, at 7:30 P,M„ in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor Bob Buckley Tom Steinberg Rob LeVine Jim Shearer MEMBERS ABSENT: Mery Lapin, Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Gibson TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation, of which there was none. Second on the agenda was a Consent Agenda consisting of three items: A. Approval of Minutes of November 5 and November 19, 1991, evening meetings B. Ordinance No. 41, Series of 1991, second reading, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Ordinance No. 28, Series of 1991, to provide changes to Area A requirements for SDD No. 4 that concern the development plan for Millrace IV, Scenario 1, Wa Cosgriff parcel; and setting forth details in regard thereto. (Cascade Village) C. Ordinance No. 46, Series of 1991, second reading, an ordinance amending the Plan Document of the Town of Vail Employees' Pension Plan; and setting forth details in regard thereto. Mayor Osterfoss read the titles in full, Tom Steinberg moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda, with a second from Rob LeVine. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0. Item No. 3 on the agenda was Ordinance No. 45, Series of 1991, first reading, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 3.40 - Sales Tax of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail; and setting forth details in regard thereto. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Steve Thompson explained the majority of the amendments to the code were made in order to adopt several uniform amendments as proposed and adopted by the CML Board of Directors so the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry (CACI) would exclude from their expenditure limitation bill state control over all municipal sales taxes. He added all home rule municipalities that self collect sales tax were adopting these amendments to help simplify the tax collection process. The amendments do not change the Town's tax base, and were expected to have no impact upon the total amount of taxes collected by the Town of Vail. Steve briefly reviewed the six amendments summarized in his memo dated November 20, 1991 to Town Council. Rob LeVine questioned whether the definition of long term rental was changed, and Steve Thompson said he woufd research the question further before second reading. Tom Steinberg moved to approve Ordinance No. 45 on first reading, with a second from Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0. Item No. 4 on the agenda was Ordinance No. 47, Series of 1991, first reading, an ordinance amending Section 18.52.170 - Leasing of Parking Spaces, of the Vail Municipal Code, and setting forth details in regard thereto. The applicants were Peter Jacobs of Days Inn and Alan Lybarger of Thrifty Car Rental. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Andy Knudtsen reviewed the Community Development Department's memo to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated November 11, 1991, describing specific changes to the code and other housekeeping changes to clarify the ordinance. Alan Lyberger of Thrifty Car Rental said he had received a call from Betsy Rosolack notifying him the zoning code did not allow a commercial car rental business to be operated out of the parking lot of the Days Inn Lodge, and he requested an amendment to the code so his business would be within code. After discussion, including a question from Tom Steinberg as to how the numberof parking spaces were determined, Andy added this • ordinance only allows for applications which would still require review prior to approval, and which would be reviewed when leases were renewed each year. Rob LeVine then moved to approve Ordinance No. 47 on first reading, with a second from Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0. Item No. 5 on the agenda was Resolution No. 23, Series of 1991, a resolution declaring the intention of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, to create a local Improvement District commonly referred to as "Utility Undergound District No. 1 ", within the boundaries of the Town of Vail for the purpose of converting existing overhead . electric facilities to undergound locations; adopting the details and specifications therefore; and ordering publication and mailing of notice of hearing to the owners of the property to be assessed for the improvements in said District. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Larry Eskwith noted the ordinance provided for notice to be sent to property owners within the proposed District regarding a public hearing on the proposed improvements, as well as notice their property would be assessed for the cost of the improvement. He added vacant lots would not be assessed, and Holy Cross would be burying the main cable at no cost. Peggy Osterfoss asked if the cost was being divided equally. Larry advised it was, After brief discussion, Rob LeVine moved to approve Resolution No. 23, with a second from Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, a, �_ Marg ret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk Minrtes taken by Dodanne S. Deto CIMINS.123 0