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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-01 Town Council MinutesMINUTES 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. Vail Ta Council Evening MeedngMimte 031OM4 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: 6PM,11P -7n� &J-Lih?.— Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Holly L, MoCutcheon 0 It Respectfully submitted, a� Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor 2 Vail lbwn Council Evening geeting Vfl—tee =01/94