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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 1, 1994
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 1, 1994, in the Council
Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at 7.30 P.M.
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
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
First item on the agenda was Citizen Participation, of which there was none.
Item No. 2 was the approval of the Minutes of the February 1, 1994, and February 15, 1994, Vail
Town Counci I Evening Meetings. Paul Johnston requested clarification of the minutes of the February
15,1994, meeting concerning the reason and start date for the replacement of the Pulls Bridge. Holly
McCutcheon was asked to verify the information with Larry Grafel. Tom Steinberg moved to approve
both sets of minutes, with a second from Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 7-0.
Item No. 3 was Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1994, first reading, an ordinance amending the Investment
Policy set forth in Chapter 3.52 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail. Mayor Osterfoss read the
title in full. Chris Anderson explained this ordinance would accommodate changes in staff and
personnel titles, in addition to allowing the use of an independent investment manager for some the
Town's long term funding. Mery suggested designating a Town of Vail staff person to oversee the
portfolio management. Steve Thompson explained the details of the ordinance more thoroughly and
went on to review the procedure followed when TOV funds are invested. Mery requested the
ordinance incorporate more specific details. Bob McLaurin proposed investment management firms
be reviewed by Council prior to entering into agreements. Mayor Osterfoss recommended Ordinance
6, Series of 1994, be reworded prior to second reading, incorporating suggestions as stated by Council
members. Mery Lapin moved to approve Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1994, on first reading with
suggested changes. Tom Steinberg seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 7-0,
Item No. 4 was Resolution No. 6, Series of 1994, a resolution approving and adopting the 1994 Town
of Vail Comprehensive Open Lands Plan. Russ Forest summarized the Plan, explaining changes that
had been incorporated since the last review of the Plan. Russ stated the next step would be to hire
a land negotiator to begin implementation of the Plan, and Request For Proposals would be issued
upon adoption of the Plan. Russ stated that the Planning and Environmental Commission
enthusiastically approved the Plan on February 14, 1994, and requested approval from Council. Mery
noticed an error on the large map where a portion of the line that had depicted the streamwalk had
not been completely erased between the Covered Bridge and the Stream Walk. Russ agreed It was
an error that should have been deleted. Discussion continued regarding Vail Recreation District's
proposed Par 3 Golf Course. Evie Nott informed Council the Alpine Gardens and the Nature Center
wanted to see this parcel protected and made a part of the Open Lands Plan. Mayor Osterfoss
explained if the VRD did not receive a favorable vote of the people by December 1, 1994, and receive
a Section 404 permit by December 1, 1995, it would be recommended the property remain as open
space. Kristan Pritz suggested removing the Par 3 parcel from the Open Lands Plan, as she felt it
could be dealt with as a separate issue. Jim Lamont commented on various portions of the Plan.
Mery Lapin moved to approve Resolution No. 6 with a change on Page 18 of the Plan under the
heading "Tract A, Vail Villa-ze 13th FilinW' to reflect that the election be conducted pursuant to the
laws of the State of Colorado, that a favorable vote be received by December 1, 1994, and conditional
upon receiving a Section 404 permit and funding approval by December 1, 1995, Jan Strauch
seconded the motion. Before a vote was taken, there was further discussion regarding the proposed
Plan and whether it could be changed or modified at any time in the future. Russ explained the Plan
was to be used as a flexible guideline. Kristan stated the Plan was provided as a framework. Jim
Lamont reiterated his concerns. Ms. Nott and Mr. Lamont expressed their appreciation and thanked
staff and Council for the work that had been done so far on the Plan. A vote was then taken and the
motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
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Item No. 5 was the Town Manager's Report. Bob McLaurin briefly explained the reorganization of
the Administrative Services Division, stating that the Administrative Services Director position had
been eliminated, that the new position of Assistant Town Manager had been created and filled by
Pam Brandmeyer, and that Bob Mach would be implementing the safety program in addition to
certain personnel duties. Bob McLaurin explained there was a copy of the Police Department Budget
attached to the Town Manager's Report and stated he would be out of town through Thursday,
March 10, 1994, attending a training session for the Town of Vail Pension Board,
Mery Lapin suggested the Pension Board take a more conservative investing approach. Bob
McLaurin, Steve Thompson, and Tom Moorhead discussed the issue more thoroughly.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and passed
unanimously, 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
461 ATTEST:
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Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk
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Respectfully submitted,
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Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
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