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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-12-21 Town Council Minutesi MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1993 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, December 21,1993, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mery Lapin. As the meeting was called to order, Mayor Osterfoss, Jim Shearer, and Jan Strauch were not yet present. They each arrived moments later. MEMBERS PRESENT: Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor Mery Lapin, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Johnston Sybill Navas Jim Shearer Tom Steinberg Jan Strauch TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Mery Lapin, as a citizen, asked Joe Macy about the status of signs at the Golden Peak building which did not appear to be in compliance. Mery was advised the matter had been taken care of. Item No. 2 on the agenda was a Consent Agenda consisting of two items: A. Ordinance No. 33, Series of 1993, second reading, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 18.04.170 and Section 18.58.020(C) - fences, hedges, walls and screening, of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail; and providing details in regard thereto. B. Ordinance No. 35, Series of 1993, second reading, an ordinance making Supplemental Appropriations from the Town of Vail General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, The Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, Police Confiscation Fund, Heavy Equipment fund, West Vail Debt Service Fund, and Vail Marketing Fund of the 1993 Budget and the Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and authorizing the expenditures of said appropriations as set forth herein; and setting forth details in regard thereto. Mery Lapin read the titles in full. Ordinance No. 35, Series of 1993, was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion concerning additional detail Mery had requested from Steve Thompson. Mery Lapin moved to approve Consent Agenda item A, Ordinance No. 33, Series of 1993, on second reading, with a second from Paul Johnston A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Steve Thompson distributed a detail of the 1993 Proposed Supplemental Appropriation Items and discussed the changes made to the General Fund amount since first reading of Ordinance No. 33, Series of 1993, noting the increase was partly a result of the enhanced bus service program. He explained that when that enhancement had been discussed, it had been thought it was a 1994 cost, but, the enhancement began in November, 1993, and had to be accounted for in 1993. Tom Steinberg questioned whether there was any problem with PUC because the enhanced service extended beyond the Town of Vail. Steve advised that Mike Rose had contacted PUC, and was told there was no problem as long as the service was free to riders. Steve was directed to look into TOV's insurance coverage of this service. Steve also noted funds authorized by Council for the U.S. Ski Team from the 1994 Special Events budget had to be accounted for in the 1993 budget because the check was being written in 1993. He said the amount for this would be reflected as an adjustment in 1994's budget. Further, Workman's Compensation and Unemployment Insurance figures also had to be adjusted because the budgeting procedure for those had changed. Mayor Osterfoss inquired about the "Bus Grant Lobbyist - Avon" detail listed on the report Steve had distributed. Steve said, beside the grant for Avon, it was his understanding that TOV had entered into a contract for approximately $50,000.00 for services provided by Liz Robbins for her professional services in trying to get bus isgrants for the Town. He added Ms. Robbins was uncertain of her potential success rate and charges would probably not reach $50,000.00 He was not certain, but believed to date $10,000.00 had been Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes 17J21&3 Pr billed to TOV by her. Mayor Osterfoss noted the Avon bus grant had not been approved in Congress, and conversations were underway with the Secretary of Transportation's office. She asked Steve if it was still necessary to continue paying Ms. Robbins until there was some success. Steve said he would have to check on that and on what had been paid year to date. He said he understood if Ms. Robbins felt that a grant could not be gotten for TOV, she was not going to continue billing TOV. Tom Steinberg moved to approve Ordinance No. 35, Series of 1993, with a second from Paul Johnston. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Item No. 3 on the agenda was Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1993, second reading, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 18.24.065 and 18.26.045, of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, setting forth new procedures for exterior alterations or modifications of buildings in the Commercial Core I and Commercial Core II Zone Districts; and providing details in regard thereto. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Shelly Mello distributed results of staff's research with local architects, as requested by Council on first reading. There was discussion about the specific changes made to the ordinance since first reading, resulting in one additional change to be made on second reading to indicate that a filing fee shall not be collected for any exterior alteration which was only for the addition of an exterior dining deck; however, all other applicable fees would be required. The change would apply to both CCI and CCIL There was further clarification by Kristan Pritz regarding flexibility of remodel submittal dates and issues related thereto, and she added the Planning and Environmental Commission felt that it would be appropriate to limit submittal dates for exterior alterations of less than 100 square feet to encourage people to do their projects at one time every two years. Staff had no problem with allowing minor exterior alterations to be submitted at any time as it was felt the minor exterior alterations upgraded the Core areas. Mery Lapin moved to approve Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1993, on second reading with the suggested change regarding exterior dining decks. Jim Shearer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Item No. 4 on the agenda was Resolution No. 17, Series of 1993, a resolution authorizing certain Town employees and officers to sign checks drawing on existing accounts or accounts to be opened in the future of the Town at the FirstBank of Vail and further authorizing certain employees of the Town to make deposits in said account. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Mery Lapin moved to approve Resolution No.17, Series of 1993, with a second from Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Item No. 5 was an appeal of the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) approval of the Payne Minor Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 4, Vail Village 3rd Filing. The appellants were Don and Nancy Byers. Kristan Pritz recalled that the PEC had approved the Payne minor subdivision conditioned on Council's approval of the associated rezoning requests in Ordinance No. 34, Series of 1993. Council had denied that ordinance on first reading on December 21,1993, and, therefore, this issue was now moot. To handle this appeal through proper procedure, the issue was before Council for an official vote. Mery Lapin moved to dismiss this appeal as the question was moot. Jun Shearer second the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Before adjournment, Paul Johnston asked if the Lindholm land exchange issue would be on the January 4,1994, agenda. Kristan Pritz advised she had spoken with Bill Post about Council's desire to hear this issue while Mr. Lindholm was available. She was advised Mr. Lindholm could be present at the January 4,1994, Evening Meeting, and the issue format would primarily be that of a public input session. Mery Lapin felt it was important that the community was aware of Mr. Lindholm's proposal, specifically regarding land exchange issues near Vail's boundaries. Also before adjournment, at Paul Johnston's request, Kristan Pritz discussed in depth staffs work with Dieter Menzel and Leo Palmer regarding TOV procedure to be followed for a potential minor amendment to an SDD at Palmos Cappuccino Spirits. It was established that an application for that request had not yet been submitted for the desired minor amendment, although applications for the Liquor Authority process had been received by the Town Clerk. Kristan explained staff had been trying to help Mr. Menzel and Mr. Palmer through the process for applying for the minor amendment and dining deck in the courtyard Mr. Menzel wanted at Palmos. Details of the parking, seating capacity, storage spaces, and building codes related to this issue were discussed. Tom Steinberg noted past Council had encouraged the Community Development Department (CDD) to be more "user friendly;' however, in this case, he felt Mr. Menzel was taking advantage of the CDD. Kristan did not feel that was so. She felt the applicant in this case had become frustrated with the regulations and the CDD was making efforts to help the applicant proceed through the process. Tom Moorhead advised the extent of the potential modifications for the deck would need to be established before the Liquor Authority could even hear the issue. Tom Steinberg remained concerned about such extensive TOV involvement. Kristan said the CDD was willing to extend a little extra understanding, which she felt resulted in achieving end results more quickly and amicably. Tom Steinberg was reassured by Kristan indicating that there was a limit to what they can do, and that Vail Town C—il Ev rAng Meeting Minutes 12/21193 i was where the line was drawn. Mery Lapin stated he was pleased with the way this issue was being handled. Kristan advised she would pass that on to staff members who had done the work. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: e Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Dorianne S Deto