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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 18, 1992
• 8:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, August 18, 1992, in the
Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at 8:30
P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor
Mery Lapin, Mayor Pro-Tem
Bob Buckley
Jim Gibson
Rob LeVine
Jim Shearer
Tom Steinberg
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant to the Town Manager
Martha Raecker, Town Clerk
• The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation of which there was none.
Second on the agenda was an update on the Town of Vail management systems review being
conducted by Browne, Bortz & Coddington (BBC). Bob Mach introduced Dave Keen, Director
of BBC. Mr. Keen advised BBC had been working with a Task Force comprised of Council
members, TOV staff, and Vail residents to reassess TOV systems and identify ways TOV
might improve its operations. He emphasized this review was not a personnel review. After
a brief slide presentation, Mr. Keen indicated BBC had applied the Total Quality
Management process in their review of approximately 100 individuals to date, and added
after further confidential meetings with TOV employees and a randomly selected cross-section
of Vail citizens, BBC expected to return to Council in early October, 1992, with a full
preliminary report. He said a strong set of findings and recommendations for action would
be available to Council in late October, 1992.
Item No. 3 was a presentation by Ted Martin regarding the Celestial Seasonings Bicycle
Classic scheduled for 8/20-23/92. Mr. Martin gave an update on the race, including
information about participants in the race, team sizes, promotional/advertising efforts made,
and sponsor information. He noted there was only one local in this year's race, and the race
• was a pro -only team race with a $25,000 cash prize for the winner. Mr. Martin said 7,500 -
10,000 spectators were anticipated in Vail Village on Saturday, 8/22, and requested a
Council member help hand out awards that day.
Item No. 4 was a Consent Agenda consisting of one item, Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1992,
second reading, an ordinance setting forth a special review process to allow for staff approvals
for temporary signage, structures, street decor, and other temporary improvements for the
1992 Mountain Bike World Cup Finals. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Jim Gibson
asked the item be removed from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion. Tim Devlin
then explained the ordinance was no longer an emergency ordinance, and the guidelines
specifically related to cold air balloons from previously denied Ordinance No. 20, Series of
1992, were incorporated into Ordinance No. 21. John Garnsey again asked for Council's
support because of the precarious position the VVF was in with regard to the sponsors of this
event. It was noted this ordinance was for this one event only. But, Mr. Garnsey indicated,
as the market became more competitive and it became more difficult to bring in the corporate
dollars to run these types of events, he could not say he would not be before Council again
with this same type of request. There was brief discussion about the equipment needed for
filling up the cold air balloons, and potential noise factors. Jim Shearer moved to approve
Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1992, with a second from Rob LeVine. Before a vote was taken,
Jim Gibson spoke of his reluctance about cold air balloons, and recommended voting no on
. the issue now in deference to what may happen in the future. He recalled TOV had sent
Kent Rose and John Garnsey to Italy to get this race here, that TOV wanted the race here,
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but felt the race and need for the balloons were not inextricably bound. Mery agreed, but
said he viewed this as an opportunity to see how the cold air balloons were handled, how they
looked, and for after -event public input. He stated he would have no trouble saying no in the
future if he found these balloons detracted from the quality of Vail. Mayor Osterfoss felt a
positive aspect to Ordinance No. 21 was it set up a precedent for case by case review. She
felt it would be helpful if TOV could have feedback after this event to be utilized in the
future. She felt it was important, until there was additional evidence indicating this was
appropriate on a regular basis, this kind of approval be linked to a specific event rather than
being a blank approval. Jim Shearer called the question. A vote was then taken and the
motion passed, 5-2, Jim Gibson and Tom Steinberg opposed.
Item No. 5 was Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1992, first reading, an ordinance creating a new
Chapter 18.57 - Employee Housing and setting forth details in regard thereto; amending
Chapter 18.10, 18.12, 18.13, 18.14, 18.16, 18.18, 18.20, 18.22, 18,24, 18.27, 18.28, 18.29,
18.34,18.36, and 18.39 to provide for the addition of employee housing units as permitted or
conditional uses within certain zone districts within the Town of Vail, and setting forth
details in regard thereto; amending Chapter 18.4, setting forth certain definitions for an
employee housing unit, a bathroom, and a kitchenette. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full.
Kristan Pritz said she understood some Council members wanted more time to review this
ordinance. Both Kristan and Mayor Osterfoss noted the ordinance concepts were familiar,
but, since there had been 10-12 revised drafts since Council last saw the ordinance, the
wording was different. Staff felt it was important for Council to review the ordinance as now
presented. Mery Lapin wanted to review it with staff during the next scheduled work
session, primarily because Council had two new members who were not fully familiar with
• the potential impact of this ordinance. Tom Steinberg and Bob Buckley supported the idea
of reviewing the ordinance at next work session. Jim Gibson did not want any further delay,
and asked for first reading of the ordinance at this meeting. Abe Shapiro felt the concept of
employee housing units (EHUs) was good and absolutely necessary, but he felt Agricultural
Open Space zoning was omitted from the ordinance from being entitled to EHUs. He noted
he had spoken with Kristan, and she had advised him the Community Development
Department did not foresee any problem with including ag open space property under Type
II EHUs. There was discussion about keeping ag open space out of the ordinance because
of the character and intent of that zone district. Further discussion followed about the use
and allocation of 250s. Council took a series of straw votes, and decided each side of the
duplex in Primary/Secondary and Duplex Zone Districts should be entitled to a 250 and the
property should be entitled to a total of 500 additional square feet of GRFA. Council
unanimously decided Type II EHUs should not be eligible for credits. They also voted in
support of Abe Shapirds request to include Type II EHUs as a conditional use in ag open
space zoning. There was some discussion as to whether the 425 square foot GRFA credit
should be available to Type I EHUs. Staff advised Type I EHUs as proposed in the ordinance
were what was currently allowed in the present zoning code, and these units were being
constructed today with the 425 square foot GRFA credit. Staff believed the proposed
Employee Housing ordinance should not alter the formulas used to determine GRFA on
• properties. Staff reemphasized the potential amount of GRFA on lots would not increase as
a result of this ordinance. The only impact this ordinance would have on GRFA was that it
would allow a property owner to use the 250 earlier than what current code provided for. To
be certain there was full understanding of the ordinance, Peggy suggested the ordinance be
gone through at this meeting to evaluate the number of questions needing clarification, and
based on that, make a decision whether or not to table the ordinance to next work session.
It was further noted TOV wanted to encourage development of EHUS, and therefore, wanted
to move forward in a timely manner. Using the chart on the back of the ordinance which
displayed standards for each of the five different types of EHUS in the ordinance, Andy
Kuudtsen explained the meaning of Employee Housing Unit, and discussed each EHU-type
criteria. Council questions and comments followed Andy's description of each type of EHU.
Comments included expressed questions about 425s, 250 credits, parking requirements, ag
open space, and connecting doors. Jim Gibson moved to approve Ordinance No. 9, Series of
1992, on first reading with modification to include agricultural open space utilization as part
of Type II EHUs, that no additional credits would be added for a Type II EHU, that a second
250 could be utilized on the five year time frame in addition to the 250 that could be used
up front or pooled for 500 up front for Type II EHUs. Jim Shearer seconded the motion.
Before a vote was taken, there was additional discussion concerning credits for Type I and
Type 5 EHUs. It was agreed to keep 425 credit for each of these EHU types, and wording
needed to be changed to indicate there needed to be separate entryways. Bob Buckley stated
he was uncomfortable voting for this ordinance until he had further understanding of it. He
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planned to meet with Kristan and Andy for explanation prior to second reading. A vote was
taken and the motion passed, 4-3, Tom Steinberg, Mery Lapin, and Bob Buckley opposed.
It was agreed a work session discussion particularly focused on Councirs question regarding
agricultural open space would be scheduled for 8/W92. Additionally, Mery Lapin expressed
concern about potential increased traffic and density as a result of this ordinance. Jim
Shearer said he felt it was TOV's responsibility to increase employee housing as much as
possible, and to encourage the private sector to follow suit.
Item No. 6 was Resolution No.12, Series of 1992, a resolution authorizing the Town Manager
to execute a contract between the Department of Transportation and the Town of Vail
providing for the cooperation in an enhancement project for design and construction of a
bicycle recreation trail, which will be a new bridge south of I-70 along Gore Creek between
West Vail and the Dowd Junction interchange. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Mery
Lapin moved to approve Resolution No. 12 Series of 1992, with a second from Tom Steinberg.
A vote was taken and the motion passed, 6-0, Jim Gibson temporarily away from Council
Chambers. Larry Grafel briefly explained that minor changes to the negotiated contract
centered around clarifying the difference between capital maintenance and the operational
maintenances as far as responsibilities, to make sure the right-of-ways TOV purchased or
made easements against remained with TOV and not with the state, and any -right-of-way
licensing that would have to take place between the railroad would be done between the state
and the railroad itself.
Item No. 7 was action on a proposed contract with Telecommunications Management Corp.
to analyze the application by Tri-County Television, Inc. for a Town of Vail franchise. Larry
Eskwith explained because of potential conflicts with TCI, he felt it would be wise to bring
in a consultant with overbuild experience. The consultant would be paid from part of the
$10,000 fee the applicant was required to pay for administrative services. By using the
consultant, Larry felt TOV might be able to mitigate conflicts between this overbuild and
TCI. He would like, if possible, to avoid a litigation situation. After brief discussion, Rob
LeVine moved to approve the contract with Telecommunications Management Services, Inc.,
with a second from Mery Lapin. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
Before the meeting was adjourned, Pam Brandmeyer reminded those present about the
following meetings:
* Wednesday, 8/19/92, at 5:15 P.M. Speak -Up Meetings @ C.J. Capers.
* Thursday, 8/20/92, at 7:30 A.M. - Symposium Breakfast @ The Lodge at Vail.
* Thursday, 8/20/92, at 7:00 P.M. - Special Evening Meeting. Par 3 Golf Course.
* Friday, 8/2V92, @ 11:30 AM. - International Bridge Ribbon Cutting.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and passed
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11.00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Ma r
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Martha S. Raecker, Town Clerk
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